The New Paper, 7 August 2015
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Title Section24 2015-08-07 1 the new paper FRIDAY AUGUST 7 2015 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION 70 CENTS MCI (P) 137/12/2014 tnp.sg facebook.com/thenewpaper twitter.com/thenewpaper To subscribe: 6388 383824 words
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Advertisement54 2015-08-07 1 SINGAPOREAN BUSINESSMAN KILLED IN MANILA A DAY BEFORE HE WAS DUE HOME FOR PARENTS’ BIRTHDAYS He was shot at point blank range ›2 PHOTO: fACEBOOK 8"8 ***** "*****1 Wv H 0 SAMBAL TENDERCRIS H o« SAMBAL £0 TENDERGRILL N Y A BI V r v r* 9 y/* MIUM «,W>tVWws.coM.s54 words
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Advertisement63 2015-08-07 1 0 GENERAL ELECTION 2015 NSP’S KEVRYN LIM HITS BACK AT CRITICS: I can only dismiss your ignorance with a smile ›6 TNP PHOTO: GAviN fOO LAWYER JOSEPHUS TAN, TOUTED AS POTENTIAL PAP CANDIDATE, SAYS: My long hair and tattoos have a deep symbolism ›7 TNP PHOTO: JONATHAN CHOO TNP BIG63 words
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Article, Illustration564 2015-08-07 2 / 3 TAN TAM MEI - S’porean businessman shot dead in Philippines was planning surprise trip home for parents’ birthdays Reports by TAN TAM MEI tammei@sph.com.sg He was supposed to have returned to Singapore yesterday to celebrate his parents’ birthdays and spend the Jubilee weekend with them. But tragedy struckPHOTOS: FACEBOOK, INTERNET - 564 words
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193 2015-08-07 2 / 3 Singaporean businessman Stanley Jang, 36, was killed on Tuesday when two gunmen entered his Deltatronix Enterprises office in Paranaque City in Metro Manila. One of them shot Mr Jang once on the left side of the face and the duo left immediately. Chief Inspector Arnold193 words
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Article, Illustration437 2015-08-07 2 / 3 David Sun - RM50 notes strewn over BKE on Monday David Sun When a Malaysian moneychanger realised he had lost about RM150,000 (S$53,300) on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Monday, he rushed back. But by the time Mr Jihad Dudden Shaik Ali Khan, 24, got there onTNP PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: GAVIN FOO - 437 words
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Article61 2015-08-07 4 800 The approximate number of items placed in a specially fabricated time capsule the first commissioned by the Ministry of Defence as part of its National Day Observance Ceremony and to mark the nation’s 50th year of independence yesterday. Measuring 40cm by 150cm, the stainless steel time61 words
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141 2015-08-07 4 Resale prices and volume for Housing Board flats fell in July. The dip was led mainly by prices of five-room flats, which fell by 1.2 per cent, according to SRX Property data. Prices of three-room flats remained flat, while prices of four-room and executive141 words
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Article80 2015-08-07 4 The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has started legal action against a furniture businessman for engaging in unfair practices. Case is also seeking an injunction to restrain Mr Chiok Wee Juo, the sole proprietor of three furniture businesses Olena, Bez Gallery and The Exquisite Promenade80 words
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Article384 2015-08-07 4 Rides will be free for ‘a short period of time’ The second phase of the Downtown MRT Line (DTL2), which will pass through the Bukit Timah corridor and has 12 stations, will open on Dec 27. Announcing this yesterday, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew384 words
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Article, Illustration94 2015-08-07 4 Almost 1,000 students yesterday formed this SG50 logo in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday at Orchid Park Secondary School (OPSS). The logo was part of the “SG50 PAYM Loves Red: Our Singapore Day with OPSS” event that was organised by Nee Soon South CC Youth Executive94 words
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186 2015-08-07 4 Singapore’s success was built on its founding fathers’ governing principles of excellence, meritocracy, pragmatism and incorruptibility, and the country must build on this legacy for a better future, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan yesterday. And to do this, the country needs good186 words
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129 2015-08-07 4 Ang Qing - Ang Qing Police have arrested the two men involved in a brawl at a coffee shop in Marine Terrace last Sunday. On Tuesday, police arrested one of them, a man in his 20s, for voluntarily causing grievous hurt. A day later, a 68-year-old man129 words
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Article, Illustration625 2015-08-07 6 / 7 NG JUN SEN - National solidarity party member Kevryn Lim hits out at critics, calling their comments... Report by NG JUN SEN ngjunsen@sph.com.sg Racy pictures of Ms Kevryn Lim have dominated Internet forums since Monday after the National Solidarity Party (NSP) member emerged as a potential candidate during horse-trading talks amongPHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES, SGFORUM.COM - 625 words
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Article, Illustration528 2015-08-07 6 / 7 ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF - Opposition parties hold second meeting to finalise which party for which ward Report by ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF zaihan@sph.com.sg They are almost there. Singapore’s opposition political parties are now closer to finalising which party will get to contest in which constituencies in the coming General Election. ButTNP PHOTO: JEREMY LONG - 528 words
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Article, Illustration621 2015-08-07 6 / 7 JUDITH TAN - Lawyer and PAP member Josephus Tan debunks talk of him running in the upcoming General Election Report by JUDITH TAN juditht@sph.com.sg Lawyer Josephus Tan, 36, looks more like a metal rocker than a political candidate. Yet social media has been abuzz with talk of him being aTNP PHOTO: JONATHAN CHOO - 621 words
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Article, Illustration529 2015-08-07 8 / 9 HOE PEI SHAN - Singaporeans overseas share in National Day joy Report by HOE PEI SHAN hpeishan@sph.com.sg Singaporeans are taking the National Day party beyond the city-state’s borders, with budgets for overseas celebratory events doubled, and special acts flown all the way from home. Composer, songwriter and playwright Dick LeePHOTO COURTESY OF JACK YU - 529 words
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Article, Illustration90 2015-08-07 8 / 9 Overwhelmed by the sheer number of Golden Jubilee weekend programmes? You can turn to the “Celebrate SG50!” mobile app to keep track of all the events. The app lists all the Jubilee Weekend events across the island. It is a collaboration between the sG5090 words
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Article, Illustration653 2015-08-07 8 / 9 HISYAM NASSER - Report by HISYAM NASSER nhnasser@sph.com.sg You will be spoilt for choice this Golden Jubilee weekend, thanks to the wide variety of family events and activities on offer, such as exhibitions and carnivals. Here are five things you and your family could do. MUSEUM HOP653 words
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Article, Illustration390 2015-08-07 10 / 11 ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF - Learn about Singapore on a special SG50 trail with 25 historic and iconic sites Report by ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF zaihan@sph.com.sg The last SG50 event for this year is going to be big literally. To coincide with the official launch of the Jubilee Walk trailST FILE PHOTO - 390 words
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Article, Illustration254 2015-08-07 10 / 11 Report by KHAIRIYAH AMIRAH MD RAMTHAN khaimr@sph.com.sg Want free digital access to The New Paper? On Aug 9, The New Paper will distribute up to 300,000 digital access cards to the public. This will allow more people to enjoy our special National Day edition on254 words
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Article, Illustration428 2015-08-07 12 / 13 Atomic bomb dome a stark reminder of the lethal weapons that killed more than 200,000 PHOTOS: ReuTeRS It was the only building left standing in Hiroshima the skeletal dome near the epicentre of the bombing. More than 200,000 people were killed when nuclear bombs were dropped over428 words
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STAR STYLE
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Article, Illustration669 2015-08-07 14 NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN - Whether glam or casual, singer-DJ Tabitha Nauser spices up her look with edgy accessories and attitude Report by NOOR ASHIKIN ABDUL RAHMAN ashikinr@sph.com.sg Fresh off her recent involvement in this year’s SEA Games, local radio DJ and singer Tabitha Nauser is gearing up for another importantTNP PHOTOS: GAVIN FOO - 669 words
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103 2015-08-07 16 Hong Kong authorities said yesterday that they had made the biggest suspected counterfeit goods seizure in 10 years. More than 30,000 items including handbags, sneakers and perfumes were seized, AFP reported. Customs officials said the seizure was the largest in a decade in terms103 words
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Article, Illustration649 2015-08-07 16 RONALD LOH - Coroner’s inquiry into Geylang fire Reports by RONALD LOH rloh@sph.com.sg Instead of fleeing the burning building, they chose to stay in their room and wait for help to arrive. It was a risky decision that backfired. By the time firefighters got to the four men inTNP FILE PHOTO - 649 words
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Article, Illustration126 2015-08-07 17 The strongest typhoon of the year was headed for Taiwan’s east coast yesterday, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 people from outlying islands popular with tourists. Typhoon Soudelor is packing maximum wind gusts of up to 209kmh. It is categorised as a moderate stormPHOTO: AFP - 126 words
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Article, Illustration525 2015-08-07 17 Investigation into suspected wing part from missing Flight MH370 An investigation team in France is examining a Boeing 777 f laperon which washed up on the French island of La Reunion. Malaysia believes the plane part is from the missing Flight MH370. AnalystsPHOTOS: REUTERS - 525 words
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319 2015-08-07 17 An 11-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter over the fatal shooting of a toddler in Detroit, in the US state of Michigan, US media said on Wednesday. The older boy allegedly shot the three-year-old boy in the face on Monday. The little319 words
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TV
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40 2015-08-07 18 There’s a lot more pressure to look beautiful. Some days I Just want to look like s*** and feel okay with that. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, 24, on how it’s hard to be a woman in 2015 with social media40 words
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Advertisement66 2015-08-07 8 / 9 Show off your national pride! Don’t miss our blockbuster National Day issue Take a picture of yourself, your friends and family celebrating NDP50. The 10 best featured in Tuesday's (Aug 11) edition of The New Paper will win a $100 KFC/Pizza Hut voucher. A look back at 50 years of66 words
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Advertisement126 2015-08-07 15 ORGANISED BY THE STRAITS TIMES AND ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM™ SINGAPORE ORIES THEN NOW TOMORROW FREE ADMISSION 17 July 4 October 2015 The legacy of Singapore’s founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, has rallied Singaporeans to safeguard what has been built and secure the country’s future. Photos by The Straits Times. Experience126 words
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Advertisement50 2015-08-07 18 SG 50 YOUR NEWSPAPER GOES 3D THE STRAITS TIMES CELEBRATES SG50 WITH A 3D FLYPAST ON ITS COVER ON AUG 9, SU Download SPH AR app, launch the camera and point it at The Sunday Times front page on Aug 9 c-potearo App Store Google play svjNVir. f> riM is.50 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous8 2015-08-07 18 dilbert Scott ADAmS PeArlS beFOre SWiNe StEPHAN PAStIS8 words
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Miscellaneous317 2015-08-07 18 LOCAL WEATHER THUNDERY SHOWERS High 32° Low 25° Watch ’em KILLER ELITE Channel 5,10.45pm Danny Bryce (Jason Statham, right) returns from exile after his mentor is captured. He reassembles his former team of commandos to infiltrate the British Special Air Service and launch a rescue. chANNel 5 vASANthAm pm 1.00317 words
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Travel Discoveries
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Article, Illustration131 2015-08-07 19 Immerse in the rich history of China at these ancient sites. CHENGDU Capital of Sichuan with 2,000 years of history. Also known as the "Land of Milk and Honey" due to its agricultural wealth. The city also preserves ancient streets and temples, and is the base of131 words
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Article, Illustration87 2015-08-07 19 Mogao Caves One of the three grottoes in China that houses the largest and best preserved Buddhist arts in the world. Wu’erhe Devil City A unique geological formation that emits eerie howling sounds when the wind blows, giving it its signature name. Koktokay National Geopark Origin87 words
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Article, Illustration297 2015-08-07 20 YeoTsiu Wen - By YeoTsiu Wen yeotw@sph.com.sg Mention Singapore and things like the little ‘red dot’, Singapore Sling, and National Day Parade come to mind. But do you know how they came about? Read on to find out more. 1. SINGAPORE DOLLAR Although Singapore gained independence in297 words
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Advertisement306 2015-08-07 24 World Amateur Golfers Championship SINGAPORE Do you have what it takes to play golf for Singapore? Last year, we played all our qualifiers at Tanjong and the final at Serapong. This time around, we are giving all the participants a real treat by hosting all the qualifiers at Serapong, arguably306 words
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Advertisement1324 2015-08-07 1 sports sports 2015/16EPL FIXTURES AUGUST 8th (Sat) Man United v T ottenham...........7.45pm Bournemouth vAstonVilla....10pm the Leicester vSunderland.............10pm Norwich vCrystalPalace ........10pm 9th (Sun) Chelsea Arsenal Newcastle vSouthampton.........8.30pm Stoke 11th (Tues) WestBromvMan City ..............3am 15th (Sat) AstonVilla vMan United .........2.45am Southampton v Everton...........7.45pm Sunderland v Norwich ..............10pm Swanseav Newcastle................10pm Watford v West1,324 words
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Article, Illustration824 2015-08-07 2 / 3 NEIL HUMPHREYS - Wenger’s side have the talent to lift the title, now it’s time to live up to their billing NEIL HUMPHREYS npsports@sph.com.sg With the benefit of hindsight, it’s now clear that selling Robin van Persie was the best thing that could’ve happened to Arsenal. Back in 2012, thePHOTO: REUTERS - 824 words
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Article161 2015-08-07 2 / 3 Reuters Arsenal supporters received the bad news they had been fearing with the club confirming yesterday that England midfielder Jack Wilshere’s latest injury is a hairline fracture. “I had a bad surprise because it is a hairline crack in his fibula that makes him a fewReuters - 161 words
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Article, Illustration268 2015-08-07 2 / 3 YOUR CUT-AND-KEEP GUIDE *All fixtures in Singapore time. Correct as of press time. THEO WALCOTT MESUT OEZIL PETR CECH OLIVIER GIROUD ALEX OXLADECHAMBERLAIN PHOTOS: REUTERS Aug 9 (Sun) 8.30pm West Ham (H) Aug 16 (Sun) 8.30pm Crystal Palace (A) Aug 25 (Tues) 3am Liverpool (H) Aug 29PHOTOS: REUTERS - 268 words
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Article, Illustration839 2015-08-07 4 / 5 Tottenham, under ambitious Pochettino, look more of a team PA Sport Tottenham at last appear to be getting their house in order. After years dogged by managerial instability, under-performing players and off-field frustrations, there now seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.PA Sport; PHOTO: REUTERS - 839 words
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Article, Illustration273 2015-08-07 4 / 5 YoUR CUT-AND-KEEP GUIDE JAN VERTONGHEN HARRY KANE CHRISTIAN eRikSen NACER CHADLI HUGO LLORIS *All fixtures in Singapore time. Correct as of press time. PHOTOS: ACTION IMAGES, REUTERS. AFP Aug 8 (Sat) 7.45pm Man United (A) Aug 15 (Sat) 10pm Stoke City (H) Aug 22 (Sat) 10pm LeicesterPHOTOS: ACTION IMAGES, REUTERS. AFP - 273 words
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Article, Illustration912 2015-08-07 6 / 7 NEIL HUMPHREYS - NEIL HUMPHREYS picks out the signings who will light up the new Premier League season NEIL HUMPHREYS 1Petr Cech, Chelsea to Arsenal It’s fast becoming a journalistic law that Cech must always be prefixed with the “best signing of the summer” tag. The description is a tad lazy,PHOTOS: AFP/REUTERS - 912 words
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Article, Illustration692 2015-08-07 8 Koeman hopes Jordy and fellow new boys gel as quickly as last season’s crop Wire Services Many predicted relegation following the fire sale on the south coast, yet last season proved to be Southampton’s best-ever Premier League campaign and one they are determined to build on. ThisWire Services; PHOTO: JASON CAIRNDUFF/ACTION IMAGES - 692 words
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177 2015-08-07 4 / 5 Wire Services David de Gea’s popstar girlfriend has let slip that the Manchester United goalkeeper will be plying his trade at the Santiago Bernabeu for the upcoming season. In a TV interview in Spain on Wednesday night, Edurne Garcia was caught off theWire Services - 177 words
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Article, Illustration97 2015-08-07 8 Reuters Paris St Germain boosted their Champions League prospects with the signing of Argentina winger Angel di Maria from Manchester United yesterday. The French champions, who had their Financial Fair Play restrictions lifted by Uefa last month, have paid £44 million ($94.5m) for di Maria (left),Reuters - 97 words
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Article552 2015-08-07 9 Tan Thean Loon Larry Foley Brian Miller Mr X RACE 1 RACE 2 RACE 3 RACE 4 RACE 5 RACE 6 RACE 7 RACE 8 RACE 9 RACE 10 RACE 11 Encosta Zone 3 10 Our River Dancer 1 Double Jeopardy 2 Brother Bay 1 Double Jeopardy552 words
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Article, Illustration75 2015-08-07 9 A consistent sort, both his wins have come over today’s Polytrack 1,200m and he was ridden by today’s jockey, Michael Rodd, on both occasions. Last time out, he beat all but the vastly-improved Scout Done, again over the Poly75 words
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Article, Illustration985 2015-08-07 9 7-8-2015 Friday Next Macau Meeting Friday 14th August 2015 MACAU 7:55 PM Macau (Sand) 1 HK$210,000 The Montreal (Class 4/5) No Form Name 1 *****3 2 *****1 3 *****1 4 *****9 5 *****3 6 *****7 7 *****2 8 4 9 *****4 Windsor Arch Four My Cup985 words
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Article, Illustration1850 2015-08-07 10 / 11 LARRY FOLEY’S COMMENTS ON TODAY’S KRANJI MEETING RACE 1 (1,600M) 1 Double JeopardyHHH Maiden who can find trouble but gets his chance here. 2 Brother BayHHH Another maiden who looks due. Should be at the finish. 3 Encosta Zone HHH Showed two starts backTNP PHOTO: PHYLLICIA WANG - 1,850 words
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1862 2015-08-07 10 / 11 GOING FORECAST: GOOD RACE 1 C5 12.50 —1600m (LC) (Turf) Stakes: $35,000 No. Last 6 runs HORSE Wt Rating Jockey Barrier (Age/Origin/Sex, trainer-owner) 1 *****5 Double Jeopardy 59 (41) M Nunes 1 (5nzg M Walker-Fortuna NZ Racing) 2 063---Brother Bay 56.5 (36) M1,862 words
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Article1526 2015-08-07 14 / 15 COMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RACE 1 IPSWICH (1,350M) 10 MORE THAN A ROSE (2:0-0-0): Bit unlucky 6¾-len 9th (55.0) to Danglissa Girl 1,200m D’ben 2yo Mdn Plt Soft(5) trk July 26. Well drawn with blinkers on first time. Expect anCOMMENTS COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS - 1,526 words
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Article, Illustration817 2015-08-07 14 / 15 12:08 Race 1 IPSWICH—1350M 1 BACKSLAPPER JAMES ORMAN (12) 59 2 EL CAMPEADOR MS T HARRISON (11) 59 3 LITTLE WEALTH BEAU APPO (3) 59 4 TIME’S UP M MC GUREN (6) 59 5 TORONTO FLYER R WIGGINS (9) 59 6 PORTCULLIS B PENGELLY (4)817 words
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Article, Illustration1362 2015-08-07 14 / 15 7-8-2015 Friday IMPORTANT NOTICE The following Europe races (8 races) will be subsumed under Australia Meeting (OTH 1). Next Europe Meeting Wednesday 12th August 2015 EUROPE 7:50 PM Deauville 11 CLASS €21,000 MESNIL EUDES HANDICAP 1300m No Form Name 1 *****3 2 *****4 3 4 41,362 words
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Article, Illustration706 2015-08-07 16 / 17 TAN THEAN LOON - KRANJI BARRIER TRIALS Report by TAN THEAN LOON loon@sph.com.sg COOPTADO, who ran fourth to stablemate Quechua in last month’s Group 1 Emirates Singapore Derby, has blossomed and should be closely watched from now on. Taken out by jockey Barend Vorster in the second of four trials706 words
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Article, Illustration535 2015-08-07 16 / 17 While SG50 Trophy winner Daniel has dropped out, Singapore still aims to have three representatives in South Korea on Aug 30. The second running of the Asia Challenge Cup, which has been upgraded to Group 3 status and whose distance has been shortened from535 words
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Article, Illustration1613 2015-08-07 16 / 17 7-8-2015 (Friday) p AY(i Do not bet illegally. responsibly) Always play with care. Coupon Betting please mark “MAL” 12:30pm 1 Class 6 ₩25,000,000 sand1000m 1 0 Heunggyeoun Janchi 3-kor-f 1] Park Jae I4 5.0% 50 Mun Je Bok 9.4% 2 Power Rush 3-kor-c 2] Park Sung Kwang1,613 words
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394 2015-08-07 16 / 17 RACE 1 (1,600M) (1) PATAUDI makes his local debut for the stable and could be ready to win although returning from a short rest. If he repeats his last Gauteng effort, he will be the horse to beat. (2) COME ALONG,394 words
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592 2015-08-07 16 / 17 7:00 Race 1 maiden Plate 1600m 1 PATAUDI B Fayd’Herbe (3) 60 2 COME ALONG S Naidoo (2) 60 3 UNBROKEN C Thabana(-2) (5) 60 4 LATINO RAMBO M Yeni (8) 60 5 WOODSTOCK EXPRESS J Merwe (9) 60 6 INQUISITION G Funeka (6)592 words
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Article, Illustration2029 2015-08-07 12 / 13 AUGUST 8th (Sat) l Man United v Tottenham...........7.45pm l Bournemouth v Aston Villa....10pm I Everton v Watford 10pm l Leicester v Sunderland.............10pm l Norwich v Crystal Palace ........10pm 9th (Sun) l Chelsea v Swansea......................12.30am l Arsenal v West Ham...................8.30pm l Newcastle v Southampton .........8.30pm Stoke v LiverpoolPHOTOS: REUTERS, ACTION IMAGES, AFP TNP DESIGN: TEOH YI CHIE - 2,029 words
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Article165 2015-08-07 18 / 19 AFP Lionel Messi was at the centre of a headbutting controversy as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Serie A side Roma in a preseason friendly at the Nou Camp (yesterday morning, Singapore time). The Argentinian superstar, renowned for rarely losing his cool despite regularly beingAFP - 165 words
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Article174 2015-08-07 18 / 19 AFP McDonalds yesterday became the third major Fifa sponsor to back a completely independent commission to carry out reforms of the scandal-tainted world football body. Coca-Cola and Visa have already backed the calls. Fifa president Sepp Blatter has so far only said that the head ofAFP - 174 words
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Article, Illustration597 2015-08-07 18 / 19 LIM SAY HENG - Singapore’s perennial rivals feature a number of new faces and are confident LIM SAY HENG sayheng@sph.com.sg REPORTING FROM SYDNEY The Singapore team face a tricky situation in their opening game of the Netball World Cup today. Opponents, Sri Lanka are regular opponents, but the rosterPHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL BRADLEY / WNC 2011 - 597 words
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Article, Illustration677 2015-08-07 18 / 19 l NAME: Micky Lin Qingyi l AGE: 30 l HEIGHT: 1.73m l POSITIONS: Goal Defence, Goal Keeper l PREVIOUS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2007, 2011 l CAPS: 89 l SPORTING HERO: Exnational captain Jean Ng. I remember reading about her in a Netball Singapore newsletterTNP PHOTOS: CHOO CHWEE HUA - 677 words
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Article131 2015-08-07 20 Former Asian Tour No. 1 Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines fired a flawless nine-under 62 to charge into the second round lead at the US$100,000 ($130,000) Asian Development Tour’s Aboitiz Invitational in Manila yesterday. Pagunsan reeled in nine birdies for his career lowest round,131 words
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Article, Illustration573 2015-08-07 20 SHAMIR OSMAN - FOOTBALL Report by SHAMIR OSMAN shamiro@sph.com.sg Mark the date: Wednesday, September 30. That is the deadline the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has set for itself to make public the fate of the Great Eastern-Yeo’s S.League and the landscape for the Republic’s No. 1TNP PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR - 573 words
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Article, Illustration811 2015-08-07 21 SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ - Japanese side eke out tough win over plucky Young Lions S.LEAGUE Report by SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ msazali@sph.com.sg COURTS YOUNG LIONS 0 ALBIREX NIIGATA 1 (Rion Taki 37) There appears to be a game of musical chairs going on at the top of the GreatPHOTO COURTESY OF ALBIREX NIIGATA - 811 words
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Article, Illustration640 2015-08-07 22 / 23 SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ - Soh snags sponsorship for flights and accommodation ATHLETICS Report by SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ msazali@sph.com.sg A couple of weeks after winning gold at June’s Southeast Asia (SEA) Games on home soil, national Singapore marathon star Soh Rui Yong declared his intention to try and qualify for thePHOTO COURTESY OF KELSI KLOTTER - 640 words
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107 2015-08-07 22 / 23 AFP British top seed Andy Murray suffered a stunning defeat in his first hardcourt warm-up match for the US Open, losing to Teymuraz Gabashvili at the Washington Open yesterday (Singapore time). The 53rd-ranked Russian outlasted world No. 3 Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) over twoAFP - 107 words
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Article, Illustration421 2015-08-07 22 / 23 Fast-medium bowler floors Aussies as English zero in on the Ashes CRICkET AFP A bookmaker has paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds to punters who put money on England to win the Ashes after they bowled out Australia for 60 runs in an extraordinary opening dayAFP - 421 words
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ON TV
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Article209 2015-08-07 22 / 23 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Tomorrow: MAN UNITED v TOTTENHAM Singtel TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 7.45pm BOURNEMOUTH v ASTON VILLA Singtel TV Ch 102 StarHub TV Ch 227 (mio Stadium), 10pm EVERTON v WATFORD Singtel TV Ch 103 StarHub TV Ch 228 (mio Stadium), 9.55pm LEICESTER209 words
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Article47 2015-08-07 22 / 23 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Today: SWIMMING HEATS StarHub TV Ch 203 (SuperSports 3), 2pm SWIMMING FINALS StarHub TV Ch 203 (SuperSports 3), 10.15pm Tomorrow: WATER POLO WOMEN’S BRONZE-MEDAL PLAY-OFF StarHub TV Ch 202 (SuperSports 2), 1am WATER POLO WOMEN’S FINAL StarHub TV Ch 202 (SuperSports 2), 2.45am47 words
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Article16 2015-08-07 22 / 23 ATP 500 CITI OPEN Tomorrow: QUARTER-FINALS (DAY 5) StarHub TV Ch 201 (SuperSports 1), 1am16 words
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Article17 2015-08-07 22 / 23 ASHES TEST SERIES Today: ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA (DAY 2) StarHub TV Ch 236 (STAR Cricket), 6pm17 words
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Article19 2015-08-07 22 / 23 WGC BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL Tomorrow: DAY 2 StarHub TV Ch 209 Singtel TV Ch 115 (FOX Sports 2), 1.30am19 words
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Article, Illustration596 2015-08-07 24 American teen phenom wins fourth gold at Worlds, and is set to make history AFP There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Katie Ledecky’s freestyle dominance at the World Swimming Championships, and for superstar Michael Phelps, no words at all to describe the struggles of the restAFP - 596 words
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