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There are few people who walk the walk and demonstrate actions that they’ve promised to execute, in order to see to it that Liberian music flourishes and expands.Some people will go an extra mile in making sure that their dreams and endeavors for Mama Liberia become a reality, and not just a broken promise that has been shattering Liberia’s potential well-wishers for years.DJ and event promoter Theo Seton, is one prime example that it doesn’t take a lot to mean what you say, and to do what you mean.“In the past I’ve always wanted to come back home and help in the way we work out there (Canada), and I’ve teamed up with Heartbeat records to see what we can do,” Theo announced during a recording session at Heartbeat records.Canadian based Theo Seton, who recently returned to Liberia after spending all of his life in and out of Liberia, has been contributing to the Liberian music industry and its society for years. Notably, he has single handily coordinated events such as basketball tournaments, concerts and other events and activities to keep the youth occupied. “I’ve been here a couple of times since leaving home to live abroad, and each time I come out here, I always contribute to our country by holding tournaments, concerts and other stuff to help promote my country,” Theo earlier stated.Theo not only wants to play an major role in the infrastructure leading to a better music industry, but he literally wants to see the Liberian music industry find its self amongst other top international players.“One great change that I will bring out here to Liberia is to have Liberian artists work with artists outside of Liberia. Stepping it up to that level will help Liberian music,” he disclosed.Furthermore, Theo believes that internationally, people don’t like to listen to Liberian music because it is not considered to be on the international standard, it’s not marketable.“If Liberian artists do collaborations with artists that are on the international market, it will help sell and promote Liberian music as well,” he added.Liberian artists define Hip-Co music in many ways, but one thing can be certain, Hip-Co music has begun to sound tasteful, and Theo has taken notice.“The industry has become somewhat improved, and upgraded even though it sounds similar to that of Nigerian music, but it’s okay because that is the market sound right now. The engineers and artists are improving and getting smart to step it up with their lyrics too,” Theo stated.Meanwhile, there are still a few issues to be looked into as the Liberian music evolves, and that’s the promotion it is receiving on a wider angle.“Artists are not getting the promotion that they need. Everywhere I pass I hear Nigerian music and I think Wiz Kid is the Michael Jackson of Liberia now. The [radio] DJ’s could be to blame because it’s like DJ’s only have one mix and they’re just sharing it around. If they can give Liberian music the same love and feeling and play it over and over again to get its audience used to its sound, the more people will want to listen to it,” he said.According to Theo, giving Liberian music more airplay could help initiate a special likeness that the citizens of Liberia have yet to really grasp.“When people get to know the music they will want to get to know who the artist singing it is. Now that they are not hearing it like that, they’re not knowing it like that.”Theo has been doing his best to promote Liberian music all over the world by playing hits out of Liberia despite the challenges that come with the undefined vernacular.“Its hard at times, some people just don’t want to hear Liberian music in other countries, and I have been booed before because of it. I really got love for my Liberians all around the world that support it no matter what. They always attend my shows and so on. With that in mind, one should wonder how can the artist begin to get their creative work’s exhibited?“Many artists have the talent but have no knowledge of the business side of it. That’s why they don’t have air quality; they need managers and a managing team to be able to create air quality work, or that airtime standard.”Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
0Shares0000Gor Mahia head coach Steve Polack walks to his technical area during the Mashemeji Derby on November 10, 2019. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluNAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – Gor Mahia head coach Steve Polack believes the team’s trip to Benghazi in Libya for the international break will be a welcome breathe of life as they look to keep their early season problems behind their back and focus on defending their league crown.Gor will travel to Benghazi on Thursday evening after a short stay in Cairo ahead of their friendly match against their hosts Al Ahli on Saturday. They arrived in Cairo on Tuesday where they will transit to the neighboring Libya. “We are going away which is a good thing. It is a match with no pressure, away from home and an opportunity for us to do some stuff and train. It will also be a chance for us to calm down and focus. It’s like a small vacation for us,” Polack told Capital Sport.Gor were eliminated from the CAF Confederations Cup after losing to DR Congo’s DC Motema Pembe in the play-offs, that loss coming on the backdrop of a silent player mutiny over unpaid salaries and allowances.They went on to lose their first league match 1-0 to Mathare United, but bounced back from that midweek loss to an emphatic 4-1 victory over arch rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby last Sunday at Kasarani.Gor Mahia players line up before the Mashemeji Derby on November 10, 2019. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluPolack believes that victory, and the much needed rest in the away trip to Benghazi will put his side back into focus as they look to clinch a record 19th league title.“I was over the moon and lost for words over that victory. Our first half was terrible to be honest. Some few words were said at half time and I am glad that they responded with a good performance in the second half. When we went 2-0 up, I knew we had won the game,” the tactician recollected.“That victory gives great confidence to the team because we bounced back from a loss with style. We go to the break feeling confident because we are top of the league,” the tactician offered.Gor travel to Benghazi for the fully paid friendly match which Polack will use to test most of his fringe players especially with most of the first team stars involved with their national teams.The game will be played on Saturday night.0Shares0000(Visited 33 times, 1 visits today)
Most people know that companies frown on using the Internet at work for personal business. But as the holiday crunch hits, the temptation to tick off a couple of items from the gift list while at work can be overwhelming.Indeed, a Shop.org survey conducted by BIGresearch found that 54.5 percent of office workers with Internet access, or 68.5 million people, will shop for holiday gifts from work, up substantially from 50.7 percent in 2006.And an Accountemps survey learned that those who admit to shopping online from work say they anticipate spending nearly three hours each week doing so.“Even though the vast majority of Internet-enabled homes now have high speed connections, shopping from work remains a key component of online holiday retail spending,” says Gian Fulgoni, chairman of data measurement company comScore. “This suggests that the privacy afforded by shopping at work, without family members looking over one’s shoulder, is one of the important factors in determining where consumers choose to shop online.” AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREWhicker: Clemson demonstrates that it’s tough to knock out the champAlso, an increasing number of retailers are feeding the temptation by offering special promotions on Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving when most people return to work). According to an eHoliday Survey, 72.2 percent of online retailers planned a special promotion for Cyber Monday this year, up from 42.7 percent just two years ago. These promotions range from special e-mail campaigns (32 percent) to specific deals (29.9percent) to one-day sales (28.9 percent). Additionally, one-fourth of retailers (24.7percent) offered free shipping on all purchases made that day.“The holidays place demands on people’s time, making it tempting to browse for gifts online while at work,” said Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps and author of “Managing Your Career For Dummies,” second 2nd edition. “But visiting shopping Web sites often is against company policy – employees should familiarize themselves with their firm’s rules on acceptable Internet use during business hours and use good judgment in how they spend their time.”Accountemps provides the following advice for balancing work and personal obligations during the holiday season:Know the rules. Most companies have policies that define appropriate employee use of their systems, including Internet, voicemail, e-mail and instant messaging. Become familiar with the guidelines and ask for clarification if you have questions.Plan ahead. Consider how to effectively balance your time well in advance. You may decide, for example, to request a couple of days off for errands before the holidays. Don’t procrastinate. Make vacation requests as early as possible to increase your chances of getting your desired days off.Give yourself the gift of organization. If work is light around the holidays, use the time to organize for the coming year. Time spent clearing up clutter and updating contact lists, for example, can ensure a smooth return to work in January.Dawn Anfuso is a Southern California-based business writer and former managing editor of Workforce magazine. If you have workplace or job-search questions, e-mail Dawn at dawnanfuso@yahoo.com. Writers will remain anonymous.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
Alex Scott and Sari van Veenendaal may want to look away now.The Arsenal Ladies duo both played a part in this calamitous own goal in their win over Chelsea Ladies. Scott, a 31-year-old right-back who has starred for England for over a decade, overhit a backpass from the right-hand touchline, around 40 yards from goal. As a bouncing ball sped towards goal, goalkeeper Van Veenendaal miscontrolled as the ball was out of reach and it bounced over her foot. She chased it but it was too little, too late, as the ball rolled into the back of the net – see below.Luckily for Scott and Van Veenendaal, the Gunners were 2-1 victors and the former later tweeted (see below the video). Alex Scott overhit a backpass against Chelsea Ladies but could Sari van Veenendaal have done better? An own goal and 3 points… Oi Oi!! I’ll take that,ha!! Proud of my team today.We keep fighting and on to the next 👊🏽⚽️ @ArsenalLadies #COYG— Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) July 17, 2016 1 Disastrous own goal from @AlexScott gifts @ChelseaLFC the lead in the @FAWSL London derby with @ArsenalLadies. https://t.co/5tgJxDCYP7— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) July 17, 2016
Boxing Day fixtures: All nine Premier League games live on talkSPORT 4 As with Juventus’ interest, the only chance Milan have of signing Ramsey is if the player himself decides he wants to test himself abroad, while Juve are certainly the more enticing prospect if a move to Italy is on the cards.However, he’s much more likely to be a guaranteed starter at Milan than with Juve, and Ramsey may prefer to join a lesser squad where he is the star, rather than being just one of many good players in the Juventus team.ChelseaIt is a move that would invariably anger Arsenal fans, but Ramsey heading to Chelsea could be on the cards. The Blues are reported to be keeping tabs on his contract situation ahead of a potential swoop, and there is a clear space in Maurizio Sarri’s squad for Ramsey to take.Mateo Kovacic will return to Real Madrid at the end of the season as Chelsea have no option to buy in the Croatia international’s loan deal, meaning the most advanced position in Sarri’s midfield will be vacant. Ross Barkley or Ruben Loftus-Cheek could take the role, but Ramsey is a much better player than either of Chelsea’s current duo.He would provide a guaranteed goal threat from midfield and has the energy and work rate to excel under Sarri, while years playing ‘WengerBall’ means Ramsey would have little to do in terms of getting used to Chelsea’s technical and pass heavy style of play.The big question is: would Ramsey risk the ire of the Arsenal support by joining one of their fiercest rivals? changes Did Mahrez just accidentally reveal Fernandinho is leaving Man City this summer? Ramsey would be perfect for the most advanced position in Klopp’s midfield trio, and he already plays as if the German is his manager; he is one of the most energetic players in the Premier League, and combines excellent pressing ability with a fine return of goals and assists.When the Ramsey to Liverpool reports emerged over the summer, former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders told talkSPORT: “I think Aaron Ramsey will make Liverpool stronger. I think he’d be a great signing for Liverpool.“If Liverpool sign him, they definitely get stronger. What a midfield that would be – Ramsey, [Naby] Keita and Fabinho.”JuventusRamsey has reportedly already been offered to Juventus as Arsenal look to sell him in January rather than lose him for free next summer. The perennial Serie A champions are masters at securing talented players in budget deals, with their current midfield including the likes of Sami Khedira and Emre – both signed for free – and Ramsey could be their next cut-price signing.Heading abroad could tempt Ramsey if he feels his time in the Premier League has come to an end, and signing for Juve would give the Wales star the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo – surely a dream for any footballer.The issue for Ramsey if he decides to move to Juventus would be playing time; the aforementioned Khedira and Can join Blaise Matuidi, Miralem Pjanic and Rodrigo Bentancur in the club’s midfield ranks, while the Old Lady also have a buy-back clause for the highly-rated Rolando Mandragora.Would Ramsey be a starter ahead of that group? Max Allegri may like him, but nothing can be guaranteed in football. Sky Sports presenter apologises for remarks made during Neville’s racism discussion predicted gameday cracker latest tense Liverpool news live: Klopp reveals when Minamino will play and issues injury update Green reveals how he confronted Sarri after Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat at Man City Guardiola-inspired tactics: Is this how Arsenal will line up under Arteta? Will Ramsey link-up with this former Arsenal midfield ace at Stamford Bridge? However, it was reported on Thursday that talks have been ended with NO new contract now on the table.This means he will leave the Emirates for free when his existing contract expires at the end of the season, or in January if Arsenal can find a buyer for Ramsey to ensure they make some money on the midfielder.‘Arsenal have lost control’ – Gunners blasted over Aaron Ramsey contract gaffeA host of clubs are reported to be monitoring Ramsey knowing he is on the market, but just where could the Wales international end up?talkSPORT.com have taken a look at five teams said to be keen on Ramsey, and we have assessed them as potential destinations, below…LiverpoolAs the summer transfer window drew towards its close, Liverpool were linked with a shock move for Ramsey. The Wales international was said to be of interest to Jurgen Klopp due to his profile and skillset, though the Liverpool manager understood getting a deal over the line would be hard as if Ramsey signed he would be further bloating an already bloated midfield.However, with Ramsey free to sign a pre-contract in January ahead of a transfer next summer, Klopp could reignite his interest. England’s most successful clubs of the past decade, according to trophies won Which teams do the best on Boxing Day in the Premier League era? 
silverware How Everton could look in January under Ancelotti with new signings Where does Aaron Ramsey’s future lie? SORRY REVEALED Most read in Premier League whoops Would Ramsey get into Liverpool’s first choice midfield? The average first-team salaries at every Premier League club in 2019 revealed Aaron Ramsey looks certain to leave Arsenal in the coming months as contract talks with the Gunners have broken down.Ramsey, the midfielder, has entered the final 12 months of his contract and he was in discussions with the club over extending his stay in north London during the summer. 4 Gonazlo Higuain is one of the big-name players signed by Milan over the last couple of years Manchester UnitedBack in the summer of 2008, Man United announced they had agreed a deal with Cardiff to sign Ramsey, only for him to pen personal terms with Arsenal and join them instead. 10 years on from that failure, United were back in for Ramsey according to various reports published earlier this year.Once again, the Red Devils missed out on their target, but they have been mooted as a potential destination for Ramsey when he leaves Arsenal in the coming months.Ramsey’s skillset makes him a perfect Jose Mourinho player, with his energy and work rate turning the Wales star into a rare footballer – an attacking player who is willing to defend. Mourinho wants these kind of players, and it’s not hard to imagine the Portuguese preferring Ramsey in his team over Paul Pogba.Pogba reportedly wants to leave United and it looks like Mourinho wants the France midfielder gone as well. Arsenal fans have backed a Ramsey-Pogba swap deal, but it’s more likely Ramsey will head to Old Trafford with Pogba leaving – but not for the Emirates.AC MilanThe Standard say Milan are monitoring Ramsey’s situation at Arsenal, just a few days after it was announced that Ivan Gazidis is leaving the Gunners to become the San Siro club’s chief executive. Gazidis helped oversee the big summer rebuild at the Emirates that included Unai Emery’s appointment as manager to succeed Arsene Wenger, and he’s likely to be tasked with helping Milan’s ongoing rebuild once he officially starts his new job next month.The Rossoneri have spent big over the last few years as they bid to return to the pinnacle of European and Italian football, and Ramsey could be another headline name to help them with their task. 4 4
6. BournemouthHighest possible position – 5thLowest possible position – 9th5. ArsenalHighest possible position – 4thLowest possible position – 7th4. TottenhamHighest possible position – 2ndLowest possible position – 5th3. LiverpoolHighest possible position – 1stLowest possible position – 4th2. ChelseaHighest possible position – 1stLowest possible position – 4th1. Manchester CityHighest possible position – 1stLowest possible position – 3rd SORRY Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade BEST OF Green reveals how he confronted Sarri after Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat at Man City Man United won’t move into the top four even if they defeat Man City The average first-team salaries at every Premier League club in 2019 Liverpool news live: Klopp reveals when Minamino will play and issues injury update latest We may be about to break for more international football but, before we do, It’s certain to be an action-packed weekend of Premier League action.The biggest fixture of the weekend is, of course, the Manchester derby, which is being played on Sunday at City’s Etihad Stadium home. There are other intriguing clashes across matchday 12, including Everton’s visit to Chelsea, Arsenal’s home clash against Wolves, and the London derby between Crystal Palace and Tottenham. revealed Palace will be hoping to avoid falling to last place in the Premier League But how can the Premier League table look at the end of matchday 12? Using data from Sportsvisualized.com, we reveal the highest and lowest potential position for each team at the end of this round of fixtures.You can see the results, below…20. FulhamHighest possible position – 14thLowest possible position – 20th19. CardiffHighest possible position – 14thLowest possible position – 20th18. HuddersfieldHighest possible position – 14thLowest possible position – 20th gameday cracker Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola meet again on Sunday Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Ndidi bid, targets named, Ozil is ‘skiving little git’ Did Mahrez just accidentally reveal Fernandinho is leaving Man City this summer? RANKED Every time Ally McCoist lost it on air in 2019, including funny XI reactions whoops 13. West HamHighest possible position – 12thLowest possible position – 15th12. BrightonHighest possible position – 10thLowest possible position – 13th11. WolvesHighest possible position – 9thLowest possible position – 12th10. LeicesterHighest possible position – 8thLowest possible position – 12th9. EvertonHighest possible position – 6thLowest possible position – 11th8. WatfordHighest possible position – 6thLowest possible position – 10th7. Manchester UnitedHighest possible position – 5thLowest possible position – 9th talkSPORT’s upcoming Premier League commentaries LATEST Gerrard launches furious touchline outburst as horror tackle on Barisic sparks chaos Saturday, November 10: Newcastle vs Bournemouth, 3pm (talkSPORT 2) – LISTEN LIVESaturday, November 10: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham, 5:30pm (talkSPORT) – LISTEN LIVE tense Boxing Day fixtures: All nine Premier League games live on talkSPORT Sky Sports presenter apologises for remarks made during Neville’s racism discussion 17. NewcastleHighest possible position – 14thLowest possible position – 20th16. SouthamptonHighest possible position – 14thLowest possible position – 20th15. BurnleyHighest possible position – 13thLowest possible position – 20th14. Crystal PalaceHighest possible position – 13thLowest possible position – 20th scrap 3 Most Read In Football 3 3
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A sea of pink filled the stands in McKinleyville on Thursday night for the volleyball team’s 4th annual “Dig Pink Night” game against the Fortuna Huskies. The Panthers lost valiantly to the Huskies in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 27-25).“Every time we play Mckinleyville we know it’s gonna be a tough battle,” Huskies head coach Lynsey Adams said. “They come in knowing they’re gonna have to fight for every point on both sides and tonight was no exception.”Both teams wore pink to support the …
George Atkinson III, a former Raiders kick returner and the son of Pro Bowl Oakland defensive back George Atkinson II, has died. He was 27 years old.The cause of death is not known.Josh Atkinson, George III’s twin brother, died of suicide on Christmas Day 2018. Two months earlier, the twins’ mother had died from complications of Crohn’s disease.George III wrote on theunsealed.com that he was “filled with anger and guilt,” after his brother’s death. “I was on an emotional roller coaster and …
Operation Hydrate’s Yusuf Abramjee will be in Swartruggens, North West, to urge all South Africans to unite and help each other during Human Rights Month. (Image: Sandile Khumalo)March is Human Rights Month in South Africa and Play Your Part will be celebrating it in the town of Swartruggens in North West this year. Given the drought and racial tensions the country is facing, the event will look at how human rights can play a role in uniting people and making sure that each person has access to basic needs such as water.Operation Hydrate is one organisation that has been uniting people around South Africa. It has brought much-needed relief to drought-stricken areas of the country. In a recent interview with North West FM, Operation Hydrate’s Yusuf Abramjee said that in spite of the challenges, we should still be patriotic, be good citizens and uphold the country’s Constitution. For individuals to play their part, they should engage with their communities and authorities.So far, Operation Hydrate has distributed 9 million litres of water throughout the country, and is still going. It calls on corporates, sports teams and ordinary individuals to donate water.Listen to Abramjee’s full radio interview here:Contact Yaseen Theba on 082 494 2824 to find out how you can contribute to Operation Hydrate’s water drive. For more information, follow the initiative on Twitter or on its Facebook page.PLAY YOUR PARTAre you playing your part in developing South Africa and its citizens? Do you know anybody who is going out of their way to participate in the development of South Africa and its people? If so, submit your story or video to our website and let us know what you are doing to improve the country for all.