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Aug 25, 2011

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Preparations, News, Aug 25, 2011


Falcons' foreign players impress in training
The Nation Newspaper
By Innocent Amomoh 12 hours 24 minutes ago Excitement and determination pervades the camp of the Super Falcons as they draw the curtain on preparationsahead of the crucial 2012 London Olympic qualification clash against the Indomitable Lioness of ...
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London 2012: NFF Plans Big for Dream Team
THISDAY Live
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured the technical crew of the National U- 23 side, otherwise called the Olympic Eagles, of quality friendly matches as part of preparations for the eight-nation 2012 Olympics qualifier billed for Cairo, ...
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London 2012 Olympics: Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson setting sail to conquer ...
Telegraph.co.uk
“Our Olympic preparations have really ramped up,” Percy explains. “Our first event of the year was the World Cup race in Palma in early April, which we were happy to have won. But we knew that there was still an awful lot of hard graft ahead of us. ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Jeter and Richards-Ross praise coaches for their expertise and faith - Daegu 2011
International Association of Athletics Foundation
Just like coach Hart he's someone whose been around for a while with guys who have broken World records and won Olympics titles." "As John Smith says, the best is yet to come. I keep everything going by listening and learning. ...
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International Association of Athletics Foundation
Breaking Travel News Interview: Embratur director of products & destinations ...
Breaking Travel News
Breaking Travel News: Thank you, Mr Lomanto, for joining us here inLondon. Preparations are well underway for the London 2012 Olympic Games, generating a growing sense of expectation. Have you been in contact with officials to see what you can learn ...
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Breaking Travel News
Bruised Isinbayeva eyes Daegu revenge
SuperSport.com (blog)
Though her results this season cannot serve as proof of a complete recovery both she and Trofimov believe the world championships at Daegu are not only the main event of this season but also a springboard for the London Olympics and more world records. ...
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SuperSport.com (blog)
Ennis is in the zone for Korean gold rush
The Star
Instead she intends to remain focused on her own preparations and performances, emboldened by the knowledge that at her best she will be hard to beat. “My coach looks at the rankings more than me but obviously I am aware of them,” said Ennis, ...
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The Star
Medvedev Visits Sochi; Paralympic Chief Supports Pistorius; Gold Medalists ...
Around the Rings (subscription)
12 for a three-day tour of Olympic works. The head of the International Paralympic Committee says he supports Oscar Pistorius running at the London Olympics. Oscar Pistorius first came to the public's attention when he narrowly missed qualifying for ...
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Around the Rings (subscription)
Moate's Joe Ward is selected for Baku-bound World Championship team
Westmeath Independent
Ward memorably defeated Egan in the final of the Irish championships earlier in the year, and will qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Games if he reaches the quarter-finals in Baku. If Ward fails to achieve Olympic qualifcation in Baku, he should have ...
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Phillips Idowu: Putting his public spat on hold to focus on world gold
The Independent
Perhaps it was only to be expected, then, that Britain's pedigree triple jumper kept the blinkers on yesterday as he finalised his preparations for the defence of his world title in South Korea next week. After settling into the British team's holding ...
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India expecting 10 medals in London Olympics: SAI
Zee News
"Now we are taking our Olympic preparations in a very serious manner. SAI is in full swing and we are expecting at least 10 medals in the London Games. Last Olympics in Beijing, we won three medals (one gold and two bronze). This time we have drawn our ...
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Zee News
Eguavoen Wants Five Weeks Camping for Olympics Qualifier
Middle East North Africa Financial Network
"I cannot give you a specific date right now but preparations will begin in earnest in the first week of October, whatever is the case I want to have at least five weeks of intense camping with a lot of friendly matches", Eguavoen stated. ...
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London 2012 Olympics: NFF Assures Eguavoen Of Support | Leadership ...
By Austin Atibile
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured national U-23 coach, Austin Eguavoen and his technical crew that the federation will do all it can to ensure that the Olympic Eagles qualify for next year's Olympics in London. ... The federation assured the team of quality friendly matches as part of preparations for the eight-nation 2012 Olympic game qualifier billed for Cairo, Egypt from November 26 to December 10. NFF's general secretary, Barr. ...
Leadership Newspapers - For God...
Riots are no problem for London's Olympic preparations | euronews ...
world news - Despite this week's riots, London is continuing to prepare for hosting next year's Olympic Games. The closest the violence came to the Olympic ...
www.euronews.net/.../riots-are-no-problem-for-london-s-olym...
London 2012: Olympic preparations not hit by rioting says Andy ...
Team GB chef de mission Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year'sLondon Olympics have 'moved up another gear' despite the recent rioting across the ...
www.dailymail.co.uk/.../London-2012-Olympic-preparations-...
London 2012: Olympic preparations have moved up a gear, says BOA ...
BOA chief Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year's Olympics have 'moved up another gear' despite the recent rioting across the country.
www.metro.co.uk/.../872573-olympic-preparations-have-mov...
London Sponsors Happy with Olympic Preparations|Sports|chinadaily ...
Sponsors of the London 2012 Olympics have welcomed the strong progress being made in preparations for the Games.
www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011.../content_13127941.htm
London 2012 Olympic preparations have moved up a gear, says BOA ...
BOA chief Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year's Olympics have 'moved up another gear' despite the recent rioting across the country. Test.
www.the2012londonolympics.com/.../17404-london-2012-ol...
India expecting 10 medals in London Olympics: SAI
"Now we are taking our Olympic preparations in a very serious manner. SAI is in full swing and we are expecting at least 10 medals in the London Games. ...
zeenews.india.com/.../india-expecting-10-medals-in-london-ol...
LONDON 2012: Team GB chief Hunt happy with Locog's Olympic ...
TEAM GB chief Andy Hunt has praised London 2012's Olympic preparations at the conclusion of this week's chefs de mission seminar. ...
www.morethanthegames.co.uk/.../1215231-london-2012-team...
London 2012: Olympic preparations not hit by rioting says Andy Hunt
Team GB chef de mission Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year'sLondon Olympics have 'moved up another gear' despite the recent rioting across the ...
themes.thestar.com/article/07558s87mH8fS/articles?q...
London 2012 Blogposts - London 2012: Olympic preparations have ...
BOA chief Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year's Olympics have 'moved up another gear' despite the recent rioting across the country.
www.london2012-news.com/.../london-2012-olympic-prepara...
Commonwealth Games | London Olympics | India | Sports
"Now we are taking our Olympic preparations in a very serious manner. SAI is in full swing and we are expecting at least 10 medals in the London Games. ...
news.oneindia.in/.../cwg-issue-wont-affect-indias-olympic-dre...
CWG controversy won't affect India's Olympic dream: SAI - Indian ...
“Now we are taking our Olympic preparations in a very serious manner. SAI is in full swing and we are expecting at least 10 medals in the London Games. ...
www.indianexpress.com/news/cwg-controversy-wont.../0
Has anyone living in London been affected - 2012 The End Of The ...
Question by bruvvamoff: Has anyone living in London been affected yet by thepreparations for the 2012 olympics? I have heard stories of people being forced ...
isomp.com/.../qa-has-anyone-living-in-london-been-affected-...
Travel Safety News Daily - 13th August 2011 - Worldwide - Travel ...
Today – Riots trigger UK tourism worries - Riots are no problem for London'sOlympic preparations - Chinese bullet trains pulled over 'flaws' - Toxic ...
journals.worldnomads.com/.../Travel-Safety-News-Daily-13th-...
Olympic Preparations Underway
Local News / Olympic Preparations Underway ... knows what to do in the event of a major disaster says she's already planning for the London Olympics. ...
www.newburysound.co.uk/olympic-preparations-underway-i-...
London 2012 chief praises Daegu's preparations
Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012 Olympic Committee and also the Vice... The preparations are very good, very high quality,” he told The Korea Herald ...
www.koreaherald.com/common/redirect.jsp?news_id...id...
Olympic preparations underway in London | Topics Info | Recreation …
The Olympic Park, in which the stadium is located, will also host several other venues, such as the Aquatics Centre, the Basketball Arena and the London ...
ogumylud.amplify.com/.../olympic-preparations-underway-in-...
Team GB chef de mission Andy Hunt confident over London 2012 Olympic
TEAM GB chef de mission Andy Hunt believes preparations for next year'sLondon Olympics have “moved up another gear” despite the recent rioting across the ...
www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/.../team-gb-chef-de-mission-an...
Preparations for the IT systems are ... - 2012 Olympicgames info
Preparations for the IT systems required for London 2012 Olympic Games are progressing as scheduled, with the event slightly less than a year away, ...
www.2012olympicgames.info/.../preparations-for-the-it-syste...
2012 Olympics to Boost Businesses by Billions | London Property Market
olympic-construction-aquatic-centre Preparations for the 2012 London Olympicsare in full swing and major Olympic construction projects are running ...
www.london-property-market.co.uk/london-olympic-construc...
Olympic preparations have moved up a gear, says BOA chief Andy ...
markjoy62 RT @Lon2012don: London 2012: Olympic preparations have moved up a gear , says BOA chief - Metro http://t.co/P63vaAu #olympics 3 days ago ...
www.onenewspage.co.uk/.../Olympic-preparations-have-move...
allAfrica.com: Tanzania: Preparations On Track Despite London ...
This is certainly the most severe threat yet to Olympics, whose preparations inLondon are reported to be in full swing. Despite the fact that there is not ...
allafrica.com/stories/201108161097.html
Lincolnshire2012 • View topic - London 2012 Olympic preparations ...
Lincolnshire uk preparing for the 2012 Olympic games in London, giving support and help. News and Discussion.
lincolnshire2012.com/viewtopic.php?p=10671&no=1
Rioting sparks concern about London Olympics
“The image of London burning doesn't send a good message globally,” said ...Olympic security coordinator, promised a review of safety preparations for the ...
www.washingtontimes.com/.../rioting-sparks-concern-about-lo...
London 2012 chief praises Daegu's preparations - The Korea Herald
Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012 Olympic Committee and also the Vice... The preparations are very good, very high quality,” he told The Korea Herald ...
www.koreaherald.com/common/redirect.jsp?news_id...id...
London 2012: Olympic preparations not hit by rioting says Andy ...
London 2012: Olympic preparations not hit by rioting says Andy Hunt Daily Mail Test events have been held over recent weeks in preparation for the Games, ...
www.bmx-lounge.com/london-2012-olympic-preparations-no...
London 2012: NFF Plans Big for Dream Team
... otherwise called the Olympic Eagles, of quality friendly matches as part ofpreparations for the eight-nation 2012 Olympics qualifier billed for Cairo, ...
www.thisdaylive.com/articles/london-2012-nff.../97052/
London Olympics 2012 Preparations Overview | Chahi Articles
The greatest event of the 2012 has been scheduled to take place from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom. The 2012 Summer Olympics best ...
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BLOOMBERG News, Aug 25, 2011

Nomura's Matsuzawa Says Japan Needs `Pro-Growth' Premier
Washington Post
25 (Bloomberg) -- Naka Matsuzawa, chief strategist at Nomura Securities Co. in Tokyo, talks about Japanese politics, the nation's economy and financial markets. Matsuzawa speaks with John Dawson on Bloomberg Television's "On the Move Asia. ...
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ASIA News, Aug 25, 2011


China could build a modern military by 2020, says Pentagon
The Guardian
China appears on track to forge a modern military by 2020, a rapid buildup that could be potentially destabilising to the Asia-Pacific region, the Pentagon has said. Fuelled by its booming economy, China's military growth in the past decade has ...
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The Guardian
Philippine Stocks: Belle, Cebu Air, East Asia, Lepanto, Semirara
Bloomberg
By Ian C. Sayson - Thu Aug 25 04:25:40 GMT 2011 Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Philippine trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the noon close in Manila. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index decreased 0.5 ...
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Asia fully armored vs capital outflows -- Citi
BusinessWorld Online
"We reassess the region's FX reserve adequacy to withstand capital outflows, using latest figures on FX reserves, debt maturities and mobile forms of portfolio flows via foreign holdings of stocks and bonds," it added. China, Taiwan, Malaysia ...
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From Kenya to Texas: recent climate extremes around the world
The Conversation
2010 was the world's hottest year on record, with global temperatures 0.53°C above the long-term (1961-1990) average. 2011 started with a strong La Niña (perhaps the strongest since 1917), something which would normally result in global temperatures ...
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The Conversation
Forex - Asia Open- Overnight Highlights
FXMarketAlerts.com
South Korea: Inflation expectation hits 4.2% in August, the highest level since March 2009. - South Korea: FinMin Bahk: S. Korea should work to sustain fiscal soundness. - EUR/USD repeated arecent pattern of flattish Asian activity, followed by an ...
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Hong Kong ETF May Profit as Banks Branch Out
ETF Trends
American companies have started the trend of international financial firms tapping into Asia's growing wealth. Hong Kong is a market that has attracted hedge funds and Wall Street titans such as Citigroup (NYSE: C). The iShares MSCI Hong Kong ...
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Insurance Australia Group forecasts improved margin for 2011-12
The Australian
Management gave 2011-12 insurance margin guidance of 10 per cent to 12 per cent. For 2010-11, the insurance margin was 9.1 per cent. "Our focus is on accelerating profitable growth in Australia and New Zealand and building our presence in Asia. ...
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Distell dismayed by Human Rights Watch's report
Moneyweb.co.za
“The developed markets, notably Europe and North America were particularly tough, but we showed very encouraging growth in emerging economies, notably Africa, Latin America and parts of AsiaPacific,” says Scannell. Cream liqueur Amarula has continued ...
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Stocks Extend Rally on Increased Risk Appetite (AAPL, BAC, BHP, C, DHI, HD ...
TradersHuddle.com
In Asia, stocks finished lower as participants were not able to build gains on the relief rally in the US, as Japan was hit by a sovereign debt downgrade. Moody's downgraded Japan's credit rating by one notch to Aa3, citing large budget deficits and a ...
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Distell earnings up despite challenges
BusinessLIVE
Africa, in particular, continued to deliver sound growth, contributing 60.9% to foreign revenue, while other developing markets such as Latin America and Asia Pacific also saw increased sales activity. It was, however, in the developed economies, ...
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BusinessLIVE
Woulfe Mining (WOF.V) - significant increase in our valuation
Objective Capital Research
Woulfe commissioned Contromation Indonesia, an independent company with extensive experience in design and construction of projects in Asia, to design and cost the processing plant for Sangdong. Based on the crushing and milling portion of the design, ...
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Newspaper Circulars Still Preferred Resource for Back-to-School Shopping
PR Newswire (press release)
Integer has more than 1200 employees working in US locations as well as international offices in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America. Join the conversation on shopping culture and brand strategy at ...
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Orange Infused Simple Syrup
Babble (blog)
On my recent trip to Oregon I had lunch with the ladies at 'C' Street Bistro in Jacksonville, a tiny town of about 3000 near my parents. I ordered the Asian pulled pork sandwich that was divine and topped it off with an iced tea. ...
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Babble (blog)
Analysts Say “Enough” on BAC, Citi Selloff
Barron's (blog)
By Avi Salzman Analysts came out today to push back against the recent selloff and rumor-mongering about Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C), which may have helped fuel a rally in the sector. With some observers claiming Bank of America is in need ...
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Is Jive Software Big Enough To Go Public?
Wall Street Journal (blog)
After providing a $15 million first round in 2007, according to VentureWire archives, Sequoia provided a $12 million Series B round in October 2009, which the S-1 filing said was priced at $3.68 per share. Kleiner led a $30 million Series C round in ...
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Historic meeting to take place at Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
The FA
Managed by Paul Fairclough, England C has a decent pedigree on the world stage having finished runners-up at both the 2009 and 2011 International Challenge Trophy tournaments. On both occasions, England were beaten 1-0 with Belgium proving victorious ...
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The FA
Soccer: Zac recalls Kengo Nakamura for World Cup qualifiers
Mainichi Daily News
The meeting against North Korea will be Japan's first competitive match since winning the Asian Cup for a record fourth time in Qatar in January. "Japan did very well at the (2010) World Cup and we won the Asian Cup so teams are very motivated when ...
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Cadillac aims high with flashy concept convertible
msnbc.com
The CTS was upgraded for Chinese dealers — much as the latest Buick flagship, the Lacrosse, was largely developed to meet the more expansive demands of China's buyers. Cadillac has struggled to get into foreign markets in recent decades, ...
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Guam Industry Reacts to Debt Ceiling Law and Current Environment for Military ...
Guam Buildup News
Thirdly, this whole realignment is about future efficiencies in managing Asian concerns – concerns of almost every nation in Asia. [The Guam military buildup] facilitates the US presence in Asia with an investment in sovereign territory – a big ...
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ETFs To Tap Into Emerging Market Consumers: Six Ways To Play
ETF Database
Interest in emerging markets has surged in recent years, and investors have embraced ETFs as the preferred means of accessing this asset class. Emerging markets have been established as the clear leaders of global GDP growth, while the economies of the ...
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London pre-open: Wall Street's late surge provides boost
ShareCast
Mining behemoth Rio Tinto has exercised its right to acquire more shares in Asia-Pacific focused miner Ivanhoe Mines, taking its stake up to 48.5% from 46.5% previously. The price paid per share was C$18.98 and the total consideration for the exercise ...
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Naples Zoo Acquires a Vulture in Time for International Vulture Awareness Day
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News
Contaminants in carcasses (from poisons to medicines that are deadly to vultures) and habitat loss have caused shockingly fast declines in areas like southern Asia where some species are still facing extinction. Besides their unearned reputation, ...
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Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News
Continental Announces the Engagement of the Technical Studies Team
MarketWatch (press release)
Since establishment in 1992, major projects have been executed across a broad range of commodities and technologies within Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. The organisation has an extensive Australian and international client base and have ...
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BASE & PRECIOUS METALS - European Opening View - Gold slipping on risk trade ...
FXstreet.com
Equities remain positive this morning following the data related gains yesterday with the Nikkei up 1.5% and MSCI Asia Pacific Index 0.6% at the time of writing. In the currencies the euro has rallied since the European opening, despite data showing ...
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Fall 2011-12 Milwaukee Arts Guide: Theater
ThirdCoast Digest
It's the latest in the company's series of whole-theater shows, where action occurs both onstage and in other portions of the building, but Faust takes it up a notch: The production takes place simultaneously throughout the building, ...
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ThirdCoast Digest
WPP Profit Beats Estimates on Spending in Emerging Markets
BusinessWeek
24 (Bloomberg) -- WPP Plc, the world's largest advertising company, reported profit that rose more than analysts estimated in the first half on growth in Asia and Latin America. The stock rose as much as 3.9 percent. Profit, excluding some items such ...
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