Spelbound declared winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010

Monday, June 7, 2010

An acrobatic group known by the name of Spelbound has been declared as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010, a televised variety talent show competition broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom. As the winning act of the show, Spelbound have won £100,000 (US$144,580, €120,313, A$175,079) and a place at The Royal Variety Performance, an annual gala evening that is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family.

In no particular order, the top three acts were revealed to be two dancers known by their stage name of Twist and Pulse, gymnastic group Spelbound and Kieran Gaffney, whose act involves playing on the drum kit. After Kieran Gaffney was revealed to be in third place, Anthony McPartlin, who hosts Britain’s Got Talent with Declan Donnelly, said to Kieran: “Well done Kieran. Kieran, you’re a star, you came back, you got all the way to the final. I know you’ve loved this. You’ve loved this, haven’t you?” In response to this, Kieran Gaffney stated: “Thank you very much. Thank you, everyone for supporting me. Thank you.”

Shortly afterwards, on the episode that was broadcast live on ITV1 on Saturday, Anthony announced: “After tens of thousands of auditons, five semi-finals and an amazing final, this…this is it. One of you is about to walk away with £100,000 and a place at this year’s Royal Variety Performance. The winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010 is…Spelbound!” Glen Murphy from Twist and Pulse commented about finishing in second place, stating: “Yeah, it’s amazing. I can’t even believe it. I can’t believe it at all.”

Alex Uttley, a 24-year-old member of Spelbound, commented on the gymnastic group’s victory, commenting: “Oh, my god. This is unbelieveable. We just want to say thank you to everyone out there. It just shows that all our hard work has paid off.” One of the coaches of Spelbound, named Neil Griffiths, stated about Spelbound: “Oh, they’ve worked so hard over the last few weeks. Um, since the semi-final, we…we really had to pull out the stops to try and up the game. They’ve not known they’ve worked in the gym from six in the morning till twelve…twelve o’clock of the night. I couldn’t have asked for more. Um, it’s a team of coaches. I don’t take all the credit myself. There’s, uh, two people up there that know who they are who’ve been fantastic.”

Spelbound consists of 24-year-old Alex Uttley, Nicholas Illingworth, aged 24, Adam Buckingham, aged 21, 20-year-old Adam McAssey, 19-year-old Douglas Fordyce, 18-year-old Edward Upcott, 18-year-old Leighanne Cowler, 17-year-old Katie Axten, 17-year-old Lauren Kemp, 15-year-old Jonathan Stranks, Abigail Ralph, aged 15, 13-year-old Hollianne Wood and Amy Mackenzie, aged 12. Bookmakers had previously predicted that Spelbound would be the most likely act to become the winner of the series.

The running order for the final started with Twist and Pulse. The second act to perform was Liam McNally, a 14-year-old singer. The running order subsequently continued with 40-year-old impressionist Paul Burling, singer Christopher Stone, aged 28, Tina & Chandi, a woman and dog dancing act, Connected, a five-piece singing group, Kieran Gaffney, aged 12, 22-year-old Tobias Mead, a dancer, 80-year-old singer Janey Cutler and Spelbound in that particular order.

Earlier on in the final, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has stated to Spelbound: “We are hosting the 2012 Olympics and I think ‘what a brilliant opening act’.” Fellow judge Piers Morgan also commented that “[t]he purpose of this show is to identify hidden great British talent. You are that act.” After Spelbound won in the final, another judge, named Simon Cowell, stated that “the right boys and girls won on the night” and that he could “only say on live TV that that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen. Seriously.”

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Hewlett Packard (HP) is the name of quality and advancement. If we observe the offerings from this company we will surely see a glimpse of hard work in terms of research and development involved with the products. HP0-S40 Certifications by HP have emerged as the most recognized certifications lately. Organizations around the world have developed a need of these certifications in past few years. Companies very much demand these certifications along with the degree; certifications act as an added value in the credentials of an individual and increase the chance of employment. HP0-S40 Also the power of brand name HP very much increases the worth of the certification. Building HP Server Solutions is one such certification which got a good initial response from the market and number of server handlers are opting this certification now.

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The HP0-S40 Exam requires a candidate to have a good clarity of concepts of all the tools related to build a HP server. Contents include the HP server solutions and products, planning and designing solutions, implementation of solutions, enchantment of solution, replacing-repairing-troubleshooting of server solution and management of solution.

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HP0-S40 Tests is a proctored exam taken at a test center and HP requires a candidate to register this exam with Pearson VUE. Candidates must also have a HP Learner ID at the time of registration. There would be total of 60 questions asked in the examination. Out of these 60 HP0-S40 Exam Questions, 70% need to be correct in order to meet the minimum passing criteria. Time duration associated with the Building HP Server Solutions exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes andthis test is only available in English language.

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Wikinews interviews Australian Statistician Brian Pink

Monday, April 7, 2008

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is responsible for some of Australia’s largest surveys, including the Census of Population and Housing, held every five years. At its head is the Australian Statistician. The current Statistician, Brian Pink, started in his position on March 5, 2007, following the retirement of predecessor Dennis Trewin. Wikinews recently caught up with Brian Pink to talk with him about his first year in the position, as well as his previous tenure as Government Statistician at Statistics New Zealand, and the state of mathematical education in Australia.

((WikiNews)) : Good afternoon.

Brian Pink: Good afternoon.

((WN)) : And congratulations on spending a year as Australian Statistician.

BP: Yes, it’s gone very quickly. (laughs)

Rebels blow up oil pipelines in Assam

Saturday, June 10, 2006 Normal life in the Asom continued to be disturbed for third day in a row on Saturday following the series of subversive activities engineered by the banned United Liberation Front of Asom(ULFA). In the latest incident, Police on Saturday morning sounded red alert in the Guwahati city as an explosive timer device found in front of Kamrup SP office in Panbazar.

“The recovered device was kept in a Tiffin box, which was programmed to explode at 6:15 [IST] in the evening,” said police sources adding that the hand of ULFA was suspected. The passengers of Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express had a miraculous escape as a bomb planted on the tracks near Naharkatia in the Dibrugarh district detonated just before the superfast train was to pass last night, said official sources. On Friday night, at least six persons injured in the state, following five powerful blasts that was suspected to be triggered by the banned outfit.

These blasts came barely hours after a powerful bomb explosion that killed five people and injured over 15 at a busy vegetable market in the Guwahati city on Friday evening. According to police, at least six persons injured when a bomb exploded in the house of one Milan Deori in Rupaisiding- Tapoban-Tiniali area in the Tinsukia district allegedly planted by ULFA militants. Besides this the outfit reportedly blew off four Oil pipelines belonging to Assam Gas Company Limited and Oil India Limited (OIL) successively at two places in the Dibrugarh district last night.

Police source said that two blasts occurred at 10:25 IST and 25 minutes later damaged pipeline used for electricity generation at Namrup Thermal Power plant at a place under Naharkatia police station. Later two more explosions severely damaged two crude oil pipelines belonging to OIL, nearby Bhadoipanchali. In another incident, at least three army personnel injured when militants hurled grenade at an army truck at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district at around 8 p.m. IST yesterday. On Thursday, there were four separate explosions that left 34 people injured in the districts of Dhubri, Mangaldoi and Nagaon.

Things To Check Before You Sell Used Car

By Harvey Ong

Selling a used automobile can be a daunting process, primarily because a lot of people would rather buy a car brand new than run the risk of buying a used one. There are many reasons for this behavior, ranging from practicality to psychology. However, that does not mean that a market for used cars does not exist. On the contrary, there are thousands of people that sell used car regularly and some, with a rather negative reputation, make a living out of it. There are a few things to keep in mind before one goes on to sell used car, though.

The first step to check out would be the actual physical condition of the machine. Nobody is going to buy an automobile that looks like it has been through a hurricane. While external damage can be fixed such that the damage would no longer be visible, pay careful attention to the floor pan. Damage there is not as easy to remove as in the rest of the car. Visible damage in the area may force the original owner to lower the price but admitting that the machine has sustained damage is the best option. At the very least, being honest about the damage spares the sellers the hassle of having to explain why they did not mention any previous damage the car has gone through. Note that this step is not as important if the intent on sell used car is for parts and not as a whole vehicle.

The next obvious step when someone decides to sell used car is to determine the price. This can be accomplished by research, usually by going through car ads in newspapers or magazines. There are also several websites on the Internet that have similar ads which can be used for comparison. Beyond that, there are also websites that list the current market price of any given model of auto. Note, however, that the above websites list the price for stock vehicles and do not take upgrades, alterations, and modifications into account. The seller should be sure to take into account any previous repair work done, as well as any replacement or upgrade parts on the vehicle. Once all the research has been done and all the upgrades and replacements have been factored into the amount, the seller can then decide on the price.

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Cleaning the vehicle thoroughly is the next step before anyone can sell used car. This includes both the outside and the inside. The glove compartment, the trunk, and the interior areas of the automobile should be completely void of anything that isn’t part of the car itself. Give the outside a good waxing. If it seems necessary, do something to make the paint job look less aged. Check the outside for scratches, dents, and marks. While the machine does not have to be spotless, it should at least look both presentable and well-maintained.

This step should go without saying but for the sake of completion: check if the automobile can still run. Under the assumption that the auto is being sold to someone who wants to drive it, no responsible seller will sell used car that does not run. Since most people will believe they are entitled to a test run, the seller should be prepared to allow the prospective buyer to take the machine out for a test run. Failure to do so can become detrimental to the sale of the car. As with the first step, making sure the engine actually runs is optional if the machine is being sold for parts.

Once the above steps have been completed, then the seller can proceed to setting up just how he intends to sell used car in the first place. The above steps are merely for helping any prospective seller out in making sure that the vehicle they intend to sell is in good condition and to avoid any mishaps during the selling process. Once the above steps are completed, the seller then is free to realize that to actually sell used car is a completely different venture.

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Top 5 Ways To Prevent Constipation

Submitted by: Ashley D. Wilson

Hello everyone! For this article, I decided to write about the top 5 ways you can prevent constipation. Constipation is something that nearly everyone deals with at some point in their life time. Constipation is also something I have dealt with for many years, and I have learned a lot on how to manage it. That is why I decided to write this article and share some of the information that I have learned with you. I hope this information helps you as much as it has helped me. Now, here are the top 5 ways to prevent constipation!

1. Change Your Diet!

This first way is by far the best way. Try changing your diet! The top cause of constipation is a lack of fiber in your diet. Just how much fiber is in the food you eat? It might not be as much as you think. Fruits, Cereals, and Vegetables have a lot of fiber. Try to include these foods in your meals each day! By including these foods, you are likely to prevent any problems with constipation. So remember, fruit, fruit, fruit!

2. Try Changing Medications!

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This may sound like a strange idea. However, many medicines (including over-the-counter medications) can cause constipation. In fact, many of these medicines will list side effects right in its list of side effects. If you are having issues with constipation and you take medications, talk to your doctor. There might in fact be a connection between the two. This of course can be fixed by trying alternative medicines. Remember though, only under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Laxatives

Using Laxatives is another way of preventing constipation. This is fairly obvious. However, many people take laxatives as a precaution to prevent any constipation. I should note though, if you are to take laxatives regularly, use them only under the guidance of a doctor. Many doctors do prescribe laxatives for patients with frequent constipation issues, but you should really speak to a doctor.

4. Exercise More!

I have had a lot of success with this strategy. Even going for a simple walk can really get your digestive system going and lead to having to go to the bathroom. You would be surprised just how many people that deal with constipation aren’t exercising each day. But you know what? We should be exercising each day for our health anyway! So add preventing constipation as another reason that we should exercise each day.

5. When You Have To Go To The Bathroom, Go!

This may sound like a silly suggestion, but many people have to go to the bathroom but don’t always go right away. This is a big mistake and can lead to problems with constipation in the future. You should always go to the bathroom when you need to.

I hope this article has helped any of you that are having problems with constipation or are worried about constipation in the future! By doing these simple tips you can easily prevent constipation. Good luck!

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President Bush to request USD$439.3B defense budget

Saturday, February 4, 2006

The Bush Administration said Thursday that it will request a Defense Department budget of US$439.3 billion for 2007. This is an increase of over 4%. This does not include a planned supplemental bill to fund ongoing actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The proposal’s details are still not final, but the budget that President Bush will submit next week will be for planning purposes. $2.3 billion of the budget will go to preparing for a bird flu epidemic.

Many weapons programs were tweaked but no major weapon system was cut. Funding for unmanned aircraft will be increased.

Blue Coat and AT&T take parts of FOSI for Internet Security

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Recently in Sunnyvale, CA, Blue Coat Systems and AT&T are confirmed to join the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international non-profit organization dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices, tools and methods for online safety.

A safety online experience should be established. Kids often spend most time on Internet surfing, but [their] parents often ignored critical awareness on risks of the Internet. To decrease risks, we encourages parents to notice on children’s Internet activity and educate them about the risks they face online to protect themselves.

Apart from AT&T, Blue Coat recently announced “K9 Web Protection” software and promoted “Community Outreach Program” for parents to strengthen Internet security on kids. In addition, Laurie Coffin, Director of Marketing Communications at Blue Coat, was confirmed to join FOSI’s board of directors to assist in governing FOSI’s strategic direction and initiatives.

Fitzpatrick family offers reward in search for missing Mijas teenager

Monday, February 18, 2008

The family of Amy Fitzpatrick, an Irish expat who disappeared from Mijas, Spain on New Year’s Night, has announced a reward for reliable information which could lead to finding the missing teenager. The news came in a statement from Dave Mahon, the partner of Amy’s mother, Audrey, who said all information would be treated in the strictest confidence, and calling on anyone who may have a possible lead to contact either the family or the Civil Guard. In the statement Mahon said that “a substantial reward is on offer to anyone who can provide reliable information on Amy’s whereabouts. Any information received will be treated within the strictest confidence.”

There has been no news on whether detectives have managed to locate a vehicle which they believe Amy may have taken, a British-registered white Ford Fiesta, with the registration number C955 SLK. Anyone who may see the vehicle is asked not to touch it to avoid destroying any evidence, and to call 062 urgently.

Amy disappeared when she was walking home to the Riviera del Sol Urbanisation from the Calypso area at around 10 p.m. on New Year’s Night, and was wearing black track suit bottoms and a T-shirt with the word ‘Diesel’ when she was last seen. She has black hair, and is 1.65 m tall. The contact telephone numbers for any information on her whereabouts are 112, 952 487 036, 062, 686 044 181 and 952 474 030.

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Queensland prisoners put to work manufacturing water tanks

Monday, April 30, 2007

Prisoners in the Australian state of Queensland have been put to work manufacturing rainwater tanks to help meet a shortfall in supply.

The southeast corner of Queensland, which is currently undergoing one of its worst droughts on record, is experiencing a boom in the rainwater tank industry. Households, encouraged by subsidies introduced by the Beattie government, have enthusiastically begun installing rainwater tanks as well as other water-saving devices. These subsidies have led to a shortfall in supply however, with some households waiting months for tanks to be installed.

The new initiative, announced by Premier Peter Beattie as well as Corrective Services minister Judy Spence will see prisoners at Woodford Correctional Centre, Australia’s largest gaol, constructing tanks for AU$4 per day. Spence has pledged not to use the cheap labour to undercut existing tank suppliers. Beattie also pointed out that the programme would give prisoners constructing the tanks valuable work skills for when their sentences are completed. If the programme is successful, it may be extended to other gaols around the state.

The Beattie government has been increasingly criticised over recent months for its failure to handle the water crisis engulfing Southeast Queensland. Opponents accuse the Government of a lack of planning foresight with regards to water supply for the booming area, which includes state capital Brisbane, as well as other cities such as Ipswich, Toowoomba and Gold Coast.