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Did you know Google CEO Sundar Pichai dreamed of becoming a cricketer?
When Sundar Pichai isn't busy transforming the tech world by running Google and Alphabet, the Indo-American keeps an eye on football and cricket. An avid fan of the little Argentine, Lionel Messi, the CEO of Google had considered a career…
Home victory for Italy in the Hempel offshore doubles mixed world championship
Home victory for Italy in the Hempel offshore doubles mixed world championship
by Andy Rice / World Sailing Sep 25 22:31 PDT
September 26, 2021
The Italian team Claudia…
Melbourne Demons win extraordinary grand final against West Bulldogs to end 57-year flag drought
Suddenly, very little was going in Melbourne's direction. Max Gawn thought he had kicked a goal but was disallowed by an online goal umpire decision, while Lachie Hunter gave the Dogs the lead after taking a free kick for high contact from…
A journey of hope and acceptance?
Migration is a story of hope. Millions of people throughout history have migrated in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones.
Sep 25, 2021…
TOM UTLEY: Prince Philip and I shared two things in common
Very few of us, I dare suggest, have lived a life so far from the ordinary as that of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.For my part, I cannot claim to be a direct descendant of Queen Victoria, born into a minor European royal family…
In an American war against China, Australia would suffer: New Frame
New eras are always declared with aplomb, but none have arrived with a greater bang - and more dire consequences for Earth and all things that live on it - than the atomic age. Shot triumphantly in the West as the Japanese cities…
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The Loma Club has added more sandwiches, snacks and cocktails to the menu.…
Ros Benson went from Simply The Best to taking care of the rest (of Picton)
“If you sell your house and I sell my boat, we could buy the lease on Furneaux Lodge,” Ros Benson's partner said, after spotting a notice in the newspaper. The year was 1995. Benson was a receptionist turned gun officer moonlighting two…
5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Before Cold & Flu Season
Health: 5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Before Cold & Flu Season
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Official Trai, Telecom News, ET Telecom
NEW DELHI: Comments from Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal that the industry does not need regulatory intervention for pricing validated the telecommunications regulator's position that the establishment of floor tariffs was not a…
Jets’ Perfetti chomping at the bit as prospects camp opens, training camp looms
Breadcrumb Links Winnipeg Jets NHL Hockey Author of the article: Scott Billeck Release date : Sep 16, 2021 • 58 minutes ago • 4 minutes to read • Join the conversation Cole Perfetti…
North East Scotland is the perfect inspiration for fantasy fiction
North East Scotland is the perfect inspiration for fantasy fiction
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How Baldwin never forgot September 11 | Herald Community Newspapers
As we approach the 20e anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and American Airlines Flight 11, it is important to remember the words of Al Ficarola, commander…
Glenn Ashby joins Emirates Team New Zealand
America's Cup: Glenn Ashby opens its doors to Emirates Team New Zealand
by Shirley Robertson Aug 31 10:51 PM PDT
September 1, 2021…
An immersive opera experience will be offered on a historic tall ship in New York this evening
On Site Opera, the pioneering New York opera company steeped in site-specific storytelling and immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, will bring the opera to the deck of the historic tall ship tonight.…
Police raid in Brazil revealed rare 100-million-year-old flying reptile
In Brazil, police seized a smugglers fossil that turned out to be one of the best preserves ever of a pterosaur, a flying reptile that lived on100 million years ago. They caught it just in time, as the fossil had been cut up and was about!-->!-->…
Why the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan is worse than the fall of Saigon
In recent days, our television screens have filled with images of the disturbing scenes unfolding in Afghanistan.With the Taliban's takeover of the country now almost complete in just a matter of weeks, thousands of Afghans have fled to…
STORY CORNER: Thor Heyerdahl and Kon-Tiki
Thor Heyerdahl was one of the great ethnographers and explorers of the twentieth century. Seeing that there were cultural similarities between Egyptians, South Americans and Polynesians, he!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Loop Hero, Eastward, and more featured in Indie World 8.11.2021
In addition to announcing the surprise availability on the eShop of several new independent versions of Switch, including Axiom Verge 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, Necrobarista: Final Pour, ISLANDERS: Console Edition!-->!-->…
Supercop, super business, super trouble, by Semiu Okanlawon
Now that Hushpuppi has pleaded guilty to the charges against him, has made a deal with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to release critical information about his gang's modus operandi, the…
Latest coronavirus: cases decline in England, Scotland and Wales, ONS investigation shows
the US monthly trade deficit hit a record high in June as a strong domestic recovery boosted US imports. The number of Americans actively receiving unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low at the end of last month, as states end…
Tokyo 2020: GB team wins seven more medals – including two gold in sailing
The GB team won six more medals at the Tokyo Olympics - with two gold and one silver in sailing and two silver in track cycling.In sailing, Giles Scott took overall victory in the men's Finn class, shortly after Dylan Fletcher and Stuart…
How to get to Inazuma Genshin Impact
The question of how to get to Inazuma from Genshin Impact has been on the minds of travelers all over the world, and for good reason. Now that Update 2.0 has dropped, the new region has unlocked, promising all kinds of new adventures and…
Students quarantined after 11 positive tests for COVID-19 at Viera Elementary summer camp
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida - An unknown number of children are in quarantine after a COVID-19 outbreak at a summer camp in Viera Elementary, and 11 cases have been confirmed, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.Brevard Public Schools…
Carnival PLC expects 75% of the fleet to sail by the end of 2021
() said it expects three-quarters of its global fleet to be in service by the end of 2021.
In a statement, Carnival said non-U.S. Ships would account for 65 percent of operations by the end of 2021 and that with U.S. crossings that…
Latest coronavirus: New York mayor excludes mask mandate
The US recession due to the coronavirus pandemic lasted two months, making it the shortest slowdown ever. The National Bureau of Economic Research, which is considered the official judge of the timing and duration of recessions, said on…
One Piece: 10 characters who never won a battle
The battle for the supremacy of the seas is an…
Navigate in a world of dreams
Friday July 18, 1973
In 1973, four Swedish bankers and a graphic designer lived their childhood dream of traveling the world aboard an impressive 85-foot barquentine.
They were in Suva in July 1973, on their way home from a trip that…
Tokyo Olympics: Indian sailors profile, standings, opponents, form guide
Nethra Kumanan - Laser Radial Ranking: 542021 Form Guide: Finished 14th at Lanzarote Winter Series Act 1 in Spain (January); Finished second at the Mussanah Open Championship 2021 - Asian and African Olympic Qualifications (April); 41st…
Mets minor league wide receiver Francisco Alvarez shines in MLB Futures game
Denver - Everyone at Coors Field was talking about Francisco Alvarez's fireworks display when they hit the ball around Coors Field ahead of Sunday's Futures Game. However, the Mets' strong capture outlook was 5-10, 233 pounds, saving a…
Loneliest Whale Research Offers Courses for the Internet Age
"The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52" is no ordinary nature documentary. In the hands of documentary filmmaker Joshua Zeman, who has tackled urban legends and serial killers in his work ("Cropsey", "The Killing…
Pope Francis tells grandparents, all the elderly, that God is close to them
An elderly woman reacts as she meets Pope Francis during his general audience in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on March 22, 2017, file photo. The Pope has chosen the theme “I am always with you” for the first World Day of Grandparents…
King of Seas review for Xbox One, PS4, Switch
Platform: Xbox oneAlso on: Switch, PC, PS4Editor: Team17Developer: 3DCloudsWay: DigitalPlayers: 1Online: NoCERS: E10 +
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Carnival will launch its first cruise from a US port since last year
The Carnival Vista is scheduled to depart on Saturday afternoon from Galveston, Texas, marking Carnival Cruise Line's first U.S. cruise since the pandemic halted operations. The weeklong cruise is expected to visit Roatan, Belize and…
Scaffolding contractor wanted for HMS Victory
PublicityA search is underway for a specialist scaffolding company to erect major scaffolding work for the restoration of HMS Victory in Portsmouth.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a scaffolding…
Fast track forward >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News
When the 2021 J / 70 World Championship is held in the United States, it will be a victory for the sport. While there are still international teams with travel challenges, the entry list includes 77 teams from 16 countries for the August…
Zhik announced as official supplier to the Australian Olympic team
Zhik announced as official supplier to the Australian Olympic team
by Liz Rushall, Zhik Jun 29 03:22 PDT
Piet…
The fourth round of the Goolwa Aquatic Club Sailing Winter Series took place on Sunday in very light…
The fourth round of the Goolwa Aquatic Club Sailing (GAC) Winter Series took place in very light conditions on Sunday. Perhaps due to the gloomy weather forecast, the number of fleets was on the decline, with just eight boats in the…
Jharkhand strengthens health infrastructure to deal with a possible third wave of Covid-19
In an effort to combat a possible third wave of Covid-19, the Jharkhand government is strengthening health service infrastructure and setting up pediatric intensive care units in district hospitals, a statement said on Saturday.District…
A Sailor’s Life | Block Island Times
When I returned to Newport harbor after a few days of cruising a few weeks ago I noticed a bunch of racing yachts that weren't in town on the day I left. Due to the past year of Covid protocols and constant uncertainty, I couldn't tell…
Record-breaking heat makes travel on the Mississippi River difficult for paddlers
SAUK RAPIDS - Next to the undulating bank of the Mississippi, paddler Dan Faust's gear is lined up on the grass. Pointing to a tanned finger, the 63-year-old from Illinois identifies his sleek kayak and points to the bespoke porterage cart…