The New Paper, 3 July 2010, Afternoon Edition

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Total Pages: 71
1 28 The New Paper
  • 14 1 thenewpaper SATURDAY JULY 3 2010 WORLD CUP NOON EDITION 70 CENTS MICA (P) 117/01/2010
    14 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 90 1 PAGE 2 Hunt for ‘KTV singers’ in Geylang Ghana, the last African team standing, go home after losing to Uruguay in a penalty shootout WORLD CUP PULLOUT PAGE 12 PICTURE: AP Brazil’s loss: Your fault, Dunga, says Jeff Low 70 CENTS MICA (P) 117/01/2010 Maradona: Method or madness? HOLLAND 2
      90 words

  • News
    • 904 2/3  -  Lounge manager may lose $10,000 security deposit if2runawayChinesewomencan’tbefound REPORT:GAN GAN LING KAI ganlk@sph.com.sg FOR the past two weeks he has been getting his friends to pound the streets of Geylang, going door-to-door to look for two women. But Mr Zhuang, who declined to give
      TNP PICTURE: DAMIAN TAN  -  904 words
    • 523 2/3 NEARLY a third of 33 KTV lounge operators approached by The New Paper said that they, too, have had foreign women employees disappear on them. The operators claimed they usually ended up forfeiting the $5,000 security deposit with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for
      523 words
    • 60 2/3 Blood&pus flowedfrom boy’s ear(TNP, Jun 26): It was reported that until three months ago, there was no vaccine to prevent childhood middle ear infection. A Pfizer spokesman has clarified that its vaccine, Prevenar, has been available in Singapore since 2005 and is approved for use in children up to
      60 words
    • 525 4  -  20,000participants among first to enjoy sights at Marina Bay promenade REPORT: ER YANBING eryb@sph.com.sg PRIMEMinisterLeeHsienLoongwillbesoaking in the fresh air, fun and sights with more than 20,000 walkers at this year’sTheNewPaperBigWalk@MarinaBay 2010onJuly18. PMLeewillflagoffthescenic5kmwalkat 7.30am. The Big Walk, which begins at
      TNP PICTURE: DAMIAN TAN; TNP FILE PHOTO  -  525 words
  • Page 2/3 Advertisements


  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 490 5 s&g %> Wwfll ruii ill n< mi SiMll §J 9 VMMHHRM ■11, bp I wmmfl mm m HHffflMaMffiwlM 11 1 rT-t- W0$m £33>S«$MJ fi£la5&W7, WtW-tf :&zf£ l &w§M4s'S F 'si -jf® --I T^''" ~V<i Tub -> K5S r e up all you want with with these Student and NSF deals!
      490 words

  • News World Cup
    • 487 6  -  Keeping late nights to catch World Cup matches may lower immunity REPORT:NG NG WAN CHING wanching@sph.com.sg ENGLANDweren’ttheonlyonesfeelingawfulaftertheysanktoGermanyintheWorldCup. ForEnglandfanGNNg,itwaslikeablow tothegut. The 44-year-old business consultant was hit by stomach cramps and then vomiting anddiarrhoea. Healsolosthis appetiteandcouldnoteat for three to four days after the match last
      ST FILE PICTURE  -  487 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 9 6 Would you pay $50 for a vuvuzela? PAGE 14
      9 words
    • 298 6 3 Enjoy $0 handset offers with SingTel Mobile Youth Plans(from $25 68/mth). Now with FREE 20MB data bundle. Exclusive benefits for Students and NSFs > Unlimited SMS > Free Campus Camp Calls > Free 20MB Data Bundle > IM on Mobile* e Xsive BACKTRACK™ navigation tool lets you intuitively scroll,
      298 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 294 7 I lovfc/ ortlirte/ Aortg wii+K Uoggirtg ArtJl briiAA-\Aq" I Dial *788 for MobileTV! m o Refrain from shouting with Noise Shield that fitters out ambient noise as you talk on your phone Enjoy social networking integration with live updates and Google Maps to guide you around Samsung Monte on /One
      294 words

  • Local News watch
    • 39 8 FLASH YOUR FOOTBALL LOYALTY: The World Cup takes centre stage at Orchard Central this weekend with World Cup-themed manicures at LadyFinger nail spa. The event includes a Subbuteo table football workshop and tournament, and foot-ball-themed rock candy. PICTURE: LADYFINGER
      PICTURE: LADYFINGER  -  39 words
    • 231 8 Economic Strategies Committee dialogue RAISING the wages of the average Singapore worker by one-third in the next decade is one target of the Economic Strategies Committee (ESC). This would mean moving from a median wage of $2,400 today to
      231 words
    • 106 8 THREE in four motorists 75 per cent in Singapore polled in a road safety survey admitted to having driven over the speed limit, revealed the annual AXA Road Safety Survey. This is higher than the 63 per cent last year. The survey, conducted
      106 words
    • 95 8 WITH stiff global competition, gunning for gold is not good enough. That’s why the hospitality industry must strive to be better than the best, said labour chief Lim Swee Say yesterday during a session about the success ofon the Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) of The
      95 words
    • 92 8 EIGHT projects were awarded $5 million yesterday to study green chemical-manufacturing methods. The researchers are from the Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Nanyang Technologi- cal University and the National University of Singapore. They will work on research projects to maximise resource efficiency
      92 words
    • SPOTTED
      • 249 10  -  REPORT:BENSON BENSON ANG bang@sph.com.sg CHINESEactressVickiZhaowasspottedvisitingabeautyandslimmingcentrehereyesterday.The elusive star left by the back door of a Mary Chia Beauty and Slimming Specialist outlet at Goldhill Centre,alongThomsonRoad.Itwasabout4.45pm. Wearing sunglasses, a black leaf-print dress and whiteslippers,shecarriedanumbrellainonehandand amobilephoneintheother. Zhao,34,whogavebirthtoababygirlthreemonths agoinSingaporeatGleaneaglesHospital,wasaccompaniedbyhermother. When approached by reporters, she would only say inMandarinthatshewasatthecentreto“seefriends”. She
        TNP PICTURES: BENSON ANG  -  249 words
      • 384 10  -  REPORT:KWOK KWOK KAR PENG karpengk@sph.com.sg MEDIACORP television host Quan Yifeng has made a police report regarding her dispute with a taxi driver. The 36-year-old and her daughter, Eleanor, 11, arrived at the Bedok Police Divisional Headquarters at 3.45pm yesterday. They remained there for
        TNP PICTURE: LUKEYAN  -  384 words
    • 755 12  -  S’poreans’‘notinmyownbackyard’mentality REPORT:DESMOND DESMOND NG, SHREE ANN MATHAVAN tnp@sph.com.sg SPACE the final frontier. Here, My Space isn’t a website, but conflicting claims to a slice of space in land-scarce and crowded Singapore. There is the simmering issue over the Choa Chu Kang childcare centre. The New
      TNP PICTURE: SHREE ANN MATHAVAN  -  755 words
    • News World Cup 2010
      • 454 14  -  It’llbesoldhere tomorrowat21/2times its price in South Africa REPORT: VEENA BHARWANI veenab@sph.com.sg THE sound of the vuvuzela is deafening and to most, downright annoying, especially when they are all sounded at the same time. Some Singaporeans like Mr Andrew Choy even wrote in to
        TNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO  -  454 words
      • 156 14 Source: BBC WHAT IS IT? A brightly coloured plastic horn which was first seen at sporting events in South Africa in the early 90s. A standard vuvuzela is 65cm long but some can be up to 1 m long. WHERE IS IT FROM? No one is
        Source: BBC  -  156 words
    • 715 16  -  Couple on scooter hurt in accident REPORT: ELYSA CHEN elysac@sph.com.sg SHE had dark bruises on her face, a broken nose and a gash in her left calf that was so deep that it exposed her bone. Her boyfriend’s jaw was dislocated, several teeth
      TNP PICTURE: DAMIAN TAN; TNP INFOGRAPHICS: LEE HUP KHENG  -  715 words
  • Page 8 Miscellaneous

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 294 9 jsM iAiw ,0< e H H MSUNG 16u S c to« Social hub Music 6e ia^S^ C n Smartsearch D SAMSUNG Wave 2-year 3G mobile voice data plan Hi World s first full touch SUPER AMOLED display Samsung's new open platform bada, with Samsung Apps 1GHz powerful processor Social Hub
      294 words


  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 154 11 COSM SHINE YOUTH FESTIVAL LAUNCH Catch 12 hours of non-stop entertainment! YOWIM) i@D© Be a dastardly villain, appear as a superhero, or simply join in the fun and pose with your favourite characters from games, movies and anime! Other highlights include the COSMO Costume Competition, Gundam Showcase, Bushiroad Card Game
      154 words


  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 254 13 $533.93 Platform Bedrame with headboard $319.9 Bedframe with headboard $212.93 Your Trusted Quality Brand $104.8 $747.93 Usual$2005.18 f u r n i t u re d i s p l a y c e n t re Bedframe $105.93 $1,923.86 50%off Reversible L-Shape Sofa L-shape fabric sofa Relax Chair NEWARRIVAL
      254 words


  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 220 15 C yun. Connection GAME TO TRY S0METHNG NEW AT THE 700 Take part in a series of exciting animal theme challenges where J you'll get to know new friends! Don't miss the chance to try your hands on the latest Kangoo Jump shoes, Zorb Ball and many more. Get close
      220 words
  • Article, Illustration
    602 15  -  Written by Kim Ong Over 180 singles gathered for an animation adventure at the Pixar: 20 Years of Animation, exhibition held on 20 June 2010 at the Science Centre Singapore. Singles from all walks of life trooped to the Science Centre to get reacquainted with their favourite Pixar
    602 words


  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 179 17 INSPIRING SPORTING SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION I m, -A:! f VlJa MMZ .V R JSff? i :> Discover the spirit of Olympism through the beauty of sports photography. A three-part sports photography exhibition brought to the Singapore heartlands by the Singapore Sports Council, it captures the values of the Olympic movement:
      179 words

  • Global News watch
    • 239 18 OBAMA ANNOUNCES MORE SPENDING AP. PRESIDENT Barack Obama (right) cast the state of the US economy in upbeat terms, declaring that it was headed in the right direction even as employers slashed payrolls last month for the first time in half a year.
      AP.; PICTURE: AFP  -  239 words
    • 102 18 A NEW high-speed rail service between Shanghai and Nanjing will cut travelling time between the two cities by half from 2hr 30min to just 73 minutes. The service, which began operat- Theservice,whichbeganoperating on Thursday, covers 21 stops, including the eight
      102 words
    • 80 18 AFP. MALAYSIA has suspended the publication of a key opposition newspaper in a move political rivals criticised yesterday as a crackdown on dissent. Authorities said that Suara Kead- ilan, run by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s Keadilan party, violated publishing laws with a report this month
      AFP.  -  80 words
    • 105 18 AFP. THAI Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he had no plans to hold elections this year because more time was needed for reconciliation following the deadliest political unrest in decades. “The government is not ruling out dissolution (of the lower house of parliament)
      AFP.  -  105 words
    • News Gulf Oil Spill
      • 433 20/21 BP buys 32 oil-cleaning centrifuges from company owned by Kevin Costner (above) KEVIN Costner saved the world in the 1995 sci-fi movie, Waterworld. Now, the Hollywood star is on another rescue mission to clean up the oil-laden waters off the Gulf of Mexico. The spill
        TNP GRAPHICS: TEOH YI CHIE & SIMON ANG  -  433 words
      • 357 20/21 BP STILL UNDER FIRE: IT’Snot gettingany betterfor BritishPetroleum (BP). First, its chief executive Tony Hayward drew worldwide condemnation when he spent a day last month watching his yacht compete in one of the world’slargestraces. That came two days after he angered
        PICTURE: AFP  -  357 words
    • 394 22 A MAN slashed a woman and left a trail of destruction before he jumped into the sea in George Town, Penang, on Thursday. At about 1.30pm, passing motorists saw a woman in her 20s writhing in pain from a stab wound at Jalan
      PICTURE: NSTP  -  394 words
    • 399 22 A FORMER horse owner was brutally murdered, chopped into 10 pieces and packed in plastic bags and then dumped along a roadside in Thailand. The remains of Mr Kwa Hock Choon, 41, from Penang were found at a road near the Ping river in
      399 words
    • News World Cup 2010
      • 658 24 Rumour ofSteven Gerrard getting sis-in-law pregnant proven to be false SEX and the England football players seem to go hand in hand. Extramarital affairs and reports of one-night stands by players are all staple for the media the world over. But an allegation connected to
        PICTURES: REUTERS, ACTION IMAGES  -  658 words
      • 332 24 PARAGUAY’S historic run to the World Cup quarter-finals is being lived and breathed by Salvador Cabanas, their star striker who had to miss the finals after being shot in the head in January. However, the 29-year-old Mexi-co-based star who was shot
        PICTURE: AP  -  332 words
    • 600 28 Ex-varsity lover says Russian femme fatalespy(above)was‘wildinbed’ THE flame-haired Russian spy was not only good at networking. She was also great in bed. A law student claims that he had a fling with Anna Chapmanandgavehera“14outof10”forherprowess in bed. Mr Charlie Hutchinson, 31, told The Sun that
      PICTURE: AP  -  600 words
    • 278 28 OSCAR-WINNING director and actor Mel Gibson (below), who caused a media storm four years ago over an anti-Semitic statement, is again making headlines for using an apparent racial slur in an argument with his ex-girlfriend. Celebrity news website Radaronline.com published excerpts of an
      278 words
  • Page 18 Miscellaneous
    • 13 18 DILBERT SCOTT ADAMS REGIONAL WEATHER KL:Thunderstorms High31˚,Low23˚ Jakarta:Thunderstorms High32˚,Low24˚ Bangkok:Thunderstorms High32˚,Low27˚ Manila:Thunderstorms High34˚,Low28˚
      13 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 561 19 GET TRACKS FROM 99$ AT M1 MUSIC STORE WITH THESE PHONE DEALS. For PC and mobile Transfer tracks between devices Latest hits from the hottest artistes Download at music.ml.com.sg i Switch to M1 and enjoy Unbeatable Plans Unlimited FREE calls to 3 M1 numbers > FREE data bundle FROM 12GB
      561 words

  • Page 20/21 Advertisements
    • 926 20/21 Hit-and-run victim sues ex-Romanian envoy Enjoy Free talktime with StarHub Mobile 3 ways to talk for Free. Choose one. StarHub Mobile sand Conditions apply. STARHUB MOBILE Exclusive Partner of StarHub GET THE NEW MAXONLINE VALUE PLUS AT 15% OFF 6Mbps home broadband plan @$39 11/month (UP $46.01/mth) Intergrated Wireless Voice
      926 words


  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 125 23 Concentrate THE CALCIUM OF REGULAR FRESH MILK* Anlene —iConcentratei ma *ml for ml "For my daily Calcium needs to help build strong bones." Like most Asian women, you may be getting only 50% of your calcium needs. Which is why you need new Anlene Concentrate that packs 4 times the
      125 words


  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 989 25 Enjoy Free talktime with StarHub Mobile 3 ways to talk for Free. Choose one. StarHub Mobile Exclusive Partner of StarHub HOT PROMO FREE y T0 Shopping Voucher D q Motorola Milestone XT c with any only at Bugis, Jurong Point sian-uo Sony Ericsson C510 5? P/\mD/>inf cinn.im CHOICE NUMBERS I
      989 words

  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 265 26 Nestle Presents -J HEALTH July 3 and 4, 2010 10am to 8pm Exhibition Hall 402-404 Suntec Singapore Free Admission Join in theTUn and excitement! J More than 120 exhibitors at Singapore's largest health and wellness event will showcase an unrivalled range of products and services. Don't miss it! e Wowed!
      265 words

  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 24 27 The New Paper on Sunday Exclusive Street trade in illegal workers EXPOSED STARS BEHAVING BADLY Local actor gets touchy-feely backstage. This other antics EXPOSED
      24 words
    • 460 27 Hot Dealsp mmi this W66k tfi Vivo2™ 78 /0n sp/ us/c Xpena x"\0 n«n» N0 X/ 2 1- V Zel'2' <"> hs Soog£" 1 Wo o«i> aSSM*** 1 1 Kt 3-0-^ w. O -J2S5 *0 'Two Pl Us /,-n~ No >^i„l 6Plus Plan o s^8 N °l^dl^ slc Plan IVe^'^Z
      460 words


  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • 71 29 FABULOUSWEDDINGSBRIDES July 10, 2010 (Saturday), 11am to 5pm Mandarin Orchard Singapore $22 per couple; $19 per couple for OCBC cardmembers Gorgeous gowns, irresistible photo packages and live band entertainment at our must-see show. Plus, prizes worth over $15,000 to be won. SIGN UP NOW AT WWW.HWBRIDES.COM.SG/FABULOUSWEDDINGS YOUR ONE-STOP SHOW WITHTHE
      71 words

  • You
    • Article, Illustration
      53 30 FROM READER TAY LIN JACK RISKY MOVE: This excavator driver was spotted attempting to lift the excavator onto the lorry using the front fork as a support along Yishun Street 81. E-mail pictures to tnpclick@sph.com.sg and tell us where and when they were taken. Please include your full name
      53 words
    • 357 30 Missing out on sports programming FROM READER DANIEL CHUA IN MOST instances, competition is good for the consumer. But this does not seem to be the case for cable TV in Singapore. I subscribe to StarHub TV because I am an ardent F1
      357 words
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 324 30 YOUR VIEWS E-mail tnptalk@sph.com. sgorwrite to TheNew Paper, 1000Toa Payoh North,Level6, AnnexeBlock, Singapore *****4 M’sia has a ‘baby hatch’*. Should S’pore follow suit? A place to leave unwanted newborns WHAT DO YOU THINK? email us at tnptalk@sph.com.sg Forverification, weneedthe writer’sfull name andcontact number (preferablya handphone).We reservethe rightto editletters. Byyour submission,itis
      324 words

  • Show
    • 784 31  -  Ex-Weakest Link hostAsha Gill (right) is back in new cooking show REPORT: GERMAINE LIM gerlim@sph.com.sg COLD,meanandstandoffish.Malaysia TV host Asha Gill is probably best remembered locally as the host of Channel 5 game show The Weakest Link. But the gig, which she did in 2002, turnedouttobehermostcriticised.
      TNP DESIGN: PRADIP KUMAR SIKDAR PICTURE: THE STRAITS TIMES; PICTURES: DISCOVERY CHANNEL  -  784 words
    • Show Net Noise
      • 318 33 We round up the Internet sites or videos that people are talking about What’sthenoise? It pays to have a Hollywood actress as a girlfriend. British indie rock group One Night Only has managed to get Harry Potter star Emma Watson to do a guest spot
        318 words
      • 201 33 What’sthenoise: Pop princess Britney Spears has collaboratedwithclothingbrandCandie’stolauncha limited-edition fashion line. The line went on sale earlier this week at US department store Kohl’s along with ads showing Spears donning these casual threads of mostly sweaters, miniskirts and jeans. On the ads are catchy messages in Spears’
        PICTURES: INTERNET  -  201 words
    • 415 34  -  20-min film Hush gets R21 rating REPORT:TAN TAN KEE YUN keeyunt@sph.com.sg HUSH, the short film touted as “the most erotic movie ever made in Singapore”, has been passed uncut with a R21 rating by the Media DevelopmentAuthority’s(MDA)BoardofFilmCensors (BFC). The locally produced short film, about
      PICTURE: KELVIN SNG PRODUCTIONS  -  415 words
    • Show Gadgets & Games
      • 296 35  -  >- B H 0 tJ) cd o REVIEW:EUGENE EUGENE WEE eugenew@sph.com.sg BLUETOOTHheadsetsformo-bile phones work great, but why do so many of them make users look like style-blind cyborgs? Callmeshallow,butthisiswhyI have yet to buy one, although it would be a great aid in answering thephonewhiledriving. For those
        296 words
      • 282 35  -  Q a Q > a REVIEW:TAN TAN MAE LYNN maelynn@sph.com.sg FUMBLE for your headset no more (if you tend to leave it lying around in the car). No need to struggle with the tiny buttons to turn it on either. Speakers on mobile phones have
        282 words
      • Article, Illustration
        77 35 DESPITE being encased in an all-metal chassis, the sleek Pavilion dm4 weighs just under 2kg. Less than 3cm thick, the gizmo comes with a choice of an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory and up to 500GB of hard disk space. It
        77 words
      • 89 35 THINK of the twin touch screen liberetto as two mini-tablet PCs joined at the hip. Instead of a keyboard, this limited edition netbook has another 7-inch touchscreen display, which can turn into a virtual keyboard when you need to type. Flip it on its side and it
        89 words
      • 82 35 IFYOU’RE an old-schoolphotographerwho prefers film, the CanoScan 9000F is a great way to digitise your shots. It features attachments that let you scan 35mm film slides, film strips and even 120mm-format film. And its 9,600 x 9,600 dpi CCD sensor can handle scans
        82 words
  • Page 31 Advertisements


  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 53 33 Show Play OR Hear Play! mn O" c- a m O M 0 Adult Cont ent IS 3G a ?/r On, s followed by Video_Ca!L •< glBrowse Pictures Videos Callers must be 18 years old above. Be cautious when meeting strangers from this service. Bar Helpline: *****249. Service by Voice
      53 words

  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • 86 34 When you’re at the movies, we want you to send us photos of yourself with your instant reviews. Stand next to the poster of the movie you’ve watched, strike a pose and let your fingers do the rating. One to five fingers one for really poor and five if the
      86 words


  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 80 36 Sunday on Paper New The 2 WHEELS GOOD Riding on the road? Our resident cyclist Danson Cheong shows you how to remain safe 1 zj» llne!7o'1 OOTOOOO i9i,i,ni,i,i areamcnaT?aT!=^Et only V 5U yv \cm x so 99 visit website our www Calers must be 18 above. Calls are charged at
      80 words
  • Page 36 Miscellaneous
    • 55 36 {lm,$Lut Turn Jgl :*****717 •1 to^ s Today at:12.45*nn 2.15.3.35pm ,05,6.00,9.15pm 10.50,1 2.05™ JJbm:11.45'm,l05,2.35, S2-jsg,-"" i_ ™««icnetwork.con»- •""•^Brssy aaa 2* /m/rem A/) an 4.00,(3.50,15.75,9.45, iSonam Kapoon Samssn Bottom •fer I m R STARRING JUDE LAW is n > v •©5 a :UK t *1 -Tvfe- ji -i NEW HEART: $975,000
      55 words
    • 121 36 WATCH’EM The Storm Warriors (above) Mei Ah Movies (SingTel mio TV Ch 50), 10pm Wind and Cloud find themselves up against a ruthless warlord intent on invading China and imprisoning the Emperor together with a large number of martial artists. Starring Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok. PICTURES: AFP, GOLDEN VILLAGE PICTURES
      121 words
    • 255 36 CHANNEL 5 Noon Cruise II Real Strange 1.00pm Movie:JustLike Heaven 3.00 Pushing Daisies 4.00 ITTF Japan Open 2010: Quarter-Finals(Women’sSingles) 5.30 I Survived A Japanese Game Show Films And Stars Asia 7.00 Just For Laughs Gags VIII 7.15 Movie: Goal! 9.30 News 5 Tonight 10.00 Best Of Incredible Tales 10.30 Ghost
      255 words

  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 604 37 BUY IT.SELL IT-FIND IT <Q t Fixed in a jiffy Get your equipment and gadgets repaired on the spot. See Class Digital Gadgets Fast track into service 8t hospitality Complete a hotel-management diploma course in seven months. See Class Education Courses Facing Credit Card, Legal Summon, Bankruptcy or Seizure Problems
      604 words
    • 79 37 IPHONE HIGHEST CASH for new/ used/ export/ Iphone, ITouch/ IPod/ Laptops. Used/ new models all IPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS, 4G/ 4/ 16/ 32GB. $300 $1200. We pay highest cash for all Laptops/Blackberry/ Nokia/ highend model/ All signed lines/ digital gadgets. Call or visit Taj Electronic #01-29 Peninsular Shpg Ctr (beside
      79 words

  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • 600 38 Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs Business Needs WE BUY NEW/USED/SPOILT LAPTOP SPECIALISE IN BUY AND SELL TRADE-IN Core 2 Duo above Up to $3000 Msrhnnk Prn (Jp tO S4000 CASH! 100: Macbook Pro Plasma LCD SLR Camera Up to S3000 Up
      600 words
    • 13 38 CHILDREN WEAR WHOLESALE Various designs Attractive price Pls call Ms Chen 9138 2228
      13 words
    • 16 38 1 BBBM n JW0CASH>i > days/week ""Friendly 9181 8212 service *****828 ?,V. p E R CREDIT (J^om/2009)
      16 words

  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • 94 39 Buy/SellNew/Used/Spoilt/Export Handphones/Signline phones Sign new/Upgrade lines up to $10K(Transport provided) Trade in/ Buy back/ Repairs available BUY: Iphone 3gs 32gb $1200 Iphone 3gs 16gb $1000 SE U5 Vivaz $750 Motorola Milestone $750 All other model sign line phones welcome too... Please visit us at Blk 46-3 Commonwealth Drive #01-394 (beside
      94 words
    • 66 39 LEGAL LOAN Fast Approval Monthly Repayment No Hidden Cost Payment On Spot Flexi Repayment● Low Interest R2D Credit (License no 30/2010) 9890 8963/ 9890 3180 CALL *****979 *****927 day/ night on the spot repair all brands TV, Video, LD, hifi, LCD TV, projector TV, Plasma TV, antenna. Good Price Repair/
      66 words
    • 151 39 Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Digital Gadgets Read our customers good feedbacks on internet and deal with us with confidence BUY SELL TRADE-IN REPAIR ON-THE-SPOT We offer "Buy Back Option" if you wish to sell your goods temporarily. Hotline 9188 4939 Log in to: WWW.buysellstation.com to search for good barg ains
      151 words

  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • 88 40 OK Escort Young Sweet For Booking, call 8131 6488 CONFIDENTIAL $5000 ESCORT Very Pretty, Slim, Young Friendly, Gentle, Polite Fun, Open-Minded, Sociable Patient, Punctual, Reliable Good Complexion, No Tattoos Speak Good English Safe, Flexi-Time, $5K/Mth Caring Guidance Training CALL *****830 PLATINUM PLEASURE ENTERTAINMENT Female Escorts ModelsWanted Slim good looking Age
      88 words
    • 228 40 Health Health Sfiez o& Body Massage Jacuzzi Coffee Lounge Steam Bath Sauna Theatre Room Mini buffet 8t Refreshment > Individual room with shower attached 19Tanglin Road #B2-01 Tanglin Shopping Centre Business Hours: 10am 11pm *****661 UME/*****0/2009 SPECIAL PROMOTION m iJS f o SfiA 8 Morning Massage: w 1 Oam 2pm
      228 words
    • 400 40 mxi <i> Attractive local multi-racial Masseuses Group of 4 friends: Enjoy 1 FREE Massage Free set meal drinks Cut Present this ad for a $5 DISCOUNT X ;aq Theatre Room Jacuzzi (Hot/ Cold) Sauna Steam Bath Coffee Lounge Foot Reflexology 35 Selegie Road #06-01 Parklane Shpg Mall Prinsep St turn
      400 words
    • 41 40 S PROFESSIONAL CTR People’s Pk Centre #03-52A Full Body Massage By Mr Sim LS Business hrs: 11am-10.30pm $20 Relaxing Massage with oil Call 9129-7324 (Lic L/ME/*****2/2009) NEWLY OPENED! TAO YUAN SPA Individual room Cosy ambience Tel: 6285-6603 L/ME/*****0/2010 445 MacPherson Rd
      41 words
    • 34 40 Malay Traditional Post Natal Massage (since 1998) $60 per session Package 7-day $400 Call 8285-7037 FACTORY PRICE!! kitchen cabinet, room cabinet, Office cabinet, old cabinet change of new door. 9834-5461 Professional Made In Singapore
      34 words

  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • 288 41 Personal Needs I Personal Needs Personal Needs PERSONAL LOAN s a s w m for Employed Self-Emploved Professional Service •Minimum Income $1750/mth Or $20K/yr (For past 1 2mths) Free Application Fees Income $20,000 to $29,999 Income $30,000 Above Strictly Confidential Loan Amt 2x Mthly Income Loan Amt 4x Mthly Income
      288 words
    • 73 41 ADVS LEGAL LOAN Arrangeable through Legal Financial Inst Also for Bank credit card matter Divorce matter Acquire back by HDB/ bank due to default installment MO'RS^AGTLOA^ERVICES 8448 5448 BEST PRICE FOR Pawn Tickets, Gold Bar, Gold Jewelry, Diamond, White Gold, Silver Bar, Gold Coin, Rolex Watches etc Old Liquor Wanted
      73 words
    • 80 41 *2 Looking for Personal Loan? Speak to our friendly JAngeC today! For Employed Self-employed Gross Income > $1650/mth or $20k/year $:8181-2277 apply^ OP StKo o Off PS® P\° vS Become a regular advertiser in CATS Classified, sign up for a series contract now and make your advertising dollars work harder
      80 words
    • 25 41 LEGAL LOAN Assist to obtain loan through Financial Institutes Fast Approval Source Lowest Interest Rate Credit Card Matters Property Sellers/ Buyers A1 Loan Services *****018
      25 words

  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • 376 42 Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses Education Courses We're Approachable, Affordable Active Talk to Us You'll be glad you did! 4m DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT Completion in 7 months (Full Time) 10 months (Part Time) Admission Requirement GCE 'N' 'O' Levels, NITEC
      376 words
    • 139 42 1939 Academy 15 Teo Hong Rd, S*****8 1 qoq (OutramParkMRTNELExitH) flcndi my www.1939academy.com Up to 90% Scholarship Up to 30% Discount on Course Fees Perfect blend of Art STechnique Aid in application for permits Nationally and Internationally recognized Certifications Work opportunities after graduation Interactions with International Professionals *Academy's Terms Conditions
      139 words

  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • 226 43 A Building Contractor located in Mandai Estate urgently requires ACCOUNTS EXCUTIVE Must be handle full set of accounts Bilingual Possess ACCA qualifications or equivalent Able to work independently Able to start work within short notice Interested pls email your CV to: stphua1@jsmetal.com.sg Established company at MacPherson Rd/ Paya Lebar area
      226 words
    • 204 43 Drivers/ Chauffeurs Drivers/ Chauffeurs Due to our expansion we are inviting dynamic individuals to join us as: DELIVERY DRIVER cum STOREHELPER Class 3 driving licence Basic Salary: $1600 Start work immediately Physically Fit Bilingual in Chinese English (service Chinese customers) Walk in for an interview on Fri 2 July Sat
      204 words
    • 83 43 FASHION SALES Basic Commission Honest Pleasant S’porean/ M’sian/ PR 7am-3pm or 7am-7pm Blk 84 Bedok North Call Mr Ong: 9180-4477 CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER/ BEAUTY BODY THERAPIST Urgently Required at Amara Hotel Good working environment Interested pls call 6222-0178 BEAUTICIANS NEEDED With or without experience are welcome Training provided Interested party
      83 words
    • 456 43 Restaurant/ Lounge I Restaurant/ Lounge I Restaurant/ Lounge KU DE TA A renowned collection of Restaurant, Lounge and Night Club located on the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands with a panoramic 360° view of The Singapore skyline. This will be the premier dining and nightlife venue to experience in the
      456 words
    • 155 43 AMERICAN BBQ RESTAURANT at Sembawang requires FULL-TIME CHEF DE PARTIE COOKS SERVICE CREW (FULL/ PART-TIME) Attractive salary package, tips sharing, 6 days work week. 1.30pm-11pm, no split shift Singaporean/ PR/ Malaysians (accommodation provided) need apply. Walk-in interview 1.30pm-10pm 12B Andrews Ave Tel *****621 CLUB ROYCE EXQUISITE KTV requires Receptionist Service
      155 words

  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • 254 44 RA THE RAJ GROUP OF RESTAURANTS The Raj Group of restaurants comprising of 'Raj Restaurant', 'Jade of India' A and 'Cafe Salivation' has vacancies for WAITERS WAITRESSES SUPERVISORS Salary range: $1,000 to $1,500 depending on skills and experience for waiters! waitresses Salary range: $1,400 to $1,600 for supervisors Candidates looking
      254 words
    • 219 44 THE CURTAIN CO P/L (Serangoon Garden) Available Positions 1) Admin Coordinator 2) Delivery Man 3) Sales Marketing 4) Sewers Relevant experience and possess own vehicle is an advantage Locals PRs/ Msians may apply Contact us *****789 email hr@thecurtaincompany.com.sg FULL-TIME CAR VALET SWEET LOCAL SOCIAL ESCORTS wanted! Ready clients g’teed at
      219 words
    • 113 44 EXPERIENCE ENTHUSIASTIC RETAIL SALES required for ladies’ fashion boutiques Orchard Rd Raffles Place Friendly love fashion. S’porean/ PR/ M’sians Start work immed Tel: 9383-1522 HANDPHONE SHOP requires EXPERIENCED RETAIL STAFF Jalan Bt Merah Basic commission Start immediately Call *****223 OPTICIAN OPTOMETRISTS required at Northeast area. Interested, pls call 9680-8477 SALES
      113 words
    • 156 44 FULL-TIME SALES ASST $1000+ commission town S’porean/ PR only Bilingual 1 yr experience preferred Tel: *****513 Handphone shop at Tampines Sengkang requires FULL-TIME STAFF Call 8386-1118 Sales/ Projects Co-Ordinator required by Int’l furniture Company To service existing customers Min GCE ’O’ level own vehicle (not a must) Salary neg based
      156 words
    • 345 44 Technical Technical TELEPLAN requires: With hands-on assembly, testing troubleshooting Nitec in Electronics (Mobile Devices) Willing to work on weekends retail hours Secondary 3 and above Computer literate Customer service oriented Willing to work on weekends retail hours Walk-in interview: 10 Soon Lee Road, Level 2, Jurong Bus no: 252 (from
      345 words

  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • 504 45 •K1IUIJ Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions Other Positions zy m S I RAI I'S L 1 Be part of a dynamic multi-media company Main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Southeast Asia's leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple
      504 words

  • Sports Racing
    • 1298 46 Race1 MS1100m 7 KIRINARISING54.5(14-8) KBSoo (8) 3 4 1 (519) 10 FORTUNEHUNTER50(42-11) BVorster (6) 7 7 2 (501) 2.25 11 MUSICSTAR50(34-11) MHairin (4) 9 9 3 (503) Hd 6 DENNYCRANE55(25-9) DBeasley (10) 5 3 4 (445) 0.5 2 NATALIA58.5(38-11) JMoreira (3) 4 5 5 (484) 2.25
      1,298 words
    • 172 46  -  TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg BIONIC BOY sprang a big surprise in an exciting finish in yesterday’s most-an-ticipated event in Race 8. While the $12 joint-favourites Tuxedo Moon and Northern Lion were battling it out in the Open Class event, Bionic Boy capitalised on the swift pace to
      TNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO  -  172 words
    • 424 46 FIRST-TIMERS Nelito Lola da Cunha of Brazil and Felix Coetzee of South Africa are among the five visiting jockeys who will be riding on Emirates Singapore Derby Day tomorrow week. Cunha, 38, and Coetzee, 51, have been given the Derby Day permits
      424 words
    • 1368 47 GOING FORECAST: HEAVY RACE1 C5 1.45 -1400m PerthRacingTrophy Stakes:RM35,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 4-064- BrightSprinter 57 (38) EAslamc2 13 (4nzhOSidek-MdmMariamLiaw) 2 0--095 InvincibleThree 57 (38) NHarris 15 (4agKPHoy-TWWong) 3 695-41 CauseAndEffect 56.5 (37) JoseDeSouza 2 (5agMThwaites-MThwaites) 4 *****- PlatinumKing 56.5 (37)
      1,368 words
    • 103 47 RACE 1:1 Bright Sprinter 3 Cause And Effect 9 Cash Man RACE 2:14 Fly Over 11 Duty Free Spirit 9 Dendrobium RACE3:1 WOOHU?8 BeijingCity9 InnerSanctum RACE 4:11 Future Sprinkles 3 Wu Jin 1 Fiery Gambade RACE 5:2 Guru Glee 8 Amaro Uno 11 Strides Ahead
      103 words
    • 1627 48/49 TIPS AND COMMENTS COURTESY OF AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 Rosehill (1,100m) 4 MY VEGAS (JC McNair) 6h (19:5-3-1): Overcame a slow start to win over this t/d two starts back before working home soundly to place third in the Takeover Target Stakes last start.
      1,627 words
    • 1234 48/49 TODAY'S AUSTRALIA (ROSEHILL BELMONT TOOWOOMBA) RACE CARD 11:50Race1 ROSEHILL 1100M 1 BLACKPRINCE NRAWILLER (6) 61 2 MOUNTVERDE BAVDULLA (5) 59.5 3 PINSONPARADE KODYNESTOR (4) 59 4 MYVEGAS CGO'BRIEN (9) 58 5 JESTCREWSIN' PROBL (2) 57 6 FLUSHINGMEADOWS BSPRIGGS (8) 56.5 7 ROYALESPRIT JQUINNELL (1) 56.5 8 BACKONTOP CWBROWN (7) 54.5
      1,234 words
    • 274 48/49 CAPTAIN OBVIOUS wrapped up preparations forhis firstclassic success in tomorrow’s RM1 million ($425,000) Astro Wah Lai Toi SprintTrophy withatwo-round workoutin Penang yesterday. Taken out by apprentice Lai Kim Man, the four-year-old Australian-bred gelding by Verglas trotted one round and then followed up
      274 words
    • 62 48/49 APPRENTICES Mohd Airy and Michael Yap have been suspended three race days each for careless riding. They cannot ride from today until Sunday. Airy copped the suspension over his handling of RIGHTHERERIGHTNOW in Race 9 lasty Friday. Yap was ousted aboard SPEEDY PHIL in
      62 words



  • Sports S-League
    • 497 50  -  Newsigning’stest results worse than clubchairman’s SHEA JOHN DRISCOLL npsports@sph.com.sg ITISnotoftenthatthechairmanofafootballclubisfitterthanoneofhisplayers.But that was the case for Etoile chairman Johan Gouttefangeas yesterday morning as he took the BeepTestalongwith twoof his newsigningsatWoodlandsSportsHall. And while he might not have passed the test, he finishedattherespectableLevelof12.8. The Beep Test is a
      TNP PICTURE: SHEA JOHN DRISCOLL  -  497 words
    • 95 50 THEY’REtheonlyall-girlsteamintheNikeCup Singapore 2010. Butthathasn’tstoppedBlastofrommakingit through the West Zone qualifiers. And you can watch them compete with 99 otherteamsintheJuniorcategorytomorrowatthe Grand Finals at the National Stadium East Entrance Promenade. A total of 100 teams will also fight it out in the senior category for an all-expenses paid
      95 words
    • 215 50 GOLF TIGER Woods looked quite impressive for most of the second round at the AT&T National this morning, but in the end only just made the cut. Woods missed a tiny putt from barely two feet at his penultimate hole on his way to a respectable
      215 words
  • Page 50 Advertisements
    • 43 50 JOINING BONUS $1,500 Security Officers Vacancies at Senoko Interviews conducted at: Venue: Causeway Point Date: Saturday, 3 July 2010 Time: 9 am to 6 pm Tel: 9711 1000 Applicants can also apply online: www.apro.com.sg *Terms and conditions apply Apro Asian Protection Pte Ltd
      43 words
  • Page 50 Miscellaneous
    • 139 50 All Singapore Pools Branches open up to 10pm on match days LIVE TELECAST AT LIVEWIRE(RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA), SPORTSBUZZ (POMO) SPORTSBUZZ (KRANJI) World Cup World Cup S.League Argentina Paraguay Germany Spain OTHER MATCHES Geylang Tampines Sat, 03/07/1010.00pm Sun, 04/07/10 2.30am Sun, 04/07/10 7.30pm This match will not be telecast. All World
      139 words

  • Sports Wimbledon
    • 606 51 MORNING LATEST AP. RAFAEL Nadal is back in the Wimbledon final for the fourth time in his last four appearances, whileBritain’s74-yearwaitforahomeg-rownmen’s champion continues. The top-ranked Spaniard took apart fourth seed Andy Murray 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4 this morning to move within one win of a
      AP.; PICTURE: AFP  -  606 words
  • Page 51 Miscellaneous
    • 53 51 ONTV WORLDCUP2010 Tonight: ARGENTINAvGERMANY StarHubTVCh261 mio TVCh88, 10.00pm Tomorrow: PARAGUAYv SPAIN StarHubTVCh261 mio TVCh88, 2.30am MOTOGP:SPAIN Today: QUALIFYINGROUND: StarHubTVCh202, 8pm Tomorrow: MAINRACE: StarHubTVCh202, 5pm TABLETENNIS:JAPAN OPEN Today: WOMEN’SSINGLES QUARTER-FINALS MediaCorpTVCh5, 4pmto5.30pm Tomorrow: WOMEN’SSINGLES SEMI-FINALS MediaCorpTVCh5, 9am to11am WOMEN’SDOUBLES MediaCorpTVCh5, 1.30pm to3.45pm TENNIS:WIMBLEDON Today: LADIESSINGLES/DOUBLES &MEN’S DOUBLESFINALS: StarHubTVCh273, 8.30pm Tomorrow: MEN’SSINGLES/MIXEDDOUBLES
      53 words

  • Page 52 Advertisements
    • 131 52 8 pcs $28.00 4 cans reg med med FREE EXCLUSIVEPEPSI WATERBOTTLE (1 litre) Limited time offer.While stocks last.Water Bottle will be replaced with 8 pcs Winglets in the event that it runs out of stock due to overwhelming response.Can Pepsi will be delivered unchilled.Chicken parts are subject to availability. For
      131 words

  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 73 1 HOLLAND 2 BRAZIL 1 Uruguay throughosemisaftealtyshoAGEto semis afteraltyshooPAGE1 penalty shootoutPAGE12 Brazil’s Joga Bonito is dead, the Beautiful Game no more; as the Selecao crash out in shame. PAGE 2 PAGE 12 Cheers to a team celebration with Carlsberg IJ.'MH.'l.l I dm 'arlsbe?* Part of the GAME Cheers to a team
      73 words

  • Page 2/3 Advertisements
    • 105 2/3 peoplewho but nobodyis Unfortunately, always sky-highin expect usto win the whenwedon’t thatcreates amazing game.Ithink we showedthewhole world how we Finallywewon, webeat Hollandmatch-winnerWesley Sneijder “I’mdevastated. hard to seetheplayers cryingback there.” BrazilvillianFelipe Melo,who scoredan owngoalbefore gettinghimself sentoff INSIDE DavidLeepays tributetoOranje /Page4 PeresDeOliveira: Indisciplinecost Brazil/Page7 KeirRadnedgeon Brazil/Page10 GaryLimfeels Ghana’sheartbreak /Page12 Graphics/Page13 Previews:Germany vArgentina
      105 words




  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 28 7 Kick! Brought to you by Tiger Beer IndisciplinecostBrazil Germanywoulddefinitelyhaveafantasmean that they defeat Spain meet Uruguay favourites to aswell. from one of KENNETHCHEW HOLLAND2 53-og,Wesley Sneijder URUGUAY1 4-2onpenalties after
      28 words



  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 123 11 HI YEA mi.wum MOISTURE GEL AGE REPAIR WORLD'S N®1 MEN'S CARE BRAND' *<»4bly repairs wrinkles end dull"* 1 YS I' VISIBLE WRIKKLES FROM LATE KIGHT KICKOFFS DONT STAND A CHANCE Q10 AGE REPAIR MOISTURE GEL Q10 Matrix M-Panthenol energise skin instantly Deep wrinkles appear less visible Firms sagging skin ADVANCED
      123 words



  • Page 14/15 Advertisements
    • 145 14/15 The Ghanaian said: “The much better teamlost. “We Hesaid:“It’s verydisappointing. “The pressure was on them, unfortunately, because the whole of Africa dependedon them. the last four of the World Cup, which has never been accomplished by an African countrybefore. “ButI feelproudto beAfrican. sleevesand did the wholeofAfrica proud. Moreimportantly, they showed
      145 words
    • 3 14/15 SONY make, believe
      3 words


  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 107 17 men expert m m l U »Bl B °0S1 V/V 10/. 'STur/Q 0* ENERGISE AND MOISTURISE TIRED-LOOKING SKIN HYDRA ENERGETIC ICY CLEANSING GEL Removes impunities and recharges skin HYDRA ENERGETIC TURBO BOOSTER Soothes and refreshes skin expe-: BOOSTEF NEW HYDRA ENERGETIC ICY EYE ROLL ON Reduces dark eye circles and
      107 words

  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 75 18 A Isssi r> i ■f, L MSfi THfc ligwI^L rHf aws SMS adidas < space > Name < space > NRIC < space > Ctry to score first < space > Ctry vs Ctry to *****. SMS ENTRY COST OF $0.20 TO BE BORNE BY PARTICIPANT. SEND IN YOUR PREDICTION
      75 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 53 19 TNP-CarlsbergWorldCup contest THISisthe second TNP-Carlsberg WorldCup contest. Thequestion is: WHOWILL WINTHE WORLD CUP? SMSyouranswerto ***** Keyword:TNPWIN Closingdate: Tuesday, July 6 Format: TNPWIN<space>Answer<space>NRIC<space>Name EachSMS costs20 cents.Multipleentries areallowed. Therewill beonly one winnerfor the prizes– a pair of limited-editionTeam England Umbro bootsand $3,000 cash. Theresultwill bepublished on July 14. Allparticipants mustbe 18years old
      53 words
    • 85 19 SlEVfi l^RIENDSl ■CONNECTION™ I Enjoy New Hangout Buddies J—}-}-!a PARTY! V sv> k. LIVE 1-%-1 1900-912- 9700 2 First 45sec FREE 3 Switch chatmate after 3 mins I k*. 1900-91 2-yOUU FREE TRIAL 6547-190QT JQJ /24hr Hot, Fun Zone n NO MORE 1900! NO HP BILL! Call 6767-6969 Now! Get
      85 words


  • Page 22 / 23 Advertisements
    • 134 22 / 23 Rantandrave,share your match reactions, connectwith ourSoccerbabes and Futbolitason tnppostman.com C O N N E C T CONNECT WITH US READERS, we want your say on tnppostman.com. ■CENTRE CIRCLE EVERYday, wewill postthe day’s hottest World Cup issue in our Centre Circle section because we want to know what you think. MATCH
      134 words
    • 18 22 / 23 Vote for your favourite TNP Soccer Babe and win $200. Log on to tnppostman.com to find out how.
      18 words
    • 89 22 / 23 TED KHTAT p a ♦> A IrTY TffffQ ffTZ3 3ZT ©®0QlC^lS5flffl s LADIES FRmL r iNET67/755 800 Top 3 Ladies WinYTotal CashlPrize of 2000 t CrWfiT t-lVP- I T90IJ s o x. eS S& FIRST 45SEC FREE tv §2 e x x e Online payment available www.fasttalk.com.sg Pte. Ltd. shall
      89 words


  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 230 25 IPPT MARATHONS DOMPETIT IONS Ujii i 1 of!" 33 2b 20 %yt0 INSTANT ENERGY CREAM exceedyour limits Boost SustajO Does not contain banned R PCOVBLg substances 45g Come meet us at the SPH Health &You Exhibition 2010 Booth C17 (Suntec City Halls 402 403) TODAY &TOMORROW for attractive discounts! EXCEED
      230 words

  • KICK2
    • 866 26/27 Controversial, animated, superstitious, patriotic and confident, Diego Maradona is proving quite the managerial hit at this World Cup following four straight victories DAVID LEE npsports@sph.com.sg TO BORROW a line from Black Eyed Peas, Sir Alex Ferguson is so 2008, and Jose Mourinho is so 2000 and late.
      PICTURE: AFP  -  866 words
    • 114 26/27 Wire Services. FORMER goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea has pointed to the time spent together by Argentina in recent weeks as the main reason for the dramatic change in fortunes for coach Diego Maradona. Maradona, who has been under fire ever since his appointment in late
      Wire Services.  -  114 words
    • 194 26/27 JeffreyLow, TheNewPaper’s columnist, who has covered seven World Cup Finals TILL today, his left foot keeps playing on my restless mind. The Hand of God is actually there, tip-tapping a football on the spot with his left foot like a basketball, when he has absolutely nothing to
      194 words
    • 291 26/27 Wire Services. SPURS legend Ossie Ardiles has paid homage to his old friend Diego Maradona, praising him for the work he has done as coach of Argentina at this World Cup. Ardiles’ home nation have won all four of their games in easing through
      Wire Services.; PICTURE: REUTERS  -  291 words
    • 398 20 / 21  -  snPSTER BRIAN MILLER npsports@sph.com.sg THIS is no bull. After lying dormant or merely sputtering since June 11, Spain are about to erupt into one loud“ole”. And when it happens, it will send tremors all the way to South America. After all, their conquistadors are
      PICTURE: GETTY IMAGES  -  398 words
    • 287 20 / 21 HOW many of you would like to see a fat man with a beard and I’m not talking about Santa Claus running naked down a main thoroughfare in Buenos Aires? Notme.That’s for sure. The Paraguayan lingerie model with her handphone in her cleavage? Sure.
      287 words
    • 503 20 / 21  -  CONSPIRACY THEORY ERIC DING npsports@sph.com.sg IT IS not difficult to notice that the South American countries are doing particularly well at this World Cup. All five countries made it to the knockout stages and four came through as group winners. In fact, Chile
      PICTURE: AFP  -  503 words
    • 27 20 / 21 BRIAN L MILLER STRIKE CARD HITS 122 IGARY F LIM STRIKE CARD HITS 104 i ERIC f DING STRIKE CARD fcs HITS 103
      27 words
    • WORLD CUP 2010 Match Analysis
      • 723 2/3  -  QUARTER-FINALS HOLLAND 2 (Felipe Melo 53-own goal, Wesley Sneijder 68) BRAZIL 1 (Robinho 10) DAVID LEE npsports@sph.com.sg LACK OF CREATIVITY BRAZIL were undeniably the better team in the first half by a country mile. As I’ve described them on these pages before, over the first 45
        PICTURES: AFP  -  723 words
      • 834 4  -  We look at four key areas in which the Dutch excelled over the Selecao DAVID LEE npsports@sph.com.sg THRIVING IN ADVERSITY THE DUTCH were struck a potentially destabilising blow even before a ball was kicked. Just minutes before the match began, centre-back Joris Mathijsen was ushered back into
        PICTURE: AFP  -  834 words
      • Article, Illustration
        238 4 AFP. BRAZIL found a scapegoat for their World Cup loss yesterday in the shape of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger (right). Internet sites noted that Jagger had backed the five-time champions to beat Holland in the quarter-finals, but the Dutch went through 2 -1. The rock star had
        AFP.  -  238 words
      • 196 5 Wesley Sneijder used his head to help Holland to victory, while Felipe Melo lost his as Brazil self-destructed. We look at the key moments in this heady encounter 53rd min 1-1 SNEIJDER, receives a pass from Robben and whipsin anearly cross with his left foot from
        TNP ILLUSTRATIONS: TEOH YI CHIE  -  196 words
      • 556 7  -  QUARTER-FINAL HOLLAND 2 (Felipe Melo 53-og, Wesley Sneijder 68) BRAZIL 1 (Robinho 10) omNALYST PERES DE OLIVEIRA npsports@sph.com.sg How did you find the game? IT WAS a real open game. Sublime attacking play meant both Holland and Brazil had multiple chances at either end and it was
        PICTURE: AFP  -  556 words
      • 805 10  -  COLMNIST i KEIR RADNEDGE npsports@sph.com.sg LISTEN carefully and any attentive journalist can almost hear the howls of anguish and anger echoing along the air corridors between Port Elizabeth and Rio de Janeiro after Brazil’s throwaway defeat by happy Holland. The favourites are gone. Perhaps a little
        PICTURE: AFP  -  805 words
      • 82 10 Keir Radnedge, based in London, is one of the foremost authorities in international football and is reporting at his 12th successive World Cup. He is the Editor of SportsFeatures.com and has been lead columnist of World Soccer magazine for more than 30 years. His articles and opinions feature
        82 words
      • 142 10  -  WILFRED YE0 MANI the Parakeet will be a very busy bird today. His predictions for both the first two quarter-finals were spot-on: He picked Holland to upset Brazil and then Uruguay to oust Ghana. Will it cost more money to consult Mani now? NELSON MANDELA BAY
        142 words
      • Article, Illustration
        641 12  -  Cruel defeat for Ghana, ecstasy for Uruguay QUARTER-FINAL URUGUAY1 (Diego Forlan 55) GHANA1 (Sulley Muntari 45) (Uruguay win 4-2 on penalties after extra time) iovnrMJV GARY LIM GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM JOHANNESBURG THISwassupposedtobetheircalling.Ghanacarriedthehopesnotjustofacountry,butalsoacontinent. ThelastremainingAfricanteamthoughtit was written in the stars, that they should be theonestocarryAfricaintothesemi-finalsfor thefirsttimeinWorldCuphistory. But it
        PICTURES: XINHUA, AP  -  641 words
      • Article, Illustration
        244 12  -  MAN-OF-THE-MATCH CHUA SIANG YEE IS THERE anything Diego Forlan cannot do at the moment? The Atletico Madrid player (above) ridiculedinEnglandbutreveredinSpain– seems to be embarking on a one-man mission to lead Uruguay to World Cup glory. This morning against Ghana, Forlan was rewarded for his outstanding contribution with his
        244 words
      • Article, Illustration
        109 13 Africa’slastbastionfellinan enthralling encounter between Ghana and Uruguay that went to penalties. We go through the goals of this morning’sdrama SULLEY Muntari gets the ball from Asamoah Gyan in the Uruguay half. GIVEN acres of space, Muntari shifts himself into position... TNP GRAPHICS: CHNG CHOON HIONG, JONATHAN ROBERTS ...and
        TNP GRAPHICS: CHNG CHOON HIONG, JONATHAN ROBERTS  -  109 words
      • 110 13 “It’sawayofkicking(penalties). I believe in it, and the team has given me confidence to believe it’stherightway.” –SebastianAbreu THE first five penalty takers dispatched their spot-kicks with aplomb, including Asamoah Gyan who had missed a last-minute penalty in extra time. GhanaskipperJohnMensah’s tameeffort issaved by Muslera but Maximiliano Pereira blazes
        110 words
      • Article, Illustration
        626 14/15  -  Our analyst thinks the Black Stars played better and better as the game went on uuflULYST PERES DE OLIVEIRA npsports@sph.com.sg How did you find the game? I THOUGHT Ghana deserved to win. They were extremely unlucky, missing a series of good chances and the late penalty. They showed
        PICTURE: XINHUA  -  626 words
      • 443 14/15  -  WcTMAN GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM JOHANNESBURG ITWASN’T supposedto end thisway. From all parts of Africa, they had come to support Africa’s last hope, Ghana, against Uruguay in the quarter-fi-nals in Soccer City, Johannesburg, this morning. But they left disappointed, not with the team’s performance
        PICTURE: AP  -  443 words
    • W0RLD CUP 2010 Match Reaction
      • 399 6 THEHERO WESLEY Sneijder ran away smacking his forehead in joy and amazement after scoring the winner against Brazil, hardly believing what had just happened. The smallest man on the pitch used perhaps the least potent of his many weapons his head to
        399 words
      • 635 6 THE VILLAIN BRAZIL midfielder Felipe Melo failed to heed his father’s warnings yesterday when he was sent off for stamping on Arjen Robben in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat by Holland. Having scored an own goal early in the second half,
        PICTURES: REUTERS, AFP  -  635 words
    • 920 8/9  -  COLUMNIST JEFFREY LOW npsports@sph.com.sg THE SAMBA is dead, buried alive in Africa, never to be exhumed as long as Dunga’s approach to The Beautiful Game continues to gain followers back home. The good question is, will his successor, or any sensible Brazilian coach for that matter, follow his
      920 words
    • 763 8/9 DUNGA admitted he would have to take the rap for Brazil’s World Cup heartbreak, after his four-year reign as head coach ended with a quarter-final defeat at the hands of Holland. “We are all responsible for this situation but I have the greatest
      763 words
    • Article, Illustration
      486 11  -  BlamecoachforBrazil’semotionalbreakdown TIM VICKERY npsports@sph.com.sg SOUTH AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT The writer is an English footballjournalist who has lived in Brazil since 1994. He currently serves as the South American football correspondent for the BBC. ITALLstartedsowellforFelipeMelo.IttookBrazilunder10minutestotakeadvantageofHolland’sflatdefensiveline, using one of their favourite tricks centre forward Luis Fabiano dropping deep, his marker
      PICTURE: GETTY IMAGES  -  486 words
    • 96 16  -  Messi trumps Ozil in one-on-one comparison PERES DE OLIVEIRA npsports@sph.com.sg LIONELMessimaynothaveopenedhisgoalscoringaccountinSouth Africa, but make no mistake the Argentine striker is playing with a fire in his belly and is certainly living up to the tagastheworld’sbestplayer. Germany’sMesutOzil,whosepassingandfirsttouchhascaught theeye,has hadagoodWorldCup, butheis thetypeof playerwho functionswellbecauseheissurroundedbyqualityplayers. Bothplayersareexcellentinthefinalthirdofthepitch,butMessi isstillheadandshouldersabovehisGermancounterpart. Germany’sgameisbasedonteamworkandOzilisprofitingfrom thesystemaswellastheoverallqualityofhisteammates. AsforMessi,ifyouanalysehismovesinArgentina’sgamessofar, itisdifficulttopin-pointanythinghecouldhavedonebetter.
      96 words
    • 34 16 THE BEST OF MESSI OZIL ARGENTINA V NIGERIA (GROUP B GAME 1) 1-0 18th min GERMANY V ENGLAND (ROUND OF 16) 4-1 70th min TNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN, CHNG CHOON HIONG and TEOH YICHIE
      TNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN, CHNG CHOON HIONG and TEOH YICHIE  -  34 words
    • 88 18  -  SiiHEF HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg Watching gripping action on the pitch calls for hassle-free snacks. These little crostinis are a tasty Saturday night treat. Just remember to brush your teeth before you start cheering for the team of your choice. Garlic crostinis 1/2baguette,sliced 1 whole head of garlic 1/4tspparsley
      88 words
    • 261 18  -  onmLYST TOHARI PAIJAN npsports@sph.com.sg A TITANIC battle between two immensely entertaining teams is in store, with some of the world’s most exciting attacking talent set to take the stage in Cape Town tonight. Doubts about the quality and consistencyofGermany’snewgeneration were emphatically brushed away after their comprehensive
      261 words
    • WORLD CUP 2010 Paraguay v Spain
      • 377 19  -  RUUUST TOHARI PAIJAN npsports@sph.com.sg PARAGUAY have exceeded all expectations with a series of effective, if limited performances to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history. But their run will surely come to a resounding end against the
        PICTURE: AP  -  377 words
    • ON TV
      • 26 22 / 23 Tonight: ARGENTINA v GERMANY StarHub TV Ch 261 &mioTVCh 88,10.00pm Tomorrow: PARAGUAY v SPAIN StarHub TV Ch 261 mio TV Ch 88, 2.30am
        26 words
      • 83 22 / 23 Tonight’s match: ARGENTINA v GERMANY, 10.00pm Where: Braddell Heights, Cheng San, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Eunos, Fengshan, Gek Poh Ville, Mountbatten, Sengkang, Tampines Central, Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green, Toa Payoh East, Woodlands, Zhenghua Tomorrow’smatch: PARAGUAY v SPAIN,
        83 words
    • 191 22 / 23  -  Janice Chian GERMANY ARE THE NEW SPAIN THE NEW-LOOK German team is looking more and more like Spain, especially with their fluent passing game and attacking options. Despite winning all their games, Argentina have not been at their best. On the other hand, the Germans are
      TNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG  -  191 words
    • 413 22 / 23 CENTRE CIRCLE GERMANY have the upper hand, thanks to their tall defenders and it would be hard for dimunitive players such as Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez or Sergio Aguero to get the better of them. Per Mertesacker and Arne Fredrich will
      413 words
    • 185 22 / 23 TNP SOCCER BABES HOLLAND 2 BRAZIL 1 WHATadisappointinggame, especially with Brazil not their usual selfin the secondhalf. WereHollandlucky? Maybe, but they played well, nodoubtsabout that. What I didn’t like were the threatrical antics Holland employed on the pitch, which were notacceptable atall. After the first goal,
      185 words
    • 595 22 / 23  -  FUTBOLITAS! ASHIKIN HASHIM npsports@sph.com.sg IT’S THE battle of the sexes when Germany face Argentina for a semi-final berth tonight. Our German Futbolita, Julia Richter, will be going up against our only male Futbolito in the group, Lucas Lugo. But from the very beginning, Lugo had made it
      595 words
    • 121 22 / 23  -  David Chew DavidChew, 26, financial analyst BRAZIL deserved to lose for being too conceited. In my opinion, the current outfit is inexperienced. Their defence was as ridiculous as England’s. They totally underestimated their European counterparts in the second half. A lack of discipline was another key
      121 words
    • Article, Illustration
      488 24  -  STARSPOTLIGHT KENNETH CHEW FEW WOULD argue against the notion that Diego Maradona is perhaps the greatest player in the game. But barely two years ago, even fewer would have envisioned that the outspoken, overweight and unshaven living legend would be on the cusp of coaching an Argentinian side
      TNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN  -  488 words

  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 114 28 HYUnDHI Drive your way F FA Feel the game! o. i i_. i i. i_: n Hyundai, pfficial Partner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup V. < c 3 3C c 3 /I II 1" w f L 'i i 11 i F i 1L1" m i r*» L I:"»JJH
      114 words