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Title Section25 2007-02-22 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 94 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS MICA (P) 198/12/2006 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 2007 •V A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS25 words
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Article, Illustration496 2007-02-22 1 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, XINHUA Security beefed up amid warnings of strikes at embassies and other public places Bangkok THAILAND, already reeling from a cascading wave of violence by suspected Islamic separatists, tightened security at embassies and other public places in Bangkok yesterday.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, XINHUA; REUTERS - 496 words
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586 2007-02-22 1 Tracy Sua - Tracy Sua By EFFORTS by police to crack down on illegal moneylending syndicates appear to be paying off, but the added pressure on syndicate bosses has been forcing them to find new ways to avoid being caught. Last year, the586 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration1106 2007-02-22 1 Carolyn Hong - Carolyn Hong By Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur IT HAS been a hectic Chinese New Year for Mr Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, who is Chinese and has been a devout Muslim for 22 years. With his wife and children, he headed home from KualaREUTERS - 1,106 words
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Miscellaneous36 2007-02-22 1 _^_^^r^^^^K^HsP^^^._^_^_^3 mmW** 1 SIX OF THE BEST 111 PJ st_^U| A Natalie Hennedige is l^_JU_k__s_!_i l_U__J f {fa 4| L' one of six directors up for PBBH IESEBSBi NiWf Life! Theatre Awards iayyiiM_ui_tfi_u_^_a_3_E_^_^B < _^_^_i in ufe!36 words
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Miscellaneous381 2007-02-22 2 SECTION ONE HOME Prime 2-4 Tragic end to CNY Asia 6-14 The Chinese New Year World... 15-18 festivities ended abruptly Rq "iQ9i for a family when a ™"eW l9-il quarrel between Mr Peh Boon Poh and his wife SECTION TWO sparked off a series of l_| ome H1-H6 events that381 words
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PRIME
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618 2007-02-22 3 Daryl Loo - Daryl Loo But at some places, this could be as long as 48 mins, LTA survey shows By MOST commuters take less than 15 minutes on average to catch a cab in the city area, even during the evening peak618 words
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Article, Illustration363 2007-02-22 3 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing HEAVY fog blanketed Beijing and parts of China yesterday, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of several highways around the Chinese capital. Around 150 flights were delayed in Beijing yesterday, with the cities of Tianjin, Nanjing and DalienAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; AFP - 363 words
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Article, Illustration531 2007-02-22 4 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, BLOOMBERG London BRITAIN will pull out alnost a quarter of its roops from Iraq over the ;oming months, Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday. The move was in iharp contrast to the )uild-up of United States roopsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, BLOOMBERG - 531 words
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Article, Illustration83 2007-02-22 4 PHOTO: Rescue workers search for survivors after a five-storey building in Istanbul, Turkey, collapsed early yesterday. A passer-by saw the building rocking and alerted the residents by shouting and throwing stones, saving the lives of many of them. Officials said two people died and: AP - 83 words
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432 2007-02-22 4 AZHAR GHANI - AZHAR GHANI Parliamentary Speaker suggests move as protest against Republic's 'unfriendly acts' By Indonesia Bureau Chief In Jakarta JAKARTA should register its unhappiness with Singapore by sending back its ambassador, Indonesia's leading lawmaker said yesterday. Speaking to Antara news agency, Parliamentary Speaker Agung432 words
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498 2007-02-22 4 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh By Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok FORMER deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has quit, barely a week after he was appointed by Thailand's military rulers to help boost flagging investor confidence in the country. His appointment as spokesman for Thailand's "sufficiency economy" policy498 words
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Advertisement73 2007-02-22 5 During the Lunar New Year, it's an Asian tradition to return home and be with loved ones. At DBS, we too know that home is where the heart is. Here's wishing our customers, business partners and friends a meaningful and memorable Lunar New Year. Thank you for your support, and73 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration742 2007-02-22 6 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh Shifting policy directions and parallel administrations are undermining investor confidence, analysts warn By Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok DR SOMKID Jatusripitak's resignation is but the latest of several abrupt shifts in Thailand's economic policies and management since last year's coup. And the continuing uncertainty isAP - 742 words
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326 2007-02-22 6 Bangkok TWO state-owned telecoms firms, as well as a private one, have reportedly shown interest in buying Temasek Holdings' stake in Shin Sat. According to reports in The Nation, Telephones of Thailand Corp and CAT Telecom have expressed their interest in Shin326 words
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426 2007-02-22 6 THAI Minister of Information and Communication Technology Sittichai Pokai-udom has cast doubts on the junta's claims that Singapore was eavesdropping on Thai military conversations. In an interview on a Thai-lan-guage TV talk show, Siam This Morning, on Tuesday, Mr Sittichai said eavesdropping was only a "concern"426 words
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Article549 2007-02-22 6 Excerpts from Bangkok Post editorial published on Tuesday GEN Sonthi Boonyaratkalin spoke unwisely last week in his speech to young volunteers about the nation and its military. The vow to recapture national assets sold to Singapore in the Shin Corp deal was as poorly549 words
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CHINA
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Article, Illustration858 2007-02-22 8 REUTERS Govt bid to curb output and pollution gets the brush-off Luanxian (China) THE fate of a campaign by China to curb headlong investment and start cleaning up its polluted environment turns on businessmen such as Mr Cai Nianguang. Worried that the country'sREUTERS - 858 words
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Article, Illustration595 2007-02-22 8 BLOOMBERG Beijing FREQUENT and rampant food scares have prompted many Chinese to turn to organically grown food, a study by China's Ministry of Commerce has discovered. More than 60 per cent of the country's 562 million city dwellers are willing to payBLOOMBERG - 595 words
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331 2007-02-22 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Hong Kong HONG KONG restaurants have come up with a way to cut down on food wastage threatening to fine diners who pile their plates with food but don't eat up. Signs on the tables of a number ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 331 words
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252 2007-02-22 8 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Hong Kong ANIMAL carers in Hong Kong said yesterday pet lovers who had bought piglets for Year of the Pig luck may have been conned by shopowners who sold them rodents. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 252 words
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EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration517 2007-02-22 9 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS He also tells Tokyo that US wants resolution of abductees issue Tokyo US VICE-PRESIDENT Dick Cheney worked yesterday to ease Japanese concerns about a landmark deal with North Korea and told its Iraq war allies that Washington willAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; AFP - 517 words
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338 2007-02-22 9 FINANCIAL TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington TWO senior US officials plan to visit North-east Asia next week to consolidate support for a six-party nuclear disarmament deal involving North Korea clinched in Beijing last week. Under the deal, Pyongyang is to closeFINANCIAL TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 338 words
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258 2007-02-22 9 ASSOCIATED PRESS, BLOOMBERG Seoul HYUNDAI Motor chairman Chung Mong Koo left for India on business yesterday on his first trip abroad since he was handed a prison term earlier this month. Chung is allowed to travel abroad under the terms of his bail and doesASSOCIATED PRESS, BLOOMBERG - 258 words
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INDIA / SOUTH ASIA
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Article, Illustration542 2007-02-22 12 Ravi Velloor - Ravi Velloor Foreign ministers pledge cooperation in wake of deadly train bombing By India Bureau Chief In New Delhi INDIA and Pakistan vowed yesterday to fight terrorism together, days after a terrorist strike on a train killed 68 people, mostly Pakistanis heading home. TheREUTERS - 542 words
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359 2007-02-22 12 REUTERS New Delhi INDIAN investigators are looking into a suspicious phone call made to Pakistani Kashmir just after bombs on a train bound for Pakistan killed 68 people, an official said yesterday. But Kashmiri militants denied any role. The governmentsREUTERS - 359 words
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183 2007-02-22 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Lucknow (India) A MAJOR regional party in India's largest state withdrew support for the Congress-led federal government yesterday. As part of a battle for advantage in upcoming local polls, the Samajwadi Party which holds power in Uttar Pradesh said its 38 membersAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 183 words
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Article, Illustration699 2007-02-22 12 P. Jayaram - P. Jayaram By India Correspondent In New Delhi THE Indian capital is at its wits' end looking for a solution to its monkey menace. Some 300 of them have been playing havoc in the city roaming at will in the neighbourhoods, snatchingREUTERS - 699 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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596 2007-02-22 13 Alastair Mclndoe - Alastair Mclndoe But there is no state-sanctioned policy for attacks: UN investigator By Philippines Correspondent In Manila A UNITED Nations investigation into a wave of killings of leftist activists in the Philippines has found that a "significant" number of murders were carried out by596 words
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Article, Illustration340 2007-02-22 13 Dcvi Asmarani - Dcvi Asmarani By Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta MORE Singapore companies have pitched in for Jakarta's flood relief efforts. Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia Ashok Mirpuri yesterday handed over 200 million rupiah (5534,000) worth of relief supplies to Indonesian Minister of Health Siti Fadilah340 words
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288 2007-02-22 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Jakarta INDONESIA will pursue its plans to develop nuclear power as part of efforts to find alternative energy sources to meet its growing needs, a top official said. The chairman of the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 288 words
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298 2007-02-22 13 REUTERS Jakarta INDONESIA'S Attorney-Gener-al said yesterday he would demand that former president Suharto repay charity funds alleged to have been used to enrich friends and family before launching a civil suit against him. Earlier this month, Attor-ney-General Abdul Rahman Saleh saidREUTERS - 298 words
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Article, Illustration133 2007-02-22 13 It's feeding time for Rosa in the rhino sanctuary at Way Kambas National Park on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. But soon, it may be breeding time for the young rhino, which is one of two female rhinos that are expected to breed with Andalas,AFP - 133 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration466 2007-02-22 14 NEW STRAITS TIMES »JOHOR'S SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE Abdullah to tap their experience, contacts and reputation Kuala Lumpur AN ADVISORY council, said to be hand-picked by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, is being set up to help steer south Johor's newly launched special development zone.NEW STRAITS TIMES - 466 words
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379 2007-02-22 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA'S government yesterday backed away from a proposal to confine foreign workers to their living quarters, acknowledging that such a drastic move would have "implications". "The government hasn't taken a position on it yet," Deputy Prime MinisterASSOCIATED PRESS - 379 words
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Article, Illustration354 2007-02-22 14 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Ipoh A MYSTERIOUS orchid picked up by two environmentalists deep in the jungles of Cameron Highlands has turned out to be the rare Monomeria barbata. Mr Embi Abdullah, 59, who stumbled across the orchid with his friend while trekking inTHE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 354 words
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272 2007-02-22 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA'S main Muslim opposition group is taking measures to cultivate support from the ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities, who have long been suspicious of the party's aim to create an Islamic state. The fundamentalist Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS)ASSOCIATED PRESS - 272 words
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275 2007-02-22 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PUTRAJAYA MALAYSIAN Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak yesterday condemned as "unforgivable" the actions of senior air force trainees who allegedly tortured a recruit, including forcing him to swallow his own vomit. Datuk Seri Najib, who isAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 275 words
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Miscellaneous21 2007-02-22 6 Turning organic As food scares become more frequent, more Chinese are willing to pay extra for organically grown produce. PAGE 821 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration774 2007-02-22 15 ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS Roundtable seeks to set framework for concerted action to fight global warming New York THE leaders of several worldwide corporations, including Volvo, Citigroup and Wal-Mart, have called for prompt, decisive action on climate change. Nearly 100 companies have endorsed a formalASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS - 774 words
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Article, Illustration595 2007-02-22 15 ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ISTANBUL BUILDING COLLAPSE Istanbul A PASSER-BY threw stones at bedroom windows, saving the lives of many residents as a five-storey apartment building started shaking in Istanbul yesterday. The municipality worker, who happened to be walking by, saw the buildingASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 595 words
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Article, Illustration485 2007-02-22 16 REUTERS Teheran says it can give assurances it will not build nuclear weapons VIENNA IRAN vowed yesterday to press on with its nuclear fuel programme, ignoring a United Nations deadline to freeze uranium enrichment or face broader sanctions. However, it offeredREUTERS; AFP - 485 words
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Article, Illustration84 2007-02-22 16 This German naval minesweeper ran aground off the Norwegian coast early yesterday morning, said the rescue authorities in the city of Stavenger on Norway's south-western coast. According to them, there were 42 sailors on board the FGS Gromitz, but none of them was hurt.AP - 84 words
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577 2007-02-22 16 New York THE war on terror has radicalised Muslims around the world and has raised anti-American feelings to unprecedented levels, according to the largest survey of Muslims ever to be conducted. Debunking the myth that religious radicals were to be found mostly among577 words
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275 2007-02-22 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Sydney IN A reversal of roles many a student has dreamed of, school pupils will be able to issue their teachers with a report card of their own under a plan being considered in Australia. Under the proposal, an assessment ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 275 words
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WORLD QUICKLY
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Article109 2007-02-22 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK: Bangkok's police commissioner was dismissed yesterday, along with 56 other senior officers in the second recent shake-up in the department triggered by its failure to solve a series of deadly New Year's Eve bombings. Acting national police chief Seriphisut Temiyawej said he hadASSOCIATED PRESS - 109 words
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Article71 2007-02-22 16 REUTERS TOKYO: Japanese police yesterday raided the headquarters of a gang over the fatal shooting of a rival mobster. A senior member of a group associated with the Sumiyoshi-kai, Japan's second largest gang, was shot dead in central Tokyo two weeks ago. Public broadcaster NHK showedREUTERS - 71 words
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Article103 2007-02-22 16 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK: New York Governor Eliot Spitzer said he would support construction of the US$2.4 billion (553.7 billion) Freedom Tower, a 540m-nigh skyscraper on the site of the Sept 11, 2001, attacks. He ordered a review of the project when he took office last month.BLOOMBERG - 103 words
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Article94 2007-02-22 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS: European Union regulators imposed their largest price-fixing fine ever 992 million euros (Ss2 billion) on five lift-makers yesterday for operating cartels in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The European Commission said they had worked to rig bids for procurement contracts to installASSOCIATED PRESS - 94 words
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Article86 2007-02-22 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK: Don Muang is expected to be ready to operate by March 25, said Transport Minister Thira Hao-Charoen. Thailand's Cabinet cleared a final hurdle towards reopening Bangkok's old international airport when it approved the Transport Ministry's plan to allow charter and some domestic flightsASSOCIATED PRESS - 86 words
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Article131 2007-02-22 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA: The Indonesian authorities yesterday postponed the start of an attempt to slow a massive mudflow that has swallowed villages by plugging the crater with chains of concrete balls. A gas well near Surabaya in East Java has spewed steaming mud since May lastAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 131 words
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Article73 2007-02-22 16 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG: Hong Kong's Kwai Chung Hospital said three patients from the same ward had tested positive for a rare flesh-eating bacteria. A spokesman said three men, aged 32 to 49, had developed symptoms of skin abscess since Feb 15 and tested positive for streptococcus pyogenes.BLOOMBERG - 73 words
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Article, Illustration680 2007-02-22 17 Jonathan Eyal - Jonathan Eyal Putin makes his presence felt, but has no solution to region's problems By Straits Times Europe Bureau In London FOREIGN ministers from the United States, the European Union and Russia were joined by United Nations Secre-tary-GeneralREUTERS - 680 words
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Article, Illustration460 2007-02-22 17 REUTERS Dallas A PREVIOUSLY unreleased film of President John F. Kennedy's motorcade has revealed new details of the final moments before his assassination. The silent Bmm film, which was donated to a Dallas museum by amateur photographer George Jefferies and hisREUTERS - 460 words
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322 2007-02-22 17 BLOOMBERG London BLOOD pressure may be a better indicator of a country's economic health than gross domestic product (GDP), a new study suggests. In what has been suggested as a new barometer of success, a survey among European countries has found that Swedes haveBLOOMBERG - 322 words
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Article, Illustration289 2007-02-22 17 REUTERS Sochi (Russia) RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin can strike fear into the heart of his toughest adversaries, but sometimes even steely-eyed former spies just feel like a friendly chat. Arriving for a briefing by ministers in the Black Sea city of SochiREUTERS; AFP - 289 words
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555 2007-02-22 18 Roger Maynard - Roger Maynard Australian-based airline looks into setting up of low-cost brand By Australia Correspondent FHE proposed entry into the Australian domestic market by Singapore Airlinesbacked Tiger Airways already appears to be worrying one of its key rivals, Virgin Blue. Less than555 words
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SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration542 2007-02-22 18 Obama gets votes from ex-classmates in Jakarta AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE INDONESIAN ex-classmates of Mr Barack Obama have high hopes for the kind-hearted, confident and easy-going boy they knew as Barry, who has set his sights on becoming the first black president of the United States. When he was six years old,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AP; REUTERS - 542 words
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Article216 2007-02-22 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE A FATHER'S loving hugs proved deadly for one British woman, who developed an asbestos-linked cancer years after her contact with the naval dockyard worker. Now, Ms Debra Brewer, 47, has won a compensation claim against the British Defence Ministry, after it admitted liabilityAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 216 words
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Article, Illustration201 2007-02-22 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE FORMER media tycoon Conrad Black (right) has sued a British author for the way the writer portrayed him in a book, arguing that he was depicted as "evil and devoid of any redeeming or even mitigating qualities", said Canadian media. Black,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 201 words
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Article203 2007-02-22 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS FORMER star athlete O.J. Simpson has been ordered by a US judge to hand over his income from past work in movies, television and commercials to the family of murder victim Ron Goldman. Simpson was acquitted of murder charges in the JuneASSOCIATED PRESS - 203 words
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Article, Illustration277 2007-02-22 18 REUTERS MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates may run one of the world's biggest computer companies, but that does not mean his children have licence to play on the computer all day long. The famous entrepreneur said his 10-year-old daughter Jennifer, his oldest child,REUTERS; AFP - 277 words
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Miscellaneous28 2007-02-22 15 Russia rises in Mid-East With Russia now a key player in the Gulf region, all eyes were on Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at yesterday's Mid-East talks. PAGE 1728 words
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REVIEW
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Article436 2007-02-22 19 After weeks of confusing signals, the Thai authorities have clarified that they are not about to nationalise Temasek-controlled Shin Corp's satellite unit. After saying last week that he wanted "my assets back, especially the satellites", General Sonthi Boonyarataglin, head of the Council for National Security, said436 words
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Article, Illustration934 2007-02-22 19 Greg Mills - Greg Mills CHINA'S AFRICAN POLICY By Alberto Trejos For The Straits Times CHINESE President Hu Jintao's trip to Africa this month has been a catalyst for all manner of speculation about China's role on the continent. No other major power has shown the same interest934 words
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Article827 2007-02-22 19 Alfred Stepan - Alfred Stepan ELECTIONS IN SENEGAL By SENEGAL, a country whose population is 90 per cent Muslim, is one of the Islamic world's most peaceful and democratic countries. This tranquillity has been helped by the elaborate "rituals of respect" that have developed between the secular state and827 words
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Article, Illustration1317 2007-02-22 20 John Mcßeth - John Mcßeth FLOOD PREVENTION By Senior Writer In Jakarta SOME of the worst floods in memory have finally receded, leaving Jakarta's administrators to count the cost in lives and damage and everyone else to point a finger at who should beAP - 1,317 words
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Article, Illustration1305 2007-02-22 21 Steve Friess - Steve Friess NEW YORK TIMES By In Las Vegas MR ZHU Yu was not the least perturbed that faux Italian frescos, rather than Asian silk screens, decorated the ceiling of the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino hallway where he and his family watched lastNEW YORK TIMES; AP - 1,305 words
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Miscellaneous27 2007-02-22 19 Plugging the gaps A combination of political will and commitment, plus new technologies, is needed to solve Jakarta's water woes. PAGE 20 PUNCHLINES fcUNNe^ k HAUL J27 words
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Article, Illustration701 2007-02-22 23 Tracy Sua - Tracy Sua »S'POREAN SLASHED TO DEATH IN SEREMBAN Widow relates how events unfolded before death; police arrest a man and woman By THE Chinese New Year festivities ended abruptly for a Singapore family which had gone to Seremban to celebrate itEDWIN KOO - 701 words
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Article, Illustration326 2007-02-22 24 Amelia Tan - Amelia Tan »RECALLED By ALL varieties of the popular Peter Pan brand of peanut butter have been recalled from the shelves of Singapore shops following a salmonella scare in the United States. ConAgra, the manufacturer of Peter Pan, initiated the recall last Friday.326 words
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Article, Illustration300 2007-02-22 24 Lee Hui Chieh - Lee Hui Chieh »RECALLED By RETAILERS here have been asked to recall an organic baby food that may be contaminated by bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. In a statement yesterday, the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) advised300 words
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553 2007-02-22 24 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei »FEER DEFAMATION SUIT Date for hearing of case brought by Lees will now have to be set By THE Far Eastern Economic Review failed in a second attempt to throw out a defamation suit brought against it by553 words
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539 2007-02-22 24 Ben NadarajaN - Ben NadarajaN DIVING TRAGEDY By MURKY waters and unpredictable currents make the sea around Pulau Hantu a tough area to dive in, especially for inexperienced divers. On Saturday, 21-year-old trainee diver Sue Qing Wen went missing while on his third dive of the day.539 words
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Article, Illustration136 2007-02-22 24 Two Singaporeans were killed in a road accident near Ipoh on Tuesday evening. The pair, Mr Mohd Ridzuan Hussein, 25, and Mr Roslan Rahim, 24, were on a motorbike bound for Alor Star in Kedah when their motorcycle hit a car in front whileSIN CHEW DAILY - 136 words
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449 2007-02-22 24 Christopher Tan - Christopher Tan By Senior Correspondent TAXI operators are finally meeting service standards, going by the Land Transport Authority's latest quality audit from September to November last year. Six of the seven cab companies passed that quarter's audit, with449 words
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526 2007-02-22 24 K.C. VIJAYAN - K.C. VIJAYAN By MORE than 50 civil servants packed the Appeals courtroom yesterday to hear their lawyer make a case for them to return to the pensions scheme. Additional benches had to be brought in by the court orderlies to526 words
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532 2007-02-22 26 Arlina Arshad - Arlina Arshad By A RECOMMENDATION by the Philippine government to set the monthly salary of Filipino maids overseas at US$4OO (Ss6l3) from March 1 is unlikely to have any impact in Singapore, maid agents here said. They generally make between $330532 words
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637 2007-02-22 26 Yap Su- Yin - Yap Su-Yin Nothing shocking in report card; MOH gives them 6 months to fortify 3 key areas By Judith Tan THE report card on 12 of Singapore's largest charities in the health sector is out and while there are no shocking revelations, three key637 words
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Article, Illustration758 2007-02-22 26 YAP SU- YIN - YAP SU-YIN BUY a pen for $2, and half of that goes to the seller, invariably a youth. The other dollar goes to a business enterprise, Trust Leaf Worldwide. But if the young man adds that he is an ex-convictCAROLINE CHIA - 758 words
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Article, Illustration474 2007-02-22 26 Tessa Wong - Tessa Wong By YOUNG volunteers at the Youth Challenge are continuing to run the charity's community programmes despite last month's revelations of "irregularities" in its financial records and management. About half a dozen current and former volunteers The Straits Times spoke toDOMINIC WONG - 474 words
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Article511 2007-02-22 27 Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain NTUC's flexi-work plan will help those in low-income families with jobs and Workfare package By THE labour movement will introduce a programme next month to help women, especially those in low-income families, to return to work. Its "Back to Work" programme is511 words
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341 2007-02-22 27 ZAKIR HUSSAIN - ZAKIR HUSSAIN MALAY-MUSLIM single mothers can soon seek work at new businesses that will allow them to keep flexible hours. The move will also pave the way for them to receive Workfare. This community initiative, announced by labour MP Halimah Yacob yesterday,341 words
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Article, Illustration91 2007-02-22 27 The destitute from the Angsana Home at Pelangi Village, run by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, were treated to a 10-course Chinese New Year lunch at the Yangqing Shanghai Kitchen at Chijmes on Tuesday. The event was organised by the North East Community Development Council.ASHLEIGH SIM - 91 words
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Article, Illustration686 2007-02-22 28 Salma Khali k - Salma Khali k When discharged, patients get one year's supply, covered under Medisave, insurance By Health Correspondent FOR subsidised heart patients in need of potentially life-saving medication, where they get treated could mean a difference of more than $1,000 when footing theCHEW SENG KIM - 686 words
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364 2007-02-22 28 SALMA KHALIK - Drug-eluting stents benefits outweigh the risks SALMA KHALIK THE first stent, a tiny metal scaffold used to hold the artery walls in position, was used in 1986 to prevent arteries from collapsing after they have been unblocked. But one in four patients with these bare-metal stents found their arteries getting364 words
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564 2007-02-22 28 Lee Hui Chieh - Lee Hui Chieh By A DRUG made from the extract of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb will be tested soon to see if it helps delay or prevent a relapse in advanced breast cancer patients who have responded to Western treatment. Currently,564 words
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Article, Illustration555 2007-02-22 28 Lim Wei Chean - Lim Wei Chean By A FOUR-DAY showcase of Asia's resort destinations will be held here in June, with the aim of drawing holidaymakers to lesser-known getaways as well as more popular places. Out to impress the 2,000 trade visitors from around555 words
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429 2007-02-22 28 T. Rajan - T. Rajan By' AN AMERICAN high-tech firm whose software has been to Mars wants to help budding local robot-builders vie for a $1 million prize. That is the sum to be won in the TechX challenge organised by the Defence Science429 words
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Article80 2007-02-22 28 SINGAPORE appointed three new ambassadors to Europe yesterday. Chairman of JTC Corporation Soo Kok Leng has been appointed Singapore's next ambassador to Austria. Businessman and former member of parliament Tan Soo Khoon is Singapore's next ambassador to the Czech Republic. Former chief executive officer of80 words
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Article114 2007-02-22 28 SEVERAL roads in the Orchard Road area will be closed for the Chingay Parade preview tomorrow and the actual event on Saturday. The affected roads are Orchard Road (between Scotts and Buyong roads), Oxley Road, Killiney Road, Koek Road, Cuppage Road, Grange Road, Orchard Link and114 words
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Miscellaneous27 2007-02-22 23 Safety precaution All varieties of the popular Peter Pan brand of peanut butter have been recalled from stores here after salmonella scare in the US. PAGE H227 words
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485 2007-02-22 29 Tan Hock Ann - Tan Hock Ann IN HIS Chinese New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to "keep the family unit strong and healthy". However, there are issues that need to be addressed. I would love to endorse this "living together"485 words
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230 2007-02-22 29 Chai Yee Hoi - Chai Yee Hoi I REFER to previous letters on the zero-rating of essential items for the needy ("Zerorate GST on essential food items", ST, Feb 17; and "Limit GST zero rating to 8 essential food items", ST, Feb 20). Budget 2007 seems230 words
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243 2007-02-22 29 Dr Lee Wei Ling - Dr Lee Wei Ling THE recent incident in which a brain-dead patient's family tried to physically obstruct the operation to harvest his organs for transplant into patients needing them has revived the discussion about brain death and even led to calls to amend the243 words
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250 2007-02-22 29 Lav Kai Guan - Lav Kai Guan I VISITED Sentosa Flowers 2007 with my family on the second day of Chinese New Year. As our bus inched forward in start-stop traffic along Keppel Road, we noticed the bridge leading to Sentosa was equally choked with private vehicles.250 words
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399 2007-02-22 29 Heng Cho Choon - Heng Cho Choon I REFER to the letter, "Important to take the time to understand a culture before making judgments" by Mr Roni Roberts (ST, Feb 16) in which he commented on whether HDB flat dwellers should or should not keep pets399 words
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444 2007-02-22 29 Christopher Loh Guo Ji - Christopher Loh Guo Ji I REFER to the CPF Investment Scheme-Ordinary Account (CPFIS-OA) arrangement with DBS, UOB and OCBC, in which the three local banks are also known as the "agent bank". I applaud the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board's decision to set444 words
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120 2007-02-22 29 Dr Ho Soon Teck - Dr Ho Soon Teck THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) plan to do away with bus bays is a step backwards. I agree with readers it would lead to severe traffic congestion and much confusion. Rather than do away with bus bays, the120 words
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325 2007-02-22 29 Lee Weng Foo - Lee Weng Foo I REFER to Mr Lim Wee Hing's comments on my earlier letter on the need to exercise greater humility and sensitivity when dealing with our neighbours ("Good foreign relations stem from mutual respect"; ST, Feb 16). This is important as the politics325 words
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179 2007-02-22 29 Zheng Liqing ( Miss - Zheng Liqing (Miss) I UNDERSTAND the formula to arrive at the final amount an individual gets in goods and services tax (GST) rebate is determined by two factors: His income; and The type of housing he lives in. I would like to179 words
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Miscellaneous62 2007-02-22 29 For more readers' views, log on to http://www. straitstimes.asia1. com.sg/forum Access to letters online is free. Accreditation may not solve issue of incompetent counsellors Organ donation: Treat family members with sensitivity Not all distance-learning degrees are questionable Hard on Chiam See Tong when he does not have access to funds62 words
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Article, Illustration793 2007-02-22 30 Richard Jolly - Richard Jolly LILLE 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Lille's over-zealous protests and walkout create ugly scenes in the final minutes By WALKING off the pitch when you disagree with a referee's decision is no way to behave. Lille players were wrong to protest against Ryan Giggs' winner inAFP, AP - 793 words
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Article, Illustration409 2007-02-22 30 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS MANCHESTER United supporters were caught in a crush scare during Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win over Lille. Riot police fired tear gas into the overcrowded away section of the Stade Felix-Bollaert early in the game. SomeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS; AP - 409 words
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Article, Illustration518 2007-02-22 30 Marc Lim - Marc Lim By Sports Correspondent AFTER 16 years as a player and 33 years as a manager travelling to all corners of the globe, the 65-year-old Alex Ferguson must have seen it all. Then came Tuesday. "I have never seen anything like that in football,"518 words
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Article704 2007-02-22 31 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SOCCER Wenger warns PSV they won't get away with being negative again Eindhoven ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has warned PSV Eindhoven that they will not get away with a negative approach again. PSV take a 1-0 lead to the Emirates Stadium onAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 704 words
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Article292 2007-02-22 31 Oporto JOSE Mourinho did not waste time. He taunted Arsene Wenger's lack of Champions League success, just 24 hours after the Arsenal manager criticised Chelsea. The teams meet in the League Cup final on Sunday. The verbal war between them has not reached the level of two292 words
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Article, Illustration414 2007-02-22 31 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Glasgow GORDON Strachan has urged his players to believe in themselves and achieve one of the greatest results in Celtic history: To knock AC Milan out of the Champions League in a fortnight's time. The Scottish champions hung on for a 0-0AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AP - 414 words
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Article, Illustration242 2007-02-22 31 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Eindhoven THE first Chinese player to appear in the Champions League is sure he will not be the last. Sun Xiang predicted that more of his countrymen will take part in Europe's top club tournament. China's international defender played for PSV EindhovenAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 242 words
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Article, Illustration985 2007-02-22 32 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Becks to promote U.S. 2018 bid? ENGLAND'S Football Association suffered a potentially damaging blow, when it learnt that David Beckham may be used to promote a rival bid by the United States to host the 2018 World Cup Finals. TheASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; ': AP - 985 words
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388 2007-02-22 32 London LIVERPOOL have completed the signing of Javier Mascherano, after buying out his contract with businessman Kia Joorabchian. But West Ham are still facing the threat of a points deduction for breaking Premiership rules to allow the Argentina midfielder to play for them388 words
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Article, Illustration404 2007-02-22 32 London WEST Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has given his "100 per cent backing" to manager Alan Curbishley, insisting there is no deadline for him to turn the club's fortunes around. The Icelandic businessman has been infuriated by reports that he has given Curbishley404 words
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Article131 2007-02-22 32 NATIONAL Basketball Association star Steve Nash is interested in investing in Tottenham. Nash, a two-time Most Valuable Player with the Phoenix Suns, has reportedly earned over £50 million (Sslso million) from his basketball career. The 33-year-old is a life-long Spurs fan, and has revealed he131 words
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314 2007-02-22 32 BLOOMBERG NEWS London HIS life has often seemed like a horror movie, and now Paul Gascoigne is going to star in one with a sci-fi twist. The former England international, who has fought alcohol and drug problems, will make his acting debut inBLOOMBERG NEWS - 314 words
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Article, Illustration853 2007-02-22 33 Jeanette Wang - Jeanette Wang THE FACES OF THE S-LEAGUE Taqi, 20, officiated in his first S-League match when he was 19 By FOR Muhammad Taqi AljaaEari, becoming an S-League referee helps put his life in orier. He used to live like a hamrter on aALBERT SIM - 853 words
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Article, Illustration553 2007-02-22 33 Nicholas Fang - Nicholas Fang By ONE side boasted a handsome collection of S-League talents, including five national players. The other had only the league's Player of the Year, albeit with the support of an experienced and cohesive unit. Last night, it was teamwork that defeated starALBERT SIM - 553 words
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Article, Illustration544 2007-02-22 33 BLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS CRICKET Melbourne SIX losses in seven games and a growing injury list are enough for Australia to panic. The defending Cricket World Cup champions are reeling from a 0-3 pummelling by New Zealand in the ChappellHadlee series. More worryingly, their openerBLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS - 544 words
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Article, Illustration568 2007-02-22 34 ASSOCIATED PRESS BASKETBALL Denver star scores only 9 points in loss to road-weary San Antonio Spurs San Antonio THE San Antonio Spurs were happy to play at home again finally. Allen Iverson was happy just to be playing again. The Spurs returned home for theASSOCIATED PRESS; AP - 568 words
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515 2007-02-22 34 ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta NO MATTER how good a basketballer is, he cannot win the National Basketball Association title alone. That is why the top teams in the league Dallas, Phoenix, San Antonio, Utah and Houston have at least two great players in their squads.ASSOCIATED PRESS - 515 words
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Article, Illustration573 2007-02-22 34 ASSOCIATED PRESS »GOLF Atlanta NO ONE is crazy enough to suggest that anyone other than Tiger Woods is the world's best golfer. The American has held the No 1 spot in the world rankings since June 12, 2005, a span of 89 weeks.ASSOCIATED PRESS; : AP - 573 words
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339 2007-02-22 34 REUTERS BOXING New York FLOYD Mayweather pushed, prodded and provoked Oscar De La Hoya on Tuesday. It set the tone for what promises to be a bad-temper-ed world junior middleweight title showdown in Las Vegas on May 5. TheREUTERS - 339 words
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Article70 2007-02-22 34 SINGAPORE'S table tennis player Wang Yuegu lost 9-11, 6-11,10-12, 5-11 to China's Niu Jianfeng in the women's singles second round of the Kuwait Open yesterday. Teammate Li Jiawei had crashed out of the first round on Tuesday, losing 10-12, 5-11, 9-11,1-11 to Hungary's Toth70 words
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Article113 2007-02-22 34 REUTERS MEMPHIS (Tennessee): Venus Williams continued her comeback from injury on Tuesday, beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 at the Memphis International round of 16. In her first event in more than four months, after wrist and knee injuries, the former tennis world No 1 held offREUTERS - 113 words
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Article511 2007-02-22 34 BASKETBALL NBA: Washington 112 Minnesota 100, Charlotte 104 Oklahoma City 100, New York 100 Orlando 94, Detroit 84 Milwaukee 83, San Antonio 95 Denver 80, Chicago 106 Atlanta 81, Sacramento 104 Boston 101, Portland 103 Utah 100, Seattle 121 Memphis 105, Phoenix 115 LA Clippers 90. ICE HOCKEY NHL:511 words
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Obituary, Illustration143 2007-02-22 35 Director of Eng Leng Contractors Pte Ltd Mr Toh Eng Kill's beloved mother WEE POH KIM Age: 75 passed away peacefully on 21 February 2007, leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Toh Teng Hiong (deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Toh Eng Hua Heng Sioe Tjoe Toh Eng Kui Chua Seok Joo Toh Yin143 words
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Obituary, Illustration175 2007-02-22 35 B*** "For he says: At the favourable time. I have listened to you; on the day oj salvation 1 came to your help. Well, now is the favourable time: this is the day of salvation." 2 Corinthians 6:2 MARY TAN LUANG HIANG Age: 88 Called home to be with the175 words
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Obituary, Illustration194 2007-02-22 35 "Vv I has r.i./i v walked In his steps, his way I haw kept and haw not turned aside "Jolt 2i: 11 it Agnes Lim 1 Gek Choo I *f AgeSS |j Beloved daughter of Michael lim Peng Yam and Beatrice Cheona, Glial Choo (both deceased)... Has been called home194 words
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Obituary, Illustration66 2007-02-22 35 In Loving Memory of MILLICENT STA MARIA (Mrs Hilda Philomin) Age: 72 was called home to be with the LORD on 20 February 2007. Deeply missed and always remembered by family and loved ones. Wake at St Joseph's Church 143, Victoria Street. Funeral Service on Sunday, 25 Feb 07 at66 words
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Obituary, Illustration38 2007-02-22 35 3rd Anniversary In Loving Memory Of PHILLIPS ALBERT EDMUND Departed 22 February 2004 Hut still the empty chair Reminds us of the face, the smile. Of one who once sat there. Always Loved t. Cherished By Loved Ones38 words
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Obituary, Illustration17 2007-02-22 35 In Mcmoriam 4ih Anniversary M. KANACALWAU Dear Ma We Adore You Aluniys Sadly misM.il by Husband Children17 words
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Obituary, Illustration105 2007-02-22 35 CHUA MOK SYE Age: 93 passed away peacefully on 21 Keb 07, leaving bebind loved ones. Children: Spouses: Chua Kirn Mong Chia Sai Kirn Chua Yong Mong Wong Ol Wah Chua Heng Mong Chua Khin Mvi lon Joo Hunt Chua Peng Mvi Chua Yong Mvi Hiap Van Seng Grandchildren: Spouses;105 words
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Obituary, Illustration55 2007-02-22 35 Bth Anniversary In Loving Memory Of VRAJAN Departed: 22nd February 1999 Our thoughts are always with you As time goes by we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your meant place. Deeply missed and fondly rememlwrcd by Wife. Daughters, Father, Brothers, Sisters A55 words
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473 2007-02-22 37 BLOOMBERG NEWS TV network stands to lose licence if it can't cough up $4.3b by March 6 Bangkok THAI television network ITV said a court has refused to consider its request for an injunction on 100 billion baht (554.3 billion) of fines,BLOOMBERG NEWS - 473 words
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307 2007-02-22 37 BLOOMBERG NEWS Washington CONSUMER prices in the United States rose more than forecast in January as Americans paid more for food, medical care and airfares, suggesting that inflationary pressures persist. The consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent after rising 0.4 per centBLOOMBERG NEWS - 307 words
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Article, Illustration485 2007-02-22 37 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS New York DISCOUNT US airliner Jetßlue Airways has announced sweeping compensations to customers stranded in a weather-induced operations meltdown. The week-long debacle which started last Wednesday, led to the cancellation of more than 1,100 flights and leftAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS; AP - 485 words
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Article, Illustration35 2007-02-22 37 AFP yesterday's close: 17,913.21 (-25.91 points) »Japanese stocks closed narrowly mixed as investors gave a muted response to a local interest rate rise, betting that it will not derail the economic recovery.AFP - 35 words
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Article, Illustration43 2007-02-22 37 AFP Yesterday's close: 20,651.42 (+83.51 points) Hong Kong stocks gained 0.41 per cent as China Mobile rose on news that it added 4.86 million subscribers last month and on hopes it might roll out plans for 3G services soon.AFP - 43 words
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Article, Illustration23 2007-02-22 37 AFP r- Fridays close: 2,998.47 (+5.47 points) The markets are closed for the Chinese New Year holidays for the week.AFP - 23 words
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Article, Illustration36 2007-02-22 37 Sydney S&P ASX 200 AFP Yesterday's close: 5,951.8 (-37.9 points) Australian stocks closed down 0.63 per cent as some weaker-than-expect-ed earnings reports prompted profit taking. Volume was 1.76 billion shares worth A 56.09 billion (557.33 billion).AFP - 36 words
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Article, Illustration28 2007-02-22 37 AFP Yesterday's 8522 (+16.13 points) Malaysian stocks closed 1.28 per cent higher in heavy trade due to strong follow-through buying in blue-chips and lower liners.AFP - 28 words
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Article, Illustration40 2007-02-22 37 AFP Yesterday's close: 14,188.49 (-64.89 points) »Indian stocks closed 0.46 per cent lower after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by a quarter point to 0.5 per cent. The market is expected to remain volatile this week.AFP - 40 words
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Article, Illustration38 2007-02-22 37 AFP Yesterday's close: *****6 (+lO.OB points) »Indonesian stocks closed 0.56 per cent higher, led by mining stocks and Telkom, as trading picked up with the return of retail investors after the Chinese New Year holidays.AFP - 38 words
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Article, Illustration35 2007-02-22 37 AFP Yesterday's close: 692.38 (+1.71 points) »Thai stocks closed 0.25 per cent higher after a former deputy to deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra stepped down as head of the military government's economics team.AFP - 35 words
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Article223 2007-02-22 37 YESTERDAY'S CLOSE: 0,2.0.01 Feb21 Allgreen 0.53 1.720 +0.050 Ascendasreit 0.94 2.610 +0.080 CapitaComm 0.61 2.910 -0.010 CapitaLand 5.12 7.700 +0.200 CapitaMall 0.98 3.600 +0.140 Chart SemiCond 0.86 1.560 +0.070 CityDev 2.86 14.500 +0.400 ComiortDelGro 1.48 2.060 +0.040 CoscoCorp 0.96 2.860 +0.030 Creative Tech 0.27 10.300 +0.200223 words
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Article142 2007-02-22 37 Feb 21 UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES (9AM): SINGAPORE DOLLARS TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Buying Selling Aust dollar 1.2020 1.2160 Can dollar 1.3030 1.3190 Euro 2.0050 2.0280 Malaysian ringgit* 0.4386 0.4392 NZ dollar 1.0670 1.0910 Sterling pound 2.9840 3.0180 US dollar 1.5250142 words
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683 2007-02-22 38 REUTERS Yen loses ground as central bank says it will be cautious about further hikes Tokyo THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its main interest rate yesterday by a quarter percentage point to 0.5 per cent, the highest in more than a decade.REUTERS - 683 words
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344 2007-02-22 38 FINANCIAL TIMES Tokyo THE world's biggest accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), is set to shut a Japanese affiliate because of its involvement in the Nikko Cordial Securities broking scandal. This leaves PwC with a significantly smaller presence than rivals in Japan. Misuzu Audit, one ofFINANCIAL TIMES - 344 words
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Article, Illustration365 2007-02-22 38 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Ypsilanti (Michigan) STRUGGLING Ford Motors could be forced to shut down seven more plants and ask its unions for a 20 per cent cut to wages and benefits as it faces a financial "meltdown", said a respectedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 365 words
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Article, Illustration336 2007-02-22 38 BLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS Hong Kong HUTCHISON Telecommunications will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) next month to seek approval for the planned sale of Indian cellphone operator Hutchison Essar to Britain's Vodafone Group for US$ll.l billion (Ssl7 billion). Shareholders will voteBLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS; AFP - 336 words
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Article383 2007-02-22 38 REUTERS Tokyo THE utilisation rate of the world's semiconductor plants fell to its lowest in seven quarters at the end of last year on weak demand for logic chips, said an industry group. However, one analyst predicted an uptick from April as inventory levelsREUTERS - 383 words
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Article, Illustration490 2007-02-22 39 NARENDRA AGGARWAL - NARENDRA AGGARWAL BY /AusGroup, a fast-growing energy and resources specialist, has turned in a strong set of halfyear results. It benefited from the continued boom in the commodities market in Western Australia, as well as the strategic move to acquire Singapore-based Cactus Engineering in July490 words
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Article, Illustration292 2007-02-22 39 NARENDRA AGGARWAL - NARENDRA AGGARWAL BY Dh Global Marine, a specialist in procurement of electrical cablings, equipment and accessories for the marine and offshore industries, has turned in a record set of full-year results. It serves major shipyards like Keppel Corp, SembCorp Marine and Labroy Marine,292 words
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Article, Illustration256 2007-02-22 39 NARENDRA AGGARWAL - NARENDRA AGGARWAL BY Otrong demand for its new product, synthetic cotton, helped mainboard-listed Hongwei Technologies, a China-based polyester fibre manufacturer and supplier, achieve a record profit of 29.6 million yuan (555.85 million) in2H2006. Synthetic cotton is a cost competitive substitute for natural cotton in a256 words
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Article, Illustration294 2007-02-22 39 KARON NG - KARON NG BY c Sunpower Group announced a full-year net profit of 37.2 million yuan (557.4 million) on the back of a 61 per cent increase in revenue to 387.4 million yuan for 2006. Of this revenue, 57 per cent is made up of294 words
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Article, Illustration244 2007-02-22 39 KARON NG - KARON NG BY Health Management International (HMD, a Sesdaq-listed healthcare service and education provider, delivered improved results again for its first half ended Dec 31, 2006. While revenue increased marginally to $21.8 million, net profit improved 8 per cent to $1.4 million compared with $1.3244 words
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610 2007-02-22 40 Grace Ng - Grace Ng It is staying put in Spore market for now as it mulls over expanding reach here By PAY TV operator OBSTV Asia has won regulatory approval to offer more channels, which may provide the fresh impetus needed for610 words
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Article, Illustration769 2007-02-22 40 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen By POSTER boy entrepreneur Vikas Goel's eSys Technologies has laid off nearly one-sixth of its Singapore workforce, just before a merger with Chennai-based Teledata Informatics. eSys, one of the world's largest distributors of hard disks, said yesterday it has whittled769 words
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370 2007-02-22 40 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo By Property Correspondent SERVICE apartment operator The Ascott Group has sold its Hotel Asia property in Scotts Road for $147 million, from which it will reap a net profit of $22.2 million. The sale price represents a 41 per370 words
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Article, Illustration428 2007-02-22 40 Lorn a Tan - Lorn a Tan By Finance Correspondent MAYBANK Singapore's pre-tax gain grew 11.1 per cent to RM187.9 million (5582.5 million) for the six months ended Dec 31 from RM169.1 million previously. During the same period, it registered a 29.7 per cent revenue growth428 words
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296 2007-02-22 40 REUTERS BANK of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, the Japanese bank which was recently censured over improper lending practices, has asked bankers at its Singapore office to stop entertaining clients as a penance. The bank is part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, which has about 600REUTERS - 296 words
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481 2007-02-22 41 Arthur Poon - Arthur Poon TAKING STOCK US stock rally, strong institutional buying boost bourse as banks, property plays gain By INVESTORS could barely wait to get back to business on the first trading day of the Year of the Pig yesterday, immediately481 words
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Article, Illustration493 2007-02-22 41 Lorn a Tan - Lorn a Tan By Finance Correspondent INSURER Great Eastern Holdings (GE) achieved a 28 per cent jump in net profits to $476.9 million for the year ended Dec 31, boosted by a record final quarter. A delighted Mr Tan Beng Lee, directorARTHUR LEE/BT - 493 words
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Article, Illustration235 2007-02-22 41 GABRIEL CHEN - GABRIEL CHEN DIRECTORS' TRADES A NON-EXECUTIVE director of property giant Capita Land has reduced his direct stake in the company by selling 200,000 shares on the open market. Mr Lim Chin Beng, who is also Ascott's chairman, sold the shares for about $7.50 each. The235 words
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Article, Illustration235 2007-02-22 41 LORNA TAN - LORNA TAN INSURANCE veteran Tan Suee Chieh, 48, has taken over the top job at insurance cooperative NTUC Income from Mr Tan Kin Lian, 59, with effect from yesterday. In a press statement, Income's new chief executive officer (CEO) said that he was "delighted" to235 words
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364 2007-02-22 41 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen WARRANT WATCH By WARRANTS on the Straits Times Index (STI) stole the show yesterday as the index hit record highs, marking the return of investors after the Chinese New Year break. Warrants allow investors to bet on future movements in stock prices364 words
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Article, Illustration506 2007-02-22 41 ARTHUR POON - ARTHUR POON HOME-GROWN TT International, which owns and distributes consumer electronics products under the Akira brand, has bought Novena Holdings' core furniture arm for $13.5 million. It plans to incorporate the business into its existing consumer electronics retail stores in Singapore and506 words
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Article, Illustration630 2007-02-22 42 Karamjit Kaur - Karamjit Kaur Joint venture has Chennai, Kolkata airport projects first in its sights By Aviation Correspondent SINGAPORE'S Changi Airports International (CAI), which manages and invests in airports, is poised to make a significant mark in the highly lucrative Indian market. ItBUSINESS TIMES - 630 words
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Article, Illustration990 2007-02-22 42 Erica Tay - Erica Tay NEWS ANALYSIS By Economics Correspondent THE last time the Japanese yen was this weak against the Singapore dollar, American President Bill Clinton was trying not to get impeached and The X-Files was on television. In recentAFP; BLOOMBERG - 990 words
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Article27 2007-02-22 42 Gainers: 511 Losers: 224 Unchanged: 629 Australian dollar 1.2020 1.2160 iuro 2.0050 2.0280 Sterling pound JS dollar 2.9840 1.5250 3.0180 1.5430 'en (100 units) 1.2689 1.282427 words
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Article, Illustration686 2007-02-22 42 Aaron Chew - Aaron Chew ONLINE PAYMENT PROVIDER By ONLINE payments giant Pay Pal has set up its regional headquarters in Singapore. California-based Pay Pal helps users to send and receive payments securely online, using its own technology coupled with bank accounts and credit cards. Owned by686 words
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Article, Illustration79 2007-02-22 46 1 never wanted to be a human jukebox' Musician Joni Mitchell (below) on playing new songs on tour 'Being a woman is very hard. She has to put on make-up, lose weight and enlarge her breasts' Patty Tsai, wife of Taiwanese politician Lien Sheng-wen, rejecting his proposal that she79 words
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Article, Illustration873 2007-02-22 46 Hong Xinyi - Hong Xinyi In death, as in life, it was Anna Nicole Smith's flamboyant, engineered and problematic body that got the most attention culturevulture THE obituaries and commentaries that followed the death of Anna Nicole Smith two weeks ago ranged in tone from the snide to873 words
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Article286 2007-02-22 46 NYT FLORIDA After a year of courtship, Harlequin, the leading publisher of romance novels, has hooked up with Nascar, the stock-car racing association. Last year, with Nascar's approval, Harlequin Enterprises published three Nascar-theme books, including one in which the heroine falls in love with aNYT - 286 words
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Article, Illustration639 2007-02-22 47 Adeline Chia - Adeline Chia It won't be lonely at the top anymore when five arts groups known collectively as Emily Hill take up residence in a colonial bungalow ARTS REPORTER A HISTORIC bungalow perched vacant for almost three years at the hilltop of Upper Wilkie Road has639 words
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Article332 2007-02-22 47 ATTENDANCE was up at this year's Ml Singapore Fringe Fest, and organiser The Necessary Stage (TNS) attributes it to how it did not clash with other arts festivals, programming the right shows and reaching out to students. The annual event, which is into its third332 words
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Article, Illustration497 2007-02-22 47 June Cheong - June Cheong ARTS REPORTER PHILHARMONIA Taiwan music director Chien Wen-pin (inset) has done big things for the orchestra's repertoire since he took over in 2001. In 2002, he got the company to introduce a Western opera series with classics like Mozart's Don Giovanni. The series497 words
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Article, Illustration484 2007-02-22 48 Stephanie Yap - Stephanie Yap Yeng Pway Ngon's Chinese novefwas one of Yazhou Zhoukan's top 10 books last year ARTS REPORTER WHILE best-selling American authors can sell thousands of books here in a week, Singaporean writer Yeng Pway Ngon only publishes 500 copies of each of his books484 words
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Article, Illustration452 2007-02-22 48 Reuters NEW YORK Tom Stoppard's epic eight-hour trilogy The Coast Of Utopia about 19th-century Russian revolutionaries has won rave American reviews and defied fears that its subject matter would be too heavy for theatre-goers. The concluding play, Salvage, opened on Sunday night, capping the storyReuters; AP - 452 words
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Article, Illustration279 2007-02-22 50 PUT on your dancing shoes one of the founding fathers of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, will be in town this weekend. The American, who is a youthful 93 years old, can still outdance most people half his age. He will be here with other279 words
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Article, Illustration766 2007-02-22 50 Tee Hun Ching - Tee Hun Ching When you've hit rock-bottom, rejoice. The only way left is to go up booksforthesoul AFTER her business partner died, a bereft Carole Hyatt sold her marketing and social behaviour research firm and descended into panic. She felt she had lost her identity.PAUL ERIC ROCA - 766 words
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Article, Illustration585 2007-02-22 50 Boon Chan - Boon Chan HERE'S a tidbit for film buffs: In a five-minute segment set at night in a bar in the movie Paris, Je T'aime (Paris, I Love You), the name of the bar, Le Rostand, is a sly reference to a role played by French ac-tor-directorCHEW SENG KIM - 585 words
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Article, Illustration253 2007-02-22 52 AP, Reuters LOS ANGELES Britney Spears (right) is seeking a less toxic lifestyle. The pop star voluntarily entered a rehabilitation centre on Tuesday, said her manager, Larry Rudolph. He did not elaborate on the treatment she was seeking or where the facility was located, although theAP, Reuters - 253 words
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Article, Illustration234 2007-02-22 52 AP NEW DELHI Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan smokes too much and must quit, said his mother, after he was hospitalised with chest pains. Former superstar Sharmila Tagore admonished her 36-year-old son who was under observation in the intensive care unit of a Mumbai hospital, whereAP - 234 words
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Article148 2007-02-22 52 HONG KONG Actor Andy Lav is over the moon over being HK$2O (Ss4) richer. The Heavenly King revealed on his blog that he had won for the first time in Hong Kong's Mark Six lottery though it was just a consolation prize for getting148 words
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Article123 2007-02-22 52 MINISTER QUITS OVER ANNA NICOLE: Bahamas Immigration Minister Shane Gibson announced his resignation on Sunday amid fallout over his involvement with former Playmate Anna Nicole Smith. He denied any wrongdoing or romantic link to her and said he had made the decision for his family's well-being... STALLONE'S DENIAL: Sylvester123 words
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Article, Illustration271 2007-02-22 72 TEE HUN CHING - TEE HUN CHING I have been saving this for the day when I am famous enough to be asked this question: What was your worst fashion disaster ever? But since that day looks never to dawn, I might as well out myself. I was 14 and stretchy mini-skirts271 words
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Article, Illustration729 2007-02-22 73 AMY YIP - AMY YIP The term has been loosely tagged on to everything from velour track suits (Juicy Couture: American designer casual wear brand) to pave jewellery with a trademark bull's eye (Target Couture: rhinestone accessories by American budget retailer Target). But little does the average high-street shopper knowREUTERS - 729 words
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Article, Illustration322 2007-02-22 74 i in noi a traditionalist by any I account, but dressing up is certainly one of my favourite customs especially during the Chinese New Year. You know me I'll gladly grab any opportunity to revamp my wardrobe. In fact, there are even people not moi I swear who diligentl322 words
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Article59 2007-02-22 74 INEZ SALE: Inez, a multi-label fashion store at 02-06/07 Paragon which carries brands such as Malo and Marc by Marc Jacobs, is holding a sale of up to 80 per cent. While stocks last. POST-CNY SALE: Swimwear speciality store Tannlines at 03-03/04 Wisma Atria is holding a sale of59 words
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Article, Illustration562 2007-02-22 74 hat K-wave just keeps on rolling. Yet another store has been added to the list of Korean beauty brands setting up shop here. Beauty Credit which has 180 stores in Korea and outlets around the world including New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong opened its first store562 words
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Article, Illustration236 2007-02-22 74 Fashion's insatiable hunger for fresh new faces now sees a girl who has been modelling for only a year plucked from the catwalk for stardom at cosmetics giant Estee Lauder. Hilary Rhoda (right), 20, will soon be strutting her stuff in Estee Lauder advertising campaigns for skincare and236 words
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Article, Illustration193 2007-02-22 74 Reuters Paul Smith, famous for his very British suits and stripey shirts, is the latest designer to consider quitting London Fashion Week for the more glamorous and lucrative shows in Paris and Milan. Showcasing his autumn/winter women's wear collection in London last Tuesday, Smith, 60,Reuters - 193 words
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Article, Illustration706 2007-02-22 74 May Yip - May Yip Do you have a problem with the way you look? E-mail your aperies to May Yip at sturban@sph.com.sg QI have tanlines from swimming several weeks ago. Is there an inexpensive way to get rid of them? AWhile I happen to think that tanlines are sexy, especially thoseREUTERS - 706 words
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Article, Illustration248 2007-02-22 74 /Belle Charlene Kwan - /Belle Charlene Kwan These two trend-setters were spotted at the Moet Chandon Champagne party held at Attica last Wednesday Liang Shi'ai, 22, PR senior associate Where did you get your clothes from? My dress was a last-minute find to complement tonight's dress code of Pink. It cost $60 from248 words
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Article, Illustration134 2007-02-22 75 It may be the Year of the Pig, but place your style bet on equestrian motifs. Acrylic brooch, $149, from Tatty Devine, visit www.lartichaut.com to order Pretty floral motifs make a casual alternative to the usual goth cuffs. Leather cuffs, $33 each, from Egg 3, 33 Erksine134 words
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Article, Illustration145 2007-02-22 75 Ace of spade cufflinks lend a dandy touch to a smart suit. $23, Topman, 02-18 Wisma Atria Spacious enough for your ißook, this handsome workbag is just as chic for weekend play. Kangaroo leather tote, $2,920, from Louis Vuitton, 01 -20/24 Ngee Ann City, 01-09 Hilton Hotel,ALAN LIM, EDWIN KOO & DESMOND WEE - 145 words
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Article, Illustration519 2007-02-22 76 SHAAN SETH - SHAAN SETH Arm yourself with the perfect lipstick with these tips and tubes Still making your Chinese New Year rounds? With all the eating, drinking and gossiping that go on, your mouth needs some super-duper lip colour to stay the course. One piece of advice: Steer clear ofAF - 519 words
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Article, Illustration629 2007-02-22 77 ANGELINE NEO - ANGELINE NEO Three easy ways to spiff up your wardrobe for spring sport the big tote, a fitted jacket and smart sandals I TWO PAGES FOR THE MEN IN OUR LIVES URBAN MAN Wear handsome leather sandals Rubber flip-flops are meant for the wet market or beach. To629 words
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Article, Illustration186 2007-02-22 77 Heads up Banish the baseball cap. Fedora hats, once popularised by Dick Tracy, make a comeback. Less dandy this time, it mixes street and chic. Wear it with a fitted jacket and skinny cargo pants. As an added perk, it hides thinning hair lines. Brims also shield186 words
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Article, Illustration304 2007-02-22 78 TREND #1 CATWALK INSPIRATION: FENDI (left) Why: How can you not love a dress that will take you from day to night, from casual to dressy just by swopping a few accessories? From shifts to sheaths, *****-style tunics to pretty babydolls, wrap dresses that cinch to summery frocksCHARLES CHUA & DESMOND FOO - 304 words
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Article, Illustration261 2007-02-22 79 TREND #2 CATWALK INSPIRATION: DKNY (above) Why: Utilitarian without being shabby or overtly tomboy welcome a new era of sporty cool. Conventional gym gear has been given a sprucing so it no longer looks asexual but feminine, modern and, darn it, pretty chic. What's new: Windbreakers and sweats261 words
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Article, Illustration250 2007-02-22 79 TREND #3 CATWALK INSPIRATION: LOUIS VUITTON (above) Why: Because a jacket helps anchor floaty dresses, makes sportswear look even snazzier and, unlike cardigans, doesn't look slouchy on droopy shoulders. What's new: Billowy sleeves, detailed lapels, high-shine fabrics, futuristic shapes the new jacket is anything but boxy. Bottomline: A250 words
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Article, Illustration278 2007-02-22 80 TREND #4 CATWALK INSPIRATION: DONNA KARAN (above) Why: It's the new power dressing: The figure is instantly streamlined, making you look taller. What's new: Wear it right down to the ankle for a dash of grown-up sophistication, or pick capri styles with more detail it's a tailored look278 words
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Article, Illustration265 2007-02-22 80 TREND #5 I CATWALK INSPIRATION: YVES SAINT LAURENT (above) Why: Purple is the new black and the hue can be pretty and muted or bold and dramatic. What's new: Everything the fashion world has fallen hard for the shade and splashed it on everything from dresses and shoes265 words
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Article, Illustration835 2007-02-22 81 LEONG SU- LIN - LEONG SU-LIN How do you show off a fantastic new body from the slimming centre? Well, you can flash some flesh ove them or loathe them, there's something riveting about the advertisements for slimming centres. It's more than just the airbrushed nature of the before-and-after pictures835 words
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Article, Illustration559 2007-02-22 81 Olinda Cho (left), 27, artiste Shot last year and styled by Mian for Royal BodyPerfed. Outfit was from Hong Kong Walker says: I hate the swimsuit because it doesn't suit her personality. As a woman, I find it insulting that they would make her show as much559 words
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Article, Illustration328 2007-02-22 82 This column, which runs on the last Thursday of every month, rounds up the best parties and lets you in on who was seen where and at what do SEND US YOUR PICTURES If you have an event and would like Urban to feature it, e-mail the pictures to328 words
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Article, Illustration704 2007-02-22 83 PRADEEP PAUL - PRADEEP PAUL PERSONAL TRAINER If you are not keen on the idea of being a gym rat, the great outdoors may be just the thing for your fitness routine After "no time", the next most common reason for not exercising is perhaps "no space". Well, the excuseSHAHRIYAYAHAYA - 704 words
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Article, Illustration930 2007-02-22 84 FRANKIE CHEE - FRANKIE CHEE LIQUID DIET Master mixer Colin Chia tells how to tend bar at home with the right drinks and tools You've spent ages buying and cooking great food to impress all those friends and relatives popping by at this time of the year. But to reallyALAN LJM - 930 words
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Article, Illustration135 2007-02-22 84 There will be a whole lot of shaking going on at your home once you rustle up these essential bartender tools. Shaker (above): This urn-like thing is used to mix the drinks. Pro bartenders usually slam the glass over it instead of using the cover. Jigger135 words
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Article, Illustration346 2007-02-22 85 TAN HSUEH YUN - TAN HSUEH YUN POSH NOSH We call it Chinese New Year, the Vietnamese call it Tet. But both festivals have one thing in common they mark the new year with fantastic food and snacks. Want a taste of Tet? Go to Le Tonkin, a chic Vietnamese-French restaurant346 words
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Article, Illustration92 2007-02-22 85 Medjools are among the plumpest, sweetest dates you could ever hope to eat. New at Bunalun are these date rolls: small, soft logs made with organic Californian medjools. They have a hint of caramel in them and you can get them rolled in coconut or almonds. BothAZIZ HUSSIN - 92 words
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Article, Illustration118 2007-02-22 85 If you are a fan of Meiji Plain biscuits, you'll love these crackers from Bourbon, a Japanese confectionery brand. The Tennenn Koubon or Natural Yeast crackers are good on their own. They have a toasty flavour that is so appetising. Because they are relatively plain and not too118 words
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Article, Illustration161 2007-02-22 85 There is nothing I like better than a Marks Spencer biscuit and a cup of tea. I used to be addicted to its chocolate-covered digestive biscuits, and the jam puffs are so good that it is hard to stop at one or to have them only at tea161 words
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Article, Illustration410 2007-02-22 86 eCheong - eCheong 7 THINGS IN HIS BAG His bag I find big bags a bother so I stuff everything into my pockets and this black Porter pouch, which I clip onto my jeans. Or I put my things in my artiste manager's bag. 1 Bottega Veneta wallet I have onlyCAROLINE CHIA - 410 words
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Article279 2007-02-22 86 You could say Taiwanese singer-host Show Luo Chih-hsiang carries the world in his pouch. The 27-year-old does not like lugging a bag around, so he makes do with a Porter waist pouch and his pockets. In town recently to promote his fourth album, Speshow, he says: "I279 words
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