A commercial truck driver who took drugs on the same day he was part of a grisly New Hampshire crash that killed seven motorcyclists was acquired Tuesday on all charges.
Driver Volodymyr Zhukovskyy told police at the time he caused the accident, but jurors in less than three hours found him not guilty of seven counts each of manslaughter and negligent homicide, as well as one count of reckless conduct.
Zhukovskyy, 26, had been in jail since the June 21, 2019 crash where he continuously swerved back and forth leading up to the head-on collision.
The Massachusetts resident cried as the verdict was read and pointed toward the sky as he left the Coos County courtroom.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Our trial team did an excellent job and we firmly believe that the State provided its case beyond a reasonable doubt,” New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said in a statement.
The father of one of the victims was stunned by the verdict.
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, of West Springfield, Mass., reacts to the not-guilty verdict at Coos County Superior Court in Lancaster, New Hampshire on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. AP
“Killing seven people and he gets off. That is unbelievable,” said Albert Mazza whose son Albert “Woody” Mazza Jr. died in the crash.
“It doesn’t make much sense,” the heart-stricken dad added. “There are seven people dead. There are seven families affected. It’s strange that he didn’t get something.”
But the defense team actually pointed the finger at Mazza Jr., saying he was drunk at the time of the crash. Lawyers for Zhukovskyy also argued Mazza wasn’t looking when he lost control of his motorcycle and slid in front of the truck.
The judge previously tossed eight charges connected to whether Zhukovskyy was impaired at the time of the crash.
The family of Zhukonskyy, who was born in Ukraine, was grateful for the “honest and fair trial.”
“Our family expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragedy,” they said, adding he was “very honest and kind man. He would never have done anything to hurt anyone.”
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued an immigration detainer on Zhukovskyy following the crash, which was executed after the verdict, said Coos County Corrections Department official.
He was served papers to appear before an immigration judge and will remain in ICE custody before the hearing, ICE said.
Zhukovskyy’s commercial driving license was supposed to be revoked in Massachusetts when the crash occurred because of a drunken driving arrest in Connecticut two months beforehand.
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy looks back at the gallery before closing statements started at his trial.AP
But it wasn’t suspended due to a backlog of cases.
The killed motorcyclists, part of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club, were from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts and ranged from ages of 42 to 62.
Victims Mazza, couple Edward and Jo-Ann Corr, Michael Ferazzi, Desma Oakes, Daniel Pereira, and Aaron Perry were traveling in a larger group at the time of the crash.
Defense attorney Jay Duguay argued authorities ignored their own accident reconstruction unit that contradicted the assertion that Zhukovskyy crossed into the oncoming lane. He also mentioned inconsistencies from witnesses.
Prosecutor Scott Chase acknowledged the inconsistencies but noted witnesses on the stand were talking about “some of the most unimaginable chaos, trauma, death and carnage that we can even imagine three years later.”
He also argued Zhukovskyy continued to swerve “until he killed people.”
There’s something enormously satisfying about taking an old, worn-out thing and making it almost like new again, isn’t there? It’s a thing that requires time, patience, and of course money—all three of which seem to sadly be luxuries in these times. Still, if you have enough of all three things, it matters less that you already know what you’re doing, and more that you’re willing to learn what you don’t know.
That’s part of why RRC Restoration’s videos on YouTube are so satisfying to watch. While the guy behind the channel clearly knows what he’s doing, the fact that he’s willing to show so much of his particular processes in his well-edited ASMR workshop videos is both brilliant and soothing. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage of choice, and maybe a snack, and settle in for his paring over 2,000 hours of work down to just 25 minutes—for our amusement.
The subject is a 1986 Honda CR250 dirt bike, and it’s definitely seen better days. It’s full of all the kinds of things you’d expect on a bike of this age: Rust, sun-faded plastics, gunked-up internals, past-it steering head bearing, perished rubbers—and more. For a bike that’s nearly 40 years old, it’s not particularly surprising that it’s in this shape, if we’re honest.
With seemingly endless hours of careful and attentive restoration, though, you can see it slowly start to come back to life over the course of this video. While this particular composition is an overview of the entire project, RRC has handily assembled a playlist of all the individual, longer-form videos that concentrate on individual parts of this bike. We’ll link it in our Sources if you want to bookmark it and work your way through as you have time.
Meticulous attention to detail is evident with every step. Whether it’s media blasting surfaces to get them cleaned up and ready to go back together (possibly with paint, possibly not), replacing gaskets, relacing and truing the rims, cleaning up the plastics, or pretty much anything else—the sheer amount of care that goes into this work is impressive. If you’re not based in the UK, as RRC is, you may find yourself looking up some of the chemicals he uses (Hint: Deox-C is apparently similar to what Americans know as Evaporust), but that’s also how you know you ‘re really into it.
While none of us are at the stage where a restoration like this can truly happen in under half an hour, it’s still cool to see, and maybe view it as a sort of video mood board to get you hyped for your own next project. If it’s your first project, so much the better—and welcome to the club!
Julie Bishop turns heads in a dazzling $3750 Balmain mini dress as she steps out for her first public appearance following her split from David Panton
By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia
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Julie Bishop was all smiles on Wednesday night when she stepped out for her first public appearance following her dramatic split with David Panton.
The former foreign minister, 66, put on a brave face as she posed for photographers at the David Jones Spring/Summer Fashion Launch in Sydney.
Miss Bishop turned heads in a $3,750 Balmain metallic jacquard long sleeve mini dress, which she teamed with black heels and matching stockings.
Julie Bishop, 66, turned heads in a $3,750 Balmain mini dress on Wednesday when she stepped out for her first public appearance following her split from David Panton
She accessorized her look with a chic black designer bag and a pair of eye-catching hoop earrings.
The glamorous former politician wore her blonde bob side-swept, and her makeup palette consisted of a smokey eye and lashings of mascara.
Ms Bishop’s ex allegedly dumped her over dinner in Sydney in July, putting an end to their eight-year relationship.
During their partnership, Ms Bishop took Mr Panton to the United Nations to meet world leaders, Buckingham Palace to hobnob with British royalty and to the White House where he met Donald and Melania Trump.
The former foreign minister, 66, put on a brave face as she posed for photographers at the David Jones Spring/Summer Fashion Launch in Sydney
The pair first stepped out publicly in 2014, and were pictured at countless celebrity events over the years including the 2018 wedding of Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough.
They had appeared to be going strong when they recently visited St James’ Palace in London for an event honoring Prince Charles’ charity.
Ms Bishop was understood to have been ‘blindsided’ by the sudden breakdown of her relationship, sources close to the former politician said.
Miss Bishop turned heads in a $3750 Balmain metallic jacquard long sleeve mini dress, which she teamed with black heels and matching stockings
She accessorized her look with a chic black designer bag and a pair of eye-catching hoop earrings. The glamorous former politician wore her blonde bob side-swept, and her makeup palette consisted of a smokey eye and lashings of mascara
Daily Mail Australia understands she had been finding more ways to be in Sydney with Mr Panton.
Ms Bishop emerged for the first time since the split smiling happily for photos at a Perth mining conference on July 11, although insiders said she was hurting in the wake of the bust-up and was shocked at the way he’d pulled the pin so suddenly.
Another source close to Ms Bishop was slightly less diplomatic about the sudden end to the affair, hinting that Mr Panton’s presence in her inner circle ‘divided’ some of her friends and colleagues.
But ‘JBish’, as she was referred to in Canberra, remained smitten.
Panton allegedly dumped Ms Bishop, 66, over dinner in Sydney just weeks ago after an eight-year relationship
‘Let’s just say a there are a few who might be relieved that it’s over,’ said one, adding: ‘His personality didn’t always gel with everyone.’
Mr Panton met Ms Bishop while she was in the midst of her political career, serving as Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The pair maintained a long-distance relationship for years, with Ms Bishop based in Perth while he lived in Sydney.
Mr Panton met Ms Bishop while she was in the midst of her political career, serving as Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. (Pictured together last month at St James’s Palace in London, having dinner with Prince Charles for an event honoring his charity)
The Wests Tigers have been urged to “move on” from new recruit Isaiah Papali’i and use his $1.9 million contract to make a splash in the transfer market.
The Eels enforcer Isaiah had agreed to a three-year deal with the Tigers, but the star recruit is considering a backflip which could leave the club in a tough spot.
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The 23-year-old revealed his concerns after the Tigers parted ways with premiership winning coach Michael Maguire, and has since been linked with a return to the Warriors.
Papalii inked the big-money deal last November, but told 9 News that his future is still far from certain.
“Obviously people ask me about it, just even on the street or family and friends are hitting me up but that’s kind of for my manager look after and even if I don’t stay here or I do go next year, I want to make sure that this year has no regrets,” Papalii said.
“I reckon somewhere in the off-season because this is distracting me at the moment.
“We have a massive opportunity and I don’t want to leave any stone unturned this year and look back on it and think ‘I shouldn’t have left that stuff get in the way’.”
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The Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio and NRL360 co-host Paul Kent said the Tigers could not afford to wait until the end of the season for Papali’i to make a decision.
“They have a salary cap to manage, they can’t sit back and wait for this guy,” Kent said.
“That’s why they the Tigers should move on now, move on and use the money before it’s too late,” Riccio added.
“Don’t wait until November. If they do there will be no market for them,” Kent replied.
Should Tigers hear the message and cut ties with Papali’i, it leaves them with two clear options.
Spend the money now and bring in a player to bolster the side for next season or save it up and make a play for one of the big-name stars off-contract from 2023 who can begin negotiating with rivals from November 1.
BEN HUNT
Age: 32
Club: St George Dragons
Position: half-back
Current contract: expires at the end of 2023
While the Dragons are reportedly leading the race for Hunt’s signature, the Tigers should do everything they can to ensure he’s wearing their colors in the future.
Hunt, who was leading the Dally M race before the count went behind closed doors, has begun negotiations with the Dragons over a two-year extension.
The Daily Telegraph have revealed that the playmaker’s management had met with the Dragons late last month.
Since then, however, the Dragons have hit turmoil.
James Hooper reported there had been a major blow-up at the Dragons following the treatment of hooker Andrew McCullough and the axing of assistant coaches Peter Gentle and Mat Head for next season.
Hunt is extremely close with McCullough, having played together at both the Dragons and Broncos as well as for Queensland. The development could provide an opening for rivals to make a move.
The Tigers, who would only be able to speak to Hunt since November 1, are in desperate need of a solution at halfback.
Jock Madden has been sporting the No. 7 jersey for the Tigers over the past couple of weeks, but with just 13 games of NRL experience to his name, the club could use a boost.
If Luke Brooks is allowed to leave it would free up plenty of money for the Tigers to make an all-in move.
Hunt is in high demand with a number of clubs interested in services, and he wouldn’t come cheap. But fresh off his Origin heroics, the Tigers should be willing to move mountains if that’s what it takes to lure the star half to the western suburbs.
COREY OATES
Age: 27
Club: brisbane broncos
Position: wings
Current contract: expires at the end of the year
At just 27-years-old, there’s no reason why a club like the Tigers shouldn’t spend big money on a proven try scorer such as Corey Oates.
Oates, who has 188 NRL games to his name, equaled his record for most tries in a season with a double in Round 21 against the Roosters.
Corey Oats. Broncos V Storm. Picture: NRL ImagesSource: Supplied
Oates comes off contract at the end of this season with the Broncos, so he could become an immediate piece of the Tigers’ puzzle for next season.
He would also offer new coach Tim Sheens some versatility having experience playing in the back row.
DAVID KLEMER
Age: 28
Club: Newcastle Knights
Position: Prop
Current contract: expires at the end of 2023
Klemmer was reportedly close to having his contract torn up with the Knights after being issues with a breach notice for an on-field issue.
The former New South Wales prop is on a big-money contract with the Knights, but came under fire after he verbally abused trainer Hayden Knowles during a 14-point loss to the Bulldogs.
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Parramatta were reportedly interested in signing the prop for the remainder of the 2022 season on loan before the incident.
While Klemmer has been among the Knights best players, the recent incident, and his hefty contract, could convince Newcastle to agree to release him early.
LIAM MARTIN
Age: 25
Club: Penrith Panthers
Position: second row
Current contract: expires at the end of 2023
Another player who comes off contract at the end of next season, Martin would be an incredible signing for the Tigers who could approach him from November 1.
Martin has been a key part of the Panthers’ dominance over the last few seasons and has reaped the rewards after cementing his place in the Blues Origin fold.
Liam Martin is among a list of big names who can talk with rivals since November 1.Source: Getty Images
The Panthers still need to lock down fellow Origin stars Brian To’o and Stephen Crichton which could mean Martin is gettable.
He would be a more than handy replacement for Papali’i if the Tigers can convince him to make the switch.
MARTIN TAUPAU
Age: 32
Club: Manly Sea Eagles
Position: second row
Current contract: expires at the end of the year
Sea Eagles enforcer Taupau reportedly requested an immediate release to join the Eels before the August 1 deadline.
It appears as if he wants out of Brookvale, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, it’ll be interesting to see which colors he dons next season.
The former Kiwi international played for the Tigers for two seasons before moving to Manly for the 2016 season.
With plenty of power to throw around the field, Taupau can be an asset to any team when he’s in-form.
TYSON FRIZEL
Age: 30
Club: Newcastle Knights
Position: second row
Current contract: expires at the end of 2023
It wasn’t too long ago that Tyson Frizell was a regular for both the New South Wales Blues and Kangaroos teams.
Frizell made his name with the Dragons before securing a lucrative deal to sign with the Knights, where he’s played the last two seasons.
Tyson FrizellSource: Getty Images
While he still has one more year to run on that contract, Frizell could potentially be lured to the Tigers on a smaller deal than what he’s on now.
What’s more, his name has been mentioned as part of a potential swap deal for Luke Brooks.
While it was denied by Tim Sheens, there is clearly some movement around Frizell.
VICTOR RADLEY
Age: 24
Club: sydney roosters
Position: Lock
Current contract: expires at the end of 2023
Hypothetically speaking, Roosters lock Victor Radley has the potential to be an incredible signing for the Tigers.
The 24-year-old, who has sworn his international allegiance to England ahead of the World Cup, has premiership winning experience and 93 NRL games to his name.
What’s more, Phil Rothfield revealed on NRL360 that the Roosters are facing a cap crunch with seven players commanding more than half their salary cap.
China’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has told the Australian government to treat the issue of Taiwan with “caution” saying there is “no room for compromise” over Beijing’s territorial claim over the self-governed island.
Mr Xiao addressed the National Press Club on Wednesday as tensions intensify across the Taiwan Strait since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei.
Mr Xiao struck a conciliatory tone about the prospect of improving relations with the new Australian government, but on the question of Taiwan remained resolute.
He said China would be prepared to use “all necessary means” for what he described as “unification” of the island with mainland China.
“Caution is just to remind,” he said.
“I like to remind [that] big and great as Australia is, it is important for the government in this country to stick to the commitment of ‘One China’ policy.
“It should be practiced with absolute sincerity, but without discount.”
China considers Taiwan as part of its territory, despite the ruling Chinese Communist Party never controlling the self-governed island.
It has threatened to take Taiwan under its control by military force if necessary.
Tensions simmer over Nancy Pelosi’s visit
The Chinese military conducted military and air force drills near Taiwan in retaliation to Ms Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, blaming the United States for what it describes as a provocative action undermining the status quo.
The democratically elected government of Taiwan has responded with its own military exercises.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has said the self-governed island will not be intimidated describing the action as an “an attempt to weaken public morale in Taiwan”.
Australia doesn’t formally recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state, adhering to its own “One China policy”, but has continued to maintain ties with Taipei on an unofficial basis.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong recently said Australia wanted to see “calm and restraint” prevail, calling on all sides to maintain the status quo.
A spokesperson for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia said it had called upon China to “act with reason and restraint.”
“Taiwan would neither escalate the conflict nor instigate disputes, but resolutely defend our nation’s sovereignty,” they said.
You can use your imagination, but the one point for [the] chinese people [is they] are absolutely determined to protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity.
‘Use of force would be the last resort’
As tensions persist, the Chinese government released a Taiwanese White Paper on Wednesday reiterating its position Beijing considers Taiwan its own territory.
The paper says the Hong Kong model of “one country, two systems” should be implemented in Taiwan and that “use of force would be the last resort taken under compelling circumstances”.
The white paper also accuses Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party, led by President Tsai Ing-wen, of restricting progress towards what it called “peaceful reunification”.
“These are the obstacles that must be removed in advancing the process of peaceful reunification.”
Mr Xiao was asked about the position outlined in the white paper and pressed to explain what conditions the Chinese government would use to constitute using force to take Taiwan.
“What does it mean ‘all necessary means?’” he said.
“You can use your imagination, but the one point for [the] chinese people [is they] are absolutely determined to protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity.”
China announced six exclusion zones around Taiwan for military drills after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Source: SBSNews
Territorial claim over Taiwan
Mr Xiao also used the example of Australia’s territorial claim over Tasmania to explain his point about China’s territorial claim over Taiwan.
“It’s not a good example, but Tasmania was, is, will be part of Australia. This involves territorial integrity.”
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton speaking before Mr Xiao’s address said China had made its intentions clear in Taiwan and this needed to be called out.
“The only way that we can maintain peace in our region, is if we call out bullying behavior and bad actors,” he told reporters.
“The propaganda that you’re seeing coming out is similar to what you’d see come out of North Korea or out of Russia, and it needs to be called out.”
The address from Mr Xiao comes after the new ambassador had earlier signaled a desire from the Chinese government to improve fractured relations with the Australian government.
He has spoken about the prospect of a reset in relations with the new Albanese government.
Since the 21 May federal election, high-level ministerial meetings between China and Australia have been recommended including with Defense Minister Richard Marles and Senator Wong.
But Australia has continued to raise concerns over trade sanctions imposed by Beijing, the detention of Australian citizens and Beijing’s military expansion.
Mr Xiao described the communication as a “good start” but added that there was “more to be done” to create a “favourable atmosphere” for the relationship.
Asked about a possible meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping, I suggested progress still needed to be made for this to occur.
“The meeting at the top level is very important, not in the sense of symbolism, but also in essence,” he said.
Mr Albanese has indicated he would be willing to meet with his Chinese counterpart.
But the prime minister has also constantly spoken about the need for countries to act in adherence to international law, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In the past couple of years, unfortunately, the relationship between China and Australia was caught in a difficult situation due to reasons known to all.
China has not openly denounced Russia’s military action in the country, instead calling for a political solution to be achieved between the countries.
Mr Xiao used the address to argue his country believed in adhering to international law.
“No matter how China develops itself now or in the future, China will never seek hegemony or sphere of influence,” he said.
The ambassador also claimed that his country had no intention to establish a military base in the Solomon Islands, following his country’s signing of a security deal with Honiara.
Asked about the detention of Australian journalist Cheng Lei in China, the ambassador defended China’s secrecy over the trial, saying the case was a matter of “national security” that would be decided according to Chinese law.
Mr Xiao said he did want to see relations continue to improve with Australia explaining that he had come here to seek “friends” not “rivals”.
“When we cooperate, we both win. When we don’t, we both lose,” he said.
Despite the recent fracture in the relationship, China remains Australia’s largest trading partner.
After the raid at Mar-a-Lago, the FBI has also seized the cellphone of Trump-ally Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.
“This morning, while traveling with my family, three FBI agents visited me and seized my cell phone,” Perry said in a statement.
He said the agents “made no attempt to contact my lawyer, who would have made arrangements for them to have my phone if that was their wish.”
His cellphone contains information about his legislative and political activities and private conversations with his wife, family, constituents and friends, Perry said, adding that “none of this is the government’s business.”
“I’m outraged – though not surprised – that the FBI under the direction of Merrick Garland’s DOJ, would seize the phone of a sitting Member of Congress,” he said.
This is likely in connection to the Justice Department’s investigation into the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Perry pushed Trump’s false claims of widespread election fraud in 2020 and was later the mentioned in several hearings from the House Select Committee investigating Jan. 6.
Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson sent Perry a letter requesting information on his effort to help appoint DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, who wanted to champion Trump’s election fraud claims, as acting attorney general.
The Committee revealed that Trump wanted to oust then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and replace him with Clark, who would say that all states won by Joe Biden to send in alternate, pro-Trump electors for the election certification.
Several DOJ officials told Trump that they would resign if he removed Rosen and replaced him with Clark.
This exhibit from video released by the House Select Committee, shows texts between former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., displayed at a hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, Thursday, June 23, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington House Select Committee via AP
Perry refused to provide information or to voluntarily testify.
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aid to Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, told the Committee in June that Perry was among the five Republican lawmakers who sought pardons from Trump after Jan. 6. Perry denied this claim.
“At no time did I speak with Miss Hutchinson, a White House scheduler, nor any White House staff about a pardon for myself or any other Member of Congress — this never happened,” Perry said.
I stand by my statement that I never sought a Presidential pardon for myself or other Members of Congress. At no time did I speak with Ms. Hutchinson, a White House scheduler, nor any WH staff about a pardon for myself or any other Member of Congress — this never happened.
The introduction and integration of foldable devices into the general smartphone landscape is nothing short of impressive. What was once considered a very specific niche product has slowly gotten the attention of both “casual” and “hardcore” smartphone users, and has resulted in several major Android brands like Samsung, Motorola, and even Microsoft putting their own spin on foldable phone technology. .
The recent launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 proves that there’s definitely a market for this kind of hardware. But is it for everyone? As smartphones are a very personal piece of kit that we use daily, a lot goes into how we choose and eventually decide which kind of phone is the best for us.
Maybe you’re on the fence about getting a foldable smartphone, or maybe you’re finally dead-set on purchasing one for yourself – either way, we’d like to discuss some points of consideration about this particular topic. And given that these devices don’t come cheap (often ranging in the thousand-dollar price range), there’s definitely room for discussion on this matter.
With that said, you should definitely get a foldable if:
You’re After a New Look
Right off the bat, the thing that stands out the most with foldable devices is their design. Whether you’re after the “flip phone” stylings of the Motorola Razr 5G or the more tablet-esque form factor of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, it goes without saying that foldables have definitely set themselves apart in terms of looks and styling.
We understand that sometimes things can get boring, whether it be hobbies, careers, or daily life, and some folks are after new experiences – the same can be said for smartphones. Maybe you crave a handset that evokes a 180-degree approach away from the years and years of established handset design principles, in which case a foldable might be the best option for you to go with.
You Want Something High-End
It’s also no secret that foldable phones often feature high-end internals in addition to the fancy-looking design. Take the new Galaxy Z fold 4 for example – inside the phone you’ll find the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM with up to 1TB of internal storage, and a triple-array camera, to name a few. As far as performance is concerned, this is a fast phone with some serious hardware.
That’s not to say that “standard” smartphones don’t have stellar hardware, though – after all, it’s clear that Samsung’s main flagship is still the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But in going with a foldable device, you get not only a unique design, but great performance as well, in addition to software features that are exclusive to a foldable display.
You Want a Bigger, Portable Screen
We suppose this last point is somewhat related to the first one we made, although this leans towards the likes of the Z Fold 4 and the Oppo Find N. One major advantage of a foldable device is that you get a bigger screen in a more portable form factor. There are times when some of us would rather browse or watch content on a larger display like a tablet for example, although carrying a device of such size with you all the time does pose some issues with overall pocket-friendliness.
With a foldable though, you can enjoy having a large-screened device that goes into your pocket afterwards, once you don’t need it anymore. Since a lot of them come with second screens, you can also treat them as a “regular” smartphone for operations that merely require a smaller display.
Final Thoughts
Of course, in the grander scheme of all things to do with smartphones, foldables aren’t the “be-all, end-all” – it all boils down to factors like personal preference, usage scenarios, and a budget to match. In addition to the points we mentioned above, we’re certain that there are a lot of more specific reasons to get a foldable smartphone (or reasons NOT to get one), which will no doubt be a personal matter.
Whatever the case may be, folding phones are most likely here to stay, and are always ready to provide a unique alternative for people willing to take the plunge.
Defiant Bachelorette star Georgia Love hits back at critics AGAIN as she shares a new bikini photo from Greece after trolls said she looked like a ‘grandmother’ in her floral swimsuits
By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia
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Former Bachelorette star Georgia Love has hit out at trolls after she was told she looked like a ‘grandmother’ in her favorite floral swimsuits while holidaying in Greece.
The 33-year-old posted a picture of herself in a black retro-style swimsuit with high-waisted bottoms.
Georgia directly addressed the backlash she had received in recent weeks, writing: ‘Palming off the negativity from people saying I look like a grandma for not wearing string bikinis.’
Former Bachelorette star Georgia Love has hit out at trolls after she was told she looked like a ‘grandmother’ in her favorite floral swimsuits while holidaying in Greece
She added hashtags including: ‘Haters gonna hate’.
Georgia’s stylish two-piece featured a frilly one-shoulder top and high-waisted bottoms.
She showed off a golden tan and had her dark locks tied off her face.
Georgia and her plumber husband Lee Elliott, who she met on The Bachelor back in 2016, are holidaying in Santorini, Greece
‘Just jealous people with nothing better to do with their time,’ one follower commented underneath.
Georgia and her plumber husband Lee Elliott, who she met on The Bachelor back in 2016, are currently holidaying in Santorini, Greece.
Before getting to Greece, the pair traveled to Italy with friends.
Before getting to Greece, the pair traveled to Italy with friends
Georgia was body-shamed on Friday when a man said she needed ‘a more flattering bathing suit’ when she shared a photo of herself in a yellow swimsuit
Georgia was body-shamed on Friday when a man said she needed ‘a more flattering bathing suit’ when she shared a photo of herself in a yellow swimsuit.
He wrote: ‘Omg, get some nice bathing suits. You look like my 94-year-old grandmother.’
‘You need a more flattering bathing suit,’ I added.
Not one to have her confidence rattled, Georgia shared the vile message with her Instagram followers and fired back: ‘Imagine getting trolled for wearing one pieces.
‘Also, remind me when I’m 94 if I still look like this, I’m f**king killing it.’
Not one to have her confidence rattled, Georgia shared the vile message with her Instagram followers and fired back: ‘Imagine getting trolled for wearing one pieces. ‘Also, remind me when I’m 94 if I still look like this, I’m f**king killing it’
Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson reports off-field changes loom at Essendon following the completion of the club’s review amid tensions emerging between list boss Adrian Dodoro and head of football Josh Mahoney.
The Bombers recently completed an in-depth review of their football department — the club’s second in three years — in a bid to address the 2021 finalists’ drop off this season — currently sitting 14th on the ladder with a 7-13 record.
Wilson reports Ben Rutten’s position is safe despite pressure on the senior coach earlier this year in just his second campaign at the helm, however she states there’ll be other moves made to the footy department including uncertainty around Blake Caracella’s position.
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“The review’s been done … there will be changes,” Wilson told Channel 9’s Footy Classified.
“The coach is safe, Ben Rutten will remain, there will be movement beneath Ben Rutten.
“I’m told there are still real problems there, we know (CEO) Xavier Campbell is still under the pump.
“There is some genuine tension between Adrian Dodoro and Josh Mahoney, which is disappointing.
“I’m not sure where Blake Caracella is going to be next year, but he also has a rock solid two years left on a highly paid contract, but he will definitely be in a different role next year if he’s there at all.”
Wilson reports there’s tension between Dodoro and Mahoney (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Source: FOX SPORTS
Asked for more context around the strain between Dodoro and Mahoney, Wilson said: “Lack of support for each other.”
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd revealed he’s heard the club will bolster its coaching staff and support Rutten with another assistant coach for next year.
Wilson added that despite Campbell earlier this season signing a two-year extension, she held concerns about his future if the Bombers don’t bounce back in 2023.
Campbell took over as Essendon chief in 2014, with the club playing finals in four of the nine campaigns since but failing to record a win in the post-season.
“I think Essendon needs to have a good next year. I know he’s just signed a new contract, and I like Xavier Campbell, I’m a supporter of Xavier Campbell. I thought the personal attacks on him earlier this year were really unfair,” she said.
“But 2-3 three ears ago he was Gillon McLachlan’s man most likely (to succeed him as AFL chief). There are now four or five CEOs ahead of him for the top job at the AFL.
“I just think his performance as CEO, particularly where the footy has been concerned, has been pretty woeful. The decisions haven’t worked out for him, a lot of footy managers who haven’t worked out.”
It comes as the Bombers this week announced an all-time membership record of 84,778 in 2022.
It’s a long way from the bright lights of Las Vegas, but a little white chapel in outback Queensland has become the perfect backdrop for couples to rekindle their burning love in front of the King.
Elvis impersonator Steven Minhinnick has never ventured so far west, but his vocal cords worked overtime as he officiated over a mass ceremony for nine couples renewing their vows.
“To come down to a place like Dirranbandi, it is a real experience,” the Sunshine Coast-based performer said of the town, about 580 kilometers south-west of Brisbane.
“Not in a fit I would ever have dreamt I’d be down here.
“It was daunting but I absolutely loved it.”
Elvis (aka Steven Minhinnick) came to the outback town of Dirranbandi.(ABC Southern Queensland: Georgie Hewson)
Brisbane couple Ken and Dorene Ord have been married for 31 years but could not resist the opportunity to walk down the aisle again during their western Queensland road trip.
“We actually renew our vows any chance we get,” Mr Ord said.
“Sometimes when you’re on a cruise and the captain says he’ll do it, we line up, but we’d always wanted to be married by the King so we couldn’t pass up the chance.
“I thought the conga line through the confetti was the best part.”
Dorene and Ken Ord say they always wanted to be married by the King.(ABC Southern Queensland: Georgie Hewson)
The Ords said they couldn’t wait to tell the story to their children and grandchildren.
“They won’t be surprised. They’ll say: ‘You renewed your vows again?'” Mr Ord said.
“We’re lucky,” Mrs Ord said.
“We know it doesn’t happen for a lot of people [staying together] but it happened for us.”
a real laugh
Kelly Walters from the nearby town of Mungindi donned her original wedding dress to re-commit to her husband, Nathan.
It brought back many happy memories.
“I started working out at the feedlot and Nathan was already there and we were sort of looking at each other and got to know each other and it snowballed from there,” Ms Walters said.
“[Sunday was] actually our second wedding anniversary and we saw that this was on so we thought, well, alright we’ll go,” Mr Walters said.
“It has been a real laugh.”
Dirranbandi caravan park and chapel owner Nikki Pulfer said the mass ceremony was more than a celebration of love and music.
Ms Pulfer spent a lot of time during the pandemic restoring the chapel, only for floods to impact the region’s peak tourism season this year.
She then decided to do something different to draw in visitors.
Gray nomads stopped in on their travels to join in on the ceremony.(ABC Southern Queensland: Georgie Hewson)
“I honestly couldn’t think of a more fun way than to have a renewal ceremony.
“When the road closures happen, it does isolate us and it does cause this sense of fear for travellers; they don’t want to get stuck here.
“But maybe if we can show them how beautiful it is, and how we do have some quirky events like this one and that we do have fun — it’s not all doom and gloom, that’s what it’s about.”
Love in the air
Nikki Pulfer is hopeful the unique event lifted spirits in the community.(ABC Southern Queensland: Georgie Hewson)
Covered head to toe in rhinestones and with a backdrop Elvis soundtrack, Mr Minhinnick was hard to miss as he brought a spectacle to town.
“The outfits … I put on the suit and I just sort of get into character and morph into it and then know it’s showtime,” he said.
While Elvis has now left the building, Ms Pulfer is considering holding the event again to bring a little bit of Las Vegas glitz to Dirranbandi.
“Absolutely, if I’ve got anything to do with it,” she said.
