The Chinese-Australian war hero who shot dead over 200 enemies but was whitewashed and forgotten for
2024-04-24
In 2010, 96 years after Sing went to war and long after he died, Australian director Geoff Davis planned to retell his story in a documentary miniseries – omitting the colour of Sing’s skin. Davis cast his white son, Josh, to play the role of Sing in The Legend of Billy Sing, a decision that ignored the great contributions 241 Chinese-Australians made to Australia’s first world war efforts. The director also whitewashed Sing’s father, casting prominent blond actor Tony Bonner in the role.
Source: Edinburghfestivalcity.com The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a renowned annual event that celebrates literature and brings together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts from all over the world. Held in the historic and picturesque city of Edinburgh, Scotland, the festival offers a unique opportunity to engage with some of the best and most influential writers of our time. With a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1983, the festival has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary gatherings.
21 Intriguing Facts About Madison Keys
2024-04-23
Source: Nbcsports.com Madison Keys is not just your average tennis player. With her incredible talent, determination, and infectious personality, she has become one of the most intriguing figures in the world of sports. Born on February 17, 1995, in Rock Island, Illinois, Keys began playing tennis at a young age and quickly made a name for herself in the professional circuit.
Throughout her career, Keys has achieved remarkable success, including reaching the singles final at the US Open in 2017 and being ranked as high as world No.
Hay varios enfoques a la hora de afrontar un estudio sobre cómo se conduce en los distintos países. Y el que ha adoptado carVertical, una compañía enfocada en registrar datos de automoción, se centra en cuántos kilómetros suele hacer de media un coche hasta que sufre un accidente. ¿Con buena nota para los españoles?... Vamos a verlo.
Más de 190.000 km sin dañosSegún este estudio, en España el año pasado un coche recorría una media de 193.
Fintech the focus for PolyU doctorate
2024-04-23
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If Hong Kong is to retain its position as a global financial centre, it is essential for senior executives, who will help to shape the future, to have an in-depth understanding of the full scope and possibilities offered by the digital world.
For that reason, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) introduced a pioneering Doctor of FinTech (DFinTech) programme in 2019, combining taught courses and a research thesis, to ensure students can keep pace with all the latest developments and apply key lessons to improve the operational efficiency and competitiveness of their respective organisations.
After Nvidia was banned from selling its state-of-the-art A100 and H100 chips to China under regulations Washington introduced a year ago, it tailor-made the A800 and H800 as alternatives for Chinese clients.
The chips saw huge demand amid China’s AI fever, as tech giants Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding (which owns the Post), ByteDance and Baidu rushed to place orders.
Chinese scientists unlock potentials of a new semiconductor building block
Source: Musicfeeds.com.au Chris Lilley is a multi-talented Australian comedian, actor, writer, and producer who has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with his unique style of humor and memorable characters. With a career spanning over two decades, Lilley has become a household name in the comedy industry, known for his ability to create hilarious and relatable characters that push boundaries and challenge societal norms.
In this article, we delve into the extraordinary world of Chris Lilley, uncovering some fascinating facts about the man behind the laughs.
Some, like La Prairie, are heading for the hills. A team led by Dr Daniel Stangl, an active mountaineer and the Swiss skincare brand's director of innovation, recently discovered two so-called survivalist plants - saxifraga oppositifolia and soldanella alpina - thriving in the ice and snow of The Dom mountain.
The team partnered with a Swiss nursery specialising in high-alpine plants to grow and harvest the delicate flowers, then combined them with extracts of snow algae - another high-altitude plant that thrives in extreme conditions - to develop the hydrating and resilience-boosting complex at the core of the new Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream and Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil.
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens or Premier League title blockbuster? Clash was unavoidable, FA chief says
2024-04-22
Hong Kong football’s CEO has denied that an end-of-season fixture clash represents a missed opportunity, with the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens set to partially eclipse a potential final-day title decider in the city’s Premier League.
A season curtain-closer, the 22nd Soccer Sevens is to take place from May 24 to 26 at Hong Kong Football Club, featuring an array of English Premier League clubs and promising its usual vibrant atmosphere.