The New Paper, 13 December 2008

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    22 1 the new paper 13 Dec 08 sat ARB Singapore Press VMV Holdings 70 CENTS MICA (P) 193/11/2008 111 111 8 *****1 *****1
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      Lock icon 4,000 queue up for hongbao at temple
      460 2  -  REPORT: LIEW HANQING hanqing@sph.com.sg THEY showed up in droves and queued up for hours just to get a hongbao. Some 4,000 people formed a long line outside the Thong Teck Sian Tong Lian Sin Sia temple in Balestier yesterday for the hongbao, which
      PICTURES: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS  -  460 words
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      Lock icon Sad to leave ex-employer
      993 3  -  E I Indon maid still sctarred from vicious hammer attack, but gets good news df REPORT: TAY SHPAN shian@sph.com.sg HER head still bears the scars of the vicious hammer attack. She runs her tongue sometimes along her front teeth she still cannot quite get used to
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      636 3  -  REPORT: CELINE LIM AND TAY SHI'AN top@sph.omsg NOT once, but three times, he made It clear that he was going to take Ms own life. His suicide threats had a chiiiing twist The coroner's court heard yesterday that delivery driver Chen Xiangli, 41, had planned
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    Lock icon It's still ho-ho-ho for kids this Xmas
    868 6  -  "Each chore gets her a stamp and by year-end, the number of stamps she collects allows her to choose a toy torn corresponding category of worth." Mrs Julie Leong on her 'deal' with her daughter News Despite gloomy economy, parents not cutting back
    PICTURES: JONATHAN CHOO  -  868 words
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      50 8 The police raided an illegal gambling den in Tampines on Thursday night and this man (pictured), handcuffed, was sent by ambulance to hospital as he had an asthma attack. The den was in a shop on the ground floor of Block 476, Tampines Street 44. PICTURE: LIANHE WANBAO
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      Lock icon Deferred projects may be brought forward
      239 8 BAD ECONOMY: LOWER CONSTRUCTION COSTS THE Government is considering bringing forward some of the $4.7 billion worth of public sector projects to increase spending and boost the economy. It previously deferred these projects due to high construction costs. National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan
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        Lock icon S'pore's fourth university to partner US, China universities?
        109 8 SINGAPORE could have a unique trilateral partnership with an American and a Chinese university, when its fourth university starts enrolling students in 2011. The Education Ministry (MOE) is in talks with various US universities abdut a partnership to run the new campus
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        Lock icon Smoking ban is extended to more areas
        115 8 FROM 1 Jan, smokers cannot light up in all hotel lobbies and when they are five metres away from entrances and exits of buildings. The smoking ban will also cover almost all indoor places, with the inclusion of non-air-conditioned premises such as lift
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        Lock icon 17,000 Punggol flats complete
        108 8 THE masterplan for Punggol's 4.2 km waterway has been unveiled and residents can expect a 10km cycling trail in a rustic setting. Local firm Surbana International and its partner, Japanese firm Sen Inc, beat 10 other local firms to win the waterway's design competition. The $25
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      4 8 CTWfIHDnPr OAT* VJATUIUi WEATHER
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    909 10  -  He uses exmum-in-law's IC to get phone lines and leaves her with $2,ooophone bill News REPORT: ELYSA CHEN eiysao@sph.amsg MEET the nightmare son-in-law: He chalked up $2,000 in mobile phone bills, then left his mother-in-law to pick up the tab. And all this after he had divorced
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      Lock icon Are helmets sold here safe
      1037 12  -  CRACKED HELMET FROM FATAL ACCIDENT MAKES LOCAL BIKERS ASK* REPORT: ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF zaihan@sph.com.sg ONE cracked helmet has set Singapore's bike forums and helmet distributor networks abuzz. The death of Ms Norazirah Ajis, who was killed in a traffic accident in late October, has become
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      Lock icon Avoiding the helmet from hell
      222 12 SHELL Helmets that have been involved in a previous accident should not be re-used the shell may have absorbed the impact and may no longer be effective. Most helmet makers have included manufactured date on the inside of the helmet. On average, a helmet needs
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      Lock icon They make no bones about it
      585 14  -  S'pore company says its porcelain mugs can withstand the weight of a 2-tonne SUV... REPORT: ELAINE YEO ye<aineQsph.coni.sg WHAT does a 1.8 tonne vehicle have to do with four mugs? Nothing, unless you want to do a stunt to show how strong your new
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    Lock icon ATM mistake costs him $750
    725 16  -  News He transfers money to wrong account number but bank can't return cash to him REPORT: HO LIAN-YI I ianyi@sph.com sg HE inadvertently transferred $750 to the account of a stranger and is upset that he can't get his money back. His bank has been
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    300 17 Brought to you by THESE three photographs have something in common. They depict unexpected moments which were brilliantly captured by readers of The New Paper who took part in Samsung's Capture the Unexpected contest recently. The readers who took these winning pictures wi each
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  • Global
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      Lock icon Bailout plan for car firms fails to clear US Senate
      246 18 MARKETS SHUDDER AGAIN AFP A PLAN to rescue ailing US carmakers has collapsed in the US Senate, raising the prospect of imminent bankruptcy for GM and Chrysler, with millions of jobs at stake. Last-ditch talks on the US$l4 billion ($20.9b)
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        Lock icon Former Nasdaq chairman charged with $74b fraud
        111 18 Reuters. BERNARD Madoff, former chairman of the Nasdaq Stock Market was arrested and charged on Thursday with allegedly running a US$5O billion ($74.7b) 'Ponzi scheme'. US prosecutors charged Madoff, 70, with a single count of securities fraud. He faces up to 20 years
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        Lock icon Japan aims to be first out of recession with new package
        109 18 AFP. JAPAN yesterday unveiled a stimulus package worth the equivalent of $380 billion, vowing to be the first to beat the financial meltdown. Prime Minister Taro Aso, under fire for his handling of the crisis, made the announcement after
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        Lock icon M'sian politician files $12.5m defamation suit
        105 18 NST. SEPUTEH Member of Parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim yesterday filed a RM3O million ($12.5 m) defamation suit against Malaysian Press Institute chief executive officer Datuk Chamil Wariya and Utusan Malaysia Sdn Bhd over an article published in the Malay daily on 12 Oct
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        102 18 AP. MALAYSIA'S Parliament has amended a law to allow university students to join social groups but still bans them from political parties. Lawmakers approved the amendments to the Universities and University College Act late on Thursday. But they left untouched a
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      34 18 A Thai chef decorates a Christmas tree at a Bangkok hotel. The tree, which is 6m tall and weighs 77kg, is made up of about 38,900 pieces of sugare sticks. PICTURE: AP
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      16 18 REGIONAL WPHTHTP WrJllilrJi. KL-nmiriv Jakartafaoudy High 31*. Low 24° Bangkok: Clear SS&J& High 29*. Low 26*
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      958 20 Mumbai massacre INDIAN newspaper The Daily News and Analysis (DNA) has published what it said was Ajmal Amir Kasab's "confession" to police after his arrest. Kasab, 21, is the lone surviving killer in the Muznbai attack that left about 170 dead. Mumbai city police chief
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      Lock icon She drank so much water that her brain swelled
      521 21 UK woman dies after downing 4 litres of water in under 2 hours A BRITISH woman has died after drinking too much water. Mrs Jacqueline Henson, 40, a mother of five, was on a water-based diet At her inquest, the coroner
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    Lock icon It's a miracle he's alive
    383 23 News THE youngsters were only trying to improve their archery skills. But one of their arrows ended up hitting a boy instead. The arrow went through 11-year-old sharp-shoot-er Liu Cheong's eye socket and completely through his head, and was only stopped by the back of
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      533 25 Dp-I J. Computers has launched a service for American customers frustrated by incomprehensible accents when they call its customer service line. Called Your Tech Team service, it has call centre staff who are based in the US, not India or the Philippines, reported
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      Lock icon Is she a foul-mouthed schemer?
      610 26 Court papers: Arrested Illinois governor's wife plotted against his enemies and backed his corrupt schemes SHE is now known as the modem-day Lady Macbeth. The wife of disgraced Illinois governor, Mrs Patricia Blagojevich, plotted against her husband's perceived enemies and backed his corrupt schemes, allege
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      Lock icon The case
      132 26 ILLINOIS Governor Rod Biagojevich was arrested on criminal charges on Tuesday, including trying to sell the US Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat President-elect Barack Obama. Federal prosecutors said the governor was also accused of threatening to withhold substantial state assistance to the Tribune Company in connection
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        509 27 Wire services. IF you're wondering what happened to movies you were convinced were Oscar front-runners, they've moved to the back. Those in the middle of the pack have surged to the front. Thursday's Golden Globes announcements shook up the race in ways it rarely
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        205 27 BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon The Reader Revolutionary Road Slumdog Millionaire BEST MOTION PICTURE, COMEDY Burn After Reading Happy-Go-Lucky In Bruges Mamma Mia! Vicky Cristina Barcelona ACTOR, DRAMA Leonardo DiCaprio (Revolutionary Road) Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) Sean Penn (Milk) Brad Pitt
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      57 28  -  FROM READER GOVINDA BAHADUR KARKI CHHETRAI.36 ROAD HOG... OR RATHER, CHICKEN: Why did the chicken try to cross the road near City Hall MRT? Our reader, who snapped this picture, didn't know why, but said the bird managed to strut cockily across safely much to the amusement of drivers
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      100 28 1 Judges could soon have the power to order costs and compensation to be paid to a person acquitted in court, if they find that the prosecution had been frivolous in bringing charges against him. 2 Those going online appear to be seeking out
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      66 28 E-mail tnptaJk@sph.com.sg or write to Th« Now Paper, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Laval 6, Annexe Block, Singapore *****4 For verification, we need the writer's futt name and contact number (preferably a handphone). We reserve the right to edit letters. By your submission, It is deemed that you have
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      Lock icon Bad habits are exceptions, not rule
      245 28  -  S'poreans behaving badly abroad FROM READER TAY BOON BENG, WILLIAM IREAD the report, "S'poreans' habits abroad make me grind my teeth" (The New Paper, 12 Dec). Are you ashamed to be a Singaporean when you are overseas? Do Singaporeans walk around with name tags
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      Lock icon Sorry if signs weren't clear at carpark
      361 28  -  FROM JENNIFER WEE-ALMODIEL GROUP COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, CATHAY ORGANISATION WE refer to the letter, "Time, money wasted at carpark" (The New Paper, 11 Dec), and would like to thank Mr William Choy for his comments. We are indeed sorry to hear of the inconvenience
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      55 29 Do you think Singlish should be encouraged and promoted? "It's not exactly proper, so I feel that we shouldn't promote it outright. But at the same thing, I think there is nothing wrong with speaking it because many of us are used to it and familiar with it. -Mr
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      Lock icon INTERNET HOT BITES
      144 29 Reactions to car buyers having problems getting car loans: "MAS should step in to make sure that banks do not deny credit to viable businesses and creditworthy consumers by being excessively cautious. This would only worsen the current recession we are in. Banks receive help from the
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      Lock icon HE'S A SUCKER FOR SMART GALS
      1064 30  -  Even mums love Twilight Twilight star Robert Pattinson is still single despite having hordes of young admirers REPORT: TAN SHOO CHEN tnp0sph.com.sg FROM LOS ANGELES PICTURE: AP THOSE dreamy eyes, that devil-may-care grin, and that rebel-rocker mop. It's no wonder that women from teenage
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        237 32 1181 ill* i II a wnars me noise f PAMELA Anderson is finding herself an Internet star. Again. This time, it's not for her infamous leaked sex video. But for turning up in her underwear at an art show. Last Saturday at an Art Basel event
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        263 32 We round up the Internet sites or videos that people are talking about What's the noise? JOHN Mayer is finally giving us a clue just why Jennifer Aniston has such the hots for him. With Christmas coming up, the 31-year-old singer is getting in the holiday
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      Lock icon Taking pageants in her stride
      608 33  -  REPORT: Shree Ann Mathavan shreeann@sph.com.sg FROM shy wallflower to glamourous beauty queen. Logistics executive Lin Minyi, 25, once an introvert who hated the thought erf addressing crowds, has come a long way. Audiences are unlikely to think of her as timid after seeing her sexily
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      597 34  -  Good helmets also give you a better ride Biker Boy ZAIHAM MOHD YUSOF dfdd WE have reviewed five motorcycle helmets in the last two weeks. And since Thursday, more than 1,000 readers have sent in SMSes for our helmet contest. We'll pick five winners who will
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        302 35  -  World Warn shootout game offers drama and suspense REPORT: TAN OOI BOON ooboon@spti.coni.sg THIS is a computer game, but it comes with a story script that can rival any television drama. The game Hell's Highway is a World War II first-person shooter from the bestselling Brothers
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        Lock icon Nobody's child Ricoco now top of 'Most Wanted' list at Kranji
        375 46  -  DANNY KHOO dkhoo@sph.com.sg IF ever there were doubts about his prowess on the Polytrack, Ricoco put them to rest in spectacular style at Kranji last night. Bidding for his fourth straight victory on his favoured alternative surface, the four-year-old
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        1553 46 Racel MS 1100m i MUCnCBOUM>59(11-5j) J Satan (11) 5 6 i (5m 12 9 13 SAMURAI SOUL 50 (124-23) PfRRCT AUGM5Q{?1-5) HAPPY RiT S3 5 c 52 5 CJ M 2) RSMmrt J 1 7 2 1 r r 8 3 2 3 4 K
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        846 47 RACE 1 (I t 100m) 1 Wizards Point: 4th on debut behind Don'trocktheboat 1,200 m 22 Nov. Led throughout sec-ond-up when beating I'm Called Earl 1,200 m last Saturday. 2 I'm Called Earl: Had solid trial form before making his racetrack debut when
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        737 47 11:16 Race 1 WESTSPffl)2YOPlATE—1100M 13 14 1 WIZARDS POMT PWng (6) 57.0 2 3 12 m CALLED EARL SGruddy (1) 56.0 3 2 8 3 6 XAARAVD Tkenush (7) 55.0 4 3 15 KMGBS PKnuctey (3) 55.0 5 2 1 EAST RIDER
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        100 48 RAINY DAYS (Race 7 No. 6) looks primed never mind that she is still a maiden after 23 starts. On her narrow second to Lim's Kingston last Saturday, we are confident that this six-year-old chestnut daughter of Danasinga is ready to open winning accounts today. The step-up to
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        1152 48 No. Last 6 rum HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Banter (Aoe/origirifcex, trainer-owner) 1 Matabar Jasmine 57 (5?) ARezancI 11 (4nzm P Terment-King Croesus) 2 Onawhgmdvrayer 57 (53) Ate* Lee* c3 3 (4nzgLNDancs-DCave&ATan) 3 Royal Charm 57 (53) MWTehc2 6 (4agOSidek-Denon) 4 Stated 57 (53) PVelafcannuc2
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        63 48 RACE 3: Belmoral Park, Rocco Speed, Run Baby Run, Indian Champ. RACE 4: Jeram Sword, Golden Ranger, Asia Star, Terracotta, Urn's Quartz, Royal Pride. RACE 5: Dashing Hero, Blazing Heartz, Royal Force, Gemini, Rousing Snow, Thunder On. RACE 6: Tatik, Fort Apache, Grand Prize, Royal Bay. RACE 7: Cosmic
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        654 49 SINGAPORE'S four-time champion trainer Laurie Laxon was exuding optimism after the barrier draw ceremony of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races last Thursday. The New Zealand handler drew barrier six for Waikato in the HK$l2 million ($2.52 million) Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint over the
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        326 49 NST. TWO-TIME winner Zhen Dao wrapped up preparations for the Class 5 event over I,Boom in Race 8 tomorrow with a pleasing workout yesterday. Taken out by a track rider, the five-year-old Austral-ian-bred gelding by Nothin' Leica Dane cantered one round on the sand track
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        Lock icon YESTERDAY'S AUSTRALIA (MOONEE VALLEY) RESULTS
        368 49 RACEI Ist 6 Lovely Rita ($37-$l6) 2nd 1 Loretta Belle ($5) 3rd 5 Our Angel Eyes ($2l) 4th 2 Dandy Warhols. EOB $16. Forecast $17. Place forecast $15 (1-5), $5 (1-6), $23 (5-6). Tierce $305. Trio $70. Quartet $1951. RACE 2 Ist 4 Johadina ($23-$11)
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        654 50  -  Get the real thing at Turf City range GODFREY ROBERT f WANT A true feel of the shape of your golf shots on course? This would be possible if you hit your practice shots off grass and not from mats as is the experience at most
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        375 51 THAILAND'S Chawalit Plaphol broke away from the chasing pack to take the outright lead after posting a second round six-under-par 66 at the US$3OO,OOO ($450,000) Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open yesterday. Chawalit's two-day total of 11-under-par 133 has now given him a one-shot lead over fellowcompatriot, Thongchai Jaidee,
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        159 51 AP. FORMER British Open champion Paul Lawrie has been named to the European team for the Royal Trophy against Asia next month. Lawrie was named yesterday by Europe's captain Jose Maria Olazabal. The 39-year-old Scottish player will join England's Oliver Wilson, Paul McGinley of Ireland and
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        168 51 AFP. AUSTRALIAN golf chiefs said they had spoken to US star John Daly after he smashed a spectator's camera and the matter was now resolved, but would not reveal the outcome of the meeting. The controversial two-time Major winner grabbed the camera and hurled it against a
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          439 52 Pete Jenson focuses this week on tonight's EI Clasico at the Nou Camp TOP OF THE WORLD JUANDE Ramos started the week as the former failed manager of Tottenham. He will end it, quite possibly, as the failed current manager of Real Madrid. But, hey, it's an improvement.
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          Lock icon CRYSTAL BALL
          51 52 HERE are the best bets for the weekend: Ole was spot-on last week with Barca beating Valencia and Real Madrid losing again. This week go for BARCA to win the Clasico and SEVfLLA to win away at VILLARREAL. CERTS: Barca to beat Real. SHOCKS: Sevilla to beat second-placed
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          133 52 REAL Madrid will announce the signing of one more player in the winter transfer window. The new signing will be a winger and Spurs star David Bentley, who has ambitions to play abroad at some point in his career, is on the list of possible targets. The-club likes
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          Lock icon FIVE THINGS ABOUT THE REAL MADRID MANAGER'S JOB
          183 52 i Madrid have hired and fired an incredible nine coaches in the last five years. Thafs more than half as many teams have had in their entire history. Liverpool, for example, have had 17 managers since they were first formed in 1892.
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        759 53  -  It's EI Clasico tonight and two Spaniards living in Singapore each on either side of the clash-share their experience ARUN RAJ npsports@sph.com.sg IT'S THE kind of thing that makes your mother and brother argue in language that would make Wayne Rooney blush. El Clasico that game between Barcelona
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          Lock icon MATCH 0301: MIDDLESBROUGH v ARSENAL
          259 54 TEAM FACTS: ARUN RAJ; BEST PICK WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT: BRIAN MILLER INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: MIDDLESBROUGH: Williams (injured); Wheater (suspended). ARSENAL: Eduardo (doubtful); Walcott, Nasri, Rosicky (injured). HEAD-TO-HEAD: Boro wins 33; Arsenal 62; draws 32 LASTMEETING: 16 Mar, 2008 ARSENAL 1 BOR01 (EPL) LAST FIVE LEAGUE
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          Lock icon MATCH 0302: SUNDERLAND v WEST BROM
          389 54 Bet responsibly. Need help? Call: 1800 X GAMBLE (or 1800-942 6253), 6REC0VER (or 6732 6837), 1800-666 8668 INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: SUNDERLAND: Connolly, Ward (doubtful). EKSE?"** Miller, Clement (Injured). ucah m ucah HEAD-TO-HEAD. Brom 46, draws 39 Mf 221 6; iScef DDnf» i onwncDi Awn (Championship)
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          Lock icon MATCH 0303: LIVERPOOL v HULL CITY
          341 55 TEAM FACTS: ARUN RAJ; BEST PICK WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT: BRIAN MILLER INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: LIVERPOOL: Aurelio (doubtful); Torres, Degen, Skrtel (injured). rarrinSMmffi^ 1311 Gardner (doubtful). HEAD-TO-H£AD: Pool wins 1a; Hull 0; draws 2 i act n/iPCTikir £J5 r meeting-. IM9 POOL 4 HULL 2
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          Lock icon MATCH 0304: STOKE CITY v FULHAM
          320 55 Bet responsibly. Need help? Call: 1800 X GAMBLE (or 1800-942 6253), 6RECOVER (or 6732 6837), 1800-666 8668 INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: STOKE CITY: Shawcross, Kitson (doubtful); Lawrence (injured). FULHAM: Andranik, Kamara (injured). HEAD-TO-HEAD: Stoke wins 23; Fulham 26; draws 14 LAST MEETING: 27 Jan, 2007 FULHAM
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          Lock icon MATCH 0305: MAN CITY v EVERTON
          262 56 TEAM FACTS: ARUN RAJ; BEST PICK WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT: BRIAN MILLER INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: MANCHESTER CITY: Elano, Fernandas, Robinho (doubtful); Johnson, Petrov, Bojinov (injured). EVERTON: Saha (doubtful); Yakubu, Hlbbert, Vaughan, Vaiente, Jacobsen (injured). HEAD-TO-HEAD: Man City wins 61; Everton 59; draws 42 LAST MEETING:
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          Lock icon MATCH 0306: ASTON VILLA v BOLTON
          249 56 Bet responsibly. Need help? Call: 1800X GAMBLE INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: ASTON VILLA: Carew, Bouma (injured). BOLTON WANDERERS: VazTe (injured). HEAD-TO-HEAD: Villa wins 58; Bolton 56; draws 31 LASTMEETING: 05 Apr, 2008 VILLA 4 BOLTON O(EPL) LAST FIVE LEAGUE RESULTS: ASTON VILLA: W-D-D-W-L BOLTON :L-W-W-L-W GOAL
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          Lock icon MATCH 0307: WIGAN v BLACKBURN
          258 57 TEAM FACTS: ARUN RAJ; BEST PICK WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT: BRIAN MILLER INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: WIGAN ATHLETIC: Palacios (suspended). BLACKBURN ROVERS: Grella (doubtful); Reid, Dunn (injured).x ucAn m upadu Wigan wins 1; Blackburn 8; draw l LAST MEETING: 22 Mar 2008 BLACKBURN 3 WIGAN 1 /FPL
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          371 57 Bet responsibly. Need help? Call: 1800 X GAMBLE (or 1800-942 6253), 6RECOVER (or 6732 6837), 1800-666 8668 INJURIES/ SUSPENSIONS: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: Dos Santos, Hutton (injured). MANCHESTER UNITED: Brown, Hargreaves (injured); Rooney, Evra (suspended). HEAD-TO-HEAD: Spurs wIm 46; Man United 7d; draws 43 LASTMEETING: 02
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          731 58  -  DANIEL FINKELSTEIN Special Correspondent TOTTENHAM v MAN UNITED (Home win 21 per cent Draw 21 percent Away win 58 per cent) MANCHESTER United have a 32 per cent chance of winning the EPL title, while Chelsea's chance is 55 per cent That sounds
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          522 58  -  LAIN MACINTOSH npsportsoBph.com.sg TOTTENHAM are much improved since those dark days of August when the club was flirting with relegation. Adrift at the bottom with just two points when Harry Redknapp arrived, Spurs could actually break into the top half in the unlikely
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          378 59 BEST BET There will be no home team advantage when Manchester United visit White Hart Lane. This is because the Red Devils know that ground inside out, having won six and drawn one of their last seven trips to the Lane. Add to that the fact
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          164 59 For 159 matches (as at 09 Dec) 11*2 PICK THE SCORE H: Home ft/umber Hoi gg DOraw ctmes wl A Away W1 H 66 1-0 14 D 38 2-0 10 A I 55 2-1 21 3-0 5 3-1 3 3-2 |v 2 GOAL •4-0 H -1.5/2.5 35 4-1
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          213 59 The Player WVtfi The MocL—. Shots On Target Cristiano RonakJo (Man Utd) ■3 Shots Off Tftr^et Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) ■J Shots Without Scoring Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) Shots Pfrf Goal Jimmy Bollard (Fulham) Ml 1 Assists Emmanuel Adetoayor (Arsenal) Offsides Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal) Fouls Marouane Fellaini (Everton) ca |Fouls
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          630 60  -  BRIAN MILLER dd ARSENAL were beaten. Manchester United were held to a draw. Chelsea laboured. Only Liverpool cruised. That was what happened in midweek. I say, do not worry yourself silly. The results mean littie in the context of this weekend's matches. Sure, you might
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          450 61  -  FROM THE GROUND ERIC DING npsports@sph.com.sg IT HAS been 18 years since Liverpool were champions of England. The long wait for that crown could soon be over because the Reds are the current league leaders approaching the mid-season mark. There is little wonder Liverpool's surge
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          380 61  -  GARY LIM dfddf MONEY COME Stoke to draw wttti Fulham on the Ix 2 SOME games just have a draw written all over. The Stoke-Fulham match is one of them. Both teams are known for their tenacious approach. At the same time, they also have problems scoring goals.
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          912 62  -  JAMES EASTHAM Special Correspondent MAN CITY v EVERTON (Man City 1 Everton 2) YOU know you're in the middle of an injury crisis when Joleon Lescott's your best striker. Everton's England international defender has scored 11 EPL goals since the start of last season and, with
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        639 63  -  GARY LIM npsportsQsph.com.sg WHEN you tune in to the Liver-pool-Hull City match tonight, don't be surprised to see a familiar face in the mix. No, not your Steven Gerrard or Fernando Torres, mind you. We're talking about Trevor Morgan, the former S-League coach who used
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        170 63 IT WOULD be foolhardy for Liverpool to expect an easy time against Hull City tonight. The Reds need look no further than their opponents' results this season to remind themselves of the lurking danger. Hull City's record against the Big Four clubs has surprised many.
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      391 64 HERBLOG FOOTBALL fans in Singapore have much to cheer about now that our lions have advanced to the semi-finals of the2OOBAFF Suzuki Cup. The national footballers took top spot in Group A after beating hosts Indonesia 2-0 in their final group match on Tuesday, silencing
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      548 64 MICHAEL TURNER of Hull City fancies his team's chances against Liverpool tonight You came back from a goal down with 10 minutes to go to beat Middlesbrough on Saturday. Is it dangerous to write off Hull? DEFINITELY. Coming back so late just shows what we're all about. We
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      338 64 The New Paper's IVAN LIM, moderator THE Nothing But United v Anything But United Challenge is back with the focus on Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United late tonight. The Big Four have made it to Europe, though for Chelsea and particularly so Arsenal, perhaps not in the
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        799 65 EXCLUSIVE www.spurs.co.uk NOTHING fazes Luka Modric. If you thought he was reeling from the early-season turmoil at Tottenham Hotspur, think again. The Croatian international is no stranger to adversity shaking off the emotional scars of war and rising up to become one of Europe's most exciting
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        Lock icon Growing up was difficult... but I survived
        427 66 V J, A www.spurs.co.uk Bl I OKI. I« »< 1 11 >; 111 (.line along, I uka Mudi it had alread\ siiia i\ ed a I>;tI ilr greater than anything many ol us will ever experience. Il was as a terrified six vear
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        133 66 1 THE 1.73-METRE Luka Modric, who is a distant cousin of Australian footballer Mark Viduka, was bom on 9 Sept 1985 in Zadar, Croatia. 2 IN EUR008, Modric converted the fastest-ever penalty in the history of the competition in the opening Group B
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