Golf-Indonesian Open reverts back to Asian Tour

SINGAPORE, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Indonesian Open will switch back to the Asian Tour from next season after three years on the OneAsia circuit, organisers said on Friday.
The Asian Tour did not give any details about the date of the tournament, how much prize money would be on offer, sponsors or a venue for the event which they first staged in 1974.
"This agreement marks a new dawn for our national championship," Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) president Arifin Panigoro said in a statement.
"We are convinced the staging of the Indonesian Open in 2013 and beyond will be hugely successful so that the entire golfing fraternity in Indonesia will be proud of our flagship tournament."
The Asian Tour have been wrestling for events in east Asia with rivals OneAsia, who formed in 2009.
Asian Tour chief executive Kyi Hla Han welcomed the news of the return of the Indonesian Open which will sit alongside their CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters next year as one of nine confirmed events so far.
"We are excited to have this opportunity to work closely with the PGI and we believe the Indonesian Open is right up there amongst the best of national Opens in Asia," Han said.
"Our players enjoy visiting Indonesia as the golf courses, facilities and hospitality are first class and we look forward to returning for the 2013 Indonesian Open."
The Indonesia Open was the season opener on the OneAsia Tour this year and jointly sanctioned with the Japan Golf Tour Organisation. Australian Nick Cullen won the $1 million title at the Emeralda Golf Club in March.
OneAsia released a preliminary January-May schedule earlier this month with five events including the Indonesia PGA Championship in March.

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McGehee to join fellow former Yankee Jones in Japan: report

(Reuters) - Infielder Casey McGehee is on the verge of joining another former New York Yankee Andruw Jones at the Rakuten Eagles in Japan's professional baseball league, according to a local media report on Friday.
Rakuten, who signed former All-Star outfielder Jones earlier this week, have agreed to a 130 million yen ($1.54 million) one-year contract with 30-year-old free-agent McGehee, Kyodo news agency reported.
The deal would be announced after a medical, the report added.
McGehee, who has also played for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, batted .217 with nine homers and 41 RBIs for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Yankees last season.
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Golf: Missing Medina putt could have wrecked career, says Kaymer

(Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup hero Martin Kaymer has a nightmare in which the five-foot putt he sank to beat Steve Stricker on Medina's 18th green slides agonizingly past the hole and his career spirals into decline.
The German's victory over Stricker in September guaranteed Europe would retain the trophy after one of the most improbable comebacks in the history of the competition.
"Now I honestly feel like my whole career might have been on the line," the former world number one who suffered an otherwise disappointing 2012, told Friday's Daily Mail.
"I sometimes think about what would have happened if I had missed it. Would I have had the mental strength to recover from thinking I had let down a whole continent?
"I had a similar putt to win my first major, the U.S. PGA in 2010, but the feeling was completely different.
"If I had missed that one it would have been my own fault and I would have moved on to the next major.
"But letting down so many people? That doesn't bear thinking about."
Europe went into the final day trailing 10-6 and needed to win eight of the 12 points available in the singles matches to keep hold of the trophy.
Kaymer's victory ensured Europe reached 14 points before Italy's Francesco Molinari halved with Tiger Woods to give Europe an outright victory.
After being dogged by poor form throughout the year, Kaymer ended in style in Sun City, South Africa, where he won his first title of 2012 at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
He said the Ryder Cup victory had helped to turn things round.
"Up to that point (my season) hadn't been good," he said. "I would have given it three or four at best out of ten.
"Then, all of a sudden, you feel a lot happier about matters. On paper you'd probably still only give the year a three or four but mentally it had suddenly gone up a few marks."

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'Very, very good chance' for Redskins' RG3

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Or, as coach Mike Shanahan put it: "There is a very, very good chance he is going to play."
Griffin went through a full practice Friday for the third straight day after missing last week's win over the Cleveland Browns with a sprained right knee.
Fellow rookie Kirk Cousins filled in, making his first career start in a 38-21 victory.
Less certain for Sunday's game are defensive end Stephen Bowen and right tackle Tyler Polumbus. Bowen has a torn upper biceps, and Polumbus is recovering from a concussion. Both are listed as questionable.

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Buffalo Bills reach deal to stay in western New York

Reuters) - The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement that will keep the National Football League team in western New York for at least the next seven years, the team said on Friday.
The deal, which includes a 10-year lease for the Bills' current stadium and $130 million in upgrades to the facility, ends speculation that the team might be targeted for relocation because of its small market.
"This agreement ensures the Bills stay where they belong right here in New York, while also protecting tax payer dollars and putting in place a longer-term vision for the team's continued presence in Buffalo," said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Bills, who play their home games at Ralph Wilson Stadium in a Buffalo suburb called Orchard Park, are committed to remain there for at least seven years regardless of ownership, the team said in a news release.
If after the seventh year, the Bills do not buy out the remaining three years of the lease, they would need to pay $400 million to break it, The Buffalo News reported.
The lease also allows the Bills to play one preseason game every other year and one regular-season game each year in Toronto, the newspaper reported.
To pay for the stadium improvements, the Bills will provide $35 million, New York state $54 million and Erie County, New York $41 million.

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Appiteks to Launch an App Business Academy

The creators of a newly released game app called Boomie vs Pirates say they’re all set to launch a program that shows people step-by-step how to start their own app business.

Edwardsville, IL (PRWEB) December 22, 2012
According to statistics released by Apple’s app store, since 2011, mobile app revenue has amounted to $8.5 billion, and the average IOS developer makes $7,629 per app, and representatives with an Illinois-based app development company say they’re all set to launch a program that shows ordinary people how to start their own app business.
"Appiteks is about to release Appiteks Academy,” said Chris Luck, founder and CEO of Appiteks. “We will be teaching people worldwide, how to build an app business from start to finish.”
Luck added that currently, there isn’t anything on the market that teaches average Joe’s how to build a successful app business from the ground up.
“It’s a 12-week program, which will be video tutorial driven, showing everything to do, step by step,” said Luck.
The chief executive officer stressed that with the success of its debut game, Boomie VS Pirates, he believes Appiteks is the perfect company to help others start their own app business.
“The secret to business success is getting into a business that has a high demand for years to come and is scalable,” Luck pointed out. “When you look at the numbers and trends as it relates to the demand for apps, starting an app business is a good idea, regardless of if the economy is good or bad.”
Luck noted that even if the US goes over the looming fiscal cliff, starting an app business is something that anyone can get into to place themselves in a recession-proof business.
“The one thing we’ve learned about the recession is that people still like to have fun and playing games or using apps definitely makes people’s lives much easier,” Luck said. “Anytime you’re in a business that provides fun, excitement, and also makes people’s daily lives easier, you have a winner on your hands. With an app business, all you really have to do is develop a good reputation for developing solid products and you’ll have a great business model that you can depend upon. Appiteks Academy will show you exactly how to do that and more.”

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New Detailed Review for the Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife Available at ConsumerPlanetWatch.org

Consumers who are interested in buying new cutlery should first read the review for the Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife. This knife is featured in a new review posted at ConsumerPlanetWatch.org.

(PRWEB) December 22, 2012
A lot of people are wondering whether the Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife is any good and they can find all of the juicy details at ConsumerPlanetWatch.org. The written review is comprehensive and offers lots of info about the product, allowing the consumer to make a firm decision on buying before trying. Most consumers blindly purchase products online only to learn that it is unsatisfactory.
The Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife is a tool that is used for cutting bread effortlessly. It makes slicing homemade bread and store bought bread a piece of cake. It comes with a special design that allows the user to cut even slices that are perfect to the eye. Shun is known for making high quality cutlery and this too is a must-have product for the kitchen. Professionals and kitchen dwellers can use this cutlery for holiday dinners and everyday cooking.
This knife isn’t only good with cutting bread, it can also be used to cut vegetables, even those as soft as tomatoes. Some even use it to slice pot roast and other tough foods. This handcrafted cutlery utensil was designed with VG-10 stainless steel. The blade has cobalt to make it strong and hard, and vanadium for unmatched edge retention. This is a traditional Japanese blade that comes with a contemporary design, giving the user age-old technology and a modern look. The blade has a nice wavy pattern that is Kasumi-style. It resembles the Damascus pattern commonly used for Shun knives. This design looks good, but is actually there to help the blade slide through food easily.
The Shun DM0705 is made with 32 layers of soft steel (SUS410/SUS431), which was done by grinding, folding, polishing and welding it – all by hand. The softer steel offers protection and stability for the stainless steel core. The handle of the knife is made with PakkaWood and has a D-shape for stability and grip. It also stabilizes the knife’s blade, which has a 16 degree angle for better precision and to prevent bruising or tearing food. This allows the food to remain fresh and flavorful. This knife is NSF-certified, which means that is it quality enough to be in professional kitchens. Although, there are home cooks who put this knife to use.

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Last Minute Holiday Gift-Givers can Benefit from Online Shopping as Late as Christmas Eve by Purchasing Electronic Gift Certificates

If last minute Christmas presents are needed for any men on the shopping list, online retailers such as Canadian Fendrihan.com can provide last minute gift-giving options with instant gift certificates.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) December 22, 2012
An online gift certificate can be an answer where a gift was not selected in time for holiday shipping. Shopping and shipping deadlines need not apply as the certificate is delivered via email, and when the gift certificate arrives the recipient can make his own gift decision.
Shopping for Christmas gifts for men can be daunting, but when time is short it can be even more stressful. An online gift certificate solves both problems. "With free Christmas shipping extended into 2013 for Canadian purchases over $50 and U.S. purchases over $75, the man who received the last-minute gift certificate from an online store such as ours can browse many men's grooming and lifestyle offerings and receive significant savings on shipping for the new year", adds K. Estredo, Director of Marketing for Fendrihan.com.

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McClellan Davis, LLC, Sales and Use Tax Consultancy Announces Accreditation by the Sacramento Better Business Bureau

McClellan Davis LLC has announced that it recently became one of the few sales and use tax consulting firms to be accredited by the Sacramento Better Business Bureau (BBB). Headquartered in Sacramento, the firm offers a broad range of sales and use tax services to businesses operating in any state, including audit defense and management, research and compliance studies, refund claims, and reverse audits.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2012
McClellan Davis LLC has announced that it recently became one of the few sales and use tax consulting firms to be accredited by the Sacramento Better Business Bureau (BBB). As a condition of its Better Business Bureau accreditation, McClellan Davis has agreed to adhere to the agency's 'Standards for Trust,' a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and practices aimed at establishing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The standards include advertising honestly, maintaining truth and transparency in business relations, honoring promises, responding promptly, safeguarding privacy, and embodying integrity in general.
“Over the years, we’ve worked hard to maintain these standards as a foundation of our company policy,” says Dan Davis, a managing principal at McClellan Davis. “The standards reflect the integrity of all of us working at the firm. We’re proud to be recognized by an agency that shares our business philosophy.”
The two managing principals at McClellan Davis have a unique mix of training, experience, and professional accomplishments:
Dan Davis, MBA (Taxation), CPA, CFE, FCPA, has practiced in the tax field for over 35 years. His career began at the California State Board of Equalization, where he worked as a senior sales tax auditor, branch office supervisor, and district audit reviewer. In addition to many articles, Dan has written two books on multistate sales and use tax issues, which are published by CCH Inc. and updated annually.
Jesse W. McClellan, JD, is one of the few sales and use tax consultants who holds a law degree and also has worked as a state sales and use tax auditor. In addition to his many years of successful sales tax consulting and management experience, Jesse recently became licensed to practice law in the state of California.

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An Austin based Heating Repair Service Company gets a Super Service Award. Call today and schedule a Fall Check-up.

Autumn Heating & Cooling has just received the Angie’s List Super Service Award. This is a national honor recognizing excellence among service providers who maintain a superior service record. Less than 5% of thousands of business earn this prestigious award a year.

Austin,TX (PRWEB) December 22, 2012
One of the premier heating repair service providers based in Austin has created a great reputation among the home owners in the city as being one of the best heating repairs and installation services providers. Autumn Heating & Cooling is a certified heating company and is registered under the Texas Heating Licensing Board.
This heating repair company takes immense pride to be one of the few air conditioning and heating system repairs and installation service providers. The service team is highly educated technicians who are adept in dealing with all kinds of heating and cooling systems irrespective of their make and the model.
One of the main reasons why home owners in the Austin region prefer this company over other competitors in the industry to repair their home heaters is the affordable prices and quality of service provided. The customer’s complete value for their investment is important.
Apart from the affordable prices, there are other benefits that we offer to customers subscribing to our heating services, which are discussed below:

Do not take a single penny from its customers when services are not done. Customers are encouraged to call any time of the day for any queries related to services provided and the team of highly responsive executives will help give with the most satisfying answers.
The team of heating service technicians will attend to customers heating problems within 4 hours and get the heating system running fine. So no need to wait for days bearing the cold.
Unlike other Austin heating services, Autumn Heating & Cooling strives to be different, valuing each customer and ensuring that the customer get complete satisfaction through all heating repair services. Offers free estimates with no obligation for the customer to hire this heating services company.
The team of technicians is not only experts in repairing and installing heating systems but they are equally skilled in repairing air conditioning systems too.
Thus, owing to the customer friendly and comprehensive services offered by Autumn Heating & Cooling it is no wonder it is the most popular heating service provider in Austin.

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