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Finally! SpaceX can launch Starship into orbit as soon as September 1

SpaceX’s Starship and NASA’s SLS prepare for launch

That’s not to say we’re not nearing launch though. Starship is set to launch from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. The company is preparing for lift-off, and it recently conducted a “static fire” engine test with both its first-stage Super Heavy booster, called Booster 7, and its Starship prototype, dubbed Ship 24. SpaceX fired up only one of Booster 7’s 33 engines on Tuesday, August 9, while Ship 24 ignited two of its six Raptor engines. While the company is making steady progress towards launch, there’s still a way to go before both are ready for lift-off.

Both Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be fully reusable, and they are powered by a total of 39 of SpaceX’s next-generation Raptor engines. The improved efficiency of Raptor 2 alongside the full reusability of the launch elements is set to greatly reduce launch and operational costs, which is one of the main factors that will allow Starship to eventually take humans to Mars.

NASA, which may launch its own Space Launch System (SLS) around the moon this month — it’s targeting an August 29 launch date — has opted to use Starship for its upcoming Artemis III moon landing mission. SLS isn’t reusable, and it will be used for Artemis I and II, each of which will travel around the moon before returning to Earth. With preparations well underway, we’re on the verge of two historic launches that will likely usher in a bold new era for spaceflight.

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How Carlton lost the “unlosable” in last-gasp disaster

Carlton has been left to lick their wounds following their heartbreaking five-point loss to Melbourne on Thursday night.

With the loss meaning the Blues are still yet to sew up a finals finish, Carlton fans have been left to question how they could possibly lose a game with the side seven points up inside two minutes.

Dissecting the final 120 seconds of the game, Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes analyzed what went wrong for Carlton when the game was on the line.

“Carlton have been beaten up by Adelaide in Round 20, beaten up by Brisbane in Round 21 and then lost almost the unlosable last night,” Cornes said on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.

“Let’s look at some of the mistakes Carlton made since Charlie Curnow put them eight points up with three minutes to go.”

Carlton’s first error comes at an inside 50 stoppage with just over two minutes remaining.

Cornes is critical of the Blues allowing Max Gawn to stand unopposed one kick behind the stoppage as ben brown takes the ruck duties.

carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet wins a clearance kick but the free Gawn intercepts, leading to an inside 50 kick which Jake Melkham marks in a four-on-two contest, leading to a goal and reducing the margin to just one point.

“Look at Max Gawn drop out, Ben Brown did the ruck work, but you’ve got to squeeze up on Max Gawn, you can’t leave a dangerous player (by themselves) just on the edge of 50,” Cornes explained.

“That (clearance) kick from (Marc) Pittonet has to go boundary, then there’s a four-on-two in the goal square, where you’ve got to kill that ball.

“(Lewis) Young doesn’t do anything, (Mitch) McGovern doesn’t put a fist through it and there’s (Jake) Melksham taking that contested mark in the goal square.

“There’s one mistake that they made, that cost them.”

With just one kick it in, Cornes is impressed with Carlton’s work following a quick Melbourne inside 50 from a center clearance.

With 1:22 remaining, charlie currow marks the rebound 50 kick near the edge of the center square, then passes to a leading Harry McKay on the wing with 1:15 remaining.

“Now it (the margin) is one point,” Cornes explained.

“Then (Charlie) Curnow marks the ball on the wing, beautiful, you’ve got control and an uncontested mark, he does the right thing and finds Harry McKay on the wing.

“You don’t lose this game from here, you don’t lose it.”

Following his mark, McKay makes the smart decision to go backwards where he finds matt owies with a short kick on the wing, helping take precious seconds off the clock.

Owies then makes the crucial mistake of failing to wind down the clock and missing his next kick to adam saadwho instead of marking and taking more time off, is forced to pick up the ball and kick to a contest down the line.

“You want to go back and you want to kick it to (Matt) Owies – perfect, fine, you’ve got control of the footy,” Cornes said.

“Owies kicks the ball on the ground, which means (Adam) Saad has to play on.

“All he had to do was hit that kick, Saad has to find one more and it’s game over.”

Saad’s down-the-line kick is then returned but to a three-on-one marking contest in Carlton’s favour.

Cornes is critical of Carlton trio Jacob Weitering, Caleb Marchbank and Lewis Young who send the ball across the line instead of intercepting with their numerical advantage.

“The ball comes out and comes back in,” Cornes said.

“Carlton is three on one here, you’ve just got to block Ben Brown out and mark that footy.

“Mark that ball with 48 seconds to go and the game is gone.”

A throw-in stoppage then allows Melbourne to set up, but Cornes praises Carlton for sending three spares behind the ball.

demons defend Jake Lever then wins a ball on the wing and kicks inboard to a contest which is won by Jayden Hunt who looks inside 50.

“Now Melbourne have got an opportunity to set up,” Cornes said.

“You’ve got Saad behind the ball, two spares behind the ball and even numbers at the stoppage.

“What are those spares behind the ball doing? There’s three of them remember.

“Ball comes out, goes back in and this is smart from Lever, he doesn’t want to kick it to the three spares, so he goes inboard and takes a bit of a risk.

“Three on one, they’re going to win the ball through (Jayden) Hunt who drives through and then he kicks the ball inside 50.”

While Carlton was set up at the time of the stoppage, Cornes notes that their structure has shifted since Lever’s kick.

The Demons are allowed to meet Hunt’s inside 50 with just one opponent each to deal with.

Kysaiah Pickett then wins the football and kicks the winning goal.

“Where have Carlton’s spares gone? Remember there was three of them, where are they gone?,” Cornes asked.

“There’s no three there, there’s all even numbers inside forward 50, Carlton had to have a spare inside 50 to kill the ball.

“Kozzie Pickett brilliance, he worked some magic and was too good really on the day.

“Game over, but Carlton will look back and go, ‘We lost an unlosable game’.”

Following the loss, Carlton will now have to either beat Collingwood in Round 23 or hope Hawthorn beat the Bulldogs in Launceston to play finals this season.

Check out Cornes breakdown the footage on video below.





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New mobile clinic to treat homeless with chronic health problems who are living on Sydney’s streets

For Peter Carroll, managing his chronic health conditions is hard enough, but being homeless as well can make the barriers feel insurmountable.

Mr Carroll lives with arthritis and thrombocytosis, a blood disorder.

He is on a waitlist for emergency housing so he can receive a hip replacement.

“I can’t walk very well, so it’s hard to get around town and get to the doctors,” Mr Carroll said.

A new hospital-on-wheels is expected to be a game changer for Mr Carroll and many others sleeping rough on Sydney’s streets.

A truck that is brightly covered with a dot painting has a ramp leading to an open door
The van will also help people living in social housing and from Indigenous or culturally diverse backgrounds.(ABC News: Helena Burke)

The St Vincent’s Mobile Health Clinic will provide services ranging from heart and blood checks to telehealth mental health sessions.

St Vincent’s Homeless Health Service nurse unit manager Erin Longbottom says there is a huge health disparity between the general population and people experiencing homelessness.

According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, people experiencing homelessness face significantly higher rates of death, disability and chronic illness.

“We’re really trying to close that gap between people experiencing homelessness and the general population,” she said.

“The first thing we’re looking at with the truck is chronic diseases management — having a diabetes clinic, high-risk foot clinic, wound care, metabolic care and heart checks.”

A young woman with short dark blonde hair, wearing two T-shirts and a denim jacket smiles as she looks directly at the camera
The service will improve health equity and justice for people who are disadvantaged, according to St Vincent’s Homeless Health Service’s Erin Longbottom.(ABC News: Helena Burke)

For people such as Mr Carroll, having the mobile clinic arrive at local homeless community centers — such as Canice’s Kitchen — will mean he can get his blood checked while having a hot meal.

“It’s a lot easier and more convenient to just get checked up here than have to go through getting a doctor,” Mr Carroll said.

Canice’s Kitchen manager Carrie Deane said she expected regular visits from the health truck to be life-changing for many of the centre’s patrons.

“By bringing it here, to the place where they feel safe, they’re much more inclined to get themselves checked and take the steps necessary to really improve their health,” Ms Deane said.

Mobile health vans are nothing new for Sydney. Street Side Medics and Vinnies Vax Van have been around for a number of years now.

A man in a green beanie and hoodie sits across from a man in a mask, gloves and a puffer jacket inside the mobile clinic
Peter Carroll says visiting the mobile van is easier than trying to get an appointment with a doctor.(ABC News: Helena Burke)

However, the new mobile clinic has the space and facilities to offer more-extensive and long-term care.

Telehealth capabilities will mean nurses can consult with specialist doctors to assess whether a patient needs to linked up to specialized care.

Nurse practitioners on-site will also mean patients can get their recurring prescriptions without having to visit a GP.

The truck’s services also won’t be limited to the city’s homeless population.

People living in social housing and those from Indigenous or culturally diverse backgrounds will also be able to receive medical treatment.

“This is all about improving health equity and justice for people who are disadvantaged, marginalized and who are more likely to experience poor health outcomes because they have a lack of access to health services,” Ms Longbottom said.

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YouTube, Spotify and Kahoot can now be used during a meeting in Google Meet

Google Meet will allow users to create group sessions in applications such as YouTube and Spotify, as well as games. (Read Latest Tech News Online With Saejob)

The video call platform googlemeet will allow users to create group sessions in other applications outside of Google, such as YouTube and Spotify, in which you can interact with various content. In addition, the participants will be able to have fun with games such as kahoot!.

In this way, it is sought that users can access a variety of activities in addition to conversing during video calls with family or friends. In addition to the options mentioned, other platforms or applications available for these activities will be Heads Up! and ONE! Mobile.

Google announced in June the start of the merger of communication services Duo and Meet to create a unique and free video calling platform.

The company announced in early June its intention to merge two of your services of communication, Duo and Meet, with the aim of creating a single free videoconferencing platform.

Google announced in June the start of the Duo and Meet merger to create a single, free video calling platform.  (Google)
Google announced in June the start of the Duo and Meet merger to create a single, free video calling platform. (Google)

As a result of this change, googlemeet will start offering features like scheduling, creating and joining meetings, chat with automatic captions, virtual backgrounds, an enhanced audio and video experience that incorporates some automatic lighting and noise cancellation adjustments, as well as the ability to create groups of up to 100 people without a set time limit.

Some days ago Google Duo received a new update in its version for iOS and Androidmoment in which Google remembered that Meet would not disappear, but would be renamed Google Meet (original) and would present a new logo during the process of merging both platforms.

Google has recalled that throughout this month it will implement the new Google Meet app icon, which will present the corporate colors of the brand, which will first reach mobile phones and tablets. Later, you will experience this change on other devices.

Likewise, he has pointed out that those users who are using the ‘app’ of googlemeet currently they will not notice changes in their experience, only that their icon will change to the green color of the application of googlemeet (original).

Google Meet will start to offer features such as scheduling, creating and joining meetings, using automatic captioned chat, virtual backgrounds, an enhanced audio and video experience.  (Google)
Google Meet will start to offer features such as scheduling, creating and joining meetings, using automatic captioned chat, virtual backgrounds, an enhanced audio and video experience. (Google)

At the end of the merger process, Google will inform Google Meet (original) users when they should switch to using the new Meet app. googlemeet to access the features of both platforms. In that migration process, the original application will no longer be supported and new users will be forced to install the new version.

On the website of google support, the company indicates that to test the new version of Google Duo, users must log in with a Google account. Only then will they be able to use the meeting features.

For accounts set up with only a phone number, those accounts will not be able to use meetings.

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Wallabies player ratings from record loss to Argentina, highlights, analysis, team news

The Wallabies conceded seven tries and four of them came from kicks.

If you’re looking for a reason why the Wallabies lost, that paints a pretty clear picture.

The Wallabies’ raw fullback Tom Wright was exposed. The Brumbies back has been excellent in his previous three Tests of the year, but his lack of time spent in the role was brutally exposed by Argentina, who tested his positional understanding and his aerial skills too.

He wasn’t the only one either. Marika Koroibete was found out in the air, while Reece Hodge was penalized after he made contact in the air after not being in a realistic position to compete for the ball.

The Wallabies’ scrum was edged, too, with the Argentine pack up for the challenge following their heavy defeat a week earlier.

As for James O’Connor, the recalled playmaker faces a fight to keep his place after a frustrating performance.

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Had his try midway through the first half not been disallowed it likely would have been a different story for the 32-year-old. It didn’t, and anyone wearing the No.10 jersey generally shoulders the blame regardless of whether they deserve it.

Here are our player ratings from the record loss to Argentina.

Tom Wright- 3.5

Given the fullback’s struggles under the high ball, Dave Rennie will likely recall Andrew Kellaway should the Rebels back be fit to take on the Springboks later this month.

Wright doesn’t deserve to be dropped. One poor game doesn’t define a player, but the Brumby is a developing 15 and could benefit from more time on the wing. He’ll be a strong contender for the No.23 jersey should Kellaway be fit.

The tough day started in the very first minute, as he fumbled a tough ball from Jordan Petaia and Argentina scored.

Moments later and Argentina won a 50-22 as the home side exposed Wright’s positional understanding.

“Pretty inexcusable from the Wallabies from set phase not to be able to defend a 50-22 in that situation,” former All Blacks playmaker Andrew Mehrtens said for Stan.

On three occasions Wright lost possession in the air. He was out leapt in the eighth minute by Emiliano Boffelli.

He didn’t get a hand on a kick in the 27th minute. He was also beaten in the air again in the 36th minute but fortunately was saved by some Marika Koroibete brilliance in defense as he forced Boffelli to spill the ball over the tryline.

Later, in the 52nd minute, Wright chose to run the ball but should have played the percentages as he was tackled and gave away a penalty for not releasing.

Tom Wright had a difficult match at fullback against Argentina.  Photo: Getty Images
Tom Wright had a difficult match at fullback against Argentina. Photo: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Jordan Petaia – 6

It was a case of being so close yet so far for Petaia.

Petaia sent O’Connor in to score but the try was denied for an illegal cleanout from James Slipper.

Later he lost the ball over the tryline as the ball was ripped away.

But there was also one of those passes into touch in the 51st minute, while he also intercepted a pass in the 56th minute before quickly throwing one of his own as he sought to keep the ball in the field of play.

More promisingly Petaia got his hands on the ball. Yet the fact Australia has not put an attacking kick in for Petaia tells you a lot about the Wallabies’ attack in recent weeks.

Len Ikitau – 7.5

One of the Wallabies’ best. Ikitau scored a try, made a massive linebreak and was strong on either side of the ball.

His linebreak in the 29th minute should have led to some points. Instead, it led to a penalty to the Pumas one phase later as Nic White was pinged for a side entry at the ruck.

The Wallabies were smashed by Argentina at San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium on August 13, 2022 in San Juan. Photo: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Lalakai Foketi – 6

A couple of good touches, including in the 10th minute to slip a great ball to Ikitau.

Foketi did, however, overtrack in defense along with James O’Connor and Lachie Lonergan ahead of the Pumas’ third try.

Marika Koroibete – 6

Defensively Koroibete was excellent.

He had a fantastic trysaver on Boffelli and laid on some big shots, including one ahead of Fraser McReight’s turnover in the 10th minute.

His clearing kick beyond halfway in the 19th minute was a cracker, too.

Unfortunately Koroibete too was beaten in the air and the uncertainty in the air meant Argentina continued to pepper the Wallabies’ back three.

The little knock-on in the 41st minute at the base of the ruck straight after half-time summed up the Wallabies’ frustrating performance.

James O’Connor – 5

The Wallabies playmaker will likely shoulder some of the blame for the defeat, but that would be an unfair marker.

Had O’Connor’s try stood the Wallabies would have been in front and he would have had a great highlights moment. It didn’t and the Wallabies conceded two quick tries.

Defensively O’Connor had a couple of moments that won’t reflect well.

He was run over the top by Tomas Gallo in the sixth minute as Taniela Tupou fell off a tackle, he overtracked ahead of the Pumas’ third try and he spilled a ball in contact for the Pumas’ try after the Wallabies’ back three didn’ Don’t get hands on another kick.

There was however some nice manipulation of the defense in the 72nd minute as she ran to the line and put Ikitau through a little hole. But, as Rennie later lamented, the Wallabies pushed the pass and found the touchline.

James O’Connor (L) had a frustrating return at fly-half. Photo: AFPSource: AFP

Nick White – 5

The Wallabies’ struggles to hold onto the ball meant White had a frustrating Test.

The experienced halfback had little space to test out the Argentine defence.

Frustratingly, too, when the Wallabies had the ball in the opposition half they looked dangerous. They just didn’t keep the ball long enough to mount any real pressure.

He appeared lost with what to do in the 30th minute and had his pass intercepted.

Rob Valetini – 9

The Wallabies’ best player on the field.

Valetini’s ball carrying was a real feature.

I have powered over the gain line ahead of Slipper’s try for the Wallabies.

He was strong in defense too, producing a great counter-ruck in the 18th minute to allow McReight to get on the ball to win a penalty.

Lachie Lonergan’s nice ball sent Valetini through a huge hole in the 45th minute. It should have ended in a try as he unleashed Petaia, who was stripped over the line.

Valetini’s one blemish came in the 61st minute, as he slightly changed his direction after a chip and chase and was penalized.

Rob Valetini was the Wallabies’ best against Argentina. Photo: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Fraser McReight – 5.5

Good pressure on the ball, including a great breakdown win in the 10th minute.

Unfortunately for McReight he was sent to the sin bin midway through the second half despite referee Karl Dickson playing advantages ahead of their fifth try.

Jed Holloway – 6

Holloway was effective in the lineout and had a steal, too. He had some good runs to the line as well. But he needs to demand more of the ball.

The Waratahs forward looks set for a long stint in the side and his physical prowess will help with the pack.

Darcy Swain – 5.5

After last weekend’s outstanding Test, Swain wasn’t nearly as effective. why? Quite simply the Wallabies had little set piece ball.

Swain was penalized in the 28th minute after playing on despite a ruck being formed.

Rory Arnold – 6.5

A respectable return for the Japanese-bound lock.

Arnold carried well and even took an intercept in the 29th minute.

But his real strength around the maul wasn’t able to be used because of the Wallabies’ struggles under the high ball.

Taniela Tupou struggled for the Wallabies in his return to the starting side. Photo: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Taniela Tupou – 5

Punished at the scrum, the Wallabies struggled at the set-piece. They were penalized there on a number of occasions, with Tupou pinged for not driving straight.

Tupou was also penalized for collapsing a maul in the 24th minute.

It wasn’t until the 46th minute that Tupou managed to get well over the gain line.

The massive Wallabies tight-head prop has yet to master a Test that he has started.

Lachlan Lonergan – 6

A reasonable effort, having been asked to start against the Pumas.

The young Brumby’s lineout was largely effective.

But the Wallabies’ scrum was beaten, he over tracked ahead of the Pumas’ second try and missed a tackle from the kick restart in the 55th minute.

James Slipper (c) – 6.5

One of the Wallabies’ better forwards.

Slipper’s opening 20 minutes was outstanding. Unfortunately he was penalized for an illegal cleanout, which was questionable at best.

Slipper carried strongly and showed some good hands, too. He also scored the Wallabies’ first try.

The Wallabies suffered their greatest defeat to Argentina. Photo: AFPSource: AFP

BOOK

Billy Pollard – 5.5

Came on midway through the second half and hit the mark with his throws on debut. tick.

Matt Gibbon – N/A

Came on late for Slipper, but helped the Wallabies win a penalty when he went through the middle of a maul in the 71st minute.

Puts Fa’amausili – 6

Some great shots and strong carries after coming on midway through the second half. A promising debut off the bench.

Nick Frost – 5

Wasn’t able to impose himself like he did a week ago.

Pete Samu – 6

Effective on both sides of the ball after replacing Holloway in the second half.

Tate McDermott – 6

McDermott’s 50/22 in the 69th minute was a cracker. Unfortunately Valetini got clipped first phase from the attacking lineout and was brought down before Irae Simone was pinged for side entry at the ruck.

Irae Simone – N/A

Came on late but gave away a penalty for side entry at the ruck.

Reece Hodge – N/A

Another who came on late, Hodge was penalized for making contact in the air after not being in a realistic position to catch a ball at fullback.

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City2Surf 2022: Sydney marks its return

All over Bondi, every cafe, bar and snack stand was packed to the gills, and they spilled out onto the streets like the Rio Carnival.

Line honors were claimed by “Australia’s fastest electrician” Liam Adams in the men’s and Leanne Pompeani in the women’s. Adams clinched his third City2Surf title in 41 minutes and eight seconds, coming off the back of his fourth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games marathon in Birmingham.

Leigh Adams clinched his third City2Surf men's title in 41 minutes and eight seconds.

Leigh Adams clinched his third City2Surf men’s title in 41 minutes and eight seconds.Credit:edwina pickles

“I thought the legs pulled up fairly well, I’ve been struggling a fair bit with jetlag over the last few days,” Adams said.

Pompeani crossed the finish line in 45 minutes and 43 seconds on her competitive debut, buoyed by the race’s carnival atmosphere along New South Head Road.

“You get some races where you get a lot of quiet time where you’re just in your own head, but here there was just music and crowds the whole way, people cheering for you,” she said. “So good.”

Leanne Pompeani crossed the finish line in 45 minutes and 43 seconds on her competitive debut, buoyed by the race's carnival atmosphere.

Leanne Pompeani crossed the finish line in 45 minutes and 43 seconds on her competitive debut, buoyed by the race’s carnival atmosphere.Credit:edwina pickles

There may have been a three-year hiatus, but for the City2Surf entertainers, old habits die hard. So it was hello again to the synchronized dancers, the Hare Krishnas and the police band (a shout-out for Cake By The Ocean), the frontyard lemonade stalls, sidewalk DJs and the kid playing electric guitar from his Dover Heights balcony (everyone agreed: he was awesome).

Some Sydneysiders, like Navid Hasa, took the opportunity to enter the race for the first time. “I ran it without stopping, I was proud of myself,” he said while cooling off with his friend Richard Li. “I kind of over-prepared for the hills.”

Paddington was alive with runners and revellers heading to the SCG in the afternoon, with smart punters making their way through the gates early to nab a premium seat in the sold-out stadium.

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At 3.20pm start under the slowly setting sun, and the Swans destined for the finals: this time there can be no doubt – Sydney is back, baby.

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This portable power station is perfect for camping, tailgating, and even for working outdoors

Meet the LIPOWER Mars-2000, a beer-cooler-sized power station that gives you up to 2000W of power no matter where you are. Whether you’re camping outdoors, spending a cool evening at the beach, going on a road-trip, or even taking your camera and drone on a day-long expedition for work or casual photoshoots, the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is a pretty capable portable power source that’s equipped with EV-grade LFP batteries for sustained power no matter what your requirement. It’s designed for the outdoors (and has the ability to charge via solar panels), but can even be used indoors during power outages, making it the perfect way to reclaim your energy independence so you don’t need to rely entirely on a power grid . That also means being able to occasionally lower your electricity bills!

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The 1460Wh power station weighs 35.5 lbs (16.1 kilograms) and comes with built-in handles that let you load it on the back of a car and carry it pretty much anywhere you want. The LIPOWER Mars-2000 offers 10 different ports to charge/power a whole slew of devices, including 3 110V AC ports, 3 12V DC ports (including one car outlet), 3 USB-A ports (including one USB3.0 port for fast charging) and one USB-C port that outputs 60W, making it perfect for phones, tablets, and even laptops.

Power All your Needs – Capable of powering almost all your required appliances (even your heavy-duty electrical tools) both indoor and outdoor.

There’s also an input for plugging solar panels into the LIPOWER Mars-2000, charging it via solar energy up to 80% in 5 hours, according to its makers, LIPOWER. An LCD panel on the front lets you track your battery levels and power consumption metrics while the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is in use, and although this is an incredibly understated fact, it’s worth appreciating that the LIPOWER Mars-2000 comes with a flat top that allows you to place gadgets and other items on top of it. I’d keep the water bottles and soda/beer cans away, though.

LiFePO5 Battery Power Supply – Has longer life spans and offers improved discharge and charge efficiency compared to Lithium Ion.

On the inside, the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is powered by LiFePO4 (with over 3500 charging cycles) and supplemented by a pretty impressive cooling system that runs at a low 35 decibels, staying quieter than most power stations that tend to emit a steady whirr whenever operational. Even after 3500 charging cycles, LIPOWER says the battery only degrades by a mere 20%, which means you can still comfortably use the LIPOWER Mars-2000 for as long as 10 years. That being said, LIPOWER even provides an impressive 4-year warranty on their product, which is currently available for a discounted price of $1,089 (that’s just about $0.74/Wh), or energy independence for about as much as the price of a new smartphone .

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Prince Charles slammed in new HBO documentary over Prince Harry’s heartbreaking birth story

HBO’s latest documentary, ‘The Princess’, will premiere on the 13th of August on HBO and HBO MAX.


Prince Harry was born on the 15th of September, 1984 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. The very next day, as tradition dictates, his parents de he Prince Charles and Diana stepped out the hospital doors to be photographed with their little bundle of joy before being rushed home in a car.

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Warriors’ shoey’ fan cops life ban sparking outcry

Warriors fan Calley Gibbons is pictured doing a shoey.

NRL fans have erupted after Warriors fan Calley Gibbons was booted out of Mt Smart Stadium after doing a shoey following a New Zealand try on Friday night. Picture: Fox Sports

The NRL world has criticized security at Mt Smart Stadium in New Zealand after a Warriors fan was booted out and informed he’d been banned for life for doing a shoey.

After two years of waiting to see the Warriors return home for the NRL season after the pandemic-interrupted seasons the past two years have required the team to relocate to Australia.

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The 2022 season finally marked a homecoming for the side as border restrictions and travel requirements eased to the point where summarizing the NRL’s regular state of affairs was possible.

It marked the end of a long wait for 31-year-old Warriors fan Calley Gibbons.

Gibbons, who has held season tickets in front of the coaches box since 2006, caught the attention of fans during the Warriors’ homecoming game against Wests Tigers in round 16, when he downed a shoey to the delight of an already excited crowd.

The bricklayer repeated the act in round 20, but it would seem security had enough of his antics during Friday’s demolition of Canterbury.

According to reports, the specific reason why Gibbons was handed a life ban was because an unauthorized camera crew had followed him to capture the moment – but he says he wasn’t given much of a reason.

“I was evicted from the stadium and the security guard escorted me out and told me I had a lifetime ban,” Gibbons told the Sydney Morning Herald.

“Your guess is as good as mine as to why I was kicked out. It’s just wrong.

“I told them I had purchased the beer from the venue, I was not intoxicated and it was my choice as to how I consumed the beer.

“I’m not sure if one particular security guard had it in for me. He told me, ‘You won’t be coming back here in this lifetime’.

“I’d only done the one shoey. At least I got one good shoey in. I went to a bar and did a few shoeys every time the Warriors scored.”

Gibbons earned plenty of support from the wider NRL world for his shenanigans.

By the end of Friday night a petition had already been released to overturn his ban, already attracting thousands of signatures.

Triple M host Tony Squires was stunned by the harshness of the response.

“This is a poor bloke who’s waited a couple of years (for a Warriors home game). He gets there, he’s excited and now he’s got a lifetime ban,” he said on Saturday.

NRL star Jai Arrow was also of the opinion a life ban was heavy handed, saying it was ‘like you can’t have fun anymore’.

Warriors earn season-best victory with Bulldogs demolition job

Gibbons had plenty to celebrate despite being kicked out of Mt Smart Stadium, as the Warriors broke to a 42-18 win over the Bulldogs.

While on paper the side had a reasonable chance, the prospect of reversing a heavy defeat to the Rabbitohs a week before should have made the task harder.

However, the Warriors produced arguably the finest game of the entire season in front of a big Friday night home crowd.

“Off the top of my head I’d say it’d be pretty close,” said Warriors captain Tohu Harris.

“In terms of our attitude and effort, it was the closest to a full 80 minutes we’ve had. There was that period where they scored after half-time and then got that intercept, but the really pleasing thing was that we bounced back .”

“That’s something we haven’t done a good job of in past games, when things have gone against us. But we worked hard and swung the momentum our way.”

The Warriors earned their best win of the NRL season with a swashbuckling performance against the Bulldogs on Friday night.  (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

The Warriors earned their best win of the NRL season with a swashbuckling performance against the Bulldogs on Friday night. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

After shooting out to a 12-0 and then 18-6 lead, the Warriors found themselves fighting off a staunch Bulldogs fightback that saw the scores level at 18-all just after the interval.

“There’s obviously things we need to improve on,” added Harris. “But really for most of the game we had a good attitude [and] worked hard for each other.

“The most pleasing thing was being up by 12 points and they scored two tries, but we got ourselves back in the game and got ourselves some momentum.”

Interim coach Stacey Jones praised his side’s fortitude, especially after conceding a length of the field intercept try to Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr.

“Things didn’t go our way and we’ve often gone into a hole, but tonight we went the other way. They scored two tries after half-time but the boys stuck to a gameplan that works when you get into an arm- wrestle.”

“It certainly was a relief, especially after last weekend. It was a tough week (leading in). Today’s performance was off the back of playing in front of our families and a big crowd. I didn’t see this coming off the back of last week’s big loss.”

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Man with gun arrested terminal evacuated after gunfire in check-in area

A man with a gun has been arrested following a shooting near the security screening at Canberra Airport on Sunday afternoon.

The terminal was evacuated at around 1:30pm (AEST), and all flights were grounded following the incident.

A man with a gun was arrested at the scene by police shortly after, who later confirmed the situation is under control and that no injuries have been reported.

Police at Canberra Airport following a shooting
A man with a gun has been arrested following a shooting near the security screening at Canberra Airport. (Nine)

Police released a statement around 2:45pm saying the person arrested is believed to have acted alone.

“One person was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered,” ACT Policing said in the statement.

Police at Canberra Airport following a shooting
The terminal was evacuated after shots were fired near a security screening. (Nine)

“CCTV has been reviewed and at this time the person in custody is believed to be the only person responsible for this incident.

“The Canberra Airport terminal was evacuated as a precaution and the situation at the Airport is contained.”

Police have told travelers and other members of the public to avoid the airport.

Police at Canberra Airport following a shooting
Police arrested a man shortly after the shooting. (Nine)

The number of shots fired has varied. Some witnesses have reported as few as three, while others have said as many as 16.

A number of journalists at the airport posted images and video of the aftermath, showing windows damaged by what appear to be gunshots, and police questioning travelers who were in the terminal at the time.

According to the Canberra Airport website, no flights have departed since 1:20pm (AEST).

There are reports of arriving flights remaining on the tarmac, with passengers unable to disembark and enter the terminal. However, it is believed that flights will resume later on Sunday afternoon or evening.