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Floyd Mayweather will not show up for Manny Pacquiao fight, fears Freddie Roach Freddie Roach believes Floyd Mayweather may not fight Manny Pacquiao

By Gadiola Emanuel - 3:23:00 PM

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off for the cameras at the final press conference in Las Vegas

Pacquiao and Mayweather pose with Tecate models following the press conference at the MGM Grand

Mayweather and Pacquiao with the WBC welterweight belt which contains 3,000 emeralds

Mayweather and Pacquiao spoke briefly to the assembled press before facing off

Pacquiao peers out into the crowd as he came face to face with Mayweather for the penultimate time

Mayweather and Pacquiao pose with their respective trainers, Floyd Snr (left) and Freddie Roach

Pacquiao was taking pictures of the press conference and playing on his phone during proceedings

Mayweather was all smiles as he was shown the specially created WBC belt up for grabs on Saturday

Pacquiao takes his turn at the dais to talk to the assembled media from around the world

Mayweather was brief and to the point as he thanked a host of people and declared himself ready

Roach and Pacquiao share their thoughts during the press conference that dragged on for an hour

Mayweather and Pacquiao with their respective promoters, Leonard Ellerbe and Bob Arum (right)

Mayweather sits on emotionless during the final press conference before the fight

Mayweather sat through a host of speakers before talking briefly to the large media gathering

Roach fears Mayweather won't turn up for fight against Pacquiao

Pacquiao and Roach workout for the final time at their Wild Card gym before heading for Las Vegas

Roach revealed Mayweather has had Pacquiao's protective cup checked before the fight

Mayweather waits his turn to speak at the final press conference before Saturday's showdown

Roach claimed Mayweather has been uncharacteristically quiet in the build-up to the fight

Pacquiao has appeared relaxed throughout fight week and greeted hundreds of fans on Tuesday

Freddie Roach – Manny Pacquiao's seven-time Trainer of the Year – suspects Floyd Mayweather may not show up for the Fight of the Century on Saturday.

That feeling has grown as the rancour between the two camps has continued this week with arguments about the gloves each fighter will wear, how their hands will be wrapped and even the protective cup Pacquiao will wear.

Roach says: 'I don't know why Floyd has gone quiet for this fight. I really am wondering if he's going to turn up on the night.

'His speech is very low-key. Subdued. I don't think any fighter is afraid but I don't think he wanted this fight. He was forced into a fight he didn't want to take.'

The storm in a jock-cup obliged Pacquiao to have that item of apparel cleared by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Roach says: 'They made a protest about Manny's cup. They came to training this week, inspected it and approved it. The commissioner marked it and signed it to make sure it's the one he's wearing on the night. But it's the regular cup.

'As for the gloves, the commission have approved our gloves but they say theirs are not ready yet!

'I will be the one in their dressing room watching them wrap Floyd's hands.

'Manny wraps his own hands. Sometimes people put too much wrapping on.'

Pacquiao agreed with his mentor that he has always been keener than Mayweather: 'This is the first time I've felt this excited about a fight. I thank God for keeping me at peace.'

When asked about Mayweather's assertion that he is only in this for the money, Pacquiao said: 'My life before was living in the street, with nothing. It is still beyond my imagination that this boy you are talking to could become known to every person in the Philippines and so many around the world.

'I have a good feeling for this fight. This is different. God has blessed me with confidence. Belief, happiness and this feeling of being so relaxed.

'And yes I do think I wanted this fight more than Mayweather. If it's all business for him, for me it's about giving the fans who are paying all this money a great fight. They deserve that.

'The most exciting thing for me is how I glorify the name of my God.'

Roach believes his fighter can win every round: 'Manny hasn't knocked out a lot of guys in the welterweight division because they are so much bigger than him.

'But I believe he can win every round and if the chance for the knock-out comes it will be a bonus.

'He is faster than before and I can tell he's hitting harder than ever because he's hurt me a couple of times in the gym which none of my fighters have done before.'

Mayweather's father and trainer, Floyd Snr, later poked fun at Roach's suggestion that his son might not turn up on Saturday night by reciting his latest rhyme, 'Floyd's the man to meet, If you wanna get beat.'

Then he added: 'He's The Joke Coach Roach.'

Floyd Snr went on: 'This will be a one-sided fight. Floyd will simply walk him down. And by the way forget all that about Pacquiao's power. He can't punch.'

The welterweight champion himself explained his quietude: 'I don't need to trash talk any more. I'm matured. Manny's a solid champion.'

Mayweather went so far as to praise Pacquiao: 'He's a great fighter. He's going to the Hall of Fame.'

But he added: 'I will be victorious.'

By JEFF POWELL FOR MAILONLINE

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BASATA wampongeza Mayunga kwa kuwakilisha vyema Tanzania

By Gadiola Emanuel - 5:14:00 AM

Mkurugenzi Ukuzaji Sanaa na Masoko Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA), Vivian Msao Shalua (Katikati) akiongea katika halfa ya kumpongeza mwakilishi wa Tanzania kwenye mashindano ya Airtel Trace Music Stars Afrika kwa kuibuka mshindi wa mashindano hayo na kuiwakilisha vyema Tanzania . halfa hiyo ilifanyika katika ofisi za BASATA Ilala Dar es Saalam. kushoto ni meneja uhusiano wa Airtel Jackson Mmbando.

Mkurugenzi Ukuzaji Sanaa na Masoko Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA), Vivian Msao Shalua (kulia)akipokea tuzo aliyoipata Nalimi Mayunga mara baada ya kuibuka mshindi wa shindano la Airtel Trace Music Afrika. Shughuli hii imefanyika jana katika halfa ya kumpongeza Mayunga kwa kuiwakilisha vyema Tanzania katika mashindano ya Airtel Trace Music Stars iliyofanyika katika ofisi za BASATA. Akishuhudia kushoto ni meneja uhusiano wa Airtel Jackson Mmbando.

Baraza la sanaa Tanzania BASATA leo limempongeza mwakiliwa wa Tanzania katika mashindano ya Airtel Trace kufatia ushindi alioupata katika mashindano ya muziki yaliyoshirikisha washiriki 13 toka nchi za Afrika .

Mwisho mwa mwezi wa tatu BASATA ilimkabidh bendera Mayunga na kumpa kibali cha kwenda kushiriki mashindano hayo yaliyokuwa yanafanyika nchini Kenya na kumtakia kila laheri katika mashindano hayo ambapo mwakilishi huyu aliweza kufanya vizuri na kuibuka kuwa mshindi wa Airtel Trace Music Star wa Afrika

Mkurugenzi Ukuzaji Sanaa na Masoko Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA), Vivian Msao Shalua katika halfa fupi ya pongezi kwa Nalimi Mayunga katika ofisi za BASATA alisema” Ushindi huu ni furaha kubwa kwetu sisi Baraza la Sanaa la Tanzania kwani tunayo dhamana ya kuhakikisha tunaendeleza sanaa nchini kwa tunashirikiana na wadau mbalimbali nchini katika kuwawezesha vijana wenye vipaji kukuza sanaa zao ndani na nje ya nchi.

Nachukua fulsa hii kwa niaba ya BASATA kumpongeza Mwakilishi wetu Nalimi Mayunga kwa kufanya vizuri na kushinda mashindano haya.

Nawashukuru sana Airtel kwa kufata taratibu stahiki na kushirikisha BASATA tangu mashindano haya yaanze ikiwa ni kusajili kampuni yao na kupata hati ya kufanya shughuli za sanaa na pia kutushirikisha katika mchakato mzima wa mashindano haya na kumleta mshindi huyu kuchukua hati maalumu ya kusafiri na kuagwa rasmi wakati wa kuondoka kwenda kwenye mashindano ya Afrika. Kwakweli huu ni mfano wa kuigwa na wadau wengi na wasanii kwa ujumla, kufata taratibu na kupata vibali maalumu pindi wanapoenda nje ya nchi kufanya shughuli za sanaa na kuwakilsisha nchi yetu.

Natoa wito kwa watanzania kujitokeza kwa wingi pindi awamu ya msimu wa pili wa mashindano haya ya Airtel Trace yatakapotangazwa ili nao waweze kupata nafasi ya kushiriki na kuinua vipaji vyao. Aliongea Shalua

Akiongea kwa niaba ya Airtel Meneja Uhusiano wa Airtel Bw Jackson Mmbando alisema Tunawashukuru watanzania wote walioshiriki katika shindano hili tangu tulipolizindua. tunampongeza sana mayunga kwa ushindi huu.

Nalimi Mayunga ameweza kujishindia dili la kwenda marekani na kupata mafunzo chini ya usimamizi wa Akon,na pia kuweza kurekodi wimbo na video yake ya kwanza vyote vikiwa na thamani ya zaidi ya dola za kimarekai 500,000/= Tunategemea baada ya mafunzo hayo na kutoa wimbo wake na Akon basi mayunga ataendelea kufanya vizuri na hatimae kuweza kuzifikia ndoto zake.

Airtel ilimkabithi Mayunga zawadi ya shilingi million 50 za kitanzania kufatia ushindi wake hapa nchini na sasa anajiandaa kwenda marekani na kufanya kazi na msaani nguli Akon.

Akiongelea ushindi wake Mayunga alisema, nawashukuru sana watanzania kwa kunipigia kura toka mashindano haya yaanze, najisikia furaha kupata nafasi hii ya pekee na naamini safari yangu nchini marekani itakuwa ya mafanikio makubwa na mwanzo wa mafanikio katika kuzifika ndoto zangu za kuwa mwanamuziki nyota ndani na nje ya nchi.

Nawashukuru Airtel kwa kuanzisha mashindano haya na BASATA kwa kunipa ushirikiano wakati wote wa mashindano. Natoa wito kwa watanzania na vijana wenzangu kuchangamkia fulsa hii pindi msimu wa pili wa mashindano haya yatakapotangazwa na kuanza .

Mashindano ya Afrika yalimalizika kwa mtanzania kushika nafasi ya kwanza , Nigeria nafasi ya pili na Congo Brazavile nafasi ya tatu.

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From Huff Post : 31 Tips To Help You Sleep Better Tonight

By Gadiola Emanuel - 1:32:00 AM

If you're on your third cup of coffee today with no hope of shaking your sleepiness, this is for you.
We often refer to getting little sleep as an inevitability rather than a travesty -- but sleep deprivation is no joke. Skipping out on shuteye has been linked to weight gain, heart disease and a higher risk of stroke (uh... yikes).
Ready to log some more ZZZs? Below, we've rounded up some of the best ways to ensure a good night's sleep. Sweet dreams!

1. Try some meditation.
If you've ever tried to go to sleep with stress, you know the true value of a relaxed mind when you crawl into bed. Enter meditation. In addition to its long list of health perks, it also helps you fall asleep by keeping you calm. Try some of these techniques next time you're experiencing racing thoughts when your head hits the pillow.
2. Eat lean protein or foods high in magnesium.
Diet and sleep often go hand-in-hand. If you're going to snack before going to bed, make sure to eat foods rich in magnesium or lean protein. Studies show magnesium may play a role in helping us snooze through the night. Munchies high in protein usually contain tryptophan, an amino acid that increases serotonin levels that aid in sleep, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
3. Smell some lavender.
It's true: A sniff of the calm scent may help you snooze. Research suggests that the aroma helps promote relaxation and sleep by decreasing your heart rate and blood pressure.
4. Take a warm bath.
Wash off the day and help promote sleep all at the same time by prompting changes in your body temperature. "If you raise your temperature a degree or two with a bath, the steeper drop at bedtime is more likely to put you in a deep sleep," Joyce Walsleben, Ph.D., associate professor at New York University School of Medicine, told Health.com.
5. Ban your phone.
This is probably one of the biggest bedtime no-nos. Not only are our devices tempting to look at if we wake up in the middle of the night, the light emitted from the screens can actually ruin sleep. Research shows the blue glow of technology can disrupt the production of melatonin. Charge those phones outside of the bedroom.
6. Write it out, then toss it out.
Anxiety keeping you awake? Transform it into something tangible. Research shows that writing worries down and then physically throwing them away can help clear our minds of negative thoughts.
7. Get out of bed.
Lying awake in bed isn't doing you any favors -- in fact, you may start subconsciously associating your bed with not sleeping, according to Steve Orma, a clinical psychologist and author of Stop Worrying and Go to Sleep: How to Put Insomnia to Bed for Good. If you haven't drifted off after 20 to 30 minutes, get up and go to another room.
8. Read a book.
Disconnect from technology and connect to the pages of a book, Orma previously told HuffPost Healthy Living. Bonus points if you turn it into a nightly routine. It sends your mind a sign that it's time to unwind.
9. Sleep in a cold room.
The ideal temperature for sleeping is approximately 60 to 68 degrees, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Go ahead, open that window.
10. Ditch the pajamas.
While we're on proper temperature, let's chat about the clothes that keep you warm. One way to reach that optimal body temperature is to shed some layers -- including the ones on your body. In fact, there's research that even supports this idea. Bare may really be better!
11. ...Or wear ACTUAL pajamas.
If you're like most people, usually a big shirt and some yoga pants will do for bedtime attire. But perhaps the gym clothes are best left for the gym: "Far too many of us have given up on the distinction between what you wear during the day and what you wear to bed," HuffPost president and editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington wrote in a 2010 blog post. "Slipping on the PJs is a signal to your body: time to shut down!"
12. Do some calming yoga poses.
Undo the stress of the day by stretching out. Yoga helps you calm your mind as well as your body. Try one of these moves for increased relaxation.
13. Eliminate distracting noise.
There's nothing worse than car horns and loud wind preventing you from drifting off or waking you up from a sound snooze. Experts recommend a white noise machine or ear plugs to help create a quieter, sleep time ambiance.
14. Try progressive muscle relaxation.
If straight-up meditation isn't your thing, give this calming exercise a try. Gently clench your muscles for several seconds then slowly relax. Start with your toes and work your way up.
15. Sweat it out before bed.
Exercise is magical for a healthy body and mind. According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2013 Sleep in America poll, those who are physically active report getting better sleep.
16. Drink tea.
There's something soothing about a warm cup of tea before bed. Swap your nighttime beverage for some "sleepy time" tea, which contains compounds that help aid in sleep.
17. Quit smoking.
Kicking that habit to the curb may also help you have a sounder night's sleep. According to one 2008 study, cigarette smokers were four times more likely than nonsmokers to report feeling tired after a night's sleep. Smokers also experienced lighter sleep overall.
18. Read these relaxing words.
Calm. Cozy. Rest. Relax. Do you feel tired yet? A 2013 study published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology found that reading particular sleep-related words will not only make your eyes more tired, but may even help you sleep longer.
19. Avoid caffeine.
Sorry, coffee lovers, but you might want to keep that habit reserved for the morning (or maybe the early afternoon). The effects of caffeine can last up to six hours, according to a study conducted by Brown University.
20. Don't try to sleep.
It sounds completely paradoxical, but sometimes the best way to fall asleep is to simply not try to sleep. One small 2003 study found that when insomniacs tried to force themselves to stay awake, they were more likely to drift off.
21. Reserve the bed for sleep and sex only.
Your bed should be a haven for sleep. When our bedrooms double as entertainment rooms, second closets or offices, our brains stop associating them with rest, making it harder to drift off. De-clutter the distractions.
22. Turn off the TV.
Sorry, "House of Cards" bingers -- you may want to save your excessive consumption for the daylight hours. Studies show that stimulation from screens may interrupt our ability to snooze. A general rule of thumb is to totally unplug at least an hour before bed so your mind has time to unwind.
23. Nix the nightcap.
A glass of wine may make you feel sleepy and, thus, ready for bed -- but sadly, that's all an illusion. Research shows that consuming alcohol before bed can disrupt rapid eye movement or REM sleep later on in the night. Try to eliminate all the adult beverages at least three hours before bedtime.
24. Keep Fido out of the bed.
We adore our pets as much as the next dog or cat lover, but unfortunately letting them cuddle with you overnight could be resulting in sleep loss. Sleep experts recommend keeping Fluffy and Fido out of the bed in order to get a proper night's rest (but admittedly, we know that's easier said than done).
25. Disconnect from your inbox.
Approximately 80 percent of young New Yorkers work from bed, the Wall Street Journal reported in 2012. As mentioned above, that screen time can seriously wreak havoc on sleeping patterns. Not only that, people have an alarming tendency to scroll through phones when they first wake up. However, experts suggest that breaking that habit can be beneficial for having a brighter morning.
26. Try some breathing techniques.
Sure, we do it every second of every day, but are we doing it optimally? Taking proper breaths can calm our systems and prep the body for sleep. Try some of these techniques when you hit the pillow.
27. Go to the bathroom.
Because there's nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night because of a full bladder.
28. Revamp your sleeping position.
If you're a stomach sleeper, you may be doing more damage to your body than it's worth. Check out this guide to the best sleeping positions for your health and consider adjusting accordingly.
29. Have sex.
Yep, it could help you fall asleep! The activity boosts oxytocin (AKA the "warm and fuzzy" hormone) and reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body, thus putting you in a more relaxed state.
30. Put on socks.
Once again, proper body temperature comes into play. One study found that covering those tootsies may help with blood flow, leading to a more optimal temperature for sleep.
31. Conjure up a relaxing scene.
Research shows it's a lot more effective than counting sheep, which actually engages the brain and keeps us awake. Drifting off to dreams of the tropics? Don't mind if we do.

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SKYLIGHT BAND INAKUKARIBISHA LEO THAI VILLAGE KABLA YA KUELEKEA JIJINI ARUSHA JUMAPILI HII

By Gadiola Emanuel - 2:30:00 AM

John Music (katikati) akitoa burudani kwa wapenzi na mashabiki wa Skylight Band (hawapo pichani) Ijumaa iliyopita huku akipewa sapoti ya Back vocal na Ashura Kitenge (kushoto) pamoja na Meneja wa Skylight Band Aneth Kushaba AK 47 (kulia)

Meneja wa Skylight Band Aneth Kushaba AK 47(katikati) akiimba na wenzake ambao ni Sam Mapenzi(kulia) pamoja na Ashura Kitenge (kushoto)

Aneth Kushaba AK 47 akiimba kwa hisia kubwa mbele ya mashabiki wake (hawapo pichani) kwenye kiota cha Thai Village, Masaki jijini Dar

Waimbaji wa Skylight Band wakisakata rhumba

John Music (katikati) akitoa burudani kwa wapenzi na mashabiki wa Skylight Band (hawapo pichani) Ijumaa iliyopita kwenye kiota cha Thai Village Masaki jijini Dar

Waimbaji wa Skylight Band wakiimba kwa pamoja moja ya nyimbo za bendi yao

Mwimbaji wa Skylight Band Sony Masamba akiimba na kucheza pamoja na Aneth Kushaba AK 47(kulia) pamoja na Rapa mkongwe kwenye muziki wa Live Joniko Flower(kushoto)

Hapa ilikuwa ni kusugua mpaka utakate tu, njoo leo ujifunze style ya kusugua mpaka ujue.

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Ni mwendo wa Bolingo tu mpaka kuchweee

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Binti mrembo mwenye sauti ya kumtoa nyoka pangoni Ashura Kitenge akiwapa raha mashabiki wa Skylight Band (hawapo pichani) huku akipewa sapoti na Sam Mapenzi katika show yao ya Ijumaa iliyopita ndani ya koita cha Thai Village-Masaki.

Rapa mkongwe kwenye muziki wa Live Joniko Flower akishusha mistari na kucheza huku waimbaji wenzake Sony Masamba (katikati) na Sam Mapenzi wakisebeneka Ijumaa iliyopita ndani ya kiota cha Thai Village Masaki jijini Dar.