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Sinn Fein ‘ignored role of 3,000 deaths in damaging community relations’Ben Davies is the latest to fall into that category, with the Welsh international initially primed to return for Sunday’s visit of Wolves but no longer available. Davies suffered a setback in training this week, which means Spurs could be without a fit centre-back after Radu Dragusin was forced off in the latter stages of Thursday’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest with an ankle issue. Ange with a team news update ahead of Wolves on Sunday 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0EiYh4TP8j — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 27, 2024 Postecoglou is already without first-choice central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven after both failed to make it through their comeback fixture against Chelsea on December 7. “Yeah, that’s been our major problem this year. Guys who are coming back from injury rather than us losing players as such,” Postecoglou said. “We’re looking at those things and why they’re happening. It’s certainly happened too often this year where guys have come back and they’re the ones who are missing. “I think just about all of them, apart from Vic (Guglielmo Vicario), are recurrences of an injury. “Even with Romero, it was a different injury but it’s still a guy coming back, so it’s something we’re looking at.” There could be good news on the horizon with attackers Mikey Moore and Richarlison expected to return to training next week. A post shared by Richarlison (@richarlison) Richarlison suffered his own setback in November when his short-lived return after a calf issue was cut short when he injured the same area against Aston Villa. Moore, meanwhile, has been sidelined by a virus for the best part of two months but the 17-year-old could provide a much-needed spark in the new year when Newcastle visit on January 4. Postecoglou said: “Him and Richy are in the final phases. Next week they can start training. We’ve got a bit of a gap before the Newcastle game. “The plan is Mikey and Richy come back into first-team training next week.” Anticipated returns for Moore and Richarlison will fail to help Postecoglou against Wolves, with makeshift centre-back Archie Gray potentially set to partner up with fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma if Dragusin cannot recover. Pressed on the issue of fixture scheduling, with Spurs definitely missing eight players for Sunday’s fixture, Postecoglou said: “It is challenging. “All clubs are going to have to get their heads around it and authorities are going to have to get their heads around it. “One of two things need to happen: either you somehow change the fixture schedule, which doesn’t seem feasible, or you allow clubs bigger squads. Then you have other issues with that, as well. “The attrition rate you’re seeing and it’s not just us. We’re going through a particularly badly moment. Newcastle went through it last year and it affected them pretty badly. They were obviously in the Champions League as well and probably didn’t have the squad to cope with it. “It hits certain clubs at different times and is probably becoming more prevalent, and for all of us it’s a challenge as to how we navigate this process to keep our players healthy. “It’s not just a physical thing, it’s a mental thing. For us it’s been constant since August and we’re not even halfway through the year. And they’re not going to get a break now, so these things we’re constantly assessing.”FA CUP winner Derek Mountfield has launched an appeal for the return of his stolen motorhome. The 63-year-old, who triumphed at Wembley with Everton back in 1984 in a 2-0 win over Watford , shared a picture of his vehicle on social media and a heartfelt plea for it to be found. Speaking on X , he said: "So f***ing annoyed, our motorhome was stolen last night 😡😡. "WX18CUK Elddis Autoquest 196 [number plate]. "Any info would be appreciated, but I fear it's too late now 🙏." Reacting to the post, one of his 22,000 followers replied: "That’s awful Derek 😔😔😔😔." While another added: "Hope you get it back 🙏 shared!" A third responded: "No way. Aww Derek. So sorry to hear your terrible news." And a fourth said: "Gutted mate. Hopefully it's found soon." As well as his FA Cup win, ex-centre-back Mountfield, who was at Goodison Park for six years until 1988, also claimed First Division titles with Everton in 1985 and 1987. In 1985, The Toffees also won the Cup Winners' Cup. Mountfield, who played once for England B but never earned a senior cap, also had spells at Tranmere, Aston Villa , Wolves, Carlisle, Northampton, Walsall and Scarborough. He hung up his boots in 1999 and had a brief managerial career with Scarborough and Cork City - who he departed in 2001.

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U.S. Bancorp stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketMumbai’s Art Deco charm at risk: Can the city save its iconic architectural heritage?LEGANES: Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday in La Liga. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham also struck as Madrid moved second, four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Los Blancos capitalized after Barcelona slipped to a draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday with a straightforward win against 14th-placed Leganes. Madrid face Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday in the Champions League in a crucial game for the Spanish side after two defeats in their first four European matches and warmed up with a solid performance. “The team managed the good feelings that we had in the (previous 4-0 win) against Osasuna well, and we confirmed them today,” said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian lined up with young center-back Raul Asencio as well as Dani Ceballos, who was afforded a rare start and Turkish playmaker Arda Guler. Ancelotti was missing long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao among others, but was able to bring goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois back in for the visit to Butarque, in the Madrid suburbs. Mbappe started in his favoured left wing position, a change of strategy from Ancelotti after using Vinicius Junior there until now. It paid dividends as the forward netted his second goal in his last eight games, although he had a strike ruled out for offside beforehand. “We changed the position of the forwards, with Mbappe outside and he did well, like Vinicius inside,” said Ancelotti. Mbappe was left out of France’s squad for the second time in as many months during the recent international break and has been struggling with off-field problems, possibly affecting his start to life at Madrid following his move from Paris Saint-Germain. Guler had Madrid’s first real chance but Marko Dmitrovic parried his effort after the midfielder cut in from the right. Mbappe broke the deadlock shortly before half-time, teed up at the back post by Vinicius, who nipped in to capitalize on some Leganes defensive confusion. Sealing the win Valverde, captaining Madrid for the first time and playing out of position at right-back, drilled home his team’s second in the 66th minute from a free-kick. Dmitrovic thwarted a powerful Mbappe strike as the French forward looked to grab a second and seal Madrid’s win. In the end it was England star Bellingham, netting his second goal of the season, heading home a rebound from close range after Brahim Diaz’s deflected shot hit the crossbar. “We were very comfortable in the first half, playing the game we wanted to, but (to concede) after a mistake... hurts more, it got away from us because of our errors,” admitted Leganes defender Sergio Gonzalez. “The team gave everything, and with the smallest opportunities, they punished us.” Ancelotti was happy with 21-year-old centre-back Asencio’s performance on his first start for the club. “It surprised me in that he’s a player with maturity, always well positioned, very well positioned, and it means the youth academy has done a good job with him,” said the coach. — AFP

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WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Lewis County Senior Center will host its second annual Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, Jan. 22, offering a chance for residents to showcase their culinary skills or enjoy a warm, community-focused event. The cookoff is free to attend and open to the public, making it an ideal outing for families and friends. For those interested in competing, there is no cost to enter. Participants are encouraged to bring their best chili recipes, whether classic favorites or new creations to share with the community. Judging will begin promptly at noon that Wednesday. Attendees who purchase a $5 tasting ticket will serve as judges, ensuring a fun and interactive experience for everyone involved, according to event organizers. Belinda Lewis, activities director at the Lewis County Senior Center, shared her enthusiasm for the event, noting that last year’s inaugural cookoff was a resounding success. “It went really well last year, and so I decided to try and make it bigger and better this year,” she said. She emphasized the event’s importance not only as a culinary competition but also as a social gathering. “I am hoping that the word got out last year that it was really fun and successful and it was just a really good time,” she said. “Not only did people bring in their chili and taste the other chili, but it was really a social event too because they sat around, joked, and, as an activities director, that is what I am looking for — things that bring people together and put them in social situations.” All money that will be raised during the chili cook-off will go towards benefiting the Lewis County Senior Center, Lewis said. “The money raised will go towards our activities,” she said. “Of course we want to offer some kind of prize for the first- and second-place finishers. Last year, I found these tiny chef’s hats and it said, “chili cook-off first place, second place and third place,’ and that is what we used as prizes. Part of the money will go towards the prizes we want to give out this year, and the other half will go towards our activities for the seniors.” Weston’s Lynn Lynch, last year’s first-place winner, reflected on her positive experience at the first Chili Cook-off. “My experience was great,” she said. “I just cooked my homemade chili and won first place. I am known for my chili and lasagna. But this was my first time ever winning first place at a cook-off.” She emphasized the importance of the Senior Center hosting events like the Chili Cook-off for the community, Lynch said. “It’s just a fun way of making money, getting to meet other people, and I would do anything for Belinda Lewis,” she said. “Any time you break bread with someone and sit down and share a meal together ... it creates a bond.”

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Matt Morrissey threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. that ended the scoring midway through the fourth quarter and Eastern Kentucky beat North Alabama 21-15 on Saturday for its fifth straight win. TJ Smith drove North Alabama to the EKU 45-yard line before he threw an interception to Mike Smith Jr. to end the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Space exploration's most stunning photos in 2024 READ MORE: Shocking truth about the most iconic photos from space revealed By ELLYN LAPOINTE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 14:39 EST, 27 December 2024 | Updated: 14:58 EST, 27 December 2024 e-mail View comments This year was historic for space research and exploration, and we have the photos to prove it. In 2024, rare astronomical events captured the attention of sky watchers across the US, including a total solar eclipse , aurora that stretched as far south as Florida and striking meteor showers . There were stunning accomplishments in the world of spaceflight, too. SpaceX performed the first commercial spacewalk and caught a giant rocket with a pair of 'chopstick' arms , NASA completed the first flight of an aircraft on Mars , and International Space Station astronauts beamed amazing images back to Earth . Telescopes in space and on Earth snapped some incredible shots too, capturing stars, other planets and even entire galaxies in unprecedented detail. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and European Southern Observatory (ESO) are just a few of the highly-sophisticated imaging instruments that changed our understanding of the universe this year. Below, DailyMail.com highlights some of 2024's most jaw-dropping space photos. Star-forming region NGC 604 JWST captured this near-infrared view of the star-forming region NGC 604, which sits in the Triangulum galaxy 2.7 million light-years from Earth JWST 's NIRcam instrument is a powerful near-infrared camera that can capture images of distant nebulae in astonishing detail. This year, the telescope snapped this photo of the star-forming nebula known as NGC 604. This enormous cloud of gas and dust is located 2.7 million light-years from Earth in the Triangulum galaxy. Stretching almost 1,500 light-years across, NGC 604 is nearly 100 times larger than the Orion Nebula in our own galaxy. NHC 604 contains more than 200 hot, massive young stars — significantly more than the Orion Nebula's four. This JWST image shows the nebula's arms of gas and dust, which serve as a nursery for young, still-forming stars. Starlink satellites captured by ISS astronaut Don Pettit, a NASA astronaut aboard the ISS, shared this photo he took in November, which shows Starlink satellites streaking by In November, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared this image taken from the ISS, which shows Starlink satellites streaking by. In a post on X , Pettit compared the satellites to 'a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey', where the large flat face of the monolith points towards earth and the solar panel protrudes outward like the fin on the back of a Dimetrodon.' He described the image, saying: 'Compared to the well-defined streaks from star trails, this time exposure shows wonky streaks flashing ISS. 'These are Starlink satellites reflecting pre-dusk or pre-dawn sunlight off their solar panels. They are only seen from 5 to 18 degrees preceding or trailing the sun. 'They create bright flashes, perhaps lasting for a few seconds each due to the orientation of their outward pointing solar panels.' Pettit is well-known for his orbital astrophotography, which he creates from the unique vantage point of the ISS. SpaceX's 'chopsticks' rocket catch SpaceX achieved a historic spaceflight maneuver this year when the Mechazilla launch tower's 'chopstick' arms caught the Super Heavy booster in mid-air, executing a bull's eye landing Elon Musk's SpaceX made spaceflight history in October with the successful execution of a 'chopstick' maneuver. It was the fifth time the spaceflight company launched its 400-foot-tall Starship rocket, but this launch was anything but routine. In a world's first, SpaceX aimed to return the rocket's Super Heavy booster directly to its launch mount, snatching it out of mid-air with a pair of 'chopstick' arms attached to the launch tower. Just seven minutes after liftoff, Super Heavy executed a bull's eye landing, hovering near the 'Mechazilla' launch tower as the metal arms caught it. The bold, historic maneuver marked a major achievement for SpaceX and the spaceflight industry at large. 'Are you kidding me?' SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot added from the launch site following the event. 'Even in this day and age, what we just saw — that looked like magic.' Supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* In 2024, astronomers captured the first image of the polarized light and magnetic fields that surround Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way This year, astronomers captured the first image of the polarized light and magnetic fields that surround Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole that sits at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. This image was made using the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a global network of radio telescopes that can observe a supermassive black hole's event horizon, or the boundary where the velocity needed to escape exceeds the speed of light. At just 26,000 light years from Earth, Sagittarius A* is one of very few black holes in the universe where astronomers can actually observe the flow of matter around it. This historic image provides the first direct visual evidence of this supermassive black hole's existence. Although we cannot see the black hole itself — as it is completely dark — the glowing whirls of gas around it reveal a telltale signature: a dark central region (or 'shadow') surrounded by a bright ring-like structure. The image therefore shows light bent by the black hole's extreme gravity. HP Tau: An infant star The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of the infant star HP Tau this year, located 550 light-years from Earth The Hubble Space Telescope snapped this stunning photo of the infant star HP Tau this year. HP Tau is located roughly 550 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus. At just 10million years old, it is the youngest among its neighbors. It can be seen at the top of a trio of stars captured in this Hubble image. These three stars reside within a hollow cavity in a huge cloud of gas and dust, 'looking like a glittering cosmic geode,' as NASA described it. HP Tau is a T Tauri star, a type of young variable star that has not begun nuclear fusion yet, but will eventually evolve into a hydrogen-fueled star similar to our sun, according to NASA. At 4.6 billion years old, our sun is far older than this infant. First-ever commercial spacewalk Tech billionaire and SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman made history when he emerged from the Polaris Dawn capsule to complete the first civilian spacewalk In September, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew made history by executing the first privately-funded spacewalk. The achievement marked a major milestone for the commercial spaceflight industry, of which SpaceX is a key leader. In this image, tech billionaire and Polaris Dawn mission commander Jared Isaacman can be seen emerging from the Crew Dragon capsule 434 miles above Earth's surface as the sun rises over the eastern portion of the US. He spent 12 minutes testing the mobility and functionality of SpaceX's new extravehicular activity (EVA) suits, which had never been used in space before. After Isaacman retreated back into the capsule, Polaris Dawn mission specialist Sarah Gillis, emerged and performed the same EVA test maneuvers. 'Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do,' said Isaacman as he looked down at our planet. 'But from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world.' 'Doomed' star Eta Carinae The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of the unusual nebula that surrounds Eta Carinae, a star that is likely to explode at any time This 2024 image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope brings out details in the unusual nebula that surrounds Eta Carinae, a star that may be about to explode. Scientists aren't sure exactly when this explosion could occur. According to NASA, it could be next year, or it could be a million years from now. But when it does blow, it will likely cause a supernova — the biggest type of explosion known to man. Eta Carinae is about 100 times more massive than our sun. Located 7,500 light-years away in the Keyhole nebula, its violent death would not impact Earth. But still, Hubble has been monitoring Eta Carinae for the last 25 years, waiting for it to explode. In this image, two distinct lobes of the surrounding Homunculus Nebula encompass the hot central region, while some 'strange' radial streaks are visible in red extending toward the right, according to NASA. Total solar eclipse On April 8, skywatchers in 15 US states witnessed a total solar eclipse On April 8, millions of Americans looked up at the sky in unison to witness a total solar eclipse. All of North America experienced at least a partial solar eclipse. But 15 US states from Texas to Maine were in the 115-mile-wide path of totality, which also stretched through Canada and Mexico. In this area, spectators experienced several minutes of near-total darkness as the sun disappeared behind the moon's shadow. Images of the eclipse were shared widely on social media, including this one which shows solar prominences erupting from the sun's surface - the squiggly red lines that appear to be jetting out from the perimeter of the sun. Solar prominences are eruptions of solar plasma, a hot gas made of electrically charged hydrogen and helium. US sees far-reaching aurora The aurora borealis is typically only seen at northern latitudes. But in October, this dazzling light display stretched as far south as Florida In an extremely rare event, the aurora borealis — also known as the northern lights — stretched as far south as Key Largo, Florida in October. The dazzling light display was triggered by a severe geomagnetic storm, or a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere that occurs when an outburst of solar radiation impacts out planet. This storm was a G5, the most severe class of geomagnetic storm. Aurora were visible at much lower latitudes than usual, with spectators sharing images from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas and other southern states. Perseid meteor shower This long exposure photo shows the Perseid meteor shower over Osijek, Croatia on August 11 In August, the Perseid meteor shower streaked across the night sky, allowing stargazers to capture striking long-exposure photos like this one taken in Osijek, Croatia. The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually, and is considered the best meteor shower of the year. It can produce 50 to 100 shooting stars per hour, which frequently leave long 'wakes' of light and color behind them, according to NASA. This meteor shower results from the Earth passing through debris, or bits of ice and rock, left in the wake of the comet Swift Tuttle, which last passed close to Earth in 1992. The peak of the shower is from August 11 through 12, when our planet travels through the densest part of this debris trail. Share or comment on this article: Space exploration's most stunning photos in 2024 e-mail Add comment

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Jacob Hutson's 20 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Southern Illinois 78-67 on Sunday. Hutson shot 7 of 10 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Panthers (8-5, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Tytan Anderson added 15 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line while he also had 10 rebounds. Max Weisbrod went 4 of 7 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points. Jarrett Hensley finished with 20 points and six rebounds for the Salukis (5-8, 0-2). Ali Abdou Dibba added 10 points for Southern Illinois. Drew Steffe had eight points. Northern Iowa took the lead with 1:02 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Hutson led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them ahead 38-34 at the break. Northern Iowa turned a 13-point second-half lead into a 27-point advantage with a 14-0 run to make it a 73-46 lead with 8:38 left in the half. Hutson scored 10 second-half points in the matchup. Both teams next play Wednesday. Northern Iowa hosts Belmont and Southern Illinois takes on Evansville at home. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Laguna Beach lifeguards are first department in OC to deploy EVs for beach patrol

2 ruled out, 8 others questionable for Vikings vs. Falcons in Week 14 | Sporting NewsQuick Links A unique and useful item for everyday use Airplane tags Model aircraft Apparel Aviation-themed games Literature Merry Christmas It can be very hard to find the right gift for a person. Every gift giver desires to give something that will truly demonstrate how much they appreciate someone and that will truly be appreciated and remembered by the receiver. A good gift demonstrates that the giver is in tune with the receivers' interests and passions and is a token of humility that puts the other person first. Much could be said about gift giving and the thought behind it. Gift giving at Christmas is not merely the exchange of material possessions. Jeffrey A. Tucker writes in The Epoch Times : "The materialism of our times makes it all the more crucial that we understand that it is not ultimately about the thing but the idea. And that idea is the dignity and value of each individual person." Indeed, when all is said and done, it is the thought and the attitude of truly caring for others that matters. So don't stress, it may be really hard to find the perfect gift for an avgeek and that is okay. Don't be afraid to ask them what they would like. In the meantime, here are a few ideas for Christmas gifts that will put a smile on the face of any aviation aficionado. A unique and useful item for everyday use Often, the best gifts are those items that can be used every day yet tips a hat to the person's allegiances and passions. At the Air Hub Store , one can find a variety of Airbus or Boeing themed items that range from unique desktop clocks to pens. One such item is a Boeing-themed travel bag that is sure to remind people of the popular slogan, “if it's not Boeing, I’m not going.” The nylon bag from Red Canoe boasts sturdy handles and an adjustable strap. It measures 26 by 23 by 50 cm, making it a useful size for everyday use. If the Boeing travel bag is not up to one’s taste, they might enjoy the Airbus-themed carbon fiber pen that shows off their loyalty to their favorite manufacturer of airliners. Indeed, pens make a nice gift for everyday use. It is interesting to note how many people value a collection of good pens that show off their loyalties. One pen that any avgeek may enjoy is the P-51 Mustang themed Retro 51 Tornado Fountain Pen. This pen from the Goulet Pen Company “is acid-etched and printed to recreate the iconic WWII fighter plane.” If Fountain pens are not their taste, maybe the slightly less expensive, Corsair-themed or PANAM Clipper Retro rollerball pen will put a smile on their face. Get the latest aviation news straight to your inbox: Sign up for our newsletters today. Airplane tags A more recent development, aviation tags have become an increasingly popular gift for airplane enthusiasts. These tags are made from the aluminum skin of retired aircraft. These can range from retired airliners to historic aircraft. Each tag bears the unique features of the airplane it came from. One company, Aviationtag , remarks on this process: “The Aviationtags themselves consist of 100% original and authentic aircraft skin. The origin of the material can be traced back to the original delivery of the aircraft and we always provide our customers with important and interesting information on the history of the aircraft.” Aviationtag offers tags made from the skin of a recently retired Corsair Boeing 747 to aircraft like the historic English Electric Canberra. Another company, Planetags , has a large selection that varies from types such as a scrapped A380 that served with Qantas, a Boeing 727 from Northwest, or an F-14 Tomcat. The selections are diverse, but quantities are limited, making these tags a great collection item. Model aircraft Another great gift that every avgeek will enjoy is a model aircraft. The selections are great. Online stores like the Aircraft Model Store (AMS) in the UK or the Airplane Shop in the USA have a vast collection of model brands, aircraft types, and airline companies to choose from. There are highly detailed models, desktop models, and even toy airplanes for children. AMS and the Airplane Shop also ship worldwide. The price range of aircraft models vary widely and are based on the quality, materials, and detail of the models. Some shops, like Custom Air Models , will build any aircraft the customer desires: “We can build any plane you want... Hand carved from solid mahogany and hand painted to showroom quality. We attach every accessory reproducible for true to life accuracy.” They include every detail right down to the aircraft registration. If someone has a connection to or special memory of a specific airplane, this is the way to go. Apparel When it's cold, a lot of aviators like to wear a classic leather bomber jacket. It's practical and yet stylish, and reminiscent of the days when aviation was a lot more adventurous. That said, a gift an avgeek may appreciate and that is a little more representative of the jet age and those who broke the sound barrier is the Alpha Industries CWU-45 Flight Jacket . This quilted nylon jacket is not only comfortable and stylish, but also very functional and warm. Alpha Industries offers it in black, blue, gey, or tsage gree. The CWU-45 is still issued to pilots in the USAF and USN to this day. When the weather is cold this flight jacket will keep any plane spotter comfortably warm. For those in warmer climates, an airplane-themed polo or button-up shirt such as those sold at Sportys will most certainly draw admiration. There is a wide selection of prints available, but the "Takeoff at Sunset Short Sleeve" shirt will most likely bring a smile. Sportys claims, “it's as comfortable as it is good-looking.” This is the kind of shirt that makes someone want to sit on Maho Beach in Sint Maarten. But if that is not possible, it will turn any beach into a plane spotters paradise. Maho Beach, on the approach path to Princess Juliana International Airport, is indisputably the world's most famous airplane spotting beach. Located on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten, the spot is a highlight for locals and tourists and famously received Boeing 747 flights from KLM. Beaches surrounding Gibraltar, Cyprus, and Barcelona airports are also popular with plane spotters. Scotland is even home to a beach runway on the Island of Barra. Phuket hosts one of Asia's most famous plane-spotting locations, and rumors of a secret beach near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport abound.What are some of the best beach-spotting locations you have found? Aviation-themed games For the airplane fan that is ready for some competition, the board game Pan Am is most certain to be a huge hit. Named after the iconic airline, Pan Am is a board game similar to the popular railroad-themed Ticket to Ride, but now the goal is dominance of the world’s air routes. Step back into the golden age of air travel, pioneer routes around the world, trade stocks, earn profits, buy new planes, and do everything that Pan Am did, but don’t go bankrupt. Another game that is proving to be popular (in fact, supply is not keeping up with demand) is called Sky Team. No, this is not named after the airline alliance, rather this is a game for two people. Thirsty Meeples describes the game as : “ a co-operative game, exclusively for two players, in which you play a pilot and co-pilot at the controls of an airliner. Your goal is to work together as a team to land your airplane in different airports around the world.” To play the game, players assign the dice to the correct spaces in order to control the plane to a safe landing. Sky Team comes with multiple airports and scenarios to work through, and additional challenges can be added to the game. Literature One of the greatest aviation books of all time, Ernest K Gann’s Fate is the Hunter is a classic and must-read for any avgeek. Ernest tells of the early days of commercial aviation and describes the life of a commercial pilot in those days when the DC-3 was the world’s most prolific airliner and new things were being learned every day about flight, weather, and limitations. A review from The Chicago Tribune describes this masterpiece of literature: “This purely wonderful autobiographical volume is the best thing on flying and the meaning of flying that we have had since Antoine de Saint-Exupéry took us aloft on his winged prose in the late 1930s and early 1940s.... It is a splendid and many-faceted personal memoir that is not only one man's story but the story, in essence, of all men who fly." Indeed, though this book was written long ago, it is a timeless aviation treasure. Readers will not be able to put this book down as they sit with Ernest in the cockpit and learn what it was like to fly in those days. New prints can still be bought at places like My Pilot Store , but used prints are also abundant. Merry Christmas There are a multitude of great gifts to give to an avgeek. From award-winning IWM Spitfire themed Gin to old airline memorabilia there is no shortage of gifts to be found. Simple Flying has provided just a few ideas here, but even if these items do not match one's particular taste, the stores listed have a wide selection of aviation gear. When all is said and done, it’s the thought that truly matters and while a great deal of time can be taken trying to find the right gift, it’s important to remember that meaningful time in the company of friends is the best gift. In the end, don't fret too much over finding the perfect gift and make sure to give folks your time and attention. That said, regardless of where our readers are in the world, Simple Flying thanks you and wishes you a Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming New Year.

Conor McGregor has seen a drop in social media followers since he was found liable for assault after a Civil Court ruling on Friday. Hand accused him of rape in a Dublin hotel six years ago - with a jury awarding her more than €248,000 in damages. Since the outcome, McGregor's social media followers have dropped, with some 46,000 people opting to unfollow the MMA star. READ MORE: Conor McGregor sees first brand deal loss since court case verdict after being dropped by video game READ MORE: Call to boycott Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey brands after court ruling According to figures provided by Boomsocial , McGregor lost 8.654 followers on Saturday and 37,675 on Sunday. McGregor has also suffered his first brand deal loss since the verdict after being dropped by a video game. Developers of the popular Hitman game have revealed they will ‘cease their collaboration’ with the Dubliner following the court ruling. IO Interactive, the game’s developers, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr. McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts .