ÿþ<html> <head> <title>edm</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- .style3 { font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; } --> </style> </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="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/index_01.gif" width="773" 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="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/index_02.gif" width="29" height="571" alt=""><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/exl.gif" height="2400" width="29" /></td> <td></td><td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/header.jpg" border="0" usemap="#Map" /></td> <td width="28" valign="top" rowspan="2"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/index_04.gif" width="28" height="571" alt=""><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/exr.gif" height="2400" width="28" /></td> </tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/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 05 <b>May</b> 2009</span></td> </tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="8" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg " target="_blank"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/topbanner.jpg" border="0" /></a></td> </tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/grey_bar.jpg" usemap="#Map4" border="0" /></td> </tr><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="10" width="1" /></td></tr><tr><td> <table border="0" width="450" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/headline-news.jpg" width="450" height="60" /></td><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td></tr><tr><td> <table height="510" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td height="5" style="height:5px;"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/grey.gif" height="5" width="451" /></td></tr><tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/grey.gif" height="580" width="5" /></td><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="540" width="5" /></td><td valign="top"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="5" width="1" /><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/headline-image.jpg" width="430" height="256"/><div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;"><div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;">(Left: Hussain Al Suwaido, Dubai, Right: Cherie Tan, Singapore)<br> Photo by Singapore Bowling Federation </div> </div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; color:#333333; margin-top:0.5em; margin-bottom:0.8em;">Bowlers Alert!<br> <span class="style3">It&rsquo;s coming - the 42nd Singapore International Open!</span></div> <p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">Recognised as one of the most prominent international championships in the region, the Singapore International Open is running into its 42nd year with an anticipated turnout of about 500 participants from around the world. <br /> <br /> Overseas bowlers from countries that include Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Australia, India Qatar and USA will be pitting their skills against each other at SuperBowl Safra Mount Faber come 26 May.<br> <br> Bowling enthusiasts can definitely look forward to an action-packed 12-day event that will end off with an exciting Stepladders Finals. The Stepladder* will be seeing the top three bowlers from the Masters Open (in both Men's and Women's categories) fighting for the top prize on 6 June...</p> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;"></span><div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/363/The-42nd-Singapore-International-Open--Bowling.aspx" style="color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></span></div></td> <td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="540" width="5" /></td><td valign="top"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/grey.gif" height="580" width="5" /></td></tr></table> </td></tr><tr><td height="5"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/grey.gif" height="5" width="451" /></td></tr></table> <img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="10" /> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/top-story.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr> <td valign="top"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/top-story-image.jpg" /></div> <div style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; margin-top:0.5em; margin-bottom:0.8em;">School Sports taking Centre Stage! </div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">IThe competition is certainly hotting up with school sports grabbing the prime-time slot on Channel 5. A half-hour slot every Wednesday at 7.30pm, the programme showcases the National School Sports Championships across all the three divisions (A, B and C), with coverage on some 26 sports. <br /><br /> Every week, you see athletes from different schools wrestle and tussle to knock out their opponents to emerge as the winning team. It is no wonder that The School Nationals has been seeing increasing viewership since its airtime in March! The show that boasts some interesting segments has had its ratings further boosted by a trio of sporty and witty hosts- Kimberly, Jonny and Hui Chun& <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/367/School-Sports-taking-centre-stage.aspx" style="color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank"> read more ></a></div></span></td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/publish/teamsingapore/en/asian_youth_games0/asian_youth_games0/asian_youth_games/wellwishes.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/wbanner450x100_volunteer.gif" border="0" width="450" /></a></td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/playground.jpg" width="450" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/playground-image.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td><div style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0.8em;">Get active at Bishan Active!<br> </div></td></tr> <tr><td><p style="font-size:12px; color:#666666;">Touted as the largest outdoor sporting facility in the heartlands to date, the $1.8m Bishan Active that took three years to build, opened amid much fanfare last August. And indeed, it lives up to its reputation with the gamut of amenities available.<br> <br> Joggers can enjoy a leisure run along the 375m track that circles the park. Kids are kept happy at the children&rsquo;s playground, while the grandparents work out at the senior citizens&rsquo; fitness corner. Two additional fitness corners are available as well to provide for more challenging work-outs...</p> <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/366/Get-active-at-Bishan-Active.aspx" style="font-size:10px; color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">read more ></a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/ayg.jpg" width="450" height="45" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"><div style="font-size:16px; margin-bottom:0.8em; font-weight:bold;"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /><br /> AYG Mascot a Hit in the Community!</div><div style="font-size:12px; margin-bottom:0.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;">The 1st Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 mascot finally has a name!</div><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#666666;">FRASIA - a play on the phrase &ldquo;Friends of Asia&rdquo; was the eventual name chosen among some 1,470 entries from the public during the week-long contest to name the lion mascot. The winning entry was picked for its apt representation of the values and virtues associated with Olympism - friendship, respect and excellence.<br> <br /> In-flight supervisor Michael Lye, 55, is the humble winner of the contest, insisting that it was a team effort between him and his wife of 21 years, Georgia, 50... <div style="font-size:10px;" align="right"><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayNews/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/352/AYG-Mascot-a-hit-in-the-community.aspx" style="color:#FF3333; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank"> read more ></a></div></span> </td> <td valign="top"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="10" /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/ayg-main-image_03.jpg" width="219" height="295"><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="1" /><br /> <div style="font-size:10px; text-align:left;"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="1" /></div></td></tr></table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top"> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.espnstar.com/hockey/junior-wc2009/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/footer-banner_03.jpg" alt="" width="451" height="101" border="0" /></a></td> </tr> </table> </td><td rowspan="2"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" /></td><td rowspan="2" valign="top" background="images/repeat.jpg"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="9" /></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="20" /></td> <td valign="top"> <img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" /> <table style="font-size:11px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/one-voice.jpg" /></td></tr> <tr><td><table style="font-size:11px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="12" /><br /> Dear Readers,<br /><br /> Bowling has come a long way from its days as an under-rated sport, to becoming one of the nation&rsquo;s most prominent sports.</td><td valign="top"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="32" /><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/editor.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="12" /></td></tr></table> <p>I remember my first try, sending the ball down the alley, but to no avail. Not a single pin did my ball contact... <br /> <br /> Despite this disastrous first attempt, I fell in love with the game. There is a certain therapeutic effect in seeing the fast-rolling ball smash into the 10 unsuspecting pins. And with some practice, I felt like a Jasmine Yeong-Nathan in no time...<br /> <br /> Having said that, do note that it is a sport, after all. And like any sport, the game requires technique and skill. Incorrect posture and delivery can result in really nasty injuries. (Big Mike limped around for a week from a groin injury that he sustained during the Public Service Bowling Competition that we took part in...) <br /> <br /> So, do take care while having fun!!<br /> <br /> <strong>TPT Editor<br /> <em>Ex-Bowling Chairman of the NTU Bowling Club<br> </em></strong><em><br> * For better comfort, you should consider investing in a pair of shoes if you intend to be a frequent bowler.</em> </p> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/hd.gif" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/sports-at-a-glance.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">09/05/09 - 10/05/09<br> </div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/539/default.aspx" target="_blank">Nationals Body Building</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">16/05/09<br> </div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/846/default.aspx" target="_blank">Red Bull X-Fighters Exhibition Tour</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">23/05/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/634/default.aspx" target="_blank">HSBC Asian 5 Nations Premier Division - Singapore v Japan</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">24/05/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/840/default.aspx" target="_blank">Saucony 100Plus Passion Run 2009</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color:#999999;">31/05/09</div> <div style="color:#333333;"><a href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/PlayCalendar/Details/tabid/166/ID/601/default.aspx" target="_blank" style="color:#333333; text-decoration:none;">Adidas Sundown Marathon 2009</a></div></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/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" target="_blank">singaporesports.sg</a></span></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/hd.gif" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/sports-guide.jpg" width="201" height="41" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr> <td><span style="color:#AE2569; font-size:15px; font-weight:bold;">Potato and Chickpea Salad </span></td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/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="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/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.pixeledstudio.com/ssc/edm-apr/http://www.mz.example.com/b/images/spacer.gif" width="112" height="1" /></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Energy (kcal)</td> <td>291 /  </td> </tr><tr><td>Carbohydrate (g)</td> <td>57 / 75 </td> </tr><tr><td>Protein (g)</td> <td>11 / 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fat (g)</td> <td>2 / 10</td> </tr> <tr><td>Calcium (mg)</td> <td>85 / &ndash;</td> </tr><tr> <td>Iron (mg)</td> <td>2 / &ndash;</td> </tr></table> </td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="25" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/recipe.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr><td>300g potatoes, boiled, cubed<br> 200g macaroni, boiled, drained<br> 3 medium tomatoes, chopped<br> 1 large carrot, grated<br> 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained<br> 4 large leaf lettuce, coarsely sliced<br> 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives<br /><br /> DRESSING:<br> <br /> 4 tablespoons low fat yoghurt<br> 2 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise<br> 1 teaspoon paprika<br> 1/2 teaspoon salt<br /><br /> 1. Mix yoghurt, mayonnaise, paprika and salt.<br> Set aside in the refrigerator.<br> 2. Place potatoes, macaroni, tomatoes, carrot, chickpeas<br> and chives in a bowl, and mix well.<br> 3. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss well.<br> Serve over bed of lettuce.<br /><br />SERVES 4<br /><br />" Preparation time: 5 minutes <br /> " Cooking time: 15 minutes </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/hd.gif" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="15" /></td></tr> <tr><td><a href="http://www.singaporebowling.org.sg/results/42ndspore.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/sinopen09.jpg" width="207" height="197" border="0" /></a></td></tr> </table> <br></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><div align="center"> <map name="Map5"> <area shape="rect" coords="-6,-6,62,48" href="http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/publish/ayg2009/en.html" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="-1,224,75,448" href="http://www.singapore2010.sg/" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="4,109,66,164" href="http://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/publish/teamsingapore/en.html" target="_blank"> </map> <img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/footer-logos.jpg" width="55" height="250" border="0" usemap="#Map6"></div></td> </tr> </table> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="10" /></td></tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/footer.jpg" width="679" height="90"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="20" /><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/footer-a.jpg" alt="" border="0" usemap="#Map3"> <map name="Map3"> <area shape="rect" coords="611,3,674,43" href="http://www.ssc.gov.sg/" target="_blank"> </map> <img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" height="10" /></td> </tr> </table> </td><td><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/spacer.gif" width="14" height="1" /></td></tr></table></td></tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/may/images/black.gif" width="733" height="10"/></td> </tr> </table> <br> <map name="Map"> <area shape="rect" coords="562,6,671,114" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/" target="_blank"> </map> <map name="Map4"> <area shape="rect" coords="2,4,149,21" href="http://www.singaporesports.sg/e-newsletter/index.html" target="_blank"> </map> <map name="Map2"><area shape="rect" coords="2,7,67,67" href="?$(TrackURL%20'h22pDOThttp://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/')" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="115,3,170,69" href="?$(TrackURL%20'h22pDOThttp://www.singapore2010.sg/')" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="218,11,275,65" href="?$(TrackURL%20'h22pDOThttp://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/')" target="_blank"> </map> <map name="Map6"><area shape="rect" coords="-1,195,62,271" href="http://www.singapore2010.sg/" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="0,96,61,144" href="http://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/publish/teamsingapore/en.html" target="_blank"> <area shape="rect" coords="-10,-7,54,45" href="http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg" target="_blank"> </map></body> </html>