November 2010 ~ Info

Spensley lands his hat-trick

He had already scored over a mile and a half in September and October and the four-year-old continued his upward curve with a comfy success in the Office Christmas Parties At Kempton Park Handicap.His last two wins had come off the back of far from clear passages but Kieren...

Brunei Good Enough For Final

By Yee Chun LeongBandar Seri Begawan - There is plenty resting on the shoulders of Pg Mohd Nasir Pg Anak Ja'afar, but he has what it takes to make it into the final of the equestrian Individual Jumping event on Wednesday.At least that is what Hj Muhd Zamri DP Hj Hamdani, Brunei's chef de mission, thinks - keeping his faith in the Bruneian athlete and...

Dennis Wins BSB Golf Tournament

By James KonBandar Seri Begawan - Dennis Koh captured the overall gross winner's trophy of the 40th Anniversary renaming of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan Golf Tournament after he finished two shots ahead of the field with 71 gross at the RBA Golf Club yesterday.His nearest rival, On Sie Lu came in second place with 73 gross and Rijal Hj Kassim...

Karate Kids Eye Iran

Bandar Seri Begawan - Plans are in the works for Brunei to send the national karate-do team to train in Iran.With four exponents, the team were the largest represented among the four sports that the country sent to the Nov 12-27 Guangzhou Asian Games in China.But not only did they return empty-handed, they also failed to win a single match - hardly...

Ruben Xaus to join Ten Kate Honda?

By Michael GuySpaniard Ruben Xaus is set to become the second rider in the Ten Kate Honda WSB team to ride alongside Brit Jonathan Rea in 2011. The 32 year old Spaniard is reported to have signed a deal this week that will see campaign the proven CBR1000RR.Xaus, an 11 time WSB race winner and former title contender has had two tough seasons riding...

Casey Stoner: Winning harder for Rossi at Ducati

By Matthew BirtCasey Stoner reckons competition in MotoGP is now so fierce that Valentino Rossi won’t be a consistent winner at Ducati.When Rossi quit Honda to join Yamaha at the end of 2003, the Italian was instantly able to consistently fight for victories and won the title at his first attempt on a YZR-M1 machine in 2004.But Stoner, who has made...

Melandri on the pace in Valencia

By Michael GuyMarco Melandri and Eugene Laverty concluded a successful one-day test at Valencia today with the Italian posting impressive lap times during his first ever ride on a Superbike.Riding a black and white factory Yamaha R1 the 28 year old Italian set a competitive 1.34.5 on a race tyre before posting a fast 133.9 on a qualifier.Melandri has...

Scott Redding catches attention of Ducati

By Matthew BirtScott Redding is already being closely monitored by Ducati management after his stunning debut Moto2 campaign in 2010.Ducati boss Vittoriano Guareschi spoke of his admiration for the 17-year-old after he claimed third place in Indianapolis and then a brilliant second behind experienced Italian Alex de Angelis in Australia.Six front row...

Michelin planning MotoGP return in 2012?

By Matthew BirtMichelin is plotting a shock return to the MotoGP world championship, MCN has learned.The French factory hasn’t raced in MotoGP since the end of 2008 when the premier class switched to a controversial single tyre format.Bridgestone was the only company to bid for the contract but rumours recently emerged that Michelin is contemplating...

Expect Rossi to be Competitive Immediately on the Ducati

With the big news finally out that Rossi is Red, talk will now turn to how competitive Valentino Rossi will be on the Ducati Desmosedici, a bike that only Casey Stoner has tamed in the 800cc era. A comparison to the situation with the Honda to Yamaha switch in 2004 indicates there is little to be concerned about.The Ducati Desmosedici has been criticized...

Nicky Hayden will be Grand Marshal at Indy Mile

Nicky Hayden will be the Grand Marshall of the Lucas Oil Indy Mile AMA Pro K&N Grand National Championship event on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Hayden, in Indianapolis to ride his Ducati Desmosedici GP10 at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, will travel across town to the legendary Indy Mile at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to meet the thousands of dirt-track...

Burgess: Chill People, Rossi will be Fast on the Ducati

Valentino Rossi’s chief engineer, Jeremy Burgess has cautioned the naysayers who were disappointed in the results of the Italian’s first outing on the Ducati MotoGP racer at the recent Valencia post season test. Rossi ended the test 15th fastest and second slowest Ducati ahead of only rookie Karel Abraham.Vale was 1.7 seconds off the pace of the front...

Rossi eager for action but prepared for “calm” recovery

Valentino Rossi is fully aware of the road to recovery that awaits him following surgery on his shoulder on Sunday, and despite acknowledging that he needs to be “calm and patient” in his rehabilitation the 31 year-old is eager to try out his repaired shoulder.In the aftermath of his operation in Italy on Sunday Doctor Alessandro Castagna, one of the...

Rossi will be ready for Sepang Test

February 1st 2011, the date of the next Official MotoGP Test, is firmly fixed in Valentino Rossi’s mind as the Italian begins his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery which took place on Sunday. The normal recovery period following a procedure such as the one undergone by Rossi is 90 days, but with 79 until the Sepang Test the schedule is tight.In...

MCA Pledges RM40,000 For Wushu Medallists At Asian Games

Kuala Lumpur - MCA on Friday pledged to give RM40,000 to Chai Fong Ying and Tai Cheau Xuen for winning the gold medal and bronze respectively in wushu at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.Party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said the contribution was in appreciation of their success and as an incentive for them to do better in the sport...

Schwartzel sinks fourth career hole-in-one

By Ashley HammondDubai : Charl Schwartzel bagged the fourth hole-in-one of his career from 166 yards on the par-three sixth hole at Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course yesterday.The South African told Gulf News: "It's a great feeling whenever you get a hole-in-one but to get one in a tournament is something special."Schwartzel's last hole in one came...

Liu sets his sights on London

By Alaric GomesGuangzhou : China's pin-up boy and 110m world record holder feels that his maturity can see him back to where he belongs in the near future."I am 27 and much more mature now than before. This medal bodes me well and I think I can be back to where I belong," Liu Xiang told media after Wednesday night's run that fetched him a record third...

India race away with gold medals in track and field events

By Alaric GomesGuangzhou - India took both the gold medals in the 400-metre hurdles to match their opening day's performance in the track and field competition at the 16th Asian Games at the Aoti Stadium here yesterday.Ashwini Chidananda Akkunji scalped some established runners to win gold in the 400-metre hurdles with a personal best time of 56.15secs,...

Japan wins women's' world baseball championship

Yukari Isozaki gave up just four hits and one run over four innings after Japan scored nine runs in the first to beat Australia 13-3 and claim the women's' world baseball championship on Sunday.After Japan's batters made a strong start, pitchers Isozaki and Ayami Sato held Australia's offense in chck throughout the rest of the game at Jose Perez Colmenares...

Underachieving Madrid banks on Mourinho to deliver

A season after breaking the bank on a squad of "galactico" players that failed to deliver a single title, Real Madrid is banking on coach Jose Mourinho to turn an underachieving squad of stars into champions. Madrid president Florentino Perez wasted little time in securing the Portuguese coach's services after he led Inter Milan to the Champions League...

Liverpool, PSV Eindhoven face Europa League battle

Former European champions Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven face a battle to reach the group stages of the Europa League in the second legs of their qualifying playoffs on Thursday.English side Liverpool travels to Turkey with only a 1-0 lad from its first leg against Trabzonspor at Anfield last week, courtesy of Ryan Babel's goal.In unfamiliar territory...

Koreans together on Asian Games podium

Two South and North Korean athletes shook hands and stood side-by-side on the Asian Games medal podium on Tuesday as their countries waged a deadly military skirmish.In the women's individual archery competition, South Korea's Yun Ok-hee won gold, beating Cheng Ming of China in the final, with Kwon Un Sil of North Korea securing the bronze medal.Yun...

Ceylon loses thriller, WISCI extends streak

Ceylon lost a thriller against GMIS CC, and WISCI extended its winning streak by defeating Indorama in the weekend matches of the Apple Coal JCA League 2010-11.Ceylon lost by 4 runs to GMIS CC despite the heroics of Ceylon captain Dihan Silva, who remained unbeaten on 153 in Cibubur, East Jakarta. Electing to bat first, GMIS CC amassed 268/5 in 35...

India Counts on Prime Pitch for Batsmen

Hyderabad, India - Judging by his past experience of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expects bat to dominate ball in the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday. The latest addition to the list of test venues, as the five-day game returns to Hyderabad after a 22-year hiatus, is not expected to provide the kind...

Haider Forced to Give Up Career Amid Fixing Threats

London - Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has retired from international cricket and is reportedly seeking political asylum in Britain amid alleged threats from match-fixers. Haider left the Pakistan team in Dubai on Monday and flew to London after claiming he had been offered money to lose matches against South Africa, the latest twist in the...

McCullum Hits Ton to Keep Kiwi Hopes Alive

Brendon McCullum struck a well-paced century on Monday as New Zealand reached 237-4 at the close of play on the fourth day of the second test against India after conceding a 122-run first innings lead. The test looks like providing an interesting final day as New Zealand is 115 runs ahead with six wickets in hand. McCullum was batting on 124 and Kane...

Reeves shows exceptional pace at Targa High Country

Written by Fabien KornélFresh from their success at the Pirelli Star Driver Shootout in Spain two weeks ago, Brendan Reeves and Rhianon Smyth returned to tarmac rallying at the weekend. Driving a Mazda3 MPS for Mazda Motorsport in the inaugural Targa High Country rally, the brother-sister duo showed impressive speed and talent.Day one of the rally...

Villagra snatches championship lead from Pozzo

Written by Fabien KornélFederico Villagra (Mitsubishi/VRS) took a crucial victory over his main title contender Gabriel Pozzo (Subaru/Baratec) in Rally Pagos del Tuyú, round 11 of the Argentine National Rally, to claim a one point lead ahead of the final showdown of the year."Coyote" made his way through the race setting a fast and faultless pace which...

Judd ready for marathon rally

Written by Fabien KornélOne of New Zealand’s most experienced rally competitors, Jeff Judd, is ready to take on New Zealand’s only marathon rally, the Silver Fern Rally, when it gets underway on November 14.Judd is highly respected around New Zealand as both a driver and co-driver, with achievements including contesting the Production World Rally Championship...

IT/MIS-Programmer Vacancy at Sinar Mas

Job InformationPosition IT/MIS-ProgrammerJob Type EmployeeWork Location OfficeEmployment Status FullTimeWork Place JakartaSalary NegotiableGender BothCompany InformationCompany Name Bank SinarmasIndustry Finance/BankingCompany Size Medium (51 – 149 employees)Company Type Multinational CompanyCity JakartaCountry...

Bayern on the mend with four-goal show

Defending German champions Bayern Munich scored a morale-boosting 4-2 win over Freiburg on Friday night after a sizzling second half brought three goals to move the Bavarians up to seventh spot.Though foing well in the Champions League, Bayern have had a poor time of it in the league so far this term – but the three points lifted them provisionally...

Raul to the rescue as Schalke end home win drought

Former Spanish international great Raul scored a brace as Bundesliga strugglers Schalke 04 finally ended their jinx at the Veltins-Arena with a 3-0 home defeat of St. Pauli on Friday.Schalke finished runners-up last season but have made a disastrous start to the 2011 campaign with one win in their first 10 games, prior to this victory, leaving them...

Dortmund extend lead after seeing off Hamburg

Bundesliga leaders Dortmund underlined their credentials at the top of the table on Friday with a 2-0 home win over Hamburg in the rain to open a seven-point lead at the top of the table.On a filthy night in Dortmund at a packed Signal Iduna Park in front of a sell-out 80,720 crowd, the home side picked up three more points to open the seven-point...

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