South Africa not to bid for 2020 Olympics

Johannesburg: South Africa's Olympic committee president ruled out a bid for the 2020 Summer Games yesterday after the government said it was not the right time.

Gideon Sam told The Associated Press that his committee would only bid if the government gave its backing, and that the project "was off the radar for now" after South Africa's cabinet said it preferred to focus on national priorities.

"Our position is very clear," Sam said. "We would bid only if the government gives the go-ahead."

Asked if he was ruling out a bid from a South African city for 2020, Sam replied, "Definitely."

Other possible contenders include Tokyo (Japan), Madrid (Spain), Turkey (Istanbul), Doha (Qatar) and Dubai (UAE). The host city will be selected by the IOC in 2013.

Earlier, South Africa's government said it was not the right time for the country — which successfully hosted Africa's first soccer World Cup last year — to bid for the Olympics.

"Cabinet considered the request by the South African Sports Federation for the country to bid for the hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games," the statement said.

"Cabinet has decided that it is better for the country to consolidate the gains of the 2010 Fifa World Cup for now and rather focus the country's attention to the delivery of basic services to all South Africans."

Sam said South Africa might reconsider a bid for another Olympics "some time in the future".

Source: http://gulfnews.com

Yamaha YZ250F (2010)

Technical Specifications
2010 Yamaha YZ250F
Engine
Engine type
Bore x Stroke
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Liquid cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC
77.0mm x 53.6mm
250cc
4 valves per cylinder
13.5:1


Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin® 44mm
Constant-mesh 5-speed
Chain
Multiplate wet clutch
Transistor Controlled Ignition
Kick starter
Wet sump



1st: 30/14 2.143
2nd: 28/16 1.750
3rd: 26/18 1.444
4th: 22/18 1.222
5th: 25/24 1.042
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2,165mm (85.2 inches)
825mm (32.5 inches)
1,280mm (50.4 inches)
1,475mm (58.1 inches)
965mm (38 inches)
325mm (12.8 inches)
102.8 kg
7.5 litres
Yamaha blue, purplish white
KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable
KYB Fully adjustable single shock; 12.4-in travel
80/100-21 Bridgestone M404-A
100/90-19 Bridgestone M403
Single hydraulic disc brake, 250mm
Single hydraulic disc brake, 245mm

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Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer (2010)

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2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Engine
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Air cooled, v-twin cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC
85.0 x 83.0mm
942cc
4 valves per cylinder
9.0:1

8 kg-m (57.9 ft-lb) @ 3,500rpm
35mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection
5-speed
Belt
Wet multiplate
Transistor Controlled Ignition
Electric starter
Wet sump



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2,435mm (95.9 inches)
1,000mm (39.4 inches)
1,340mm (52.8 inches)
1,685mm (66.3 inches)
675mm (26.6 inches)
145mm (5.7 inches)
298.0 kg
16.7 litres
Light Yellowish Metallic Gray, Metallic Black
41mm telescopic fork
Adjustable link Monocross
130/70-18M/C 63H
170/70-16 M/C 75H
Single 320mm disc with twin piston calipers
Single 298mm disc with single piston caliper

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Agum promises sanctions to PSSI congress troublemakers

Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) Normalization Committee chairman Agum Gumelar has promised to give sanctions to troublemakers that made last Friday’s congress fail to elect new PSSI chairman.

“We are still the acting organizers of PSSI. Regarding your suggestion to give punishment to the troublemakers, we are processing it,” Agum told legislators during a hearing on Tuesday evening as quoted by tribunnews.com.

The PSSI congress ended in a deadlock as Group 78 insisted on nominating George Toisutta and Arifin Panigoro as PSSI chairman although the two hopefuls’ nomination has been rejected by a PSSI appeal committee. The appeal committee decision was later upheld by FIFA.

FIFA is expected to announce its decision on May 30 whether or not to punish Indonesia following the chaotic PSSI congress.

Group 78 to consult with minister, FIFA

After a deadlock at the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) congress, the controversial Group 78 said on Sunday that they would consult with the State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs, Andi Mallarangeng, and FIFA to resolve the PSSI leadership problem.

The group also expected there would be no sanction from FIFA.

“We hope our problem will be handled by the new FIFA president, as we thought the current FIFA officials had violated their authority,” PSM Makassar legal director Syahrir Cakkari said on Sunday as quoted by tribunnews.com.

Syahrir said FIFA officials had breached their authority by banning four PSSI chairman candidates – George Toisutta, Arifin Panigoro, Nirwan Bakrie and Nurdin Halid – without clear reasons.

He said George and Nirwan should be eligible to run for the PSSI chairmanship.

He did not mind that Nurdin and Arifin were ineligible, as Nurdin was a convict while Arifin held a league outside the leagues recognized by the PSSI.

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Master Data Administrator
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MS Dynamics AX Consultant Vacancy at Global IT Professional Services

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MS Dynamics AX Consultant
(Singapore)

Responsibilities:
Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional Consultant – Singapore.

My client, a leading Microsoft Dynamics AX Consultancy, requires a seasoned Functional Application Consultant to join its successful practice. With a focus on Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta), the successful candidate will provide client site based consulting and project leadership in the development, implementation and support of complex engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations. As it is a consulting role you must be able and willing to travel for business purposes across the APAC Region. The role itself, you will be working on full life-cycle client facing projects from the scoping phase through to the cut over & go-live, and continuing through the support phase.

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You must have a good command of English, as most of the projects are in that language environment - additional language skills, such as Chinese or Malay, would be advantageous. This is a prime opportunity to develop your own skills with a leading global consultancy, coupled with receiving a generous remuneration package, so apply today.
Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional Consultant – Singapore. Our client, a leading Microsoft Dynamics AX consultancy, requires a seasoned Functional Application Consultant to join its successful practice. With a focus on Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta), the successful candidate will provide client site based consulting and project leadership in the development, implementation and support of complex engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations. As it is a consulting role you must be able and willing to travel for business purposes across the APAC Region. The role itself, you will be working on full life-cycle client facing projects from the scoping phase through to the cut over & go-live, and continuing through the support phase.

Modular wise, my client is interested in candidates from Financial, Trade & Logistics or Production specialist, however experience in other modules is certainly considered.

You must have a good command of English, as most of the projects are in that language environment - additional language skills, such as Chinese or Malay, would be advantageous. This is a prime opportunity to develop your own skills with a leading global consultancy, coupled with receiving a generous remuneration package, so apply today.

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