The New Paper, 11 May 2014
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Title Section21 2014-05-11 1 the new paper on sunday May 11 2014 j A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS SldJ I PUBLICATION MCI (P) 087/01/2014 80 CENTS21 words
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Advertisement74 2014-05-11 1 What a croc! Forget 3.6m Barney, there’s a 5.3m crocodile in Kranji... and he has 13,000 pals 12 After 10-year wait for miracle Oh... baby! Mum suffers life-threatening complications. She spends 6 months in bed to save troubled pregnancy6 May 11 2014 PICTURE COURTESY ADRIAN LIM Actress Liu Ling Ling74 words
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Advertisement13 2014-05-11 1 EPL TITLE DECIDER It’s time to praise Man City, says Iain Macintosh S213 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration431 2014-05-11 2 NATALIE SOH - NATALIE SOH natalie@sph.com.sg tlie@sph.com.sg It’s Mother’s Day. Of course, you would have had to be living under a rock not to have noticed, what with the multiple ad campaigns. And we’re wholeheartedly, unabashedly jumping on the bandwagon, with plenty of stories about431 words
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Advertisement118 2014-05-11 2 INDEX S20 PICTURE: MALAYSIAN TENPIN BOWLING CONGRESS SPORTS PULLOUT BOWLING: S’PORE WINS AT M’SIAN OPEN Cherie Tan (right, with sister Daphne) wins ‘Battle Of The Sisters’ 14 Mummy dear Mothers and daughters talk about their special bond 28 10 Vandals caught Five alleged to have defaced HDB block appear in118 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 2014-05-11 2 QUICK ON THE DRAW Back to the reservoir, guys! It’s not Noah’s Ark! Oink? Hsst? TNP ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA19 words
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Advertisement193 2014-05-11 3 SUPERPACKS FROMASLOWAS Ch 115 Enjoy an array of thrilling entertainment with Super Pack WinVIP ticketsand backstagepasses Experience ONE FC: Honor Glory, live on 30 May at the Singapore Indoor Stadium! Visit miotv.com.sg/ONEFC to take part in our contest. $15.71*/mth *Subscription to Fibre Entertainment Bundle required Getaringsideseatto10boutsofbone-crunchingMixedMartialArtsaction atONEFC:Honor&Glory.Watchelite fightersbattleitoutinaline-upheadlined byMMASuperstarBenAskren.KeepthethrillscomingwithmoreoftheMMAseason andglobalsportingevents193 words
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PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration1464 2014-05-11 4 / 5 MAUREEN KOH - Despite negative public reaction to her giving birth at her age, actress Liu Ling Ling is happy with her decision REPORT: MAUREEN KOH maureenk@sph.com.sg Instead of hearty congratulations, what she got after she gave birth last September were mostly malicious talk and cutting remarks.PICTURES: BENJAMIN LIM, GOLDEN VILLAGE PICTURES, LIU LING LING - 1,464 words
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Article, Illustration951 2014-05-11 6 / 7 BENITA AW YEONG - After 10-year wait, couple have first child who was conceived against the odds REPORT: BENITA AW YEONG benitaay@sph.com.sg For six months, she lay on a hospital bed. She avoided any attempt to even sit up and limited herself to a short shuffle to the bathroom once aPICTURE COURTESY OF ADRIAN LIM; PICTURE COURTESY OF ADRIAN LIM AND JENNIFER KEE - 951 words
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Article, Illustration294 2014-05-11 6 / 7 We asked you to tell us why you love your mum on our social media sites with the hashtag #meandmumTNP and you responded. Prepare the tissues... Muhd Syaidi Ibrahim, 30, process technician I was very mischievous when I was young. From the time I learnt294 words
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Article, Illustration421 2014-05-11 10 RONALD LOH - They are alleged to be behind rooftop graffiti; MRT train also vandalised REPORT: RONALD LOH rloh@sph.com.sg Even as five teenagers who allegedly spraypainted slogans at the top of a Toa Payoh HDB block were hauled to court yesterday, news emerged that an SMRT train wasPHOTOS: GARY GOH, LIANHE WANBAO - 421 words
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Article, Illustration340 2014-05-11 11 Supporters of ousted PM say civil war looming Thousands of pro-government Red Shirts massed in Bangkok yesterday to challenge attempts by Thai opposition protesters to hand power to an unelected regime. They warned that the kingdom was lurching towards “civil war”. The dismissal of prime ministerPHOTOS: EPA, AFP - 340 words
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Article, Illustration889 2014-05-11 12 / 13 REI KUROHI - Crocodiles were reported at Kranji Reservoir and Sungei Buloh recently. But did you know there are at least 13,000 crocs in Kranji? REI KUROHI visits the last surviving crocodile farm in S’pore REI KUROHI Chomp. The little week-old critter which bit this curious reporter’s fingerTNP PICTURES: ARIFFIN JAMAR - 889 words
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Article, Illustration289 2014-05-11 12 / 13 Singapore is a major player in the international crocodile leather industry. Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm exports 1,600 skins every year to places as far away as Europe and Japan. While the numbers are small compared to what other farms around the worldST FILE PICTURE - 289 words
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Article, Illustration1463 2014-05-11 14 / 15 MARIE LIM - There’s a specia b nd between moth r and daughter. MARIE LIM speaks to four tight-knit pairs MARIE LIM Cynthia Sng, 47 Managing director for Haba Skincare and Cosmetics Megan Lau, 13 Secondary 1 student Cynthia Sng goes against the stereotype of the Asian parent. She readilyTNP PHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR - 1,463 words
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Article, Illustration463 2014-05-11 16 Brazilian assistant referee noticed for her beauty and on-pitch performance Football is a sport seemingly dominated by men. But if you were in Brazil watching a Copa do Brasil (Brazilian equivalent of the FA Cup) match recently, you may be forced to changePICTURES: AFP, FACEBOOK/FERNANDA COLOMBO ULIANA - 463 words
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354 2014-05-11 16 Ellen DeGeneres snapped “selfies” at the Oscars and US President Barack Obama posed for one at former South African President Nelson Mandela’s funeral. But some US colleges have asked students to keep their mobile phones tucked away when they walk on stage for354 words
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Article, Illustration152 2014-05-11 17 Pop culture powerhouse E! has launched its own Instagram Wall, which tracks the top celebrity Instagram accounts. It ranks the Top 200 celebs based on the newly created E! Social Score and shows the most viral photos in real time. Who’s topping the ranksPHOTOS: INSTAGRAM - 152 words
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Article, Illustration200 2014-05-11 17 Ronald Loh - Ronald Loh It is still a month to their wedding celebrations in Taipei and Bali. But Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu, 38, and her Singapore-based, Indonesia-born fiance Sean Lee, 36, wasted no time in jazzing up their marriage with stunning wedding photos shotPHOTO COURTESY OF VIVIAN HSU - 200 words
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SNAPSHOT
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Article, Illustration102 2014-05-11 8 / 9 Food and beverage company Nestle plans to expand its research and development presence in Singapore. On Friday, President Tony Tan Keng Yam toured the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Swit- zerland, to learn more about research projects that are underway, reported Channel102 words
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Article, Illustration116 2014-05-11 8 / 9 Two 28-year-old men suspected of pawning fake gold jewellery were arrested by the police on May 6. Fake gold jewellery was also found on one of them. Since April, the men would allegedly visit pawnshops and pass off the fake jewellery as genuine116 words
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Article, Illustration121 2014-05-11 8 / 9 A Malaysian-registered car was found to be carrying more than 1kg of drugs with a potential street value of at least $127,000 after a routine check at the Woodlands Checkpoint on May 9. The drugs were hidden in the car’s121 words
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Article, Illustration102 2014-05-11 8 / 9 Political commentator and media academic Cherian George will join the Hong Kong Baptist University’s School of Communication in August. Dr George will take up the post of associate professor under an initial contract for three years, the South China Morning Post reported102 words
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Article, Illustration53 2014-05-11 8 / 9 POSH IS IN S’PORE: British fashion designer and style icon Victoria Beckham (seated, fourth from right) was spotted yesterday presenting an exclusive personal edit of her Spring/Summer 2014, Pre-Autumn/Winter 2014 and Icon collections to a select group of guests at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands. PHOTO:PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS - 53 words
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Article, Illustration324 2014-05-11 8 / 9 Ministers issue statement ahead of Myanmar summit South-east Asian nations have voiced alarm over escalating tensions in the South China Sea, with Vietnam and the Philippines squaring off against Beijing in the disputed waters. Asean foreign ministers yesterday expressed “serious concernsPICTURE: AFP - 324 words
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215 2014-05-11 8 / 9 The People’s Association (PA) plans to hold programmes to promote integration among Singaporeans and new immigrants. It will pilot chit-chat sessions and learning journeys in 20 neighbourhoods in the next six months. The chit-chat sessions aim to promote integration by providing an215 words
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Article, Illustration120 2014-05-11 8 / 9 AFP A mini-sub hunting for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will be back in the search zone within days, an official said yesterday. Australian vessel Ocean Shield is carrying the US Navy Bluefin-21 mini-sub that had been scouring the seabed for the plane,AFP - 120 words
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Article, Illustration99 2014-05-11 8 / 9 AFP Saudi Arabia announced seven more deaths from the Middle East Respiratory Coronavirus (Mers) yesterday. It comes as the World Health Organisation (WHO) prepared for an emergency meeting over worries about the spread of the disease. The virus has now killedAFP - 99 words
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Article, Illustration200 2014-05-11 8 / 9 We rate the past week’s news good and bad The Ministry of Manpower warned of an impersonator offering to settle issues, such as a person’s work pass application, if money is transferred to a given account. The phone number displayed on the receiver’s phone is that of the200 words
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Article, Illustration54 2014-05-11 8 / 9 Capturing life through an app Life is not always a clear mirror. My inspiration comes from the lights and the moments in my life. I believe that when we stop and look, everything can be amazing. To be featured, tag your own Instagram photos with #tnpsun and follow @thenewpaperTNP reader Aaron Eng - 54 words
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Advertisement9 2014-05-11 11 She’s alive today because of son’s act of love9 words
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Advertisement10 2014-05-11 12 / 13 Check out tnp.sg for a lookback at past crocodile farms10 words
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Article, Illustration694 2014-05-11 18 / 19 BENITA AW YEONG - Let your headwear turn heads at the races with these hat-centred styles REPORT: BENITA AW YEONG benitaay@sph.com.sg Expect fancy hats galore at the Singapore Airlines International Cup, which will heat up Singapore Turf Club next Sunday. Veterans will tell you that when going to the races, the moreTNP PHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR - 694 words
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Article, Illustration619 2014-05-11 24 MARIE LIM - tasteforthe They claim to improve your skin. We try a few collagen drinks on the market We Love This! MARIE LIM marielim@sph.com.sg lim@sph.com.sg What is collagen? Collagen is a protein in the body that exists in blood vessels, cartilages, bones, skin and muscles. It is619 words
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HUMOUR
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Article, Illustration767 2014-05-11 20 NEIL HUMPHREYS - NEIL HUMPHREYS tnp@sph.com.sg NOTES My mother called from the UK. So I immediately knew it was serious. Always aware of the international charges involved, she rarely calls Singapore from England. A death in the family is not always a good enough reason to call. SheTNP ILLUSTRATION: TEOH YI CHIE - 767 words
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REALLY? Odd news that’s for real
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Article, Illustration211 2014-05-11 21 Reuters It is a case of duck and cover in the affluent Upper East and West sides of Manhattan in New York, US. Mallards have been seeking safe spots for their nests, and the posh high-rises are their location of choice.Reuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 211 words
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166 2014-05-11 21 Reuters There are a number of deal-breakers when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. Murder would probably feature high on the list. A man who appeared on a Turkish TV dating show looking for a new partner shockedReuters - 166 words
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Article, Illustration887 2014-05-11 21 S M ONG - Fried rice too spicy? S M ONG smong@sph.com.sg ACT BLUR Last week at home, I went to the toilet and read the newspaper while taking a dump. After I was done, I joined my teenage daughter at the dining table where she was having her lunch. AlthoughPICTURE: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS - 887 words
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Article, Illustration404 2014-05-11 22 REI KUROHI - These social media sinners require immediate unfollowing, says REIKUROHI. Possibly even the dreaded un friending REI KUROHI The Rabid Soccer Nut Okay, I get it. You’re a Manchester United fan. I can empathise. I get hyped up when I watch tour-nament-level Street Fighter matches too.404 words
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Miscellaneous5 2014-05-11 20 PEARLS BEFORE SWINE STEPHAN PASTIS5 words
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Advertisement89 2014-05-11 22 71% first think of STClassifieds.sg when they want to post a free ad online to sell their stuff. Trusted Marketplace 84 0 of those surveyed think that STClassifieds is a trusted marketplace to buy and sell quality products as well as cheap and affordable items. Easy To Use 70 C.O89 words
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Advertisement297 2014-05-11 23 This Mother’s Day, Give Your Mum a Break Mum deserves a relaxing time. Subscribe to the Lianhe Zaobao All-in-One Plus package to receive an OTO Adelle One Massage Chair or an OTO Power Chair. i 3-Year Plan Lianhe Zaobao All-in-One OTO Adelle One Massage Chair $54.99/month ORIGINAL PRICE OF MASSAGE297 words
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EATS
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Article, Illustration603 2014-05-11 25 K F SEETOH - K F SEETOH tnp@sph.com.sg A Taiwanese customer once told him that his Zhajiang mian (minced meat noodles) was the best he’s ever had, beams Mr Gao Pan. I am not surprised. The basics of a great dish is there: This hawker hand-makes his noodles. But what bowled me603 words
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Article, Illustration515 2014-05-11 26 / 27 HEDY KHOO - HEDY KHOO hedykhoo@sph.com.sg Well, it's all down to the maths now. It's not just down to Liverpool winning, other teams have to lose too. That means the reds have to beef up their defence and play their hearts out in tonight’s showdown with the Magpies. EvenTNP PHOTOS: HEDY KHOO - 515 words
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Article, Illustration165 2014-05-11 26 / 27 – Gary Lim - Gary Lim If you look at this match with a “glass half-empty” view, then you might as well skip the game altogether. Liverpool are hoping for a miracle. No one is doubting that they can beat Newcastle at Anfield. In fact, they look likely to165 words
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Article, Illustration534 2014-05-11 26 / 27 HEDY KHOO - .2611 REPORT AND PHOTO: HEDY KHOO .2611 hedykhoo@sph.com.sg .2611 Title or no title this young Reds fan is not about to give up on his favourite football club. Says 10-year-old Xavier Chan: “I will support them even when they lose. My dad told me we cannot534 words
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Advertisement143 2014-05-11 26 / 27 Live the dream Today is the final day to get a limited edition Liverpool FC collectible CashCard when you apply for a Bonus$aver, e$aver, credit card or CashOne personal loan. Get your CashCard now while stocks last. Visit sc.com/sg/lfc for full terms and conditions. Standard Cg Chartered Here for good143 words
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Dining
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Article, Illustration440 2014-05-11 28 RBI - RBI llj ant to celebrate Mother's Day at home? Give mum I fSA a day off and hire a professional caterer instead. Jessie Catering can serve up a party spread for that festive family feast you are planning. Choose from a range of buffet packages.440 words
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Article, Illustration421 2014-05-11 29 iwmmvmm - iwmmvmm FI n Singapore, there is always good food if you II know where to look. If you're lucky, you might find a place like HA HA HA Thai Seafood Restaurant. "Ha Ha Ha" means "five five five" in Thai. But the owner was inspired421 words
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Article, Illustration327 2014-05-11 30 mmm - mmm Brobably one of the few places in Orchard Road where you can spend less than $20 for buffet lunch, The RiceTable Indonesian Restaurant is also probably the only restaurant in Singapore specialising in an authentic rijsttafel ("ricetable" in Dutch) meal. Such a meal comprises327 words
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Advertisement69 2014-05-11 30 THE RiceTable INDONESIAN RESTAURANT Try this 18 more other dishes nl The RiceTable Indonesian Restaurant All You Can Eat S17.88 nett Lunch I S28.49 nett Dinner BeefRendang 360 Orchard Road, International Building, #02-09/10 S(*****9) Tel: 6835 3782 6835 3783 www. ricetable.com.sg it .r endng im 76 Geylang Lorong 25A Singapore69 words
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Advertisement645 2014-05-11 33 Renting out your HDB flat Written by Amanda Ng HDB flat owners first need to satisfy the condition of a Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) before they are able to rent out their entire flat. If the flat was purchased without a CPF housing grant, the MOP is three or five645 words
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Advertisement41 2014-05-11 1 City have the hold on epl title, which they should seal tonight, says IaIN MaCINtoSH ›S2 SUNDAY MAY 11 2014 ONE HAND ON TROPHY PHOTO: ACTION IMAGES 24-page pullout SaFuWaN IS gooD eNougH FoR a-league, SaYS eX-lIoNS StaR alIStaIR eDWaRDS ›S1841 words
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24 PAGE PULLOUT sports
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EPL
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Article, Illustration908 2014-05-11 2 / 3 IAIN MACINTOSH - Pellegrini’s men have shown superior strength in every department this season IAIN MACINTOSH npsports@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM THE UK Manchester City took a great stride towards their second Premier League trophy on Monday night, moving so close that they can smell the silver polish. Only defeat byPHOTOS: EPA, ACTION IMAGES - 908 words
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103 2014-05-11 2 / 3 Wire Services David Silva believes Manuel Pellegrini has created a happy atmosphere at Manchester City, which has contributed to their form this season. The Spaniard, 28, hailed the laidback Chilean’s morale-lifting impact in his first season in the EPL. Silva told Manchester EveningWire Services - 103 words
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Article, Illustration527 2014-05-11 2 / 3 Wire Services We’ve been there and done it before, and that’s going to help us do it again. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes that his team’s experience in handling a title race that has gone down to the wire will help them get throughWire Services - 527 words
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Article, Illustration907 2014-05-11 4 / 5 NEIL HUMPHREYS - Liverpool’s slim title hopes depend on the Hammers and former Reds discard Carroll NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg Brendan Rodgers’ title dreams rest with Andy Carroll, which is a bit like leaving your chickens with Colonel Sanders. In a madcap season where bonkers became commonplace, itPHOTOS: REUTERS - 907 words
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Article, Illustration729 2014-05-11 4 / 5 Wire Services Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has congratulated his players for putting the club back “on the world map” in a season he feels they can be proud of regardless of whether or not they become Premier League champions. The Reds began theWire Services - 729 words
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Article, Illustration115 2014-05-11 6 / 7 PA Sport France defender Laurent Koscielny has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The 28-year-old, signed from Ligue 1 side Lorient in summer 2010, has forged a strong partnership with Per Mertesacker in the centre of the Gunners’ defence. “I am very proudPA Sport - 115 words
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Article, Illustration1154 2014-05-11 6 / 7 PAUL PARKER - He won two Premiership titles, one FA Cup and a League Cup with Manchester United, and was also part of the England team that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Italy in 1990. Paul Parker is now TV pundit and a columnist withPHOTO: ACTION IMAGES - 1,154 words
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Article, Illustration236 2014-05-11 6 / 7 STEPHANIE GASCON - Report by STEPHANIE GASCON sgascon@sph.com.sg The winners of last week’s contest are proof that a last-minute win is possible. Nanyang Polytechnic student Matthew Sim, 19, had been so busy that he found time to enter the The New Paper (TNP)PHOTO: MATTHEW SIM - 236 words
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Article, Illustration936 2014-05-11 10 PA Sport Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will present his thoughts on this summer’s searching questions to the club hierarchy tomorrow. Chelsea face decisions after tonight’s (Singapore time) Premier League season-ending match at Cardiff, among them what to do with captain John Terry, record goalscorer Frank LampardPA Sport; PHOTO: REUTERS - 936 words
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EPL BETTING
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Article, Illustration810 2014-05-11 8 / 9 GARY LIM BRIAN MILLER ALI KASIM BANKER Liverpool to beat Newcastle on all fronts At this stage of the season when many teams have nothing to fight for, put your faith in the ones who actually still have something at stake. Liverpool’s chance of winning the title may810 words
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Article, Illustration1470 2014-05-11 8 / 9 RICHARD LENTON - RICHARD LENTON npsports@sph.com.sg LIVERPOOL v NEWCASTLE Liverpool have won 15 and lost none of their previous 18 EPL home games against the Magpies, and have scored two or more goals in all but three of those encounters. The Reds have scored 99 goals inPHOTO: ACTION IMAGES - 1,470 words
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Article1851 2014-05-11 11 GOING FORECAST: SOFT TAN THEAN LOON’S KUALA LUMPUR TIPS RACE 1: 3 Jet Ace 2 Brash Son 1 Amongst The Stars 7 Biggest Chief RACE 2: 7 Red Estern 4 Mystic Warrior 1 Bowen Boy 2 Fairborn RACE 3:1 Emperor Blitz 6 Keepitconfidential 5 Longma1,851 words
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SIA CUP/ KRISFLYER
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Article, Illustration529 2014-05-11 12 / 13 The International Stables at Kranji are starting to fill up with six new horses having made their way to Singapore overnight to bring to eight the number of overseas contenders to have arrived for the two big races next Sunday. The sextet camePHOTOS: STC - 529 words
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883 2014-05-11 12 / 13 RACE 1 CHAPTER AND VERSE: Slow into stride; made contact; unbalanced; raced wide; bumped; carried wide. JET COSMO: Bumped on jumping; made contact; unbalanced; steadied. COURT MAGICIAN: Bumped on jumping. READY FORTUNE: Jumped outwards; eased when crowded. GREYSTOKE: Carried outwards. SPOT ON: Jumped awkwardly.883 words
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Article765 2014-05-11 12 / 13 Race 1 C5 (SC) 1200m 2 INTO THE STORM 58 (27-8) J Shankar (2) 2 2 1 (506) 1 BULL SHOT 58 c 55 (42-13) SC Liew* (10) 1 1 2 (485) 4.5 12 CHAMPAGNE ROSE 51.5 c 49 (22-8) MM Firdaus* (7) 8 9 3765 words
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766 2014-05-11 12 / 13 RACE 1 CLASS 5 TURF—1200m 10 DAILY DOUBLE 113 (39-12) H W LAI (1) 1 8 SLEDGE HAMMER 121 (137-34) H BOWMAN (9) 2 9 TANG PALACE 117 (239-54) C K TONG (2) 3 4 CROATIA 128 (104-27) O DOLEUZE (4) 4 Trainer: A766 words
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Article1207 2014-05-11 14 / 15 COMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 SUNSHINE COAST (1,000M) 6 SPECIAL LIE (Runs:12 Wins:3(3G) Places 4): 2¾-len 4th 52kg to All Taken 1,200m E.Farm Cls 4 Nov 13. ¾-len 2nd 57kg to Bushy 1,300m Suncst Cls 3 Oct 27; blocked for run. 71,207 words
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Article, Illustration937 2014-05-11 14 / 15 12:30 Race 1 SUNSHINE COAST—1000M 1 BRONCO BROOKE AINSWORTH (1) 59 2 CHIEF BRIGHT STAR LUKE TARRANT (2) 59 3 FLINDERS SEA MS C SCHMIDT (9) 59 4 THAT’S JERRY ALANNAH FANCOURT (8) 57.5 5 TURIFF UNFIXED (3) 57.5 6 SPECIAL LIE BEAU APPO937 words
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Article, Illustration787 2014-05-11 14 / 15 RACE 1 (BELMONT) lst 4 The Other Harv ($42-$20) 2nd 1 Operational ($13) 3rd 3 Peck (no 3rd dividend) 4th 5 Daneclicked Forecast $38 Tierce $351 Trio $14 Quartet $662 Quadro $7 RACE 2 (DOOMBEN) lst 6 Pretty Pins ($140-$28) 2nd 2 Danchai ($6) 3rd 3787 words
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LA LIGA
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Article194 2014-05-11 16 Diego Costa could still yet face Malaga on a day that could see his team Atletico Madrid crowned Primera Division champions for the first time in 18 years. The striker suffered a hamstring injury in training in mid-week and was expected to sit out the match194 words
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Article129 2014-05-11 16 Carlo Ancelotti will have one eye on the Champions League final when Real Madrid travel to Celta Vigo today. Two consecutive draws since their continental heroics at Bayern Munich have left Ancelotti’s men in third place, four points behind city rivals and upcoming Champions League opponents Atletico.129 words
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Article, Illustration763 2014-05-11 16 Messi urges his Barca team-mates to seize their chance of clinching title ELCHE V BARCELONA Tomorrow, 12.55am, StarHub TV Ch 208 SingTel mio TV Ch 114 Barcelona star Lionel Messi is determined not to waste the unexpected lifeline his side have been given in the Primera Division title763 words
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WORLD CUP
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Article161 2014-05-11 17 PA Sport Ryan Giggs has backed Wayne Rooney and Adnan Januzaj to take the World Cup by storm. But, while Rooney is a household name opposition teams will be well aware of, Januzaj is something of an unknown threat. The 19-year-old may have had aPA Sport - 161 words
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Article, Illustration744 2014-05-11 17 England great Shearer believes Saints striker will be spot-on for Hodgson Rickie Lambert should be on the World Cup plane to Brazil to give England an edge from the penalty spot and also provide a Plan B in support of Wayne Rooney, according to former captainPHOTO: REUTERS - 744 words
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FOOTBALL
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Article, Illustration687 2014-05-11 18 / 19 ALI KASIM - Ex-Malaysia Cup star Alistair Edwards says he would sign the LionsXII captain if he was back coaching in Australia Reports by ALI KASIM aakasim@sph.com.sg A year ago, Singapore international and LionsXII defender Safuwan Baharudin made known his desire to play in Australia’s A-League. The 22-year-oldPHOTOS: FACEBOOK/ ALISTAIR EDWARDS, GAVIN FOO - 687 words
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Article100 2014-05-11 18 / 19 PAHANG 0 SELANGOR 1 Selangor took over leadership of the Malaysian Super League last night after defeating Pahang 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash at the Stadium Darul Makmur in Kuantan. Indonesian midfielder Andik Vermansyah scored the winner in the 65th minute. Meanwhile, former Dutch international100 words
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Article, Illustration551 2014-05-11 18 / 19 It was a whirlwind 24-hour visit, but Alistair Edwards experienced enough here to remind him of just how much he missed Singapore. The Australian, a former Malaysia Cup striker for the Lions in 1990 and 1993, was in town last month with Astro Arena to commentateTNP FILE PHOTO - 551 words
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BOWLING
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Article164 2014-05-11 20 AFP Kei Nishikori ensured he will become the first Japanese player to make the top 10 of the ATP rankings after a 6-4, 6-4 win over Spain’s Feliciano Lopez to make the Madrid Masters semi-finals. Currently ranked 12th in the world, Nishikori will move into theAFP - 164 words
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Article, Illustration567 2014-05-11 20 DAVID LEE - For the first time, sisters meet in a final, as Singapore bowlers earn praise from coach Ong Report by DAVID LEE davidlee@sph.com.sg The bowlers were both on 1,662 pinfalls and neck and neck going into the last of eight games at the 37th Malaysian InternationalPHOTO COURTESY OF MALAYSIAN TENPIN BOWLING CONGRESS - 567 words
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NBA
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Article151 2014-05-11 21 Reuters Maria Sharapova recovered from a second-set wobble to dispatch third seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-4 yesterday set up a Madrid Open final clash against rising talent Simona Halep. Sharapova showed glimpses of her best form on the clay in the Spanish capital, ahead ofReuters - 151 words
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Article, Illustration576 2014-05-11 21 Thunder’s Durant lights up Los Angeles, but maybe he’s doing too much AFP WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINAL GAME THREE OKLAHOMA CITY 118 LA CLIPPERS 112 Oklahoma City lead series 2-1 They worked hard to snatch the home-court advantage away, but the Los Angeles Clippers gaveAFP; PHOTO: EPA - 576 words
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FORMULA ONE
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Article, Illustration651 2014-05-11 22 Unflappable Hamilton claims pole for Spanish GP in final seconds of qualifying AFP A supremely-relaxed Lewis Hamilton delivered when it mattered yesterday producing a lap of searing speed to claim his fourth pole position of the season as Mercedes swept the front row for today’s Spanish GrandAFP; PHOTO: EPA - 651 words
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GOLF
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Article, Illustration107 2014-05-11 23 AFP World No. 2 golfer Adam Scott has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Marie Kojzar in a small ceremony in the Bahamas. “It’s official. I am a settled-down man and very happy,” Scott (right) told the Australian Associated Press. The wedding, attended by close friendsAFP - 107 words
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Article, Illustration477 2014-05-11 23 Reuters Ice-cool Martin Kaymer produced a controlled display to stay in front of the chasing pack at the Players Championship yesterday (Singapore time), but American Jordan Spieth was in hot pursuit just one shot behind. Germany’s Kaymer, who tied the course record with a sizzling nine-under 63 onReuters; PHOTO: AFP - 477 words
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ON TV
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Article186 2014-05-11 23 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Today: LIVERPOOL v NEWCASTLE SingTel mio TV Ch 103 (mio Stadium) StarHub TV Ch 228, 9.50pm CARDIFF v CHELSEA SingTel mio TV Ch 104 (mio Stadium) StarHub TV Ch 229, 9.50pm NORWICH v ARSENAL SingTel mio TV Ch 105 (mio Stadium) StarHub TV Ch 230, 9.50pm186 words
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Article28 2014-05-11 23 NBA PLAY-OFFS Today: BROOKLYN NETS v MIAMI HEAT StarHub TV Ch 202 (SuperSports), 8am Tomorrow: WASHINGTON WIZARDS v INDIANA PACERS StarHub TV Ch 216 (NBA TV), 8am28 words
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Article14 2014-05-11 23 THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Tomorrow: DAY 4 StarHub TV Ch 255 (Sports HD), 1am14 words
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Article25 2014-05-11 23 MUTUA MADRID OPEN Today: WOMEN’S FINAL StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports Arena) 76.25MHz, 10.30pm Tomorrow: MEN’S FINAL StarHub TV Ch 211 (Racquet Channel), 1am25 words
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Article56 2014-05-11 23 SPANISH GRAND PRIX Today: PREVIEW StarHub TV Ch 209/210; SingTel mio TV Ch 115/117 (STAR Sports/FOX Sports Plus HD), 7pm MAIN RACE StarHub TV Ch 209/210; SingTel mio TV Ch 115/117 (STAR Sports/FOX Sports Plus HD), 7.45pm CHEQUERED FLAG StarHub TV Ch 209/210; SingTel mio TV Ch 115/11756 words
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Article, Illustration703 2014-05-11 24 SHAMIR OSMAN - Former national goalkeeper sponsors team as they prepare for two ‘test’ matches in a bid to make Asian Games Report by SHAMIR OSMAN shamiro@sph.com.sg In six days, Singapore’s hockey men will line up across the field from Oman for the first of two friendlies (May 17TNP FILE PHOTO - 703 words
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