1 jilibet It is also worth noting that dribbling is just one aspect of a player's skill set, and success on the pitch is determined by a multitude of factors. Ayew's impact on the game goes beyond his dribbling success rate, and his contributions to the team should not be overlooked.Chelsea Football Club has been turning heads this season with their lethal attacking prowess. Leading the line for the Blues is Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, and Romelu Lukaku, who have been terrorizing opposing defenses with their speed, skill, and finishing ability. However, amidst all the glory of Chelsea's attacking play, one player who has been quietly making a name for himself is their goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

5. Cultural AppealListed Lorenzo Shipping Corp. (LSC) said that majority owner National Marine Corp. was infusing addi-tional capital of P270 million to help settle existing liabilities and for other general corporate purposes. The company told the stock exchange that its board on Thursday approved the issuance of some 270 million common shares of LSC at its par value of P1.00 per share in favor of National Marine. “The additional capital infusion will be used for the settlement of the existing liabilities of the company and other general corporate purposes,” Lorenzo Shipping said. As of end-September 2024, National Marine held 49.765 percent of the company while its public float stood at 43.869 percent. Following the transaction, public ownership will fall to 21.35 percent of the outstanding capital of the compa-ny, Lorenzo Shipping said. In the first nine months of 2024, the company recorded a net loss of P290.36 million, reversing from the P109.30-million net income booked in the same period last year as revenues dropped by nearly 27 percent to P1.86 billion from P2.54 billion. The revenue drop was attributed to a 26.22-percent year-on-year decline in twenty-foot equivalent units car-ried during the nine months to September. “The decrease was due to fewer voyages attributable to a slowdown in domestic consumption coupled with necessary maintenance and repairs for several vessels,” LSC said in its third quarterly report filed last month. The company’s total liabilities rose 4 percent to P2.73 billion as of end-September 2024 from P2.63 billion as of end-Dec. 2023. Lorenzo Shipping shares last traded on Thursday at P0.96 each. Source: Manila Times

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Furthermore, the linear storytelling in the new "Four Seas Brothers" installment serves to highlight the timeless themes that have made the gangster genre so enduring. Themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of one's actions are brought into sharper focus as the characters navigate the treacherous waters of the criminal underworld. Viewers are drawn into the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists, forced to confront their own beliefs and values in the face of temptation and danger.

Chinese dramas have gained immense popularity not only in China but also in various countries around the world, including South Korea. Among the wide array of Chinese dramas, one genre that seems to captivate the South Korean audience the most is historical palace dramas. One of the most beloved and well-received dramas among South Koreans is "Empresses in the Palace," also known as "Legend of Concubine Zhen Huan" or "甄嬛传."The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. As a hardcore Husky, I don't have an issue with your more critical stance on Washington this season. I can take the purple shades off from time to time. With that, what's your take on the overall trajectory of the football program? — @cargoman0363 A: The Hotline has been critical of Washington this season, and we are reminded of our position by fans on a daily basis. (That's a good thing. We value the feedback and should be held accountable by readers.) Some context on that issue before we assess the "overall trajectory of the program" as requested: • Our bar for the Huskies on an annual basis is high. Washington isn't one of the sport's true blue bloods. It's not on the same tier as Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame and USC, for instance. But it's clearly deserving of a spot in the top 15, for instance. How many programs have appeared in multiple College Football Playoffs since the event made its debut in 2014? Eight. (Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Washington.) How many teams participated in the New Year's Six bowl games at least four times over the decade? Twelve. (The eight listed above plus Penn State, Oregon, Florida State and Mississippi.) That is select company, indeed. Those programs should be held to a high standard. In our view, the floor for UW is six wins — even under difficult circumstances, like a coaching change — and that's where things stand currently. • The Hotline's 40,000-foot view of the state-of-affairs on Montlake begins at the top. We believe the Huskies have been held back by a campus administration that simply doesn't value athletic success — and football success in particular — to the degree it should. Put another way: President Ana Mari Cauce has never gone all-in on football. Why that is, we cannot say. If she fears that a next-level commitment to football could somehow undermine the university's reputation, well, there is no evidence to support that position. Does an all-in approach to football hurt Michigan's academic reputation? Last we checked, the Wolverines were No. 21 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings that are so important to university presidents. (Texas and Florida are tied for 30th. Ohio State is 41st.) Washington (No. 46) is a terrific school. That won't change if the Huskies pay their head coach $10 million annually. In fact, football success can enhance a school's academic reputation by increasing the national profile, which attracts more applicants, drives down the acceptance rate and can, if desired, increase the number of full-tuition (out-of-state) students. • One final point: Fans often view our weekly picks against the spread as signs of criticism or validation, depending on the pick. That's reading far too much into the situation. If the Hotline picks against the Huskies, it doesn't mean we are anti-UW and pro-opponent. (The reverse is true, as well.) We aren't anti-anyone or pro-anyone. The fact that Washington fans think we hate the Huskies and love the Ducks and Oregon fans think we hate the Ducks and love the Huskies indicates we are probably in the right space with our coverage. Now, two quick thoughts on the Huskies specific to the 2024 season. First, Indiana is making most Big Ten teams, including Washington, look bad. The Hoosiers are undefeated with a first-year coach, Curt Cignetti, and a starting lineup stocked with players from the Group of Five. Washington head coach Jedd Fisch watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Cignetti led James Madison to 11 wins last season and brought a slew of players with him to Bloomington, including Indiana's leading receiver and top tackler. His quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, played for Ohio in 2023. And yet the Hoosiers, picked 17th in the Big Ten preseason poll published by Cleveland.com , are not only 10-0 but beat Washington by two touchdowns with their backup quarterback. Sure, former UA coach Jedd Fisch and his staff arrived relatively late in the offseason cycle (January), and yes, the Huskies lost most of their lineup to the transfer portal and the NFL. But Indiana is proof that roster turnover and coaching changes aren't immovable blocks of granite preventing teams from competing for the Big Ten title. (And for the record: Yes, Indiana is making USC and Michigan look much worse than Washington.) Second, Washington's schedule isn't what we expected. Indiana is exponentially better than anyone could have imagined. But had you told the Hotline prior to the season that the Wolverines and Trojans would be 5-5 at this point, and that Iowa would be 6-4, we would have fully expected the Huskies to win at least seven games. With respect to our broader outlook for the program, the central issue is best framed as a question: Do we expect the Huskies to compete regularly for the Big Ten title alongside Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon? (There's no sign that USC belongs on that tier, but the Trojans are certainly capable of reaching it.) In all candor, we aren't convinced. We aren't convinced that Fisch and his staff are up to the challenge. (They could be. It's simply too early to know either way.) We aren't convinced the school and its constituents will deliver the necessary NIL support to fund talent acquisitions. We aren't convinced the next president — Cauce is stepping down in June — will provide the needed institutional commitment. And we aren't convinced the athletic department's financial challenges, which include both the current debt load and the partial revenue distributions from the conference for the rest of the decade, are surmountable in a manner that will allow UW to plow the requisite resources into football. So yes, we are slightly more skeptical than optimistic. And if the Hotline is proven wrong, then 1) it certainly wouldn't be the first time, and 2) good for the Huskies. Much has been made of the flaws in the Big Ten's TV deal, specifically the exclusive windows that box out the four West Coast schools from the Fox 'Big Noon' broadcast. Could we see the deal renegotiated, or is this the circumstance until 2030? — Will The Hotline would argue that none of the 14 continuing members have the right to complain since they voted to accept the media deal and add the West Coast quartet. The same goes for Washington, Oregon, USC and UCLA: Nobody involved in the two-phase decision to join the Big Ten has the grounds to utter a peep of frustration about the media deal. That said, I am not sure anything can be done about getting more exposure for the West Coast schools because they aren't going to play home games at 9 a.m., and Fox isn't moving its premier window out of the 12 p.m. Eastern slot. Can the conference work with Fox, CBS and NBC to tweak certain aspects of the media deal? Sure. That happens all the time. The networks and the conferences are partners, which means they must work to find common ground on certain issues. But the media companies make decisions based on what's best for their business. Sometimes, that conflicts with what's best for the schools and the fans. If Fox wants Ohio State at 'Big Noon' on a regular basis because the Buckeyes are a ratings machine, for example, there isn't much Ohio State can do. Such is the price for selling your soul. Will the SEC ever be “penalized” for playing an extra cupcake each season? The eight-game conference schedule practically guarantees one less loss for half the teams. Sure, the CFP selection committee says strength-of-schedule makes a big difference, but I’m not buying that the extra losses wouldn’t make a difference, too. — RT A: Well, the committee has done a poor job of walking the walk on strength-of-schedule considering where it has placed teams like No. 3 Texas, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Indiana relative to No. 10 Georgia, which has two losses but the toughest schedule in the country. But to your specific point: The SEC paid no price for the eight-game conference schedule during the four-team CFP era, which allows for a cupcake opponent in November, so why would it pay a price now? We suspect the schools will add a ninth game if ESPN makes it worthwhile by increasing the value of the media rights package. (The conference certainly won't agree to add eight losses to its season total for free!) Exactly when that point comes is anyone's guess. The other consideration is a potential scheduling agreement between the SEC and Big Ten, which the conferences have discussed but is merely in the formative stages. That, too, would materialize for the right price from the networks. Sam Acho pointed out on ESPN that Missouri’s unchanged ranking is used to artificially inflate SEC résumés. Why doesn’t the CFP do a blind ranking based off data? There is obvious favoritism. All the conferences should be judged off their data. — @mlondo856 A: Missouri has no wins over ranked teams, but all three of its losses are to teams in the CFP's Top 25: Alabama, Texas A&M and South Carolina. The Tigers are a borderline case, but there are others (e.g., Illinois). Essentially, you are advocating for the elimination of the selection committee, which takes subjective factors (the so-called "eye test") into consideration, and for leaving the process to a computer. The Big Ten and SEC have discussed exactly that. Both conferences worry the committee will place too much emphasis on win-loss records and victory margin at the expense of schedule strength. In other words: They are concerned one-loss teams from the ACC or Big 12 will receive at-large berths instead of multi-loss teams from the Big Ten and SEC. That's one of several reasons this season's selection process is so critical to the event's future. If the Big Ten and SEC don't get what they want on Dec. 8, they will change the format in a manner that gives them more inherent advantages than already exist. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. You mentioned that Boise State's success could make the new Pac-12 more attractive for possible expansion candidates, perhaps including some schools that appear unavailable. Can you expand on those schools that appear unavailable, as well as any other options? — @CelestialMosh A: Boise State on the football side and Gonzaga and San Diego State in men's basketball provide the rebuilt Pac-12 with tentpole programs that other schools would want to associate with for competitive and financial reasons. Our default view is to ignore any public commitments made by schools to their conferences because we don't know the details of the private (i.e., legal) commitments. There could very well be escape clauses allowing the schools to leave for the right price or if their own media deal isn't secured by a certain time. Realignment is all about schools saying one thing and doing another. Our suggestion: Ignore everything you have heard, read and seen about schools being unavailable until the Pac-12 signs a media rights deal and begins a full-throttle push to fill out its membership. I assume the Pac-12 wants multiple partners for its media deal. If the conference eventually only has eight football members and nine for basketball, is that enough inventory to split between two partners? Do they have to add more schools to maximize the media contract? — @NateJones2009 A: Commissioner Teresa Gould has been clear in her aims to partner with multiple media companies and place Pac-12 content on multiple platforms (linear and streaming). In our view, the question isn't whether the conference signs with two partners. It's whether three companies are involved. The number of partners could depend on whether ESPN is part of the agreement, because it emphasizes both linear and streaming (ESPN+) whereas Fox, The CW and Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT and TBS) are not heavily into streaming. Bottom line: The conference has established its foundational members. What happens next depends on the market. If the media rights negotiations indicate more is merrier because of inventory needs, then sure, the Pac-12 could add two or three more schools. Or it could make one more move: The eighth football-playing member. It's all a balancing act. The Pac-12 and its consultant, Octagon, must craft a deal that provides maximum dollars with the minimum number of schools, thereby ensuring that each member gets the largest revenue share possible. Only one school without a football program could increase the value of the overall package, and thanks to Gould's work behind the scenes, the Pac-12 landed Gonzaga in September. Also, keep in mind that the Pac-12 wants to remain nimble enough to serve as a fallback option for any former schools that might want to return in five or 10 years. Why do you vote so far out of alignment with the rest of the Associated Press Top 25 voters? — @alcor805 A: I have been using the same basic formula for years with regard to my AP Top 25 ballot, with an emphasis on schedule strength, accumulating quality wins and avoiding bad losses. I will drop teams that win and elevate teams that lose, depending on the circumstances. And I never use the loss total as the framework for ordering the 25 teams. Also, I have no idea whether my ballot aligns with the group or is wildly different. I don't see the other ballots when casting my votes on Saturday night. The AP's portal only allows access to our individual pages. And even if granted that access, I would make no attempt to fall in alignment. Groupthink is bad. Contact Jon Wilner at wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com . On X (Twitter): @wilnerhotline Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!The real estate market in Paris has always been a hot topic, with property values constantly fluctuating based on various factors such as location, size, and amenities. In the latest update, two prominent figures in the industry have seen significant changes in their property valuations.

regularly , who turns two in January, and it seems the . Taking to her social media feeds on Friday, the mother-of-one shared several glimpses inside their celebrations. Among the sweet images shared was one of Minnie standing at the side of the family's bathtub with a reindeer balloon. The little , although Minnie's hadn't started flowing down her shoulders yet. Another image in the carousel seemed to indicate what Minnie got for Christmas, with the shared a picture of a buggy adorned with Peppa Pig print, alongside a plush toy of the titular character. Most read In her caption, Stacey wrote: "Hope you had the BEST BEST DAY Sending love and joy ONLY S x." Fans quickly commented on the photo, as one penned: "Hope you had a lovely Christmas. Looks like Minnie's got her hands full with a very cute Rudolph the red nosed reindeer and a sparkly Peppa Pig, perfect." A second added: "Merry Christmas to you and Kev, Stac all the best," while a third said: "Our house is full of Peppa pig stuff too, merry Christmas." Fans have long and last month, the pair were identical when they . Minnie rocked a pair of olive-hued ballet pumps with her fairy-like white tulle dress and carried a crossbody bag. She accessorised with a bright necklace adored with vibrant charms. Stacey, who chooses not to share her daughter's face online, looked equally chic in a sheer power suit for the romantic occasion. The former winner slipped into metallic floaty trousers paired with a loose-fitting pearly-hued shirt, layering with a vibrant ocean blue bag and strappy heels. Stacey and Kevin , with Kevin announcing the news via Instagram with the sweetest message: "Our daughter is here. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen. So proud of u @sjdooley. Love u Minnie, Love u Stace x." In an interview with last year, Stacey said: "Becoming a mother myself I have a whole newfound respect for my own mum. It changes the dynamics. I have an amazing partner, a stable job, a home, no massive complications and it's still so daunting and knackering at times. "My mum was a single parent before meeting my stepdad and I just have no idea how single parents do it. Actual heroes, honestly."

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn't access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn't really work for her. ''I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,'' said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. ''I've done everything right with no success. It's discouraging.'' In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were ''nonresponders'' who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. ''It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,'' said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. ''This is a disease that stems from the brain,'' said Stanford. ''The dysfunction may not be the same'' from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. ''It can be devastating,'' said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. ''With such high expectations, there's so much room for disappointment.'' That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. ''It's an emotional roller coaster,'' she said. ''You want it to work like it does for everybody else.'' The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It's usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they're out of options. ''I tell them: It's not game over,'' Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. ''I'm hoping it's slow and steady,'' she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. ''Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,'' she said. ''If what we're prescribing doesn't work, we always have a backup plan.'' ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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In conclusion, the recent rally in stock index futures, fueled by positive policy signals and market developments, has injected a renewed sense of optimism and confidence into the markets. While challenges and uncertainties remain, the prevailing sentiment suggests that investors are cautiously optimistic about the future trajectory of stock index futures and the broader market outlook.

AC Milan's decision to field Krunic in such an important game highlights the club's commitment to competing at the highest level in European football. With the team currently sitting at the top of their group in the Champions League, every match is crucial in determining their fate in the competition. The reputation of AC Milan as one of the most successful and prestigious clubs in European football is at stake, and the importance of performing well in the Champions League cannot be understated.

As the investigation unfolds and the motives behind the shooting are brought to light, one thing remains clear: no amount of success or prestige can shield one from the vulnerabilities of the human psyche. In a world driven by ambition and competition, it is essential to remember the value of compassion, empathy, and mental well-being. Only by addressing the root causes of discontent and disillusionment can we hope to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.In conclusion, the Bu incident serves as a reminder of the complex and often distressing realities of crime and exploitation in our society. It highlights the importance of remaining vigilant and proactive in safeguarding the well-being of individuals and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. As more information comes to light, it is hoped that justice will be served, and measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight