Bad Weather Threat Singapore GP

Bad weather likely to interfere with the Singapore GP event this weekend. Indications are that thick clouds blanketed the sky over the Marina Bay all day, Wednesday (22/09/2010).

It would not be a criterion. However, if meteorological and geophysics agency where rainfall predicted until a few days ahead, then the committee should feel anxious.

Besides the track slippery, rain could also interfere with vision feared due to the reflection of light along the path lights. Known race this time will be held at night.

Motorsport reported, some observers argue fortunately rain in Singapore will only go down at noon.

Another thing that may interfere with the drivers is the problem of humidity. "Although conducted at night, there still remains moist. It makes the participants not be relaxed, "says medical experts Formula One (F1), Riccardo Ceccarelli.

Bad Weather, Suramadu Bridge Closed

Bad weather struck the area along the Suramadu bridge this afternoon. As a result, the manager in this case, PT Jasa Marga, had to close and banned jacket users, whether it is two wheels and four for crossing the bridge over the 5.4 miles.

Head Suramadu Toll gate, PT Jasa Marga, Suharyono, said the closure is due to bad weather, where it was raining heavily stained by high winds. From the reports coming in, the wind velocity in the middle of the bridge span reaching up to 40 knots.

"Just to anticipate undesirable thing, we had to shut down services Suramadu bridge crossings. That's because the weather is not friendly around anymore, "he said, reached by cell phone, on Wednesday (22/09/2010).

Suharyono explain, for the closure itself lasts approximately 20 minutes. Where, for all service users, both the island of Madura and Surabaya purpose forbidden to cross. For those that already exist in the middle span, some are being forced back toward the toll booths.

The existence of these temporary closure, making the conditions around the toll booths are filled with two-and four-wheel vehicles. Most, according Suharyono, still look patiently and lined up, waiting for the weather returned to normal. There are no significant constraints, only slightly delayed pedestrian flow.

"After all, the closure itself does not last long, so most users are willing to wait Suramadu bridge services," he said.

Suharyono added, the temporary closure due to bad weather was not so influential and lasts briefly. Only, he is still doing a precaution because the weather is still not normal, thick clouds which rain was still coloring in coloring around the bridge Suramadu.

"If it's bad weather again, we did not hesitate to go back closure. That's all for the safety of service users, "he explained.

Meanwhile, legislators Bangkalan, Sofiullah Syarip stated, is very mengapreasiasi steps undertaken by PT Jasa Marga, as operator Suramadu Bridge. According to him, such steps as a professional in serving customers.

He considered, not merely seek profit, but also think about the safety of user services. "That steps that need to be appreciated, at least have provided a sense of security and comfort for passengers," he said.

Sponsorship Wait for Community Shield

The process of sponsorship agreement between Indonesia and Bank Arema you do not walk easily. Although rumored to have disbursed advances amounting to Rp1, 5 billion, not necessarily under the Medco Group, the bank was signed signature.

The Bank brother is still studying the ins and outs of team management Lion's head logo. Not only management governance, but also the quality of both teams Aremania zest in providing support to the team.

The plan, representatives of the Bank immediately you'll also see that unite Community Shield Arema as Super League champions Indonesia (LSI) Cup champion from 2009 to 2010 and Indonesia Sriwijaya FC, Saturday (25/09/2010) future. Such action could be going into the final determination of sponsorship Arema braided-Bank Brothers.

"Bank Brothers is very professional. The process does not simply provide sponsorship funds, but also a background of business interests. We understand the sponsorship process requires time, because of the cooperation that aims to benefit both parties," said Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Andi Darussalam Tabusala Arema Indonesia, Wednesday ( 22/09/2010).

Orally, the recognition of existing commitments from the Bank Brothers to invest in the club based at the Stadium Kanjuruhan. In fact, to show its seriousness, businessman Arifin Panigoro owned bank has disbursed advances. However, in black and white, there has been no formal agreement between two parties.

Andi did not specify how the amount of funds that would be accepted Singo Edan if the sponsorship agreement was reached. Nevertheless, the information circulated to mention, you are ready drain Bank Safe Rp5 billion to become a sponsor next season.

Separately, the Indonesian media Arema Sudarmaji officer admitted his side could not wait to deal with your bank. That could not be separated from the financial conditions not yet stabilized and Arema which still require additional funds in large numbers to navigate to the competition.

Last season, Arema could still breathe because there is still funding from the former manager of the PT Bentoel Rp7, 5 billion. This season, the company withdrew the cigarette. Fair if any funds would be disbursed in the joint sponsor, would have gladly accepted Arema.

"So far this still process your assessment of the Bank. We will gladly provide all the information and facts related to the management team and Arema. Hopefully, the Bank and signed an agreement you are interested in sponsorship as soon as possible," said Sudarmaji.

If properly disburse funds Brothers Bank Rp5 billion, actually it is still far from this season Arema needs estimated at Rp30 billion. But at least, said Sudarmaji, those funds could be an initial capital of the competition while looking for other sponsors.

Meanwhile, the Community Shield match at the Stadium Kanjuruhan launching his plan would put together a team with Singo Edan. Based on an agreement with the owners of broadcasting rights, namely RCTI, action will be held at night. Laga which adopted the tradition in the English Premier League this as an opening LSI 2010-2011, which began rolling 26 September 2010.