Queensland Cricket

The XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls will welcome New Zealand Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori as their guest player for the 2009-10 KFC Twenty20 “Big Bash” competition.

Vettori this morning agreed to a two-match stint with the Bulls as their overseas player and will make his Queensland debut in the 13 January game against NSW at Homebush.

He is also available for the preliminary final on 19 January 2010 should Queensland finish either second or third.

His recruitment also means he could be available for the $12.5 million Airtel Champions League tournament in India later this year should the Bulls qualify by finishing in the top two of the Big Bash tournament. Read more…

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CALL it drive, call it determination or call it girl power.

In what has been deemed an Australian first, south-east Queensland’s finest female construction workers have come together to build one of the nation’s most unique display homes.

The Women into Building Housing Showcase is the brainchild of multi-award winning Sunshine Coast builder Sam Sheppard, who is known for passionately championing and mentoring women.

In June, she began working with a number of industry stakeholders to roll out a concept which will raise the profile of women in construction on a national level. Read more…

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Sydney, Australia – Plus size women who like to travel can now enjoy a week-long fashion adventure in Paris, France with Teena Hughes.

Fashion-savvy plus size women can now shop for fabulous clothes in the City of Love and Light. Up until now everyone believed that Paris is the thin-person fashion capital of the world, and have seen the models on the catwalks of Paris, London and New York. A well-kept secret is that there are beautiful plus size clothes available too — right in fashion paradise — in Paris, France. The next annual Plus Size Fashion Adventure hosted by Teena Hughes is from 20-27th June 2010. Visitors to Teena’s website commented that there didn’t seem to be any truly fashionable clothes for plus-size women and girls in Paris – so Teena decided to share her plus-size fashion secrets with them. Read more…

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Dec. 13, 2009 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it will not continue its sponsorship agreement with Tiger Woods.

For the past six years, Accenture and Tiger Woods have had a very successful sponsorship arrangement and his achievements on the golf course have been a powerful metaphor for business success in Accenture’s advertising.  However, given the circumstances of the last two weeks, after careful consideration and analysis, the company has determined that he is no longer the right representative for its advertising.  Accenture said that it wishes only the best for Tiger Woods and his family.

Accenture will continue to leverage its “High Performance Business” strategy and “High Performance Delivered” positioning in the marketplace.  The company will immediately transition to a new advertising campaign, with a major effort scheduled to launch later in 2010. Read more…

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I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What’s most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.

By Tiger Woods

source: http://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/200912117801012/news/

To see what an astrologer has to say about Tiger’s future check out this press release.
“Tiger Woods has had an incredibly tough two weeks, but according to an astrologer, his rough ride won’t be over for another two years.”

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CHOOSE FROM THREE CRANKIN’ SCREENS!

MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday, 10 December 2009

In January, Channel [V] will bring you the ultimate coverage of the world’s largest touring festival, with BIG DAY OUT LI[V]E. This mammoth, five-hour LIVE broadcast from the 100^th Big Day Out Show in Sydney will give viewers unprecedented AAA access to local and international artists, mind-blowing performances and all the backstage antics. The special television event kicks off on Saturday 23 January LIVE from 3.00pm.

Plus, BIG DAY OUT LI[V]E is interactive with THREE jam-packed screens to choose from – just hit the red button on your remote. Read more…

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Nothing heralds summer quite like the taste of a sweet, juicy Australian mango. Mouth-watering mangoes are now in-store and offer a myriad of culinary uses.

The Australian way of life makes the most out of our environment. We take advantage of our beautiful beaches, great weather and fantastic fresh produce. There is no better treat in summer than a sweet and juicy mango,” says Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, Mango ambassador and Bondi Rescue Lifeguard.

Hoppo says mangoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy them on their own; diced in a tangy, colourful salsa (and serve with BBQ fish); or toss chunks into crisp, green salads.”

Trevor Dunmall, Industry Development Manager of the Australian Mango Industry Association, says that fruit quality will be excellent this summer. Read more…

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The Government 2.0 Taskforce announced the winners of the MashupAustralia contest, which asked Australians to combine and add to government datasets to create publicly useable online applications.

The contest, which ran between October 7 and November 13, was designed to help the taskforce demonstrate why open access to Australian government information is good for the economy and society. “Open access” means releasing government information on terms and in formats that permit and enable use and reuse.

Eighty-two entries were received, making the MashupAustralia one of the most successful contests of its type globally and demonstrating the ability for open government data to drive innovation.

A key contributor to its success was a series of “hackfests” which were held during the contest. These “hackfests” bring together online designers, developers and other experts to build applications and mashups in a 24 hour period. The taskforce sponsored one “hackfest” – Govhack held in Canberra – and community groups organised three similar events in Sydney and one in Melbourne. Read more…

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Starlight Cinema is pleased to announce its seventh season at North Sydney Oval and its new Naming Rights sponsor, ME Bank. It promises an unforgettable cinematic experience and line-up of great recent release films for everyone.

There is no better way to enjoy a balmy summer’s night than relaxing under the stars watching a fantastic movie at ME Bank Starlight Cinema, which is back bigger than ever for a longer, 10 week season. “That’s what our customers want!” said Producer, Jill Keyte.

The 2010 Sydney program will open on 13 January kicking off with a preview of the highly acclaimed, very humorous comedy, In the Loop, starring James Gandolfini and David Rasche. In the Loop opens in cinemas on 21 January. Read more…

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