Showing posts with label August 02. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August 02. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Britain’s outspoken Prince Philip bows out of public life
Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, bows out of public life on Wednesday with a final solo appearance at an official event, ending a royal career marked by occasional gaffes that landed him in hot water.
Though known for often off-color comments that seized the headlines, Philip has been by the queen’s side throughout her 65 years on the throne and she has described him as “my strength and stay”.
He announced his retirement in May this year, after completing more than 22,000 solo appearances, spanning seven decades. At an engagement on the day of the announcement, a guest had told Philip he was sorry to hear he was standing down.
“I can’t stand up much,” quipped the prince.
Both the queen and Prince Philip have cut their workload in recent years, passing on many responsibilities to son and heir Prince Charles, and grandsons, Princes William and Harry…
Source: Britain’s outspoken Prince Philip bows out of public life
Robert Kubica starts test that could lead to #F1 comeback from rally crash 6yrs ago
Robert Kubica began a Formula One test in Hungary on Wednesday that could determine whether the Pole makes a remarkable race comeback more than six years after a rally crash cut short his grand prix career.
The 32-year-old, who partially severed his right forearm in that horrific 2011 accident, left the pit lane to start testing Renault’s current car at the Hungaroring circuit outside Budapest.
It was the first time Kubica, a race winner with BMW Sauber in 2008, had driven a 2017 race car after conducting tests in older machines.
On Tuesday, the Pole had made his first appearance in the paddock since 2011, having always said he would only return as a driver and not as a guest.
He had passed the mandatory extraction test, showing that he can get out of the car inside five seconds and replace the steering wheel within 10 seconds, the day before.
“I would like to have a comfortable feeling in the car but also see the team happy with the job I have done,” he had said before the test.
“It’s not about lap times and pace, but the commitment and feedback I can provide.”
Speculation about Kubica’s return has gathered pace since he impressed the team in the 2012 Renault car, with its V8 engine and demonstration tyres.
“He is still quick, he is still very consistent and more importantly he has this energy and this drive, this enthusiasm that he has always had,” the team’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul said in July.
The Frenchman added that Renault had “not seen any obvious roadblocks” to a possible comeback.
Renault are likely to have a vacancy at the end of the season, and maybe even sooner, if Britain’s Jolyon Palmer continues his run of poor form.
Palmer is one of just two drivers on the grid yet to score a point in 11 races this season and has been eclipsed by German team mate Nico Hulkenberg.
Kubica has plenty of fans, with a strong Polish crowd attending the test, and admirers within the sport at the highest level.
“Robert’s one of the quickest drivers I’ve ever raced against,” Mercedes’ triple world champion Lewis Hamilton told reporters at the weekend.
“Just raw, natural talent… not a lot of great, great drivers come through. You have some that are much better than the rest, but still not the greatest. And then you have real special drivers like him.”
Source: Kubica starts test that could lead to F1 comeback
Bryce Cartwright: Ex Brittany Hura found dead in Western Sydney home
Police confirmed the body of a 25-year-old woman, believed to be Brittany Hura, was found at a home in Constitution Hill on Monday night around 6.35pm.
A crime scene was established and police are making inquiries in relation to the death.
Police told news.com.au a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Ms Hura’s shock death comes just seven months after she leaked revenge porn of Cartwright, who plays for the Penrith Panthers, and threatened to kill him.
She was charged with stalking and using a carriage service to menace, but charges were dismissed on mental health grounds.
In December it was revealed she posted photos of the footy star naked, with suggestions he “can’t pleasure a girl”.
Source: Bryce Cartwright: Ex Brittany Hura found dead in Western Sydney home
17-yo Briton Lando Norris impressing on McLaren debut. 2nd behind Vettel #BudaTest
17-year-old Briton Lando Norris is impressing on his McLaren debut. He's second behind Sebastian Vettel at #BudaTest https://t.co/TfW7kvQGtv http://pic.twitter.com/xJQiYYXQF7
— Sky Sports F1
(@SkySportsF1) August 2, 2017
#F1 #BudaTest: Kubica’s improved by 4 secs in the 90 mins. Best lap of 1:20.327
Robert Kubica's times have improved by four seconds in the opening 90 minutes of #F1Testing. A best lap of 1:20.327 https://t.co/EjiNYZLG3d http://pic.twitter.com/nCPixZx6Jp
— Sky Sports F1
#F1 #BudaTest fastest lap: Vettel – what is the significance of late call-up? SF70-H new parts
We believe he is only running for a couple of hours, before beginning his summer break in earnest, which certainly points to Ferrari wanting Vettel to try out something specific on the car.
Our colleagues in Italy believe the team are analysing some new parts of the SF70-H over these two days, including diffuser tweaks, which might be useful for the upcoming races…
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Man who destroyed Jeep Cherokee helps dissatisfied new-car owners to tune of $2m
In 2014, Ashton Wood and members of his family dismantled their vehicle after it suffered 22 faults in four years.
They decided to wreck the car supplied by Fiat Chrysler to highlight the need for laws forcing car companies to refund or replace problem vehicles.
Now Mr Ashton has helped new-car owners to get replacements or repairs worth millions.
Ironically, Mr Ashton said he was still waiting to resolve his own matter, but in the meantime he had become a champion for hundreds of unhappy customers.
“There’s been over 100 cases I’ve handed to them [Fiat Chrysler Australia]. I’m tracking results and they’ve handed out over $1.1 million in refunds or replacements to people,” he said.
“I’m also being approached by people with other cars, so if I see patterns forming then I’ll approach that car manufacturer and just have a chat to them about what happened with Jeep and why they probably wouldn’t want to go there.”
#F1 Testing: Robert Kubica returns #BudaTest
Full line-up: Robert Kubica – Renault, Sebastian Vettel/Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari, George Russell – Mercedes, Pierre Gasly – Red Bull, Lando Norris – McLaren, Carlos Sainz/Daniil Kvyat – Toro Rosso, Nikita Mazepin/Lucas Auer – Force India, Luca Ghiotto – Williams, Santino Ferrucci – Haas, Nobuharu Matsushita – Sauber.
Source: Live Commentary – Live Blog
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Passengers suffer cuts and bruises after trams collide on Bourke Street Melbourne
An 86 tram, rear-ended a 96 tram.
A number of passengers have suffered cuts and bruises.
Ambulance Victoria say they assessed about 15 people with six, including a pre-school aged child, being treated for minor injuries.
Source: Passengers suffer cuts and bruises after trams collide on Bourke Street
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