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AFTERNOON EDITION
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282 2005-05-31 1 AP Sunni Muslim leader and sons arrested briefly BAGHDAD The US military nearly set off a sectarian crisis yesterday by mistakenly arresting the leader of Iraq's top Sunni Muslim political party, his capture coming on a day when two suicide bombers killed at leastAP - 282 words
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126 2005-05-31 1 Bloomberg TEMASEK Holdings, the Singapore Government's investment arm, may sell SembCorp Logistics as it seeks to boost returns from its investments, the Financial Times has said, citing people close to the situation. Potential buyers including private equity groups and rival companies had been contacted byBloomberg - 126 words
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Article, Illustration934 2005-05-31 1 Chng Nai Rui - Chng Nai Rui News Comment THERE is a vexing paradox in Singaporeans' desire for political change. It goes something like this. We claim there is no space for civil and political freedom here. We say we don't know what the rules are or that they934 words
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Miscellaneous19 2005-05-31 1 NEWS£\yiEWS ■Al Grand Prix We can't afford to miss out, says lan De Cotta/51 Health Pages 40-44 8 "*****6"*****9"19 words
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Miscellaneous16 2005-05-31 1 Safin crashes out of French Open/50 Green light given for fare hike/2 More latest world reports/7016 words
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hot news
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Article569 2005-05-31 2 May be charged with 'stealing core state secrets' CHINA has detained The Straits Times (ST) chief China correspondent Ching Cheong, who had reportedly tried to obtain a manuscript of secret interviews with the late deposed Chinese leader Zhao Ziyang at the time. According to media569 words
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124 2005-05-31 2 AN EMPLOYEE of Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE)'s trading arm has allegedly cheated the company of $1.3 million over three years. According to a statement released by OUE yesterday, an unnamed finance manager diverted monies out of the firm's bank account between February 2001124 words
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Article72 2005-05-31 2 ALVTN Mok Ec Wah, 33, was charged in court yesterday for misappropriating cash totalling $52,982.22 when he was a credit risk manager at SembCorp Environmental Management (SembEnviro). Mok is alleged to have committed two counts of criminal breach of trust between July 2002 and May72 words
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Article, Illustration449 2005-05-31 2 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li chingli@newstoday.com.sg MOST public commuters except children, students and NS men will face hikes of between 1 and 3 cents per bus or train trip from July 1. But to cushion the increased cost for needy families, a multi-agency $4 million Public449 words
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258 2005-05-31 3 THOSE who wish to seek election as Singapore's next head of state can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility starting today. This certificate will state that the Presidential Elections Committee is satisfied that the applicant is a person of integrity, good character and reputation. Aspiring258 words
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413 2005-05-31 3 The Guardian Chemicals leeched into body may affect growth of mammary glands: Study LONDON A chemical widely used in food packaging may be a contributing factor to women developing breast cancer, scientists have suggested. The study links the compound to the development— The Guardian - 413 words
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Article, Illustration376 2005-05-31 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng He is one of 49 Healthcare Humanity Award recipients this year huileng@newstoday, com. sg FOR a period of time, Dr Anthony Thian would purposefully stash away in his clinic sample tins of milk powder given to him. The 40-year-old general practitioner did notKOH MUI FONG - 376 words
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Article188 2005-05-31 6 – Sheralyn Tay - Sheralyn Tay THE Public Utilities Board (PUB) is giving private water treatment companies a headstart in the industry by allowing them to test innovations at the Bedok Water Reclamation Plant The test-bedding comes as part of PUB's effort to support private companies to develop and operate188 words
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Article111 2005-05-31 6 Newsßadio 93.8 YOUTHS here will soon have a new festival to call their own. Shine, an event supported by the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports (MCYS), will feature youth talents from formal and informal youth groups. Organised by youths for youths, the festivalNewsßadio 93.8 - 111 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration359 2005-05-31 8 Agencies Bombings shake Indonesian stock market, raise investment concerns JAKARTA President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for an assessment of security officials following the twin bomb attacks in Sulawesi on the weekend. The review will apply to the performance of security officials in the field— Agencies; AFP - 359 words
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Article, Illustration197 2005-05-31 8 AFP TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi yesterday paid respects at a tomb for unknown soldiers killed in World War II amid an intensifying row with China over his visit to a separate war shrine. Under heavy rain, the prime minister laid a singleAFP - 197 words
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Article, Illustration80 2005-05-31 8 Agencies FRANKFURT Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has named Mrs Angela Merkel (picture) to challenge Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in elections this year. The nomination means Mrs Merkel might become Germany's first woman leader. Mr Schroeder plans to hold a confidence vote in parliamentAgencies; AFP - 80 words
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Article179 2005-05-31 8 HONG KONG Asian governments are tightening anti-smoking laws around the region, but that has not prevented giant tobacco companies from searching for new markets. As the world marks international No-Smoking Day today, the Asian authorities, emboldened by the successful implementation of bans in Europe and179 words
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Article, Illustration219 2005-05-31 10 -AFP THE HAGUE France's rejection of the European Constitution has boosted the Dutch "no" camp to 59 per cent, according to a poll carried out yesterday, only two days ahead of a referendum. "The chance of a majority voting for the charter in the-AFP; AFP - 219 words
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252 2005-05-31 10 -AFP OTTAWA The Canadian Red Cross pleaded guilty in court yesterday to distributing tainted blood products in the 1980s and 1990s that infected tens of thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis C. The admission of violating Canada's food and drug-AFP - 252 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article66 2005-05-31 10 AFP Germany has made a 500,000-euro ($927,740) food aid donation to help stave off famine in North Korea, Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul said yesterday. The UN's World Food Programme believes around 35 per cent of North Korea's population of 23.7 million face serious health risks through– AFP - 66 words
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Article54 2005-05-31 10 AFP Spanish police said yesterday they had smashed a cocaine smuggling ring uncovering a colossal haul and arresting 12 people across the country. Spanish media reported that five tonnes of cocaine was netted in the operation, the street value of which would be about 300AFP - 54 words
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140 2005-05-31 10 AFP NEW YORK A martial-arts specialist from New York and a doctor from Florida were arrested and charged with conspiring to help train and provide medical services to members of the Al Qaeda terrorist organisation, US media reported yesterday. Tarik ibn Osman ShahAFP - 140 words
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Article, Illustration318 2005-05-31 12 -AP Makes U-turn on export duties designed to avert trade war BEIJING China yesterday scrapped concessions meant to avert a trade war over textiles with the United States and Europe, cancelling a plan to increase export duties sharply in apparent response to-AP; AFP - 318 words
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this QUIRKY world
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52 2005-05-31 12 AP A mother who hired a stripper for her son's 1 6th birthday has been charged with corrupting young minds. The 34-year-old from Tennessee insisted that the performance didn't "harm him". She was arrested after she tried to get the photos developed at– AP - 52 words
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61 2005-05-31 12 AP The British Catholic Church plans to print ads seeking new priests on beer mats the cardboard squares used in pubs and bars to rest drinks on. Conventional ads in newspapers and rail systems will also be published. The number of priests– AP - 61 words
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146 2005-05-31 12 -AFP SHENZHEN With the rise of extramarital affairs in China, DNA testing is becoming increasingly popular. Clinics have been enjoying a boom in business since last year. Mr Zhang Baohua, manager of the Guangdong Taitai DNA clinic, said about 250 families have taken-AFP - 146 words
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Article281 2005-05-31 14 Dr James Dobson w - Dr James Dobson w Tbmrs by, ROCKETS THAT WON'T FIRE Here's a question from a 20-year-old man who said, "I have no idea what to do with my life. I feel like a rocket sitting on a launching pad that just isn't going anywhere. How can281 words
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Letter, Illustration273 2005-05-31 14 | CHIANG MING YU - CHIANG MING YU Trust S'poreans' maturity to choose I Letter from I COMMEND Derrick A Paulo for his insightful and thoughtprovoking article concerning the presidential election eligibility criteria, "The makings of a president", (May 30). In particular, I am struck by comments that our previous presidents,273 words
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Letter215 2005-05-31 14 | DANIEL KOHKAH SOON - DANIEL KOHKAH SOON I Letter from IT IS public knowledge that we'll have a presidential election soon. "The makings of a president" (May 30) draws our attention to the process of how the election is organised and the eligibility of candidates. One of the requirements for215 words
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178 2005-05-31 14 JASNA DHANSUKHLAL - JASNA DHANSUKHLAL I Letter from Manager, Corporate Communications, National Library Board WE REFER to Mr Chua Kirn Choo's feedback on the accessibility of the Yishun Community Library ("Residents of Yishun can benefit from a more accessible library", May 26) and concur with him that libraries178 words
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123 2005-05-31 14 TAYBOONSUNI - TAYBOONSUNI I Letter from Senior Public Relations Officer for AG Director (Corporate Development) Housing and Development Board I REFER to Ms Jessica Tee's letter, "Amenities needed at Pasir Ris Central" (May 21). Ms Tee requested for more commercial facilities at Pasir Ris Central. Currently, residents123 words
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Letter338 2005-05-31 15 | TANCHOONHWEE - |TANCHOONHWEE Number of cars on the road is only part of the reason for traffic jams I Letter from I THINK the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and others who supported the new Electronic Road Pricing scheme have only focused on the number of cars on the road.338 words
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191 2005-05-31 15 ABDUL GHANIJAABAR - ABDUL GHANIJAABAR I Letter from WITH the announcement by the Education Minister that more schools will be allowed to teach Malay as a third language, isn't it time to introduce the teaching of Mandarin as a third language for non-native speakers?191 words
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Letter, Illustration235 2005-05-31 16 TEO KUEH LIANG - TEO KUEH LIANG Trim and Fit programme needs review Letter from I READ with interest the I Say column, "One size does not fit all" (May 30). I agree with the letter writer that the Ministry of Education should review and improvise235 words
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195 2005-05-31 16 BENJAMIN GAN - BENJAMIN GAN Letter from MS CONSTANCE Singam's wish for multi-ethnic representations of beauty is laudable and sensible, "Mirror, mirror on the wa11..." (May 30). I also agree with her desire for newer and healthier women role models for success and beauty. There has been195 words
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257 2005-05-31 16 HAN LIANG YUAN ( Ms; TAN HENG HUAY - HAN LIANG YUAN (Ms), TAN HENG HUAY, I Letter from Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Land Transport Authority Deputy Director, Public Affairs Corporate Development Department Housing Development Board WE REFER to the letter by Mr Chua Kirn Choo, "Too many hurdles for the disabled257 words
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96 2005-05-31 16 J B JEYARETNAM - J B JEYARETNAM Letter from THE case of Mr Boon Suan Ban, the remisier who has been locked up in the Institute of Mental Health, is becoming shrouded in mystery. It is now reported that no one will be allowed to inspect the pleadings96 words
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Businesstoday
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Article586 2005-05-31 17 Christie Loh - Christie Loh christie@newstoday.com.sg THE recent slew of corporate scandals has prompted the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to mull over changes to its listing rules as part of its annual regulatory framework review. While the changes would increase costs, listing aspirants are unlikely to be deterred,586 words
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business news
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194 2005-05-31 18 SEMICONDUCTOR equipment maker Advanced Systems Automation (ASA), which has a negative net worth of over $10 million, may soon be taken over, the company said in a statement yesterday. "The directors recognise that the company is unable to sustain its operations in the future194 words
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Article422 2005-05-31 18 -Dow Jones Fallout from company's profit debacle continues ACCORD Customer Care Solutions (ACCS) shares extended their fall yesterday, hitting a new 52-week low following the firm's announcement last week of a profit overstatement ACCS shares plunged 24 per cent, or 4 cents, to close at 13-Dow Jones - 422 words
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218 2005-05-31 18 – Val Chua - Val Chua LESS than two weeks after a critical $4.7-million deal was called off, Sun Business Network (Sunßiz) yesterday announced another buyer for its stake in troubled education services provider Auston International Group. In an announcement yesterday, the Ses-daq-listed Sunßiz, formerly known as218 words
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Article157 2005-05-31 18 United Overseas Bank and Visa launched the UOB Visa Platinum Business Card, which they touted as the first platinum business card in South-east Asia for small and medium enterprises. The credit card charges an annual interest rate of 8 per cent, and benefits include travel insurance of up to157 words
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281 2005-05-31 20 Chow Perm Nee - Chow Perm Nee Healthcare firm will 'continue down the path' that management has taken despite stake sale: Chairman pennnee@newstoday.com.sg INVESTORS can expect no major changes to Parkway Holdings' operations following the acquisition of a 26-per-cent stake in it by US-based venture capital firm Newbridge281 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article54 2005-05-31 20 ndex Value .hange Nikkei 225 *****.33 Pis +74.00 +0.66 Hang Seng Ordinaries faiwan Wtd *****.10 4132.70 6009.52 +130.32 +16.30 +17.97 +0.95 +0.40 +0.30 Korea Comp 969.04 +8.13 +0.85 KLCI 869.96 +0.85 +0.10 SET Index 668.20 +4.72 +0.71 lakarta Comp 1062.95 +1.46 +0.14 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1886.61 227.6654 words
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Article55 2005-05-31 20 By volume MS DniFiber \Aacqlntlnfra IITAC PFood Bio-Treat Chartered Soldtron :oscoMBLeCW***** Cosco Corp Close 0.130 0.300 1.140 0.635 0.930 0.615 1.190 0.010 0.185 1.770 Change -0.040 +0.025 +0.015 -0.070 +0.010 +0.030 +0.020 +0.060 -23.5 +9.1 +2.4 -7.0 +1.7 +2.6 +12.1 +3.5 '000 147,051 30,276 28,235 19,248 15,64755 words
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Article71 2005-05-31 20 By$ JOB 14.500 +0.301 lardineC&C 12.900 +0.201 3CBC4.5XNCPS100 103.300 +0.201 ihangAsia 2kHKS 11.700 +0.201 DUE 8.400 +0.151 Pearl Energy 1.170 +0.131 iTI ETF100 22.300 +0.121 ZITYDEV 6.900 +0.101 jealive50 13.300 +0.101 DBS 14.200 +0.101 By percentage NobleGrpSGAeCW*****5 0.120 +33.: BBR 0.025 +25.1 Noble GrpDBeCW*****2 0.150 +25.1 tololouch71 words
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Article75 2005-05-31 20 By$ Bukil Sem 13.300 -0.301 SingamasC 2kHKS 6500 APB Breweries 8.850 -0.151 -0.101 KepCorp 11.400 -0.101 SPH CA eCW*****6 0.030 -0.101 Pfood 0.930 -0.071 STI 220OSGAePWO51O28 0.615 -0.05: NOL DB eCW*****0 0.645 -0.051 Sp Land 5.450 -0.051 Franspac 2.100 -0.051 By percentage SPH CA eCW*****6 0.030 -76.!75 words
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Article77 2005-05-31 20 Dow Jones SHARE prices closed higher, led by stocks which are due to be included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Singapore index (MSCI) today. The ST Index rose 17.22 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 2,171.92. Gainers edged losers 214 to 192 as 696.3 million shares worth $559— Dow Jones - 77 words
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Article36 2005-05-31 20 US$ 0.6027 UK£ 0.3309 Yen 65.068 HK$ 4.6889 RM 2.2903 Euro 0.4829 Rupiah 5717.2 Baht 24.328 Peso 32.796 A$ 0.7917 Indian Rs 26.272 Won 604.24 C$ 0.7585 Yuan 4.9882 NZ$ 0.8448 NTS 18.8936 words
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Article27 2005-05-31 20 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/ m 422.70 Silver uss/oz 7.27 Platinum uss/oz 864.70 Rubber ™tsAg 232.75 Palm oil Mm, 1418.50 Brent crude uss/borrei 50.78 Information provided bySGX,; Bloomberg - 27 words
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713 2005-05-31 25 Fidelity's Asia Pacific Growth Income Fund lets Singaporeans tap into one of the region's most compelling asset classes THROUGHOUT the Asia Pacific region, companies are generating more free cash flow and have significantly reduced debt. Excess cash can be returned to shareholders through713 words
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savvy investor
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Article577 2005-05-31 19 LAST week, we highlighted the importance of keeping a close watch over your spending and having the discipline to save for your future needs. Once you have made saving a habit, the next step is to grow your savings by putting them to harder work. This577 words
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Article, Illustration535 2005-05-31 19 Bloomberg ASIAN real estate investment trusts, including Capita Mall Trust and Nippon Building Fund, may set new records this year amid growing demand for office space and rising property prices. "We're really positive on the outlook for Reits," saidBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 535 words
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Wealth Your personal finance special
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Article, Illustration955 2005-05-31 22 Chow Perm Nee - Chow Perm Nee Banks fighting tooth-and-nail for the saver's dollar pennnee@newstoday.com.sg THE übiquitous savings account that you had since you were a kid is set to undergo a transformation, judging from the various flavours of savings account offerings now bombarding the market and hogging the headlines. ApartBLOOMBERG - 955 words
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Article, Illustration223 2005-05-31 22 Chow Perm Nee - Chow Perm Nee THE war on savings has extended to the fixed deposit front. Instead of the traditional time deposits that pay interest only upon maturity, Malaysia's Maybank has become the first bank in Singapore to pay interest upfront The interest willBLOOMBERG terest - 223 words
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Article, Illustration697 2005-05-31 24 Seah Siew Hua - Seah Siew Hua Though exclusive, credit cards co-branded with one's school name have a limited market: Experts siewhua@newstoday.com.sg PRESTIGE and exclusivity sells. Banks offering credit cards know that. That's why even as the battle is being waged on the platinum card front, local banks697 words
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Article, Illustration493 2005-05-31 24 – Valeric Law - Valeric Law WITH some three million credit cards in use here and an average of more-than-four cards for each user, you may hardly feel the pinch when one of your "plastic cards" gets lost But beware: If youBLOOMBERG - 493 words
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the business of marketing
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Article, Illustration625 2005-05-31 28 Greg Waldron - Greg Waldron The awards are the best measure of how well an ad works, experts say news@newstoday.com.sg FOR an industry that prides itself on the ability to inspire people to take clear action (read, to buy things), the advertising industry's awards system is rather unfortunate, say625 words
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Article, Illustration664 2005-05-31 29 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla Philips leads the way in product 'sustainability' shobha@newstoday.com.sg FOR a company that designs its products around the theme of sustainability, it should come as no surprise that it employs 1,300 engineers in one facility alone, all engaged full-time and specialising in product creation and664 words
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Article, Illustration371 2005-05-31 29 – Greg Waldron - Greg Waldron INTEL inside that little sticker on a personal computer (PC) is about all that the ordinary consumer gets to see or hear about the IT giant's involvement with the sleek-looking PC he or she may be eyeing. Without that little371 words
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GRAB bag
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Article252 2005-05-31 29 – Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla More than 50 per cent of Singaporeans have set money aside and will spend the same or more than last year in the Great Singapore Sale (GSS), a new survey by Universal McCann said. Clothes, fashion and personal care items are at the252 words
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Article, Illustration137 2005-05-31 29 — Shoba Tsering Bhalla - Shoba Tsering Bhalla In a ground breaking technological advance, real-time live programming from BBC World will become available directly to passengers onboard selected flights later this year, with Singapore Airlines being the first to offer this. BBC World will be accessible to passengersWEE TECK HIAN ar's GSS. - 137 words
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Infotech solutions for business
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Article, Illustration840 2005-05-31 30 Ariel Tarn - Ariel Tarn To do so, developers must think like the enemy and anticipate his strategy ariel@newstoday.com.sg I SHE lives and breathes I security. She is Mary Ann Davidson. The statuesque 46-year-old is the chief security officer at Oracle Corp, overseeing just about everythingSNG LI WEI :s to - 840 words
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Article83 2005-05-31 30 Nu Horizons, a provider of high-end components, is teaming up with local broadband equipment vendor nex-G to build WiMAX base stations that are optimised for 4G networks. Nex-G is using chip sets and demo boards from Nu Horizons as well as processors from Net Silicon.83 words
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93 2005-05-31 30 Check Point has unveiled its NGX platform a unified security platform for its perimeter, internal and Web security solutions that enable enterprises to reduce the cost and complexity of security and ensure that their security systems can be extended to adapt to new threats. The93 words
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77 2005-05-31 30 Red Hat has opened a hub for Linux and open source education services for Asean here. Red Hat Learning Services offers a variety of training courses and the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications. The Red Hat Certified77 words
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74 2005-05-31 30 File Net has released an integrated solution designed to help customers preserve and protect sensitive enterprise information. The solution is based on Hitachi's storage systems, which integrate Hitachi Data Retention Utility software with the File Net P8 Enterprise Content Management platform 3.5. File Net74 words
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55 2005-05-31 30 Infineon has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Located at Kallang Sector, the two 10- storey towers houses Infineon's production, logistics, sales and marketing, and research and development facilities. Along with an integrated circuit (IC) design centre, the headquarters is the global testing hub55 words
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108 2005-05-31 30 Quantum and Veritas will provide small and medium enterprises and workgroup customers with a bundled solution that will enable them to restore critical data at no additional cost for the software. Quantum will make available Veritas Backup ExecT 1 0 Quick Start Edition software108 words
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297 2005-05-31 31 WORLDWIDE PC shipments are I forecast to total 202.1 million units this year, a 10.2 per cent increase from last year, according to a preliminary forecast by Gartner. Gartner analysts previously projected worldwide PC shipments would increase 9.9297 words
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Article, Illustration324 2005-05-31 31 All-in-one colour laser series launched HP has launched seven I commercial printers targeted at small and medium enterprises as well as small office home office (SoHo) environments. Using these machines, you can produce marketing materials such as flyers, photos, menus and user guides from the324 words
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Article, Illustration1028 2005-05-31 32 Seah Siew Hua; – Colin Quek - Seah Siew Hua Colin Quek SMEs should consider the potential cost savings and increased flexibility offered by on-demand service model siewhua@newstoday.com.sg I SMALL and medium enteri prises (SMEs) tend to be late adopters in technology, usually following the lead of their larger, stronger counterparts. One of1,028 words
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Article, Illustration702 2005-05-31 36 Lim Kuan Chiang - Lim Kuan Chiang AFP, EDRIC SNG Miss Indonesia leads bevy of beauties from the region set to do well in Miss Universe 2005 IN 1996, controversy erupted at the Miss Universe pageant over Miss Indonesia. Her countrymen (and women) objected to her having to parade about on stage: AFP, EDRIC SNG - 702 words
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Article, Illustration325 2005-05-31 37 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Near-unanimous favourite is this season's Apprentice eiisaWnewstoday.com.sg EVERYBODY loves Kelly Perdew (picture), it seems. In an unprecedented three-hour finale of The Apprentice 2, a quick poll of business leaders, former bosses and fans produced a near-unanimous vote for the 37-year-old. And those same voters savaged325 words
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Article229 2005-05-31 37 LORRAINE LIM - LORRAINE LIM DVD REVIEW by SSO, Singapore Arts Festival AT THE Singapore Symphony Orchestra's (SSO) performance at the Singapore Arts Festival, I was reminded of a story. A conductor, reading off the musical score, instructed the orchestra to "play this section forte (loud)". So off the orchestra229 words
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Article, Illustration715 2005-05-31 38 Zul Othman - Zul Othman Former Padres front man Joe Ng returns to the stage with his latest rock band, Localbarboy news@newstoday.com.sg OVER the past few years, former Corporate Toil and Padres singer, Joe Ng has been busying himself with a hobby which is rather out of step withTREVOR TAN; " DON WONG - 715 words
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Article395 2005-05-31 39 David Chew - Slam it if you must But director says poetry contest's growth right on schedule LAUNCHED two years ago, Poetry Slam caused a stir in the literary community. Some press reports even said: "It's not a dead poets' society here anymore!" Two years on, though, the buzz seems to have died395 words
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Article, Illustration1179 2005-05-31 40 Recta Raman - Recta Raman Help is at hand to see you through the process of quitting the cancer stick reeta@newstoday.com.sg QUITTING is hard. Just ask any smoker. Sometimes, it takes more than two or three tries at stubbing out the butt before the habit is kicked. This isENGKONG; DON WONG - 1,179 words
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Article, Illustration171 2005-05-31 41 KRT MANY new mums want to work out for no other reason than to get rid of those few extra pounds they put on during pregnancy. But the demands of dealing with an infant often put those goals on hold. The solution work outKRT; AFP - 171 words
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220 2005-05-31 41 – Elisa Yang - Elisa Yang TURNS out that the Quaker guy was right after all. Oats are good for your health and how. Oats are nourishing whole grains that gain their distinctive flavour from the roasting process they undergo after being harvested. Whole grain220 words
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Article, Illustration864 2005-05-31 42 Three ways to treat back pain BACK problems are the most common physical complaint. Most of our back problems are caused by bad habits generally developed over a period of time, like poor posture, over-exertion at work and play or pushing, pulling and lifting thingsLEE YEN YOK - 864 words
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Article, Illustration330 2005-05-31 42 Reeta Raman - Reeta Raman IF you want 20 jyear-old MediaCorp artiste Felicia Chin to be happy, just give her some chocolates and an ice cream. The self-confessed foodie, who is gracing the screen in the new MediaCorp TV Channel 8 Chinese drama Portrait of Home, admits that330 words
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Article, Illustration328 2005-05-31 43 — Reeta Raman - Reeta Raman SEVENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD former Mrs Hawaii, Laurie Bachran (picture), is a beauty queen with a mission. No, it is not world peace that she is after. Instead, she has made it her calling to instil a desire in people to live their lives in328 words
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Article27 2005-05-31 43 Prevention is always better than the cure, so ensure that you adopt a proper posture, exercise regularly and support your lower back when sitting.27 words
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37 2005-05-31 43 A common cause of backaches is taut muscles caused by emotional stress. Releasing the tension and strengthening the muscles that support the back are the best ways to deal with back pain.37 words
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27 2005-05-31 43 Food that might help alleviate the symptoms include tofu, barley, melons and water chestnuts. Avoid coffee, tobacco and alcohol.27 words
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Article655 2005-05-31 44 My son, who is two years old, has been suffering from constipation. When I was breastfeeding him, doctors told me that it was normal for breast-fed babies to experience constipation. However, the problem persisted even when I stopped breastfeeding him. Changing his milk formula did not help.655 words
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Article, Illustration258 2005-05-31 44 Walk towards good health Topics include the signs of having a heart attack, how to prevent common sports injuries and what to eat for good heart health. Date: June 11 Time: 2 pm to 5 pm Venue: Revenue House, Auditorium Room, Level 5 Registration: $8ENG KONG - 258 words
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Article38 2005-05-31 44 HEALTHLINE TOPIC FROM HPB Until June 5, you can learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding and win prizes when you call the Health Promotion Board's HealthLine at 1800 848 1313 and take part in the weekly contest38 words
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Article, Illustration444 2005-05-31 48 -AFP Track star looks to US nationals, and then the world championships HENGELO, Holland Given the chance to finally compete in Europe, Marion Jones had another disappointing performance. Jones finished second in the 100m here on Sunday night at the FBK Games, finishing in a modest 11.29-AFP; AP - 444 words
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204 2005-05-31 48 -AFP SYDNEY Struggling Bangladesh are not up to Test cricket standard and should instead be playing at a more realistic level, former Australia captain Kim Hughes said yesterday. Hughes, who led Australia in 28 Tests up to 1984, said his former team-mate and Bangladesh coach-AFP - 204 words
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Article, Illustration593 2005-05-31 49 Defending champs lose their cool and beat themselves at home NBA PLAYOFFS Detroit 104 Miami 113 AUBURN HILLS, Michigan The final score showed that the Heat defeated the Pistons. The story of the game, however, was how the Pistons beat themselves. On a night when DwyaneAP - 593 words
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Article, Illustration188 2005-05-31 49 -AFP WELLINGTON Illness has forced All Blacks captain Tana Umaga to withdraw from the trial match for the test side to play the touring British and Irish Lions, the New Zealand Rugby Union announced yesterday. "We want Tana healthy, that's the most important thing," said All Blacks-AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 188 words
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Article, Illustration367 2005-05-31 49 GOLF St Jude Classic MEMPHIS Justin Leonard frittered away most of an eight-stroke lead the largest on the PGA Tour this year before pulling out a one-stroke win over David Toms in the St Jude Classic on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). Leonard closedAFP - 367 words
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Article, Illustration389 2005-05-31 50 Agencies Eriksson gives glowing tribute to his skipper as Owen eyes another goal FOOTBALL FRIENDLY Colombia v England NEW YORK Sven Goran Eriksson has again thrown his support firmly behind England captain David Beckham. Eriksson was quizzed by reporters about the Real Madrid star, who wasAgencies; GETTY IMAGES r •/ ._ n .././.. ... • if. _ r_ _x ±. • _ - 389 words
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Article, Illustration169 2005-05-31 50 Agencies CARDIFF West Ham United claimed the third and final promotion place to the English Premiership this season after they beat Preston North End 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at the Millennium Stadium here last night. A Bobby Zamora (picture) goal inAgencies - 169 words
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Article, Illustration462 2005-05-31 50 AFP TENNIS French Open PARIS Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal closed in on the French Open title yesterday but Australian Open champion Marat Safin as well as Gaston Gaudio and Guillermo Coria, who battled out 2004's epic final, all crashed out. FourthAFP - 462 words
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Article, Illustration547 2005-05-31 51 LAN DE COTTA - LAN DE COTTA COMMENT Singapore has no compelling reason to reject A 1 GP series THIRTY-TWO years after Australia's Vern Schuppan crossed the finish line in his MarchFord to take the chequered flag at the last Singapore Grand Prix, the Republic is on the brinkGETTY IMAGES - 547 words
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Article, Illustration279 2005-05-31 51 AP HOCKEY Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Malaysia 0 South Korea 4 KUALA LUMPUR Jang Jong Hyun scored two goals to lead Asian Games champions South Korea to a 4-0 win over Malaysia yesterday, in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament TheAP; AFP - 279 words
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Article, Illustration388 2005-05-31 51 LONDON David Coulthard has labelled Formula l's tyre rules as "dangerous", after the late crash which denied Kimi Raikkonen victory at the European GP, reported BBC Sport. Raikkonen's McLaren-Mercedes crashed out after a worn tyre caused suspension failure. New rules this season meanAP Ft •( I 11. I - 388 words
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Article, Illustration524 2005-05-31 52 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Lions cannot forget 2002 Tiger Cup mauling by arch-rivals and say it's payback time jose@newstoday.com.sg WHEN Aide Iskandar lifted the Tiger Cup in January, it went a long way to exorcising the demons of that fateful night in 2002 in the same competition, when theToday FILE PHOTO - 524 words
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Article, Illustration551 2005-05-31 52 CUBBYLEONG - CUBBYLEONG cubby@newstoday.com.sg PETER Robertson has fond memories of Singapore. On his first visit here in 2003, he came in first in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) race. It is no surprise he is looking forward to returning, for the Osim SingaporeGETTY IMAGES - 551 words
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Article, Illustration512 2005-05-31 53 ERIC DING - ERIC DING Studies and football do mix for this budding Lion City Cup star sports@newstoday.com.sg IT IS talked about all the time, especially in Singapore how juggling studies and football is a truly tricky task. But Ho Junliang looks to have discovered the secretTREVOR TAN - 512 words
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Article, Illustration300 2005-05-31 53 CUBBYLEONG - CUBBYLEONG cubby@newstoday.com.sg THE Singapore under-16 A team were only formed four months ago. But if the atmosphere in the training session at the Geylang Stadium last Saturday is any indication, many of the boys are already fired up to win. Going into this Thursday'sTREVOR TAN - 300 words
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