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Title Section14 2006-08-08 1 TODAY Frew share your free newspaper Tuesday August 8, 2006 todayonline.com I MICA(P) 192/07/200614 words
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AFTERNOONEDITION
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938 2006-08-08 1 LEECHINGWERN - LEECHINGWERN chingwern@newstoday.com.sg IN A move that could bring easier unsecured credit to the Average Joe and potentially higher credit card limits for those earning more, the Government is now looking at tweaking the credit regime. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the938 words
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216 2006-08-08 1 AFP NEW YORK Crude prices flared yesterday with Brent futures soaring to a new record high of U5578.64 after a pipeline spill forced BP to start closing production from America's biggest oil field. The incident in Alaska came with pricesAFP - 216 words
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Miscellaneous33 2006-08-08 1 hot news 2 Singapore news 6 world news 8 voices 14 business 20 impact 26 infotech 28 plus 32 healthtoday 37 tv radio listings 41 classad 42 sports 43 we set you thinking33 words
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Miscellaneous24 2006-08-08 1 WALL ST LOWER AS INVESTORS AWAIT FED MOVE 2 LEBANON TO SEND 15,000 TROOPS TO THE SOUTH 2 REGGINATO FACE MATCH-FIXING DISCIPLINARY HEARING q24 words
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hot news
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Article627 2006-08-08 2 JASMINE YIN - JASMINE YIN Ex-NKF directors explain decision and claim he didn't have free hand jasmine.yin@newstoday.com.sg A FORMER board member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has explained the rationale behind the hefty pay package given to Mr T T Durai, the controversial chief executive who627 words
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181 2006-08-08 2 AFP NEW YORK US stocks closed lower yesterday as nervous investors braced for a Federal Reserve meeting at which the US central bank is expected to suspend its long cycle of rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finishedAFP - 181 words
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262 2006-08-08 2 -AFP BEIRUT The Lebanese government said yesterday it is ready to deploy 15,000 troops in the south up to the border with Israel once the Jewish state pulls out all soldiers from the area. "The government asserts that-AFP - 262 words
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Article, Illustration717 2006-08-08 3 GOH PONG CHAI - GOH PONG CHAI Here's why, even with the latest G PS tech, you may lose your way in Shenton Way ASSOC PROF GLOBAL Positioning System (GPS) is excellent technology that has evolved from a military system into a widely-used civilian technology. It has transformed the world717 words
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Article389 2006-08-08 4 AGENCIES 15 foreign aid workers executed as fighting surges between rebels, military COLOMBO Fifteen foreign aid workers were killed execution style while a top anti-terrorism commando officer was assassinated yesterday as the violence between Tamil Tiger rebels and the Sri Lankan government escalated once again. The surge– AGENCIES - 389 words
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singapore news
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Article434 2006-08-08 6 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Govtto import liquefied gas to stabilise prices; invites investors to build facility SINGAPORE has decided to import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to meet its rising demand for energy and to ensure a more stable pricing structure in the long term. Speaking at the inaugural Energy– CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 434 words
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SINGAPORESNIPPETS
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141 2006-08-08 6 938 LIVE Over 1,000 post-menopausal women who suffer from breast cancer in Singapore could now benefit from the expanded use of the drug, Femara. The Government has approved its use for treatment right after surgery. So far, the drug has only been allowed— 938 LIVE - 141 words
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Article101 2006-08-08 6 The Nanyang Technological 93BLIVE University is collaborating with the California Nanosystems Institute in the field of nanoscience and nanosystems research. This first such tie-up by a local university will see joint research carried out for possible future product commercialisation and industrial start-ups. The American institute— 93BLIVE - 101 words
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78 2006-08-08 6 The Government will continue to explore more ways to facilitate businesses to re-hire older workers. Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen said yesterday. Speaking at the Ministry of Manpower's National Day Observance Ceremony, he said Singapore must continue to ride on78 words
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113 2006-08-08 6 The National Day Parade 2006 will be broadcast live on MediaCorp's TV channels from 6pm to 8.30pm tomorrow. The commentary on Channel 5 and TVMobile will be in English, while that on Channels 8 and U will be in Mandarin. Suria's commentary113 words
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Article, Illustration345 2006-08-08 6 CHANNEL NEWSASIA IT IS a competition that is a cross between Fear Factor and The Amazing Race. But in this one, the stars are no longer than a thumb's length and they will be crawling their way to success. The organisers of this year's Pest— CHANNEL NEWSASIA; FORESTRY IMAGES - 345 words
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Miscellaneous17 2006-08-08 6 SAY IT RIGHT WITH ENGLISH BL TEACHER AND AUTHOR, mM denyse tessensohn jay W On page 4217 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration504 2006-08-08 8 -AFP Lebanese premier makes tearful appeal as death toll crosses 1,000 BEIRUT At least 33 civilians were killed yesterday in a wave of Israeli bombing raids against villages in southern and eastern Lebanon, police said. Warplanes bombed houses, bridges and-AFP; AFP - 504 words
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Article, Illustration353 2006-08-08 8 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said yesterday that he refrained from replying to allegations by Dr Mahathir Mohamad regarding several government decisions because he wanted to avoid a misunderstanding with the former Prime Minister. Mr Abdullah said itAFP - 353 words
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191 2006-08-08 10 BERUAS (Malaysia) Bloggers who post seditious, malicious and defamatory articles face the risk of being reported to the police, according to a Malaysian minister. "The police report will be a form of control by the government to ensure bloggers do not break the law,"191 words
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Article, Illustration305 2006-08-08 10 AFP More than 34,000 to be evacuated to state-run shelters LEGASPI (Philippines) Tens of thousands of people were due to be moved out of their homes in the central Philippines yesterday in the face of an imminent eruption of the Mayon volcano, officials said.AFP - 305 words
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Article217 2006-08-08 10 -DPA TAIPEI Taiwan plans to build a multi-million-dollar medical centre for Burkina Faso to prevent it from switching diplomatic recognition to China as Chad did, a newspaper said yesterday. The Liberty Times, quoting an unnamed official, said President Chen Shui-bian had promised to help-DPA - 217 words
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Article, Illustration304 2006-08-08 11 —AFP Opposition calls for Mr Singh's resignation NEW DELHI Opposition parties yesterday demanded that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resign over the leaking of an inquiry report, which found the former foreign minister guilty of wrongdoing over the Iraq oil-for-food programme. Mr Singh—AFP; AFP - 304 words
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Article198 2006-08-08 11 —AFP BANGKOK Thailand's military chief yesterday arrived in military-ruled Myanmar on a three-day visit, the second trip there by top Thai officials in less than a week. Supreme Commander General Ruangroj Mahasaranon said his visit was to discuss security matters between the two countries, which—AFP - 198 words
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216 2006-08-08 11 -AFP HONG KONG Hong Kong lawmakers are backing a grassroots protest against air pollution, organisers said yesterday, after political leader Donald Tsang refused to join in despite launching his own clean air campaign. The Legislative Council (LegCo) is the most prestigious-AFP - 216 words
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Alternatives to ERP rate hikes
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Letter91 2006-08-08 14 SEOWCHUENCAIN - SEOWCHUENCAIN Letter from INCREASING Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates to reduce expressway traffic congestion is like increasing liquor tax to reduce drink-driving accidents it doesn't tackle the root of the problem. The congestion stems chiefly from the hour at which the work day starts and ends, and91 words
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Letter91 2006-08-08 14 LIMSHYUEJIAN - LIMSHYUEJIAN Letter from I REMEMBER the LTA indicating, during a previous ERP hike, that if it didn't ameliorate traffic problems, it would build additional expressways. The question is: When? With hikes set up and failing so many times, when will the LTA's alternative plans come into91 words
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Letter86 2006-08-08 14 RAMCHAND RAMESH - RAMCHAND RAMESH Letter from I AM sure Singaporeans will accept increases in taxes and the prices of goods if the reasons are sound and clearly explained. The recent increase in ERP charges seems to lack visible merit. With a notice period of less than two days, no detailed86 words
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Letter128 2006-08-08 14 GAYLETANSIEWGEK - GAYLETANSIEWGEK Letter from I USE the Central Expressway (CTE) to go to work every day. I live in the north and pay almost $6 a day to enter the Central Business District. Since the system started, has traffic flow actually been smoother? When I take128 words
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Article80 2006-08-08 14 CHNG HEE KOK - CHNG HEE KOK: I agree with Mr Lim Soon Heng ("Traffic won't bunch up with random ERP timing here's why", Aug 7) on the "bunchingup" effect as a result of the way ERP charges are set. The "shoulder" pricing system will always result in this phenomenon. Since80 words
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Article63 2006-08-08 14 WOONKOKKEONG - WOONKOKKEONG: I believe the problem of bunching lies not in the ERP timing, but motorists' mentality. If they want to drive slowly, they should just keep to the left-most lane. Daily, however, we encounter vehicles moving slowly on every lane, including the right-most. Those who slow down to63 words
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Article, Illustration721 2006-08-08 15 JEREMY LIM - JEREMY LIM FIVE years ago, on Aug 9, I was at the National Stadium with 35 others who represented a cross-section of the people of Singapore reciting the Pledge on stage. It was a proud, ecstatic moment for me. However, Ir ■ JEREMY LIM - 721 words
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Article256 2006-08-08 16 DR JAMES DOBSON - DR JAMES DOBSON BY... FINDING STRENGTH THROUGH ADVERSITY Someone once said if you remove the rocks from a brook, it would lose its song. Well, that holds true for you and me, as well. Author Scott Walker tells of the time he was asked to help256 words
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Letter546 2006-08-08 16 LIM BEE KHIM - LIM BEE KHIM Govt's efforts aside, MNCs too play a vital role in the growth of local enterprises Letter from Acting Director, Corporate Communications For Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade and Industry WE REFER to the News Comment "Let's be local company-friendly too" (Aug 1).546 words
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156 2006-08-08 17 FRANCIS WONG - FRANCIS WONG Letter from THE letter "Seeking details on HPB's health initiatives" (Aug 2) mentions trans fat. Trans fat is the worst kind of fat, increasing "bad" cholesterol while decreasing "good" cholesterol. While trans fats can be produced artificially, they are also found156 words
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308 2006-08-08 17 MARTIN WOO - When the shoe was on the other foot MARTIN WOO Law prevents majority in favour of en-bloc sale from being held to ransom Letter from THERE has been a number of letters published about how en-bloc sales are unfair to minority owners who do not wish to sell their property.308 words
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288 2006-08-08 17 JANET MOHAN - JANET MOHAN Letter from Vice-president, Customer Feedback Service Management Consumer Banking Group, DBS Bank I REFER to the letter from Madam Tang Yock Miin, "Bank did not deliver what was promised" (Aug 4). We would like to take this opportunity to clarify this matter288 words
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Miscellaneous115 2006-08-08 14 CATHERINE LIM ...AMUSES For English, foreigners don't have a head Their mistakes make tourists turn red A sign on a Thai beach Offered a pony to each "Would you like to ride your own ass?' it said. MUSES The boss was made very angry By the directive from the top115 words
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Advertisement294 2006-08-08 15 i ENGINEERLNG W'U We take learning beyond books. At PSB Academy's School of Engineering, you are encouraged to apply fresh and original thinking in solving problems. Our partnerships with renowned universities provide you with more than just qualifications, they also equip you with relevant skills to succeed at the workplace.294 words
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Article199 2006-08-08 20 BLOOMBERG Oil-rig builder's second-quarter profit leaps 16 per cent SEMBCORP Industries, the world's second-largest oil-rig builder after Keppel Corp, said that second-quar-ter profit rose 16 per cent because of higher demand for oil-exploration equipment. Profit rose to $86 million, or 4.85 cents a share, from $74.4 million,— BLOOMBERG - 199 words
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Article148 2006-08-08 20 WILMAR International allocated 431.25 million shares to both local and global institutional investors, including a 15-per-cent over-allotment or 56.25 million shares, after its compliance placement received an overwhelming response, the integrated agribusiness group said yesterday. Wilmar sold the shares to meet the Singapore Exchange's liquidity requirements148 words
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Article64 2006-08-08 20 CHINA Food Industries warned of a potential loss of about 44.5 million yuan ($B.B million) for the half year ended June 30. It said that it had encountered difficulties collecting overdue receivables amounting to 14.5 million yuan. And while implementing a system to reduce inventory levels,64 words
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89 2006-08-08 20 —DOW JONES THE European Union (EU) yesterday cleared a Goldman Sachsled consortium to buy Associated British Ports Holdings. The consortium also includes the Singapore Government's GIC Special Investments and Canada's Borealis Infrastructure Management The consortium will pay US$5.l billion ($8 billion),—DOW JONES - 89 words
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marketbuzz
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Article, Illustration200 2006-08-08 20 THE L'oreal Paris Festival de Beaute, which was inspired by the Cannes Film Festival, was held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from July 27 to 31. At the event's Skin Santuaire, visitors got to enjoy facial massages or facial masks (for those who did200 words
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Article, Illustration167 2006-08-08 20 SINGNET launched a new broadband service called Ping Power, which lets local gamers access Games Xtreme League (GXL) game servers to enjoy consistently low latency when they play popular online games. With latency as low as 10 milliseconds (ms), gamers will have an "unfair167 words
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marketwatch
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Article59 2006-08-08 20 DOW JONES SHARE prices ended slightly lower in thin trade as investors await tomorrow's meeting of the Federal Reserve in the United States, with some stocks making big moves in reaction to earnings results. The ST Index fell 2.7 points, or 0.1 per cent, to close at 2,460.3. Volume— DOW JONES - 59 words
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Article55 2006-08-08 20 Nikkei 225 *****.06 -345.12 -2.23 Hang Seng ASX *****.55 4961.80 +65.75 +0.39 +5.70 +0.12 Taiwan Wtd 6416.61 -26.00 -0.40 Korea Comp 1289.54 -14.97 -1.15 KLCI 938.48 +0.49 +0.05 SET Index 705.35 +2.07 +0.29 Jakarta Comp 1403.49 +14.13 +1.02 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 2378.63 281.05 +16.03 +0.68 -0.38 -0.1355 words
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Article26 2006-08-08 20 SGX, Bloomberg Gold US$/oz 656.00 Silver US$/oz 12.49 Platinum US$/oz 1,256.00 Rubber cents/kg 368.50 Palm oil RM/tonne 1,605.50 Brent crude US$/barrel 76.20 Information provided bySGX, Bloomberg - 26 words
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Article72 2006-08-08 20 Venture 11.100 +0.600 OmegaNav50 25.000 +0.400 BukitSem 17.100 +0.200 BBS 18.700 +0.200 CITYBEV 9.200 +0.150 PanUMar 1.100 +0.145 Nikke225SGA*****A 0.985 +0.130 DBS Bk 6% NCPS10 107.200 +0.100 Fortune Beit HK$ 6.050 +0.100 Nikkei225SGA***** 0.765 +0.100 Venture BBS*****7 0.050 +150.0 ComfortBeCS*****5 0.055 +120.0 SPH CAeCW*****3 0.010 +100.0 CITYBEV72 words
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Article36 2006-08-08 20 US$ 0.6357 UK£ 0.3332 Yen 72.753 HK$ 4.9420 RM 2.3366 Euro 0.4938 Rupiah 5775.3 Baht 24.024 Peso 32.737 A$ 0.8303 Indian Rs 29.594 Won 613.32 C$ 0.7166 Yuan 5.0721 NZ$ 1.0169 NT$ 20.88636 words
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business news
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395 2006-08-08 22 -DOW JONES Spore leads Q2 gains on strong economy OFFICE rents continued to rise in most Asia-Pacific cities during the second quarter of the year led by Singapore due to a combination of strong economic growth and a relative lack of new supply, property consultants-DOW JONES - 395 words
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Article193 2006-08-08 22 Keppel Corp has secured a $429 million contract to build an oil rig for Brazil's Queiroz Calvao Perfuracoes. The semisubmersible rig is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2009. Keppel said the contract would not have a material impact on its earnings per share for fiscal 2006.193 words
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281 2006-08-08 22 DOW JONES LIFE insurance companies in Singapore recorded a 43-per-cent rise in new premium income in the second quarter from the corresponding period a year ago, helped by increased sales of single premium investment products, the Life Insurance Association of— DOW JONES - 281 words
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Article159 2006-08-08 22 BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE-listed STX Pan Ocean Co, South Korea's largest carrier of iron ore, grain and other commodities, said its sec-ond-quarter net profit fell 96 per cent as freight rates declined and fuel costs increased. STX's profit fell to US$4.6 million ($7.3 million), or 0.3— BLOOMBERG - 159 words
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Article, Illustration777 2006-08-08 26 JANE CHIAPOCQ - JANE CHIAPOCQ Xando's new ambassador gets real with weight loss ja nec@newstoday.com.sg IN A refreshingly honest campaign, Reborne has been making a big statement by using portly Moses Lim as the face, and waistline, for Xando rather than the airbrushed version of models commonlyREBORNE - 777 words
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Article, Illustration398 2006-08-08 26 JANE CHIAPOCO - JANE CHIAPOCO ja nec@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S largest purveyor of sports apparel and equipment World of Sports (WOS) celebrates its 15th year anniversary today. This marks yet another milestone for a corporation that started as a shoe manufacturing shop house along Bartley-. — VGO CORPORATION - 398 words
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Article199 2006-08-08 26 STORE MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR WILL VISIT BBC LONDON A trip to London awaits the Singapore Media Awards' Media Person of the Year. BBC World the BBC's international 24-hour news channel is sending the winner to its London newsroom. It also includes an on-site tour of a filming199 words
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Article, Illustration549 2006-08-08 27 TANG LI - TANG LI Immortal Design defines good branding through its Marina Square and Goodwood Hotel projects news@newstoday.com.sg IN TODAY'S crowded market, good branding is the way to build a business, while bad or non-existent branding has been the downfall of many businesses. But what does branding really involve?549 words
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Article164 2006-08-08 27 - JANECHIAPOCO - -JANECHIAPOCO ROYAL Philips Electronics posted one of the largest increases in brand value among the top 100 global brands, according to consultancy firm Interbrand. Philips known for its medical electronics, TV sets, lighting, and silicon system solutions gained 14 per cent to achieve an estimated164 words
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Infotech solutions for business
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Article, Illustration884 2006-08-08 28 ARIEL TAM - ARIEL TAM Instant messaging is here to stay, says Cerulean Studios co-founder, and enterprises had better get used to it a riel@newstoday.com.sg LIKE it or not, instant messaging (IM) has become a way of life. It's more immediate than email, less intrusive than a phone call, andTREVORTAN - 884 words
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Article, Illustration613 2006-08-08 29 ARIELTAM - ARIELTAM Asian LCD TV volume grew 203%; colour camera mobile phones up 55% a riel@newstoday.com.sg THE liquid crystal display I (LCD) television market in the Asia market grew 203 per cent in volume and 224 per cent in value in the first six months of the yearTODA. FILE PHOTO I - 613 words
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Article, Illustration133 2006-08-08 29 BENQ P*****/P***** PROJECTORS You might contemplate staying in the office for the next World Cup as BenQ's new projectors are HDTV-compat-ible at resolutions of up to *****. The P***** (picture) and P***** (you wonder why these companies with smart people in marketing can't give simple and memorable names for133 words
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Article, Illustration908 2006-08-08 32 Zul Othman - Zul Othman Hip-hop legend DJ Shadow dazzles a jam-packed Zouk, three years behind schedule IT WAS his long-awaited Asian debut, but fate nearly wasn't on DJ Shadow's side. The recent Hong Kong typhoon came close to aborting the celebrated hip-hop producer's appearance in Singapore over the908 words
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Article, Illustration298 2006-08-08 33 Grappling with DJ Shadow's massive body o work can be intimidating, but ZUL OTHMAN lists four essential works. DJ SHADOW ENDTRODUCING... (1996) i i i i XTXTX Best remembered for helping usher in the '90s "trip hop" movement, Endtroducing... is the album that gave hip-hop a kick up the298 words
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Article, Illustration628 2006-08-08 34 FELIX CHEONG - FELIX CHEONG Students killed for anti-Nazi acts are heroes to Germans today, says Sophie Scholl director f elix@newstoday.com.sg LIGHT at the end of guilt, acceptance after darkness. That's been the driving force behind German art house cinema over the past few years. Films like Downfall (2004)628 words
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Article129 2006-08-08 36 INADDITION REDISCOVER SINGAPORE IN 12 HOURS Tune in to a 12-hour made-in-Singapore marathon starting at noon tomorrow on the Discovery Channel (Star Hub Channel 12). Highlights include the channel's highestrated programme. The History of Singapore, its award-winning Mysterious Hanging Coffins, as well as Sayonara Changi. The programming special is also129 words
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Article, Illustration134 2006-08-08 36 Zul Othman - Zul Othman by... In My Mind With his long-awaited debut In My Mind, Pharrell Williams of hiphop hit-makers The Neptunes positions himself as hip-hop's leading lothario. Judging by much of this piffle, he wants listeners to know he's living the high life and aims to get as much booty134 words
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Article, Illustration139 2006-08-08 36 The Silver Lining The Minneapolis combo makes a welcome return with their eighth studio album. The Silver Lining. But does their first record in eight yearssteeped in the roots-rock jangle that made them famous have any relevance in this age of James Blunt and Coldplay? Sadly, the answer139 words
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Article, Illustration126 2006-08-08 36 Razorlight Despite lead singer Johnny Borrell's penchant for grandstanding (he once compared himself to Bob Dylan of all people), it seems that the hype surrounding Razorlight is finally justified. Rocketing to the top of the UK album charts is no easy feat, but this self-titled sophomore effort-which bristles with126 words
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Article, Illustration129 2006-08-08 36 This week, we ask singer Andry Kamsani frontman for Malay pop rockers Sound Salvation for the disc he considers the top of all time. ANDRYKAMSANI ON U2'S POP: I have always been a fan of U2 and I reckon this 1997 effort is the best album the129 words
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Article, Illustration603 2006-08-08 37 REETA RAMAN - REETA RAMAN Study shows that premature wrinkling due to smoking may indicate risk of lung disease hea lth@newstoday.com.sg COULD a glance in the mirror reveal a smoker's risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? In a study that appeared in the June 14 onlineYENYOK - 603 words
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Article, Illustration586 2006-08-08 38 -JANICE GOH - -JANICE GOH An Italian study finds that some are rich in a sleep hormone GRAPES, the sweet and juicy fruit, may be able to lull you to sleep, suggests a recent study. Italian scientists have reported that certain grape varieties contain high levels of melatonin, a hormone586 words
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Article, Illustration632 2006-08-08 39 REETA RAMAN - REETA RAMAN Healthy diet vital for child's mental muscles, says nutritionist hea lth@newstoday.com.sg EATING smarter for better brain health starts from a young age. Of course, teaching them to read and write, and encouraging them to develop attitudes and tools to make the best of their minds632 words
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Article189 2006-08-08 40 CARING FOR YOUR INFANT'S ORAL HEALTH: BREASTFEEDING AND MILK TEETH MYTHS Will breastfeeding cause tooth decay in young children? Find out at this talk, where you will also learn to care for your kids' teeth. Date: Aug 10 Time: Ipm to 2pm Venue: National University Hospital, Health Education Hub,189 words
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Article590 2006-08-08 40 I perspire a lot My back itches whenever the skin is warm and moist A few years ago, I noticed "white lines" on my lower back. Now, these lines have also appeared on the folds behind my kneecaps and near my armpits. Are they caused by fungus590 words
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Article, Illustration574 2006-08-08 43 —AGENCIES After a forgettable weekend, Alonso and Schumi vow to battle on FORMULA 1 Hungarian Grand Prix BUDAPEST It was the most ac-tion-filled race of the year and the adrenaline to the heart that Formula 1 needed in a season that had become dominated largely—AGENCIES - 574 words
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Article, Illustration266 2006-08-08 43 -AFP COLOMBO Skipper Mahela Jayawardene and veteran Sanath Jayasuriya hit aggressive half-centuries to push Sri Lanka closer to a remarkable victory in the second Test against South Africa yesterday. Jayasuriya smashed 73 off 74 balls and Jayawardene was unbeaten on 77 as Sri Lanka,-AFP - 266 words
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Article, Illustration627 2006-08-08 44 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Discus king 1.7 m short of making his Asian dreams a reality jose@newstoday.com.sg JAMES Wong, South-east Asia's undisputed discus king, is in a race against time. The 37-year-old has less than a month to go before the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships on SeptTODAY FILE PHOTO - 627 words
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171 2006-08-08 44 - TANYOHINN - -TANYOHINN THE Singapore Sports School suffered a dismal start at the Thailand Sports School Games in Chonburi, Thailand yesterday. The Sports School were left to rue a disqualification in the girls' under-14 4xloo metres relay event after anchor sprinter Liang Wei stepped beyond her171 words
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Article, Illustration420 2006-08-08 44 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN yohinn@newstoday.com.sg LIM Heem Wei was not on the initial list of athletes selected for this year's Asian Games, but the national gymnast could now make the trip after all. Singapore Gymnastics the sport's parent body have submitted an appeal to the Singapore NationalTODAY FILE PHOTC - 420 words
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Article, Illustration578 2006-08-08 45 -AP Woods reaches half century mark, now eyes PGA Championship^^ GOLF BuickOpen GRAND BLANC, Michigan Tiger Woods crushed drives, fired approaches at flags and made a slew of birdie putts to win the Buick Open on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). When was the last time he-AP - 578 words
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Article, Illustration406 2006-08-08 45 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN yohinn@newstoday.com.sg AI MIYAZATO, who has been dubbed Japan's female equivalent of world No 1 Tiger Woods, is set to headline the U*****,000 ($1.5 million) Lexus Cup in December. And that's even if she does not make the qualifying requirement To beGETTY IMAGES - 406 words
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Article, Illustration437 2006-08-08 46 DARREN LAI - DARREN LAI da rren@newstoday.com.sg ITIMI Dickson has vowed never to skip national team training again. The Nigerian born winger is back in the national side after serving a sixmonth ban for missing training in January and he is determined to repay coach Radojko Avramovic'sTODAY FILE PHOTC - 437 words
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Article, Illustration530 2006-08-08 46 -AGENCIES Argentine striker returns to Italy with Inter Milan LONDON Three years of frustration and uncertainty have finally come to an end for Hernan Crespo, who yesterday signed a twoyear deal with Inter Milan to secure his longdesired return to Italy. Crespo, who moved to Chelsea-AGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 530 words
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Article, Illustration547 2006-08-08 47 -AGENCIES Chelsea-bound defender dropped from Arsenal squad for Zagreb test PARIS Arsenal travel to Croatia for today's (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) Champions League qualifying game against Dinamo Zagreb. Ashley Cole knows a shorter route to the tournament proper. With his transfer to Chelsea imminent, the England-AGENCIES - 547 words
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163 2006-08-08 47 THE GUARDIAN LONDON The dramatic decline of Sol Campbell continues: He is set to sign for Portsmouth. Campbell, who became a free agent after leaving Arsenal earlier in the summer, was at Fratton Park yesterday. "I can confirm he's having a medical," saidTHE GUARDIAN - 163 words
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152 2006-08-08 47 -AFP ROME Serie A side Reggina have been ordered to appear before a tribunal to answer allegations of match-fixing in the latest twist to the scandal that has rocked Italian football, it was reported yesterday. Reggina's case has been referred to the legal authorities-AFP - 152 words
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Article123 2006-08-08 47 -AFP LYON Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet is determined to win back his place in France's starting line-up after losing out to old rival Fabien Barthez during the World Cup. Coupet said on television that he does not want to be No 2 any more-AFP - 123 words
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Article71 2006-08-08 47 -AFP ATHENS Spanish international attacking midfielder Victor Sanchez has signed a twoyear contract with Panathinaikos, the Greek club announced yesterday. According to Greek press reports, Victor will be getting one million euros ($2.01 mil- lion) yearly. Victor, 30, last played for Deportivo La Coruna, following spells at-AFP - 71 words
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