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Title Section27 2004-12-07 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Tuesday December 7, 2004 MICA (P) 103/07/2004 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Tuesday December 7, 2004 MICA (P) 103/07/2004 I27 words
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Article115 2004-12-07 1 THE Media Development Authority has given the green light to MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) to merge their mass-market television operations. No approval was needed for the plan for MediaCorp to sell to SPH 40 per cent of its shareholding in MediaCorp Press, which115 words
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Article354 2004-12-07 1 Agencies Battle ends with 4 soldiers dead, 3 gunmen killed, 2 nabbed JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) Suspected Al Qaeda-linked militants stormed the heavilyguarded US consulate in Jeddah yesterday morning. According to Saudi officials, the gunmen shot at the consulate's security guards at the gate. The attackersAgencies - 354 words
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Article, Illustration492 2004-12-07 1 Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh THE man at the centre of the China Aviation Oil (CAO) scandal is expected back in Singapore, and with him possibly will come the key to unlocking the mystery behind the company's collapse. Mr Chen Jiulin, CAO's suspended chief executive, "will returnBLOOMBERG - 492 words
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Miscellaneous37 2004-12-07 1 NEWSJ^/lEWS PM in Vietnam Singapore happy to act as investment catalyst/2 Choice is clear Idol winner Taufik received 62% of 1.1 m votes/26 Baptism of fire Avramovic believes Lions will prove their worth/36 SHARE YOUR FREE NEWSPAPER37 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration508 2004-12-07 2 Tor Ching Li in Hanoi - Tor Ching Li in Hanoi Spore happy to act as 'catalyst' for more foreign investment in Vietnam THE Singapore flag flew high alongside Vietnam's at the Presidential Palace yesterday as the two countries inked a bilateral agreement, paving the way for closer trade links once VietnamAFP - 508 words
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Article134 2004-12-07 2 Channel News Asia THE Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore (HAS) has called into question competency and professionalism of people who now work as internal auditors. There is now no minimum educational qualification requirement. Nor do they have to be affiliated to a professional body administering aChannel News Asia - 134 words
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Article, Illustration577 2004-12-07 3 IMEWSSSiSiSSSL. Ignoring these may lead to similar scandals IT IS strange that so many people here are surprised that China Aviation Oil (CAO) a blue-chip company controlled by a Chinese government-linked company was able to rake up US$55O million ($898.45 million) in losses in oil577 words
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Singapore news
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Article403 2004-12-07 4 MediaCorp, SPH get MDA approval MEDIACORP and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have received the regulatory green light to merge their mass-mar-ket television operations. Announcing this yesterday, the Media Development Authority (MDA) added that regulatory approval was not needed for the proposed merger of the two403 words
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Article, Illustration478 2004-12-07 4 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen u-wen@newsto day, com. sg WHILE Singapore aspires to attract the best research talent here, it needs to go beyond luring them with money. It needs also to promise investigators the freedom to determine their own research agendas. This is aLEE U-WEN - 478 words
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SINGAPORE snippets
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Article82 2004-12-07 4 Channel News Asia Free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Singapore and Bahrain will begin soon after Bahrain ends its FTA talks with the United States, said Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan in his recent trip to Bahrain. It's believed the FTA is likely to explore enhanced air— Channel News Asia - 82 words
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Article75 2004-12-07 4 Channel News Asia Three people caught in a high- society drug bust in October Tunisian Guiga Laroussi, Singaporean Marx Oh and Laroussi's girlfriend Mariana Abdullah escaped the death penalty, after tests showed the amount of cocaine they are alleged to have been trafficking was less thanChannel News Asia - 75 words
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Article63 2004-12-07 4 Channel News Asia Singapore has been given the thumbs-up by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Its director-general, Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, said Singapore's active commitment in the field of bio-chemical defence and compliance has set a standard for other countries to follow. Experts fromChannel News Asia - 63 words
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Article42 2004-12-07 4 Channel News Asia Medium-sized companies in Singapore are more optimistic about fne economy in the coming year, stated a global study by consulting firm Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton. They registered a 92-point rise in the optimism/pessimism hnlnnceChannel News Asia - 42 words
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483 2004-12-07 5 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Report that Britain will prohibit the procedure due to long-term safety concerns was 'misleading' WOULD-BE candidates for laser eye surgery can lay to rest concerns roused by a "misleading" report that Lasik had been banned in Britain. It has not483 words
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409 2004-12-07 6 Tay Tsen- Waye - Tay Tsen-Waye Spores third low-cost carrier fires launch salvo waye@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S third low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar Asia will begin flying daily to three destinations before Christmas starting next Monday with Hong Kong at a one-way discounted fare of $48. On Dec 16, it409 words
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175 2004-12-07 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng IT IS important what you know, but it is equally important who you know and who knows you such is the philosophy behind the Singapore Manufacturers' Federation (SMa)-School of Management (SOM). Announcing its venture into the private education175 words
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Article231 2004-12-07 6 Ansley Ng - Ansley Ng WOULD-BE heartland entrepreneurs can look forward to learning from experienced mentors at the Tanjong Pagar GRC Entrepreneurship Forum this weekend. Organised by the Tanjong Pagar GRC's 10 Youth Executive Committees, the aim of the forum is to encourage entrepreneurship among young and old residents231 words
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188 2004-12-07 6 Wong Fei Wan - Wong Fei Wan AS THE professional engineer (PE) for the Circle Line MRT worksite at Nicoll Highway, he was responsible for the safety of temporary works. But Mr Paul Broome did not think that being a paid employee of the main contractor188 words
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Miscellaneous8 2004-12-07 4 SEMBCORP UNIT IN $572 M DEAL BUSINESS 178 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration480 2004-12-07 8 Shibu Itty Kuttickal - Shibu Itty Kuttickal Experts urge US to broaden view in its approach to SE Asia CHINA is winning the battle for influence in South-east Asia, while the lack of an integrated and comprehensive American policy towards Asean is hampering the progress of the United States, according to480 words
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228 2004-12-07 8 Agencies KUALA LUMPUR As Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday outlined his vision for an East Asian community, his predecessor, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Australia and New Zealand should be excluded from the grouping. Opening an East Asian forum, Mr AbdullahAgencies - 228 words
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138 2004-12-07 8 NEW YORK President George W Bush plans to replace Treasury Secretary John Snow and the president's chief of staff Andrew Card is among those being considered for the post, The New York Times reported on Monday. Eight members of Mr Bush's138 words
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Article310 2004-12-07 10 2-year course to train nurses to perform surgery LONDON In a move to cut waiting time for patients, the United Kingdom is planning to train up to 5,000 nurses to perform surgery, the Independent reported yesterday. Secretary of State for Health John Reid said that the additional310 words
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GLOBAL roundup
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65 2004-12-07 10 Britain has obtained agreement from the United States to hold an international peace conference on the Middle East in London late next month or in February, the Daily Telegraph reported yesterday. Prime Minister Tony Blair was to discuss details with the Israeli65 words
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71 2004-12-07 10 The Singapore government is working closely with the Singapore Red Cross Society to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of the tropical storms that hit parts of the Philippines last week, said a statement from the Foreign Ministry. Relief agencies have been battling bad71 words
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Article84 2004-12-07 10 The French police were left red-faced after a bag with plastic explosives was lost in Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, during a training exercise for sniffer dogs, reported the BBC. Police placed the bag in a passenger's luggage to see if the canines would84 words
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213 2004-12-07 10 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Tiger meat from a forest reserve in Malaysia's southern Johor state is being served at local restaurants, with customers coming from Singapore for the "delicacy", the New Straits Times reported yesterday. Indigenous Orang Asli tribesmen living within the Endau-Rompin reserve areAFP - 213 words
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190 2004-12-07 10 AFP LILLE (France) A disgruntled French soldier who had barricaded himself in an explosives depot and threatened to blow it up gave himself up to the authorities early yesterday, police said. The man, whose threat had forced the evacuation of some 400 local residentsAFP - 190 words
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226 2004-12-07 11 HONG KONG Hong Kong's economics chief said yesterday he was considering proposals to open the city's first casino. A local politician put forward the idea in a bid to win a slice of the multi-billion dollar gambling business that is mushrooming226 words
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Article, Illustration241 2004-12-07 11 Attacks expected in coming weeks UKRAINE In the latest twist in the Ukraine presidential re-election saga, alleged death threats and warnings of terror-ist-like attacks unfurled as the country prepares itself for a re-vote on Dec 26. Opposition contender Viktor Yushchenko said he received death threats and241 words
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Miscellaneous13 2004-12-07 8 WATCH EPL ON YOUR PHONE Star Hub 3G offers 'near-live' coverage BUSINESS 1613 words
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Article223 2004-12-07 12 Dr James Dobson - Dr James Dobson BONDING IN MARRIAGE In marriage as in courtship, there's a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: take your time. Some interesting research has been done recently on the emotional bonding between husbands and wives. According to Dr. Donald Joy, a couple bonds most223 words
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367 2004-12-07 12 TAY BOON SUN - TAY BOON SUN WE REFER to Mr Leong Sze Hian's letter, "Tender way better for sale of HDB Corp" (Dec 2). Mr Leong asked why there was no tender for the sale of HDB Corp to Temasek. A tender was not called367 words
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167 2004-12-07 12 SEE LEONG KIT - SEE LEONG KIT I REFER to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's timely call in "Making Spore a great city" (Dec 4). Due to land constraints, most Singaporeans are resigned to living in high-rise flats. So, choice "sea view" sites in167 words
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227 2004-12-07 12 SOON BEE ENG - SOON BEE ENG WITH the plight of retail investors being highlighted during the China Aviation Oil (CAO) saga, I would like to draw attention to another questionable counter. Shares of the former Blu Inc, now known as Vantage Corp, were suspended after it sold its227 words
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Article506 2004-12-07 13 Mohamad Rosle Ahmad - Mohamad Rosle Ahmad JSay SHORTLY after Today published my letter "Why retire at 67? Why not today?" last week, I got a call from a distant relative who offered to introduce a home-based and part-time business opportunity that would, the person claimed, accelerate my path to financial506 words
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140 2004-12-07 13 MOHDNOORULHUQ - MOHDNOORULHUQ I WELCOME Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's move to urge Singaporeans to join the PAP and contribute ideas to shape a better Singapore. It shows the Government is willing to listen to good and creative ideas. Since young, I have felt the140 words
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Article611 2004-12-07 14 Hottalk IF A referendum were held today on the issue of a casino in Singapore, bookies would be hardpressed to call the odds. Because for all the vociferous public debate over the past months, no one is certain how a national vote might swing. Yes, the611 words
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Businesstoday
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Article, Illustration418 2004-12-07 16 Jasmine Yin - Jasmine Yin Star Hub banks on rich multimedia mobile content for its 3G offering Barclays English Premier League will strike a chord with our customers," said Mr Chan Kin Hung, Star Hub's head of mobile services. "The key objective of our 3G customer trials isAFP - 418 words
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Market WATCH
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Article133 2004-12-07 16 Agencies SHARES had their biggest slide yesterday in almost seven months, hurt by the decline in the market's largest-capitalised stock, Sing Tel, and weak sentiment deriving from poor US employment data released last Friday that triggered a selloff in the US dollar. the ST Index lost 29.20 points, orAgencies - 133 words
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Article78 2004-12-07 16 By$ Creative 50 24.000 +0.200 Haw Par 5.300 +0.200 Fortune Reit HKS 6.350 +0.100 GrealEast 12.400 +0.100 OCBC 4.5%NCPS 100 100.500 +0.100 STAMP 1.040 +0.K0 STATSOiPSGAeCW*****7 0.200 +0.060 OUE 7.600 +0.050 CITVDEVDBSeCW*****6 0.975 +0.045 Courts Sp 0.540 +0.040 By percentage LSM 0.010 +100.0 STATSOiPSGAeCW*****7 0.200 +42.9 MediaS78 words
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Article77 2004-12-07 16 By$ Jardine C&C 10.000 ■0.500 JMH 400USS ShangAsia2kHKS 16.000 10.100 ■0.500 ■0.400 DBS 15.900 ■0.300 STIEIF100 20.690 ■0.250 OCBC 13.400 ■0.200 UOB 13.600 ■0.200 JSH5OOUSS 8.250 ■0.150 SPC 3.380 ■0.120 CHYDEV 7.000 ■0.100 By percentage WeePoh 0.010 -33.3 Twinwood 0.035 -22.2 TungLok 0.120 STEnggSGAeCW*****0 0.225 Asiatic 0.17077 words
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Article36 2004-12-07 16 US$ 0.6115 UK£ 0.3147 Yen 62.635 HK$ 4.7523 RM ***** Euro 0.4550 Rupiah 5,530.1 Baht ***** Peso 34.261 A$ 0.7872 Indian Rs ***** Won 639.19 C$ 0.7307 Yuan 5.0612 NZ$ 0.8459 NTS 19.59136 words
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Article58 2004-12-07 16 By volume Close STATSChP 1.040 SEMSChPSGAeCW*****7 0.200 UniFiber 0.165 UTAC 0.510 Change +0.090 +0.060 -0.005 +0.015 '000 +9.5 39,617 +42.9 16,519 -2.9 14,254 +3.0 13,625 SingTel 2.330 LSM 0.010 &e*eDBe(W*****3 0.585 Chartered 1.070 WeePoh 0.010 China Sun 0.390 -0.060 +0.005 +0.020 -0.005 -0.010 -2.5 11,085 +100.058 words
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Article58 2004-12-07 16 Index Value Change Nikkei 225 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wld 10,981.96 14,256.86 3,959.90 5,919.17 Pis -92.93 +45.02 +8.50 +25.90 -0.84 +0.32 +0.22 +0.44 Korea Comp 870.75 -11.8 -1.34 KLCI 916.36 -0.81 -0.09 SET Index Closed Jakarta Comp 983.198 +1.791 +0.18 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1,803.37 240.59 -13.6258 words
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Article26 2004-12-07 16 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/i 456.20 Silver uss/oz 8.04 Platinum uss/m 872.00 Information provided by Rubber ontsAg 197.75 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1,451 Brent crude uss/barrei 39.93SGX, Bloomberg - 26 words
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231 2004-12-07 17 Bloomberg CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's thirdlargest provider of made-to-order chips, will raise US$652 million ($1.06 billion) from a bank loan to fund expansion. "The company is building a new plant in Singapore to meet expected demand for new technology now— Bloomberg - 231 words
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Article58 2004-12-07 17 payment of a special interim dividend on the sale of its stake in United Overseas Bank will comprise a dividend of 25.5 cents per share (less tax) and a dividend of 14.6 cents tax exempt (one-tier). It said that the total net dividend remained at 35 cents58 words
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Article90 2004-12-07 17 Dow Jones - Dow Jones Bloomberg transported 20 per cent more cargo from Oct 1 6 to Nov 12 than in the same period a year ago, helped by new services and rising export demand. Its container shipping unit, APL, carried 142,900 40-foot-equiv-alent container units in the period. Average revenue— Bloomberg - 90 words
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Article, Illustration256 2004-12-07 17 It'll restart halted Indian refinery project SEMBCORP Engineers and Constructors (SembE&C) won a construction and engineering contract in India worth close to US$35O million ($572 million) for the restart of Essar Oil's refinery project in Vadinar, Gujarat, India. Construction work on the oil refinery256 words
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th 6 business of marketing
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Article, Illustration606 2004-12-07 20 Greg Waldron - Greg Waldron World's smallest MP3 one of many star gizmos from Oregon Scientific SINGAPOREANS may be spoilt for choice when it comes to electronic goods, but new-kid-on-the block Oregon Scientific is confident that its slick devices can win devotees fast A subsidiary of IDT International,606 words
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Impact
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Article, Illustration628 2004-12-07 21 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla Watches from local fashion houses in direct competition with big names SINGAPORE was the third largest luxury watch market in Asia in terms of Swiss watch imports in 2003, and it is estimated that about $3 billion worth of watches are sold628 words
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369 2004-12-07 21 Ted Chen - Ted Chen tedchen@newstoday.com.sg THERE won't be anything stopping travellers from logging onto Jetstar Asia's site when bookings open today. At least that is what the low-cost carrier is hoping. Interested budget travellers can purchase their tickets from 8:00 am today by369 words
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Article, Illustration183 2004-12-07 21 Osim goes to the head IN a first for the beauty health business, Osim has teamed up with an upmarket hairdresser Hair Action to offer a spa service that goes right to your head. Last week, Osim and Hair Action unveiled what must be the first head spaTREVOR TAN - 183 words
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Infotech
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Article, Illustration853 2004-12-07 22 Tan Min- Liang - Tan Min-Liang It's like sharing a recipe with others, says movement founder Stallman MR RICHARD Stallman, the father I of the Free Software Movement, and Mr Sunil Abraham, manager for the International Open Source Network AsiaPacific Development Information Programme of the United Nations Development Programme, were in853 words
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SHORT cuts
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Article69 2004-12-07 22 Citrix Systems has announced an agreement to acquire Net 6 Inc. The transaction is valued at about US$5O million ($81.7 million) and is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition would give Citrix an SSL (secure socket layer) access gateway, an application gateway,69 words
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Article83 2004-12-07 22 Adobe's Acrobat 7.0 is a line of desktop applications that lets you do more than convert documents into PDF files. Workgroups can use Acrobat 7.0 and Adobe PDF to assemble documents from multiple sources, create intelligent forms and collaborate on projects inside and outside the firewall securely.83 words
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Article84 2004-12-07 22 Sonicwall has unveiled Gateway Anti-virus, a scalable, highspeed anti-virus solution that provides enterprise-class unified threat management. Offering real-time propriety technology, it protects against virus threats that originate from the Internet or between internal network segments. It uses a per-packet scanning engine that can handle large files and hundreds84 words
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Article77 2004-12-07 22 Designed to deliver multi-terabit scale in the smallest available footprint, the TX Matrix platform from Juniper Networks brings together multiple T640 systems to form a solution capable of delivering over 3 billion packet-per-second throughput. The TX Matrix combines high-density, rack-optimised platforms with modular, feature-rich software and the77 words
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Article, Illustration300 2004-12-07 23 AFP It aims to be the leader in 5 growth sectors by 2007 SEOUL South Korea's Samsung I Electronics, the world's largest memory chipmaker, said it would invest some US$24 billion ($39 billion) in building new chip production lines over the next sixAFP - 300 words
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270 2004-12-07 23 NETWORK Appliance I (NetApp) has reached a milestone in the development of its storage grid vision with the latest version of its enterprise storage software Data Ontap 7G. With Data Ontap 7G and advanced virtualisation capabilities, users can double their storage utilisation and270 words
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Article224 2004-12-07 23 Infineon Technologies has appointed Mr Loh Kin Wah to its management board. Mr Loh has been president and managing director of Infineon's Asia-Pacific operations since 1 999. Based in Singapore, he will continue to be responsible for the company's operations in the Asia-Pacific region. HP has appointed Mr224 words
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Article372 2004-12-07 24 Adoption of broadband access, VoIP skyrocketing as more companies have staff work from home I REMOTE working is becomI ing a key factor driving cooperate success as it reduces costs and increases employee productivity, according to a survey and report by AT&T and the Economist Intelligence372 words
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327 2004-12-07 24 I HEWLETT-PACKARD I (HP) has teamed up with industry leaders and channel partners to produce a range of security solutions for consumers, SMBs, enterprises and public sector customers. It includes a security initiative to raise consumer awareness of security issues and online tools327 words
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infotechfocus: call centres
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Article, Illustration689 2004-12-07 25 Seah Siew Hua - Seah Siew Hua It's about getting the right people with the right attitude, says customer services director I HAVING your call put on hold while I trying to reach the help desk at a call centre in the middle of a network crisisALVIN TOH - 689 words
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Article369 2004-12-07 25 Using automatic proxy configuration script in IE for multiple proxy servers Q: My work requires me to access the Internet from different networks in different companies and countries. Each network requires a different proxy server setting. So, I need to change the browser proxy serving depending on where369 words
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Article, Illustration571 2004-12-07 26 A SURVEY of 2,000 film-goers, commissioned by British food company Warburtons, voted Leonardo DiCaprio's declaration "I'm the king of the world!" in Titanic as the cheesiest line in movie history, reported BBC. The 10 films featuring in the poll were almost exclusive from theTREVOR TAN - 571 words
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Article, Illustration157 2004-12-07 26 David Ngiau - David Ngiau THERE is this theory doing the rounds that Taufik Batisah won Singapore Idol because of Singaporeans' shame. Having an English language-man-gling ah beng runner-up Sylvester Sim representing us at World Idol would be embarrassing, the conspiracy theorists argued. In the week leading157 words
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Article, Illustration346 2004-12-07 28 Finally AFP 4th time is the charm forYan as she wins at Golden Horse awards TAICHUNG (Taiwan) When Taiwan's Golden Horse awards were handed out this weekend, long-disappointed nominees finally took home Asia's version of the Oscar statuette. Taiwanese actress Van Kuei-mei, nominated for the fourth straight year, won herAFP - 346 words
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Article160 2004-12-07 28 RELIVE life in the Straits Settlements through a series of historical postcards at the Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through Postcards exhibition. The exhibition runs until the end of the month at the National Archives. Jointly organised by the National Archives of Malaysia and the National Archives160 words
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Article, Illustration386 2004-12-07 30 Joy Tan - Joy Tan Don't let influenza spoil your festive fun AN UNSEEN guest usually comes along with the year-end holidaying and partying, leaving you out of breath and in a rut Say hello to influenza, otherwise more commonly known as the flu. This unwelcome guest is usually around theENGKONG - 386 words
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270 2004-12-07 30 AFP A TECHNIQUE used to treat heart disease can also be used to prevent a stroke, and appears to offer a safe and less invasive alternative to surgery, Italian researchers said last week. Taking a leaf out of the book of cardiologists, the researchers treatedAFP - 270 words
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Article178 2004-12-07 30 Prevention is better than cure Here are some tips from the Health Promotion Board for preventing the flu virus from spoiling your year-end fun. In general, you should boost your immunity by leading a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly Regular exercise is important for keeping your body fit and178 words
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Article140 2004-12-07 30 Big contraception debate Have your say in the big contraception debate. Organised by the Obsterical Gynaecological Society of Singapore (OGSS) and Shering (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the debate is part of their Take Charge public education programme. This programme was organised in response to abortion statistics that show a140 words
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Article, Illustration394 2004-12-07 33 AFP Fearful cricketers delay Bangladesh trip DHAKA The international threat of terrorism loomed large over the Euro 2004 Championships and the Athens Olympics. Now, it has reached cricket An Indian security delegation have arrived in Dhaka, after India's cricket tour of Bangladesh was put onAFP; GETTY IMAGES - 394 words
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Article, Illustration338 2004-12-07 33 Agencies LONDON Liverpool are making all the right noises, but their skipper is unsettled and the vultures are circling. Normally, the proud Anfield giants could fend off the scavengers, but now, they are facing a financial crisis and one particular vulture is readyAgencies; AFP - 338 words
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Article, Illustration300 2004-12-07 33 PRIMERA LIGA Villarreal 0 Real Madrid 0 MADRID Clearly, Real Madrid are distracted. They surely had one eye on their decisive Champions' League game against Roma tomorrow (Thursday morning, Singapore time), judging by their lacklustre performance against Villarreal. The Spanish giants could onlyAFP - 300 words
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Article, Illustration590 2004-12-07 34 Agencies Wenger wants Gunners to recapture their old camaraderie CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Arsenal v Rosenborg, Group E LONDON Seven years ago this week, Arsenal faced a crisis. The festive season was looming and the spirit of Christmas was being unkind to Arsene Wenger. In his firstAgencies; AFP - 590 words
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Article589 2004-12-07 34 Group E: Arsenal v Rosenborg Arsenal need three points at home against Rosenborg to ensure progress. Saturday's 3-0 defeat of Birmingham in the Premiership was a useful boost after a recent disappointing run, that included losing 1-0 to Manchester United in the English League Cup last week. Arsenal589 words
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Article, Illustration351 2004-12-07 35 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN Bielski steals the limelight after 300-pinfall game BOWLING 40th AMF World Cup GOING into the tournament, no one had heard of Pavel Bielski. But after the opening day of the 40th AMF Bowling World Cup (Dec 5-12), he was the main talking point yesterday, afterWEE TECK HIAN - 351 words
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Article, Illustration243 2004-12-07 35 PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb usually puts up these numbers playing video games. McNabb threw a career-high five touchdown passes in the first-half and finished with a team-record 464 yards passing, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 47-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on SundayAFP; -AP - 243 words
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Article, Illustration534 2004-12-07 36 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Avramovic believes his young team will prove their worth STATISTICS don't lie and a glance at Radojko Avramovic's record since taking over as Singapore coach last August makes for grim reading. In 20 matches played since Aug 4 last year, his team have won five,JOSE RAYMOND - 534 words
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Article, Illustration249 2004-12-07 36 Singapore boost SENIOR Football Association of Singapore officials arrived yesterday in Ho Chi Minh City to give a boost to the Lions. Among them were FAS deputy president Zainudin Nordin, national teams committee chairman John Yap, technical director P N Sivaji and S-League deputy CEO How Seen249 words
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Article, Illustration658 2004-12-07 37 STANLEY HO - STANLEY HO Football-mad nation desperate for revenge against Lions TIGER CUP, GROUP A Vietnam v Singapore TENS OF thousands of motorcyclists dart along major city roads, those on board waving red flags, honking or beating home-made drums and screaming, "Vietnam Vo-Dich (Vietnam champions)". FansAFP - 658 words
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