Things can hardly get worse for South Africa on this tour of Australia. The Proteas fell to defeat inside two days of the first Test in the eighth-shortest completed match in the format. In the second Test, they were again outclassed, this time by an innings and 182 runs as the Baggy Greens wrapped up the series. In what proved the deciding contest, South Africa were skittled for 189 in the first innings – Cameron Green posting figures of 5-27 – before David Warner scored 200 and then retired hurt as Alex Carey notched up 111 to help lead the…
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Bithaniya Fieseha, a high school senior, graduates from the Youth Public Health Ambassador program run by the Fairfax County Health Department at West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Va. Will Schermerhorn/Fairfax County Health Department hide caption toggle caption Will Schermerhorn/Fairfax County Health Department Bithaniya Fieseha, a high school senior, graduates from the Youth Public Health Ambassador program run by the Fairfax County Health Department at West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Va. Will Schermerhorn/Fairfax County Health Department Of all the things she could have done on her summer vacation, Bithaniya Fieseha, a senior at West Springfield High School…
The reason why I came up with this article is because I was searching for alternate ways to make friends. Me and 36% of all Americans — including 61% of young adults – feel serious loneliness according to Harvard GSE. I’m a very visual person, and I love the idea of seeing my avatar on the screen, instead of just a name. By searching for “avatar chatting” on the internet, I accidentally ended up stumbling on the Metaverse term. Since last year I have been wondering what this metaverse is about. First of all, I’m not interested in blockchain, VR, AR…
You have 5 free articles left this month. SWAMPSCOTT — At a meeting on Thursday, the Swampscott Cultural Council took time to look back on this year’s grant recipients and look forward to the upcoming year’s applicants. Through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Swampscott Cultural Council awards annual grants — in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences — to individuals and organizations. These grants add vibrancy to the town, introduce a cross-section of cultural events, enrich community life and connect citizens of different ages and generations. In 2022, the council funded 15 projects for a total of $12,775.…
There is no bigger gift than the gift of knowledge through books for those who need it. Recently, Mission:MathMinds had the pleasure of donating more than 2,000 books to the elementary / middle school and foster care children of Northwest Suburban Illinois. The joy expressed by the hundreds of children seeing the gift of books was invaluable. Mission:MathMinds is a global non-profit organization (www.MissionMathMinds.org) that promotes a math-first approach to inspiring girls at the school level and propel them into STEM fields. The vision of the organization is to “empower girls to be tomorrow’s female leaders in Math, Engineering, Technology,…
Spinning is a recognized motorsport in South Africa since an event in 2012 but it is being practised for a long time before that.It involves what is generally understood as drifting.The drivers are now given Official Motorsport Licenses for Spinning in SA.This video captures the best of spinning involving a Toyota Etios in South Africa. Now, spinning (or drifting) cars is an age-old practice in SA. In fact, there was a negative connotation attached to it for the longest time. Criminals used to drive like this after stealing cars. This was a general perception, and even the truth in some…
Emma Sidi: ‘There were moments when you’re laughing and then you actually gasp a little bit’ (The Other Richard)Ask a young Emma Sidi which comedian had the “perfect career” she one day hoped to emulate, and she’d name a little-known sitcom actor best known for comedies like Green Wing and Peep Show. “I remember saying Olivia Colman,” she tells me with a laugh. “I was saying that in a particularly realistic and humble way, and them being like, ‘Olivia Colman? Who’s Olivia Colman?’ ‘She’s this comedy actress and she just does TV but I just think she’s fantastic.’ And they’re…
Cancer survivor gives back through toy drive at Lurie Children’s Hospital Lots of people love to give around the holidays, but oftentimes the need lasts all year round. That’s true for kids battling cancer and their care teams who rely on the toy stash at Lurie Children’s Hospital to keep patients spirits bright – no matter the season. CHICAGO – A woman who battled cancer just a few years ago is collecting toys for kids at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Devon Neubauer says she had some idea of what being hospitalized entailed because she was an adult when she was admitted.…
The summit adds that these topics will be discussed, debated and unpacked on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 (International Women’s Day) at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa.”This summit has always been a space to further existing discussions around women — whether in business, society, sports, technology, civil society, government, or the arts. It’s also a place to ignite important conversations around topics that have yet to be unpacked,” says Renuka Methil, managing editor, FORBES AFRICA.”We’re excited to announce a few of the panel topics that audiences can look forward to at the next instalment,” Methil adds. “Visionaries from Africa and…
by NJ AYUKJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – IN late 2019, Africa Oil Corp. President and CEO Keith Hill told Petroleum Economist that, given Africa’s unproven oil and gas basins, the continent was probably “the greatest frontier,” with outstanding opportunities for exploration, production, and development companies, including independents. Three years later, Hill remains bullish about Africa, and Canada-headquartered Africa Oil Corp. is driving oil and gas exploration here. The company is part of a growing trend we’re seeing: independent oil and gas companies that recognize the tremendous promise of our underexplored continent and are finding ways to thrive here — and make…