In at least five African countries, many people consider sports gambling as a way to get regular income. Some consider sports gambling a way out of poverty. But critics warn that sports betting in Africa is increasing while poverty, unemployment and a lack of industry rules remain big problems. In one example, a Ugandan health official was so sure Argentina would win its World Cup soccer game against Saudi Arabia that he bet $1,800. The money was loaned to him by officials from an amount meant to go to 243 people who had taken part in a polio vaccine campaign.…
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Things seemed normal for Cain Velasquez when he returned to his old Arizona State University stomping grounds. Even if only true for one night, that’s a whopper of a sentence considering where Velasquez was four weeks prior as Day 252 turned into Day 253 behind bars – with no guaranteed end in sight. Fast forward to Dec. 3 across state lines in the desert. Tempe, Ariz., was the scene of Velasquez’s return to pro wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. It all happened so quickly and unexpectedly. The event was announced without his participation initially, but his late addition after…
Xbox Game Pass is the premier gaming service available on the market today, and though it largely caters to an adult audience, there are quite a few titles available in its vast library that are appealing to a younger audience. In fact, there’s a pretty vast selection of titles that kids of all ages are sure to find hours of enjoyment in. From brain-teasing puzzle-platformers to creatively stimulating sandbox titles, the best children’s games on Xbox Game Pass cover a wide spectrum of genres and gameplay styles. There should be something for just about everyone. Quite a few of the…
It has been the scene of one of their greatest victories, but this Boxing Day Test could be South Africa’s last because of a bold new plan to rejuvenate cricket in their homeland.No South African player involved in the Boxing Day Test has ever played the fixture before and chances are no South African player ever will again.This is a deceptively significant and emotional Test match because if South Africa’s new T20 league, which starts next month, is anywhere near the success it needs to be then South Africa are basically done and dusted for MCG Boxing Day Tests.The fact…
She recently jetted off from her home in London to enjoy Christmas in sunny South Africa. And Ashley Roberts looked incredible in a thigh-high split Chinoiserie print dress as she headed off for a helicopter ride. The former Pussycat Doll, 41, posed up a storm in the snaps as she joined pals for a trip to a vineyard. Posing: Ashley Roberts, 41, looked incredible in a thigh-high split Chinoiserie print dress as she headed off for a helicopter ride during her luxurious christmas getaway in South Africa The performer jetted to Cape Town and the affluent coastal suburb of Clifton after discovering she will be…
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After relocating from Detroit to Chesapeake to care for her parents, both of whom had Alzheimer’s, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Desiree Cooper was determined to make time to write.She just never expected to write a children’s book, let alone one named a New York Public Library Top 10 Children’s Book of 2022.Told through the eyes of a little boy named Jax, “Nothing Special” explores the 6-year-old city kid’s disappointment that his grandparents don’t want to go to the movies or get cheeseburgers. Instead, he and his PopPop go crabbing, fly kites, and husk corn. By the time they cuddle up on the…
Covid-19 was a major setback for many industries across the world, but who has bounced back strongest in the automotive world? Here is where South Africa ranks in terms of automotive production. Image: Ford With the past two years playing host to a global pandemic and European conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the playing field of automotive producers has been turned on its head. New data provided by the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and compiled by UK-based insurer GoShorty shows a detailed list of countries that have bounced back strongest following the devastation to the economy that Covid-19…
If you’re looking for Winter Break and New Year’s activities, there are ample opportunities to explore the arts in Memphis between now and January 7! Learn the Bachata, take the family to watch a favorite movie, or explore the exhibits spread around town. Discover more at ArtsMemphis’ event calendar. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Experience America’s favorite holiday tradition of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The audience will be dazzled by beautiful sounds and incredible multimedia effects. Orpheum Theatre Thursday, December 29 Perfecting Gifts Music Video Watch Party The spirit of Memphis is alive this…
New Dog, a new book by Dajah Walker, has been released by RoseDog Books.New Dog is a story about wanting something so badly and coming up with ways to get it. The author hopes this book will encourage other children to write their own stories, and hopes that you will enjoy this book as much as she enjoyed writing it.About the Author Dajah Walker is a ten-year-old girl. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Who would have thought a two-pound-six-ounce baby would cowrite her first book at the age of eight? Dajah is the middle child of three.…