by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | controversies, environmental pollution, environmentalism, soccer, sports
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FANS HIT OUT AT ‘MOST TERRIBLE NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE’ ON OPENING DAY
The
Los Angeles
The Dodgers intended for the spotlight of Opening Day to shine exclusively on their recent World Series win. Nonetheless, demonstrations from supporters targeting team owner Mark Walter marred the event.
Scores of Los Angeles fans gathered outside Dodgers Stadium as part of an organization known as Dodger Fans Against
Fossil Fuels
, objecting to the team’s sponsorship agreement with Phillips 66.
Considered a major oil firm, Phillips 66 possesses the 76 gas stations, known for their promotional presence at Dodger Stadium.
“And what we’re seeing here is just greenwashing,” group co-founder Zan Dubin told the audience.
Los Angeles Times.
It tries to link the positive emotions and memories and loyalty we hold for our cherished champion team with major oil companies, thus normalizing them and making their presence seem insignificant. Obviously, we understand that oils, gases, and fossil fuels play a role in this issue.
climate change
, and we have reached a critical juncture.'”
The scientists are informing us that we’ve entered a phase where certain impacts of climate change will be unstoppable for hundreds of years. Our campaign began last summer in 2024 with an open letter addressed to Mark Walter. This initiative has since garnered signatures from more than 27,000 individuals.
Dubin mentioned that the organization also has backing from California.
Senate
Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez penned a letter to Walter requesting the removal of the sponsorship. Neither the fan group nor Gonzalez has received any response as reported.
My cofounder of the campaign, Lisa Kaas Boyle, isn’t present with us today as she resides in Pacific Palisades. Previously, she lived in Pacific Palisades but had to leave due to losing her house during the LA wildfires. We should remember that experts have confirmed these fires became more severe because of climate change.
We’re here addressing climate change and encouraging the Dodgers to take the correct path. Next year, the World Cup will be held in Los Angeles, where the organizers are backed by Saudi Aramco oil. Additionally, we know that the Olympics are set to arrive in LA soon. My query is: When the Olympics reach LA, will Dodger Stadium stand as an emblem of environmental responsibility, or serve merely as advertising space for major petroleum companies?
More to come.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | nuclear energy, nuclear engineering, nuclear power plants, nuclear reactors, power plants
By Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA
On March 27, Accra – The Ghana News Agency reported that Ghana has chosen the United States and China as suppliers for its initial nuclear power facilities; however, no official agreement has been finalized yet.
NuScale Power based in the United States and Regnum Technology Group, along with their Japanese partners, plan to construct Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Meanwhile, China National Nuclear Corporation will be responsible for building a Large Reactor (LR).
Dr. Stephen Yamoah, the Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana, revealed this information to the Ghana News Agency during a media engagement in Accra on Wednesday.
He stated that the LR project will have a capability of 1,200 megawatts, whereas the SMR units will consist of 12 modules with each producing 77 megawatts, amounting to a combined total of 924 megawatts.
Dr. Yamoah stated that the LR would adopt a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) financing approach, including local investment involvement, whereas the funding for the SMRs would be facilitated via Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
Ghana has entered into a framework agreement with the suppliers, and specialists are collecting environmental and marine information to identify the site for the facility.
Mr. Archibold Buah-Kwofi, who serves as the Acting Director of the Nuclear Power Institute, emphasized the importance of having reliable and cost-effective power sources for the country’s progress. He pointed out that Ghana’s current energy supply predominantly depends on fossil fuels and hydropower, with only one percent coming from renewable resources.
“We must expedite the implementation of nuclear power to ensure our energy security,” he stated, emphasizing the necessity for strong regulatory systems and competent personnel.
It is anticipated that nuclear power will lessen dependence on fossil fuels, alleviate climate change impacts, and improve energy security.
The administration aims to incorporate one gigawatt of nuclear energy into the electricity grid by the year 2034.
The facility will aid in industrialization, offset the reduction in hydraulic resources, reduce electricity rates for businesses, facilitate water desalination, and generate employment opportunities.
The choice of vendors was made after an extensive procedure, beginning with 16 submissions in response to the government’s request.
A technical group, under the guidance of the Energy Ministry, narrowed down the options from five to select the final two.
Ghana’s pursuit of nuclear technology, which was halted due to a coup in the 1960s, was reignited in 2006 with assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Several African countries are aiming for nuclear energy as a solution to their power issues and to boost economic development.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | energy sector, gas prices, motor fuel, oil and fuel prices, petroleum
Drivers can expect to see an increase of around one peso per liter in the selling price of petroleum products over the next week, potentially marking two consecutive weeks of rising fuel charges.
According to global oil trade over the last four days, the projected increases per liter are as follows:
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Gasoline – ₱0.85 to ₱1.35
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Diesel – ₱0.75 to ₱1.25
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Kerosene – ₱0.95 to ₱1.10
The Assistant Director of the Oil Industry Management Bureau at the Department of Energy, Rodela Romero, linked the expected increase in fuel prices to several global factors that influenced the sentiment in the petroleum markets.
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Sanctions imposed by the US on Iran might take away one million barrels per day from worldwide supply.
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Russia and Ukraine keep targeting energy facilities.
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US warning of taxes on countries purchasing Venezuelan petroleum
Petrol companies declare their official pricing changes each Monday, effective from Tuesday onwards.
Starting Tuesday, March 25, local oil firms increased the cost per liter of gasoline by P1.10 along with raising diesel and kerosene rates by P0.40 each.
The recent price changes have resulted in this year’s cumulative adjustment for gasoline and diesel standing at an overall increase of P3.25 per liter. Meanwhile, kerosene has experienced a total year-to-date reduction of P0.30 per liter.
—VAL, GMA Integrated News
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | elections, news, news media, politics, politics and government
MANILA, Philippines
– Over 41,000 aspirants for local offices in the May 12 election will begin their campaigns on Friday.
According to data provided by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), there will be a total of 41,342 contenders vying for positions such as district representative, governor, vice governor, member of the provincial board, mayor, vice mayor, and councilor in the forthcoming elections.
The 45-day campaign period for local candidates will run until May 10.
In light of this, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia cautioned all contenders on Thursday to adhere rigorously to the established campaign regulations.
READ:
Operation Baklas was stepped up as the election season for local positions approaches.
Where can we typically find campaign posters in Cebu for the 2025 elections?
Local election intensifies as posters are layered one over another – Comelec
To local candidates, always keep in mind the guidelines set by the Comelec,” he stated. “Avoid being obstinate.
According to Comelec Resolution No. 11086, acceptable forms of campaign materials include pamphlets, flyers, cards, decals, stickers, or similar documents where neither dimension exceeds 8 1/2 inches wide nor 14 inches long. Additionally, hand-drawn or printed messages encouraging votes for specific parties or candidates for public positions are permitted. Posters or stands limited to sizes up to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide, as well as banners measuring a maximum of 3 feet high by 8 feet long when shown during gatherings or rallies at the venue, also comply with these regulations.
Applicants can utilize campaign resources through mobile units and vehicles, be they powered by engines, people, or animals, with or without audio equipment like loudspeakers and lighting fixtures; purchase ads in printed publications or broadcasts; leverage privately-owned outdoor structures such as static posters or LED billboards; employ moving advertisements inside public transportation vehicles; and display signs at their party offices.
Campaign period: Materials
In contrast, individuals aiming to secure positions at the local level are barred from using LED displays situated alongside roads and streets for their promotional materials. They’re also not allowed to use LCD screens mounted on public building walls or comparable equipment managed by local government entities, GOCCs, or governmental departments and offices. Additionally, they cannot utilize motor vehicles employed as police cruisers, emergency response units, or other related functions—vehicles which may belong to local governments, GOCCs, or state-run organizations, especially those with official tags—and this restriction extends to publicly operated transit systems like MRT, LRT, PNR trains, among others.
Additionally, it is deemed unlawful to place election propaganda on waiting sheds, pavements, streets, lampposts, electrical poles and lines, traffic signs, and various billboards installed on state-owned land. This also includes pedestrian overpasses and underpasses, elevated roadways, bridge structures, major arterial roads, median strips of highways and city streets, educational institutions, community shrines, village administrative centers, governmental facilities, healthcare centers, publicly funded constructions, and any building therein. Furthermore, placing such materials inside areas managed by the government and used for public transportation—such as bus depots, airports, harbors, docking points, piers, railway stations, and similar locations—is prohibited.
Political advertisements
According to Comelec regulations, for political ads on TV and radio, each local candidate can broadcast up to 60 minutes of television commercials per channel and up to 90 minutes of radio spots per station.
For every candidate vying for either national or local elective posts, the largest permissible dimensions for their politically themed print ads are restricted to one-quarter of a page in broadsheet format and half a page in tabloid format. Additionally, these adverts may not appear more frequently than thrice weekly within any single newspaper.
Those who participate in outdoor campaign ads are limited to just one month of advertising on either a static or an LED billboard, with these billboards spaced at least 500 meters apart from each other.
Garcia mentioned that he instructed the local Comelec staff to install additional shared poster spaces in their respective zones.
Regarding the conduct of campaign rallies, Garcia stated that aspirants and political organizations must follow guidelines set forth by local government entities, which includes obtaining the required permissions.
“Additionally, ensure that you won’t create disruptions in the streets or lead to major traffic jams,” he said.
The election official stated that those who violate these guidelines will receive notifications that will be sent to the relevant candidates.
“Do not ignore the notifications to take down. This is preliminary to filing a case against you,” Garcia further stated.
(PNA)
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | climate, meteorology, news, rainfall, weather forecasts
The state weather bureau reported on Tuesday that Metro Manila and the entire nation will encounter the easterly winds, which originate from the eastern regions and traverse the Pacific Ocean, bringing along warm and moist conditions, within the next 24 hours.
Chenel Dominguez, a weather forecaster from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), stated that they have yet to detect any tropical storms within the country’s jurisdiction. She also mentioned that there is no anticipation for disturbances likely to develop into typhoons over the next few days.
At the same time, she mentioned that the northeast monsoon, commonly referred to as ‘amihan,’ is gradually losing strength. It now impacts primarily the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley, with sporadic light showers expected in these areas.
The winds from the east have been dominant in numerous regions across the nation such as the Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Romblon, and Palawan, as reported by the national meteorological office.
The other weather system — known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which is essentially an invisible band where northerly and southerly winds converge — will bring intermittent rain showers and thunderstorms to both the Davao Region and the Zamboanga Peninsula.
This would also impact SOCCSKSARGEN (which includes South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos) as well as BARMM (the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), with widespread cloud cover expected according to Pagasa’s 5:00 a.m. bulletin.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | africa, olympics, south africa, sports, world
On March 27, 2025, Addis Ababa — Botswana’s Minister of Sports and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, has voiced his enthusiasm after Botswana secured the hosting privileges for the 2026 World Athletics Relays.
The global athletics organization, World Athletics, has announced that Botswana, an African country, will be hosting the 2026 World Athletics Relays. This event is set for May 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
Kelebeng announced on his social media platform, celebrating the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) for achieving this significant milestone.
It will mark the first occasion for Botswana to stage a major global sporting event at an advanced level across all sports, as well as being the inaugural hosting of the World Athletics Relays in African territory.
The positive announcement came from World Athletics President Sebastian Coe during the conclusion of the two-day council meeting held on Tuesday in Nanjing, China.
According to the World Athletics press release, the event is set to take place in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana, from May 2 to May 3.
Hosting the global event signifies a significant milestone in Botswana’s rise to prominence in athletics and aligns with the nation’s 60th anniversary of independence in 2026.
Botswana’s men’s 4×400-meter relay squad stands out as a formidable presence in this discipline. They currently hold the title of world relays champions after claiming gold at the 2024 competition staged in the Bahamas. Following their victory, they secured an Olympic silver medal to conclude their competitive run. This team boasts three global relay awards: one bronze, one silver, and one gold.
Furthermore, the Botswana squad has initiated their preparation to retain their gold medal at the forthcoming 2025 World Athletics Relays scheduled for May in Guangzhou, China. The reigning Olympic 200m champion, Letsile Tebogo, is anticipated to continue as an integral member of the team.
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by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, elon musk, government, politics, politics and government
By Nathan Layne and Costas Pitas
(SANGGRALOKA) – Tech tycoon Elon Musk, who was selected by U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce governmental size, stated on Thursday that he aims to complete the majority of the tasks required to slash $1 trillion from federal expenditures before his term concludes within just 64 days.
Musk informed Fox News’ program “Special Report with Brett Baier” that he believed his Department of Government Efficiency could identify $1 trillion in savings, thereby reducing the present overall federal expenditure from approximately $7 trillion to around $6 trillion.
Musk, who tops the list as the wealthiest individual globally, has been appointed by the White House as a “special government employee.” This designation limits his service to a maximum of 130 days. Consequently, his tenure heading up the DOGE initiative might conclude by late May.
“When questioned by Baier regarding my term and the pace at which I anticipate meeting our cost-reduction objective, I mentioned that I believe we will manage to cut down the deficit by around a trillion dollars mostly within the specified timeframe,” Musk stated.
“Given the inefficiency of the government and the significant amount of waste and fraud present, we believe that cutting down expenses by 15% should not impact any essential public services,” Musk stated.
As of March 24, DOGE claims to have saved U.S. taxpayers approximately $115 billion through measures such as cutting down the workforce, selling assets, and canceling contracts.
Nevertheless, the savings amount posted on the DOGE site lacks verification, and its computations have been marred by mistakes and revisions. Financial analysts indicate that Musk won’t be able to achieve his objective without altering entitlement programs such as Social Security, an area where Trump has pledged not to make cuts.
This interview was notable as it represented the initial occasion where Musk and key members of his leadership team from DOGE sat down with journalists to discuss their projects. Joining Musk were seven additional representatives from DOGE, among them being Steve Davis, who serves as the president of Musk’s underground construction venture, The Boring Company, along with Joe Gebbia, one of the founders of Airbnb.
“Unless this effort proves successful, the vessel of America might founder. This is precisely why we’re undertaking it,” stated Musk, who additionally leads electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla as its CEO.
Musk’s part in reducing the size of the federal workforce and cutting budgets for various government agencies has faced significant political criticism recently. This scrutiny coincides with incidents of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships throughout the nation.
(Reported by Nathan Layne from New York; Edited by Ross Colvin, Jamie Freed, and Leslie Adler)
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, celebrities, journalism, news, news media
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Sophie Ikenye is an experienced journalist with a background in both domestic and global media outlets like NTV and the BBC.
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Throughout her career as an experienced journalist, Ikenye has interviewed prominent figures who have shed light on the challenges facing Africa.
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Kenyan people empathized with the journalist and expressed their wishes for a swift recovery as she proceeds with her medical treatments.
During the final week of March, Kenyans experienced varied outcomes, with numerous individuals speaking up against outdated cultural traditions during this period.
Here are the top-series of this week:
1. The family of renowned journalist Sophie Ikenye seeks assistance to gather KSh 5 million for her surgical procedure.
Kenians were taken aback upon discovering that experienced writer Sophie Ikenye has been unwell for the past eight months.
Even though the family has been diligent about covering her medical expenses, they have reached a challenging point where they must seek assistance.
The family states that they must raise KSh 5 million to cover her immediate surgery costs and continued medical care.
2. Nyamira: A new video reveals a woman was abducted from a tea plantation and compelled to toss dirt onto her husband’s burial site.
During the week, Mellen Mogaka gained attention for standing up for her right not to toss dirt into the grave of her former spouse as part of a funeral custom.
In a scene, the woman fought hard against visiting the gravesite; a man roughly pulled her as others assaulted her.
A few witnesses asked the men to let her be left alone, whereas some agreed with their actions; however, those who approved ultimately prevailed, leaving the young mother helpless.
3. A man from Uasin Gishu who studied alongside William Ruto shared a letter he penned to him in 1983 titled “Namesake.”
Francis Samoei of Uasin Gishu County remained optimistic about his chance to reconnect with his former classmate, President William Samoei Ruto.
Samoei shared some cherished recollections from their time together at Wareng High School with young Ruto back in 1983.
One of the cherished items he holds onto is a personally penned success letter from the president addressed to him during that period.
4. Emmy Kosgey’s spouse shares his continued involvement in Freemasonry after becoming born again: “For success.”
Famous gospel artist Emmy Kosgei and her spouse Apostle Anselm Madubuko have arrived in Kenya, where he spoke openly about his membership in Freemasonry.
Madubuko became part of Freemasonry when he was 21 years old during his time at university, primarily seeking influence and security.
The preacher said he remained part of the secret society even after experiencing rebirth.
5. Nick Mudimba: The last days of the celebrated journalist who died following a sudden collapse
Acclaimed reporter Nick Mudimba passed away after falling ill at his residence in Syokimau, within Machakos County.
It is said that the CGTN Africa correspondent had been unwell and receiving medical care prior to his unexpected passing. Just before his untimely death, Muidmba had encouraged Kenyans to tune in for the Harambee Stars game versus Gabon.
His passing stunned many within the media community, and his coworkers honored him with heartfelt praises.
This week’s viral story: A Kenyan man residing in the US passes away in a heartbreaking traffic incident during his visit with relatives in Kisii
During the third week of March, the untimely demise of Bernard Makabe following an incident right after his arrival from the United States stunned numerous individuals.
During the same week, people in Kenya anxiously awaited to see if the government would intervene to save Margaret Nduta from being executed in Vietnam.
Cyrus Jirongo, once a prominent member of KANU, tragically lost his daughter, Lorraine Jelagat. Many Kenyans flocked to social media platforms to offer their condolences to the family.
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | chelsea f.c., european football, football clubs, soccer, sports
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Chelsea has faced Manchester City four consecutive times, with wins in three of those matches.
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The Blues encounter a dominant Barcelona team that defeated Wolfsburg with a combined score of 10-2.
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Chelsea
have arranged an enticing confrontation with
Barcelona
in the Women’s
Champions League
semifinal, recovering from being down by two goals for an incredible comeback at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues entered Thursday evening’s final match of their four successive games one point ahead, after securing their victories.
League Cup
finally along with the league, coming between a 2-0 loss in the first leg of this quarter-final.
When Sonia Bompastor asserted that she ‘wasn’t bothered’ about ending her personal 28-match unbeaten run, little did anyone know how accurate that stance would turn out to be. Especially considering Chelsea’s loss in what ended up being an insignificant match overall, her perspective appears quite prescient.
‘I mentioned after the first leg that we still had a chance, and I believed it was feasible, although I understood the challenge would be difficult,’ she stated following Thursday evening’s victory.
But I believe it’s crucial for us to recover and get the chance to experience losing games so we can observe our team’s reaction. Personally, I feel that both my coaching staff and I invested significant effort as managers since the first leg to ensure that our strategy was sound.
‘Until you participate and achieve success, you won’t realize it.’
The match seemed poised to begin on fairly equal terms, though everyone knew that Bompastor would pull out all stops in an attempt to secure a spot in the semi-finals of Europe’s top tournament.
Ultimately, this was among the key factors behind bringing the three-time Champions League champion (winning twice as a player and once as a coach) to the team, due to their extensive expertise.
In the end, following tonight’s events, this choice appears to have been justified. At least for now, until they face an impressive-looking Barcelona team next, which scored 10 goals overall against Wolfsburg, only letting in two times.
The city team was left with minimal options due to limited squad availability, as Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Aoba Fujino remained sidelined. Additionally, long-term absences included England’s Lionesses players Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood.
On that particular evening, they carried along merely five substitute players – including only one offensive choice named Jess Park – which was exactly half the number of reserves that their adversaries had at disposal.
City manager Nick Cushing lamented the thinness of his roster following the match, stating: “Whenever you step onto the field for a UEFA Champions League quarter-final, you aim to have your top talents playing.”
‘To have players like Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp, along with a goalkeeper vying for the starting position, but not having our striker who has been involved in most of our goals scored this season—it’s challenging, isn’t it? However, I’m not trying to make excuses here.’
‘I was aware of the mission and the difficulty ahead when I stepped into this role. What I consistently expect from my squad is genuine resilience, tenacity, and confidence. You can observe these qualities in them. The team gave everything until the very last moment.’
Despite their 2-0 lead, City looked more nervous on the night and it took just under 15 minutes for Chelsea to find the opener.
Disappointed by this turn of events, Cushing watched as it resulted from a City throw-in. Lucy Bronze seized control, forcefully making her way into the penalty area and striking the ball with the outer part of her foot towards Khiara Keating’s goal, who was also one of her teammates for the Lionesses.
The ball rebounded with some ferocity off the post and Sandy Baltimore, unmarked and with plenty of time to think about it, sent it flying into the far-right corner.
Chelsea was denied a penalty as the referee dismissed Bompastor’s claim that Erin Cuthbert had been fouled inside the box.
However, the French coach didn’t have much time to worry from the touchline.
Baltimore struck once more, this time originating from the corner flag. Her set-piece allowed Nathalie Bjorn to rise above everyone else, jumping higher than anyone else to equalize in front of the ecstatic Shed End supporters.
From then on, the city started to decline.
After a frantic scramble resulted in Cushing signaling for composure from his squad following the ball being nervously regained by Hoof into Chelsea’s eager control, it seemed his instructions went unheeded as Mayra Ramirez extended their lead to three just prior to halftime when Chelsea capitalized yet again on an error during a set piece situation.
Match Details and Player Scores
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Hampton 7; Bronze 8, Bright 7.5, Bjorn 8, Baltimore 8.5; Walsh 7.5, Cuthbert 7.5; Rytting Kaneryd 7.5, Kaptein 7.5, James 7.5, Ramirez 8; (Beever-Jones 72, 6).
Subs not used
Brown, Macario, Charles, Cox, Hamano, Jean-Francois, Lawrence, Nusken, Spencer.
Scorers:
Baltimore 14, Bjorn 38, Ramirez 43.
Booked:
Baltimore 55.
Manager:
Sonia Bompastor
Manchester City (4-3-3):
Keating scored 5.5; Casparij got 6, Prior received 5, Aleixandri earned 5.5, Ouahabi also with 5.5; Roord played at 6 (came off at 65 minutes, still at 6); Hasegawa was rated 6 (replaced by Layzell at minute 85); Miedema maintained 6 throughout; Kerolin stayed steady at 6 as well; Fowler had an impressive score of 6.5, while Murphy started but only managed 5 before being substituted out for Coombs who came in at the 46th minute scoring a 6.
Subs not used:
Startup, Wienroither.
Booked:
Aleixandri 46.
Manager:
Nick Cushing.
Referee:
Catarina Isabel Ferreira Campos 6.
Attendance:
10, 769.
Cushing replaced Miedema – who found it difficult to assert herself during the first half – with a new role positioned further up front at halftime.
The acting head similarly enlisted Laura Coombs to strengthen the defense, and these additions appeared to create a more balanced team.
The city team had numerous opportunities during the second half, particularly when Miedema took a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the post. However, for the most part, Chelsea appeared quite at ease with maintaining possession.
This season, Millie Bright and Bjorn have formed an impressive center-back duo, and they once more demonstrated their prowess in defending against Hannah Hampton.
Park replaced Jill Roord in the 65th minute and injected fresh vigor into City’s weary players, however, Bompastor’s team continued to push relentlessly.
Next up is the renowned Liga F powerhouse, Barcelona — a team against whom Chelsea has lost their last two semifinals consecutively.
But when there’s a will, there’s a way. And having the squad depth that Chelsea possesses certainly does its bit in helping, too.
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by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, economics, investing, money, wealth
The renowned real estate mogul Lee Shau Kee, often referred to as Hong Kong’s second wealthiest individual, offered advice to younger generations, urging them to select their careers wisely, put in diligent effort, invest capital to generate more wealth, and delay marriage.
In his 2018 address at Fudan University upon receiving an honorary doctorate, Lee offered four key tips for accumulating wealth, as reported.
Sohu
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One of these principles was not to get married until building a stable career. Lee joined the real estate sector when he turned 30 and swiftly established a robust reputation, attaining success in his professional life.
He married his wife, the beauty queen Lau Wai Kuen.
A year later, once he believed that both his professional journey and personal relationships had stabilized, they got married. The ceremony took place at the luxurious Majestic Hotel located in Hong Kong’s Central District.
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Lee Shau-kee, Chairman of Henderson Land Development, participates in a meeting in Hong Kong, China on September 10, 2013. The photograph was taken by Imaginechina through AFP.
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During his address, the businessman stated that selecting the appropriate profession could simplify achieving success, echoing a well-known Chinese proverb: “A man’s biggest worry is setting up shop in an unsuitable field, whereas a woman’s primary concern is picking the incorrect spouse.”
A key piece of wisdom from Lee emphasizes that dedication and effort pave the way to achievement. His memoir released in 2010 featured this insight when he was an 82-year-old business magnate from Hong Kong who declared his plans never to retire. To him, the inability to be productive represented significant suffering. Throughout his life, he stayed committed to his professional endeavors.
until the age of 91 when he retired
to relish his latter years.
The fourth piece of advice from the billionaire is to leverage your funds to generate more income. As mentioned in his autobiography, Lee stated: “Commencing with modest savings is wise since the initial investment holds significant importance. This foundational step paves the way for greater achievements.”
Such prosperity should stem from hard work and thriftiness. The notion of ‘abundance bestowed by destiny’ isn’t about surrendering to chance, but rather about seizing opportunities appropriately without exerting undue pressure.
He added: “Once someone asked me, ‘Would you be willing to exchange half of your fortune for three decades of youthful vigor?’ Upon hearing this query, I burst out laughing and responded, ‘I’d readily swap 99% of my wealth for thirty more years of youth without giving it a second thought.'”
In the next three decades, I am confident that I might attain an even more remarkable level of success, potentially exceeding the 99% of wealth I currently possess.
Lee died on March 17.
At the age of 97. He was born in Guangdong, China, and developed his career and thrived in Hong Kong.
Commonly known as “the stock deity of Asia” or “Hong Kong’s equivalent of Warren Buffett,” he founded Henderson Land Development, which stands out as one of the biggest property conglomerates in the region.
