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Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina “That’s an advantage of Pingoy. He’s willing to take the big shots,” remarked coach Franz Pumaren as Akari-Adamson rose to 6-2.Pingoy’s explosion came in handy for the Falcons in breaking the 78-all deadlock as his three straight triples gave his side a decisive 87-79 lead with 55.8 ticks remaining. FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownJerrick Ahanmisi also picked up where he left off last game, this time going 3-of-6 from downtown to unleash 16 markers and three boards.Jerom Lastimosa added 11 points, while Cameroonian big man Papi Sarr got 10 markers and six rebounds in the victory. Mariners bring back 44-year-old Ichiro Suzuki PBA IMAGESJerie Pingoy drilled three treys in the last two minutes to lead Akari-Adamson past Batangas-EAC, 89-79, Thursday in the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.The stocky defensive playmaker showed another facet of his game as he went 6-of-9 from three to carry the Falcons with his 23 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and three steals.ADVERTISEMENT Judy Ann’s 1st project for 2020 is giving her a ‘stomachache’ Gatchalian wants price freeze on basic goods in Batangas; sellers of overpriced masks jailed PLAY LIST 01:39Gatchalian wants price freeze on basic goods in Batangas; sellers of overpriced masks jailed02:01Taal Volcano island 2 days after eruption01:54MMDA deploys rescue team to Batangas following Taal eruption02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Green group flags ‘overkill’ use of plastic banderitas in Manila Sto. Niño feast Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Truck driver killed in Davao del Sur road accident P16.5-M worth of aid provided for Taal Volcano eruption victims — NDRRMC Cedric de Joya paced Batangas-EAC with 15 points and four rebounds, while Jerome Garcia had 13 markers and two boards.The Generals incurred their third straight defeat to sink to a 1-7 card.The Scores:AKARI-ADAMSON 89 — Pingoy 23, Ahanmisi 16, Lastimosa 10, Sarr 10, Mojica 7, Camacho 6, Espeleta 6, Manganti 6, Catapusan 2, Lojera 2, Macion 0, Zaldivar 0.BATANGAS-EAC 79 — De Joya 15, Garcia 13, Ablaza 12, Altamirano 12, Diego 7, E. Mendoza 7, Dela Peña 4, Bautista 2, Maguliano 2, Martin 2, Tampoc 2, J. Mendoza 1, Corilla 0.ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Quarters: 26-27, 51-47, 66-64, 89-79.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames LATEST STORIES Jo Koy draws ire for cutting through Cebu City traffic with ‘wang-wang’ Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. View comments
The world knows that the God of Nature has blessed Liberia with a wonderful coastline—350 miles of a great and rich natural resource.But just as we Liberians have done and continue to do with our most important natural resource—our human resource—we have not only neglected but simply WASTED our rich, immaculate coastline. We have thrown it to the wind and water to do with it whatever they wish. And surely, if you give nature a chance, it can be a wonderful blessing—or a bane—a blight, a curse.We Liberians have foolishly, stupidly and ungratefully chosen the latter. We have turned God’s blessings into a bane, which means a blight, a curse.Remember, that is exactly what we have done to our rich and vast green vegetation that God gave our country, Liberia. And though we have tried very hard, over many administrations, especially Charles Taylor’s, to exterminate our vast rainforests, God has saved a good chunk of them. But what have we done to our little forests all over the country? We have effectively cut them down for charcoal. But that has been especially after Taylor and other warlords, some say Alhaji Kromah, wickedly destroyed the Mount Coffee Hydro-Electric Plant during that senseless civil war.Now all over the country our little forests are gone, giving an open invitation to the sure and rapid encroachment of the Sahara Desert, from which God spared us all these centuries.Why this early morning lamentation (weeping) about Liberia’s landscape? Because it is painfully, pitifully bleeding before our very eyes, in the blessed heartland of our coastal beauties—New Kru Town and D. Tweh High; West Point; Hotel Africa and the Unity Conference Center; Greenville, Sinoe County; and, of course, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County!Were we in a different country—like La Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea—development-oriented countries—our rich and blessed coastline would have long been turned into a touristic paradise and Liberia would be among the richest African nations. But look what has happened to us! We have pitched ourselves to the bottom of the development ladder, scrambling among the least developed, the least accomplished and least respected nations in the world—WHY? The primary problem has been leadership.Many of us remember that when in early September 1990 Dr. Amos Sawyer, the newly elected President of the Interim Government of National Unity, arrived in Monrovia, the Unity Conference Center and Hotel Africa were intact. It was there, was it not, where the Second All Party Conference was held? But right before Sawyer’s eyes Hotel Africa and the Conference Center started deteriorating and being looted! The exact same thing happened, under Dr. Sawyer’s eyes, to the Centennial Memorial Pavilion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which held and still holds a considerable portion of our national archives, and so many other institutions—they were looted.There was still something at Hotel Africa when Ellen was inaugurated our President in January 2006. That has been 10 years and nearly four months. What has she done about Hotel Africa, the Conference Center and its beautiful beach?What has she done about New Kru Town and D. Twe High? What has she done about West Point? And yes, she loves Grand Bassa—has many dear friends there and is always there—but what has she done to save Buchanan?If the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy is doing nothing about these areas, especially due to the lack of vision, initiative and money, what has she done about it? She is the leader, is she not? Today, sadly under Ellen’s watch, D. Twe High and NKT, Hotel Africa, West Point, Buchanan and Greenville are, before our dear President’s very eyes, being swept away by the Atlantic Ocean that God put there not to destroy—NO – but for us and our foreign friends and tourists to ENJOY!Alas, the same way we have treated our forests and these last three generations of our students—denied them a decent education—is the same way we Liberians have treated yet another of our pristine natural resources, our beaches and all the major institutions associated with them—D. Twe High, HotelAfrica and the Unity Conference Center and our second and third oldest cities, Buchanan and Greenville.Lands, Mines and Energy Minister Patrick Sendolo recently told the Daily Observer that it would have taken only US$20 million to fix all these areas threatened by sea erosion. But this government seems to have developed the propensity to do everything with money except some of the most essential priorities—our education, our Agriculture (rice, meat and even bitter ball), our health (John F. Kennedy Medical Center, now even the Jackson F. Doe Memorial in Tappita), and now our rich, strategic tourist resorts, which are being allowed to be washed away by their chief ally, the ocean.We are very sad and sorry, and that is why we are weeping this morning, shedding bitter tears over lost opportunities that could have brought glory and wealth to Liberia!And yet, being the eternal optimists we are and shall ever remain, we believe it is not too late. Ellen has just under two years to DO something to the rescue. But will she?Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
– Ramjattan notes infrastructural setbacks, pushes for 2018 start dateAs investigations continue into the brutal death of Richard Ishmael Secondary School teacher Kescia Branche, whose battered body was found at the corner of Princes Street and Louisa Row, Georgetown, Police are encountering hindrance by the lack of DNA testing being conducted locally.Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan was recently questioned over the status of the lab’s readiness for DNA testing, and he responded by saying that the necessary infrastructure is still not in place at the forensic lab to conduct these tests.DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a material that is found in all living organisms, and it has been used to solve murders across many of the world’s countries. In July 2014, over three years ago, Guyana’s first forensic laboratory was officially opened, but the lack of DNA testing at that facility continues to provide a challenge to the solving of many high profile murder cases, with the latest being the gruesome killing of the 22-year-old school teacher alluded to above.Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan explained to reporters last week that the necessary infrastructure is still not in place to preserve the samples.He had earlier expressed hope that the facility would be ready by this year, but he again gave all assurances that DNA testing would be conducted at the facility sometime in 2018.“I had really wanted it before the end of this year, but it doesn’t seem that that will happen, because the air ventilation and the air conditioning unit to ensure the proper preservation and no disintegration, and the proper temperature of the samples, were not put in place,” Ramjattan observed.He added that the American Embassy is supporting the move to have DNA testing being done here, which comes under the second component of the Public Security Ministry’s Citizen Security Strengthening Programme for improving the Guyana Police Force’s Forensic Laboratory’s effectiveness in preventing and conducting crime investigations.The forensic laboratory is currently equipped to conduct testing including on fake currency, forged documents, narcotics, and ballistics.Ramjattan noted that staff and training on using the equipment to conduct the tests are needed. In the meantime sending the samples overseas is the only option, as Police are trying to match the blood found on a car to that of the murdered school teacher. Police was recently granted an extension to further detain the owner of that vehicle.
Trent Green may soon be on his way out of Kansas City. The former Pro Bowl quarterback’s agent, Jim Steiner, said that the team is seeking to restructure Green’s contract, which will pay him $7.2 million next season. The Chiefs are also entertaining offers for Green, who missed eight games last season with a severe concussion. Nicholson was one of nine Bengals arrested during a nine-month span. Artest update Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest slapped a woman’s face and grabbed her repeatedly, causing visible injuries, according to a sheriff’s report made public. Artest was arrested Monday after a woman inside his home in a Sacramento suburb called 911 and said she had been assaulted. In a portion of the 911 tape released by authorities, the woman described injuries to her hand and leg. “Victim sustained visible trauma after being repeatedly grabbed by Artest and pushed to the floor,” said the Placer County Sheriff’s Department report. “Artest then slapped victim’s face (and) by use of force prevented victim from leaving.” The report also said Artest took a phone from the woman the first time she tried to call 911. Artest was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent the woman from reporting a crime. He was released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond and is awaiting a March 22 arraignment. No bad blood Tyler Hansbrough insists there’s no bad blood between him and Duke’s Gerald Henderson, who broke the North Carolina star’s nose in the closing seconds of the latest Tobacco Road showdown. Hansbrough said he hasn’t heard from Henderson, who flagrantly fouled him with 14.5 seconds left in No. 8 North Carolina’s 86-72 victory Sunday. “I was upset when it happened,” Hansbrough said in his first public comments on the subject. “I don’t think he did it intentionally. I don’t really like talking about it because I really don’t know how to handle the situation, but I’m fine right now. I feel fine. New UCLA WR coach Eric Scott, a UCLA wide receiver for three years in the 1990s, has been hired as the Bruins’ receivers coach. The 32-year-old Scott worked as an intern in the school’s football office last year, helping with administrative duties and breaking down video of UCLA opponents. He was an assistant coach at Crenshaw High the previous seven years. Recruit suspended South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia, arrested twice in recent weeks, will not participate in spring practice when it begins March 20. Garcia was arrested Saturday and accused of damaging a professor’s car with a key. Last month, the 19-year-old player was charged with drunkenness and failing to stop for a police officer. “Stephen Garcia will be suspended from all football team activities through the end of this semester,” coach Steve Spurrier said in a statement Tuesday. “He will be expected to go to class and study hall but will not participate in any spring practices or team football meetings.” Penguins move Gov. Ed Rendell says he will turn to the National Hockey League to prevent the Pittsburgh Penguins from moving, one day after the team said it had reached an impasse in negotiations with state, county and local officials to finance a new arena. “The governor believes we have put an exceptionally attractive offer on the table,” according to a statement released by Rendell’s office. Later in the day, Rendell told reporters, “If they don’t take it, we’re going to be up in New York asking the NHL to bar the Penguins from moving.” 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! The Chicago Bears confirmed on Tuesday that they have traded running back Thomas Jones to the New York Jets for a second-round draft pick. The Bears acquired the 37th overall pick and sent the 63rd selection to New York in a deal that was agreed to on Monday. Player sentenced Cincinnati Bengals linebacker A.J. Nicholson was sentenced to two months in a sheriff’s work program and two years’ probation after pleading no contest to burglary and grand theft. Judge Kathleen Dekker sentenced the former Florida State player Monday. He entered the plea last month to charges that he and an accomplice took electronic equipment and other items valued at $1,700 from the apartment of former Seminoles teammate Lorenzo Booker and his two roommates last May. 
Joey Porter has agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, making the former second-team All-Pro linebacker the first marquee player to join the club during this free agent period. Porter is guaranteed $20 million in the deal, which was agreed to late Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the discussion who requested anonymity because Porter has not yet passed his physical and the contract may not be signed until Wednesday or Thursday. 
Real Madrid midfielder Isco Liverpool have made enquiries to Real Madrid over the availability of young playmaker Isco, according to reports in Spain.The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful debut campaign at the Bernabeu last term, netting 11 goals in 46 appearances, but may find first team chances limited this season following the arrival of World Cup winner Toni Kroos.The La Liga side are also expected to strike a deal with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco for Colombia star James Rodriguez. The team from the Principality are expected to command a hefty fee off the back of Rodriguez’s Golden Boot-winning World Cup campaign, and Isco and unsettled midfielder Angel Di Maria could be sold to fund the transfer.Liverpool have secured four signings already this summer, Brendan Rodgers making up for the departure of star forward Luis Suarez with the arrivals of attacking duo Lazar Markovic and Rickie Lambert, as well as midfielders Emre Can and Adam Lallana.Given that the club’s chances of securing a first Premier League title since 1990 were severely hampered by their poor form at the back last season, many have noted the strange absence of any defensive back-up among their top targets this summer.And it seems Rodgers it still keen to add to his attacking force, with Madrid starlet Isco next on his radar, according to Spanish sports daily AS.Italian giants AC Milan are also reported to be interested in the attacking midfielder, who signed for Real Madrid from Malaga for £23million last June, while Europa League winners Sevilla are said to be seeking a loan deal for the youngster.However, AS report that sources close to the Spain international say he is happy and wants to fight for his place at Madrid, though they admit he may look to leave next summer if Los Blancos’ new arrivals limit his playing time. 1
‘The referee made it really hard for us!’ – Mourinho baffled by Terry’s dismissal during Chelsea win
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho blasted referee Mark Clattenburg for dismissing John Terry during the Blues’ 3-2 win at West Brom, claiming he ‘made it really hard for us.’Mourinho’s charges earned their first win of the season after goals from debutant Pedro, Diego Costa and Cesar Azpilicueta were enough for the three points despite James Morrison’s brace for the Baggies.Terry was show a straight red card ten minutes into the second half for hauling down Salomon Rondon, and Mourinho felt Clattenburg made a mistake that nearly swung the destiny of the result.When asked about Terry’s sending off, he said: “I don’t want to speak about it. I don’t have a view.“West Brom and the referee made it really hard for us. We had a strong performance with 11 players but with ten men against West Brom it is difficult.”Pedro, a £21.4m signing from Barcelona earlier this week, was handed the man of the match award on his debut and took just 20 minutes to open his Chelsea account – much to the satisfaction of his manager.“A very good start. A goal, assist, work rate, personality – he gave us a lot,” added the Blues’ boss.
Marseille sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has lauded Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud as “a great player” – but refused to discuss a move for him.The French club are reportedly tracking the Gunners forward ahead of the summer transfer window and they believe they can sign him.Marseille have set aside £20m of their summer kitty to land Giroud and they think Arsenal will sell for that price.Zubizarreta was quizzed on Marseille’s interest in Giroud over the weekend after agreeing to do an interview with French newspaper Journal du Dimanche.However, while the sporting director admitted he was impressed by the France international’s talents, he has refused to confirm if a move is on the cards.“He is a great player but I refuse to speculate on particular names,” Zubizarreta told Journal du Dimanche. Olivier Giroud is a wanted man 1
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREThe top 10 theme park moments of 2019 No vaccine is available yet, although one is being developed at two universities on the East Coast. Antibiotic medications do not kill viruses, but they may be administered to fight off bacteria that may try to take advantage of immune systems weakened by the canine flu, she said. The canine flu was first detected in 2004 in greyhounds at a racetrack in Florida, according to www.medicalnewstoday.com. The disease has been in horses for about 40 years and was believed to have transferred to dogs when dogs ate raw horse meat, according to news reports. Although firm mortality rates have not yet been determined, Beeler said scientists estimate the disease kills between 1 percent and 5 percent of infected dogs. She guessed the mortality rate would decline to less than 1 percent after more dogs were tested, she said. “The rate might come out high at first because only very sick dogs are being tested,’ she said. As far as anyone knows, the disease has not passed from a dog to a human, Beeler said. Officials from area dog shelters said they were closely monitoring animals and would quarantine dogs showing symptoms similar to the canine flu. “We’re definitely all a little nervous,’ said Capt. Aaron Reyes of the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey. Robert Collier of Azusa, who was fishing with his dog Belle at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area on Tuesday, said he would take extra caution with his tan, middle-sized mutt. “We sometimes take her to doggy day care in Pasadena,’ he said of a program where he takes Belle to play with other dogs. “I’m going to tell my wife about this as soon as I’m done fishing.’ Ben Baeder can be reached at (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2703, or by e-mail at160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! A potentially lethal canine influenza virus infecting dogs nationwide has been detected in Los Angeles County for the first time, authorities said Tuesday. A veterinarian in Inglewood recently received test results that four dogs tested this summer were infected with the canine flu, according to Dr. Emily Beeler, a veterinarian for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. “This is very contagious,’ Beeler said. “People should keep their dogs at home if they have any kind of cough. Don’t bring them to the dog park, or the groomer or the kennel. And call the vet before taking your dog in. Don’t just walk the dog right into the vet lobby.’ A dog with the canine flu has a runny nose, a fever, a cough and is lethargic, Beeler said. 
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has this afternoon slammed the Government over the ever worsening crisis gripping diabetes care services in the northwest.Deputy Doherty has described the situation as yet another example of ‘postcode healthcare’ as he called on the Government to urgently intervene to resolve the problem of lengthy waiting times for patient appointments and the ongoing failure to fill a number of clinical vacancies at both Letterkenny and Sligo University Hospitals.Speaking during the Dáil exchange, which was heard by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly, Deputy Doherty said: “One only has to look at the latest data on patient waiting times from the HSE in respect of Letterkenny University Hospital to see the true extent of this emergency situation. “Because if we look at the figures, adults with Type 1 diabetes continue to wait up to a year for routine appointments and up to 2 years for all recall appointments. This is despite HSE’s own guidelines which recommend that patients with type 1 diabetes be reviewed every 6 months.“And when you consider that people with diabetes run a significantly greater risk of developing one or more severe health complications due to the condition compared to the general population, then these figures make for harrowing reading.“Cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, neuropathy, eye damage and even amputations – these are just some of the many complications associated with the condition if symptoms go unchecked. “And despite many of these being avoidable with the appropriate and timely medical intervention, then it’s reasonable to assume that patients in Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo face a heightened risk of suffering such complications given the unacceptable delays in accessing care.“Because serious resource and staffing problems are continuing to go unresolved throughout diabetes services here, including paediatric, transitional and adult diabetes care.“In terms of adult care, a second additional full endocrinologist post remains unfilled, despite it already having been sanctioned by the HSE’s advisory committee.“Similarly, patients and advocacy groups have expressed disappointment at the fact that a vacant Consultant post at Sligo University Hospital is now unlikely to be filled by a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist to compliment diabetes services there.“At Letterkenny, while long overdue efforts are being made to recruit additional dieticians, there is still no sign of a dedicated post for diabetes care.“The entire SAOLTA healthcare group remains without a centre of excellence for diabetes – despite commitment after commitment from government. “Minister, why are patients in the northwest in your eyes less entitled to these services than their counterparts in other parts of the state?“Let’s call this for what it is – this is postcode healthcare. Where the people of Donegal and the northwest region are made to feel grateful for the little services being offered to them, and that they should be happy with their lot.“They’re not happy. They’re are standing up and demanding that the Government takes action.“That they provide the centre of excellence, that they provide additional services and personnel and that the investment is made in pump therapy and in the other areas. “This is about saving lives and to provide better health outcomes for patients.“Minister, what action are you now going to take? I am demanding to know how you are going to respond to the fact that people in my own county are waiting up to two years for recall appointments because it is unacceptable that they have to wait that length of time.”Speaking on behalf of Health Minister Simon Harris, Minister for State Jim Daly TD said the Department, the HSE and Saolta are addressing the matter through recruitment and the provision of extra resources in the northwest.Deputy Daly said there is a recognition of the challenges in the north west and he made a commitment to increase the pressure on HSE management to ensure it is getting ‘optimal attention’ from the highest levels.Crisis in Northwest Diabetes services criticised as ‘Health Care by Postcode’ was last modified: May 2nd, 2018 by Rachel McLaughlinShare 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:diabetesPearse Doherty TD
A planning application has been lodged for a €25 million community hospital next to Letterkenny University Hospital.The new hospital will have 110 beds, with 10 beds being assigned for a new dementia unit. The project will go to planning over the coming weeks.County councillor Ciaran Brogan has welcomed the news. “This is one of the most positive developments in the local health service in recent years,” Cllr Brogan commented.“This new community hospital will provide the best in terms of medical care, residential care, dementia care, convalescent care and respite care.”“I have been a member of the Regional Health Forum HSE West for the last 13 years and this is a project that I have been pursuing during all of that time. It is proposed that work will commence on the project in the first quarter of 2020, with the end of 2021 set as the completion target,” Cllr Brogan said.“This much-needed community facility is being procured through a Public Private Partnership. A planning application will be lodged soon, with construction due to get underway early next year,” he added. “This confirmation is great news for the local health service. A design team was appointed in 2018, and with definite time-frames now in place, I look forward to seeing this project come to fruition,” he added.Breaking: Planning application for new €25m community hospital in Letterkenny was last modified: April 26th, 2019 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)