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    Geyser: who pays?  Nov 23, 2009
    I only received an SMS message to say I must pay an excess amount of R1600. Shouldn't the body corporate make provision for maintenance and repairs of geysers in the monthly levy amount. (iAfrica.com)

    China Mobile Becomes First to Sell Dell Mini 3i Smart Phones  Nov 23, 2009
    Popular Messaging: Support for the wide range of messaging platforms and services, including e-mail, IM, MMS and SMS.. Dell Mini 3i OPhone Specifications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Forget staid: Adelaide has Ranndygate!  Nov 23, 2009
    Even an email or SMS could have set things a little straight. But no. Better to shop around between Channels 7 and 9, choose the highest bidder and titillate the entire nation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Krejza pulls out a doosra in bid for recall  Nov 23, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. New spin Tasmanian off-spinner Jason Krejza attempted several doosras against NSW last week, and got one to knock over Usman Khawaja. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 23, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Siddle eager to get upfront and personal with tourists  Nov 23, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Jamie PandaramNovember 23, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Can you work from home without going to office?  Nov 23, 2009
    Can you work from home without going to office (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 23, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Plan ahead: high interest accounts at 5.46 percent  Nov 23, 2009
    Receive regular SMS and Email Alerts for withdrawals, deposits and balances. St GeorgeIncentive Saver Account. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 23, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    Get your groove on  Nov 23, 2009
    Creating suspense and anticipation is key to a strip session and this can begin before you've even laid eyes on one another with a sexy sms message or call. The key is to keep it slow and seductive, prolonging the point at which you come into physical contact with your partner. (iAfrica.com)

    Can you work from home without going to office?  Nov 23, 2009
    Can you work from home without going to office (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Fatal end to a family visit  Nov 23, 2009
    Ismail s sister Siti Aishah Ahmad, 36, said she received an SMS from their faher at about 1. 30am yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    The secrets on your smartphone  Nov 23, 2009
    With newer smartphones, the SIM cards can hold much more information, storing all SMS messages that have been sent and received as well as deleted picture messages and past call history, a company representative says. Although most criminals do not have ready access to the tools required to reveal this data, experts agree that times are changing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    SMS prices set to crash  Nov 23, 2009
    NEW DELHI: SMS rates are set to crash with telecom watchdog TRAI reconsidering its longstanding policy of non-interference on tariffs. Following an expose by TOI on November 5 that SMS tariffs are 50 to 100 times higher than what it costs service providers, a top TRAI official said, We are going to issue a consultation paper to review telecom tariffs within 20 days to a month ... This means consumers can expect substantial relief in SMS tariffs latest by March. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    Cellphone security  Nov 23, 2009
    Recently, a hacker created a virus for the iPhone in the form of an SMS and brought it to Apple's attention. As a result, Apple released a software update addressing the issue. (iAfrica.com)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 22, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 22, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 22, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Penang state exco Phee denies resignation  Nov 22, 2009
    Phee, who is Penang Health, Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman, described the rumour over his purported resignation circulated via SMS in the past few days as a slander engineered by certain quarters. "I have not relinquished my posts as assemblyman and state executive councillor, and in the DAP. The SMS is intended to topple me, weaken the DAP and split the opposition," he told a news conference here Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Girl and stepmum held over bid to kill first wife  Nov 22, 2009
    Papar police chief Deputy Supt Nek Zaidi Zakaria said the stepmothers involvement came to light after police read SMS exchanges between her and the girl ... Supt Nek Zaidi said initial investigations showed that the stepmother had given the girl the formic acid on Nov 9 at a shopping centre and later sent her several SMSes ordering the girl to kill her mother. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    The Swifts honour favourite sister  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Sarah LeachNovember 21, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Lamings face charges over positive EPO tests  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Lamings fa 00004000 ce charges over positive EPO tests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 21, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    DiGi unveils affordable package for BlackBerry phone users  Nov 21, 2009
    The company added that the plan also came without a commitment for voice usage, so customers could enjoy the flexibility of paying only what they used, with domestic calls charged at 15 sen per minute and 10 sen per SMS.. Customers will enjoy greater savings with the plans rebate, in which a monthly bill exceeding RM100 and RM200 will be given a 25% discount and 100% discount respectively, off the unlimited BlackBerry data usage fee of RM58 per month, DiGi said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 21, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Airtel reduces roaming rates by 60%  Nov 21, 2009
    The tariff war may now spill onto the SMS space as well as other areas like data plans, postpaid schemes, corporate plans and international roaming ... A research report by foreign broking house Macquarie noted that the recent tariff action in the telecom sector was mainly concentrated in the prepaid voice space, but it expects further negative risks to telecom companies from tariff cuts in SMS, data plans, postpaid and corporate plans and international roaming. (India Times, India)

    Sony Ericsson Satio  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, Breaking News and World News. Advertiser-supported feature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Ramdin happy to carry the burden  Nov 21, 2009
    send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or. 1258219967227-smh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Family swap triggers a memoir scandal  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Family dreaded release of her book. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Odyssey Marine Exploration Acquires Stake in Venture to Pursue Exploration of Deep-Ocean Gold and Copper Deposits  Nov 21, 2009
    The group will focus on the exploration and monetization of gold and copper-rich Seafloor Massive Sulfide (SMS) deposits through a new business entity which will acquire the remaining interest in Bluewater, in accordance with a memorandum of understanding concluded between the parties ... Deep-ocean SMS exploration and mining is where offshore oil exploration was 50 years ago, and the challenges to date have mostly centered on lack of technical expertise to find and recover these extremely... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Smith the bolter in T20 kickstart to summer fun  Nov 21, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. The heat was on action from a sweltering SCG yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 21, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Dhoni and Bhajji now partners in biz  Nov 20, 2009
    Confirming the news, off-spinner Bhajji said via SMS, Yes, weve bought property at Lower Parel in Mumbai. The joint sub-registrar, Mumbai division, in whose presence the two signed the property documents, G J Bhambale, was all praise for the two. (India Times)

    Deal Alert Save on iPhone! Hot new offer hits the market. $50 off the iPhone with 3 Mobile.  Nov 20, 2009
    3 Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB (3G) Mobile Phone Plans - SMH. The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, Breaking News and World News. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 20, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Lady and the vamp  Nov 20, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. New Moon's Robert Pattinson says fans are drawn to the dark romance of vampires onscreen, writes Helen Barlow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The quiet man closing in on a slice of racing nirvana  Nov 20, 2009
    Fred is a very private man and nigh on a genius when it comes to understanding the mechanisms and mechanics of a horse,'' Duncan said ... send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    India fight to save Test after Sri Lanka blitz  Nov 20, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Opener Gautam Gambhir is the key for India as they hope to save the first Test against Sri Lanka. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 20, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    3 Months Free Virgin Mobile! A great direct deal which saves you over 12%!  Nov 20, 2009
    SMS, MMS, Email, Video MMS, Predictive Text (T9). GSM : 900, 1800, 1900. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Oprah pulls plug on TV show  Nov 20, 2009
    send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. 1258219954593-smh. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    All eyes on AirAsia and MAS results as others turn in losses  Nov 20, 2009
    AirAsia group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, in an SMS reply, said Q3 was always the weakest quarter but we are happy with the results. The airline will release its results today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Death of Epping woman treated as suspicious  Nov 20, 2009
    Text 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), email us at or direct message on Twitter @smh_news. A police spokesman said officers went to the house because they were worried about Ms Brayshaw's welfare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 20, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    T-Mobile Tap (T-Mobile)  Nov 19, 2009
    The Tap also supports MMS (for sending pictures and video) and SMS. For instant messaging, the Tap comes preloaded with the all-in-one messaging client, which includes support for AIM, Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, GoogleTalk, and many other chat accounts. For Web surfing, you get access through T-Mobile's web2go program--which, to be blunt, is clunky and can be awkward to navigate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)

    PM under pressure to raise drinking age  Nov 19, 2009
    MARK METHERELL HEALTH CORRESPONDENT. Illustration: Cathy Wilcox. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    NetEase.com Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results  Nov 19, 2009
    NetEase also offers wireless value-added services such as news and information content, matchmaking services, music and photos from the Web which are sent over SMS, MMS, WAP, IVR and Color Ring-back Tone technologies. Other community services which the NetEase websites offer include instant messaging, online personal advertisements, matchmaking, alumni clubs and community forums. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Friday TV: Impact  Nov 18, 2009
    In the first of this two-part British series, we witness the back-office mechanisms that "support" the bar girls of Bangkok ... send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    MTN wins AfricaCom Award  Nov 18, 2009
    A statement issued in Accra by Mrs Georgina Asare-Fiagbenu, Acting Corporate Service Executive, said MTN Uganda was recognised for MTN Google SMS, the field-based programme propelled by an innovative partnership that strategically combines the resources and experience of MTN, the Grameen Foundation and Google ... It noted that the MTN Google SMS software application offered five mobile services, including Farmer's Friend, a searchable database with both agricultural advice and targeted weather... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    New Optus $29 Cap Plan Blackberry for $0 upfront over 24 months. Act fast! 1800 300 808  Nov 18, 2009
    Get TWO lots of value to use on standard calls, SMS and more ... Standard voice calls within Australia (local, national, GSM mobiles) National Video Calls Standard national SMS to any network International SMS VoiceMail National MMS to any GSM mobile within Australia ... Standard voice calls within Australia (local, national, GSM mobiles) National Video Calls Standard national SMS National MMS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Pump up your savings with a tasty 5.46 percent  Nov 18, 2009
    Receive regular SMS and Email Alerts for withdrawals, deposits and balances. St GeorgeIncentive Saver Account. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Johnny Depp to be Hollywood's highest paid actor  Nov 18, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, the role which is likely to take him to the top of Hollywood's highest paid list. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Rove McManus quits  Nov 17, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Latest related coverage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Optus sets up apps store  Nov 17, 2009
    In the next few weeks, Optus will be launching a web version of the store but for now, users have to click on the App Store icon in Optus Zoo through their mobile phone, or SMS "app" to 966. Comments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    BlackBerry Bold 9700  Nov 17, 2009
    SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. RIM's latest smartphone available now through T-Mobile, ATollow next week. (IGN Gear)

    Kuala Muda say we are out of Super League  Nov 17, 2009
    It is a shocking piece of news we received via SMS on our status in the team next season, he said yesterday. They (team officials) gave us a deadline until today (yesterday) and if we don t hear anything from the team management, then we are free to look for a new team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 17, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 17, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Google Makes It Official, Grabs VoIP Firm Gizmo5  Nov 17, 2009
    Google recently rolled out a scaled-down version of its Voice service, dubbed Google Voice Lite, that allows people to use the service without taking a new number from Google, at the expense of some of the features, such as sending SMS messages through e-mail. Google also knows that it has to tread carefully with its entr. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 17, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    Opinion: Palin wants to friend you  Nov 17, 2009
    They knew that young people communicate through media -- Facebook, MySpace, SMS Text messaging, YouTube, Twitter, podcasts and so on -- that leave the old fogies who typically run campaigns scratching their heads. So they recruited a bunch of tech-savvy youngsters to run Internet operations. (CNN)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 16, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Redemption songs  Nov 16, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Jonathon Welch with the women of Tarrengower Prison, who star in the choir show Jail Birds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Nokia plans m-banking services  Nov 16, 2009
    The success will lie in the fact that the service needs to work in all handsets, it should be as simple and convenient as making a voice call or sending SMS and have a very low transaction fee. We are working towards developing such a model in India, said Mr Paavola. (India Times)

    Cash, white powder found in fatal crash car: police  Nov 16, 2009
    Text 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), email us at or direct message on Twitter @smh_news. Police yesterday said it appeared the car lost control and collided with a metal railing on the median strip, before crashing through shrubs and on to the other side of the highway. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Build a Team for Your Thanksgiving ...  Nov 16, 2009
    It would help feel more enrolled in the effort if you acknowledge their participation upfront by mentioning the names of your relatives who have promised to help out in the invitation cards and cell phone messages (SMS s). That gives everyone a sense of involvement and belonging at the outset itself. (Suite101.com)

    Jones breaks another world mark as records tumble in Berlin  Nov 16, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Leisel Jones is congratulated by Jessica Hardy of the USA after breaking the world record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 16, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    How to make work-from-home work for you?  Nov 16, 2009
    You are home, ready for a shut-eye and an sms beeps in. The boss has fixed yet another non-negotiable deadline. (India Times)

    Mayor denies revoking contract  Nov 16, 2009
    When contacted, Datuk Abdul Halim Ali of Syarikat Mulia replied via SMS: I strongly deny all the allegations reported in the local daily and the articles are defamatory. I have instructed my solicitors to take the necessary legal action. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Goal gives Kiwis their second slice of World Cup heaven  Nov 15, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Gamebreaker Rory Fallon celebrates his goal last night that took the All Whites to the World Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Cheap whine: Chisel reunion gets bigger billing than V8s  Nov 15, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Peter McKayNovember 15, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 15, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    I love Sachin's intensity: Aamir Khan  Nov 15, 2009
    We stay in touch through SMS and when he plays really well, I promptly send him a text congratulating him like when he smashed 175 in Hyderabad. What's so attractive about Sachin's game is the joy and passion with which he approaches the game. (India Times, India)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 15, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Second poll likely to choose president  Nov 15, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)

    Spain march on as Xabi double sinks Argentina  Nov 15, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Spain's midfielder Xabier Alonso celebrates his second goal against Argentina. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Google to be your phone company?  Nov 14, 2009
    Then layer on deluxe phone services like free SMS, voicemail transcription, customized call routing, free conference calls and voicemails sent as recordings to your e-mail account, and you have a phone service that competes with Skype, landlines and the Internet telephone offerings from Vonage and cable companies. That's not just pie in-the-sky dreaming. (CNN)

    Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins  Nov 14, 2009
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Phil LuttonAugust 20, 2007 - 6:15AM. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)

    Police warn about text scam  Nov 14, 2009
    She said the scam is known as SMiShing [SMS + phishing. We get hit by spam messages that are scam related all the time, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    My husband, Sachin..  Nov 14, 2009
    I dont reply to any sms until hes out. What is it about his batting that you admire the most. (India Times)

    Indian train derails, six dead, 19 injured  Nov 14, 2009
    Nineteen of those injured, including a New Zealand national, have been admitted to the SMS Hospital here. Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced an ex-gratia payment to the next of the kin of those killed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    SRK ignores Big Bs bday wish  Nov 14, 2009
    Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is still awaiting an acknowledgement for an SMS that he sent to Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday over a week ago ... Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is still awaiting an acknowledgement for an SMS that he sent to Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday over a week ago. (India Times, India)

    ImpreMedia and Top Rank Announce Innovative Multiplatform Marketing Campaign to Support November 14 Cotto vs. Pacquiao World Welterweight Championship  Nov 14, 2009
    com network, mobile messaging via news alerts and SMS message one hour prior to the fight, video spots and ads in impreMedias newspapers. Cotto vs. Pacquiao is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions, MGM Grand and Tecate. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

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