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Dec 17th

ICC: Test cricket developments imminent

By The Isogon Group

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it expects day-night test cricket within two years and described a world test cricket championship as a "work in progress".

ICC president David Morgan said yesterday: "I'd be be "surprised" if we don't see day-night test cricket within the next two years - surprised and disappointed."

The test cricket world championship is a bit further away from seeing the light of day. "The test championship is best described as a work in progress," ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said yesterday.

"We are aspiring to create some sort of test championships model and a working group was set up at the last chief executives' meeting on December 1 in Dubai. They will put together concepts for a test championship and we hope to consider a proposal at our next meeting in February."

Lorgat also said the ICC was aiming to reduce the amount of top level cricket matches played from next year.

Dec 17th

Woods' indiscretions to cost PGA Tour, Nike $220m

By The Isogon Group

News service Bloomberg has put a figure of $220m on the potential cost for the PGA Tour and Nike of the Tiger Woods scandal.

The television advertising figure was estimated by Aaron Cohen, chief media negotiating officer at New York agency Horizon Media. The Nike loss was estimated by Claire Gallacher, analyst at San Diego-based Capstone Investments Inc.

Bloomberg quotes Rick Gentile, a former CBS Sports executive producer who teaches at Seton Hall University, as saying: “It’s not so much a ripple effect as it is a tsunami.

"The aura is gone."

Other metrics the Bloomberg report predicts to fall include television audiences, which could shrink by half based on Nielsen Company data from previous events, and tournament crowds, which could fall 20 per cent according to organisers.

Oct 14th

Some Tips About Business Dissertation

By rosetyler73
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Oct 13th

How to end up satisfied at the end of the day

By dkl

If you cannot write down the three most important things that you have to do each day to be successful, you probably have not got well defined goals or, you are not regularly prioritising them.

There is a lot of uncertainty and fear in the marketplace, and in times like this it is absolutely vital to have clear goals. Generally, people act on their fears or their goals: in the absence of goals fear will control what you do and the results almost never turn out well. Paul Meyer said, “If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making it’s simply because your goals are not clearly defined.”

Goals don’t need to be complicated but you do have to own them: they need to be yours and not written to please and impress others. Above all, when you make a goal you are making a promise to yourself and nothing less than 100% commitment will do. Make your goals clear and measurable, anticipate the benefits, decide how you will overcome the obstacles to achieving them, and track your progress through to completion. Success is a journey; you begin to be successful when you start on the path to achieving your chosen goals.

Having the will to win is not enough; you have to have the will to organise to win.

Organise your day the night before and sleep on it.

Try it, you will have a better day! 

Sep 28th

After the full house at the Aldeburgh Festival Juan Martin has spent the summer in Spain before embarking on the Autumn concert

By Jazzmouse

Juan Martin Tour of Canada 2009

September 25, 2009

After the full house at the Aldeburgh Festival Juan Martin has spent the summer in Spain before embarking on the Autumn concert schedule

As Juan Martín announces his Autumn tour of Canada there are already plans afoot for his return in October 2010 with a tour in Ontario and larger cities.  After the film of his large dance company made in Istanbul was played on Ovation tv Australia this Spring, we had enormous feedback.  So we eagerly await the release of  the  film of his Barbican concert made in London with his group in May this year.  It is almost ready and Flamencovision are in talks with a company for worldwide distribution to tv stations; a dvd release will then follow.

Juan’s music is increasingly heard worldwide, from the BBC ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ in August this year to the YouTube hit ‘La Feria’ and the music used on the ‘Dog Whisperer’ worldwide as well as on Spanish tv for the announcement of the bull fights.

“In Martín’s hands, Flamenco is not so much a musical style as an entire culture compressed into a quivering box of air.” The Guardian

Concert dates Canada Autumn 09:

Oct 07   Sackville, NB, Mount Allison University (CBC radio)
Oct 08   Halifax, NS, St Matthews Church (breakfast tv CBC)
Oct 09   Liverpool, NS, Astor Theatre
Oct 10   Riverview, NB, Riverview Arts Centre
Oct 11   Charlottetown, PEI, Carrefour Theatre
Oct 13   Prince Albert, SK. E.A. Rawlinson Centre
Oct 15   Fort MacLeod
Oct 16   Edmonton, AB, Festival Place
Oct 17   Kelowna, BC, Okanagan Mission Community Hall
Oct 18   Mission, BC, Venue TBA – but gig is confirmed
Oct 19   CBC Radio and tv/Vancouver
Oct 20   press and World Beat TV
Oct 21   CBC radio
Oct 22   Quesnel, BC, Billy Barker Casino Theatre
Oct 23   Vancouver, BC, Kay Meek Centre
Oct 24   Pender, BC, The Performance Centre
Oct 25   Nanaimo, BC, Port Theatre

For more information please contact Flamencovision on +44 208 346 4500

Sep 21st

Loving again after Divorce

By Divorce Coach

I was recently asked if it is true that everyone must have a ‘rebound’ relationship, one that helps restore confidence but is short lived.  I replied that I didn’t think there had to be a rebound relationship, although it is quite common.

 

For some people a rebound relationship is just what they need (as long as they are aware that is what it is).  A fun, ‘no ties’ relationship which will help to reassure them they are attractive and fun to be with while not committing themselves to settling down again.  As long as both parties are aware this is all it is no one gets hurt.  A rebound relationship can be great fun, you get to experience new things and feel good about yourself.  However, if only one of you is aware it is a ‘fling’ some one can get hurt and that’s not fair.  Make sure you’re both aware of the level of commitment you are offering. If the other person seems to be taking it more seriously you must explain how you feel and break it off before they get hurt.

 

For some people a ‘fling’ is something they would never be comfortable with and that’s fine too.  It’s OK to take things slowly, get to know someone well before making any commitment or having a sexual relationship.  If someone is serious about you they will respect your feelings as long as you make it clear what they are! 

 

In any relationship you do need to talk about what you want.

 

If you are unsure about how to develop a new relationship there are a few questions you can ask yourself:

 

What will happen if I do?

What will happen if I don't?

What won't happen if I do?

What won't happen if I don't?

What is the worst that can happen?

What am I looking for in a new relationship?”

 

As you may know from my previous articles and blogs, I do believe you should learn to love yourself before you try to love anyone else.  So do spend some time alone, learning about yourself and what you want from life.

 

Everyone is different and will find love at a different pace and in a different way.  Some may actively look for love by using internet dating, speed dating or dating ‘clubs’.  Others may meet people by taking up new hobbies, learning new skills or joining dance classes or sports clubs.  Others meet by accident at parties or even in a bus queue (yes, I do know someone who met a boyfriend this way). 

 

It doesn’t matter how long it takes or how you meet them as long as it feels right for you.