Today, 16 November 2013

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    37 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /AbdiaCorp SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /AbdiaCorp SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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      124 2 i 1 »H, u i 1! i M hi i L mm A lifestyle of PERFECTION M > ''**9 IP Step into a world-class vicinity where residential, retail and hospitality combined perfectly in an address of luxury. The open wide vistas spread up front overlooking the heavenly peaceful Tebrau Strait
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      162 4 I iPad Air NOW AVAILABLE AT GAIN CITY FROM $688 iPod Air is 20 per cent thinned and weighs less than half a kilogram, so it feels unbelievably light in your hand. It comes with a 9.7-inch Retina display, the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, ultrafast wireless, powerful apps and
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      107 1 GRACE PARK HAS BEEN A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY MD AND US ARMY CAPTAIN BUT SHE SAYS EVEN SUPERWOMAN NEEDS HELP SATURDAY PEOPLE 10 The all-new TODAYAPP FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES exclusively available on Samsung Apps tdy.sg/newsandroidapp NEWS FEATURE 8 Tuition madness, Gangnam style TACLOEA N DEPU TV MAYOR JEPBV SAMBO YAOKASJN
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  • hot news
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      Private home sales down 19% in October, but outlook healthy
      629 2  -  ‘DEVELOPERS, HOME BUYERS COME TO TERMS WITH GOVT CURBS ON PROPERTY LOANS’ LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Sales of new private homes slowed last month after two consecutive months of increases, but
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      Lock icon Philippine government defends typhoon response
      887 4 Nothing is fast enough, need is massive, not everybody can be reached: Interior Secretary COUNTRY THREATENED WITH OUTBREAKS OF POTENTIALLY FATAL DISEASES AGENCIES TACLOBAN The Philippine government yesterday defended its efforts to deliver assistance to victims of Typhoon Haiyan, many of whom have received little
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      Lock icon OFFICIAL WHO PREDICTED 10,000 DEATHS REMOVED
      172 4 AGENCIES The senior police commander who announced last weekend that the most powerful storm to slam the Philippines in two decades could have claimed 10,000 lives has been removed from his post. The Philippines News Agency reported that Mr Elmer Soria, the Chief Superintendent
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      Lock icon Tacloban residents see no future for city, says Deputy Mayor
      582 6  -  Jerry Sambo Yaokasin urges residents to stay and help rebuild their home INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE HALTS LOOTING IN CITY CENTRE XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The smell of death greets anyone entering the city of Tacloban. Hundreds of dead bodies are
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      Lock icon Asian rivalries play role in aid to the Philippines
      580 6 AGENCIES CEBU —The outpouring of foreign assistance for the hundreds of thousands affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is shaping up to be a monumental show of international largess and a not-so-subtle dose of one-upmanship directed at the region’s fastest-rising
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      Lock icon Tuition madness, Gangnam style
      1618 8  -  Last month, TODAY reported that the Ministry of Education was reviewing its policy of allowing teachers to give private tuition, as calls grew for the policy to be tightened or scrapped completely. Over the years, there have been perennial calls among the public for the authorities
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      Lock icon Alleged ‘Messiah’ hacker to claim trial
      527 9  -  DPP says no legal basis for suspect to have immediate right for access to counsel REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO GET LEGAL HELP WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ARREST, SAYS LAWYER AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The suspected hacker operating under the name The Messiah intends to
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      253 3 2013 i I WiMm STiTTaTS WAV 9 9 t r Cl L i iii I J i r1 2 :v7 eL [cat ft* V W-x 3 2 Now I can try any hairstyle without worries, be it perm, dye or anything I want!" "My consultant then customised deep cleansing and
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      138 7 I EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE BLEND of ART, ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE AND HISTORY. The Chola history and architecture merge to add name and fame to the great Airavatheswar Temple. Built in the 12th Century it is one of the five UNESCO approved heritage attractions in TamilNadu. The Temples in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and
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      66 8 NO DATING AT THIS TUITION CENTRE Enrolled in a wellknown hagwon for students retaking the college-entrance exam, Mr Kim Jang Joo, 20, has been receiving tuition since he was 16. Life without tuition is unimaginable for Mr Kim, who lives in a dormitory beside his tuition centre. The centre, which
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      605 9 PaRiSiLk Electronics Computers Pte Ltd 46 East Coast Road, #01-01 Eastgate (Next to Roxy Square) Singapore *****6 EASTCOAST OUTLET 70S DISPLAY SET p CLEARANCES SAT SUN 11AM 8PM S DAYS ONLY UNUSED SETS WITH WARRANTY (BRAND NEW SETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT LOW PRICES) AMERICAN BRAND SDHUIQ JAPANESE BRAND 2 Door
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  • saturday people
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      Lock icon EVEN SUPERWOMAN NEEDS HELP
      1960 10  -  THE ST REGIS PERSPECTIVES She’s been a US Army captain, Fortune 500 company MD, philanthropist and, now, an entrepreneur. But motherhood has taught Grace Park one lesson: KOK XING HUI xi nghui@mediacorp.com .sg Fifteen-year-old Grace Park, a willowy Korean American, was daunted when she first took
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      The state is secular, society is not
      216 14  -  FROM DARIUS LEE Abroader understanding of secularism is needed than in the letter, “Whither secular Singapore?” (Nov 15). Our Constitution gives every person the right to profess, practise and propagate his or her religion. Therefore, this protects both the private aspects of religious
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      Help domestic workers, employers maintain good working relationship
      281 14  -  FROM JULIET UGAY DUMO Though it is not the first such incident, I am shocked to read that a domestic worker may be involved in the death of a child. (“Maid detained after teenager found dead in flat”; Nov 15) I feel
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      Switch off some expressway lights?
      167 14  -  FROM TENG SWEE TIAN With the Earth getting hotter, climate change is a serious problem today. (“2013 ‘one of the hottest years’ on record”; Nov 15) We in Singapore can take further action beyond the annual Earth Hour. As our expressways are brightly lit and
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      Lock icon No value in allowing gaming shops targeting the young to operate 24 hours
      327 14  -  FROM ARLENE AGUILA MANDIA I agree with the writer of “Internet, sex addiction deserves attention, too” (Nov 7) that Internet Addiction Disorder affects not only one person, but also the family and others around the addict. A
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      Correction
      31 14 The report, “A*STAR scientists’ findings may allow more effective use of immune drug” (Nov 15), misstated the protein name as CXC4. It should be CXCR4. We apologise for the error.
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  • singapore
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      171 16 SAA GLOBAL EDUCATION ORCHARD! Scale to GREATER heights with higher EDUCATION. Roadshow CATHAY CINELEISURE 23 24 November 2013 ‘PROMOTION: Your selection is now made even easier with an exclusive study grant of $2000 for our degree pathway and additional 5% off existing Early Bird fee of 20% for ACCA!* *Terms
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  • world
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      Lock icon India to commission second aircraft carrier
      732 18 Nation trying to bolster presence in region as China beefs up naval strength INS VIKRAMADITYA EXPECTED TO JOIN NAVY’S FLEET EARLY NEXT YEAR DOW JONES NEW DELHI India will commission its second aircraft carrier today in an attempt to bolster its presence in the
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      Lock icon CIA gathering data on global money transfers, say officials
      607 19 Agency declines to confirm existence of such a scheme, but says it focuses on acquiringforeign intelligence AGENCIES WA SHINGTON —The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is secretly collecting bulk records of international money transfers handled by companies such as Western Union including
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      Lock icon Protests against amnesty Bill could threaten Thai govt’s stability
      120 19 A protester blowing a whistle while holding portraits of Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during a rally yesterday against the government-backed amnesty Bill in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok’s main shopping district. An escalation of mass street rallies in the capital could deepen divisions
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      Lock icon Taiwanese tourist killed off Borneo
      252 19 AP KUAL A LUMPUR —A Taiwanese tourist was shot dead yesterday at a secluded island resort off Borneo and his wife apparently kidnapped by unidentified assailants, said the Malaysian police. Mr Hamza Taib, police chief in eastern Sabah, said the 57-year-old was found dead with
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      Lock icon Japan draws criticism for lowering aim to cut emissions
      390 19 REUTERS TOKYO —Japan drastically lowered its greenhouse-gas reduction target yesterday, bowing to the impact of a shuttered nuclear-power industry but drawing international criticism at United Nations cli-mate-change talks. The government decided to target a 3.8 per cent cut in carbon dioxide
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      72 18 Come and join our talk on: HOW to Help your Chililren &Teens Using Counselling Technipues v Vi In conjunction with the Specialist Workshops in Youth Counselling and Management Free Talk On 20 NOW, (Wed) 3pm or 28 NOW, (Thu) 7pm Venue Park Mall, level 13, (Opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT) To
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      Lock icon Asian markets rally in Yellen bounce
      651 20 FED VICE-CHAIR HINTS AT EXTENSION OF STIMULUS, SAYS EFFORTS TO BOOST HIRING ‘IMPERATIVE’ AGENCIES TOKYO Asian stock markets jumped yesterday after Ms Janet Yellen, the person most likely to take over as head of the Federal Reserve, suggested that the United States central bank
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      Lock icon Temasek cuts US stock bets with Facebook, Monsanto, Air Products exits
      401 20 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Singapore-based Temasek Holdings exited investments in Facebook, Monsanto and Air Products and Chemicals in the third quarter as it pared United States stock holdings. Temasek, directly or through its units, sold 4.3 million A shares of
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      Lock icon HK buoyed by China’s IPO freeze
      612 21 More than S$6.2b of deals originally planned for the mainland have moved there since September last year BLOOMBERG HONG KONG China’s Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, recovering from its weakest market for initial public offerings in almost a decade, is getting a much-needed
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      65 20 Your one-stop shop for festive homes and brand new homes! Lotus PLAWE? FURNITURE RENOVATION EXPO 16-24 NOV 2013 4 SINGAPORE EXPO HALL 6 Receive an attractive mystery goodie bag with a minimum deposit of $100! FREE GIFTS! Image Creative Cj El $80,000 KM GIFTS IIMI PRIZES! 1 r m Si.
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      157 21 Philips < I v Camimi 3 :'Sak 16 17 November 2013 9am 6pm V Visit us for great bargains on a variety of home appliances and entertainment systems, lightings and many more! *5 2 1 \so 0% Interest free installment plan* 6 th r 60% of« MRT Station C HDB
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      LIONS GO TO PIECES IN FINAL STAGES
      410 22  -  GERARD WONG SINGAPORE —A late loss of concentration proved to be Singapore’s downfall yesterday as the Republic crashed to a 0-4 loss to Syria in their Asian Cup Group A qualifying match in Tehran, Iran. Despite being without eight regulars because of suspensions,
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      Lock icon GOLF COURSE LAND ‘WILL BE REDUCED OVER TIME’
      650 22  -  Govt to announce their approach next year to lease extension for golf courses: Shanmugam CONSULTATIONS ONGOING WITH AUTHORITIES AND 13 CLUBS PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Members of golf clubs whose leases are running out will finally find out the
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      Lock icon LEAVING BEHIND A BILLION BROKEN HEARTS
      903 23 Despite a classy show, Tendulkar goes out on 74 in what could be his last international appearance THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MUMBAI —Sachin Tendulkar walked forlornly back to the pavilion, removed his helmet and spun around to wave his bat in the direction of all
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      Lock icon PHELPS WILL BE BACK: ERVIN
      594 24  -  American making moves for 2016 Games, says former Olympic champ SWIMMER REJOINS NATIONAL DRUG TESTING PROGRAMME ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE American swimmer Anthony Ervin has tipped retired compatriot Michael Phelps to make a return to competitive swimming soon. In an email interview with TODAY, the
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      S’PORE MARATHON DEBUTANTE CHEROP EYES EVENT’S RECORD
      402 24  -  ADELENE WONG SINGAPORE One of the world’s top female marathon runners has not only confirmed her participation at next month’s Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) but has also set her sights on breaking the event’s record on her debut. Kenya’s Sharon Cherop, who
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      Lock icon Melo’s 45 not enough to stop Lin’s win
      153 24 AGENCIES James Harden was back in the line-up, Jeremy Lin (right) was back at Madison Square Garden (MSG), and that was just enough to help the Houston Rockets withstand Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks. Harden scored 36 points in his
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      101 23 Sat, 16/11/13 This match is played on neutral ground. LW* Telecast not available at Livewire(Singapore Pools) For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg iw HwiiiRpt L i vew i re (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 years and above) IWLivewire (Singapore Pools) (21 years and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzzOKranji
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      55 25 SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2013 MISTER NICE GUY CHEF WILLIN LOW MAY KNOW HOW TO COOK FOR A PARTY, BUT HE’S NO PARTY ANIMAL 28 GET THE WHITE STUFF WHERE TO GO FOR WHITE TRUFFLE WITHOUT BURSTING YOUR BUDGET 30 GET THE RIGHT GUY HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MECHANIC FOR
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        Lock icon CHEF DE PARTY
        1086 26  -  HE MAY HAVE HIS OWN TV SHOW, BUT CHEF WILLIN LOW WANTS TO PAY IT FORWARD MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg Willin Low is a man who wears many hats. Literally. “I have 300 trucker hats,” said the chef, restaurateur, philanthropist and, now, food show host. “I can literally
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        DINING GUIDE
        274 27 THE QUEEN AND M ANGOSTEEN’S BRAND NEW MENU It’s celebrating its fifth anniversary with new creations such as truffle Creme Brulee and seared scallop (S$16), wild fire spiced duck confit (S$28), oven-baked Thai curry chicken pie (S$20) and more. Ongoing, The Queen Mangosteen, VivoCity. LES VINS DE VIENNE
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        Good as gold
        839 28  -  It pays to plan your hunt for your white-truffle fix TIMELY TREASURES DON MENDOZA donm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Today’s diners are ever ready and willing to splurge on the finer things, in particular, the most expensive and possibly most overpriced ingredient on our notoriously indulgent carte du jour. Yes,
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        Simplicity defined
        303 29  -  The revamped restaurant proffers simple flavours that hit the spot FOOD REVIEW: AROSSA ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE What was once Japa-nese-Italian restaurant La Luna Rossa is now a wine-and-grill restaurant called Arossa. Decor-wise, nothing has changed. But at Arossa’s helm is pretty chef Chiaki Watanabe, who professes a love
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        Seek and eat
        302 29  -  You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for this Japanese-Italian eatery FOOD REVIEW: NUVO ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE —It’s easy to miss Nuvo, the Japanese-Italian restaurant, tucked in a corner of Marina Square. Opened by the people behind the Lady M confectionery, it offers some pretty decent food
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    • cars
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        Lock icon FINDING MR RIGHT
        811 30  -  MECHANIC, THAT IS. THE SEARCH FOR A GOOD WORKSHOP CAN SEEM DAUNTING, BUT IT HELPS TO THINK OF MECHANICS AS DOCTORS LEOW JU-LEN features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Most women in the United Kingdom would like James Bond star Daniel Craig to be their mechanic, according to a survey taken
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        Zen master
        460 31  -  The Lexus ES 300h provides respite from the demands of everyday motoring LEXUS ES 300H DERRYN WONG features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When is a big luxury sedan not a big luxury sedan? When it’s a big luxury sedan. This sounds like something from a Zen koan, so it’s fitting that
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      263 28 THE CATHAY 2 Handy Road, Levels 5 6 CAPTAIN PHILIPS* 10.35am, 10.50am, 1.10pm, 1.30, 3.50,4.10, 6.30,6.50, 9.10, 9.40,11.50pm, 12.20am PERFECT MOTHERS* 11.50am, 2.10pm, 4.30, 6.50, 9.10, CAPTAIN PHILIPS* 10.50am 11.10am, 1.30pm, 1.40,4.10,4.20, 6.50, 7.00,9.40pm, 12.20am, I. PERFECT MOTHERS* 12.00pm, 2.15, 4.35, 7.00, 9.25, II. 2.00am KON TIKI* 2.30pm, 6.50, 9.10,
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      29 28 HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 .DIFFICULTY LEVEL: YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION COPYRIGHT UCLICK
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      29 29 OODLES OF NOODLES How many petite Japanese girls does it take to outdo 10 hungry men in a ramen eat-out? See it for yourself at http://tdy.sg/ramenchamp. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
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      732 32 ASIA POP 40 WITH DOM LAU The hottest English, Korean, Japanese and other Asian music from the region, AP40 counts down the most popular downloads across Asia. 9AM 10AM You And The Law With Keith De Souza 10AM 11AM Road Trip With Keith De Souza And Daphne Lim 11AM NOON
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      200 32 To subscribe, log on to www.toggle.sg or call Toggle Customer Care Hotline at 6388 3888 (9am-9pm daily) TOGGLE-IT-FIRST Watch episodes on Toggle before they are shown on TV DISCLOSED Law professor Huang Tingzhong is a candidate for the Dean’s post and needs help to save his reputation after a scandal.
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      710 33 SUNDAYS ON GOLD Catch the Flying Dutchman and Lavinia Tan at the Nissan Showroom while you unwind with all your favourites from the ’70s to the ’90s. 9AM 10AM Pet Project With Keith De Souza 10AM 11AM The Good Life With Daphne Lim NOON 1PM Hot In The City With
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      204 33 To subscribe, log on to www.toggle.sg or call Toggle Customer Care Hotline at 6388 3888 (9am-9pm daily) VIDEO ON DEMAND Watch your favourite movies series anytime, anywhere LE GRAND CHEF A young, incredibly talented chef quits the profession after a contest to head a worldclass restaurant ends in tragedy. ROCKIN’
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      813 12  -  By JULIA MOSKIN THE NEW YORK TIMES INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY HARDEEVILLE, South Carolina “I am sitting in the most amazing puddle of mire,” Matt Jennings, the chef at Farmstead in Providence, Rhode Island, announced into the dark from his perch atop a 3.5-meter-high hunting blind.
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