By Connor Muldowney Special to The Detroit News Published 11:01 PM EST Dec 11, 2018 With the game on the line and a one-point fourth-quarter deficit on the road staring Troy girls basketball in the face on Thursday, it made critical free throws to put Utica Ford away, 55-46. Ford (2-1) led by one point with about four minutes remaining in the game, but experience led Troy (2-1) to victory. “The girls fought hard and we were locked in all game,” Troy head coach Simon Bao said. “We were locked in and we were lucky we had players that had some experience.” Emily Olson was one of those girls with experience as the senior went 8-for-8 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter alone, finishing with 12 points. Riya Chakravarty also scored 12 for Troy. Olivia Kubik led Ford with 19 points. “(Emily) was able to go up to the line and keep her composure,” Bao said. “I think (the team) fed off that a little bit.” Free throw accuracy … [Read more...] about Troy girls pull away late, beat Utica Ford
UK investor plans offshore wind farm in Binh Thuan
The proposed offshore wind power project in the south central province of Binh Thuan will have a designed capacity of 3,400 MW and require total investments of nearly 12 billion USD, UK developer Enterprize Energy said. The proposed offshore wind power project in Binh Thuan province requires total investment of nearly 12 billion USD. According to Chairman of Enterprize Energy Ian Hatton, Ke Ga offshore wind power project will be developed in 600-megawatt phases. It will use 9.5 megawatt wind turbines initially, and more powerful ones are expected over time. It will be carried out on an area of nearly 2,000 square kilometres, 20 kilometres offshore Ke Ga cape. The project is expected by investors to create a new breakthrough for wind power development in Vietnam. Under an agreement inked with its Vietnamese partners- Petroleum Equipment Assembly & Metal Structure (PVC-MS) and Vietnam-Russia Oil and Gas Joint Venture (Vietsovpetro), the two Vietnamese firms are in charge of … [Read more...] about UK investor plans offshore wind farm in Binh Thuan
Abbott in the good effort for Vietnamese people’s health
Global healthcare company Abbott has set the ambitious mission to help people all over the world live the best possible life through improved health. Building on a solid 20 years of efforts in Vietnam, Abbott has recently entered into yet another co-operation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to combat Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in Vietnam. Douglas Kuo, general manager of Abbott Vietnam Could you please share more information about Abbott’s co-operation with the MoH on the “Prevention and management of GDM to contribute to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Vietnam”? Health is precious for all of us as individuals and as a community. Along with the government’s efforts, contributions from companies are needed to tackle national healthcare challenges. As a leading global supplier in healthcare with more than 130 years of heritage, our mission is to help people live their lives to the fullest through … [Read more...] about Abbott in the good effort for Vietnamese people’s health
Two women caught on video trashing SF restaurant surrender to police
By Ashley McBride Published 7:46 pm PST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Photo: Filipa Ioannou / Photo: Filipa Ioannou / Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. Two women caught on video trashing a San Francisco restaurant during SantaCon over the weekend turned themselves into police Tuesday, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Two women caught on video trashing SF restaurant surrender to police
Spurs sink Suns behind Forbes’ season-high 24 points
By Tom Orsborn Published 8:59 pm CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes (21) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes (21) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in San Antonio. ... more Photo: Eric Gay/Associated Press Photo: Eric Gay/Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes (21) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball … [Read more...] about Spurs sink Suns behind Forbes’ season-high 24 points