Posts made in October, 2018

Tennis mentor recognized as the Lead SA Hero

Tennis mentor recognized as the Lead SA Hero

There are a number of young tennis talents who can attribute their amazing success to one Mpho Makhoba. Through her efforts which went to an extent of spending much of her salary in raising these tennis armatures, many have emerged to become the best in the sports category. This has not only uplifted her fame but also had a great impact in the nation. For this reason, she has been awarded with the Lead SA hero nomination.

Her actions has gained popularity among South African journalists and it was Denise Wilson who nominated her first claiming that her selfless act deserves more than being popular among young tennis talents.

The 38 year old tennis volunteer had claimed in March that her main mission is to get down and try to uplift bases for juniors who are skilled in certain aspects of tennis. Her main objective she claims would be seeing junior armatures making it through to the professional levels and with her coaching, this can be a reality.

Makhoba who hails from west Pretoria went into record books as being the very first woman official to be awarded with the international qualification from the joint certification programme which is operated by the International Tennis Federation which is has within itself the Association of tennis Professionals and Women Tennis Association. She is also among the four South African women who have achieved the International Chief of Umpires qualification.

After her nomination, Makhoba couldn’t believe it but openly claimed that it would act as a motivating factor in her routine job of helping the young tennis professionals. She added that she was most humbled by the fact that there are some people who are able to recognize her efforts. From her work, she claims that there are great potentials in kids which can be exploited in the right manner for positive results. This will be crucial in the self drive of these kids in their quest in becoming professionals.

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Braxton Miller shifts from a Quarterback to Wide receiver position

Braxton Miller shifts from a Quarterback to Wide receiver position

Several players have had a chance to shift from one position to another. However, this may have both positive and negative results. However, things seems to be going on better with Ohio State’s Braxton Miller who before becoming the best wide receiver in the country was very amazing in his previous quarterback position from which he was among the All-Big ten.

It was former coach Jim Tressel who recruited Miller into the first league action in college football back in 2011 where he would be mentored by fellow player Terrelle Pryor. Nonetheless, the departure of Pryor and Tressel led the player in accepting the roles of the first team player as a quarterback a position from which he cemented his career.

As a freshman, Miller made his full debut in the second game of the year and clung to that position for his amazing improvements. In the end, Ohio State recorded a 6-7 finish with Miller being named in the Big Ten Freshmen of the Year. Following the appointment of new coach Urban Meyer in 2012, Miller would continue to impress and his coach would always set an example to other players with Miller.

The 2012 year was outstanding for miller who achieved more than 2,000 passes on the yard as well as 15 touchdowns. He achieved the record of most rushing yards of 1271 for the school in one season with 13 touchdowns. He later set a new school record of 3,310 yards in offence which made him achieve the Big Ten Office Player of the Year. Ohio stated finished high on 12-0 record.

After receiving another Big Ten Quarterback of the Year, Miller decided to shift to the wide receiver position in July 2014. However, he had tried to keep the position shift a secret as he recovered from a damaged shoulder. The opening game of the 2015 season against the Buckeyes was not only followed by a win but also a surprise performance of Miller in a new position as a wide receiver. Since then, he has been self-motivated as he has recorded 260 rushing and 341 receiving yards in four touchdowns.

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Bookmaker to eradicate betting problem among the locals

Problem gambling has been the main social risks that bookmakers have faced especially when a firm is located near a school or a homeless shelter. There are new rules that will mainly put into consideration the location of a bookmaker as well as the adequate security to various premises.

Gambling commission has brought about this new rule in safeguarding the interest of the surrounding community. The commission, the licensing authorities as well as the Local Government Association will work closely in implementing the new requirements and making sure that these services are delivered to clients in the right manner.

The Chief Executive of the Association of British Bookmakers Malcolm George claimed that the bookmakers will work closely with the local council in attempt to safeguard the local environment as well as assuring the clients that the new structures are safer in the area. This involves making the betting shops one of the safest betting place along the streets.

Policy Development Manager at the Gambling Commission Rob Burkitt on the other hand claimed that assessing the risks in the local area will award betting operators a channel in which they can run and maintain their business in accordance to the law. This will make sure that betting is free from crime; it is fair and open as well as protecting the vulnerable group in the society including the children. Burkitt continued to say that the vulnerable group would come as their first priority in setting up betting premises. In essence, the use of Geofutures map research would play a major role here.

A spokesman from the Local Government Association claimed that the LGA is in support of the risk assessment programs that will be important in the protection of various betting addicts. The local councils have initiated local areas risk profiles that will be helpful to various businesses that will come up with their assessment pointing their focus on several localities where there are schools nearby or treatment centers.

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A new technological center set up in Manchester by bet365

A new technological center set up in Manchester by bet365

In attempt to expand its territories and reach to its clients, popular bookmaker bet365 has announced its new incorporation of initiating their first satellite technology office. It will be based in the Spring Gardens of Manchester. Moreover, the Stoke based firm has claimed to improve the living standards of the surrounding community with employing 50-70 staff members. Heads at bet365 added that the firm is on the verge of opening the new office in early May.

Bet365 Head of Software Development Dom Hawley told Manchester Evening News that it was with great pleasure that the firm has landed its resources to a place where its populace can be deemed as exceptional. He continued to add that this would be crucial for his company as it strives forward in developing its operations beyond the local area as it seeks to expand its developments.

Hawley also gave praise to the new location arguing that Manchester will form a baseline where the firm will be able to initiate a blue print to its operations. This will be based on the concrete technological culture of the city. Moreover, Manchester is close to bet365’s main Headquarters in Stoke and hence provides a very convenient distance for employees to move from various departments.

Warren Hughes who is the current Head of System Development will be the man entitled to lead the new Manchester office. The bookmaker also claimed that it has initiated the process of recruiting able employees who have the capability of working in all sectors of operations.

He said that the recruitment process has started on a high note for various posts in the bookmaker. The easiness has been attributed to the skilled software professionals that are based in the city. These pros have shown the ability to work with no supervision at all and can bring positive results to the bookmaker.

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In-play tipping app initiated by bet365 and bettingexpert

In-play tipping app initiated by bet365 and bettingexpert

A new tipping app for in-play bettors has been launched by the bookmaker bet365. This app has incorporated various in-play markets from the bet365 portfolio with various sports such as the European football leagues, live updates on various matches and will be crucial to punters in the onset of the Euro 2016.

The new app allows its followers to have in depth analysis of real time tips and conclusions from a vast betting population in the bettingexpert.com. This will be crucial in performance review as well as familiarizing with the in-play betting approach.

CEO at betting expert.com Jesper Sorgaad claimed that their effort of bringing out the clients to the revolution world will be the main objective of the new bettingexpert LIVE that has shown many sports fans an open betting way.

At the same time, the Head of Performance Marketing at bet365 James Woods added that the partnership has brought about a top class initiative that will be crucial for bettors in the bettingexpert.com. It will also bring in an exciting experience to these punters.

The new bettingexpert LIVE app will be available in iTunes app store and comes along with various incorporations such as:

WIN CASH PRIZES FOR TIPPING – every week there are cash prizes available to be won by the best tipsters within the bettingexpert LIVE community

NEVER MISS A TIP – receive notifications when top tipsters post tips, when goals are scored and when favorite teams are about to start playing a match

TOP TIPSTERS – access to the real-time tips of professional tipsters for free

BET IN SECONDS – once a punter finds a tip they like, it only takes a couple of simple taps of the screen to place a bet through the innovative bet365 integration

SYNC WITH BETTINGEXPERT.COM – bring all your tipping needs together by logging in with a bettingexpert.com account

LIVE-BETTING MADE SOCIAL – discovers and analyses thousands of opinions from the bettingexpert LIVE community

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