Kumamoto artist embodies re-evaluation of ‘outsider art’ in Japan

[ad_1] In early November, Yoshihiro Watanabe, 33, worked silently at his home in the city of Kumamoto, concentrating for two hours as he cut out a sheet of colored paper. Without any sketch on the paper, he made a cutout using a pair of scissors as if drawing with a single stroke of a brush.What came out was a detailed cutout of a dinosaur, an instantly recognizable triceratops. Watanabe, who […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Private industry leads America’s first moon landing since Apollo

[ad_1] Cape Canaveral, Florida – The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the moon in more than half a century is poised to blast off early Monday — but this time, private industry is leading the charge.A brand new rocket, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, should lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:18 am (0718 GMT) for its maiden voyage, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Cubs among four teams chasing lefty Shota Imanaga

[ad_1] New York – Left-hander Shota Imanaga is continuing to draw interest from the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox ahead of Thursday's deadline to sign him under the posting system, MLB.com reported. The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal with southpaw Sean Manaea and their starting rotation, which includes Kodai Senga, is believed to be complete, according to the report […]

January 9, 2024 1

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Namibia: My Campaign for Presidency Starts Now – Sharpley

[ad_1] Miss Namibia 2022 Cassia Sharpley (23) says she has started her presidential campaign now, although she will only be eligible to run as an independent candidate once she turns 35. She says she is not gunning for election during this year's polls, but her campaign is a longterm project. Sharpley will be able to stand as a presidential candidate in the next presidential election in 2036, as she will be 36 by then. This comes after commentators criticised her […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Guinea in Warm-Up Match Ahead of Afcon

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 2-0 to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly played at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Jose Peseiro led-side who started the game without their star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho went behind as early as the 14th minute. FT. NGA 0-2 GUI#LetsDoitAgain #SoarSuperEagles-- 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 8, 2024 Simon Moses got a chance to level the game for the Super Eagles […]

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Africa: Afcon – Sanwo-Olu to Send Off Super Eagles On Tuesday

[ad_1] According to a press release from the NFF media officer, Ademola Olajire, the Eagles will arrive in Lagos aboard a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening for the send-off. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will once again restate their commitment to winning the 2023 AFCON to Nigerians as they return to Lagos on Tuesday, 9th January, for a send-forth dinner hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Dubai has been the Eagles' camp for the last week, with intensive training […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will showcase 24 countries, each with its own set of star players who serve as the talismans for their respective teams. These individuals might not be the most prominent on social media or the most flamboyantly attired, but they are the go-to figures in times […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Guinea Bissau/Cote d’Ivoire: Guinea-Bissau Reveal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Target After Landing in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Candé says they want to reach the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after arriving in Cote d'Ivoire on Sunday to participate in the tournament. The Djurtus became the second side to arrive in the West African country to participate in the tournament when they touched down at Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport for the continental showpiece event. Coach Candé and his team were greeted by a traditional Ivorian welcome drumming and dancing […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

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