The Straits Times, 20 December 2009
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Article, Illustration625 2009-12-20 1 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh NEWS NAALYSIS Deal a letdown after high hopes in Copenhagen The outcome has confirmed the worst fears of critics who question the ability of the United Nations to forge consensus on complex issues. They also point to the troubled Doha free trade625 words
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236 2009-12-20 1 THE ACCORD The three-page document sealed by leaders of the biggest countries isn't binding nor backed by smaller nations. WHAT'S IN Nations to list pledges to fight climate change and take action to prevent the Earth's temperature from rising by more than 2 deg C. Nations toReuters; AP; AFP - 236 words
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Article, Illustration227 2009-12-20 2 Missed the entire Copenhagen summit? Here are 8 things you should know In two words climate treaty. All 192 members of the United Nations were meant to sort out and sign a legally binding treaty that pins them down to doing something about climate change. At227 words
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Article, Illustration692 2009-12-20 2 AFP Obama is heard asking Wen on last day, which was marked by missing statesmen and stampeding reporters Copenhagen Chaos and farce reigned at the birth of a climate accord agreed upon by a clique of leaders, with statesmen going missing, criticsAFP; REUTERS - 692 words
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Article, Illustration512 2009-12-20 2 Clarissa Oon - Clarissa Oon Senior Political Correspondent In Copenhagen The compromise agreement that concluded the climate change summit here is useful and can form the basis of future negotiations to address global warming, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. However, he also expressedDESMOND WEE - 512 words
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310 2009-12-20 2 Clarissa Oon - Clarissa Oon Singapore will start making good its pledge to bring down its level of carbon emission growth, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. But whether it reaches the full target of 16 per cent below the "business as usual" (BAU) level by310 words
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Article, Illustration8 2009-12-20 3 PHOTOS: AND GRAPHICS: REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS MARLONE RUBIOREUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; MARLONE RUBIO - 8 words
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Article159 2009-12-20 3 "It looks like we are being offered 30 pieces of silver to betray our people and our future." MR lAN FRY of Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific island whose very existence is threatened by rising seas "It is asking Africa to sign a suicide pact, an incineration pact in order159 words
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Article172 2009-12-20 3 "It may not be everything we hoped for, but this decision of the Conference of Parties is an essential beginning. Many will say that it lacks ambition. Nonetheless, you have achieved much." MR BAN KI-MOON, UN Secretary-General "The text we have is not perfect. If we172 words
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Article, Illustration258 2009-12-20 4 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin A Ferrari was left a mangled mess after it hit a guardrail, then a tree, along Nicoll Highway at about 7am yesterday. The driver, however, walked away from the crash almost unharmed. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said an ambulance arrived atSHIN MIN - 258 words
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741 2009-12-20 4 Elizabeth Looi - Elizabeth Looi Malaysia Correspondent in Shah Alam POLICY POINTS Some of the key points in Pakatan Rakyat's policy document: Help all Malaysians based on needs, regardless of background. Free all media and enact a Freedom of Information Act, ensure Internet freedom. Abolish the Internal Security741 words
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Article599 2009-12-20 4 Chua Chin Hon - Chua Chin Hon NEWS ANALYSIS US Bureau Chief in Washington Fans of US President Barack Obama like to think of him as a Michael Jor-dan-like figure, a star performer who can step up at a crucial time to deliver the game-winning move. But as the fractious599 words
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362 2009-12-20 4 Clarissa Oon - Clarissa Oon in Copenhagen China played a driving role in the eleventh-hour climate deal reached by major emitters, but will now have to work hard to bring on board the poorer island and African nations who oppose the deal. This reflects a fundamental362 words
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Article, Illustration1183 2009-12-20 6 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow More foreign-born young men are serving national service BMTC School 3, Raven Company, Second-in-Command. Became a citizen in August this year. From: Nakhodka, a port city in Primorsky Krai in the Russian Far East. Came to Singapore: In 2004,1,183 words
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Article, Illustration398 2009-12-20 6 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon He was there as the reviewing officer presiding over the commissioning parade for new Singapore Armed Forces officers yesterday. He was also there as a proud parent. And once his official duties were over, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo CheeCAROLINE CHIA - 398 words
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270 2009-12-20 6 Jermyn Chow - Jermyn Chow An officer and a Singaporean. Chi-na-born Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Chen Jin Chao achieved both honours in the last two years. His journey started 12 years ago when his father, Mr Chen Zhu Hou, left Xiamen in southern China with his270 words
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Article, Illustration607 2009-12-20 8 Magdalen Ng - Magdalen Ng Young performers wow audience at Child Aid show "The concert was mesmeris ing. The range of young musical talent is really good for Singapore's music industry. I expected a normal charity concert butNG SOR LUAN; LAU FOOK KONG - 607 words
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Article409 2009-12-20 8 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) is changing its focus to helping specific groups, namely low-income students, workers and families, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say yesterday. Mr Lim, chairman of the CDAC's board of directors, said the409 words
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[special report: world cup tv rights]
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Article, Illustration1017 2009-12-20 10 Chua Hian Hou - Chua Hian Hou Multimillion-dollar divide between Fifa's demands and 2 telcos' offer HOW ELSE TO CATCH THE GAMES What if horror of horrors Sing Tel and Star Hub fail to secure the rights to broadcast 2010 World Cup matches? Football fans say they might do this: TuneAFP - 1,017 words
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336 2009-12-20 10 Wang Meng Meng - Wang Meng Meng Not too much for a fan "I believe $100 is not a big price to pay. It happens just once every four years and I've never missed an England game at the last two World Cups." WANG CHOON WEE, coffee336 words
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227 2009-12-20 10 Many Singaporeans believe that telcos Sing Tel and Star Hub are negotiating directly with Fifa, which is headquartered in the Swiss city of Zurich, over the broadcast rights to the 2010 World Cup. However, the company that perhaps holds the key to the coveted deal227 words
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400 2009-12-20 10 While the exact nature of how Fifa conducts its business is unclear, what is certain is that football's governing body knows that footballcrazy countries and territories are willing to pay top dollar for the game. For example, the sport is growing in popularity in400 words
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Article, Illustration526 2009-12-20 10 Rob Hughes - Rob Hughes COMMENTARY Singapore's broadcasters have shown their hand in a game of poker against arguably the most cash-hungry banker on Earth Fifa. There are 209 territories signed up to the world body of football, and Singapore is among those yet to strike a526 words
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Article, Illustration887 2009-12-20 12 Crockery, fans and tonic. These are the things that needy Singaporeans want for Christmas. They are among the items on a wish list given to the Boys' Brigade, whose Sharity Gift Box programme is one of the longest-running and largest donation drivesKEVIN LIM - 887 words
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Article, Illustration974 2009-12-20 12 Shefali Rekhi - Shefali Rekhi THEN AND NOW Killiney Post Office Previously: The two-storey space used to be a postmaster's house, which later became a storeroom. Now: The new-look post office opened for business next to a cafe-pub in March this year. Tanglin PostKEVIN LIM - 974 words
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Article, Illustration352 2009-12-20 14 Use an eco-friendly tote bag, get a discount. Department store Tangs followed in the footsteps of supermarket chains by introducing this new green measure this year. It was one of several such measures including putting up energysaving Christmas decorations that earned the store the inaugural GreenKEVIN LIM - 352 words
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Article, Illustration906 2009-12-20 14 Goh Chin Lian - Goh Chin Lian Even as Singapore pledged to reduce its carbon emission growth in Copenhagen last week, businesses have some catching up to do when it comes to toeing the green line. looks at the oft-criticised y baker business, and others that have done well. HygienicKEVIN LIM - 906 words
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Article210 2009-12-20 14 The next time you want to throw out your used toner cartridge, photocopier drum or circuit board, think twice. These items can be turned into new products. Japanese copier company Fuji Xerox has been doing this since 2004. It collects the used accessories from its customers210 words
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Article, Illustration195 2009-12-20 14 They may peddle upsized meals, but fast-food chains have been downsizing their packaging. Zinger burgers from KFC, for instance, now come in smaller boxes, while the chain's napkins and plastic bags have become thinner. For that, it won the National Environment Agency's 3R Packaging195 words
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Article, Illustration646 2009-12-20 14 Terrence Voon - Terrence Voon When Ms Jean Phua began attending classes in business finance earlier this year, she found she could not keep up. Desperate for help, the 23-year-old who was then pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing at SIM University turned to a time-honoured Singapore tradition:KEVIN LIM - 646 words
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Article, Illustration751 2009-12-20 15 Shuli Sudderuddin - Shuli Sudderuddin Thanks to its compact nature, Tampines is on its way to becoming... Within cycling distance "Tampines is a very compact town and together with the push to be more environmentally friend it makes sense for it to be a cycling town. All the blocksKEVIN LIM - 751 words
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Article306 2009-12-20 15 Yen Feng - Yen Feng A fight for control over one of Singapore's richest clan associations is set to happen in three weeks, and one group has already thrown the first punch. Yesterday, the men who have tried all year to unseat the Hainan Hwee Kuan's president, Mr Foo306 words
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Article, Illustration557 2009-12-20 16 Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh Petrol station operators in Johor are confused but are taking the safe way out by implementing the 20--litre fuel limit for foreign vehicles despite news that Singapore-regis-tered cars are exempt. The 20-litre cap took effect on Wednesday, but The Star newspaperSHAHRIYA YAHAYA - 557 words
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707 2009-12-20 16 P. Jayaram - P. Jayaram Indian court considers petition on behalf of ex-nurse, in vegetative state since 1973 attack India Correspondent In New Delhi Ms Aruna Shanbaug was a bubbly 25-year-old nurse in a Mumbai hospital when she was subjected to brutal sexual assault by a707 words
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Article, Illustration72 2009-12-20 16 Performers of the Dong ethnic minority showed off their native musical instruments and dance last Friday in Guizhou province in south-western China. The event "One Meeting, Two Festivals" was a showcase of the community's traditional music and dance by 1,600 mostly Dong performers, who playedXINHUA - 72 words
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Article234 2009-12-20 16 Bekasi Hundreds of people attacked a church which was under construction on the outskirts of Jakarta on Thursday evening, Indonesian media reported yesterday. The mob burned down a security post at the entrance gate of the Santo Albertus Church in Bekasi and the office of234 words
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317 2009-12-20 17 Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari chaired crisis talks with Pakistan's ruling party yesterday on how to prevent his government from unravelling after a court scrapped an amnesty on corruption charges. In a bid to head off what could be the worst politicalAFP; AP - 317 words
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Article405 2009-12-20 17 No new faces "We do not see new figures or faces in this Cabinet to give us any expectation of a major change for the country's future." Afghan political analyst Waheed Mujda, on Mr Karzai's Cabinet picks Afghan leader's list keeps US favourites and kicks outAFP; AP - 405 words
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364 2009-12-20 18 It resolves complaint filed by the US without waiting for ruling by WTO panel Washington China has agreed to end dozens of export subsidies for Chinese branded goods rather than fight a battle with the United States at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), theReuters - 364 words
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Article, Illustration187 2009-12-20 18 Washington United States lawmakers have introduced legislation to tighten "Buy American" rules that often anger major US trading partners by requiring that public sector projects rely on domestic goods and services. Representative Dan Lipinski and Senator Russ Feingold, both Democratic allies of US President BarackAFP; REUTERS - 187 words
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353 2009-12-20 18 New York General Motors will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, the third time this year that a deal by GM to sell an unwanted brand has fallen through. GM said last Friday thatAP - 353 words
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315 2009-12-20 18 New York New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trading surged to a record 3.15 billion shares as derivatives expiration and changes to the Standard Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) lifted volume to more than double this year's average. Last Friday was the last day ofBloomberg - 315 words
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Article98 2009-12-20 18 Los Angeles First Federal Bank of California was one of seven US lenders closed on Friday by regulators, and its US$6.l billion (SsB.6 billion) in assets were assumed by One West Bank. The closures bring the total number of US bank failures this year toReuters - 98 words
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91 2009-12-20 18 Beijing China's fiscal budget deficit will shrink next year as government spending declines with a paring back of stimulus efforts, while bank lending is also set to fall, influential former lawmaker Cheng Siwei said yesterday. The Chinese government has said it would stickReuters - 91 words
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91 2009-12-20 18 Montreal World airline passenger traffic fell 3.1 per cent this year the biggest drop in aviation industry history fuelled by the global financial downturn, the International Civil Aviation Organisation said on Friday. Preliminary figures for airline travel this year showed that international traffic declinedAFP - 91 words
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Article, Illustration684 2009-12-20 20 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei Chinese sportswear brands are gunning for slice of global multibillion-dollar pie China Bureau Chief In Beijing After sending out its cars and electrical appliances, China now aims to conquer the globe with its sportswear brands. While the world has warmedAP; REUTERS; CHINA FOTO PRESS - 684 words
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Article, Illustration517 2009-12-20 20 Teh Su Ching - Teh Su Ching For The Sunday Times Hong Kong Macau marks the 10th anniversary of its return to China today with plenty to show for its gambling industry, but it is also beset with worries over its undiversified economy, corruption and crime.AP - 517 words
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414 2009-12-20 20 London China wants to meter all Internet traffic that passes through its borders, it has emerged. The move, which would allow countries that currently receive no payment for use of their lines to generate income, would require international agreement. It is being414 words
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Article329 2009-12-20 20 Paris A French court has ruled that Google was guilty of infringing copyrights by digitising books and putting extracts online without authorisation, dealing a setback to its embattled book project. The Internet search engine was fined 10,000 euros (5520,200) a day until it stops showingAP; New York Times - 329 words
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Article, Illustration480 2009-12-20 22 Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall disrupt flights, cause traffic jams and leave thousands stranded in the Channel Tunnel London Europe is shivering under the lash of a snowy pre-Christmas cold snap that has caused transportation chaos but given some schoolchildren an early startAFP; Reuters; AP - 480 words
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Article245 2009-12-20 22 Washington A major winter storm barrelled through the north-eastern United States yesterday, threatening to dump up to 61cm of snow on the last weekend of the Christmas holiday shopping season. In the centre of the storm, Baltimore and Washington were on track to breakAFP - 245 words
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371 2009-12-20 22 Washington The Obama administration's classified review of nuclear weapons policy will for the first time make thwarting nuclear-armed terrorists a central aim of US national security planning, said senior Pentagon officials. When completed next year, the Nuclear Posture Review will order the entire governmentNew York Times; AP - 371 words
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Article, Illustration357 2009-12-20 22 Denver The lap of Santa Claus, always the centre of attraction at every shopping mall Christmas display, may not be the place to be this season, according to a report by a United States online publisher. With HINI flu concerns running rampant, someAP - 357 words
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Article87 2009-12-20 22 Yangon Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping arrived in Myanmar yesterday on an official visit. He is expected to meet top leaders, including junta chief Senior General Than Shwe today. China is the biggest foreign investor in Myanmar and the closest ally of its military regime. From Myanmar,AP - 87 words
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Article36 2009-12-20 22 Taipei A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan last night. The quake caused some injuries and damage near its epicentre off the eastern coast of Taiwan, near Hualien county, as well as in Taipei. APAP - 36 words
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Article92 2009-12-20 22 Vatican City Pope Benedict XVI yesterday moved his controversial wartime predecessor Pope Pius XII further along on the road to Roman Catholic sainthood. Jewish groups have accused Pope Pius of turning a blind eye to the Holocaust and had asked the current Pope to freeze theReuters - 92 words
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Article55 2009-12-20 22 Kuala Lumpur A jet engine worth some RMSO million (Ss2o million) was stolen from a Malaysian air force base last year and has been sold to a black market buyer in South America, the New Straits Times newspaper reported yesterday. Four locals have been questioned for their55 words
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Article75 2009-12-20 22 Washington A woman convicted of killing her four daughters and living for months with their decomposing bodies was sentenced on Friday to 120 years in prison. Banita Jacks, 35, was found living with the corpses of her daughters, aged five to 16, when police servedNew York Times - 75 words
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Article, Illustration661 2009-12-20 23 Incident in disputed territory could hurt improving ties and drive away investors Baghdad Iranian forces crossed into Iraq and seized an oil well just over the two countries' disputed border, Iraq's government said, prompting a protest from Baghdad. The incident could troubleAP; Reuters; AFP; REUTERS - 661 words
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Article, Illustration507 2009-12-20 23 SUNDAY PEOPLE Sao Paulo Surgeons have successfully removed the four most life-threatening needles from the lung and heart area of a Brazilian toddler, and are evaluating when to extract 30 more that were allegedly stuck deep into the boy by his stepfather. Last Friday'sAP; AFP; REUTERS - 507 words
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Article, Illustration308 2009-12-20 23 London She has been hanging on for so long that she has become known as "waity Katie". But bookmakers are shortening the odds that Prince William will propose to his girlfriend Kate Middleton before the year-end. In the past two weeks, William Hill has reducedReuters; AP - 308 words
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292 2009-12-20 23 London The world's longest married living couple have revealed the secret of 85 years of marital bliss the wife is always right. Mr Liv Fuben, 95, and his wife Shi Jihui, 100, spoke after registering their claim with the Guinness Book of Records,292 words
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Article, Illustration233 2009-12-20 23 Los Angeles A Rembrandt painting that sold for a record U5533.2 million (5546.5 million) at Christie's in London was bought by American casino mogul Steve Wynn, according to several experts familiar with the transaction. The price, an auction record for the artist, was nearly threeReuters; New York Times - 233 words
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Miscellaneous661 2009-12-20 22 Bangkok Caracas Hong Kong Hat Yai San Francisco Johannesburg Toronto Manila Athens Adelaide Auckland Cairo B.S. Begawan Miami Sydney Venice Singapore Today: Periods of showers, at times with thunder, in the afternoon. Outlook: Monday: Afternoon showers with thunder. Tuesday: Afternoon showers with thunder. §Air Quality Sunrise Sunset PSI:19(Good) 7.01 am661 words
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Article, Illustration623 2009-12-20 24 Shefali Rekhi - Shefali Rekhi Economy recovering, big events on the way, but ridership is down Taxi drivers may toil up to 12 hours a day. As one cabby wryly noted, in this job, you start each day with a debt in hand: the taxi rental. ThatSTFILE - 623 words
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Article, Illustration1512 2009-12-20 25 You could term 2009 the year the world did not end. Flash back 12 months and it looked like a financial Armageddon was about to descend on us all. Most experts were of like mind: Financial markets would continue to bleed, banks would1,512 words
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Article, Illustration1432 2009-12-20 26 Lorna Tan - Lorna Tan Insurance, bonds and properties make up portfolio of former chairman Senior Correspondent Q: My worst investment to date... It was my $30,000 invested in Lehman Minibonds distributed by Maybank in 2006. The terminology used to describe the product inSAMUEL HE - 1,432 words
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Article, Illustration292 2009-12-20 27 MY SPACE Executive secretary Adeline Lam tells Shuli Sudderuddin how using bronze as her colour theme gives her home a warm and contemporary look. Ms Adeline Lam, 36 Executive secretary Lives in a 110 sq m four-room HDB flat in Veerasamy Road Lives with husband Lan WoonONC WEE JIN - 292 words
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Article, Illustration535 2009-12-20 27 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo Some are open to visitors every day, even on Christmas Day and New Year's Day The market for new homes is quiet as most developers and potential buyers have taken time off for the year-end holidays. "If you are going to sellONC WEE JIN - 535 words
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Article, Illustration1105 2009-12-20 28 Dennis Chan - Dennis Chan Aspiring home owners should not be too picky; living in the suburbs has its perks Deputy Money Editor A young couple pushed past me the other day at the HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, chattering excitedly and pointing at some documents in1,105 words
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Article, Illustration228 2009-12-20 28 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo In reports from credit rating agenr\. 7] cies and in financial news artiI Where do you see this.' 1 c j es This is an assessment by an inter- S* what does itmean?^ national credit rating agency such as Standard Poor's, Moody's or Fitch of the228 words
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940 2009-12-20 29 Esther Dyson - Esther Dyson In San Francisco Not just lip service But most important is listening well enough to say, "We're sorry" in a convincing way. Not "We're sorry you didn't appreciate our wonderful service", but "We're sorry we screwed up and gave you a noisy940 words
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Article, Illustration298 2009-12-20 29 Recession tamer feted The United States Federal Reserve chairman, a key player steering the US economy through the dark days of the past year, was named Time magazine's 2009 Person of the Year last Wednesday. Mr Bernanke,298 words
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Article, Illustration993 2009-12-20 29 Jeanette Wang - Jeanette Wang The attitude of many drivers, that cyclists have no place on the road, can be fatal gfjgfjfgxd Squish, squash, squish, squash. Soaked shoes turning pedals, raindrops stinging the eyes, as the cold sends a shiver down my spine. Amid the morning993 words
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Article, Illustration1132 2009-12-20 30 Bhagyashree Garekar - Bhagyashree Garekar Thanks to the financial meltdown, 2010 is set to usher in the age of responsible spenders US Correspondent In Washington Turning tide of savings The return to thrift, while commendable, is by no means irreversible. Much fuss was made in May1,132 words
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Article, Illustration1028 2009-12-20 30 Paul Harris - Paul Harris It will be an ignominious end to an astonishing era. When the frail figure of Anthony Marshall, 85, walks into a Manhattan courtroom tomorrow, he will face going to jail for stealing from his own mother. Yet he is noREUTERS - 1,028 words
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Article, Illustration1052 2009-12-20 30 Paul Harris - Paul Harris The rumour was compelling. US Vice-President Joe Biden would step down in two years' time, allowing Mrs Hillary Clinton to join the Democrats' presidential ticket in 2012. Then, after serving with Mr Barack Obama through his second term, Mrs Clinton would be allAFP - 1,052 words
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Article, Illustration1059 2009-12-20 31 GQ among magazines set to release and charge for interactive electronic editions After letting the Internet slip away from them and watching electronic readers like the Kindle from Amazon develop without their input, publishers are trying again with Apple iPhones and, especially, tablet computers. AlthoughNew York Times; BRYAN VAN DER BEEK - 1,059 words
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Article, Illustration666 2009-12-20 31 Ever since electronic books emerged as a major growth market, New York's largest publishing houses have been worried that big-name authors might sign deals directly with e-book retailers or other new ventures, bypassing traditional publishers entirely. Now, one well-known author is doing just that.New York Times; BTFILE - 666 words
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Article, Illustration802 2009-12-20 31 Lim Lee Ping - Lim Lee Ping BOOK REVIEW The Tyranny Of E-mail: The Four-Thousand-Year Journey To Your Inbox John Freeman Scribner (2009) E-mail is it a tool that has liberated us, or has it further enslaved us? John Freeman, editor of the literary magazine Granta, is quite convinced802 words
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Article312 2009-12-20 32 EDITORIAL Some of them are not even old enough to drive a car. But it did not stop these young ones from being the driving force behind Team Singapore's encouraging show at the 25th South-east Asia Games just concluded in Laos. From rookies such as shooter Goh312 words
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Article144 2009-12-20 32 Subsidised and non-subsidised patients should be treated equally Usually, there is a senior doctor on call each day for each specialisation who will review all comers for that day. But the subsidised patient may be operated on by a junior doctor (for a surgical case) if the condition is144 words
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Article, Illustration181 2009-12-20 32 "Forgiveness isn t exactly j around the corner." A source telling NBC that ELIN NORDEGREN is likely to divorce husband Tiger Woods after Christmas "English is not only for j English people, but a j universal language. lam j not an Englishman, but I j speak181 words
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Letter, Illustration346 2009-12-20 32 I was delighted to read about Dr Lee Wei Ling's memories of her holidays in Changi and Malaysia in her article last Sunday, "Simple holidays, rich memories". I grew up in the eastern part of Singapore and know about the thrills she experienced checkingTNP FILE - 346 words
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109 2009-12-20 32 I truly enjoy reading Dr Lee Wei Ling's articles, especially last Sunday's "Simple holidays, rich memories". It brings back memories of my youth in Muar, Malaysia. I was a Malaysian. My siblings and I would spend our school holidays in our grandfather's orchard109 words
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226 2009-12-20 32 I refer to the article, "Young maid old employer bust-up" (Dec 6), which highlights the difficult relationship between elderly employers and their young foreign maids. The maids, such as those from Indonesia, need a job to support their families, while the226 words
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288 2009-12-20 32 I refer to Ms Salma Khalik's article last Sunday, "Make hospitals and docs more accountable". Ms Khalik refers to the case in which a tissue biopsy diagnosis from a frozen section (FS) (usually obtained within minutes while the patient is already in the operating theatre)288 words
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338 2009-12-20 32 I refer to Mr Wu Guanglong's letter, "Eat less meat? Leave it to consumers", last Sunday. While agreeing that meat production harms the environment, Mr Wu questions the wisdom of a campaign to spur people to eat less meat. He argues that meat338 words
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306 2009-12-20 32 I refer to Mr Jeffrey Law's letter, "Step up fire safety measures", last Sunday. Mr Law cited the recent fatal fires at a bar in Medan and a nightclub in Russia as a timely reminder for us to step up fire safety inspections,306 words
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Article, Illustration356 2009-12-20 33 Each week, we publish an extract from a book that is topical or of general interest. Trade-off: Why Some Things Catch On, And Others Don't Kevin Maney Broadway Books (2009) Former journalist Kevin Maney, who covered the technology industry for USA Today for almost two decades, has distilled his356 words
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Article, Illustration947 2009-12-20 33 Lee Wei Ling - Lee Wei Ling For a doctor, it means a day had passed without any major disaster to ruin it A Peanuts cartoon caught my attention the other day as I was scanning the newspaper. As he brings Snoopy a bowl of dog food,ADAM LEE - 947 words
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Article, Illustration686 2009-12-20 33 Liam O'Brien - Liam O'Brien THE EX-PAT FILES How long does it take to drink a cup of coffee in Singapore? Okay, in these days of coffee complexity, I'll be specific. How long does it take to drink a regular cafe latte? Half an hour; 45 minutes at most,686 words
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Article, Illustration295 2009-12-20 33 If Singapore prospers, their flat prices will appreciate, and they share in the growth/ MINISTER MENTOR LEE KUAN YEW, on the future of flat prices EUGENE LOW, 41 Director "I think it is a fair thing to say. The design and conce| of HDB flats are getting nicer,295 words
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Miscellaneous59 2009-12-20 32 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. Have something to share?59 words
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Obituary, Illustration45 2009-12-20 34 The Family of the late MRSAYLIPHAI Departed on 15 December 2009 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the minister, all relatives, friends, colleagues, clan associations and business associates for their attendance, condolence messages, wreaths, donations, prayers and assistance during their recent bereavement.45 words
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Obituary, Illustration74 2009-12-20 34 ThalaiThevasam Ist Anniversary YOHESVARI Born on: 11 Sep 1958 Departed: 31 Dec 2008 Despite being physically apart You still live on in our hearts Never forgotten, Always treasured Though distant, Always remembered Sadly missed by: Husband: K. Anphanathan Daughters: A. Lavanya A. Jaisree Relatives, friends loved ones. Prayers will be74 words
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Obituary, Illustration27 2009-12-20 34 With Deepest Sympathy Heartfelt Condolences to The family of the late TANHAUTECK Departed on 16 December 2009. From Commanders Men of 10th Mono, Ist Battalion Singapore Guards27 words
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Obituary, Illustration57 2009-12-20 34 WALEONG Age: 53 passed away peacefully on 18 Dec 2009 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by all loved ones. Wife: Chong Bee lian Daughter: Wa Mci Dawn Body is resting at Singapore Casket Crystal Room, Level 4. Cortege leaves on 22 Dec 2009 (Tuesday) at 10.15 am for Mandai Crematorium57 words
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Obituary, Illustration94 2009-12-20 34 CHAN LAI LIN Age: 50 passed away peacefully on 19 Dec 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Chung Kum Kay Brothers: Sisters-in-law: Andrew Chan Kok Hoong Doris Ng Hoi Khim Jeffery Chan Kok Fei Tan Chye Luan Rodney Chan Kok Weng Alicia Sim Say Wee Adrian Chan Kok Hoe Sisters:94 words
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Obituary, Illustration51 2009-12-20 34 i 1 ATHMA SHANTI POOJA SHANKARAPAANDI JOHN Departed on 6 Dec 2009 Athma Shanti Pooja will be held on 21 Dec 2009 (Mon) at 7.30pm at Sri Manmatha Karuneshwarar Temple, 226 Kallang Rd, (S) *****6. Please treat this as a personal invitation Tel: 9144-4049 (Ram) or 9243-1009 (Sham) Madurai Veerar51 words
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Obituary, Illustration32 2009-12-20 34 AL-FATEHAH IN LOVING MEMORYOF ABDUL RAHIM (HYDER) BIN HJ AKBARALI passed away peacefully on 16 Dec 2009. Deeply missed by his wife, Noor Jahan and children, Nadia, Hana, Muhammad, Humaira and Fairullah.32 words
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Obituary, Illustration88 2009-12-20 34 vie imAfi ta ex^ca out 1 tMeartlfaeit *oandcdence& ta tne u'cmuhj, aft Outl t£ate xxMeague. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Always Cherished by all her loved ones. Ann Ong88 words
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Obituary, Illustration38 2009-12-20 34 We express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Mr Koh Eng Kheng family on the demise of their beloved LYNN LOKE MEI HOONG Departed on 18 December 2009 From: The Management Staff of IBM Singapore Pte Ltd38 words
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Obituary, Illustration56 2009-12-20 34 CLEMENT KOK CHENG HOCK Age: 56 passed away peacefully on 18 December 2009 Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Mother: Mdm Tay Peck Chin (Father: KokYongYin, deceased) Body is resting at Singapore Casket Tel: *****388. Cortege will leave on 22 December 2009 (Tuesday) at 1 lam for Kong56 words
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Obituary, Illustration58 2009-12-20 34 THALAI THEVASAM Ist Anniversary In Loving Memory KANDASAMY THEVAR NARAYANASAMY Departed on 3rd Jan 2009 Deeply missed always remembered by Wife: N. Ammurtham (Yasotha) Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and loved ones. Prayers will be held on 23rd Dec (Wed) at 7pm at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, 397 Serangoon58 words
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Obituary, Illustration32 2009-12-20 34 To our beloved brother, Clement It's been our privilege and blessing to have known you. CLEMENT KOK CHENG HOCK We will always miss you. Jack Yew, Terry Chua, Salina Kwok, Moses Toh32 words
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Obituary, Illustration129 2009-12-20 34 QUAH HENG TECK Age: 58 was called home to be with the Lord on 19 Dec 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Wendy Goh (Father: Quah Heck Piew, deceased) (Mother: LimAh Hiang, deceased) Daughter: Son-in-law: Evie Quah Alex Goh Son: Joshua Quah Sisters: Brothers-in-law: Siew Gek (Boon Guan, deceased) Siew129 words
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Obituary, Illustration129 2009-12-20 34 V. SETHU (MATTHEW) Age: 84 was called to be with the Lord on 19 December 2009 leaving behind loved ones. Wife: K. Minampoo Sons: Daughters-in-law: S. Sandirasegaran Sara S. Joseph (Mohan) Mary Sehd S. Simon (Sims Dr) S. Madhavan Marife Banaria S. Murugan (Mannaseh) Daughters: Sons-in-law: S. Malliga (Manna) N.129 words
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Obituary, Illustration88 2009-12-20 34 SAIRALASHAMY@ (MANI) (Wife of Late Kurupillai) Age: 70 yrs Left us on 3/1/2009. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Brother: Nadarajah Brother-in-law: Vasudevan Sons: Daughters-in-law: K. Rajasagaran Vasanthi K. Sankaralingam Renuga Dcvi Daughters: Sons-in-law: K. Rajaeswari S. M. Pillay (Das) K. Malliha Manoharan K. Santhi Jagarajan all grandchildren,88 words
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Obituary, Illustration23 2009-12-20 34 KATHERAYSON SHANMUGAM Departed 20/12/1994 Fhough another year has passed, memories of you "emain dear in our hearts Sadly missed by Daughters Loved One;23 words
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Article, Illustration680 2009-12-20 35 "He'd been brought up to believe he was special. It's a classic sign of addiction the belief you can do anything and get away with it." A PSYCHOLOGIST, blaming Earl's parenting skills for Woods' behaviour Psychiatrists debate whether it was money, drugs and fameAP - 680 words
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Article, Illustration296 2009-12-20 35 New York Tag Heuer, the Swiss luxury watchmaker, has become the latest company to drop or limit Tiger Woods in its advertising and marketing campaigns. The company, owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, joined Accenture, Procter Gamble and other companies that haveAFP; REUTERS - 296 words
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268 2009-12-20 35 Toronto A Canadian doctor known for treating high-profile athletes was charged on Friday with conspiring to smuggle human growth hormone and other drugs into the United States, according to documents filed with a Canadian court. Dr Anthony Galea, a sports medicine specialist who practisesAP - 268 words
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249 2009-12-20 35 Rome Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has admitted he is amazed by former seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher's proposed Formula One return and said he blames himself. The 41-year-old Schumacher, a consultant for Ferrari, is on the brink of a sensational return to racingAFP - 249 words
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Article, Illustration244 2009-12-20 35 Text and pictures by Alphonsus Chern Gary Liang, 20 SMU business student Height: 1.65 m Weight: 58kg Exercise regimen: I go to the gym once a week, working on my arms and abs. I run once a week, about 5-6 km, and play basketball once a week. I244 words
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Article213 2009-12-20 35 BASKETBALL NBA Toronto 118 New Jersey 95, Atlanta 96 Utah 83, Philadelphia 98 Boston 97, Cleveland 85 Milwaukee 82, Memphis 107 Indiana 94, Minnesota 112 Sacramento 96, New Orleans 98 Denver 92, New York 95 LA Clippers 91, Oklahoma City 109 Detroit 98, Houston 116 Dallas 108 (OT), Washington213 words
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Article, Illustration59 2009-12-20 35 Manchester Michael Phelps (above) and Jessica Hardy helped the United States men and women's teams set short-course world swimming records in the 4x100m medley relays at the Duel in the Pool on Friday. On a day that featured five world records all set by Americans the US ledAP - 59 words
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Article43 2009-12-20 35 Boston Elton Brand scored 23 points, including a key tip-in with seven seconds left, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 98-97 in a National Basketball Association match on Friday. The result snapped the Celtics 11-game winning streak. APAP - 43 words
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Article73 2009-12-20 35 Centurion South Africa set England a target of 364 to win the first cricket Test after declaring on 301-7 after tea on the fourth day yesterday. A century by Hashim Amla helped to revive the home side after England had claimed three wickets in the morning session.Reuters - 73 words
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Article88 2009-12-20 35 London Two US women's relay teams lost a preliminary ruling on Friday in their fight to keep the Olympic medals stripped from them because of Marion Jones' doping offences. The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected a motion by the runners against a decision by the InternationalAP - 88 words
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Article, Illustration294 2009-12-20 36 If Cristiano Ronaldo is looking uncomfortable all bundled up in a scarf and jacket, it is because his chest and abs are used to roaming free. The world's most expensive footballer had to appear in inconvenient clothing last Wednesday because he was busyAFP - 294 words
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Article179 2009-12-20 36 English footballer Wayne Rooney's in-laws are said to be sick of their pet parrot, as it keeps on squawking their new grandson's name. Rooney, 24, and his wife Coleen, 23, taught the African Grey to say "Kai Wayne Rooney" for a laugh, little expecting that the179 words
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Article, Illustration260 2009-12-20 36 A week ago, he fired in a spectacular winning goal against Liverpool. Now, Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin has another winner against his Anfield rivals. A You Tube video spoof of Back To The Future showing the Russian covering Steven Gerrard and Co in manure has becomeAP - 260 words
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Article, Illustration187 2009-12-20 36 With the economy souring, many people have turned to cheaper hobbies or pastimes, including old standards such as stamp collecting. Stamp collecting has surged in popularity in recent months, with eßay reporting a 30 per cent increase in stamp sales and Britain's Royal Philatelic Society claiming aAFP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration56 2009-12-20 36 "When you go to a World Cup, it's like going to war. When you go to war, you don't take your wife." CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA (left), South ~n the old English A/AC culture. But England manager Fabio Capello will allow wives and girlfriends limited access to the footballers during the56 words
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Article, Illustration739 2009-12-20 37 Daniel Bego - Daniel Bego But Bego is not getting carried away despite his five gold haul in Laos A determined attitude "I don't want to just lose without a fight. I came here not expecting much but just to try to defend my titles. I took betterLIM SIN THAI - 739 words
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Article, Illustration278 2009-12-20 37 Chan U-Gene - Chan U-Gene Singapore paddlers Feng Tianwei and Wang Yuegu bowed out on the first day of the Volkswagen Tournament of Champions in Changsa, China. The duo showed the strain of their recent SEA Games campaign in Laos where they garnered an impressive haulXINHUA - 278 words
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Article, Illustration425 2009-12-20 37 Chan U-Gene - Chan U-Gene They came from Indonesia, Thailand and even the Maldives all for an opportunity to learn to play football the Manchester United way. Forty-four participants, aged between seven and 17, attended the five-day Manchester United Soccer School programme which ended at Safra Tampines onONC WEE JIN - 425 words
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Article, Illustration337 2009-12-20 37 Wang Meng Meng - Wang Meng Meng As the cauldron dimmed for the SEA Games in Laos, a new flame has been lit as modern pentathlon made its debut in Singapore. Yesterday morning, the Asia-Oceania Youth Olympic Games (YOG) modern pentathlon qualification event took place at the Singapore Sports SchoolTERENCE TAN; SINGAPORE MODERN PENTATHLON ASSOCIATION - 337 words
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Article, Illustration948 2009-12-20 38 Jonathan Wong - Jonathan Wong The medal winners are not the only ones that we will remember from the 2009 SEA Games njfnfv There were 370 gold medals on offer in Laos over the past two weeks. But there were many more winners that emerged at the SEA Games.LIM SIN THAI; MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN.; AFP; TEAM SINGAPORE - 948 words
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Article, Illustration735 2009-12-20 40 SEA Games 2009 On Assignment With Canon and The Straits Times The SEA Games in Laos was the first sports photography opportunity for was told where to stand and what to do by one of the supporters during a golf management accountant Wee Keng Hor a photography735 words
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Article, Illustration281 2009-12-20 41 Lin Xinyi - Lin Xinyi Good things come in bunches, especially if you are Quah Ting Wen or Tao Li. Each won five gold medals at the Laos SEA Games. Now a $40,000 windfall from the Multi-Million Dollar Awards Programme (MAP) awaits them. The duoLIM KAILI - 281 words
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Article, Illustration521 2009-12-20 41 Chan U-Gene - Chan U-Gene Singaporeans will be unhappy if B team win fewer golds, says SSC chairman Chan "That is the call of the NSA... But, at the same time, you must have the winning belief. It's no use going just for the exposure. If you send inLIANHE ZAOBAO - 521 words
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430 2009-12-20 41 "I am disappointed by our performances in many sports, particulariy football." SANAN KACHORNPRASART, Thailand Deputy Prime Minister whose brief includes sport Vientiane Thailand confirmed their status as top dogs at the SEA Games with their table-topping display but an inquest has already started into why they didAFP - 430 words
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Article, Illustration368 2009-12-20 42 Fulham skipper strikes again to help stun champions Manchester United at Craven Cottage London Danny Murphy proved to be the scourge of Manchester United yet again yesterday, scoring the opening goal as Fulham surprised the Premier League champions with a resounding victory. He fired the Cottagers ahead afterAP - 368 words
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Article64 2009-12-20 42 Results Portsmouth 2 Liverpool 0 Belhadj 33, Piquionne 82 Blackburn 0 Tottenham 2 Crouch 45, 83 Man City 4 Sunderland 3 Santa Cruz 4, 69 Mensah 16, Tevez 12pen, Henderson 24, Bellamy 35 Jones 62 Aston Villa 1 Stoke City 0 Carew 61 Fulham 3 Man United64 words
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Article226 2009-12-20 42 Pts 1 Chelsea 1 Chelsea 17 13 1 3 42 14 40 2 Manchester Un 2 Manchester United 18 12 1 5 37 17 37 3 Aston Villa 3 Aston Villa 18 10 5 3 29 14 35 4 Tottenham Hot 4 Tottenham Hotspur 18 10 3 5 40226 words
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306 2009-12-20 42 London Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will not take any pleasure from plunging West Ham deeper into relegation trouble, even though the former Hammers star faces another hostile reception at Upton Park today. Lampard, 31, has been the West Ham fans' No.AFP - 306 words
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Article, Illustration972 2009-12-20 42 Rob Hughes - Rob Hughes HEART OF FOOTBALL Portsmouth, fighting for the club's existence, comfortably beat Liverpool, a team losing the fight to save their season, yesterday. Both goals in the 2-0 win were scored by players who are not even owned by Portsmouth. Both were struck from implausiblyREUTERS - 972 words
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Article, Illustration896 2009-12-20 45 Rebecca Lynne Tan - Rebecca Lynne Tan It's time to let loose at the Christmas office party, but make sure you do nothing you regret the day after 'The office party is a time when a boss is not a boss we are a team' MR PETER KNIPP, chief executive officerSTFILE - 896 words
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Article, Illustration918 2009-12-20 47 Tan Yi Hui - Tan Yi Hui The Forest Adventure aerial obstacle course at Bedok has three new physically demanding attractions I am in mid-air, 5m above the ground with only a few lengths of rope to hold on to, swaying as I try to move my way along swingingDESMONDFOO - 918 words
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Article, Illustration718 2009-12-20 49 Nicholas Yong; Magdalen Ng - Nicholas Yong Magdalen Ng CNY next year falls on Feb 14, prompting restaurants and florists to stay open to cash in on Valentine s Day and Come 2010, Feb 14 will be a day of celebrations for Mr Sam Lim, 30, manager of modernADAM LEE - 718 words
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Article, Illustration591 2009-12-20 49 Eunice Quek - Eunice Quek They used to be bright yellow, squidgy and the staple of construction workers and fishmongers. But now, rain boots yes, that wardrobe fixture worn by local sitcom character Phua Chu Kang are all the rage among fashion-conscious women. The trend, which was spotted in the fashionEUNICE QUEK; COURTESY OF WAN XIAO WEN - 591 words
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Article, Illustration1114 2009-12-20 51 Tan Yi Hui - Tan Yi Hui Stalled by the 1997 financial crisis, the development of Punggol into a waterfront area is now on track "This was all kampunq with no electricity ana water supply back then. It has come a long way." COH CHEE KOH, Punggol veteran and businessman, on theG. CHANDRADAS; AZIZ HUSSIN; STFILE; DESMOND WEE - 1,114 words
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Article, Illustration828 2009-12-20 48 David Bowden discovers some new and exciting places for visitors in historic Malacca and bustling Kuala Lumpur THE historic, UNESCO-protected inner heart of Malacca is an obvious attraction for anyone driving to Malaysia. The good news is there are now several new sites to828 words
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Article, Illustration1126 2009-12-20 56 BEFORE YOU TAKE A BITE Susan Albers' tips on how to take a mindful bite Think of your mouth as being like a magnifying glass, zooming in. Imagine that each bite is magnified 100 per cent. Pay close attention to your senses. Use your tongue to feelThe Washington Post; ISTOCKPHOTO - 1,126 words
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Article, Illustration1697 2009-12-20 57 Eunice Quek - Eunice Quek Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania's richest and biggest city, is known for its people who have a big neart The slow and simple life in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, is a blessing as well as a bane to Ms Rebecca Chang. She says: "Since the peopleREBECCA CHANG; REUTERS - 1,697 words
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Article, Illustration992 2009-12-20 58 Wong Kim Hoh - Wong Kim Hoh My schoolmates were gangsters who extorted and bullied; they have taught me to be less judgmental A few weeks ago, a friend told me that he shelled out $1.5 million for an apartment in the Thomson area. He did so not because the developmentADAM LEE - 992 words
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Article, Illustration781 2009-12-20 58 Cynthia Low - Cynthia Low When Singapore cabbies ask me where I am from, I say "Novena". My passport may not be red and my IC is neither pink nor blue but Singapore feels like home to me. So much so that as I leave this weekend after781 words
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Article, Illustration652 2009-12-20 58 Teo Chang Wee - Teo Chang Wee India is a challenging place to visit, many people told me. Having just come back from a two-week vacation there, I can testify that it's true. It's beautiful, enchanting, polluted and frantic all at once. Yet, while I successfully faced off India's touts,652 words
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Article, Illustration451 2009-12-20 65 One hundred words, one Yuletide story. Ten Singaporean writers share flash fiction on the theme of It Happened One Christmas THE MERCY SEEDS By Yong Shu Hoong After Mother died from illness one Christmas, he lost all interest in Christmas itself. As a doctor, he sometimes451 words
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Article, Illustration531 2009-12-20 66 THE UNEXAMINED LIFE By Alvin Pang He wanted to give up something for Christmas, after his scare at the doctor's. Smoking, drinking, fatty foods: He'd never acquired a taste for these. It had to be something of real significance, a reminder of all there was to531 words
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Article, Illustration266 2009-12-20 66 Magdalen Ng - Magdalen Ng Professional dancer Nonoko Tanaka has not been home for three months. Since September, the 22-year-old joined the Singapore Dance Theatre as a full-time member and is busy practising for Swan Lake, which is being staged at the Esplanade Theatre. "I'll be going home for a while afterSINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE - 266 words
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Article302 2009-12-20 66 Fiction 1. (1) The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown 2. (2) My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult 3. (3) The Book Of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahem 4. (7) I, Alex Cross by James Patterson 5. (5) The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 6. (4) True Blue by David302 words
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Article, Illustration668 2009-12-20 67 Rebecca Lynne Tan - Rebecca Lynne Tan Popular restaurants are fully booked for Christmas Eve and Christmas, a sign that diners are ready to spend If you have not made a restaurant booking for Christmas, it might already be too late. Popular restaurants are fully booked this Christmas and668 words
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Article, Illustration490 2009-12-20 67 These popular restaurants have places for Christmas. But hurry, spaces are limited: GUNTHER'S Where: 36 Purvis Street, 01-03, tel: 6338-8955 What: Seven-course Christmas Eve dinner ($220) and a five-course Christmas Day lunch ($128). Dishes include carpaccio of scallop served with Oscietra caviar, roasted foie gras served withBRASSERIE WOLF; FAIRMONT SINGAPORE; COVA PASTICCERIA-CONFETTERIA; BEDROCK BAR; GRILL - 490 words
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Article, Illustration929 2009-12-20 68 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie Check out the fresh and exotic twists to festive favourites such as turkey To stand out from the myriad festive goodies flooding the market, some retailers have created unusual treats such as rojak log cake and Peranakan-style turkey to tempt appetites. Mr Wei Chan,FAIRMONT SINGAPORE; PINE GARDEN; CENTRE PS - 929 words
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Article, Illustration1062 2009-12-20 68 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie IrMUI.M.Uif Celebrity raw food chef Matthew Kenney shares his recipe for raw pad thai. PAD THAI SAUCE Ingredients: 1/2 Tbs sesame seeds 1 cup sesame oil 1/2 tsp dried red chilli flakes 3 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 2 hours, drained 1 largeASHLEIGH SIM - 1,062 words
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Article, Illustration882 2009-12-20 69 Wong Ah Yoke - Wong Ah Yoke The duck at Super Peking Duck is fine, but the crepe and appetisers are better I^ffl At popular Chinese restaurants such as Imperial Treasure, good service often appears to be reserved for regular customers. This was evident during a dinner at itsONC WEE JIN; IMPERIAL TREASURE PARAGON - 882 words
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Article, Illustration1067 2009-12-20 70 Huang Lijie - Huang Lijie Ms Jessie jesudason's friends love her sugee cake so much that they mail it to loved ones nbncv WINNERS The following readers each won a medium-sized roast turkey in a giveaway by food and beverage consultancy Food Cult, announced on Dec 6. Barbara Anne PereiraSHAHRIYAYAHAYA - 1,067 words
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Article, Illustration801 2009-12-20 70 Cynthia Low - Cynthia Low It's the time of year when our minds turn to serious relaxation. We review three cookbooks with ideas for some laid-back eating. If you are in the mood for lounging about at home, this book will come in handy with its recipes for mostly one-dish meals,801 words
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Article, Illustration208 2009-12-20 70 Australia-based gourmet food store jones the grocer has opened its second outlet here in Mandarin Gallery. Customers can look forward to freshly baked artisan breads such as olive baguettes, ciabatta, white sourdough and buttery croissants from the store's in-house bakery. The store will also have a208 words
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Article, Illustration189 2009-12-20 70 If you're looking for a new seasoning for meat, gunpowder is it. At steak restaurant The Prime Society, you can order a sirloin or rump steak ($6B) seasoned with the unusual condiment made from potassium nitrate, magnesium, sodium and carbon. There is no need for any gravyCROCMEDIA; ASIA PR WERKZ; AIDAH RAUF - 189 words
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Article, Illustration134 2009-12-20 70 Wendy's is back. After a 22-year hiatus, the burger joint, voted the top fast-food chain in the United States in a fast-food survey, returns to Singapore with a new outlet at Lav Pa Sat Festival Market. Opened by the Kopitiam group, the 152-seat restaurant offers a menu that134 words
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Article, Illustration841 2009-12-20 71 Eunice Quek - Eunice Quek Inspired by McDonald's, Christopher Ong is out to make his bakery chain the Big Mac of durian cakes WHAT WOULD YOUR LAST MEAL BE? My mother's plain porridge with pork and Bovril. When I was young, I ate this every day. Now, with soAZIZ HUSSIN - 841 words
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Article, Illustration83 2009-12-20 71 LEARN TO MAKE Pineapple Caipirinha Ingredients 1 slice of pineapple 6 lime wedges 1 tsp white sugar 30ml Sagatiba cachaca Half a glass of crushed ice Method 1. Muddle pineapple and lime wedges with sugar. 2. Mix in crushed ice and stir. 3. Pour in Sagatiba cachaca to the83 words
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