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Title Section17 2014-12-28 1 the new paper sunaay DECEMBER 28 2014 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION 80 CENTS MCI (P) 138/12/201417 words
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Advertisement54 2014-12-28 1 december 28 2014 Confessions: Tears of a TV clown TV HOST POrnSak TaLkS OF mum Dyi g WHE HE WaS 5 anD LEarning EngLiSH anD CHi ESE by LiP-rEaDing HiS TEaCHErS 8 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION tnp.sg facebook.com/thenewpaper twitter .com/thenewpaper To subscribe: 6388 3838 80 CENTS MCI (P) 138/12/201454 words
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upfront quick bites
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Article, Illustration220 2014-12-28 2 Ng Jun Sen journalist A salad fit for the French nobility: Roasted duck breast, pickled pears, poached egg, asparagus, beets, lotus root chips... the list goes on. Le Grande Jardin d’Antoinette ($30), Antoinette, Mandarin Gallery, 333A, Orchard Road, #02-33/34 Lina Lewis sub-editor Crispy pancake with sweet, crunchy220 words
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Article, Illustration290 2014-12-28 2 JONATHAN ROBERTS - JONATHAN ROBERTS jonrob@sph.com.sg Male pride is a problem. I don’t want to say it’s the greatest hindrance to global progress, but I’m sure the case could be made. It seems that the smallest bruise to the idea of manliness leads to a stubbornness you would only expect290 words
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Advertisement169 2014-12-28 2 TNP HOTLINE 1800-733-4455 TO SUBSCRIBE 6388-3838 sms/mms 9477-8899 e-mail tnp@sph.com.sg website tnp.sg fax 6319-8266 advertising hotline 1800-822-6382 (Integrated Sales) 6319-6106 (Classifieds) what’s inside clarification on paper online tnp.sg school starts on Friday celeb mums share how they get kids to cope with Day 1 »people 4 attack on my team169 words
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people
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Article, Illustration371 2014-12-28 3 TAN KEE YUN - Fans wowed by Jay Chou's last concert before he gets married next month Reports by TAN KEE YUN keeyunt@sph.com.sg It was the perfect swansong for this bachelor. A euphoric end to nearly 15 years as Asia’s most desired male superstar. To Jay Chou’s legion ofTNP PHOTOS: CHOO CHWEE HUA - 371 words
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Article, Illustration230 2014-12-28 3 For 10 Jay Chou fans, getting to watch their idol sing and dance in the flesh held special meaning. These disadvantaged teenagers, mostly from low-income, underprivileged families, received free passes to watch Chou’s concert with their family members, thanks to local telco, M1. They areTNP PHOTO: TAN KEE YUN - 230 words
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starting primary 1
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Article, Illustration1195 2014-12-28 4 / 5 JUDITH TAN - It’s back to school in five days’ time. For some, it’s starting out at the ‘big school’. JUDITH TAN (juditht@sph.com.sg) finds out from three local celebrities how they prepare and cope with this rite of passage JUDITH TAN (juditht@sph.com.sg) She takes time off from filming forTNP PHOTOS: CHOO CHWEE HUA; PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HUANG BIREN, LIANHE ZAOBAO - 1,195 words
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Article, Illustration671 2014-12-28 10 / 11 JUDITH TAN - Rise in number of men in their 20s and 30s seeking help for erectile dysfunction Reports by JUDITH TAN juditht@sph.com.sg M ention erectile dysfunction or ED, and the assumption may be it is an affliction of older men only. But doctors hereST FILE PHOTOS - 671 words
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456 2014-12-28 10 / 11 IT manager Christopher Lee, 42, and his wife had put off starting a family until about two years ago. “We wanted to make sure we had the means to support a family first, so we threw ourselves headlong into our careers,” he456 words
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Article, Illustration449 2014-12-28 10 / 11 After the birth of our boy, Shaun said the best thing he did was to brush his male ego and pride aside to address his ED issue Madam Mary Tan At first she thought she wasn’t pretty enough, having turned 30. Then she449 words
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Article, Illustration482 2014-12-28 16 / 17 ARIFFIN JAMAR - The New Paper on Sunday photojournalist picks the photos that touched him the most in 2014 ARIFFIN JAMAR (ja riff i n@sph.com.sg) I got more than I bargained for when I was invited to be the sixth man for the extreme sailing series. Sir Ben Ainslie, arguably the482 words
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Throwback 2014
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Article, Illustration337 2014-12-28 18 / 19 CHAI HUNG YIN - Throwback2014hrowback With 2014 coming to an end, The New Paper on Sunday looks back at the biggest news stories in the past year. Today, we look at the stories that shoo the month of Septem er Reports by CHAI HUNG YIN chaihyn@sph.com.sg SEPT 27ST FILE PHOTO - 337 words
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Article, Illustration146 2014-12-28 18 / 19 SEPT 3 The K-pop world mourned the loss of two starlets from Korean girl group Ladies’ Code after a tragic car crash. EunB, 21, died on the spot, while RiSe, 23, succumbed to her injuries four days after the van they were in skidded offPHOTO: KORAN HERALD - 146 words
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Article, Illustration137 2014-12-28 18 / 19 SEPT 13 A seven-year-old boy was found dead at the foot of a block at Block 815, Tampines Avenue 4. The boy, clad in a yellow T-shirt and black shorts, was found face down. He sustained injuries consistent with a fall from height and paramedics pronouncedTNP FILE PHOTO - 137 words
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Article, Illustration229 2014-12-28 18 / 19 Joanne Peh Qi Yuwu in wedding shocker SEPT 9 The secret nuptials of local TV stars Joanne Peh and Qi Yuwu shocked fans and industry buddies when the couple wed in a low-key affair. They exchanged their vows in Mandarin in an intimate hour-long solemnisation held at the Movenpick HeritagePHOTO: MEDIACORP - 229 words
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Article, Illustration347 2014-12-28 22 Johor traffic police op to weed out foreign vehicles with outstanding summonses Traffic police in Johor yesterday began an operation to clamp down on foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding summonses. Superintendent Roslan Ali said that the crackdown, which began at 8am and involved some 200 trafficPHOTO: BERITA HARIAN MALAYSIA, SIN CHEW - 347 words
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Article, Illustration285 2014-12-28 22 Mum allegedly refuses to break car window save son A mother, whose sleeping son was locked inside her car with the engine running, reportedly refused to break the window until she was given RM200 (S$76). A witness said the woman left her son, believed to be seven or eight yearsPHOTOS: THE STAR - 285 words
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Article, Illustration103 2014-12-28 23 Wires A hippo, spooked while being transported by truck in Taiwan’s Miaoli county, jumped from the vehicle and broke a leg in the process. Confused residents reported the incident as a dinosaur on the loose. According to reports, it had jumped through a truck window,Wires; PHOTO: AFP - 103 words
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Article, Illustration343 2014-12-28 23 Couple steal Christmas decorations from neighbours to decorate their own house A couple in the US state of Colorado were arrested last week for stealing Christmas decorations from their neighbours to deck their own halls. Police said Jeremy Lewallen, 18, and Carrie Carley, 42,PHOTOS COURTESY OF COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT - 343 words
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Article, Illustration115 2014-12-28 6 / 7 A bystander took a picture of the arrest and posted it on Facebook. She said that she did not know the circumstances of the arrest. APHOTO: STOMP - 115 words
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128 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Mr Zhou Zhu Qian was on the night shift at Fajar Shopping Centre in Bukit Panjang on Nov 18 when he encountered the man peeing in public. The man punched Mr Zhou, who fell128 words
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109 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Project Excellence, which helps betterperforming students from Primary 3 to Secondary 2 through after-school classes, enrichment activities, workshops and learning trips, will benefit 450, up from 371 now. Ms Low Yen Ling, Parliamentary Secretary109 words
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Article, Illustration329 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Flood situation in Malaysia worsens The number of people evacuated due to Malaysia’s worst-ever floods jumped to more than 160,000 yesterday, as Prime Minister Najib Razak reached Kelantan. He cut short a holiday in the United States to arrive in the worst-hit state, whichPHOTO: AFP - 329 words
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Article, Illustration294 2014-12-28 6 / 7 NG JUN SEN - Report by NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg Furious that he was fined for smoking in a non-smoking zone in Geylang on Christmas night, he went on a drunken rampage. First, he pushed and shoved his way past 10 plainclothes officers from the National EnvironmentPHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS - 294 words
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Article, Illustration215 2014-12-28 6 / 7 -10 Malaysia is to raise the entry fee for foreign-registered vehicles entering from Singapore via the Causeway and the Second Link. New Straits Times reported that the entry permit will rise to RM20 (S$7.55) from the middle of next year. -10 Singapore has been hit by deflation for215 words
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Article, Illustration131 2014-12-28 6 / 7 NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN - Mike Kasem, 41, has made quite a name for himself as a DJ/actor in Singapore. He can be seen next year in the film 1965, alongside Lim Kay Tong. He took some time out to answer our questions in his own handwriting. NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN131 words
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Article, Illustration52 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Capturing life through an app It was Christmas eve and I was walking along the Esplanade when I came across this very bright and simple light decoration. The little light bulbs remind me of stars. To be featured, tag your Instagram photos with #tnpsun and follow @thenewpaper TNP readerTNP reader Edmund Mushi - 52 words
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confessions of a TV host
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Article, Illustration878 2014-12-28 8 / 9 NG JUN SEN - NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg H is big grin is plastered on television screens, bus stops and billboard advertisements on the MRT. That same infectious smile, belonging to Thai-land-born TV host Pornsak Prajakwit, 32, is present throughout the interview. But he confesses that he can getPHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR, COURTESY OF PORNSAK PRAJAKWIT - 878 words
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Advertisement744 2014-12-28 13 ANDREW NGIN 4 LECTURER, DIGITAL FILM 8 TELEVISION ONCE UPON A TIME Over more than a decade, Andrew has been scriptwriter, head writer and even executive producer for some of the most talked about TV shows including Under One Roof, Growing Up, Triple Nine, Shivers, First Touch, Police and Thief,744 words
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Advertisement459 2014-12-28 15 I Ifi Before TP graduates hit the ground running in the workforce, they need not just realistic but real training. While internships deliver direct work experience complete with bosses and colleagues, industry-standard facilities at the polytechnic are a test-bed for students to learn the right skillsets from the get-go. If459 words
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then & now
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Article, Illustration813 2014-12-28 20 / 21 CATHERINE ROBERT - They have an average age of 60, and may no longer be able to leap for the camera, but they can still bring the house down with their music report by CATHERINE ROBERT crobert@sph.com.sg T he six members of Tru-Blu have a collective age of 361, but theirPHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR, VICTOR DE SILVA, SAHDON ISMAIL, TONY CHONG, MICHAEL PEREIRA - 813 words
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humour act blur
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Article, Illustration847 2014-12-28 24 S M ONG - Gushcloud versus Goliath I mean, Xiaxue Thin-skinned, stats-obsessed, advertiserhungry world of bloggers exposed S M ONG smong@sph.com.sg S o this is Christmas. And what have you done? Well, two days before Christmas, I published a 5,000-word blog post, accusing an online marketing company of inflating its earnings and other misdeeds,TNP ILLUSTRATION: LEE HUP KHENG - 847 words
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Page 24 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous5 2014-12-28 24 Pearls Before Swine Stephan Pastis5 words
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afford-aspire facial cleanser
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Article, Illustration303 2014-12-28 25 CATHERINE ROBERT - Want a flawless start to 2015? Try these items to achieve that perfect glow we love this! CATHERINE ROBERT djenn@sph.com.sg SEPHORASKINCARE $26-$54 Sephora’s Soothing Cleansing Milk is one of the French cosmetic brand’s bestsellers. It is now available in a jumbo-sized 400ml bottle for $26. Suitable303 words
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Article, Illustration256 2014-12-28 25 Putting online advice to the test CLEAR SKIN OVERNIGHT Username: BabamitsANNE Keywords: clearer skin, overnight, remedy This video presents a cleaner way of dealing with fresh pimples. Popping will only lead to scarring or unsightly redness, so start with washing make-up off your face. Dissolve a spoonful256 words
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live right
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Article, Illustration436 2014-12-28 26 JUDITH TAN - Rounding up science’s latest discoveries JUDITH TAN juditht@sph.com.sg IT PAYS TO BE PLAIN JANE Not looking like Angelina Jolie or Running Man star Song Hye Kyo (right) may not be a bad thing. Scientists say people tend to trust you more if you have an average face. AfterPHOTOS: LANEIGE, ST AND TNP FILE - 436 words
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Advertisement126 2014-12-28 26 ECO NATURE AND ASfEIITQSES CRENGGANU. MALAYSIA > Wi n Question &> Explore Terengganu's longest coastline of wonderful beaches, the lush tropical rainforests, and stunningly tranquil emerald islands. At sunrise, the waters turn into magnificent golden hues. Redang island is a great escapade away from the city, located just off the126 words
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stylemaker
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Article, Illustration382 2014-12-28 27 T he students wanted a modern bohemian take on office wear. Their challenge was to find a piece that would exude that vibe, yet have enough structure for the workplace. The MDIS team, made up of Jazlina Jumale, Shanice Cheang, who are both freshmen in fashion marketingPHOTOGRAPHY: JET & SETO StyliSt Mentor : Kovit ang - 382 words
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eats makansutra
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Article, Illustration639 2014-12-28 28 KF SEETOH - KF SEETOH tnp@sph.com.sg o SG50 is almost upon us. This means we are middle-aged. Yet still young in so many ways. After all, 50 is the new 30 right? For the foodies among us, mid-dle-aged means age showing up on ourPHOTOS: KF SEETOH - 639 words
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Career Choice
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Article, Illustration347 2014-12-28 29 Linette Lai - By Linette Lai More men are signing up to be nurses, if the numbers at the polytechnics and health-care institutions are anything to go by. Many of them cite job stability and the rapidly growing health-care sector as major pull factors. At Nanyang Poly (NYP), 18347 words
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Dining
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Article, Illustration325 2014-12-28 30 NOODLES, known in Japan as menrui, are prevalent in Japanese cuisine and often take the place of rice in a meal. With many varieties and ways to eat them, what’s not to love? Ramen consists of firm, springy, yellow wheat noodles made with kansui, a type of325 words
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Lifestyle
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Article, Illustration350 2014-12-28 31 Hector Tan - Written by Hector Tan htan@sph.com.sg hen considering soft furnishings for his new executive condominium, Mr Nicholas Ong had more than aesthetics in mind. The 38-year-old headhunter and his 14-year-old daughter are both allergic to dust. Said Mr Ong: “I find having a cosy environment at350 words
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Advertisement45 2014-12-28 1 SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 2014 epl SoutHaMptoN V CHelSea COLLEAGUES THEN,RIVALS NOW 24-page pullout I know he is good coach. Chelsea manager Mourinho (left), on Saints boss Koeman (above) ›S4 PHOTOS: PAUL CHILDS ED SYKES ACTION IMAGES MaRDaN MaMat: I alMoSt QuIt golF laSt MoNtH ›S2245 words
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24 PAGE PULLOUT sports
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EPL
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Article, Illustration700 2014-12-28 2 / 3 PAUL PARKER - Our analyst tells ALI KASIM that Man United must tighten up defence first PAUL PARKER npsports@sph.com.sg l Paul Parker is an ex-England and Man United defender who won two EPL titles and earned 19 caps for his country. He is now a football punditPHOTOS: REUTERS, AFP - 700 words
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Article, Illustration657 2014-12-28 2 / 3 AFP Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino eased fears over Hugo Lloris’ fitness by confirming the France goalkeeper was unharmed after a collision with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. Lloris will be fit for tonight’s home match against Manchester United despite going down in an incident thatAFP - 657 words
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Article, Illustration766 2014-12-28 4 / 5 Mourinho believes the Blues are more creative this season AFP Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea side have improved sufficiently in 2014 to justify their position as Premier League leaders. A 2-0 victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day, courtesy of goals fromAFP; PHOTOS: REUTERS, ACTION IMAGES, AFP - 766 words
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490 2014-12-28 4 / 5 PA Sport Southampton’s Toby Alderweireld began 2014 playing alongside Diego Costa and ends it trying to shackle a player he believes is one of the best in the world. This has been quite the year for the 25-year-old, having made the loan movePA Sport - 490 words
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Article, Illustration619 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Pellegrini not so excited over possible 10-game winning run AFP Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed the significance of a possible clubrecord 10-game winning run ahead of tonight’s game against Burnley. City’s 3-1 Boxing Day success at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier LeagueAFP; PHOTO: TONY O’BRIEN/ ACTION IMAGES - 619 words
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Article, Illustration738 2014-12-28 6 / 7 Wire Services On the eve of a match against a club that sacked him, Neil Warnock found himself relieved of duties again. Crystal Palace announced yesterday that they have parted ways with Warnock, making him this season’s first Premiership managerial casualty. “Crystal Palace Football Club canWire Services; PHOTO: AFP - 738 words
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Article, Illustration78 2014-12-28 6 / 7 TIM SHERWOOD The former Spurs head coach had a creditable win ratio of 59 per cent over six months, but was replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. TONY PULIS Named last season’s EPL Manager of the Year for taking Palace to 11th spot, but he left78 words
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Article, Illustration530 2014-12-28 8 / 9 Wenger reproaches Giroud for his moment of madness AFP Arsene Wenger admits losing Oliver Giroud once again is a body blow to Arsenal’s Champions League push. Giroud is suspended for three games after being sent off in the 2-1 Boxing Day win over QPR yesterday morning (Sin-AFP; PHOTOS: REUTERS, AFP - 530 words
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Article, Illustration845 2014-12-28 8 / 9 Hit by injuries and suspension, Martinez’s men look like easy meat for the Magpies Wire Services The Toffees will have plenty to chew over during this festive period. A 0-1 loss to Stoke City on Boxing Day has resulted in injuries to skipper Phil Jagielka, goalkeeper TimWire Services - 845 words
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Article, Illustration1207 2014-12-28 10 AFP Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side proved they have the guts to rescue their spluttering season after grinding out a 1-0 win over Burnley on Friday. After a miserable run which included their exit from the Champions League, Rodgers’ side have now lostAFP - 1,207 words
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Article, Illustration612 2014-12-28 24 United star revelling in attacking midfield role Wire Services Wayne Rooney admitted there was a touch of Paul Scholes about his performance, as he ran the midfield in Manchester United’s easy win over Newcastle. Rooney scored twice and set up the other goal in United’sWire Services; TNP ILLUSTRATION: ANGELINE CHONG - 612 words
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racing
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Article261 2014-12-28 11 WILLIAM LOW’S GUIDE TO YESTERDAY’S GALLOPS BY HORSES ENGAGED ON NEW YEAR’S DAY: NEW YEAR CUP 1,900m: Fujin Bright 36.2. OPEN BENCHMARK 83 1,200m: Wonderful Prince HH(M Nunes) 34.8. Cordoba HH39.3. CLASS 4 1,700m: Jefferson Bay HH canter/36.3. U Got It 36.8. Precious Gem 37.1. Another Son HHcanter/38.5.261 words
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Article, Illustration2287 2014-12-28 11 28-12-2014 (Sunday) Coupon Betting please mark “OTH1” 12:25pm 1 Domestic 5 (Korean-bred) ₩37,000,000 sand1300m 1 ***** Jungmun Sarang 4-kor-f 1] Kim Ok Sung 2.7% 55 Choi Sang Sik 5.8% *****2 Taesan Cheonha 3-kor-c 2] Jang Chuyoul 7.4% 55 Kim Ho 12.7% *****5 Daedolpung 3-kor-g 3] Kim Cheol2,287 words
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Article, Illustration275 2014-12-28 12 / 13 TAN THEAN LOON - GROUP 1 YANG DI PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP Report by TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg Former Singapore galloper YASTRZEMSKI has a bright chance of capturing today’s Malaysian Group 1 Yang Di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup in Penang, the final classic of the Malaysian racing calendar. Now trainedPHOTO: TNP FILE - 275 words
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Article1272 2014-12-28 12 / 13 GOING FORECAST: HEAVY RACE 1 OB 73 1.45 —1400m Stakes: RM75,000 No. Last 6 runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/Origin/Sex, trainer-owner) 1 020-99 Birthday Gift 58 (73) CT Lee* c4 5 (7nzg Jerome Tan-Mdm PY Leong) 2 *****4 Shaolin Soldier 58 (73) Jose De Souza1,272 words
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Article566 2014-12-28 12 / 13 Race 1 C5 1700m 2 KIM PROTECTOR 55 c 53 (66-14) M Razali (3) 2 3 1 (480) 6 LIBERATION SPIRIT 53 c 50.5 (37-11) SU Lim* (1) 5 4 2 (455) 1 1 GLORY AGE 57 (17-7) Jose De Souza (8) 4 5 3 (431) Shd566 words
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Article821 2014-12-28 12 / 13 THURSDAY METRO B 1200m New Year Cup 21--11 Devil’s Cut 58 (87) (6ag F Maynard-Hippocrates) -***** Noble Four 55.5 (77) (6ireg T Gillespie-James C Mescall) 9-06--Niceone 54.5 (73) (6nzg S Edwards-Millennium) *****4Shaolin Soldier 54.5 (73) (9ag CC Ooi-Mdm PG Tey) 110 Polygraph 53.5 (69) (4am821 words
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Article821 2014-12-28 12 / 13 SATURDAY C3 1400m *****0 Engine 58 (73) (7ag F Maynard-Grasshopper) *****0 Feisty Leo 56.5 (70) (6ag J Brink-J Brink) 38-262 Wild West Willy 56.5 (70) (7ag S Edwards-NC Chua) 8-7702 Full Toss 56 (69) (7nzg David Miller-Hampshire) 1-18-3 Q Nine Mystic 55.5 (68) (4ag BT821 words
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1195 2014-12-28 14 / 15 PHILLIP WOO - COMMENTS BY PHILLIP WOO, COURTESY OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE 1 (1,650M) EVERYONE’S CHOICE (6) has been threatening to break through in three 1,400m outings this term and has the tactical speed to give him every chance with a return1,195 words
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1725 2014-12-28 14 / 15 GOING FORECAST: GOOD TO YIELDING RACE 1 CLASS 5 AWT—1650m TIME 12:30 Stakes: HK$575,000 No. Horse name Trainer Jockey wt(ib) Bar 1 GLORIOUS AVENUE C H YIP Z PURTON 133 7 2 SMART PLANET C S SHUM B PREBBLE 131 4 3 GO1,725 words
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Article, Illustration757 2014-12-28 14 / 15 RACE 1 (ROTORUA, NZ) 1st 15 Star Of Greenbeel ($26-$12) 2nd 1 Pockets ($11) 3rd 4 Fionn’s Kid ($27) 4th 5 Frodo Forecast $54 Place Forecast (1-15) $15, (4-15) $49, (1-4) $33 Tierce No winner ($2754 jackpot carried forward to next race) Trio $387757 words
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HUMOUR
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Article, Illustration888 2014-12-28 16 / 17 NEIL HUMPHREYS - THE GOOD THE BAD OF 2014 Our writer hands out 11 Wacky Awards of the Year NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg It’s that time again. The football world is looking ahead to another new year and Alan Irvine is looking ahead to the sack. With the countdown to 2015 kicking off, hereTNP ILLUSTRATIONS: LEE HUP KHENG; PHOTOS: ACTION IMAGES, REUTERS, AFP - 888 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration351 2014-12-28 18 / 19 Reuters Not content with four titles in 2014, prolific Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo (right) is determined to make next year an even bigger success. Ronaldo netted 51 goals in 47 appearances last season, setting a record of 17 goals for one edition ofReuters - 351 words
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Article, Illustration623 2014-12-28 18 / 19 AFP picks out the new names to watch in 2015 FOOTBALL PAULO DYBALA (ARGENTINA) Paulo Dybala, who recently turned 21, has already been in Europe for two and a half years, joining Italian Serie A side Palermo from Instituto in his nativePHOTOS: REUTERS, AFP - 623 words
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Article, Illustration878 2014-12-28 20 / 21 No mega events but world meets spice up the sporting menu next year Reuters The lack of an Olympics or a football World Cup deprives 2015 of a single global focus for sports fans but a rich calendar of international events has more than enough world-classReuters; PHOTOS: BRANDON MALONE/ACTION IMAGES, REUTERS, AFP - 878 words
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GOLF
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Article, Illustration462 2014-12-28 22 GODFREY ROBERT - Manila Masters victory was turnaround for Singapore No. 1 Report by GODFREY ROBERT godfrey@sph.com.sg He was contemplating giving up the game last month after going through a bad spell in golf tournaments, especially on the Asian Tour. At 47, and having been a professionalPHOTO: AFP - 462 words
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Article, Illustration183 2014-12-28 22 Reuters Rory McIlroy, the world’s No. 1 one golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a rugby match on Friday. The Ulster supporter was in the middle of a television interview with the BBC when the Neil Diamond songReuters - 183 words
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Article118 2014-12-28 22 Reuters Steve Stricker, a 12-time winner on the US PGA Tour, has undergone back surgery, the American golfer said in a statement on thursday. Stricker had the procedure at a Wisconsin hospital on Tuesday after being hampered by a compressed nerve in his lower back thatReuters - 118 words
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NBA
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Article, Illustration277 2014-12-28 23 AFP ORLANDO MAGIC 89 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 98 LeBron James scored 29 points, while Kevin Love added 22 as the Cleveland Cavaliers ripped Orlando 98-89 yesterday morning (Singapore time). James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player who left Miami last July to rejoin the Cavaliers, scoredAFP; PHOTO: AFP - 277 words
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Article, Illustration158 2014-12-28 23 The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) appointed former Singapore goalkeeper Lionel Lewis as the second Delta League Ambassador during the league’s finals event at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The Delta League is a football initiative by the Singapore Police Force and NCPC aimed at keepingPHOTO COURTESY OF POLICE PAD - 158 words
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ON TV
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Article186 2014-12-28 23 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Today: TOTTENHAM v MAN UNITED SingTel mio TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 8pm SOUTHAMPTON v CHELSEA SingTel mio TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 10.05pm MAN CITY v BURNLEY SingTel mio TV Ch 103 StarHub TV Ch 228 (mio186 words
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Article18 2014-12-28 23 NBA SEASON 2014/15 Today: CHICAGO BULLS v NEW ORLEANS PELICANS StarHub TV Ch 202 (SuperSports 2), 9am18 words
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Article13 2014-12-28 23 YONEX COPENHAGEN MASTERS Today: FINALS StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 9pm13 words
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Article85 2014-12-28 23 WORLD TENNIS THAILAND CHAMPIONSHIP Wednesday: DAY 1 (SESSION 1) SingTel mio TV Ch 115 StarHub TV Ch 209 (FOX Sports 2), 6pm DAY 1 (SESSION 2) SingTel mio TV Ch 115 StarHub TV Ch 209 (FOX Sports 2), 8pm Thursday: DAY 2 SingTel mio TV Ch 115 StarHub TV85 words
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