Canada’s men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks.South Africa recorded 29 straight points en route to the win.South Africa arrived in New Zealand second in the overall standings after three events on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series compared to 13th for Canada, which faced No. 8 Argentina and No. 12 Spain later Friday in Pool D play.Argentina downed Spain 20-5.Selvyn Davids, Christie Grobbelaar and Shaun Williams also scored tries for South Africa, which led 19-5 at the half.…
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Captain Phil Berna scored Canada’s lone try. The ninth-ranked Canadian women face No. 1 Australia, No. 4 France and No. 10 Japan in Pool B play in New Zealand.South Africa struck early after Canada was penalized at the breakdown following the opening kickoff. The Blitzboks opted for a scrum and van Wyk raced down the blindside for the try.Canada responded with a fine team try set up by a linebreak from Matt Oworu, who fed Thomas Isherwood to keep the play alive. Berna capped off the stylish attack to tie it at 5-5.It was all South Africa after that. Davids…
HUDSON VALLEY, NY — As the U.S. healthcare system tightens services in the wake of the COVID pandemic, the Open Door Family Medical Centers is widening its patient care to offer “wrap around” coordination.It’s a contrast. According to a new report by industry analyst McKinsey & Company called “The gathering storm: The uncertain future of US healthcare,” care could become even less affordable and accessible and more disjointed. Handling U.S. healthcare can be a problem for any patient, but particularly those who are immigrants, have minimal or no medical insurance, speak little English, or have not seen a doctor in…
The most glamorous night of the year is back as Martin House Children’s Hospice’s Glitter Ball returns this May.The black-tie ball, sponsored by HARIBO, takes place on Friday 5th May from 7pm at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate, and will be hosted by Your Harrogate’s Nick Hancock.Beckie Wynne, Director of Income Generation said:“We’re delighted the Martin House Glitter Ball is returning to the gorgeous Rudding Park this year, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests back for a night of fine dining and entertainment.”The event includes an elegant champagne reception, three-course dinner, live and online auctions with top prizes…
NEW YORK, NY — The first month of 2023 is nearing its conclusion and there is plenty to do in New York City this weekend.From multiple celebrations of the Chinese New Year to a half marathon in Central Park, there are lots of options around the city in the coming days.Here is a variety of events you can check out this week across the city.Saturday Lunar New Year Plant Tour: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a plant tour through the Steinhardt Conservatory.There will be Asian fruits and plants associated…
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 20, 2023There is something quite wonderful about walking into a bookstore, engaging with all the possibilities in front of you, eventually making a choice and coming home with a brand-new book. But there is something also wonderful about picking up a used book, a book that has already been loved, given love and now offers an entirely different experience to a new reader. There is just something about a used book and this weekend is where you will find thousands of them. The Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns Jan. 29…
New York, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Middle East and Africa General Aviation Market – SIZE, SHARE, COVID-19 IMPACT & FORECASTS UP TO 2028” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06381542/?utm_source=GNW Fastest-growing Market by Sub-Aircraft Type – Business Jets : Frequent traveling requirements to attend business and private affairs of HNWIs and their lifestyle is prompting them to acquire more expensive private planes.Largest Market by Body Type – Large Jet : The consumers’ preference for large jets across the region is driving the demand. Therefore, manufacturers offer consumers a wide range of products according to their convenience.Largest…
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The South African rand strengthened on Friday as the country’s utility Eskom said it would reduce the length of rolling power cuts over the weekend.At 1529 GMT, the rand traded at 17.1275 against the dollar, 0.72% stronger than its previous close.The past week has seen some of the worst power outages on record in Africa’s most industrialised nation, at least six hours a day for most households and often as much as 10 hours.The power cuts are a major source of frustration with the governing African National Congress ahead of elections in 2024, when the…
At least fifty women in two localities, north and west of the town of Arbinda, in Burkina Faso’s northern region, were kidnapped by Jihadistsjust last week, local authorities confirmed. Search operations were launched to find the victims amid global condemnation, but there has been no sign of their release. The UN human rights chief Volker Turk said he was shocked that women were becoming targets for these terrorists. “I am alarmed that dozens of women out to search for food for their families were abducted in broad daylight, in what could be the first such attack deliberately targeting women in Burkina Faso,” Turk said.…
ROCKLAND — Penobscot Bay Language School announces a new community program initiative offering Spanish language programming for children and families at the Rockland Public Library, each Wednesday (10:30 – 11 a.m.) starting February 1, 2023. Join PBLS Executive Director Jared McCannell for a weekly free Spanish language program, Spanish Songs and Stories, in the Children’s Room at the Rockland Public Library. “This FREE community program is perfect for families with children at home (infant, toddler, pre-k and homeschool students and their families),” said PBLS, in a news release. Each session focuses on basic exposure to foreign language and culture through…