By Johnny Coomansingh Donald W. Meinig’s article titled, ‘Ten Versions of the Same Scene’ will be employed in some aspects of this script. Meinig looked at different views of a landscape including landscape as nature, habitat, artifact, system, problem, wealth, ideology, history, place, and aesthetic. In view of this, I am apt to remind people of the line in a Christmas song, “Do you see what I see?” Some people will not see what I have seen. Anais Nin was wise to state: “We do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.” To keep a…
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If being down 17 at halftime on Christmas Day wasn’t bad enough for the Dallas Mavericks, losing their star player to an apparent injury makes matters even worse. Luka Doncic left the game in the second quarter of Dallas’ game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Doncic was having an efficient first half, scoring 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting (3-of-5 from three). Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 27 of the Mavericks’ 40 first-half points. Doncic injured his hamstring with just under three minutes remaining in the first half,…
Suspected riot erupts inside a prison in capital Maputo, with some officials denying the incident is linked to post-election unrest.A suspected riot inside a jail in Mozambique’s capital has left at least 33 people dead and 15 injured, while more than 1,500 prisoners escaped, authorities said. Police general commander Bernardino Rafael on Wednesday said 150 of the prisoners who fled the prison in Maputo have been recaptured. Mozambique is experiencing escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election, which extended long-ruling party Frelimo’s stay in power. Opposition groups and their supporters claim the vote was rigged. While Rafael blamed protests…
Police arrest man in Grand Central subway slashing Police say they have arrested a man after two people were slashed in the subway at Grand Central station. NEW YORK – A man has been taken into custody after two people were slashed in separate attacks inside the Grand Central-42nd Street subway station on Christmas Eve, police said. The first victim, a 42-year-old man, was attacked around 10:15 p.m. on the stairs leading to the southbound entrance of the station. The suspect allegedly slashed the man across his left wrist following an argument, according to the NYPD. Moments later, the suspect…
By Vibhu Mishra The General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats. The agreement on the legally binding treaty marked the culmination of a five-year effort by UN Member States, with inputs from civil society, information security experts, academia and the private sector. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the adoption of the Convention – the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in over 20 years. “This treaty is a demonstration of multilateralism succeeding during difficult times and reflects the collective will…
IBADAN, NIGERIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 December 2024 – Leading global iGaming brand 1win and non-profit environmental organization Recycledge are thrilled to announce the launch of their collaborative Plastic Waste Exchange (PWE) project—a community-driven initiative to combat plastic waste and promote responsible plastic management in Nigeria. Plastic Waste Exchange by 1win and Recycledge The launch event takes place on December 28, 2024, at IDC School, Old Ife Road, New Gbagi, Ibadan, starting at 10 AM. Members of the public are encouraged to bring their plastic bottles in exchange for vouchers, food items, gifts, or cash rewards. The more kilograms of plastic attendees…
The San Antonio Spurs had not one but two chances to secure a rebound and give themselves a chance to tie the game at the end of regulation. They were unable to do so, and the New York Knicks held on to win a 117-114 thriller in the first of five NBA games on Christmas Day. Victor Wembanyama and Mikal Bridges put on a show for the MSG crowd, as they both exceeded 40 points and each scored 10+ points in the fourth quarter. In his first game on Christmas Day, Wembanyama finished with 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists…
Pope Francis calls for “arms to be silenced” around the world, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan in his Christmas address as he denounces the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Wednesday to call for talks for a just peace in Ukraine as the country was pummelled by 170 Russian missiles and drones in a Christmas morning barrage that Kyiv described as “inhumane”. His voice breathless, the 88-year-old pontiff also appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the freeing of Israeli hostages held…
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated yearly by the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Here’s what to know about the celebration. Why is it called Boxing Day? The exact origin of Boxing Day is unclear, according to the Associated Press. Some believe it comes from the alms boxes churches put out to collect donations for the less fortunate. Others, however, attribute it to the old practice of giving boxes of gifts to servants on the day after Christmas as they were required to work on Christmas Day. It has nothing to do with…
American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS, USA – Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12 factors to protect your brain. The factors are outlined in an Emerging Issues in Neurology article developed by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the December 16, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Neurologists are the experts in brain health, with the training and insight needed to help you keep your brain in top shape throughout life,” said American Academy of Neurology President Carlayne…