The New Paper, 19 February 2012
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Title Section21 2012-02-19 1 the new paper on sunday Feb 19 2012 1 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS I PUBLICATION 80 CENTS CENTS MICA (P) 089/01/201221 words
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Advertisement89 2012-02-19 1 the new paper Feb 19 2012 S’pore glue sniffer falls 15 floors and saves suicidal woman FA CUP: CHELSEA 1 B’HAM 1 TRAGEDY TURNS TO ROMANCE The end is near for Villas-Boas58 17 WHY I PAY Men, pimps psychologists on the appeal of sex workers 14 WHY ISTRAY A tai89 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration634 2012-02-19 2 KEN JALLEH JR - KEN JALLEH JR kenjr@sph.com.sg “I’m depraved on account of I’m deprived.” West Side Story Anyone whose work is to chronicle sex scandals will tell you that reporting such stories is akin to making love to a nymphomaniac just when you think you’re done, you634 words
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Advertisement139 2012-02-19 2 FEATURES 8 1 man, 39 wives The women talk about life under one roof 12 He’s married, so what? One woman tells how she set her sights on a rich tycoon 18 Then Now Drug addict survives 15-storey fall. His story saves would-be wife from suicide COLUMNS 16 Ground Zero139 words
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Miscellaneous26 2012-02-19 2 QUICK ON THE DRAW Apple iPhone is now the most popular mobile phone on the planet TNP ILLUSTRATION: LEE HUP KHENG TNP ILLUSTRATION: LEE HUP KHENG26 words
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SNAPSHOT
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Article, Illustration121 2012-02-19 4 / 5 Students with physical disabilities will have access to quality education, regardless of their challenges. Education Minister Heng Swee Keat (right) said this will be his focus during the debate on his ministry’s budget. “I will be speaking on how the education system will continue to121 words
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Article, Illustration118 2012-02-19 4 / 5 THE police nabbed 113 people for suspected involvement in unlawful activities during an operation that lasted through Friday night and ended early yesterday morning. The islandwide sting, coordinated by the Criminal Investigation Department, involved officers from all the six police land divisions. The118 words
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Article, Illustration122 2012-02-19 4 / 5 WORKERS’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang said he will spend more time looking after Hougang residents. Mr Low, who is WP’s secre-tary-general, said he spoke to residents during the first Meet-the-Peo- ple session after Mr Yaw Shin Leong’s expulsion, and122 words
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Article, Illustration80 2012-02-19 4 / 5 DRIVE-THROUGH MAYHEM: Residents of Woodlands Drive 50 were shocked last night when an out-of-control car rammed into a parked motorbike at a multi-storey carpark of Block 897D around 8.30pm. A hotline caller told The New Paper on Sunday that the car came to a stop on a patchTNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 80 words
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Article, Illustration588 2012-02-19 4 / 5 US Capitol suicide bombing attempt foiled AP A29-year-old Moroccan man (right) who believed he was working with Al-Qaeda was arrested on Friday near the US Capitol building in Washington DC. His arrest came as he was planning to detonate what he thought was a suicideAP - 588 words
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Article, Illustration127 2012-02-19 4 / 5 THOUSANDS thronged the Singapore Airshow yesterday, the first day it opened its doors to the public. Visitors hopped onto shuttle buses at Changi Airport as early as 8am to make their way to the Changi Exhibition Centre for the event,127 words
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Article, Illustration115 2012-02-19 4 / 5 AFP More than 30 people, many of them foreign tourists, were rushed to hospital yesterday in Phuket after a chlorine leak at a hotel swimming pool, local officials said. The accident occurred shortly after 10am (9am, Singapore time) at the Phuket OrchidAFP - 115 words
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Article, Illustration117 2012-02-19 4 / 5 AFP SYRIAN security forces fired on a huge crowd gathered yesterday for the funerals of demonstrators killed in rare protests in the capital after a senior Chinese envoy issued a plea for the bloodshed to end. Following talks in Damascus with PresidentAFP - 117 words
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Article, Illustration174 2012-02-19 4 / 5 27 The number of times the Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service in East Sussex, England, was called to check on a swan in an icy pond. Residents thought one of the bird’s legs was stuck in the ice, but it was merely tucking the leg under its feathers174 words
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Article, Illustration79 2012-02-19 4 / 5 LEE HUP KHENG - S’pore workers are well-known for their work culture and ethics. Here’s a light-hearted look at attitudes with office charts Singapore workers are well-known in the region for their work culture and ethics. Here’s a light-hearted look with office charts. LEE HUP KHENG hup@sph.com.sg FIRE ALARM Those who think79 words
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Article, Illustration144 2012-02-19 6 JONATHAN CHOO - Models never put a foot wrong, or do they? This week’s New York Fashion Week had people falling over themselves to get into the exclusive shows and models falling over themselves on the catwalk. And if these slip-ups don’t convince youPICTURES: REUTERS, AP - 144 words
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Article, Illustration132 2012-02-19 6 We rate the past week’s news good and bad The number of complaints received by the Consumers Association of Singapore fell 1.5 per cent, from 22,590 in 2010 to 22,240 last year. One-third of respondents in a survey done last year, of those who had been in romantic132 words
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PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration51 2012-02-19 7 The marriage bed has b com a hotbed of lie after former Hougang MP Yaw Sh n L ong wa ou ted for alleged infidelity, the online scandal involving top professionals, including a principal, and allegations against two top civil servants for having an affair with a51 words
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the Stayers
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Article, Illustration1124 2012-02-19 8 / 9 MAUREEN KOH - She’s the 39th wife to a man old enough to be her father. And she must take turns sharing the bed with him. Yet, she says she’s madly in love and on top of the world REPORTS: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg When it comes to love,PICTURES: REUTERS - 1,124 words
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Article234 2012-02-19 8 / 9 Followers of the self-reliant Chana sect grow their own crops and raise their own livestock, according to various media reports. Leader Ziona Chana has set up a school, run by his younger brother, for the children in the community. While the curriculum comes234 words
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Article, Illustration898 2012-02-19 10 MAUREEN KOH - Ex-HougangMP Yaw Shin Leong’s wife stands by her husband despite accusations of his infidelity. Why? One long-suffering wife explains why she’s still married despite her husband’s affair REPORT: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg For 30 minutes, she sat on the sofa and stared at theTNP PHOTO ILLUSTRATION - 898 words
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Article, Illustration717 2012-02-19 11 MAUREEN KOH - This tai-tai continues havingtoyboy lovers even after her cheating husband found out a year ago REPORT: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg Two can play the game. “If my husband can cheat on me, why can’t I do the same to him?” declares one tai-tai whoTNP PHOTO ILLUSTRATION - 717 words
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Article, Illustration769 2012-02-19 12 / 13 MAUREEN KOH - This ex-model targets married tycoons for their money. Her coup Getting one to divorce his wife and marry her REPORT: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg He’s not handsome. Never mind. He’s married. So what? What matters most is that he’s rich and, given his socialST PHOTO ILLUSTRATION - 769 words
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Article, Illustration614 2012-02-19 12 / 13 David and Victoria Beckham In 2004, Miss Rebecca Loos shocked the world when she claimed she had been having an affair with football star David Beckham who was then with Real Madrid and was England’s captain. She was his personal assistant. After the LoosPICTURES: AP, AFP, REUTERS - 614 words
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Payers
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Article, Illustration997 2012-02-19 14 / 15 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT - Why men stray REPORT: SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT tnp@sph.com.sg Women like Jenny come with a reputation to match her exotic looks. The photo of her slender body and playful brown eyes posted online would tantalise many a man. Women like her are dubbed “smooth operators”,TNP FILE PICTURE - 997 words
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Article, Illustration772 2012-02-19 14 / 15 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT - Police clampdown on online sex ring has clients shying away, but cyber pimps are confident business will pick up again when things die down REPORT: SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT tnp@sph.com.sg Three years ago, he predicted the end of the “streetwalkers” in Geylang. John (not his real name) had772 words
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Article, Illustration536 2012-02-19 22 / 23 ‘She enticed boy she knew from birth’ The 39-year-old teacher’s assistant knew the boy from the time he was born. At one point, Shannon Alicia Schmieder was like a mother figure to the 14-year-old. But the relationship soon turned intimate and they536 words
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Article, Illustration476 2012-02-19 22 / 23 He claimed he saw it all from close quarters. Mr Al Bowman, the former limousine driver of Whitney Houston, has revealed the unimaginable depths the pop star fell to after she became hooked on cocaine and other drugs. Houston,476 words
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Article, Illustration376 2012-02-19 22 / 23 Mr Kim Jong Nam (right), the eldest son of North Korea’s late leader Kim Jong Il, has been thrown out of a luxury Macau hotel. He was unable to pay a US$15,000 (S$18,900) bill on his credit card, according to a Moscow376 words
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Article, Illustration315 2012-02-19 22 / 23 The father of multipleGrammy award winner Adele says he regrets not being a better father to her. Last week, the 23-year-old British singer took the Grammys by storm, winning six awards she swept record, song and album of the year and won in allPICTURES: AFP, REUTERS - 315 words
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Article, Illustration397 2012-02-19 24 His move spells doom for those trying to cash in on his popularity Jeremy Lin is perhaps the hottest property in New York. The New York Knicks star has risen from obscurity to become one of the most talked-about player in NBA. “Linsanity”, thePICTURES: REUTERS, AP - 397 words
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Article, Illustration276 2012-02-19 24 There will be more than sun, live music and dancing by scantily clad women at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. State officials are giving away three million condoms. The initiative aims to stop the spread of Aids andPICTURE: AFP - 276 words
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Article, Illustration729 2012-02-19 25 Fashion blogger,15, gets 35,000 visitors to her site daily At an age when 15-year-olds are trying to come to grips with homework, Tavi Gevinson has moved into an entirely different area the intriguing and glamorous world of fashion. In an industry where your shelf lifePICTURE: AP - 729 words
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Article, Illustration407 2012-02-19 25 Nur Asyiqin Mohd Salleh - Nur Asyiqin Mohd Salleh Singapore’s virtual fashionistas have stepped out of the blogosphere to rub shoulders with the rich, the famous and the dapper at high-profile fashion events. X-Wen, Dinie and Dottie all own fashion blogs with dedicated followers. Now, their online influence has got themPICTURES: WAI XIAO WEN, DINIE RAHMAN, DOROTHY TAN - 407 words
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Article, Illustration444 2012-02-19 30 / 31 NG JUN SEN - Over 35 works by 26 S’porean artists on display at SAM NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg The mind of a frustrated writer looks like a tunnel plastered with sheets of crumpled paper, leading to a concealed and dimly lit study. At least, that’s what local art group, VerticalTNP PICTURES: NG JUN SEN - 444 words
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Advertisement52 2012-02-19 7 tayersSthe She’s the 39th wife, but she feels great Page 8 Hubby cheats on her, but wife won’t let go Page 10 trayersSthe Hubby has lovers, so she beds toyboys Page 11 She lures married tycoons into her bed Page 12 ayerspthe Men will pay for sex again after clampdown52 words
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GROUND ZERO A BOTTOM-UP PERSPECTIVE ON ISSUES
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Article, Illustration724 2012-02-19 16 MAUREEN KOH - Most Hougang SMC residents polled agree that Yaw Shin Leong should be sacked from his party MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg It’s 10am on Friday morning and the buzz about a politician continues at ground zero: Hougang. At every stop, whether it’s the void deck or the coffeeTNP PICTURE: NG JUN SEN - 724 words
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132 2012-02-19 16 “He cannot represent the people if he can’t even manage his own affairs” Ms Hazel Thng, 57, trade assembly worker “He wasn ’t being open and upfront with his party members. He was riding132 words
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THEN & NOW
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Article, Illustration1063 2012-02-19 17 MARK SOH - and she became his wife Watching former drug addict’s remarkable turnaround on TV show makes suicidal woman change her mind about ending her life REPORT: MARK SOH marksoh@sph.com.sg “Why did you let me live?” These were the first words Mr Lim Sing Sing utteredTNP PICTURES: BENJAMIN SEETOR - 1,063 words
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CONFESSIONS OF A FUNERAL MUSICIAN
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Article, Illustration959 2012-02-19 20 JOYCE LIM - JOYCE LIM Joycel@sph.com.sg He has talent. And it is his musical talent that gave him a new lease of life 12 years ago. Never mind that he is hired to perform for the dead, Mr Lim KekKoon, 51, tells The New PaperTNP PICTURE: JONATHAN CHOO - 959 words
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Advertisement218 2012-02-19 22 / 23 Win Man On A Ledge movie tickets to talk him down. Using the gathered crowd as a distraction, Cassidy’s brother (Jamie Bell) breaks into a vault across the street. Man On A Ledge opens here on March 1. We’re giving away 300 pairs of tickets to a preview screening on218 words
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Advertisement8 2012-02-19 24 Who says Asian men can’t soar? PAGE 488 words
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WHEELS
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Article, Illustration875 2012-02-19 26 DANSON CHEONG - Public transport Is efficient and cheap but the Dutch prefer pedal power DANSON CHEONG tnp@sph.com.sg I The writer is an SPH scholar on a six-month international exchange programme in the Netherlands. He is studying communications and media at the Eramus University Rotterdam. TWO WHEELSTNP PICTURE: DANSON CHEONG - 875 words
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Page 26 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous55 2012-02-19 26 #1 ACTION-THRILLER IN USA! mi “HIGH-OCTANE ACTION” A THRILLING, ADRENALINEPUMPING RIDE” Gabriel Chong, mouieXclusiue.com □ENZEL WASHINGTON RYAN REYNOLDS NOW SHOWING Violence And Some Admission allowed for children aged 13 and below Intense Sequences but parental guidance is advised. Suitable for persons aged 13 and above. ilium www.nooneissafe.com WITH CHINESE SUBTITLES55 words
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EATS
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Article, Illustration796 2012-02-19 27 HEDY KHOO - HED CHEF HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg There is something wonderfully addictive about Penang Hokkien mee. It’s a totally different animal from its cousin, fried Hokkien mee. It’s seductively saucy, it’s tasty and the best part is, the cooking method is relatively straightforward. Property agent May Tan, 60, sharedTNP PICTURES: HEDY KHOO - 796 words
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Article, Illustration709 2012-02-19 28 FABIAN KOH, MARK SOH - THIS WEEK: SATAY Compiled by FABIAN KOH, MARK SOH SWEE SATAY Broadway Coffeeshop, Hougang Avenue 8, Block 644 Opening hours: 1.30pm to 11.30pm. We were pleasantly surprised at howtender the meat is. Minimum effort is needed to tug it off the skewer.709 words
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Article, Illustration628 2012-02-19 29 VANESSA FRIDA - FOOD FOR THOUGHT VANESSA FRIDA tnp@sph.com.sg I The writer is a rising name on the culinary scene. She organises cooking classes and personalised chef tablesfor groups. Find her at www.facebook. com/CulinaryNess Onions they’re a staple in every cook’s pantry. I use them almost every time I cook.PICTURE: REUTERS - 628 words
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Article154 2012-02-19 29 I USE A SHARP KNIFE Your eyes tear because of the vapours released from the onion’s cell walls when it’s sliced. To minimise damage to the onion’s cell walls, use a sharp knife. Less of the vapour will be released. I CHILL YOUR ONIONS Chilling it will154 words
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Article168 2012-02-19 29 INGREDIENTS (serves two) I 1 tablespoon of butter I 4 white (or yellow) onions, thinly sliced I 4 cups of beef stock (or chicken stock, but it will taste less rich) I 2 slices of barquette (preferably a day old) I cup of shredded Gruyère cheese I168 words
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LIVE RIGHT
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Article, Illustration594 2012-02-19 32 / 33 NUR ASYIQIN MOHAMAD SALLEH - REPORT: NUR ASYIQIN MOHAMAD SALLEH asyiqins@sph.com.sg Work, traffic, Inconsiderate people. Life is full of things that can trigger anger. Some people deal with it, some react with outbursts. But the next time your blood starts boiling, consider that if you can calm yourself, you594 words
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Article, Illustration398 2012-02-19 32 / 33 Q A I’m interested in having a big, broad back. What exercises would you recommend? I heard that pull-ups work the back. I can do about 12 or 13 but my back still looks quite weak. What do you suggest? Wai Han, 22, university student An impressive-looking back398 words
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SECRET SHOPPER
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Article, Illustration727 2012-02-19 34 Earphones. This secret shopper reckons everyone who uses Singapore’s public transport should own a pair. After all, music might be the only way to distract yourself from the disconcerting sensation of being horribly squished by fellow commuters during peak hour. Locating the perfect set of earphonesTNP PICTURE: KUA CHEE SIONG - 727 words
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AFFORD/ASPIRE
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Article, Illustration534 2012-02-19 35 Chai Hung Yin - Compiled by Chai Hung Yin AFFORD The Fug ($55), by Crumpler If you prefer fewer frills, the Fug by Crumpler will do the job. Its slim and simple iPad sleeve fits the gadget like a glove. There’s no zip to fuss about, thus no risk of scratching534 words
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HUMOUR
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Article, Illustration668 2012-02-19 36 S M ONG - ACT BLUR S M ONG smong@sph.com.sg Dear Wikipedia, I woke up last Sunday morning to shocking news. And I’m not talking about the death of Whitney Houston, although that was certainly shocking. (My first reaction was: “And Bobby Brown is still alive?”)PICTURE: AP - 668 words
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REALLY? Odd news that’s for real
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Article150 2012-02-19 36 Wires The Indian city of Calcutta will be feeling blue. Chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has decreed that the colour scheme for the city will be sky blue. The city which is home to 14 million people will not only see government buildings, flyovers andWires - 150 words
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Article100 2012-02-19 36 AP A Valentine’s Day gift is being blamed for a power outage in Southern California. A helium-filled balloon apparently scored a direct hit on a power company’s substation on Tuesday night, knocking out power to 15,099 customers. The company spokesman told reporters that the balloon was likelyAP - 100 words
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Article, Illustration400 2012-02-19 36 HO LIAN-YI - MIDDLE CRASS HO LIAN-YI tnp@sph.com.sg Feb 15, just a few days ago, was the 70th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore to the Japanese. And if there is a lesson to be learnt from that, it is this: It is400 words
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Article, Illustration876 2012-02-19 37 NEIL HUMPHREYS - NEIL HUMPHREYS tnp@sph.com.sg On your marks, Singapore By the time you finish this sentence, I could be dead. Well, if not dead, then certainly lying on a stretcher at the side of Nicoll Highway and looking like a charity appeal. This morning, I will join many deranged Singaporeans inTNP ILLUSTRATION: JONATHAN ROBERTS - 876 words
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TV
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Article, Illustration544 2012-02-19 38 JASON JOHNSON - Race track drama Luck features gorgeous equines and some guy named Dustin Hoffman JASON JOHNSON jjohnson@sph.com.sg You can’t go far wrong with horses point your camera, and you get magic. Here, in the first episode of the new race track drama Luck, with star director Michael Mann544 words
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Article, Illustration253 2012-02-19 38 CHESTER “ACE” BERNSTEIN (DUSTIN HOFFMAN) Hey, it’s Dustin Hoffman Mr Magorium himself! Lots of big movie stars are making the jump to TV, and with characters like Ace around you can’t really blame them. With his intertwining missions to groom a successful racehorse and destroy his enemies,253 words
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Article, Illustration139 2012-02-19 38 The Fighter FOX Movies Premium (StarHub Ch 622), 9pm A struggling boxer and his troubled older brother-cum-trainer come together for a historic title bout that has the power to reunite their fractured family and inject pride back into their hard-luck town. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. Morning139 words
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RACING
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Article, Illustration2238 2012-02-19 39 ANDREW FROST’S COMMENTS ON TOD A Y’S KRANJITURF/POL YTRACK MEETING RACE 1 (1,000m) 1 Black Coffee))2YO by Danzero. Showed early pace in debut before finishing last. Fitter but needs to improve. 2 Griffin)))2YO by Sequalo. Has a nice prep with three 1,000m trials andTNP PICTURE: GARY GOH - 2,238 words
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Article, Illustration147 2012-02-19 40 / 41 TAN THEAN LOON - BESTBET TAN THEAN LOON Arguably the most exciting horse to emerge at Kranji in the past six months, six-time unbeaten SUPER EASY looks to have the $200,000 Group 3 Three Rings Trophy at his mercy in Race 10 this afternoon. It will take a147 words
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2041 2012-02-19 40 / 41 GOING FORECAST: GOOD TO YIELDING RACE 1 OP 2YO 12.50 -1000m(Polytrack) Inglis Melbourne Juvenile Stakes Stakes: $75,000 No. Last 6 runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/origin/sex, trainer-owner) 1 0 Black Coffee 57 M Kellady c1 1 (2ag S Burridge-S Burridge) 2 Griffin2,041 words
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461 2012-02-19 40 / 41 RACE 1 (Warwick Farm) 1st 5 Hardbreak Hotel ($63-$14) 2nd 6 Mr Edison ($45) 3rd 9 Sienna Red ($9) 4th 12 Upbeat. Forecast $298. Place forecast $79 (5-6), $23 (5-9), $54 (6-9). Tierce No winner ($1693 jackpot carried forward to next race). Trio $353. Quartet461 words
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Article575 2012-02-19 40 / 41 Andrew Frost 1 RACE Mr X Brian Miller Tan Thean Loon 4 Zeus Thunder Zeus Thunder Zeus Thunder 4 4 Zeus Thunder 4 2 Griffin Griffin Black Coffee Griffin 1 2 2 Jackpot Jackpot Jackpot Griffin 3 2 3 3 1 1 Black Coffee Black Coffee Black Coffee575 words
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Article, Illustration1715 2012-02-19 42 / 43 I TIPS AND COMMENTS BY PHILLIP WOO, COURTESY OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE 1 (1,800m) HAPPY CHA CHA (8) has yet to click in six starts this term, but was finishing with purpose in a recent sixth over this trip1,715 words
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1497 2012-02-19 42 / 43 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE 1 CLASS 4TURF 1800m TIME 1:00 Stakes: HK$675,000 NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER JOCKEY WT(IB) BAR 1 WEALTH PARK Y S TSUI Y T CHENG 132 5 2 SUNSHINE DAY A S CRUZ M CHADWICK 130 10 3 DALKAN S1,497 words
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Article, Illustration284 2012-02-19 42 / 43 TWO jockeys, Alan Munro and V Sivan, and an apprentice, R Shafiq, have been suspended for careless riding after the conclusion of their respective inquiries last Wednesday. Munro was found guilty to a charge of careless riding aboard LONG HAUL approaching the 1,200m in Race 3 on284 words
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Article991 2012-02-19 42 / 43 Race 1 C5 (SC) 1200m 15 TOUGH QUESTION 54.5 c 53.5 (204-37) LL Tai (7) 2 4 4 (499) 2.75 XWinning stable: Conqueror. Trainer: SB Tan. Time: 1min 11.50sec (Going: good). Forecast: $91. Tierce: $539. Quartet: No winner ($1550 jackpot carried forward to next race). Malaysian991 words
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Article, Illustration1417 2012-02-19 44 / 45 THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS PINJARRA/BENDIGO RACE 1 Pinjarra (1,600m) 1 ROCK BAND: Placed in each of two starts and was handy all the way when runner-up to Stay Lady Stay 1,600m Ascot Feb 1. Looks ideally suited here and hard to beat. 8THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS - 1,417 words
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422 2012-02-19 44 / 45 12:19 Race 1 PINJARRA 1600M PINJARRA 1600M 1 ROCK BAND CAMPBELL MCCALLUM (10) 58 2 YOUBETYA PAUL HARVEY (2) 58 3 CAPE FEAR ALAN KENNEDY 14 CANYOUSEE ME SMILE E2 PETER KNUCKEY (15) 58 58 4 ANY DAY NOW 12:36 Race 2 BENDIGO 1100M (9)422 words
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940 2012-02-19 44 / 45 YESTERDAY’S NZ (PUKEKURA) AUSTRALIA (ASCOT/MORPHETTVILLE/TOOWOOMBA) RESULTS RACE 1 (Morphettville) 1st 5 Redhead Range ($111-$19) 2nd 7 Cellarmaster ($7) 3rd 9 Crawfish ($7) 4th 4 Verco Road. Forecast $88. Place forecast $17 (5-7), $20 (5-9), $5 (7-9). Tierce $2153. Trio $56. Quartet No winner ($1324 jackpot carried forward to next race).940 words
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207 2012-02-19 44 / 45 Australia’s wonder mare BLACK CAVIAR took her unbeaten runs to 19 when she captured the A$750,000 ($1 million) Group 1 Coolmore Lightning Stakes at Flemington yesterday. Ridden by regular jockey Luke Nolen, she beat Hay List by 11/2lengths in the 1,000m straight race207 words
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Page 40 / 41 Miscellaneous
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Article, Illustration504 2012-02-19 46 HONDA LPGA AFP Japan’s Ai Miyazato fired a blistering seven-under 65 in the third round to take a one-stroke lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament yesterday. Miyazato is 14 under for the event, but hot on her heels is defending champion and world No.AFP; PICTURE: AP - 504 words
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244 2012-02-19 46 AVANTHA MASTERS AFP JBE Kruger of South Africa shot two eagles in a flawless third round to jump to a one-stroke lead in the US$2.4 million ($3m) Avantha Masters in Gurgaon yesterday. Kruger’s 66 left him on 11 under for the tournament,AFP - 244 words
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229 2012-02-19 46 NORTHERN TRUST OPEN AP PHIL Mickelson wasn’t at his best yesterday morning (Singapore time) at Riviera, yet his one-under 70 was enough for him to retain a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the Northern Trust Open. Despite having only two birdie chances insideAP - 229 words
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Article, Illustration524 2012-02-19 47 GODFREY ROBERT - GODFREY ROBERT godfrey @sph.com.sg IN Aweeklong six-match tournament, it is crucial to secure an opening victory. Especially so if you are the hosts. Singapore did just that when a collection of upbeat players pooled their resources to beat Cayman Islands by 80 runs in aSPH FILE PICTURE - 524 words
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Article, Illustration434 2012-02-19 47 LIM SAY HENG - BADMINTON LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg IT WAS a victory where Singapore’s shuttlers showed improved performances, but a win that was still not good enough. Yesterday morning, the Singapore women’s national team beat Hong Kong-China 3-2 in the Uber CupPICTURE COURTESY OF SINGAPORE BADMINTON ASSOCIATION - 434 words
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207 2012-02-19 47 TENNIS Wire Services ARGENTINIAN Juan Del Potro reached his first final since Vienna last season with a dominating 6-3,6-1 thrashing of second seed Tomas Berdych at the ABN-AMRO World Tennis in Rotterdam yesterday. The world No. 10 will await his opponent in today’sWire Services - 207 words
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Article, Illustration786 2012-02-19 48 / 49 DILENJIT SINGH - DILENJIT SINGH dilen@sph.com .sg It seems straightforward enough, doesn’t it? A basketball player of “exotic” origin emerges from nowhere and puts up performances which have caused an outbreak of mass hysteria called “Lin-sanity” in the sport, and among a vastly un-der-represented but NBA-obsessed diasporaPICTURES: AP, REUTERS - 786 words
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335 2012-02-19 48 / 49 NEW ORLEANS HORNETS 89 NEW YORK KNICKS 85 AFP A LATE comeback led by Jeremy Lin fell short and the New Orleans Hornets ended New York Knicks’ NBA winning streak at seven games with an 89-85 victory yesterday morning (Singapore time). But, even defeatAFP - 335 words
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Miscellaneous90 2012-02-19 48 / 49 SPORTS FIXTURES For fixtures of all E Cup, Spanish, Italian, German and A League, please visit Singapore Pools website. LIVE TELECAST AT LIVEWIRE(MARINA BAY SANDS RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA), SPORTSBUZZ(POMO) SPORTSBUZZ(KRANJI) FOR FULL LIVE TELECAST SCHEDULE AND VENUE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT SINGAPORE POOLS WEBSITE. Always play with care. Do not bet90 words
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Article, Illustration481 2012-02-19 50 LIM SAY HENG - LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg OLYMPICS 2012 QUALIFIERS INDIA15 SINGAPORE 1 Seven out of 10 that’s how national men’s coach Solomon Casoojee rated his boys. That was despite the lop-sided 15-1 scoreline in the Olympic hockey qualifier between Singapore and eight-time Olympic champions India at the DhyanPICTURE: AFP; TNP PICTURE: GAVIN FOO - 481 words
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Article, Illustration356 2012-02-19 50 LIM SAY HENG - TABLE TENNIS LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg ON PAPER, it looked like a straightforward rout. But Singaporean paddlers Gao Ning and Li Hu’s 4-0 victory over South Korea’s Kim Dong Hyun and Lee Jung Woo in the Kuwait Open’s men’s doubles final last nightPICTURE: AFP - 356 words
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Article, Illustration563 2012-02-19 51 Dutchman becomes one of the world’s best-paid managers after signing for rich Russian club AFP The rich can lure the best. Dutch coach Guus Hiddink yesterday signed an 18-month deal with ambitious Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala that reportedly makes him one of the world’s highest-paidAFP; PICTURE: AFP - 563 words
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653 2012-02-19 51 SERIEA Reuters INTER MILAN 0 BOLOGNA 3 (Marco di Vaio 37,38, Robert Acquafresca 85) INTER Milan’s dismal run continued with a 3-0 home loss against Bologna yesterday morning (Singapore time), their third defeat in a row and second in less than aReuters - 653 words
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Article, Illustration962 2012-02-19 54 GLENN CONNLEY - Uefa’s regulations will only make the rich clubs richer, and the poor poorer FC WEEKEND GLENN CONNLEY npsports@sph.com.sg In the past fortnight, two former giants of their leagues have gone broke (Portsmouth and Rangers). Another club Palermo, whose trophy cabinet has been bereft ofPICTURE: REUTERS - 962 words
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Article, Illustration643 2012-02-19 52 DAVID LEE - DAVID LEE davidlee@sph.com.sg FIRST ROUND UiTM FC 0 LIONSXII3 (Shaiful Esah 10, Madhu Mohana 15, Ahmad Shahir Ismail 83-og) No questions about it, it was no fluke. I meant that wonder goal. Left midfielder Shaiful Esah’s spectacular 10th-minute opener helped the LionsXII on their wayTNP FILE PICTURE: KELVIN CHNG; PICTURE: ZAOBAO - 643 words
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Article, Illustration382 2012-02-19 52 ROUND–UP Wire Services FIRST ROUND KELANTAN 2 (Indra Putra Mahayuddin 33, Nor Farhan 90+1) SARAWAK 1 (Azizan Baba 20) KELANTAN needed a goal in the dying minutes to edge out Sarawak 2-1 in a Malaysian FA Cup first-round clash in Kota Baru last night. Sarawak,Wire Services - 382 words
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Article, Illustration486 2012-02-19 53 DAVID LEE - DAVID LEE davidlee@sph.com.sg SAFFCvDPMMFC (Tonight, 7.45pm, Choa Chu Kang Stadium) They need to set the record straight. Nine days after being beaten 3-2 by league leaders Albirex Niigata, eight-time S-League champions SAFFC are desperate to avoid dropping points to another foreign team in theZAOBAO FILE PICTURE - 486 words
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519 2012-02-19 53 RONALD LOH - RONALD LOH rloh@sph.com.sg WOODLANDS v GEYLANG (Tonight, 7.45pm, Woodlands Stadium) GEYLANG United will be out to silence their critics as they open their season against Woodlands Wellington tonight. Among them are bookmakers, who tipped the Eagles to finish bottom of the S-League this season.519 words
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Article, Illustration906 2012-02-19 55 S MURALI - S MURALI SPORTS EDITOR muralis@sph.com.sg My father is a very shrewd football supporter. Who does he support? Nobody. So all through my life, he had the opportunity to tekan (pick on) me on my favourite teams and players. Manchester United? Arrogant. The Singapore Lions?TNP PICTURE: S MURALI - 906 words
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Article, Illustration278 2012-02-19 55 PA Sport MANCHESTER United have defended their decision to oppose a planning application for a hotel and leisure complex at Old Trafford that has been submitted by Gary Neville. In the build-up to his testimonial game at the end of last season, Neville confirmed hisPA Sport - 278 words
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Article, Illustration635 2012-02-19 56 AFP TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has had one team on his mind all week and it hasn’t been England. Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager ahead of the 2012 European championships. But he claims heAFP; PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 635 words
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323 2012-02-19 56 PA Sport LIVERPOOL boss Kenny Dalglish believes the signs are clear that the club are moving in the right direction this season. The Reds take on Championship outfit Brighton at Anfield tomorrow morning (Singapore time) for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals and facePA Sport - 323 words
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Article, Illustration608 2012-02-19 57 PA Sport FIFTH ROUND NORWICH 1 (Wes Hoolahan 23) LEICESTER 2 (Sean St Ledger 5, David Nugent 71) Goodbye Norwich. David Nugent slotted home a sec-ond-half winner to take Leicester City into the FA Cup quarter-finals at the expense of the Premier League club at Carrow RoadPA Sport; PICTURE: ACTION IMAGES - 608 words
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Article, Illustration546 2012-02-19 58 / 59 GARY LIM - Villas-Boas’ time is up as Chelsea boss GARY LIM garylim@sph.com.sg FIFTH ROUND CHELSEA1 (Daniel Sturridge 62) BIRMINGHAM 1 (David Murphy 20) Twenty minutes up, and the exit door loomed large. Andre Villas-Boas’ Chelsea fairytale was about to end before it even began. Chelsea 0 Birmingham 1 wasPICTURES: REUTERS, ACTION IMAGES - 546 words
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Article, Illustration591 2012-02-19 58 / 59 PAUL PARKER - Following Chelsea’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Birmingham yesterday, our columnist tells GARY LIM that Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas will still get a last chance to keep his job PAUL PARKER npsports@sph.com.sg I Paul Parker is a former England and Manchester United defender who won two EPL591 words
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Article136 2012-02-19 58 / 59 LIVE TELECASTS FACUP 5TH ROUND Tonight: I CRAWLEY TOWN v STOKE CITY SingTel mio TV Ch 115 (STAR Sports), 7.55pm I STEVENAGE v TOTTENHAM SingTel mio TV Ch 115 (STAR Sports), 9.55pm Tomorrow: I LIVERPOOL v BRIGHTON HOVE ALBION SingTel mio TV Ch 117 (ESPN HD), 12.25am SERIEA Today:136 words
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Article15 2012-02-19 58 / 59 OLYMPIC QUALIFIER Today: I SINGAPORE v FRANCE StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports Arena), 6.30pm15 words
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Article28 2012-02-19 58 / 59 AVANTHA MASTERS Today: I DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213 (Golf Channel), 2.30pm NORTHERN TRUST OPEN Tomorrow: I DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 213 (Golf Channel), 4am28 words
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Article30 2012-02-19 58 / 59 NBA REGULAR SEASON Today: I MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES v GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS StarHubTVCh 202 (SuperSports), 9am Tomorrow: I OKLAHOMA CITY v DENVER NUGGETS StarHub TV Ch 216 (NBA TV), 9am30 words
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Article18 2012-02-19 58 / 59 ABNAMRO WORLD TENNISTOURNAMENT Tonight: I FINAL StarHub TV Ch 211 (Racquet Channel) Ch 255 (Sports HD), 9pm18 words
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Article, Illustration478 2012-02-19 60 Ibrahimovic tells van Persie to quit Gunners for his own good Wire Services Get out of your comfort zone. Leave the Emirates Stadium if you want to become a champion. Robin van Persie (above, right) has been encouraged to turn his back on Arsenal by AC Milan strikerWire Services; PICTURES: AP, ACTION IMAGES - 478 words
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Advertisement14 2012-02-19 60 MALAYSIAN FA CUP: Shaiful Esah’s wonder goal caps LionsXII’s 3-0 win over UiTM. PAGE5214 words
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