Sunday, August 21, 2022

The Top 10 Richest People In English Football Ranked Including Chelsea's New Owners

English football is big business, with many of the richest people in the world choosing to invest their wealth in the Premier League.

FourFourTwo have compiled a list of the 10 richest individuals involved in the English game using rankings from the 2022 Forbes Rich List.

Unfortunately, there are some notable absentees from the list, including Manchester City boss Sheikh Mansour and Newcastle United's new Saudi owners.

Possible reasons put forward for their omission is because either their wealth is deemed to be collective rather than individual, or that it is simply too difficult for Forbes to accurately predict their net worth.

Here are the top 10 rankings of individuals who can be accurately assessed.

10. Guo Guangchang, Wolves (£3.5bn)

Guo Guangchang's Fosun International conglomerate bought Wolves in 2016 for £45m and has overseen a period of success at the Molineux club, who have established themselves as a Premier League team since the takeover.

9. Todd Boehly, Chelsea (£3.6bn)

Boehly's consortium completed their £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea from Roman Abramovich earlier this month after the Russian billionaire was forced to sell the club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Boehly also part-owns MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers and NBA franchise Los Angeles Lakers.

8. Hansjorg Wyss, Chelsea (£4bn)

Describe as "one of the most philanthropic people in the world", Swiss businessman Hansjorg Wyss will join Boehly on the board at Stamford Bridge. The founder of Synthes Holding AG, a medical device manufacturer, Wyss is heavily devoted to environmental causes and has pledged to donate $1bn to global conservation efforts by 2028.

7. Daniel Kretinsky, West Ham (£4.1bn)

Czech lawyer Daniel Kretinsky bought a 27 per cent stake in West Ham in November 2021 and has agreed an option to buy the club outright in the future. He is also co-owner and president of Czech club Sparta Prague and also owns 10 per cent of British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s.

=5. Josh Harris, Crystal Palace (£4.3bn)

The second American on the list, Harvard Business School graduate Josh Harris invested in Crystal Palace alongside David Blitzer in 2017. He also owns NBA franchise Philadelphia 76ers and ice hockey team the New Jersey Devils.

=5. Joe Lewis, Tottenham (£4.3bn)

Tottenham owner Joe Lewis bought a controlling stake in the club from Alan Sugar in 2001, later appointing Daniel Levy as chairman. The Brit, who became rich through trading currency, also has business interests in real estate and hospitality. Under his ownership, Tottenham have built their ultra-modern stadium in north London, which cost a reported £1bn to construct.

4. Nassef Sawiris, Aston Villa (£5.8bn)

Nassef Sawiris co-owns Aston Villa alongside Wes Edens. The Egyptian topped Forbes’ World’s Richest Arabs list and also has stakes in MSG sports - who own basketball's New York Knicks and ice hockey's New York Rangers.

3. Shahid Khan, Fulham (£5.9bn)

Shahid Khan bought Fulham from Mohamed Al Fayed in 2013 and also owns NFL outfit the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Cottagers have failed to fully establish themselves in the Premier League since his takeover but will have another chance this season after achieving promotion last season.

2. Stan Kroenke, Arsenal (£8.8bn)

Involved with Arsenal since 2007, Stan Kroenke took outright ownership of the Gunners in 2018 when he purchased Alishmer Usmanov's stake in the club. A controversial figure with many Arsenal supporters, Kroenke also owns MLS outfit Colorado Rapids, ice hockey's Colorado Avalanche, NBA franchise Denver Nuggets, and reigning Super Bowl champions the Los Angeles Rams.

1. Lakshmi Mittal, QPR £(13bn)

The richest person in English football, according to Forbes, is QPR co-owner Lakshmi Mittal, who is also ranked as the 102nd richest person in the world. The Indian businessman Indian steel magnate became a board member at Loftus Road in 2007 alongside Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, who have both since left the club.

Hira Mani’s English Accent Gets Hilarious Public Response

Hira Mani is a talented Pakistani actress, model, host and singer who is unstoppable.

Hira is one of those actress who often remains under the limelight for several reasons.

Recently, a video of Hira Mani is making rounds on social media which shows Hira explaining the reason behind speaking Urdu at BBC radio. “I really want to speak in English but I have a Asian fan following as I’m an Asian. So my fans and followers usually understand Urdu and Hindi language and for a better reach I prefer to give interviews in Urdu”. she stated.

Right after the video clip went viral on social media, the netizens were quick enough to respond. The keyboard warriors trolled the actress for her fake English accent. Here we have gathered some hilarious public response, have a look!

Saturday, August 20, 2022

9 customer review examples to get more reviews

When it comes to making decisions, we humans aren’t always independent thinkers. From buying our morning coffee to big-ticket items like a new car, we depend on our network’s opinions, advice, or perspectives for making the right decision.

With the internet, those networks get way, way bigger. We’re no longer confined to just friends, family, and coworkers—we can see what people all around the world think with just a quick Google search.

And these customer reviews hold serious weight with shoppers. Online reviews—either positive or negative—can impact over 93% of consumers’ decisions.1

While reviews can accumulate on their own, they shouldn’t exist in a vacuum. Knowing how to ask for reviews, leverage them to get more business, and respond to less-than-favorable customer testimonials can improve your business image and land you more long-lasting customers.

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Imran vows another round of street protests from Sunday news

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan promised on Saturday another round of street protests against the coalition government starting Sunday, telling supporters at the Islamabad rally that he would provide a roadmap for the nationwide agitation at the public gathering in Rawalpindi’s Liaquat Bagh tomorrow. The PTI leader said this while addressing supporters at Islamabad’s F-9 Park, where he held a public rally to show solidarity with arrested party

leader Shahbaz Gill and the ARY News channel that has been taken off air. He said the PTI would to go to the Supreme Court against Gill’s arrest and alleged torture, and will also seek legal action against the Islamabad police chief and his deputy as well as the magistrate who sent Shahbaz Gill on physical remand. At the start of his address, Imran cited the example of Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan. When Gengis Khan would conquer cities, he would erect a wall of decapitated heads while allowing some people to live, he said. “Those who were allowed to live would tell tales of Gengis Khan’s brutality. This resulted in many cities surrendering to Mongol hordes without a fight,” said Imran while drawing parallel with the case of Shahbaz Gill. “This is what the government is doing by torturing Shahbaz Gill. They want to tell us that if they can break him physically and mentally, then they can do it to anyone in Pakistan.” He said Gill wasn’t tortured due to what he said about the army. “Nawaz (Sharif), Asif Zardari, Maryam Nawaz, Khwaja Asif and Fazlur Rehman have said worse,” Imran said, adding that it was being done to show how coercion can be used to silence dissent. He said that media channels had also been told not to broadcast PTI rallies. “Channels were pressured into not broadcasting PTI events. But the flood of people at PTI events was reported by social media, and then by ARY News. That is why it was taken off air and action taken against its journalists,” says PTI chief Imran Khan at Islamabad rally. He cited the cases registered against ARY News journalist Arshad Sharif, the attack on Bol News presenter Sami Ibrahim and columnist Ayaz Amir as examples of such coercive measures. “Sabir Shakir is in Dubai because of this.” He accused the coalition government of using state machinery to crackdown on PTI’s protest in Islamabad that left dozens injured. Imran’s speech also referred to the ‘neutrals’, the term for the country’s Establishment. ““When I asked the Islamabad police officers about Shahbaz Gill’s arrest, they told me: We didn’t want to [arrest Gill] but we were pushed by boots.” Before Imran several other leaders addressed those gathered in Islamabad. Sheikh Rashid, the Awami Muslim League chief and staunch PTI ally, said that Imran Khan enjoyed popular support. “Everyone is standing behind Imran”. Earlier, the Islamabad administration said that it was unable to provide security for the public gathering while enforcing Section 144 in the federal capital barring public assembly. The spokesperson for the Islamabad deputy commissioner said that PTI was putting the lives of its leadership as well as those participating in the public rally at risk. In support of Gill Imran has stated on multiple occasions that Gill, his chief of staff, was sexually abused during his physical remand in the custody of Islamabad police. Khan also announced nationwide rallies to protest against the arrest. The former premier has led a nationwide agitation campaign - including massive public gatherings across cities big and small - for early elections since his ouster in a vote of no confidence on April 10. “I will lead a rally in Islamabad on Saturday… and rallies will be held in all divisional headquarters across the country,” he told journalists outside PIMS hospital. The PTI chief was unable to meet Gill after he wasn’t granted permission by the police on duty. In a series of tweets, the PTI chief said that his party will leave no stone unturned to identify people responsible for the “gruesome torture” on Gill and bring them to justice. “All the pictures and videos show clearly that Gill was tortured both mentally and physically including sexual abuse - most too gruesome to relate. He was humiliated to break him down I now have full detailed information”. An Islamabad court had suspended the physical remand of Gill until Monday after reserving a verdict on a police plea for his eight-day physical remand in a case under sedition charges. The court while rejecting the plea for extension in physical remand, directed the Islamabad police to transfer him to PIMS Hospital and conduct a complete medical check-up of the accused.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Bullet Train (2022) Review

"Bullet Train" is an action film that could easily have been an animated movie, and often looks and feels like one. The story takes place on a bullet train careening across Japan, but most of the movie was shot on green-screened sets, and the cityscapes and countrysides that the train rides through are mainly miniatures and CGI. Its characters are a touch abstract as well, and knowingly comic-bookish. All are either paid killers or otherwise violent individuals connected with the world of crime, and the majority either have grudges against one of the other characters or are the object of a grudge and trying to escape the consequences of past actions. They tend to have tragic-sentimental backstories or be purely malevolent—and inevitably, 30 years after the great Tarantino realignment of the early nineties, most of them are chatterboxes who will monologue at anyone who doesn't point a gun at their head and order them to shut up, and the tone mixes winking black comedy and poker-faced pulp.

Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, a former assassin ordered to board the train, steal a briefcase, and get off. He's replacing another assassin who became unavailable at the last minute, and he refuses his handler's advice to carry a gun because he just got out of anger management and has renounced killing. Ladybug's fellow killers are a bomber crew of homicidal oddballs. Joey King is "The Prince," who poses as an innocent schoolgirl appalled by the cruelty of men, but immediately reveals herself as a clever and ruthless engine of destruction. Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (who's groomed to look like the evil drunk Begbie from the original "Trainspotting") are brothers who have gone from mission to mission racking up a body count seemingly in the triple digits, and now find themselves on the train protecting the briefcase and escorting the depressed twentysomething wastrel son (Logan Lerman) of a terrifying crime boss known as the White Death.

The White Death is a Russian who took over a Yakuza family. His face isn't shown until the end of the story (it's more fun for the audience to resist Googling who plays him, because his casting is one of the best surprises in the whole thing). Hiroyuki Sanada is "The Elder," a greying but still lethal assassin connected to the White Death, and Andrew Koji is "The Father"—The Elder's son, obviously; they're out for vengeance because somebody pushed The Elder's grandson off a department store roof, putting him in a coma. They believe the person responsible is on the train, mingling with all the other agents of death.

The plot initially seems goal-driven, revolving around the comatose grandson and the metal briefcase. But as the script adds new fighters to the mix, and establishes that they're all tangentially connected, "Bullet Train" morphs into a half-assed but sincere statement on fate, luck, and karma—and Ladybug's constant (and often humorously annoying) comments on those subjects, voiced in discussions through a handler (Sandra Bullock's Maria Beetle, heard via earpiece), start to feel like an instruction manual for grokking what the movie is "actually" up to. (Ladybug is kind of a post-credits Jules from "Pulp Fiction" after repudiating violence, but he's still stuck in the life, and it has become more challenging because he has resolved never to pick up a gun again.)

Characters are given the sorts of typeface-onscreen-followed-by-flashback-montage introductions that genre fans will recognize from directors like Quentin Tarantino ("Kill Bill" seems to be a primary influence) and Guy Ritchie (who pioneered a particular brand of "lad action" in which verbal insults become little fists and knives deployed against enemies). The fighters go after each other with guns, knives, their fists, and whatever object they can get their hands on (the briefcase gets a workout as both a defensive weapon and a bludgeon). They banter as they struggle, and sometimes when one of them dies, the tone will shift into a maudlin lament that is often affecting because of the cast's skill, but that doesn't inspire deep emotion since the rest of the movie is so glib and superficial.

The film is directed by David Leitch, a former stunt coordinator and screen double for Jean-Claude Van Damme and this film's star, Brad Pitt, and the onetime directing partner of Chad Stahleski (of the "John Wick" series). He's become a specialist in high-grade acrobatic mayhem, having directed "Deadpool 2," "Atomic Blonde," and "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." It's hard to deny that he's one the best when it comes to overseeing this type of production—and it's sometimes a kick seeing "Bullet Train" lean into its knowingly ridiculous visuals, which sometimes verge on the psychedelia conjured in "Speed Racer."

But whether this type of project is entirely worth doing is a different matter. It seems to want to have it both ways, telling us "this is all light and silly and none of it is of any consequence" and at the same time trying to whack us across the throat with a moment of dramatic power so that we cry for the characters. Henry and Taylor-Johnson's story gets there, due to the love expressed between the brothers even when they're breaking each other's chops, and the performances of the two actors have a direct connection with the audience despite boasting Cockney accents that might not pass muster in a college production of "My Fair Lady." (The greatest achievement in the film is that Henry manages to take his character's relentless comparison of everyone else to Thomas the Tank Engine characters, and make you not loathe the gimmick on general principle.)

But the rest feels forced and insincere. "Bullet Train" is at its best when it's a comedy about self-styled badasses who think they're free agents but are really all just passengers on a train rocketing from one station to another, oblivious to the desires of any individual riding on it. The abstractness and "it's all a lark" humor ultimately undo any aspect that might otherwise sink its roots into the viewer's mind.

The project is abstract in another way as well: the script's source is a Japanese novel by Kōtarō Isaka, and the characters were Japanese. Leitch and company—who inherited the project from Antoine Fuqua, who had wanted to make a less jokey "Die Hard on a Train"-type film—have recast the tale "internationally," starting with Leitch's longtime screen partner Pitt. They had reportedly considered relocating the story to Europe, but decided to keep the Japanese setting anyway, and have defended this on grounds that "Bullet Train" is a fantastical film that could be set anywhere and is basically taking place nowhere.

The explanation doesn't wash, considering how dependent "Bullet Train" is on Japanese signifiers and cultural attitudes (King's character is basically an anime "schoolgirl" avatar come to life)—not to mention essentially deracinating all of the core characters save for a handful of stereotypical Yakuza, who have been given a Russian chieftain modeled on Keyser Söze from "The Usual Suspects." Even in a fantasy, the latter seems a stretch, although the actors all sell it like the professionals they are. If nothing in the movie is real—either as a justification for the casting, or as a guiding aesthetic—why not just go full "Speed Racer" or "The Matrix" with it, and own the green-screeness of the entire project, and set it in the future on another planet, or in an alternate dimension? It's practically a Marvel superhero movie anyway, except that the characters can't come back to life after being killed off. The result might've been a delirious work of art, instead of a technically and logistically ambitious movie that doesn't leave much of an emotional or intellectual footprint.

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Lemongrass Tea for Weight loss

Lemongrass is a perennial plant that belongs to the family of Poaceae. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers. Lemongrass is native to Asia, but it can be grown in other parts of the world. The lemon grass plant is often used for culinary purposes because of its lemony flavor. However, it also has a number of health benefits, including weight loss.

One study showed that lemongrass oil helped promote weight loss in rats. The rats were given lemongrass oil along with a high-fat diet for eight weeks. At the end of the study, the rats who received lemongrass oil had lower body weights and reduced levels of fat mass than the control group. They also had lower blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity.

Another study looked at the effects of lemongrass extract on human fat cells. The study found that lemon grass extract was able to reduce the size of human fat cells and promote their breakdown. Lemongrass is a safe and effective way to lose weight. It can be consumed in a variety of ways, including in tea, capsules, or as an essential oil.

When using lemongrass for weight loss, it is important to start slowly and increase your intake gradually. This will help you avoid any side effects and ensure that you get the most out of this natural herb.

How To Make Lemongrass Tea For Weight Loss

Ingredients

Water 2 cups
Lemon grass 2 tbsp
Mint leaves 10-15
Lemon 1
Honey ½ tsp

Instructions

Add water in a pan and bring to a boil.
Now add lemongrass and mint leaves in the water.
Let it boil for about 5 minutes.
Strain tea in a mug, add lemon juice and honey.
Mix and drink.

How do Lemongrass Tea Help You Lose Weight?

Lemongrass is a natural digestive aid and has been shown to be effective in stimulating the functions of the stomach. Two of the primary components of lemongrass, citrals, and myrcene, demonstrate that taking lemongrass tea after eating will help you feel more satisfied.

Gaining weight is the result of a lazy stomach, and lemongrass infusions are wonderful for treating it. Antiseptic and calming lemongrass is also effective in combating colitis or soothing stomach cramps. Taking lemongrass tea after a meal can also help reduce bloating because it is diuretic. It is recommended to drink it three times a day for maximum effectiveness.

However, in the case of pregnancy, it is best to consult a doctor. Otherwise, drinking lemongrass herbal tea after a hearty meal will help you slim down.

Bottom Line

In addition to its multiple benefits for weight loss, the drink also has a calming effect in stressful situations. Stress and anxiety are reduced by a lemongrass infusion due to its sedative effects. In addition, it helps with sleep disorders.

Drink it before going to bed in the evening if you suffer from insomnia. The hyperglycemic action of lemongrass will also lower blood sugar levels and therefore prevent diabetes.

10 Best Online Earning Websites In Pakistan Without Investment in 2022

If you are starting a freelance career, then you must need to take a look on some of the best online earning websites in Pakistan. From these websites, you can get a direction from where to start. All of these websites are created where people can sell their skills and earn money online by sitting at the comfort of their homes.

Here is the list of 10 best online earning websites in Pakistan.

Online Earning Websites in Pakistan without Investment

1. Fiverr

Fiverr is the most popular online marketplace. On Fiverr, freelancers from around the world sell their services online. If you have good skills in any field, you can start earning today on Fiverr. All you have to do is to create a professional profile on this platform. After that, create a gig (service) on your profile and send buyer requests. Once you get a project, be humble and patient with the client

Once all the requirements of the project are complete, then deliver your order. Most of the online earning websites work with Payoneer, so it’s better to make a Payoneer account and connect it with your Fiverr account. When the funds arrive in the Payoneer account, you can withdraw them to your local Bank account.

2. Upwork

Upwork is another freelancing platform. This marketplace provides a professional platform for independent contractors, individuals, and companies to find work. Upwork is a job platform where the clients post jobs and projects.

Freelancers having specific skills make bids on projects by submitting proposals for that job. To make bids you require connects. On making a profile you get 20 connects by default. It depends on the nature of the job how many connects it requires. If you run out of connects you can buy more through your credit card.

Once a project is completed on Upwork, client and freelancers leave reviews for each other. These reviews help you to make your job score better. The better your job score is the more chances you have to get hired. Upwork offers many ways to withdraw money. The most suitable option is withdrawing money directly in your local bank account.

3. Freelancer

Freelancer is also an online earning platform. Individuals or companies in need of freelancers post short-term and long-term jobs there. You can easily make a profile on this platform and bid for the projects. Like connects on Upwork here on Freelancer you have to make a bid to submit your proposal. Free members get 8 bids per month.

Once you get hired. you can do your work accordingly and get paid. Freelancer has a milestone payment system, which means payments are done when you complete the specific portion of your project. Payment can also be done on the completion of the project.

4. 99designs

99designs is the global platform that connects clients and designers from all over the world to work together and create unique designs of their choice. If you are creative and love to design, then this is the best platform for you.

99design has a unique creative process that helps clients and designers to connect and complete projects like business card designing, logos, t-shirts, and more.

There are two ways in which a freelancer can get hired on this platform. The Client can work directly with the designer or he can start a contest. The contest allows freelancers to submit creative designs and the client picks his favorite design.

5. Peopleperhour.com

PeoplePerHour.com is also an online earning platform. This platform connects clients and freelancers across the globe. You have to create a profile on this platform. Once your profile is approved you have access to hundreds and thousands of projects.

Once your proposal gets approved by the client you can start working on the project. The client pays into escrow account money and payment is released when the work is done.

6. Guru.com

Guru.com was founded in 1998 and since then it has evolved as a great platform for both employers and freelancers. The hiring process on Guru is simple. After creating a profile, you have to send quotes on projects according to your skills. Get hired without any investment and complete the project.

For each project, the guru charges a commission of 8.9%. You can get paid membership for the benefits like more bids, discounted job fees, and more. Sell your skill on Guru and start earning today.

7. Rozee.pk

Rozee.pk is Pakistan’s most popular job searching website. On Rozee.pk you can easily find an online job matching your skill. It’s very easy to apply for jobs on this website. You just have to create an account on this website, submit your academic details and skills. After your account is approved, you can start looking for jobs that are relevant to your skills.

The process to apply to these jobs is easy and requires no investment. Some jobs require you to send CVs to the mentioned email addresses and some require you to submit CV.

8. Workchest.com

Workchest.com is founded by a famous Pakistani freelancer “Hisham Sarwar“. At the time of writing, there are almost 30 categories in which you can sell your services.

The process of creating an account is quite simple here. After you have signed up from your email, You can create your gig and mention your services. You can also set your price and delivery timelines so clients can easily take a look and order their favorite gig.

9. Fivesquid

Fivesquid is also a freelancing website. This website is similar to Fiverr but mostly UK based clients hire freelancers. You can sell your services here, but the dealings will be done in pounds sterling. You can start selling at 5-pound sterling.

This online earning website follows the same method as Fiverr. No investment is required. You have to create a gig and rank it. If you have a skill, then you can easily get an order on Fivesquid.

10. Rev.com

Rev.com is another great freelancing platform where you get paid by doing transcription-based jobs. All you have to do is to listen to the audio and type correctly what is being said in the audio.

It provides a great opportunity for stay-at-home moms to earn some extra money while sitting in the comfort of their homes.

One major drawback of this platform is that they only provide payments in PayPal.

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