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Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins looks almost unrecognizable on the cover of Ralph magazine that reappears

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Images of Jennifer Hawkins looking almost unrecognizable early in her modeling career have had fans scratching their heads. This week, the cover image of Jennifer’s 2004 Ralph magazine resurfaced on the Instagram influencer watchdog account Celeb Spellcheck. The lewd photo was taken months after Jennifer won the prestigious Miss Universe pageant, and shows the blonde posing suggestively in a skimpy red bikini. The cover of Jennifer Hawkins’ 2004 Ralph magazine has resurfaced online, prompting fans to comment on how different Miss Universe Australia looked at the start of her career. Pictured is the cover of Jennifer’s 2004 Ralph Many users commented on how different Jennifer looks, with one caption: ‘Wow Jen Hawkins is unrecognizable!’ ‘It doesn’t even look like her’, another user agreed, while another added: ‘It can’t be Jennifer Hawkins – really?!’ At the time of her Ralph shoot, Jennifer wore pencil-thin e...

Further SARS-CoV-2 variants, and intermittent epidemics could become the 'new normal'

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The outbreak of acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has claimed more than 6.4 million deaths to date. Despite strict efforts to limit transmission of the virus, SARS-CoV-2 has spread rapidly and mutated several times. This has led to the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant with higher transmissibility and immune evasion characteristics. new Nature Communication The journal study explored the dynamics of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 and other variants circulating in the UK from 23 November 2021 onwards, when Omicron was first detected. Study: Dynamics of the Rival SARS-Cov-2 Variant During the Omicron Epidemic in the UK. Image Credit: Mayboon / Shutterstock.com introduction The most recent SARS-CoV-2 concern variant (VOC) to be described is the Omicron variant (PANGO lineage B.1.1.529). This variant has multiple mutations in its spike protein, as well as other viral proteins. For example, the Omicron variant...

BIG flight backlog hits travelers after airport chaos

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Perth Airport is in chaos after desperately trying to recover from a total blackout due to a severe storm that criss-crossed the State. The flights are already running but there is a huge backlog with passengers trying to get through security. Hundreds of people with high vision were in Terminal 2 as regional flights took off. The line to pass through security is almost out the door as people race to make their flights on time. Terminal 1 is less chaotic, almost like a ghost town, as some flights are still cancelled. An airport spokesman said the terminals were “fully operational” as of 10pm last night, but the after effects of the impact could still be felt. Perth Airport has announced a thorough review of its backup power system in light of the power outage. While the backup power for the critical runway was turned on, the terminal went into chaos as the backup power failed to turn on. Chief executive Kevin Brown said a review would begin soon to understand why parts of t...

'I am Birmingham': Homeland heroes sink Australia to win gold in men's 3x3 basketball thriller

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Out of breath. Really short of breath. That’s how everyone feels after one of the best commercials you can see for 3×3 basketball. It’s the kind of finish that keeps your heart racing long after the full-time siren goes off. The British men rode a wave of overwhelming home crowd support to beat Australia in extra time, 17-16. Australian man claims wheelchair basketball gold The four gold medal bouts were fast and furious at Smithfield, and the Australian men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team kicked off a thrilling clash against Canada. Lachlin Dalton (left) returned to form to help Australia win 11-9. ( Getty Images: Justin Setterfield ) A day after shooting a double-pointer in extra time to beat England in the semifinals, youngster Lachlin Dalton was back in form to help Australia win 11-9. “It’s a bit surreal to come out playing well for the country and just to help be part of the gold medal, the first of its kind, there’s something speci...

Cleaner unleaded gasoline locked down for 2024 but prices will rise

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The Federal Government has finalized paperwork for the introduction of unleaded low-sulfur gasoline three years ahead of schedule – still more than a decade behind Europe – but will cost motorists more on the bow. 0 See 4 pictures Australian drivers will finally get access to better and lower quality unleaded gasoline three years earlier than planned – but more than a decade after Europe introduced equally stringent quality measures – after the Federal Government passed a law to introduced on December 15, 2024. The move cuts three years of waiting time for low-sulfur unleaded gasoline and will pave the way for a new generation of engine technology in modern cars in Australian showrooms. The new fuel will have a maximum sulfur content of 10 parts per million, down from the current standard of 50ppm for premium unleaded and 150ppm for regular unleaded. As previously reported by Drive Europe mandated 10ppm unleaded in January 2009 and Australia’s fuel quality ...