The New Paper, 9 January 2009

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  • News
    • 791 2 / 3  -  Employee says fire that stalled Flyer was small REPORT:ARUL ARUL JOHN anathan@sph.com.sg IT’S hard to imagine how something so small could have stopped the 42-storey-high Singapore Flyer, which dominates the Marina Bay skyline. It has been known that an electrical fire was
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    • 111 2 / 3 Amessagesaying ‘Inverter Fault’ flasheson computer screen. One or two seconds later, the wheel stops. Technician goes to the maintenance deck to check on thewheel and finds no objectsjamming the wheel’s drive module. He goes back to the operations room but the inverter fault message is still flashing
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    • 896 2 / 3  -  REPORTS: ANDRE YEO andrey@sph.com.sg THERE are several important lessons that can be learnt from the Singapore Flyer stoppage, said Dive-Marine Services director Sean Tan. He said 15 men, including himself, were on site during the evacuation when the Flyer stopped turning last month and
      TNP PICTURES: JONATHAN CHOO; TNP PICTURE: JONATHAN CHOO  -  896 words
    • 40 2 / 3 Teenager beaten so badly he dies (TNP, 8 Jan): The man in the picture was wrongly identified as Mr Marcus Siah. No oath? No Pink IC (TNP, 3 Jan): Children born to Singapore citizens abroad are not automatically grantedcitizenship.
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    • 161 6 THE Singapore Flyer said its top priority during the incident was to repair the wheel and get it running again. In an e-mail reply to The New Paper last night, it said that it decided to use ropes to rescue some passengers while efforts were
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    • 130 6 21 The two computer systems that run the London Eye have their own generators and operate simultaneously. If one fails, the Eye switches to the other, so the wheel will continue turning. If passengers are stranded, the capsules carry “comfortpacks”that include water and portable commodes. 21
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    • 614 8  -  Buddingartist’s deliciously novel idea to showcase her work REPORT: TAN MAY PING mayping@sph.com.sg BUY a set of her handcrafted crockery and get to enjoy a three-course dinner by a notable chef. Budding ceramics artist Michelle Lim, 25, is hoping this novel concept will
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    • 355 8  -  REPORT: CELINE LIM cellsf@sph.com.sg FAMILIES feuding, falling apart and hiding secrets from one another. These are the stories in Blood Ties, a play by the SIM Film and Performing Arts Society. Sounds intense? Well, Blood Ties is a comedy. Scriptwriter Justin Kan, 24,
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    • 387 4 / 5 ITISalmostimpossiblenottogetintothe ChineseNewYearmoodatCompassPoint. Themomentyoustepintothismall,themusic hitsyoufirst. BouncyChineseNewYearsongsfillthe atrium.Splashesofredareseenaroundthemall, andallthatsetsyouinthemood. Sowhat’sinstoreforyouatCompassPoint? WetookTheNewPaperNewFace2008 finalistsCynthereaTanandMadelineNeoona tourofthemall,togetthebestbuysofthe seasonandtogettheminthemoodtowelcome theupcomingYearoftheOx. Inthespanofanafternoon,thegirlsmanaged tobuyflowers,getnewclothes,gettoolsfor someDIYhandiwork,stockupontheChinese NewYearlarderandendedthedaywithalovely meal. Bytheendoftheday,Madelineand Cynthereaweretiredbuthappy.Andthatisreally thebestwaytopreparefortheyearahead!. BOSSINI Whynot dressyour kids up infestive colours? HeadtoBossini (#01-02)with yourkids. Madelinefound a top for$19, and matcheditwith a skirt($39). Thereis alsoa 30 percent discount. Andhereis thebonus: Youcan purchasedBossini’s BedsheetSet at$15
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  • Local News watch
    • 43 9 FESTIVEFOLDING:TaiwaneseartistesPanMeiChen (second from right) and Jeff Wang (far right) making lanterns from red packets to raise funds for charity. All proceeds from the sale of the lanterns will be donated to the Redhill Moral Seniors Activity Centre. TNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG
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    • 247 9 MORE RETRENCHMENTS LIKELY THE number of unionised workers who have been asked to go on a shorter work week or to clear their leave has doubled in more than a month. On 25 Nov, when the labour movement began tracking the situation, there were
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    • 121 9 SINGAPORE will need to develop new arrangements to help the elderly work as long as they can. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said one such feature in place is getting companies to rehire work- ers aged 62 years for another three
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    • 92 9 CNA LIBRARY users with unpaid fines will soon be barred from borrowing library materials unless they pay up. The National Library Board yesterdayannouncedthatfrom1Apr, members with unpaid fines and fees will have their borrowing privileges disrupted until the outstanding amount has been
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    • 98 9 COMMUTERS can get their ez-link cards replaced with the newer version from today. The new cards can be used to pay for purchases at retailers and eventually for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) and car park charges, on top of paying for train and bus
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    • 618 10/11  -  He sings, he drums, but eccentric Toa Payohshopownerislikea‘Nutty Professor’tomanyresidents REPORT: BENSON ANG bang@sph.com.sg SOME residents in Toa Payoh are irritated by a new shop in the area, for two reasons. One, there is a giant green banner with the letters“FCUK”inblackpaint. Two, the shop operator, acupuncturist Zeng Guoyuan,
      TNP PICTURES: KUA CHEE SIONG, BENSON ANG  -  618 words
    • 277 12  -  Lediati Tan GIFT your sweetheart the language of love thisValentine’s. In celebration of this special day, The NewPaper isholding aValentine’s Lovelines promotion. Meltyour lover’sheartby placing love notes for your significant other on The New Paper on 14 Feb. All you have
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    • 536 12  -  REPORT: SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg TOTHEunder-25s,a“barrier-freeSinga-pore” means bar-top dancing, relaxed movie ratings, casino resorts and the F1 Grand Prix (with only firecrackers still banned). For the over-50s, no barriers means there’s room at the workplace and playgroundfortheelderly. Either interpretation offers a reason to rejoice,
      PICTURE: LIANHE ZAOBAO  -  536 words
    • 811 13  -  AngMo Kio man falls 11 storeys after CNB officers came knocking REPORT: VIVIEN CHAN vivienc@sph.com.sg RETIREE Andrew Nicholas was sitting at the void deck of aHDB block with some friends when he spotted some men arriving in a van. Shortly after the men went
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    • 451 14  -  Veena Bharwani WAITRESSING might seem like something you do in between jobs for some pocket money. But to Chen Wanying (above), 17, a holiday job as a banquet waitress at a hotel last year sparked her journey into her career– hospitality. Wanying, a first-year student
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous

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    • 497 10/11 Conrad Teddy Bear Christmas Tree Singapore Red Cross Charity Drive 2008 Guess the number of Conrad Teddy bears on Christmas Tree contest results Draw date 5 Jan 09 Here are the names and l/C numbers of the winners: 1st Prize Zachary Fairclough, l/C: F xxx6982 U 1x2 Nights Stay in
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    • 378 12 Australian Education Open Day Sat 10th Sun 11th January 2009,11am 5pm Orchard Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level 3, 442 Orchard Road IDP Education is organising the Australian Education Open Day for students intending to further their studies in Australia. Applications to the institutions can be submitted during the event and most
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
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  • Global News watch
    • 49 16 TOOCLOSEFORCOMFORT:AChinesevendortakesa nap next to his chickens at a poultry market in Shanghai. The Chinese authorities have ordered poultry markets around Beijing to be disinfected after a woman died of bird flu. The case is the first in the country in almost a year. PICTURE: REUTERS
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    • 286 16 TRANSFORMING PEARL RIVER DELTA THE Pearl River Delta, the vanguard of China’s economic reforms beginning in 1978, will again take the lead as the country expands its economic reform and opens wider to the world, the country’stop economicplanner saidyesterday. Under a plan released
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    • 93 16 Reuters PAKISTAN’Ssecurityagencieshad confirmed that the surviving Mumbai gunman was Pakistani, the former national security adviser said yesterday, adding he was sacked because the prime minister was not informed about the confirmation. India had been saying for weeks the gunman captured in Mumbai,
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    • 67 16 AFP BUDGET carrier AirAsia said it will shift to its own US$460 million ($679 million) airport outside Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said:“Thenewairportwhichwillbe known as KLIA East will provide more capacity, and enableustobringdownfares.” He rejected criticism that KLIA has more than
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    • 54 16 AP PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Obama said that the US recession could “lingerforyears”unlessCongressacts to pump unprecedented sums into the US economy. “Idon’tbelieveit’stoolateto changecourse,butitwillbeifwedon’ttakedramatic actionassoonaspossible,”MrObamasaidinaspeech set to be delivered at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, outside Washington. “Abadsituationcouldbecomedramaticallyworse,” hesaid,paintingadirepicture–includingdouble-digit unemployment and US$1 trillion ($1.47 trillion)
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    • News Malaysian By-election
    • 491 18/19 ALLEYESONPRESIDENT’SHEALTH MR BARACK Obama may look energetic and dashing now, with his taut physique, as seen inlastyear’sHawaiianholidayphotos. But can he retain his physique at the end of his term as US president? Many before and after presidential office photos of US leaders
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    • 427 18/19 On 20 Jan, when MrBarack Obama takes the oath of office, he brings with him not just men with star-studded expertise but who are studs as well. Here are some of the the brawns with brains who will be in his Cabinet JON FAVREAU Director
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    • 370 20 THE machine that lets you pretend you are Frank Sinatra singing “My Way” is the world’sbestinvention? No way, said the British who voted the karaoke machine the world’s worst invention in a government survey, reported the Daily Mail. The survey covered more than 2,500 adults.
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    • 342 21 He got lost in confusing network of tunnels THEYhadtousebreathingequipmenttoenterhisrubbish-filledhousebecausethesmellwasover-powering. But rescuers were too late. Mr Gordon Stewart, 74, hadalreadydiedofthirst,reportedtheSun. Police believe that the pensioner died of dehydration after becoming “entombed” inside the intricate and confusing network of tunnels he had burrowed throughthewaste,reportedtheTelegraph. Therubbishinplacesreacheduptotheceiling. Mr
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    • 205 21 AFP A BEIJING Zoo panda known for his bad temper has tasted human blood for the third time. Gu Gu (right), a 110kg panda, attacked a man who jumped into its enclosure to retrievehisfive-year-oldson’stoy,state press said yesterday. Thepanda,oneofthevenue’sstar attractions,bitbothoftheman’slegson Wednesday before a zoo employee
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 13 16 DILBERT SCOTT ADAMS REGIONAL WEATHER KL:Thunderstorms High32˚,Low23˚ Jakarta:Thunderstorms High29˚,Low24˚ Bangkok:Partlycloudy High30˚,Low18˚ Manila:Thunderstorms High27˚,Low24˚
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    • 211 18/19 DRUM UP THE PULSE OF YOUR CAREER LIKE NO OTHER n. 11 LET PASSION DRIVE YOUR AMBITION If transforming the DNA of our cityscape to the beat of quality living and green lifestyle gives you a real buzz, consider a career in the built environment. Now more than ever, Singapore
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    • 237 20 BEER AT $1: BARS BATTLE FOR BUSINESS ASTROLOGY ASSESSMENT REGARDING YOUR LOVE LIFE, FINANCIAL OR CAREER, ETC GET MOTIVATED CALL: 6333 5522*9665 5119 FOR ENQUIRES OR APPOINTMENT www.rugdee9.com RACES IN SPRING TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2009 Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Singapore Racecourse and enjoy these bountiful goodies
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  • You
    • Article, Illustration
      33 22 / 23 FROM ZAINISHAHARUDIN WARNING UNHEEDED: Despite a reminder onthe dangersofunsafe work practices– hospitalisation and possibly death in some cases this constructionworker putshis lifeat riskby not following the rule. E-mail your pictures to tnpclick@sph.com.sg
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    • 289 22 / 23 FROM READER SHOBA R CAT LOVERS WORRY... THERE was a young black cat around Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 that a woman there used to look after. The cat was sterilised, and this was clearly indicated by its clipped ears. Recently, some of
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    • 135 22 / 23 1 THE head of one of India’sbiggestsoftware company quit after admitting that its books had been cooked to the tune of US$1 billion ($1.47 billion). Mr RamalingaRaju’s admission sent the shares of Satyam Computer Services plunging nearly 80 per cent. 2 SINGAPOREAN Roland Tan,
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    • 115 22 / 23 READER CHIN KEE THOU RECENTLY I was requested by a relative to sit in when she purchased a life insurance product. The agent scanned her identity card and stored the images in his notebook computer, as a requirement. I had a glimpse of the screen
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    • Article, Illustration
      60 22 / 23 HDB home loan defaults on the rise: How can more be done to help those who are unable to pay their mortgages? “Perhapsthepayment period could be extended for them, or their loan interest rates could even be lowered. This would help poorer households cope and ensure that there is
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    • 80 22 / 23 Comments on Zhang Ziyi’stoplesspictures taken during her beach vacation: “Thesorry girl.Her career in China is over. But her boyfriend is very rich so he can take good care of her. She was my favourite actress and she does look goodin her bikini.” malo_oicu “Youcan’t stay out inthe
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  • Page 22 / 23 Advertisements
    • 58 22 / 23 YOUR VIEWS E-mail tnptalk@sph.com.sg or write to The New Paper, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Level 6, Annexe Block, Singapore *****4 Forverification,we needthe writer’sfull name andcontact number(preferably a handphone). We reserve the right to edit letters. By your submission, it is deemed that you have granted us the right to archive,
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    • 223 22 / 23 Got a seasonal greeting or special message for someone close? Want to reach out to former colleagues, classmates? Send us your picture message: tnpforum@sph.com.sg thenewpaper 2nd-most read English paper daily (Nielsen Media Index ’08) Cfc. 9 'St vJeaU crw h^ CfoWi"5 bw+ t W what "craWejw" st l.lctbub* WOf *H"M
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    • 513 24 / 25  -  Oneoftheworld’sgentlesttattooartists,BobTyrrell has clients asking for his face to be tattooed on them REPORT: BELLE CHARLENE KWAN belkwan@sph.com.sg HE’Sbaldandsportsaplatinumwhitegoatee.A myriad of tattoos deformed heads, bones andeyes–covernotjusthisarmsandlegs,but hisbodyandeventhebackofhishead. ButAmericantattooistBobTyrrellinsistshistattoos arenotareflectionofhispersonality. “The stereotype that men who spot scary-looking tattoosareviolentorbadtemperedissoold. “Ilovedogs,infact,Ilikeallanimals.Ilovespending timealoneathomegoingthroughmyguitarcollection, or just drawing,” said Mr Tyrrell, 46, who hails
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    • 174 24 / 25 TATTOOS may look cool, but do consider carefully before you decide to get one. Mr Kirby Lian, a tattoo artist at Utopia Studios and the organiser of the Singapore Tattoo Show, tells you what you should consider before getting inked: Those suffering from Hepatitis B, diabetes
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    • 151 24 / 25 THE Singapore Tattoo Show is the first international tattoo convention in South-east Asia. It will feature 120 artists and exhibitors from around the world including countries like Italy, Taiwan, Thailand, Spain, Australia and the US. Most tattoo artists will be available for tattoo requests at
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    • Show Spotted
      • 122 26 / 27 WHO Jake Gyllenhaal, 28, and Reese Witherspoon, 32 WHERE:Staples Center,Los Angeles WHAT: The action was on the court but these new sweethearts only had eyes for each other. The couple (right), who confirmed their pairing only two months ago, were spotted kissing, cuddling and
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      • 174 26 / 27 WHO: Marc Anthony, 40, and Jennifer Lopez, 39 WHERE: San Juan, Puerto Rico WHAT: For once, Lopez (left) wants you to pay attention to her jewellery. For the past month, Latin music’s most famous couple have been spotted without their wedding rings, fuelling rumours that their
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      • 133 26 / 27 Ash Abhi celebrate Big B’s book bash WHO: Abhishek Bachchan, 32, and Aishwarya Rai, 35 WHERE: Nariman Point, Mumbai WHAT: The Bollywood power couple (left) added the requisite glitz and glamour at the launch of Abhishek’sfather and actorAmitabh Bachchan’sbook lastmonth. All eyes were on the dazzling ex-Miss World and hubby
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    • Show Travel
      • 725 28 / 29  -  What better way to live and breathe HKthan feasting on its national dish? REPORT: JAZMIN KELLY SIX tnp@sph.com.sg Jazmin Kelly Six is a marketing copywriter and lifestyle writer. IN A city which never stops eating, eager diners can expect a plethora of gourmet cuisines and choices in
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      • 139 28 / 29 HERE’Saway tosay thank youto mum and dad. ASA Holidays is having a two-day travel fair targeted at them this weekend. The best deals are on various tours to China. For example, for the seven-day Guizhou Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Landscape Chinese New Year Tour, there
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      • 176 30  -  REPORT: BELLE CHARLENE KWAN belkwan@sph.com.sg TRUEpartyanimals won’t sayno toa goodnightout. Itwas the secondday of2009, and allseemedcalm and peaceful. Mostofus wereat homenursing that awfulNew Year’sEve hangover,or justopting for aquietnightin afterthe week’s madcap festivities. Friday night never seemed this quiet before. But the hard thumping of house music
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    • 12 24 / 25 PAGE TURNER Guess which Bollywood power couple attended Amitabh Bachchan’sbooklaunch PAGE26 PICTURE:AFP
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    • 13 26 / 27 STREETOpinionTALKOpinionated commentary on trends Whowas where,anddoing what? Here’saround-up of thelatestcelebrity sightings intheregion andHollywood
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  • Page 31 Miscellaneous
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    • 639 32 im is Bite into this! If you are a self-professed 'carnivore, here are some meat dishes to sink your teeth into. see Eating Out Feature 7 N 9 Drink in the view Enjoy the night scenery while you lounge on the balcony of Aurora De Club. see After5 Pubtalk Feature
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    • 523 33 Suburban serenity Written by Wong Wei Chen Recently reopened by a new management team last November, Aurora De Club sits on a spot that strikes a neat balance between suburban tranquility and the hustle and bustle of Orchard. It is located on the top floor of Hotel Royal near Newton
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    • 128 33 Aurora Club HOURS Presenting the Whole New Management! Monday to Saturday except pufUc holidays 5pi» 9.30pi» promotions Beer (per jug) $22.80 nett CHIVAS N1ARTELL $178.00 nett 15 iW ?rrf A <~z. \w&£ a HOTEL ROYAL #16-00, 36 NEWTON ROAD Reservation hotline 6253 0266 Ming Arcade, 21 Cuscaden Road Singapore *****0
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    • 573 36 Meaty w Meat lovers, take note! Lined up in this instalment is a spread of chicken, beef, pork and frog delicacies cooked in a variety of ways. Browse through these eatery highlights and you'll most likely find a dish that suits your palate. Tai Shek Hei House of Bamboo Noodles
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      • 1052 50 Going forecast: Good RACE1 MS 6.30 -1100m Stakes:$35,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 0-0--- Standbyme 59 (53) OChavez 5 (4agCharlesLeck-Hydrocarbon) 2 0 ZiggyStar 59 (53) MCahill 3 (4agSGray-OrchidRacing) 3 -***** EastCamp 57.5 (50) KBSoo 1 (4nzgDesmondKoh-EastCamp) 4 079 LeadingSuccess 57.5 (50)
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      • 105 50 ON sheer consistency and potential, this rising galloper (above) from the yard of trainer Don Baertschiger is heading for better things. The chestnut three-year-old, who has won twice and finished second once from as many starts, should score again despite his wide berth. He
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        344 51 Danny Khoo o \*CT> A Tan Thean Loon Marc Tan Larry Foley RACE1 RACE 2 RACE 3 RACE 4 RACE 5 RACE G RACE 7 RACE 8 RACE 9 East Camp 5 Pure Magic 5 Lucky Express 4 Silence Touch 7 Noble Manor 9 Gate Crasher 4 Lago
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      • 230 51 WILLIAMLOW’SGUIDETOKRANJITRACKWORK EAST CAMP, runner-up three times in six starts, is set to open winning accounts in the first race at Kranji today. The Desmond Koh-trained four-year-old New Zealand-bred looked as fit as a fiddle when allotted slow work yesterday morning. Two of his three seconds
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      • 352 51 FORMER Singapore-based I Am The Boss wrapped up preparations for his maiden success in Race 8 tomorrow with a smart workout yesterday. With a track rider up, the four-year-old Australian-bred cantered one lap and then sped over the final
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      • 288 51 Trial 1 (test): 1 Super Gold (M Razali) 2 Royal Carribean (B Vorster) 3 Twoeighto (I Saifudin) 4 Bel’s Ringer (M Kellady) 5 Czarina (TR Barnabas) 6 Yes We Can (J Powell) 7 Posh Express (P Knuckey) 8 Touch Of Class (A Ng). Margins and time: 31/4, 41/2,1/2,
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      • 1662 52 LARRYFOLEY’SCOMMENTSFORTODAY’SKRANJIPOLYTRACKMEETING RACE 1 (1,100m) 1 Standbyme?Blinkers removed but needs to show something before considering. 2 Ziggy Star?Notforme. 3 East Camp???In form and, although dropping back in distance, is the one to beat after drawing favourably. 4 Leading Success?No. 5 Cheyenne Star SCRATCHED. 6 Happy
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      • 1196 53 RACE 1 (1,600m) 1 RAQUIA (DA Hayes) 3f (5:1-0-1): Disappointed for a run when 2-len 3rd (55kg) Siberian, Grecian Choice 1200m M Valley 3yo C1 5 Dec; ran on strongly from near rear for 31/2-len 4th (52.5) Keano 1400m F’ton 3yo Hcp 20 Dec.
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      • 473 53 3:45Race1 Quartet BECOMEANMVRCMEMBERHandicap 1600M 1 RAQUIA DHolland (1) 58 2 EXCITABOOL DBrereton (2) 57 3 PRUSSIANEMPRESS PMertens (6) 57 4 HUSSYANNA LNolen (7) 56.5 5 LARA'SGLITTER CSymons (5) 56.5 6 NOVELLE BAvdulla (8) 54 7 QUEENOFCITIES NBeriman (3) 54 8 SCARLETSTREET BEgan (4) 54
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    • Sports Mad About Golf
      • 574 54  -  GODFREY ROBERT npsports@sph.com.sg WARM handshakes and weighty hugs are in order for Craig Mclean today. That is even if the leader of the Accenture Champion of Champions going into today’s final round does not eventually claimthewinner’s prize. For Mclean turns 34 today, and there is
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      • 209 54 AFP ASIA are ready to unleash their secret weapon on the European team when the Royal Trophy tees off tomorrow. TeenagerRyo Ishikawa,the “Shy Prince” of Japanese golf, will be playing his first big event outside his home country, where he has taken the game by
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      • 612 55 PeteJensononwhat’shappeninginLaLiga, oneofEurope’smostexcitingleagues TOP OF THE WORLD LEO Messi’s brilliant hat-trick against Atletico Madrid left everyone in awe this week. Even the partisan home fans applauded him off the pitch when he was substituted. With Diego Maradona watching from the stands Messi was mesmerising. On the day of the
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      • 127 55 1 Ramos played as a central midfielder for Elche but had to retire due to injury. 2 Ramos fell out with Spurs players over restrictions on theirdiet–hesaid:“WhenI arrived and we won something everyone said it was the diet. Then things went badly
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      • 1782 56/57 HullCity’sgoalkeepingtrioopenupinanexclusive interview and predict the winner for the EPL title EXCLUSIVE SO, WHAT do you call a gathering of goalkeepers? A gaggle? A group? How about a pride? There is no doubt Hull City boss Phil Brown has assembled a strong squad of goalkeepers this season in the
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      • 382 58 But Portuguese winger‘gotout withoutascratch’ Wire Services THE FRONT end was destroyed, the front tires sheered off. Fortunately, and somewhat miraculously, the occupant of the car that crashed, Cristiano Ronaldo, walked off without a scratch. For many though, it is a crying shame to see an $800,000 F430
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      • 189 58 IT WOULD break the heart of the average man to see their Ferrari scratched, much less involved in a crash. For Cristiano Ronaldo though, whose Ferrari was involved in yesterday’s crash, he still has several other luxury sports cars to play with, and
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      • 232 58 PA Sport MANCHESTER City’s new signing Wayne Bridge has admitted he quit Chelsea because he was frustrated with his lack of opportunities. The England left-back completed his move for a fee in the region of £10 million ($22.4m), on Saturday. He revealed he jumped at the
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        223 64 THE MAIN EVENT MANCHESTER United host Chelsea on Sunday in a match so crucial, it could have far-reaching effects on the Premiership title race. And to spice things up for The New Paper readers, the ABU vNBU Challenge will go live at the Manchester United Cafe Bar
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      • 176 64 MELISSA RYAN, Manchester United fan: This singer appeared in the WAGs series and managed to make her Liverpool-fan husband switch allegiance to the Red Devils. GIDANIA WONG, Manchester United fan:Don’t get caught offside with this babe because she is very well aware of
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        28 64 IFCHELSEAwin,I’llmakeashortfilm ofChelseafansstarringValerieChua. I’llevenmakeafive-minutecameoin ittosayhowgreatChelseaare. Cheng DingAn, directorof Kallang Roar, NOTHING BUT UNITED IFUNITEDwin,I’llbeawaitressat Manchester United Cafe Bar and tell the customersthatChelseasuck. ValerieChua, Chelsea fan, ANYTHINGBUT UNITED
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        447 65 GARYLIM sizes up the crucial battles on the field as Manchester United take on Chelsea at Old Trafford tomorrow morning (Singapore time) NEMANJAVIDICvDIDIERDROGBA NOONE knowsforsureyet if RioFerdinand will recoverfrom hisbackinjury in timefor thisclash. If he doesn’t, then Vidic, who stood in as captain when the Red Devils lost
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    • 624 59 Wire Services UNFINISHEDbusiness.Thosetwowordsprob-ably sum up why Nigel Cloughdecidedtobecomemanager of Derby County with a three-and-a-half-yearcontract. Nigel admitted this after lending his presence during Wednesday’s famous 1-0 upset of Manchester United in the first leg of theLeagueCupsemi-finals. Healsorevealedthathisfather, Brian who died in 2004 had been “very tempted over
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    • 203 59 Wire Services NIGEL Clough has vowed to be his own man at Derby, despite his father’slegacythere. At his first press conference at Pride Park, Clough said: “I do wish he was here to give a bit of advice though. “But we’re going to try and
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    • Sports League Cup
      • 454 60  -  DERBY COUNTY 1 Commons 30 MANCHESTERUNITED0 IAIN MACINTOSH YOUR ENGLISH KAKI npsports@sph.com.sg HEDIDN'Tpicktheteam,hedidn’tgive the teamtalk and he didn’t mastermindthetactics. However, the mere presence of new manager Nigel Clough at Pride Park seemed to inspire Derby County to an unlikely, but fully deserved victory, over ManchesterUnited. Cloughmaybefollowinginhisfamous
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      • 221 60  -  IAIN MACINTOSH INVISIBLE MAN SIRALEX Fergusonmoved quickly toabsolveDanny Welbeckof anyblame, claiming thathe had no serviceto feed off,butprivately he mustknow that thiswas apoor performance.The youngstersimply vanishedbehind the whiteshirts, making barely any impactin hishour on thepitch. ELECTRIC FORMERTranmeremidfielder SteveDaviesisin his firstseason atPride Park, butwithperformances likes this,NigelClough will wanthim tostay for
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        547 61  -  Our analyst tells ARUN RAJ why Carlos Tevez does not deserve an Old Trafford contract after the dismal 0-1 loss to Derby County in the League Cup first-leg semi-final TOHARI PAIJAN FOOTBALL ANALYST npsports@sph.com.sg Manchester United were outplayed by unfashionable Derby County and Carlos Tevez could have taken
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    • Sports The Postman
      • 316 62/63  -  The majority of our readers predict that Man United and Chelsea will cancel each other out come Sunday but our Letter of the Week winner clearly explains certain home truths Donald Chew –DonaldChew,36,educator,ManUnitedfan KEY PLAYERS DIMITAR Berbatov An intelligent player who may look lazy
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        • 37 62/63 DIMITAR Berbatov, with his fine run of form recently, will be key in unlocking Chelsea’s sturdy back-line and win at Old Trafford. His presence on the pitch has been inspirational for manyofManchesterUnited’sattackingplays. –AlanChiang,23,student,Arsenalfan
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        • 68 62/63 MANCHESTER United are undefeated at Old Trafford, while Chelsea are undefeated away in the Premier League. Arsenal and Liverpool have beaten both. Everton managed two draws, while Hull City lost twice. Amazingly, the Red Devils and the Blues have an almost identical record when compared to the
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        • 53 62/63 LUIZ Felipe Scolari might have come with a huge reputation but his inexperience in the English game means that his tactics are being rapidly exploited by his counterparts. It is hardly surprising that the standout performer in Chelsea’s midfield this season is John Mikel Obi, a
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        • 69 62/63 THE MAJOR difference comes from key players in Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo. When the sides last met during the 1-1 draw in September last year, the former was injured in the warm-up and the latter was just back from injury and, thus, did not contribute to the match.
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        • 41 62/63 IN TERMS of form, Manchester United have the upper hand. Despite not playing to their full potential, Man United still managed two successive wins coming into this match. Since Scolari took over, Chelsea have lost their resilience. –TeeYinYong,18,telemarketer,Barcelonafan
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        • 48 62/63 THE SERIES of draws exposed Chelsea’s lack of cohesiveness and match fitness. Victory lies with the much improved John Mikel Obi (above) who gives freedom to Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack to be creative and even shoot on sight. –OngGuanHong,25,student,Chelseafan PICTURE: AP
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        • 40 62/63 CHELSEA have been relying heavily on Nicolas Anelka to get thegoalsbuthecan’tpossiblyscoreineverygame,canhe? With Dimitar Berbatov up front and Wayne Rooney lurking in the hole behind the Bulgarian, Man United have the attacking edge over their counterparts. –MuhammadNurul’Omarali,13,student,Arsenalfan
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        • 64 62/63 CHELSEA will defend stoutly against United’s attack and will prevent a massacre. Cristiano Ronaldo versus Joe Cole/Jose Bosingwa will result in poor Cole and Bosingwa being turned inside out by Ronaldo. As much as I hate Ronaldo, the only man I feel who can tame him is
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        • 44 62/63 MANCHESTER United have a weak centre that has been una- ble to hold its own in recent matches. Unless one team plays surprisingly poorly, the game will be divided by a special goal that proves to be the winner. –NesmanNg,11,student,Chelseafan
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    • 538 66  -  BEN LYTTLETON Special Correspondent The writer is based in Britain and writes for The Sunday Telegraph and guardian.co.uk CHELSEA midfielder Deco has defended himself against accusations that he gets preferential treatment from manager Luiz Felipe Scolari. But he warned the London club that he is
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    • SPORTS ON TV
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        106 67 EPL Tomorrow: ASTON VILLA v WEST BROM Ch 27,8.45pm Will Gabriel Agbonlahor (right) score against WestBrom to keep Aston Villa in touch with league leaders Liverpool? ARSENAL v BOLTON Ch 27,11pm PORTSMOUTH v MAN CITY Ch 22,11pm NEWCASTLE v WEST HAM Ch 21,11pm Sunday: STOKE CITY v LIVERPOOL Ch
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      • 21 67 JOBURG OPEN Today: DAY 2 Ch 26,6.45pm Tomorrow: DAY 3 Ch 26,6.45pm MERCEDES BENZ CHAMPIONSHIP Today: DAY 1 Ch 26,7.15am
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      • 13 67 QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN 2009 Tonight: SEMI-FINALS Ch 24,9pm Tomorrow: FINAL Ch 24,11.30pm
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        451 67 FOOTBALL: READING will be looking to continue their push for a quick return to the Premier League today as they take on Watford, who are three points off the relegation zone. The othermatch ofnote isIran’sfriendly againstChina.It will beTeam Melli’slast friendly before their AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifier against
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    • 198 62/63 QUESTION OF THE WEEKEND SHOULD Carlos Tevez, so often a lifesaver for Manchester United last season, be signed long-term by the Red Devils, if they want to retain their Premiership and Champions League titles this season or keep winning for the next few years? Consider also, their scoring records so
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