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2012 F1 Grand Prix in Bahrain. Winner:
Sebastian Vettel Red Bull. Losers?

Ground to Surface
missiles will be positioned on high-rise buildings close to the Olympic Park in
preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Formula One drivers
preferred to keep their comments about protests in Bahrain to a mimimum and at the same
time minimize their exposure to any of the high-profile politial activities.... But who
will end up the winers and who will find themselves losers in this very inflamatory
debate? Commentary suggests that the sports crowd would prefer to keep politics out
of sport... but will this ever be possible? Sprinter
Dwain Chambers will be allowed to compete in the London 2012 Games. He may have taken
performance enhancing drugs but he has done his time and like many other athletes is now
eligible to compete again in the Olympic Games despite an appeal by the great and the good
of British sport. NBA star Michael Jordan may have been the very best in
competition but his team The Charlotte Bobcats lost their 23rd straight game in the final
game of the season. Perhaps he should consider a different career?. Terry Spinks, the youngest Brit to win an Olympic
Boxing Gold has died at the age of 74 years. The London 2012 Opening Ceremony is under wraps
under a blue and yellow big tent. Rehearsals are in progress; the media are not welcome;
but will doubling the Opening and Closing Games' Ceremonies budget be justified post
Games? Will the ceremonies grab a podium place in the history books of ceremonies? Only
time will tell! Is the city of Paris getting its
revenge after losing the 2012 Games to London? A well-planned and timely promotion to encourage visitors to stay
in Paris during the Games is attracting interest. "Compete in London, Celebrate in
Paris" is the slogan for a competition to a win a trip to the French Capital after
the Games every time Team GB win GOLD. With a
reduction in staff at the UK borders due to austerity cuts, the lines have increased to
get through UK passport control. It could take 'hours' to get through customs - very
reminiscent of the good old days at JFK!
On the heals of the EURO 2012 football tournament when will the IOC consider alternative
sports for the Games instead of half empty stadia during the Olympic footie? Surely
there are a number of other sports more worthy of inclusion? Perhaps the answer lies
in comments from the likes of Brazilian, Renaldo who won an Olympic bronze medal in the
1996 Games. He is very proud of his medal which has a prominent place in his
collection. Irishman, Rory McIlroy hopes to
retain his top spot in the rankings as Luke Donald fails to recreate his 2011 winning
streak. Sadly, pentathlon World Indoor Athletics
Champion, Nataliya Dobdynska lost her trainer husband, Dymtro Polyakov to cancer a month
ago. She is determined to honor his memory by repeating her success in Beijing and
claiming GOLD in London. The Kenyan's
cleaned up at the London Marathon winning 5 out of 6 top places. Mary Keitany ran the
third fastest time ever as she defended her Virgin London title in 2 hours 18min 37sec and
Wilson Kipsang, the second fastest man of all time ran a fantastic first place in 2:04:44,
just four seconds outside the course record set by fellow countryman Emmanuel Mutai last
year. Meanwhile the top prizes
for the Wheelchair event were claimed by two Brits. Over 13,000 military
personnel will assist in security during the 2012 Games. Will a Shakespearean
theme hit the right note at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Games? Or will such a erudite
concept miss its target? Perhaps the increase in budget will assist in creating that much
required aspirational and universal theme that will inspire the best in competition? April sees
another traunch of Olympic Football tickets on
sale until 11pm on May 6, 2012. The Tournament will take place at six iconic venues in
cities across the UK including Cardiff, Coventry, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and
London. Full price tickets start at just £20 (US$36) with special prices for young
people aged 16 and under and seniors aged 60 and over. But will they be a sellout? 
spotlight on: new media
vs. copyright
While sponsors of major sporting events
cling onto their competitive rights as tightly as possible - and so they should taking
into consideration the size of the investment, sometimes this protectionism can take one
step to far.
In this case nine-time Olympic gold medallist Mark Spits is suing Worldwide Olympic
Sponsor, Samsung for using his name and images without his permission.
Once again this raises the high-profile topic of copyright in this new social media
society that we live in. Controlling content will be one of eof the biggest
potential problems during the first high-tech 'Comms Games'.
By using a Facebook app, Samsung claims that the database for its Olympic Genome project
includes more than 10,000 past and present Olympians and Paralympians. But does that
include the right to publish/share certain information?
Spitz is one of eighteen US athletes who have
filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles claiming that Samsung is using their names and faces to
create the impression they endorse Samsung products, including Galaxy tablets and phones.
He is joined by past medallists as well as several swimmers including Amanda Beard,
Jessica Hardy, Dara Torres, Jason Lezak, Cullen Jones and Eric Shanteau, who hope to
compete at London 2012.
This action raises significant questions:
1. What penalties may be invoked either by the IOC or by the athletes or by the host city?
However, should the stakes in this debate escalate perhaps the simplest resolution may be
a cigarette pack PUBLIC ADVISORY:
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ATHLETES HAVE ENDORSED ANY SAMSUNG PRODUCTS AVAILABLE VIA THIS
FACEBOOK APP.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, the double Olympic heptathlon
champion, and Beijing 2008 beach vollyeball gold medallist, Phil Dalhausser are also named
as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
hot spot: the
unfinished stadia scare
As the timetable for completion of venues
hurtles to its conclusion it is rare that a host has all its ducks in a row. Whether
it is unfinished stadia or incomplete logistics or underfunded security budgets the bid
city/country will always deliver. Failure is not an option
Hence the timely
announcement by Brazils Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo that the country will be
ready to stage the 2014 FIFA World Cup, adding that all planned infrastructure and stadium
projects will be completed on time.
Rebelo recently confirmed that Brazil is spending
US$15.9 billion on projects linked to the tournament, as well as offering an additional
$212 million to each group building or upgrading the 12 stadia for the World Cup.
Rebelos comments come after President Dilma Rousseff this week announced that $17
billion would be directed towards enhancing public transport infrastructure ahead of the
World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.
The World Cup organizers have confirmed that it is a very important event; and that
Brazil has achieved more important and more difficult things than the manageent of
The World Cup.
Criticism of Brazils preparations for the tournament have centered on issues such as
the implementation of the controversial World Cup law, delays and rising costs in
construction projects, along with labour disputes which have led to strike action by
construction workers at stadium sites. South Africa was similarly dogged by criticism
ahead of its staging of the 2010 tournament, and Rebelo admitted that certain negative
headlines were to be expected.
The World Cup law regulates commercial rights,
alcohol sa and advertising rules for the tournament and rubber-stamps the final
commitments Brazils federal government made to FIFA in its bid to host the World Cup
and the 2013 Confederations Cup. After months of delays the bill now needs senate approval
before being signed off by Rousseff, with Rebelo claiming the delays are not a
hindrance to the organization of the World Cup.
The Sports Minister also reiterated that construction
of most of the stadia was on schedule and delays at other venues were limited to one
or two per cent and they can be recovered within the timeline. We built
Brazils capital Brasilia in just four years, so therell be no delay with
regards to constructing stadiums.
hot shot: he is a natural!
Usain Bolt's spoof performances in a
number of TV commercials shown in the UK have no doubt raised a smile on everyone's face.
Bolt's talents are not limited to athletics. He is a natural star and has done
wonders for the Virgin Brand. As usual Branson is up for a laugh as the two promote
Mr Branson'a latest Virgin products and services.
And it's a win-win for everyone as company profits leap in direct response to the ad
campaign. Can the boy/s do no wrong?
sidelines: if Polo is your game or just a taste of the London Season?
The Fundación Laureus Argentina was
founded in May 2003 by Academy Member, Hugo Porta. The former legendary rugby player is
now president of the Foundation and very much involved in its daily management, while also
making time to visit the outstanding projects supported by the Foundation. The
headquarters are in Buenos Aires with the Foundation's work extending to distant Argentine
provinces that greatly benefit from its backing. Currently, the Foundation supports a
number of projects and Polo in London is just another way of raising their profile and
raising money for good causes
A nominal Entrance Fee of £20 (per car) will be donated to the Fundación Laureus
Argentina when you attend the Laureus Polo Cup Exhibition match in Great Windsor Park at
the Guards polo Club in June.
fashion icon..... the must-have designer kit
Among an ever-growing list of sport industry
'players' is the sporting apparel industry. Two organizations have traditionally dominated
the market: adidas with its global headquarters based in Germany dominate the European
market; whereas Nike operates as lead player in the US. These two global giants identify
and develop potential marketing opportunities by forming close alliances with high profile
sporting events, as well as national teams and individual athletes.
However, these brands would also be the first to acknowledge that the BRICs - Brazil,
Russia, India and China represent increasing competition, as the importance of emerging
markets and the impact of their new wealth continue to grow at a speed rarely seen in the
past.
Vying to sign up kit supplier deals with Host City
teams, national teams and sports stars such as Bolt and Beckham is a major component of
the many rights deals that take place in and around the sports industry. Whereas in the
past the very familiar high street brands dominated, it is the new entrants that are
fueling competition and pushing up the prices, the cost of which are likely to escalate as
the next round of Olympic/Paralympic and Fifa host nations cities are either Russian or
Brazilian. Italo-Russian Bosco Sports having been kitting out Russian medal winners since
2002; and Brazil have dipped a toe in the water by appointing TBD as their London2012
Major Kit suppliers.
Also in the frame and
upping their game is the design of Team GB's kit by designer Stella McCartney. The result
matches high quality sportswear with stylish design. And this next step in the evolution
of sports apparel is perhaps an obvious development in a maturing industry that is always
on the look-out for new opportunities. But there is a sting in the tail as athletes could face a 2012 ban if they sell their official
adidas kit before, during or after the Games - although they may donate items to
non-political charities.
The devil is in the detail - in this case the
aptly-named 34-page Team Members Agreement Book! Team GB athletes must wear their official
kit in all media appearances and at British Olympic Association's post Games parties.
Let's hope that Stella's designs prove to be a universal success!
So in 2012 beware: this year the parade of athletes may be more of a fashion catwalk show
- with a global TV audience ranking the kit, rather than the athletes?
And this trend is
endorsed at the WSB Team Trophy finals. Sporting Dolce & Gabbana kit, the
Italian Team finalists, Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder were on hand at the weigh-in to
show off their designer D&G boxer shorts!
An engaging moment for a press conference!
home and away: just how much
information is enough and how much is too much?
Want to become better acquainted with your favourite
Olympians? Tired of not knowing if the athletes you are following online are the real
deal? Looking for a unified status-update stream that integrates Facebook and Twitter so
you can get the entire conversation and not just part of it? If you said yes to any or all
of these questions, then the Olympic Athletes Hub at www.olympic.org/hub is the
place for you.
Officially launched online to coincide with 100 days
to go to London 2012, the Hub is the latest initiative by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) to make the Olympic experience more personal and interactive for Olympic
fans worldwide by substantially increasing engagement between them and the athletes.
The Hub is a searchable directory of Olympians that
provides posts from their Facebook and Twitter accounts and other information designed to
connect people with their favourite athletes. Using the Hubs search function, users
can effortlessly locate athletes by country or by sport. Over 1,000 verified Olympians
have already joined the Hub, and the number will continue to grow as the countdown to
London 2012 continues and word of the Hub spreads.
Fans can unlock secret training tips from Olympic
legends, including Nadia Comaneci (gymnastics, ROM), Edwin Moses (athletics, USA), Mark
Spitz (swimming, USA), Yelena Isinbayeva (athletics, RUS) and Jayne Torvill and
Christopher Dean (figure skating, GBR). The more athletes users like on
Facebook or follow on Twitter through the site, the more points they receive, accumulating
prizes such as virtual gold, silver and bronze medals from past Olympic Games in the
process. Many other prizes will also be awarded on the road to London 2012.
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, a special
section will be created on the Hub where users can view in real time what the athletes
competing at the Games are saying on social media sites. In addition, for the first time
ever at the Olympic Games, chats with athletes will take place from within the
Athletes Village, connecting fans and Olympians in real time.
The Olympic Athletes Hub was born out of
our desire to connect Olympic athletes and their fans more intimately than ever
before, said Alex Huot, Head of Social Media for the IOC. With the launch of
the Hub, we are creating a paradigm shift in the communication around the Olympic Games,
and we are excited to offer this opportunity for greater engagement and interaction
between Olympians and their fans.
sport culture:
giving back

At the first Laureus Awards to be held in the UK,
Novak Djokovic emerged victorious by taking home the Sportsman of the Year Award; and the
all-conquering football club FC Barcelona took home Team of the Year.
At the ceremony, Laureus World Sports Academy Chairman Edwin Moses urged the global sports
community and big business to look at alternative ways to link up in the future.
Speaking after he had addressed the first annual
International Herald Tribune Sports Summit in Istanbul, Dr Moses said: Sport today
offers much more than just placing a logo on a sports shirt. The public now recognizes
that sport can be used to change young peoples lives for the better and more and
more businesses are coming to appreciate that and realize they have a role to play in
this.
Moses explained that some of the biggest names in
sport, volunteer their time to inspire young people out of a desire to give something back
to society. Since 2000, Laureus has worked through innovative humanitarian projects to
help disadvantaged youngsters in more than 30 countries.
He said: Laureus has been lucky to have major
supporters from business over the years who see the importance of what we are doing.
Laureus was founded by its Patrons Richemont and Daimler and is supported by its Global
Partners Mercedes-Benz, IWC Schaffhausen and Vodafone.
Moses believes that business would receive positive
results from operating in a responsible and caring manner while at the same time being
aware of their corporate social responsibilities.
The organization raised 40+ million and with
the money supported ninety-one projects changing the lives of more than 1.5 million kids.
starting blocks: the perennial problem with drugs
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has
announced that the Iranian Powerlifter Seyed Yousef Yousefi Pashaki has been suspended for
two years for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
Yousefi Pashaki returned an adverse analytical
finding for Methylhexaneamine in a urine sample provided on 5 February 2012 during the
Malaysia Open Powerlifting Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This substance is included on the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA) 2012 Prohibited List as S6b. Specified Stimulants and is consequently
prohibited under the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
Yousefi Pashaki exercised his right to a hearing,
during which he explained that prior to the competition he had taken a supplement
"Jack3d" and was not aware it contained a banned substance.
In accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping Code, Yousefi
Pashaki will serve a two year suspension for the offence beginning on 29 February 2012;
the date from which he was notified of his Anti-Doping Rule Violation. All results
obtained from the date of the competition on 5 February 2012 and onwards, will be
disqualified with all the resulting consequences including forfeiture of any medals,
points and prizes. A financial sanction was also imposed on the athlete.
As a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC),
the IPC remains committed to a doping free sporting environment at all levels. The IPC,
together with the International Federations and the National Paralympic Committees,
established the IPC Anti-Doping Code to prevent doping in sport for Paralympic athletes,
in the spirit of fair play.

At the same time the British Olympic Committee lost its
WADA appeal for life bans for British Athletes as sprinter Dwain Chambers and other
life-bannes were reinstated into the Olympic Family having served their time!
But will they find their way back into the 2012 team?
life after: winning one of the big ones
It's fair to say that after hosting a mega-sporting events and receiving many
accolades it's hard to down grade to the smaller version. Perhaps this is why
Germany has decided to pull its bid to host the European Soccer Championship in 2020
leaving just one bid team standing.
Turkey has made it very clear that it wants to be a player in the big league; and the
country has been entering the fray to host a number of major sporting events.
Politically Turkey also want to position itself as a safe haven between West Europe
and East Europe.
The German Football Association (DFB) made the
decision following a recent meeting in Frankfurt as DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach
confirmed n a statement: "The thoughts of welcoming the continent's best teams and
fans to Germany are very attractive, of course; but after staging the World Cup in 2006
and the Women's World Cup in 2011, it is only fair to let other countries take on the role
of hosts."
The deadline for potential candidate countries to put
their name forward for Euro 2020 is May 16, 2012; and as things stand at the moment only
one country - Turkey - has expressed an interest
Twenty-four countries will be competing in Euro 2016 in France and UEFA have stated that
if no other candidates come forward to host Euro 20120, Turkey will be given the nod
automatically.
Does this signal the end of a clutch of countries/cities vying to host expensive
international sporting events?
Head of Euro, Platini has made it clear that he does not take kindly to Turkey engaging in
a juggling act in order to get a major event under its belt. Turkey is also biding
to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And this may prove a dangerous game
on both sides.
An increase to 24 European Championship finalists from the current 16 limits the number of
countries who could afford to stage it single-handedly. Combine this with the
'twin-city' scenario that has proved to be ineffective and difficult to manage and Euro
2020 may find itself in a challenging position - particularily if the Olympics decision -
which will be made first, in Buenos Aires, in September 2013 - resultsinthe selection of
Turkey>
Istanbul is currently up against Baku, Doha, Madrid and Tokyo; although the game-plan may
change if the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board decides to trim the
five 2020 bidders for the final stage of campaigning. But if Istanbul's bid remains
in tact and if the city wins the right to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games UEFA
may find itself in a position with only one other name in the game: a potential
joint bid form Azerbaijan and Georgia. Watch this space and try not to get too
confused wit the political jostling.
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Cultural Olympiad reminder
From June 21, 2012 to September 9, 2012 London
will be celebrating culture with the London 2012 Festival . But what's on the
program?
According to LOCOG:
It's the hottest ticket of the year the
most exciting festival the UK has ever seen - bringing more than 10 million opportunities
to see 1,000 performances and events with leading artists from all over the world coming
together for this unique event to celebrate London 2012.
Whether you love dance, music, theatre, fashion, food, art or film - it's happening all
around the UK, with many free events suitable for families.
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QUIZ ON:
'footie facts'
the fifa 2010 World Cup
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1. which French Player was sent
home after using a 4-letter word in his rant to his coach?
a. Nicolas Anelks; b. Hugo Lloris; c. Cedric Carrasso
2. how many of the winning Spanish team play for Barcelona?
a. 5; b. 6; c. 7
3. British born, Paul the 'psychic' is formally known as?
a. a cellapod; b. a cephalopod; c. a cephapoluc
4. when David Villa was selected to play for Spain in the Fifa World Cup how many
caps did he have at the start of the tournament?
a. 48; b. 56; c. 64
5. how many players have scored goals in more than one World Cup final?
a. 4; b. 5; c. 6
6. in what year did Brazilian Cafu captain his side to glory?
a. 1994; b. 1998; c. 2002
7. what was the average age of the 2010 German team?
a. 23.9; b. 25.4; c. 26.8
8. how many times have Italy won the World Cup?
a. twice; b. three times; c. 4 times
9. how many countries have won the World Cup only once?
a. two; b. three; c. four
10. who won the first World Cup?
a. Brazil; b. Uruguay; c. any version of Germany
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what's hot and new to London
The World Series of Boxing (WSB) Team
Final comes to London in May for the first time.
The weigh-in on May 1, 2012 will showcase the talent of the 2 finalists: competing for the
WSB Team Trophy, Dynamo Moscow and Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder. Boxers,
coaches, and AIBA/WSB representatives will also be on hand.
The competition takes place at the ICC Auditorium, ExCeL London.
The venue is also hosting the Boxing competition during the London 2012 Olympic Games as
well as anmber of other events including fencing and table-tennis.
The WSB Team Final offers a great opportunity - for those without any Games tickets to
watch the best Olympic boxers competing in an exciting and unique format.

And while GB Women's football (soccer) players get paid a pittance they have scored a
major goal in the work of underdogs as LOCOG announced that Great Britain's women's
football team will play New Zealand in the opening event of the London 2012 Games, after
the draw was made for the Olympic football tournament. The match will take place at the
Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 25 July two days before the Opening Ceremony
while the draw also confirmed which of the 12 teams will face each other in the
Group Stages.
Great Britain and New Zealand have
been paired with Cameroon and Brazil, while the USA gold medallists in 2008
will face Colombia, France and North Korea. In the final group, Japan, winners of the 2011
FIFA Womens World Cup, are matched with Canada, Sweden and South Africa.
The three group winners and
runners-up will qualify for the knockout stages, where they will be joined by the two best
third-ranked teams.
With matches being played at venues
across the UK, it represents a fantastic opportunity for football fans to see the
worlds best female players in action, and British coach Hope Powell is already
looking forward to being involved in the tournaments first game.
"It is the opener and I am
really excited by the prospect, she said. It gives us an opportunity to
showcase the sport and raise the profile of women's football in this country."
 
As for the Men's tournament - and if
you are not suffering from Footie fatigue, the draw has been completed for the mens
competition as Brazil target their first Olympic Gold:
The draw took place at Wembley
where the gold medal matches will be held and was hosted by FIFA general secretary
Jérôme Valcke along with former England striker Gary Lineker and Brazilian legend
Ronaldo the highest scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Senegal beat
Oman in the final qualifying match for the London 2012 mens football tournament, and
will face hosts Great Britain in the group stages. The match will take place at Old
Trafford, Manchester, on 26 July, with United Arab Emirates and Uruguay completing the
group.
In Group B, Mexico, South Korea, and
Switzerland will join Olympic debutantes Gabon, who won the African qualifiers, while
Brazil will begin their quest to win a first-ever Olympic gold medal with games against
Egypt, New Zealand and Olympic debutantes Belarus in Group C.
World and European champions Spain,
meanwhile, will face Asian titleholders Japan, Honduras and Morocco in Group D.
The top two teams in each group will
advance to the quarterfinals.
   
and this is not a first
Yet more prison sentences for
devising a plot to cheat the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) out of £2.3 million US$3.6
million). Abayomi Olowo and Ayodele Odukoya have been jailed for around four years each
for devising a plot to cheat the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) out of £2.3 million
US$3.6 million). The ringleader, Ansumana Kamara had pleaded guilty in September 2010 and
was jailed for three-and-a-half years. Their crime was to falsify a letter in the name of
Anthony Webb requesting money that was due to be paid to Olympic Park contractor Skanska,
claiming that the bank details had changed. Their aim to launder the money to
Nigeria and then transfer it back to Britain to purchase commercial property. The ODA -
responsible for the Construction of Games venues have confirmed that 95 percent of the
money has been recovered.
   
And is this a London first?
It may be fair too say that English football is currently somewhat rudderless. Hence
the following missive:
Any football (soccer) player who travels to Euro 2012 with the England team will not be
considered for the Olympic GB team," confirmed Club England managing director Adrian
Bevington.
"This position has not
changed."
The English Football Association (FA)
has sought to diffuse a row over eligibility for London 2012 by confirming that no player
selected for Euro 2012 will be chosen for Team GB.
While those on the long-list -
currently around eighty in number - include players who are regulars in the England squad
the selection process will not take place until England's Euro squad is finalized,"
Bevington explained.
And it should be repeated that as the FA has made it clear that when the party is further
trimmed to a final 18 three of whom can be over the age limit of 23 none of
those who play in Poland and Ukraine just beforehand will be in the frame.
Please can anyone justify the logic -
beyond player fatigue?
    
Or are you just planning to transfer
those skills that you have gained in the build up to the London Games and take them to
Brazil?
At a recent Major Events International (MEI) Roundtable - experts in the transfer of
skills to other geographic markets hosted an discussion that provided an insight
into the best way to do business in another country.
Despite the fact that English is the 'common language' of the sports industry, the best
advice to future players in Brazil is to make an effort to learn the basics. Not
only is it a new language, it is also a new way of thinking. Hugging/kissing looms
large on the agenda; so while a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, it can quickly
be compensated by a large helping of charm.
Such insightful anecdotes contributed to the debate and performed a significant role in
the discussion on how to find partnerships in Brazil.
A equally useful component of the roundtable discussion highlighted some of the do's and
do not's of working in Latin America. MEI not only focused on the differences
between the cultures; the team also explained that Brazil is a sophisticated marketplace
and an expensive one, and should not be underestimated.
Learning how to operate in this unique country will give business leaders and SME's a
headstart on how to be successful... so don't disregard experienced advice.
and just a quick reminder of the
Tokyo marathon race results.
Michael Kipyego of Kenya won the race
(2:7:38), Second place went to Arata Fujiwara of Japan, who had a respectable time of
2:7:48: Japans seventh fastest marathon record to become the first Japanese to break
the 2:08:00 mark in five years. The former world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie of
Ethiopia finished fourth, while Yuki Kawauchi, a full-time municipal government employee
and citizen runner who was closest to reach the top league, was ranked fourteenth. The
Tokyo Marathon 2012, one of Asias largest marathon races was a great success,
attracting a total of 36,407 runners from all over the world.
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