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Morning Reads: Friday, 11 January 2007

mika

Still Wondering
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar


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I don’t think I want to pay Euros for a F 800 GS
motostation.com


[url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5762&Page=1]motorcycle-usa.com

Anaheim 1 Video Highlights


Bikes in the Fast Lane
Nominations For Annual Motorcycle Awards 2008 Open


dealersnews.com
New seat protects rider from radiation [We already knew that]


motoring.co.za
Rocket III Touring – fancy 200km before breakfast?


motoring.co.za
It’s Indanity – UK’s smallest street-legal bike

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fim.ch
MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships
Change of date for the Irish round


worldsbk.com
Phillip Island Testes – report
KAGAYAMA FASTEST AS BAYLISS BREAKS HIS COLLARBONE


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BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport


BMW Motorsport PressClub[/url]

BMW Sauber F1 Team - Car Launch live on www.bmw-sauber-f1.com
Press release, 01/10/2008

Car Launch live on www.bmw-sauber-f1.com
Munich, 10th January 2008.

The unveiling of the BMW Sauber F1.08 this coming Monday, 14th January in the "BMW Welt" in Munich will be relayed live on the team's website.

www.bmw-sauber-f1.com

The live streaming will be from 12:00 until 12:30 hrs CET.

From approx. 14:30 hrs a movie of the launch will be available on the website.

I know the BMW F1 launch isn’t a bike thing but wouldn’t it be cool if we could get the feed on the home page? SANTA…cough, sputter, chocke…I mean VINCE PLEEEAAASSSEEE

fia.com
2008 FIA World Rally Cahmpionship
Uddeholm Swedish Rally 908-10 February 2008)
List of Manufacturer Entries


Toyota-f1.com
Panasonic-Toyota unveils the TF108 [2008 F1 Car]


mclaren.com
Lewis makes MP4-23 Track Debut


mclaren.com
Lewis: First impressions of the MP4-23


forceindiaf1.com
Force India Formula One Team announces its driver line up for the 2008 season

formula1.com
Headlines:
Hamilton please after debut MP4-23 run
Fisichella, Sutil, Liuzzi confirmed at Force India
Trulli and Glock carrying high hopes for TF108
Longer wheelbase, new aero concept for latest Toyota
New Toyota launched in Germany
Wurz signs to Honda as test and reserve driver
Encouraging first test for new McLaren


fiawtcc.com
Chevrolet confirm driver trio


wrc.com
Andersson’s baptism of snow


Dakar in South America?
topgear.com
Chile Fever


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autobloggreen
Here is the Tata $2,500 Peoples Car


windingroad.com
Is Bugatti planning a $3 million track car?


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BMW-web.tv

Milestones BMW 2002
There was still room for improvement. When BMW launched its legendary 2002, it actually managed to top its own global success story.


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TED: Ideas worth spreading
TED Blog,Conferences, Themes, Talks and Speakers

J.J. Abrams: The mystery box
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BMW Yachtsport


BMW Golfsport


BMW Oracle Racing


BMW Sport website



BMW GroupPress Club:

PressClub Canada

BMW Sauber F1 Team - Car Launch live on www.bmw-sauber-f1.com
01/10/2008

Car Launch live on www.bmw-sauber-f1.com
Munich, 10th January 2008.

The unveiling of the BMW Sauber F1.08 this coming Monday, 14th January in the "BMW Welt" in Munich will be relayed live on the team's website.

www.bmw-sauber-f1.com

The live streaming will be from 12:00 until 12:30 hrs CET.

From approx. 14:30 hrs a movie of the launch will be available on the website.



BMW Canada appoints Brand Communications Manager and Regional Manager.
01/10/2008

Whitby. BMW Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy March to the position of Brand Communications Manager, effective January 1, 2008. Under the direction of Kevin Marcotte, Director, Marketing, Randy will be responsible for leading the BMW Brand Communications team to continually enhance the BMW brand image, increase brand awareness and support sales areas through Advertising, Media, Interactive, Point of Sale, Relationship Marketing and Partnerships.
Randy holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major, from Brock University and began his career with BMW Group Canada in 1998 as a Systems Analyst for BMW Canada Financial Services. In 1999, he became a Direct Marketing & Internet Specialist. In 2001, Randy assumed the role of eBusiness Manager for BMW and MINI. In 2003, Randy accepted a role as Marketing Manager for BMW Financial Services and most recently Randy was Insurance and Banking Manager, also for BMW Financial Services.

Randy succeeds John Cappella who was appointed as Regional Manager, Central Region effective January 1, 2008. In John’s new role, he will report to Joe Lawrence, Director, Sales and will be responsible for assuring high-quality, high-performance market representation in the Central region.

John has held various positions in BMW Canada. Prior to his most recent role of Brand Communications Manager, John was eBusiness Manager where he managed the development of BMW.ca, MINI.ca and other customer facing BMW Group Canada websites.

John started his career at BMW Group Canada in 1999 as a member of the National Sales department. There he was responsible for the development of sales planning and vehicle distribution systems and processes, including annual Retailer volume budgeting and forecasting.

John has both a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, York University.

BMW Group Canada wishes Randy March and John Cappella all the best in their new roles.


PressClub USA

TV INFORMATION BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM LAUNCH AND ROLL-OUT
01/10/2008

TV Information
The BMW Sauber F1 Team launch in Munich on 14th January will be transmitted Europe-wide via satellite. The Roll-out of the BMW Sauber F1.08 in Valencia on 15th January will be transmitted worldwide via satellite. The transmission information for TV Journalists is attached.

Internet Information
In addition to the TV Transmission via Satellite you may watch the Live Stream of the Car Launch on Internet at www.bmw-sauber-f1.com.
The feed in broadcast standard will be also available worldwide on www.thenewsmarket.com to be downloaded for media purposes only.


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The Rider: Skills, gear, accessories and more


motorcyclenews.com
Infinity Motorcycles bargain motorcycle kit


webbikeworld.com
Salclear Motorcycle Helmet Visor Anti-Fog


Stuff: Everything in place and a place for everything (including stuff)


dPS.com
70-200mm Zoom Lens Reviews


M.R. Traveler

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2008 International Rally
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008


Mining The Website

Threads worth following:

Photo Assignment:

Photo Assignment 01/19/08

This week's theme: "My Town"
This week's photo assignment is a photo essay. Don't just show us, but tell us about where you live, and do so only by showing us three photos.


Here is a link to the PHOTO ASSIGNMENT INDEX, with links to the various excellent Photo Assignment threads

Latest project: “Old Cro” the R-evolution

Diary of a Barn Queen

Dakar 2008


Blogs:

Canyonchasers News

Forty Years on Two Wheels

Helmet Hair

Knucklebuster

K’telontour of the World

Motorcycle Misadventures

Pitted chrome

Redleg’s Rides

Ride it like you stole it!

SheRidesABeemer

The Bike Chronicles of India

The New Caf?® (Racer) Society


Woot

Todays Woot
The Blog


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Packer News: Packers.com, jsonline.com - Packers Plus Online


Humor

Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Sluggy Freelance
The Onion
xkcd


Bike Candy:
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