Grant 4 Year Deal - Chelsea Rebirth or Sentence? On Thursday 13th December Avram Grant was given a 4 year contract as manager of Chelsea Football Club. The debate on whether this is good news or bad rages amongst factions of our club’s fans – both sets of supporters look to the future although events in the recent past prevent one group from embracing the change and a perceived lack of Grant’s credibility in world football curb optimism.

Q & A with Hekki Kovalainen After months of speculation, Finish driver Hekki Kovalinen has signed a long term deal with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes formula one team. The 26 year old will replace the Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who left the team after just a year with the Woking based team. Hekki took place in a question and answer session, shortly after been signed as McLarens new driver.

Hekki Joins McLaren in 2008 The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is pleased to confirm that Finn Heikki Kovalainen will team up with Formula 1 World Championship runner-up Lewis Hamilton for the 2008 season. Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa will remain the third driver and an integral part of the team, whilst Gary Paffett will assist Pedro with the testing programme when required.

Hulkenberg signed as Test Driver he AT&T Williams team today confirmed that the twenty year old driver, Nico Hülkenberg from Emmerich in Germany, has been contracted as the team’s official test driver for the forthcoming 2008 season. Hulkenberg, who tested for the team last week in Jerez, made a positive impression and conducted himself with maturity and as such the Williams team has awarded him with the Test Driver role.

New contract for David Wainwright Yorkshire have announced that left arm spinner David Wainwright has signed a new contract that will keep him with the county until 2010. Wainwright was sponsored by the Corridor in 2007 and made great strides during the season. He established himself as a regular in the One Day side.

New Report: How Ethernet is Transforming CEDIA This past year has seen a surge in interest in the use of Ethernet in advanced Digital Homes designed by Electronic Systems Contractors. This situation is quite a change from just a few years ago when most systems were based on proprietary communication systems. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TG92ZS1DcmFzLVRoaXItU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

The 12 Days of Caffe: Renaissance M Street Hotel Celebrates the Season with Gifts of illy Italian Coffee The Renaissance M Street Hotel, the city's trendiest downtown DC hotel, announces the "12 Days of Caffé" promotion, valid through December 31, 2008 at the exclusive illy coffee shop Caffè on the tri-corner of 21st Street, New Hampshire Avenue and M Streets in Washington's West End. Each time a customer purchases an illy beverage between December 1 and December 31, she or he will receive a stamp. If a customer collects 12 stamps, they may enter to win an illy FrancisFrancis X6 Espresso Machine complete with a can of illy Espresso Pods (value: $500) or 1 of 10 illy Coffee Lover Kits (value: $30 each). (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TG92ZS1Mb3ZlLVRoaXItU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Pint to pint Our guide to British pubs. This week: The Hawkley Inn, Hampshire.