Today, 28 August 2003, Afternoon Edition
2003-08-28
1
72
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/today
Today
-
Title Section7 2003-08-28 1 TODAY todayonline.com Thursday August 28,2003* mita (P)002/11/20027 words
-
AFTERNOON EDITION
-
Article, Illustration597 2003-08-28 1 Val Chua; Teo Hwee Nak - Val Chua Teo Hwee Nak Singaporeans wait for CPF changes by and val@newstoday.com.sg THE shape of the pillar that Singaporeans have leaned on, for as long as they can remember, will change today. Perhaps, for a long time. While the Government is making changes to the Central597 words
-
Article64 2003-08-28 1 A LOWER salary ceiling for CPF contributions is set to raise employees' income tax liability, hitting those earning between $72,000 and $100,000 a year the hardest A Business Times report today, based on data from Ernst Young, said it could be a double whammy for the middle-income group64 words
-
Article112 2003-08-28 1 Reuters NEW YORK US blue-chips held steady and technology shares edged higher yesterday in a quiet session. Gold prices hit a three-month high as the euro strengthened. A New York Stock Exchange spokesman said trading volume was among the five lowest days so far this– Reuters - 112 words
-
Article77 2003-08-28 1 THE recent bombings and the fear of more attacks have led to a surge in Indonesia's insurance rates, The Business Times reported today. With foreign companies facing significantly higher insurance costs, Indonesia is becoming even more unattractive as an investment destination, the newspaper said. The newspaper77 words
-
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement161 2003-08-28 1 /A=diaCorp Wmm^mmtau Choicelnvestment n jjgg B Projected Annual Returns at Maturity [•\vJft_V iT^I K*_l__r7_-LG4 lT*jß_^J iJ^i^T^i I li^^^il 5 years -Kffrll-HHBBiflH^ 15 years WSWMnlJfflllnMfCTHffnWßffi 25 years 4.25% 4.30% 4.34% HiS BB»-JI Sffi S9 BBj _3Q_9 9_B *On/y for investment periods of 7 to 25 years. *Projected annual returns based on161 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous18 2003-08-28 1 NEWSXM/lEWS sars alert 24 quarantined in HK, raising fears/2 lee han shih On the CPF tweak we need/318 words
-
-
HOT NEWS
-
313 2003-08-28 2 – Ng Shing Vi - Ng Shing Vi AS A precautionary measure, Hong Kong announced yesterday that it had quarantined 24 patients after seven healthcare workers at the Alice Ho Miv Ling Nethersole Hospital in the New Territories displayed pneumonia-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and313 words
-
Article, Illustration487 2003-08-28 2 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla India's largest private bank sees chance to capitalise on pending bilateral trade pact by shobha@newstoday.com.sg EVEN as several European banks quit Singapore, a leading Indian bank is bucking the trend by setting up its first foreign branch here later this month. In— Bloomberg photo - 487 words
-
Article912 2003-08-28 3 News Comment/Lee Han Shih MPs should consider amending CPF Act so members can enjoy higher interest rates WHILE a cut in the CPF contribution rate is a foregone conclusion, there is still something that our MPs can do for the three million CPF members in912 words
-
Article179 2003-08-28 4 -AFP MANILA The Philippine opposition senator linked to a failed military uprising against President Gloria Arroyo came out of hiding yesterday and said he was prepared to prove his innocence in court. Mr Gregorio Honasan said he went into hiding two days after the July-AFP - 179 words
-
Article, Illustration363 2003-08-28 4 Plenties Crash report says it could have tried to save Columbia crew WASHINGTON The Nasa chief has vowed to reform his agency as an official inquiry into the Columbia space shuttle disaster found that the space agency's culture contributed significantly to the loss of seven astronauts in– Plenties; – AFP photo - 363 words
-
GLOBAL ROUNDUP
-
39 2003-08-28 4 -AFP THE first day of talks to defuse the crisis over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons ended yesterday with the US and North Korea showing little sign of backing down from their fixed positions.-AFP - 39 words
-
37 2003-08-28 4 -AFP CANADA has banned the public from smiling or frowning for passport photos and Canadians must now send a photo with "a neutral expression" and "the mouth must be closed".-AFP - 37 words
-
48 2003-08-28 4 AFP At least 39 people, mostly women, were killed yesterday in a stampede by Hindu worshippers rushing to bathe in Godavari River, one of western India's holiest rivers, at a festival held every three years, doctors said. Another 1 24 were hurt.AFP - 48 words
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement106 2003-08-28 2 f Loans at mJ I fc 5.5% interest During hard times, many people have to borrow money on their m\ credit cards and pay interest rates of up to 24% per annum. \^m IH NTUC Income policyholders are able to obtain a loan of up to 95% of the cash106 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement153 2003-08-28 3 The Promotional Pricing isvalid till 25 October 2003 only Autodesk 6 Revit® 5.1 Autodesk 6 Architectural Desktop 4 Autodesk Map" Series 2004/ /JMlBB*m*********^llKw atSs3,sso* atSs3,sso* Autodesk Map" 2004 at 553,550* j A Jr, Jr J v J AutoCAD® Mechanical 2004 Autodesk Inventor® Series 7 Autodesk Inventor® Professional 7 For further153 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement70 2003-08-28 4 Experience the new E365 colour camera phone at Motorola's Connectivity Centre! ftL..- _fj_k' c°" J,*°r^c fl The first 100 readers who show their copy of ToDAYand take a MMS picture with the E365 will walk away with a Motorola Experience Premium Pack worth $50 each! Redemption is on a first-come-first-served70 words
-
Advertisement67 2003-08-28 4 W&**~^''^^****\™r P=ZZ=* mmmaA'^M^mm22^ www.barclyne.com THE BARCLYNE BUSINESS SCHOOL im UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Bridging Course Direct Honours for GCE 'O' Level BSc in Business Holders BSc in Economics fjust BSc in Management A(" T cz- A BSc in Development W J BSc in Accounting Finance 1,1 BSc in Economics Management BSc67 words
-
Advertisement6 2003-08-28 4 Cold Storage TJ^D^Y ILkOJUVMS BRITISH AIRWAYS6 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement225 2003-08-28 5 ESTEE LAUDER Idealist Micro-D I y^j Deep Thermal ESTE^UDER Refinisher I Idealist Gommage Skin thermo-actif lissant Refinisher Soin perfecteur Your ideal skin. No appointment necessary. New. Idealist Micro-D Deep Thermal Refinisher, $82 The ideal partner to Idealist Skin Refinisher. This gentle, at-home alternative to micro-dermabrasion delivers dramatic skin resurfacing results225 words
-
-
HOME NEWS
-
174 2003-08-28 6 Channel NewsMia SINCE July, students going to local universities have had to take the American Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). But the Government is re-looking its relevance and thinking of lowering its weightage. SAT makes up one-quarter of the entry grade into local universities— Channel NewsMia - 174 words
-
Article450 2003-08-28 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng but Punggol 21 can be put back on track by huileng@newst o day, com. sg YEARS ago, Punggol 21 was touted as the model estate in Singapore for gracious living. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong himself gave the area his stamp of approval450 words
-
247 2003-08-28 8 ECONOMISTS have said that Singapore is not pricing itself out of the market, unlike what the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (Pere) survey has found. Instead, wages here have remained fairly competitive, Newsradio 93.8 reported. The survey had revealed that labour247 words
-
Article, Illustration317 2003-08-28 8 Madeleine Chong - Madeleine Chong out to do Spore proud by madelein e@newstoday.com. sg PROFESSIONAL sportsmen are a well-paid lot Sports like golf, soccer, tennis and motor racing churn out multi-millionaires. But there is another breed of professional "sportsman" now getting the big bucks the professional cyber gamer. The world cyber-gaming317 words
-
Article, Illustration138 2003-08-28 10 — Pamela Pang - Pamela Pang TO help the Community Chest's four-month fund-raising campaign, society magazine Singapore Tatler has organised a charity performance of the Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress on Sept 21. Proceeds from the sale of the 1,700 tickets will go to 323,000138 words
-
181 2003-08-28 10 – Pamela Pang - Pamela Pang HEALTHCARE workers will soon be able to monitor the brain temperatures of patients continuously and wirelessly. Temp Alert is the world's first wireless technology that monitors the body's core temperature continuously and non-invasively. Dr Marc Abreu, a researcher at the Yale University School181 words
-
Article440 2003-08-28 10 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Group hopes to heighten understanding of homosexuals among counsellors by j oy@newst.oday. com.sg WHEN Greg (full name withheld at his request) arrived in Singapore two years ago to do a doctorate, he was hit by what he called "gay culture shock". Coming from440 words
-
NEWS ROUNDUP
-
Article128 2003-08-28 10 PRIME Minister Goh Chok Tong would stay in power if Singaporeans could vote directly for their head of Government, an online poll conducted by Yahoo Singapore has shown. Yahoo users were asked to tick from a list of eight ministers their choice "if you could vote128 words
-
Article64 2003-08-28 10 SHOW your appreciation to the retailer who made your shopping experience enjoyable by nominating the outlet for this year's Retail Courtesy Gold award. The month-long campaign kicks off on Saturday with some 2,800 stores taking part. You can win prizes just by handing in your64 words
-
Article115 2003-08-28 10 FOR the first time, a former convict will receive this year's President's Social Service Award. Nine years ago, Mr Edward Job, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail for buying and selling stolen goods. Now, a reformed man, he leads the Christian Care Services Centre as115 words
-
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement394 2003-08-28 6 m NTUC f INCOME M Cooperative A Better Life I r i y 4i _y Mßi y 44 B^_fi^^^^^B As a result of excellent business results in the first half of 2003, NTUC Income policyholders can look forward to a restoration to their bonuses and a reduction in their motor394 words
-
Advertisement8 2003-08-28 6 WHEN YOU SMOKE, THEY SUFFER. QUITLINE 1800-438 20008 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement406 2003-08-28 9 I X. \.M mT B^^b m\ I H.^^. M _h_i_^^m *****^*m^^—^^^mM**^7 \^^^a\^^*^Mmmmmmß6 At $1,199, rely on its performance to get more done, faster. y M^ Athlorrxp If you need to combine impressive performance and quality in a cost-efficient fm /ll| x M liti package, here's one business desktop that will406 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement430 2003-08-28 10 W^ I made U5515,561.49 X 1 in less than 1 week. M\ '"^B Please understand I'm not trying to brag. I only want to show you how easy it can be when you follow a proven system and model. J -Yanik Silver Hi! My name is Alan, and I make430 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement105 2003-08-28 11 AmM |Z__^_^Vi I MM MmmM W AW MMM By BH j-^^krAwß jC\ ________________r ___________________>__& Ik -H H A '_/_^"^^fc."\W [rd J~~" M^M^MWr*~ -w .^"-J""~""~~' f s V BBfc^^ V 1 f^-~ "^CT^-<-__^-^>- mmmlziitxi f^mi%m^iJ^rmmmm\dv'^^rJmmmm\\ilv _h____l___VflßVHMH_fl_______PV_____l i -j^v^"" Bi^^^H _______________£^_____b___ i fflJ^-^^sk -^maM*\y^ .^mm**^m*mmm\ *m^mmmm^^mmm\ \^mmm***~- f~ ms. V. IJ^^ r^^^QPVTrf105 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement413 2003-08-28 12 mWmW' M^T^ *Ma MW m\f The heat is on at Anchorpoint. Scorching low prices for Home Furnishings. II m T \tnrtfl h'tilll SLEEPPOSt BEDDING #81-39/40/41 ulll VuV\\\\ -pr i^^M LW j **~**m\ MirageQueenSizeßedframe m A M *^> 399 wir J /Tl n wl^a mm m± MODERN LIVING #81-21/28 fM HI413 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement286 2003-08-28 13 THE SCENT SHOP i f _^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H r If B fi II Tl GUARDIAN #81-22/26/27 Aromatherapy Gift Set Burner \£.*mss^ m„,i:„„ (Assortedcolours) f Medion Walkman W&tfG $14.90 i^%^ w£Wft $J*4s _H I V W GUARDIAN ft M:y Mv- •***>«* J" Sandwich Maker i/ 11 M^__ 1 w> showplace #0117 Fountain Luxaflex286 words
-
-
LETTERS
-
Letter262 2003-08-28 14 Nancy Griffiths - Nancy Griffiths I WAS one of the hundreds of volunteers in the Fabric of the Nation project. I have been a quilter for the past 20 years. I am still in awe at how so many people from all walks of life, of different ages, religions, social262 words
-
Letter, Illustration414 2003-08-28 14 Edmund Leong Meng Tsi - Edmund Leong Meng Tsi Use reserves to solve structural problems THE Director (Fiscal Policy) at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Goh Chye Boon, said in the letter, "Spore will use reserves this year" (Today, Aug 25), that our foreign exchange reserves must be used414 words
-
Letter, Illustration320 2003-08-28 14 Marc Ha - Marc Ha I AM saddened and surprised by the National Arts Council's decision to cease operations of Passion 99.5FM ("End of arts radio station" Today, Aug 22). I am sad because I am one of the 30,000 passionate listeners whose lives have320 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement183 2003-08-28 14 Experience the Powers of Six Sigma... Develop and deliver near-perfect product and services by... Reducing: Development time Costs Defects/Waste jM W—\ Improving: m. M profit rar Quality tSL Customer satisfaction XjJ Delivery and quality performance Through using... DMAIC Approach Structured, data-driven, problem-solving method of using rigorous data-gathering and statistical analysis.183 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement475 2003-08-28 15 M v r AWm\ M *>*__■ ALmmmi Mai aa aaa Al W^^^ *m^ .(H i V" > I Buy selected HP printers and pay for it over 12 months, interest-free. At HP, we understand that cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. That's why we're offering a 12-month interest-free475 words
-
-
BUSINESS NEWS
-
Article, Illustration375 2003-08-28 16 Bloomberg Singapore's biggest bank to arrange share sale of Astro DBS Group Holdings, Singapore's biggest bank, was hired to arrange the initial public offering of Mr Ananda Krishnan's pay television unit in its first IPO mandate for a Malaysian company, bankers involved in the sale— Bloomberg; – Bloomberg photo - 375 words
-
Article219 2003-08-28 16 Bloomberg THALES Information Systems SA, the computer-services unit of Thales SA, said it plans to double its workforce in Asia over the next three years to expand its business for train systems. The unit employs more than 100 people in Asia, mostly in Hong— Bloomberg - 219 words
-
Market Watch
-
Article175 2003-08-28 16 SINGAPORE shares closed lower yesterday as investors exercised caution ahead of expected changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rate to be announced today. The ST Index fell 5.50 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 1,594.52 points. In the broader market, decliners led gainers 214 to 113, with— Dow Jones - 175 words
-
Article34 2003-08-28 16 UK£ 0.***** fen 67.1363 HK$ 4.***** RM 2.***** Euro 0.***** Rupiah Baht 4,833 23.4495 Peso 31.5802 4$ 0.***** Indian Rs 26.1730 Won 672.542 C$ 0.***** fan 4.***** NZ$ 0.***** NTS 19.529334 words
-
Article60 2003-08-28 16 Index Value Change Pts Nikkei 225 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd 10,308.99 10,678.55 3,178.20 5,553.43 -23.58 -75.38 +10.90 -4.82 -0.23 -0.70 +0.34 -0.09 Korea Comp KLCI 758.98 744.62 +5.98 +3.60 +0.79 +0.49 SET Index 525.82 -5.24 -0.99 Jakarta Comp 530.862 +2.103 +0.40 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1,242.9160 words
-
Article25 2003-08-28 16 SGX BLOOMBERG Sold US$/oz iilver us$/oi )l_*: 364.448 4.***** /nr 007 Rubber cents/kg Palm Oil RM/tonne n L n 187.50 1401.5 i in inSGX; BLOOMBERG - 25 words
-
Article58 2003-08-28 16 By volume Aug 27 Pac Andes Chartered PacAndesW*****0 NOL Cosco Inv Integra Goodpack SingPost L&M DMXTech Close 0.390 1.050 0.280 1.820 0.465 0.100 0.735 0.775 0.015 0.640 Change -0.015 +0.020 +0.005 -0.060 +0.020 -0.005 +0.020 -0.005 -3.7 +1.9 +1.8 -3.2 +4.5 -0.7 +2.6 -0.8 '000 29,997 22,78558 words
-
Article83 2003-08-28 16 )y$ lug 27 Close Change fenture 19.200 +0.600 By percentage Aug 27 Close Change NetwkW*****1 0.020 +33.3 )BSBk 6% NCPS *****.500 +0.200 :&N 9.600 +0.150 Aspial 0.420 +20.0 Goldtron CPS*****6 0.070 +16.7 3P Bat 3.460 +0.140 JukitSem 12.400 +0.100 Econ 0.040 +14.3 Koh Bros W*****6 0.040 +14.383 words
-
Article84 2003-08-28 16 By$ Hug 27 Close Change Creative 50 17.500 -0.400 DBS 12.600 -0.300 Shang Asia 2kHKS 6.500 -0.200 By percentage Aug 27 Close Change ChuanSHW*****0 0.010 -66.7 Falmac 0.050 -16.7 PM Data 0.150 -14.3 SIA 11.200 -0.200 SIA 200 11.300 -0.200 IDT 1.660 -0.120 1MH400USS 7.000 -0.100 STIETF10084 words
-
-
Article, Illustration138 2003-08-28 18 — Dow Jones - Dow Jones SINGAPORE'S Metro Holdings yesterday said its unit, Orchard Square Development Corp, plans to sell its 27 per cent stake in retail and office property, Ngee Ann City, for $538 million. The sale will be carried out via an138 words
-
Article, Illustration660 2003-08-28 18 — Dow Jones - Dow Jones Analysts raise price targets for shipping firm SHARES of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) have outperformed the ST Index (STI) strongly so far this year and further upside is likely as NOL continues to benefit from the recovery in the shipping sector. Following the660 words
-
126 2003-08-28 18 — Dow Jones - Dow Jones THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) said yesterday it has signed an agreement to cooperate with the Stock Exchange of Thailand to develop its securities markets. Possible areas of cooperation include joint promotion and marketing, as well as information sharing regarding the126 words
-
Article227 2003-08-28 20 — Dow Jones - Dow Jones $4m from IPO for China operations SINGAPORE AnnAik, a Singaporebased stainless steel products distributor, said yesterday that it hopes to raise net proceeds of $8.57 million from an initial public offering (IPO) of 57.5 million shares at 23 cents each. It is offering five million shares227 words
-
Article, Illustration147 2003-08-28 20 Bloomberg ALLGREEN Properties, a Singapore developer controlled by Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, said second-quarter profit fell 61 per cent as it sold fewer homes and had lower sales at Traders Hotel here. Singapore's third-largest developer by sales said profit in the three months ended June fell— Bloomberg - 147 words
-
Article96 2003-08-28 20 Bloomberg MALAYSIA Mining said the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is not in talks with PSA Corp for a partnership or merger, denying reports that it held talks with Temasek Holdings, Singapore's investment arm and owner of PSA Corp. PTP "has not held negotiations with Temasek— Bloomberg - 96 words
-
Article120 2003-08-28 20 Bloomberg STANDARD Chartered, a UKbased lender which makes about two-thirds of its profit in Asia, raised mortgage rates here to keep pace with local rivals reacting to higher interest rates. Standard Chartered would not lose market share as a result, Mr Wilson Chia, head of consumer banking— Bloomberg - 120 words
-
Article, Illustration320 2003-08-28 22 Bloomberg Seven agreements to bolster trade ties signed THAILAND and Singapore held talks yesterday, seeking to increase bilateral trade and help companies like Siam Cement and Venture Corp boost earnings and cushion rising competition from China and India. The move is also aimed at reducing— Bloomberg; ALVIN TOH - 320 words
-
294 2003-08-28 22 Dow Jones THE auction of new 15-year Singapore Government bonds yesterday was well-received by market participants, though some analysts said the central bank played a role in ensuring there was adequate demand. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) auctioned the newest and longest— Dow Jones - 294 words
-
99 2003-08-28 22 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Airlines will decide soon whether to set up a new carrier in Thailand, Singapore's Trade Minister George Yeo said. Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra asked Singapore in January to set up a joint budget airline based in the— Bloomberg - 99 words
-
Article148 2003-08-28 22 Bloomberg Channel News Asia Heeton Holdings, a Singapore-based property developer, said yesterday it expects to raise net proceeds of $5.35 million from an initial public offering of 30.5 million shares at 21 cents each. Heeton is offering 850,000 shares to the public. Another 29.65 million shares are reserved– Bloomberg; – Channel News Asia - 148 words
-
186 2003-08-28 24 Bloomberg INDIA said it would fight efforts to ease restrictions on foreign investment, setting the stage for a clash with the European Union, Japan and other rich economies when World Trade Organisation (WHO) members meet in two weeks. "We feel investment is not an— Bloomberg - 186 words
-
Article, Illustration182 2003-08-28 24 Bloomberg ROYAL Dutch/Shell Group, the world's fourth-largest maker of solar panels, plans to spend as much as US$l billion ($1.75 billion) on acquisitions and research over the next five years to expand its solar business, a company official said. Shell, BP Pic and other oil— Bloomberg - 182 words
-
Article, Illustration4372 2003-08-28 24 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, r acq 0079 LL(\(\ periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on tlKjUiriSSlLOll OJL-Lll J-OOUU compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. r4,372 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement11 2003-08-28 16 DOUBLE THE POTENTIAL SOMEONE'S GOING TO DO IT, WHY NOT YOU?11 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement318 2003-08-28 17 citibank] I gB m g^_*—^S I ®**£>^ _^>@ I H H| b ■e@ b J H En _____________________________________________________________»—-a^_____________________-. ___4l_______. _^__.H___i_______________________________________________________________________________________________.^^^^HH _^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Link your ez-link card to your Citibank Visa card now You can now link your Citibank Visa card to your ez-link card (up to 7 cards) with the ez-link318 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement95 2003-08-28 18 MAKE THE BIGGEST WAVES SOMEONE'S GOING TO DO IT, WHY NOT YOU? Discover the power of your Identity Intelligence The force for making the right decisions for your personal and professional success! Based on Arthur F Carmazzi's Dntl'f Q*»ffl_P» fnr I_pccf newsstbook,IDENTITYINTELLIGENCE L,ull l >-»CH±C IUI 1C33. a*M Find out95 words
-
-
Page 18 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous7 2003-08-28 18 MUMBAI BLASTS HIT AND MISS: Page 327 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement463 2003-08-28 19 Howe'do you want to be? i a*** 1""* L___Ml^^^_ T Over 1000 r awards. V_y IBM ThinkPad R4oe (2684AA7) LW M MM MM^W Mobile lntel"Pentium"4PfOCessor-M2.OGHz J Mm^mmmm. W) Mr wLa W mm mmm 256M8 ddr sdram UuUGI fpLJUUm 14.1 "TFT display Integrated 56K modem/Ethernet LAN Microsoft* Windows' XP Professional y\463 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement221 2003-08-28 20 Win a $50 NIVEA Hamper!* I Just tick the correct answer and send us your entry. Q: NIVEA Visage Anti-Wrinkle Qio R contains 2 of skin's own Co-enzymes. True False HI"M Send to: bdf Singapore, 101 Thomson Road, <_fi] United Square #22-03 S (*****1) by 3 Sept 03. Winners will221 words
-
Advertisement59 2003-08-28 20 HOTEL TOURISM or CULINARY MOT IN SWITZERLAND, AUSTRALIA OR USA Diploma, Degree, Masters IMI-Switzerland ITI-Switzerland Johnson Wales, USA LE Cordon Bleu, Adelaide William Angliss, Melbourne I HP: 9100 9203 i I 6885 5325/6/7 I _^JSBjis__s_3ls/6/7_J Study in the UK,NZ, AUSTRALIA For details call 6736 1369 6736 2580 Ed-International 360 Orchard59 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement104 2003-08-28 21 LCOMES YO U Mi. wA^^sAmmmW .^BV- WMm mmmMBM Wt mWWM r *•< 9 A f ■1111* V _>r fIHLJB^K'» F /^L ______*»//'»T""' 'f//>':'-'-..v s| :;::::i iMaMMmAummm&SLm***--^.*9^ ■m mmm9f^*iymmmmmmm^:'li P M x j vllllU^l a^ka^^^.- --"l^* 1 A iPWJS B*'^ fcpl::::::__3f -wjl !'1I""HI_^ 1 F*^ %i HL^fv i ™»C^*_ Hi_i l*gii!iUM»i>104 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement19 2003-08-28 22 iHIiTifAVH FlW_l WrtWWifmW Wmm W\m mm M^l*W<^i^^^MMmmmmm^MY m *^*i BwPMnnfiwipHSll B____T^ n^Wff I^^^^^^ wlikl^Za^H iVl2iU!l!l2SiAS_Ul_l__l__Ul_U_l^l Ample Free Parking ~jmm19 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement128 2003-08-28 23 F Visit us at j «g| COMEX2OO3 J I 4th"7th Se Ptember 2003 Great things come in small packages. Though small enough to fit into even your handbag or coat pocket, the MV6iMC is loaded with JUtff\;s 0t big-camera features. So don't be fooled by its tiny body. Like all128 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement118 2003-08-28 25 -*t^ m u^jjn^^\\ Mr rwr«T^l________^__________r MmW 5-k fa? t .£......^^^1 1^ I i m w^W^LmMmx tAw mm W m-MX-A\\ k j Al^T MEDION r MD5375 <m^MMW^\ I 1/ Save6l% M MD6219 I Rechargeable AA Batteries '^r____P VIEDION^BI TlTl^^. jL J rechargeable If] >rw- /_fll^____________________________! Ufl <________________________________________________! o Q Rechargeable AA118 words
-
-
INFO TECH
-
Article, Illustration401 2003-08-28 26 Ariel Tarn - Ariel Tarn Wideband data system a boon to field staff by ariel@newstoday.com.sg WIRELESS multimedia communication received a boost with a new wideband data system that provides wide- area mobile video, voice and data communications at 460K-bits per second (Kbps). The Motorola system aims to help public safety401 words
-
Article, Illustration362 2003-08-28 26 – John Frederick Moore - John Frederick Moore BY including a significant feature into its iFP-390T digital audio player and improving the design, ißiver has developed a woi thy sequel to its iFP-190T. Measuring 91mm by 35mm by 28mm and weighing 35g, the diminutive player is small enough362 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement254 2003-08-28 26 Officially Appointed Domain Name Registrar by SGNIC Our full hosting package includes: 50MB Web storage space (approximately 100 A 4 size web pages) 50 POP 3 e-mail accounts with unlimited aliases Free daily Web-Visitor reports worth $250 Free 5 pages of web design or MS FrontPage 2000 lesson Free Registration254 words
-
Advertisement13 2003-08-28 26 ißiver iFP-390T Digital Audio Player (256M8) PROS: List price: $345 Minor software quibbles13 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement487 2003-08-28 27 Wdm (%orog te fe UOoS, feo 7 I I .-■$mmrmml m^'i'-'" '"^W ,9 M im K' m\ 1 H fcW m ■('"■fc «W' s;hM^.\ mM. V m\\ =s *^nr A tH o f CO mmm 5ur\ jl L \J AAA Take advantage of these low prices today. £AVSC"«A"gA Don't miss487 words
-
-
WORLD NEWS
-
Article171 2003-08-28 28 Agencies WASHINGTON In a low-key ceremony at a major Saudi air base the US closed its operations, marking the end of an era of US air patrols to safeguard the oilrich kingdom against Iraq. The disbanding of the 363 rd Ar Expeditionary Wing unit— Agencies - 171 words
-
Article, Illustration323 2003-08-28 28 Testimony seen as make-or-break moment in Hutton inquiry, defence chiefs career LONDON British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon yesterday testified before an inquiry into the death of weapons expert David Kelly, in an appearance many analysts say was his make-or-break moment in politics. Mr Hoon, the first– Reuters photo - 323 words
-
159 2003-08-28 28 Reuters BOSTON More details have emerged about the brutal prison killing of former priest John Geoghan that suggest prison guards ignored warnings from an inmate that another prisoner might attack the convicted paedophile. Geoghan, 68, a central figure in the sexual abuse scandal that cost— Reuters - 159 words
-
Article, Illustration253 2003-08-28 30 Agencies Resolution passed after bitter debate UNITED NATIONS The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted unanimously a resolution to protect humanitarian aid workers in war zones, despite US misgivings over the wording of the resolution. The resolution, drafted by Mexico and co-sponsored by France, Germany, Russia,— Agencies; – AFP photo - 253 words
-
Article184 2003-08-28 30 Agencies WASHINGTON The FBI is hunting down the authors of the Soßig virus and W32/Blaster worm that clogged computer networks and slowed Internet traffic earlier this month. "Protecting the nation's cyber infrastructure is a top priority for the FBI and we are working with— Agencies - 184 words
-
GLOBAL ROUNDUP
-
87 2003-08-28 30 Reuters More American troops have died since US President George W Bush declared major combat operations in Iraq over on May 1 than during the war, the Pentagon said. A total of 140 American troops have been killed since— Reuters - 87 words
-
79 2003-08-28 30 Reuters Hundreds of striking South Korean truck drivers returned to work yesterday as the government moved to crack down on the walkout, easing freight blockages that have cost the country US$472 million ($B2B million) in delayed shipments. But– Reuters - 79 words
-
-
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement30 2003-08-28 28 PROJECT A GOOD IMAGE. ICKKKHVHIMP r_______L Canon _________TWI__f__OTJHIHPWJ^_r Canon A6o^^UniL2n£l»]ll2l||l3|lj^^PowerShot A6o^l ItCMPWSctPIPwiPPI digital camera '^M mJ*W mt*Jr mMWS!* mim*r digital camera 2 HUIJE& ZjU|j|^^^^M worth 5449* HU4v» EUUgjjjUMj^^b worth 5449*30 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 2003-08-28 29 ammm^k\ vX > fe^ ifT^ t~ h^ntKm Sony Ericsson mm r \m\ M x f f/)lBl fc <^^ffi I /*i\a ■r IT i__Us^^^^^B' PIMM Ml I lijjffth i i{*,ImAA]''^MmAm\ imTMWMM* WM t m Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson I MtMmmm,.^^. "j** M^M^M^M^M^M^Mtr Sony Sony V^^H ViMm\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r l=D CD ft^L .fl ____________>109 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement12 2003-08-28 30 Samsung mn<,ii) everyone's invited™ Slim Impression w I MsM ■luQ|u&9LlUfl km |(S_3c_=3CSs)12 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement237 2003-08-28 31 Scan Snap! Scan Snap... Makes your job easier Scan Snap's speed and simplicity makes it an excellent back up system for invoices, delivery BL orders and all other essential documents. And now, instead of chalking up long distance fax AW L charges, simply scan and send documents instantly to remote237 words
-
-
COMMENTARY
-
Article, Illustration1097 2003-08-28 32 Shibu Itty Kuttickal - Shibu Itty Kuttickal India is still a bargain for foreign investors AN expected economic growth of seven per cent this year. Foreign institutions set to raise their investments to a seven-year high of US$3.O5 billion ($5.3 billion). Interest rates heading south. Zooming corporate profits. Surging– AFP photo - 1,097 words
-
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement555 2003-08-28 33 luxury of space. r^ The promise of power. Aspire 1700 DESKTOP REPLACEMENT with 17 lcd B SPACE-EFFICIENT 11 Fold-and-store your sleek desktop whenever you need more room to work mmm^Lm _____________k V JNo more messy cables and cumbersome wires! Work J V Ipp J more comfortably on a tidy desk555 words
-
-
WATZUP?
-
Article, Illustration665 2003-08-28 34 Ng Shing Vi - Ng Shing Vi Novelist SuTong has a fascination with strong characters and 'the art of deception' by shingyi@newstoday.com.sg FOR a man whose stories have been adapted into two major art-house films of Chinese cinema, Raise the Red Lantern and Blush, Su Tong (picture) isNG SHING Yl - 665 words
-
431 2003-08-28 34 – Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang IT appears a little advice from the wife helped Denon Lim get over the hump. Two years ago, setting himself a modest goal of achieving second place in the Chinese poetry section of the SPH-NAC Golden Point Awards competition, Lim431 words
-
Article, Illustration187 2003-08-28 34 INTERNATIONAL WINE BEER FAIR IF you are keen to sample and learn more about a range of wines and beer from around the world, the International Wine and Beer Fair is the place to be for the next four days. Jason's Wine Cellar in Raffles City shopping centre launches its187 words
-
Article, Illustration507 2003-08-28 36 Yong Shu Chiang - My precious Yong Shu Chiang Like the first LOTR DVD, Two Towers has tons of extras HONESTLY, do I really need to give you a set-up for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers? Well, for those who missed this film (inconceivable!), here goes: Carrying on from the exquisite507 words
-
Article, Illustration509 2003-08-28 38 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Today photo by Meet the man who is addicted to helping addicts CONSIDERING that one of Dr Munidasa Winslow's duties is to help drug addicts kick the habit, many have been visiting him for less-than-noble reasons. "Very often, a number of them come to see youWEE TECK HIAN - 509 words
-
Article80 2003-08-28 38 IN the fight against drug abuse, the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) and MediaCorp TVI2 Vasantham Central have coproduced a 1 3-part Tamil drama, Soor (or "Rush" in English), which airs every Thursday at Bpm on Vasantham Central. "A drug addict cannot, on his own, kick80 words
-
FOOD FORUM
-
Article, Illustration676 2003-08-28 40 Justine Moss - Justine Moss ON THE SHELVES Healthy meals that appeal to the eye, too by eatout.@newstoday.com.sg THERE is a bewildering variety of goods on our supermarket shelves. Today and NTUC Fair Price supermarkets bring you a consumer column that will help you read the labels, assess the products676 words
-
Article122 2003-08-28 40 COOK IT RIGHT Ingredients (makes 12): 200g blueberries 6 large strawberries, halved 1 apple, grated 220g plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder I egg cup milk or buttermilk cup vegetable oil I Vi teaspoons cinnamon, ground Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease122 words
-
Article, Illustration404 2003-08-28 40 — Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim IN THE CELLAR Merlot-Cabernet Franc 2001 Country of origin: France Producer: French Cellars Region: Bordeaux District: Close to the Saint Emilion area Grapes: 80% merlot, 20% cabernet franc Vintage: 2001 Alcoholic content: 12.5% Price: $17.80 THE 2001 Merlot-Cabernet Franc by French Cellars combines a fragrant,404 words
-
Article713 2003-08-28 42 Val Chua in Florida - Val Chua in Florida Couple renew their wedding vows underwater at the Christ of the Abyss in the Keys by val@newstoday.com.se SHARON Haron couldn't stop that infectious smile of hers from spreading. The 45-year-old woman with twinkling eyes kept fiddling with the pins in her713 words
-
Article80 2003-08-28 42 This is the first of a three-part series on Miami, Florida, as part of Citibank Ready Credit Great Adventures programme. With six exciting journeys, the travel programme allows customers to stay in the world's first underwater hotel (Jules' Undersea Lodge), snuggle up in Canada's majestic Ice Hotel, or80 words
-
-
IN CINEMAS
-
Article, Illustration322 2003-08-28 44 -Reuters Fugitive swine who hogged headlines in 1998 get their own film LONDON The tale of Britain's two most famous pigs, who saved their bacon by escaping from an abattoir in the south of England, is to be made into a film, the BBC-Reuters; – AFP plioto' - 322 words
-
Article109 2003-08-28 44 -Reuters LONDON Sex scenes and nudity on British television went up last year, researchers said on Tuesday, with programmes such as G-String Divas and Real Sex on the Five channel helping double the number of scenes depicting sexual intercourse in 2002. The research was-Reuters - 109 words
-
Article52 2003-08-28 44 LOCAL writer-director-actor-favourite son Jack Neo will be squawking with Bettina Chua on her show, Squawk Box, on CNBC Asia tomorrow at 8.30 am. Jack's film Homerun, an adaptation of Iranian classic Children of Heaven, enters its fourth week in cinemas here today. It has grossed about $1.5 million52 words
-
Article, Illustration389 2003-08-28 46 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter From Bridget Jones to Legally Blonde, femme-centric books are hot in Hollywood LOS ANGELES Think pink! That's the anthem that the character of fashion maven Maggie Prescott first announced in the 1957 musical, Funny Face. Reese Witherspoon, as the not-as-ditzy-as-she-seems Elle Woods, embodied the motto in– Reuters/Hollywood Reporter - 389 words
-
Article, Illustration194 2003-08-28 46 THREE-D MOVIES are almost a thing of the past, a novelty once used to revive sagging cinema attendances. Well, it still might be. But as only Imax film-makers have been employing 3-D movie technology to any real effect, the novelty worked well for Spy194 words
-
-
CITY STYLE
-
Article, Illustration463 2003-08-28 48 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung A procedure called microdermabrasion could be the answer to your skin problems but are you prepared to put up with the inconvenience? by cathleen.tung@newstoday.com.sg DULL and irregular skin texture, enlarged pores, mild scars, fine lines. These are common skin imperfections that women face. Many463 words
-
Article, Illustration363 2003-08-28 48 IF YOU'RE enticed by what microdermabrasion can do for your skin but are put off by drawbacks such as the cost and time required, you would be pleased to know that it's now available in a tube. This latest innovation by Estee Lauder Idealist Micro-D363 words
-
Article, Illustration390 2003-08-28 50 Style: tells Jeanette Aw how to get rid of frizzy hair THIS month, Style: beauty editor Angeline Neo gives readers a crash course in make-up and tells Jeanette Aw (picture) how to say goodbye to frizzy hair. Celebrity gripe Even celebs get the beauty blues. MediaCorp390 words
-
Article, Illustration63 2003-08-28 50 Tell Style: your problem and they will help you find a solution. Send your questions with your name and contact number to Style_mail@mediacorp publishing.com, or Style: Beauty Solutions Caldecott Publishing Techpoint #01-06/08 10 Ang Mo Kio St 65 Singapore *****9 Text and pictures from Style: magazine. For a full report,63 words
-
-
Traveller
-
Article, Illustration704 2003-08-28 52 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh TODAY photograph by Sydney malls and markets are irresistible to shopaholics by pauline@newstoday.com.sg THERE is a running joke in the family. Every time I go to Sydney with one bag, the books are open on whether I will return with two or three pieces ofWee Teck Hian - 704 words
-
-
FLAVOURS OF SYDNEY
-
Article, Illustration143 2003-08-28 53 M r The Queen Victoria Building M r started life in 1893 when Sydney architect George Mcßae submitted four designs for its facade Gothic, Queen Anne, Renaissance and M Romanesque. The last option was chosen and the building named Queen Victoria Markets Building in 1897 "in order143 words
-
-
TRAVELLER
-
Article, Illustration581 2003-08-28 54 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Join our Executive Gourmet Retreat to Western Australia for a real holiday away from all that stress by pauline@newstoday.com.Sj SIT on the rocks and marvel at a sky painted orange by the sunset at Canal Rocks. Take time to savour every sip of581 words
-
Traveller golfing destinations
-
Article, Illustration301 2003-08-28 55 Clement Mesenas - Clement Mesenas by clement@newstoday.com.sg MAGELLAN, the world's first circumnavigator, knew a good stopover spot when he saw one. So, he decided to wade ashore through the crystal clear waters off Cebu, which has some of the best beaches and diving spots in the Central Philippines. But the301 words
-
Article200 2003-08-28 55 WATERSPORTS: Cebu is home to the best resorts in the country pristine white sand beaches and azure tropical waters and is considered the diving capital of the Philippines. The best thing about Cebu is that many of the beaches and resorts are only about an hour's200 words
-
-
Article, Illustration440 2003-08-28 56 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh Pearl of the Orient shines on as new billion HK dollar campaign is launched to draw visitors back to its shores THE battle's half-won even before the first salvos are fired. At least for the moment. Hong Kong visitor arrival440 words
-
Article316 2003-08-28 56 – Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh MANY thought Hong Kong had lost it after 1997. Indeed, as both its people and government adapted to the uncertainties brought about by the change in sovereignty, the territory suffered a period of depression. The world economic climate, wars in the Middle East316 words
-
Article, Illustration290 2003-08-28 57 Tour lets visitors sample Oz's diversity A TOUCH of romance. A date with nature. A food fest. All these and more await holi-day-makers during the Flavours of Australia campaign organised by Qantas and Visa. The campaign offers visitors a chance to sample the diverse flavours of290 words
-
Article236 2003-08-28 57 VISA TAKES YOU THERE ALWAYS wanted to take off to that exotic destination? With these hard-to-beat offers from Visa, there will be little reason not to. Home to koalas, kangaroos and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia offers everything from hip cosmopolitan cities to236 words
-
Article, Illustration266 2003-08-28 58 BIG savings and a wide choice of travel packages await those who buy air tickets at Dynasty Travel's travel fair that ends on Sunday. During this period, the tour agency is offering deals to many popular holiday destinations around the world such as Australia, South Korea,266 words
-
Article135 2003-08-28 58 ANSWERING four simple questions may win your companion and you a historic flight on British Airways' Concorde. The carrier is due to retire the Concorde on Oct 25. To mark the commemorative event, BA and CNN have launched a contest, entitled The Concorde Supersonic135 words
-
Article, Illustration205 2003-08-28 58 PLANNING a holiday trip to New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands may soon be a breeze, thanks to a new travel planner published by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand Holidays is a comprehensive travel guide to vacations to the scenic areas. Apart205 words
-
Article, Illustration174 2003-08-28 58 ORGANISING a fly-cruise holiday will soon be easier for Star Cruises customers. From December, Star Cruises will be part of travel facilitator Abacus International's distribution network. The Singapore-based Abacus will distribute Star Cruises' voyages and services through its agency distribution channel network. This means that customers174 words
-
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement124 2003-08-28 35 I 17 65 m 1,^ 50 JL 3,°J!s A 50 A I DONSEGUNDO l^W CORNERSTONE TERRAZAS PERRIN RESERVE M A Chilean Chardonnay, [WJ/I Merlot Cabernet 9 Reserve Cabernet I Cotes Dv Rhone, s _^^,1 BROWN BROTHERS I PENFOLDS y^ WYNDHAM ESTATE I Chenin Blanc/ Rawson's Retreat »m«R_md Bin 888 Cabernet124 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement340 2003-08-28 36 2\^e\ong i eQrner Av/aV ds 1% &*M, MediaCorp Radio is on the lookout for individuals iMmmmaJmma^^f*9 [Pl who have actively embarked on their learning i^MP*"" journeys with conviction and perseverance. V I Do you know of any shining examples around you? If you do, simply H f complete the fbim340 words
-
Advertisement64 2003-08-28 36 m with _^^L\ live in Singapore ■'far 1* WA ■v.michaelbuble.com 1 September 15 th 8.00 pm suntec Singapore international convention exhibition centre, convention hall 602 tickets available at all sistic outlets Ss99*, Ss79*, Ss49* or call 6348 5555 web bookings www.lushington.com www.sistic.com nssHi in association with 05f,m TV wiikbi nusic64 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement297 2003-08-28 37 HEALTHY EATUiJa A LIVING at Paragon Shopping Centre Basement 1 Atrium, 28 31 August 2003 -*L .—J^^Vs. at'•*^mS£&m^^sr"~£ ,fc_,p>*£w M\ >J m? m&y m^^SS^jJ^lAMMr^ m^^r* /^MW^ma**mWW^k Al.:- W -2-* —~***™Mm\^^mmm\ m^JL ___ir^_^***___B mWMVmmV^BmmmM** ir IiBSE^H ammmmVMm\ *W^^M* ——t 1 ________T*_^^^E W W^^^*a mr^SMm^mmL^^fc >w^ Dttfl \\^Mmm' /*MM^MMM^m£m\. P^ \£&2 rj^m\\mmm**'297 words
-
-
Page 38 Advertisements
-
Advertisement176 2003-08-28 38 DARE TO: flB CLOSING PARIY FOR mmm J f m i H f*4a aNGAPORE FASHION WEEK LjJ Kflfft DA citibank mKAtvi/ WWWAi.*t ms f IWA I Mask J J k 'M\ M tmwMWmm Pffffffflfl Af TERRY FRANCIS FABRIC, UK °';ijjS The unofficial godfather of tech successful Architecture mixed CD M176 words
-
-
Page 39 Advertisements
-
Advertisement127 2003-08-28 39 O-*^ 4* m*\ f m m JH ma <^mmr H! TZSL Love those eyes! CORTRY REMEDY FOR EYE was created from an ancient secret Chinese formulation to ensure that beautiful eyes remain beautiful. This rejuvenating and invigorating effect springs from the 100% natural and unicjue blend of 26 carefully selected127 words
-
-
Page 41 Advertisements
-
Advertisement243 2003-08-28 41 WmW MMm^kkM\ "^®CrC^eir* gilt* i. V^ ii TlmriM-alU X^h^ g^ f*Pr JttMMM—^ sMMmW*^^^' S roses with exotic flowers bouquet. ETD2 $40 Sweet Memories V^..^j| W Make her day with Paton's, Lindt Almond t^^^AA I* MW' Mr Les Gavottes Crepes with flowers. *^F *W AA M m^^~ JM m f,A *m243 words
-
-
Page 42 Advertisements
-
Advertisement156 2003-08-28 42 lJNin!\ V Answer two simple questions TfcrA, I fl and you could win the grand »#«m \m '■^m _^P**«fi fl prize of a 5D/3N free-and-easy "^fi^Bf M tffl Y^H tfStfc fl fl vacatl°n f°r two t° Miami, Florida. VX^AW m Plus, the option of celebrating r*^H*^^' K j-nr-^ fl fl156 words
-
-
Page 43 Advertisements
-
Advertisement327 2003-08-28 43 -^MmWW i^M^v^fl Bfrja'"■■: JbEmH V .mMmV mmamL. a 3PW. -^Bt-^'fXa 7 X jßUb__L_Hi_B^Bßl_H ________r_____________T _____H x f—■ r r _____H __________^_________________ff_'4_F___.J____n.T_Ti___Pn_______H (V\ vAffi^ JI HRf- ■> am i mrn^S Aaa I mmrM tarn a* Aaa m**wWSH^ _RB X Am*m mt*^ _____ni___9 fVee c^inJse ac(vev«t<itv*e mis school bolide^! Sign your kids327 words
-
-
Page 44 Advertisements
-
Advertisement531 2003-08-28 44 I I STADIUM SEATING STATE-OFTHE ART DIGITAL SOUND "DIRECTORS CLUB SEATS COMFORTABLE CHAIRS "SPACIOUS LEG-ROOM S.W.A.T. <55> (PG) c (CS)i 0 HAPPY DAYS <55> (PG) kor (e;cs)a 10.15,12.30, 2.45, 5.00, 7.15, 9.35 11.00, 1.00, 5.15, 9.30 MEDALLION <54>(PG)E(CS)a S.W.A.T. <55>(PG)E(CS)a 11.00,11.30,1.00,3.00,3.30,5.00,7.00,7.30, 10.15,12.30,2.45,3.10,5.00,7.15,9.30 900 MEDALLION <54>(PG)E(CS )i DOWN WITH LOVE <53>531 words
-
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2003-08-28 45 I V. y i >^l Ik J Ik Jr >Ipf i I jm an jjm J Hf^r I B L**^^^mmn W\\ .^1 h____^^B J ij^^. ~4^_____________. W H MmmM %mt W^ "V K^^wi C 1 IP i^ *J r vl !Jlli r v >W J 1 4 A V V^.121 words
-
-
Page 46 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1045 2003-08-28 46 ©1900 912 1234 Qgv.com.sg B POPULAR GRAND,GREAT WORLD CITY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 3D (PG) 12.00, 1.15, 2.30, 3.45, 5.00, 6.15, 7.30pm theatre Ticket Booking Si 900-912-1234 IMAXInfoLineS6349-2936 Group Booking Q sales6goldenvillage.com.sg SWAT." 10.00 am, 10.45,11.15, SWAT." 11.00 am, 1.35,4.10, SWAT." 11.25 am, 2.00,4.35, SWAT." 11.30 am, 2.05,4.40, SWAT." 11.00 am,1,045 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement158 2003-08-28 47 Wu jMM*mm ________> f'^fl"Kk«ff m -A vs_. ___M k^Qfl Al aNal N "111 V f m^*jr~m vF^ t _n^H T smAmmmmy Wm !s_^^ Mr W^"J^.J Ift WmmW^mW Hk |Hjl9^^H 3-^^flfc^L_______^^*^L___L 9i^^_. _^ff i^^L _^8 _^__k. ■jb _^^^^r^^^l V^^Hl_^H£l X 'Mr 9 mmrmmw^~,****mmm*i **&i?**mA22S*M *Kt':Wm\ Iff ,jf WmA^^LMU 4fc-' __________________^PMK HL_IH158 words
-
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement320 2003-08-28 49 j£~* BB »^s. V ,r^m^kMm W m\ Willi n H IU win h IHfll SS k 1W [hi, ,11 mTm J mm ~r You are unique You'll see the difference TT^^b^b^^^^ *m)sjM Everyone's skin is unique. In fact, there are more diverse skin types than dry normal and oily. What320 words
-
-
Page 50 Advertisements
-
Advertisement137 2003-08-28 50 r trr crnr err r ffri'Q-P^ ffiflrrrriTr >Mfc Nanjing ftJS Dalian SB Nanjing BBS Dalian >h$ ifSSUif I] ft O £1 3i JJiffi Shenyang Janet s*ll IHt Guangxi &£L Dalian Peter l_f_s*W IMIIT PERFORMANCE (Bpm-2am) Operation Hours: Our talented foreign artistes will be bringing you Mon\ Sun 4, p™ l°137 words
-
Advertisement87 2003-08-28 50 classad Whatever you are looking for a house, a car, a job, a holiday or -*^***w anything you can think of tW its all in JH ClassAd! rW So why not get acquainted with ClassAd and stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to The Maldives. Simply log87 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement41 2003-08-28 51 HE^^^C '^^[^H n jm tSmmw Am mmmw^: ms. A jIuJSIjE!!S^SIMSI3I W mm MM mmmmWAXWM I "A" J j fcj I P«V^ /—1 I Ik. P _iH "^9^H J 'lHitt,_ll_ h CO-ENZYME QlO repairs fine lines CO-ENZYME R regenerates and smoothes iiMV|lSt__W41 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement300 2003-08-28 52 /H W*^ PROMOTION 28^ia^ Discount up to c Exclusive to Citibank cardmembers n n citibank _^MHfl '^I^J*'-1 i^T^f b Aj am Lll L L CXCIUSIV9 Enjoy $50 off all travel packages* when you pay it*lF"4|t» -rt^" g-j gL k /Trl *T£££r* JK^ Trolley Bag* aga^" citibank MBF J&ree J >□*300 words
-
-
Page 53 Advertisements
-
Advertisement239 2003-08-28 53 I^y§^ flavours of ISycUiey £&itor\ Scrapbooh Cortfett 2 Swdnev J Win a SD/4N "Flavours of Sydney" Holiday for Two+a Canon IXUS V 3 UUbdIIUIM. M m.ni^J "y^^F^3 Here's your chance to be in Sydney next week to live out your very own r kIIt ifen J/ B3 "Flavours of Sydney"239 words
-
-
Page 54 Advertisements
-
Advertisement323 2003-08-28 54 I M^a B p^ Sffw I lt<^r>ft i 7, •^IIJ^' Supported by: Kfl IF EXECUTIVE GOURMET RETREAT <7D) WITH PAULINE LOH g3BZ3E?3iE3I APSp) sasofsassß eokeco® gpsamMS 100% Meals Inclusion Lunch at Cicerello, famous Fish Chips restaurant in Fremantle Swan River Evening Cruise with Dinner Enjoy delicious Fusion Cuisine at three323 words
-
-
Page 55 Advertisements
-
Advertisement139 2003-08-28 55 \\\\t AwMa m^f Bfc Cebu—— 3D2N Golf package fr^7TQ 2 nights at Waterfront Lahug Cebu City Tm Af A round of golf at Cebu Country Club and Alta Vista each, includes green fee and caddy Daily breakfast and 2-way transfer Terms Conditions: Packages must be purchased from the following travel139 words
-
-
Page 57 Advertisements
-
Advertisement176 2003-08-28 57 KLM's latest online booking tool offers you the widest choice of destinations at special online prices, available all day, every day. Our new smart pricing capability guarantees you the best KLM fares for your itinerary, whether it's a simple return or multiple trip journey you are making. Travel planning is176 words
-
-
Page 59 Advertisements
-
Advertisement354 2003-08-28 59 YEARS LJ J^J^lH^ff^ UUJ -,-EXP. 1400 I *^>{£-EXP. V 1 T^U J OC 3 ROLLS <-J\_J 3 ROLLS t^—M***- H BP^MFI l__f_A_«ln_ »rfl Br H liV 'JinU'UJ' ll U 7 y^SkftJ (jj2> I _L' JJ f rUuu fc %o*«»n_ o ,y I Fl^uTr^^^*-! lSi:^2l.Zii'!'ljllL'''| _r___sslP^J]S__i^ __R____V9^_ I 't_B/"5 PA I354 words
-
-
Page 60 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1657 2003-08-28 60 TV Brothers 4 channel 5,8 30pm Absolutely Fabulous Small Wow Wow World eh s, Bpm Everyone Wins channel B,Bpm Singapore Stories Bee _ta^7» Tony and Ceci's dismay, Opening Arts Central, 11.30pm Mayhem, lies, cheating, complaints, stunts HP^C^H_ I Toni Sht' s Cheng Hiang Hup CllOng J^*^\, Chung Fu brings Sheila1,657 words
-
-
Page 61 Advertisements
-
Advertisement361 2003-08-28 61 ____■____■> w* w ___________k 4___. _____r«Jti i I 1 EcVJ E_K*fl J____f_} I I 11 I Wim\ F_i _H *l J lin _h^_£l X- I I 111 ____K__fl Mi I I *^l _H _i n r_3M mu__t■ mWiM h n v* mm i w Mtmm <__>_i I 1 T _h_i361 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article, Illustration481 2003-08-28 62 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Top Aussie sports guru calls for revision of programme by stanley@newstoday.com.sg THE losing streak that the Singapore under-23 football team has suffered in the S-League will be detrimental to their long-term development, according to renowned sports psychologist Graham Winter. The Aussie, who481 words
-
176 2003-08-28 62 Reuters TAEGU, South Korea International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has added his support to the growing move towards a unified Korean team taking part in the 2004 Athens Games. "We will be very happy if there will be unification between the two– Reuters - 176 words
-
Article, Illustration352 2003-08-28 62 Clement Mesenas - Clement Mesenas by clement@newstoday.com.sg A GROUP of secondary school students, who otherwise would not have stepped onto the pristine greens of a premier golf course, are being put through the paces until they become adept at the game and all352 words
-
Article, Illustration672 2003-08-28 64 Agencies New Qatar citizen's gold win upsets his former countrymen Track and field World Athletics Championships Shaheen set for US$l million reward PARIS Saif Saaeed Shaheen, a foimei Kenyan Tunning foi a new country undei an adopted name, completed the final stage of an incredible journey on Tuesday (yesterday– Agencies; Getty Images - 672 words
-
Article, Illustration336 2003-08-28 64 Agencies PARIS Newly crowned 400 m woild champion Jerome Young won an Olympic gold medal in the relay in Sydney in 2000 despite having tested positive foi steioids in 1999, it was reported yesteiday. Accoiding to the LA Times, the 27-yeai-old American was– Agencies; Getty Images - 336 words
-
Article, Illustration949 2003-08-28 66 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath Jerks like Drummond are vital to sport by news@newstoday.com.sg JON DRUMMOND is, apparently, a gospel singer. He is also, clearly, a student of drama. In Dustin Hoffman's time, it was fashionable to enrol in Lee Strasberg's acting school. For athletes such as Drummond, a949 words
-
281 2003-08-28 66 -AFP PARIS Controversial American sprinter Jon Drummond withdrew from the US relay team at the world athletic championships here on Tuesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). However, he was not officially punished by the domestic governing body US Track and Field (USATF) as requested by-AFP - 281 words
-
Article, Illustration594 2003-08-28 67 Agencies Girlfriend Moore won't distract him NEW YORK Pete Sampras and Michael Chang are gone, while Andre Agassi contemplates quitting almost every day So the Americans are increasingly pinning their hopes on Andy Roddick. Seeded fourth at the US Open, he served notice of his intention– Agencies; Getty Images - 594 words
-
471 2003-08-28 67 -AFP Tennis US Open Agassi strolls through to second round NEW YORK He is the last oldie left standing. Watching Pete Sampras and Michael Chang retire on consecutive days has made 33-year-old world No. 1 Andre Agassi reflect on what makes him-AFP - 471 words
-
223 2003-08-28 67 Reuters NEW YORK As Michael Chang brought the curtain down on his career yesterday, Paradorn Srichaphan confirmed his status as the new beacon of Asian tennis. Paradorn, the 11th seed, reached the second round of the US Open with a 2-6, 6-2,– Reuters - 223 words
-
Article, Illustration524 2003-08-28 68 Chelsea boss claims Argentine goal-poacher Crespo could save his job Champions League, 3rd rd, 2nd leg Chelsea 3 MSK Zilina 0 Blues join Europe's big boys LONDON Depending on your point of view, Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is either curiously enigmatic or just downright exasperating. AfterGetty Images - 524 words
-
Article, Illustration178 2003-08-28 68 -AFP LONDON Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri is banking on his Argentine duo Juan Sebastian Veron (right) and Hernan Crespo quick-stepping their way through European defences this year. Chelsea completed its passage into the Champions League group stage with a 5-0 aggregate win against-AFP; Getty Images . mmMMmi m - 178 words
-
Article, Illustration407 2003-08-28 68 LIVERPOOL Gerard Houllier insisted yesterday that Liverpool will present a united front to defy critics of his Anfield regime and defended his handling of new boy Harry Kewell. Speaking to BBC Sport Online, Houllier was in defiant mood and hit back atGetty Images - 407 words
-
AFTERNOON EDITION
-
435 2003-08-28 69 Reuters Spanish Super Cup Real Madrid 3 Real Mallorca 0 Real Madrid wins 4-2 on aggregate MADRID David Beckham marked his home debut for Real Madrid with a spectacular headed goal as the reigning Spanish champion beat Real Mallorca 3--0– Reuters - 435 words
-
Article, Illustration476 2003-08-28 69 Reuters Magpies crash out of Champions League after shootout defeat Champions League Newcastle 0 Partizan Belgrade 1 Partizan wins 4-3 on penalties LONDON Newcastle United's Champions League dreams went up in smoke after losing on penalties to Partizan Belgrade this morning. Sir Bobby Robson's side held a 1-0– Reuters; Getty Images - 476 words
-
500 2003-08-28 69 Reuters English Premier League Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 0 Man Utd 1 Wolves 0 Liverpool 0 Spurs 0 Liverpool's goal drought continues LONDON Arsenal sneaked ahead of Manchester United at the top of the premier league with a 2-0 defeat of– Reuters - 500 words
-
-
Article, Illustration401 2003-08-28 70 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Despite family tragedy, Lions' skipper joins training tour in Perth by stanley@newstoday.com.sg THE Lions' skipper is a likeable character in the camp. At training sessions, his bubbly, gregarious personality inspires confidence in his team-mates. But yesterday, Singapore captain Aide Iskandar was overcome with griefToday file photo - 401 words
-
Article, Illustration331 2003-08-28 70 – Tan Wee Boon - Tan Wee Boon NORTHERN Marlins goal shooter Kelly Ng was overwhelmed when the final whistle blew at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall last night For the 23-year-old had just helped her team into the Grand Finals of the 2003 NTUC Fair Price Netball SuperERNESTCHUA - 331 words
-
Article, Illustration346 2003-08-28 70 — Tan Wee Boon - Tan Wee Boon SINGAPORE'S top male shuttler Ronald Susilo (right) made light work of his second-round opponent, Japanese Yousuke Nakanishi, winning 15-4, 15-3 in the Sanyo Indonesian Open last night The world No. 8 will meet AllEngland champion Muhd Hafiz Hashim in the third round346 words
-
-
Page 62 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous6 2003-08-28 62 *Captain Aide battles on, page 706 words
-
-
Page 63 Advertisements
-
Advertisement832 2003-08-28 63 Advertorial _fi____S__^^*__!3P Images courtesy of dophotography, www.dophotogrophy.com G FORCES AT WORK Good geomancy makes you more confident in pursuing your dreams CHINESE geomancy, or simply, elements are found in the huge water with yourself. And that simply means But if you want a gentle boost, you G, for ease of832 words
-
-
Page 65 Advertisements
-
Advertisement589 2003-08-28 65 el READY SELLERS. I M^DtACORP mT^\mV\i^**\ I****\ TOmV Tel: 1800-CLASSAD (1800-252 7723) www.todayonline.com ILL. under orf^Voof Property Weekly. Drive. Home Needs. IT Classifieds. Travel Classifieds. Jobs TODAY. Education Classifieds... and many more. Now brought to you by classad on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Office (Sale) Antiques HMMHIMP^I Office (Renl) Aquariums589 words
-
-
Page 66 Advertisements
-
Advertisement143 2003-08-28 66 Um\\ |Sj Match Home Team Away Team Match Kick Off No. (Singapore date/time] 0601 Milan Porto Sat, 30/8/03,2.45 am 0301 Everton Liverpool Sat, 30/8/03,7.30pm 0302 Chelsea Blackburn 0303 Newcastle Birmingham Sat, 30/8/03,10.00pm 0304 Middlesbrough Leeds 0305 Tottenham Fulham 0306 Southampton Manchester Utd Sun, 31/8/03,9.00pm 0307 Manchester City Arsenal Sun, 31/8/03,11.05pm143 words
-
-
Page 67 Advertisements
-
Advertisement172 2003-08-28 67 DEAKIN Information and Counselling Sessions Nutrition Dietetics, Exercise Sport Science, Sport Coaching Administration Friday 29 August, spm to 7.30pm Ms Lyn Golder, Executive Officer School of Health Sciences, Deakin University Business, Architecture, Arts, Communication, Computing, Psychology, Public Relations Monday 1 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Ms Chong Fei Wan, Marketing Manager172 words
-
-
Page 71 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1484 2003-08-28 71 Dell™ Dimension™ 4600 Desktop For those who demand fast performance and up-to-the-minute technology at aggressive prices, the Dell™ Dimension™ 4600 i»» desktop is definitely the way to go. From just Ssl,499** after Ssl3o Cash Off, this system comes with the powerful Intel® H Pentium® 4 Processor 2.4 GHz as well1,484 words
-
-
Page 72 Advertisements
-
Advertisement264 2003-08-28 72 jk INFORMATICS saMJ wgroup SOME SCHOOLS GIVE TEXTBOOKS, WE ARM YOU WITH A NOTEBOOK. I j\l i A jZatt At Informatics, we now offer students the unparalleled flexibility of 'anytime, anywhere' study with the Executive Virtual Campus (EVC), as well as a complimentary* laptop to fully harness its power. Not264 words
-