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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jason Statham recreates Commonwealth Games dive on luxury family holiday
Hollywood hardman Jason Statham showed he hasn't forgot about his roots as he performed an impressive dive while on holiday with his family 35 years after his Commonwealth Games appearance Jason Statham showed off his impressive diving skills 35 years on from his Commonwealth Games appearance. The Hollywood star, 57, recreated his dive while holidaying with his family in Positano, Italy. He showed he still has it with his eye-catching leap from the lavish yacht he and his family were on. The 30ft leap showed Jason's top skills as he showed time hadn't passed him by in the art form. The moment came 35 years after the Mechanic star represented his country at the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand. The 1990 performance saw Jason place in eighth for England in the 1-metre springboard with a score of 487.26 points. In his 3-metre springboard and 10-metre platform attempts at the Games, he finished in 11th position. In his latest dive, Jason was seen with his chiselled body and wearing swim shorts as his fiancee Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shared the jump on his social media along with a number of sweet family shots. The clan were enjoying their break, with Jason and Rosie joined by their kids, Jack, eight, and Isabella, three. And in her rare look into their family life, Rosie's images saw Jason's perfect form as he leapt from the vessel while his son watched on in amazement. "Jack's face watching Jason diving is priceless. Hugs," gushed one user in the comments section of the post. "Omg that diving form," fashion designer Aimee Song also gasped. But there was also a lot of love from followers for what seemed to be the idyllic family getaway. Designer Elizabeth Sulcer wrote: "Beauty family," with a yellow love heart emoji. And Kara Alloway penned: "This. Is. Everything. Proof that love family and marriage still thrive." Michelle Keegan was among the famous pals clicking the like button on the post. Other images from their trip also showed the strong father-and-son bond Jason has with Jack as they peered out at sea. Rosie also posted an adorable photograph Jason and their two kids embracing, while another shot showed her enjoying some downtime of her own. She was seen relaxing in the crystal clear waters as she floated while wearing a two-piece white bikini. A number of other shots showed the family recharging their batteries on the relaxing trip. The holiday comes months after Jason had left villagers gobsmacked as he strolled through while filming for his next movie. The A-lister was spotted in a number of locations in Enniskerry, Ireland. The star, who was sporting a rugged beard and beanie at the time was almost unrecognisable as he visited Poppies cafe in the hotspot. Jason, who was the highest-paid Brit in Hollywood last year, earning £32million, happily posed for a photo with the owners of the cafe, Fiona and Laura. They later proudly shared the picture on the cafe's Instagram page and included a caption thanking the actor for choosing their village for his latest film.
Motor 1
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘I Guess if It Works, It Works:' Mechanic of 23 Years Works on Ford Ranger. He's Never Seen Something Like This
A mechanic with 23 years on the job shared an interesting DIY fix that he came across on a Ford Ranger. The TikTok account for Xerowerx (@xerowerx) went viral after the mechanic, Trevor Farid, shared what he found while working on the car. He claimed he had never seen anything like it in all his time as a 'mechanic of all things automotive.' In the video, the autoworker speaks directly into the camera and explains, 'I've been a mechanic for 23 years now, long time. And I've seen some stuff. … I've seen some stuff that you just wouldn't think was physically possible that works.' 'But I want to show you something I never seen before,' he continues. Farid explains that while he was trying to get the mileage off the truck he was working on, he happened to notice a fix the owner had done. But what stopped the professional in his tracks was the unusual nature of the DIY repair job. 'Let me show you,' he says before walking over to the truck. 'Got a Ford Ranger,' Farid says, and moves in closer on the driver's side. He then zooms the camera in toward where the headlight controls are usually located and reveals the strange fix. 'Got a valve stem for his headlight knob,' the mechanic exclaims. He then clicks it over a few times to show that the valve stem is completely functional as the headlight knob. 'I guess if it works, it works,' Farid says, while wondering how many people not in his profession would know what the valve stem really is. Motor1 reached out to Xerowerx via Instagram and TikTok direct messages. Was the Fix a Bad Idea? The video garnered over 11,000 views, and several viewers found the repair as unusual and amusing as Farid. However, they all seemed to agree with him, a fix that works, works. 'Improvise-adapt-overcome,' one person commented. 'Gotta fix it somehow and cheap,' another wrote. The mechanic replied, saying that he somehow liked the valve stem even more than a normal knob. Several mechanics also expressed their surprise in the comments section, while some also shared unusual things they had encountered on the job themselves. 'Forty years as a mechanic, never seen that,' one wrote. 'Ingenuity at its finest,' said another. 'I've seen someone actually take wood and use them for brake pads,' a third recounted. Tips for Simple At-Home Car Repairs A trip to the mechanic can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars in repairs. But there are a number of fixes that car owners can do safely and easily by themselves. These DIY maintenance checks ensure that their cars continue to run smoothly, while also saving drivers money. Checking the engine's oil is a simple task, and doing so regularly can help catch major problems before they begin. Locate the oil dipstick and pull it out. Use a clean rag to wipe it off. Reinsert the dipstick and remove it again. The level of the oil should be between the two markings on the stick. If the oil is too low, add the type of oil specified in the car's manual. Check the engine's belts and hoses while looking at oil levels. If there are any leaks or strange noises, it might be a good idea to have the engine looked at by a professional. Once a month, it's also recommended to check the car's tire pressure. Changing the cabin filter, cleaning battery terminals, and replacing wiper blades are other simple tasks that car owners can do by themselves. However, if the car's check engine light comes on, or if it requires a more complicated repair like brake or transmission fixes, it's best to call a professional mechanic to do the job. Motor1 reached out to Ford via email for further comment. Now Trending 'Help Me Find Stacey:' Man Uses Girlfriend's Mercedes-Benz. Then She Finds a Delta Airline Name Tag in It 'That Code Isn't Even on the Vehicle:' AutoZone Worker Tells Customer What Parts They Need. Then the Mechanic Double-Checks Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Is Lafayette's gold still in river?
Is there a fortune of gold at the bottom of the Ohio River between Cannelton and Hawesville? Here's why I ask. General Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolution, was on a tour of America in 1824-25. He was stopping in major cities of the South to be wined and dined by the elite in those cities. Histories say the steamboat Mechanic with Lafayette and his entourage passed Owensboro on the evening of May 9, 1825 — heading to Louisville. About midnight, during a heavy rainstorm, the Mechanic hit something submerged in the river and sank. There is disagreement about which side of the river it was on at the time. No lives were lost. But some reports said that Lafayette's carriage and his desk with $8,000 in gold and valuable papers were lost. Now, $8,000 in 1825 would be worth about $225,000 today. But if it was gold, well... Gold sold for $19.39 an ounce in 1825 and it was selling for $2,934.30 an ounce this month. They say people searched for that legendary gold for generations. And apparently if anyone found it, they kept it quiet. Lafayette was 67 that year. Histories say that his son, Georges Lafayette; a former governor of Louisiana; and former Kentucky Gov. Isaac Shelby were on the boat heading to Louisville, after spending time with Andrew Jackson in Nashville. When the boat began to sink, the captain gave orders to abandon ship. Deckhands hurried to launch the small skiffs and herd the passengers overboard into them. By the time Lafayette reached the rail, the boat was already crowded and the river was rough. He fell into the water, but was quickly rescued. The next morning, they say, area farmers heard that Lafayette was there. And they rushed to see him. About 9 a.m. another steamboat, the Paragon, was spotted. They flagged the board down and it loaded them aboard and headed for Louisville. And Lafayette was gone before most people even knew he was in the area. But did the gold remain at the bottom of the river? Or was it just a legend?
