The New Paper, 15 February 2009
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Title Section17 2009-02-15 1 The New Paper on sunday 15 Feb 09 Singapore Press 9MM Holdings MICA (P) 194/11/2008 80 CENTS17 words
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Advertisement78 2009-02-15 1 I REMEMBER FANDI MOURINHO INTERVIEW: 30 50 GREAT SAVINGS AT SUNTEC ‘EXORCISM’ SUIT HOW WE CAUGHT ‘VICTIM’ OUT ‘Lau Da’ (big brother) of troubled Sunshine Empire rose from construction worker to big boss with athercruciale big smile, big showandclverdisgui Investigators gather crucial evidence with 2 IN MALACCA CHRIS LEE’S QUIET78 words
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Article, Illustration1038 2009-02-15 2 / 3 SANTOKH SINGH - NOVENA EXORCISM CASE HELPED BY DETECTIVES SHADOWING PLAINTIFF REPORTS:SANTOKHSINGH SANTOKH SINGH santokh@sph.com.sg UP TO 1,000 hours of video footage collected. Nine months of private detective work from a team of five investigators who even disguised themselves as foreign workers and pregnantTNP FILE PICTURE; PICTURES COURTESY OF SECUREGUARD - 1,038 words
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Article, Illustration722 2009-02-15 4 / 5 MAUREEN KOH - REPORTING FROM MALACCA MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg IT WAS a quiet, low-key send-off for Christopher Lee’sfatherintheirMalaccahometownyesterday. There wasn’t the usual fanfare one would have expected from a man who has made it the Ah Ge (big brother) status in Singapore showbiz.PICTURES BY CHOO CHWEE HUA chweehua@sph.com.sg - 722 words
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Article, Illustration204 2009-02-15 4 / 5 IF there is one thing Christopher Lee wishes he can do for fiancee Fann Wong, it is to shield her from the unfair criticisms that have plaguedher since hisfather’sdeath. Herno-show firstat the wake andnow, thefuneral hadsettongueswagging. It did not help that she had continued with the filming ofPICTURE: GOLDEN VILLAGE - 204 words
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CASE #1: SACKED TEACHER
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Article, Illustration504 2009-02-15 6 / 7 TAY SHI’AN - Lastweek,aS’porefemaleteacherwasconvictedof havingsexwithher15-year-oldstudent.Other teacher-pupil pairings also ended in pain when exposed REPORT:TAYSHI’AN TAY SHI’AN shian@sph.com.sg HEWASsackedforsending“Ilove you”SMS messagesandhavingan“inappropriate relationship”withhisstudent. He was 27 and she was 13 when the relationship started. But former secondary school teacher Aaron (left, not his real name), now 32, still insists504 words
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306 2009-02-15 6 / 7 HEDY KHOO - REPORT: HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg THIS recent case made headlines because the woman was a 32-year-old teacher who admitted to having sex with her then 15-year-old male student. Previous reported cases here have all involved male teachers. Mr Daniel Koh, a psychologist, said306 words
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Article331 2009-02-15 6 / 7 TAY SHI’AN - COMMENT: TAY SHI’AN shian@sph.com.sg IT’Sgallingto hear the opinionsof the former-teacher who still feels it was okay to have a relationship with his underage student. First of all, there are some professions that are held in higher moral standing than others. These professionals are placed in331 words
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CASE #2: UPSET STUDENT
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Article, Illustration451 2009-02-15 6 / 7 ANDRE YEO - REPORT:ANDRE ANDRE YEO andrey@sph.com.sg PLACING a security blanket around your teenage daughter may seem to some as being over-protective. But this mother had every right to be worried. More than three years ago, her child had an intimate relationship with a married teacher whose wife451 words
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Article, Illustration555 2009-02-15 8 GERMAINE LIM - Glenn Ong says split with Jamie Yeo was inevitable REPORT:GERMAINE GERMAINE LIM gerlim@sph.com.sg THEIRsplitmayhavecomeasasurprisetomany,includingclosefriends.But DJ Glenn Ong said it has been a while since he and fellow celebrity wife Jamie Yeo had decided on thebreakup. “Jamie and I thought long and hard about it.TNP FILE PICTURE - 555 words
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Article, Illustration526 2009-02-15 10 ELYSA CHEN - In the face of the economic crunch... REPORT: ELYSA CHEN elysac@sph.com.sg DESPITE the recession, demand for condominiums is still high, going by two recent launches. At Caspian, next to Lakeside MRT station in Jurong, condo units were selling fast. Within the first two hours of theTNP PICTURE: ELYSA CHEN - 526 words
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Article, Illustration700 2009-02-15 11 TAN MAY PING - Averagenumber forJanoverlast decade was 26, but 182 this Jan REPORT: TAN MAY PING mayping@sph.com.sg WHILE a lot of the news recently focused on Australia’s worst-ev-er bush fires, Singapore has been quietly setting a record of its own. Last month, the Singapore Civil Defence ForcePICTURE: COURTESY OF SCDF - 700 words
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Article, Illustration986 2009-02-15 12 ELYSA CHEN - She buys four pots pans for $3,000 Companysaysitdidnot pressurebuyernor make‘poison’claims REPORT: ELYSA CHEN elysac@sph.com.sg THE saleswoman had told her the old pots and pans in her kitchen could be dangerous. She had claimed they could cause metal poisoning. And, the 74-year-old housewife said, she ended up paying almost $3,000 toTNP PICTURE: CHOO CHWEE HUA - 986 words
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Article, Illustration642 2009-02-15 13 SHREE ANN MATHAVAN - Bad times good time to travel Travel agencies offeringbigdiscounts to boost business REPORT: SHREE ANN MATHAVAN shreeann@sph.com.sg SINGAPOREANSbittenbythetravelbug,listenup.Therearewallet-friendlytoursupforgrabs.Acheckwithfouragenciesshowedthatpricecuts canrangefrom30percenttoasmuchas50percent. The catch is that most of these rock-bottom prices are being offered for a limited period or only at travel fairsthismonth. For instance today Chan Brothers Travel is holding its WholeLIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PICTURE - 642 words
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Article, Illustration741 2009-02-15 14 / 15 TAY SHI’AN - Brazilian-bornmodel had11breastimplants sofarindangerous attempttobreakrecord REPORTS:TAYSHI’AN TAY SHI’AN shian@sph.com.sg SHEhasanobsessionwhichmayonedaykillher.Her bust size is a 38KKK and she got that size by continuous breast implants over several years. (Seereport,below.) Now,MrsSheylaHershey,28,aBrazilian-bornsing-er, actress and model living in Houston, Texas, hit the headlines inthe US recently when she saidshePICTURES COURTESY OF SHEYLA HERSHEY - 741 words
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Article, Illustration113 2009-02-15 14 / 15 Born Sheyla Almeida in Vitoria, Brazil, on 19 Dec 1980. Atage21, she is1.56m tall andweighsalmost 90kg. Gets liposuction and breast implants duringherfirst plastic surgeryin 2001. Goes from 34B to 34C. Continues to get implants every six months. Procedures are paid forby herthen-British boyfriend. After spliting up with113 words
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309 2009-02-15 14 / 15 ALL four doctors The New Paper on Sunday spoke to warned about the dangers and health risks of having excessively large implants. These include: Back, neck and shoulder pain, implants that could leak or rupture. Skin stretched so thin by the giant309 words
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Article, Illustration1181 2009-02-15 16 / 17 NG TZE YONG - Behind the scenes of MercyRelief’sbattle withredtapeandtight securityatGaza’s border crossing REPORT: NG TZE YONG tzeyong@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM RAFAH, EGYPT ITHADtakenforever.But last Thursday, the first Mercy Relief trucks finally rumbled onto the dusty streetsofGazaCity,proudlybearingtheSingaporeflagonitsgoods. Stackedhighontheirbackswerepalletsof flour, baby milk powder, canned meat and blankets. They were the first batchTNP PICTURES: ZAIHAN MOHD YUSOF - 1,181 words
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Article, Illustration610 2009-02-15 18 That’swhatsomearecalling threeRepublicansenatorswho voted for Democrat President BarackObama’sstimulusplan MEET three people who are arguably the most hated members of the Republican camp right now. On Friday, senators Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe and Arlen Specter were the only three Republicans who voted for US presidentBarackObama’smassivestimulusplan. The US$787 billion ($1.2 trillion)package,PICTURES: AP - 610 words
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189 2009-02-15 18 FOR three years, he had pursued her, but she kept rejecting his advances. A nurse in Georgetown, Penang, now believes she is the vicious target of the man that she spurned. Angered by her rej ection, he is alleged to have circulated189 words
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Article, Illustration639 2009-02-15 19 Singlemumgets500 deaththreatsfor having octuplets while on welfare and in debt SHEistheworld’smosttalked-aboutmother.Andpossiblyalsothemostreviled.Nadya Suleman, the single mother of 14, who recently gave birth to octuplets, has revealed in an interview with the Daily Mirror that she has received 500deaththreats. Californian-born Ms Suleman has been the subject of criticism sincePICTURES: AP - 639 words
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Article, Illustration619 2009-02-15 20 ZHEN MING - Despite our rising numbers, we’redrinkingless ZHEN MING BOSTON BRAHMIN tnp@sph.com.sg Zhen Ming, a Harvard-trained economist based in Singapore, is a freelance contributor TIGER Beer may have been first popularised in the Lion City. But a nation of loud-mouthed, bare-chested, beer-bellied drinkers, we certainly areTNP GRAPHICS: CELESTINO GULAPA - 619 words
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Article, Illustration427 2009-02-15 21 AnewbookonFrenchpresidentandmodel wife bares all about their sizzling romance LOVEatfirstsight?Morelikelustatfirstsight.TheflirtinggamebetweenFrenchpresidentNico-las Sarkozy and former model Carla Bruni reads morelikethepagesofasteamynovel. And that’s what the French can pore through in a book published this week by Mr Jacques Séguéla, reportedTheTimes. Mr Séguéla, 73, an advertising mogul, isPICTURE: AFP - 427 words
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277 2009-02-15 21 MRKENTDevey’ssecond-hand BlackBerry? £16 ($34.70). The phone numbers on the BlackBerry? Priceless. The 28-year-old Brit had bought the second-hand phone on eBay for a bargain. But when he scrolled through his new phone, he was shocked to find phone numbers and e-mail addresses of277 words
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News Exchange
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Article, Illustration535 2009-02-15 22/23 BRIAN MILLER - THE BUZZ COMMENT:BRIANMILLER BRIAN MILLER THERE is this patch of grass near where I live. It’s where a group of old-timers gather for their twice or thrice-weekly game of gateball. The youngest among them has got to be about 65. Retired. Probably535 words
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92 2009-02-15 22/23 1 2 3 4 5 Takecare ofyourself. GretchenRubin,creator ofthe HappinessProjectblog, says youwill be happierwith good sleep,exerciseand nutrition. Bemorecharitable. MsRubin saysthishelpsyou believe youhave somethingto giveno matterhowimpoverishedyou are.Sign up tobe anorgan donor or donateblood. Gofor cookinglessons or travel.MPDunleavey,author ofMoneyCan BuyHappiness, sayspeopleare92 words
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Article, Illustration9 2009-02-15 22/23 TNP GRAPHICS: LEE HUP KHENGTNP GRAPHICS: LEE HUP KHENG - 9 words
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Article56 2009-02-15 22/23 “I’veactually spentmore money shopping during the recessionthannormaltimes.”– Awoman onhow shecan’t resist the numerous salesin Orchard Road “IftheAh Sohs (hokkien for elderly a un ties) th ere lookhot, Idon’t mind.” Aman joking about whetherhewould live ina nursing home in Johor “Buy earlierand putin thefridge.” Aman giving advice56 words
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Article104 2009-02-15 22/23 On Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan’ssuggestion for Singaporeans to consider staying at nursing homes in Johor where prices are lower. “Bydiscarding orthrowing(or to put it nicely, putting) our old folks, who have used up their whole life to help build Singapore from a 3rd world fishing village104 words
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Article, Illustration210 2009-02-15 22/23 Werate past week’snews goodandbad. Last week’s index: 90 This week’s index: 80 +10 Medisave funds can soon be used to pay a larger part of private hospital bills and for more treatments, including those for chronic mental illnesses. -30 With asset values falling around the world, Singapore210 words
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News Snapshot
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Article264 2009-02-15 24 NATION BRANDING GLOBAL INDEX SINGAPORE was ranked the best nation brand among 200 countries in the East West Nation Branding Global Index, based on analysis of media coverage. Singapore had a score of 80.6 with 24,478 mentions. The indices, released early this week, are produced264 words
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Article, Illustration29 2009-02-15 24 DINNER FOR MY LOVE: MP Seah Kian Peng feeding his wifeatthePeople’sAssociation’sCookForLoveevent.30 menfromthePA’sMen’sCookingInterestGroup,manyof them first-time cooks, prepared and served a meal for their lovedonesonValentine’sDay. TNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNGTNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG - 29 words
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Article, Illustration63 2009-02-15 24 SINGAPORE’Sreserveswillnotbe depleted by losses incurred by Temasek Holdings and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), said MrsLimHweeHua. These and other key issues were addressed by the Senior Minister of State for Finance in a 90-minute dialoguesession,titledYouth’sRoleforBudget2009, with Young PAP members yesterday. MrsLimexplainedthatGIC’sinvestmentin63 words
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Article, Illustration84 2009-02-15 24 AP MALAYSIA has released another three alleged Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) members who had been imprisoned without trial for years, a human rights group said. Businessman Suhaimi Mokhtar was arrested in 2002, electrician Zaini Zakaria in 2003 and businessman Mohd Khider Kadran inAP - 84 words
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Article, Illustration96 2009-02-15 24 AFP US SECRETARY of State Hillary Clinton pledged on Friday to deepen US bonds with Asia in order to tackle the global economic crisis and climate change, as well as prevent nuclear proliferation. On the eve of herAFP - 96 words
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Article, Illustration53 2009-02-15 24 AFP PAKISTAN President Asif Ali Zardari has acknowledged that the Taleban is present“inhugeamounts”inthe country,anditsforcesare“fighting forthesurvivalofPakistan”. In an interview to be aired today in CBS’60Minutes,hesaid:“It’sbeenhappeningover timeandit’shappenedoutofdenial.Everybodywasin denial.Ourforcesweren’tincreased...wehave weaknessesandtheyaretakingadvantageofthat.”But he said the military and intelligence services are behind the fight against the Taleban.AFP - 53 words
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Miscellaneous4 2009-02-15 24 23˚ Low High32˚ SINGAPOREWEATHER4 words
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Article, Illustration729 2009-02-15 25 CHARLENE CHUA - Break Out, a unique act from Korea that combines slapstick REPORT: CHARLENE CHUA cchar@sph.com.sg THINKhip-hopandbreakdancing,andAfri-can-American dancers in baggy pants oftencometomind. What you don’t expect is a bunch of Korean B-boysandB-girlswhocanpopandlocksowell that they’re selling out performances in both Asiaandthewest. Break Out, an extreme comedy dance act from Korea blendingTNP PICTURES: KELVIN CHNG - 729 words
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Enjoy Hed Chef
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Article, Illustration447 2009-02-15 27 Hedy Khoo - Hedy Khoo hedykhoo@sph.com.sg IT’Sspringtime.Well,accordingtothecalendarany-way, even if it’s not that obvious from our climate here. With no public holidays in sight for the next two months,Iamonlydaydreamingofsippingcocktailsby sandywhitebeaches. Itdoesn’t helpthatasomeoneIknow whowent on anice holidaytoThailandcame backstark ravingmad about som tam, otherwise known as the green papaya salad.TNP PICTURES: KUA CHEE SIONG, HEDY KHOO - 447 words
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Article, Illustration717 2009-02-15 28 / 29 ANGELINE NEO - ANGELINE NEO tnp@sph.com.sg AN ex-colleague of mine once told me she spends constant hours in front of the mirror daily, counting each furrow and new pigmentation spot. I’ve also sat down at many lunches where the talk centresaroundthelatestcosmeticprocedures,what’s the most effective anti-ageing cream, and who’sPICTURES: REUTERS, AFP, GETTY IMAGES - 717 words
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Article, Illustration600 2009-02-15 28 / 29 YEOH WEE TECK - YEOH WEE TECK weeteck@sph.com.sg PINK may be so fluffy, so sweet and so adorable. But it divides masses. Idon’t understand whythis colour evokes such an alarming reaction. Some hate it with a vengeance but others, like me, adore it. What’snotto like? Pink has such600 words
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Article, Illustration547 2009-02-15 30 / 31 Ifyou’vebeenputtingoffexercise, the gear at Suntec City Mall could give you a kick-start in getting fit YOUdon’tneedtobeageniustoknowthat there’snoeasywayouttolosingweightand one should be more concerned about your overall health. One way to good health is exercise. With so many sporting activities for you to choosefrom,exercisedoesn’thavetobeboring. Seeking a sport with lots547 words
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Article, Illustration288 2009-02-15 32 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - REPORT: SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg AS THE song goes, “Rocks don’t lose their shape”. As the economy is going, chequebooks can still be banked on, going by the turnout at Flower Diamond Boutique. The jewel box of a shop on the third level of Ngee Ann City288 words
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Article, Illustration302 2009-02-15 33 DAVID TIAN - DAVID TIAN tnp@sph.com.sg SEVERALclustersofattractive,single,Singaporeanwomen awaited courageous men, or better yet, sociablemen,tointroducethemselves. In the midst of this scene, a cute girl pointed out “TheRow”. Whiletheraremanortwoorthreewasrichlyrewarded by his newly made female friends for his social bravery, there was still the infamous “Row” of single men lined up302 words
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Article158 2009-02-15 33 –ByVioletLim,Co-founderofLUNCHActually - –ByVioletLim,Co-founderofLUNCHActually –ByVioletLim,Co-founderofLUNCHActually –ByVioletLim,Co-founderofLUNCHActually Do first impressions really count towards a relationship? I would have to say yes and no. Yes because we are visual creatures. First impressions are made in the blink of an eye. For example, if you see a guy with black rimmed158 words
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342 2009-02-15 33 Dear Dr Date, Iwenttoasingles’eventlastweek,buteventhoughtherewere manysinglewomen,Ididn’tknowhowtoapproachthem.How wouldIgetagirl’snumberthere? Yours, Boring Bernard Dear Bernard, Thank you, Bernard, for your letter, in which youasked alotmore questions. I’llanswer those privately.Butlet’sdeal with this onefirst. In my column above, I mentioned The Row: That line of men standing against the342 words
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Article, Illustration705 2009-02-15 34 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - Ourwriter’s so not impressed with the Western day of love SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO JUST PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg THEREwere twoValentine’s Daythisweek. The Chinese one on 9 Feb and yesterday. Of the latter calendar day marked by candy, flowers and705 words
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Article, Illustration92 2009-02-15 34 Oddnews that’sforreal A MAN who kept whistling the tune from the Addams Family show (above) at his neighbours has been jailed in the UK. The51-year-oldmadetheirlives“an absolutenightmare”for four years, the court heard. His lawyer said his whistles were directed at his dog, not the92 words
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Article102 2009-02-15 34 Reuters In Venezuela, it's illegal to eat your vote. Rebellious voters could go to jail if they protest against leftist President Hugo Chavez by munching on paper voting machine receipts in a referendum today on allowing him to run for re-election. General Jesus Gonzalez,Reuters - 102 words
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Article, Illustration275 2009-02-15 34 S M ONG - S M ONG ACT BLUR smong@sph.com.sg SO I WAS shooting the breeze with this ladyboy I met at a bar in the beach resort town of Pattaya, Thailand, while on shore leave. IwilladmitthatIdidn’tknow“she”wasa“he”when Ifirstsawher–Imean“him”. Not that I was inclined to re-enact the275 words
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Article, Illustration434 2009-02-15 36 SOLOMON LIM - SOLOMON LIM BUT SERIOUSLY limhps@sph.com.sg IWONDERwherethewonderintheworldhasgone.In 1889, the city of Paris held a World’s Fair to showcasethebestinventionsofthetime. It was a spectacle for the masses, who entered by walkingundertheEiffelTower,builtasitsgateway. Four years later in 1893, 27 million visitors, or half thepopulationoftheUSthen,weretreatedtowonders like Quaker Oats andPICTURES: AFP, TOUCHSTONE PICTURES - 434 words
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Article, Illustration454 2009-02-15 36 SANTOKH SINGH - SANTOKH SINGH FATHER FIGURES santokh@sph.com.sg ITCANNOTbe–notinsqueakycleananddisciplined Singapore. How can? What is wrong with our teachers these days? How safe are our kids? Should there be sex education for our teachers? These were some of the reactions from friends, who seem to454 words
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116 2009-02-15 38 Happy Chinese New year to my Uncle Augustine and family, Auntie Swee Koon and family. Daniel116 words
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Advertisement115 2009-02-15 33 Ask Dr Date Have problems finding love? Make a date withDrDate.He’ll go over the finerpoints of courtship in his weekly column in The New Paper on Sunday. E-mail your questions to tnp@sph.com.sg r m l f 3 2=; v 3G cWf I \\Yv For more information, log on to www.dreamchat.sg115 words
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Miscellaneous154 2009-02-15 35 ARGYLE SWEATER SCOTT HILBURN DILBERTSCOTTADAMS CALVINANDHOBBESBILLWATTERSON SEEINGSTARS BYKUAHSENGSENG AQUARIUS:Youshouldhavebeen more specific when you said you wanted sexy underwear for Valentines. Now you’re stuck with those crotchless long johns. PISCES:Doctorswillhavean argument over whether you’ll need 120 or150stitchestocloseupthatwound. ARIES:Youalwayshadaproblem choosing your words. But a stroke will soon reduce your vocubulary sufficientlytomakethingssimpler. TAURUS:Nomatterhowromantic154 words
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Miscellaneous241 2009-02-15 37 PICTURE:THEFILM FARM LOSTMEMORY:JulieChristie plays anAlzheimer’sdisease suffererin Away FromHer. WATCH’EM AwayFromHer (above) okto,10pm A mancoping withthe relocation ofhis wife dueto Alzheimer'sdiseasefacesan epiphanywhen she transfersher affectionsto a wheelchair-boundmute whois also a patient atthe nursinghome.Starring JulieChristie. Evolutions:TheWalkingWhale NationalGeographicChannel(StarHubCh11),10pm UsingcuttingedgeCGI,thisfilmfollowstheextraordinary evolutionofalandanimalintothemodernwhale. CHANNEL5 Noon FootballAsiaShow 2009 12.30pm FootballersLives 1.00 ISpy 3.00 ForbesTop 15 Supermodels:Beauties Who241 words
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Article, Illustration997 2009-02-15 39 RACE 1 (1,000m) Royal Flush (2) has sprinting pedigree but does come off a handy trial win last month. Travel King (8) is from a proven pedigree in Hong Kong and did get the better of five of his rivals today in a trial this997 words
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978 2009-02-15 39 RACE1 GRIFFINRACE 1000M(TURFTRACK) TIME:12:25 Stakes:HK$750,000(Qtt) NO. HORSENAME TRAINER JOCKEY WT(IB) BAR 1 CALIFORNIAMOON ASC CSoumillon 127 2 2 ROYALFLUSH ATM ODoleuze 127 3 3 SUPERPEPPER CHY BPrebble 127 4 4 BRIGHTTOUCH CSS YTCheng(-2) 118 1 5 JUSTCHILL BKN ZPurton 118978 words
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2150 2009-02-15 40 FRIDAY–RACE 1 FOREVER HAPPY began awkwardly and lost ground. From the 400m until passing the 300m, EAST CAMP had difficulty obtaining a run. In the early part of the straight, JOYLUCK had difficulty obtaining a run. MUSIC STAR exhibited signs of2,150 words
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Article1339 2009-02-15 41 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE1 C4 1.15 -1100m(Home-based) StrongAndFreeHandicap Stakes:RM37,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 -***** DurianKing 57 (51) YAifyc1 3 (4nzgPRoslan-Princess) 2 *****4 WesternConqueror 56.5 (50) BWoodworth 5 (5agMCLam-Conqueror) 3 47-04- FireWarrior 56 (49) KEirwan*c2 1 (4ahLimHoonSeng-Fire) 4 -***** KokandKrown 55.5 (48)1,339 words
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Article142 2009-02-15 42/43 FOR the second time in as many weeks, a change of name brought instant success for connections. Last Friday week, racegoers witnessed the Mohd Yu-sof-trained Giro, who raced formerly as Happy Horse, pop a $355 surprise over the 1,000m sprint on the Polytrack. Yesterday, it142 words
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74 2009-02-15 42/43 THIS Lam Mun Chiew-trained galloper has an excellent chance to open winning accounts this afternoon. His form is nothing to shout about but compared to his rivals it stands out. Last time out on 16 Nov, he finished a 51/4-length fourth but74 words
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Article, Illustration395 2009-02-15 42/43 DANNY KHOO - DANNY KHOO dkhoo@sph.com.sg TRAINER Michael Clements got his season off the blocks with a brilliant double at Kranji yesterday. And it was apt that a horse by the name of Love Academy should put the score on the board for the Zimbabwean handlerTNP PICTURE: FRANCIS LEE - 395 words
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Article431 2009-02-15 42/43 GOING: GOOD Race1 C*****m 9 TABLETALK54c52.5(34-7) YSLim* (2) 3 3 1 (436) 8 KNIGHTGREG54c53(36-20) YAify (1) 2 1 2 (439) 1 7 SASSYBEEBEE54.5c52.5(20-6) LouHo* (9) 4 4 3 (467) 0.5 4 D'VINE55.5(61-14) LSofhan (4) 1 2 4 (437) 0.5 ?Winningstable:PurpleRain.Trainer:KNoordin.Time:1min6.4sec.Forecast:$70.Tierce:$514.MalaysianW/P: RM51,RM12,RM10,RM12.EOB:$39.PForecast:$14(9-8),$8(8-7),$16(9-7).Trio:$61. Race2 RM1200m 3 GOLDCAMEL55(9-5) IAzhar (9)431 words
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Article, Illustration303 2009-02-15 42/43 Danny Khoo Tan Thean Loon Marc Tan RACE1 RACE 2 RACE 3 RJ ICE 4 RACES RACES RACE 7 RACE 8 RACE 9 RACE 10 2 Western Conqueror 9 Arowana Classic 9 Triple Smile 8 Rolling High 2 Cizen Tycoon r D'Mighty k Victory 5 Sky Carrier 1303 words
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1158 2009-02-15 42/43 GOING: GOOD Race1 C5D1(LC)1400m 11 LIONCITYKINGKONG52.5c51(96-31) MEwe* (4) 5 5 1 (501) 9 KARAPIRO54(146-42) BVorster (3) 6 4 2 (435) Ns 8 PRIORKING55.5(140-41) MCahill (6) 2 2 3 (470) Nk 10 RIGHTCLICK54(18-6) JSaimee (7) 7 7 4 (496) 1.25 7 NEFERTITI56(14-5) MGallagher (5) 41,158 words
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Article, Illustration621 2009-02-15 44 STEVE NEWELL - STEVE NEWELL npsports@sph.com.sg SO, I GUESS you could say that they had their chance. But it now looks like time is running out. Tiger Woods is set to return to competitive play, maybe as soon as the end of this month at the WGC-CA Championship at Doral.PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 621 words
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Article, Illustration410 2009-02-15 44 AUSTRALIAN Adam Blyth renewed his love affair with the Maybank Malaysian Open when he snatched a one-shot lead after the third round yesterday. The talented Australian (left), who finished tied-14th in his professional debut at Malaysia’s flagship event in 2005, produced a superb six-under-par 66 to410 words
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Article, Illustration271 2009-02-15 45 GOLF AFP MICHELLE Wie, playing her first event as an LPGA Tour member, captured a share of the lead alongside Angela Stanford after two rounds of the US$1.2 million ($1.8m) SBS Open. Wie (right) carded a two-under 70 on Friday to claim her shareAFP; PICTURE: AFP - 271 words
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Article180 2009-02-15 45 AP SOUTH Korea’s Lee Chang Hee held a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Womens’ Australian Open yesterday, closely pursued by two Americans and a group that included four-time champion Karrie Webb. Lee shot a two-over 75 yesterday at Melbourne’s Metropolitan Golf Club, herAP - 180 words
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Article, Illustration612 2009-02-15 45 ALISON RATCLIFFE - 1. Robbie Savage 2. My mother-in-law 3. George W. Bush 4. Victoria Beckham 5. Avram Grant ALISON RATCLIFFE npsports@sph.com.sg THESE are the people I would pay to go away, in order of preference if I were rich enough to shell out aPICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 612 words
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Article, Illustration815 2009-02-15 46/47 AISHAHHAMZAmeetsSingapore’s firstFifa-accreditedfemalereferee SHE’S smack in the middle of a men’s world. Abirami Naidu is the first Singaporean woman referee to be accredited by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa). A former national player, Abirami took up refereeing five years ago, enrolling in the815 words
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Article, Illustration367 2009-02-15 46/47 REFEREEING in Singapore is a part-time job. Many referees here hold day jobs and cite other commitments as the main reason for not being able to do it full-time. For one female referee, settling down may force her to her givePICTURES: KELVIN CHNG, ADELINE ONG, AP - 367 words
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Article, Illustration327 2009-02-15 46/47 Name: Wendy Toms Age: 46 Born: England TOMS began her career in 1991 and was the first woman to be included on the list of Football League assistant referees in the 1994-95 season. By 1997, she had gone on to become the first female to operate as327 words
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Article, Illustration655 2009-02-15 48 ASHIKIN HASHIM - Seedorf talks about the Milan derby, Beckham, Singapore and more EXCLUSIVE ASHIKIN HASHIM npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is a freelancer. IT WAS 3am (Singapore time) when Clarence Seedorf’s assistant rang us to confirm this interview. But the AC Milan midfielder apologised for makingus waitand told usPICTURES: REUTERS, AP, ACTION IMAGES - 655 words
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Article, Illustration200 2009-02-15 48 Nov 1992: Makes his debutfor Ajax Amsterdam against FC Groningen aged 16 years and 242 days 1995: After helping Ajax to the Dutch League titles in 1994 and 1995, he is also in the team that beat AC Milan in the Uefa Champions League final towin thefirst of histhree200 words
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Article, Illustration819 2009-02-15 49 ASHIKIN HASHIM - Mourinho talks about the culture in Milan, notbeingthe‘SpecialOne’andplayers EXCLUSIVE ASHIKIN HASHIM npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is a freelancer. TO many, Jose Mourinho gives the impression of a quirky gentleman with a refined fashion sense. But beneath that exterior lies a man with an impressive andPICTURE: REUTERS - 819 words
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Article, Illustration546 2009-02-15 50 ASHIKIN HASHIM - EXCLUSIVE ASHIKIN HASHIM npsports@sph.com.sg The writer is a freelancer IF THERE’S a man qualified to give football advice, it’s JoseMourinho. After all, this is a coach who has won the Champions League, Uefa Cup and the Portuguese League with Porto. And he steered Chelsea to twoPICTURES: ACTION IMAGES, SPH - 546 words
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Article, Illustration299 2009-02-15 51 Singapore’sfirstmasscyclingevent,OCBCCycleSingapore,racesintotownon22Feb. This week, we feature two of the racers who will be competing at the event. JUGGLING a heavy training schedule and university studies is certainly an uphill challenge. ButOCBC Singapore cycling team member Timothy Lim, 22, relishes the balancing act. He has been been hooked on299 words
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Article, Illustration165 2009-02-15 51 COMPETITIVE cycling runs in the family, it seems, for British rider Russell Downing, 30. The cyclist got his first taste of racing when hewas7yearsold,andhe’snotlookedback since. Sincethatfirstracemanyyearsago,he’s taken part in numerous big-name races and has won several titles, including being crowned British Road Race165 words
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Article, Illustration69 2009-02-15 51 CATCH local and international elite cyclists who will compete in the upcoming OCBC Cycle Singapore. Apart from Russell Downing and Timothy Lim, here are some of the other cyclists: DEAN DOWNING The current British Criterium Champion is also Russell’sbrother. CALVIN SIM The Singaporean was placed 7th in the69 words
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Article, Illustration961 2009-02-15 52 PA Sport DAVID Beckham is set to return to Los Angeles Galaxy next month after head coach Bruce Arena revealed that AC Milan failed to produce an “acceptable offer” before Fridaynight’s deadline. Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber had warned the Italian club, where BeckhamPA Sport; PICTURE: AP - 961 words
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168 2009-02-15 52 Reuters DAVID Beckham and his advisers will consider their position next week after Los Angeles Galaxy said his permanent move to AC Milan had collapsed, his spokesman said yesterday. Beckham, on loan to Milan until 9 Mar, has said he wants to stayReuters - 168 words
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Article, Illustration356 2009-02-15 53 LIM SAY HENG’S - LIMSAYHENG’SPICK: EDWIN VAN DER SAR LIM SAY HENG’S PETER Schmeichel may be widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world, but among his successors at Manchester United Edwin van der Sar is the one who is on the verge of breaking a world record. ThePICTURE:AP - 356 words
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Article, Illustration639 2009-02-15 54 BEN LINFOOT - BEN LINFOOT PA Sport EVERTON v ASTON VILLA (Everton 1 Aston Villa 0) SINCE Aston Villa beat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park in early December, Martin O’Neill’s team has lost just once in 13 games to Hamburg in the Uefa Cup. Everton have also lostPICTURE: AP - 639 words
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Article, Illustration515 2009-02-15 55 AP DESPITE a growing sense of invincibility at Manchester United where Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted five titles, the team’s trip to Derby in the FA Cup today will provide a reminder that the ambitious trophy chase won’t be without its potential pitfalls.AP; PICTURE: REUTERS - 515 words
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Article, Illustration405 2009-02-15 55 AFP MARTIN O’Neill heads into a crunch phase in Aston Villa’s season hoping his young stars can continue their excellent progression with an FA Cup victory at Everton today. O’Neill is far too canny to admit it publicly but he must beAFP; PICTURE: REUTERS - 405 words
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Article, Illustration206 2009-02-15 56 Swansea......................1 Fulham........................1 PA Sport SWANSEA midfielder Leon Britton claimed the Welshmen justified their growing reputation after holding Premier League side Fulham. The Championship men dominated the first half, but went in at the break a goal behind following captain Garry Monk’sunluckyowngoal,but top-scorer Jason ScotlandPA Sport - 206 words
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Article, Illustration486 2009-02-15 56 SIMON WHITE - BY SIMON WHITE Special Correspondent S TEWARTDOWNING scoredhisfirstgoalofthe season–butstruggling Borohadtosettleforareplay. TheEnglandwingerstruck midwaythroughthefirsthalf,but HeritaIlungalevelledforWest Hamwithsevenminutestogo. BorobossGarethSouthgate said:“Wewerereallyguttedto havelostthelead.Wehadagood Cuprunlastyearanditreally inspiredus,andweneedthatto happenagain.Themainthingis wearestillinthere.” FLURRY Thevisitorsalmosttookthe leadinthesecondminuteafter JackCollisonlosttheballand Downingraceddowntheleft flank.Hiscrosswasclearedasfar asAdamJohnson,butthe midfielderdraggedhisshotwide. Anothermistake,thistime fromDavidDiMichele,ledto another Boro opportunity after 11 minutes. Didier Digard cut inside from the486 words
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Article, Illustration630 2009-02-15 57 BILLY CLARKE - BY. BILLY CLARKE Special Correspondent DEFRENDERS Hermann Hreidarsson and Glen Johnson scored the goals as Portsmouth grabbed a vital three points against Manchester City. After 69 minutes full-back Johnson fired Pompey ahead with a strike from close range to finally break the resistance of City keeper630 words
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Article, Illustration272 2009-02-15 57 ROUND-UP CHRISTOPHER SAMBA struck a last-minute leveller as Blackburn grabbed a dramatic 2-2 draw to stay in the Cup against Coventry City at Ewood Park. Michael Doyle looked like he had fired Chris Coleman's City into the quarter-finals, but Samba's goal now means the twoPA Sport - 272 words
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Article, Illustration504 2009-02-15 58 Wire Services NEMANJA Vidic has no intention of resting on his laurels as Manchester United continue their bid for a trophy cleansweep at Derby County in the FA Cup fifth round tonight. Sir Alex Ferguson’s team has already won the Club World Cup thisWire Services - 504 words
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Article, Illustration131 2009-02-15 59 FA CUP (5th rd) Tonight: EVERTONv ASTON VILLA Ch 24,10.30pm Tomorrow: DERBY v MAN UTD Ch 24,12.30am Kris Commons (far right) scored the only goal in Derby’s recent 1-0 League Cup first-leg semi-final win against Man United. WillhespringanothersurpriseinDerby’sFA Cup tie against the Red Devils tonight? DUTCH LEAGUE Tonight: AJAXPICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 131 words
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Article32 2009-02-15 59 AT&T PEBBLE BEACHN’TL PRO-AM Tomorrow: DAY 4 Ch 26,4am SBS OPEN IN HAWAII Today: DAY 3 Ch 26,7.30am Tomorrow: DAY 4 Ch 26,7.30am MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN Today: DAY 4 Ch 24,12.30pm32 words
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Article281 2009-02-15 59 LOCAL EVENTS FOOTBALL WHAT:FAS JuniorCentre ofExcellencetrials– U-8, U-10 and U-12 WHEN: Today (For more details visit the FAS website listed below) WHERE: Open field in Sembawang, beside Block 509C, opposite Wellington Primary School in Wellington Circle WEBSITE: www.fas.org.sg WHAT: S.League (Tampines Rovers v Home United) Watch and see if281 words
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