Jukskei Fans Aim to Export South African Game
Jukskei enthusiasts in Johannesburg plan to spread the sport abroad. The game, a Boer pioneer pastime, uses a rubber or wooden skey tossed toward a 20 inch stake from 52 feet, with teams scoring to 23 points per round in a three-head match.
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Martin Balsam marks 30 years as actor in New York
Oscar and Tony winner Martin Balsam reflects on a 30 year career spanning 33 films 17 Broadway plays and 300 television appearances. He notes Actors Studio training Lee Strasberg influence and his preference for quality work over party politics while recounting a move to Sicily for a new Italian produced film about crime and the Mafia.
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Sailors Chanties From the French Chanter Origin
A chanty or shanty comes from the French chanter meaning to sing. Sailors once sang these rhythmical unison songs while hoisting sails or weighing anchor.
BBC Apology Over Derogatory Remarks About Carr
BBC apologizes for derogatory statements about Employment Secretary Robert Carr aired in a radio news item last month. Carr protested after a report on a January bombing at his home included a quote from an underground newspaper endorsing the act.
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