ÿþ<html> <head> <title>edm</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> </head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"> <iframe src="/e-newsletter/archives/index.htm" width="100%" frameborder="0" height="70" scrolling="no" ></iframe> <table style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" width="768" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td height="26"><img src="images/index_01.gif" width="768" height="26" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><table width="768" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td width="29" rowspan="2" valign="top"><img src="images/index_02.gif" width="29" height="571" alt=""><br /><img src="images/exl.gif" height="2470" width="29" /></td><td></td><td colspan="2"><img src="images/aaa_02.jpg" width="690" height="211" border="0" usemap="#Map" /></td><td width="28" valign="top" rowspan="2"><img src="images/index_04.gif" width="28" height="571" alt=""><br /><img src="images/exr.gif" height="2470" width="28" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="15" height="1" /></td><td valign="top" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td align="right"><span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly Issue 03 <b>March</b> 2009</span></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="8" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/posbchampions/" target="_blank"><img src="images/headline_03.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/grey_bar.jpg" usemap="#Map4" border="0" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="10" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" width="450" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="images/headline_news.jpg" width="450" height="60" /><br /><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="2" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><table height="448" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td height="5" style="height:5px;"><img src="images/grey.gif" height="5" width="451" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><img src="images/grey.gif" height="448" width="5" /></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="448" width="5" /></td><td valign="top"><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="1" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; color:#333333; margin-bottom:0.8em;">The Ironman comes to town!</div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon will be entering its third edition come 22 March this year. Starting and finishing at the Playground @ Big Splash, the grueling race will begin with a 1.9km swim in the warm waters along the coast, followed by a scenic 90.1km ride that will end with a 21.1km run.<br /><br />Featuring a combination of the cityscape of Singapore from our downtown Central Business District to the lush greenery of East Coast Park, the course is expected to deliver a unique experience to both participants and supporters. <br /><br /></span></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="5" /></td> <td valign="top"><img src="images/res_10.jpg" /><div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;"><em>AIM70.3 2008 Men's Winner Simon <br />Thompson Photo by IMSG</em></div></td></tr></table><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="5" /><br /> Sponsored by Singapore's leading employee and health care benefits provider, Aviva, the race was brought forward from September to the new date in March. According to Hi Tri, the event organiser, this is to "avoid the very busy month of September where the primary focus will be on the Formula 1 race." <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/315/Ironman-comes-to-town.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></span></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="448" width="5" /></td><td valign="top"><img src="images/grey.gif" height="448" width="5" /></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td height="5"><img src="images/grey.gif" height="5" width="451" /></td></tr></table><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/top_storey.jpg" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td></tr><tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><img src="images/photos_03.jpg" /><div style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; margin-top:0.5em; margin-bottom:0.8em;">A ride to remember! </div><div style="font-size:12px; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0.8em; color:#9A9A9A;">OCBC Cycle Singapore pulls out all stops to hold Singapore's first ever mass cycling event.</div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">"Bicycle! Bicycle! I want to ride my bicycle!" Queen's Bicycle Race was playing through my mind as I headed to cover the OCBC Cycle Singapore. Though I was not participating in any of the events for the fear of numb bum cheeks, 5,400 riders had no such fear as all they wanted to do was ride their bicycles.<br /><br />The F1 pit building was the venue for this inaugural event with "peddle power" instead of horse power being the name of the game.<div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/319/A-ride-to-remember!-.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></span></td></tr></table></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/" target="_blank"><img src="images/photos_07.jpg" border="0" /></a></td> </tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/playground.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/photos_10.jpg" /><div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;"><div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;"><em>A cycling route taken by enthusiasts</em></div></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0.8em;">Try a new sport, Try-athlete!</div></td></tr> <tr><td><span style="font-size:12px; color:#666666;">Triathlon - a sport that brings to mind all things about pure endurance, utmost determination and sheer grit. Comprising three components, the seemingly gruelling race first starts off with a swim, which is followed by a bike ride and ends with a run. To an average Joe out there, this certainly does not seem like a sport for just about anyone.<br /><br />Alex Tung, triathlete and a winner of the POSB Everyday Champion Award '09, has broken the myth however, that triathlons are only for the tough and the super-fit. He, who used to fail his IPPT, is now a swimming and triathlon coach.</span><div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/317/Try-a-new-sport-Tryathlete.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/ayg_sportlights.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><img src="images/photos_13.jpg" /><div style="font-size:16px; margin-bottom:0.8em; font-weight:bold;"><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /><br />Are you game for the challenge?</div><div style="font-size:12px; margin-bottom:0.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#9A9A9A;">Here's a chance for you to become AYG's Youth Journalist</div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">When TPT Reporter was still schooling, school sports was just all about the annual blue-house-red-house meets and the few inter-school competitions. We never had the chance to participate in mega-events such as that of the first ever Asian Youth Games (AYG). To be held on our very shores, the AYG is definitely pumping up the tempo in the sports scene for the younger community. <br /><br />And here's another reason for the youth to get excited about the Games. Adrenaline.sg together with co-organisers Crescent Girls' School and Beacon Primary School, are on the lookout for a squad of star Youth Journalists. Besides the attractive cash prizes that are up for grabs, winners will also get a chance to cover news on AYG firsthand! <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/316/AYG-Youth-Journalist.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></span> </td></tr></table> </td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.sporton.com.sg/" target="_blank"><img src="images/photos_15.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" /></td><td valign="top" background="http://www.pixeledstudio.com/ssc/edm-mar/repeat.jpg"><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="9" /></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" /></td> <td valign="top"> <table style="font-size:11px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td><img src="images/one_voice.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><table style="font-size:11px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="12" /><br />Dear Readers <br /><br /> For those who know me, I am an avid sports freak with a strong passion for photography. My favorite sport? Triathlon.<br /><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="12" /></td><td valign="top"><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="32" /><br /><img src="images/res_07.jpg" /><br /><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="12" /></td></tr></table> The satisfaction of pushing oneself that little bit harder despite the pain & The exhilaration of hearing the crowd cheer as you near the finish line& These feelings and emotions create an adrenaline-pumping experience that one never forgets.<br /> <br /> This year, as usual, I will be participating in the upcoming Aviva Ironman Triathlon. The only difference is, due to my toe injuries, I will be covering the event with my trusted lens instead& My specialist insisted that I take a year's break.<br /><br /> Thus far, I have never won or even came in with the earlier pack of runners, but I could not care less. I am having the time of my life by just getting out there and participating in these competitions. <br /><br />So, to all, have a safe and great triathlon.<br /><br /> <b>Big Mike aka Try-athlete</b><br /><br /> <em>* Go to singaporesports.sg to see if you have been spotted by Big Mike at the Aviva Triathlon! The lucky few spotted will receive a special prize.</em></td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/hd.gif" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/sports_glance.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">05/03/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/61/default.aspx" target="_blank">HSBC Women's Champions 2009</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">07/03/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/777/default.aspx" target="_blank">MILO MOE Youth TRYathlon<sup>&#0153;</sup></a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">07/03/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/518/default.aspx" target="_blank">9th Singapore Biathlon</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">08/03/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/68/default.aspx">The Contiki Beach Netball Festival</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">22/03/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/93/default.aspx">Aviva Ironman 70.3<br />Singapore Triathlon 2009</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><span style="color:#FF3333;">For all you need to know about sports,<br />head to <a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/">singaporesports.sg</a></span></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/hd.gif" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/sports_guide.jpg" width="201" height="41" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><span style="color:#064FA2; font-size:15px; font-weight:bold;">Running on rice</span></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#333333; font-size:12px;">Nutrient Analysis / Per Serve /<br /> % Energy Distribution</div> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td> <table style="font-size:11px; color:#666666;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.mz.example.com/b/images/spacer.gif" width="112" height="1" /></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Energy (kcal)</td><td>500 /  </td></tr><tr><td>Carbohydrate (g)</td><td>75 / 59</td></tr><tr><td>Protein (g)</td><td>30 / 25</td></tr><tr><td>Fat (g)</td><td>8 / 16</td></tr><tr><td>Calcium (mg)</td><td>46 /  </td></tr><tr><td>Iron (mg)</td><td>2.5 /  </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="25" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/res_24.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td>500g chicken breast, skinless, sliced<br />1 large onion, chopped<br />4 slices ginger<br />10 dried apricots, chopped<br />2 cups snowpeas<br /> 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, halved<br />1 tablespoon cashew nuts, coarsely<br />chopped<br />1/2 cup water<br />1 teaspoon canola oil<br />6 cups cooked rice<br /><br />MARINADE:<br /><br />1 teaspoon five spice powder<br />1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground white pepper<br /><br />1. Marinate chicken in five spice powder, salt and pepper.<br />2. Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry onions, garlic and ginger followed by chicken for 3 minutes.<br />3. Add in snowpeas, apricots and water. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.<br />4. Add mushrooms and simmer for 2 minutes.<br /> 5.Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cashew nuts. Serve immediately over cooked rice.<br /><br />SERVES 5<br /><br />&#8226 Preparation time: 15 minutes<br />&#8226; Cooking time: 15 minutes <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/318/Stewed-Apricot-Chicken.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/dash.jpg" width="200" height="2" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><span style="color:#064FA2; font-size:14px; font-weight:bold;">Swim+Cycle+Run = Triathlon</span><br /><br />Safety tips for beginners...<div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/310/SWIMCYCLERUNTRIATHLON--SAFETY-TIPS-FOR-BEGINNERS.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/hd.gif" width="200" height="11" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.ironman703singapore.com/index.php" target="_blank"><img src="images/photos_17.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="48" height="1" /><img src="images/group.jpg" border="0" usemap="#Map2" /><br /> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="20" /><br /> <img src="images/main-top_21.jpg" /><br /> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="20" /><br /> <img src="images/footer.jpg" alt="" border="0" usemap="#Map3"> <img src="images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td></tr></table></td><td><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="14" height="1" /></td></tr></table></td></tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="images/black.gif" width="728" height="10"/></td></tr> </table><map name="Map"><area shape="rect" coords="565,7,674,115" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/" target="_blank"> </map><map name="Map3"><area shape="rect" coords="611,3,674,43" href="http://www.ssc.gov.sg/" target="_blank"> </map><map name="Map4"><area shape="rect" coords="2,2,149,19" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/index.html" target="_blank"> </map><map name="Map2"><area shape="rect" coords="2,7,67,67" href="http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="115,3,170,69" href="http://www.singapore2010.sg/" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="218,11,275,65" href="http://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/" target="_blank"> </map> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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