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Xu Bing’s Hong Kong Square Words 徐冰在香港：英文方塊字書法
After he was appointed as Hong Kong’s Ambassador for Cultural Promotion in 2024 for a term of five years, renowned Chinese artist Xu Bing’s first commissioned art initiative, Xu Bing in Hong Kong: Square Word Calligraphy, can be seen at locations around Hong Kong.
Transformational Leadership, Psychological Safety, and Concussion Reporting Intentions in Team-Sport Athletes
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IM Pei 貝聿銘
The 1980s were volatile. Amid uncertainty over Hong Kong’s future before the signing of the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, the FCC’s relocation in November 1982 to its current home, the Old Dairy Farm Building, offered some stability for a club with an itinerant history.
GOING, with aeroplane in distance, at end of day, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 19 July 2024.
“Final bids” on an auction item are called and then, with hammer raised and nothing more from bidders, the auctioneer’s “Going, going” brings it to an end: “Sold!” This photograph hasn’t much to do with auctions, but it was taken as Sotheby’s and Christie’s were both preparing a radical reorientation of their businesses in Hong Kong.
From fake AI photos to found objects, Hong Kong exhibition explores memories
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2024 Norcross Blue Devils Football Preview
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A reminder of I.M. Pei’s Bank of China Tower, steel scaffolding and tape, on the street, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong, 27 May 2024
The large retrospective exhibition devoted to the Chinese-American architect IM Pei (1917-2019) organised by Hong Kong’s M+ museum motivated me to look again at his Bank of China Tower in Central. Built on the site of Murray House, the former officers’ quarters of the British Army at Murray Barracks, its location, surrounded by major roads and on a sloping site, was described at the time of construction as “difficult”. If there were initial spatial restrictions, these are not obvious now.
Preparing to pour concrete, Central waterfront reclamation, Central, Hong Kong, 7 February 2024
A pile foundation is given its final preparation while a group of construction workers on the ground wait for the all-clear to lift a large concrete pourer (on the ground, middle of photograph), to begin the pour. The anticipation of the moment is captured, to be repeated again-and-again as a waiting line of concrete-mixers deliver more concrete.
Wong Yankwai 黃仁逵
Wong Yankwai: Half(s) & Halves of… Translated by Mak Suyin (in English & Chinese, 261pp) Published by Mount Zero Books, 2023 Published to coincide with a comprehensive exhibition of his paintings at HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity in late 2023, Wong Yankwai’s book of 25 loosely connected short stories is part memoir and part simple observation.
Mark Chung
The Next Level / Mark Chung’s exhibitions often feature opposites and duality. Objects are intentionally broken or deconstructed alongside ones that are carefully built. Claustrophobic installations are created in which settings, artwork and videos offer freedom and space, depicting or alluding to grids-as-cages set against free-floating-clouds. There are intense, blinding light and spots of darkness; technical skill and analogue craft-worship.
Family having cake and coffee, overlooking a misty Victoria Harbour, from Rooftop Garden, M+, West Kowloon, Hong Kong, 12 February 2023.
After allowing free entry for the first year of its operation, M+ – Hong Kong’s new international museum – recently introduced admission charges. The museum has however maintained free access to the cinema and its outdoor areas, including the third floor rooftop garden. Positioned alongside the city’s West Kowloon harbourfront where this photograph was taken, the museum’s south elevation has uninterrupted views towards Hong Kong island and Lantau island.
School rugby should not be compulsory and tackling needs to be outlawed - here's the evidence - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino Newspaper
Rugby has a higher rate of injury than most other sports frequently played in schools in the UK. It is a collision sport where players purposefully tackle each other, which can result in serious injury, such as to the head and neck. The risks of injury, and particularly brain injuries, from playing rugby are now widely recognised. And yet it remains a compulsory sport in many schools. Tackle rugby should not be compulsory in any school, for any age of children.
School rugby should not be compulsory and tackling needs to be outlawed – here's the evidence
Rugby has a higher rate of injury than most other sports frequently played in schools in the UK. It is a collision sport where players purposefully tackle each other, which can result in serious injury, such as to the head and neck. The risks of injury, and particularly brain injuries, from playing rugby are now widely recognised. And yet it remains a compulsory sport in many schools. Tackle rugby should not be compulsory in any school, for any age of children.
Ethics and injury risk in World Rugby and England Rugby tackle-height trial
Ethics and injury risk in World Rugby and England Rugby tackle-height trial http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6865-8197Adam John White1,2, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1361-6248Joe Piggin3, John Batten4, Gary Turner5, Alan Pearce6, Rachael Bullingham7, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2601-4385Eric Anderson8 1 Oxford Brookes University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK 2 Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK 3 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences,...
Wonderscope Children's Museum celebrates grand opening
By: Hailey Godburn , John Batten KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum opened Friday, to many parents' sighs of relief for an answer to the question “What am I going to do with my kids today?” The museum celebrated its grand opening at 433 E. Red Bridge Rd. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Museum officials told 41 Action News the new attraction’s tickets are already sold out through the weekend, but plenty are available for Tuesday.
Just break the cycle
Just break the cycle No, he’s not had one-too-many run-ins with new-to-the-road cyclists – John Batten is starting a new series on how process can really help you By John Batten | Published: 20 August, 2020 Do you ever get that feeling? You know the one. You turn the key in the ignition, the car cranks, cranks some more, and then some more.
Overland Park police change protocol on deadly force
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Overland Park Police Department is making changes to its protocol as it introduces a new behavioral health unit by 2022. Members of the unit would be dressed in plainclothes and respond to mental health issues, along with Johnson County Mental Health co-responders, according to Chris Newlin, District 6 councilman. Newlin, who sits on the city’s mental health task force, said the department also has changed its policy on how officers should engage with moving vehicles.
Ethics and injury risk in World Rugby and England Rugby tackle-height trial
Ethics and injury risk in World Rugby and England Rugby tackle-height trial http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6865-8197Adam John White1,2, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1361-6248Joe Piggin3, John Batten4, Gary Turner5, Alan Pearce6, Rachael Bullingham7, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2601-4385Eric Anderson8 1Oxford Brookes University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK 2Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK 3School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences,...
Businesses navigate mask mandate enforcement without denying customers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Business owners across the Kansas City area are trying to figure out the best way to enforce mask policies without denying customers. “Our regulation here is that we’re requiring masks to come in our store, if you don’t want to that’s cool, but you know, you can’t come in,” said Holly Pollard, owner of Brookside Toy & Science. Pollard told 41 Action News it’s plain and simple, customers that don’t wear a mask cannot shop inside her store.
Local law enforcement agencies, psychologist talk implicit bias screening, training
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the last several weeks, 41 Action News asked some local police departments how they check for potentially harmful biases when bringing new officers onto the force. Before new officers start to serve in Overland Park, Officer Ken Braden trains them in “Fair and Impartial Policing." “The training is designed to make sure you understand that ‘I’m human. I have biases, and I recognize that I have that bias,'” Braden, who has taught the course for the last five years, said.
#WeSeeYouKSHB: Group makes over 400 masks for OP nonprofit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City-area volunteer organization made more than 450 masks for children in the metro. The Growing Futures Early Education Center in downtown Overland Park did not have enough masks to follow federal health guidelines, so the nonprofit asked for help on its Facebook page. In less than two weeks, the Johnson County Young Matrons group produced the masks.
OP still mulls hazard pay for first responders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the Overland Park Finance Committee discussed hazard pay for first responders for more than three hours on Wednesday night. During a virtual meeting that more than 60 community members attended, the committee explored, but made no decision on, three possible hazard pay options. The options included three monthly rates for hazard payments with the cost to the city for police and fire personnel ranging from roughly $53,000 up to $213,000.
We're Open KC: West Bottoms open for first time in months
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In Kansas City, Missouri’s West Bottoms, Friday was the first time many businesses were open in months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Susan Harding was on the verge of opening her shop before the shutdown, and said she’s happy to finally see customers. “It’s a lot better than I thought it was going to be,” Harding said, remarking on the number of people. The indoor-outdoor nature of the area makes it easier to social distance and allow businesses to monitor their spaces.
Not quite a revolution yet. But…
Not quite a revolution yet. But… This month John takes a look at why you can’t ignore EVs and where to start with diagnosis By John Batten | Published: 28 April, 2020 Picture this… It’s 2011, and I’m a much younger (and slimmer) version of myself. I’m delivering a training event in Chester so that the eager and excited delegates can learn about hybrid electric vehicles, pass their IMI HV qualifications and put their new-found skills into practice.
18 homes evacuated in Overland Park due to gas leak
Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. John Batten/KSHB Posted at 2:43 PM, Apr 13, 2020 and last updated 2020-04-13 15:43:23-04 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Crews are working to shut off a gas line that was struck early Monday afternoon in Overland Park. Just before 2 p.m., a crew working on 159th Street struck an eight-inch gas line near Parkhill Avenue.
#WeSeeYouKSHB: Mission, KS assisted living home gets creative for Easter
MISSION, Kan. — This year features a different kind of Easter egg hunt for those at the Bickford assisted living home in Mission, Kansas. Since families can’t come inside to visit loved ones this year, caretakers at the home came up with a unique idea. Residents wrote messages on Easter eggs, butterflies and baseballs, and then put their works of art on their windows for families to see.
Commentary: Our children deserve better
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How to turn 60 minutes into £500k
How to turn 60 minutes into £500k This month John takes a look at a case study to show you how slowing down can remove your stress and earn you more By John Batten | Published: 03 March, 2020 Something I find myself wanting to say all the time: “It’s easy to find technical information, easy to diagnose that car, easy to increase the profit within your garage.” I am wrong of course.
Coloring books for 19th Amendment anniversary available at KC libraries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the Missouri Valley Special Collections is offering a unique way for people to learn about it. Starting this weekend, 19th Amendment coloring books will be available for visitors at all Kansas City Public Library locations. The coloring book features eight Kansas City-area women who played key roles in fighting for women's right to vote.
Your pass to diagnostic success
Your pass to diagnostic success By John Batten | Published: 22 January, 2020 Would you like to get rid of that sinking feeling? The one where you fit a part and the problem still exists? If so then just keep reading Hands up; Who wants to reduce levels of diagnostic stress in their garage? If that sounds like you then this article will be right up your street. The pressure that a technician or garage owner experiences when a job doesn't quite go to plan can upset the apple cart and ruin your day.
Lights out for Dave Smith The Lamp Maker at end of January
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A longtime, homegrown business is set to close at the end of the month, and it’s unlikely Kansas City will see anything like it again. The storefront in Waldo is more than just a retail shop. At Dave Smith The Lamp Maker, they do one thing and they do it well. The store’s old school customer service approach made it a fixture in the neighborhood, complete with a big fan base.
Peace descends on Kansas City as last-minute bustle wraps up
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — That last-minute, hurried bustle is just part of the most wonderful time of the year. Many creatures were stirring all over town Tuesday as Kansas Citians put final touches on special holiday plans. In the darkest, quietest season, homes are adorned with lights, carolers fill the streets with sounds of the holiday, and frantic shoppers wrap up their hunt for the perfect present. The headlong rush into Christmas is almost unavoidable, but somehow, on Dec. 24, a hush descends.
Benefits of 'bill of rights' become clearer for tenants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Half of Kansas City, Missouri is made up of renters. Many times renters don't have a place to turn when issues come up with management. The newly-passed renters' bill of rights establishes a baseline that will go into effect this summer. The KC Tenants group wrote it for people like "Quadhafi," who is homeless.
Air Force staff sergeant surprises sister at BV West assembly after months away
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Blue Valley West High School honored veterans and active-duty military Tuesday with music, drill team performances, speeches and an extra special surprise. Jaguars freshman Shelby Cain’s brother, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daryn Murphy, had been stationed at Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas for four months. He’s about to deploy even further away for an even longer period of time, so he used the Veterans Day assembly as a chance to surprise Cain and see her again.
With women’s sport leading the way, male athletes could benefit from family-friendly policies too
There was a quietly heartwarming moment in this year’s Ashes series, amid all the passion and rivalry that always characterises the England cricket team’s biannual tussle with their bitter rivals from Australia. Batter Joe Denly, a recent recruit to the England ranks, left the field at the end of the first of the five days of the final Test match at the Oval in London and drove 60 miles to be with his wife for the birth of their daughter.
Sporting dads: male athletes need family-friendly policies too
Joe Denly, left, was hailed for taking time out to attend the birth of his child. Anthony Martial, right, was fined. Mike Egerton/PA Wire/PA Images and EPA-EFE/Peter Powell, FAL There was a quietly heartwarming moment in this year’s Ashes series, amid all the passion and rivalry that always characterises the England cricket team’s biannual tussle with their bitter rivals from Australia.
Sporting dads: male athletes need family-friendly policies too
There was a quietly heartwarming moment in this year’s Ashes series, amid all the passion and rivalry that always characterises the England cricket team’s biannual tussle with their bitter rivals from Australia. Batter Joe Denly, a recent recruit to the England ranks, left the field at the end of the first of the five days of the final Test match at the Oval in London and drove 60 miles to be with his wife for the birth of their daughter.
Veteran receives final farewell at Leavenworth cemetery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A cool, gray early October day at the Leavenworth Veteran’s Cemetery didn’t deter personnel from paying final respects to a veteran most had never known. For the past two years, Christine Seal became good friends with U.S. Army veteran Tommie Lee Stevens. As a nurse, Seal eventually became a caretaker for Stevens, who had no family.
blueprint for technical success
blueprint for technical success Want to increase your first-time fix rate and reduce your diagnostic stress? John says you just need to follow his Five Step Blueprint By John Batten | Published: 22 July, 2019 Have you ever wondered why it is that some technicians have an aptitude for complex diagnosis? You know the type of tech I mean. They take the seemingly unfixable, dive headlong into diagnostic battle and emerge triumphant time and time again.
The secret behind Top Technician: Process
The secret behind Top Technician: Process John Batten lifts the lid to show you the secrets behind Top Technician, and the route to a first time fix in 20 minutes By John Batten | Published: 27 June, 2019 I guess it’s just human nature to want to take a peek behind the door that says ‘Private, Members Only’. What could be so special, and what are we missing out on? It’s with that in mind that I’m writing this article.
‘Pre-activity movement control exercise programme to prevent injuries in youth rugby’: some concerns
‘Pre-activity movement control exercise programme to prevent injuries in youth rugby’: some concerns Adam John White1, John Batten2, Graham Kirkwood3, Eric Anderson2, Allyson M Pollock3 1 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK 2 Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, University of Winchester, Winchester, UK 3 Institute of Health and Society, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Correspondence to Dr Adam John White, Faculty of Health and Life...
Therapy dogs called into help students destress from tests
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Final exam time is probably the least favorite time of the year on most campuses. Cleveland University - Kansas City has instituted the “Paws and Relax” program to deal with exam stress. They have invited Pets for Life to bring their therapy dogs to various locations around campus in the week leading up to finals and during finals week.
Nonprofit introduces Kearney students to adaptive sports
KEARNEY, Mo. — On Friday, Ricardo Lucien faced the freshman gym class at Kearney Junior High School beside two of his colleagues from Midwest Adaptive Sports. "I had to adapt to being in a wheelchair," Lucien told the class. "When I was 20, I was shot in my back." The trio were at the school to achieve an educational goal: to open minds.
‘Pre-activity movement control exercise programme to prevent injuries in youth rugby’: some concerns
‘Pre-activity movement control exercise programme to prevent injuries in youth rugby’: some concerns Adam John White1, John Batten2, Graham Kirkwood3, Eric Anderson2, Allyson M Pollock3 1 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK 2 Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, University of Winchester, Winchester, UK 3 Institute of Health and Society, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Correspondence to Dr Adam John White, Faculty of Health and Life...
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Do you have a business or a profitable job?
I was asked whether expanding a garage business to become multi-site was practical or, indeed, even feasible, which got me thinking. Fundamentally, a business exists to create wealth, both as cash and as an asset. This then benefits the owner(s) and employees, or any shareholders. The basic principles of the business are to provide goods and services to meet the needs of their customers, who pay accordingly.
As more super storms affect Asia, we must typhoon-proof our cities
As Super Typhoon Mangkhut nears the Philippines and Hong Kong, it’s clear that the world is witnessing an increase in the force and frequency of typhoons, especially in Asia. Typhoon Jebi, the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years, paralysed major cities on the west coast. In China, Typhoon Rumbia battered Zhejiang Province in August, affecting nearly 9.5 million people.
Your profitability and how to increase it!
Three secrets you can implement today to drive your business forward If you’re a regular reader of this publication then you may be wondering if there’s been a faux pas and why my usual technical article has migrated to the business section. If that’s the case fear not, all’s well. I figured that I’d ring the changes and let you into a secret. Many of you know my love for all things technical but I have another passion - building businesses.
Realizing a More Sustainable Water Future From a “One Water” View
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