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Title Section18 2007-09-15 1 weekendTODAY /A~DJJ\CORP MICA (P) 311/10/2006 we set you thinking September 15 16, 2007 todayonline.com __MA_fe* mt _____________mkmm*mmm\mmmmm I18 words
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Article, Illustration1380 2007-09-15 1 CHRISTIE LOH - CHRISTIE LOH IN YOUR WEEKEND XTRA They're on the roads every day You'd think they'd know their way around Singapore christie@mediacorp.com.sg I'VE fought many battles in the back of taxis: Bad smells, frostbite, rudeness and speed demons. But nothing in my routine of taking at leastYEN YOK - 1,380 words
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Article, Illustration704 2007-09-15 1 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@media corp.com.sg CAN documents you toss into the trash be seized and used as evidence in a court case? The signal from the Court of Appeal seems to be: Don't rubbish the idea straight off. In what Singapore's Chief Justice declared was the001 BOON KEONG - 704 words
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Miscellaneous20 2007-09-15 1 RAMADAN FAST TIMES SATURDAY BREAK FAST 7.04PM SUNDAY START FAST 5.30 AM BREAK FAST 7.04PM MONDAY START FAST 5.30 AM20 words
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Article, Illustration1458 2007-09-15 2 LOH CHEE KONG - 50 YEARS ON WHAT KEEPS WORKERS' PARTY LOH CHEE KONG XTRA OPPOSITION PARTY MARKS ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg HALF a century is a long time in politics. Very long if that is opposition politics. And an eternity if the politics happens to be in a country where the ruling partyTODAY FILE PHOTOS - 1,458 words
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Article, Illustration394 2007-09-15 3 LEONGWEEKEAT - LEONGWEEKEAT weekeat@media corp.com.sg THIS Singaporean trainee pilot had flown through a sandstorm and a thunderstorm. But nothing could beat the dramatic landing on Sept 5, when his plane's landing gear failed. For two hours, Mr Chris Choo Wenjie circled the airport to394 words
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Article562 2007-09-15 3 SHERALYN TAY - Dengue, S'pore and Cuba SHERALYN TAY Spore ties up with nation to share research and learn from its success sheralyn@media corp.com.sg THIS IS a country that has fought, and overcome, at least five dengue outbreaks in the past two decades, including one that laid low 300,000 of its citizens and562 words
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293 2007-09-15 4 NAZRYBAHRAWI - NAZRYBAHRAWI nazry@media corp.com.sg THE Singapore Manufacturers' Federation (SMa) has cleared the air on three issues which, as Today earlier reported, had concerned council members enough to call for a special meeting. Its president, Mr Edwin Khew, late this week confirmed that a "regular293 words
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Article, Illustration587 2007-09-15 4 JASMINE YIN - JASMINE YIN Cost of Circle Line could go up by less than 10%: LTA jasmine@media corp.com.sg WITH Indonesia's ban on sand exports and tougher design requirements since the 2004 Nicoll Highway collapse, the overall price tag for the upcoming Circle Line (CCL) MRT (picture) will go up.TREVOR TAN; SOURCE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER - 587 words
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Advertisement100 2007-09-15 7 DENGUE CASES UPDATE: 6530 WHEN COMPLACENCY BREEDS, DANGER MULTIPLIES. Lulled into a false sense of security? Complacency comes with a price. Even when dengue cases are decreasing, the disease still infects almost 200 new victims per week. Danger breeds when we let our guard down. The fact is, our climate100 words
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Singapore news
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Article, Illustration1207 2007-09-15 8 CHRISTIE LOH - CHRISTIE LOH XTRA THE SPRINT OF LIFE Amanda Choo beats the odds to become Spores top woman sprinter christie@mediacorp.com.sg HER small half-moon eyes are fixed on a spot on the tabletop. Or a wall in the distance. Then, there are her hands, slowly battering my namecard,ERNEST CHUA | - 1,207 words
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Article, Illustration247 2007-09-15 10 SHERALYN TAY - SHERALYN TAY Sing Tel fund raises $2,000 in 30 minutes sheralyn@media corp.com.sg IT TOOK just 30 minutes of origami by some 250 bighearted students (picture) to raise an impressive $2,000 for charity. They folded 2,000 paper hearts at the National Council of Social Service'sDON WONG - 247 words
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94 2007-09-15 10 Two workers were killed in a fire on a ship under repair at Sembawang Shipyard, said SembCorp Marine. Smoke was detected on the ship at about 9.30 am on Friday and 301 workers were evacuated, the company said in a statement. Bangladeshi94 words
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Article88 2007-09-15 10 The following roads will be closed to traffic for the Mid Autumn Festival, from 3pm to 11 pm on Saturday: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street, between the junctions of Upper Cross Street and Kreta Ayer Road. Fifteen SBS Transit bus services will be88 words
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Article, Illustration1012 2007-09-15 12 ELMOJAYAWARDENA - ELMOJAYAWARDENA XTRA TO INFINITY AND BEYOND A 747 today, a spaceship tomorrow? Never say never, says this ex-pilot I HAVE U-turned back to aviation and this time, I'm learning how to fly the Airbus 320. Now, please don't mix it up with the enormous Airbus1,012 words
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Article, Illustration330 2007-09-15 14 DAPHNE CHUAH - DAPHNE CHUAH Lucky drawto encourage Medisave contributions from self-employed daphne@mediacorp.com.sg IT IS Singapore Sweep meets Medisave. To encourage more low-income, self-employed Singaporeans to contribute to their Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts, the Government is offering a typically Singaporean lure a lucky draw. By contributing at least 10 perERNEST CHUA - 330 words
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280 2007-09-15 14 THE views from the three 40-storey blocks of flats will be of Orchard Road, Kallang River and the Central Business District. The builders promise sizable balcony space for residents to enjoy the "electric, urban cityscape". Located next to an MRT station and280 words
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Advertisement781 2007-09-15 10 ADVERTISING FEATURE TAKING FRIENDSHIP TO NEW HEIGHTS By Lifestyle Editor, CARL S. BERG AS AN OBSERVER of lifestyle trends, I Seb. "Besides, I'm an adrenaline junkie," forefathers faced World Wars and the Cold States. And that's just for starters. Then have recently noticed a surge in popularity he added. War,781 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration951 2007-09-15 16 JASON LEE - JASON LEE jasonlee@media corp.com.sg OVER the past few weeks, the spotlight has fallen on Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, whose international profile has waned because of his persistence in wanting to hold a referendum on whether the island should apply for United Nations (UN) membership under the nameAFP - 951 words
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Article, Illustration263 2007-09-15 16 LONDON Former Pakistan Premier Benazir Bhutto will return from self-imposed exile on Oct 18, her party said on Friday, adding to the political turmoil facing President Pervez Musharraf ahead of elections. Supporters cheered and set off firecrackers as the Pakistan People's Party announced that—AFP - 263 words
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Article, Illustration89 2007-09-15 16 mr w w mm .—AFP WRECKED: An Indonesian woman weeps outside her house that was destroyed by an earthquake in Bengkulu province, Indonesia on Friday. Bengkulu was one of the areas worst hit by the first 8.4-magnitude quake that hit western Sumatra on Wednesday. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said aerialmr ■ ■ w w ■ ■ ■ mm ■■ .—AFP; M - 89 words
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Article249 2007-09-15 16 BEIJING The world's cuddliest diplomats are out of a job. China will no longer give giant pandas to foreign countries as a way of improving international relations, local media reported. Ending a 1,300-year tradition, wildlife officials said the endangered animals would only be lent—THE GUARDIAN - 249 words
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Article440 2007-09-15 17 —AFP Behind-the-scenes horse-trading rife ahead of Sept 23 vote TOKYO -Japan's leadership race narrowed to a two-way contest on Friday with a party elder who emphasises Japan's need for closer ties with its Asian neighbours emerging as the new favourite to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo—AFP - 440 words
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Article, Illustration89 2007-09-15 17 Assumed the party's secondhighest position in last month's Cabinet reshuffle after almost two years as Foreign Minister Known for his outspoken, conservative views Lost twice in leadership elections against both Mr Shinzo Abe and his predecessor Junichiro Koizumi His grandfather was a prime minister. HisAFP - 89 words
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Article, Illustration97 2007-09-15 17 Became chief cabinet secretary in 2000, but left in 2004 amid a scandal involving politicians who did not properly pay premiums to Japan's pension system •Widely seen as a major contender in the leadership race in 2006 but opted out at the lastAP - 97 words
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Article, Illustration977 2007-09-15 18 MAURICE PERERA - MAURICE PERERA XTRA AUSTRALIA'S NEXT PM? Opposition leader Kevin Rudd may well be the next Australian PM THE leader of Australia's federal parliamentary opposition, Mr Kevin Rudd, has China on his side even before his aspirations of becoming the country's 26th prime minister are a reality.PHOTO:AFP;ARI.YENYO(( I - 977 words
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Article, Illustration532 2007-09-15 19 —AFP Over 20,000 troops to leave by July 2008 WASHINGTON President George W Bush's goals in Iraq have shifted over the years from re-shaping the entire Middle East to defeating Al Qaeda extremists and keeping the United States safe from terror. In his latest televised—AFP; mm - 532 words
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232 2007-09-15 19 —AFP SYDNEY Google Australia unveiled on Friday what it described as the world's most powerful dedicated election website, capable of exposing inconsistencies in the public pronouncements of political leaders. With an election due in Australia before the end of the year, Google said the—AFP - 232 words
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Article109 2007-09-15 20 —AFP LONDON To their high society owners, a pair of haute couture shoes can be a precious thing. But to guard a £62,000 ($189,000) pair of ruby-sapphire-and-diamond-encrusted Rene Caovilla sandals at their London launch, retailer Harrods went to extreme lengths by bringing in a—AFP - 109 words
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Article152 2007-09-15 20 —AFP LONDON Campaigners for the English language attacked a growing tendency for "obvious" public information posters, such as a road sign reading, "Caution: Water on road during rain." Other examples highlighted by the Plain English Campaign include "Do not iron clothes on body" from a steam—AFP - 152 words
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Article, Illustration439 2007-09-15 20 —AGENCIES Plans for immigrants to take such tests raises storm for Sarkozy LYON (France) France is considering asking for DNA tests from visa applicants seeking to join family members already in the country. While the tests are not compulsory, the move has sparked protest from—AGENCIES; AFP - 439 words
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Article, Illustration311 2007-09-15 21 —AGENCIES YANGON The only telephone line has been cut at the headquarters of Myanmar's top opposition party, a spokesman said on Friday, as the junta seeks to tighten its grip after a series of protests. "We have only one land line," said Mr Han Zaw, a—AGENCIES; EPA - 311 words
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Article, Illustration784 2007-09-15 21 DAVID BROOKS - DAVID BROOKS THE NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE XTRA 21ST CENTURY AMERICA As traditional ideas on healthcare systems ebb, individuals and social groups have larger roles IN 1942, Franklin Roosevelt imposed wage controls on American companies. Unable to lure workers with higher salaries, many employers— THE NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE; MCT - 784 words
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Article, Illustration154 2007-09-15 22 We are not a museum, we are a living city, we have to evolve. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in an interview with Bloomberg during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Sydney The sort of treatment I am receiving is deplorable. The government does not acknowledge any morality orBLOOMBERG] - 154 words
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Article, Illustration778 2007-09-15 22 NEIL HUMPHREYS - NEIL HUMPHREYS Commercials in the early hours of the morning are so bad, they're comforting LATE-NIGHT television has always been a wondrous thing. Not because it's good. On the contrary, late-night television is monumentally bad. I've lived in three countries England, Singapore and Australia and778 words
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220 2007-09-15 22 LINDA KWAN - LINDA KWAN Letter from General Manager, Paragon Shopping Centre WE REFER to the letter from Andrew Tay "Accident at the mall could have been managed better" (Sept 13). We would like to assure Mr Tay that the Paragon management views220 words
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Article, Illustration86 2007-09-15 23 TIME TO REFLECT: Today photographer Jason Ho paused to capture the last rays of the sun against a darkening sky at Raffles Place. Sunday is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the 1987 signing of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer.86 words
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Letter284 2007-09-15 23 CHEONGSWEEYING - CHEONGSWEEYING Initiatives to encourage hiring of older workers are in place Letter from Chief Tax Policy Office (Tax Policy), Ministry of Finance IN HIS letter, "A rice bowl for older workers" (Sept 10), Mr Peter Song suggested that the Government introduce a tax rebate linked284 words
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Article, Illustration660 2007-09-15 23 JOCELYN TEO - JOCELYN TEO XTRA PET THEORY The single life is not a lonely one if you have a furry companion AS I watched Miranda Chan, head of an oil brokerage, coo lovingly to her three-year-old Sam, and Tony Pip, country head of a global asset fund management companyMCT - 660 words
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Business
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Article, Illustration360 2007-09-15 24 JOSEPH YADAO - JOSEPH YADAO Tuas Power to offer preliminary energy audits to companies joseph.yadao@media corp.com.sg UNDERSCORING its commitment to the green movement, City Developments Limited (CDL) became the first player to participate in the Tuas Power Supply Green Programme. CDL will subject five of its older buildings360 words
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366 2007-09-15 24 JOHNSONCHOO - JOHNSONCHOO johnsonchoo@mediacorp.com.sg XILINX, one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, is investing about US$2O million ($30.2 million) in research and development over the next four to five years in Singapore. The California-based company, which set up its US$4O million regional headquarters366 words
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Article615 2007-09-15 24 CHEOWXINYI CHEOWXINYI DOW JONES DOW JONES BLOOMBERG BLOOMBERG Germany's Wincor Nixdorf on Friday launched the production of its Singapore-designed Slim Cash Automated Teller Machine (ATM), with delivery from its Singapore facilities expected in a few weeks. Mr Lim Khoon Hong, Wincor's president for its AsiaPacific operations, said the machine— CHEOWXINYI; — DOW JONES; — BLOOMBERG - 615 words
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Article, Illustration223 2007-09-15 25 —AGENCIES GAINS on Wall Street and Asian markets (picture) lifted Singapore shares, leading some analysts to say that the index could be heading up longer term despite uncertainties at home and abroad. "I think the market's doing pretty well. There's a good chance—AGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 223 words
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307 2007-09-15 25 The move would allow it to meet central bank regulations BLOOMBERG THE two Indonesian banks Temasek Holdings has stakes in are thinking of combining to become the country's fifth-largest to meet ownership rules and boost their competitiveness in South-east Asia's biggest economy. PT Bank Internasional– BLOOMBERG - 307 words
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Article, Illustration608 2007-09-15 26 DR MANOJ THULASIDAS - DR MANOJ THULASIDAS XTRA THE KNOWLEDGE GAME MAJOR changes are afoot. They have been afoot for the last 20 years. I'm talking about how we learn things, how we read, how we do basic arithmetic and so on. In high school, I used logarithm tables to work outMCT - 608 words
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Article, Illustration280 2007-09-15 26 Ms Chong Phit Lian, chief executive of budget airline Jetstar Asia Airways, is Asia's only female aviation chief. Before taking up her Jetstar posting, Ms Chong, 54, had no airline-industry experience, having spent almost 30 years in the manufacturing, engineering and tourism industries. In an280 words
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Article, Illustration1088 2007-09-15 28 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN GOURMET GROCERS With more premium grocers popping up, it's no wonder Fine dining is starting to happen right at home I NEVER knew grocery shopping could be such an adventure. On a series of tours around premium grocery stores last week, I had the bestPHOTO COURTESY OF COLD STORAGE; PHOTOGRAPHY JASON HO; PHOTO COURTESY OF HEDIARD - 1,088 words
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Article, Illustration623 2007-09-15 30 AUDREY PHOON - AUDREY PHOON MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY The new Aurum has turned novelty down a notch but serves much heartier meals audrey@mediacorp.com.sg MY DESSERT was, rather disconcertingly, crackling in a silver saucepan that was stone cold. According to Aurum resident chef Edward Voon, who was standing at my tableSuckling pig deconstructed. - 623 words
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Article, Illustration1584 2007-09-15 32 ■ J«:««li: Fja - J«:««li:Fja DOLLARS AND SCENTS WITH THE RANGE OF FRAGRANCES BEING RELEASED ON THE MARKET, YOUR NOSE WILL BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE JIMMY Leong's family is in the business of distributing a wellknown brand of medicinal oil. But his passion for perfume oils led him to set upPHOTOGRAPHY JASON HO - 1,584 words
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Article, Illustration434 2007-09-15 34 PEARLYN THAM - PEARLYN THAM WINNING BEAUTY Innovation was the star of the event at the Watsons Health, Wellness and Beauty Awards 2007 pearlyn@mediacorp.com.sg WHETHER you shop out of necessity or purely for retail therapy, you must have popped into one of the many Watsons stores on our island. To make434 words
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Article, Illustration325 2007-09-15 34 – LYNETTE KOH - LYNETTE KOH FOR Andrea Fonseka, a smaller dress size has never been a prerequisite for self-con-fidence. At 19, standing 1.76 m and weighing 66kg, she joined the Miss Malaysia pageant and won the judges over with her looks, wit and poise, but was subsequently criticised325 words
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Article, Illustration91 2007-09-15 34 If you can't go to the spa, let the spa come to you with the natural home spa and skincare products from Thailand's Harnn Thann. Its Jasmine Collection uses pure jasmine essential oil with ingredients such as pomegranate, rice germ oil, wheat germ oil and aloe vera. These91 words
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Article, Illustration98 2007-09-15 34 Most of us may watch o movie twice or buy the DVD if we really loved it. But for Tamara Mellon, she loved the fantasy movie, Stardust, so much that she created a limited edition shoe. Tamara is, after all, the president and founder of luxury footwear98 words
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Article, Illustration92 2007-09-15 34 Busy or lazy skincare users will appreciate the two-in-one Kawaii Tokyo Brighten-Up Wash, available in Champagne Holiday and Nature Break. This is both a cleanser it is dubbed a "nutritious facial cleanser" and a beauty essence that provides anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, moisturising and whitening properties. While92 words
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Article, Illustration88 2007-09-15 34 I he budoku ran will love the Oris Leonhard Euler limited edition watch. But here's the catch. There are only 1,707 pieces in the world. Made to commemorate the 300 th anniversary of the birth of Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, this watch has his portrait engraved88 words
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Article, Illustration675 2007-09-15 36 COLIN YONG IN FRANKFURT - COLIN YONG IN FRANKFURT EARTH SAVERS Eco-friendly models are all the rage at this year's Frankfurt motor show colin@mediacorp.com.sg "DOWNSIZING", "hybrid drive systems" and "alternative fuels". These are the buzzwords in Frankfurt as the world's biggest motor show opens its doors to the public on Saturday. Virtually all675 words
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Article, Illustration863 2007-09-15 37 Some of the new models likely to be sold in Singapore soon AUDI A 4 What it is: A good-looking replacement for the current A 4, built on a brand new platform with improved weight distribution for sporty handling. As with all recent Audis, the A 4's863 words
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Article, Illustration879 2007-09-15 38 SIMON TAN - SIMON TAN a EXPECTED BUREAUCRACY AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS; INSTEAD, I WAS GREETED WITH THE INIMITABLE, LAID-BACK SMILES OF PEOPLE WHO WERE OFTEN REGARDED AS INSCRUTABLE AND FORMAL. traveller@newstoday.com.sg NATAS HOUDAYS 2007 Sept 15 and 16 (10am to 9.30pm) Singapore Expo, Halls 4B and 5 AdmissionPHOTOS SIMONTAN - 879 words
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Article, Illustration1208 2007-09-15 40 NAOMI KOPPEL - NAOMI KOPPEL -AP The eighth wonder of the world is in New Zealand, said Rudyand Kipling SOMETHING keeps drawing me back to New Zealand. I suspect something always will. Part of it is how easy it is to vacation. It's safe, tourist-friendly and cheap compared to North America-AP; KGB - 1,208 words
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Article, Illustration975 2007-09-15 42 KATHRYN HUMMEL - KATHRYN HUMMEL MCT Monks flashing peace signs, markets catering to foreigners Tibet's tourist industry hots up DURING the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, I saw the white and ice-blue peaks of the Himalayas sitting like floating islands in a meringue of cloud. If this is tooMCT; MCT PHOTOS; AFP - 975 words
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Article, Illustration955 2007-09-15 44 NAZIR KESHVANI - COWBOYS PAELLA NAZIR KESHVANI Neo Chai Chin 11 THERE ARE REGULAR SHOOTOUTS IN THE SQUARE, BUT NO ONE IS ALARMED BYTHESE, DESPITE THE SCREAMS THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY THEM. traveller@newstoday.com.sg THE bartender at the Yellow Rose Saloon begins pouring drinks in the middle of the morning, as soon as the village– Neo Chai Chin - 955 words
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Article, Illustration338 2007-09-15 46 JEANINE TAN - JEANINE TAN Mafia drama The Sopranos the hot favourite at this year's Emmy Awards jeanine@mediacorp.com.sg AFTER generating plenty of talk with its climactic ending its swansong sixth season concluded with a blackout The Sopranos is still a talking point The mobster drama is the hot favourite at Sundayr HJSEI \DIO AFP - 338 words
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Article, Illustration1193 2007-09-15 48 KENNETH TAN - KENNETH TAN XTRA THE SINGAPORE MOVIE BUSINESS For the film industry to thrive here, our movies will have to earn their keep heartland getai tradition for the first time on the big screen, is assured of the $3-million mark at the box office. That's comparable to what1,193 words
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Article, Illustration428 2007-09-15 52 SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ - SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ SLAM DUNK Boosted by new title sponsors and schedule, Slingers look to chart new ground this NBL season msazali@mediacorp.com.sg THE Singapore Slingers made Australian National Basketball League (NBL) history last season when they became the first new franchise to make the playoffs. ThisCOURTESY OF SINGAPORE SLINGERS - 428 words
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Article, Illustration522 2007-09-15 52 – SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ - SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE 2007 Tampines v Young Lions, Tampines Stadium, Bpm LOOKING at the form guide, one could easily assume that Tampines Rovers will stroll to a win against the Young Lions at the Tampines Stadium on Saturday. After all, the NTUC Income-Yeo'sTODAY FILE PHOTO - 522 words
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Article, Illustration463 2007-09-15 53 DAVID NGIAU - DAVID NGIAU TENNIS Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic ON MONDAY, exactly three months after becoming a mother for the first time and a year since her last competitive singles match, former world No 1 Lindsay Davenport arrived at the Grand Hyatt Bali-with baby inm AFP - 463 words
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Article, Illustration694 2007-09-15 53 CUBBY LEONG - CUBBY LEONG SUNSHINE AFTER RAIN? Rams back Gomez, team says they're eager to put walkout episode behind them cubby@mediacorp.com.sg IT HAS been the most turbulent period in Woodlands Wellington's history. For the last 10 days the club have been to "hell", almost, after the team walked outit TREVORTAN - 694 words
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Article, Illustration721 2007-09-15 54 THE GUARDIAN RED, WHITE, BLACK AND BLUE French President Sarkozy counted on the nation's rugby team to become heroes, but PARIS It was supposed to be a month of French sporting glory, as men in shorts recaptured the heroism of ancient Gaul, distracting the nation from its– THE GUARDIAN; 3ETTY IMAGES - 721 words
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Article, Illustration293 2007-09-15 54 -AFP RUGBY WORLD CUP, POOL A Samoa v Tonga MONTPELLIER Samoa haven't lost to Tonga for years but coach Michael Jones is expecting a frenzied challenge from their Pacific island "brothers" in Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool A match here. The Tongans readied themselves for an-AFP - 293 words
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Article, Illustration444 2007-09-15 55 THE GUARDIAN Once in the Wales war room, Johnson has been busy getting the Wallabies ready for their Cardiff clash i RUGBY WORLD CUP, POOL B Wales v Australia i CAEDIFF Scott Johnson (picture) returns to the Millennium Stadium with Australia retaining his belief that Wales– THE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 444 words
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Article, Illustration346 2007-09-15 55 -AFP RUGBY WORLD CUP, POOL D New Zealand v Portugal CHAMBON-SUR-LIGNON World Cup debutants Portugal have vowed that they are not simply turning up at Lyon on Saturday to be served up as easy pickings for the mighty All Blacks. Indeed,-AFP; AFP - 346 words
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Article, Illustration780 2007-09-15 56 LAN DE COTTA - LAN DE COTTA As the 2007 season goes down to the wire, the fallout from 'spygate' could yet unravel for McLaren FORMULA 1 Belgian Grand Prix OVER the last three months the battle off track has been as intense and intriguing as on it,3ETTY IMAGES - 780 words
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Article, Illustration202 2007-09-15 56 HISTORY Spa Francorchamps was first used in 1924, its history is long and illustrious and many drivers have won here. Its ever-changing weather conditions make it a track hard to master; the sun can shine in one section of the track while it is pouring with rain in another.202 words
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Article, Illustration2954 2007-09-15 57 RAJIV NAIR - RAJIV NAIR ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP LONDON CALLING sports@newstoday.com.sg IT MAY not resonate like a Manchester United-Liverpool clash, the viciousness of a River Plate and Boca Juniors derby in Argentina would make the toughest fans from both clubs wince. But any Tottenham-Arsenal derby has its allure; traditionally it3ETTY IMAGES; '"getty images I; GETTY IMAGES - 2,954 words
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Article, Illustration414 2007-09-15 60 I DAVID NGIAU - I DAVID NGIAU OFFSIDE DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR david@mediacorp.com.sg ENGLAND did better than expected this past week. I thought they were going to beat both Israel last Saturday and then Russia on Wednesday by 2-0 scorelines, but they went on414 words
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Article, Illustration612 2007-09-15 60 -AFP R&R Man United's forward ranks boosted for tough test at Goodison Park ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Everton v Manchester United LIVERPOOL By all accounts he is fighting for his England place, so all eyes will be on Wayne Rooney on Saturday, even if he does start-AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 612 words
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Article, Illustration674 2007-09-15 61 -AFP THAT OLD CHESTNUT With little time to prepare, Reds travel for an uneasy date with Redknapp's men ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Porstmouth v Liverpool PORTSMOUTH After a full calendar of international fixtures in midweek, any manager deadly keen to avoid any sort of slipup in the-AFP; PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES - 674 words
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Article, Illustration222 2007-09-15 61 THE GUARDIAN LONDON The Irish Football Association (IFA) were on Friday investigating an alleged brawl among the players on board a flight home from Reykjavik, following Northern Ireland's Euro 2008 qualifier against Iceland on Wednesday night (Thursday morning, Singapore time). The IFA chief executive Howard Wells,– THE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 222 words
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Article, Illustration1031 2007-09-15 62 I KENNETH GOH - I KENNETH GOH MARK HUGHES AND THE RISE OF THE ROVERS ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Chelsea v Blackburn kenneth@mediacorp.com.sg MARK Hughes the footballer was never flashy, but he was good enough to be a star at Manchester United. The Welsh striker who burst onto the scene inrrimr PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES - 1,031 words
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