View comments And after 26 years, a shoe commemorating that partnership finally hit shelves on Saturday as Titan dropped the Jordan VI “Like Mike” on Philippine stores. The “Like Mike” VIs used the color blocking of the “Carmine” VIs, the exact pair Jordan wore in the commercial, and instead of the usual red the new sneaker comes in “Gatorade Orange.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkThe words “If I Could Be” are inscribed on the shoe’s inside tongue as tribute to the lyrics of the song. The “Like Mike” VIs are worth P9,445 both in store and online and every purchase will come with a bottle of Gatorade Fierce Strawberry, Gatorade towel, and a Titan X Gatorade sticker set. OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson LeBron James has 60th triple-double; Cavs beat Jazz 109-100 Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio 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 Meralco ‘never the same’ after Almazan injury in PBA Finals Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew MOST READ Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Redemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie Thompson Scottie Thompson also worthy of Finals MVP, thinks Cone Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina LATEST STORIES Ateneo’s Thirdy Ravena in the Jordan 6 “Like Mike.” Photo from Thirdy Ravena’s Instagram accountIt’s a match made in 90s basketball heaven. When Michael Jordan teamed up with Gatorade back in 1991, a catchy tune was born and the phrase “Be like Mike” promptly became immortal.ADVERTISEMENT Brian Heruela arrival bolsters Phoenix backcourt, defense Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours read more
Vice President Joseph N. Boakai wants Liberians to be patient concerning the benefits that would eventually flow when the discovery of oil in commercial quantities becomes a reality.Speaking at the close of a roundtable discussion on the Draft Petroleum Law over the weekend, Vice President Boakai encouraged Liberians to manage their expectations about the oil and gas sector, regardless of expert opinions that after the exploration process, “It would take about five to seven years before commercial oil drilling begins.”“Sometimes you hear people say that after all these exercises we will not get a drop of oil until after five to seven years. That shouldn’t raise any concern since many people, who lived long before us are not going to benefit from the oil. They have been there all of this time, but did not get a chance. Now we have to wait for seven years before benefiting; so why should it matter? We will still wait,” he said.“What is important here is that we are all getting to do it for the first time; and these dialogues and discussions are helpful to the process,” Vice President Boakai said.He praised the presence of foreign experts, who have come to assist Liberia in drafting a better law to govern the sector.In remarks, House Speaker J. Alex Tyler showed excitement over developments related to the sector.He noted that the second of the three phases of events surrounding draft laws had been successful; a national conference to include as many people as possible will shortly get underway way; then the draft legislation in the chambers of the House will follow, for discussion.“We have to understand that this country belongs to all Liberians; whether it is the Legislature, the Executive or the Judiciary involved in a process, we have to give it the support it deserves. The product of that will be to the benefit of the whole country. It is about time that we became focused as Liberians, in order to set the pace for our forward march.”He encouraged the setting up of a legal framework for the oil sector. “It is not a choice—it is a must that the Legislature moves in such a direction.The closing brings to an end, a week-long discussion that paved the way for a planned mass gathering in Monrovia. That gathering will entertain the views of student groups, the business community, religious and political leaders, among others.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more
The membership of International Academic Social Work Associations, which include the African Association of Schools of Social Work (AASSW) and International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), has admitted the Social Work Department of Monrovia-based United Methodist University (UMU).A release issued yesterday by the UMU administration quoted the chairman of the Social Work Department, Prof. Sam Togba Slewion, as saying that the admission of the Social Work Department of UMU into the two international associations was confirmed recently in a letter to the Department from Viahanthie Sewpaul, the president of the African Association of Schools of Social Work, based in South Africa.In the letter, President Vishanthie explained that the application for membership from the Social Work Department of UMU was unanimously approved after a thorough review by the Executive Council of the AASSW. She added, “We are very elated to have your institution as part of our membership, joining other social work practitioners in promoting social work education and best practices of the profession on the African Continent.”The release quoted President Vishanthie as noting further that based on recent policy changes; the membership of the Social Work Department of UMU into the AASSW has automatically qualified the Department to become a member of the IASSW based in the U.S.By virtue of the membership of the Social Work Department of UMU into the two international bodies, the Department is expected to receive numerous benefits, including staff development, student and faculty exchanges for sharing of knowledge and culture as well as support for research initiatives through joint partnerships and collaborative work between member organizations.For his part, Prof. Slewion indicated that the Department will leverage the opportunity of membership into the two international organizations to enhance the social work program and advance best practices of the profession in Liberia.“We will also take advantage of the research collaboration, utilizing both our faculty and students to undertake research of social policies and social issues affecting the welfare of vulnerable social groups in our society as a means of enabling UMU to address numerous post-war social problems in Liberia,” Slewion added.In a related development, Prof. Slewion has been invited to attend the Annual Conference of the AASSW, which is slated to be held in October in South Africa.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more
The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is questioning the implementation of the region’s capital projects under the watch of Regional Executive Officer (REO), Rupert Hopkinson.Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt said despite repeated calls and clear recommendations offered by the RDC regarding the need for enhanced transparency and accountability; poor quality projects continue to be done in Region Two. He added that the Council has outlined some steps for the REO to implement when monitoring the execution of works in the region.“Residents and beneficiaries must be consulted so that information can be shared between the technical staff, the RDC and Local Authority officials and beneficiaries; relevant details, bill of quantities and designs of projects must be accessible to residents of the area where projects are to be done; and strong monitoring of projects must be conducted by engineers, technical staff and Works Committee members,” he said.The Chairman further related that at the March 13 statutory meeting, concerns were raised in relation to the way the Lima Sands road is being built. The concerns outlined there was no consultation with the 300 plus residents in the Amerindian community [Lima Sands], adding that it is the main reason the project is “poorly designed.”The community of Lima Sands leads into the backlands where farming and forestry are done; as such, tractors and trucks use these roads frequently. Ramdatt noted the two major concerns raised by residents regarding the construction of the road – it is narrow and has a weak shoulder.The REGIONAL CHAIRMAN has mandated the Works Committee to urgently inspect this project and provide a report since REO Hopkinson failed to intervene despite being written to on this matter by the Regional Chairman.“The RDC is focused on accountability and transparency, particularly since the REO as Accounting Officer continues to fail in promoting proper accountability and prudent financial management of public funds,” Ramdatt said.Lima Sands is a small Amerindian community located approximately five miles inland from Anna Regina. The road is expected to serve as a means of accessing the Lima Sands backlands. The residents are concerned with the current design since it suggests that the road is too narrow with inferior materials being used in its construction.For his mismanagement of the region’s budgetary allocations, REO Hopkinson was recently upbraided by The Public Accounts Committee. read more
A construction worker, who was allegedly caught with 35 grams of marijuana, was charged and remanded to prison on Friday.Thirty-eight-year-old Keith Abel of Eccles, East Bank Demerara, denied the charge which stated that on June 26, 2019, at Water Street, Georgetown, he had in his possession 35 grams of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.Abel told the court that the officers found the narcotics in a stand close to where he sells groceries. Police Prosecutor Ceon Blackman objected to bail being granted to the defendant on the grounds of the prevalence of the offence and the penalty the charge attracts. The prosecutor further stated that the defendant gave three conflicting addresses to the police and the court. Abel was remanded to prison and the case will continue on July 19, 2019. read more
LANCASTER – A jailed teenage boy who killed another with a baseball bat made a brief appearance Friday in court, sharing hugs with family members but getting no closer to his hope for a reduced sentenced. A resentencing hearing for the Palmdale youth whose murder conviction was reduced to voluntary manslaughter was postponed because a new attorney is coming in to handle his case. Greg Harris Jr., now 15, entered Lancaster Juvenile Court wearing silver-rimmed glasses, a light-gray sweat shirt and dark pants, about a head taller and more hefty than when he last appeared in court in 2005. After the short hearing, Harris was allowed to hug his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and family friends before going back to the court lockup. While they stood in line at the snack bar, Rourke teased Harris about losing a game and pushed him, witnesses said. Harris hit Rourke in the knee with an aluminum bat, then seconds later hit him on the neck, severing an artery. The maximum penalty for voluntary manslaughter is 11 years. Second-degree murder carries a term of 15 years to life. karen.maeshiro@dailynews.com (661) 267-5744160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! A state appeals court in January threw out Harris’ second-degree murder conviction for killing 15-year-old Jeremy Rourke and ordered he be resentenced on the lesser charge. Harris was sentenced in July 2005 to the California Youth Authority until he is 25. Rourke’s parents also attended the hearing. The appellate court found that Harris, 13 at the time, did not harbor an intent to kill. The appellate decision noted Juvenile Court Judge Richard Naranjo’s statement about Harris’ emotional state – that he was upset, angered and “in the heat of passion.” Rourke, a Highland High School freshman described by family and friends as an avid athlete who enjoyed being a junior umpire, died within hours of being hit in the head April 12, 2005, at the Palmdale PONY League baseball complex, where he was a spectator. read more
The university says wages and benefits account for about 70 per cent of its expenditures. The budget projects a deficit of $3.7-million for 2016-17, according to Weeks. The administration has a mandate from the Board to develop strategies to address and avoid a deficit, he said.One strategy includes matching budget development with academic planning, said Weeks.“This process is being refined this year to allow more comprehensive budget consultation and planning to begin this fall,” he stated.The university receives the bulk of its operating budget, about 63 per cent, through provincial grants. Another 24 per cent comes from tuition fees.Advertisement The University of Northern British Columbia has a balanced budget for next year, but Fort St. John students can still expect tuitions to rise when they head back to classes.The university’s Board of Governors approved May 30 a $75-million operating budget for 2015-16, however, that budget forecasts future deficits in the face of dwindling tuition revenues and government grants against rising salary costs.“UNBC faces fiscal challenges, and this budget does a very good job of explaining them,” President Daniel Weeks said in a release.- Advertisement -In order to balance this year’s budget, the Board approved a two per cent tuition fee increase, and are drawing down on some of the university’s reserve accounts to maintain existing service levels, according to the release.Full-time undergrad students can expect their tuition to rise about $99 per year under the increase to about $5,010 per year, according to the university.The board also approved a a temporary decrease to the university’s utility budget, and approved a temporary increase to investment incomes, decisions both made based on prior year’s results, the release stated.Advertisement read more
Terence DiverThank you for the tremendous day that we had yesterday at our premises on Canal Road, Letterkenny as part of ‘Hyundai’s National Open Weekend’.The good news for those of you who could not make it along yesterday is that we are open from 11am this morning Sunday to deal with all your queries having launched the 162 reg yesterday.‘Change is Good’ and here at Divers Hyundai we have seen massive changes in recent times. The all new Hyundai Tucson has taken the motoring world by storm making it the No 1 Best Seller in both Donegal and Ireland. When you come along to our premises you can sit down and discuss your own individual requirements with our Sales team who will answer all your questions. ‘Trade and Upgrade’ is backYes, the good news from Hyundai is that their ‘Trade and Upgrade’ offer is back for the month of June at our premises. By trading in your existing car you can avail of 5 years free servicing or up to €4,000 scrappage bonus on your existing vehicle.Finance We have had countless enquiries about finance and PCP ( Personal Contract Plan) yesterday . PCP is the new way of financing your car and our sales team are available to explain in detail how exactly it works.Come along today Sunday and view our complete range which includes the Hyundai i10: i20: i30: i40: Tucson and Santa Fe. The brand has just gone from strength to strength and we are confident that this trend is set to continue into the future.‘Change is Good’’, so if you are thinking about changing, we welcome you along . To those of you called in large numbers yesterday Saturday we say a sincere thanks you and we look forward to meeting many new faces here at Divers, today Sunday.DIVER’S HYUNDAI OPEN WEEKEND CONTINUES TODAY was last modified: May 27th, 2016 by Mark ForkerShare 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:carsdiverdonegalHyundaiOpen weekendTERENCETerence Diver read more
IFK Gothenburg’s Gamla Ullevi stadium 1 A league match between IFK Gothenburg and AIK has been postponed by the Swedish Football Federation because of concerns over match-fixing.A statement from the SvFF announced the decision was taken after it emerged an AIK player had been offered money to underperform in the fixture, scheduled to take place at IFK’s Gamla Ullevi stadium on Thursday night.The player, who has not been named, informed the SvFF on Wednesday evening that he had been approached. Both clubs, the police and the Swedish professional football body were subsequently contacted.Police have also launched an investigation into the incident.The statement said: “An AIK player was contacted on Tuesday by a suspected so-called match-fixer, who offered him a large sum of money.“Making harmful threats, the fixer in return demanded the player underperform in this evening’s away match against IFK Gothenburg.“The attempt to rig the Allsvenska match between IFK Gothenburg and AIK took place on Tuesday. The AIK player was called to a meeting at which he was offered a substantial amount in compensation, if he actively contributed to the club losing this evening’s scheduled match.”Hakan Sjostrand, the general secretary of the SVFF, added: “It’s not just about a single match. This is a very serious attack and a betting attempt against Swedish football. We are never, ever going to accept that and therefore it’s important we act with force.“The starting point for all of our matches is that it should be secure and decided on sporting grounds. Based on this information we can not guarantee the fixture between IFK Gothenburg and AIK is a secure match which will be decided on sporting grounds.”A new date for the fixture must now be agreed upon between the clubs and the league. read more
DONEGAL side Swilly Rovers are the toast of underage soccer in the county tonight after making it through to the FAI U16 National Cup.Rovers beat Arklow 2-1 today to secure their place in the next round.Darragh Black’s first half strike gave the home-side a half time lead and Dylan Hegarty double the score in the second half. The Co Wicklow side did pull a goal back but the Ramelton lads held on through some great defending to progress to the next round.SWILLY ROVERS U-16S THROUGH TO FAI CUP QUARTER-FINAL was last modified: March 4th, 2012 by BrendaShare 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:SWILLY ROVERS U-16S THROUGH TO FAI CUP QUARTER-FINAL read more