by admin | Feb 26, 2025 | Standard People
Most people know the misquoted line from the Apollo 13 moon mission when Jack Swigert and Jim Lovell, the main astronauts on the aborted mission, sent word back that “Houston, we have a problem.” It is a catchphrase now, one we use whenever a problem arises, which in...
by admin | Feb 26, 2025 | Sports Articles
Denis Law, who died in recent weeks and whose funeral was attended by hundreds of legendary soccer players, was an astonishing player himself with his trademark celebration of one arm raised holding the cuff of his sleeve, breaking the world transfer record three...
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Standard People
It is extraordinary how every day we learn some important points even when we do not plan to do so, and even when the events are not desirable. If we have suffered the sad misfortune of a break-in at our house, we may realise, perhaps for the first time, what we...
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Sports Articles
Yes, you read that correctly; the late, legendary former President Nelson Mandela got it wrong! However, before anyone wishes to hang this writer (perhaps justifiably) for treason, sacrilege or gross arrogance, bear with us! There may be a hint of truth in the...
by admin | Feb 11, 2025 | Education Articles
We may have attended a function where the MC or a speaker stands up to address the gathering and announces, “All protocol observed”. Protocol means that people’s names and titles are announced and recognised. In truth, in saying “All protocol observed”, all the person...
