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Canberra’s Sophie Lavers crowned Miss World Australia

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Canberra’s Sophie Lavers crowned Miss World Australia

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Sophie Lavers, a 24-year-old woman from Canberra, has been crowned Miss World Australia in Sydney. She defeated nineteen other finalists to take the prize and will represent Australia at the Miss World event in South Africa.

The entrants were judged based on several categories including best talent, healthy body image, sports and fitness and beauty with a purpose. An aspiring actress, she is completing an acting course and hopes to build a career in film and television. She is also a qualified fitness instructor and has worked as a Kings Cross waitress.

She has been described in the media as having an “amazing figure” and it has been rumoured that she has used this for modelling work. However, Lavers has said that her body has only been modelled for a good cause: “Some do think that, but I have only ever modelled for charity.”

She also doubts much will change for her, at least in the near future. “I’ll still get up and probably have peanut butter on toast for breakfast but after that I’m not sure what’s happening. I guess I won’t be going to work tomorrow.”

She explained that all the girls who entered were dedicated to making a difference. “I just think it’s like having little angels out there through the country helping in all different areas whether it’s with children, or blind people, or the homeless.” Lavers also complained that non-stop smiling for the event has left here mouth sore. “I’m not used to smiling for hours on end.”

Lavers is now set to head to Johannesburg for the December 12 global competition. “I’ve got to get a month of outfits ready and get a talent and another speech and everything. Oh goodness.”

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Open source game developer Perttu Ahola talks about Minetest with Wikinews

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Open source game developer Perttu Ahola talks about Minetest with Wikinews

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Recently, Finnish open-source video game developer Perttu Ahola discussed Minetest, his “longest ever project”, with Wikinews.

Started in October 2010, Minetest was an attempt by Ahola to create a sandbox game similar to Minecraft. Minecraft is a multi-platform commercial game, which was in alpha version when Ahola challenged himself to create something similar to it from scratch, he told Wikinews.

Minetest is an open-source game, which is free for anyone to download and play. It is written in the C++ programming language, and the source code is available on code-hosting site GitHub. According to Ahola, Minetest attempts to run on older hardware, with limited graphics, but to be accessible to more people: those who have outdated technology, and making it available for no cost. Minecraft, on the other hand, is a paid game, currently costing USD 26.95 for its computer version. Minecraft is currently owned by Microsoft, and performs poorly on older hardware.

A correspondent from French Wikinews contacted Perttu Ahola via Internet Relay Chat a few weeks ago, discussing Minecraft. This interview is built on top of the previous interview, as we take a deeper dive into knowing more about this free game which is about to turn ten years old in a few months.

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Types Of Online Bets

Betting Online may be the word today, butnot everyone is acquainted with all the keywords and the type of bets one canplace online. Online Betting is done through Sportsbooks (US) or Bookmakers(UK) sites that accept bets. You can bet on the outcome of several sportingevents, such as; Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Hockey, Snooker andSoccer games. To start with you need to state what you are betting on by makinga selection, the type of bet and the amount you are wagering. Differentbookmakers offer different betting varieties and combinations. Some commontypes of bets which any avid player must be aware of are: Straight bet or SingleThis is the simplest and most common bet. You bet on a winner at given odds.Point SpreadThe Point Spread is the number of pointsallocated and is shown with a + sign for the favorite and a – sign for theunderdog. The favorite has to win by more than the Point Spread for you to win,otherwise you lose your bet even if the team wins.

The Money LineThe money line establishes the odds for each team and is indicated by a + forthe underdog and a – sign for the favorite.

TotalA bet for the number of points scored in the game by both teams combined,including points scored in overtime.Over/UnderA bet that the combined number of points scored by the two teams in the gamewill be Over or Under the total set by the oddsmaker.Parlay or AccumulatorThis is an example of a multiple bet. It lets you make simultaneous selectionson two or more games with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first winon the bet of the following game selected, and so on. All the selections mademust win for you to win the parlay. A parlay bet can yield huge dividends ifwon.TeaserIt is like a parlay, but with the option to add or subtract points (called’moving the line’) from one or more Spread bets. When betting a teaseradditional points are either added to the underdog or subtracted from thefavorite. However, teasers odds are usually worse than the parlays.If-wager and Open-wagerIf-wager allows the bettor to make a second wager, up to an equal amount, pendinga win on the first selection, where as open wagers allow the bettor to playteasers or parlays making a selection at different times and even differentdays.FutureThis is a bet on a future event. At the start of each season, the sportsbooksgive out odds for teams to win a certain championship. The odds change as thegame date approaches and in most cases get shorter, but if you win you get paidat the original odds that you took. This is possibly one of the most profitablebets if you are the one confident about your knowledge of the sports and theplayers you are betting on.Exotic BetsSometimes, betting is allowed on a wide variety of other sports related eventsand activities or just about anything you can think of.

Bluetongue outbreak in Germany

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Bluetongue outbreak in Germany

Thursday, September 20, 2007

A highly dynamic Bluetongue (or catarrhal fever) infection of sheep herds is underway in Germany. From August 2006 till September 9, 2007, 1,833 farms had reported the presence of the infection. From Sept 9. till September 14, 2007, the number of farms reporting infections has grown to 5,686. The number of deaths is estimated around 15,000 sheep.

Bluetongue infection is of viral origin and is harmless to humans. It is an insect-borne viral disease of ruminants, mainly sheep and less frequently of cattle, goats, buffalo, deer, dromedary camels and antelope. There are no reports of human transmission.

The origin of the infection is not clear but it is one of the diseases which is still feared to invade Northern Europe as a consequence of global warming. No official sources are as yet available as the affected sheep farmers have tried to get the news on the media but to no avail.

The disease has also been found in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The United Kingdom Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs says the virus could spread from Northern Europe to the UK, but is unlikely.

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Australian carbon tax plans hit road block

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Australian carbon tax plans hit road block

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s plans to implement a carbon tax in Australia have hit a roadblock today with the national secretary of the Australian Workers Union Paul Howes demanding that exemptions be made to certain heavy polluting industries including steel production as well as concerns about whether jobs will be lost.

Steel producing companies within Australia including BlueScope Steel and OneSteel have supported the move by the union claiming that a carbon tax would affect Australian Jobs. Paul O’Malley, managing director and Chief Executive of BlueScope, said that “the tax threat is still real for the Australian Steel industry and for our customers.”

Paul Howes told The Australian newspaper that “if one job is gone, our support is gone.” Mr. Howes is a powerful figure within the Australian Labor Party who is believed to have been instrumental with the removal of PM Gillard’s predecessor Kevin Rudd. Support for the Gillard Labor Government has dropped to an all time low earlier this year, with only a 30% approval rating.

The move by the AWU has been supported by other unions in Australia, including the Transport Workers Union as well as Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.

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Sun Direct Is A Dth Solution With A Difference!

byAlma Abell

DTH is an emerging and is well on its way towards becoming one of the market leaders in the DTH segment. The company presently transmits digital satellite signals all across the country and is looking at further expansion into untapped territories.

The company is a pioneer with regard to its use of MPEG-4 advanced technology which enables enhanced quality of signals and compression. Sun Direct is also the first DTH company to provide HD or High Definition content for mainstream markets. Easy Sun Direct online recharge systems and its gigantic arsenal of regional content makes it one of the best home entertainment options for customers in the country. Sun Direct has spread its wings all over India and customers appreciate the affordability and viability of each of its packages. Alongside, the company also provides the latest set top boxes which come with HD and USB recording technology for a superior experience. The company is leaving no stone unturned to make DTH a mass entertainment option and is steadily scaling up its distribution and customer service network. You can get more details on recharge offers at Recharge and More.

Sun Direct online recharge helps you recharge your subscription voucher without locational, time and energy constraints. It is a simple process and only requires you to enter your credit card number of 16 digits on the home portal. Thereafter, you have to enter the year and expiry date of your card followed by its CVV of 3 digits which is usually found on the back of the card. The IVRS payment system will display and finalize your transaction details once the verification process is complete. You can create your own customer ID, which makes future transactions easier and payment processes can also be executed by calling a specified recharge number. Customer friendliness is the chief USP of Tata Photon Plus and makes it a force to reckon with in the Indian telecommunications market.

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School stampede in China kills eight, injures dozens more

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School stampede in China kills eight, injures dozens more

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

State media reported earlier today that a stampede in a school in China has killed at least eight people and injured an additional 26.

The accident occurred at 21:10 local time at the Yucai Middle School, a privately-run institution in city of Xiangxiang, located in the Hunan Province. Reports say that several students were leaving their studies when one fell down a staircase, causing others to lose their balance and tumble down as well.

Those hurt in the incident were treated at three hospitals in the town, and eight other students were being observed by medical personnel despite appearing not to have been hurt.

Chinese officials are investigating the incident and have been questioning the city educational bureau and local school authorities, according to the Xinhua news agency.

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Microsoft announces plan to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

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Microsoft announces plan to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

On Monday, United States technology giant Microsoft announced their plans to acquire GitHub, a San Francisco, California-based web-based hosting service for software version control using Git, for 7.5 billion US Dollars (USD).

In the official announcement at the Microsoft News web site, the company said they are to reach agreement with GitHub by the end of the year. They said the agreement would allow them to deliver Microsoft development services to GitHub users, and “accelerate enterprise use of GitHub”. GitHub had been financially struggling recently and is expected to get a new CEO.

In 2016, according to financial news and media company Bloomberg L.P., through three quarters GitHub lost USD 66 million, while in nine months of that year GitHub had revenue of USD 98 million. In August 2017 GitHub said they were seeking a new CEO. According to the announcements by GitHub and Microsoft, the Microsoft Corporate Vice President Nat Friedman would become the new CEO of GitHub. He had created app creation platform company Xamarin and was “an open-source veteran”, Microsoft said.

GitHub confirmed the acquisition plans on its blog. In this announcement they alluded to concerns about past friction between Microsoft and open-source software, however they said “things are different. […] Microsoft is the most active organization on GitHub in the world”, mentioning VS Code as an example. In the announcement, GitHub also referred to its several years of collaboration with Microsoft on Git LFS and Electron. GitHub also mentioned the Azure development platform run by Microsoft.

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Kuldeep singhA drilling machine is a tool used for drilling holes in various types of wood, plastic and metal. The bench drill is bolted down for safe drilling of such materials. The pillar drill is a larger version of the bench drill and has a long column enabling it to stand on the floor. It functions the same as the bench drill but can drill larger pieces of material.Angle of Drill MachineMachines can take on vertical and horizon positions, depending on their intended use. They use rotary cutters to cut and shape while a piece of the material is fed in one direction. Computer numerical controlled machines can automatically change the tools used. These machines also have enclosures and cooling systems. Some machines also have turning environments, incorporating lathes into the milling system, creating multitasking machines.The basic tooling bit on a mill are called cutters, which can cut through materials by utilizing sharp saw teeth. They spin and cut down or shape the material. End mills have a cutting surface over one end of the tool and can be used to drill holes by plunging the rotating tool into the materials. Uses of Drill Machine.Vertical drilling machines are the most widely used in metalworking. They are used to make holes in relatively small work-pieces in individual and small lot production; they are also used in maintenance shops. The tool, such as a drill,countersink, or reamer, is fastened on a vertical spindle, and the workpiece is secured on the table of the machne. Theaxes of the tool and the hole to be drilled are aligned by moving the workpiece. Programmed control is also used to orientthe workpiece and to automate the operation. Bench-mounted machines, usually of the single-spindle type, are used tomake holes up to 12 mm in diameter, for instance, in instrument-making.Heavy and large workpieces and workpieces with holes located along a curved edge are worked on radial drilling machines.Here the axes of the tool and the hole to be drilled are aligned by moving the spindle relative to the stationary work-piece.Horizontal drilling machines are usually used to make deep holes, for instance, in axles, shafts, and gun barrels for firearmsand artillery pieces.GRINDER POWER TOOLGrinder for a variety of tasks including cutting, grinding and polishing stone or metal using the proper safety equipment.An angle grinder, also called a side grinder, is a power tool which is hand held and used for grinding, cutting and polishing surfaces.This power tool is designed for basic use either cutting through materials or grinding, more used for straight cutting but can be used for curves when one has more experience with the power tool. Curves are simply cut in a series of short, straight lines and then ground off.Angle Grinders come in varying sizes, small, general, light and large. You can also buy them in either petrol or electric versions. Depending on your job needs.The most important factor when choosing which Angle Grinder to purchase is the depth or size of material to cut / grind. This will direct you to which size and kind of disc you will need to complete your task.There are many different types of discs for different jobs:1.Cut-off discs (diamond disc)2.Abrasive discs3.Grinding stone discs4.Sanding discs5.Wire brush6.Polishing padsUses of Grinder Tool:Grinder is generally used to precisely shape and finish the given materials with low surface roughness and high surface quality. It is primarily a finishing operation that removes relatively small quantities of metal, to deliver highly accurate products. However, certain grinding applications also involve swiftly eliminating high volumes of metal.More visit:- www.tradusway.com

Machines can take on vertical and horizon positions, depending on their intended use. They use rotary cutters to cut and shape while a piece of the material is fed in one direction. Computer numerical controlled machines can automatically change the tools used. These machines also have enclosures and cooling systems. Some machines also have turning environments, incorporating lathes into the milling system, creating multitasking machines.The basic tooling bit on a mill are called cutters, which can cut through materials by utilizing sharp saw teeth. They spin and cut down or shape the material. End mills have a cutting surface over one end of the tool and can be used to drill holes by plunging the rotating tool into the materials.

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