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Sydney Morning Herald
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
Driveway service gets the boot
It's been confirmed, there is no 'filler-cap tsar' (C8), Robyn Hansen of Pennant Hills and Jeff Stanton of Strathfield have both pointed out that the filler-cap is on the opposite side of the car to the exhaust pipe. Jeff thinks this is 'presumably to reduce fire risk'. Now a different tale from the bowser, courtesy of Stephen Hunt of Roseville: 'A story from the old country. The filler cap on the Humber Super Snipe was concealed behind one of the rear reflectors. A gentleman pulled into the filling station and asked for his Humber to be topped up. The garage attendant enquired where the filler-cap was, and was informed 'behind the rear reflector of course'. The attendant pulled off the wrong reflector and proceeded carefully to put four gallons of premium fuel in the boot.' 'To those drama queens discussing the positioning of filler-caps on cars. You do know that the hoses attached to bowsers stretch easily to the opposite side of the car, right?' posits Kerrie Wehbe of Blacktown. You almost had us, John Ure of Mount Hutton: 'Talking of cardigans (C8), many years ago, while a police detective at Newcastle, I was driving home from Sydney one day on the old Pacific Highway and overtook a slow-moving car. As I passed, I glanced across and saw that the driver, an older lady, had her arms through the steering wheel and was knitting! I was horrified. 'Pull over' I yelled. She just smiled and said 'No dear, it's a cardigan'.' 'Before we became a nation of quaffers, in the '60s and '70s, Grange (C8) was about $20 a bottle,' recalls Robert Hosking of Paddington. 'Well, I wasn't going to spend that, even on my date, so it was always that nasty St Henri at $12. Any other time, it was mostly flagon red at $5. Ahhh, sophistication.' 'Nola Tucker's mention of Ben Ean Moselle reminded me that my wines of choice back in the day were Kaiser Stuhl Cold Duck in summer, Blue Nun for romance and a carafe of claret, any claret, to give the impression of worldliness and sophistication.' We thank Michael Fox of Taigum (Qld). 'I noticed a mention today at a local RSL club of a group calling themselves Girls Boardrider Fraternity,' says Helen Howes of Collaroy. 'Why would the girls describe themselves as a brotherhood? Perhaps Girls Boardrider Sorority would be more apt?'
The Age
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Age
Driveway service gets the boot
It's been confirmed, there is no 'filler-cap tsar' (C8), Robyn Hansen of Pennant Hills and Jeff Stanton of Strathfield have both pointed out that the filler-cap is on the opposite side of the car to the exhaust pipe. Jeff thinks this is 'presumably to reduce fire risk'. Now a different tale from the bowser, courtesy of Stephen Hunt of Roseville: 'A story from the old country. The filler cap on the Humber Super Snipe was concealed behind one of the rear reflectors. A gentleman pulled into the filling station and asked for his Humber to be topped up. The garage attendant enquired where the filler-cap was, and was informed 'behind the rear reflector of course'. The attendant pulled off the wrong reflector and proceeded carefully to put four gallons of premium fuel in the boot.' 'To those drama queens discussing the positioning of filler-caps on cars. You do know that the hoses attached to bowsers stretch easily to the opposite side of the car, right?' posits Kerrie Wehbe of Blacktown. You almost had us, John Ure of Mount Hutton: 'Talking of cardigans (C8), many years ago, while a police detective at Newcastle, I was driving home from Sydney one day on the old Pacific Highway and overtook a slow-moving car. As I passed, I glanced across and saw that the driver, an older lady, had her arms through the steering wheel and was knitting! I was horrified. 'Pull over' I yelled. She just smiled and said 'No dear, it's a cardigan'.' 'Before we became a nation of quaffers, in the '60s and '70s, Grange (C8) was about $20 a bottle,' recalls Robert Hosking of Paddington. 'Well, I wasn't going to spend that, even on my date, so it was always that nasty St Henri at $12. Any other time, it was mostly flagon red at $5. Ahhh, sophistication.' 'Nola Tucker's mention of Ben Ean Moselle reminded me that my wines of choice back in the day were Kaiser Stuhl Cold Duck in summer, Blue Nun for romance and a carafe of claret, any claret, to give the impression of worldliness and sophistication.' We thank Michael Fox of Taigum (Qld). 'I noticed a mention today at a local RSL club of a group calling themselves Girls Boardrider Fraternity,' says Helen Howes of Collaroy. 'Why would the girls describe themselves as a brotherhood? Perhaps Girls Boardrider Sorority would be more apt?'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Jesus' RSL return at Al Nassr will fuel Capital Derby fire
In case the Capital Derby between fierce rivals Al Hilal and Al Nassr needed any more spice, enter Jorge Jesus. Across two spells with the blue half of Riyadh, the Portuguese manager has become synonymous with Al Hilal, often a key protagonist in the battles between the two sides. And, only 73 days after parting ways with Al Hilal, Jesus is back in Riyadh. Only thing is, this time he's in Al Nassr yellow. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Roshn Saudi League season, when all eyes will be drawn to that first Capital Derby and the first meeting of Jesus versus Al Hilal. The appointment is a shrewd - and antagonistic - one from Al Nassr as they look to break the stranglehold of their great city foes and Al Ittihad on the RSL, with the two giant clubs capturing all of the past six league titles between them. The last side to win the league that wasn't Al Hilal or Al Ittihad was, in fact, Al Nassr back in 2018-19. But that drought of six seasons is far too long for a club of their standing, particularly one with the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, on their books. By signing Jesus, Al Nassr are making clear their intentions. It may always be the case, but this season especially is all about winning, and they appear determined to leave no stone unturned to achieve that - even if it means employing a head coach with a robust, and all-too-recent, connection to their local rivals. Few managers come close to Jesus for his record in Saudi football. He guided Al Hilal to the 2023-24 RSL title in record-breaking fashion, and was later named the competition's Manager of the Season. Across two stints with Al Hilal, and across all competitions, he has a winning percentage of almost 78 percent, winning 101 of 130 games. He tasted defeat a mere 11 times. Focusing only on RSL results, Jesus lost a paltry six of 85 matches across two-and-a-half seasons in the Al Hilal dugout, while his time in both Portugal and Türkyie was almost equally as successful, with a winning percentage above 60 percent in both countries. It's a phenomenal record whichever way you look at it. Undoubtedly, it will instantly make Al Nassr a more feared commodity in the 2025-26 RSL - and that's deepened because of Jesus' aura on the sidelines. When you combine that with his tactical nous and man management, there's little wonder Al Nassr wasted little time in bringing him in, even given his powerful link to their bitter rivals. Winning, as it often does in football, trumps it all. Upon travelling back to Riyadh, Jesus told gathered media in Portugal about Ronaldo's influence in his appointment. 'Without his invitation, I certainly wouldn't be there," he said. "The motivation will be great. I'm going to try to ensure that Al Nassr, which is one of the best clubs in Saudi Arabia, can win titles. Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who has always won everything he's played for. He hasn't won in Saudi Arabia yet. I'll see if I can help him.' As eye-opening as Jesus' appointment will be in some sections of both fan bases, his crossing of the Riyadh divide is far from unique. Although, it is rare. Considering the entire history of the two clubs, which dates to the late 1950s, only five managers have dared traverse the capital divide, the last of which was also Portuguese and was also named Jorge. That was Artur Jorge, who not only played against Jorge Jesus in their playing days in Portugal when Artur was with Benfica and Jesus was with Sporting CP, but also shared a dressing room for a season in the mid-1970s at Belenenses. Artur first took charge of Al Nassr at the turn of the century, during the 2000-01 season, losing the final of the play-offs that season to Al Ittihad. Not long after he swapped yellow for blue, and went one better, leading Al Hilal to the league title and the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, as well. That it has been almost a quarter of a century since it last happened, and occured only five times in almost seven decades - the other four being Hasan Sultan, Ljubisa Brocic, Joel Santana, and Ilie Balaci - shows how deep those Riyadh divisions run. Jesus built a revered reputation and legacy at Al Hilal but is seemingly prepared to put that on the line to achieve even more success on the other side of the Saudi capital. For a manager who likes to be aggressive, on and off the pitch, it's very much his style. Should Jesus deliver what Al Nassr crave, he will create history as the first manager to capture the RSL with both clubs. No matter what, however, you can be sure of one thing: in Riyadh, things are about to heat up even more.
The Review Geek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Washington Black – Season 1 Episode 6 'Selamiut' Recap & Review
Selamiut Episode 6 of Washington Black starts with Billard chasing Jack in the woods. Jacks set up a wooden trap, causing Billard to injure his leg. The chase and battle between the men continues to the cliff's edge. Medwin and Tanna find Billard's abandoned carriage and follow the tracks. Tanna remains hopeful that Jack is alive. After coming to the edge of the cliff, Jack decides to take Billard down with him. He tells Billard that he is a free man even if he dies. They both fall into the sea below. As he sinks to the bottom, Jack envisions himself meeting his younger self. His older self apologises for giving up on their dreams. His younger self urges him not to give up and swim to safety. Jack sees Tanna's face, and he gains consciousness and starts swimming. Tanna finds Jack's necklace on the cliff, and they check the shore to see if they will spot him. They find Billard's body and Jack hanging to life by a thread. They bring Jack back home to Angie. She scolds Medwin for risking his life without telling her. They embrace, but just as they are about to kiss, Medwin pulls away. Angie asks why he is running away again. In the meantime, Tanna takes care of Jack before returning to thank McGee. He agrees to cover her family's debt and breaks off their engagement. In another flashback, we return to the Arctic after Titch's nasty fall. Titch passes out, and Jack assumes he is dead. Suddenly, Wilde arrives and quickly administers first aid to Titch. After Titch regains consciousness, Wilde takes them back to his igloo camp. Jack finds houses made of ice fascinating. After settling down, Titch is hurt to see that his dad is with his lover, Peter. Peter is deaf and speaks through sign language, which fascinates Jack. Wilde explains he is there to study the Northern Lights. Wilde is curious about Jack, but Titch claims he is tired. Wilde invites them on a seal hunt the next morning. Jack notices Titch's hurt feelings and asks why he didn't talk to his dad about Philip. Titch ignores his questions and goes to bed. The following morning, the group, along with two locals, go on a seal hunt. Titch grabs this opportunity to tell his dad about the success of the cloud cutter. His dad scolds him for dragging Jack to the Arctic. Titch questions his father's fake death and his relationship with Peter. Wilde insists that it is a disgrace and a sin to live a lie. He is done putting his happiness aside for his family. As the hunt continues, Twitch accidentally shoots Peter with an arrow in his leg. Following the accident, Titch tries to apologise, but his dad goes off on him. Wilde reveals that he is the reason Titch didn't get into RSL. According to Wilde, Titch is no scientist and a threat to everyone around him, especially Jack. His words cut through Titch's heart like a sharp knife. In the meantime, Jack gets close to the two locals who are mourning their daughter. He tells them about Kit, and they talk about their daughter. That evening, Titch wakes Jack up and gives him his letter of freedom. He also gives the boy some money. Jack follows him out in the storm, persuading him to stay. Jack believes it is his fault. Jack begs Titch, saying that he is the only one he has left. However, Titch says that he is lucky that he doesn't have a father to break him. Titch calls Jack a ballast and walks away. In anger, Jack curses him out after getting tired of begging. By the time Jack realises he is alone, he is too far from the igloo and can't see because of the storm. He starts calling for help. The Episode Review With a father like Wilde, who needs an enemy? He pushed Titch too hard, and that was the breaking point. Titch has longed for his father's approval all his life. That is probably why he wanted to be a scientist. To know his dad doesn't believe in him and thinks so little of him hurts. It is no excuse for what he did to Jack, but we get Titch's reaction. It also hurt Titch to see his dad happy with his lover. In a way, Titch thinks his dad deserted them. It is not wrong to choose himself, but a little finesse would have gone a long way. The death of Billard offers Jack a chance at a new life. With Tanna ending her engagement to McGee, the two are free to date. The only person standing between them is Goff, but will he be a problem? Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
The Review Geek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Washington Black – Season 1 Episode 7 'J'ouvert Morning' Recap & Review
J'ouvert Morning Episode 7 of Washington Black starts with a young Jack passing out in the snowstorm. He has a vision of meeting Kit in Dahomey. Kit asks him to stay with her, but Jack chooses to live. Presently in Halifax, Tanna nurses Jack to health. As soon as he wakes up, he asks about Billard. Jack is relieved to hear of Billard's death and his subsequent freedom. He thanks Tanna for saving him, and they start kissing. Medwin interrupts to talk to Jack. He acknowledges Tanna's love for Jack and explains why he can't be with Angie. As it turns out, Angie is his best friend's widow, and Medwin feels guilty for loving her. However, Jack challenges him to embrace those feelings. Medwin takes this advice and goes to Angie. He confesses he is tired of running, and they finally kiss. Meanwhile, Tanna convinces her dad to bring Jack with them to London. She uses Jack's aquarium to negotiate her terms. Her dad agrees to bring Jack to London to the RSL as long as he gets some credit for Jack's aquarium. Tanna agrees as long as Jack gets his credit, too. Goff hesitantly agrees and promises to convince the influential members to make Jack the first Black member of the RSL if they win. Soon, Angie and Medwin say their goodbyes to Jack and Tanna. Jack takes back his name as George Washington Black. (From this point, we will refer to him as Wash, too.) In London, Wash allows Goff to present his aquarium at the RSL exposition. On the day of the exposition, Wash meets Peter again. Peter is one of the esteemed members of RSL and is immensely proud of Wash's achievement. In a flashback, we return to the Arctic immediately after Titch and Wash left. Wilde went out to look for them, but the snowstorm proved to be too strong for the old man. Wash is rescued by a native couple while Wilde goes to look for Titch. Unfortunately, Wilde hurts his legs, but at least gets to experience the Northern Lights. By the time Wilde is rescued, he is too weak. Peter tries to make him comfortable in his last moments. Before his death, Wash confronts Wilde about his treatment of Titch. Wilde shares a few words with Wash. These are the words he wished he had told Titch before he left. After Wilde's death, Peter gives the RSL briefcase to Wash. The native couple asks Wash to stay with them, but he refuses. Peter shows him a map of Nova Scotia and tells him he will be free there. Before Wash travels back, Peter takes a picture of him. Currently in London, Wash introduces Tanna to Peter. Peter talks about the abolition of slavery and the resale of the Faith plantation. He notes that Wash could find more information on Kit if he visits the Wilde's property in Hampshire. Wash's aquarium wins the science expo, but Goff takes full credit for the invention. He tries to act like he is doing Wash a favour and refuses to acknowledge he did something wrong. Tanna confronts and cuts her ties with him. Wash also agrees he doesn't need Goff to make a name for himself in the science world. After the expo, Tanna and Wash visit the Wilde residency in Hampshire. There, Wash reunites with Gaius, who invites them in. Sadly, Kit passed seven years ago in 1830. According to the records, Kit was Wash's biological mother. The Episode Review I was hoping for a happy reunion, but it looks like we won't be getting that. It must be painful for Wash to learn of Kit's death and her identity as his mom at the same time. He lived all his life thinking he was an orphan. He must feel betrayed by Kit, but also frustrated that he can't get answers from her. Why did Kit hide the fact that she is his mom from him? It is not surprising that Goff took advantage of Wash. He wanted the glory but lost his daughter in return. Is it even worth it? Of course, Wash had no expectations because he saw it coming. Still, it must hurt to see his invention win and the credit going to someone else. That aside, we must admit that although we were sceptical of Tanna and Wash's love, they have won us over. The power of love is indeed moving. With Billard's death, Wash is starting his life with his new love. Their love is so powerful that it even inspired Medwin to fight for his love for Angie. As we head to the final chapter, it will be interesting to see what Tanna and Wash will make of themselves. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
