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Title Section25 2007-12-20 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 140 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS MICA (P) 115/12/2007 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 2007 •m A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 > ►> 80 CENTS25 words
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Article, Illustration830 2007-12-20 1 Yeo Ghim Lay - Yeo Ghim Lay Supermarket chain offers 5% discount to help customers cope with cost of living By SUPERMARKET chain FairPrice is giving a 5 per cent discount on its housebrand goods to help Singaporeans cope with the rising cost ofZAOBAO, ISTOCK, ST FILE PHOTO ST GRAPHIC - 830 words
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Article, Illustration439 2007-12-20 1 Lee Tee Jong - Lee Tee Jong By South Korea Correspondent In Seoul FORMER Hyundai chief Lee Myung Bak yesterday shrugged off fraud allegations to claim a landslide victory in South Korea's presidential election on promises to revive the nation's sluggish economy. The former Seoul mayor won 48.6439 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration820 2007-12-20 1 Desmond Lim - Desmond Lim By WHEN 21-year-old Leonard Goh showed his portfolio to the course instructor at a photography workshop three years ago, he was told to consider selling duck rice as a career. Hurt but not discouraged, the former Ngee Ann Polytechnic mass communications studentDESMOND LIM - 820 words
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Miscellaneous25 2007-12-20 1 POWER LIST I aUITfcA i m ul^ LIFE 12 Ll3 I. k^J rll EXPECT TO PAY MORE FOR FOOD FROM NEXT MONTH: MONEY, PAGE H3225 words
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Miscellaneous317 2007-12-20 2 SECTION ONE HOME Prime 2-4 US Navy apologises to man Asia 6-20 AUS Navy Captain telephoned the World 24-31 Singaporean man who was Review 32-34 assaulted by a sailor to apologise. FYI 35 PAGEH4 SECTION TWO H°me Hl-HlB FORUM Forum Hl9 T.. r Sports H2l-H25 S'°r^t° ft uonuoc The CEO317 words
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PRIME
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557 2007-12-20 3 Carolyn Hong - Carolyn Hong Malaysia acts to ease tensions at the grassroots following a spate of protests By Malaysia Bureau Chief In Kuala Lumpur JOHOR, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang are four places in Malaysia with the most inter-racial problems and will be the first557 words
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Article, Illustration487 2007-12-20 3 ASSOCIATED PRESS Mehrabpur (Pakistan) AN EXPRESS train crowded with holiday travellers derailed in southern Pakistan yesterday, killing at least 56 people and injuring another 150, officials said. It was the worst rail accident in the country in two years. The train was speedingASSOCIATED PRESS; AFP - 487 words
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Article, Illustration756 2007-12-20 4 ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, XINHUA The couple in China forced 22 of their students, some as young as 11, into paid sex Beijing LURED to her uncle's home on the pretext of doing some farm work, the young niece of a Chinese schoolteacher and a fellowASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, XINHUA; www.gog.com.cn - 756 words
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410 2007-12-20 4 A.RTI MULCHAND - A.RTI MULCHAND By, DENGUE has struck again, despite the cooler weather, this time flooring 17 people in the East Coast area. Thirteen of them are construction workers from a worksite in Telqk Kurau, and the remaining four are residents who live close by. All410 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration806 2007-12-20 6 Salim Osman - Salim Osman Jakarta halts openskies talks and urges its airlines not to buy Europe-made planes By Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta RELATIONS between Indonesia and the European Union have nose-dived over aviation. Jakarta has upped the ante in its dispute with Brussels over the latter's ban on all806 words
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CHINA
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577 2007-12-20 10 REUTERS Officials say vast trunk road network is important for China's unity and security Beijing MAIN roads and highways now reach more than 90 per cent of China's 1.3 billion people, who get to enjoy greater economic benefits, officials said. ByREUTERS - 577 words
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Article, Illustration55 2007-12-20 10 XINHUA Stuffing themselves into tubes is all part and parcel of the training these children receive at the Qinghe Experimental School in Jinan, the capital of China's eastern Shandong province. They are practising traditional Chinese acrobatics and are part of a children's acrobatic troupe trainedXINHUA - 55 words
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Article, Illustration321 2007-12-20 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS Taipei A FORMER Justice Ministry investigator yesterday denied allegations that he had threatened to harm Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian. The man, identified by the Justice Ministry as Mr Yang Chinghai, has been arrested and is suspected of having intimidated politicians and mediaASSOCIATED PRESS - 321 words
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191 2007-12-20 10 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing A NEW website created by the anti-corruption bureau crashed hours after it started running because too many visitors tried to log on to register complaints, state media said. The National Bureau of Corruption Prevention, set up in SeptemberREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 191 words
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EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration654 2007-12-20 11 Lee Tee Jong - Lee Tee Jong Most believe President-elect can create new era of prosperity By South Korea Correspondent In Seoul THE majority of South Koreans see their new leader as the man most capable of reinvigorating the country's economic fortunes. During his election campaign, MrAP; AFP - 654 words
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538 2007-12-20 11 WASHINGTON POST, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Seoul THE new South Korean President's rags-to-rich-es story is not unlike the country's rise from the destruction of the Korean War to become an industrial power. Mr Lee Myung Bak was born in the Japanese city of Osaka, where his fatherWASHINGTON POST, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 538 words
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INDIA /SOUTH ASIA
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Article, Illustration472 2007-12-20 12 ■ P. Jayaram - P. Jayaram Backed by party, state leader virtually anoints son as successor By India Correspondent In New Delhi TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, 83, has all but anointed his favourite son M. K. Stalin as his successor in yet another display472 words
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Article, Illustration263 2007-12-20 12 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS Karachi ISMAIL Gulgee, Pakistan's most prominent artist, was found murdered yesterday along with his wife and maid in their Karachi home. He was 81. Police said the three were found gagged in different rooms of the house,REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 263 words
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Article, Illustration64 2007-12-20 12 REUTERS A vendor selling sheep in a Pakistan-Afghan border town awaits customers ahead of the Muslim festival of Hari Ray a Haji Muslims worldwide celebrate this festival marking the end of the annual haj pilgrimage to Mecca by offering sheep, goats, cows and camels for slaughter. ThisREUTERS - 64 words
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176 2007-12-20 12 NEW YORK TIMES Islamabad PAKISTAN'S military and intelligence agencies have quietly set free nearly 100 men suspected of terrorist links from a secret detention system, say human-rights groups and lawyers. Those released are some of the nearly 500 people presumed to have been detained byNEW YORK TIMES - 176 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration894 2007-12-20 14 Derwin Pereira - Derwin Pereira Myanmar issue makes it difficult for ranch summit to take place By US Bureau Chief In Washington A PLANNED summit early next year in Crawford, Texas, between President George W. Bush and Asean leaders is up in the air. Both sidesREUTERS - 894 words
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Article, Illustration317 2007-12-20 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS Bangkok SCANTILY clad dancers were hired to spice up a political rally ahead of Thailand's weekend general election, prompting the Election Commission to declare yesterday that "sexy shows" are inappropriate campaign events. Five dancers dressed in bikini tops, hot pantsASSOCIATED PRESS; AP - 317 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration675 2007-12-20 16 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS, BERNAMA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Effects worsened by seasonal monsoons and cutting down of trees from hillsides Kota Baru (Kelantan) THE Malaysian government has warned of a new age of floods, with the combination of felling ofTHE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS, BERNAMA, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 675 words
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251 2007-12-20 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Kuala Lumpur A MALAYSIAN court yesterday rejected an application to release one of five Indian activists arrested for organising a mass rally against alleged racial discrimination in the country. Defence lawyer Karpal Singh said the plea to free M.ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 251 words
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325 2007-12-20 16 THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Johor Baru TWO Filipino women who were promised lucrative jobs in a restaurant were forced to serve in a pub, where clients fondled them, and were kept locked up after work. The women, who identified themselves as Florence,THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 325 words
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SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration206 2007-12-20 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE mother of a child marathon runner dubbed India's "Forrest Gump" has accused his trainer of stealing more than a million dollars donated for the slum boy's future, a report said yesterday. The mother of Budhia Singh alleges that coachAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; www.extrem.hu - 206 words
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Article, Illustration222 2007-12-20 19 XINHUA THE president of the Malaysian Association for the Blind made history this week when he became the first disabled Malaysian to be appointed to the Senate, said media reports. Professor Datuk Dr Ismail Md Salleh, who is 60 and married with six children, told reportersXINHUA; THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 222 words
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Article, Illustration315 2007-12-20 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MS YULIA Tymoshenko, the fiery and controversial heroine of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, has been elected prime minister by the country's Parliament in what has been dubbed a "striking political comeback". Famous for her white clothes, traditional braided hair-do andASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AFP; AP - 315 words
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199 2007-12-20 19 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS PROFESSOR Ryuta Kawashima, the neuroscientist who helped develop Nintendo's brain-training "Brain Age" games, is teaming up with Toyota to develop intelligent cars that will help seniors to drive safely. A research team from Japan's Tohoku University will begin aAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 199 words
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Miscellaneous23 2007-12-20 6 Summit uncertainty US President George W. Bush's planned summit with Asean leaders at his Texas ranch could be cancelled over Myanmar. PAGE 1423 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration817 2007-12-20 23 Roger Maynard - Roger Maynard INTERNATIONAL SHARK ATTACK FILE Aussies take fright after recent series of close encounters By Australia Correspondent In Sydney FEAR of a summer of shark attacks is haunting Australians after a recent spate of close encounters sent an ominous warning to bathers. A surfer who wasINTERNATIONAL SHARK ATTACK FILE - 817 words
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644 2007-12-20 25 Jonathan Eyal - Jonathan Eyal Tourists' length of stay cut; cash bond imposed on non-Europeans who wish to visit relatives By Straits Times Europe Bureau In London BRITAIN announced this week a further toughening of its immigration rules, the third such measure in as many644 words
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Article, Illustration68 2007-12-20 25 AFP Powered only by biofuels, the boat Earthrace will attempt to set a new record for circumnavigating the globe. Skipper Pete Bethune aims to circle the world in 65 days, starting in March from Valencia in Spain, then through the Panama Canal towards Singapore: AFP - 68 words
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183 2007-12-20 25 ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, BLOOMBERG Washington EMERGENCY vehicles raced to the White House yesterday as thick black smoke gushed from windows of the office building across from the West Wing that houses President George W. Bush's office. The blaze appeared to be located nearASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, BLOOMBERG - 183 words
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91 2007-12-20 29 ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will get two new sniffer dogs to unearth pirated DVDs after the resounding success of their predecessors Lucky and Flo earlier this year, an official said yesterday. Male labradors Paddy and Manny, who are being trained in the United StatesASSOCIATED PRESS - 91 words
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114 2007-12-20 29 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ISLAMABAD: The party of former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif yesterday said the Election Commission had offered a "flimsy" excuse to block him from standing for Parliament next month. Mr Sharif and his brother Shabhaz both lost their appeals against a ban on runningAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 114 words
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105 2007-12-20 29 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TOKYO: A Japanese importer is recalling 230,000 toys made in China due to excessive levels of toxic substances, an official said yesterday, the latest in a wave of global recalls of Chinese goods. The recall, which began on Tuesday, covers toys that wereAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 105 words
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118 2007-12-20 29 ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON: US President George W. Bush will visit Israel and the West Bank next month to push Israelis and Palestinians towards peace and try to write his own chapter in the annals of Mid-East diplomacy. On a nine-day trip beginning on JanASSOCIATED PRESS - 118 words
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Article, Illustration553 2007-12-20 29 Russian President led country back to table of world power, says magazine New York RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2007 yesterday for bringing his country "roaring back to the table of world power". Mr Putin,AFP - 553 words
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Article, Illustration632 2007-12-20 30 REUTERS Man facing graft, rape charges is now favourite to become country's president Polokwane (South Africa) WHATEVER else is said about Mr Jacob Zuma the man who thought a shower prevented HIV infection, and who said that a woman he wasREUTERS; AP - 632 words
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Article, Illustration306 2007-12-20 30 REUTERS New York A RARE 710-year-old copy of the Magna Carta, among the most important historical documents ever to hit the auction block, has sold for a whopping US$2l.3 million (Ss3l million) at Sotheby's. The document was bought on Tuesday by aREUTERS; AFP - 306 words
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355 2007-12-20 30 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, BLOOMBERG Wellington THE United States is exploring ways of forming a five-way free trade pact with New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei and Chile, New Zealand Trade Minister Phil Goff said yesterday. Mr Goff said that the US was interestedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, BLOOMBERG - 355 words
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503 2007-12-20 30 ASSOCIATED PRESS Johnston (Iowa) EAGER to present a more likeable public face, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is giving herself a multimedia makeover. The Democratic presidential candidate is hoping to counter impressions that she is a guarded, intimidating figure whoASSOCIATED PRESS - 503 words
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Miscellaneous28 2007-12-20 23 Stiffer UK rules for visitors Britain is cutting the time tourists can spend in the country and imposing a cash bond on non-Europeans visiting their relatives. PAGE 2628 words
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Article435 2007-12-20 31 THE extent of reduced food inventories in Singapore and the link to rising prices of groceries and meals out are becoming more apparent. This is not yet a crisis situation, and a straight comparison with the worldwide food supply shortage is not completely relevant. The diversion435 words
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Article, Illustration801 2007-12-20 31 Behzad Yaghmaian - Behzad Yaghmaian »U.S. TRADE DEFICIT WITH CHINA By THE conventional wisdom among most American policymakers and commentators regarding the huge US trade deficit with China is that the yuan must be revalued. But evidence of the past two years suggests a revaluation would have801 words
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914 2007-12-20 31 Pradumna B. Rana - Pradumna B. Rana »THE DECOUPLING DEBATE By For The Straits Times IN THE past few months, much space has been devoted to the issue of whether East Asian economies have "decoupled" from the United States. The naive version of the decoupling hypothesis914 words
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Article, Illustration1033 2007-12-20 32 Michael R. Sesit - Michael R. Sesit STOCK MARKET INVESTING By DO YOU find yourself spending days examining countless bits of data before deciding where to invest? The bad news is you might be wasting your time. The good news, if you can call it that, is you have plentyREUTERS - 1,033 words
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Article, Illustration1003 2007-12-20 33 SUJOYINI MANDAL - SUJOYINI MANDAL NEPAL AND THE COMMUNISTS By For The Straits Times FOR the past few decades, Nepal has been witnessing the tussle for political power between its monarchy, the Nepali Congress and its coalition parties, and a violent insurgent Communist Party of Ne-pal-Maoist (CPN-M). ForAFP - 1,003 words
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Miscellaneous563 2007-12-20 34 Singapore today Partly cloudy, showers with thunder over many areas in the afternoon and early evening. ASIA WORLD WEATHER °JEIJING jty^ 0 V- Fair SHANGHAI cloudy NEW DELHI r >=^V £2>3? ■F 35^5l Cloudy KUNMING pPEI" KO°LKATA 1 o HONG °KONG HANOI £B ff\ BAY OF BENGAL W* SOUTH CHINA563 words
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Miscellaneous226 2007-12-20 34 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY 1 Attend an exhibition on the Commonwealth's involvement in the two world wars and the Korean war. Army Museum of Singapore, 520 Upper Jurong Road. 10am-6pm. Tel: 9616-6739. 2 Catch a Christmas concert by the Singapore Lyric Opera. Esplanade Concert Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets: $18-$5226 words
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Article, Illustration576 2007-12-20 36 Carolyn Quek - Carolyn Quek Ex-TV host, who has just served jail term, hopes to educate young drinkers By FRESH out of jail, former TV actor and host Benedict Goh is auditioning for a new role as a crusader against drink driving. He said yesterday he wants toLIM SIN THAI - 576 words
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Article, Illustration312 2007-12-20 36 Tessa Wong - Tessa Wong By THE image of passing out in a puddle of one's own vomit while drunk is "uncool" and "unsexy" to most young people and a new anti-binge-drink-ing website taps into such fears to spread its message. Getyoursexyback.sg aims toMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 312 words
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418 2007-12-20 38 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei Hike in maintenance fees ranges from 7% to almost 13% and takes effect next month By FHE opposition-held Potong Pasir ward is raisng its service and conservancy (S&C) charges "or the first time in a decade. Residents there will pay between418 words
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Article, Illustration101 2007-12-20 38 ALAN LIM Shoppers at Central Mall were entertained last night by Kelly Alder, 16, one of the members of a stellar cast of champion ice-skaters from Australia. The troupe showcased their elegant ice-skating manoeuvres on a 5m by 10m stage built in the middle of the shopping centre'sALAN LIM - 101 words
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Article, Illustration84 2007-12-20 39 JOYCE FANG About 10,000 people flocked to an eight-decade-old Hindu temple in the heart of Chinatown on Sunday for its re-consecration. The ceremony is performed once every 12 years by priests at the Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple. Sunday also marked the end of aJOYCE FANG - 84 words
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373 2007-12-20 39 David Boey - David Boey PUNCHING INCIDENT BY 'DRUNK' SAILOR Victim is assured that case will be dealt with seriously By Defence Correspondent seriously dealt with," said Mr Ho, who is a communications manager. He said that he had accepted the apology as the navy captain a373 words
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Article, Illustration541 2007-12-20 42 Teh Joo Lin - Hit-and-run suspect returns an hour later Teh Joo Lin Lorry driver, who returned in same vehicle, arrested back at scene where motorcyclist was killed in collision By THE motorcyclist had already died on the spot when the hit-and-run suspect, a lorry driver, went back to the scene an hour later.CHEW SENG KIM - 541 words
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Article, Illustration403 2007-12-20 45 Elena Chong - Elena Chong Youth who torched car placed on 24 months' probation By Court Correspondent A YOUTH who torched his uncle's car with a classmate was given a second chance in the Community Court yesterday. Louis Hong Hsieh Shuen, who turned 17 last month, was placedWONG KWAI CHOW - 403 words
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Article, Illustration394 2007-12-20 45 ELENA CHONG - ELENA CHONG A LORRY driver who bribed a policeman to get illegal special pass extensions for 53 China and Vietnamese women was jailed for 18 months yesterday. Eric Au Choon Yong, 28, also admitted to receiving bribes totalling $5,440 from sevenMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 394 words
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Article126 2007-12-20 45 TWO more Bangladeshis were charged in court yesterday with the murder of a security guard in Ghim Moh. Sobuj Miah, 19, and Mamun, 32, are said to have killed Mr Mohamad Azanil Aman, 37, with alleged accomplices Shamin Ahmed, 29, and Md Mosharaf, 19,126 words
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Article121 2007-12-20 45 A MAN was charged yesterday with soliciting a bribe from a motorist involved in an accident in April last year. Freelance sales representative Foo Kwong Wah, 49, allegedly sought between $300 and $500 from the motorist to produce a cabby who would claim to121 words
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Article558 2007-12-20 48 Lim Wei Chean - Lim Wei Chean Cashless payment network's discount offer to merchants was not anti-competitive, watchdog rules By: THE competition watchdog has decided: Nets, the Everyman's cashless payment network, was not anti-competitive when it started a loyalty scheme that had upset many small-scale merchants. In July, the558 words
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Article, Illustration122 2007-12-20 48 BETTY CHUA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES Madam Chan Ah Hue, 98, was a star in her own right at a fashion parade held at the Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home on Tuesday. Madam Chan was treated to a full makeover together with 21 other elderly people atBETTY CHUA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 122 words
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Article, Illustration512 2007-12-20 50 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo Over one third of S'poreans also don't know how much they need to retire, but two thirds believe they can stop working by age 65 B^ ONE in every five working adults in Singapore is unsure ofISTOCKPHOTO - 512 words
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Article, Illustration531 2007-12-20 52 Ho Ai Li - Ho Ai Li Elementary schools in US state can now tap state funds to buy two made-in-S'pore series By STUDENTS statewide in California could soon be learning maths the Singapore way. The most populous state in America has endorsed the use of made-in-Singapore mathematics textbooksMARSHALL CAVENDISH - 531 words
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406 2007-12-20 52 Liaw Wy- Cin - Liaw Wy-Cin By SINGAPORE, in its bid to become a regional clinical trials powerhouse, has joined the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), which has 20,000 members in more than 60 countries. Getting the stamp of approval from this United States-based international organisation406 words
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Article, Illustration660 2007-12-20 53 SUMATHI V. SELVARETNAM - SUMATHI V. SELVARETNAM Organisers of overseas relief trips say such expeditions are an important first step to get youth more involved in volunteerism By AFTER the Asian tsunami in 2004, Mr Hari Vijayarajan made a resolution to become "more useful in the upcoming year. Two monthsCOURTESY OF HARI VIJAYARAJAN - 660 words
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Article, Illustration290 2007-12-20 53 SUMATHI V. SELVARETNAM - SUMATHI V. SELVARETNAM THEY looked like typical tourists, bound for picturesque Punjab in India. But the 29 young Singaporeans' check-in luggage contained 1,400 books. The group left on Dec 7 on a 17-day trip organised by the Young Sikh Association. It is the association'sAZIZ HUSSIN - 290 words
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Miscellaneous28 2007-12-20 36 Arsonist spared jail term A 17-year-old who torched his uncle's car, to take revenge on his aunt over an inheritance, is put on 24 months' probation. PAGE HlO28 words
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310 2007-12-20 54 Harry Chia Kirn Seng - Harry Chia Kirn Seng THE editorial, "Inflation threat to savings" (ST, Dec 17), puts the spotlight on the dilemma retirees on fixed income face against rising inflation in Singapore. With inflation expected to be around 5 per cent in the first half of next310 words
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391 2007-12-20 54 LTC N. Subhas; Tan Heng Huay - LTC N. Subhas Tan Heng Huay WE REFER to the letter by Mr Loon Seng Chee in which he raised concerns over how fires in high-rise apartment buildings will be handled ("Are we equipped to tackle towering infernos?"; ST, Dec 12). All HDB blocks are391 words
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236 2007-12-20 54 Lim Huat Eng; Albert TengAnn Boon - Lim Huat Eng Albert TengAnn Boon WE REFER to the letter, "Act against overflowing HDB shopfront displays" (ST, Dec 17), by Mr Mohammad Yazid. HDB has been working with the relevant agencies to seek shopkeepers' cooperation to comply with the guidelines on236 words
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332 2007-12-20 54 Chan Liwen ( Miss - Chan Liwen (Miss) I FAIL to see how the recent taxi fare revisions will alleviate commuters' woes. Some of them are also outright inequitable. I seek responses from Comfort on the following: The 35 per cent peak-hour charge, which replaces the $2332 words
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185 2007-12-20 54 Lawrence Lee Liang Wei - Lawrence Lee Liang Wei RECENTLY, there has been resentment among Singaporeans over hikes in taxi fares, poor service, etc. However, are our taxi fares indeed that high? When I was in Los Angeles, a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport to my hotel185 words
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149 2007-12-20 54 Jean Tan ( Ms - Jean Tan (Ms) I REFER to the letter by Mr Tham Khai Wor, "Are building works in Selegie Road safe?" (ST, Nov 29). The Ministry of Manpower has obtained details from Mr Tham and will be investigating his concerns regarding the149 words
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420 2007-12-20 54 Lam Pin Woon - Lam Pin Woon I REFER to the article, "One-size-fits-all health messages miss the mark" (ST, Dec 18). The Health Promotion Board (HPB) would like to highlight that we are aware of the findings published in the Singapore Medical Journal as we work closely with420 words
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Miscellaneous87 2007-12-20 54 For more readers' views, log on to http://www. straitstimes.com Access to letters online is free. Four years for law course just right, but offer options for final year curriculum Don't miss out on chance to do something meaningful in life With influx of expatriates, don't treat Singaporeans like second-class citizens87 words
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Article193 2007-12-20 56 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London WITH England not playing in next year's European Championship, Wayne Rooney is planning a wedding instead. The 22-year-old England striker intends to use the break in June to marry his long-time girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin. "For a while, we couldn't make anyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 193 words
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Article, Illustration569 2007-12-20 57 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London JUANDE Ramos has hailed Tottenham's 2-0 League Cup quarter-final win at Manchester City as the most impressive performance of his brief spell in charge. Jermain Defoe's goal put Spurs ahead on five minutes. But, 16 minutes later, he was takenAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AFP - 569 words
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373 2007-12-20 57 London CHELSEA manager Avram Grant has been assured that he will not suffer the same fate as Jose Mourinho. At this time last season, injuries to key players threatened to end the club's Premier League title challenge. But owner Roman Abramovich373 words
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159 2007-12-20 57 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London FABIO Capello has received his first setback in his bid to revive England's football fortunes, after Jamie Carragher said he was unlikely to return to international football. Asked if he might make a comeback, the Liverpool defender replied: "I don't think so.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 159 words
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315 2007-12-20 57 ASSOCIATED PRESS BASKETBALL Miami SHAQUILLE O'Neal sees this as just another test. His average of 14.3 points per game is by far the lowest of his career. His Miami Heat are 7-17, one of the worst records in the NBA, and look nothingASSOCIATED PRESS - 315 words
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618 2007-12-20 57 REUTERS Rio de Janeiro NO MATTER how meticulously a Brazilian coach prepares for the new season, his plans can be wrecked in an instant by the international transfer window. Brazil exported a record 1,085 professional players this year, according to the Brazilian Football ConfederationREUTERS - 618 words
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Article386 2007-12-20 58 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon YOUTH OLYMPICS lOC's concerns over Games Village's completion allayed with official's visit By THE only hitch in Singapore's bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympics in 2010 has been smoothed out, says the Republic's International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Ng Ser Miang.386 words
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Article, Illustration112 2007-12-20 58 Singapore's athletes, led by Singapore National Olympic Committee (SNOC) vice-president Ng Ser Miang, helped to "airlift" sportswear to refugees in Moldova, in a bid to spread some Christmas cheer. The symbolic ceremony was held on board the DHL hot-air balloon at Beach Road yesterday. AboutEDWIN KOO - 112 words
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258 2007-12-20 58 BASKETBALL A MILLION dollars. That is the huge cash prize offered by the Singapore Slingers in a basketball shooting contest. The Slingers Million Dollar Shootout will take place on Feb 13, when the team entertain the Adelaide 36ers in their final home game of258 words
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Article, Illustration312 2007-12-20 58 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon By' LAWRENCE Khong won plaudits last week for helping Singapore win the silver medal in polo at the South-east Asia Games in Thailand. This week, he earned a rebuke from the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) for wearing an official312 words
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Article, Illustration446 2007-12-20 58 REUTERS »TENNIS Moscow JUST 12 days before her exhibition tennis match with Maria Sharapova in Singapore, Anna Chakvetadze was tied up by robbers who broke into her home outside Moscow. They stole money and goods worth thousands of dollars, her father said. Before dawn onREUTERS - 446 words
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Article58 2007-12-20 58 SINGAPORE'S Ashton Chen is through to the third round of the boys' Under-19 event at the Cheers Youth International Badminton Championships, after beating Malaysian Sanjay Al Boss yesterday. The top-seeded Chen, 18, routed his opponent 21--7, 21-8 at the Singapore Badminton Hall, to set up58 words
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Article62 2007-12-20 58 ASSOCIATED PRESS SAO PAULO: Veteran striker Romario has been suspended for 120 days after failing a doping test in a Brazilian league soccer match two months ago. The 41-year-old tested positive for the banned substance finasteride. He claimed he had been using a medicine to preventASSOCIATED PRESS - 62 words
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899 2007-12-20 59 Teo Cheng Wee - Teo Cheng Wee MOTOR RACING Registration starts today and 800 slots are available for the F1 race on Sept 28 By IF YOU have been waiting eagerly to sign up as a volunteer marshal for the inaugural Formula One race here next September, the899 words
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Article, Illustration928 2007-12-20 59 NOTES FROM THE LIGHTER SIDE By Neil Humphreys ENGLISH football kicked off 2007 with an England coach who struggled to be understood outside the country. It ended the year with an England coach who struggled to be understood in the country.REUTERS, AP, AFP - 928 words
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Article, Illustration299 2007-12-20 59 NETBALL By Wang Meng Meng NETBALL Singapore has appointed Australian Lisa Beetiag (right) as its new national coach. The 42-year-old has signed a two-year contract and will take over the reins at the end of next month. She will replace Kate Car- penter,299 words
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Article, Illustration983 2007-12-20 60 Bill Plaschke - Bill Plaschke LOS ANGELES TIMES COMMENTARY If he's truly innocent, he'd be fighting the drugs accusations the moment they appeared By Clemens saved his best ;urve ball for last. "I did not take steroids, human growth hormone, or any other sanned substances at any timeLOS ANGELES TIMES; .LUSTRATION: REUTERS AND ISTOCKPHOTO - 983 words
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Article202 2007-12-20 60 BASKETBALL NBA: Sacramento 106 New Jersey 101, LA Lakers 103 Chicago 91, Toronto 80 LA Clippers 77. ICE HOCKEY NHL: Phoenix 3 Philadelphia 2, NY Rangers 4 Pittsburgh 0, Carolina 3 Toronto 2 (OT), Atlanta 6 Tampa Bay 2, Ottawa 3 Boston 2, Calgary 3 Columbus 1, Florida 3202 words
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Advertisement128 2007-12-20 56 V Youth Internationak^J Jk Badminton Championships 1 ry 2007 wT 17 December to 22 December 1 (Grand finals 22 December from 2pm onwards) Admission is FREE at the Singapore Badminton Hall. www.singaporebadminton.org.sg (Log on for more details) Watch young shuttlers from 12 countries battle it out in this prestigious international128 words
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Miscellaneous50 2007-12-20 58 TV times BASKETBALL Big East Conference: Memphis v Cincinnati (Live, Ch23, Bam). CRICKET: India Tour of Australia Warm-Up Match: Day 1 (Live, Chi 10, 6pm). SOCCER: Uefa Cup, 2nd rd: Hamburger SV v FC Basel (Live, Ch22, tomorrow, 3.45 am). Event BADMINTON: Cheers Youth International Championships (Singapore Badminton Hall, 9am).50 words
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Obituary, Illustration165 2007-12-20 60 ♦•-<< "For GW jo /overf f&e world that He gave His one and only Son, <m that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." :j\ jj John 3:16 J TAN ENG HAN Age: 60 Was called home to be with the Lord on 18 December 2007165 words
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Obituary, Illustration123 2007-12-20 60 "For you have given him his heart's desire; you have held back nothing that he requested. He asked you to preserve his life, and you have granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever" (Psalm 21:2&4) R.A. RATNAM 23 Sept 1903 19 Dec 2007 Wife: Rose Ratnam123 words
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Obituary, Illustration72 2007-12-20 60 V AMBURAM S/OARUMUGAM Age: 66 passed away peacefully on 19.12.2007 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. (Father: K. Arumugam, deceased) Mother: Munasamy Amunee Brothers: Sisters: A. Sinniah A. Paliammal A. Sandra Mohan A. Nagama And Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Nieces, Nephews and all loved ones. Body is resting at Blk72 words
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Obituary, Illustration74 2007-12-20 60 KOH MENG QI RAYMOND Age: 20 passed away peacefully on 18 Dec 2007, leaving behind loved ones. Grandmother: Soh Ah Nai Mother: Quek Ah Buay Florence Sisters: Koh Hui Ying Evelyn Koh Shu Hui Natellie Father: Koh Lai Heng Richard all relatives and friends. Wake is held at 10 Übi74 words
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Obituary, Illustration125 2007-12-20 60 KIEW CHANG 1913 18 Dec 2007 Age: 94 (Husband: Leow Yoke Sang, deceased) Sons: Daughters:-in-law: Liaw Heng Khan Tham Chin Lan Leow Lim Low Leow Kirn Lim, Raphael Lim Ah Nia, Anne Leow Kok Wah Grandsons: Granddaughters-in-law: Liaw Jiun Shyang Low Tee Quan Leow Shin Hwah, David Hoo Kar Ling,125 words
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Obituary, Illustration29 2007-12-20 60 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The Family of the Late OW KAH HOE Departed on 19 December 2007 From: The Management Staff of ST AVIATION SERVICES CO PTELTD29 words
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Obituary, Illustration68 2007-12-20 60 The Family of The Late Dr Lee Teow Seng Departed on 17 December 2007 Wishes to express their heartfelt thanks appreciation to all relatives, friends colleagues, Drs Lim Kian Peng, Yap Chin Kong, Ong Ec Lyn, lames Tan, Tan Seng Hoe, Micho Bok, lohn Soo, Staff of Emergency Department and68 words
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Obituary, Illustration43 2007-12-20 60 Pr Ist Anniversary v In Loving Memory of EDDIE SHIH Departed on 20 December 2006 Always missed remembered by family loved ones. Wife: Sons: jt Tan Chin Huan Joshua Shin Guo Leung gs Johnathan Shih Guo Xian ralk Jeffery Shih Guo Hui s43 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2007-12-20 60 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The family of the late OCT KOH MENG QI, RAYMOND Departed on 18/12/07 From Commandant, Officers and Men of SAFTI Military Institute28 words
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Obituary, Illustration31 2007-12-20 60 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The family of the late OCT KOH MENG QI, RAYMOND Departed on 18/12/07 From Commander, Officers and Men of Officer Cadet School, SAFTI Military Institute31 words
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Obituary, Illustration34 2007-12-20 61 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to the family of our late Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific Goh Yong Chew Departed on 19 December 2007 From: The Management Staff of Baxter Healthcare Baxter34 words
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Obituary, Illustration133 2007-12-20 61 "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Ps 23:6 GOH YONG CHEW Age: 49 Was called home to be with the Lord on 19 December 2007, leaving behind loved ones. Mother QuekAhMoey Wife133 words
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Obituary, Illustration79 2007-12-20 61 The Lord is my light and my salvation" PSALM 27: 1 MDM REGINA D/O SUPPIAH Age 65 was called home to be with the Lord on 19 December 2007, leaving behind loved ones. i Brother Suppiah Daniel I Daughter Agnes Dass Godson Matthew and all relatives Wake is held at79 words
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Obituary, Illustration126 2007-12-20 61 The Family of the Late Rev. Fr. David Thexeira Departed on 13 December 2007 Wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all priests, relatives, friends, church members, prayer groups, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, prayers, wreaths and donations during their recent bereavement. Special126 words
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Obituary, Illustration158 2007-12-20 61 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 DR. ANG AH LING Age: 67 was called home to be with the Lord on 19 December 2007. Dearly missed fondly remembered by loved ones. Beloved wife: Judy Yeow Gek Choo158 words
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Obituary, Illustration75 2007-12-20 61 We, the Family of the Late ABDUL HAMID BIN ABDUL RAHIM Departed on 14 November 2007 wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and colleagues for their kind attendance, condolences, contributions and prayers during our recent bereavement. Prayers and Dinner will be held on 21 Dec 200775 words
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Obituary, Illustration160 2007-12-20 61 'I will not be afraid Lord for you are with me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I wUI dwell in the house of the Lord forever.' Psalm 23 Mrs Mary Ong Jin Ho nee Ong Siew Diok Age: 66 was called160 words
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Obituary, Illustration55 2007-12-20 61 A LEE YEW KUAN Age: 66 passed away peacefully on 19.12.2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Erny Agustina Halim Daughter: Eunice Lee Peng Git Body is resting at Blk 508 Serangoon North Aye 4. Tel: *****197. Cortege will leave on 21 Dec 2007 (Friday) at 3.30pm55 words
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Obituary, Illustration26 2007-12-20 61 In Everloving Memory KATHERAYSON SHANMUGAM Departed 20/12/1994 Chough another year ha massed, memories of yen "emain dear in our hearts Sadly missed by Daughters Loved Ones26 words
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Obituary, Illustration59 2007-12-20 61 HARIOM In Loving Memory Of 44th Anniversary 6th Anniversary RETNAM KRISHNAMAL Departed: 09.01.1963 Departed: 21.12.2001 Deeply missed and always remembered by Daughter: Rukumani and Son-in-law: Arulsamy (84, Koon Seng Road) daughters, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Prayers will be held on 21 Dec 2007 (Fri) at 12 noon at 80-82 Koon59 words
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Obituary, Illustration66 2007-12-20 61 Ist Barsi (Anniversary) In Loving Memory Of SARDAR SUCHA SINGH Village: Voltoha Departed: 8 Jan 07 It has been one year since you left us. Your sweet memories still remains with us We love miss you Cherished by family loved ones. Akhand Path Arambh will be held on Sat 2266 words
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Obituary, Illustration36 2007-12-20 61 CORRIGENDUM M V KANESON Departed on 17 Dec 2007. The advertisement published in The Straits Times on 19-12-07 should read as ...cortege leaves today, Wed, 19 Dec 2007... instead of 2008. The agency regrets the oversight36 words
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Article7546 2007-12-20 62 TRANSACTION DATE: DEC 19,2007 HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE 0R'000 HIGH LOW P/E SMIL 2.5 22 34 104 30 27 42 141 22 27 195 32 14 8 24 29 18 61 17 5 15 43 5 26 126 64 5 16 144 228 19 47,546 words
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Article1588 2007-12-20 62 HIGH SMIL LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE 0R'000 HIGH LOW P/E 30 41.5 31 16.5 70.5 22.5 46.5 13.5 44.5 100 15.5 15 16.5 25 90 48 19.5 19.5 55 69 21.5 88 24.5 2.3 6.5 47.5 19.3 24 11.5 74.5 21.5 45.5 20 17 43.5 88 15.51,588 words
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Article70 2007-12-20 62 52-WEEK IEL HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY CURRENCY LAST TRADED SALE 'VOL 'OOO DAY HIGH LOW NET P/E M CAP SMIL 0R200 6200 1000 ***** ***** 3983 3977.9 116 6065 Diamonds 5000 6095 IS DJ US Tech 1000 6097 IS MSCI Spore ***** 6101 ISS&P500 ***** 6170 SPDRS 294070 words
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484 2007-12-20 63 Neo Hui Mm - Neo Hui Mm By In Bern A SWISS central banker says the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) is set to play a key role in a global effort to address thorny issues affecting sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). Swiss484 words
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Article, Illustration526 2007-12-20 63 REUTERS It prepares to announce first quarterly loss ever today, including at least $1.75b in write-downs New York TOP executives at Bear Steams, including chief executive (CEO) James Cayne, will forgo bonuses for this year in an acknowledgment of theREUTERS; BLOOMBERG NEWS - 526 words
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198 2007-12-20 63 REUTERS Brussels MASTERCARD must change within six months the way it sets its fees for processing card transactions or face a daily fine, the European Union's top antitrust watchdog said yesterday. "MasterCard's multilateral interchange fee, a charge levied on each payment at aREUTERS - 198 words
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Article, Illustration35 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 15,030.51 (-177.35 points) »Japanese shares closed down 1.17 per cent, giving up modest early gains as investors remained cautious about the fallout from the United States sub-prime loan crisis.AFP - 35 words
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Article, Illustration25 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 27,029.2 (+296.39 points) Hong Kong stocks closed up 1.11 per cent, helped by the performance of property stocks.AFP - 25 words
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Article, Illustration24 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 4,941.78 (+105.61 points) Chinese stocks closed up 2.18 per cent with metals and financial stocks leading the gains.AFP - 24 words
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Article, Illustration30 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 6,216.4 (-20.5 points) Australian shares closed down 0.3 per cent for the market's sixth consecutive fall triggered by concerns about the global credit crisis.AFP - 30 words
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Article, Illustration28 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 1,387.21 (+1.76 points) Malaysian shares closed up 0.1 per cent, as investors bought into selected blue chips after a Wall Street rebound.AFP - 28 words
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Article, Illustration25 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 19,091.96 (+12.32 points) »Indian shares ended flat, after some central banks sought to boost liquidity in the global banking system.AFP - 25 words
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Article, Illustration32 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 2,657.98 (-11.75 points) »Indonesian shares closed 0.4 per cent up on volatile but thin trade, as investors locked in early gains ahead of a six-day break.AFP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration37 2007-12-20 63 AFP Yesterday's close: 804.98 (-8.92 points) »Thai stocks closed 1.1 per cent lower, as investors sold energy-linked stocks following a Cabinet order to make energy giant FTT pay for use of natural gas pipelines.AFP - 37 words
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Article224 2007-12-20 63 YESTERDAY'S CLOSE: 3,357.34 Dec 19 Stock Name WT Close Change Allgreen 0.46 Ascendasreit 0.89 CapitaComm 0.51 Capita Land 4.14 CapitaMall 0.93 Chart SemiCond ...0.53 CityDev 2.62 ComfortDelGro 1.24 Cosco Corp 1.88 Creative Tech 0.17 DBSGrp 9.19 Datacraft 0.16 FXN 2.35 Gent Intl 0.69 HK Land 3.74224 words
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Article58 2007-12-20 63 Digiland 156,594,000 JES 91,275,000 Memstar 42,978,000 Thai Beverage 41,538,000 SingTeISGAeCWOBO3I7 35,613,000 China Hongxing 30,463,000 DBS MBL eCWOBOSO2 26,711,000 Abterra 25,278,000 UOB MBL eCWOBO4O4 23,186,000 Capita Land 22,489,000 Dec 19 SGX MBL eCWOBO3OS 21,953,000 Sing Tel 20,941,000 El-Nets 20,317,000 Firstßes MEReCWOBO4OB 20,246,000 CapitalanDßeCWoBo6l6A 17,947,000 FXN SGA eCWOBO3I7 17,693,000 ChinaNTown58 words
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Article142 2007-12-20 63 UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): SINGAPORE DOLLARS TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Buying Selling Aust dollar 1.2480 1.2630 Can dollar 1.4410 1.4590 Euro 2.0890 2.1130 Malaysian ringgit* ..0.4351 0.4357 NZ dollar 1.0920 1.1150 Sterling pound 2.9200 2.9530 US dollar 1.4490 1.4660 SINGAPORE142 words
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Article1729 2007-12-20 63 Bonds, Loans Warrants UGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE '000 3 2 5 ArianeCorp W*****0 50 5 6 5 8798 AscendasSGAeCW*****3 3 +0.5 11 +1.5 1( so; 56 8 9092 Asia Env W0908Z4 35 27 3657 BiosensorDBeCW080G23 41 -3 29 +2 12( 245 16 3704 CapitaMalSGAeCW080G30 17 5 15 36311,729 words
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Article, Illustration442 2007-12-20 64 _atest data may fuel Fears about Europe's widening trade deficit with China CHINA overtook Britain as the biggest source of imports into the eurozone in the first nine months of this year, according to official figures. This highlights the competitive threat facing Europe-basedAP - 442 words
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343 2007-12-20 64 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Beijing CITIGROUP and four other banks will become the first foreign institutions allowed to issue credit cards on their own in China once they meet regulatory standards, the Chinese government has announced. Foreign banks are eagerAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 343 words
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250 2007-12-20 64 REUTERS Milan FINANCIAL markets are not experiencing a "deep crisis" only turbulence and central banks are managing the crisis well, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. "There is no deep crisis in the markets," IMF managing director DominiqueREUTERS - 250 words
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Article, Illustration573 2007-12-20 65 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo Supply crunch for prime office space boosts demand for these properties By Property Correspondent INDUSTRIAL property long the ugly duckling of the real estate sector is reaping sky-rocketing rents, thanks to the shortage of office space in prime areas. ThisST GRAPHICS - 573 words
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Article, Illustration810 2007-12-20 65 Jessica Cheam - Jessica Cheam NEWS ANALYSIS By THE phrase "getting a home is like striking the lottery" is used to describe the Singapore housing scene these days and it is no wonder. If the Housing Board's (HDB's) latest sale is anything to go by,ST GRAPHICS - 810 words
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654 2007-12-20 66 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow STAKING STOCK A/hile investors may lot appear bullish, the bears are at least Deing kept at bay By Markets Correspondent [N JUST one week, the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) has slumped 6.5 per cent. Although654 words
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Article34 2007-12-20 66 (0) Dec 19 GLD 10US$ HKLand Venture Corp IMH CIMBAsean40 100US$ Cosco Corp CENTS 7910 146.0 468 38.0 1260 30.0 2520 29.2 970 21.9 555 20.0 1.3 5.9 2.4 0.8 1.6 3.734 words
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Article43 2007-12-20 66 (0) uec is i lardine CSC CityDev Keppel Corp stc.Z~~ZZZZ~~ZZ StraitsAsMBLeCW***** firs Rk r°l nhp<: in 1990 60.0 1330 40 0 1230 30.0 1720 30.0 770 30.0 61 27.0 i n9nn ?n n 7o 2.9 2.9 2.4 1.7 3.8 30.7 n43 words
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Article34 2007-12-20 66 Dec 19 CE Sen Int RBeCW*****1 :oscoCorpBNPeCW***** iembMar SGAeCW*****8 >ynearMBLeCW*****4 >GX SGA eCW*****3 :apitalanMBLeCW***** ;ents 0.5 3.5 1.5 0.5 6.5 0.5 75.0 74.1 66.7 66.7 53.6 50.0 1. 10. 3. 1. 7.34 words
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Article, Illustration144 2007-12-20 66 SPRING Singapore chairman Philip Yeo yesterday received the second highest award given by the Japanese government tO foreigners Who have contributed to bilateral relations. Japan's ambassador to Singapore, Mr Makoto Yamanaka, presented Mr Yeo with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star at aDESMOND WEE - 144 words
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305 2007-12-20 66 Chua Hian Hou - Chua Hian Hou By SINGTEL and Singapore Technologies Telemedia (ST Telemedia) filed separate appeals yesterday seeking to overturn a ruling by Indonesia's anti-competitive watchdog that found them guilty of anti-competitive conduct. This followed Temasek Holdings' announcement that it had filed a305 words
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291 2007-12-20 66 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo By THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) is planning to toughen the penalties for those who break rules in the derivatives market. Anyone who provides false information, accepts orders without executing them or tries to manipulate the market may have to291 words
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Article145 2007-12-20 66 NICHOLAS FANG - NICHOLAS FANG DUBAI Drydocks World said yes:erday it had received acceptances !or its offer for Labroy Marine mounting to 91.23 per cent of the Singapore company. The Middle Eastern company, a mit of state-owned Dubai World, ;aid it would go ahead with earlier slans to145 words
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Article, Illustration255 2007-12-20 66 YANG HUIWEN - YANG HUIWEN DIRECTORS' TRADES MR CHEAH Kirn Teck, the chief executive of multi-brand agent Jardine Cycle Carriage's (Jardine C&C's) motor operations, has been paring his stake in the company. Documents filed with the Singapore Exchange showed that Mr Cheah had made three separate sales on255 words
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Article, Illustration807 2007-12-20 67 Gabriel Chen; & Yang Huiwen - Gabriel Chen Yang Huiwen Part of wholesale price increase of up to 10% bound to be passed on By SINGAPOREANS should brace themselves for a sharp hike in food prices starting from New Year's Day, which could affect anything from curryBTFILE PHOTO; APEX-PAL INTERNATIONAL; ST FILE PHOTO - 807 words
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Article29 2007-12-20 67 Gainers: 290 Losers: 416 Unchanged: 1,002 Australian dollar BUYING SELLING 1.2480 1.2630 Euro 2.0890 2.1130 Sterling pound US dollar 2.9200 2.9530 1.4490 1.4660 Yen (100 units) 1.2792 1.293429 words
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207 2007-12-20 67 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS »S7B STAKE DEAL New York CHINA'S sovereign wealth fund (SWF), China Investment Corp (CIC), yesterday made its largest investment to date, taking a stake of as much as 9.9 per cent in Morgan Stanley for US$5 billion (557.3 billion).REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 207 words
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Miscellaneous53 2007-12-20 68 ARTS LORD OF THE FLIES PONDOK 2000 CULTURE VULTURE J^ Actor breaks toe so Teater Ekamatra explores Ageless Nicole Kidman ilLr/ play ends early perceptions of Islam has become box-office poison ill pagel6 pagel4 pagel6 A THE STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 2007 I 2 I' DESIGN: SALLY LAM ST53 words
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THE POWER LIST 2007 FASHION & DESIGN
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Article, Illustration362 2007-12-20 69 These people have changed the fashion and design landscape in Singapore THEY say fashion and design complement each other, but never as well as they've done this year. Take House, a dilapidated 35,000 sq ft former barracks that was converted into an all-in-one spa, bar, restaurant andALLDRESSEDUP; STFILE PHOTO; STIKFAS - 362 words
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Article, Illustration649 2007-12-20 70 Tay Suan Chiang - Tay Suan Chiang Wong Mun Summ, 45, and Richard Hassell, 41 Founding directors of Woha Architects IHE name Woha Architects popped up on learly everyone's lips when Life! asked architects and industry experts for people who have made a mark in the architectural 'ield this year. Yet,ALAN LIM; PRESIDENT'S DESIGN AWARD 2006; AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE - 649 words
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Article, Illustration545 2007-12-20 71 Leonq Su- Lin - Leonq Su-Lin Christina One, in her 50s Managing director of Club 21 and Como Shambhala and Como Hotels and Resorts YOU won't be getting an affirmation from the notoriously media-shy fashion and hotel tycoon that things are rosier than ever, but one sign thatCLUB 21; DESMOND FOO - 545 words
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Article, Illustration515 2007-12-20 72 Leong Su- Lin - Leong Su-Lin Tina Tan-Leo, 47 President of the Link Group (The Link, The Link Home, The Link Wedding, The Link bag bar), alldressedup and Etro SHE currently has her hands full with her local and foreign talents. On the international front, fashion entrepreneur Tan-Leo is welcoming new additionsJOYCE FANG; HAIR: BEN LEONG OF PASSION; MAKE-UP: MARJORIE TEO-ALDERIDGE - 515 words
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Article, Illustration519 2007-12-20 73 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay Nash Benjamin, 56 CEO of FJ Benjamin Holdings HE FOUND a fashion gap and plugged it to the delight of basics-loving Singaporeans from Jurong to Joo Chiat. Last year, his company FJ Benjamin made history by clinching the first-ever Gap franchise for Singapore, Malaysia andASHLEIGH SIM - 519 words
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Article, Illustration542 2007-12-20 74 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh HTL International Holdings Brothers Phua Yong Tat, 56, Phua Yong Pin, 60, and Phua Yong Sin, 58 sOFA manufacturing company HTL Inernational Holdings is rarely associated with the design scene in Singapore, rherefore, its managing director Phua Yong Tat was surprised when Life! told limHTL - 542 words
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Article, Illustration410 2007-12-20 75 Tay Suan Chiang - Tay Suan Chiang Mok Wei Wei, 51 Principal of W Architects BE IT creating a new luxury residential project, restoring an old home or giving a 120-year-old building a fresh look, Mok does it with a sensitive touch. The results? Buildings that areJOSEPH NAIR - 410 words
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Article, Illustration425 2007-12-20 76 Tay Suan Chiang - Tay Suan Chiang Tan Wee Kiat, 64 National Parks Board (NParks) adviser and project director for Gardens by the Bay IN TERMS of the greening of Singapore, "we are now in the flowering and fruiting period but we still have a stretch to go", declares DrIESMOND FOO - 425 words
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Article, Illustration523 2007-12-20 76 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh Cynthia Chua, 35 Managing director of Spa Esprit group PUMPING in $5 million to convert a 35,000 sq ft dilapidated three-storey barrack into a hip spa, bar, restaurant and exhibition space all-in-one might sound like a crazy idea. But that did not stop CynthiaSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 523 words
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Article, Illustration398 2007-12-20 77 Tay Suan Chiang - Tay Suan Chiang Ban Yin Jheow, 38 Chairman and founder of Stikfas WHEN Ban Yin Jheow proposed the idea of creating a toy about seven g* years ago, his friends laughed. Jj Today, he's having the last laugh. In 2001, Stikfas, a flexile ball-and-cavi-tyDESMOND FOO, STIKFAS - 398 words
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Article, Illustration497 2007-12-20 78 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh James Kwek, 33, Shenzi Chua, 37, and Calvin Soh, 37 Founders of NewUrbanMale.com THE three men behind home-grown apparel company New Urban (NUM) believe in being "naughty", but that did not prepare the trio for the response to its T-shirts that carry cheekyMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 497 words
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Article, Illustration484 2007-12-20 79 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay CEO of Orchard Turn Developments SHE'S got her I-on "superbrands" at lon Orchard, the Orchard Turn mall that is slated to open in end-2008. And "superbrands" have their I-on her. Industry talk is that glitzy international designer names such as Louis Vuitton and CartierASHLEIGH SIM - 484 words
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Article, Illustration311 2007-12-20 79 Leong Su- Lin - Leong Su-Lin Fashion designer and lecturer FOR the past 10 years, he's been lying low, but expect Thomas Wee (right) to come back in a big way next year. "I know this isn't very modest, but I want to show people what nice design is," says theLIM SIN THAI - 311 words
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Article, Illustration373 2007-12-20 80 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh Fashion show producer HE WAS one of the creative brains behind the imposing white makeshift tent outside Ngee Ann City that became synonymous with the annual Singapore Fashion Festival (SFF), one of Singapore's most celebrated fashion events. Four years on, in March next year, fashion'0: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 373 words
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Article, Illustration259 2007-12-20 80 Founder of Farm WALK around Orchard Road, Shenton Way, City Hall, Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, and chances are you will stumble upon postboxes that have seen given a colourful makeover. The 44 decorated postboxes were painted by nembers of the public in March as partTAN HAN - 259 words
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Article, Illustration246 2007-12-20 80 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh Model HERE is a fact about Singaporean model-of-the-moment Sheila Sim (below) that would probably make most wannabe supermodels gasp. When Elite New York, the management agency 3f top models like Gisele Bundchen and Coco Ro;ha, expressed interest in taking her under its wing n JuneM-PHONSUS CHERN - 246 words
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Article, Illustration428 2007-12-20 81 Hong Xinyi - Hong Xinyi Pondok 2000 aims to clear misconceptions about Islam through theatre ARTS REPORTER MALAY theatre group Teater Ekamatra is exploring different perceptions of Islam in a mini-festival called Pondok 2000. Using theatre as a platform for interfaith dialogue, it has put together aTEATER EKAMATRA - 428 words
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Article, Illustration287 2007-12-20 81 June Cheong - More AustraliaSingapore cultural tie-ups in store June Cheong THE National Arts Council (NAC) and its Australian counterpart Arts Victoria have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cultural Cooperation. What this means for arts lovers here is that they can look forward to more collaborations between the two. Their latestTHEATREWORKS - 287 words
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Article, Illustration584 2007-12-20 82 June Cheong - June Cheong Michael Tan uses his art to get people to loosen up ARTS REPORTER ARTIST Michael Tan wants to make people laugh, and the 32-year-old multimedia artist is doing it with Laughing Gas. The sound installation is a deceptively simple work comprising two speakers emitting aALAN LIM - 584 words
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475 2007-12-20 82 Stephanie Yap - Stephanie Yap ARTS REPORTER ENJOY the angelic sounds of the Singapore Lyric Opera Children's Choir as it performs British composer Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony Of Carols tonight and tomorrow. The performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall is part of the Singapore Lyric Opera's475 words
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Article, Illustration95 2007-12-20 83 My job, I felt, was to take the p*** out of the project, to not get so flowery' Actor Jack Nicholson [right) on how fie prepared For malebonding drama The Bucket List 1 think I have been blessed with two things big feet and a big memory' Comedian andAP, BLOOMBERG NEWS - 95 words
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Article, Illustration931 2007-12-20 83 Hong Xinyi - Hong Xinyi Nicole Kidman's losing streak can be attributed to her inability to dress for the public eye after 40 culturevulture HER career has not been kind to actress Nicole Kidman lately. Although some critical praise has been dispensed on her performance as a manipulative931 words
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Article, Illustration382 2007-12-20 83 Hong Xinyi THEATRE director Samantha Scott-Blackhall's maiden venture into producing has come to an abrupt end after one of the lead actors in her production of Lord Of The Flies broke his toe during a performance last week. Originally slated forHong Xinyi; ST FILE PHOTO - 382 words
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Article, Illustration595 2007-12-20 84 AP Actress Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, is 12 weeks pregnant and says she's keeping her baby NEW YORK Another Spears baby is reportedly on the way and it's not Britney's. Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, star of the cable TV comedy series Zoey 101 and sisterAP; REUTERS - 595 words
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Article, Illustration986 2007-12-20 85 NYT Russia's trendsetters include the children and grandchildren of politicians whose love lives and fashion tastes are widely chronicled MOSCOW Americans who love celebrities follow the escapades of Lindsay Lohan and Angelina Jolie. The British consume themselves with the romantic lives of their royals. But inNYT; REUTERS; AP - 986 words
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Article, Illustration714 2007-12-20 87 Loh Keng Fatt - Loh Keng Fatt Former civil servant Goh Sin Tub recalls the harrowing moments during his recovery from a head injury in Walk Like A Dragon booksforthesoul WRITER Goh Sin Tub knew Singapore very well and documented the passing of the times both good and bad in 20 books.714 words
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Article, Illustration318 2007-12-20 89 WILL Christopher Lee and Farm Wong get married in the Year of the Rat? The MediaCorp leading man has hinted at a time frame for marrying the actress, reported Lianhe Zaobao yesterday. Speaking to the Chinese-language daily at the Star Awards on Sunday,THE NEW PAPER - 318 words
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Article, Illustration287 2007-12-20 89 AP, Reuters NEW YORK After publicly feuding for more than a year, The Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson (left) and New Line Cinema have agreed to make The Hobbit, a planned two-film prequel to the blockbuster trilogy. Oscar winner Jackson and hisAP, Reuters; REUTERS - 287 words
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Article103 2007-12-20 89 WINEHOUSE ARREST: British soul singer Amy Winehouse was arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into perverting the course of justice. Winehouse, whose husband Blake Fielder-Civil is being held on remand accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, went to a103 words
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Article, Illustration133 2007-12-20 89 SEXY, feminine and easy to throw on the dress is the wardrobe staple for the year-end social whirl. And since 'tis the season for giving, we've got 32 must-have designs for you in this week's Urban. From little black dresses to jewel brights, vintage numbers to maxi133 words
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Article, Illustration328 2007-12-20 115 TEE HUN CHING - TEE HUN CHING I had half an hour to kill in Square 2 in Novena over the weekend when my husband went to run an errand nearby. And 30 minutes was all it took for me to fall in love. From among the racks and racks of teen328 words
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Article, Illustration304 2007-12-20 117 Now seems to be the winter of discontent in a little Studio in a little lane. Once upon a time, there was a happy group of seven cubs who worked 4 and played together in a Studio, which was led by a Papa Bear experienced in designing for a304 words
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Article104 2007-12-20 117 MOVING OUT SALE: Before moving out, multi-label boutique Latte is giving 30 per cent off selected new items and up to 80 per cent off Fornarina merchandise. Flash this page and get an additional 5 per cent off. From tomorrow to Saturday at 10-19 E-Centre@Redhill. BEAR-Y CHRISTMAS: Receive a104 words
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Article, Illustration377 2007-12-20 117 wo young local fashion talents are going places which veteran designers can only dream of. Priscilla Tan and Chia Wei Choong, both 22, have won an internship with British high-street fashion giant Topshop and New York-based fashion designer Vivienne Tarn respectively. They will be the first SingaporeansTOPSHOF - 377 words
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Article, Illustration229 2007-12-20 117 Dick Lee wears many hats. He's a singer, an established songwriter and musical producer, a Singapore Idol judge and once-fashion designer. Now he can add jewellery designer to the list. Pop Deluxe, his 36-piece range of *****-inspired jewellery, designed in collaboration with Lee Hwa Jewellery, hit stores last: HWAJtWtLLtKY - 229 words
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Article237 2007-12-20 117 For those with a penchant for high living, here is one holiday you might want to check out. From now till December next year, Italian-owned Silversea Cruises will make nine trips from Singapore to places like Hong Kong, Sydney and Mumbai. Lasting between nine and 16 days237 words
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Article, Illustration726 2007-12-20 117 Have a problem with the way you look? Don't sweat it. E-mail your queries to Angeline Neo at sturban@sph.com.sg QMy foundation never looks right. It always appears streaky or patchy. What am I doing wrong? Is it better to use a brush or a sponge? A Foundation isn'tREDKEN - 726 words
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Article, Illustration252 2007-12-20 117 Melissa Lee - Melissa Lee These two head-turners were spotted at Esplanade Presents Jack Rai at Stage@Powerhouse on Dec 16 Mohammad Syukri, 22, NSman What are you wearing? I got my shirt from John Little at a sale fo about $10. The vest i from Bossini and cosi $39, and the Swatch252 words
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Article, Illustration862 2007-12-20 118 Rooting for your favourite football team is no excuse for looking like a fashion disaster. NOELLE LOH shows men how to wear so-called fashion taboos ike football jerseys with style he heat of the English Premier League season is on and, boy, never before have men embraced862 words
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Article, Illustration231 2007-12-20 118 It may look cool on a funky chick but this singlet on a guy screams wannabe beach hunk. The key is to go back to its origins as underwear and layer, layer, layer Nautical cool (above) That a wifebeater singlet is lightweight makes it perfect for layering231 words
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Article57 2007-12-20 118 Energie, 02-11 The Heeren Hugo Boss, 03-02 Ngee Ann City Inhabit, 81-03 Palais Renaissance Isetan Scotts, 350 Orchard Road, Shaw House Leftfoot, 03-85 Far East Plaza Mustafa Centre, 145 Syed Alwi Road NewUrbanMale.com, 04-08 The Heeren Prada, 01-45 Paragon Pull And Bear, 82-04 Ngee Ann City Ted Baker, 81-42/4657 words
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Article, Illustration1046 2007-12-20 119 SHAAN SETH - SHAAN SETH The man behind luxury watch brand U-Boat also helped to build up big names such as Dunhill and Chloe. Mounir Moufarrige shares his brand strategy secrets What's big in the world of watches? Watch faces, that's what. So say the men behind Italian luxury watch brandDESMOND LIM; U-BOAT - 1,046 words
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Article, Illustration212 2007-12-20 120 Urban went straight to the Point to J scour for great lifestyle buys. This J is the last of a four-part series sponsored by The Centrepoint Cheeky keepsakes for your chick clique these sterling silver pillbox and card holders double as compact mirrors too. $26.90 and $29.90,212 words
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Article, Illustration165 2007-12-20 120 ranai again sa Fabric and suede panelling make a classic loafer smarter. $1 35, from Aldo, 02-40 The Centrepoint To cut a dapper figure, swop a tie for j a scarf and drape it casually over a collarless T-shirt and jacket ensemble. Silk scarf by CX CalvinLAU FOOK KONG - 165 words
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Article, Illustration1146 2007-12-20 121 LAT For these follicle fanatics, ever/ day must be a good hair day and nothing else matters t's 8.30pm on a Friday and Melissa Boock is unenthusiastically contemplating going out with friends. The decision would be easier had she prepped her hair that day, a ritualLAT; WORLD OF HAIR - 1,146 words
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Article, Illustration1798 2007-12-20 123 ANGELINE NEO - ANGELINE NEO Glamorous yet easy to throw on, it's no wonder the dress is the perfect party outfit. From black beauties to jewel brights, from vintage numbers to maxi gowns, Urban brings you 32 fabulous frocks BLACK BEAUTIES The look The little black dress is the classicALAN LIM; - 1,798 words
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Article, Illustration1010 2007-12-20 126 ONCE AGAIN NOELLE LOH shows you how one dress can be worn in four different ways this parry season Not everyone has caught the year-end party fever, it seems. "It can get pretty stressful trying to decide what to wear to events and parties," says Serene Tan, 23, who works1,010 words
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Article, Illustration582 2007-12-20 127 MICHELLE TAY - MICHELLE TAY In last week's Urban, we showed you which real gems to invest in if you I IUU I I IWI \^y \^J spend. This week, we suss out some fab faux baubles that are equally dazzling Bling is bling or is it? As gold prices soarALAN LJM; JEROME AWASTHI - 582 words
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Article, Illustration392 2007-12-20 128 Jeweller/ holders can be as pretty as your baubles, TIFFANY FUMIKO TAY finds out Not content with selling just bling, Jacqueline Chow decided to expand her wares to include jewellery stands. The 28-year-old owner of online accessory store Jacq.in.the.box (www.jacqinthebox.sg) says: "I wanted to get them forJOSEPH NAIR, IKEA - 392 words
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Article, Illustration1038 2007-12-20 129 NY Ecologically friendly clothes may not be all that green after all Let us set aside the cliches about green fashion, ye cynical Kermits, and presume that everyone is now on board with saving the world by doing our holiday shopping atNY; AFF; reuter: - 1,038 words
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Article, Illustration221 2007-12-20 130 TAN HSUEH YUN - TAN HSUEH YUN t's five days to Christmas and if you are like me, you are probably running around trying to complete your festive shopping, be it for gifts or food. I am stocking up on this for sure: luscious creams from The Devon Cream Company, available at221 words
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Article, Illustration197 2007-12-20 130 The rainy days we've been having just call out for something warm. And I've been turning to tea for the comfort it provides. Stash teas from Oregon in the United States hits all the right notes. They come in a myriad of exotic flavours, including two Christmas themedLIM SIN THAI - 197 words
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Article, Illustration228 2007-12-20 130 Every family has one the cranky aunt who cannot stand log cakes, the snippy uncle who won't eat Christmas pudding or those cousins who sneer at "creamy cakes". They might like this buttery kueh lapis from Bluespoon, sweetened with fructose instead of white sugar. The fruitBLUESPOON - 228 words
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Article, Illustration111 2007-12-20 130 Nowwho can resist this cute gingerbread cookie iced to look like an angel? I am usually leery of these things because while they look good enough to eat, the cookie is usually hard and dry. Not this one. It's moist, lightly spiced and not too sweet. Good thingFAIRPRICE FINEST, JONES THE GROCER - 111 words
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Article, Illustration260 2007-12-20 131 PRADEEP PAUL - PRADEEP PAUL This column is in response to all the Mums who have been writing in asking for tips to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. And who better to dish out advice than Claudel Kuek. Not only is she a Pilates instructor (she runs Power Moves Pilates And DanceS: ALAN LIM - 260 words
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Article, Illustration93 2007-12-20 131 How to do it: Lie on your back with hands behind your head and draw knees towards the waist. Extend right leg out and inhale as you lift the shoulders and upper back off the floor and twist from the waist and try to touch93 words
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Article, Illustration94 2007-12-20 131 How to do it: Lie face down on a mat with arms and legs extended Slowly lift your right arm and left leg off the floor, extending them as far as you can with thigh muscles tightened and lower back lengthened.94 words
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Article, Illustration79 2007-12-20 131 How to do it: Lie face down with legs extended, forearms and fists resting on the floor shoulder-width apart. Suck the navel in towards the spine, tuck toes under and lift hips off the floor so that your body79 words
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Article, Illustration350 2007-12-20 132 Shaan Seth - Shaan Seth THEBAGPAGE Chuck Berry's wit is as sharp as his reflexes. "I've been quite lucky," says the stuntman from Queenstown, New Zealand. "I haven't broken much besides my neck." The bachelor, who says he is 41 going on 12, didn't break his neck in a daredevil stuntDESMOND WEE - 350 words
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Article, Illustration279 2007-12-20 132 1 Windbreaker It's always handy to have a waterproof windbreaker around, especially with the kinds of sports that I do. The zipped pockets are great because I don't want to lose things when I jump out of aeroplanes. 2 Hero waterproof video camera It's perfect279 words
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