The New Paper, 9 May 2010
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Title Section20 2010-05-09 1 The New Paper on sunday May 9 2010 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS 3|dJ I PUBLICATION 80 CENTS MICA (P) 118/01/201020 words
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Article, Illustration1187 2010-05-09 2/3 MAUREEN KOH - YOUNG CHIC Smallerclubshireyoungmamasanstodrawcustomers REPORTS:MAUREENKOH MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg MENTION “mamasan” and one would expect women in their late 40s or 50s. Mamasans are likely to be those who have retired from their days as hostesses to take on a more supervisory role. But Miss Kanda Loh Kailing, who testified at aTNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 1,187 words
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480 2010-05-09 2/3 ITDOESN’T reallymatter ifa mamasanis old or young. What matters is how she handles her girls, and what kind of quality service these girls can provide. The New Paper on Sunday approached 12 businessmen to find out if age mattered when it came to480 words
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Article, Illustration786 2010-05-09 4 BRYNA SIM - Some coffee shop owners thinking of raisingpricesofdrinkstocovercosts ofscreeningthetournament REPORT: BRYNA SIM brynasim@sph.com.sg IT’Sway too expensive. So we might not pay for the 2010 World Cup broadcast, say some coffee shop owners in Geylang. That’s because airing the matches will cost them moreTNP PICTURES: LUKE YAN - 786 words
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Article, Illustration835 2010-05-09 6/7 HEDY KHOO - S’poreinWinterOlympics?Canada’stopfigureskatersays: REPORTS:HEDYKHOO HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE at the 2014 Winter Olympics? It is possible, says Canadian figure skater Patrick Chan, who was placed fifth in the recent Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Chan, 19, who is currently ranked seventh in the world by the International Skating Union, spokeTNP PICTURE: HEDY KHOO; PICTURES: REUTERS - 835 words
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Article, Illustration418 2010-05-09 6/7 What about local skiers snowboarders? SKATERS are not the only ones who dream about representing Singapore at the Winter Olympics. Snowboarders and skiers have the same thoughts too, it seems. While skating seems to have a headstart, with the Singapore Ice Skating Association (SISA) having a provisional membership with theST FILE PICTURE - 418 words
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Article, Illustration805 2010-05-09 8 LIM WEI LI - Hundredsofdoglovers rushdowntopetfarmafter receivingmisleadingSMS DOG LOVERS UP IN ARMS OVER REPORT: LIM WEI LI limweili@sph.com.sg IT SOUNDED like an emergency plea to dog lovers: The owner of a puppy mill has abandoned his dogs. And if no one adopts them by the end of next week, they will bePICTURES: COURTESY OF MONICA ENG - 805 words
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Article, Illustration551 2010-05-09 10 / 11 LIM WEI LI,WOO SIAN BOON - ThePremierLeaguetitlewill bedecidedtodaybetween ChelseaandManchester United.Forfanshere,the tensionisunbearable REPORT: LIM WEI LI,WOO SIAN BOON tnp@sph.com.sg JUST ONE point separates the top two teams in the English Premiership. Butjudgingbythefans’moods,youwouldthinkthe Chelsea and Manchester United camps are a gulf apart. Fans of the Red Devils appear to have allTNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO; TNP ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG; TNP ILLUSTRATION: CHNG CHOON HIONG - 551 words
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Article, Illustration353 2010-05-09 10 / 11 GENEVE YEO, EMILY WONG,YAW MIN JIE - REPORT: GENEVE YEO, EMILY WONG,YAW MIN JIE tnp@sph.com.sg YOU want to watch your favourite football team in action. What’sthe nextbestthingto do,short of buyinga plane ticket to catch their matches live? Buy a superb home entertainment system and catch football magic in the comfort of353 words
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Article, Illustration279 2010-05-09 12 / 13 Ng Yang Han - Whetheryou’reBlueorRedatheart,checkoutsomeotherplacestoshowyoursupport Ng Yang Han A HUGE mural depicting one of Manchester United’s finest hours occupies an entire wall in the Manchester United Cafe Bar along Boat Quay. Forever etched in history, the Red Devils had just triumphed Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final. But tonight,PICTURE: AFP - 279 words
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Article, Illustration216 2010-05-09 12 / 13 Danson Cheong,Ng Yang Han - Danson Cheong,Ng Yang Han HAPPY hour all night long. Beers and spirits going for only $9.50. But only if you are a Chelsea fan. At Turn:Styles Sports Bar on Circular Road, bar director Mr Adrian Houghton said that he is getting ready for a full house.PICTURE: AFP - 216 words
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Article, Illustration347 2010-05-09 12 / 13 Manchester United and Chelsea pubs St James Power Station 3 Sentosa Gateway Tel: 6270 7676 Matches will be shown on two projector screens and 45 LCD screens throughout the complex, as well as on five screens in Shanghai DollyTNP ILLUSTRATION: KELVIN CHAN; TNP ILLUSTRATION: TEOH YI CHIE - 347 words
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Article, Illustration435 2010-05-09 12 / 13 KAY TAN - The New Paper Wedding Planner 2010 exhibition REPORT: KAY TAN kaytan@sph.com.sg STRUTTING down the catwalk in bridal wear for the first time? You would think it is a nerve-wrack-ing experience. Yet the New Face girls who modelled at The New Paper WeddingTNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 435 words
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Article, Illustration1405 2010-05-09 14 / 15 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - Veteran politician speaks about his ousterfromthe ReformParty REPORT: ZUBAIDAH NAZEER zubaidah@sph.com.sg NOBODY noticed him as he tucked into his bowl of noodles at a coffee shop in Bishan. It was only when a camera began flashing that some looked up, scrutinising the silver-haired man.TNP PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG; ST FILE PICTURE - 1,405 words
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Article, Illustration414 2010-05-09 17 TEENAGERS in Malaysia cannot keep out of trouble, it seems. A17-year-old motorcyclist, who allegedly taunted policemen in a patrol car, was shot during a chase along Jalan Jelebu, Negri Sembilan, early yesterday. This is the second incident in recent times involving a teenager. Last414 words
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Article, Illustration454 2010-05-09 18 Two cops die, 13 hurt in attacksnearprotests TURMOIL IN BANGKOK END the blockade or be prepared for more violence. Thailand’s government is talking tough to the protesters, following the double night attacks that killed two policemen and wounded 13 people. The casualties have struckPICTURE: GETTY IMAGES - 454 words
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Article, Illustration505 2010-05-09 18 A GROUP of volunteers in Russia has started final training to prepare for being locked up in a capsule for 520 days to simulate the psychological effects of a voyage to Mars. Three Russians, two other EuropeansPICTURES: AFP - 505 words
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Article, Illustration518 2010-05-09 19 SOME Seattle drivers were probably wondering who the VIP was in the motorcycle police escort. It was“Electron Boy”, also known as Erik Martin, a 13-year-old with liver cancer. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, andhundredsofvolunteersgavehimadayhe’llremember for the rest ofPICTURE: AP - 518 words
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Article, Illustration399 2010-05-09 19 LADY Gaga is facing the wrath of bosses at an underwear company after she allegedly failed toreturnfour“priceless” items oflingerie. When lingerie retailer Rigby and Peller, which provides underwear for the Queen, heard that the pop star wanted to use its knickers in her latest pop video,PICTURE: AFP - 399 words
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Article, Illustration496 2010-05-09 20 MORE than 20 nude photos of late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng and retired actress Lin Ching Hsia are missing. This was confirmed on Thursday by Teng’s older brother, Mr Teng Changfu, reported Apple Daily Taiwan. Mr Teng was speaking to reporters inPICTURES: INTERNET - 496 words
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Article, Illustration206 2010-05-09 20 LATE Cantopopqueen Anita Mui’s mother has been ordered to pay her lawyers HK$1.97 million (S$350,000). MadamTam MeiKam, 86, incurredthe hefty bill after losing a legal fight for her daughter’sHK$100million estate. Mui, who died of cervical cancer at the age of 40 in December 2003,PICTURE: APPLE DAILY - 206 words
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News Snapshot
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Article341 2010-05-09 21 FormerRomanian diplomatin S’porehit-and-run case FORMER Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu was detained 29 days by his country’s courts yesterday. In March, the State Coroner found Dr Ionescu to be the driver of the Romanian embassy car in a hit-and-run accident along Bukit Panjang Road on Dec 15 last341 words
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Article, Illustration53 2010-05-09 21 MIST OR HAZE?: The junction of Queensway and Commonwealth Avenue appeared shrouded around 11.30pm yesterday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said there were no fires at that time. The National Environment Agency did not answer The New Paper’scalls.The PSIreadingas at4pm yesterday was34, whichis in the healthy range. TNPTNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 53 words
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Article, Illustration103 2010-05-09 21 AFP LUXURY London department store Harrods has been sold to Qatar Holding, the Gulf royal family's investment arm. Lazard, advisors for Harrods founder, Egyptian billionaire Mo- hamed Al Fayed, announced this yesterday. Media reports suggest that Mr Al Fayed, whoAFP - 103 words
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Article, Illustration103 2010-05-09 21 AFP PHILIPPINE presidential hopefuls ended their election campaigns fes-tival-style yesterday, as polling officials raced to deliver vote-counting software to remote precincts. Bachelor Benigno Aquino, 50, son of democracy champions Benigno and Corazon Aquino,looks setfor a landslidevictory in Monday’s election after three monthsAFP - 103 words
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Article, Illustration101 2010-05-09 21 AFP MYANMAR’S ruling junta is likely to allow US envoy Kurt Campbell to meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The move would facilitate Mr Campbell’s visit to Myanmar next week, an official said yesterday. TheAFP - 101 words
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Article, Illustration95 2010-05-09 21 AP MANY transatlantic flights were delayed or cancelled yesterday as more volcanic ash spewed from Iceland’sEyjafjallajokull volcano. An ash cloud is spreading across airspace from Iceland to Spain, said European flight control agency Eurocontrol. Flights had to be rerouted north over Greenland or south overAP - 95 words
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News Exchange
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Article, Illustration598 2010-05-09 22 NG WAN CHING - THE BUZZ COMMENT: NG WAN CHING wanching@sph.com.sg THE process of dying, natural or otherwise, is often fraught with great emotions. Even a natural death that ends well can be difficult and exhausting for the loved ones around. The demands of Madam Lim Kim KeowPICTURE COURTESY OF LIM QING SI - 598 words
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Article, Illustration124 2010-05-09 22 Weratethepastweek’snews–goodandbad +20 Employers’ contribution to CPFwill go up from 14.5 per cent to 15.5 per cent by next March. -10 Singapore’sfifth and biggest Newater plant has opened, but just 57 per cent of total waste is recycled and the only food recycling facility here is operating at124 words
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Article33 2010-05-09 22 “Istherealcoholin rootbeer?” –Agirlwonderingaboutherdrinkoptions “Iratherspendthe moneyonbeer.” A man on why he plans to watch the World Cup matches at a coffee shop rather than pay to watch it at home33 words
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Miscellaneous216 2010-05-09 20 HENG WAH CINEMAS s: www.ewcinemas.com.sg "fr Most2K Digital Halls In Singapore! Clearest Sharpest Resolution! Best Sound Effects! HAS ITS PRICE. 7* A Horror Film By AHMAD IDHAM a THE CUR'SEOF n V, iT. (Ml JL j j v m x LIYANA JASMAY S&\ *T% SHAHEIZY SAM AWAL ASHAARI ZED ZAIDI216 words
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Miscellaneous6 2010-05-09 21 27˚ Low 33˚ High Showers SINGAPOREWEATHER6 words
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Article, Illustration760 2010-05-09 23 TAN KEE YUN - ONE recently changed sides and another keeps a large collection of memorabilia from his favourite club. Yet another cheers his team on with his little daughter by his side. As English giants Manchester United and Chelsea gear up for their final match ofTNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO; TNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO, BENJAMIN SEETOR - 760 words
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Enjoy Fly on the Wall
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Article, Illustration359 2010-05-09 25 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - REPORT: SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO paikchoo@sph.com.sg THE cocktails were not imported, but the cause was. Cocktails for a Cause in Singapore came to The Fullerton Hotel via businesswoman Miss Nisha Parmanand of Hong Kong. The granddaughter of Dr H N Harilela, chairman of hisPICTURES: COMMSDNA - 359 words
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Article, Illustration660 2010-05-09 26/27 REPORT:CHERYL LIM - Theseartisticmumsaresharingthe stage with their daughters in concert REPORT:CHERYL REPORT:CHERYL LIM cheryll@sph.com.sg HER daughter Lauren is already 15. But local musician Belinda Foo believes her precious one is not too young to be tucked into bed. So she tries to do so on most nights.TNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 660 words
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Dear Goonduu Dear Sotong
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Article, Illustration139 2010-05-09 26/27 There’sthis girlI’ve cometo fancy.And turnsout, she’sonly17! What’sthe problem?I’m 26. Being the narcissistic individual I am, I absolutely refuse to be labelled as a cradle snatcher. But then again, can a nine-yeargapbeconsidered cradle snatchingin the first place? DNile SylviaToh:Cradle-snatching your face!It’s jailb-a-i-t, bro. She was born when139 words
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Article76 2010-05-09 26/27 I have a four-year-old who dislikes his fruits and vegetables. We have been hiding theminhisfood. Heknows they’reinsidehisfood, butas long as hedoesn’t“see” it, he’lleat it.Whatcan wedo?– FoodNazi Sylvia Toh: What is your problem exactly? The kid’seating hisrequired amountsoffruit& veg right? Are you like stashing the carrot in76 words
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168 2010-05-09 26/27 It’sMother’s Day. I have twoteenage boysbut theywould rather beoutplaying with their friends. My husband is always overseas on work. None of them have planned anythingformetoday andI’mfeeling neglected.How canI tell myfamilyhowI feel? SadMum Sylvia Toh: By doing a disappearing act. Leave the dishes and the laundry.168 words
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Article, Illustration408 2010-05-09 26/27 JASON JOHNSON - FATHER FIGURES JASON JOHNSON jjohnson@sph.com.sg IMAGINE if you will a cyborg. He’sgota transparentskull, through which you can see his tangerine brain. Multi-coloured wires snake down from his head into his shiny silver body, which is stuffed with all manner of gears and circuits and408 words
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Article, Illustration343 2010-05-09 28 ANGELINE NEO - S’poreanfashionand beautybrandshavetheir uniquecharmsandit’stime to start supporting them ANGELINE NEO tnp@sph.com.sg JUSTaweekago,theAudiFashionFestivalwasheldwithgreatfanfare.Renowned fashion designers Roberto Cavalli and Dsquared2’s Caten twins made personal appearances, while supermodels Carmen Kass and Song Kyunga struttedthecatwalk. In five days, more than 10 international and local fashionandjewellerybrandsparadedtheirFall/Winter 2010collections. The festival is a platformPICTURES: COURTESY OF KEITH PNG AND GEORGIA LEE - 343 words
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Article, Illustration558 2010-05-09 29 HEDY KHOO - HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@ sph.com.sg IF you are a two-timing skirt-chaser,yourfriendsmight disapprove, but others may egg you on and envy you. Never mind that in reality, you have to be a masochist to cheat in love. Unless one of your women likes the idea ofTNP PICTURES: HEDY KHOO, KUA CHEE SIONG - 558 words
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Article, Illustration614 2010-05-09 30 SIVA CHOY - iPads? Backthen,therewere ‘555’ notebooks SIVA CHOY HUMOUR ME tnp@sph.com.sg I SAW an old gentleman reading a magazine in the local library last week and every time he turned a page, he would first put his finger on his tongue, wet it with his salivaTNP FILE PICTURE - 614 words
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Article, Illustration137 2010-05-09 30 Reuters CHINESE experts are working to permanently preserve a special chalk message written by President Hu Jintao last month. The message was scrawled on a blackboard by Mr Hu when he visited the Yushu School for Orphans which housed survivors of a deadly quake inReuters - 137 words
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72 2010-05-09 30 AP POLICEin Columbus, Ohio,are looking for a generousbankrobber whohanded moneyto passers-byashe fled thescene ofthe crime. FBISpecial AgentHarry Trombitassaid theman robbed aHuntington Bank branch earlierthis week after showing theteller a gun in hiswaistband. Whenheleft the bank,heraninto a mother anddaughterwhowere window-shoppingon the pavementoutside. Hehanded themAP - 72 words
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Article, Illustration418 2010-05-09 30 S M ONG - S M ONG ACT BLUR smong@sph.com.sg SOME years ago, I was in a video store in Parkway Parade and I noticed the young saleswoman staring at me. Did she suspect me of being a shoplifter? Or was she admiring my radiant418 words
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Article, Illustration95 2010-05-09 33 This week, we’re showcasing photos of you and your pets. For two weeks from May 16, send us pictures of you enjoying your favourite watersports. Send your pictures and messages to tnpforum@sph.com.sg Syura her cute lovely Chiko...Ala cute nya. from Papa Rambo Rams ChuckietheChinchilla&HastietheHamster!Loveya’lllots! xoxo, Rachel Mark:) To95 words
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Miscellaneous52 2010-05-09 31 WATCH’EM Duplicity(above) HBO(StarHubCh601), 9pm A pairofcorporate spieswho share a steamypast hookupto pulloffthe ultimate con job on their respectivebosses.StarringJulia Roberts,Clive Owen. PICTURES: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, GOLDEN VILLAGE 29thHongKongFilmAwards PresentationCeremony ChannelU,8.30pm Thedelayedtelecastofthisyear’sawardsceremony seesveteranslikeSimonYamandKaraHuibaggingtop actingprizesandthedominanceofbigwinner BodyguardsAndAssassins,whichwenthomewitheight gongs. Fashion ZeeChannel(SingTelmioTVCh39),9pm Asmall-towngirlwithstarsinhereyesrisesinhercareer towalktherunwaysforleadingdesignersacrossIndia, butsheslowlystartstopaythepriceforherfameandher journeytothetop.StarringPriyankaChopra,Kangana Ranaut. PlasticCity CelestialMovies(StarHubCh868),9pm Acrimeboss’sonresortstoviolentmeanstosecurehis father’sreleaseafterthelatterwasbetrayedbyhis partnerandarrested,settingoffadangerousgangwar. StarringAnthonyWong,JoOdagiri. DisasterMovie(above) StarMovies(StarHubCh622),9pm Overthecourseofoneeventfulevening,an unsuspectinggroupof20-somethingsattemptstomake52 words
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Miscellaneous100 2010-05-09 32 SEEING STARS BYKUAH SENG SENG Singapore’smostaccuratefake astrologer PISCES: You will grow obese and die of diabetes after being shipwrecked on a dessert island. ARIES: The rosy flush on your face this week will speak volumes about your love life. In your case, the rash outbreak will render you dateless till100 words
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Article1249 2010-05-09 34 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE1 C5 1.00 -1400m SansAtoutHandicap Stakes:RM35,000 No. Last6runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex,trainer-owner) 1 767-6- LaughHeartily 57 (38) IAzhar 11 (5agKCoetzee-Eastern) 2 0-21-5 AdmiralZhengho 56.5 (37) AAustin 13 (4nzgYNLiew-Hippocrates) 3 38-0-0 KingdomPower 56.5 (37) CalvinGoonc2 8 (7agMSukri-MdmPLHong) 4 009-18 Woohu 56.5 (37)1,249 words
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395 2010-05-09 35 LASTFRIDAY’SSINGAPORETURFCLUBSTIPENDIARYSTEWARDS’REPORTHIGHLIGHTS JOCKEY Sean Cormack pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in Race 12 on May 2 at an inquiry last Friday. He had allowed MISSION ROYALE to shift in near the 1,300m, when insufficiently clear, resulting in GOLDEN SCALPEL395 words
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Article434 2010-05-09 35 GOING: GOOD Race1 C*****m 14 WINNINGWARRIOR54(54-20) IAzhar (11) 1 1 1 (499) 4 DRESSEDTOIMPRESS56.5(41-11) NCallow (14) 6 5 2 (402) 4.75 11 JERAMRIVER54.5c53.5(25-12) JacksonLow (15) 4 3 3 (515) 0.5 3 DIRHAM56.5c54.5(154-43) JNizam* (4) 12 12 4 (502) Nk ?Winningstable:GoldenKnight.Trainer:KCoetzee.Time:1min24.00sec.Forecast:$152.Tierce:$998.Quartet: NoWinner ($3486jackpotcarriedforward tonextrace). MalaysianW/P:RM62,RM24,RM24,RM5.PForecast: $64 (14-4),$28(4-11),$19(14-11).Trio:$173. Race2434 words
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515 2010-05-09 35 RACE1 CLASS5TURF 1400m 1 COOLCAT133(16-8) BPREBBLE (1) 1 5 GREATUNITY129(66-17) GCHEYNE (3) 2 7 EXCELLENTELITE124(110-32) JLLOYD (12) 3 2 NICEKING133(87-23) ODOLEUZE (11) 4 ?Trainer: DJ Hall. Margins: 1.25, 1.5. Time: 1min 22.93sec. Forecast: $60. Place Forecast: $25 (Nos. 1-5), $30 (Nos. 1-7), $69 (Nos. 5-7). Tierce:515 words
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Article, Illustration535 2010-05-09 36 TIPS AND COMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE1 SunshineCoast (1,000m) 5 WANDERING STAR 3 STARLIN 7 CHOSEN TO FLY RACE 2 Kalgoorlie (1,400m) 11 HARKAM ISA 1 TOPMAN 9 DEMON RACE 3 Sunshine Coast (1,000m) 1 TRACY'S CHOICE (MJ535 words
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Sports Mad about Golf
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Article, Illustration739 2010-05-09 37 VeteranWestwood showstheyoung gunswho’sboss atTPCSawgrass AP GOLF has been all abuzz about a youth movement again, especially this week after the fuzzy-cheeked duo of Ryo Ishikawa, 18, of Japan, and RoryMcIlroy, 21, of Northern Ireland, shot record-low rounds to win on the Japan PGA and PGAAP; PICTURE: REUTERS - 739 words
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Article251 2010-05-09 37 THAILAND saw another exciting new professional burst onto the scene yesterday when Thanyakon Khrongpha beat Jay Bayron of the Philippines on the first play-off hole at the Kariza Indonesia Championship, just outside Jakarta. Thanyakon, 20, won by holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the251 words
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140 2010-05-09 37 Reuters A ROWDY spectator was subdued with a stun gun by police at the Players Championship on Friday, four days after a teenage fan was detained in similar fashion at a Philadelphia baseball game. According to police, a belligerent golf fan resistedReuters - 140 words
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Sports Formula One
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Article, Illustration658 2010-05-09 38 LUKE NETTO - PolewinnerWebber’squalifyingpace isphenomenalbutcanhetranslate it into the winning factor? LUKE NETTO npsports@sph.com.sg RED BULL Racing’s qualifying pace has been nothing short of stunning. In recent years, I’ve not seen such dominance in terms of pace. Mark Webber was just under a second quicker then third-placed Lewis Hamilton of McLarenSources: formula1.com, FIA; Adapted from REUTERS; PICTURES: REUTERS, AP - 658 words
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176 2010-05-09 38 Reuters FERRARI were fined US$20,000 ($28,000) yesterday for releasing FernandoAlonso’scarintothepath of Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes during the final phase of Spanish Grand Prix qualifying. Alonso, who qualified fourth next to former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton for his first home race as a Ferrari driver, was notReuters - 176 words
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Sports Badminton
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Article, Illustration381 2010-05-09 39 JAMES WONG - Delayed flight compoundslowly Nigeria’sproblem against Malaysia JAMES WONG npsports@sph.com.sg IT CAN’T get any easier for Malaysia when they embark on their Thomas Cup campaign tonight. Their opening Group B opponents, Nigeria, will be facing fatigue and jetlag, not to mention a huge gulf in standards, whenPICTURE: XINHUA - 381 words
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328 2010-05-09 39 AFP BADMINTON powerhouse China, featuring Olympic champion Lin Dan and women’s world No. 1 Wang Yihan, are confident of keeping their stranglehold on the world team championships starting today. The dominant Chinese have won the past three editions of the Thomas Cup, for men, andAFP - 328 words
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Article, Illustration36 2010-05-09 39 IRELAND asked Fifa to let it enter the 2010 World Cupasthetournament’s33rdteamafterThierry Henry’s(above)infamoushandballhelpedFrance qualify for the competition at the expense of the Irish. Their request was denied. PICTURE: ACTION IMAGESPICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 36 words
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Sports EPL Betting
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Article, Illustration672 2010-05-09 40 TOP OF THE TIPS BRIAN MILLER LOWRISK Tottenhamto clear 1/2-Goalhurdle MANYwill saythat Tottenham’s work’s done. Theyhave thatall-important fourth placeand will beplaying Champions Leaguefootball nextseason. Yes,clearly,it’s jobdone. Time toputup ourfeet and relax. Notso fast.I reckon theywon’trest until theyknow, for certain,that fourthplaceisthe besttheyaregoing tohave thisseason. But, waitaminute. They cantryfor third.And672 words
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Article, Illustration1029 2010-05-09 41 JAMES EASTHAM - JAMES EASTHAM Special Correspondent CHELSEA v WIGAN (Take Chelsea to clear 1/2-Goal) There’sno way Chelseacan throw awaythe title now.All theyneedis tobeat Wigan– oneofthe EPL’smostinconsistent sides thisseason and they’ll reclaim thetrophy that has been proudly displayed at Old Trafford since 2006. There are several reasonsPICTURES: ACTION IMAGES, AFP - 1,029 words
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Article936 2010-05-09 43 ERIC DING - ERIC DING npsports@sph.com.sg NEVER has winning a Premiership game been so important for Chelsea this season. The Blues would be favourites to win this game but in the current situation, it’s is a little tricky since the title is on the line. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have to936 words
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Article704 2010-05-09 42 Match: 0301 CHELSEA vWIGAN ShouldbeChelsea TEAMNEWS:Badnewsfor Wigan asChelseacould have Essien, Carvalho and Mikel fixedup and readyor this.Wigan’s awayformhasbeen gettingfrombad to horrendous.ButbossMartinezvowed toget histeam “firedup”for this “unique occasion”. MATCHGUIDE:Wigan ranrings aroundChelseawhen theymet in September.At the end theBlues were3-1 red-facedlosers.Expectthem totryto exactsome revenge. Also, justremember thatWigan inflicteddamage on Arsenal704 words
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Sports EPL
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Article, Illustration595 2010-05-09 44 ALISON RATCLIFFE - FOOTBALL FEMME ALISON RATCLIFFE npsports@sph.com.sg NOT ONLY is my glass half-empty, the champagne is flat. I’m not even sure if it isn’t just fizzy wine in the first place. Spurs have finally clinched fourth spot in the Premiership and after a full five minutes of reasonablyPICTURES: GETTY IMAGES, REUTERS - 595 words
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Article, Illustration467 2010-05-09 44 PA Sport ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger maintains Tottenham deserve their crack at the Champions League. Spurs’victoryaway to Manchester City in midweek secured Harry Redknapp’s men a place in the top four, and with it a chance to play in Europe’s elite clubPA Sport - 467 words
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Article, Illustration602 2010-05-09 46 / 47 DAVID LEE - MAN UNITED v STOKE CITY (Tonight, 11pm, Live on StarHub TV Ch 202) CORONATION SUNDAY DAVID LEE npsports@sph.com.sg THERE, I said it. Don’t get me wrong. As a Manchester United fan, nothing would please me more than to see the gleaming English Premier LeaguePICTURE: AFP, AP - 602 words
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Article, Illustration163 2010-05-09 46 / 47 DAVID LEE - DAVID LEE AH, THE irony. Old Trafford will host a sell-out 76,000 crowd in a must-win match tonight, but the United faithful won’t actually be too concerned about the proceedings on the pitch ahead of them. After all, Stoke’s last top-flight win at163 words
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Article, Illustration230 2010-05-09 46 / 47 DAVID LEE - DAVID LEE IF CHELSEA slip up, United will have to keep up to their end of the deal by beating Stoke to lift the title. But many people will suggest that one Potter stands in United’s way, and he is the Human Sling, Rory230 words
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Sports Coronation Sunday
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Article, Illustration542 2010-05-09 45 LIM SAY HENG - Statistics show title contenders score more goals shortly before the final whistle LIM SAY HENG npsports@sph.com.sg IT IS truly “squeaky bum time” now for both Chelsea and Manchester United. Not only will the Premiership title race be decided in the final round of games later tonight,PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES; TNP ILLUSTRATION: TEOH YI CHIE - 542 words
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Article, Illustration670 2010-05-09 48 / 49 GARY LIM - Former Man United striker DION DUBLIN expectsmoredrama onfinalmatchday EXCLUSIVE GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg ANDSO,thisisit.All eyes will be on Chelsea and Manchester United tonight, as the two English clubs viefor the Barclays PremierLeaguetitle. If, as expected, Chelsea and Man United beat Wigan and Stoke City respectively, thenPICTURE COURTESY OF BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE - 670 words
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Article580 2010-05-09 48 / 49 GARY LIM - EXCLUSIVE GARY LIM npsports@sph.com.sg ONE DEFEAT could have derailed Chelsea. Instead, Chelsea bounced back from the Champions League elimination by Inter Milan in March looking stronger than ever. Now, the Blues are just one win away from winning their first Premiership title in four years. Two-time580 words
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Article, Illustration523 2010-05-09 50 BRIAN MILLER - BETTING: CAN WIGAN DO IT? BRIAN MILLER npsports@sph.com.sg WHAT’S with the bookmakers? I mean, really, what’s with those guys? I was looking at the odds on offer for the Chelsea versus Wigan match and they really didn’t give Wigan a snowball’s chance in hell.PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 523 words
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Article, Illustration367 2010-05-09 50 REF WATCH THE 39-year-old from Bradford, who will be the man in charge at Stamford Bridge tonight, enjoyed a rapid rise to the top after refereeing his first Premier League game in 2005 just two years after his Conference debut. A year later, in 2006, he was appointed367 words
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Article, Illustration613 2010-05-09 52/53 TSANG WING HAN - All eyes will be on the Laticstonightasthey aimtodoadouble over Chelsea TSANG WING HAN npsports@sph.com.sg WIGAN will play an important part in the final round of Premiership title race tonight. They travel to Stamford Bridge where hosts Chelsea are clear favourites for victory. If the BluesPICTURES: ACTION IMAGES - 613 words
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Article, Illustration567 2010-05-09 52/53 Wigan were not afraid to have a go at Chelsea and were rewarded with three goals. Pressing hard to not allow the Blues players time and space was the keytotheLatics’3-1 victory last September Wire Services WHATTHE NEW PAPER FOOTBALL ANALYST TOHARI PAIJAN SAID ABOUT THEWire Services - 567 words
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Article, Illustration308 2010-05-09 54 IAIN MACINTOSH - CHELSEAvWIGAN (Tonight, 11 pm, Live on StarHub TV Ch 222) CAN WIGAN DO IT? IAIN MACINTOSH npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM THE UK CARLO Ancelotti said on Friday that he would pick the same team that beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield last weekend. If that proves toPICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 308 words
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Article134 2010-05-09 54 IAIN MACINTOSH - IAIN MACINTOSH NOT AS many as they had earlier this season. Ashley Cole’s return has secured one flank, though they still miss Jose Bosingwa’s charging runs on the opposite side. At the back, John Terry is showing signs of his old self. He was excellent134 words
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Article133 2010-05-09 54 IAIN MACINTOSH - IAIN MACINTOSH IF ROBERTO Martinez’s team is to take anything from this game, it will be its wide players who prove pivotal, especially if Chelsea leave gaps. Charles N’Zogbia has been a revelation since he was shifted on to the right flank. The Frenchman133 words
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Article163 2010-05-09 55 LIVE TELECASTS EPL Tonight: ARSENALvFULHAM StarHub TV Ch 203,11pm CHELSEA vWIGAN StarHub TV Ch 222,11pm MAN UTDv STOKE StarHub TV Ch 202,11pm ASTON VILLA v BLACKBURN StarHub TV Ch 226,11pm BOLTON v BIRMINGHAM StarHub TV Ch 225,11pm BURNLEY v TOTTENHAM StarHub TV Ch 101,11 pm HULL v LIVERPOOL StarHub163 words
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Article, Illustration25 2010-05-09 55 SPANISH GRAND PRIX Tonight: PREVIEW StarHub TV Ch 273,7pm RACE START StarHub TV Ch 273,7.45pm CHEQUERED FLAG StarHub TV Ch 273,9.45pm PICTURE: GETTY IMAGESPICTURE: GETTY IMAGES - 25 words
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Article19 2010-05-09 55 BMW ITALIAN OPEN Tonight: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213,7.45pm THEPLAYERSC’SHIP Tomorrow: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213,2.15am19 words
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Article687 2010-05-09 55 EVENTS /FIXTURES LOCAL EVENTS OPEN WATER SWIMMING What: The Swimming Room TRI-Swim When: Today, 8.30am Where: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa Island THIS open water competitive swimming event is the first leg of the HP TRI-Factor Series 2010. As one of the many safety measures, only participants who have passed687 words
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Article, Illustration715 2010-05-09 56 IAIN MACINTOSH - EXCLUSIVE CORONATION SUNDAY IAIN MACINTOSH YOUR ENGLISH KAKI npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM THE UK FORMER Chelsea boss John Hollins used to scout for Wigan under Paul Jewell and he’s got a few ideas on how Roberto Martinez could pull of the shock of the season againstPICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 715 words
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