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Title Section21 2009-01-25 1 A Singapore Press Holdings publication Z/\J cents thesundaytimes JANUARY 25, 2009 72 PAGES IN THREE PARTS MICA (P) 192/11 /2008 straitstimes.com21 words
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Article, Illustration767 2009-01-25 1 Li Xueying - Li Xueying In CNY message, he points to unprecedented move to tap reserves Political Correspondent By taking the unprecedented step of unlocking Singapore's reserves, the Government is sending out this clear signal: It intends "to respond to the crisis decisivelyST FILE - 767 words
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413 2009-01-25 1 In previous years, hairstylist Susan Son, 28, and her cousins would have their reunion dinners separately on Chinese New Year Eve. With the gloomy economy this year, all eight of them and their spouses will gather tonight at their grandparents' home in Toa413 words
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Miscellaneous102 2009-01-25 1 Jobless professionals want more help lIMEPAGE2 Dipping into reserves gets thumbs up Govt to hand out more goodies later in the year? lIMEPAGE4 How households will benefit lIMEPAGESS-7 recovering in Orchard Road PAGE 9 Jobs Credit Scheme must be kept temporary, says IKPAGE24 Obama's speech impressed because he did not102 words
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Article, Illustration1037 2009-01-25 2 Michelle Tay - Michelle Tay While welcoming the Govt's efforts, they deem tax instalment, other plans insufficient lk M w\ SAVING R# jobs Government will give all employers money for every Singaporean and PR worker who is paid CPF 12% of the worker's monthly wage cost,SAMUEL HE - 1,037 words
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Article, Illustration746 2009-01-25 3 Jamie Ee Wen Wei - Jamie Ee Wen Wei Some want more cash payouts, while MPs say saving jobs is the Budget's ultimate aim I^7 __^__ft HELPING •^_rlt# FAMILIES Doubling of GST Credits Increased rebates on rentals and service and conservancy charges Taxpayers get personal income tax rebate ofST GRAPHICS - 746 words
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Article, Illustration1082 2009-01-25 4 Li Xueying - Li Xueying They see it as a step in the right direction as unlocked money is for two special measures to help save jobs Political Correspondent HE'S FOR IT "These are really hard times. If you don't make use of the reserves now, I don'tCAROLINE CHIA - 1,082 words
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Article435 2009-01-25 4 Estelle Low - Estelle Low Thanks to the new Jobs Credit scheme announced by the Government last week, bak kwa maker Bee Cheng Hiang is hiring. The home-grown barbecued meat chain expects to be getting about $10,000 every month, and sees this as an opportunity to increase its435 words
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854 2009-01-25 4 Mavis Toh; Shuli Sudderuddin - Mavis Toh Shuli Sudderuddin PREPARE FOR CRISIS' FULL EFFECTS: GEORGE YEO Foreign Minister George Yeo said yesterday the economic crisis has not been "completely felt yet" and warned that in the coming months, it will "begin to bite". "The provisions in the Budget, some of854 words
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Article, Illustration574 2009-01-25 5 RETRENCHED PROFESSIONAL if s reunion dinner m g ht f OT Singaporeans facing their worst recession in 60 years. Will the spread tonight be less lavish as a result? The Sunday Times speaks to a spectrum of people from a low-incomeNG SOR LUAN - 574 words
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Article, Illustration411 2009-01-25 5 NEW GRADUATE Mr Goh Wee Meng, 24, lives in a five-room flat in Tampines with his parents, brother, 23, and sister, 18. He graduated from the Singapore Institute of Management in December last year with a marketing degree. He hasCAROLINE CHIA - 411 words
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Article, Illustration529 2009-01-25 6 LOW-INCOME SINGAPOREAN for Mr Lim and his mother GST Credits: $1,000 Senior Citizens' Bonus: $1,000 Utilities-Save rebate: $210 Service and Conservancy Charges rebate: $80.04 Rental rebate: $152.52 Cost of living remains high "It was a difficult year as prices of things kept goingLIM SIN THAI - 529 words
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Article, Illustration586 2009-01-25 6 SME BUSINESSMAN Engineer Chua Tian Beng, 49, and his wife Goi Gwek Meng, 44, run two businesses dealing with mechanical and electrical services. His companies hire 26 people and have an annual turnover of about $4 million. They have a factory in Loyang CrescentNG SOR LUAN - 586 words
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Article, Illustration593 2009-01-25 6 WELL-OFF RETIREE Housewife Yvonne Heng, 55, lives with her husband Heng Tin Meng, 64, a retired stockbroker, and their two sons, aged 25 and 30, in a condominium along East Coast Road. Mrs Heng used to work as an executive secretary in an AmericanDESMOND LIM; NG SOR LUAN - 593 words
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Article, Illustration532 2009-01-25 6 HEARTLAND SHOPOWNER Mr Lim Ek Chong, 57, and his wife, Madam Chua Kirn Hong, 52, run a houseware and sundry shop in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. Mr Lim, who used to be a carpenter, opened his shop 15532 words
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Article, Illustration546 2009-01-25 7 Ravi Velloor - Ravi Velloor His op prompts talk of succession; Mukherjee and Rahul Gandhi are possible choices South Asia Bureau Chief In New Delhi India's Prime Minister was recovering yesterday after a complicated heart operation that has raised speculation about a possible successor three months before546 words
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Article, Illustration1929 2009-01-25 7 KEY POINTS IN THE PACKAGE Doubling within three years the amount of energy that could be produced from renewable resources, and building a new electricity grid with almost 5,000 km of new transmission lines. Upgrading 10,000 schools and improving learning forReuters; AFP; Xinhua; REUTERS - 1,929 words
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Article, Illustration1045 2009-01-25 8 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Rodent problem in the shopping belt seems to have worsened over the last two years Common sight "A couple of years ago, there were rats occasionally. Now I see them every night." MS JOCELYN HUANG, 18, a part-time server at K-Box in1,045 words
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Article, Illustration332 2009-01-25 8 Zureena Habib - Zureena Habib A fire that started along a corridor of an HDB block yesterday morning has left one family without a front door. Bank teller Roswati Osman, 39, and her family of five were awoken before dawn by a commotion outside their four-room flat. WhenLIANHE WANBAO - 332 words
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Article, Illustration1695 2009-01-25 9 Radha Basu; Radha Basu - Radha Basu Radha Basu Many want to keep working rather than fade into retirement despite the recession PLANNING HIS FOURTH CAREER AT 70 Rather than savour the fruits of a well-earned retirement, Mr Ong Teong Wan, 70, is busy planning hisNG SOR LUAN; ST FILE - 1,695 words
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742 2009-01-25 9 Debbie Yong; Huang Huifen - Debbie Yong Huang Huifen Energetic, full of ideas and eager to be their own boss, Singapore's teen entrepreneurs now have another reason to turn their vision into reality. With the amended Civil Law and Bankruptcy Bills passed by Parliament last Monday, anyone aged 18742 words
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Article, Illustration806 2009-01-25 10 Nur Dianah Suhaimi - Nur Dianah Suhaimi Developers, agents offer perks like cash hongbao, stamp duty waivers With the property market currently at a standstill, developers and agents are dangling carrots with the hope that buyers will bite. Cash hongbao, stamp duty waivers and outright discounts of as much806 words
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Article196 2009-01-25 10 SMRT bus and trailer collide A trailer and an SMRT bus collided yesterday morning on the Tampines Expressway towards the Seletar Expressway before the Yio Chu Kang exit. Sixteen people were sent to Changi General Hospital with light injuries. The police received a call about the accident at196 words
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Article, Illustration664 2009-01-25 10 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin United States President Barack Obama cannot live without it and now, neither can some youngsters in Singapore. The Blackßerry, a smartphone which allows users to use phone functions as well as e-mail and applications like Facebook, is becoming popular among the young,CAROLINE CHIA - 664 words
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Article, Illustration353 2009-01-25 11 Teo Wan Gek - Teo Wan Gek Firecrackers set off instead of fireworks as festival trims budget to $1.4 m Instead of fireworks, those who showed up at the opening of this year's River Hongbao 2009 last night got firecrackers instead. Belt-tightening extended to this year's festival,SHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 353 words
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Article, Illustration138 2009-01-25 11 Recession or not, the Chinese New Year festivities will go on as last-minute shoppers thronged Chinatown on Friday night, picking out traditional goodies and decorations or just soaking up the atmosphere. ST PHOTOS: CHEW SENG KIM It may be close to midnight, but the brightCHEW SENG KIM - 138 words
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Article380 2009-01-25 11 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Sales assistant Siti Nurbaiyah, 27, had planned to take her youngest brother, 13-year-old Muhammad Khairul, swimming this Chinese New Year long weekend. But before the weekend even started, he drowned at a friend's condominium pool. He had gone to play soccer on Friday380 words
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Article, Illustration1075 2009-01-25 12 Mavis Toh - Mavis Toh Some consumers give up after a while or do not get money back due to business failure When Mr Jeremy Ang's handheld game console died last April, just a week after he bought it, he thought it wasNG SOR LUAN - 1,075 words
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Article278 2009-01-25 12 Exchange, yes; refund, no. That is the attitude of most retailers along Orchard Road which The Sunday Times surveyed. Unlike retail outlets in the United States which often have no-questions-asked full refund policies, retailers in Singapore are not so generous. Out of the 55 stores polled, only278 words
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Article481 2009-01-25 13 Handle sensitive issues with care, Chinese Foreign Minister urges Hillary Clinton Beijing China's Foreign Minister has urged US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be careful with sensitive issues that could strain ties, calling the relationship between their two nations one of the world's mostReuters; Xinhua; AP - 481 words
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331 2009-01-25 13 Washington President Barack Obama has repealed a policy that restricted federal money for international organisations that promote or provide abortions overseas, sweeping aside a pillar of the social policy architecture of Mr George W. Bush's presidency. The executive order Mr Obama signed last FridayNYT; AP; AFP - 331 words
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Article, Illustration660 2009-01-25 13 Caza City- Hamas men delivered an envelope with five crisp US$lOO (Ssl49) bills last Friday to a veiled woman whose house was damaged during Israel's invasion of Gaza the first of promised relief payments by the militant group. In another part of the territory,AP; Washington Post; AFP; REUTERS; XINHUA - 660 words
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408 2009-01-25 13 Seoul The eldest son of North Korean leader Kirn Jong II yesterday said he had no interest in taking power and that his father alone would decide on a successor, according to Yonhap news agency. The South Korean agency, quoting "well-informedAFP; AP - 408 words
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Article472 2009-01-25 14 Most US senators unwilling to hold terror suspects in their states; EU is uncommitted Washington Is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, chief planner of the Sept 11 attacks, coming to a prison near Pleasantville? One day after United States President Barack Obama ordered that the military detention centreNYT; LAT - 472 words
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200 2009-01-25 14 Baghdad Iraq will reopen the notorious Abu Ghraib prison next month, but it is getting a facelift and a new name, a senior justice official said yesterday. The announcement comes as the US military began handing over detainees in its custody to theAP - 200 words
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Article, Illustration365 2009-01-25 14 Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia have sought access to terrorist suspects from their respective countries who are detained in Guantanamo Bay prison, after US President Barrack Obama ordered the closure of the facility. Indonesia wants access to Hambali, whose real name is Riduan Isamuddin. HeAP; AFP - 365 words
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190 2009-01-25 14 Washington A released Guantanamo Bay terror detainee's re-emergence as an Al-Qaeda commander in Yemen highlights the difficulty US President Barack Obama faces in his efforts to close the detention facility. A US counter-terror official confirmed last Friday that Said Ali al-Shihri, who was jailed190 words
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Article, Illustration431 2009-01-25 14 Barcelona Part of a sports centre collapsed in high winds yesterday in the northern Spanish city of Barcelona, killing at least four children and injuring eight others. Hurricane-force winds gusting up to 160kmh in some places caused at least three other deaths in Spain andAP; Bloomberg; AFP - 431 words
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220 2009-01-25 14 Washington Two United States missile strikes that killed at least 22 people at suspected terrorist hideouts in Pakistan have offered the first tangible sign of the new US administration's commitment to sustain military pressure on terrorist groups there. The separate strikesWashington Post - 220 words
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Article, Illustration601 2009-01-25 15 Measures include free subscriptions for teens to help ailing print media industry State's duty to give support "It is the state's primary responsibility to respond to an emergency, and there is an emergency caused by the impact of the collapse of advertising revenue."AP; NYT - 601 words
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Article, Illustration150 2009-01-25 15 Spring has come to Africa, the arid continent home to about 800,000 Chinese. Chinese New Year, better known in China as Spring Festival, is being celebrated across Africa, where China is mining minerals, building roads and establishing a stronger presence. At Nairobi University's ConfuciusXINHUA - 150 words
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368 2009-01-25 15 London The 240-year-old Encyclopaedia Britannica is to let readers edit its entries, as it battles to keep pace with Internet resources like Wikipedia. From this week, visitors to the publication's website, Britannica.com, will be able to submit proposed changes to editors, who will checkAFP - 368 words
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286 2009-01-25 15 London British scientists will apply this year to start patient trials of an embryonic stem-cell therapy for the commonest cause of blindness age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If approved, the study will be the second of its kind, after United States regulators on Friday cleared286 words
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Article289 2009-01-25 17 Penang Deputy Chief Minister and two exec councillors dropped, exposing deep rift in party George Town Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has dropped three top leaders from their posts in a key party committee in Penang, raising afresh talk of a leadership tussle. The rift289 words
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299 2009-01-25 17 Hazlin Hassan - Hazlin Hassan Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will hold back for testing all peanut butter products from the US, following several salmonella-linked deaths in America, officials said yesterday. Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said the government had raised the alert for299 words
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Article, Illustration284 2009-01-25 17 Kuala Lumpur A man who wanted to challenge Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu for the president's post in the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has been sacked. The sacking of Mr M. Muthupalaniappan clears the road for Mr Samy to be electedBernama; The Star; Asia News Network; THE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 284 words
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Article, Illustration115 2009-01-25 17 Thailand's "Scorpion Queen" Kanchana Kaetkaew has set a new 33-day record for the longest stay with 5,000 live adult scorpions. Ms Kanchana, 38, started on her record on Dec 22 last year and ended it yesterday. She stayed with the poisonous arachnids in aREUTERS - 115 words
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306 2009-01-25 17 Petaling Jaya Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said the government is "studying and looking into" the building of a new airport in Negeri Sembilan by Air Asia, in an indication that it was having a rethink over the controversial plan. HeThe Star; Asia News Network; Bernama - 306 words
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Article95 2009-01-25 17 New York Pfizer, the world's largest researchbased pharmaceuticals firm, is in talks to acquire Wyeth for more than US$6O billion (Ss9o billion), sources say, in what would be its third mammoth acquisition after it purchased WarnerLambert and Pharmacia. A merger of the two couldReuters - 95 words
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Article77 2009-01-25 17 Padang Panjang Indonesian clerics debated yesterday whether Muslims should be banned from smoking. If the Ulema Council, Indonesia's top Islamic body, issues a ruling on the issue, it could shape government policy in one of the world's largest tobacco markets. Mr Gusrizal Gazahar, an UlemaAP - 77 words
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Article103 2009-01-25 17 Bangkok Thailand offered yesterday to host a regional conference to discuss ways to prevent the mass migration of refugees, after its navy was accused of brutally mistreating boat people from Bangladesh. Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Thongpakdee said yesterday that it was also in talks withAP - 103 words
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Article74 2009-01-25 17 Dendermonde (Belgium) A 20-year-old Belgian man has been charged with killing two infants and a 54-year-old female employee at a child daycare centre and remanded in custody, a prosecutor in Dendermonde, western Belgium, said yesterday. The man, whose identity has not been released, was arrested lastAFP - 74 words
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Article76 2009-01-25 17 Rio De Janeiro A Brazilian model whose feet and hands were amputated following a drug-resistant infection died early yesterday, health officials said. Ms Mariana Bridi, 20, died from complications related to a generalised infection caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the Espirito Santo State Health SecretariatAP - 76 words
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Sunday people
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Article, Illustration539 2009-01-25 18 Washington The Chinese student accused of beheading a fellow Chinese student at Virginia Tech may have been snubbed romantically by his victim. China Central Television (CCTV) cited other Chinese students who knew Zhu Haiyang, 25, as saying that he had courted Ms Yang Kin,539 words
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Article, Illustration349 2009-01-25 18 New Delhi The fundamentalist leader of a Kashmiri women's morality brigade is taking on Bollywood. Madam Asiya Andrabi, the leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat militant organisation, is threatening legal action against the movie Lamhaa because its director cast sex symbol Bipasha Basu to play her, the GuardianREUTERS; FILMFARE - 349 words
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Article, Illustration623 2009-01-25 18 Mumbai With a good education, a well-paid job abroad and career prospects, the expatriate Indian male was once a prize catch for any family back home looking to marry off their daughter. But the effects of the global economic downturn have made hardworkingAFP - 623 words
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Article, Illustration331 2009-01-25 18 PHOTO Washington Ms Kirsten Gillibrand, who will replace Mrs Hillary Clinton as New York Senator, is the political polar opposite of her predecessor although both are Democrats. Ms Gillibrand, a second-term House Representative, has an A rating from the National Rifle Association, voted against theBloomberg; AP - 331 words
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Miscellaneous629 2009-01-25 18 Chengdu Bali Dubai Cebu Hanoi Johannesburg Washington Kuala Lumpur I Athens Adelaide Los Angelos Cairo Mexico Chicago Rome Venice Singapore Today: Partly cloudy, showers with thunder over many areas in the afternoon. Outlook: Monday: Afternoon showers with thunder. Tuesday: Afternoon showers with thunder. §Air Quality Sunrise Sunset PSI:26(Cood) 7.16 am629 words
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Article, Illustration1776 2009-01-25 19 Lorna Tan - Lorna Tan In the Year of the Ox, it's time to return to the basics of investing and exercise discipline and perseverance Finance Correspondent After a few years of easy money too easy perhaps it is worth remembering that the ox symbolises prosperity through thatST FILE; PAUL ERIC ROCA - 1,776 words
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Article, Illustration1378 2009-01-25 20 Lorna Tan - Lorna Tan The return is priceless, says man who overcame a failed venture and cancer to build a business with $120 m turnover Better to be blessed than smart "Don't take risks. That means if I want to invest in anything, I do so withMUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 1,378 words
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Article, Illustration910 2009-01-25 21 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo Giving up deposit is not enough once Option to Purchase is exercised Property Correspondent In every downturn, there will be some investors or speculators made desperate by the change in market direction who want to get out of their private homeCHEW SENG KIM - 910 words
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Article, Illustration478 2009-01-25 21 Lie Chin Chin - Lie Chin Chin YOUR PERSONAL ADVISER: FINANCE Managing Director Characterist My uncle died last year from V_y lung cancer. He was made a bankrupt in 1998. Apart from other debts, he also had an outstanding sum of about $200,000 with the Inland Revenue478 words
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216 2009-01-25 21 MY SPACE Investment company executive assistant Amarjeet Kaur tells Debbie Yong how she wanted rustic charm in her executive HDB flat. Amarjeet Kaur, 46 Lives in a 153 sq m executive HDB apartment in Bukit Batok Lives with husband Cameron lan Vanzetta,216 words
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Article, Illustration1005 2009-01-25 22 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow Past Ox years marked new eras of prosperity, let's hope the coming one is no exception Markets Correspondent In a scene from the hit movie Mamma Mia!, three middle-aged men tell a young girl about their youthful escapades with her mother. It broughtLIM YONG - 1,005 words
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Article, Illustration1056 2009-01-25 22 Michael Hiltzik - Michael Hiltzik The battle of youth versus age is one of the defining economic struggles of our era. Therefore, speaking as someone who has not been referred to as "The Kid" for a decade or three, I would like to salute Captain Chesley B.Los Angeles Times; REUTERS; AP - 1,056 words
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Article, Illustration1059 2009-01-25 23 Alvin Liew - A big plus for firms for now Alvin Liew JOBS CREDIT SCHEME Singapore may enter its worst recession this year and jobs will still be lost despite the aid The Singapore Budget for FY2009 was unprecedented in more ways than one. It exceeded most expectations in terms of size ofREUTERS - 1,059 words
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Article, Illustration1109 2009-01-25 23 Floyd Norris - Floyd Norris The authors offered several reasons why financial salaries soared in the f 1920s and again since 1980. It isn't computers, they argued, because there were no computers the first time, and it is not just a strong stock market. Instead,New York Times; ISTOCKPHOTO - 1,109 words
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Article, Illustration1276 2009-01-25 24 Nur Dianah Suhaimi - Nur Dianah Suhaimi Norman Li gave up a job in finance to study all about love and lust Why many Singaporeans stay single "One possibility is that people are caught up with work. Things are expensive here and it is hard for people to feel established andNG SOR LUAN - 1,276 words
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787 2009-01-25 24 Cheong Suk-Wai - Cheong Suk-Wai BOOK REVIEW Why have interactions between South-east Asia and the great powers in particular the US, Britain, Japan and now China not yielded more interest and commitments beyond pumping money into matters that best serve the latte^s interests, such as787 words
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Article351 2009-01-25 25 EDITORIAL In Chinese astrology, the ox is a working animal. To put it not so decorously, it's a beast of burden. People born in ox years are said to be strong and hardy and put muscle into whatever it is they do. Oxen are also351 words
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Article133 2009-01-25 25 Budget 2009 A "$20.5 billion Resilience Package" may sound big at first glance but it is just about 8.6 per cent of GDP. Whether such a package could negate the impact of a global meltdown or re-ignite the engine of the economy is pretty doubtful. Whether it could maintain133 words
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Article, Illustration196 2009-01-25 25 "First of all, how good-looking is my wife?" BARACK OBAMA, asking a cheering crowd before dancing with his wife Michelle at the Neighbourhood Inaugural Ball "Joe had the choice to be secretary of state or vice-president." JILL BIDEN, wife of US Vice-President Joe Biden, in a196 words
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Letter156 2009-01-25 25 I refer to the report, "One-Eyed Dragon wanted to help others" (Jan 11), and commend the excellent coverage of the hanging of triad leader Tan Chor Jin. Going behind the walls of Changi Prison and reporting the news was a good move. The report was156 words
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Letter112 2009-01-25 25 I took my children to watch a movie at GV Yishun on Jan 17. Some of the seats were in such poor condition that there was hardly any cushioning and one had to cope with bites from bugs or other creepy crawlies. After the movie,112 words
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171 2009-01-25 25 I refer to last Sunday's article, "Never too old for hongbao?" The tradition of giving hongbao has evolved over the years. It is not uncommon in these times for those who are married to give hongbao during Chinese New Year to friends and colleagues who171 words
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Letter, Illustration119 2009-01-25 25 I like the hongbao practice in China and Taiwan, as reported in The Sunday Times last week. In these places, it is common for working people (single or married) to give hongbao, especially to children and the elderly. I think it is a goodNG SOR LUAN - 119 words
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152 2009-01-25 25 I cringed upon reading "New leash oflife"Qan4). Reading about people who indulge in virtual relationships with "pets" which are nothing more than computer graphics makes me wonder if such individuals are mentally sound. It is hard for me to imagine having any meaningful relationship152 words
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338 2009-01-25 25 Mark Featherstone's article, "Great way to fly -or cry" (Jan f f), on his woes flying on various North American airlines and having to contend with grandmotherly stewardesses, brought back memories of an incident on a United Airlines (UA) flight. It happened when my338 words
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226 2009-01-25 25 With reference to last Sunday's article, "Motorcycle helmets with expiry dates?", all riders must realise that helmets do not last forever and need to be replaced when worn out. However, it will be impractical for any authority to impose a mandatory226 words
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144 2009-01-25 25 While I agree with Mr Lee Seek Kay's aspirations for our countrymen ("Why confine graciousness?", Jan fO), experience has made me somewhat sceptical. Every Thursday night after class, my coursemates and I take the train from Dhoby Ghaut to our homes in Woodlands and Sembawang. Our144 words
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Article, Illustration366 2009-01-25 26 Each week, we publish an excerpt from a book that is topical or of general interest. Wowability How To Achieve It Why It Matters By Imrad Syed John Wiley Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd (2008) The writer, who is regional director of marketing planning for Asia in ADK, the third-largest366 words
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Article, Illustration1168 2009-01-25 26 Janadas Devan - Janadas Devan Obama's inauguration speech was convincing precisely because he didn't aim to impress Review Editor The expectations were too high. Days before Mr Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, the usually sober Ms Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times1,168 words
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Article, Illustration612 2009-01-25 26 THE EX-PAT FILES It was a cold and "wintry" night. The rain was coming down in fits and starts. My shoes, and therefore my feet, were damp from the many puddles they had stepped into. The wind whooshing by my ears was teeth-chatteringly cold. And612 words
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Article, Illustration284 2009-01-25 26 "The introduction of the death penalty for drug trafficking has, we believe, had a deterrent effect...As a result of our policies, thousands of young people have been saved from the drug menace." LAW MINISTER K. SHANMUCAM, on whether Singapore should scrap or retain the death penalty for drug284 words
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961 2009-01-25 27 Julia Werigier; Nelson Schwartz - Julia Werigier Nelson Schwartz London An island nation that bulked up on debt and lived beyond its means. A plunging currency. A financial system edging towards nationalisation. With the pound at a multi-dec-ade low and British banks requiring ever-larger injections of taxpayer cash, itIHT - 961 words
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Article, Illustration391 2009-01-25 27 Giles Ji Ungpakorn Thai don accused of insulting monarchy In 2007, he released a book, A Coup For The Rich, that criticised the Sept 19, 2006 coup that unseated then premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Last Tuesday, Professor Giles Ji Ungpakorn of Chulalongkorn University, who is a prominent leftist commentator, was391 words
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Article, Illustration1230 2009-01-25 27 After military victory, Sri Lankan govt must find political solution to the ethnic conflict India Correspondent In New Delhi The Tamil Tigers are on the run, and the Sri Lankan army is hot on their heels. "We have surrounded them on all sides,"AFP - 1,230 words
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Obituary, Illustration109 2009-01-25 28 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our saviour Jesus Christ; Titus: 2:13 3rd Anniversary Blessed Memory of Lydia Ang Bong Chee Blessed Chinese Lunar New Year to you my dearly beloved! Three years have gone by and yet it seems as though109 words
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Obituary, Illustration81 2009-01-25 28 YEO AH CHENG Age: 75 m passed away peacefully on 24 January 2009. I Wife: Low Geak Cheng Son: Daughter-in-law: Yeo Boon Heong Evelyn Tan Mci Ling Daughters: Son-in-law: I Yeo Moei Leng Dorothy Yeo Mvi Noi Tan Thye Hoe Timothy I Grandsons: Granddaughter: Rodrique Yeo Kai Jie Natasha Tan81 words
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Obituary, Illustration57 2009-01-25 28 Thalai Thevasam In Loving Memory of i i THILAGAVATHI AMMAL SAVITHIRI D/O K. SUPPIAH Departed on 8/2/2008 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by: Husband: Arumugam Ramaiah Servai Sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law. Special prayers will be held on 28 Jan 2009 (Wed) morning, 9am at Blk 106 A Depot Rd #07-567.57 words
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Obituary, Illustration62 2009-01-25 28 i In Loving Memory Of LOW SAM MOEY I Departed: 25 Jan 1998 Today recalls sad memories, Of a dear mother gone to rest, And the one who thinks of her today I Is the one who loves her best. I Always remembered I by Son: Roger Wee, I Daughters,62 words
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Obituary, Illustration41 2009-01-25 28 We, The Family Of The Late TANKUAYHOE llf Departed on 21st January 2009 wishes to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their condolences, assistance, attendance, donations and wreaths during our recent breavement.41 words
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Obituary, Illustration92 2009-01-25 28 We, the family of the late KERRY ONG KHUAN BEE Departed on 21 January 2009 are enormously grateful to our relatives and friends for their love and constant support of Kerry during his journey. We are also indebted to Dr Koo Wen Hsin, the National Cancer Centre, and the doctors,92 words
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Obituary, Illustration155 2009-01-25 28 s "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die." John 11:25-26 800 HIEN LIAN 800 LENG CHENG Age: 84 was called home to be with the Lord on 24 January 2009.155 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2009-01-25 28 Wγ al-fatihah S ALLAHYARHAM SYED HAM ID BIN WAN AHMAD SHAHAB Age: 57 passed away peacefully on 23/1/2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered ir* by loved ones. wi28 words
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Obituary, Illustration37 2009-01-25 28 Ist Anniversary In Loving Memory Of K. K. GOPALAKRISHNAN Departed: 25 January 2008 A year has passed but the memories remain. Always loved, cherished and remembered by your family members, relatives, friends and loved ones. :-aWa_- -Jib37 words
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Obituary, Illustration34 2009-01-25 28 M r r nf k In Loving Memory Of Our Dearest Parents S.MURUGESU M.RAJAMANIE Departed 25/1/96 Departed 17/2/88 DearAppa Amma We love you miss you both Always remembered by children, grandchildren, relatives loved ones34 words
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Obituary, Illustration61 2009-01-25 28 In Memoriam Ist Anniversary Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, ana let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Ronnie Tan Kiat Loo Departed: 25 January 2008 Our family chain is broken, Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the links61 words
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Obituary, Illustration28 2009-01-25 28 In Loving Memory of Day Kirn Woo TsangPing Departed 12 May 2005 Departed 25 Jan 2003 Dearly missed and always remembered by: Daughter, Son-in-law, Grandsons and relatives -^l________,28 words
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Obituary, Illustration30 2009-01-25 28 Ml =I| I 3rd Anniversary ~T In Loving Memory of our Beloved Mother TAN SEOW LUN Departed on 25.1.06 We will always cherish our L, fond memories of you. _J<30 words
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Obituary, Illustration129 2009-01-25 29 jjp "The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want." Psalm 23 '^S Charlie Wee Chay Lee Age: 86 Was called home to be with the Lord on 23 January 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Teresa Chan (deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Steven Wee Hock Chye Anne Neoh Lay129 words
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Obituary, Illustration133 2009-01-25 29 r "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.... F and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23 LIM SOO BEE Age: 65 was called home to be with the Lord on 24 January 2009. Dearly missed and always cherished by loved133 words
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Obituary, Illustration42 2009-01-25 29 The Family Of The Late Kwek Keng Tee Departed on 20 January 2009 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.42 words
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Obituary, Illustration27 2009-01-25 29 r With Fond Memories Of GILBERT CHENG KWOK WING Departed: 26 January 2008 Always remembered by: Management, Staff Friends of Hunwin Enterprises (S) Pte Ltd J i27 words
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Obituary, Illustration26 2009-01-25 29 •A hi lira ANNIVERSARY IN FONDEST LOVING MEMORYOF JEREMY CHIA KIN LOONG Departed on 25 January 1998 Always remembered by Dad, Mum Sis, Relatives and Friends26 words
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Article, Illustration674 2009-01-25 29 American lies 29th overall, but says comeback remains on track while Davis is set to win the Tour Down Under Adelaide Cyclist Lance Armstrong says his comeback remains on track, despite fading from contention in the Tour Down Under after a tough fifth stage yesterday. Australian AllanAP - 674 words
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Article364 2009-01-25 29 BASKETBALL NBA: Charlotte 98 Phoenix 76, Dallas 112 Detroit 91, Indiana 107 Houston 102, Atlanta 11 7 Milwaukee 87, NY Knicks 108 Memphis 88, Minnesota 116 New Orleans 108, Toronto 114 Chicago 94, San Antonio 94 New Jersey 91. CRICKET Third and final ODI in Lahore: Sri Lanka 309-5364 words
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Article114 2009-01-25 29 FOOTBALLI Dutch C'ship: FC Croningen v Ajax (Live, Chi 16, 9.30pm). English FA Cup, 4th rd: Cardiff City (II) v Arsenal (Live, Ch23, 9pm), Liverpool v Everton (Live, Ch23, 11.30pm). Italian Serie A: Lazio v Cagliari (Live, mio TV Ch6l, 10pm), Inter Milan v Sampdoria (Live, mio TV114 words
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Article, Illustration202 2009-01-25 29 Text and pictures by Wang Hui Fen Israel Tan, 20, Student Height: 1.7 m Weight: 62kg Exercise regimen: Twice a week, I hit the gym for strength training. To build aerobic and anaerobic fitness, I have internal training and swim once a week. I train daily once the202 words
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Article, Illustration194 2009-01-25 30 iome of the players taking part n the American Lingerie Football xague (LFL) have a warped sense )f morality. They do not mind )laying in tight bras and panties, )ut do not like playing in front )f people who wear even less. This stance194 words
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Article, Illustration165 2009-01-25 30 Until last Tuesday, very few had probably heard of Ekaterina Rubleva (above). But, in an instant that day, the Russian skater became the talk of the sporting world. No, she was not the picture of perfection at the European Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki. The 23-year-old got165 words
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Article, Illustration166 2009-01-25 30 Sixteen-year-old schoolboy Tyler Rix (right) signed a four-album £1 million (Ss2.l million) recording deal with Universal Music last Thursday. But that meant giving up a career with English Premier League football club West Ham. The Potters Bar schoolboy was snapped up by the London side at166 words
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Article, Illustration169 2009-01-25 30 Semi-retired tennis hottie Anna Kournikova (right) has sparked pregnancy rumours after she was photographed last week in a loose-fitting dress. The US media concluded that the 27-year-old is expecting her first child with crooner Enrique Iglesias. The pair were seen sailing in Miami and Kournikova was wearing a169 words
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Article, Illustration579 2009-01-25 31 Briton's thrashing of Melzer gives strength to claims that he is the one to watch out for Melbourne Briton Andy Murray removed any doubts he was not a serious contender for the Australian Open title with a clinical 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 third-round demolition ofAP; AFP - 579 words
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Article166 2009-01-25 31 Third round Men: Fernando Gonzalez (Chi) bt Richard Gasquet (Fra) 3-6 3-6 7-6(10) 6-2 12-10, Rafael Nadal (Esp) bt Tommy Haas (Ger) 6-4 6-2 6-2, Andy Murray (Gbr) bt Juergen Melzer (Aut) 7-5 6-0 6-3, James Blake (USA) bt Igor Andreev (Rus) 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga166 words
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Article, Illustration87 2009-01-25 31 Twenty-four readers of The Sunday Times stand a chance to win exclusive adidas tennis apparel. Twelve sets of men's and women's apparel from the adidas Falcon range are available to lucky readers who can answer the following questions: 1 What is the name of Novak Djokovic's newSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 87 words
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Article, Illustration834 2009-01-25 31 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath COURT SIDE Jo Wilfried-Tsonga is given to shyness and speaks so softly in the interview room that he seems to have a bad case of bashfulness. The voluble Ali, whom Tsonga resembles, would have been appalled. But evidentlyAP - 834 words
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Article499 2009-01-25 32 Kuwait City A Kuwaiti business group has denied reports that it is in talks to buy Liverpool. Nasser Al-Kharafi, the co-owner of The Kharafi Group, was reported to have met Liverpool officials this week, fuelling speculation that he was ready to buy out theAP - 499 words
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Article, Illustration988 2009-01-25 32 Rob Hughes - Rob Hughes HEART OF FOOTBALL Clueless and expensive team-building attempts show that manager Hughes is not in charge If Manchester City had all the stars they tried to buy in the last two transfer windows, they might today be football's equivalent of theNEUTERS - 988 words
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65 2009-01-25 32 London England striker Emile Heskey joined Aston Villa on a 3 1/2-year deal from Wigan on Friday. Villa's first signing of the January transfer window cost £3.5 million (557.3 million), although manager Martin O'Neill could have picked up the 31-year-oldAP - 65 words
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78 2009-01-25 32 Indianapolis A knee injury to Yao Ming helped the Indiana Pacers to a 107-102 win over the Houston Rockets in their National Basketball Association match on Friday. Yao, the Rockets' 2.29 m centre, left the court due to aAP - 78 words
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64 2009-01-25 32 La Quinta (California) American golfer Pat Perez preserved his two-shot lead in the Bob Hope Classic third round on Friday. He fired a five-under-par 67 to be on track for his maiden PGA Tour title withReuters - 64 words
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72 2009-01-25 32 Paris Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licences for this season's championship after the sport's governing body hiked the price. The super licence, which allows Fl drivers to race, has jumped 400 euros (Ss7B4) to 10,400 euros. FIAAP - 72 words
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Article235 2009-01-25 32 London Unsettled Brazilian striker Robinho wants to know who Manchester City will sign before the end of this month's transfer window. While there is no suggestion that Robinho will leave the side any time soon, he is desperate to put across his concerns about the football235 words
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Article, Illustration529 2009-01-25 33 Richard Jolly - Richard Jolly Everton do not have Liverpool's spending power but the club are still making progress When Manchester City's attempt to capture Kaka made the headlines, perspective was provided at a more successful but impoverished football club. "I don't think I have spent £100 million (Ss2o9AFP - 529 words
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Article, Illustration288 2009-01-25 33 "I have no feelings towards Everton. We are a big club, they're a small club. They're just there to add to the numbers. "They're not even on our radar. They're not in the running for any title not the Champions League andLIM CHIN PING - 288 words
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Article206 2009-01-25 33 Liverpool Liverpool know full well what Tim Cahill is capable of doing. But, just in case the Reds have forgotten, Cahill's teammate Leighton Baines reminded them about the Australian's abilities ahead of the Liverpool-Everton FA Cup fourth-round clash today at Anfield. It was Cahill who poppedAFP - 206 words
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Article, Illustration685 2009-01-25 33 Tay Yek Keak - Tay Yek Keak [OFFSIDE] LIVERPOOL FAN 1 Does not drink until he sleeps during Happy Hour. In view of the Spanish contingent at the club, he now naps only during Siesta Hour. 2 Completely disagrees with legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly's "What's Everton?" boast that685 words
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Article, Illustration501 2009-01-25 34 Leonard Lim - Leonard Lim Ticket details National Stadium, Wednesday, 7.30pm Match-day tickets will be sold at the National Stadium East and West entrances from 5.30pm. Grandstand: $10, Gallery: $6 (adult) Gallery: $2 (student/senior citizen)* Only applicable for secondary school, ITE JuniorJOSEPH NAIR FOR SUNDAY TIMES - 501 words
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Article, Illustration726 2009-01-25 34 Blues survive another poor first-half performance before eliminating Championship side Ipswich Town 3-1 ENGLISH FA CUP Fourth round Friday Derby County 1 Nottingham Forest 1 Yesterday Hartlepool United 0 West Ham United 2 Chelsea 3 Ipswich Town 1 Hull City 2 Millwall 0 KetteringAFP - 726 words
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328 2009-01-25 34 Romance is certainly in the air as FA Cup holders Portsmouth, who won the trophy in fairytale fashion last year, found themselves dumped out of the football competition by lowly Swansea City. Tony Adams' men were stunned 0-2 by the Championship side in328 words
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Article, Illustration1592 2009-01-25 35 Wang Meng Meng - Wang Meng Meng Avramovic's charges have fallen from grace and the national coach is ready to wield the axe FDGDF One month can be a very long time in football. Just ask Raddy Avramovic. Back in December, the national football team were on a high and gunning forAZIZ HUSSIN - 1,592 words
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Article, Illustration350 2009-01-25 35 Name: Radojko "Raddy" Avramovic Born: Nov 29, 1949 in Cacak, Serbia Family: Wife Bratislava, son Ivan Career highlights in Singapore: 2003 I Signs two-and-a-half year contract to be Singapore coach, replacing caretaker P.N. Sivaji I Begins reign with a 4-1 win over Hong Kong in a friendly IST FILE - 350 words
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Article, Illustration787 2009-01-25 40 Traveller Michael Switow savours the delights of Sarawak and gets intoxicated with tuak For the love of music The best time to visit Kuching music bands from across the globe are during the Cawai and the join Sarawakian musicians for three Rainforest World Music Festival. daysMICHAEL SWITOW - 787 words
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Article, Illustration319 2009-01-25 37 Adeline Chia - Adeline Chia LifeStyle finds out what five celebrities are having for their reunion dinner today. Happy New Year, everyone Family members living abroad fly back home. People rush from work and school to get home on time. Mothers cook up a storm. Others splash out for a festiveSHAIIRIYA YAHAYA; LIM SIN THAI; JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES - 319 words
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Article, Illustration503 2009-01-25 37 Frankie Chee - Frankie Chee Veteran nightclub singer William Scorpion, 48, has not had a reunion dinner with his family in more than 20 years. His work, which requires him to perform onstage almost every night, has kept him away from most family celebrations. He is performing at Mandopop club503 words
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Article494 2009-01-25 37 Adeline Chia - Adeline Chia As far as reunion dinners are concerned, theatre director-performer Selena Tan, 37, thinks the more, the merrier. After all, she is attending three this year. The exuberant Dim Sum Dolly runs Dream Academy Playhouse and is married to lawyer John Pok, 40. They live494 words
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Article, Illustration376 2009-01-25 37 Cheryl Tan - Cheryl Tan "Chinese New Year is one of my favourite holidays because I get to wear new clothes, collect hongbao and eat as many pineapple tarts as I want." YIP PIN XIU with her father Yip Chee Khiong and mother Margaret National swimmer Yip Pin Xiv,376 words
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Article, Illustration477 2009-01-25 38 Frankie Chee - Frankie Chee 'We visit all our relatives, about 40 of them in total, and catch up over food, television and mahjong. It is often a rather noisy, fun and crowded gathering.' DERRICK HOH, with his sister Cindy and five-month-old niece Kah Venn Love matters to local comedian477 words
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Article, Illustration433 2009-01-25 38 Jocelyn Lee - Jocelyn Lee Reunion dinners are always cosy affairs for local singer Derrick Hoh, 23, as there are only four in his family. The third runner-up of Channel U's talent show Project Superstar in 2005 has an older sister Cindy, 29, who is a civil servant.JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 433 words
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Article, Illustration1089 2009-01-25 39 John Lui - John Lui Seasonal strong winds blasting across the island have been refreshing for some, a nuisance for others Windsurfers are weary of wipe-outs. City slickers are having a hair-raising time. Women are flipping out over flipped skirts. And it is not a blast for outdoor eateries either. ThatASHLEIGH SIM; STEPHANIE YEOW - 1,089 words
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Article, Illustration676 2009-01-25 39 Jocelyn Lee - Jocelyn Lee It pays to think twice before ditching worn-out duds or shoes. These days, you can trade them in, get a discount on new apparel and earn a priceless bonus helping the needy. Levi's jeans outlets and home-grown shoe retailer Her GlassLIM CHIN PING - 676 words
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Article, Illustration896 2009-01-25 41 Cheryl Tan - Cheryl Tan First to dance classes, then to their wedding banquets. Couples are performing for their guests to give them 'something to talk about' Accounts assistant Cassandra Mun and her husband Dennis Koh wanted a wedding their guests would not forget in a hurPowerpoint presentations or video montagesLAU FOOK KONG; COURTESY OF CASSANDRA MUN - 896 words
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Article, Illustration790 2009-01-25 41 Cara Van Miriah - Cara Van Miriah "It is more than just wearing baggy clothes and listening to rap music. Hip-hop strikes a chord with many people because there is a lot of emotions in the music." MAHMUD MOHAMMED KHAIR, a hip-hop dance champion Quiet Bencoolen Street comesLIM SIN THAI; ZOUK - 790 words
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Article, Illustration887 2009-01-25 43 Frankie Chee - Frankie Chee The causes and symptoms of pancreatic cancer remain vague and most cases are detected at later stages when prognosis is poor Many people do not know where it is located in their bodies. But they would probably have looked it up in reference booksASSOCIATED PRESS; MICHEL SIANTON - 887 words
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Article, Illustration809 2009-01-25 43 New York The Fat Flush Plan. The Master Cleanse. Those are among the detoxification programmes thousands of Americans regularly embark on. They "detox" in an effort to rid the gastrointestinal system of unsavoury substances that proponents believe build up and can cause allergies,New York Times - 809 words
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Article, Illustration700 2009-01-25 43 Anthony Yeo - Anthony Yeo Life Lines I am a lonely man. I am 45, single, have very few friends and live alone. All my siblings are busy with their families and work. We hardly get together except for our annual family reunion. In fact, I dread going to it700 words
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Article, Illustration1617 2009-01-25 44 Deepika Shetty - Deepika Shetty Washington, DC, the historical seat of power in the United States, is really a small town in a big city SINGAPOREAN ABROAD IN WASHINGTON, DC WITH... Washington, DC is the capital of the United States. "But I have always felt that it is aASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; GEOFFREY GREENE - 1,617 words
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Article, Illustration1157 2009-01-25 45 Sumiko Tan - Sumiko Tan Am I less of a woman because I am not a mother and a wife? I sometimes feel that way I always feel a bit awkward when I bump into friends with their children in tow. I don't quite know how to behave withADAM LEE - 1,157 words
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Article, Illustration818 2009-01-25 45 Fiona Chan - Fiona Chan Last week, the world watched aghast as a US Airways plane lost both its engines within minutes of take-off and crash landed in New York City's icy Hudson River. Concern turned to cheers when the flight's captain, evidently relying on his years of gliderPAUL ERIC ROCA - 818 words
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Article, Illustration744 2009-01-25 45 Colin Goh - Colin Goh Of the myriad images captured by the media during its coverage of the United States presidential inauguration, the one that leapt out at me was a photo published in The New York Times. It showed President Obama with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia744 words
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Article, Illustration499 2009-01-25 54 Felina Khong - Felina Khong Facial wash: M.A.C. Lightful Facial Cleanser. I was introduced to this when I was studying in the United States more than 10 years ago. I have sensitive skin and this does not harm it. It does not leave my skin too oily or dry. ItBRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 499 words
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Article, Illustration530 2009-01-25 55 From humble newsstands to a world-famous museum, comics prove they are not just lightweight material Paris Comics, long a staple of the French literary diet, are moving to centre stage. From Asterix And Obelix to Tin Tin to the brooding comic book hero Largo Winch,Associated Press; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 530 words
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Article, Illustration747 2009-01-25 55 Stephanie Yap; Lisa Genova - Stephanie Yap Lisa Genova DFGDFGDF STILL ALICE Lisa Genova Simon Schuster/ Paperback/293 pages/ $26.95 at major bookstores/***-** Stories about geniuses stricken with mental illnesses have always captured the imagination see the play Proof or the biographical film A Beautiful Mind about Nobel laureate and mathematician John Nash.747 words
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Article, Illustration398 2009-01-25 55 Anjana Krishna Kumar - Anjana Krishna Kumar Reader: Lawrence Khong (right), 57, is not only a pastor but a national polo player and a magician as well. He is also the creative brain behind his production house, Gateway Entertainment, which promotes his magic shows to audiences worldwide. Come Friday and Saturday, he willSIRIUS ART - 398 words
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Article304 2009-01-25 55 Fiction 1.(1) The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga 2. (6) Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup 3. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink 4. (2) Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella 5. Run For Your Life by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge 6. Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates 7. (5) The Gift304 words
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Article, Illustration1183 2009-01-25 56 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie Whether it is to save the planet or because the food tastes better, some chefs are using more local produce A modern European restaurant, Fifty Three, which opened in Armenian Street last Monday, is the latest "local" hero on the fine-dining scene. Take its deliciousDESMOND LIM - 1,183 words
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Article, Illustration554 2009-01-25 56 If you are looking to try tasty, locally grown produce, try these eateries. Fifty Three Where: 53 Armenian Street, tel: 6334-5535 Open: Noon to 2pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, 7 to 9pm, Mondays to Saturdays; closed on Sundays What: Allow your tastebuds to be tantalised by its inventive modernDESMOND FOO - 554 words
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Article, Illustration907 2009-01-25 57 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie The price of the sweet meat has soared due to increasing production costs but faithful fans must have it for the festive season If there is a vow the faithful whisper as they queue for hours for the Chinese New Year must-have snackASHLEICH SIM - 907 words
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Article, Illustration159 2009-01-25 57 Don't have your bak kwa yet or you need more for the new year? Here are four places you can head to for your last-minute supply KIM HOCK GUAN Where: Three outlets, including 150 South Bridge Road, tel: 6535-2536 Open: From 10am to 2pm today, while stocks159 words
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Article, Illustration485 2009-01-25 58 Chris Tan - Chris Tan Ask The Fooide BEST QUESTION WINS Got a burning food question? E-mail it to suntimes@sph.com.sg with Ask The Foodie in the header. Writer and food consultant Chris Tan will pick the most interesting questions and answer them here. The best one wins a Corelle 26-pieceCHRIS TAN - 485 words
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Article, Illustration933 2009-01-25 58 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie Chefs revere it as the soul of Chinese haute cuisine, so the absence of jin hua ham imports from China has left some chefs here at a loss. The dry-cured ham, named after the city of Jinhua in Zhejiang province where it isASHLEIGH SIM - 933 words
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Article, Illustration323 2009-01-25 58 QMy wife and I have been advised to lower our salt intake for health reasons. Due to our schedules, we prefer to have frozen or processed foods as far as possible. I have tried adding salt (right) before, after and while cooking dishes. Also, I reheat323 words
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Article, Illustration260 2009-01-25 58 QI do not eat blood in meat dishes. Can you kindly advise how I can totally remove any blood and blood traces in meats such as chicken, beef and mutton? Rebekah Lee-Ciam Ceok Leng A Meat animals such as cows, sheep, goats and pigs are260 words
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Article, Illustration601 2009-01-25 59 Tan Hsueh Yun - Tan Hsueh Yun Hot, sour, salty and sweet this chilli crab sauce has it all, and tastes best when tossed with pasta GFDGDFG So often, I have spooned the savoury, spring onion and ginger-infused gravy from a steamed fish over rice and thought: I couldASHLEIGH SIM - 601 words
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Article, Illustration423 2009-01-25 59 INGREDIENTS 3 stalks lemongrass 1 thumb-sized knob of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 250g peeled shallots, halved 2-4 bird's eye chillies, stems removed 2 Tbs canola or vegetable oil 400 ml tomato puree (below left) 4-6 Tbs Lingham's Sos Cili (below right) 2-3 kaffir423 words
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Article, Illustration806 2009-01-25 59 Chris Tan - Chris Tan Just in time for Chinese New Year: Get hot under the collar with these steamed cake books. This is the most passive-aggressive cookbook I have ever read. The clear, simple layout avoids the explo-sion-in-a-stationery shop busyness common in bilingual cookbooks. But the English text is rife806 words
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Article, Illustration770 2009-01-25 60 Wong Ah Yoke - Wong Ah Yoke Claypot rice cooked in a modern way is one of Yummy Claypot's specialities, but the claypot soups will have you asking for more DFGDF YUMMY CLAYPOT 340 foo Chiat Road, tel: 6345-7345 Open: 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 3am daily Food: Service: Ambience: Price: BudgetSHIN MIN - 770 words
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Article, Illustration483 2009-01-25 60 Thng Lay Teen - Thng Lay Teen m^J-Mm* m^^m^^^^^m^ Walk near Holy Grill, a stall selling Western food at the Old Airport Road hawker centre, and you will notice letters at the side with big, loopy handwriting addressed to Auntie Grace and Uncle Johnny, saying they will be missed. The couple,STEPHANIE YEOW - 483 words
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Article, Illustration857 2009-01-25 61 Anjana Krishna Kumar - Anjana Krishna Kumar Cabby Williey Neo drives for no fare when he volunteers and when he gets tricked For the past three months, Mr Williey Neo, who has been a taxi driver for 14 years, has been voluntarily chauffeuring a polio sufferer every week to the latter'sALAN LIM - 857 words
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