Demand Land Peacefully
Hundreds of squatters in the area known as LPRC Fence in Gardnersville outside Monrovia were told last Saturday morning to peacefully demand from the Liberian government the land on which they have invested thousands of US dollars as their new home.The area, which is part of the Monrovia Industrial Park, was squatted on by thousands of people during and following the civil war. Now GOL is demanding that they relocate because it plans to demolish all the structures in the area in order to reinstate the industrial park.“I know Ellen is a good mother,” stated Prince Kreplah, executive director of Citizens United to Promote Peace and Democracy in Liberia, a non-governmental organization. “She will behave like a mother whose children are asking for help.”Kreplah told the gathering that demanding for their rights as Liberian citizens is good, but “it must be done with respect and in peace.”“This is the only land that you cannot be deported from,” Kreplah told them as thousands cheered, “and therefore you ask the President, your mother, to let you live here.”He reminded them that there are many Liberians who were uprooted by the recent civil-war and have made residences in other countries and other places in Liberia as well.“Many of you were uprooted from your previous homes far and near and as a result you deserve to be helped by the government, your government in the best way,” he said.He added, “Your brothers and sisters who were uprooted from Liberia and are in other countries are asking for dual citizenship so that they can return to make their contributions to Liberia.“You are not asking for dual citizenship but you are asking the government to let you live on the land of your forefathers and I think your demand should be granted.”Kreplah told them, “Since the voice of the people is the voice of God, and since when we say government it means you, then it is important that the Liberian government listens to you and your demand to be let alone to live here.”He added, “I know this government is a responsible government and it will act humanely and responsibly.”Kreplah said he had no doubt that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf would not encourage the demolition of over 2,000 houses and displace nearly 60,000 Liberian citizens in the wake of the recent Ebola tragedy, of which many of the residents are survivors.Speaking to the Daily Observer Sayee Davis, 41, a retired Coast Guard personnel who has resided in the community for the last twelve years, said the recent announcement that houses in the community would be demolished has added more to the problems of the residents.Though the exercise was not carried out due to a last minute order from the Supreme Court, the residents are still worried.“We have been running since the war,” Davis said, “Where do we go from here?” He said should the Liberian government decide to eventually demolish the houses, “it would be a deliberate act by the government to create homeless people in the country.”A resident who identified himself as Komara, a mechanic, said, “I came here to reside with my nine children and other family members.“I lost two sisters to Ebola and the community asked me to leave. They threw our things out and we had to leave. This is home for us,” said Komara. “Who will listen to us?”Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
The Most Rev. Lewis Zeigler, Archbishop of MonroviaAs the Supreme Court renders its opinion on whether or not the temporary stay order placed on all preparations leading to the November 7 runoff election will be officially granted to the Liberty Party (LP), the Catholic Church is admonishing the Court to handle the case expeditiously and with care, as well as within the confines of the Constitution.The Liberty Party, whose presidential candidate Charles W. Brumskine came third in the October 10 polls, filed a complaint to the National Elections Commission (NEC) alleging electoral irregularities and frauds carried out by some stakeholders in the elections processes. While their complaint was being investigated, NEC went on with preparations for the runoff election, which action caused the party to go to the Supreme Court begging for a writ of prohibition on all preparations for the runoff election until the NEC would deliberate on the LP’s complaint.“Of more serious concern is the allegation by some political parties of electoral frauds,” the Church said in a statement signed, attested and approved by Most Rev. Anthony F. Borwah, Bishop of Gbarnga, who is the President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) and the Most Rev. Lewis Zeigler, Archbishop of Monrovia, as well the Most Rev. Andrew J. Karnley, Bishop of Cape Palmas. “They are channeling their grievances through the judiciary system. We commend such political parties who did not seek redress through means of violent demonstration but rather through the pacific means of our court system. We believe that this is the right direction for our emerging democracy. And we urge our courts to expeditiously resolve these matters as part of their national duty to preserve our peace and ensure that our collective national interest is protected.”
Rev. Fr. Dennis Nimene, Secretary General, CABICOL, read the Bishops’ Conference’s statementThe statement was delivered by Rev. Fr. Dennis Nimene, Secretary General of CABICOL.The Church said like any other human society, irregularities and frauds are part of electoral systems but efforts in good faith to curtail or eliminate them through peaceful and judicious means is a welcome ideology that should be hailed by all.“Like in any human society, our October 10 elections were not devoid of some irregularities; ranging from late opening of some polling stations to long hours of waiting on queues. In one of its press statements, the National Elections Commission took cognizance of these challenges and promised to improve on them.”Invalid VotesConcerning the alarming number of invalid votes the Church said lack of sufficient civic voter education coupled with some voters deliberate errors caused the invalid votes to swell beyond imagination.“The news of 88,574 invalid votes during the October 10 elections demonstrates to us the continuous need of education on how to vote. We are therefore calling on all pastoral agents in the Catholic Church (priests, religious, and catechists) to make it part of their pastoral duties to educate our people on how to mark their ballots,” the statement said, noting further that the Church too has a civic duty to assist in ensuring that no one is disenfranchised due to their lack of knowledge of the process. “We urge the National Elections Commissions, various organizations and groups throughout the country to assist in this national endeavor,” the Church noted.Voters’ apathy.“It is an open secret that most people feel reluctant to go through the process of exercising their franchise during run-off. Some have cited long queues, unbearable procedures while others fear intimidations,” the Church said.It added, “Our resolve to elect a leader of our choice must never be discouraged by these variables. We know Liberians are enduring and prayerful people. Let us be reminded that voting is a sacred duty to both God and the state. We are therefore calling on all eligible voters to please turn out during the run-off.”The Catholic Church’s StandOn its position about the political processes the Catholic Church noted that it is not a political institution but it is however committed to working with any political party that will win the Presidential Elections of 2017.“Nonetheless, the respect and protection of the inalienable rights of each and every Liberian, and all those living within our territories remain a sine qua non condition for a harmonious working relationship,” the statement mentioned.They noted that they stand to promote a society where all are considered equal, the rights of every citizen are respected and human dignity preserved. “We want free, fair and transparent elections that produce a legitimate leadership that all can support to develop our country and preserve our peace. In peace, we will develop our country,” the Church continued in its statement.The Church thanked all partners, including the Liberia National Police (LNP), the National Elections Commission (NEC), men and women of all voting age who participated in the process and International partners who continue to support Liberia’s forward march to lasting peace.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Cypress 17, L.A. City 2 Marco Martelli went 3 for 3 with a triple, home run and five RBI to help the Chargers (5-2) beat visiting L.A. Valley (0-4) in nonconference play. Brandon Laird went 2 for 2 for Cypress with a home run and three RBI, while Brandon Rohr went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Ryan Rosenhahn (1-0) started and tossed three shutout innings in earning the win. Riverside 6, Long Beach City 2, 10 inn. Cody Madison hit a grand slam in the top of the 10th inning as the visiting Tigers (6-2) beat the Vikings (1-7) in a nonconference game. Jessica Navarro and Nadine Garcia each had three hits and Navarro gained the pitching win as the Cerritos College softball team L.A. Valley, 7-6, in a nonconference game Thursday at Cerritos. The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the first, but the Falcons (3-3) got one back in the bottom half when Navarro singled in Jenel Guadagno. Cerritos took a 3-2 lead in the second as Charlee Cox doubled in Stephanie Lomeli and Guadagno singled in Cox. The Falcons made it 7-2 in the fifth, with a two-run single by Lomeli highlighting the outburst. Baseball 
Daniel Prieto went seven innings for LBCC and allowed one run on four hits. Curtis Thompson went 4 for 5 with an RBI for LBCC. Men’s tennis Cerritos 8, San Diego Mesa 1 Twin brothers Jeffrey and Jackie Vachirajongkol, Chris Chutikorn, Michael Stripling and Joseph Duaz all were in on singles and doubles wins to help the Falcons (2-2) win at home. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
DETROIT – Coming soon to a minivan near you: satellite television. DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group on Thursday announced limited satellite TV service for its 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans and several other models, continuing its plan to turn the family cruiser into a living room on wheels. The company, which invented the minivan, is teaming with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to bring three channels – Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network – to the next generation of minivans, as well as the 2008 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Chrysler said it has the channels exclusively through the 2008 model year, after which Sirius can offer them to other partners. But Tom Libby, J.D. Power and Associates’ senior director of industry analysis, questioned whether people would be willing to pay for it. His company recently found that the average new vehicle price has passed $28,000. With the initial cost plus the monthly bills, he wonders whether the feature might only appeal to high-end customers. Still, he said, the feature would be attractive for people who travel with children, and it will help Chrysler differentiate its minivans in an extremely competitive market. “Any advantage they can get, they’ll try to use,” he said. Sirius spokesman Patrick Reilly said the new TV service would have no effect on the company’s audio programming. However, he declined to say how many more channels, if any, Sirius would have the capacity to transmit. “We’ve got the three channels we want there,” Reilly said. “We’re programming it for the demographic of the back seat, which is children, and in the cars that will carry it.” The TV service has been in the works for several years, and Sirius has demonstrated it at trade shows in the past. Sirius’ satellite radio rival, XM, is exploring back-seat video with its automotive partners but has no plans for an announcement, spokesman Chance Patterson said. “As soon as there is a market opportunity, we will take it under consideration,” Patterson said. Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Thomas Eagan said the video should help Sirius increase its subscriber list but could have the potential of causing a glitch in Sirius’ plans to combine with its rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Sirius and XM have been blocked from merging under licenses granted to them a decade ago, but the companies argue that there are now many forms of competition for audio entertainment, including MP3 players and Internet radio as well as terrestrial radio. “My concern is that one consequence could be that regulators could define the market more narrowly and conclude that broadcast radio is not a competitor,” leading them to block the proposed combination, he said. Chrysler and Sirius ran a demonstration of the service Thursday morning in New York’s Times Square. In a Dodge Grand Caravan, the TV system easily switched channels, with a slight delay, and delivered high-quality sound and pictures. The driver or front-seat passenger can switch between the TV service, Sirius satellite radio’s audio service, and regular AM and FM radio via a small video screen installed in the dash. That system, which also includes a navigation service and a hard drive for playing music from MP3 files, is called the MyGIG. The vehicle has three screens – two 8-inch screens for the rear-seat passengers and the smaller screen in the dash. But don’t think for a minute that you’ll be able to watch SpongeBob while driving. For safety reasons, the TV channels won’t show up in the front unless the vehicle is in park. Having the Sirius TV service installed in the vehicle requires an additional antenna to improve reception and a separate video tuner, as well as the satellite radio tuner for audio signals.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! The feature comes with a price tag, though. It costs $470 and will be packaged with Chrysler’s rear seat entertainment system and Sirius Satellite Radio. The cost includes the first year of service, after which the TV channels will cost $7 per month, plus the satellite radio fee of $12.95 per month. It’s possible that in the future, more channels and even full satellite service could become available, but for now TV access is limited by bandwidth allocated to satellite radio, said Frank Klegon, executive vice president of product development for Chrysler. Sirius, he said, has figured out how to send a limited TV signal within the airwaves allocated to satellite radio. “I think there’s certainly some potential in the future for expansion of additional channels,” he said. Klegon also said satellite TV is the latest step in a continuation of information technology moving from home to vehicle. 
0Shares0000New arrival: Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina joined Napoli from Arsenal on Friday © AFP/File / YURI CORTEZMILAN, Italy, Aug 18 – Serie A runners-up Napoli signed Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina on a season-long loan, Simone Zaza completed a move from Valencia to Torino and Gervinho returned after a spell in China to Parma just before the transfer window closed in Italy on Friday.Cristiano Ronaldo’s 100 million euro move from Real Madrid to champions Juventus topped the summer spending spree with over one billion euros splashed out in Italy, second only to the English Premier League. The final day of transfers saw promoted Parma secure the return to Italy of former Arsenal and Roma winger Gervinho who left the capital for Chinese club Hebei China Fortune in January 2016.The 31-year-old Ivory Coast international has signed a contract until 2021 with the Serie A newcomers.Following the departure of Pepe Reina to AC Milan, Napoli signed their third goalkeeper of the summer with Ospina on loan from Arsenal, joining Orestis Karnezis and Alex Meret from Udinese.Ospina, 29, joined the Gunners in 2014 from Nice and made 70 appearances, winning the FA Cup twice. Napoli will have the option to make the deal permanent once the loan expires.AC Milan completed the signings of Spanish winger Samu Castillejo and Uruguayan midfielder Diego Laxalt, with France international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko also officially presented at the San Siro.“We have made eight new signings and we are convinced we have handed (coach) Rino Gattuso a younger and stronger squad than last season’s,” said AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni.Milan splashed out over 200 million euros ($231 million) on players last summer but finished sixth in Serie A and failed to qualify for the Champions League.The club was taken over by US hedge fund Elliott last month after the Chinese owners of the Italian giants failed to repay debts.Despite spending considerably less than a year ago, the northerners — coached by former Italy World Cup winner and Milan midfielder Gattuso — have been one of the most active Serie A clubs on the market.AC Milan’s Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso reacts during the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy football match between Real Madrid and AC Milan in Madrid on August 11, 2018. © AFP / GABRIEL BOUYSA sign of the direction the club wants to take was the appointment of former players Leonardo, as sporting director, and Paolo Maldini as sporting strategy and development director.Leonardo, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, and 50-year-old Maldini are part of Milan’s attempts to restore the club to past glories having finished no higher than sixth in Serie A since 2013.Milan started their summer recruitment drive by signing Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain on loan from Juventus in a three-player swap deal that saw Leonardo Bonucci return to Turin with Mattia Caldara moving in the other direction.Gattuso described Bakayoko’s arrival from Chelsea on a five million euro season-long loan move with a 35 million-euro option to buy as “another important signing in the club’s new era”.“Milan won so much on an international level and in terms of history. I wouldn’t want to be at any other club,” said the 24-year-old Bakayoko.Spaniard Castillejo, 23, agreed a permanent deal to leave Villarreal, with Laxalt — who played at the World Cup — arriving from Genoa.Carlos Bacca, meanwhile, returns to Villarreal after scoring 18 times for Milan during a loan spell last season, with Italian forward Gianluca Lapadula moving to Genoa on a permanent basis.Valencia’s Italian forward Simone Zaza celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and RC Deportivo de la Coruna at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on May 20, 2018. © AFP / JOSE JORDANTorino were the big mover of the final day with Italian internationals Roberto Soriano and Simone Zaza on loan from Villarreal and Valencia respectively and Koffi Djidji loaned from Nantes.As the clocked ticked before the transfer window shut at 1800GMT promoted Frosinone signed Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell from Arsenal with Nigerian centre-back William Troost-Ekong agreeing terms with Udinese from Turkish club Bursaspor.Cagliari signed Estonia defender Ragnar Klavan from Liverpool with Mauro Burruchaga — son of Argentina 1986 World Cup winner Jorge Burruchaga — arriving at Chievo from River Plate.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll 1 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has cooled fears over the fitness of Andy Carroll, after reports suggested the striker suffered an injury setback this week.Carroll was thought to be nearing a return from a ligament injury which has kept him out since February, only for the England international to roll his ankle while putting on a pair of shoes.Bilic confirmed the rumours were accurate, but insisted the unusual injury will only add a week to the forward’s recovery time.“It’s true, but it’s not a big setback, it’s just one week,” the Hammers boss said.“It’s nothing serious, nothing major.”Bilic’s comments came after West Ham suffered defeat in a seven-goal thriller top flight newcomers Bournemouth, who won 4-3 at Upton Park.Back-to-back defeats, following last week’s 2-1 loss to Leicester, means the brilliant opening day victory at Arsenal seems a long way off.And while Bilic is disappointed with his players’ performance, he insists he can make a long-term impact at the Hammers helm.“I don’t like it, I’m concerned but I’m not panicking,” he added.“I knew it was going to be a long, hard job here, but if you ask me if I’m happy or ok, of course I’m not ok.“I’m really disappointed but I’m sure I will turn it around.“It is not time for alarms, I don’t like the approach that it is still early days, I have to change it. We had that togetherness, that brotherhood [at Arsenal].“We have to start playing from the first minute, not from the 46th minute.“I congratulate Bournemouth, they deserve it, they were good. Bournemouth scored goals – for every goal you have to give credit to the opponent. First, second goal and fourth goal – the ball was at our feet, it was our ball, it wasn’t them making a move.“If you do those kinds of mistakes, individual errors in front of your own goal, the outcome is going to be defeat.”
Double-killer John Gallagher has asked his family to bring him food because he won’t eat the food at the Central Mental Hospital.His family revealed last night that he has arranged for visitors to bring him food as he is a “fussy eater.”A family spokesman said “He has always been a fussy eater and he’s still the same. “The last time he was in Dundrum, we would take it in turns to visit him and we would bring him all sorts of prepared food.“Turkey was one of his favourite foods and he always asked for the legs.“My mother would often make the journey up to see him and bring him food. When my father got ill, she would make the journey herself from Donegal on the bus.“He lived in the lap of luxury. He had a laptop computer, television and everything else he asked for.” The 46 year old Donegal man handed himself into the Dublin hospital on May 14th last after absconding from the unit 12 years ago.He was found guilty but insane of killing mother and daughter Anne and Annie Gillespsie in the grounds of Sligo General Hospital in 1988.Gallagher fled to England but returned to live in Strabane just a few miles from his victim’s families in 2003.Many believe he will now make a legal challenge for freedom claiming he is now sane and can no longer be detained lawfully.However his family, apart form his brother Christopher who he is still friendly with, have said they fear for their own safety. “He has said he got away with killing twice and he can do it again. We are terrified that he could be out within weeks if something is not done about this,” added the spokesman.The family spokesperson also said that he has been requesting his favourite Hamlet cigars as well as crisps and biscuits.‘FUSSY’ EATER GALLAGHER ASKS FAMILY TO BRING FOOD TO HOSPITAL was last modified: June 2nd, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:Central Mental HospitaleaterfoodfussyHamlet cigarsJohn Gallagher
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness may be on the verge of leading his county to the promised land.So what better way for him to return home if his team manage to beat Mayo in the All-Ireland final than in a Sam-mobile!The customised jeep has been designed by fanatical Donegal fan Darragh McClafferty and is based on the Pope-mobile. Darragh, from the seaside village of Downings, has spent more than a month getting the jeep ready for Jim’s return to the North-West – hopefully with the Sam Maguire Cup.Darragh, 36, has secured a ticket for the game and will drive the Nissan X –Trail jeep to Dublin in front of two buses of fans from Downings.“I have to contact Nissan before we travel to check about stress tests for the top of the jeep.“The last thing I want to happen is for the top of it to blow off when we are half-way to Croke Park,” laughed Darragh. As well as being covered in pictures of players including captain Michael Murphy, the Sam-mobile has a roof-top balcony which is accessed by the sun-roof inside.Darragh’s wife Victoria and two daughters Beth, 2, and Cora, six months, think daddy just might be a few players short of a full team.“But sure it’s great craic and everyone is gone mad up here altogether,” he said.Darragh, whose family run the Beach Hotel in Downings, is fitting a speaker system on the Sam-mobile to pump out the dozens of songs which have been recorded for Donegal’s second only All-Ireland final appearance.In the coming days he has invites to visit five local schools to pump them up for the big day. And Darragh says his ultimate ambition is to get a picture of Jim McGuinness holding the Sam Maguire sitting on top of the Sam-mobile.“I would love to get even one of the players to do it. But if Jim agreed the that would just be something special,” he said.Well – if it’s good enough for The Pope, then it’s good enough for Jim McGuinness.The prayers have already been said. MAYO HAVEN’T A PRAYER THANKS TO THE SAM-MOBILE! was last modified: September 18th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:BEACH HOTELDARRAGH MCCLAFFERTYdonegalDONWINGSJim McGuinnessSAM-MOBILE
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREOregon Ducks football players get stuck on Disney ride during Rose Bowl eventCynics may object: Berman holds on to his seat thanks to a gerrymandering plan engineered by his consultant brother. Is he the best Congress can up with to mind the ethical store? The answer, sadly enough, may well be yes. Staffing the House of Representatives’ Ethics Committee must be one of the most difficult tasks in all of Washington. After all, how many members of Congress could possibly be qualified? The committee’s newest member – and top-ranking Democrat – is a familiar name in these parts: Rep. Howard Berman of Van Nuys. Berman, who’s been on the committee in the past, says he’d rather not be on it now, but he doesn’t have much of a choice. That’s because the committee’s previous ranking Democrat, Alan Mollahan of West Virginia, has had to step down amid charges that he was funneling taxpayer money to some of his supporters. So now it’s up to Berman to help restore some integrity to Congress – no small task. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
2 Este ataque a @LorisKarius va a terminar alguna vez? Hablo de él como tantos otros guardametas. Hay muchos más problemas serios en el mundo joder! Dejar al chaval en paz! También es persona. Como lo somos todos!— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) July 22, 2018He posted on Twitter: “Will this attack @LorisKarius ever end? I’m talking about him like so many other goalkeepers“There are many more serious problems in the world. F**k!“Leave the kid alone! He’s also a person. As we all are!” It appears the 25-year-old German has not yet recovered from his nightmare performance in the Champions League final against Real Madrid – where he was punished for two costly mistakes.Fans had hoped Karius would come back stronger from his Kiev horror show, especially after manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to back him as his number one for the forthcoming season.However, the it seemed the club decided enough is enough after he gifted League Two club Tranmere Rovers a goal – which prompted the scorer to yell “you’re f***ing s**t” towards the goalkeeper – in a pre-season friendly earlier this summer.He has since lost his No.1 shirt to Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, who arrived at Anfield last week in a deal which could rise to £67million.With their new signing still unavailable to play, Karius was in the net for Sunday’s friendly against Dortmund and he drew even more criticism when he parried a Christian Pulisic shot straight into the path of Jacob Bruun Larsen, who slotted home easily to round off a 3-1 win over the Reds.And the young goalkeeper responded to his critics with a post on Instagram: 2 “To those who take joy in seeing other people fail or suffer, I feel for you,” it read.“Whatever it is that’s happening in your life to hold this much anger and hate, I pray that it passes and good things come to you.”Legendary Spanish keeper Iker Casillas also leapt to Karius’ defence on social media, telling fans to get off the German’s back. Loris Karius’ post on Instagram Loris Karius sent a message to his haters after making another blunder in Liverpool’s pre-season defeat to Borussia Dortmund.