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When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history
Christmas in 1646 was cancelled and the usual drunken merriment was banned. Wikimedia The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread cancellation of pantomimes, festive light “switch-ons” and other community activities, it seems likely that 2020’s festivities will be much more intimate affairs,Continue Reading
The Masters: World No. 1 Dustin Johnson Shares Lead With Newcomer Im Sung-jae | Golf News
Top-ranked Dustin Johnson birdied his way through Amen Corner and clung to a share of the lead with South Korea’s Im Sung-jae in Friday’s second round of the 84th Masters. Johnson, the 2016 US Open winner, started on Augusta National’s back nine and made the turn on 8-under, level forContinue Reading
Coronavirus is no longer seen as high risk by many – and that’s undermining control measures
During the era of US prohibition, illegal speakeasies thrived. And while the UK socially distances, there are similar reports of secret parties and raves today. Beyond such gatherings, there have been anecdotes of people from all walks of life ignoring advice to self-isolate, illicitly mixing with other households and refusingContinue Reading
How plague reshaped colonial New England before the Mayflower even arrived
The English believed God communicated through plague – and viewed the epidemic which decimated Algonquian territory between 1616-19 as a sign. John Eliot Preaching to the Indians, Gift of Martha J. Fleischman and Barbara G. Fleischman, 1999, The Met The Europeans who began colonising North America in the early 17thContinue Reading
Teacher motivation is vital – and COVID-19 may be hurting it
Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping students motivated as classes move online has been crucial. The role of student motivation in the process of learning is well known and is supported by research. However, the area of teacher motivation has not received as much attention. Even teachers themselves sometimesContinue Reading
Coronavirus: four traps governments fall into when making decisions about lockdown
Lockdowns have been a key tool in the war chest of many governments trying to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Some, however, have questioned the wisdom of lockdowns, arguing that their benefits do not outweigh the wider costs to society. Alternative strategies have been put forward, such as “focused protection”, whereContinue Reading
Joe Biden: how betting markets foresaw the result of the 2020 US election
Records of the betting on US presidential elections can be traced back to 1868. Since then, no clear favourite for the White House had lost before 2016, except in 1948, when the 8 to 1 longshot and sitting president, Harry S. Truman, famously defeated his Republican rival, Thomas E. Dewey.Continue Reading
Republic Of Ireland Midfielder Alan Browne Tested Positive For COVID-19 After England Friendly | Football News
Alan Browne has his shot saved by Jordan Pickford at Wembley Stadium© AFP Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne has tested positive for coronavirus following Thursday’s 3-0 friendly defeat by England, officials announced Friday. Browne, who plays for English second-tier club Preston, took part in the full 90 minutes ofContinue Reading
Time to add some sunshine (vitamin D) to milk and bread
Krakenimages/Shutterstock Free vitamin D supplements will be sent to over two million clinically vulnerable people in England this winter. Over 80% of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 are vitamin D deficient compared with the general population. In a small study, a high dose of vitamin D appeared to reduce the severityContinue Reading