 Image Copyright by SpreePiX The legendary Forbes has come out with a new list on October 6, 2010 showcasing the world's most powerful women in 2010 who could surely take themselves straight into the next decade. The Forbes list has been praised as "Diverse" by Jenna Goudreau, a Forbes blogger herself, and "a new ranking of the female power elite that reflects the New Order of now" by ABC News. It seems everyone has something to be happy about in the debut of the world's top 100 power women. From CEO's to chancellors and performing artists and news anchors, the Forbes list displays an array of worldy talent. Topping the #1 spot is first lady Michelle Obama. Forbes calls her "A fashion icon and an athletic mother of two, she's Jackie Kennedy with a law degree from Harvard and street sense from Chicago's South Side." According to America, she deserves it as 54% of Americans still view her favorably. America can also be pleased that Irene Rosenfeld, chief executive of Kraft foods, came in close second. India can also be proud that three ambitious women have been named on the list. They include Indra Nooyi as CEO of Pepsi CO, Shikha Sharma of Axis Bank, and Chanda Kocchar of ICICI Bank. Kocchar has been described as "the first woman to run a large Indian bank". Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, is at #4 and is praised for her work on tax and education reforms for next year. In the far east, Ho Ching of Singapore clocks in at #30 as chief executive of Temasek Holdings, wife of Singapore's current Prime Minister. From France to the United Arab Emirates, these women have been kicking on as both powerful and admirable. Up with the CEO's and chancellors are young talents such as Beyonce Knowles and Lady Gaga. Gaga followers will agree that she is like the supermom of the pop-powerhouse, once telling a discouraging ex-boyfriend that "one day, I will become so famous that you won't be able to walk into a coffee shop without hearing my voice" - and live up to that, she did! At #7, and only 24 years old, she has a strong foothold on countries across the world such as the UK and Japan. According to Forbes, as for the media, these rankings were based "less on traditional titles and roles and more on creative influence and entrepreneurship," which is a big move forward in the world of show business, but also in the other industries that women are continuing to dominate. Tags: Forbes, Forbes List, Lady Gaga, 100 Most Powerful... | ||
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Andy Murray is ready to seize his best-ever chance to serve up history at Wimbledon.
The flying Scot landed a knockout punch to reach his second successive Centre Court semi-final.
Murray relaxed by reading a boxing magazine before flooring Muhammad Ali lookalike Jo-Wilfried Tsonga with a heavyweight display of hitting.
He plays world number one Rafael Nadal on Friday in the most hotly anticipated match of his SW19 career.
Murray is now the shortest odds he's ever been to become the first man to lift the Wimbledon men's singles trophy since Stockport's Fred Perry in 1936.
“It would be incredible. Winning a Grand Slam is obviously why you play the game. If it was here, to win the first one, that would make it extra special,” he said. “But I'm a long, long way from doing that. Six sets away, and have to beat the number one in the world if I even want to have a chance of doing that.
“It's been a huge wait for us and it's still going on now. The crowd would love to see a British player win Wimbledon.”
He will serve for a place in his first-ever Wimbledon final on what millions of fans hope will be a fantastic Friday for British tennis.
The flying Scot landed a knockout punch to reach his second successive Centre Court semi-final.
Murray relaxed by reading a boxing magazine before flooring Muhammad Ali lookalike Jo-Wilfried Tsonga with a heavyweight display of hitting.
He plays world number one Rafael Nadal on Friday in the most hotly anticipated match of his SW19 career.
Murray is now the shortest odds he's ever been to become the first man to lift the Wimbledon men's singles trophy since Stockport's Fred Perry in 1936.
“It would be incredible. Winning a Grand Slam is obviously why you play the game. If it was here, to win the first one, that would make it extra special,” he said. “But I'm a long, long way from doing that. Six sets away, and have to beat the number one in the world if I even want to have a chance of doing that.
“It's been a huge wait for us and it's still going on now. The crowd would love to see a British player win Wimbledon.”
He will serve for a place in his first-ever Wimbledon final on what millions of fans hope will be a fantastic Friday for British tennis.
Nadal beat him in straight sets when they met in the quarter-finals at the All England Club two years ago on his way to the winning the title, but Murray was shattered after an epic five set marathon to overcome Richard Gasquet just 48 hours earlier and will be out to gain revenge.
Although the Spaniard is favourite, their head-to-head record in Grand Slams is two matches each, with Murray yet to reach the top of his game.
“He would definitely be favourite for the match with his results here the last few years. I know it's going to be an incredibly difficult match to win, but one I believe I can if I play well,” added Murray.
Whoever wins knows they will not have to face Roger Federer on Sunday after the defending champion's shock exit at the hands of Tomas Berdych. Federer said Murray could be on course to take his crown: “Andy is a fantastic player and he's got all the chances to win here. We all know that.”
Britain's number one eventually put in an absolutely fabulous performance, with comedienne Jennifer Saunders looking on from the royal box.
Frenchman Tsonga threatened an upset when he took the first set on a tie break. But the fourth seed raised his game as he began to read his opponent's power serve.
Murray won a crucial second set tie-break and then took full advantage against a tiring Tsonga to secure a 6-7 7-6 6-2 6-2 quarter final victory.
“It was a really tough first couple of sets. I was just having to hang in there,” added Murray.
