All the best mens doubles pairs in the fray for honours Nov 18, 2009
And in Hong Kong last week, they crashed out to veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah in the quarter-finals ... The other quarter in the same half of the draw has four formidable Indonesian pairs Markis Kido-Hendea Setiawan, Candra Wijaya-Flandy Limpele, Alven Yulianto-Hendra Gunawan and Bona Septano-Mohd Ahsan ... The other half of the draw has second seeds and Hong Kong Open champions Jung Jae-sung-Lee Yong-dae of South Korea, Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng of China, Denmarks Mathias Boe-Carsten... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kota Siputeh: EC to appeal decision at the highest level Nov 17, 2009
If it goes through, this would be the 10th by-election to be called since the 12th general election in March last year, in which Abu Hassan beat PAS candidate Ismail Wan Teh for the state seat with a majority of 495 votes. Related Stories. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coach Jae-hyung tries out new team Nov 17, 2009
He has named Cheng Chu Sian, Mohd Zulkifli Tahlil and Ariff Farhan Ibrahim for the competition today, leaving out Olympian Wan Khalmizam Wan Abdul Aziz (pic). Jae-hyung wants to retain the trio for Malaysia s defence of the SEA Games team title in Laos next month ... All the big names from South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan and India are competing in Bali. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia Cup champs get extra RM300,000 Nov 17, 2009
Mohamad added that the FA had also decided to renew the contract of coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassan for another two years. Sports Poll. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Why NAS Might Overtake SAN Storage Nov 17, 2009
Why would anyone want to use more expensive, more complex technology with less functionality and a more difficult management framework ... As someone who was around working on early SAN hardware in the mid-1990s, it is exciting to see the changes in the market and the convergence to a single network for both storage (, FCoE, iSCSI and so on) and external communication (TCP/IP LAN and WAN) ... I have been in the industry for three decades and have seen the infighting between the LAN/WAN people... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Rep absent without leave, so court declares Kota Siputeh state seat vacant Nov 17, 2009
In an immediate reaction, EC deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said it would seek the Attorney-Generals advice on the next course of action. On March 8, 2008, Abu Hassan beat PAS candidate Ismail Wan Teh for the Kota Siputeh state seat by a majority of 495 votes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ipoh revealed Nov 17, 2009
For posterity: Local family physician Dr Ho Tak Ming holding his new book Ipoh: When Tin Was King which will be launched by Prof Wang Gangwu at the Ipoh City and Country Club today ... In a message in the book, Datuk Panglima Kinta Datuk Seri Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan said he was proud that the Panglima Kinta lineage forms the first chapter of the book ... Emeritus Professor Dr Wang Gangwu will launch the book today at the Ipoh City and Country Club. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Will Investors Find Safe Haven With Network Security Company? Nov 17, 2009
Its lead product is the FortiGate appliance, which combines firewall, VPN, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, Web filtering, anti-spam, and WAN acceleration. The line is numbered according to the size of the customer. (Investors Business Daily)
CardioComm Solutions, Inc. Signs Software Development Agreement and Adds New Director Nov 17, 2009
CardioComm is the first company to provide a real-time means of viewing EKGs over a network (LAN, WAN or Internet). This tool enables EKGs to be viewed and controlled live, by physicians, over a global virtual healthcare network. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Outer Baldonia: Believe It Or Not Nov 16, 2009
I gave him a wan smile, assuming he was making fun of my baldness. But he said he meant no offence and that Baldonia really existed. (India Times, India)
Running battle between ministers and Opposition MPs hogs limelight Nov 15, 2009
LAST week, the daily sitting for Dewan Rakyat was extended until 10 ... asked Dr Lo Lo Mohamad Ghazali (PAS Titiwangsa), whose protests were echoed by Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham (DAP Beruas) ... The uproar that ensued as the Oppositions demanded for Noh to retract his remarks got so overwhelming that Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar ordered a 10-minute recess in order for cooler heads to prevail. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Huskies repeat as Section champs Nov 15, 2009
Hanford West's Johnny Wan (13) guards a Clovis North player during Saturday's Central Section Division III championship game at Clovis North ... "After the first Clovis North goal, Mike Hostetler tossed Conway the ball near the goal before it shot it past the Bronco goalkeeper to tie it at 1-1.Hanford West took the lead for good in the second quarter.The Huskies took advantage of a power play, finding Hostetler on the weak side of the goal for an open shot.Later, Hanford West scored on two... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
World No. 1 not pulling punches in chase for first HK crown Nov 15, 2009
Chong Wei is the only Malaysian left in the tourament following the exits of Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah and Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty in the men s and women s doubles semi-finals respectively yesterday. Tan Fook-Wan Wah got off to an excellent start before running out of steam against Lars Paaske-Jonas Ras--mussen of Denmark, going down 21-13, 11-21, 17-21 in 44 minutes ... Men s doubles: Lars Paaske-Jonas Rasmussen (Den) bt Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah (Mas) 13-21, 21-11, 21-17; Jung... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fine for food and free gigs Nov 15, 2009
I wanted to create a space for young budding artistes to show off their talents instead of lepaking or getting into mischief,says Lepaq Cafe owner Atraz Ishmeil, 43 ... We wanted to make this space a place where you can chill, just like you would in your own home, says Joshua Desmond, who runs Homegrown Space ... Bring your own snacks if you want, just as long as you dont interfere with the performances, says Desmond. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chong Wei survives test by Hafiz to enter HK semis Nov 14, 2009
He showed that he really wanted to win today (yesterday), said Chong Wei ... Mens doubles: Alven Yulianto-Hendra Gunawan (Ina) bt Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan (Ina) 21-11, 21-18; Jung Jae-sung-Lee Yong-dae (Kor) bt Anthony Clark-Nathan Robertson (Eng) 17-21, 21-16, 21-16; Lars Paaske-Jonas Rasmussen (Den) bt Hendra Wijaya-Hendri Kuniawan Saputra (Sin) 21-16, 21-17; Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah (Mas) bt Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong (Mas) 21-12, 21-17 ... Womens singles: Wang Lin (Chn) bt Bae... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Koo-Tan run out of steam against veterans Choong-Lee Nov 14, 2009
Yesterday, it all went wrong for second seeds Kien Keat-Boon Heong when they were blown away 12-21, 17-21 by veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah in just 24 minutes in an all-Malaysian mens doubles quarter-final of the Hong Kong Open ... Today, Tan Fook-Wan Wah played good ... On Tan Fook-Wan Wahs chances against Denmarks Lars Paaske-Jonas Rasmussen in the semi-final today, Rosman said: I am happy that we still have a Malaysian pair in the semi-final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
GEOMETRY OF LOVE: Triangles through the years Nov 13, 2009
When tall, dark and manly Clark Gable embodied Rhett in the 1939 film version, Leslie Howard's wan Ashley didn't stand a chance. Other literary triangles: Wuthering Heights, Pride & Prejudice. (USA Today -- Life)
Snortin' meth with Andre Agassi The tennis superstar and Katie Couric get... Nov 13, 2009
So for some unknowable reason I'm watching Andre Agassi tell Katie Couric on "60 Minutes" about the time he did crystal meth for a short period of months something like 13 years ago, back when he was hating the living hell out of tennis and his ruthless tennis Nazi of a father and his own unfelt, unwanted, completely unconscious superstar tennis life, and gosh, are we not all just a little bit shocked ... "Can you believe this crazy life, Katie? ! I had a frosted hair weave! I married Brooke... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
UEM Land lines up property launches for next year Nov 13, 2009
SUBANG: UEM Land Holdings Bhd has a slew of property launches for 2010, primarily within the Nusajaya (Johor) and Klang Valley areas, said managing director and chief executive officer Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim ... Wan Abdullah said the projects in the pipeline comprised affordable, medium and high-end developments ... The fact that our results are improving consistently tells you that we are on the right path, Wan Abdullah said, adding that the launches it had slated for next year would boost... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hectic playing schedule no hindrance to Koo-Tan Nov 13, 2009
The second seeds, however, had to dig deep into their reserves to douse the fiery challenge of Indonesian youngsters Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki-Rian Sukmawan before prevailing 21-18, 21-23, 21-18 in 54 minutes. Today, Kien Keat-Boon Heong will take on compatriots and veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah, who blew away Indonesians Luluk Hadiyanto-Joko Riyadi with a sensational 21-7, 21-13 win in a 23-minute match ... It was, however, the end of road for former national shuttlers Chan Chong... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
11-year-old captures hearts with her sweet voice Nov 12, 2009
Although she was initially a little uneasy in front of so many strangers, Xuans jitters vanished the moment she began reciting a poem and when she picked up the microphone to render a chart-topper by her idol, Taiwanese songstress Zhang ShaoHan ... They are Wan Yin Chin, wife of the late Tan Hooi Song who co-founded our national heritage 24 Season Drums, and Gee Siew Mei ... For now, I just want to learn to sing better. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fairuzizuan-Zakrys Masters Finals hopes in tatters after first-round loss Nov 12, 2009
Malaysias title hopes now rest on Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who overcame former world champions Tony Gunawan-Howard Bach of the United States 21-19, 21-16 to join veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah and Chan Chong Ming-Chew Choon Eng in the second round. Kien Keat-Boon Heong will have to tread with caution when they play Indonesian youngsters Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki-Rian Sukmawan, the Japan Open runners-up, in the second round today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Peking duck goes Imperial - Malaysian style Nov 12, 2009
Diners can wrap it themselves and have it as appetizers and it is halal, said chef Lok Wan Toy, the restaurants chef de cuisine. Only the best: Lok with some of the new dishes available in the restaurants ala carte menu. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Parliament adjourned over shouting row Nov 12, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat was adjourned for 10 minutes from 3 ... Seeing that the situation couldnt be controlled, Deputy Speaker Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar adjourned the House for 10 minutes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Student brutally attacked during robbery Nov 12, 2009
Berita Harian reported that Swinburne University of Technology undergraduate Wan Hana Syafiqah Modin, 19, was walking alone to her campus when she was attacked from behind by a man wielding a sharp object ... It was learnt that the criminals dumped Wan Hana at an empty house before getting away with the A$260 (RM826 ... 80) with which she had wanted to use to buy reference books. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bank Negara and China Banking Regulatory Commission sign MOU Nov 11, 2009
Najib and Hu also witnessed the signing of supplementary agreements to the general loan agreement on the utilisation of the preferential buyers credit between the secretary-general of the Treasury, Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah and the chairman and president of the Export Import Bank of China, Li Ruo Gu ... In a related matter, the prime minister said he wanted Hu's visit not to be only ceremonial but become very substantial. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jump in broadband penetration vital Nov 11, 2009
Ng Wan Peng, chief operating officer of the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), also believes the goal is reachable. MDeC is guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative which was establised to push the country towards a knowledge-based economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Can Frozen Pizzas Really Match Delivery? Nov 11, 2009
There's a reason why frozen pizzas that want to convey their abundance of toppings use "supreme" instead of the other options ... It was, therefore, a bit disheartening to find the die-cut vegetables, characterless cheese and wan pepperoni on the supreme pizza. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Vadivellan clocks poor time but still makes it to 1,500m final Nov 11, 2009
They are 110m hurdlers Rayzam Shah Wan Sofian and Mohd Robani Hassan and woman hammer thrower Tan Song Hwa. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Negri keen on signing on-loan striker Hairuddin Nov 11, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Former international Hairuddin Omar is high on newly-crowned Malaysia Cup champions Negri Sembilan s wanted list ... Negri coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassan admitted that he was keen on signing Hairuddin permanently after having taken him on loan from T-Team Terengganu for the Malaysia Cup campaign. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Panel reviewing potong ad Nov 11, 2009
As Mohamed went on lamenting the plight of local artists, Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar interjected to remind him. Yang Berhormat, please make it brief. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Conway, Huskies power past Exeter Nov 11, 2009
Gudmundson had two goalsand Downing, Johnny Wan and Josh Tabers had one goal each for Hanford West ... If you want to report a violation, please e-mail. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wan Jamak on cloud nine Nov 10, 2009
And even coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassans future was uncertain because of the teams plight ... Biggest prize: Wan Jamak (left) celebrates Negris Malaysia Cup victory with team officials on Saturday ... Wan Jamak said the turning point in their season came when he took a massive gamble for the Malaysia Cup competition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
From the Editor: Swastikas, flags and talk radio Nov 10, 2009
TheBigShmoog wrote on Nov 9, 2009 2:21 PM:" In fact, I am repeating my post on this topic that I posted on Jon's Fanclub site: I listened to the show regarding the swastika as well, and Dan did get it wrong - like us all - he is pre-disposed to a response on this symbol. Where Jon went with this was to say, 'instead of responding on this by feelings, respond with reason'.What Jon was trying to point out, just like Joy mentioned above, was that 'outlawing' the symbol is not the right option. For... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Billingsley 14th at Section final; advances to SoCals Nov 10, 2009
Honorable mention picks include Ben Hoover, Davy Moroles and Christian Sook of Hanford; Mike Hostetler, Tor Gundmunsson Jon Wan and Spenser Williams of Hanford West; and Robbie Gladders, Joel Coeler and Grant Oliveira of Lemoore ... If you want to report a violation, please e-mail. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Parliament: SKMM reviewing Potong ad Nov 10, 2009
As Mohamed drifted on to lament the plight of local artistes, Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar interjected, Yang Berhormat, please be brief. I will not use the word potong on you. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Koo-Wong clear qualifying hurdles Nov 10, 2009
Kien Keat-Pei Tty brushed aside Taiwans Hsieh Yu-hsin-Chia Chen-yang 21-18, 21-12 in the second match of the qualifiers ... Pak Chu-Chieng Hun will join five other Malaysian pairs second seeds Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, Chan Chong Ming-Chew Choong Eng, Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah and Gan Teik Chai-Tan Bin Shen in the main draw tomorrow. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fulton to recount election results Nov 10, 2009
The latest results show Liz Coyle finished 65 votes ahead of Tad Christian for second place and a spot in the Dec. 1 runoff with first-place finisher Alex Wan. Christian requested the recount. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jim Martin endorses Reed Nov 10, 2009
The race for that council seat is in a runoff between Liz Coyle and Alex Wan ... "We had great support in District 6 in the general election. [Voters] need to look at the work. Do they want a person they have known for 10 or 20 years or an election season politician?". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Atlanta mayor's race: The sprint to win Nov 9, 2009
This year s race for the District 6 council seat between Alex Wan and Liz Coyle is also a runoff, which should keep local voting interest high there. No machine now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Beauty and tragedy in global network of war graves Nov 9, 2009
AP Photo - This Oct. 28, 2009 photo shows Hong Kong's Sai Wan War Cemetery where the World War II defenders of the then British colony are buried ... AP Photo - This Oct. 28, 2009 photo shows Hong Kong's Sai Wan War Cemetery where the World War II defenders of the then British colony are buried. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Hornet tragedy mum learns of kids deaths Nov 8, 2009
Tan Wan Chew, 29, did not find that out from relatives but from a newspaper report about another hornet attack that killed a 12-year-old boy recently. The report also referred to the attack involving Tan, her three children and a brother. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Over 50 journalists killed in line of duty Nov 8, 2009
According to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), data on media persons killed until September, journalists, largely in developing and war-torn countries, fell victim ... "There are so many mediums to transmit news now, from mobile phone, internet to radio, WAN vice-president Pratap Pawar said. Terrorism-plagued Pakistan topped the list with eight journalists killed on duty, seven in the Philippines and six in Mexico among the leading countries, said the Paris-based WAN, a non-profit... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Fulton election results certified Nov 8, 2009
In that race, Alex Wan finished at 32 percent with 3,062 votes among six candidates. Liz Coyle squeaked into second place with 2,172, or 23 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New kid on the block Nov 8, 2009
Story and photos by RENITA CHE WAN. Theres another kopitiam outlet in town, and it comes with the tagline Kopitiam with a new kick. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Old man Shukor surprised to win accolade Nov 8, 2009
The 30-year-old was asked by coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassan to partner and act as mentor to youngster Mohd Aidil Zafuan in the heart of defence ... I want to share this award with the rest of the squad ... Wan Jamak pointed out two vital areas which he tinkered with for the Malaysia Cup campaign after Negris dismal eighth place finish in the Super League. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia Cup final between flamboyant Kelantan, quiet Negri Nov 7, 2009
Both teams are led by former national coaches the outspoken B. Sathianathan for Kelantan and the reserved Wan Jamak Wan Hassan for Negri Sembilan ... After the disappointment of losing on penalties to Selangor in this years FA Cup final, Kelantan will not want to waste a second chance at landing their first major silverware in Malaysian football ... Its not a matter of who want to win it more, but rather who are able to perform better in the final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
IGN's Ultimate Games-to-Film Guide Nov 7, 2009
At SDCC this summer, James Wan (Saw) revealed that he is now attached to direct the film and co-produce with Anderson. Wan admitted that he was in the early stages of development, so we're not really expecting to hear much for a while. (IGN FilmForce)
Protesters swarm Capitol offices after anti-healthcare bill rally Nov 6, 2009
After the rally, thousands of protesters swarmed into the hallways of Hill office buildings, some chanting "We want Michele!" ... "We don't wan the public option of government-run healthcare," Scott Brown said ... That he is more focused on attacking citizens who have chosen to become involved (which most political people WANT to see happen), is telling. (TheHill.com)
Woman accused of poisoning husband confessed guilt last Nov Nov 6, 2009
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Former great hopes to see second triumph in 61 years Nov 6, 2009
He wished the present Negri squad, under coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassan, good luck and hoped that they would bring home the Malaysia Cup after Negri last won it in 1948. I watched the historic final when the late Kwan Soon Teck scored the winner in our 2-1 win over Selangor in the first post-war Malaya Cup final in 1948, recalled an excited Joseph, who was just 14 then. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Its time for a 1Tourism policy Nov 6, 2009
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Atlanta election results Nov 5, 2009
Dwanda Farmer 4,467 7. Updated Nov-04-2009 06:20 PM 100% reporting (170 of 170 precincts). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Chong Wei, Lin Dan set to renew rivalry in HK Open Nov 5, 2009
Second seeds Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong have drawn former world champions Howard Bach-Tony Gunawan of the United States in the first round but should win the encounter. Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who also have Indonesians Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki-Rian Sukmawan and Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah in their path, will have to cross swords with world champions Fu Haifeng-Cai Yun in the semi-finals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Democrat Election Ignorance is Telling Nov 5, 2009
They are very concerned about spendingthe kinds of change that are being made are not the kind of change they want ... The public does not want government run health care ... I remember well how we all wanted him to declare in March 2007 which would have got his fundraising ball rolling. (Townhall.com)
No. 13 Bears Face No. 24 Cougars and No. 4 Huskies in Pacific Northwest Nov 5, 2009
Her basketball coach was former Golden Bear point guard Kristin Iwanaga. Iwanaga helped Brown achieve school records in points, rebounds and blocked shots on her way to being named Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League MVP as a senior. (Calbears.com)
Unwanted influence of sms language Nov 5, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Thursday November 5, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Look for Reed to challenge Norwood for the votes of gay Atlanta Nov 5, 2009
A council seat is at stake, with openly gay candidate Alex Wan facing Tad Christian in runoff ... I do not want my Mayor to use his religion against my lifestyle ... And based on recent news and on-campus observation, just go to the club that was raided, and to the Morehouse College campus and find all the gay votes you want. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hup Wei will face a strong challenge when he defends his ATF title Nov 5, 2009
The other male athletes are Mohd Noor Imran Hadi (100m, 200m), Mohd Idris Zakaria (100m, 4x400m), Mohd Zaiful Zainal Abidin, Mohd Zafril Mohd Zuslaini (400m, 4x400m), P. Yuvaaraj (4x400m), M. Vadiveelan, Mohd Jironi Riduan (800m, 1,500m), Rayzam Shah Wan Sofian, Mohd Robani Hassan (110m hurdles), Lo Choon Sieng and Teoh Boon Lim (20km walk). The other women athletes are Norjannah Hafizah Jamaluddin, Nurul Sarah Abdul Kadir (100m, 200m, 4x100m), Cynthia Manghing, Yee Yi Ling (4x100m), Siti... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
My wife fed me arsenic, says hubby Nov 5, 2009
" Mr Chan told the court his suspicions were aroused as early as 12 years ago when his skin turned black because of poisoning. Between 2003 and 2005, he was admitted to hospital on several occasions for poisoning, he said. Over the years, he had confronted his wife a couple of times, but she always denied it. The court heard that Mr Chan got very ill on several occasions in 2006 and was bedridden in hospital for a few months. At one point, he was so sick he could not move his limbs. After tests... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Atlanta City Council races up for grabs Nov 4, 2009
In fact, six incumbents -- Howard Shook, C.T. Martin, Kwanza Hall, Natalyn Archibong, Carla Smith and Felicia Moore -- skated to new terms Tuesday without opposition ... Alex Wan led in early voting but only by a narrow margin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Shares tread water as investors turn choosy Nov 4, 2009
WAN lifts media stocks ... WAN said the circulation of its flagship newspaper The West Australian in September and was on track to deliver a third consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Rare Taiwan-blunder PRC stamp sells Nov 4, 2009
Rare Taiwan-blunder PRC stamp sells ... The stamp, which was pulled from circulation because it failed to include Taiwan as part of China, sold for a record US$475,000 ... A stamp that was pulled from circulation the day it was issued because it failed to show Taiwan as part of China fetched a record price at auction in Hong Kong on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Hearing of Anwars application on Nov 23 Nov 4, 2009
I want to hear the application if the parties are ready, the judge said ... When queried by the judge, Anwar who was seated at the public gallery with his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, smiled and said he had no objections if the application was heard a day before Hari Raya Haji. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
WAN says circulation on the up Nov 4, 2009
Chairman Kerry Stokes said WAN was in a strong position as Western Australia's economy rebounded from the global economic meltdown ... This included ratifying the appointment of Woodside Petroleum Ltd chief executive Don Voelte and Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Sam Walsh to the WAN board as independent non-executive directors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
