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Title Section25 2008-01-03 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 108 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS MICA (P) 115/12/2007 THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 2008 •m A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS25 words
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Article, Illustration569 2008-01-03 1 Bryan Lee - Bryan Lee Expansion slower than expected; compared to the July-Sept period, the economy shrank 3.2% By SINGAPORE'S economic expansion fell to 6 per cent, its slowest rate in nearly three years, in the final quarter of last year after a sharp slump in569 words
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Article, Illustration605 2008-01-03 1 Hazlin Hassan; Chow Kum Hor - Hazlin Hassan Chow Kum Hor By Malaysia Correspondents In Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA'S Health Minister Chua Soi Lek resigned yesterday, after admitting to a shocked nation that he was the man in a widely circulated sex video. Datuk Seri Dr Chua also quit as the MemberGUANG MING DAILY; STAR - 605 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration919 2008-01-03 1 Radha Basu - Radha Basu By Community Correspondent WHEN Madam See Siew Geok's husband died in 2005, her adult son made her sell their three-room flat, took the $170,000 proceeds for "safekeeping" and moved with her to a rented apartment. Then her ordeal began. Her sonDESMOND WE - 919 words
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Miscellaneous367 2008-01-03 2 SECTION ONE HOME Prime 2-4 Heroin haul on New Year's Eve Asia 6-17 The police seized 3.5 kg of heroin World 18-23 the largest haul for 2007 and Review.. ...24-25 drugs such as Ice and Subutex with PY| 26 a street value of nearly $1 million, crr ~Z' TiA/iri"' "in367 words
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PRIME
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Article, Illustration713 2008-01-03 3 Fiona Chan - Fiona Chan But fourth-quarter figures show signs of slower growth; HDB resale prices up 17.4% By Property Reporter HOME hunters can ring in the new year with some cheer the roaring property market is finally showing signs of slowing. Prices of all categoriesLIM YONG - 713 words
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Article, Illustration96 2008-01-03 3 Mohamed Sheik Allauddin, 27, dishes out his father's famous nasi briyani to hungry hordes during lunchtime at Tekka Market. But by May, he will be serving the dish on the temporary premises in Race Course Road while the building undergoes a $12.9 million refurbishment.ALAN LIM - 96 words
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Article, Illustration151 2008-01-03 4 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE These three holes in the wall of a German restaurant allow its chef Michael Windisch to get around a new smoking ban in bars and restaurants. By sticking his head and hands through the holes, he gets to smoke a small cigar at theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AFP - 151 words
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548 2008-01-03 4 ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Musharraf invites Scotland Yard to investigate Bhutto's assassination Islamabad PAKISTAN'S general election will be postponed six weeks until Feb 18, a delay that President Pervez Musharraf said yesterday was "unavoidable" in the wake ofASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 548 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration570 2008-01-03 6 Chow Kum Hor - Chow Kum Hor Minister's disgrace comes as party is losing support among Chinese By Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur THE sleazy revelation that has led to the downfall of the Malaysian Health Minister comes just as his party is headed for crucialGUANG MING DAILY - 570 words
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Article, Illustration418 2008-01-03 6 CHOWKUM HOR - CHOWKUM HOR Kuala Lumpur BEFORE getting embroiled in a sex scandal, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek was ironically known as a "no-nonsense" minister, as The Star newspaper put it yesterday. He rose to prominence after the 2004 general election, when he became the firstREUTERS - 418 words
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Article, Illustration434 2008-01-03 6 REUTERS SENIOR HONG KONG OFFICIAL IN SEX SCANDAL Hong Kong A HONG KONG karaoke hostess was jailed for three years yesterday for blackmailing a senior government official by threatening to go public with a steamy videotape, a spokesman for the judiciary said. Hui Wing,REUTERS; APPLE DAIL' - 434 words
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Miscellaneous26 2008-01-03 6 Thailand in mourning Bangkok halts all political activities as it goes into mourning for the Thai King's elder sister, who died of cancer yesterday. PAGE 1026 words
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CHINA
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Article, Illustration698 2008-01-03 7 REUTERS Language classes are part of China's push for access to Latin America's minerals Vina Del Mar (Chile) MS XIAO Qiong, 28, stares intently at a group of Chilean teenagers, smiles and says with conviction "Ni hao!" Mandarin for "Hello!" The Beijing native, petiteREUTERS - 698 words
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313 2008-01-03 7 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Beijing CHINA'S effort to curb its red-hot economy is under threat from a batch of eager new leaders at the regional level keen to splash out on investment projects, state media said yesterday. The central government has just appointedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 313 words
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350 2008-01-03 7 REUTERS Hong Kong HONG KONG smokers have been lighting up 12 million more cigarettes a month since the city imposed a ban on smoking in public a year ago, a newspaper reported yesterday. The Customs and Excise Department said it collected dutyREUTERS - 350 words
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EAST ASIA
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568 2008-01-03 8 NEW YORK TIMES New fad sparked by India's success in IT and knowledgeintensive industries Tokyo MANY Japanese have become interested in Indian education as their country suffers a crisis of confidence about its competitiveness against China and India despite an improved economy. FeelingNEW YORK TIMES - 568 words
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Article, Illustration66 2008-01-03 8 Customers sipping their drinks at China's first "ice bar" in Harbin, capital of north-eastern Heilongjiang province. The bar was opened on New Year's Day, and everything in it, including furniture and glasses, is made of ice. Besides cold cuts, customers can also enjoy a barbecue. But no matterAFP - 66 words
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382 2008-01-03 8 TOKYO CHINESE bombers and Japanese fighters faced off without coming to blows above the East China Sea near disputed gas fields on two days in September, a Japanese newspaper reported. Pilots of both sides came within just skm of each other382 words
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INDIA/SOUTH ASIA
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Article, Illustration720 2008-01-03 9 ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS Food prices soar while stock prices and currency plunge in violent aftermath Karachi BRAVING the crush of people at a state-subsidised store, Mr Seraj Ahmed hopes he can buy enough flour to feed his family all victims of the economic turmoilASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS; AFP - 720 words
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369 2008-01-03 9 REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MUMBAI INDIA'S tourist state of Goa has dropped plans to build industrial enclaves, officials say, after protests that reflect wider opposition to similar projects across the country. India's rush to build Special Economic Zones (SEZs) aimed at spurring industrial activityREUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 369 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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269 2008-01-03 10 President S R Nathan to King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand: My wife and I learnt with great sadness the passing away of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. Her Royal Highness' love and care for the people is legendary. Under Her patronage, Her Royal Highness actively269 words
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Article, Illustration533 2008-01-03 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Nation goes into 15 days of mourning for Princess Galyani, the Thai King's sister Bangkok TWO political parties yesterday postponed their announcement on joining a coalition government after the death of the revered Thai King's sister. Princess Galyani, theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 533 words
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386 2008-01-03 10 REUTERS, XINHUA, ASSOCIATED PRESS Yangon IN AN apparent attempt to stop people from watching dissident and international news broadcasts, Myanmar's military junta has ordered a massive 166-fold rise in annual satellite television fees. With no word in the state media of anyREUTERS, XINHUA, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 386 words
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Article, Illustration611 2008-01-03 12 Salim Osman - Salim Osman Hundreds of homes already inundated; rescu< teams mobilised By Indonesia Correspondent in Jakarta THOUSANDS of Jakarta residents were preparing themselves for floods in more areas as several parts of the capital were already inundated yesterday. This followed heavy downpours in theREUTERS - 611 words
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270 2008-01-03 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Jakarta THE three Bali bombers on death row have 30 days from yesterday to lodge an appeal for presidential clemency or their executions will be carried out, a state prosecutor said. Imam Samudra, Amrozi and Ali Ghufron played key roles in theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 270 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration572 2008-01-03 15 ASSOCIATED PRESS Campaign for change in Malaysia doomed to fail, says protest leader in self-exile London ETHNIC Indians are fighting a "losing battle" for equal rights in Malaysia and their fledgling protest movement may die soon, a protest leader has said. Ultimately, saidASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 572 words
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SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration326 2008-01-03 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS JAPAN'S Prime Minister has begun posting English-language messages on the video-shar-ing Internet site You Tube in an apparent bid to raise his country's international profile. In an online New Year message for 2008, Mr Yasuo Fukuda outlined the challenges facing theASSOCIATED PRESS; SCREEN GRAB FROM YOUTUBE - 326 words
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Article170 2008-01-03 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS IT LOOKS as if San Francisco is about to lose its most eligible bachelor. Mayor Gavin Newsom (below), 40, proposed to his girlfriend, actress Jennifer Siebel, 33, while they vacationed in Hawaii at the weekend, and she accepted, said Ms Stanlee Gatti, a friendASSOCIATED PRESS - 170 words
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Article, Illustration215 2008-01-03 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS A TELEVISION reporter turned political candidate says he plans to stay on a small scaffold near the top of a tower to focus attention on his long-shot bid to unseat a US senator. The stunt was posted on his own website. Mr DaleASSOCIATED PRESS; AP - 215 words
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166 2008-01-03 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS FAST-FOOD restaurant worker Reggie Damone just wanted to jot down a phone number when he picked up what he thought was litter on a sidewalk this week. Instead it turned out to be an envelope with a US$lB5,OOO (*****,000) cheque. Mr Damone,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 166 words
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Article, Illustration111 2008-01-03 16 AGENCE FRANCEPRESSE IRAQI Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki says he is fit and healthy after a medical check-up in Britain. In a New Year television address recorded in London, he said on Tuesday: "I would like to reassure everyone that I am in goodAGENCE FRANCEPRESSE; : AFP - 111 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration705 2008-01-03 17 NEW YORK TIMES Agent hopes new technology will help solve mystery of parachuting robber Chicago IT HAS been considered one of the great unsolved mysteries of American crime: How a seemingly quiet man in his mid-40s managed to hijack an airliner betweenNEW YORK TIMES; AP - 705 words
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Article, Illustration454 2008-01-03 17 FBI The hijacking Just before 3pm on Nov 24, 1971, Northwest Airlines 305 left Portland, Oregon, for Seattle. After take-off, a man who called himself Dan, and sometimes D.B. Cooper, handed a flight attendant a note saying he had a bomb in his suitcase. He demandedFBI - 454 words
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Article, Illustration761 2008-01-03 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS New schemes range from vehicle pollution badges to electric-powered car service Berlin SEVERAL European cities have ushered in the New Year with brand new ways to crack down on traffic pollution, with ideas ranging from an electric-poweredAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 761 words
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257 2008-01-03 18 REUTERS, BLOOMBERG Beijing CHINA has introduced cleaner fuel standards in its capital Beijing, its latest effort to curb the city's notorious pollution ahead of the Olympic Games in August. Petrol and diesel sold in the capital must now meet the China IV standards,REUTERS, BLOOMBERG - 257 words
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Article, Illustration114 2008-01-03 21 KENYAN President Mwai Kibaki's narrow election win and his swearing-in on Sunday sparked violence across the country much of it along tribal lines. Opposition candidate Raila Odinga has alleged electoral fraud and called a rally in the capital, Nairobi, tomorrow. Electoral commission chairman Samuel Kivuitu addedAFP - 114 words
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559 2008-01-03 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS, BLOOMBERG, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Rival political leaders urged to show restraint as tribal war looms Nairobi WORLD mediators and civil society pushed for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Kenya yesterday, as postelectoral mayhem threatened to turn into a tribalASSOCIATED PRESS, BLOOMBERG, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 559 words
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318 2008-01-03 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS Charlottesville (Virginia) A DRUG that could do for women what Viagra has done for men is being tested at the University of Virginia (UVa). The drug is a testoster-one-laden ointment called LibiGel and is intended to boost the libido of womenASSOCIATED PRESS - 318 words
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Article228 2008-01-03 21 JUDITH TAN - JUDITH TAN SINGAPORE doctors say they see many women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder or low sex drive. Dr Christopher Chong, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Gleneagles Medical Centre, said a majority of his local patients are post-menopausal. "They usually say that they are228 words
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WORLD QUICKLY
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122 2008-01-03 21 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: Patients were evacuated yesterday as an internationally-renowned cancer hospital in London was ravaged by fire which engulfed its roof, emergency services and witnesses said. A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said that eight fire engines and 40 firefighters wereAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 122 words
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87 2008-01-03 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA: The Australian government said yesterday it will review a test for would-be citizens after new figures showed that about 10 per cent of applicants fail. The test, introduced in October, requires all prospective citizens to answer 20 questions on Australian history, politicsASSOCIATED PRESS - 87 words
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90 2008-01-03 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS KHARTOUM: The Sudanese authorities yesterday questioned witnesses in the slaying of an American diplomat shot by gunmen in the capital. Sudanese officials insisted the shooting was not a terrorist attack, but the US embassy said it was too soon to determine the motive.ASSOCIATED PRESS - 90 words
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86 2008-01-03 21 REUTERS TAIPEI: Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian or an envoy will visit Latin American allies this month to bolster ties, Foreign Ministry spokesman Phoebe Yeh said yesterday. The trip comes as China puts pressure on Taiwan's allies to break with the island, which Beijing viewsREUTERS - 86 words
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98 2008-01-03 21 REUTERS LUCKNOW: A spell of cold weather has killed at least 23 people in northern India in the last few days, government officials said. In Uttar Pradesh state, 12 people have died from the cold in the last two days, while 11 peopleREUTERS - 98 words
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114 2008-01-03 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS MANILA: A domestic airliner carrying 47 people overshot a runway in the central Philippines yesterday and struck a concrete fence, damaging the aircraft but causing no injuries, officials said. The authorities closed the airport in Masbate province, about 350 km southeast ofASSOCIATED PRESS - 114 words
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72 2008-01-03 21 XINHUA JAKARTA: Former Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia Hadi Wayarabi Alhadar was found guilty yesterday of graft and sentenced to 30 months in jail. An anti-graft court in Jakarta convicted the former envoy, along with a close aide, of illegally collecting fees from applicants forXINHUA - 72 words
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414 2008-01-03 22 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS Public servants feel the pinch as new government reins in public-sector spending Sydney AUSTRALIAN public servants are to lose one of their more unusual perks as part of a crackdown on bureaucratic spending taxpayer-fund-ed massages, reports said. According toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 414 words
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Article, Illustration47 2008-01-03 22 Hundreds of members of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club braving near-freezing temperatures to take their annual New Year's Day dip in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday. The New York-based club raised 5545,000 for a camp for seriously ill children this year. PHOTO: APAP - 47 words
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270 2008-01-03 22 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Dubai DUBAI has begun construction on the largest canal project in the Middle East in more than a century, joining a list of mega-projects in the Gulf emirate, the official WAM news agency reported. Government-owned real estate developer Limitless this weekAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 270 words
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Article429 2008-01-03 23 FOURTH-QUARTER GDP estimates have confounded most forecasters, who were more than a full point off in their exuberant projections. While headline growth for the full 2007 year at 7.5 per cent was well worth the Government's description of robust general growth, in pan-Asian terms, it is429 words
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Article, Illustration949 2008-01-03 23 Joseph Stiglitz - Joseph Stiglitz WORLD ECONOMIC PROSPECTS By In New York THE world economy has had several good years. Global growth has been strong, and the divide between the developing and developed world has narrowed, with India and China leading the way, experiencing GDP growth of 11.1 per cent and949 words
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964 2008-01-03 23 Harold James - Harold James »INTERNATIONAL FINANCE By THE world economy is increasingly threatened by volatile market reactions to imbalances at a time when the IMF has largely lost its original raison d'etre as the world's central monetary institution. These two developments should stimulate the Fund964 words
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Article, Illustration760 2008-01-03 24 Robert J. Samuelson - Robert J. Samuelson WASHINGTON POST HOMES IN AMERICA By In Washington DOWN the block from my home, workmen are finishing a new house. It replaces a small bungalow that had measured about 1,500 sq ft. The new home has a covered front porch, two fireplaces andWASHINGTON POST; PHOTO: AFP - 760 words
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795 2008-01-03 24 M. Taufiqurrahman - M. Taufiqurrahman JAKARTA POST »AN INDONESIAN PERSPECTIVE ON MALAYSIA By SINCE 1998, street protests have been relatively commonplace in Malaysian politics, but the latest rally by the Indian minority represents a new twist. It is important not only because it was organised on racial linesJAKARTA POST - 795 words
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Miscellaneous235 2008-01-03 23 Building egos American home-buyers are no longer seeking shelter so much as extreme-ego, look-at-me types of homes. PAGE 25 THE STRAITS TIMES SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS, NEWS CENTRE, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Podium Level 2, *****4 ST INTERACTIVE: http://straitstimes.com.sg SPH Chief Executive Officer Editor-in-Chief (English Alan Chan Heng Loon Malay Newspapers)235 words
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Advertisement577 2008-01-03 24 Embracing the New Year's learning challenges, maintaining the passion in Chinese language. Children, your performances have done us proud! This year, Eduplus Language Centre has submitted satisfying teaching results: 75% of children have seen improvements in their SA2; up to 108 students have shown improvement of 10 points in the577 words
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Miscellaneous1212 2008-01-03 25 Singapore today I llElli^ Windy with intermittent rains in the M M W B J^tSJTO S^ late morning and afternoon. tre straits times thursday january 3 200 7 ff^T USEFUL NUMBERS 5 THINGS YOU CAN ASIA WORLD WEATHER ¥"|0 TOIIAV i 1 Emergency lines L'v-' iv-h-jmi BEIJING p 0 H1,212 words
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Article, Illustration755 2008-01-03 28 Lim Wei Chean - Lim Wei Chean ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY TARA TAN Half the stalls will move to a site 200 m away for 16 months By FANS of Tekka Centre will have to head to Race Course Road from May. The good news is that shoppers willADDITIONAL REPORTING BY TARA TAN; ALAN LIM - 755 words
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543 2008-01-03 29 Chong Chee Kin - Chong Chee Kin Largest heroin haul for 2007 part of drug ring's $1m smuggling bid By WHILE people all over the island were busy with last-minute preparations for New Year's Eve celebrations, another group was putting finishing touches on a543 words
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Article, Illustration348 2008-01-03 29 Tara Tan - Tara Tan By' IT SEEMS paradise can come free for one couple at least. Mr Michael Mah, 30, an orthodontist and his fiancee Miss Nikkie Ong, 28, a chemical engineer, stole the show and the top prize of a dream honeymoon to Paris,ALPHONSUS CHERN - 348 words
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Article193 2008-01-03 29 DAVID BOEY A 41-YEAR-OLD Singapore Army officer, Major Tan Yit Guan, died yesterday morning after completing a run at Kranji Camp. Maj Tan, a logistics officer, was talking with his colleagues after completing a I.2km self-paced run when he collapsed at 8.20 am, saidDAVID BOEY - 193 words
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Article59 2008-01-03 29 A 25-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist is in serious condition with head injuries, after his vehicle skidded and hit a guardrail on New Year's Day at 7.30 am along the Seletar Expressway towards Woodlands. The pillion rider his younger brother in his late teens suffered abrasions and a fractured59 words
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Article74 2008-01-03 29 A PART-TIME taxi driver punched a fellow cabby in the face after accusing him of cutting the queue. Quek Chin Chuan, 49, was yesterday jailed for a day and fined $1,000 for causing hurt to Mr Tan Teng Yin, 68, at the taxi stand of the74 words
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556 2008-01-03 31 Tan Hui Yee - Tan Hui Yee As demand rises, 2,200 more HDB rental flats to be made available over next three years By Housing Correspondent PEOPLE who have sold a property could find themselves barred or placed at the back of the queue for subsidised556 words
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Article, Illustration57 2008-01-03 31 PRIMARY 1 ST PHOTO: SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ST PHOTO: PRIMARY CONCERN: Both Primary 1 pupils and their parents were all eyes and ears at Beacon Primary yesterday. FUN FIRST DAY: Blindfolded students at the new School of the Arts play an orientation game in theirLAU FOOK KONG; AZIZ HUSSIN - 57 words
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Article, Illustration386 2008-01-03 31 Ho Ai Li - Ho Ai Li By ITS high-tech equipment may not be fully ready yet, but Beacon Primary is off to a bright start with a roster of highly qualified teachers. A "Future School" spearheading the use of technology in lessons, it welcomed its pioneer batch of386 words
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390 2008-01-03 31 r Jane Ng - r Jane Ng B^ MA YUE RU is repeating Secondary 2 this year, and not because she failed her examinations. The aspiring ballerina chose to re-sit the year in order to enter the new School of the Arts (Sota) ivhich opened yesterday. "It390 words
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Article, Illustration449 2008-01-03 32 Carolyn Quek - Carolyn Quek ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY AZIZ HUSSIN »PAPER COMPACTOR ACCIDENT After over 50 days' stay at CGH, Mr Abu Bakar will move to JB to be with his family By VLOKE than 50 days alter his lett leg and right foot were severed inADDITIONAL REPORTING BY AZIZ HUSSIN; AZIZ HUSSIN - 449 words
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Article113 2008-01-03 32 JOB seekers will surely want to get their hands on the latest edition of CATS Recruit's Career Choice 2008. Published annually by Singapore Press Holdings in collaboration with the Education Ministry, the guide provides details on trends in the job market. Priced at $6.80,113 words
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Article79 2008-01-03 32 SINGAPORE-BASED budget airline Tiger Airways will launch a four-flights-a-week service to the southern Indian city of Bangalore in June. The low-cost carrier remains the only one to fly between Singapore and India. This will be its third service to the country. Introductory one-way fares till Oct79 words
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Article, Illustration106 2008-01-03 33 SHIN MIN The driver of this rented blue car lost control of the vehicle on New Year's Eve. It crashed into a lamp post. The accident happened just after noon when the 34-year-old driver was travelling along Lornie Road towards Farrer Road. The passenger, who isSHIN MIN - 106 words
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Article, Illustration470 2008-01-03 33 Elena Chong - Elena Chong Broker sold U555,750 in fake greenbacks to The Esplanade; lied to cops when quizzed earlier By Court Correspondent CURRENCY broker Alvin Yogara] David had a cash problem: he had found himself with fake money amounting to U5522,000 (5531,638). When police quizzed him,470 words
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259 2008-01-03 33 ELENA CHONG - ELENA CHONG A PLUCKY woman grabbed the shirt of a voyeur who had taken upskirt shots of her with his camera phone while both of them were on an MRT escalator. Yesterday, Singapore Polytechnic student Goh Jin Rong, 22, admitted to insulting the259 words
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Article427 2008-01-03 34 Salma Khali k - Salma Khali k Docs debunk 'mythinformation' but their article draws flak from medical community By Health Correspondent EVEN doctors sometimes can't tell medical fact from "mythinformation". So two doctors from the Indiana University School of Medicine have taken it upon themselves to debunk seven commonly held427 words
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Article, Illustration223 2008-01-03 34 Six other medical beliefs debunked in the article in the British Medical Journal: Myth: We use only 10 per cent of our brains FACT: Modern brain imaging shows that all parts of the brain are used. Myth: Hair and fingernails continue to grow after death FACT: AnTNPFILE PHOTO - 223 words
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196 2008-01-03 34 MOTORISTS using the Tuas Second Link will have to pay more in tolls from next month. The higher rates are "pegged to those set by Malaysia", said the Land Transport Authority. Users of the Woodlands Causeway will not be affected as much,196 words
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Article, Illustration656 2008-01-03 35 Lim Wui Liang - Lim Wui Liang "I guess they wondered if a petite lady like me could handle the big cranes. But I believe I have earned their respect, having proven that I can do the job as well as they can." MS JOYCE CHEW Container equipment specialist JoyceLIM WUI LIANG - 656 words
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Miscellaneous27 2008-01-03 28 First day at new schools Find out how the first day of school went at new schools, including one with high-tech classrooms and technology-savvy teachers. PAGE H427 words
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418 2008-01-03 36 Wong Yew Kwan - Wong Yew Kwan THE Straits Times recently carried articles concerning the Singapore Tourism Board's (STB) potential plan to create an eco-tourism area near the Singapore Zoo. Needless to say, the STB's intention is good, for increased tourism will mean more money for Singapore. However,418 words
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382 2008-01-03 36 Kamala Dewi Poologanathan ( Ms - Kamala Dewi Poologanathan (Ms) RISING LIVING COSTS IT IS appreciated that the Government has made a timely realisation of rising living costs in Singapore. Corresponding actions to increase salaries of civil servants and acknowledgment of the impact of rising living costs on the382 words
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110 2008-01-03 36 Koo Seng Cheong - Koo Seng Cheong THE year 2007 was one of rising prices in all areas. Food, clothes, property and so on all cost more nowadays. For instance, milk used to cost $1.90 per litre but now costs $3.30. Bread used to cost110 words
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341 2008-01-03 36 Syu Ying Kwok - Syu Ying Kwok I READ with shock the recent Straits Times advertisement by Singapore Airlines (SIA). With the opening of the new Terminal 3 at Changi Airport on Jan 9, SIA will split its check-in locations to 102 destinations in341 words
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301 2008-01-03 36 Leong Chok Keh - Leong Chok Keh I REFER to the letter, "Revise CPF housing grant for singles too" by Ms Florence Tan Siew Bee (ST, Dec 27). Our public housing policy is pro-family in orientation. As a general policy, HDB flat buyers need to form a301 words
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168 2008-01-03 36 Alfred Tan - Alfred Tan I REFER to Mr Richard See Huat Lye's letter, "Draw tickets arrived days after the event" (ST, Dec 31). We are sorry to learn that Mr See received his tickets late. May we assure him no donation draw tickets were sold168 words
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284 2008-01-03 36 Delphine Chin Mci Foong ( Ms - Delphine Chin Mci Foong (Ms) I AM glad that some of the new or upgraded MRT trains have larger seats with distinctive colours. I assume the darker seats are meant for the elderly, pregnant women and those with very young children. If284 words
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281 2008-01-03 36 Jonathan Toh Joo Khai - Jonathan Toh Joo Khai I REFER to the report, "Record number of litterbugs nabbed" (ST, Dec 31). I urge the Government to consider some drastic measures against litterbugs. In addition to fines, give black marks to repeat offenders (those who are caught twice or more)281 words
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269 2008-01-03 36 Perry Lim - Perry Lim I THANK Mr Wong Poo Yang ("Have new polytechnic year start in January"; ST, Dec 13) for his query on whether the polytechnics could start their academic year at the same time or "around the same time" as junior colleges will269 words
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Miscellaneous85 2008-01-03 36 For more readers' views, log on to http://www. straitstimes.com Access to letters online is free. Learning English mother knows best Good that PM has pledged to tackle health care, transport and education head-on It's not how many golds are won, it's how they are won that matters Negative publicity would85 words
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Article, Illustration853 2008-01-03 37 AGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE Ferguson criticises Man Utd fans, comparing atmosphere at Old Trafford to a funeral London ALEX Ferguson began the New Year by going to war. Not with Arsenal, but with Manchester United's own supporters, who labelled Old Trafford a "police state". He blamed the tired 1-0AGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE; REUTERS - 853 words
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Article, Illustration404 2008-01-03 37 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London TOTTENHAM'S Juande Ramos was an unhappy manager after his side fell prey to more sloppy defending, and lost 1-2 to Aston Villa. Having allowed Reading to score four times last Saturday, with three of the goals coming from dead-ball situations,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS - 404 words
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551 2008-01-03 37 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE London AVRAM Grant will get nasty to keep Chelsea in the English Premier League title race. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is known for giving his players a tongue-lashing, and Grant said he had no problem venting hisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 551 words
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541 2008-01-03 37 REUTERS London THE African Nations Cup is held in tropical Ghana. But its impact will be felt in the cooler climes of Britain, as a host of big-name Premier League players head off into the sun. Two of theREUTERS - 541 words
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Article, Illustration792 2008-01-03 38 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHOTO: SOCCER Wenger prefers to lead, as chasing pack is 'always waiting' for someone to lose London ARSENE Wenger, after Arsenal had kept their two-point lead, insisted the pressure is all on Premier League rivals Manchester United. "It is too early for mind games,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AFP - 792 words
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Article320 2008-01-03 38 ASSOCIATED PRESS Melbourne NEW Australia soccer coach Pirn Verbeek says he is concerned that a team made up only of players from the A-League may not be good enough to beat Qatar in next month's World Cup qualifier. He named his first Socceroos squad made upASSOCIATED PRESS - 320 words
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Article, Illustration607 2008-01-03 38 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys »NOTES FROM THE LIGHTER SIDE By AFTER a scintillating move, Carlos Tevez pulled off an exquisite one-two with Cristiano Ronaldo and tucked the ball into the bottom corner. Manchester United 1 Birmingham 0. Game over. Then, the607 words
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Article, Illustration352 2008-01-03 38 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ATHLETICS Washington OLYMPIC 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin has been banned for four years, instead of a potential eight, for a doping violation. He also forfeited his former world record. A three-member arbitration panel of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (Usada)AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 352 words
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291 2008-01-03 38 ASSOCIATED PRESS CRICKET Sydney FOR 35 overs yesterday, an Indian bowling attack headed by 22-year-old paceman R.P. Singh and a teenaged late addition was on top of Australia in the second Test. R.P. removed four top-order wickets and spinner Harhhajan Singh took the wickets ofASSOCIATED PRESS - 291 words
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Article, Illustration847 2008-01-03 39 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Life support for the 33-year-old fighter was set to be turned off last night Seoul KOREAN boxer Choi Yo Sam was pronounced brain-dead yesterday, after lapsing into a coma following a fight on Dec 25. He was defending his World Boxing Organisation inter-conti-nental flyweightAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AP - 847 words
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Article, Illustration455 2008-01-03 39 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Glasgow PHIL O'Donnell, the 35-year old Motherwell captain who collapsed as he was being substituted during his side's win over Dundee United last Saturday, died of heart failure. "The post-mortem revealed that Phil had suffered left ventricular failure ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 455 words
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Article, Illustration460 2008-01-03 39 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE »TENNIS Perth WORLD No 3 Novak Djokovic carried top seeds Serbia to a 2-1 win over France in their Group A clash at the Hopman Cup yesterday. With teammate Jelena Jankovic stricken by an upper leg strain that forced her toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; i AFP - 460 words
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456 2008-01-03 39 REUTERS »GOLF Kapalua (Hawaii) VIJAY Singh, armed with a revamped swing and a new fitness trainer, is eager to return to winning ways in his title defence at this week's Mer-cedes-Benz Championship. The former world No 1 hasREUTERS - 456 words
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Article71 2008-01-03 39 THE Singapore Slingers lost 87-124 to the Perth Wildcats in round 16 of the Australian National Basketball League yesterday. The Slingers' top scorer, Blagoj Janev, hit a sea-son-high 20 points but it was not enough to stop the visitors as they had seven players in double figures against71 words
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Article58 2008-01-03 39 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK: Lamar Odom has been suspended without pay by the National Basketball Association and will now miss the Los Angeles Lakers' Friday home game against Philadelphia. He was called for a flagrant foul for knocking Ray Allen to the court during the fourth quarter ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 58 words
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Article57 2008-01-03 39 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE COLOMBO: Arjuna Ranatunga took up his post as Sri Lanka's cricket chief yesterday, vowing to stamp out corruption in the running of the sport. The 1996 World Cup-win-ning captain said an independent audit group would scrutinise the accounts of the cash-rich Sri Lanka Cricket bodyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 57 words
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Article, Illustration1005 2008-01-03 40 Jeanette Wang - Jeanette Wang »OLYMPICS 0812's support has helped athletes improve faster, says Project chairman By SINGAPORE'S quest for that elusive Olympic medal since 1960 could be coming to an end. With the Beijing Games just eight months away, the chances of adding to Tan Howe Liang'sALBERT SIM - 1,005 words
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Article522 2008-01-03 40 CRICKET First day of 2nd Test in Sydney: Australia 376-7 (Andrew Symonds 137 n.0., Brad Hogg 79, Ricky Ponting 55; Rudra Pratap Singh 4-108) v India. ICE HOCKEY NHL: Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 1 (SO), Washington 6 Ottawa 3, Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3 (SO), Los Angeles 9 Chicago 2.522 words
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Miscellaneous23 2008-01-03 37 Boxer is brain-dead South Korean boxer Choi Yo Sam was pronounced brain-dead yesterday, after lapsing into a coma following a fight. PAGE Hl223 words
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Miscellaneous36 2008-01-03 39 TV times BASKETBALL: Big East Conference: Rutgers v South Florida (Live, Ch23, Bam). CRICKET: India Tour of Australia: 2nd Test, day 2 (Live, ChllO, 7.30 am). GOLF: Mercedes Benz C'ship: Day 1 (Live, Ch26, tomorrow, 7am).36 words
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Obituary, Illustration128 2008-01-03 40 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 NG AH CHIANG, MARGARET Age: 66 Was called home to be with the Lord on 2 Jan 2008 (Husband: John ChuaPeng Tang, deceased) Son:128 words
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Obituary, Illustration104 2008-01-03 40 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 ROSALIND ONG (MDM TEE GUEK NOI) Age: 64 Was called home to be with the Lord on 1 January 2008 Dearly missed and forever remembered by Husband: Stanley Ong Daughters: Sons-in-law:104 words
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Obituary, Illustration37 2008-01-03 40 I KRISHNAN RAJAGOPAL (Thambi) Passed away peacefully on 06.12.2007 Leaving behind Wife Sarojini Krishnan Sons Devan Ravin Nephew: SureshVaram Relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral held on 07 Dec 2007 in Kedah, Malaysia. Tel: 04-*****1837 words
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Obituary, Illustration38 2008-01-03 40 The Family of The Late TEOHCHOHLIN Departed 29 Dec 2007 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences.donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement.38 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2008-01-03 40 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to the family of the late MUHD HABIBULLAH BINMOHDHANIFFA Departed on 31 December 2007 From The Commissioner Staff of Singapore Civil Defence Force28 words
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Obituary, Illustration21 2008-01-03 40 In Loving Memory Of ANGELINE NG KIANG JOO Departed 3.1.85 Sadly missed by Lena, Andy, Lucy Tim Yen Yen Wi —rg21 words
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Obituary, Illustration47 2008-01-03 40 FRANCIS WEE Age: 62 was called home to be with the Lord on 2.1.2008 Dearly missed by Wife, Christine, Children, Elizabeth Aaron Body is resting at Blk 60 New Upp Changi Rd. Cortege leaving for Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour on Fri (4/1/08) at 11am.47 words
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Obituary, Illustration124 2008-01-03 40 LIM TENG POH Age: 81 Passed away peacefully on 1 January 2008. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Yeo Whee Keng Sons: Daughters-in-law: lit Khiang Evelyn Goh lit Heng lanet Lee Guat Lian lit Meng Yeo Pin Pin Daughter: Son-in-law: Yeng Such Lee Sui Wah Grandsons: Grandaughters:124 words
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Obituary, Illustration39 2008-01-03 40 r Our Heartfelt Condolences to Is Honorary Secretary Mr Stanley Ong family on the demise of his beloved wife MDM ROSALIND TEE GUEK NOI Departed on 1 January 2008 SINBAPDRE LOBISTICS ASSOCIATION The Council Staff of Singapore Logistics Association39 words
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Obituary, Illustration116 2008-01-03 40 am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even through he dies: and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die." John 11:25-26 MDM LIM GEK KIAN Age: 77 called to be with the Lord on 1 January 2008. Sadly missed by loved ones. Husbands116 words
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Obituary, Illustration32 2008-01-03 40 'ffi IN LOVING MEMORY Leong Peng Soon &luangloon Huay y Called home to the Lord on Aiig 12,1999 Jan 3,2007 respectively vj Dearly missed by Family 0} l^ Contact Number: *****776. Jf{32 words
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Obituary, Illustration165 2008-01-03 41 CHARLIE GOH SIEW THIAM Age: 84 passed away peacefully on 2 January 2008 Deary missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Lee Sok Phuan Sons: Daughters-in-law: Sunny Goh Siang Hua Florence Ho Lian Woo Eric Goh Siang Hock Leo Lee Moi Daughters: Sons-in-law: Peggy Goh Siang Cher Yap Swee165 words
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Obituary, Illustration156 2008-01-03 41 IKsfP 6" "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the *wM I race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 i 1 I VINCENT TAN AIK CHER Age: 50 I Was called home to be with the Lord on 1 January 2008 Dearly missed and fondly remembered156 words
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Obituary, Illustration288 2008-01-03 41 t'; have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 ♦■jlj MARIA ONN AH NYO Age: 80 Was called home to be with the Lord on 1 January 2008. Dearly missed and fondly cherished in the hearts of loved ones. Husband:288 words
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Obituary, Illustration69 2008-01-03 41 The family of the late MR WEE SANG BOON Departed on 28 Dec 2007 wish to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to uncles and aunties; and Dr69 words
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Obituary, Illustration147 2008-01-03 41 LYE CHEE HOONG Age:B7 passed away peacefully on 2 Jan 2008, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Au Yee Soo Sons Daughters-in-law: Lye Seong Woh Kwan Wai Chun Lye Chun Woh Peh Siew Kirn Lye Siew Woh Kwong Suey Lan Iris Lye Peng Woh Veronica Lye Kwun Woh Yee Mci Leng147 words
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Obituary, Illustration113 2008-01-03 41 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 NG WEE SONG Age: 89 left us to be with Jesus on 2 January 2008 leaving behind Loving wife: Rosalind Wong Children: Spouses: Aileen113 words
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Obituary, Illustration141 2008-01-03 41 YAP (YAK) AH CHEE AGE: 81 passed away peacefully on 2 Jan 2008. Dearly missed fondly remembered by loved ones. Husband: Yap Kian Huat Sons: Daughters-in-law: AMn Yap Beng Seng Doris Tee Yang Thoo Jerry Yap Meng Hock Wendy Tan Suan Choo Dennis Yap Beng Wall (Alice Chew Lee Khim,141 words
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Obituary, Illustration53 2008-01-03 41 The Family of the Late CHIA CHENG BEE NEO Departed on 28 Dec 2007 expresses their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement. Spools!lhsnks to. Doctors Nurses of Raffles Hospital (ICU) Changi53 words
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Obituary, Illustration21 2008-01-03 41 3rd Anniversary In Loving Memory of GOHCHYEHOON Departed 3 Jan 2005 Always remembered and dearly missed by wife, children and family.21 words
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Article, Illustration712 2008-01-03 43 NEW YORK TIMES Customers of big financial firms had reason to be pleased, but not the bosses New York THE brokers' customers did reasonably well. The brokers did not. That is not the usual way of Wall Street. Two-thirds of a centuryNEW YORK TIMES; AP - 712 words
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400 2008-01-03 43 NEW YORK TIMES New York IN ANOTHER sign that mortgage sector woes will continue into this year, one of the largest originators of residential home loans announced on Tuesday that it is scrapping a planned US$l.B billion (552.6 billion) sale. This isNEW YORK TIMES - 400 words
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Article, Illustration18 2008-01-03 43 AFP Friday's close: 15,307.78 (-256.91 points) »The markets were shut for New Year holidays yesterday.AFP - 18 words
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Article, Illustration38 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 27,560.52 (-252.13 points) Hong Kong share prices closed 0.91 per cent lower on concerns over the US economy's prospects this year, due to problems in its housing sector and credit market.AFP - 38 words
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Article, Illustration36 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 5,272.81 (+11.25 points) Chinese share prices closed up 0.21 per cent as investors bought retail and food stocks on hopes the Beijing Olympic Games in August will boost their earnings.AFP - 36 words
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Article, Illustration39 2008-01-03 43 Sydney S&P ASX 200 AFP Yesterday's close: 6,353.3 (+13.5 points) Australian stocks rose 0.2 per cent as investors showed cautious optimism in the first session of the new year after shopping centre owner Centra put itself up for sale.AFP - 39 words
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Article, Illustration38 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 1,435.68 (-9.35 points) Malaysian share prices closed 0.7 per cent lower on the first day of trading in the new year after Wall Street ended a painful 2007 with another steep loss.AFP - 38 words
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Article, Illustration32 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 20,465.30 (+164.59 points) »Indian share prices rose 0.81 per cent to a new record close as domestic and overseas funds snapped up bank stocks and blue chips.AFP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration27 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 2,731.51 (-14.32 points) »Indonesian stocks fell 0.5 per cent with a rebound in major stocks in late trade arresting bigger losses.AFP - 27 words
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Article, Illustration42 2008-01-03 43 AFP Yesterday's close: 842.97 (-15.13 points) Thai stocks closed 1.76 per cent lower on the first trading day of this year, as sentiment was down because of a regional sell-off amid concerns over the health of the US economy.AFP - 42 words
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Article140 2008-01-03 43 Jan 2 UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): SINGAPORE DOLLARS TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Buying Selling Aust dollar 1.2550 1.2700 Can dollar 1.4410 1.4580 Euro 2.0910 2.1150 Malaysian ringgit* ..0.4349 0.4356 NZ dollar 1.0970 1.1210 Sterling pound 2.8440 2.8750 US dollar 1.4320140 words
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Article, Illustration796 2008-01-03 44 VINCE CHONG - VINCE CHONG Tensions stem from whether or not to consolidate aviation industry, sources say By Hong Kong Correspondent THE wobbly HK$7.2 billion (Ssl.3 billion) tie-up between mainland carrier China Eastern and Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Temasek Holdings now appears to hingeAFP - 796 words
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Article, Illustration431 2008-01-03 44 REUTERS Shanghai CHINA'S yuan hit a fresh post-revaluation high against the US dollar yesterday, as the central bank continued to use its daily mid-point to engineer faster appreciation of the Chinese currency. Some dealers believe a "mini-revaluation" of the yuan is underREUTERS; AFP - 431 words
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332 2008-01-03 44 BLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS Jakarta INDONESIA may cut taxes for some publicly listed companies to 25 per cent from 30 per cent, a move that may encourage more firms to list shares on the stock exchange in Jakarta. Companies which have 40 perBLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS - 332 words
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352 2008-01-03 44 REUTERS Shanghai CHINA'S economic growth and consumer price inflation are expected to slow moderately this year as cooling policies take effect and food supplies increase, a major government research institute forecast yesterday. Gross domestic product growth is projected to ease to 10.8 per centREUTERS - 352 words
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Article, Illustration688 2008-01-03 45 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo Bukit Batok home prices soar 43% but other districts drop as much as 20% By Property Correspondent PRIVATE homes in some suburban areas proved the most resilient amid a general slowing in price rises across the board, the latest governmentHDB ST GRAPHICS - 688 words
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482 2008-01-03 45 Jessica Cheam - Jessica Cheam By IT'S official: HDB flat prices enjoyed a spectacular bull run with a 17.4 per cent gain last year the strongest growth in a decade but market watchers say a repeat this year is unlikely. Industry experts estimate that482 words
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Article, Illustration384 2008-01-03 45 Chua Hian Hou - Chua Hian Hou By CONSTRUCTION and property group Chip Eng Seng will build two condominium projects in Ho Chi Minh City in league with some Vietnamese partners. The condos will cost "about US$l2O million ($172.6 million)" to build in total, with ChipCHIP ENG SENG - 384 words
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Article, Illustration654 2008-01-03 46 Yang Huiwen - Yang Huiwen SG forecasts turnover will more than double to break $60b mark this year By THE soaring popularity of warrants among Singapore investors has produced a stunning new record in the value of turnover last year. Local warrants trading exceeded654 words
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Article, Illustration400 2008-01-03 46 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen By WHEN it comes to naming its new chief executive, DBS Bank seems to have adopted the maxim "keep 'em guessing" as a New Year's resolution. For a tantalising few minutes yesterday, it looked as if the bank wasBTFILE PHOTO - 400 words
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Article62 2008-01-03 46 SINGAPORE Airport Terminal Services (Sats) has sold Sats Express Courier Centre Two to DHL Express (Singapore) for $30 million. The centre, which has a total floor area of about 18,000 sq m, is within the Changi Airport free trade zone. After the sale, DHL62 words
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48 2008-01-03 46 WING Tai Holdings' subsidiary, Winglow Investment, along with Greatearth Development, have been jointly awarded the tender for a 99-year leasehold development plot with a $288 million bid. They plan to build a 46-storey luxury residential apartment complex at the Alexandra Road site.48 words
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Article100 2008-01-03 46 YELLOW Pages yesterday announced its new medium-term growth plan for the group. It plans to continue expanding existing print revenue while introducing new print products. Among the new products Yellow Pages is planning to introduce are a new Hotel Edition Yellow Pages and more new100 words
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47 2008-01-03 46 RAFFLES Education has announced a sub-division of every existing share into two shares. The plan, however, is still subject to approval from shareholders and the Singapore Exchange. The directors believe the sub-division will increase the affordability, accessibility and liquidity of its shares.47 words
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Article, Illustration286 2008-01-03 46 YANG HUIWEN 3 RICKMERS TRUST DIRECTORS LIFT STAKES THREE independent directors of Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) raised their stakes in the shipping trust recently. Mr Lim How Teck, Ms Lee Suet Fern and Mr Andreas Soh-men-Pao snapped up shares in a show of support and confidence that attractiveYANG HUIWEN - 286 words
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Article, Illustration170 2008-01-03 47 IMPACT ON SINGS "The moderating growth should dampen speculation that the MAS will shift to a more aggressive monetary policy before its policy review in April." MS SELENA LING, on how the latest data could affect monetary policy JOBS BOOSTER "The unemployment rate is at its lowest inST GRAPHICS ST AND BT FILE PHOTOS - 170 words
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708 2008-01-03 47 Nicholas Fang - Nicholas Fang Only 1 in 6 polled revises first-quarter estimates despite latest data being weaker than expected By: ANALYSTS are upbeat about the economy's outlook in the current first quarter despite some weaker-than-expected economic figures yesterday. In fact, out of six analysts polled by708 words
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Article, Illustration31 2008-01-03 47 Gainers: 221 Losers: 462 Unchanged: 1,009 Australian dollar BUYING SELLING 1.2550 1.2700 Euro 2.0910 2.1150 Sterling pound US dollar 2.8440 2.8750 1.4320 1.4490 Yen (100 units) 1.2818 1.295931 words
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200 2008-01-03 47 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS ECONOMIC CONCERNS New York STOCKS in the United States fell sharply yesterday in early trading, after data showed factory activity contracted last month to its weakest since April 2003, underscoring worries about the economic slowdown. Another report showed US construction spendingREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 200 words
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Article, Illustration1160 2008-01-03 49 Hong Xinyi - Hong Xinyi The loud, obiang and infectious Singapore musical classic, Beauty World, stages a 17-day revival from tonight. But will audiences embrace it the way they did 20 years ago? All together now... Beauty World cha-cha-cha! ARTS REPORTER BACK when it made its debut in 1988, BeautyWILD RICE; TNP FILE PHOTOS - 1,160 words
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Article, Illustration324 2008-01-03 85 What is it about the dawn of a new year that makes people party with wild abandon while quietly taking stock of their lives at the same time? Jay Mechling, a professor of American Studies at University of California, Davis, sees the move from New Year's Eve324 words
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Article, Illustration232 2008-01-03 85 Win! Eight bottles of Diamonds, the latest Emporio Armani fragrance, worth $119 each. Simply answer this question: The latest Emporio Armani fragrance, Diamonds, is fronted by pop star Beyonce. True or false? E-mail your entries with your full name, NRIC, address and contact details to sturban@sph.com.sg. Indicate URBAN/DIAMONDS in232 words
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Article, Illustration191 2008-01-03 87 A bright fabric clutch makes an ideal day bag for spring. Duchess satin clutch, fc $1,090, from i Prada, 01 -45 r ra9on What differentiates this season's platform heels from the last: Wooden block heels and solid, bold shades. Suede peep-toe platform heels, $1,385, from Jimmy Choo, Level 2191 words
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Article, Illustration117 2008-01-03 87 Photographer: Coloured accessories are a fast, simple way to spruce up your wardrobe for the new year. Go for citrus shades like lime, lemon or orange. Leather woven belt, $139, from The Executive, 02-06 The Centrepoint A chic, minimalist statement the 2007 version of the classic Rado Ceramica timepieceLAU FOOK KONG - 117 words
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Article, Illustration306 2008-01-03 89 There are some basic necessities in life a girl should be able to count on: an It bag every season, a financially independent beau and, oh, a clean water closet where she can escape to powder her nose, merci. So imagine my chagrin when a trip tc the toilet306 words
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Article, Illustration309 2008-01-03 89 Noelle Loh - Noelle Loh FASHFLASH The urbanista might adore shopping but not everyone's got the luxury of time to stroll down Orchard Road. So imagine our delight when we came across not one but two three-in-one stores from two popular fashion retailers in the new island wing of Raffles City.FJ BENJAMIN, WING TAI CLOTHING - 309 words
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Article, Illustration206 2008-01-03 89 You've got the signature nylon backpack as well as the Fringe and the Gauffre It bags. Now, you can buy shares in Prada too. The Italian company announced on Dec 19 it had started the process for listing on the Milan Stock Exchange this year. ItAFP - 206 words
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Article, Illustration295 2008-01-03 89 French label Agnes b. is certainly going places in Singapore. Known for its chic apparel and accessories, it opened its first Voyage/la Maison sur l'eau store (right) in Singapore at Raffles City on Dec 11. The new outlet, which combines the brand's travel-themed accessories line and lifestyleAGNES P - 295 words
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Article, Illustration694 2008-01-03 89 Have a problem with the way you look? Don't sweat it. E-mail your queries to Angeline Neo at sturban@sph.com.sg Ql've just had a baby and am trying to regain my figure. I'm confident of losing the weight mainly in my lower belly and thigh area and have aST FILE, AFP - 694 words
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Article, Illustration211 2008-01-03 89 Melissa Lee - Melissa Lee These two head-turners were spotted at Thejerms at Stage@Powerhouse last Friday Liyana Adam, 16, student What are you wearing? My top is from Bugis Junction and cost $22. My capris are from Far East Plaza and cost $49.1 got the purse in India for about $12. My211 words
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Article, Illustration937 2008-01-03 90 BOTTEGA VENETA, ALDO, HUGO BOSS, HOUR GLASS Guys, want to score with your wardrobe this new year? YEO QIANHUA shows you how f you've still got the sweater that Grandma knitted for you two birthdays ago, it's high time you had a wardrobe revision. It's far less dauntingBOTTEGA VENETA, ALDO, HUGO BOSS, HOUR GLASS - 937 words
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Article, Illustration1241 2008-01-03 91 Urban separates the truths from the myths about going thin on top We all know what happens in the Biblical story of Samson when Delilah went snip, he went weak. That hair is universally seen as a symbol of youth, virility, strength and sex appeal is noREDKEN - 1,241 words
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Article, Illustration596 2008-01-03 91 For a thinning pate, there are stop-gap measures that are less drastic or painful than hair graft transplants or implants. These latest solutions all claim to regrow thinning spots. Here's how they work. MESOPORATION This involves injecting a cocktail of drugs to the scalp to stimulate hair596 words
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Article, Illustration2856 2008-01-03 92 Yes, yes, we know you probably swore (for the 15th time) on New Year's eve that 2008 was going to be the year you used your time and money wisely and well. You are absolutely determined that nobody is going to be a more constructive, responsible adult than2,856 words
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Article, Illustration582 2008-01-03 94 On a budget? Urban shows you what designer goods you can tote without spending a fortune So you don't have $2,000 to splurge on an It bag from your favourite designer label. It's okay, you're not alone. But you can still flaunt some flash with a little lessy ALAN UM and PRADA - 582 words
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Article, Illustration1562 2008-01-03 95 You may not have their fashion budget, but you can still stealthestars' style the second-hand way. NOELLE LOH shows you how It's that time of the year again when you're encouraged to throw out the old and usher in the new. But for some fashion fiends, old rags1,562 words
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Article, Illustration964 2008-01-03 96 Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is luxury beauty brand SK-ll's new global ambassador. SHAAN SETH finds out what makes her skin glow Long before she was made its global ambassador, actress Cate Blanchett was already a fan of Japanese beauty brand SK-11. "A make-up artist friend gave me someSK-II - 964 words
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Article, Illustration643 2008-01-03 97 PERSONAL TRAINER Stretch your nerves to ease pain and tightness from sitting too long in one place You know you can stretch your muscles. But what about nerves? It was during a recent conversation with physiotherapist Aized Noor hat I learnt they could be stretched too mdASHLEIGH SIM - 643 words
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Article, Illustration304 2008-01-03 98 TAN HSUEH YUN - TAN HSUEH YUN POSH NOSH n between the Christmas feasting and the Chinese New Year eat-a-thon, there are a few precious weeks where you can eat healthily. So I'm starting the year right by eating light. Pho or Vietnamese beef noodles is one of my favourite things toASHLEICH SIM, DESMOND FOO, MUCILAN RAJASECERAN - 304 words
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Article, Illustration116 2008-01-03 98 It's Korean strawberry season and supermarkets are flooded with these small, sweet berries. Long, slim and elegant, they look good and taste great. Don't worry if they're not red up to the stem end. They taste sweet and are really juicy to boot. They even smell good. I've116 words
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Article, Illustration208 2008-01-03 98 So I'm looking at this bottle and wondering if Detox Cordial might be a cruel joke. Should those two words ever be paired up? But feeling poorly after indulging in too much Christmas goodies, I bought the bottle and hoped for the best. Well, it turns out208 words
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Article, Illustration114 2008-01-03 98 Not as pretty as strawberries but also delicious are these organic Juliet apples from France. This new variety of apple is naturally pest-resistant and is delightfully crisp. It also has a good balance of tart and sweet. Over the Christmas holiday, I sliced some into a salad to114 words
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