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Article688 2009-08-23 1 Officials at Fed summit say worst of crisis is over and near-term prospects look good Jackson Hole (Wyoming) It may be a little early to put on the party hats and pop the champagne corks but the global economy appears to be coming out of the worstBloomberg; New York Times - 688 words
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Article, Illustration183 2009-08-23 1 Lilly, a mongrel who was born in Singapore, is running free today among hectares of orchard in rural Massachusetts in the United States. But not that long ago, the three-year-old dog's life was hardly this perfect. For at least two years, she lived off scraps ofCOURTESY OF AMY FERBER - 183 words
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Miscellaneous92 2009-08-23 1 Mr BOTAK JONES renounces US citizenship to become a Singaporean >MEPAGE6 URA TEAM I behind National Day Rally's snazzy A-V show PAGEI4 Bodybuilder JOAN LIEW on the strangest™ W tTPAGE3S ¥J How to move from INTERNSHIP to full-time job PAGE2I Property developers unfazed by HUNGRY Ml GHOST MONTH PAGE 2492 words
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Miscellaneous13 2009-08-23 1 9LJJR. 1359 PHOTOS: DESMOND LIM, DAHE.NET, REUTERS, BERGS GOURMET BURGERS and DESMOND FOO13 words
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459 2009-08-23 2 Important to work in harmony "Recently, I feel that our country could fail, because nobody is working in harmony. They are competing with each other and no one understands what the other is doing." KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ Monarch makes rare appeal as country facesAFP - 459 words
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Article, Illustration98 2009-08-23 2 PHOTOS: An Indonesian examining a giant Quran (left) in an exhibition at a Jakarta hotel last Friday. The event was held to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which started yesterday. The Quran was handwritten by two Muslim scholars. It measures 2m byAP; THE STAR; ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 98 words
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374 2009-08-23 2 Jakarta Indonesian officials have warned radical Muslim groups not to attack nightclubs and other businesses deemed sinful in Islam during the Ramadan fasting month, which started yesterday. Nightclubs, massage parlours and saunas are normally closed for business during Ramadan, Indonesia's Antara374 words
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Article, Illustration315 2009-08-23 2 Athens A large wildfire raged out of control on the outskirts of Athens yesterday, burning several homes and huge swathes of forest. Greek authorities declared a state of emergency in the area, after the fire, which broke out late on Friday in the villageReuters; AFP; REUTERS - 315 words
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524 2009-08-23 3 labriel Chen - labriel Chen Initiatives include stipulation that CFOs, directors be appointed early Restoring trust "A lot of what the SGX is saying has merit and is worth further consideration. I think it'll bring back investor confidence in S-chips, some of which have been dogged524 words
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Article, Illustration92 2009-08-23 3 One hundred and fifty Mini cars forming a giant 50 sign at the Changi Exhibition Centre yesterday. The iconic vehicle turns 50 years old this year and celebrations include a variety of events, such as this Mini Convoy Formation Picture. ST PHOTO: A group photoALBERT SIM - 92 words
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Article, Illustration892 2009-08-23 4 Nur Dianah Suhaimi - Nur Dianah Suhaimi That's where some aborted foetuses end up; others are cremated or discarded GROWTH OF A FOETUS 4 weeks: Foetus has developed a head, spinal cord and eyes. It is between 4mm and 6mm long. The heart starts to pump. 6 weeks: Brain wavesDESMOND LIM - 892 words
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Article, Illustration444 2009-08-23 4 Tan Dawn Wei - Tan Dawn Wei No dinner, but it's okay "My wife and I were supposed to go to a friend's for dinner after the event, but when the MC teasingly let on that the winner was from Haig Road, I told her, 'We mayALPHONSUS CHERN - 444 words
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Article, Illustration422 2009-08-23 6 Mavis Toh - Mavis Toh Swee Say urges them to learn about the cultures here; grassroots leaders will help them settle in Three-year-old Tan Sing Vi was probably the youngest new citizen at yesterday's National Citizenship Ceremony (NCC). When her father, two older sisters and about 400 newSAMUEL HE - 422 words
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Article, Illustration204 2009-08-23 6 He is the tall "botak" (bald) ang moh famously known as Botak Jones. Come this Friday, he will proudly become a Singaporean. Detroit-born Botak Mr Bernie Utchenik (left) is so at home here that he eats at hawker centres and orders his "kopi siu204 words
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Article, Illustration283 2009-08-23 8 Since The Straits Times highlighted the plight of a stray dog whose leg was caught in an illegal trap two months ago, another dog has fallen victim in the same area. The second dog, named Mimi by volunteers at Action For Singapore Dogs (ASD),DESMOND LIM - 283 words
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Article1030 2009-08-23 8 Tan Dawn Wei - Tan Dawn Wei Adoption numbers are at an all-time low, forcing group to look overseas for takers In June, American Amy Ferber got an e-mail from a friend in Singapore asking if she would like to adopt a stray dog from Singapore. She was surprised1,030 words
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Article, Illustration392 2009-08-23 8 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Keen to be a dancer, musician or actor? Such career options in the arts and entertainment industries look good for graduates of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa), with the completion of the two integrated resorts (IRs) in MarinaSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 392 words
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Article, Illustration353 2009-08-23 8 Lee Siew Hua - Lee Siew Hua Chinese VicePremier Wang Qishan (right) begins a four-day visit here today at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng. The two will co-chair talks to review and chart new directions for a pair of Singapore-Sino megaprojects the Suzhou Industrial353 words
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Article, Illustration408 2009-08-23 9 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen That is the advice from SGX chief for investors raring to jump in Tempted to jump into the share market because of good gains in recent months? Investing, and profiting from it, though, needs work, said Singapore Exchange (SGX) chief executive HsiehALBERT SIM - 408 words
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[special report: weight loss industry]
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Article, Illustration1059 2009-08-23 10 Shuli Sudderuddin; Mavis Toh - Shuli Sudderuddin Mavis Toh With more and more Singaporeans getting fat and rich, weight management services are booming despite the recession. and Shuli People everywhere, including in Singapore, are getting fatter and more conscious about it. This means more business for those who deal in weight management from1,059 words
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Article, Illustration373 2009-08-23 10 Mavis Toh - Mavis Toh At age 12, she was already 1.72 m tall and weighed 79kg. Schoolmates called her "giraffe" and "hippo". Today, 19 years later, Ms Marilyn Tay is 1.83 cm tall and weighs over 130 kg. The senior sales consultant, whoDESMOND LIM - 373 words
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437 2009-08-23 10 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Looking for a job? Croupiers and accounting managers for the coming casinos are in demand, as are the evergreen if more mundane ones like hotel and food-related jobs. These are among the jobs underlined by the Labour Market Highlights 2009, released yesterday437 words
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265 2009-08-23 10 When Mr Sufian Abdul Rahman got married in 1995, he was a fit 75kg. Now, 14 years later, the father of three weighs 122 kg and has trouble finding shirts that fit him. The cable contractor was once an avid sportsman who was265 words
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Article, Illustration482 2009-08-23 11 Jamie Ee Wen Wei - Jamie Ee Wen Wei Temasek CEO relates her own experience at event to mark World Breastfeeding Week Temasek Holdings chief executive Ho Ching was once advised by her doctor to stop breastfeeding a week after childbirth. She had contracted chicken pox. Despite the preventive measure,DESMOND FOO - 482 words
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390 2009-08-23 11 Kor Kian Beng - 'Adopt NMP process to pick rep for Asean rights body Kor Kian Beng Singapore's representative to an Asean human rights body should be picked in a process similar to the selection of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP). This is one key proposal that Singapore rights advocacy group Maruah will make390 words
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IN BRIEF
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Article45 2009-08-23 11 Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan will be attending the inaugural Asean Socio-Cultural Community Council meeting tomorrow in Bangkok. The council will discuss Asean's social agenda, which is focused on poverty eradication and social and human development.45 words
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Article48 2009-08-23 11 Two men, aged 20 and 21, were charged yesterday with loan-shark harassment under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders may be fined not less than $4,000 and not more than $40,000, or may face imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.48 words
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Article, Illustration1325 2009-08-23 12 Wong Kirn Hoh - Wong Kirn Hoh Teen, 16, who tried to get a 13-year-old raped for bad-mouthing her shares her life story from behind bars STORIES OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT This is the last in a series of four stories, abridged and reproduced from the book Criminal Intent. Launched by theDESMOND FOO - 1,325 words
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Article, Illustration547 2009-08-23 13 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin LTA engages Certis Cisco officers to handle minor incidents to ensure smooth flow of traffic A job well done "People are sometimes very concerned about their vehicles and it may be difficult to get them to cooperate and move. But sometimes, after everythingLTA - 547 words
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Article, Illustration778 2009-08-23 14 Tan Dawn Wei - Tan Dawn Wei URA team behind animation at Rally recalls heartwarming moment on rehearsal night Many were surely wowed by the Marina Bay multimedia story during the Prime Minister's National Day Rally speech last Sunday. The creative juices came from none other thanDESMOND LIM - 778 words
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Article, Illustration620 2009-08-23 14 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Catfights involving massage parlour employees have made other Orchard Towers tenants see red. The building has always been known for its nightlife after dark, with fights over women erupting now and then. But tenants and others in the building a mix ofDESMOND LIM - 620 words
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Miscellaneous105 2009-08-23 13 Positive Thinking for a Healthy Mind I j\ I J My boss rejected my proposal. IP I I think I'm a loser. I Ml f No way! I think "N you're great and I so does your family. You're the smartest fc. r i r *r- I IDo you really105 words
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world
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Article, Illustration833 2009-08-23 15 Jonathan Eyal - New minister in Foreign Office tells ambassadors to push for gay rights, with an eye on votes Jonathan Eyal Straits Times Europe Bureau In London Britain risks angering many of its global partners because of new instructions to its ambassadors to promote equal rights for833 words
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Article, Illustration354 2009-08-23 15 AP Wenping Two environmental officials were placed under investigation yesterday after more than 1,300 children were poisoned by pollution from a manganese processing plant in central China. The investigation comes as officials scrambled to punish those responsible for the poisoning caused by the WugangAP - 354 words
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Article, Illustration727 2009-08-23 16 Kwan Weng Kin - Running for a seat in Japanese parliament is an endurance race Kwan Weng Kin Japan Correspondent In Kamakura It was only 6am at Ofuna station, but Mr Keiichiro Asao looking very fresh was already there to greet bleary-eyed commuters as they rushed to catchKWAN WENG KIN; AP - 727 words
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Article, Illustration621 2009-08-23 17 Sim Chi Yin - But the bigger challenge for government is to manage conflicts sensitively: George Yeo Sim Chi Yin China Correspondent In Lhasa (Tibet) Just like in multi-racial Singapore, social tensions in a fast-developing, multi-ethnic Tibet are natural and need to be managed delicately, Foreign Minister George YeoSIM CHI YIN - 621 words
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410 2009-08-23 17 AFP Seoul North Korean envoys yesterday called for an improvement in inter-Korean ties as the South confirmed that the group would meet its leader in the highest-level talks between the neighbours in years. The delegation sent from Pyongyang to mourn former SouthAFP - 410 words
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[TREATING INTERNET ADDICTS]
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Article, Illustration659 2009-08-23 18 Tracy Quek - Tracy Quek US Correspondent In Washington Nestled among lush woods, the handsome wood and brick house with its cosy front porch is a picture of serenity. If it exudes the qualities of a safe haven, it is because the Heavensfield Retreat Centre in Fall City, WashingtonWWW.NETADDICTIONRECOVERY.COM - 659 words
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Article, Illustration658 2009-08-23 18 Lim Ruey Van - Lim Ruey Van of paper from a window that read SOS. Others used the Chinese characters for da ren meaning beating. It was not something anyone would expect to see at a summer camp. But it was the scene that startled reporters from the Southern MetropolisEPAPER.NDDAILY.COM - 658 words
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Article, Illustration240 2009-08-23 18 Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong star Andy Lav turned up yesterday to send off his girlfriend Carol Chu's father, who died last Tuesday from a cerebral haemorrhage, the Chinese media reported. About 50 bodyguards were hired to shield Lav from the mediaSIN CHEW DAILY - 240 words
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188 2009-08-23 18 Taiping Mas Selamat Kastari, one of the region's most wanted terrorists who was recaptured in April, is being kept under tight watch in Perak's Kamunting detention centre, a Chinese-language newspaper reported yesterday. He is in detention with seven other members of terrorist188 words
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IN BRIEF
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Article130 2009-08-23 18 AP Berlin Cologne prosecutors say they are investigating 100 professors across Germany on suspicion that they took bribes to illegally help students with their doctorates. Prosecutors' spokesman Guenther Feld confirmed a report in Focus magazine yesterday that the professors are believed to have been paid throughAP - 130 words
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Article148 2009-08-23 18 AP Cairo The man Iran's president has named to be defence minister is wanted in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural centre in Buenos Aires, and his nomination has drawn an outcry from Argentina and Jewish groups. Mr Ahmad Vahidi, who commanded a unit ofAP - 148 words
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Article104 2009-08-23 18 Chennai A Chennai-bound Air India flight from Singapore with 132 passengers on board yesterday landed at the airport here with a burst rear tyre. The plane made a safe landing at the Meenambakkam airport and all the passengers were okay, airport sources told the Press Trust of104 words
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Article, Illustration495 2009-08-23 19 AP AFP Reuters Tripoli The release of the Lockerbie bomber was linked to trade deals with Britain, Libya said, as controversy swirled afresh yesterday around the decision by Scotland to free Abdel Basset al-Megrahi. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi late last Friday met Megrahi,AP; AFP; Reuters - 495 words
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Article515 2009-08-23 19 Bloomberg Market benchmark may get new name if News Corp succeeds in selling its stock index business New York The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) may get a new name after 113 years, if News Corp follows through on selling its stock-index business. The WallBloomberg - 515 words
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[Sunday people]
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Article, Illustration294 2009-08-23 20 AP Washington After more than 40 years, the former United States army officer found guilty of organising mass killings in the Vietnamese community of My Lai during the war has made a public apology. "There is not a day that goes byAP - 294 words
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Article, Illustration310 2009-08-23 20 AP Buena Park (California) An ex-model found stuffed in a bloodstained suitcase without fingers or teeth was so badly mutilated that the authorities had to use breast implants to identify her body, prosecutors said. Meanwhile, the United States Marshals Service offered a U5525,000 (5536,000) reward forAP - 310 words
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Miscellaneous670 2009-08-23 20 Bali Chennai London Hong Kong Melbourne Manila New York Shanghai Copenhagen Busan Kathmandu Chicago Mexico City Prague Perth Venice Singapore Today: Partly cloudy, showers with thunder over many areas in the late morning and early afternoon. Outlook: Monday: Late morning and early afternoon showers with thunder. Tuesday: Morning showers with670 words
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jobs
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Article, Illustration950 2009-08-23 21 Jamie ee Wen Wei - Jamie ee Wen Wei They gain first-hand feel of what a job entails, and stint could lead to full-time offer At a time like this, a fresh graduate with two job offers will be the envy of her peers. But Ms Bernadette Yuen, 23, turnedDESMOND LIM - 950 words
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Article, Illustration1748 2009-08-23 22 Lorna Tan - Lorna Tan Senior Correspondent Decision-Day looms for the 18,000 investors in the Great Eastern (GE) Life product Great Link Choice, (GLC) with the firm's take-the-money-and-run offer expiring on Friday. At first glance, it looks like a no-brainer. Accept the offer and walk away with1,748 words
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[me & my money]
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Article, Illustration1363 2009-08-23 23 Lorna Tan - Balancing hard work heart work Lorna Tan Finance manager is semi-retired and devotes free time to family and the needy Senior Correspondent Q: How much do you charge to your credit cards every month? I have two credit cards one for personal use in Singapore and the other one forNURIAUNG - 1,363 words
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[property]
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Article, Illustration753 2009-08-23 24 Jessica Cheam - Developers go ahead with launches, hoping buying fervour will overcome superstition Jessica Cheam Strong buying momentum in the property market is expected to hold up a traditionally slow month of sales in August as the Hungry Ghost Month the seventh month of the lunar calendarAZIZ HUSSIN - 753 words
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Article255 2009-08-23 24 Interior designer Calvin Tan tells Shuli Sudderuddin how he made his living room bigger and brighter by making his kitchen smaller and using a simple theme. Mr Calvin Tan, 33 Interior designer Three-room, 73 sq m HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 Lives255 words
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322 2009-08-23 24 New York Times Chicago In pre-recession days, home improvement projects were usually grand, expensive overhauls of kitchens and bathrooms. In this economy, home improvement projects consist of painting the walls and replacing the jiggly toilet handle. "I'm not doing any major projectsNew York Times - 322 words
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Article, Illustration1071 2009-08-23 25 Joseph Chong - Residential property buyers should zoom in on this in the URA quarterly release Joseph Chong Every quarter, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) releases data on supply and demand in the residential property market. In this year's second-quarter release, there were 16 annexes filledILLUSTRATION - 1,071 words
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Article, Illustration1131 2009-08-23 26 Grace Chng - Grace Chng Governments around the world are making use of free software, why not ours too? Free computer software, once disdained by governments, seems to be gaining favour worldwide, albeit with some degree of caution. In Singapore, the only pub-lic-sector body to use suchJULIAN TAY FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 1,131 words
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Article, Illustration1201 2009-08-23 26 Kabul, Afghanistan Obama administration officials hoped the Afghan election would demonstrate that eight years after the United States' invasion, the country was stable enough to justify an expanded commitment of money and troops from an increasingly sceptical American public. Instead, the election didREUTERS; New York Times - 1,201 words
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Article1036 2009-08-23 27 Esther Dyson - Esther Dyson New York Many people think that Yahoo! is as good as dead: Investors have driven the stock down almost 20 per cent since its recent deal with Microsoft. But I think the company is now in a stronger position to stake out1,036 words
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Article, Illustration1087 2009-08-23 27 Mathew Mathews - Religious groups wield power that, when harnessed properly, can be a positive force Mathew Mathews During the National Day Rally last week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned his concern about the possible fragmenting of Singapore society because of increasing religiosity. These concerns areTERENCE TAN - 1,087 words
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Article, Illustration60 2009-08-23 27 Lockerbie bomber Megrahi, freed by Scotland last Thursday, returned to a hero's welcome in Tripoli, the Libyan capital. He is terminally ill from prostate cancer. Megrahi, 57, served eight years of a life term for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in60 words
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Article, Illustration67 2009-08-23 27 Ma Ying-jeou Sorry 'y es resign 'no' The Taiwanese President said last I Tuesday that he will not resign i despite mounting criticism of his j government's handling of Typhoon i Morakot, which has killed more than i 120 people. But he told the media he will launch a probe67 words
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Article, Illustration57 2009-08-23 27 Lieutenant Kok, 21, who was awarded the rarely given SAF Medal for Distinguished Act for shielding a recruit from a grenade blast during an exercise last year, now has another feather in his cap he has bagged an SAF Merit Scholarship. He will57 words
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Article, Illustration63 2009-08-23 27 The former South Korean president, I advocate of the "Sunshine" policy i towards Pyongyang, died last Tuesday I of pneumonia. He was 85. i Amid fulsome messages of i condolence from world leaders, North Korean strongman Kirn Jong II sent a six-man delegation63 words
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Article, Illustration62 2009-08-23 27 The 18-year-olds runaway victory in the women's 800 m final at the World Championships in Berlin last Wednesday was overshadowed by allegations that she was a man. The South African, who clocked lmin 55.455 ec the world's best this year will undergo a gender62 words
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Article307 2009-08-23 28 EDITORIAL For a long time, many shops in Sim Lim Square hawked pirated computer sofware and electronic games. Law enforcement was inconsistent, even lax. There was a distinct Third World feel to the shopping complex in Rochor Canal Road. But ahead of the signing of307 words
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Article154 2009-08-23 28 Race equality debate in Parliament I believe, in the long run, the racial divide will narrow relative to the social divide a poor Chinese will have more in common with a poor Indian than an upper-class Singaporean Chinese. While we cannot do it today, race categorisation will154 words
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Article, Illustration250 2009-08-23 28 "It is a very visible dent to j the fender, (but there is) j no damage to body parts, j no damage to the axle, no I damage to the engines." I THARMAN SHANMUCARATNAM, j Singapore's Finance Minister, on the hiccup in the leadership handover in250 words
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147 2009-08-23 28 Low Sang Chin - I refer to Ms Ashley Lim's letter, "Given short shrift by Air Asia staff" (Aug 9). I faced the same problem after I made a booking on May 23 for a return Air Asia flight to Langkawi for my family of six. Our Aug 29 Singapore-to-Langkawi147 words
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142 2009-08-23 28 Chai Nyim Fooi - Right name for Hakka dish is 'ground tea rice I refer to last Sunday's article, "Thunder in a bowl". Lei cha fan is a traditional Hakka dish which is a favourite with two Hakka clans, namely the Pang and Hoppo clans. The writer is right to say that lei is142 words
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Article, Illustration335 2009-08-23 28 Samuel Owen - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (right) has shown strength of character by discussing race and religious issues during his National Day Rally speech, and should be congratulated for doing so. These can be sensitive topics, but PM Lee has shown us how suchNG SOR LUAN - 335 words
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203 2009-08-23 28 Andy Oh - We refer to last Sunday's article, "Retailers around new store feeling the heat", and would like to make a correction and clarify our view. When new malls open, nearby shopper traffic will be affected in the initial period. In our experience, it tends to revert203 words
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213 2009-08-23 28 Ang Hock Chuan - The Prime Minister's National Day Rally speech about racial harmony reminded me of two incidents. The first was during the Chinese New Year period some years ago. I was at East Coast beach with my son and heard the familiar sounds of a213 words
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188 2009-08-23 28 Foo Der Ho - Last Sunday's article, "Somebody's watching you", mentioned that there are more than 500 cameras deployed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on expressways and major roads here. This means that it may be more effective to use technology to monitor speeding and reckless188 words
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147 2009-08-23 28 Wong Kum Meng - I refer to the report last Sunday, "Two malls near lon Orchard raise parking fees". Actually, the carpark charges are not really high, considering the huge number of cars in Orchard Road. The charges are definitely affordable, and even if there are fee147 words
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Article173 2009-08-23 28 Florence Lum (Ms - I refer to the article last Sunday, "Two malls near lon Orchard raise parking fees". About two weeks ago, I parked my car in lon Orchard's carpark. As it was the National Day public holiday, I had expected traffic jams and a long wait for a173 words
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Article, Illustration376 2009-08-23 29 Each week, we publish an extract from a book that is topical or of general interest. Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing The Hidden Impacts Of What We Buy Can Change Everything Daniel Goleman Broadway Books (2009) Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and journalist, returns with Ecological Intelligence following the success of376 words
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Article, Illustration1055 2009-08-23 29 Janadas Devan - The Internet is a treasure trove of trivia, but don't believe everything you read Janadas Devan Review Editor I am sure you have received it: the e-mail purporting to trace the origins of a host of phrases to everyday life in Elizabethan England. Titled Life In1,055 words
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Article, Illustration731 2009-08-23 29 Jervina Lao - Former Philippine president and democracy icon Corazon Aquino died three weeks ago. During her wake, thousands of people queued for hours to pay their respects. Many who live overseas even travelled back to the Philippines just to attend her funeral. To say that Mrs Aquino731 words
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Article, Illustration440 2009-08-23 29 My fear is that with the IRs opening, will teens now...start to prepare themselves for when they are 21, to go into the casino to become experts in table games and card games?" MR CHARLES LEE, senior counsellor at the Tanjong Pagar Family Services Centre, speaking before the440 words
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Article, Illustration1034 2009-08-23 30 Ravi Velloor - Tough times for Indian full-service carriers are forcing them to look at low-cost operations Ravi Velloor South Asia Bureau Chief They are throwing the heating ovens out of aeroplanes, eliminating business class seats to free up more space for coach class and with meal services not1,034 words
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Article, Illustration680 2009-08-23 30 Grace Leong - Grace Leong Seeds Of Terror: How Heroin Is Bankrolling The Taliban And Al Qaeda Cretchen Peters St. Martin's Press: Thomas Dunne Books (2009) If a company can diversify its business to thrive, so can a terrorist group. As to the question, "What can680 words
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Article, Illustration1254 2009-08-23 30 Grace Ng - ff'T Grace Ng China Correspondent Six-year-old Miao Fan became a cause celebre overnight in her little county of Fengxiang, within China's northern Shaanxi province, not long after she suddenly lost her appetite in March. The lively girl, who loves to read books likeQILU EVENING NEWS - 1,254 words
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Miscellaneous61 2009-08-23 28 Send yOUr letters to the Forum Editor via e-mail to suntimes@sph.com.sg or fax at 6319-8289. Please include your full name, address, telephone number and, for women, your preferred honorific such as Miss, Mrs, Mdm or Ms. The Forum Editor reserves the right to edit a letter. Something tO Share? A61 words
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Obituary, Illustration155 2009-08-23 31 ONG BENGYEOW, WILLIAM Age: 42 Passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Father: Ong Yew Seng (deceased) Mother: Ang Kee Hoey Brothers: Sisters-in-law: Ong Beng Chee, Raymond Tay Poh Choo Ong Beng Yong, Lawrence Lum Siew Nguk Sisters: Brothers-in-law: Ong Hong Eng,155 words
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Obituary, Illustration104 2009-08-23 31 In loving memory (Called home to be with the Lord on 23rd August 2006) Dearest Darrell You are a loving brother, a doting uncle, a dear buddy, a cherished friend, Your love has kept us going, For years to come our hearts yearning, And only the Lord can be assuring104 words
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Obituary, Illustration167 2009-08-23 31 In Loving Memory Of AGATHA CHENG ONN ENG 4 November 1947 23 August 2008 On this the Ist Anniversary of the passing of our beloved Mama, wife and sister we treasure especially the memory of her deeply. And to remember her today we take the liberty to quote from the167 words
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Obituary, Illustration50 2009-08-23 31 We, the family of the late IGNATIUS TOH CHAI SENG Departed on 19 August 2009 Wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all priests, relatives, friends, colleagues, business associates, church members and prayer groups for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, prayers, wreaths and contributions during our recent bereavement.50 words
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Obituary, Illustration96 2009-08-23 31 Athma Shanti Poojai We, the family of the late Retired Staff Sergeant K.BALAKRISHNAN Departed on 9 August 2009. wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives and friends for their attendance, condolences and prayers during our recent bereavement. Karumathi Prayers will be held on Sunday (night), 23 August96 words
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Obituary, Illustration40 2009-08-23 31 The family of the late SEETHARAM PATMAVATHI (ATHABAI) Departed on 7 Aug 2009 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, colleagues, business associates for their condolences, assistance, attendance, donations and wreaths during their recent bereavement.40 words
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Obituary, Illustration110 2009-08-23 31 "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Mt 11:28 DAVID YONG KHEE HOI Age: 69 passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009, leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Elsie Yong Swee Neo Son: Raymond Yong Daughters: Sons-in-law: Nina Yong Andrew Lee110 words
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Obituary, Illustration150 2009-08-23 31 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" Psalm 23:6 DING BEEK HOO Age: 87 was called home to be with the Lord on 21 August 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Huang Shu150 words
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Obituary, Illustration97 2009-08-23 31 In Loving Memory of Our Parents 2nd Anniversary 21st Anniversary Mr. Anthony Manvel Fernandez Mrs. Stella Fernandez Who was called to his eternal rest on Who was called to her eternal rest on 23rd August 2007 20th November 1988 As we look upon these pictures, sweet memories we recall. Memories97 words
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Obituary, Illustration91 2009-08-23 31 Athma Shanti Pooja We, the family of the late LETCHUMI (wife of late Vengadasalam) Departed on 9 August 2009 wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, and colleagues for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths during our recent bereavement. Karumathi Prayers will be held91 words
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Obituary, Illustration37 2009-08-23 31 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The Family of the Late DR BOBBY WOO YUE CHEONG Departed on 21 August 2009 We've lost a good friend an outstanding cardiologist From: Management Staff of National Heart Centre Singapore37 words
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Obituary, Illustration159 2009-08-23 31 "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 PAPOO SELVAM Age: 81 Was called home to be with the Lord on 22 August 2009 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones Husband: Santhiavu Bappu (deceased) Sons: Daughter-in-law:159 words
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Obituary, Illustration70 2009-08-23 31 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Dr Chua Lay Hoon on the demise of your beloved husband and our dear colleague and friend DR BOBBY WOO YUE CHEONG From Your fellow Cardiologists at Gleneagles Hospital Dγ Charles Chan Dγ Chuang Hsuan-Hung Dγ Bernard Ec Dγ Koo Chee Choong Dγ Lav70 words
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Obituary, Illustration43 2009-08-23 31 We mourn the loss of a dear friend classmate. With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to Lay Hoon Family of the Late DR BOBBY WOO YUE CHEONG Departed on 21 August 2009 From: Class of 1972 1977 J Faculty of Medicine University of Singapore43 words
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Obituary, Illustration114 2009-08-23 32 I YIP SO HA YIP YIN KAI Age: 78 Passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009 I Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wives: Chan Oi Kwan (deceased) LaiKang Sons: Daughter-in-law: Yip Seng Foo Chu Khin Mci Yip Weng Foo Daughters: Sons-in-law: Yip Tip Yee Chan Kirn Fatt114 words
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Obituary, Illustration150 2009-08-23 32 "And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God; many shall see It, and fear, and trust In the Lord." Psalms 40:3 BARBARA ANN WILLOUGHBY Went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2009. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered150 words
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Obituary, Illustration22 2009-08-23 32 In Loving Memory Of DR LINDA HOON MUI LING Departed 23 Aug 1996 Love's Greatest Gift Remembrance Always remembered by loved ones22 words
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Obituary, Illustration57 2009-08-23 32 I* In Loving Memory Of BERNARD CHAN ANNE TANN FUN SENG SIEW HONG Departed 23.12.1983 Departed 23.08.2001 'Have I not commanded you? Be strong courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God willbewithyou wherever you go.'Joshua 1:9 Dearly Missed And Always Remembered By Luan,57 words
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Obituary, Illustration51 2009-08-23 32 THALAI THEVASAM Ist Anniversary GOVINDASAMY BANGARUAMMAL (Wife of late Dharmalingain) Departed on 4 Sep 2008. Deeply missed lovingly remembered by Sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives friends. Prayers will be held at Sivan Temple, No. 24 Geylang East Aye 2 0n24Aug2009 at 7.30pm. Please treat this as a personal51 words
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Obituary, Illustration40 2009-08-23 32 BthAnniversary In Loving Memory Of SENGCHEOKKEW Called Home to the Lord O n23Aug2ool Deeply missed and fondly remembered by Wife: lan Puay Eng Sons: Mekie Jason Daughters-in-law: Grace& Janice Daughters: Alice Helen Grandchildren: Gerald, Sulin, Gavin, Yilin, Bryan and Justin40 words
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Obituary, Illustration125 2009-08-23 32 LOIYEWHON AGE: 88 Passed away peacefully on 22 August 2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by love ones. (Wife: Mdm Loh Yin Heng, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Loi Poh Mun Tan Siew Sim, Kitty Loi Poh Teo Ah Hiang, Doris Loi Poh Weng Loi Poh Wah Chan Meng Keow, Cindy (Loi125 words
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Obituary, Illustration108 2009-08-23 32 Soon Tong Huat Sole Proprietor NGOH ENG CHUAN Age: 74 passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Wives (Chong Soen Yin, deceased) Tan Soon Lan Brother: Sister-in-law: Ngoh Yeen Jock Ting Nah Ngyuen Sons: Daughters-in-law: Ngoh Yoon Wee Tan Wee Choo Maureen Ngoh Yoon Peng Mavis108 words
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Obituary, Illustration148 2009-08-23 32 LOKESUMYEMG AgeBl Passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Sons: Daughters-in-law: Phoon Choy Teck Thomas Elisabet Tengara Phoon Choy Onn Patrick Liang Mvi Leng Mandy Phoon Chye Vim Jeffrey Teo Yeong Lan Cecilia Phoon Choy Soon Henry Xia Jun Daughters: Son-in-law: Phoon148 words
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Obituary, Illustration56 2009-08-23 32 YEE LAI HENG Age: 56 passed away peacefully on 21 August 2009. Sadly missed by brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Lai Heng is resting at Ruby Room (Level 4), Singapore Casket. Cortege will leave on 26 August (Wed) at 11.45 am for Mandai Crematorium56 words
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Article, Illustration522 2009-08-23 32 Jeanette Wang - The tough condition of the Tour de Timor is not a hindrance to Singapore cyclists Jeanette Wang The Tour de France may be a far-fetched fantasy for cycling enthusiast Jispal Singh, but that is not stopping the lawyer from living a mini-version of his dream.TERENCE TAN - 522 words
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Article, Illustration333 2009-08-23 32 AFP Sugar Crove (Illinois) The United States led Europe 4 1 /2- V-h after the first day of the Solheim Cup golf competition on Friday. Paula Creamer made a 20-footer for par on the 17th to give herself and Juli Inkster a 2 and 1AFP - 333 words
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Article326 2009-08-23 32 Reuters Cincinnati (Ohio) Andy Murray saved his title defence at the Cincinnati Masters on Friday, after holding his nerve impressively. The British tennis player won a tough, 53-stroke rally, which inspired him to a gutsy fightback in his quarter-final against Julien Benneteau. Before winning the marathonReuters - 326 words
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Article, Illustration258 2009-08-23 33 Mark Philippoussis' former girlfriend has described him as aloof and terrible with money. Cheerleader Amanda Salinas, 28, broke up with the Australian tennis player two years ago because of his alleged love rat ways, poor work ethic, lust for expensive gadgets and a home258 words
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Article, Illustration167 2009-08-23 33 Rambo Okan is well known in Turkey for doing crazy things at football stadiums. The Fenerbahce fanatic is most popular for his bizarre pitch invasions, which result in his barnacle-like attachment to the leg of one of his beloved players. Last weekend, he struck again. He jumped167 words
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Article, Illustration180 2009-08-23 33 It turns out that Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has a future beyond the game. He recently displayed his "skills" and "merchandise" at a fashion show. At the opening of the 2009 Rogers Cup in Montreal, local designer Yves Jean Lacasse showcased men and women's clothes,180 words
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Article, Illustration330 2009-08-23 33 Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has offered to give the football club's two most famous fans Oasis' Noel and Liam Gallagher Latin dancing lessons. The Argentinian, who has had chart success in his homeland with his band Piola Vago, also saysAP - 330 words
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Article, Illustration398 2009-08-23 34 AP Hamilton follows up Hungary victory with pole at European GP, Kovalainen is second Valencia Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position this season to lead a McLaren 1-2 in qualifying for the European Grand Prix. The defending world champion had a best lap of 1 minute, 39.498AP - 398 words
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58 2009-08-23 34 Singapore paddlers Feng Tianwei and Sun Beibei will face off in the semi-finals of the Korea Open today, after overcoming Hong Kong opposition yesterday. Feng crushed Lav Sui Fei 4-0, while Sun overcame Tie Yana 4-3. The other semi-final will be contested by Hong Kong's58 words
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39 2009-08-23 34 Singapore sailor Terence Choo took the gold in the Byte CII Canadian Championships on Friday. His 30 points after nine races placed him ahead of Jon Emmet (26 points), the reigning world champion.39 words
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54 2009-08-23 34 AP Toronto American tennis star Serena Williams breezed through to the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup on Friday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic. Russia's Alisa Kleybanova also reached the semis with a gruelling 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (9-7), 6-2AP - 54 words
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79 2009-08-23 34 AP Sydney Dan Carter kicked a penalty with less than two minutes remaining yesterday to give the New Zealand rugby team a 19-18 win over Australia. The All Blacks clinched the Bledisloe Cup for a seventh consecutive season. They took the lead for theAP - 79 words
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Article, Illustration628 2009-08-23 34 Marc Lim - Marc Lim COMMENTARY Sports Correspondent He must be on something. That's the only way I can make sense of what Usain Bolt has done in the last week. It's not just that he broke two world sprint records in seven days, or that heREUTERS - 628 words
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Article285 2009-08-23 34 Berlin Champions United States will not defend their world 4xloo metres men's relay title at the World Championships. Although they qualified the fastest on Friday in 37.975 ec, they were disqualified for a baton change infringement. The American men's team had missed the 2008 Olympic finalReuters; AP - 285 words
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Article, Illustration222 2009-08-23 34 Text and pictures by Terence Tan Alvin Aloysius Coh, 37 Management consultant Height: 1.71 m Weight: 73kg Exercise regimen: I swim and cycle at least once a week 2.5 km to 3km of swimming and 45km to 100 km of riding. I usually run three times a week222 words
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Article442 2009-08-23 34 ATHLETICS World Championships in Berlin. Men's 400 m: 1 LaShawn Merritt (USA) 44.065ec. 2 Jeremy Warmer (USA) 44.60. 3 Renny Quow (Trinidad and Tobago) 45.02. High jump: 1 Yaroslav Rybakov (Rus) 2.32 m countback. 2 Kyriakos loannou (Cyp) 2.32. 3 Sylwester Bednarek (Pol) and Raul Spank (Cer) 2.32. Women's442 words
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Article, Illustration441 2009-08-23 35 Trott's century on Test debut strengthens hosts England's grip on Ashes decider London Jonathan Trott became the 18th England batsman to hit a century on his Test debut, scoring 119 yesterday to help set Australia a world-record 546 runs to win the deciding fifth AshesAFP - 441 words
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Article, Illustration1229 2009-08-23 35 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon The story goes like this. Joan Liew, the first lady of Singapore bodybuilding, was minding her own business in the gym one day when a scrawny guy came up to her and asked: "Are you a man or a woman?" Without missing aCOURTESY OF JOAN LIEW - 1,229 words
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Article, Illustration1064 2009-08-23 36 Rob Hughes - HEART OF FOOTBALL Slayer of United knows from past experience that the running will get harder and harder Rob Hughes So, what does it feel like to be a one-night wonderman, to score the winner in a Premier League football match against Manchester United?AP; AFP - 1,064 words
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311 2009-08-23 36 London Arsene Wenger has blasted England's overuse of Arsenal's young forward Theo Walcott. The Arsenal manager termed the decision to press Walcott into action for the senior and Under-21 England teams this summer as "selfish". He said now England and his club will311 words
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527 2009-08-23 36 AFP London Carlo Ancelotti admits he has learnt a lot about English football during the first few days of the Premier League campaign. While his Chelsea side have claimed two victories a fortunate opening-day win against Hull City and a more convincing triumph atAFP - 527 words
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Article, Illustration454 2009-08-23 36 London Manchester City have finally prevailed. The club will get their man: Everton's England defender Joleon Lescott, reported The Daily Mail. Everton, who earlier turned down two offers for the player, have surrendered. David Moyes, the Everton manager, had refused to be forced intoAP - 454 words
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Article154 2009-08-23 36 Greece defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos has completed his move to Liverpool from AEK Athens after a successful medical. The 30-year-old, who has 50 caps, has signed a two-year deal with the option of a further year at the Anfield club. Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder is resisting pressure from Real154 words
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PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND
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Article53 2009-08-23 37 Arsenal 4 Portsmouth 1 Birmingham 0 Stoke City 0 DiabylB, 21, Kaboul 37 Gallas 51, Ramsey 68 Hull City 1 Bolton 0 Man City 1 Wolves 0 Ghilas 61 Adebayor 17 Sunderland 2 Blackburn 1 Wigan 0 Man United 5 Jones 32,54 Givet 21 Rooney 56,65, Berbatov 58, Owen53 words
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Article224 2009-08-23 37 Pts 1 Arsenal 1 Arsenal 2 2 0 0 10 2 6 2 Tottenham Hot 2 Tottenham Hotspur 2 2 0 0 7 2 6 3 Manchester Un 3 Manchester United 3 2 0 1 6 1 6 4 Chelsea 4 Chelsea 2 2 0 0 5 2 6224 words
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Article336 2009-08-23 37 Manchester City 1~ Wolverhampton 0 Manchester When Sheikh Mansour Zayed Al Nahyan shelled out some £100 million (Ss24o million) over the English summer on new recruits for Manchester City, it was in the belief that he had invested in thoroughbreds. But what the prince from336 words
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Article, Illustration531 2009-08-23 37 AFP AP England striker crosses century mark, as he and United go back to basics in emphatic win lVif»HiM WiW I Manchester United 5| London Manchester United recovered from their shock midweek defeat with a 5-0 Premier League win at Wigan yesterday. Wayne Rooney hit his 100 thAFP; AP; REUTERS - 531 words
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Article, Illustration350 2009-08-23 37 I Arsenal 4 I Portsmouth 1 London Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League on goal difference with another convincing display of attacking prowess. A week after thrashing Everton 6-1 at Goodison Park, they beat a hapless Portsmouth 4-1350 words
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Article, Illustration1315 2009-08-23 39 Jocelyn Lee - Jocelyn Lee More overseas performers are doing getai here and local singers are sprucing up their acts to fight back Getai fever is here again but this year, local singers are feeling the heat in more ways than one they are being upstaged by foreign performers. MoreNC SOR LUAN; ALBERT SIM; WU PEIZHI; CHEN CHENG MING; AZIZ HUSSIN - 1,315 words
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Article, Illustration1026 2009-08-23 41 Frankie Chee - The man behind Singapore's first wildlife shelter has survived death threats and public scepticism Frankie Chee In his drive to fight illegal wildlife trade in Singapore, Mr Louis Ng, 31, has endured death threats, had his front door splattered with red paint and the windows of his vanALBERT SIM - 1,026 words
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Article, Illustration313 2009-08-23 41 2001: Mr Louis Ng, then a 23-year old undergraduate studying biology at the National University of Singapore (NUS), sets up the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) with eight other friends. The plucky activist writes letters to several organisations, including the Lee Foundation, to seek funding. 2002:JOYCE FANG - 313 words
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Article, Illustration735 2009-08-23 42 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei High up in the Himalayas, the Dzongs in the kingdom of Bhutan are a treasure trove of Bhutanese culture and beliefs, says "ARE we there, are we there yet?" these thoughts were on my mind as we inched towards Taktsang Monastery, arguably Bhutan'sCTC HOLIDAYS; LEONG PHEI PHEI - 735 words
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Article, Illustration527 2009-08-23 43 Janice Heng - Janice Heng Enthusiasts who cannot get enough of official products are selling D-l-Y wares of their favourite characters Sometimes, the real stuff is not enough. That is why Singapore fans of Japanese anime and manga turn to fan-made, not just official, merchandise. Taking their cue from JapaneseCOLLATERAL DAMAGE STUDIOS - 527 words
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Article, Illustration614 2009-08-23 43 International Herald Tribune Tokyo In a city once known as fashion addict central for Asia, the shop-till-you-drop lifestyle has not only become passe, but it is now also an object of ridicule. Early this year, a 33-year-old woman had so crammed her studio apartment withInternational Herald Tribune; ASHLEIGH SIM - 614 words
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Article, Illustration471 2009-08-23 46 Janice Heng - Experts say the difference in performance between morning and evening workouts is minimal Janice Heng Joggers who dislike morning runs can feel vindicated they are not just being lazy. The human body apparently performs better in the evening, a time when it is primedST FILE; JANICE HENG - 471 words
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Article, Illustration170 2009-08-23 46 Karen Foote, 36, homemaker (right) Exercise: Weight training, aerobics and other classes at the gym When: From 9.20 am for about two to three hours She says: "It doesn't work for me in the afternoon. I would have done other things already and I would be tired." Cheong170 words
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Article, Illustration1149 2009-08-23 47 Frankie Chee - With blockbuster draws such as the Golden Gate Bridge and 80,000 restaurants," there's never a dull moment Frankie Chee San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, which has been featured in many Hollywood blockbusters, is probably the city's most famous attraction. Apart from that, it offers plenty ofASSOCIATED PRESS; SHAWN ANDREI MATTAR - 1,149 words
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Article, Illustration1329 2009-08-23 49 Sumiko Tan - Don't impose your religious beliefs onto others just as you wouldn't want others to do that to you Sumiko Tan I am not a religious person. I don't visit any house of worship and I pray only occasionally. It's not that I don't believe in a God1,329 words
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Article, Illustration805 2009-08-23 49 Chris Erskine; Los Angeles Times - Chris Erskine Los Angeles Several large Ikea bags rest outside the little girl's bedroom door. She is leaving for college soon. By all estimates, she will barely sleep in her freshman year, yet she seems to need $300 in bedding. So be it. I try to pickMIEL - 805 words
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Article, Illustration712 2009-08-23 49 Colin Goh - Colin Goh We've been calling our daughter Yakuza Baby (for latecomers to this column, she popped out during a Japanese gangster movie) for so long, I wouldn't have been surprised if her first words were, "Mise mo nee yo, kono yarou?" (The Yakuza equivalent of "Kuah712 words
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Article, Illustration144 2009-08-23 50 This column features readers' babies. Readers' pets will appear on the last Sunday of the month. Daughter of senior graphic designer Sim Hui Chin Mai'ra and transport operations manager Muhammad Firdaus Ismail Daughter of Hindi language tutor Manjula Raghunath and information technology project manager V. Raghunath Son of144 words
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Article, Illustration606 2009-08-23 57 Philip Sington - Albert Einstein used as a symbol of how progress and destruction are bedfellows Hot Off The Press Stephanie Yap THE EINSTEIN CIRL Philip Sington Harvill Secker/Paperback/390 pages/$30.79/ Major bookstores/***** In Britain, this novel is marketed as a historical novel, with its sombre cover evoking its pre-World606 words
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Article, Illustration1097 2009-08-23 58 Stephanie Yap 7 - Duped British businessman Mark Kitto finds solace in the embrace of China's Moganshan mountain The Read Interview Stephanie Yap 7 Former media mogul Mark Kitto found himself making headlines in 2004, when the Shanghaibased magazine business he had built over six years was taken fromCOURTESY OF MARK KITTO; AP - 1,097 words
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Article, Illustration1153 2009-08-23 58 New York When Frank Bruni stepped on the scene as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times more than five years ago, many industry insiders thought the choice was odd. He had no previous experience reviewing restaurants. He had not sweated longAssociated Press - 1,153 words
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Article, Illustration982 2009-08-23 59 Rebecca Lynne Tan - Rebecca Lynne Tan Muslims now have more halal eateries and a variety of menus to choose from when they break their fast during the month of Ramadan This Ramadan, Muslims will have a couple of new options when it comes to breaking their dailySHAHRIYA YAHAYA, TERENCE TAN, CONCORDE HOTEL SINGAPORE,; ROYAL PLAZA ON SCOTTS - 982 words
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Article, Illustration329 2009-08-23 59 POOLSIDE AT CONCORDE HOTEL SINGAPORE What: Traditional Malay and Indonesian padang-style cuisine which includes dishes such as sop tulang (below), and meats from a barbecue station and tahu telur sos ayam cicang (deep-fried egg tofu with minced chicken). Where: Concorde Hotel Singapore, Poolside, Level 4, 100 Orchard Road,329 words
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Article, Illustration326 2009-08-23 60 RESTAURANTS Swedish FIKA CAFE AND BISTRO (above) What: Wholesome and homestyle Swedish fare such as meatballs in cream sauce served with lingonberry jam and pytt i parma (a Swedish hash made of potatoes, onions and beef topped with fried egg). Where: 257 Beach Road, corner of Arab Street,326 words
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Article, Illustration123 2009-08-23 60 Looking to break fast at home? The Fair Price supermarket in Joo Chiat Complex (above) offers new halal products for keen cooks. These include thinly sliced beef for sukiyaki, chicken salami and beef pepperoni. It is the first Fair Price supermarket to offer a more extensive123 words
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Article, Illustration452 2009-08-23 60 Chris Tan; Hoe Kin Kiang - Ask The Foodie Chris Tan QOne of my favourite food is bergedil. Most of those sold in nasi lemak stalls are soft and break easily and they do not hold together. They are nice in their own way, but my question is, how do you makeCHRIS TAN - 452 words
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Article122 2009-08-23 60 Grace Chia Swee Yin - QI am a fan of rojak. What is the difference between the normal shrimp paste and the paste used in vegetarian rojak? What are the ingredients used in vegetarian rojak paste and where can I buy them? Grace Chia Swee Yin A Fermented soy products are the time-honoured122 words
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Article, Illustration234 2009-08-23 60 Betty Fong Swee Har - Q Often, recipes that require the use of lemongrass use only the white part. As the unused portion seems fresh, it is a waste to throw it away. Will it affect the flavour of the dish if I were to use the whole stalk? What's the best234 words
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Article, Illustration62 2009-08-23 60 Got a burning food question? E-mail it to suntimes@sph. com.sg with Ask The Foodie in the header. Writer and food consultant Chris Tan will pick the most interesting questions and answer them here. The best one wins a Corningware 10-piece Chef Classic set in LilyVille worth $29062 words
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Article, Illustration1219 2009-08-23 61 Tan Hsueh Yun; Ong Sor Fern - Get rid of the bad smells in your life with this flowery dessert of poached pears Management Tan Hsueh Yun I have been in a blue funk lately because some things just don't smell right. First, some bright spark decided to change the formulation of the laundry detergentASHLEICHSIM - 1,219 words
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Article, Illustration212 2009-08-23 61 INGREDIENTS 25g dried white fungus 2 green-skinned Chinese fragrant pears 1.5 litres water 3 Tbs dried osmanthus flowers 75g rock sugar 10 dried red dates 30g Chinese almonds METHOD 1. Rinse the white fungus under running water, then soak in a bowl of water212 words
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Article, Illustration237 2009-08-23 61 Rebecca Lynne Tan - tiffllHH Rebecca Lynne Tan There is a new food guide in town. City In Our Dining Room, a 155-page guide compiled by student members of the Singapore Management University Gourmet Club, was launched last Wednesday. It lists more than 200 eateries located within the vicinity ofSMU - 237 words
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Article, Illustration121 2009-08-23 61 PHOTO: The Royal Plaza On Scotts hotel is celebrating the Formula 1 Grand Prix season here with a life-sized bread replica of a race car. The car will be unveiled next Wednesday at Bread Torque!, a charity event to raise funds for the Community Chest. It willROYAL PLAZA ON SCOTTS - 121 words
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Article67 2009-08-23 61 Soya bean-drink chain Mr Bean is encouraging those who attended the National Day Parade to do their part for the environment by handing in their fun-pack items for recycling. They can hand in the hand-drum (right) and the heart-shaped lantern found in this year's67 words
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Article, Illustration149 2009-08-23 61 Doughnut chain Donut Empire has expanded its range of treats by introducing savoury doughnuts called "dovories". The new breadcrumb-coated doughnuts come in four flavours: chicken sausage, curry chicken, BBQ chicken and PHOTO: item handed in. The card allows customers to buy one cup of Super Soya MilkDONUT EMPIRE; MR BEAN - 149 words
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Article, Illustration656 2009-08-23 62 Wong Ah Yoke - Surprise, but this seafood favourite and other zi char delights can be found in lon's basement foodcourt Eats Wong Ah Yoke One may not think of lon Orchard as the place to go for zhi char or local stir-fry dishes. But deep inside the Food OperaFOOD OPERA - 656 words
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Article, Illustration780 2009-08-23 63 Janice Heng - Han Choon Fook and his family work hard at keeping Han's outlets going and growing Janice Heng Growing up, Han Choon Fook rarely had the chance to enjoy pricey Western food. Now, after more than 20 years of offering affordable fish and chips and pasta toASHLEIGH SIM; HAN'S - 780 words
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Article, Illustration482 2009-08-23 63 Jenny Tan - Jenny Tan Wine Club/ Pairing Asian dishes with Western wine used to be a gesture that said: "I am a serious wine drinker." These days, though, even the masses are taking their own wine bottles to their favourite zhi char stalls. A handful of restaurants482 words
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Article, Illustration84 2009-08-23 63 LEARN TO MAKE Raspberry Bellini Ingredients 120 ml sparkling wine 3 raspberries 1 0ml raspberry liqueur 10ml raspberry syrup Garnish 2 raspberries Method 1. Pour cold, sparkling wine into a champagne flute. 2. Blend the raspberries and raspberry liqueur with two ice cubes in a blender. 3. Pour the84 words
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