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Simply the baste! A beloved Thanksgiving tradition that started when an Arizona grandma accidentally invited a local teen to her holiday dinner in 2016 will reunite the former strangers for the ninth year in a row. Jamal Hinton, 25, announced Monday he will host Thanksgiving dinner at his aunt’s home in Phoenix this year, with Wanda Dench, 67, making the two-hour trek from Prescott Valley to continue their serendipitous holiday custom. “Excited to announce that I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year for Wanda and I!” Hinton wrote in a post on X , with a collage of photos of the pair from over the years. “Looking forward to a day filled with good food, great company, and lasting memories. Year 9 coming soon.” The joyous news comes one month after Dench revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in a message shared on Hinton’s social media. Dench, who recently completed chemotherapy treatments and will begin radiation therapy next month, said she is determined to spend the holidays with her new-found family, The Arizona Republic reported. “I feel so blessed to have him in my life,” Dench told the outlet. “He’s changed my life for the good, and so we’re going to make it work.” The unlikely bond between the duo began in 2016 when Dench sent a text message to a phone number that was previously used by her grandson. “Thanksgiving dinner is at my house,” Dench said in the message, accompanied by the date and time of the annual dinner. “Let me know if you’re coming. Hope to see you there.” Instead, Hinton, then 17, received the random text and was confused, asking for photo proof of the woman who claimed to be his grandmother. Dench obliged and sent Hinton a photo of herself at work, to which the Arizona teen sent a photo of himself. “You not my grandma,” Hinton responded alongside his photo. “Can I still get a plate though?” “Of course you can. That’s what grandmas do ... feed everyone,” Dench replied in the now viral exchange. Hinton and Dench have since celebrated every Thanksgiving together in some form, taking a photo after the heartwarming meal and sharing to social media. The pair have also come together in times of need, including when Dench lost her husband, Lonnie, to COVID-19 in April 2020. The friends are also business partners in BlackMP, a mineral water company, with their unique story soon to be released on Netflix in a film titled, “The Thanksgiving Text.” Despite life’s ups and downs, their friendship and moving tradition has offered each of them a different outlook on life. “I have a different appreciation now about life, and for me, it’s about being with the people that I love,” Dench told the local outlet. Hinton added, “You really never know when (will be) the last time you have a dinner with someone, or be able to talk to someone. I’d always suggested seeing your loved ones.”PÉKIN , 13 décembre 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's (HKG : 0386, « Sinopec ») a obtenu l'homologation de l'ISO pour la spécification technique pour l'injection thermique composite à éléments multiples du pétrole lourd (la « Spécification technique ») proposée par l'équipe de l'universitaire Sun Huanquan. S'appuyant sur les technologies innovantes indépendantes de Sinopec, la Spécification technique est la première à être approuvée en Chine dans le domaine de la récupération thermique du pétrole lourd et, dès sa publication, elle favorisera la coopération technique internationale et le développement mondial du pétrole lourd. Le pétrole lourd désigne le pétrole brut à densité et viscosité élevées. Il s'agit d'une ressource pétrolière essentielle qui représente 36 % des réserves mondiales établies de pétrole. Le pétrole lourd est également une matière première importante pour les huiles spéciales, et le pétrole lourde naphténique, surnommée la « terre rare » du pétrole, est une matière première de haute qualité pour la production d'asphalte et d'huile pour transformateurs. La production annuelle de pétrole lourd de la Chine a dépassé les 15 millions de tonnes pendant 13 années consécutives. En raison de la sédimentation en phase terrestre et de conditions géologiques complexes, les réserves de pétrole lourd de la Chine sont enfouies profondément avec des couches de pétrole minces, de sorte que les développements sont confrontés à des défis tels que la vitesse d'écoulement et la distance. Avec le soutien de la Fondation nationale des sciences naturelles de Chine et des projets scientifiques et technologiques clés de Sinopec, l'équipe de Sun Huanquan s'est concentrée sur l'élimination des goulets d'étranglement dans l'exploitation du pétrole lourd et a mis au point la technologie innovante d'injection thermique composite à éléments multiples qui a été appliquée à grande échelle dans les champs pétrolifères de Shengli et de Henan , ce qui permet à Sinopec d'atteindre une production annuelle de pétrole lourd de plus de 4,8 millions de tonnes. Sun Huanquan et son équipe vont maintenant établir un groupe de travail international composé d'experts techniques des États-Unis, d'Arabie Saoudite et d'autres pays, conformément aux exigences de l'ISO, afin d'accélérer la rédaction de la norme internationale et de la publier dans les meilleurs délais. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2579413/Sinopec_Receives_ISO_s_Approval_China_s_First_ISO_International_Technical_Specification.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/960416/SINOPEC_Logo.jpg

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It was during the pandemic when the Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her puppet-maker husband, Michael Schupbach, were going a little stir-crazy that they came up with the idea. Instead of a star or some stylized humanoid angel to top their Christmas tree, why not create a biblically accurate angel? The result was a pink, blue and gold-feathered creature with six wings and dozens of eyes that went a little bit viral. "I think in, particularly, the times of the world that we're in, where things seem kind of scary and weird, having a scary and weird angel sort of speaks to people," she said. This Dec. 12, 2021, photo shows the biblically accurate angel Christmas tree topper created by the Rev. Kira Austin-Young and her puppet-maker husband, Michael Schupbach, atop the tree in their former home in Nashville, Tenn. There are a number of different kinds of angels that show up in the Bible, said Austin-Young, associate rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin in San Francisco. For the most part, we don't get a lot of description of them, but both Revelations at the end of the Bible and some of the books of the prophets in the Old Testament describe strange creatures around the throne of God. People are also reading... "Some of them have six wings with eyes covering the wings," she said. Others have multiple animal heads. "I think one of the delightful things about the Bible and the Scripture is just kind of how bizarre it can be and just how kind of out there it can be." About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, according to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted last year. Still, there's no agreement about what they look like or even exactly what they are. Social media is full of various interpretations of "biblically accurate angels" imagined not just in tree toppers but also drawings, tattoos, even makeup tutorials. The many-eyed creatures reject traditional portrayals of angels in Western art, where they often look like humans with wings, usually white and often blonde or very fair. Esther Hamori, a professor of Hebrew Bible at Union Theological Seminary, makes a distinction between angels and other "supernatural species" in the Bible like seraphim and cherubim, but she said she loves the biblically accurate angel trend, even if it conflates them. "It shows that people are thinking about ways in which the Bible contains far stranger things than what's often taught," the author of "God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible" wrote in an email. "The biblical heavens are filled with weird, frightening figures. In the Bible, God has an entourage of monsters." One of Austin-Young's favorite portrayals of the annunciation — a favorite theme of Christian art depicting the archangel Gabriel's appearance to Mary to announce that she is going to bear the son of God — is by Henry Ossawa Tanner. It conceives of Gabriel as a vaguely humanoid shaft of light. "It kind of makes you rethink, 'What would that be like to be approached by an angel?'" she said. "If it's somebody you don't know, or if it's a strange creature, or if it's just this kind of manifestation of God's message to you. ... That could be anything." ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. Holiday lights illuminate the world Coco Jones performs Dec. 4 during the 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after being lit Dec. 4 during the 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York. A 42-meter-tall candle, which is actually an illuminated medieval tower, shines Nov. 30 in the historic city centre of Schlitz, Germany. A large inflatable Santa Claus decorates the stall of a Christmas tree dealer Dec. 3 on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany. People walk through the annual year-end illumination Dec. 16 in the Roppongi district of Tokyo. A child plays Dec. 9 among space-themed holiday lights near a replica of shuttle Independence at Space Center Houston. A visitor takes photos of a Christmas tree Nov. 20 at the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. The Los Angeles County Christmas Tree is lit up Dec. 2 at the Jerry Moss Plaza at Music Center in Los Angeles. People take pictures with Christmas decorations Nov. 22 at the waterfront of the Victoria Harbour in West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong. Traditional luminarias, also known as farolitos, flicker Dec. 13 throughout the Jemez Historic Site during the annual Lights of Gisewa event in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Visitors pose in a sledge for a picture Dec. 5 with Christmas lights and decorations in the background at Covent Garden in London. People look at the illuminations Nov. 16 at the Wiener Chritkindlmarkt, one of Vienna's most popular Christmas markets, in front of City Hall in Vienna, Austria. Visitors walk in front of an illuminated Christmas tree Dec. 16 at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. Actors welcome visitors for the Christmas festival of lights Dec. 13 at a zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this photo taken with a long exposure, a person walks a dog past Christmas lights in a park Dec. 15 in Lenexa, Kan. People ride a chain carousel Dec. 11 at the Red Square Christmas Fair in Moscow. Spectators walk on the Champs Élysées Avenue after attending the Nov. 24 illumination ceremony for the Christmas season in Paris. People stand on a bridge Dec. 9 as Christmas lights illuminate the Darsena dei Navigli, the neighborhood named for the canals that run through this area of Milan, Italy. The supermoon rises Nov. 14 behind street lights in Santiago, Chile. In a timed exposure, motorists pass a pair of cowboys boots, standing 40 feet tall and 30 feet long, that were decorated with lights for the holidays, on Dec. 10 in San Antonio. Visitors stand before an illuminated installation, one of many displayed across the Cologne Zoo as part of the China Lights Art Festival, on Dec. 20 in Cologne, Germany. Visitors walk through the "Cathedral" on the Christmas light trail Nov. 12 as it returns for its 12th year, with a showcase of new installations set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site landscape of Kew Gardens in London. People experience the holiday lights Dec. 11 at the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville, Tenn. Red Square, the GUM department store, center, and St. Basil's Cathedral, right, are decorated for the New Year and Christmas festivities, seen Dec. 13 through a window of the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow in Moscow, Russia. A woman looks at disco and Christmas balls illuminated with lights on display Dec. 18 for the Christmas Festival at a popular outdoor shopping mall in Beijing. The Kremlin Wall, the Spasskaya Tower, Red Square, the GUM department store, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge over the Moscow River are decorated Dec. 13 for the New Year and Christmas festivities in Moscow, Russia. Christmas lights are displayed Nov. 20 on Regent Street in London. A couple stops to view Christmas lights on the facade of a building Dec. 4 in downtown Lisbon. A Christmas wreath and lights adorn the Windansea surf shack Dec. 12 on Windansea Beach in San Diego. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Even while we are all eager for some holiday pleasure, we must remember that Santa Claus’s presence will not exonerate us from some of our financial responsibilities. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) continued payments throughout December may qualify as a gift. Likewise, the administration will not forget its responsibilities and will continue to ensure that all payments reach their destination on time, just like Santa, even if they make some adjustments and close offices so that employees can spend some time with their families and loved ones. This month’s payment schedule will come with some important changes due to all the upcoming holidays. The SSA will close all offices and not process claims starting tomorrow Those who require service on the major Christmas dates, such as December 25 and January 1, will not be able to get in-person or individual phone service because the SSA offices will be closed on those days. All tasks must be transferred to the website, which will remain accessible throughout these periods. Also, keep in mind that you should contact your local office as soon as possible to schedule a face-to-face meeting, as the SSA has instituted an appointment system that will begin on January 6, 2025. Although walk-ins are still welcome, wait times will increase because those with appointments will be given precedence. SSA’s main financial and insurance programs in the US Most American beneficiaries may already know that the SSA has different financial and insurance programs that provide monthly benefits to retired workers, survivors, disabled people, and SSI recipients . Here are the main important things you need to know about the four programs from Social Security: According to the Social Security payment schedule for this year, all Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of each month, and recipients after May 1997, receive the remaining payment on December 24, a non-holiday day. Even though the 25th is Christmas Day and is a federal holiday, the payment is scheduled to be made on that day. This indicates that to protect beneficiaries from possible delays, the payment will be made early. Moreover, beneficiaries should understand that weekends and national holidays can occasionally cause these payments to be delayed, as they will be in December. For this reason, payments will be adjusted to ensure timely delivery. Recipients will still receive their payments on time, as the change will move them to the day before when banks are open and the U.S. Postal Service is operating. In light of this, at the end of the month, we will observe an extra payment as January 1st falls on a holiday, and thus, the SSA will distribute this payment on December 31st. Besides receiving an early payment, beneficiaries from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will be the first Americans to receive their increased benefits from the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025.

Global Time and Billing Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-Time Matters, Deltek Vision, InFocus, ArchAdministrator, Tabs3 12-24-2024 05:33 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Global Time and Billing Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Time and Billing Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.49% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 6.12 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 15.29 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Time and Billing Software and Time and Billing Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Time and Billing Software across various sectors. The time and billing software market is growing steadily, driven by the increasing demand for efficient tools to streamline financial management and time tracking across industries. Businesses, particularly in professional services such as law, consulting, and accounting, are adopting these solutions to enhance productivity, ensure accurate billing, and improve client satisfaction. The shift toward remote work has further accelerated the need for time and billing software, as organizations seek to track employee hours and manage projects effectively. Technological advancements like AI-based analytics, cloud integration, and mobile access are enhancing the functionality and appeal of these solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also contributing to market growth, as they adopt affordable and user-friendly software to manage operations more effectively. The global focus on digital transformation continues to create significant growth opportunities. The dynamics of the time and billing software market are shaped by rising business complexity, advancements in automation, and changing workplace trends. Organizations increasingly demand software that offers features like customizable billing templates, automated invoicing, and detailed time tracking to ensure operational efficiency. Cloud-based platforms are becoming the preferred choice due to their scalability, ease of use, and ability to support remote teams. However, challenges such as high implementation costs for advanced solutions and resistance to change in traditional businesses may slow adoption. The market is highly competitive, with vendors focusing on integrating value-added features like real-time reporting and AI-driven insights to gain an edge. Additionally, the increasing emphasis on regulatory compliance and data security is influencing the development of robust and secure time and billing software solutions. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=1980290&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=026 Key Drivers: The growth of the Time and Billing Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Time and Billing Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Time and Billing Software and Time and Billing Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. Moreover, an increasing focus on Time and Billing Software for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is encouraging businesses to embrace new technologies, fostering sustained market expansion. Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in the Time and Billing Software market, as companies look to expand their capabilities, access new technologies, and strengthen market presence. Leading players engage in strategic acquisitions to consolidate their position and gain a competitive edge. These transactions often facilitate the integration of advanced Time and Billing Software solutions, helping firms broaden their product portfolios and meet growing customer demands. Additionally, M&A activities support companies in achieving economies of scale and penetrating new regional markets, particularly in high-growth areas like Asia-Pacific. Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Time and Billing Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=1980290&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=026 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type On Premises Cloud-based By Application Large Companies Small and Medium Sized Companies Major companies in Time and Billing Software Market are: Time Matters, Deltek Vision, InFocus, ArchAdministrator, Tabs3, Acumatica, TimeLive, Infor SunSystems, Dynamics NAV, Senomix Timesheets, Sage Timeslips, AbacusLaw, ESILaw 360, BigTime, QuickBooks, Odoo, BillQuick Global Time and Billing Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Time and Billing Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Time and Billing Software and Time and Billing Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Time and Billing Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Time and Billing Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Time and Billing Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Time and Billing Software market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Time and Billing Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Time and Billing Software market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Time and Billing Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Time and Billing Software market? Answer: The Time and Billing Software market was valued at approximately 6.12 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 15.29 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.49%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Time and Billing Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Time and Billing Software, advancements in Time and Billing Software technology, and the adoption of Time and Billing Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Time and Billing Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Time and Billing Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Time and Billing Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Time and Billing Software market include Time and Billing Software, Time and Billing Software, and Time and Billing Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Time and Billing Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Time and Billing Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Time and Billing Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Time and Billing Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Time and Billing Software market? 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This time last year we got our . Fast forward 12 months, and here was a man with a season behind him, beaming his way confidently through a story that was a mishmash of Christmas movie viewing genres, if somewhat light on plot. In this Steven Moffat-penned tale, we got an action sequence on a train, treasure hidden in a stone chamber, a lengthy romcom interlude, and even a . There was also a strong emotional heartbeat running through it, and there will have been tears before bedtime in many a household watching it. Joel Fry was enjoyable as Trev, though the character gave strong vibes that it had been written with Richard Ayoade’s in mind, rather than directly for Fry. Still, he managed to make the most of his screen time. Nichola Coughlan (Joy), despite sharing top-billing as this year’s guest star, was sidelined for much of the story. She got an opportunity to show her acting chops as a potential villain for a while, and then the more lovable side of Coughlan we know from Derry Girls and her real-world social media interventions arrived. Doctor Who Christmas specials have previously walked a fine line between using lots of festive imagery – think evil Santas, killer Christmas trees, robot angels – but not directly bringing religion into it. Putting a fantasy supernova as the source of a bright evening star above Bethlehem at the dawn of the first millennia was certainly a bold choice to link the show’s lore directly into the nativity itself. The centrepiece was the Doctor being stranded with Steph de Whalley’s Anita Benn in a hotel for a year as her slow-burn unrequited love for him developed – a vignette that could easily be slipped into or . It isn’t the first time in the modern era the Doctor has been forced to think about how lonely his life is without a companion, although the fact he was collecting miniature police box figurines was a clue to who he was missing the most. The structure was effectively three consecutive two-handers where Trev, Anita and Joy auditioned to be potential companions, then fate intervened. At least Anita eventually got a better job out of it, even if she had her heart crushed along the way. This was an unusual episode in not really having a monster-of-the-week, but the underlying fears here were of loneliness, regrets and dying alone. It touched on the real world by showing the kinds of difficult isolated goodbyes to loved ones experienced during Covid lockdown rules by people like Joy, in scenes that were likely to remind some families of the empty seats around their Christmas dinner tables this year. Expect Doctor Who fans to argue long and hard about whether Gatwa explaining he knew the suitcase code because he was “bootstrapping” was a clever meta-nod to previous criticisms of Steven Moffat’s timey-wimey plotlines, or just too much of a hand-wavey plot convenience to be taken seriously. When Joy asked the Doctor if people usually actually feel any better after the Time Lord has explained things, it could have been the fans speaking directly to the former showrunner about exactly this kind of habit of his. There were lots of callbacks to previous things the Doctor has said, like having to go “the long way round”, and the idea that living their life one day after an another was an adventure they could never have, echoing famous speeches from Gatwa’s predecessors in (2013), (1987) and (2006). The 15th Doctor – without his trusty time machine – visited New York in 2025 in order to return to the Time Hotel. In (2012) he said he could never take the Tardis there again, as the “timelines are too scrambled” and visiting “would rip New York apart”. Joy’s mum was in the Royal Hope hospital in central London, which was transported to the moon and back during the events of (2007). The 15th Doctor said he was “good with rope”, a callback to learning the rope technology on the goblin vessel in (2023). Villengard and its weapons factories have featured in several Moffat-penned episodes, including his first story for the revived 2005 series, , and his last three for the show – (2017), (2024) and this Christmas special. Joy’s full name in the credits was given as Joy Almondo, not the first time Moffat has used a literal translation – see (2016). Thanks to the bi-generation in (2023), presumably the whole time the 15th Doctor was stuck in that hotel with Anita, David Tennant’s 14th Doctor was sitting around with his trotters up retired at Donna’s house – with a spare Tardis on-hand. Doctor Who will be back in the New Year! Ncuti Gatwa! Varada Sethu as new companion Belinda Chandra! Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday for at least some of it! Mrs Flood returns! Showrunner it is coming “sooner than you think” and includes “a lot of scares”, “a planet in the far future that’s absolutely terrifying” and a Tardis trip to Miami. See you then. Have a great new year! Episodes 1 & 2: Episode 3: Episode 4: Episode 5: Episode 6: Episode 7: Episode 8: Empire of Death Christmas special: Joy to the World Special 1: Special 2: Special 3: Christmas special:

Tottenham must try signing a striker in January as a backup to Dominic Solanke Tottenham Hotspur have been trying to bring in a new striker at White Hart Lane given the inconsistency and lack of availability of Richarlison. Richarlison has failed to live up to the lofty expectations of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful since arriving from Everton in 2022, owing to persistent injury issues and chronic inconsistency. In more than two years in North London, he has scored only 16 goals . The Brazilian international has spent the majority of this campaign so far on the treatment table, failing to provide the required backup to Dominic Solanke , who arrived at N17 for a club-record fee from Bournemouth in the summer. The English centre-forward is gradually adapting to Ange Postecoglou’s system at Spurs, playing in almost every game due to a lack of quality backup. With injuries aplenty, the last thing Ange Postecoglou will want is to lose his main striker. Thus, the addition of a new striker is an absolute must, John Wenham—the owner of the Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—has insisted Tottenham to make a move for Brighton and Hove Albion centre-forward Evan Ferguson. He thinks the 20-year-old could be the ideal addition to Postecoglou’s attacking ranks. “Teams such as Fulham and Leicester City are being credited with an interest in Ferguson,” John Wenham exclusively told Tottenham News . “Therefore, I just find it mind-blowing that we wouldn’t be pushing at the front of the queue for his signature. He would be the perfect option up top and is a player with an incredibly high ceiling, and someone who has great ability on the ball. “This isn’t a kid with one or two games under his belt, this is a player who scored a Premier League hattrick against Newcastle at the age of 18.” As per reports , Brighton have made Evan Ferguson available on loan in January. The Republic of Ireland international has fallen down the striker pecking order under new manager Fabian Hurzeler this season, starting just two Premier League games thus far. He has only netted once in a total of 12 games . Ferguson is a hugely talented striker with high potential, although he seems to have become something of a forgotten man after a quiet last season. However, he is only 20 and has a lot of time to develop the different facets of his game. The young centre-forward requires a run of games to regain his mojo, and Ferguson could get that under Big Ange with Spurs still in all four competitions. Even when Richarlison does return, there is no guarantee that he will remain fit. Thus, Wenham is right in suggesting the Lilywhites to sign the Irishman on loan in January for the second half of the campaign. This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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