Tennis Australia under fire for not paying ballkids

 Posted on August 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  669 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Controversy erupted at the Australian Open earlier in the week when fans discovered the ballkids are not being paid for their services. Around 2,500 kids apply to be ballkids every year, with less than one in five of them actually successful. Those who do make the cut are then working under strict conditions and under torrid weather conditions that Melbourne throws up in January. Social media users were aghast at the discovery that instead of receiving monetary compensation, the youngsters are instead given freebies and effectively work for the love of the game and the experience that comes with it. [Read More]

Wayfinders : The Expedition

 Posted on August 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  540 words  |  Patria Henriques

The Latest Dispatch | The Expedition | Expedition Resources Mona, Moana, and Kaniela Kanikapila (Making Music) at the Nuku a Hoe Canoe Club House, Taiohae. In Taiohae, Nukuhiva Sunday, July 31, 1999 The Hokule'a crew for the leg to Mangareva arrived safely at Nukuhiva Airport, July 26. Met by Tava Taupu, T. Hee, et al, from the first crew. Greeted by Marquesan schoolchildren at a summer camp in the hills above the airport. [Read More]

What were Daedalus wings made of?

 Posted on August 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  249 words  |  Valentine Belue

Unable to sail away, because Minos controlled the ships, Daedalus fashioned wings of wax and feathers for himself and for Icarus and escaped to Sicily using the wings. Icarus, however, flew too near the Sun, his wings melted, and he fell into the sea and drowned.Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, how did Daedalus make the wings?Daedalus uses twine, feathers, and wax to build large wings for himself and his son. [Read More]

Who is Gerardo Mejia Dating Now

 Posted on August 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  721 words  |  Patria Henriques

Gerardo Mejia Ecuadorean Rapper 58 years old Married Full Name Gerardo Ernest Mejia Age 58 Birth date April 16, 1965 Horoscope Aries Birth Place Ecuador Profession Rapper Net Worth $100,000 – $1M Martial Status Married Height 5′ 11″ Ethnicity Multiracial Nationality Ecuadorean Weight 174 lbs (79 kg) Hair Color Dark Brown Eye Color Dark Brown Ahead, we take a look at who is Gerardo Mejia dating now, who has he dated, Gerardo Mejia’s wife, past relationships and dating history. [Read More]

Xolo Mariduea Hair: Real Or Fake? Tattoo

 Posted on August 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  662 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

Xolo Maridueña hair is natural yet elegant. He is a renowned American actor who is popularly known for his role as Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. Xolo Maridueña, born Ramario Xolo Ramirez on June 9, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, is a popular American actor. Maridueña’s acting journey began in 2011 when his natural talent swiftly secured him an agent, propelling him into the spotlight. He further showcased his versatility in Showtime’s Twin Peaks and the TV drama Major Crimes. [Read More]

'The Break With Michelle Wolf' review: The Netflix variety show takes plenty of risks

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Perhaps any comedian doing topical jokes on TV should start off by announcing, “I hereby apologize in advance for anyone who will be offended, even if they’re offended by jokes I did not tell.” Consider the case of Michelle Wolf. After her monologue at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the stand-up comic was roundly criticized for criticizing White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appearance, which, if you review the transcript, she did not do. [Read More]

Best Wayfair mattress and bedding sales for Way Day in October

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1838 words  |  Valentine Belue

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Explore More As we head deeper into fall, with winter right around the corner, there’s nothing quite as nice as cuddling up and getting cozy in bed. Whether you’re doing so on a rainy Saturday, a snowy Sunday, or celebrating New Year’s Day by catching up on enough sleep to last you the year, chances are that you’ll be spending a ton of time trying to get toasty in bed over the next few months. [Read More]

Can dance make the Olympics more urban?

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  836 words  |  Patria Henriques

Getty ImagesRussia's Bumblebee competes at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos AiresBreaking, or breakdancing, could be part of the Olympics for the first time, after it was proposed to the International Olympic Committee. The lead organiser for the Paris 2024 Games said introducing breaking - along with surfing, climbing and skateboarding - would make the Olympics "more urban". It comes after breaking was included in the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018. [Read More]

Can I raise my garage roof?

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Approaches to Raising the Roof You could brace the inside of your garage and use hydraulic lifts to raise the roof. It’s easier to add to the walls and rebuild the top than to try lifting a heavy roof or the entire garage off the ground.Click to see full answer. Besides, do you need planning to raise garage roof?In short, yes. The guidelines for planning permission state that any alteration raising from the existing roof plane by more than 150 millimetres requires permission. [Read More]

Carolina Impact | Quilts of Valor | Season 10 | Episode 16

 Posted on August 7, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  604 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

- You're supposed to be a veteran and you're supposed to be strong. When this was presented, it will bring tears to your eyes. (heroic music) We like to consider it as the highest award a civilian can present to a veteran. I have had generals, Medal of Honor recipients, high ranking, low ranking officers cry on my shoulder. I cry with them. - I prefer to hand stitch my labels on and my binding because that makes it more personal. [Read More]