Construction Business News and Construction Jobs from Contract Journal UK - EDF Energy wins electrical contract for 2012 Olympics

Construction Business News and Construction Jobs from Contract Journal UK - EDF Energy wins electrical contract for 2012 Olympics: "EDF Energy have been confirmed as winner of a multi-million contract to deliver the electrical network for the site for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the adjoining Stratford City development.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and Stratford City Development confirmed EDF subsidiary Lee Valley Utilities will design, construct and operate the electrical networks for the 2.5 square kilometre Olympic site and the Stratford city scheme."

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Federer to call it a day after 2012 Olympics | Latest News

Federer to call it a day after 2012 Olympics | Latest News: "World No.1 Roger Federer will bid adieu to tennis after the London Olympics in 2012, a yet to be released biography of the champion written by a Swiss journalist revealed.

“That (2012) would be the ideal moment to consider about my exit,” the 27-year-old maestro was quoted as saying in ‘The Roger Federer Story: Quest for Perfection’.

“I don’t think that I’ll just quit one day and retire early because I’m tired. I really don’t.” he said.

“I understand that the hunger can begin to disappear at some point because you invest so much and, at some point, the body becomes tired. But as a kid I always dreamt of becoming No.1 and it would be wrong if my passion falters at this point,” Federer added."

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Scarlett and Blundell downed - New Zealand's source for sport, rugby, cricket & league news on Stuff.co.nz

Scarlett and Blundell downed - New Zealand's source for sport, rugby, cricket & league news on Stuff.co.nz: "Anna Scarlett is preparing for a tough year, after faltering again against the Brazilians in the Wellington leg of the New Zealand beach volleyball tour.

Scarlett and Susan Blundell went down fighting in yesterday's final. After losing the first set 21-18, they fought back to claim the second 21-19, before losing the third 15-8.

'We're athletes and we're competitors, so we want to win. It's not nice coming third or second, but we've got to take the positives out of it, which are things are coming together slowly,' Scarlett said.

'We've got time on our side looking ahead to 2012. This is a frustrating time, because I want to be good now and I know that we can be.'

The pair are aiming to qualify for the London Olympics in 2012, and will embark on the world tour for the first time this year."

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AFP: Ohuruogu set for track return

AFP: Ohuruogu set for track return: "Christine Ohuruogu, Britain's 400 metres world champion, will begin her build-up to the Beijing Olympics by competing at an indoor Grand Prix meeting in Birmingham on February 16.

The Londoner, who dramatically won gold in Osaka in August just three weeks after completing a year-long suspension for missing a drugs test, is to race over 60 metres and 200 metres.

It will be the 23-year-old Commonwealth champion's only indoor appearance this season with Ohuruogu set to miss the World Indoor Championships in March.

'I don't normally do a lot of indoor running but if there is one event you want to do it is the Norwich Union Grand Prix in Birmingham,' Ohuruogu said.

'It's always the highlight of the indoor season. It will be great to get back to what I do best, competitive running, on February 16.'

Ohuruogu, who has been warm-weather training in South Africa, added: 'Training has been going really well for me over the winter and I can't wait for the season to start,' she added.

'What better motivation could there be than the possibility of an Olympic medal at the end of it?'

Ohuruogu was brought up in London, where the 2012 Olympics will be staged, and was widely tipped to be the 'face of the Games' for that event until she was banned for missing three doping tests."

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Swindon news, sport, classifieds and more from the Swindon Advertiser

Swindon news, sport, classifieds and more from the Swindon Advertiser: "WILTSHIRE amateur golf champion Sam Matton will spend the rest of his winter in America as he prepares to make his England debut in 2008.

The 19-year-old former Kingsdown schoolboy jets out to Florida later this month to take part in the Moonlight Golf Tour, a year-round competition for professional and aspiring golfers in the Sunshine State.

Matton, who has just earned a call-up to the England Under 21 squad, is keen to build on a golden 2007, which saw him collect five titles including the Colts' Championship, the South Western Counties Championship and the Welsh Open Youths' Championship.

The plus-one handicapper, who plays at both Bowood and Broome Manor, hopes the experience of playing alongside some practising PGA Tour pros will stand him in good stead for the months ahead.

He said: 'I've been out to America before and it is a very high standard.

'You get some PGA Tour players and Asia Tour players on the Moonlight Tour, all brushing up on their skills for the new season."

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Construction Business News and Construction Jobs from Contract Journal UK - EDF Energy wins electrical contract for 2012 Olympics

Construction Business News and Construction Jobs from Contract Journal UK - EDF Energy wins electrical contract for 2012 Olympics: "EDF Energy have been confirmed as winner of a multi-million contract to deliver the electrical network for the site for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the adjoining Stratford City development.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and Stratford City Development confirmed EDF subsidiary Lee Valley Utilities will design, construct and operate the electrical networks for the 2.5 square kilometre Olympic site and the Stratford city scheme."

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FOX Sports on MSN - USA - Beckham talks soccer with PM Brown

FOX Sports on MSN - USA - Beckham talks soccer with PM Brown: "The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder also met Brown's wife, Sarah, and the couple's two sons, John and Fraser.

'He's interested in sports and his football,' Beckham told the BBC. 'He is very interested in doing a lot for my academy and also getting involved in schools around the country as well. He's a very good man. ... I'm very proud to be here.'

Brown is expected to visit Beckham's academy in London on Thursday.

Brown is also reportedly interested in having Beckham play a role in the 2018 World Cup bid. England hosted the World Cup in 1966, the only time it won the championship. Beckham helped London's winning bid for the 2012 Olympics.

'David Beckham did a brilliant job helping us winning the Olympics,' Brown said earlier Tuesday. 'I think the whole country was grateful for the work he and others did to make that possible. And if David Beckham can help us in the future on some of the other big national projects that would be to the benefit of the country.'

Beckham has been training with Arsenal to get ready for the Major League Soccer season in the United States. He is expected to be called up by new England manager Fabio Capello for the Feb. 6 friendly against Switzerland, which would be the 100th national team appearance of his career."

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