Archive for November, 2009

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info
Phil Blizzard reports on the development of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the build up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix. From the largest theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world’s largest superyachts and a hotel straddling the

Motor Racing: F1 drivers Sutil and Liuzzi stay with Force India – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS : The Force India Formula One Team confirmed on Friday that they will retain Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi as their drivers for the 2010 World Championship. It will be Sutil’s fourth season in Formula 1, the 26-year-old German having

BMW sells Formula One team to Peter Sauber – Associated Press
BMW announced in July that it would pull out of Formula One at the end of the season, citing the global economic downturn. The company said Friday that a previous agreement to sell the team to Qadbak Investments confident” that the FIA governing

The FIA issues F1 entry list – GrandPrix.com
The entries are as follows: 1, Jenson Button – Vodafone McLaren Mercedes – McLaren-Mercedes; 2, Lewis Hamilton – Vodafone McLaren Mercedes – McLaren-Mercedes; 3, Nico Rosberg – Brawn GP Formula One Team; 4, TBA – Brawn GP Formula One Team; 5

Manor GP set to be rebranded as Virgin Racing – BBC Sport
Manor GP are to be rebranded as Virgin Racing as one of four new teams in Formula 1 next season. The news was effectively confirmed by motor sport’s world governing body, the FIA, when they announced the 2010 F1 entry list on Monday. Manor boss John

Virgin Racing name replaces Manor GP team – Raleigh News & Observer

Virgin Racing name replaces Manor GP team – Raleigh News & Observer
Formula One racing’s governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), published the official entry list for the 2010 season on Monday, with newcomer Manor GP rebranding its team name to Virgin Racing. The name change comes before Manor

BMW sells Formula One team to Peter Sauber – Associated Press
BMW announced in July that it would pull out of Formula One at the end of the season, citing the global economic downturn. The company said Friday that a previous agreement to sell the team to Qadbak Investments confident” that the FIA governing

Formula One racing returning to Montreal – canada.com
MONTREAL Formula One racing will return to Montreal next year. A deal between F1 czar Bernie Ecclestone and government officials will provide $15 million in annual funding for the race to be held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Ile Notre Dame

Manor F1 to become Virgin Cosworths as Richard Branson takes a stake – The Guardian
Virgin chief Richard Branson, left, so enjoyed his involvement with Brawn GP last season that his empire have taken a stakeholding in newcomers Manor F1. Photograph: Luca Bruno/AP Richard Branson’s Virgin empire is to take a shareholding in the Manor

Massa returns to racing in charity karting contest won by Schumacher – Canada East
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil – Formula One driver Felipe Massa returned to competition for the first time since his life-threatening accident four months ago, finishing third in a charity karting event won by Michael Schumacher on Saturday. Ferrari Formula

Montreal back on the F1 schedule for next 5 years – Associated Press
MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal is back on the Formula One schedule for five years – thanks to more than $70 million in public money. Mayor Gerald Tremblay and federal and provincial politicians said at a news conference Friday an agreement is in place for

Serbian team reportedly in talks to take over Toyota F1 – autoblog
Reports of Toyota F1’s demise may prove to have been exaggerated as the latest rumors from the racing world suggest that the Japanese automaker is in discussions with a Serbian outfit about taking over the Cologne-based racing team. For its part

Fitch Rts Georgia Dev Auth Oglethorpe Power Corp’s $112MM Pollution – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings assigns a ‘AA+/F1+’ rating to the following. –$7.485 million Development Authority of Heard County pollution control revenue bonds (OPC Wansley Project), series 2009A; –$10.94 million Development Authority of Monroe County pollution

Motorsport: FIA announces 2010 F1 line-up – New Zealand Herald
PARIS – Motor racing’s governing body released the Formula One line-ups for next year, revealing that Spanish driver Jaime Alguersuari’s position at Toro Rosso could be uncertain and new team Manor GP will drive as Virgin Racing. FIA said Sebastien

The FIA issues F1 entry list – GrandPrix.com
The entries are as follows: 1, Jenson Button – Vodafone McLaren Mercedes – McLaren-Mercedes; 2, Lewis Hamilton – Vodafone McLaren Mercedes – McLaren-Mercedes; 3, Nico Rosberg – Brawn GP Formula One Team; 4, TBA – Brawn GP Formula One Team; 5

Rankings show Haywood, McDowell more economically distressed – Asheville Citizen-Times

Rankings show Haywood, McDowell more economically distressed – Asheville Citizen-Times
RALEIGH McDowell County is moving to a No. 1 ranking, and that’s not a good thing. The state will consider McDowell a Tier 1 county in 2010, the designation held by the 40 most economically distressed counties. It had been a Tier 2 county

BMW sells Formula One team to Peter Sauber – Napa Valley Register

BMW sells Formula One team to Peter Sauber – Napa Valley Register
German car maker BMW has agreed to sell its Formula One team to previous owner Peter Sauber, provided the team gets a place on the grid next season. BMW announced in July that it would pull out of Formula One at the end of the season, citing the

LG Electronics Canada Welcomes Formula 1(TM) Back to Montreal – Investors Business Daily
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 27, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — LG Electronics Canada congratulates the city of Montreal on securing a new agreement with Formula 1(TM), the world’s foremost motorsport championship, to bring the iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix

November 2009 – Austin American-Statesman
Longhorn freshman guard J Covan Brown has traded in his No. 14 for No. 50 to honor his injured teammate, Varez Ward. Ward, a sophomore, suffered a ruptured right quadriceps while warming up before a game against Pittsburgh Tuesday in Kansas City

Dickson’s sports week in review – Omaha World-Herald
Against Colorado, Nebraska had 89 total yards in the first half, yet led 21-7 because of some good luck, opportunistic play, and a punt return. I believe that’s called the Iowa offense. Colorado still has supporters. On television they showed

Welcome to the 21st Century. Now, Let’s Fix Last Decade’s Mess – Advertising Age
The dot-com bust, 9/11, the collapse of the U.S. automobile business, the media meltdown, the subprime debacle. We have completely lost our way. That’s because we have been lost in the new millennium. We have not yet come to grips with the fact that

Golden age of perfume in the air? – Los Angeles Times
The most popular season for fragrance buying is upon us, and with it, the clouds of perfume that mark the entrance to many department stores. Looking for a whiff of Marc Jacobs’ vampy new Lola? How about Thierry Mugler’s Alien Liqueur de Parfum

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games.

Phosphate phaseout has dishwasher soap makers scrambling for an – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Phosphate phaseout has dishwasher soap makers scrambling for an – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Automatic dishwasher detergents with phosphates have handled a lot of dirty plates over the years, but new laws aimed at making the soaps easier on the environment are putting that to an end, and the industry hasn’t been this agitated in years. The

paw prints – Press & Sun-Bulletin
Females: Pomeranian mix, black, 4 years; pit bull mix, brindle, 1 year; hound mix, red, 3 years; Jack Russell terrier, white/brown, 4 years. Males: Pomeranian mix, red/white, 4 years; Jack Russell terrier, black/white, 4 years; Lab mix, black, 1 year

The Tuna recipe – Buffalo News
The Buffalo Bills need look no further than the opposing sideline today to find a road map for the future. Today’s opponent, the Miami Dolphins, are the latest example of Bill Parcells’ blueprint for how to build a winner in the NFL. After hiring

Golden age of perfume in the air? – Los Angeles Times
The most popular season for fragrance buying is upon us, and with it, the clouds of perfume that mark the entrance to many department stores. Looking for a whiff of Marc Jacobs’ vampy new Lola? How about Thierry Mugler’s Alien Liqueur de Parfum

LG Electronics Canada Welcomes Formula 1(TM) Back to Montreal – Investors Business Daily
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 27, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — LG Electronics Canada congratulates the city of Montreal on securing a new agreement with Formula 1(TM), the world’s foremost motorsport championship, to bring the iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix

Dickson’s sports week in review – Omaha World-Herald
Against Colorado, Nebraska had 89 total yards in the first half, yet led 21-7 because of some good luck, opportunistic play, and a punt return. I believe that’s called the Iowa offense. Colorado still has supporters. On television they showed

Report: M. Schumacher not ruling out F1 comeback – CBS Sports
SAO PAULO — Michael Schumacher says he has fully healed from his neck injury and indicated that he has not ruled out a return to Formula One next season. Schumacher made the comments in Brazil, where he competed in a charity karting race hosted by

Welcome to the 21st Century. Now, Let’s Fix Last Decade’s Mess – Advertising Age
The dot-com bust, 9/11, the collapse of the U.S. automobile business, the media meltdown, the subprime debacle. We have completely lost our way. That’s because we have been lost in the new millennium. We have not yet come to grips with the fact that

November 2009 – Austin American-Statesman
Longhorn freshman guard J Covan Brown has traded in his No. 14 for No. 50 to honor his injured teammate, Varez Ward. Ward, a sophomore, suffered a ruptured right quadriceps while warming up before a game against Pittsburgh Tuesday in Kansas City

Federal program creates area jobs – Traverse City Record-Eagle

Federal program creates area jobs – Traverse City Record-Eagle
TRAVERSE CITY — Billie Hedglen lost her home to foreclosure and worked part time at a department store to make ends meet. Then along came funding from the federal government under the national stimulus program, and Hedglen is back to full-time

Longe-range forecast calls for stormy winter – MetroWest Daily News
People may dream of palm trees swaying in warm Pacific breezes during the depths of a New England winter but it’s the weather in that tropical climate that actually plays a major role in our winter misery. Meteorologists say ocean surface

Tigers’ formula goes awry – Greenville News
COLUMBIA During the previous six games, the Clemson University football team showcased an offense that many coaches would love to bottle. On Saturday, the University of South Carolina had that offense bottled up. Clemson averaged 415 yards total

Bosh Gets Pounded, Wonders Why His Teammates Don’t Care – FanHouse
“I look at their bench and they’re all up standing at half-court, and nobody from their team was down on the floor. I think we would react better to just be out there for one another and just stay together.” In the end, this is the problem with the

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games.

Cassville defense carries load – News-Leader.com
Take it from Joseph Gouvion, it’s not terribly fun running into the teeth of the Cassville High School football team’s defense. Gouvion, Cassville’s standout senior running back, doesn’t go toe-to-toe with the Wildcats’ first-team defense often. But

Stimulus spending data from US ‘clear as mud’ – Arizona Daily Star
These are the biggest individual awards of stimulus money to Southern Arizona projects. Some other projects and schools received large awards through grants passed on through state agencies. Amount Recipient Project and project location $20,869,000

Property tax bills look good – but just wait – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Average taxable market values were down across the board in Anoka County, reflecting the nationwide housing correction. The median taxable market value dropped 7.15 percent, from $205,500 to $190,800. Taxes on that average house went down less than 1

Dougherty’s Pharmacy celebrates 80 years and sticks to its formula – Dallas Morning News
Dougherty’s Pharmacy really shouldn’t be celebrating its 80th anniversary. It should be long gone, like so many neighborhood mom-and-pop drugstores or at the very least holding on for dear life. Instead, the mainstay of Preston Royal Village

ISU women’s basketball takes shot at 5-0 today – Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE The Indiana State women s basketball team is seeking its fifth consecutive victory to start a season for just the second time in school history when they welcome Central Michigan to Hulman Center for a 2 p.m. tip-off today. With a

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., leaves the Lexus LFA after driving the sport Fans of Formula One racing gathered Sunday at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture for an event to bid farewell to the F1 racing cars of Toyota Motor Corp

Motor racing-Renault F1 team to test Chinese driver – Reuters
LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) – China’s Ho-Pin Tung will join Belgian Bertrand Baguette and Brazilian Lucas di Grassi in testing for Renault in Spain next week, the Formula One team said on Friday. The Dutch-born 26-year-old became the first Chinese to

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info
Phil Blizzard reports on the development of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the build up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix. From the largest theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world’s largest superyachts and a hotel straddling the

Motor Racing: F1 drivers Sutil and Liuzzi stay with Force India – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS : The Force India Formula One Team confirmed on Friday that they will retain Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi as their drivers for the 2010 World Championship. It will be Sutil’s fourth season in Formula 1, the 26-year-old German having

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., leaves the Lexus LFA after driving the sport Fans of Formula One racing gathered Sunday at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture for an event to bid farewell to the F1 racing cars of Toyota Motor Corp

Big Deal? VW racing chief, F1 drivers visit Homestead for NASCAR – autoblog
This year’s Sprint Cup was awarded this past weekend at Homestead , where Jimmie Johnson scored his record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish behind race winner Denny Hamlin. (Oh yeah, “spoiler alert”.) Anyway, on to the

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info
Phil Blizzard reports on the development of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the build up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix. From the largest theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world’s largest superyachts and a hotel straddling the

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog
Say it ain’t so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current

Motor racing-Renault F1 team to test Chinese driver – Reuters
LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) – China’s Ho-Pin Tung will join Belgian Bertrand Baguette and Brazilian Lucas di Grassi in testing for Renault in Spain next week, the Formula One team said on Friday. The Dutch-born 26-year-old became the first Chinese to

Massa returns to action in charity karting event – 9&10 News

Massa returns to action in charity karting event – 9&10 News
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) Formula One driver Felipe Massa returned to competition for the first time since his life-threatening accident four months ago, finishing third in a charity karting event won by Michael Schumacher on Saturday. Massa

F1 driver Felipe Massa returns to action in charity karting race in – Daily Press
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) Formula One driver Felipe Massa returned to competition for the first time since his life-threatening accident four months ago, finishing third in a charity karting event won by Michael Schumacher. Massa started 11th at

F1: VW seriously evaluating F1 move in 2012 – Auto123
VW is seriously thinking about moving to Formula 1 as an engine supplier starting in 2012. However, the German car maker would not be interested in becoming a team’s partner. The company’s representative, Hans-Joachim Stuck, told autosport that the

BMW sells Formula One team to Peter Sauber – Public Opinion
FRANKFURT German car maker BMW has agreed to sell its Formula One team to previous owner Peter Sauber, provided the team gets a place on the grid next season. BMW announced in July that it would pull out of Formula One at the end of the season

F1 driver Massa returns to competition in charity karting event – CBS Sports
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil — Formula One driver Felipe Massa returned to competition for the first time since his life-threatening accident four months ago, finishing third in a charity karting event won by Michael Schumacher on Saturday. Massa started

18 Leonberger puppies keeps Wyoming family busy – Star-Tribune

18 Leonberger puppies keeps Wyoming family busy – Star-Tribune
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 15, 2009, Ariel, a Leonberger dog owned by Paul and Mary Ann Smith of Powell, Wyo., lies happily surrounded by her brood of 18 puppies, 9 males and 9 females. Ariel’s litter, born in late October, set a new

Qadbak deal collapses, BMW sells team to Peter Sauber – Motorsport.com
The Qadbak deal has collapsed but BMW has instead agreed to sell its Hinwil based Formula One team back to founder Peter Sauber. “The contract is subject to the condition that the team has a starting place for the 2010 Formula One season,” a

Your Questions Answered – Associated Press
MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal is back on the Formula One schedule for five years – thanks to more than $70 million in public money. Mayor Gerald Tremblay and federal and provincial politicians said at a news conference Friday an agreement is in place for

Johnstown eyes icing on the cake – Tribune-Democrat
JOHNSTOWN Johnstown coach Kevin Marabito knows no magical formula or secret game plan will guarantee success this deep into the postseason. Marabito also realizes the challenge that awaits his District 6 Class AAA champion Trojans in a PIAA

LG Electronics Canada Welcomes Formula 1(TM) Back to Montreal – Genetic Engineering News
LG Electronics Canada congratulates the city of Montreal on securing a new agreement with Formula 1(TM), the world’s foremost motorsport championship, to bring the iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada(TM) race back to Canada in 2010. “Montreal auto

Taxpayers to get bill for legislative perk – Courier-Journal
As the state deals with a $1 billion budget shortfall, the price tag for legislators That s the reason why the change can have such a dramatic impact on the legislative pension formula. In writing a new two-year budget next year, lawmakers will

UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Rosberg joins Mercedes F1 team for 2010 – Reuters UK

UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Rosberg joins Mercedes F1 team for 2010 – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – The Mercedes Formula One team named Nico Rosberg as one of their 2010 drivers on Monday while failing to kill off speculation that retired champion Michael Schumacher could partner him in an all-German line-up. Rosberg, son

De la Rosa still seeking F1 race drive – Autosport Online
McLaren’s reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa says he is doing everything he can to secure a racing seat in Formula 1 next season. The Spaniard has been linked with drives at the new Campos Meta and US F1 squads, although the first option seems less

Mercedes F1 team makes choose your job offer to Michael – The Gaea Times

Mercedes F1 team makes choose your job offer to Michael – The Gaea Times
LONDON – The Mercedes Formula One racing team has made a choose your job offer to seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher in a desperate bid to persuade the nation s most famous racer to join. According to reports, Mercedes officials

Ross Brawn rules out Michael Schumacher return for Mercedes – The Guardian
Michael Schumacher will not be coming out of retirement to drive for Ross Brawn’s Mercedes-Benz Formula One team. Photograph: Crispin Thruston/Action Images From the moment Jenson Button, having won the title for the team as Brawn, signed for McLaren

Hartley to test for F1 vacancy – Stuff
Toro Rosso represents the best chance of a Formula 1 drive for Palmerston North’s Brendon Hartley. The 20-year-old will get two of the three days of testing behind the wheel of the Toro Rosso team car at Jerez, southwest Spain, from December 1 to 3

Donington F1 bid not dead – Gillett – ITV.com
Donington Park chief Simon Gillett insists the Leicestershire track’s hopes of hosting the 2010 British Grand Prix are still not dead despite his company Donington Ventures Leisure going into administration recently. Silverstone is now the hot

De la Rosa still seeking F1 race drive – Autosport Online
McLaren’s reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa says he is doing everything he can to secure a racing seat in Formula 1 next season. The Spaniard has been linked with drives at the new Campos Meta and US F1 squads, although the first option seems less

Cmos battery in a dell 8300 – Toms Hardware
I was getting a battery low alert, hit f1 et cetera message now i’m getting nothing on my monitor, though it sounds as if the computer is on. where is the battery on the computer? i can’t find it

No chance of Schumacher joining Mercedes: Lauda – The Gaea Times
LONDON – Formula One legend Niki Lauda does not believe that seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will join Mercedes next year. Rumours have suggested that Schuey was ready to make a shock return after Mercedes bought the Brawn team. Mercedes

F1: American investors to rescue team Sauber – report – Auto123

F1: American investors to rescue team Sauber – report – Auto123
According to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, with the Qadbak buyout reportedly in tatters, another investor is set to step in and rescue the Sauber Formula 1 team. It was reported this week that, in the wake of BMW ’s withdrawal from F1, the Qadbak

De la Rosa still seeking F1 race drive – Autosport Online
McLaren’s reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa says he is doing everything he can to secure a racing seat in Formula 1 next season. The Spaniard has been linked with drives at the new Campos Meta and US F1 squads, although the first option seems less

Ross Brawn rules out Michael Schumacher return for Mercedes – The Guardian
Michael Schumacher will not be coming out of retirement to drive for Ross Brawn’s Mercedes-Benz Formula One team. Photograph: Crispin Thruston/Action Images From the moment Jenson Button, having won the title for the team as Brawn, signed for McLaren

Hartley to test for F1 vacancy – Stuff
Toro Rosso represents the best chance of a Formula 1 drive for Palmerston North’s Brendon Hartley. The 20-year-old will get two of the three days of testing behind the wheel of the Toro Rosso team car at Jerez, southwest Spain, from December 1 to 3

Donington F1 bid not dead – Gillett – ITV.com
Donington Park chief Simon Gillett insists the Leicestershire track’s hopes of hosting the 2010 British Grand Prix are still not dead despite his company Donington Ventures Leisure going into administration recently. Silverstone is now the hot

Warren Miller films soar at 60 – Variety

Warren Miller films soar at 60 – Variety
It’s one of the most durable franchises in film, seemingly impervious to the whims of the industry. And yet in all its high-flying glory, it retains an unmistakably grassroots feel. The Warren Miller ski movie was born shortly after World War II

Hillsborough County Football Playoff Capsules – Tampa Bay Online
NEED TO KNOW: For the second week in a row, TBT faces a strong, physical squad from Pinellas County. Last week, the Titans knocked 2, 185-pound senior who is the son of head coach Tim Borcky and is closing in on a 1,000-yard passing season.

Opposing coaches praise Cairo’s season – Thomasville Times-Enterprise
THOMASVILLE Rebuilding was supposed to be the theme of Cairo s season this year. The Syrupmakers decided to reload, however. After being decimated by graduation only three starters returned from last year s Class AAA title team Cairo

NHL Power Rankings (Nov. 26): ‘Hawks, ‘Preds, Bruins Are Hot As An – Bleacherreport.com
Just when you thought that the NHL would finally settle into a trend, off go the firecrackers again. Just when it looked like the standings were settling into order, the streaks began. Currently, some of the most impressive are in the wins column

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games.

Single reviews: Robin Thicke, Orianthi, Jay Sean, Thalia – AZCentral.com
Robin Thicke delivers his signature smooth talk on “Sex Therapy,” the first single from his untitled fourth album. Producers Polow Da Don and Hot Sauce set up a languorous backbeat with understated synths and soft drum kicks, while Thicke turns the

Hillsborough County Football Playoff Capsules – Tampa Bay Online

Hillsborough County Football Playoff Capsules – Tampa Bay Online
NEED TO KNOW: For the second week in a row, TBT faces a strong, physical squad from Pinellas County. Last week, the Titans knocked 2, 185-pound senior who is the son of head coach Tim Borcky and is closing in on a 1,000-yard passing season.

Abu Dhabi Prepares for Louvre With Giant Gorilla, Beirut Jigsaw – Bloomberg
Abu Dhabi, the fourth-largest member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, is seeking fame as a cultural hub, even as investor confidence is shaken in the Persian Gulf. Dubai, one of the seven sheikdoms that make up the United Arab

Opposing coaches praise Cairo’s season – Thomasville Times-Enterprise
THOMASVILLE Rebuilding was supposed to be the theme of Cairo s season this year. The Syrupmakers decided to reload, however. After being decimated by graduation only three starters returned from last year s Class AAA title team Cairo

Porsche GT3 set for debut at the BIC – Gulf Daily News

Porsche GT3 set for debut at the BIC – Gulf Daily News
Walter Lechner, a decade-long veteran of the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup which regularly races alongside Formula One, came up with the idea then conclude with a grand finale at Reem from March 31 to April 1. Tickets cost BD7 for both days.

Hillsborough County Football Playoff Capsules – Tampa Bay Online

Hillsborough County Football Playoff Capsules – Tampa Bay Online
NEED TO KNOW: For the second week in a row, TBT faces a strong, physical squad from Pinellas County. Last week, the Titans knocked 2, 185-pound senior who is the son of head coach Tim Borcky and is closing in on a 1,000-yard passing season.

Warren Miller films soar at 60 – Variety
It’s one of the most durable franchises in film, seemingly impervious to the whims of the industry. And yet in all its high-flying glory, it retains an unmistakably grassroots feel. The Warren Miller ski movie was born shortly after World War II

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games.

NHL Power Rankings (Nov. 26): ‘Hawks, ‘Preds, Bruins Are Hot As An – Bleacherreport.com
Just when you thought that the NHL would finally settle into a trend, off go the firecrackers again. Just when it looked like the standings were settling into order, the streaks began. Currently, some of the most impressive are in the wins column

Are Americans Paying Taxes to Organized Crime Syndicates? – Mens Newsdaily
They just won t let it go. Even after exposure of illegal activities, bills show up in Congress to find more ways to give money to ACORN. If there is any silver lining, it could be the awakening of taxpayers to the current reality. Beyond tax

Abu Dhabi Prepares for Louvre With Giant Gorilla, Beirut Jigsaw – Bloomberg
Abu Dhabi, the fourth-largest member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, is seeking fame as a cultural hub, even as investor confidence is shaken in the Persian Gulf. Dubai, one of the seven sheikdoms that make up the United Arab

Single reviews: Robin Thicke, Orianthi, Jay Sean, Thalia – AZCentral.com
Robin Thicke delivers his signature smooth talk on “Sex Therapy,” the first single from his untitled fourth album. Producers Polow Da Don and Hot Sauce set up a languorous backbeat with understated synths and soft drum kicks, while Thicke turns the

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., leaves the Lexus LFA after driving the sport Fans of Formula One racing gathered Sunday at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture for an event to bid farewell to the F1 racing cars of Toyota Motor Corp

Button confident of challenging Hamilton – Autosport Online
Jenson Button has no fears about going up against Lewis Hamilton next year after completing a deal to partner his predecessor as world champion at McLaren. The 29-year-old told F1 Racing earlier today, shortly before his McLaren deal was announced

Report: Kimi Raikkonen out of F1 next season AUTO RACING – Allentown Morning Call
– Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to secure a move back to McLaren, Finnish media reported Wednesday. ”The options in F1 were with McLaren next season or nothing,” the Turun Sanomat daily quoted Raikkonen’s

Motor racing-Williams F1 team sells stake to Austrian investor – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Founders Frank Williams and Patrick Head have sold a minority interest in their Williams Formula One team to an investment company led by Austrian Toto Wolff, the former champions said in a statement on Friday. Wolff, who

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog
Say it ain’t so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current

F1 2009 (Wii) – G4 TV

F1 2009 (Wii) – G4 TV
F1 2009 delivers an authentic, unforgiving F1 racing experience. Endless customization options and a detailed sim experience will satisfy the pickiest gearhead. But despite attempts to give newbies a rolling start, most gamers will be left in the

Big Deal? VW racing chief, F1 drivers visit Homestead for NASCAR – autoblog
This year’s Sprint Cup was awarded this past weekend at Homestead , where Jimmie Johnson scored his record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish behind race winner Denny Hamlin. (Oh yeah, “spoiler alert”.) Anyway, on to the

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog
Say it ain’t so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current

Motor racing-Williams F1 team sells stake to Austrian investor – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Founders Frank Williams and Patrick Head have sold a minority interest in their Williams Formula One team to an investment company led by Austrian Toto Wolff, the former champions said in a statement on Friday. Wolff, who

Racing: F1 driver Rosberg signs for Mercedes – Channel NewsAsia
BERLIN : German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg on Monday confirmed he will race for the new team Mercedes Grand Prix team next season. The 24-year-old, son of former world champion Keke Rosberg of Finland, raced for Williams between 2006 and 2009

Button confident of challenging Hamilton – Autosport Online
Jenson Button has no fears about going up against Lewis Hamilton next year after completing a deal to partner his predecessor as world champion at McLaren. The 29-year-old told F1 Racing earlier today, shortly before his McLaren deal was announced

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info
Phil Blizzard reports on the development of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the build up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix. From the largest theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world’s largest superyachts and a hotel straddling the

Racing: F1 driver Rosberg signs for Mercedes – Channel NewsAsia

Racing: F1 driver Rosberg signs for Mercedes – Channel NewsAsia
BERLIN : German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg on Monday confirmed he will race for the new team Mercedes Grand Prix team next season. The 24-year-old, son of former world champion Keke Rosberg of Finland, raced for Williams between 2006 and 2009

Hildebrand to test for Force India F1 Team – Motorsport.com
Hildebrand Set to Drive Force India Formula One Car in Jerez Test Next Week Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (November 24, 2009) — For many auto racing aficionados, the FIA Formula One World Championship represents the pinnacle of the sport. Next week

Fans bid farewell to Toyota’s F1 racing cars at Fuji Speedway – Kyodo News
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., leaves the Lexus LFA after driving the sport Fans of Formula One racing gathered Sunday at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture for an event to bid farewell to the F1 racing cars of Toyota Motor Corp

Motor racing-BMW to test young drivers despite F1 pullout – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) – BMW will test American teenager Alexander Rossi and Mexican Esteban Gutierrez in southern Spain next week despite pulling out of Formula One, the German carmaker said on Tuesday. “Depriving these junior drivers of the test

F1 2009 (Wii) – G4 TV
F1 2009 delivers an authentic, unforgiving F1 racing experience. Endless customization options and a detailed sim experience will satisfy the pickiest gearhead. But despite attempts to give newbies a rolling start, most gamers will be left in the

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog
Say it ain’t so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current

Motor racing-Williams F1 team sells stake to Austrian investor – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Founders Frank Williams and Patrick Head have sold a minority interest in their Williams Formula One team to an investment company led by Austrian Toto Wolff, the former champions said in a statement on Friday. Wolff, who

Big Deal? VW racing chief, F1 drivers visit Homestead for NASCAR – autoblog
This year’s Sprint Cup was awarded this past weekend at Homestead , where Jimmie Johnson scored his record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish behind race winner Denny Hamlin. (Oh yeah, “spoiler alert”.) Anyway, on to the

Button confident of challenging Hamilton – Autosport Online
Jenson Button has no fears about going up against Lewis Hamilton next year after completing a deal to partner his predecessor as world champion at McLaren. The 29-year-old told F1 Racing earlier today, shortly before his McLaren deal was announced

F1 2009 Review – G4 TV
F1 2009 delivers an authentic, unforgiving F1 racing experience. Endless customization options and a detailed sim experience will satisfy the pickiest gearhead. But despite attempts to give newbies a rolling start, most gamers will be left in the

Brawn rules out Schumacher return with Mercedes – Earthtimes

Brawn rules out Schumacher return with Mercedes – Earthtimes
Hamburg – Brawn GP boss Ross Brawn has rejected speculation that seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher could make a sensational Formula One comeback next season. German media had raised the possibility of Schumacher driving next season for the

Codemasters’ official Formula 1 racer ‘F1 2009′ available today – Neoseeker

Codemasters’ official Formula 1 racer ‘F1 2009′ available today – Neoseeker
With today’s launch of F1 2009 , the official Formula 1 racer, Codemasters released two launch trailers for the Wii and PSP versions, showing us how the two differ visually. Both versions also have multiplayer support (of course), with the Wii

As World Champion Jenson Button Joins McLaren SmoothWall and F1 in – Earthtimes
SmoothWall provides content filtering and firewall protection for F1 in Schools Ltd Leeds, UK, 23rd November 2009: Internet security specialist SmoothWall, congratulates World Champion Jenson Button on his move to Mclaren and announces that it is

F1 2009 Review – G4 TV

F1 2009 Review – G4 TV
F1 2009 delivers an authentic, unforgiving F1 racing experience. Endless customization options and a detailed sim experience will satisfy the pickiest gearhead. But despite attempts to give newbies a rolling start, most gamers will be left in the

Button confident of challenging Hamilton – Autosport Online
Jenson Button has no fears about going up against Lewis Hamilton next year after completing a deal to partner his predecessor as world champion at McLaren. The 29-year-old told F1 Racing earlier today, shortly before his McLaren deal was announced

Trulli, Salo have fun with Michael Waltrip Racing – Motorsport.com
Formula One driver Jarno Trulli recently wrapped up his 2009 season with the Toyota Racing F1 team on the state-of-the-art Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For the Italian it was a bittersweet event, as Toyota announced that they were pulling

BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes – autoblog
Say it ain’t so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current

Motor racing-Williams F1 team sells stake to Austrian investor – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Founders Frank Williams and Patrick Head have sold a minority interest in their Williams Formula One team to an investment company led by Austrian Toto Wolff, the former champions said in a statement on Friday. Wolff, who

UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Rosberg joins Mercedes F1 team for 2010 – Reuters UK
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – The Mercedes Formula One team named Nico Rosberg as one of their 2010 drivers on Monday while failing to kill off speculation that retired champion Michael Schumacher could partner him in an all-German line-up. Rosberg, son

Unique features of Yas Island Abu Dhabi as it gets ready for F1 racing – AME Info
Phil Blizzard reports on the development of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the build up to the UAE’s first F1 Grand Prix. From the largest theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world’s largest superyachts and a hotel straddling the

Racing: F1 driver Rosberg signs for Mercedes – Channel NewsAsia
BERLIN : German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg on Monday confirmed he will race for the new team Mercedes Grand Prix team next season. The 24-year-old, son of former world champion Keke Rosberg of Finland, raced for Williams between 2006 and 2009

Martin Brundle gears up for Autosport International – Motorsport.com
Former Grand Prix driver and BBC commentator Martin Brundle will be entertaining the crowds at Autosport International, held at the NEC Birmingham, 14-17 January 2010, by sharing stories of life behind-the-scenes in the world’s most glamorous sport

Nico Rosberg Joins New Mercedes Formula One Team, BBC Reports – Bloomberg

Nico Rosberg Joins New Mercedes Formula One Team, BBC Reports – Bloomberg
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) — Nico Rosberg confirmed he will race for the new Mercedes Grand Prix Formula One team next season, the British Broadcasting Corp. reported. The 24-year-old German, son of former F-1 champion Keke Rosberg, joins from Williams

Martin Brundle gears up for Autosport International – Motorsport.com
Former Grand Prix driver and BBC commentator Martin Brundle will be entertaining the crowds at Autosport International, held at the NEC Birmingham, 14-17 January 2010, by sharing stories of life behind-the-scenes in the world’s most glamorous sport

Rosberg to drive for new Mercedes F1 team in ‘10 – CBS Sports
FRANKFURT — Nico Rosberg will drive for the new Mercedes team in the 2010 Formula One season. Mercedes has acquired a majority stake in Brawn GP, which won the championship last season and will race under its brand name for the first time since 1955

Brawn rules out Schumacher return with Mercedes – Earthtimes
Hamburg – Brawn GP boss Ross Brawn has rejected speculation that seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher could make a sensational Formula One comeback next season. German media had raised the possibility of Schumacher driving next season for the

Nico Rosberg to drive for Mercedes in 2010 – FAN 590 Toronto
FRANKFURT – Nico Rosberg will drive for the new Mercedes Formula One team in 2010 Mercedes did not name its second driver Monday. Team chief Ross Brawn dismissed speculation that it would be Michael Schumacher, the retired seven-time champion.

Roaring through Mass. in the McLaren F1 – Boston Globe
I was about 12 years old when I saw my first McLaren F1. Saw, not as millions of others did from the cover of a Road & Track issue, but saw, as in hearing my father say, “Hey, what’s that coming behind us?”, turning around, and watching the blessed

As World Champion Jenson Button Joins McLaren SmoothWall and F1 in – Earthtimes
SmoothWall provides content filtering and firewall protection for F1 in Schools Ltd Leeds, UK, 23rd November 2009: Internet security specialist SmoothWall, congratulates World Champion Jenson Button on his move to Mclaren and announces that it is

Codemasters’ official Formula 1 racer ‘F1 2009′ available today – Neoseeker
With today’s launch of F1 2009 , the official Formula 1 racer, Codemasters released two launch trailers for the Wii and PSP versions, showing us how the two differ visually. Both versions also have multiplayer support (of course), with the Wii

F1 chief reveals Silverstone deadline – espnstar.com
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme, Ecclestone said: “He (Button) obviously knows what he’s doing and he must be satisfied with the arrangements he’s got in hand. I must confess I was a little surprised to see it happening. “

F1: More weird 6-wheel Formula 1 cars! – Auto123
Designed by Derek Gardner who wanted to reduce the frontal area of the car as well as drag, the highly innovative P34 showcased two usual huge rear tires and four, 10-inch tires at the front. A complex steering system allowed to steer all four front