The New Paper, 13 July 2008
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Title Section24 2008-07-13 1 the new paper Sunday 13 JULY 2008 Singapore Press Holdings MICA (P) 113/12/2007 80 CENTS 8 *****1 *****9 the new paper 13 Jul 200824 words
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Advertisement40 2008-07-13 1 STORE GRANNY BASHED AND ROBBED IN LIFT I smelt something strong, lhen...oig£ afp iK STAR CARINA LAU FINALLY COMES CLEAN NUDE PHOTO SCANDAL 13 JULY 2008 "X-ws: r'iv\ 1* *5 v V**" .>'■ f thought they were qoing to kill me ®>40 words
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SUN NEWS
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Article, Illustration1113 2008-07-13 2 Hedy Khoo - Granny, 80; gets fractured arm after being bashed in lift robbery Passers-by find her at void deck in daze without handbag, jewellery Hedy Khoo hcdykhoo@sph.com.sg ONE moment, she was in a lift on her way home. The next, the elderly woman was fpundtnp pictures | hedy khoo - 1,113 words
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Article, Illustration549 2008-07-13 4 Racing fan spends $2,800 on grandstand tickets, but organisers get one ticket wrong HE wanted a great view of the Singapore Grand Prix, so he splashed $2,800 for two grandstand tickets. But when the tickets arrived in the mail two weeks ago, he foundSource www.singaporegp.sg - 549 words
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Advertisement58 2008-07-13 3 our sunpflv HUSH HUSH LOTUS WifclL v W%m Royston Tan is so secretive about new movie that even cast members are kept In the dark over some details JL Snapshot 23 Sun Social 36 Golf 45 Homm 1800- 733 4455 Website tnp.sg E-mail tnp@sph.com.sg Fax 6319 8266 Operations Desk 631958 words
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SUN NEWS
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Article, Illustration845 2008-07-13 6 Crystal Chan - MORE MORE DEVIANT Maid welfare agency reports threefold jump in number of abuse cases SOCIAL WORKERS SAY MAID ABUSERS ARE GROWING Crystal Chan crystalc@sph.com.sg ONE employer ordered her pet dog to bite the maid. Another used a marker pen to draw lines on her maid's face. And a third allegedlytnp photo illustration | mohd ishak - 845 words
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391 2008-07-13 6 Maid abuser: FOUR years ago, housewife Tina Yeo, 36, slapped her Indonesian maid and she has regretted it ever since. The 36-year-old was lucky enough to escape with a $1,500 fine, but she had to give up her secretary job. She had to391 words
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300 2008-07-13 6 Maid abuse in Saudi Arabia SINGAPORE is not the only place where maid abuse cases are on therise. Human Rights Watch, a New York-based group, said in a report this week that Saudi Arabia should implement reforms to protect domestic300 words
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Article, Illustration744 2008-07-13 7 Elysa Chen - Poorly paid maids in S'pore? Elysa Chen elysac@sph.com.sg THEY have fleas in their hair, they play with food, they have never seen an iron, and they may destroy your washing machine because they do not know how to use them properly. Some foreign domestic helperstnp graphics | pat chia - 744 words
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Article, Illustration399 2008-07-13 8 AT least one agency here offers qualified maids they speak English well, have at least two years' experience working here, cook a variety of dishes, have initiative and come with good references from previous employers. But their salaries are higher. If you want the best,399 words
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Article, Illustration931 2008-07-13 9 Tay Shi'an - Car owners agree to be wedding convoy after S'pore groom makes online request Tay Shi'an shian@sph.com.sg THEY did not know the groom. Yet, these BMW owners agreed to be part of his wedding convoy and for free. Never mind the sky-high petrolpicture | clement lee & Stephen loh - 931 words
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Article, Illustration1030 2008-07-13 11 Zaihan Mohamed Yusof - HIGH DRY Fill up in the morning for more petrol. True or False? RISING PETROL COSTS, POOR FUEL CONSUMPTION, LEAVES DRIVER Zaihan Mohamed Yusof zaihan @sph.com.sg TWO years ago, he downgraded from a 2.4-litre Honda Odyssey to a smaller car because he wanted to cut his petrol bills. But evenpicture | elgin toh - 1,030 words
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Article185 2008-07-13 12 REGARDLESS of what car you drive/ good driving habits will help keep fuel consumption (and petrol bills) down. Here are some suggestions: It's not a competition: Don't weave in and out of traffic. Driving aggressively often means sudden acceleration and braking, which wastes petrol and will185 words
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Article, Illustration1069 2008-07-13 13 Tay Shi'an - Disabled S'poreans go underwater for charity Tay Shi'an shian@sph.com.sg HE IS paralysed from the waist down. But Mr Choo Poh Choon, 27, always had a dream to scuba dive. He went to several dive operators, but they all refused to take him. So when he heardtnp picture | david tan - 1,069 words
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Article, Illustration715 2008-07-13 15 Zaihan Mohamed Yusof - Lead singer attacked at political rally for exposing his underwear to crowds Zaihan Mohamed Yusof zaihan@sph.com.sg THEY call themselves Carburetor Dung. And their brand of punk rock has made them one of the top bands in the Malaysian indie scene. The band, which got715 words
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Article, Illustration452 2008-07-13 17 M'SIAN TEEN CANED DESPITE FRACTURED BACK ANGRY DAD SAYS: A FORM 5 student who fell and hurt her back three weeks ago claims that her right leg is now paralysed after being caned by a teacher on Friday. Nurliyana Nazran had hurt452 words
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Article, Illustration380 2008-07-13 17 Parents of 1-year-old airl say their daughter's hand is weak, they claim doctor mishandled delivery PARENTHOOD for them has been filled with tears and heartache. The parents of the baby girl, born in June last year, claimed that a doctor had mishandled theirpicture guang ming daily - 380 words
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Article469 2008-07-13 18 M'sia cops seize $200,000 from suspects HE appeared calm at court. Even though he's Malaysia's immigration chief and he has been arrested for alleged graft along with six others. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Wahid Md Don has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), reported469 words
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Article, Illustration307 2008-07-13 18 M'sian diesel train derails WITH fuel in Malaysia at sky-high prices, some residents of Kampung Pulai, near Rantau in Negeri Sembilan, lost no time in taking out their pails when a goods train carrying liquefied petroleum gas and diesel derailed near the villagepictures | harian metro - 307 words
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Article, Illustration744 2008-07-13 19 HK star Carina Lau (left) finally opens up about nude pnoto scandal FOR 18 long years, she kept silent about her humiliating ordeal at the hands of triad members. But now, with marriage to long-time actor boyfriend Tony Leung on the horizon,picture | reuters - 744 words
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Article, Illustration545 2008-07-13 20 New lover helps Abba singer emerge from reclusive life SHE was one of the biggest pop stars in the 70s and '80s. Yet, since she left pop group powerhouse Abba, Agnetha Faltskog (left) lived like a recluse. It has been 21 years sincepictures | ap, reuters - 545 words
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Article, Illustration309 2008-07-13 21 DANCE and save the world. That's the motto behind Britain's first eco-nightclub, where patrons help to generate electricity that powers the club every time they hit the dance floor. The Evening Standard reported that the club is taking the green message seriously no entry to the nightclub untilGraphics: CEL GULAPA; Source: REUTERS - 309 words
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Article147 2008-07-13 22 BUSINESSMAN Whang Sung Lin was charged with abetment yesterday over his alleged role in the recent kidney-for-sale case involving C K Tang chief Tang Wee Sung. Whang, 44, is said to have introduced middleman Wang Chin Sing to Tang earlier this year in return for a fee.147 words
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Article, Illustration56 2008-07-13 22 HEAVY monsoon rains beat down yesterday in Lahore, Pakistan, yielding about 114mm of rain water in 24 hours. But, instead of panicking, this manfmds calm by resting on a bench amid the floodwater. Meteorologists have stated that monsoon currents from Arabian Sea wiB continue to affect the northernpicture | afp - 56 words
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Article88 2008-07-13 22 A DRUG trafficking syndicate operating from two hideouts was smashed by officers of the Central Narcotics Bureau in an operation on Thursday. In all, about I.skg of heroin with a street value of more than $370,000 was seized in the operation. Four men were arrested, at Blocks88 words
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Article159 2008-07-13 22 MARKETS SHUDDER AS WASHINGTON WEIGHS OPTIONS ONE of the largest US mortgage lenders, the California-based IndyMac Bank, has collapsed. Government regulators have seized its assets. It is the second-largest financial institution to fail in US history, and the fifth this year, amid a credit crunch and159 words
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Article117 2008-07-13 22 ACTIVATION problems marred the US launch of Apple's new iPhone on Friday, with many eager buyers leaving stores frustrated that they could not immediately use the gadget after waiting in line for hours. AT&T, the sole US carrier for the iPhone, said problems synchronising the phone with117 words
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Article212 2008-07-13 22 Reuters. MALAYSIA has frozen the leave of its police across the country as it braces for possible opposition-led mass street protests. The New Straits Times reported that the order was issued by police official Zaleha Abd Rahman on Friday. It also quoted unnamed sources asReuters. - 212 words
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Article51 2008-07-13 22 A CAT travelled 725km in a parcel after it crawled in without its owner noticing. The box filled with presents for relatives was sealed and sent off by post. After a two-day journey from southern Germany to the northern region, the cat leapt out unharmed, when the parcel was51 words
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Miscellaneous18 2008-07-13 22 Thunderstorms |3TTayTT7jpT^B max 32 C min 25 C first tide I.Bm 8.30 am second tide 2.2 m 7.00pm18 words
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OUR Sunday
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Article, Illustration776 2008-07-13 23 Maureen Koh - Mum s the word on local director Royston Tan s fleft) new movie 12 Lotus. It's so hush-hush that... Maureen Koh maureer\k@sph.com.sg IF there is one word that best describes 12 Lotus, it is surprise. From the cast to the crew to even thepictures | golden village pictures - 776 words
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219 2008-07-13 23 12 Lotus concert to showcase getai culture EVEN before the highly anticipated 12 Lotus opens in cinemas, fans can treat themselves to an exclusive showcase of songs at a movie-related concert. And to reflect the distinctive local culture of getai, the 12 Lotus concert219 words
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Article, Illustration572 2008-07-13 24 We uncover lunch buffets under $15 in and around town PULL up a chair in a foodcourt in any mall today, and a lunch consisting of chicken rice ($4), a soft drink ($1.80) and a shaved ice dessert ($2.50) will add up to $8.30tnp pictures | kua chee siong, yeung xintian - 572 words
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Article332 2008-07-13 24 Quality Cafe Time: 11 am 2.30pm Where: Quality Hotel Level 1, 201Balestier Road Go if you: Must have rice at every meal There's pineapple, yam and chicken rice to choose from. Also available are a variety of unpretentious local fare like stir-fried vegetables, mee siam, yong332 words
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Article, Illustration587 2008-07-13 25 Yeoh Wee Teck - WHERE: Cherry Garden 1 Mandarin Oriental Singapore Tel: 6885 3538 WHO WENT: (Below) Lee Sien Fen, 27, F&B Supervisor Kevin Tan, 32, senior corporate communications officer Yeoh Wee Teck weeteck@sph.com.sg A READER didn't turn up, so we became a table for three this week. While the luxetnp pictures | kua chee siong - 587 words
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Article, Illustration646 2008-07-13 26 Chinese eatery offers animal penises testicles on menu, clients lap up dishes LOOK at the menu, and you would be tempted to order almost every item at the famous Guolizhuang Restaurant in Beijing. There's "Head Crowned with a Jade Bracelet", "Dragon in the Flamepictures | getty images - 646 words
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Article, Illustration515 2008-07-13 27 EMIRATES ON BOARD Nothing excites a racing aficionado like a Derby. Be it in England for the Epsom or the United States for the Kentucky, the Derby creates an aura around the racetrack. Many legends are born from heroics on the track during Derby races. In SingaporeEMIRATES ON BOARD - 515 words
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OUR SUNDAY
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Article, Illustration322 2008-07-13 28 Sylvia Toh Paik Choo - Sylvia Toh Paik Choo paikchoo@sph.com.sg TED Wu is out to woo you, the designer more known for his bridal gowns announced his "marriage" one more cheesy crack and you're toast to Goldheart, the jeweller famous for wedding bling. And this being a cosmopolitan nation, where bettertnp pictures | choo chwee hua - 322 words
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Article, Illustration471 2008-07-13 29 Sylvia Toh Paik Choo - Ana Mo Kio MP Dr Balaji (right) dances at a gala dinner organised to raise funds for senior citizens Sylvia Toh Paik Choo paikchoo@sph.com.sg THE steps that Members of Parliament will take for their constituents know no bounds. Take Dr Balaji Sadasivan, the affable MPtnp picture | francis lee; picture | Singapore recreation club - 471 words
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Article, Illustration675 2008-07-13 30 Santokh Singh - Santokh Singh San tokh @sph. com.sg AT first, it seemed like a no-brainer. This question from a friend: "Will you send your sons for a private medical screening before they enlist (for National Service)?" My immediate response was: "Whatever for?" After all, astnp picture | kenneth koh - 675 words
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Article, Illustration368 2008-07-13 30 S M Ong - S M Ong smong @sph. com.sg LET me first state that sexual harassment is no laughing matter. I still remember the 1991 Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings in the US and I do not find the line, "Who has put pubic hair on my368 words
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Miscellaneous155 2008-07-13 31 OUR SUnOHV TView j-'l/Skv. -*'v-,i£-r,£K8£MlK'•;••••. X* 90RS? J *> r v Ik f a j Hellboy Channel 5, 7.15pm A demon who is raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness. Starring Ron Perlman, Selma155 words
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Miscellaneous54 2008-07-13 31 CHANNEL 8 10.00am Genki Kids 10.30 My Mum's My Best Friend 11.00 The True Princess 1.00pm Bioskin Dreams Come True 1.30 Matador Studio 2.30 Sunday Matinee Fist Of Fury 4.30 Live Again 6.30 Singapore Today 7.00 Fallen Angel 9.00 Giant Stars 2008 10.00 News 8 At Ten 10.30 The Young54 words
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Miscellaneous299 2008-07-13 31 I* After jealous colleagues conspire to get a top London cop transferred to a small town and paired with a witless new partner, the pair stumble upon a series of suspicious accidents and events. Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. Life, Tears In Heaven Celestial Movies (StarHub Ch 61), 9pm Refusing299 words
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Article, Illustration226 2008-07-13 32 OUR SUNDAY Getting married? Had a baby? Or just having a crush? Maybe you want to tnank someone? Whatever it is, we want to know. Send your pictures and messages to... tnpforum@sph.com.sg Time flies. It's our 1 year anniversaiy this coming 17th July 2008. Thank you for being226 words
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SUN RACING
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Article, Illustration787 2008-07-13 34 Tan Thean Loon - 13TH EMIRATES SINGAPORE DERBY RACE 9:5.55PM Tan Thean Loon loon@sph.com.sg LOOK no further than Top Spin (left). It will take a good horse to topple this highest-rated stayer in this- afternoon's $1 million Emirates Singapore Derby in Race 9 (starting time 5.55pm). What makes787 words
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Article270 2008-07-13 35 SUNDAY TOPTIPS A2 JW| IfuK to% H?7|J J jj £i iiJ Danny j 12 Hippy M 1 Horee 1 Noble One 1 Jaloux 2 Mr Bergamo J (*'.,-1,,, r r" r\ UfSwCdOO^ 5 THE BIG i GEE x lAcr AUiheway 5 Dylan Hop Spin 3 Master Of Triumph270 words
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Article, Illustration631 2008-07-13 35 THE unanimous choice of The New Paper On Sunday's panel of tipsters, this Laurie Laxon-trained money-spinner looks a shoo-in on his high rating. One whose worst performance in 20 starts was a fourth, the 12-time winner is going in from his magnificenttnp picture | francis lee - 631 words
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2019 2008-07-13 36 TODAY’S KRANJI (LONG SHORT COURSE A) RACE CARD GOING FORECAST: GOOD MUDLARKS RACE 3: Geronimo, All It Takes. RACE 5: Word Of Honour, Celine Star, Challenger. RACE 6: Zizou, Coup Leader, Hello Gilmon, Kilat Dharma, Safety Outlet, Maxi Marine. RACE 7s Paid My Way, Sea Of Tranquility, Welcome Change, Daring2,019 words
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Article, Illustration2303 2008-07-13 38 LARRY FOLEY'S COMMENTS FOR TODAY'S KRANJI MEETING RACE 1 (1,200 m) 1 Petrushka Australian-bred who had one unplaced run before arriving at Kranji; looked solid enough at the track to consider. 2 Casino Looked smart enough winning his recent Official Race Trial to be a2,303 words
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2116 2008-07-13 39 GOING: GOOD 4 ACE AMADEUS 56.5 (12-8) N Callow (2) 1 1 1 (461) 7 BOOMER PRINCE 55 (31-9) R Fradd (6) 11 9 2 (486) 2.25 11 MISSION PERFECTUS 54.5 (48-11) KB Soo 1 4 2 3 474 2.25 3 TRIPLE YOUR LUCK2,116 words
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Article, Illustration401 2008-07-13 39 Danny Khoo - Danny Khoo dkhoo @sph. com.sg JOCKEYS of the five top-rated horses in today's Group 1 Emirates Singapore Derby all had reasons to smile at Kranji yesterday. And leading the charge was none other than champion jockey Noel Callow, who will ride the favourite Top Spintnp picture | francis lee - 401 words
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485 2008-07-13 40 GOING: YIELDING 1 ROLLAMARA 58.5 (10-9) S RMcftrist (13) 1 2 BONY RAIDER 57 (31-8) B Stecfc 11 2 14 SEARCH ME 53.5 (86-15) R Rtotfn (12) 3 Traiaar V Brockman Mmju 2.15. nk. Tiara: 58.5 sec. EOS: $13. fwwt $9. Placa Faracast: $4 (Nos.485 words
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1301 2008-07-13 40 RACE 1 Shortly after the start, SOUTH STAR shifted out away from JENNICARDO and, in so doing, carried LOYAL FANS out onto SKY BOX. Shortly after passing the 800 m, BOOMER PRINCE eased when crowded to the inside of SNARING TIGER, who drifted1,301 words
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Article, Illustration688 2008-07-13 41 Mad about golf THERE'S a book entitled "How to win friends and influence people". I'm guessing Colin Montgomerie never read it. Let me briefly, for what's it worth, first state the case for Monty's defence. Having spent time with Monty over the years and worked with688 words
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Article, Illustration351 2008-07-13 42 Reuters. American wm MacKenzie put his difficult season behind him to take a two-shot lead after the second round of the John Deere Classic. MacKenzie fired a bogey-free seven-under-par 64 to add to his opening 65 for a 13-under total. Fellow Americans Kenny PerryReuters.; picture | ap - 351 words
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Article207 2008-07-13 42 AFP. PAULA Creamer fired a six-under-par 65 on Friday to stretch her lead to six strokes after the second round of the Jamie Farr Classic. The 21-year-old American followed up a course record of 11-under 60 on Thursday with seven birdies and a singleAFP. - 207 words
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Article, Illustration299 2008-07-13 42 GOLFERS who took part in the Star Hub Golf Invitational 2008 on Friday had added incentive to drive further from the tee. In a bid to raise funds for Rainbow Centre Margaret Drive School (RCMDS), Star Hub came up with a novel "Drive-further-for-charity" challenge atpicture | StarHub - 299 words
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Article, Illustration558 2008-07-13 43 Wire Services. NORTHERN Ireland's Graeme McDowell and England's Simon Khan share the lead as the Scottish Open goes into its final round at Loch Lomond today. McDowell carded a third-round 66 for a 10-under-par total of 203 to split honours with Simon IGian (right), whoWire Services.; picture | getty images - 558 words
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Article145 2008-07-13 43 ON LOCAL FAIRWAYS SIMON French prevented a clean sweep by the local golfers when he won the 0 to 5 handicap division tide in the sixth leg of the World Golfers Championship Singapore 2008 on Wednesday. The 1.6-handicapper from Starhill Golf Country Club fired a nett score145 words
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Article, Illustration94 2008-07-13 43 ORCHID Country Club won the Rolex Inter-Club Golf Challenge by edging out National Service Resort and Country Club at SICC's Island course on Friday. The team (above) of E. Maaran, Lim Ching Geok, Soo Eng Kwee and Annie Lim returned nett 59.05 to emerge winners from 12 teams.94 words
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Article, Illustration609 2008-07-13 44 Wire Services. COMPETITION can be a good motivator in sport. And for world women's pole vault record-holder Yelena Isinbayeva, it was just what she needed to prove she could still break records. Just when it seemed someone might challenge Isinbayeva, the Russian responded with herWire Services.; picture | ap - 609 words
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Article, Illustration106 2008-07-13 44 AFP. YELENA Isinbayeva has broken the women's pole vault record 10 times since 2004, and has not stopped, hoping to one day beat Sergei Bubka's mark of 35 world records. Here is a timeline of her world records since 2004: 4.89 m: Yelena Isinbayeva,AFP. - 106 words
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Article, Illustration424 2008-07-13 45 F1 Reuters. FERRARI agreed on Friday to end legal action against McLaren over last year's spy scandal for the good of Formula One. McLaren were fined US$lOO million ($135 million) by the International Automobile Federation (FLA) and stripped of all their constructors' points last seasonReuters.; picture | action images - 424 words
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Article, Illustration845 2008-07-13 46 Every Sunday in the Singapore at Large series, The New Paper profiles the Singapore sports scene with a national or grassroots perspective. As our national athletes hope to bring home an Olympic medal from Beijing next month, JOYCE UM takes a look at how Singapore's worldpicture | joyce lim; picture | choo chwee hua - 845 words
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Article127 2008-07-13 46 IN APRIL this year, five students from Ngee Ann Primary School who call themselves Team Napstarz Singapore, bagged one gold and four silvers in the 2008 World Sport Stacking Championships. The event was held in the rarefied atmosphere of Denver, Colorado. Sport stacking, which originated127 words
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Article295 2008-07-13 46 AT ONLY six, Derek Lim, became Singapore's first and youngest world schools' champion in chess. Lim had won in the Under-7 World Schools' Chess Championships held in Greece in 2006. Lim who is now nine, a Primary 3 student from Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), had beaten295 words
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Article, Illustration410 2008-07-13 47 Reuters. COACH Guus Hiddink, who has made a habit of turning second-tier teams into big event contenders, plans to continue for a long time to come especially after taking a young Russian side on a magical ride in Euro08. "They did better thanReuters.; picture | reuters - 410 words
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Article, Illustration632 2008-07-13 48 Wire Services. LIVERPOOL manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he is being forced to shop in the transfer market bargain basement. And he is pleading with Liverpool fans to "trust him" as he works to improve the squad Benitez knows Liverpool need top-class talent toWire Services.; picture | reuters - 632 words
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325 2008-07-13 48 Wire Services. HE MAY have been smiling, but Peter Crouch was a frustrated man inside. Crouch, recendy re-signed by Portsmouth, revealed that his last days at Liverpool were far from happy. However, as he rejoined Pompey on Friday with the completion of his £11 millionWire Services. - 325 words
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Article, Illustration914 2008-07-13 49 AFP. AC MILAN are on the brink of completing their purchase of Barcelona's Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho, the Italian press reported yesterday. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, an agreement has been reached between AC Milan's vice-president Adriano Galliano and Barcelona president Joan LaportaAFP.; picture action images - 914 words
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Article, Illustration352 2008-07-13 50 TRANSFER TRAIL Wire Services. Manchester united midfielder Darren Fletcher has revealed his desire to make more of an impact at Old Trafford next season. Fletcher has been resigned largely to a utility role during his time with the Red Devils, he and John O'Shea having regularly beenWire Services.; picture action images - 352 words
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311 2008-07-13 50 ROBBIE Fowler is confident that he can still hit the high notes after landing a trial with Blackburn. The 33-year-old jumped at the chance to prove his worth to new Rovers boss Paul Ince, and is sure that no one at Cardiff will begrudge311 words
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339 2008-07-13 50 Wire Services. ASTON Villa are set to sign US goalkeeper Brad Guzan after agreeing a fee with his current club Chivas USA. Villa manager Martin O'Neill agreed a fee in the region of £2 million ($5.4 million) for Guzan during the January transfer windowWire Services. - 339 words
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Article, Illustration567 2008-07-13 51 Wire Services. DAVID Beckham has revealed his surprise that his former Manchester United team-mates Mark Hughes and Paul Ince have made the transition to top-flight management. Hughes has established himself over the past few seasons as one of the Premier League's most respected managers, having ledWire Services.; pictures | reuters, afp - 567 words
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Article276 2008-07-13 51 BRYAN ROBSON Started his managerial career at Middlesborough in 1994, and brought them instant promotion into the Premiership. Led them to two cup finals and relegation. Left in 2001 and went on to manage Bradford City, West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United. MARK HUGHES Cut his managerial276 words
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Article, Illustration496 2008-07-13 52 AP. TWO familiar faces were conspicuously missing from the Manchester United team as the Red Devils played their first pre-season friendly against Aberdeen yesterday. Sir Alex Ferguson was stripped off the services of two key Portuguese who played pivotal roles in Man United's Premiership andAP.; pictures | ap - 496 words
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Article154 2008-07-13 52 PA Sport. CRISTIANO Ronaldo has described Carlos Queiroz's appointment as the new Portugal coach as "a perfect choice". Queiroz agreed a four-year contract with the Portuguese Football Federation to succeed new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari on Friday. This came after Manchester United agreed to release himPA Sport. - 154 words
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Article, Illustration222 2008-07-13 52 AP. IF PELE had his way, he would make Cristiano Ronaldo see out his contract at Manchester United. The Brazilian football legend, who was speaking ahead of a charity football match at Stoke's Britannia Stadium in aid of the Gordon Banks Foundation yesterday, also blastedAP. - 222 words
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Article, Illustration707 2008-07-13 53 Your English Kaki thinks it will be former Man United player Mike Phelan, who is currently the first-team coach at Old Trafford. CARLOS Queiroz's departure from Old Trafford this week has opened up an intriguing job vacancy at Manchester United, and it's surely not one forpicture | ap - 707 words
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Article517 2008-07-13 53 AP IT'S official. Carlos Queiroz was appointed the new coach of Portugal on Friday, replacing Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari who is now manager of Chelsea. The 55-year-old Portuguese, who gave up his job as Sir Alex Ferguson's No. 2 at Manchester United, will sign aAP - 517 words
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