The Straits Times, 7 August 2011

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    22 1 AUGUST 7, 2011 94 PAGES IN FOUR PARTS MICA (P) 107/11/2010 the sunday times S(5l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION 90 cents
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    Lock icon US credit rating cut caps week of misery
    691 1  -  First-ever downgrade leads to outcry and finger-pointing among US lawmakers Chua Chin Hon US Bureau Chief In Washington chinhon@sph.com.sg The United States has been downgraded from its top-tier credit rating for the first time in history by Standard Poor’s (S&P), capping a
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    Lock icon Tough 3 to 4 years ahead: Tharman
    610 1  -  Magdalen Ng The going will be tough in the next three to four years, with slow growth and even bouts of recession in the most advanced economies. The impact will be felt here and Singaporeans have to be prepared to deal with this,
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    Lock icon Six vying to be president
    399 1  -  Cai Haoxiang The first phase of Singapore’s 2011 presidential election drew to a close yesterday, with six presidential hopefuls having submitted their applications for a certificate of eligibility to the Elections Department. This is the highest number of interested candidates since the inception of the
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      194 1 ON MARRIAGE LEE WEI LING on what Singaporeans look for in a spouse WHEN PARENTS KIDNAP CHILDREN LIFESTYLEPAGE17 THINKPAGE37 ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO SUMIKO TAN takes stock at the one-year mark “It was probably a year long in planning. She went well prepared and I had no idea.” SPECIAL REPORT
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      Lock icon Risque dating websites’ boss a PSC bond-breaker
      814 11  -  S’pore-born founder of controversial US websites also did not complete NS stint Irene Tham itham@sph.com.sg The Singapore-born man behind controversial dating websites in the United States may be leading the high life, with lavish parties and blond babes, in Las Vegas where he
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      Lock icon Vice raid nabs 160 women
      230 11  -  Francis Chan A vice sweep by the police on Friday night netted 160 women from entertainment outlets located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. The women, aged 18 to 36, were arrested for suspected involvement in vice-related activities and other immigration offences. A
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    • [ special report: child abduction ]
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        Lock icon Little girl lost
        787 12  -  Lydia Vasko Salvador still suffers nightmares of his little girl crying out for help, long after her 2006 abduction by her mother. The 41-year-old Californian city-planning official, who gave only his first name to protect his daughter’s identity, met his Singaporean wife while here on business in
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        Lock icon SNATCHED by my spouse
        1671 12  -  Singapore caught up in more cross-border custody battles where one partner flees with kids after breakdown of marriage Lydia Vasko vlydia@sph.com.sg James, 44, a Singaporean businessman, has lived every parent’s nightmare in recent months. His two young boys were snatched from his care and taken abroad,
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      Lock icon Clubs run out of luck with jackpot machines
      540 14  -  Takings fall as members head for casinos, forcing the clubs to find other ways to raise revenue Ng Kai Ling kailing@sph.com.sg There is no jackpot for clubs’ jackpot machines now, it seems. The bright and shiny slot machines used to be cash
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      Lock icon First girls to nab top Scout award
      609 14  -  Cheryl Ong Three Girl Scouts yesterday scored one for the fairer sex when they each picked up a prestigious scouting award that used to be given out only to the boys. They are Wendy Zhang, 18; Nurul Fitriah Norsidek, 16; and Jazreel-Anne Teo,
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      Lock icon New schemes to attract and retain childcare professionals
      245 14  -  Melissa Pang Two new initiatives have been launched to retain and develop new talent in the early childhood care and education sector. They are a greater choice of scholarships for those looking to pursue degrees in early childhood studies, and a mentorship
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      Lock icon Home offices a hit with small start-ups
      690 16  -  Latest figures show about 17,000 such offices in HDB flats, 600 in private homes Daryl Chin darylc@sph.com.sg Home is where the heart is and the office too, in many cases. Although the total number of home offices has been fluctuating, a sizeable number
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      Lock icon FREEDOM TO PURSUE HIS PASSION
      394 16  -  Daryl Chin After 10 years of chasing sales in the pharmaceutical sector, cycling enthusiast Mervyn Liew decided to call it quits. The 40-year-old, who used to race competitively, decided to set up shop at home in 2004. The Bike Butler, a one-man show, is run
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      Lock icon RENTS PROVED A PAIN FOR DRESSMAKER
      382 16  -  Daryl Chin Besides giving dressmaking classes, Madam Siti Abdul Ghani runs a successful tailoring service all from a four-room flat in Bukit Batok. The 55-year-old has opened two shops in Bukit Gombak in the past 20 years, but had to close them due to
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      Lock icon DPM Teo's advice to future leaders
      795 18  -  He says young people can prepare by maintaining ‘well-founded optimism’ in the country’s future Joanna Seow joseow@sph.com.sg Young people today can prepare themselves to be future leaders by maintaining a “well-founded optimism” in Singapore’s future, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean yesterday. “Well-founded,
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      Lock icon Have your say on pet ownership
      294 18  -  Ng Kai Ling Don’t just keep your views about pet ownership and the management of animal strays to yourself. There is now an online form on the Ministry of National Development's website for you to provide ideas and feedback. In a Facebook post yesterday,
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      Lock icon Thyroid surgery less of a pain with robotic arms
      713 18  -  Melissa Pang Thyroid cancer patient Zhang Hui woke up from her recent operation a happy woman, thanks to minimally invasive robotic surgery. The procedure left a small scar in a hidden area and she was out of Mount Elizabeth Hospital after
      GRAPHICS: MIKE M DIZON TEXT: LEE XIN EN Source: DR RANJIV SIVANANDAN  -  713 words
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      294 14 Diploma to Degree and Scholarship Open Day Sat 20th Sun 21st August 2011, 11am 5pm Orchard Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level 3, 442 Orchard Road IDP Education is organising the DIPLOMA TO DEGREE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPEN DAY for students intending to further their studies in Australia. Applications to the institutions can
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      818 19 Harvev Nagman s A k THE To commemorate 46 years of Nation's Building, Harvey Norman organizes the Nation's Grand Expo with the of benefiting the people. Loads will be sold or below costJy'V H passing down thousands of savings to M Singapore Expo Hall 6B ■last* ana*®5 lOam 9pm i„„3y6uS
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      Lock icon Syria vows 'free' elections even as it tightens siege
      618 20 Arab states in the Gulf echo Western criticism of deadly crackdown Los Angeles Times AP AFP Damascus Syria vowed yesterday to hold “free and transparent” elections by the end of this year as Arab states in the Gulf joined a chorus
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      Lock icon 31 US troops die in helicopter crash
      328 20 AFP AP Puli Alam (Afghanistan) Thirtyone US special forces and seven Afghan soldiers died when the Taleban shot down their helicopter, officials said yesterday, in the deadliest single incident for foreign troops since the war began in 2001. The Chinook helicopter was downed
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      Lock icon Aussies ignore boom, focus on gloom
      733 20  -  Jonathan Pearlman For The Sunday Times In Sydney jonathanmpearlman@gmail. com Australia’s chief banker, Mr Glenn Stevens, is best known for his monthly pronouncements on the state of the economy, but recently he made a rare and so- bering venture into social commentary. Describing a
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      Lock icon 500,000 flee typhoon in China
      309 23 Shanghai scraps 240 flights, but Typhoon Muifa may spare the city and head north AFP Xinhua Shanghai China said yesterday it had evacuated nearly 500,000 people as Typhoon Muifa approached but the storm was likely to miss the commercial capital Shanghai. The typhoon, originally expected
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      Lock icon Taiwan 'won't join forces' with China in sea dispute
      279 23 Taipei Taiwan has dismissed the possibility of joining hands with China over South China Sea disputes, claiming that it is a sovereign state that exercises its own control over one of the contended islands, Taiwan media reported. “Taiwan will not consult
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      Lock icon Makeover for old village houses
      745 24  -  Hobbyist rebuilds his collection of antique wooden homes into a resort in Terengganu Carolyn Hong Malaysia Bureau Chief In Setiu (Terengganu) carolynh@sph.com.sg When a shophouse owned by the grandfather of travel agency owner Alex Lee was to be torn down to make way for new
      PHOTO: TERRAPURI RESORT; PHOTOS: CAROLYN HONG, TERRAPURI RESORT  -  745 words
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      Lock icon Bids to convert Muslims, KL papers claim
      340 24 Kuala Lumpur Two pro-government Malay dailies ran front-page articles yesterday alleging that Christian organisations are carrying out covert missions to convert poverty-stricken Muslims by offering them cash, free food and housing. The articles by the Berita Harian and Harian Metro were follow-ups to
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      Lock icon Defeated Democrats pin hopes on Abhisit again
      689 24  -  Nirmal Ghosh Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok Thailand’s opposition Democrat Party yesterday re-elected outgoing prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as its party leader at a conclave in Bangkok. Mr Abhisit, who resigned from the party’s leadership after its defeat in the July 3 election, was
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      Lock icon Congress leader Sonia Gandhi recovers from surgery
      237 24 AFP NEW DELHI The leader of India’s ruling Congress party, Sonia Gandhi, was out of intensive care yesterday after undergoing successful surgery for an undisclosed ailment in the United States, a spokesman said. “Sonia Gandhi remained in the ICU (intensive care unit) for
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    • IN BRIEF
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        Lock icon Tea Party falling out of favour
        72 25 New York Times New York The percentage of people with an unfavourable view of the Tea Party in a nationwide New York Times/CBS News Poll last week was higher than it has been since the first time the question was asked in April last
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        Lock icon Look who's tailing her plane
        88 25 AP Chicago A 75-year-old aviation enthusiast was taking a short flight over suburban Chicago last week when she found two F-16 fighter jets shadowing her antique plane and assumed they were just taking a close curious look. It wasn’t until Ms Myrtle Rose landed her
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        Lock icon Explorer takes off to Jupiter
        55 25 AP Cape Canaveral (Florida) A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing towards Jupiter on a quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets. Friday’s launch was the first step in Juno’s 2.74 billion kilometre voyage to the gas giant Jupiter, which would take
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        Lock icon Guides’ rates up at Mt Kinabalu
        46 25 Kota Kinabalu Climbers of Mount Kinabalu, one of South-east Asia’s highest peaks, have to pay between RM48 and RM60 (S$20 and $24) more to guides from next month, depending on the route they take, the New Straits Times reported yesterday.
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        Lock icon Airline probes oral sex photos
        71 25 Hong Kong Cathay Pacific has confirmed it is carrying out a “full investigation” after two photographs surfaced appearing to show a female flight attendant performing oral sex on a pilot aboard a Cathay aircraft. The pictures have reportedly been circulating among airline staff and there
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        Lock icon Nine captains for China's carrier
        62 25 Beijing Nine top naval captains will take turns to assume command of China’s first aircraft carrier, which is near completion, state media reported. The nine, of senior colonel or higher rank, are graduates of the country’s first warship academy class in 1987 for aircraft carrier
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        Lock icon Polar bear kills British teen
        91 25 AP Oslo (Norway) A polar bear attacked a group of British students camping on a remote Arctic glacier as part of a high-end adventure holiday, killing a 17-year-old boy and injuring four other young people before it was shot dead by a trip member. Two
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      Lock icon Japan PM steps up anti-nuclear drive
      483 26 Kan links nuke crisis and atomic bombing at Hiroshima memorial Reuters AP AFP Hiroshima Prime Minister Naoto Kan yesterday took his campaign against nuclear energy in Japan to Hiroshima, which 66 years ago became the world’s first victim of an atomic bomb. It marks
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      Lock icon 'Spam King' charged in US
      109 26 Reuters Washington A man known as the “Spam King” has turned himself in after being indicted for masterminding more than 27 million unsolicited junk messages sent through Facebook’s servers. Sanford Wallace was released on a US$100,000 (S$121,000) bail after pleading not guilty. Wallace, 43, developed
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      Lock icon AirAsia, MAS in share swop
      544 27 Deal to rescue ailing flag carrier could see budget airline getting a 20% stake in former Kuala Lumpur It’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes to the rescue. According to The Malaysian Insider, Mr Fernandes’ budget travel giant, AirAsia, will this week swop shares with Malaysia Airlines
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      Lock icon Nick Leeson finally tells former boss ‘sorry’
      354 27 AFP London Rogue trader Nick Leeson for the first time told his old boss “sorry” for single-handedly bringing down Barings Bank, in a face-to-face meeting to be broadcast today. Mr Peter Norris told Mr Leeson that he wanted to punch his “lights out”
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      498 27 Weather Vane Cloudy Storms Beijing Kuala Lumpur London San Francisco Showers Clear Bangkok New York Seoul Zurich Colombo Frankfurt Mexico City Taipei Brisbane Cairo Dallas Manchester Singapore Today: Showers with thunder in the late morning and early afternoon. Monday Tuesday: Late morning and early afternoon showers with thunder. Outlook: Air
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  • invest
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      Lock icon KILL or get KILLED
      1792 29  -  The accumulator, aka the deadly derivative, enables investors to make a killing but can also bleed them dry Yasmine Yahya yasminey@sph.com.sg Three years on from the financial crisis, the infamous accumulator is still proving to be one deadly derivative. Indonesian businessman Ie Seng Hoan, 88, is
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    • [ me & my money ]
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        Lock icon Big investor goes with gut instinct
        1433 31  -  SingXpress executive chairman’s No. 1 investment rule is to ignore what others say Lorna Tan Senior Correspondent lorna@sph.com.sg Hong Kong-born Chan Heng Fai, who is the executive chairman of property firm SingXpress, has an eye for opportunities and it has served him well. He
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    • [ small change ]
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        Lock icon 7 investing rules to live by, as I say goodbye
        1944 32  -  My parting gift to readers: Some lessons I’ve learnt in my years of financial reporting Lorna Tan Senior Correspondent lorna@sph.com.sg After 11 years, I will be moving on to a new career in a week’s time. While I’m excited about
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      Lock icon Hard to beat for concept and convenience
      304 33  -  Ms June Bai tells Joanna Seow about her cosy love nest. MY SPACE Joanna Seow Ms June Bai, 27, marketing manager L Lives in a five-room flat in Boon Keng L Lives with her fiance Lim Hsueh Hao, 28, and their British Bulldog,
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      Lock icon Er, what is forfeiture rate?
      171 33  -  FINANCIAL QUOTIENT Lorna Tan Where do you see this? In insurance-related reports and articles. What does it mean? Forfeiture rate refers to the rate at which policyholders let their life insurance policies lapse even before the plans accumulate any cash value. This usually happens during
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  • think
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      Lock icon Huawei is here, there and everywhere
      916 34  -  Chinese tech giant is now set to do battle in Singapore’s smartphone market Chua Hian Hou Technology Correspondent chuahh@sph.com.sg facebook.com/hianhou Huawei maybe the most important technologycompany you’ve never heardof considering that you depend on it to make mobile phone calls and surf the Internet
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      Lock icon Uncovering the science of meditation
      1018 35  -  Scientists studying how practice changes brain Joanna Seow joseow@sph.com.sg Ascientist’s analytical mind may not be the first thing you associate with Buddhist meditation. But it is precisely scientists like Dr James Austin who are using hard science to back up claims that regular meditation can
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      280 36 EDITORIAL Changi Airport’s world-class reputation will receive another boost next year when the upgrading of Terminal 1 is complete. The smallest and oldest of the airport’s three terminals, T1 has played a key role in accommodating the rapid growth of low-cost airlines in the last several
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      174 36 BLOGOSPHERE Presidential election on Aug 27 And so it begins. It has been a long wait for the announcement of the presidential election date, and the next two weeks may seem even longer (assuming the Presidential Elections Committee uses the maximum amount of time it has) to know who we
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      207 36 QUOTES OF THE WEEK “What does it mean for the jobs? How can workers keep themselves relevant? Will prices rise? I see major difficulties for Singapore.” TONY TAN, presidental candidate, on how Singapore is in uncharted territory “I would be like a small soya bean, dropped to the ground and
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        127 36  -  Tham Kwok Keong My mother is 63 and has been working at a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant for many years, as she likes to keep active. However, I notice that she has been suffering a series of ailments, such as cramps and strain on her
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        219 36  -  David Sim Director Enterprise Sports Group We refer to Ms Cindy Tan’s letter last Sunday (“Place limits on foreign pro runners”). As the organiser of the Great Eastern Women 10K, Enterprise Sports Group (ESG) shares Ms Tan’s interest in motivating worthy local runners to shine and
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        134 36  -  Chua Chye Wah I refer to Ms Cindy Tan’s letter (“Place limits on foreign pro runners”; last Sunday). Competitions are meant to be competitive– theyareatestof aparticipant’s calibre against other strong competitors. To deliberately lower standards so that a local talent can win and be rewarded is akin
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        127 36  -  Jill Hum (Ms) I read with dismay last Sunday’s article on the poaching problem here (“Poaching problem growing”, above). It was also reported in the accompanying sidebar (“Wild Animals and Birds Act”) that the maximum penalty for trapping, keeping or killing wild animals or
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        171 36  -  Hwang Yu-Ning (Ms) Group Director (Physical Planning) Urban Redevelopment Authority We thank Mr Sor Boon Kia for his letter last Sunday (“Preserve ecological gem in Bedok”). We recognise the importance of keeping our green spaces as Singapore develops. However, given Singapore’s land limitations,
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        75 36  -  Lim Kai Teck I hope the town councils will not act on Mr Gregory Quek’s call for downward arrow signs in carparks to be labelled “Down” or “Down/Exit”, instead of “Out” (“When down does not mean out”; last Sunday). His suggestion implies that drivers here are
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        203 36  -  Dr Yik Keng Yeong I refer to the article, “Lower land prices offset by rising costs” (July 29), which quotes Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore president Wong Heang Fine as saying that “the private residential market should be given the opportunity to independently
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        179 36  -  Lee Hai I have been living in a private estate in Robey Crescent, next to Poh Huat estate, for more than 25 years. All the neighbours live harmoniously with one another. We do not quarrel over parking spaces, as our developer had the foresight
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        107 36  -  Bennie Cheok I read with delight that Singapore has been drawn to play against China, Iraq and Jordan in the next round of the World Cup qualifiers (“Lions’ lucky draw”; Monday). Having avoided Asian powerhouses such as Australia and Japan in the draw has placed Singapore
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      359 37 EX-LIBRIS Each week, we publish an extract from a book that is topical or of general interest. The Future Of Power Joseph S. Nye Public Affairs (2011) Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor Joseph Nye discusses the challenges of projecting “soft power” in an information age. Excerpt Governments trying to utilise
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      1076 37  -  Straw poll shows that Singaporeans value intelligence most in choosing a life partner Lee Wei Ling The writer is director of the National Neuroscience Institute. Send your comments to suntimes@sph.com.sg An article entitled “Money talks when S’pore women say ‘I love you’”, which appeared in
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      874 37  -  THE EX-PAT FILES Joel Cooper The writer, from England, is a Straits Times copy editor. The meat had been marinated, the ice bucket was full and the guests had started to trickle in. Just one thing was missing from my barbecue a flame to cook on.
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      410 37 STREET VIEW “I think getai is part of Chinese culture, and it would be good for more young people to experience it.” STUDENT SAMUEL TAN, who has been going to getai shows with his mother for more than 10 years, on getai moving to Orchard Road this year GWEE SZE
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      1840 38 At the Economic Development Board’s (EDB) 50th-anniversary dinner last Monday, a book Heart Work 2 was launched. A sequel to the first book, Heart Work, the collection of stories from former and current staff provides eyewitness accounts of Singapore’s
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      323 38 HEADLINERS Hosni Mubarak Trial of former Egyptian strongman begins Lying on a hospital bed inside a courtroom cage, the 83-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and complicity in the murders of protesters at the start of his historic trial on Wednesday. The spectacle, beamed live on state television,
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      37 36 WORLD VIEW Waving to the Crowds.. .Smiling and.. .Listening Another candidate for the presidential election? Nope, he’s the school principal Trying to calm everybody before the.. phase 2C school THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION? registration balloting will begin in..
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    1070 39 OBITUARIES “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 Mdm Liu Pit Neo Age:97 Called home to be with the Lord on 6 August 2011. A caring mother,a doting grandma and great-grandma,who
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      153 40 TV times CRICKET 1st Test Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, day 4 (Live, StarHub Ch235 and mio TV Ch122, 3.50pm). (9.25pm), Bayern Munich v Borussia Moenchengladbach (11.25pm) Live, StarHub Ch222. GOLF Bridgestone Invitational Day 4 (Live, StarHub Ch213 HD Ch255, midnight). Reno-Tahoe Open Day 4 (Live, StarHub HD Ch255, tomorrow, 7am). FOOTBALL
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      125 41 SUBWAY* e at fresh Indulge in Singapore's favourite chilli crab sub sensuous, spicy, savoury you deserve it, after all your hard world X V VI C? u--A Co\ n'W a' c *8 Visit www.subway.com.sg to find a SUBWAY® restaurant near you. SUBWAY® Chilli Crab Sub contains a mixture of seafood
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      81 43 Under Licence ©FRASERAND ©MSWIIK ©llwliM'AN O E UjVR E A'N D OUTDDmOU RS E LF 0 h i, ssHm w#»ik STl ”V -"~pb=^ •*V TfSSS A *Ui S ft AM VIV Nothing deters this determined duo. Not the choppy seas, the resisting winds, or the endless rows of buoys they
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      49 45 SPORTS FIXTURES Always play with care. Do not bet illegally. Towards Community No person under the age of 18 years shall be Purpose and Benefit allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg or call 6786 6688 rcb Reg No: ********** SINGAPORE m
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      Lock icon First taste of battle
      1211 46  -  Community Shield raises the curtain on another long fight for Premier League title HEART OF FOOTBALL Rob Hughes stsports@sph.com.sg The Manchesters meet again at Wembley Stadium today. It is a final rehearsal, a very public one, but a rehearsal nevertheless to the real business that starts
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      316 46 The Times, London London Roberto Mancini said on Friday that Manchester City are now only “five yards” behind Manchester United but added that he will need more reinforcements if his team are to win the Premier League title. City made their fourth signing of
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      252 46 London –ManchesterUnited winger Nani has warned Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini that he will struggle if Carlos Tevez leaves Eastlands. Nani played alongside Tevez during his Old Trafford days, but the Argentinian could be on his way out of City this season after asking for a
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      512 40 New Zealand display defensive strength as they defeat Australia ahead of World Cup Reuters Auckland New Zealand left no one in doubt they are one of the favourites for the rugby World Cup after a clinical 30-14 victory over Australia in their Tri-Nations clash at Eden
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        576 40  -  I Written by' Craig Brennan FRESH from a Group winning double last Sunday, trainer Michael Freedman is looking for more riches at Kranji this afternoon. Wins came with Always Certain in the Group 2 Chairman's Trophy and Mr Big
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        344 40 A small field of just seven will line-up for the best race of the day, the $95,000 Open Benchmark Stakes over 1200m on the Polytrack this afternoon. At first glance the race looks ideal for the Cliff Brown-trained Merchant, but on further inspection it may
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      Lock icon Teen James gatecrashes 400m senior mix
      374 40 Reuters London Grenada’s 18-year-old multi-junior champion Kirani James scorched a season-leading 44.61 seconds in winning the 400 metres at Friday’s Diamond League meeting in London in his first senior race as a professional athlete. He has blazed a trail through the junior ranks, breaking
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      332 40 CRICKET Ist Test In Harare, 3rd day, at lunch: Zimbabwe 370 (V. Sibanda 78, H. Masakadza 104, B.R.M. Taylor 71; R. Hossain 3-84, S.Hasan 3-62). Bangladesh 200-5 (overnight 107-3: S. Nafees 50, M. Ashraful 73; B.V. Vitori 3-40). FOOTBALL Under-20 World Cup In Colombia Gp A: France 2 Mali
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      729 41 Banned skater may return to team if repentant but fans divided over her ban sunday people Beijing The door is still open for Wang Meng, China’smost-decorat-ed Winter Olympic athlete who was kicked off the team on Thursday for a drunken brawl with her team manager, to once
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      195 41 Balotelli behaving oddly again Not content after his bust up with teammate Aleksandar Kolarov on Thursday, temperamental Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli picked another fight in training on Friday this time with a dummy prop used to practise free kicks. The Italian began by throwing a couple of punches at
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      126 41 Peter Crouch’s daughter Sophia is proving she is a chip off the old block. Despite not yet reaching five months, Sophia is thought to already be towering in tot terms at an estimated 70cm. With the England and Tottenham footballer standing at 2.01m and model-mum
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      179 41 In a last-ditch attempt to get his captain to remain at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has bared his emotional side. “I love Cesc Fabregas and I want him to stay, that is basically it,” he said. “Everybody is free
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      222 41 When tickets for the London Olympics went on sale earlier this year, the most oversubscribed, with the exception of the men’s 100m final that is set to feature world record-holder Usain Bolt, were those for beach volleyball. About 480,000 people have already
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      171 41  -  Text and pictures by Lim Wui Liang Don Chan, 31 Civil Servant Height: 1.7m Weight: 65kg Exercise regimen: I work out four times a week. I run 5km on weekdays and at least 10km during the weekend. I also play football and badminton. Diet: I eat three meals
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      552 42  -  Singapore pair qualify for World Cup in second place after conceding top spot Terrence Voon tvoon@sph.com.sg Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing have set their sights on a top 10 finish at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China, after a comfortable conclusion to their
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      Lock icon Woods pays for poor putting
      560 42 Reuters Akron (Ohio) The latest Tiger Woods comeback embraced the good, the bad and the ugly on Friday as the former world No. 1 laboured to a one-over 71 in the second round of the WGC-Bridge-stone Invitational golf tournament. A day after making a good
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      768 42 AP New York John Daly felt as though he had nothing to lose. In his eyes, his rookie year on the PGA Tour already was successful. The then 25-year-old had a pair of top-10 finishes and earned US$166,590 (S$203,000) decent money in 1991 to
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      Lock icon Lions 'keeper Izwan in safe hands
      689 43  -  Family backing helps fledgling custodian make an impact on the national side OUTDO YOURSELF THESTRAITST1MES STAR OF THEMONTH Sanjay Nair nsanjay@sph.com.sg Izwan Mahbud was not the only one hurting when green lasers were pointed at his eyes during Singapore’s recent World Cup qualifier against
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        45 44 Tampines kept the pressure on S-League leaders Home United by edging out Balestier Khalsa 1-0 at the Toa Payoh Stadium last night. The precious three points came courtesy of a 90th-minute winner from Ahmad Latiff Khamarudin in front of 674 fans.
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        61 44 Reuters London Rahul Dravid has received a surprise recall to India’s one-day squad after a two-year absence, while the selectors left out injured Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh for the limited-overs cricket series against England. India are struggling in England and the world’s top-ranked Test
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        58 44 AP Berlin Kevin Grosskreutz scored the first goal of the 49th Bundesliga season and then added another on Friday to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-1 home win over Hamburg SV. “We can do even more,” said Grosskreutz, after Dortmund launched their title defence in style
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        Lock icon Obertan heads to Newcastle
        58 44 London Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan, 22, has agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle and will complete his £3 million (S$6 million) move to Tyneside next week, reported The Daily Mail. Meanwhile, Milan Jovanovic has left Liverpool to join Belgian side Anderlecht on a free transfer
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      498 44 Talk grows of player’s move to blue half of Manchester at Italian Super Cup in Beijing AP Beijing The Italian Super Cup in China’s iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium was reduced to a side show yesterday as AC Milan won bragging rights over Inter. Instead the focus before and
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      Lock icon Former top coaches hope to light up second tier
      406 44 The Times, London London This season, the stars of the Championship are three former A-listers who have dropped down to the second grade. Two former England head coaches and one who was a recent contender, all unwanted by elite clubs but
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      431 44 AP Barcelona Barcelona have risen to the top of European football on the strength of their highly productive academy. Now, they are looking to expand their stock of home-grown talent through an expanded school facility to develop even more young players.
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      1076 45 Players like Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez are proving that good things come in small packages The Times, London London In this summer’s transfer market, you do not get many centimetres to the kilo. Last month, after hearing so much about the dazzling technique
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      Lock icon Parker backs two-horse race
      453 45  -  Sanjay Nair They play the curtain-raiser for the English Premier League season tonight, and former Manchester United star Paul Parker believes the same two clubs will be battling it out for league honours in nine months’ time. United and cross-town rivals Manchester City are the 47-year-old’s
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      Lock icon 84 POINTS FOR TITLE: FERGIE
      92 45 Alex Ferguson has set Manchester United a target of 84 points to win the title again. The Red Devils manager told The Sun: “It doesn’t matter how you get them but 84 points will win the league. “We got less last year but, considering the
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      Lock icon Scholes on target one last time for United
      177 45 AFP London Paul Scholes marked his Manchester United farewell with a goal in a 6-0 win over New York Cosmos at a packed Old Trafford on Friday. The 36-year-old opened the scoring with a fierce 20-metre strike after just eight minutes of
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      107 1 SUMIKO TAN Marriage is no cure-all page17 Powdery white sand, clear blue lagoons for snorkelling and deserted tree-lined trails. And just under 45 minutes by boat from Singapore. JANE NG discovers the laidback pleasures of the southern islands. BIKES WITH BUZZ See Sentosa on electric cycles PAGE9 SWEET, NOT SPICY
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        837 2  -  Bali Lane is now bustling with more restaurants, but store-owners in the neighbourhood disapprove of the serving of alcohol Huang Huifen hfhuang@sph.com.sg Sleepy Bali Lane is waking up thanks to new eateries opening and existing ones being refurbished of late. At least three restaurants
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        819 4  -  Abseiling enthusiasts are sad that an abandoned railway bridge in Sunset Way has been closed for safety reasons Huang Huifen hfhuang@sph.com.sg A group of keen abseilers has found that the sport where you descend from a height on a rope that is fixed to a
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        2065 6  -  When you are short of time but want a beach vacation, look no farther than the Southern Islands of Singapore, a quick boat ride away Jane Ng janeng@sph.com.sg www.facebook.com/ST.JaneNg Picture an idyllic getaway with sandy beaches, crystal clear water and waves lapping gently at the shore. Or a
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        1077 8 View photos of Morrissey (gulping a Big Mac 0; opening his Big Mouth 1,000,000) Ask Morrissey what kind of crazy bananas he’s been eating Tell Morrissey even your usually apathetic cat is offended
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        819 9  -  Exploring the historical sights on a heritage tour of the holiday island is a breeze on electric bicycles Melissa Sim simlinoi@sph.com.sg There are many ways to explore Sentosa bus, tram, monorail and even Segway but I did a double take when I heard that electric
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        1266 10  -  With easier access to sexually charged material now, children’s fashion tastes have also changed Imran Jalal imrjalal@sph.com.sg Hannah Montana is that very blonde fictional tween pop star many girls of the same age want to be. So when Miley Cyrus, the 18-year-old real-life
        ST PHOTOS: ASHLEIGH SIM; STYLIST: JEROME AWASTHI ASSISTED BY NISHI AWASTHI; GROOMING: UROOSA KHAN; MODEL: CHARLOTTE N, IMPACT MODELS STUDIO  -  1,266 words
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        740 10  -  Seriously Kidding Irene Tham itham@sph.com.sg Experienced parents make dropping off their clingy children at preschools sound much easier than it actually is. “They will kick up a fuss at first but after a few weeks, they can’t wait to wave goodbye to
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        600 11  -  Parents say their rule on the use of expletives applies to both sons and daughters Nicholas Yong nicy@sph.com.sg For housewife Agnes Poh, there is no difference for her children Ryan, seven, and Sara, 13, when it comes to the use of expletives. “I wouldn’t allow
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        339 11 INDOOR FLYING FIESTA This event features kite-flying demonstrations, as well as hourly performances by musicians, singers, stilt walkers, jugglers and magicians. Part of the NTUC Income Kite Festival Singapore by Act 3 International. Where: Ion Orchard, Orchard Turn MRT: Orchard When: Today, 6 9pm Admission: Free Info: www.act3international.com.sg
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          92 12 ACTION On Tuesday, Singapore will celebrate its 46th birthday. Let’s draw a Singapore flag for the occasion in the box on the right. Colour it and write a message for Singapore it could be a birthday greeting or a message for Singaporeans. Cut the box out and
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          116 12 TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS WHAT IT MEANS: To prove the conviction of one’s words by actions or other evidence instead of just talking about it. WHERE IT CAME FROM: This saying has a gambling or betting origin in the 1900s. When someone praises a horse
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          123 12 Clementi is a town in western Singapore. It is thought to have been named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, who was governor from 1887 to 1893. The area is home to various primary schools, ITE Clementi, the Singapore Polytechnic and the National University of Singapore. This year saw the
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          56 12 NATION WHAT IT MEANS: A country or the people of a country. AS IN: Almost the whole nation watched the parade on television. GRAMMAR: The word “nation” is a noun. The adjective “national” describes something as belonging to the country the national football team did Singapore proud when it
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          275 12 THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE (Excerpt) By Kate DiCamillo Candlewick Press (2006) Edward thought about everything that had happened to him in his short life. What kind of adventures would you have if you were in the world for a century? The old doll said, “I wonder who
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          81 12 Each published photo wins $100 in vouchers. Winners of the Sibling Revelry contest will be notified soon on the collection of their prizes. Oh Baby has been held over this month. NurAtiqah Khairul Hisham, 10, Mohammad NurHafiz Khairul Hisham, seven, and Mohammad NurHaiqal Khairul Hisham, 12
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        1128 13  -  Relatively Speaking Huifen Huang Huifen hfhuang@sph.com.sg Theatre director and playwright Zizi Azah Abdul Majid’s road to a career in the arts is perhaps as dramatic as her plays: Half her lifetime ago, she took a car journey filled with tension and tears, before a last-minute
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        1708 14  -  Bask in the small-town charm of Dallas, the third-largest city in the state of Texas Huang Huifen hfhuang@sph.com.sg Ms Natalie Wee-Chu is quick to set the record straight: “Dallasites do not ride around on horses, wear cowboy hats or live on ranches. Ranches here are mainly weekend
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        759 17  -  Colin Goh Recently, the Wife, Yakuza Baby and I drove from New York to Kennebunkport in Maine to attend a wedding between a Singaporean friend and his American bride. The setting was stunning: They exchanged vows on a lush lawn beneath the canopy of a stately old
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        413 27 Who: Dr Tan Cheng Bock, 71, medical doctor and former MP for Ayer Rajah What are your childhood memories of food? The one thing that I always looked forward to was my birthday. That is when my mother would use whatever money she had to
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        422 27 Who: Mr Andrew Kuan, 57, former chief financial officer of JTC Corporation What is your fondest childhood memory of food? On my eighth birthday, my late father fried noodles and gave me a kite to celebrate. This was rare and special because that was the first
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        351 28  -  Cheap Good Eunice Quek Eunice Quek euniceq@sph.com.sg When it comes to fried Hokkien noodles, I belong to the camp that likes it wet. And so far, my favourite dish can be found at Long Sen Hokkien Prawn Mee at a coffee shop in Bukit Batok Street
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        137 29 At first, it was hard for me to get excited about Kewpie Tasty Dressing Mentaiko. My attitude was: Okay, so it’s a delicious salad dressing, so? But then friends sold it to me as an all-purpose sauce I could dribble over everything salad, potato, pasta or drink neat,
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        880 29  -  Made into a luscious dessert, the much-maligned prune shows it can be as delicious as it is nutritious Hunger Management Cynthia Low cynlow@sph.com.sg Prunes quite unfairly, have always had a bad name and all because they’re supposedly “good for you”. It stemmed from their reputation for overcoming
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        96 29 One friend had a bite of a Grate Britain cheese biscuit, and thought she tasted bacon. Another friend tasted ham. For the record, it says “suitable for vegetarians” on the back of the box. Definitely, the biscuits smoky, savoury and meaty-tasting are suitable for the vegetarians
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        107 29 A friend moved house recently. Probably, she was in a Home Decor state of mind when she spotted a row of Drogheria Alimentari pepper mills at the supermarket. “They are pretty,” she said, imagining how sweet they would look in a kitchen. Yes, and they pack a wallop,
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        1128 30  -  A nutritious start gets Prive Group boss Yuan Oeij on the right track for the rest of the day Chen Shanshan sschen@sph.com.sg Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and restaurateur Yuan Oeij is happy to go along with that. The new
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      523 8 OPEN HOUSE BUNGALOW 124 CORONATION RD 3-6 PM ORIOLE Elevated majestic home in Brand new Chic, Luxurious Quiet near Nanyang Pri High Quality Finishes Appliances Swimming Pool Spacious 6+1+1 4400 6000 sq ft 9686-2676 TERRACES FOR SALE GREENWOOD charming.....1650sqft MT SINAI greenery!..........1700sqft MING TECK move-in..........1760sqft LASIA AVE easy access....1800sqft ALLAMANDA
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      408 8 BT TUNGGAL *****/ 9000 sqft, elevated, wide frontage, panoramic view, designer decor, almost new! Also ***** sqft. Almost new! Nice gdn. Motivated seller! 9456-7348 NEWSMAN MARGOLIOUTH RD ***** sqft s/storey. Rectangular flat land, easy access, quiet $1800 psf neg/ Gallop Pk ***** sqft Greenery 9456-7348 Newsman 2 STOREY SEMI-D River
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      373 9 Property Prices r rr J is I XU fjj a -n -i til Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in July 2011. This week: 1-10 KAT3 BUY IT• SELL IT• FIND IT PROJECT NAME PRICE (SI SO FT
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      192 9 OPEN HSE! HENRY Park, 2 Storey Semi-D, 3300/ 3500 sqft, 5+1. A&A/ Rebuild. Value for Serious Seller! Fanny *****103 ACM *****772 ECG DYNAMIC Alliance 2½storey Detached Lim Tai See F’hold. 8000/5000 sqft. 5+1 rm Moved in. Call to offer. Ken Ong CORONATION 2½-STOREY 6500 sqft. Move-in cond. Pool. Stroll to
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      256 9 MODERN 2½-STOREY BUNGLW Namly. 5150/ 5500 sqft. 5+1 rm Pool lift, Quiet. Rectangular plot. Serious seller. Sole agent 2-STOREY SEMI-D Jalan Haji Alias. Approx 3400/ 3000 sqft. Renovated, landscape, koi pond, move in, accessible. View now! GCB IN HOLLAND Park. Elevated land. ***** sqft. Nice house. 5+1 Beautiful gdn pool.
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      242 9 SOMMERVILLE PK. 3 storey inter terr. 4198 sqft. 4+5, p/furn. F/condo facilities. Rent avail $15K neg. Regina Ngo *****288 JERVOIS HILL ***** sqft beautiful land for rebuild. Motivated seller/ Rochalie ***** sqft $1700 psf neg. 9456-7348 Agt VICTORIA PK ***** sqft. Beautiful elevated land. Surrounded by lush greenery. Wide frontage.
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      270 9 D10. CLUNY VICINITY Tropical 2 storey. 5+1. 18,000/ 6500 sqft. Walk to Botanic. Surrounding green quiet. *****808 Keith D.10 MARGOLIOUTH. 2-STOREY hse. Move-in. 7500/ 5000 sqft. Squarish plot. Greenery. View today: 2-5pm. Keith 9842-6808 ITS IMPOSSIBLE NOT To Love This gorgeous contemporary villa *****sf of ultra luxury $2xm 10-6pm: RealStar
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      305 9 CLOSING SOON! CLOSING Soon! Almost new. 999 yrs. Bunglw Binjai vicinity. 5000 6000 sqft. 4+1. 2½ storey. Quality finishes. Amenities. 10m pool/ alfresco. *****772 ECG DYNAMIC Alliance Semi-D Goldhill Ave 2197 sqft Detach Yuk Tong ***** sqft Inter Ter Pisang Emas 1999 sqft. Call YC Chuang Now!!! WATTEN HILL TOWNHSE.
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      232 9 DUNEARN RD GREAT character. Sit on elevated ground. 3500/ 4000 sqft. 7rm 4 ensuites. Selling near value! Sam *****630 SUNSET 6700SQFT GREENERY Clementi Cres 9500 sqft. $10.8M Vanda 7300/ 6500sqft 6400/ 7000sqft *****605 Daniel Ling IRRESISTIBLE HILLTOP VILLA GCB Zone park 10 cars? Yes $800+ psf Yes Must View Robert
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      254 9 GREENBANK PK BEAUTIFUL 2storey semi-d with mezzanine. 4504/ 3400sqft. F’hold. Mature gdn+ koi pond. James *****180 *****772 ECG DYNAMIC Alliance Semi-D Barker Ville 3888 sqft. Excellent A1 Decor, ACS, SCGS Pte Jaccuzi/ lift. YC Chuang ONE MT ROSIE, F’hold 4700sqft 5+1 with Deck Pool/ 2 carpark lot Sell with Tenancy
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      552 9 D12-14 BALESTIER/ D12-14 BALESTIER/ FTiR MACPHERSON/6EYLAN6 MACPHERSON/QEYLANG HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR SALE N0.16 JALAN MEL AT I Happy Ave Est. 2 V2-storey Bungalow OPEN HOUSE tit Good size S/pool F'hold. Land 5515 /Build-up almost 6000 sq.ft. Grand layout. 6+1 rms All Agents Welcome SoHgenL'Zick Ang (Reg,No.R*****2Z) *****888 S/STOREY DETACHED
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      654 10 INTER TERRACES 1) Everitt Rd 3-storey 1632/ 3000 sqft. Spacious 4+1. NE.......$2.xM 2) Duku Pl 3-storey 1850/ 3000 sqft, all rms renovated......$2.xM 3) Marshall Rd 3-storey 1894/ 3200 sqft. 4+1. Renovated.$3.xM 4) Bedok Terr 2-storey 1893/ 2500 sqft. 3+1. Beautiful..$2.xM 5) Telok Kurau new 3-storey with attic, 2012/ 4422 sqft.
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      432 10 KATONG/ JOO CHIAT Corner New restored 2½ storey Peranakan conserve hse. F’hold. 2703/3776 sqft. 4+1+courtyard/ patio/ roof gdn, lap pool. SHANG 9382-3131 LOR 105 CHANGI. New Luxury 3storey Inter-terr. 2025/ 3600 sqft. F’hold. 5-rm ensuite helper’s. Quality material fittings. Viewing: 2-5pm. Zack *****443 T KURAU GREAT deals! 1km Tao Nan.
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      333 10 UPP EAST COAST Rd. F’hold. Land 7800/ 2800 sqft. 2-storey 5+1. Elevated, greenery. Near Pk. $7.6M. Julie Chia 9665-3886 LANGSAT RD. F’HOLD. Near MRT S-storey. Land 4662 sqft, Give reasonable offer! Serious seller Call 9450-7512 Raymond Chick JOO CHIAT TERR D/storey F’hold 4+1, 2140/ 2600 sqft. Renovated, move in. No
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      359 10 CRESCENT RD, 2 storey bunglw. approx 9300/ 3000 sqft. regular shape Pool, Serene environment. Suits A A. 9008 2205 D’MANOR. NEAR MRT- Tanah Merah. Corner cluster terr, 3226 sqft, 4+1+1. Quiet. Seldom avail. Vacant. $2M. Jon 9688-4498 FRANKEL AVE, F’HOLD 2 storey Semi-D, land 3962, built 2100 sqft approx. Suits
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      423 10 F’HOLD. EAST COAST vicinity S/storey. Land 3861 sqft. Unblock. Good frontage/ investment. Suit rebuild. Vicktor 8186-9762 **BRING LUGGAGE! BRAND New 3-storey Semi-D, 5+1, ensuite. 1km to Tao Nan. Viewing today 2-5pm. 9852 8845 Jason. AUCTION 18/8 EVERITT vicinity. 3 storey corner terr. F’hold. Approx 2852/3300sqft. Breezy/ Serene. MRT. Tricia 9387-9668
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      461 10 STEVE WONG *****000. Superb 3 -storey bunglw. 8 rms ensuite. Huge pool. Lift to roof terr. Greenery/ privacy. $5.88M STEVE WONG *****000. Closing!! 3-storey corner terr. 3500/ 3700 sqft. Near MRT. Move-in. Park 2 cars. Offer!! Only $3.1M D15 ALL CHEQUE Welcome! 2 storey Semi-D. 6 car park lots Land
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      417 10 3-STOREY INTER TERR Elias Terrace. 999 yrs. 3600/ 2800 sqft. 5rms, big gdn. Quiet serene. Hurry! Matthew *****800 ERA TOP 50 Achievers (2010) Bryan Setho *****168/ *****803 JUST SOLD! Jln Chenggam s/storey corner terrace SOLD! Orchid Dr S/storey semid D19-20 SERANGOON/ New list Show House Sun 3-5pm •8 Jln Lanjut
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      344 10 D.19 RIPLEY CRESCENT S’goon Gdns. 2-storey detached pool. Basement Attic. Land 4795 Built 4574 sqft. 6+1. 999 yrs. Elevated ground. $5.XX mil. See photos at www.sutms.com. Sole Agent. Sut *****447 ERA KENT TAN-HOMEGURU *****777 3storey modern Bungalow Basement. Land 7796/7600sqft. 8 huge rm! Roof Gdn pool. Pk 10 car inside!
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      410 10 3-5PM RIZA LEE *****803/ *****168 Wow! $1.88M+. 8 Jln Lanjut. F’hold. 1½ strorey inter terr. Land 2000/ 1500 sqft. 4+1. North/elevated. Walk to greene ry. 1km to StNicholas,future MRT WOW! SELL BELOW VALUE $8xxpsf! 3 storey corner terr near Eden Grove/ Bartley/ S’goon MRT. Huge land 3900/ 3000 sqft, 20
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      355 10 EXCELLENT LOCATION!! 8 mins S’goon MRT/Nex 3storey inter terr 5+1 ensuite 2600sf No west sun $2.3xm RealStar: 6100 0090 S’GOON GDNS LATEST 2.5 storey 2160/ 4200sqft. Quality fittings. Modern facade. Walk to chomp chomp $3.08M Jenny *****616 S’GOON GDNS LATEST 2.5 storey corner terr. 3050/ 3840 sqft, 6+1, Pool. Wet
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      2804 11 D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON HOUSES FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/
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      291 11 *****550 ECG DYNAMICAlliance Begonia. 2-storey Semi-D. F’hold Corner. 5400 sqft. Park 2 cars. Easy access. Can detach. Gerald *****550 ECG DYNAMICAlliance Saraca Terr. 3-Storey Terrace. A1 decor. 2700 sqft 5+1. Unblock Pool. 2 cars. Easy access. Gerald OPEN HSE 1-1.30PM. Countryside View. 2½ storey. 1817 2578 sqft. Face SE. $2M
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      474 11 BEN CHIANG *****055 GPS. Rarely Avail 2 storey semi-d Stratton Rd. Land 3296/ 3000sqft. 5+1 rms. Priced to sell. BRAND NEW MODERN Semi-D Jln Bumbong. 3-storey 5+1. Land 3826/ 5200 sqft. Serene. Koi pond 3 car lots. *****211 BK Ng LHG PRESTIGE LANDED *****105 Semi-d Gerald Drive land 4660 sqft
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      422 12 BEST BUY IN D.10 TRIZON F’hold development on huge elevated land 2+study/ 3 4-rm, 24 storey Unblock city view, pool or greenery view Estimated TOP 2012 Mins to Holland Village Orchard Rd and also One North Pls call Kelvin Tan 9693 0383 CEA Regn No R*****0A Savills Residential Pte Ltd
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      452 12 THE VERMONT. F’HOLD 1, 2 3 bdrms. Mins to Orchard/ MRT. Deferred Payment option. Selling fast. Choice units still avail. Jonathan Khoo TJ 9325 9335 MIRAGE TWR VIEWING Sun 3-6 pm, f’hold, 3+1, 1496 sqft, renovated, high flr, best view, upcoming MRT. Selling below value @$16xxpsf neg Firoza *****075 ION
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      319 12 SOLITAIRE 4-RM 2164 sqft, mid flr, tenanted till Jun ’12. Quiet facing, ask $2010 psf neg. Motivated seller! Call 9011-0080 Agt ONE JERVOIS, 1841 sqft, 4+1, nice view, quiet/ greenery, resort living, beautiful, move-in condition. $3.05m. Call 9182 6611 SH Wong THE IMPERIAL, 1722 sqft, 3+1, unblocked view, tenanted. F’hold
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      445 12 D.09 F’HOLD ST Thomas Suites. 4 bdrms. 2604 sqft. $5.7m neg. Breezy, no west sun, quiet, greenery. Alicia Yang *****896 D.10 DALVEY ESTATE. F’hold. 3+1. Spacious bright. 2142 sqft with balcony. MRT. Amenities. Near ACS/ACGS. Rachel 8488 7272 PARC MACKENZIE 2-RM. 850 sqft F’hold. Mid flr. $1.2xM. Tenanted till 2012.
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      382 12 DUKES RESIDENCE VIEW anyday. 1152 sqft, 3-bdrm. Pool view. 1km to Nan Yang Pri. Mins to MRT. By appt only. Ida S 9637-5813 D9! MARTIN PL Res. Amenities! Good schools. 1/2/3/4-bdrms. City view. High flr. Great units available. Don’t miss! Call now! SOPHIA RES, DHOBY Ghaut MRT. F’hold. 3+1, 1399
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      480 13 HE CLAYMORE, CLASSIC Luxurious Home. 3348 sqft 4+1. F’hold. Mid flr. Orig. Sat 2-4pm. Tim 8139 6572 T D.10 LOWEST PSF! Penthouse. 3level. 4rm. TOP 2005. 3541 sqft. Holland Rd. 5 mins to Orchard. Only $1130psf. View Today! Grab! D.10 HOLLAND HILL Lodge 4 rm (ensuties) 2200 sqft. F’hold. Fully
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      634 13 WOW! DUET Holland. Spacious 1750 sqft. 3+1. face pool! Nice balcony! Quiet/ windy! F’hold $2.8M. *****800 Chang YF IMPERIAL 2-4PM (BY appt). 4+1 1905sqft, Fort Canning Pk/ pool $2K psf. Rachel Ang *****135 DUCHESS RES. 1464 sqft. 3+1 rms. New. F’hold. Lowrise. Pool view. $2.75M. TCN *****429 THE OXLEY. 1-RM.
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      607 13 Dll a 21 NEWTON/ Bk Dll a 21 NEWTON/ FlE BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI giEl BTTIMAH/CLEMENTI PTE APTS FOR SALE PTE APTS FOR SALE Adria at Novena Freehold Showflat at 6 Keng Chin Road, along Bukit Timah Panoramic greenery view Italian-inspired design with quality crafting and finish 3- and 4-bedroom apartments, sizes from
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      891 13 Final Release High Floor Units DOMUS Irrawaddy Rd) Best-located development in Balestier "SSfiRf Kelvin Tan 9693 0383 1-! "V 1 1-5pm ONLY Mins walk to Novena MRT Square Freehold 29 storeys with 104 units 2-, 3-bedroom Penthouses T.O.P end 2011 (est.) CEA Reg No. R*****0A NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL- Its a
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      327 13 RARE!!! 2BDRM WATER Place, 904sqft, high flr, great layout, $1.22m only!! Call for viewing Sun 4-6pm. Andrew *****840 ENVIO JOO Chiat. 1 bdrm, 732 sqft. Rare. F’hold. Tenanted till Mar 2013. Mins to Eunos MRT. $890K neg. Song MW 9105 3308 BREEZE BY THE East. 2+1+Patio. F’hold, Resort living. Move
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      562 13 KINGS MANSION 1600 sqft. 3+1. High flr. Panoramic sea view. $2.55M. Serious seller! Hurry! Don’t miss! Lim GL 8484 8228 THE ESTA 1474 sqft, 3+1+1, pool view $1388psf/ One Amber, 1335 sqft 3+1, pool view $1400psf. 1% to agts. 8388-1231 owner ARTHUR 118. EXCLUSIVE/ quiet. 3-rm. Infinite pool/ gym. Mins
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      549 14 GTA UNITED FORCE District 17 Avila Gdns 3rm, 1302 sqft $980k Avila Gardens 4+1 1755 sqft, mid floor, spacious, pool view $1.36m Carissa Park 3+1 1280 sqft, high floor, windy, bright .............$1.1m Dahlia Park 4+1 1507 sqft, high flr, pool view, good layout $1.35m Edelweiss Park 3+1 1399 sqft exclusive,
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      514 14 EDELWEISS PENTHSE. 2700 sqft. (F’hold) F/facilities. Sky gdn/ jacuzzi. Only $633 psf. Best buy! $1.68M. Call Lynn 9799-9966 NEW LISTING! RIS Grandeur, F’hold, 1356 sqft, 3+1, 3 balconies, high flr, pool view, breezy, bright, move-in. View Sunday ***HEDGES PARK FLORA Drive. Affordable condo 3-Bdrm $840K Marina/ Beach/ Lap pool. Near
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      601 14 D19-20SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE D19-20 SERANGOON/ THOMSON PTE APTS FOR SALE TMEVUE EXCLUSIVE FREEHOLD APARTMENT 355 UPPER PAYA LEDAR RD 2/3-Bdrm Penthouse Units Full Stamp Duty Savings
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      306 14 FIORENZA, F’HOLD, 3RM 1184 sqft pool view. Quality finishing. Excellent Layout, near MRT, Windy, Asking $1.39m neg. Must view! F’HOLD 3BDRM Kovan Esquire. Mins Kovan MRT/ Heartland Mall 1002sqft. 2 yrs renovation. Serious seller! Daisy Soo *****119 BOATHOUSE RESIDENCES D.19 Riverfront living Hougang Mins KPE, TPE, Hougang Mall New Launch!
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      445 14 B|V D22-24 WEST PIS D22-24 WEST PTE APTS FOR SALE PTE APTS FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE H|tu ra I FREEHOLD SUNDAY 12-5 PM BY APPOINTMENT Park Natura Condo, Opp Bukit Batok Nature Reserve SALE LEASE ENQUIRIES 9329-2688 9171-3737 ★Typical, Patio Units 3/4/5 BR Private Lift ★Sizes Range From 1378 sq
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      410 14 CASPIAN. 1528 SQFT. 4+1. High flr. 2ensuite. Pool view. Opp MRT Airy bright. 9199-9450 Tay CL GUILIN VIEW. TENANTED. 1281 sqft 3+1 face pool/ lake. Sch/ MRT. $1.05M. E Lim *****900 REGENT HGTS. 3+1. 1173 sqft. Mid flr. Bt Batok/ Bt Gombak/ Westmall. Tenanted. *****988 NORTHOAK/ WOODSVALE $788K+ 3+1 #01/
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      514 14 HOUGANG AVE 2, Blk 720, 1680 sqft. Exec Mais. Near Hougang MRT. Quiet, nice. Rare! Low flr. View by appt. Steven 8188-3133 BLK 435 3’NG’ 82sqm, mid flr, lift level, corner, renovated, near MRT/ mkt. All races. Valued $360K. Kelvin Teo *****707 BLK 467 AMK Ave 10. 4’NG’ Mid flr.
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      444 14 LOW CASH 4’A’ Klang Lane 671A, high flr, unblocked, spacious, next to MRT/ amenties. City Living. Valued. *****209 JLR EXEC MAIS BLK 163 Jln Teck Whye. High flr. Unblocked view. Well renovated. Near LRT/ amenities. *****320 Vincent NEW LIST BLK 660 4 D&B Corner. Valued $377K. View to offer. Open
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      403 14 EXEC MAIS, 448 Pasir Ris Dr 6 Renovated, Amenities. dont miss view Today 2-4pm. Kelly Tai *****620 CEA Reg: R*****8D 4’A’ BLK 228 Pasir Ris 1130 sq ft high floor spacious layout, N/S facing bright windy. valued Peggy Lee *****000 L2G 5’I’ DESIGN Build Blk 638A Punggol Dr. Beautiful decor,
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      347 15 OPEN HSE SAT 2-4pm. Exec Mais Blk 896A. 146 sqm. 4 bdrm. Very spacious. Renovated. High flr. Unblocked. Near Amenities/ sch. TAMPINES ST 71 4’A’ Corridor. Needed renovation. 2 stops fr MRT. Valued. All races. Genuine seller. neg Jess 9182-3822 4A BLK 736. Inter corner. High flr. Move-in cond. bright
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      418 15 D28 BUNGLW MIMOSA Crescent 5+1 spacious rms, garden/ park/ patio/ peaceful. Bright/ windy p/furn. Seah C.H. *****128 SERANGOON GDN. LATEST nice 2.5 storey semi-D. Land 2160/ 3800 sqft. 5+1+ensuite. Fantastic location! Jenny 9030 9616 NEAR FRENCH/ AUSTRALIAN Sch Cardiff Grove Corner Terr 2640/ 3800 sqft approx. 5 ensuites. Immed. Nizam
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      392 15 GALLOP GREEN TOWNHOUSE. 4200 sqft. Pool/ tennis/ gym. 5 entertainment study maid. $17.5k. Brandon *****969 4+1 MT SINAI vicinity. Renovated. P/ furn. Pk 2 cars. Quiet. Henry Pk. Immed. neg. professional/ family. Eric lim SS 9101 2268 BALINESE STYLE SEMI-D Linden Drive. 3800 sqft, 3+1, Huge master rm. Pool, jacuzzi,
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      484 15 SENNETT AVE 5-STOREY semi-d build in 11,000 sqft 6rms, pool, steam bath jacuzzi, view to offer. Augustine 9834-4958 S/STOREY TERRACE. Jalan Tanjong. 4bdrms. Immed. Unfurn $3.9K! Good cond. Walk to MRT. Desmond Phua *****809 ERA CEYLON RD. 3½-STOREY terr, F’hold. Renovated 1 yr, $700k. 5 rm, 7 baths. 1763/ 550
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      495 15 SEASCAPE 4+1, 2971SQFT. Enjoy the resort lifestyle. Majestic sea view. Quality finishes with Miele appliances. F/facilities. Immed. ’RARE’ 3-BDRM @OCEANFRONT 1711 sqft. High flr facing sea/ berth/ fireworks. Immed. Must view. Ask $7.5K. 9760 9357 DTZ ONE SHENTON, 2 bdrm, 900sqft, large livable space, >30th flr. City View, Partial Furn,
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      485 15 RIVERGATE, 3+1, 1528 sqft, high floor, balcony, nice view, bright breezy, eateries, full facilities. $8k. Call 9182 6611 SH Wong THE ARC Draycott, 3+1, 1258 sqft, pool/ gym, nice view/ quiet, Heart of Orchard. Quiet/ good location. $9k. *****611 SH Wong LEONIE GARDENS, 2540 sqft, 4+1, resort living, near Orchard/
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      481 15 AVALON 2300SQFT, 3+1 rms. Mins to Orchard/ CBD. Grand spacious living/ dining. All rms with ensuite. Avail immediate. HOLLAND TWR DUPLEX. 1850sqft 3-rm+ maid rm. Newly renovated. Spacious. Old charm! Botanic Gdns/ CBD. Walk to Dempsey Hill 8 MT. Sophia Dhoby Ghaut. 2-bdrm 1033 sqft. P/furn. $4.7K 3-bdrm 1367 sqft.
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      554 15 AMY KO *****121 Garden Vista Upp Bt Timah 4 rms 1400 sqft P/furn. All amenities. Full condo facilities. Vacant. Immed. neg. SPRINGDALE 3+1, 1227 sqft. Ground flr patio. Koi pond. Gdn Fully aircon. Pool view. Immed. All race. $3.3K. *****663 Benny MAPLEWOODS BUKIT TIMAH Rd 3+1+1. 1557 sqft. #01. $4.3K.
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      489 15 BAYSHORE PARK, $3.5K. 3 bdrm, 1291 sqft, Mid floor. Sea view. Fully furn, Windy. Full facilities. View 3-6pm. *****122 Kenny MANDARIN GDN CONDO. Extensively renovated like new. 2013 sqft/ balcony. 3+1.Pool view. P/furn. $5.7K. Kat *****717 NEPTUNE CT $3.XK. 3+1. High flr. Beautiful unblock city/sea view. P/furn, spacious. Amenities. Immed.
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      679 15 GLENDALE PK. 4RM. High flr. Unblock. Pool view. 1507 sqft. Furn/ unfurn. Near Railway mall. Very cheap! Hurry! Sally *****380 PN NEAR NATURE PK, Merawoods 3+ balcony. 1450 sqft. MRT. $3.8K. Avail immed. Owner 9009-1845 WESTMERE. POOL VIEW. 3+1. 1206 sqft. F/furn. Renovated. MRT/ amenities. Aug. Wong *****391 **WINDERMERE 3+1,
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      331 16 3-RM CORNER UPP Cross St. New kitchen/ Paint. Immed. Prefer family. Shirley Tan *****283 4’A’ BLK 407 Pasir Ris. 3 rms. 1119 sqft, low flr, well maintained. F/furn. N.S facing, 2yrs lease, from Sept $3K. G.Lim *****848 ONLY $2900 RENTAL! 5-rm Blk 77 Marine Dr. 3+1. Unblocked. F/ furn. Aircon.
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      456 16 RGENT! 50 READY Buyers with very high 100 Corp/ Expat Tenants want your units. Sure Sell Rent. Highest! Immed deposit. Free professional advice, friendly svc, no obligation. Mr Ho 9387-4441 U AIWANESE PR FAMILY of 4. Father running own biz, mother works as tuition teacher, daughers are student grad seeking
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      443 16 EAST COAST 2 storey shophouse car porch, Siglap ctr, good traffic. Avail immed. *****025 Tanny û LAN SHOP FOR takeover. 55 computers. $3500/mth rent. $50k. S’goon Rd. Call *****009/ 9117-0344 SIANG KUANG AVE office cum shop for rent 1500 sqft. Heavy human traffic $4.5K p.m. Immediate. Call *****755 SYED ALWI
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