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Article396 2008-02-14 1 -BLOOMBERG Lower forecast over US worries: Ministry SINGAPORE has lowered its economic growth forecast for this year, citing concern the US, its biggest market, will slide into a recession in the first half of the year. Gross domestic product will probably increase between 4-BLOOMBERG - 396 words
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Article, Illustration1132 2008-02-14 1 ABDULLAH OSMAN - ABDULLAH OSMAN DESPITE a confetti of concerns t from law and order to inflation; V discontent among non-Muslims and even street demonstrations, there will be few surprises when Malaysia votes, most likely on March 1. The Barisan Nasional (BN) will comfortably win two-thirds of1,132 words
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Miscellaneous58 2008-02-14 1 NEWS COMMENT MIDDLE CLASS SHOULD NOT FEEL POOR SINGAPORE PAGE 4 PAY TV PRICES EXPECT TO SHELL OUT MORE BUSINESS PAGE 34 MADE IN STORE? IS S-POP AN ACTUAL PHENOMENON, OR... PLUS PAGE 42 THE SPORTS EDITOR SAYS... C'MON PREMIERSHIP, RUMBLE IN STORE SPORTS PAGE 59 :>^ e\W P^7^"*~~,l!WtL FUN58 words
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Miscellaneous34 2008-02-14 1 I **^B^ XPP^^PW*^^^^^^^ %^pW Everton add one more to their wins j^_ in Europe Pg 58 WmL Everton's Leon Osman after scoring the first goal in his side's 2-0 win over SK Brann. j^34 words
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Article, Illustration130 2008-02-14 2 CHEOWXINYI - CHEOWXINYI He spent eight years building up a Citigroup China franchise, and the wealth of experience in a traditionally tricky market may have nailed him the much-anticipated job at DBS Group Holdings. After months of speculation. South-east Asia's largest bank by assets yesterday confirmed130 words
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Article114 2008-02-14 3 SOURCE NUS, NTU AND SMU Subsidised tuition fee payable per annum for Singapore Citizens FACULTIES APPLICABLE TO COHORTS OF AY 2007/2008 AND EARLIER AY 2008/2009 All undergraduate courses at NUS and NTU $6,110 $6,360 (except those below) Business (NUS) $6,110 $6,540 Law (NUS) $6,110 $7,340SOURCE NUS, NTU AND SMU - 114 words
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656 2008-02-14 3 LINYANQIN - LINYANQIN Fee hike at NUS, NTU and SMU, but cohort-based system means fees will be fixed during course of study yanqin@media corp.com.sg TWO years after their last tuition fee increases, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are set to656 words
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734 2008-02-14 4 SIEWKUMHONG - SIEWKUMHONG EVERY February seems to turn into a miniChristmas, with wish lists for goodies, tax cuts, specific fiscal incentives and rebates galore. This year has been no different in the lead-up to the Budget tomorrow. Businesses ask for help to ease operating costs, which734 words
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253 2008-02-14 4 NEOCHAICHIN FROM today, you'll need to hire a licensed gas service worker (LGSW) to repair your faulty gas water heater or cooker. This is because of new requirements that aim to improve safety in the supply and use of piped gas. Under the new— NEOCHAICHIN - 253 words
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Article, Illustration753 2008-02-14 6 LOHCHEEKONG - LOHCHEEKONG Take a bet on how long you'll live with CPF Life cheekong@media corp.com.sg AT FIRST glance, it seems like a no-brain-er: Get as much money out of the new CPF Life scheme as fast as possible. After all, like anyone else who is young" FAIZAL - 753 words
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Article, Illustration447 2008-02-14 6 — LOHCHEEKONG - LOHCHEEKONG THE range of options offered by the impending CPF Life scheme may be dizzying for some, but to Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen, the reality is "simpler than what it's made out to be". In fact, come 2013 when the schemeBLOOMBERG - 447 words
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Article, Illustration509 2008-02-14 8 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT Company may house workers at hostel, says those confined were given choice to leave weekeat@media corp.com.sg THE employer who locked 12 scrapyard workers in for five days during the Chinese New Year holidays is looking at improving living conditions for workers. Instead509 words
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Article, Illustration356 2008-02-14 8 ANSLEY NG - ANSLEY NG ansley@mediacorp.com.sg IF YOU find handling a Lamborghini or a yacht too dull, a new exclusive flying club might just be the thing for those with cash to burn. With the launch of The Flying Club yesterday, pilot wannabes looking for356 words
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266 2008-02-14 8 — NGJINGYNG - NGJINGYNG FIRST, there were hybrid cars and bi-fuel cars that run on natural gas. Now, yet another "green car" is ready for a test drive this time powered by liquid hydrogen. And Singapore will be the first in South-east Asia to get a266 words
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Article389 2008-02-14 10 JINNY KOH - JINNY KOH Newuni, a UK tie-up, offers hospitality courses jinny@mediacorp.com.sg SOME two years after Warwick University's unsuccessful attempt at setting up a campus here, another United Kingdom tertiary institution Queen Margaret University (QMU) is ready to open its doors in April. The QMU Asia Campus389 words
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Article, Illustration321 2008-02-14 10 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com.sg GUYS, this Valentine's Day do carry your dates' handbags, hold doors for them and remember to drop them off at their doorsteps. That is, if you have not already been doing so. A survey by the Social Development Service (SDS) revealed that321 words
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Article, Illustration104 2008-02-14 10 ZUL OTHMAN - ZUL OTHMAN Former Liaoning Guangyuan player Zhao Zhipeng (picture) pleaded guilty to match-fixing yesterday. Investigations revealed that former team manager Wang Kin approached the 26-year-old Chinese national to lose a match against Gombak United Football Club on Novl. Liaoning lost 5-0 and Zhao collectedOTHMAN - 104 words
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90 2008-02-14 10 ZULOTHMAN - ZULOTHMAN The alleged accomplice of Dave Teo Ming, the full-time National Serviceman who went Awol with his rifle and bullets last September, is slated to appear in the Subordinate Courts next Tuesday. Ong Boon Jun, 21, is expected to plead guilty to the charge90 words
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Article, Illustration306 2008-02-14 12 JESSINTATAN - Malaysians to vote on March 1? Find out at noon today JESSINTATAN jessinta@media corp.com.sg For some time now, political pundits have predicted that Malaysia's parliament would be dissolved on Feb 13 after all 13 is the Prime Minister's favourite number. Mr Abdullah Ahmad Badawi tried his best to deflect the306 words
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Article, Illustration844 2008-02-14 12 -AGENCIES It is shameful that Prime Minister Abdullah would choose to call the elections (now). The only reason you can give is to deny me an opportunity to participate in the elections. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim Issues exist everywhere. It is up to the capacity-AGENCIES; =>HOTOS AFB KOH MUI FONG - 844 words
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Article, Illustration373 2008-02-14 14 Minister unfazed by anticipated parliamentary challenge from Malaysia's 'Reform Princess' ODAYEXCLUSIVE PETALING JAVA Malaysian minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil remains unfazed by reports that Ms Nurul Izzah, the eldest daughter of opposition icon Anwar Ibrahim, may contest her parliamentary seat and she intends to treat373 words
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187 2008-02-14 14 KUALA TERENGGANU Opposition PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is ready to challenge Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his parliamentary seat, reported Bernama. Mr Abdul Hadi said he would contest Penang's Kepala Batas constituency if that was what the party wanted. "I187 words
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191 2008-02-14 16 -AFP NAHA (Japan) The United States ambassador to Japan offered a personal apology yesterday over a US Marine's alleged rape of a young girl in Okinawa, amid warnings that the incident could damage relations. US Ambassador Thomas Schieffer flew to Okinawa and bowed in-AFP - 191 words
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Article, Illustration348 2008-02-14 16 -AFP Obama posts triple wins as Clinton's campaign falters WASHINGTON Barack Obama routed Hillary Clinton in a trio of Washington DC-area Democrat nominating clashes, carving into his faltering White House rival's core power base of white, women and working class voters. He coasted to crushing victories-AFP - 348 words
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157 2008-02-14 16 -AGENCIES COPENHAGEN In a move that is bound to inflame the Muslim world, 11 Danish newspapers yesterday printed a controversial cartoon of Prophet Mohammed, a day after police foiled a murder plot against the cartoonist Three of the country's biggest dailies were among-AGENCIES - 157 words
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Article, Illustration497 2008-02-14 18 -AFP Rudd offers Aborigines apology, restitution CANBERRA Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a historic apology to Aborigines yesterday for injustices committed over two centuries of white settlement, saying he wanted "to remove a great stain from the nation's soul". The apology represented-AFP; AP - 497 words
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217 2008-02-14 18 ■AFP ISLAMABAD The leaders of Pakistan's main opposition parties put up a united front yesterday for next week's general elections after polls showed them pulling ahead of President Pervez Musharraf's allies. Party officials said Mr Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former Premier Benazir■AFP - 217 words
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Article, Illustration855 2008-02-14 20 MARIANNE KEARNEY - MARIANNE KEARNEY -AFP Reinado's death could lead to peace or chaos in East Timor- it's early days yet AS EAST Timor reels from the attempted assassination of President Ramos Horta and the death of his would-be assassin, Alfredo Reinado, Dili is preparing for another round of violence.-AFP; AFP - 855 words
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243 2008-02-14 22 BLOOMBERG LONDON Mr Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, will triple the city's daily congestion charge to £25 ($7O) for the most-polluting cars and sport utility vehicles, his latest plan to cut carbon emissions by boosting driving costs. Owners of vehicles thatBLOOMBERG - 243 words
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Article, Illustration351 2008-02-14 22 —AFP Mao asked Kissinger to take 10m Chinese women to the US: Declassified files WASHINGTON Chinese leader Mao Zedong proposed sending 10 million Chinese women to the United States, in talks with top envoy Henry Kissinger in 1973 (picture), according to documents released on Tuesday.—AFP; om^. AFP - 351 words
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Article181 2008-02-14 22 -AFP LONDON —Billionaire Georgian opposition leader Badri Patarkatsishvili, accused of fomenting a coup in the ex-Soviet republic last year, has died in London under suspicious circumstances, British police said. "As with all unexpected deaths it is being treated as suspicious," a police spokesman said on Wednesday.-AFP - 181 words
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Letter407 2008-02-14 24 TAN CHEKWEE - TAN CHEKWEE Cats vs cars: who's the real 'victim'? Letter from MY CAR is parked in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) car park. I accept the unavoidable "damages" from intentional or unintentional vandalism such as being hit by the doors of adjacent cars or the occasional407 words
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242 2008-02-14 24 PETER CHONG - PETER CHONG Letter from I REFER to Mr Teo Cheng Peow's letter "Retire? I take greater pleasure from work" (Feb 6). I am 67 years old and I retired five years ago. Part of my time is spent in a242 words
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Letter, Illustration86 2008-02-14 24 KOO SENG CHEONG - KOO SENG CHEONG Letter from IT IS time for the authorities to install the long-awaited CCTV at all public car parks. This will not only prevent crimes such as theft of cashcards and valuables, it will also deter mischievous vandalism. Although I always park my car86 words
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Article184 2008-02-14 26 DR BILL MAIER - DR BILL MAIER BY "CONNECTING POINTS" WITH TEENS Teens today are being bombarded with mixed messages. Often, culture is telling them one thing while their parents are telling them another. As parents, we want to help them through these trying, confusing times. But what is the184 words
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191 2008-02-14 26 U AUNG KHAING SWE - U AUNG KHAING SWE Letter from GIVING up a seat to others on the train is a very simple task, so why all this debate? As an expatriate, I think Singaporeans are not heartless or graceless. Rather, I191 words
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173 2008-02-14 26 DOLLY CHONG - DOLLY CHONG Letter from I WAS amused when I read the letter from Ms Zoe Barracano, "Please offer assistance or mind your toes" (Feb 13). I am a Singaporean and for a long time, I have adopted the173 words
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92 2008-02-14 26 LIMSWEETHIAM - LIMSWEETHIAM Letter from I AM amused by the on-going "debate" about ungracious Singaporeans. Many examples such as not being offered a seat on the train and queue-cutting have been cited, but I have noticed one thing the letter writers talk about graciousness but wrote92 words
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157 2008-02-14 26 MICHELLE JEAN YEANG - MICHELLE JEAN YEANG Letter from I REFER to "That elusive seat on the train: Ask, and it shall be given" and "A graceless society?" (Feb 12). I don't think we are selfish people. After all, we are most willing to157 words
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Letter, Illustration112 2008-02-14 26 LEEKWOKWENG - LEEKWOKWENG Letter from MY SON, who is serving his full-time National Service, was given medical leave for a week by Alexandra Hospital after two of his wisdom teeth were extracted. Two days into his medical leave, he was orderedTODAY FILE PHOTC - 112 words
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109 2008-02-14 26 CAMYANG - CAMYANG Letter from SOME of the dustbins that are placed at bus stops are equipped with ashtrays. I find this contradictory as smoking at bus stops have been banned for some time now. Sometimes, the butts are still smouldering and the cigarettes109 words
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Article, Illustration74 2008-02-14 28 CHUAHOCKTHIAM - CHUAHOCKTHIAM Letter from A TRIP on the Singapore Flyer is probably one that most Singaporeans will try to take at least once. I therefore hope some big corporations will be kind enough to consider sponsoring those who will not be able to haveouaV HLLpHoIo - 74 words
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Article, Illustration478 2008-02-14 28 LI WENFENG - LI WENFENG THE ARTICLE "Age, gender, race and the next PM" (Feb 12) is timely in view of the People's Action Party's (PAP) ongoing search for candidates to be fielded in the 2011 elections. Mr P N Balji listed three barriers the PAP478 words
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Article, Illustration869 2008-02-14 30 Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. It's an adventure, cultural and spa place like no other.The best way to experience Rotorua is to drive around and take your time to absorb its rich natural assets. You can hire a rentalPHOTO COURTESY OFTE PUIA; PHOTO COURTE^"of^t"TO\; hhfh; PHOTO COURTESY OF TE PUIA; 'PHOTO COURTESY OF ZORB ROTOR UA - 869 words
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Miscellaneous79 2008-02-14 24 VOICES ON RADIO Queue-cutting, not thanking f someone who has given up I ItTifl a seat for you, viewing for- |v__l^ eign workers with suspicion l|"T\/c Have we really become |L. I w t that graceless and rude? Or are acts of kindness and graciousness everywhere, if only we care79 words
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330 2008-02-14 36 – CHRISTIE LOH - CHRISTIE LOH Judge denies request to postpone start of hearing WILL Temasek Holdings succeed in overturning accusations of monopolising the Indonesian mobile phone market? It will find out as early as the final week of March, after a district court hearing that could last up to330 words
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Article, Illustration69 2008-02-14 36 DOW JONES - DOW JONES The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation's (GlC's) real estate arm has bought a 40-per-cent stake in Finland's fifthlargest shopping mall (picture) from Citycon Oyj for 131.6 million euros ($272 million). Finland's Citycon, will continue to manage the mall, Iso Omena, the69 words
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Article, Illustration398 2008-02-14 36 CHEOWXINYI - CHEOWXINYI cheowxinyi@media corp.com.sg THE DBS Group is looking to Mr Richard Stanley (picture) to give the bank a leg up in China, the world's fastest growing economy. Mr Stanley, who heads Citigroup China, will replace fellow American Jackson Tai, who left in December afterBLOOMBERG - 398 words
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Article, Illustration352 2008-02-14 38 -BLOOMBERG Standard Chartered's status as a note-issuing bank not seen as an'irrelevance' TEMASEK Holdings said it does not view Standard Chartered's status as a noteissuing bank in Hong Kong as an "irrelevance". UK newspaper The Independent said in a report, citing unnamed sources, that Temasek the biggest shareholder-BLOOMBERG; TODAY FILE PHOTC - 352 words
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209 2008-02-14 38 — DOW JONES - DOW JONES AN INDONESIAN agency has discovered potentially massive hydrocarbon reserves off the western coast of Aceh. The State Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) said the forearc basin near the Simeulue Island could hold between 107.5 billion and 320.79 billion209 words
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124 2008-02-14 39 Boeing Co, the world's second-biggest maker of commercial aircraft, has appointed Mr Ralph "Skip" Boyce, a former United States ambassador, as president of Boeing South-east Asia to replace two retiring executives. Mr Boyce, 56, succeeds Boeing Integrated Defense Systems vice-president124 words
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80 2008-02-14 39 ÜBS AG, Europe's largest bank by assets, named Mr Jerker Johansson as head of its investment bank, replacing Mr Huw Jenkins, who left in October after writedowns on fixed-income securities. Mr Johansson, a vice-chairman for Europe at Morgan Stanley, will be80 words
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139 2008-02-14 39 AGENCIES According to estimates by Japan's banking industry regulator, losses at Japanese banks related to US sub-prime mortgage lending, more than doubled over the course of the final quarter of last year to US$5.6 billion ($7.9 billion). Though relatively small compared to lossesAGENCIES - 139 words
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Article, Illustration341 2008-02-14 39 ESTHER FUNG - ESTHER FUNG Low net profit partly due to larger share of sales in 2Q esther@mediacorp.com.sg AS EXPECTED, Yellow Pages reported a lower year-on-year net profit for the third quarter due to a one-off foreign exchange loss. For the three months ended Dec 31, the341 words
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Article, Illustration1429 2008-02-14 42 christophertoh@med iacorp.com .sg Is Singapore pop an actual phenomenon, or are our pop stars really just Taiwanese singers with Singapore citizenships'? I HAVE to admit that I'm a sucker for Internet forums. I don't hope to glean much information that will change the world from them per1,429 words
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Article, Illustration567 2008-02-14 44 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN Will these muscle buddies finish first in Amazing Race Asia 21 mayo@media corp.com.sg THE finishing line is staring right at Collin Low and Adrian Yap at this year's The Amazing Race Asia, but as Singapore's "gym team" told us, it wasn't567 words
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Article, Illustration316 2008-02-14 46 KARMAN TSE - KARMAN TSE Chew Chor Meng drives 6,000 km to deliver gifts of love this Valentine's Day karma n@media corp.com.sg THIS Valentine's Day, Chew Chor Meng is going the extra mile thousands of miles, really in the name of love and charity. Instead of spending the lovefest316 words
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Article216 2008-02-14 46 -AFP HOLLYWOOD screenwriters returned to work yesterday after voting to end their three-month strike, bringing to a close the US entertainment industry's most damaging dispute in 20 years. Writers Guild of America (WGA) West leader Patric Verrone said members had voted overwhelmingly to end the-AFP - 216 words
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Article, Illustration124 2008-02-14 48 by Deep White Duo Kicking off with the sparkly track New Beginning, Deep White Duo so named to differentiate from songwriter Arys Chien's solo Chinese moniker, which is also Deep White cleverly blend pop sensibilities to come up with an album that's not only pleasant to listen124 words
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Article, Illustration107 2008-02-14 48 Various This soundtrack of the gritty HBO TV series attempts to recreate the atmosphere and intent of the series about a group of lawmakers and gangs struggling to retain what's right and wrong on both sides of the law in Baltimore. And it does it fantastically well by107 words
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Article, Illustration111 2008-02-14 48 Various The story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant kinda like a teen version of Knocked Up, but slightly more serious obviously needs a soundtrack that ably complements. And with Kimya Dawson of The Moldy Peaches offering the musical guidance on this soundtrack, it's no wonder that this111 words
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Article, Illustration142 2008-02-14 48 Jack Johnson This new release by Jack Johnson is so environmentally friendly that despite leaving a carbon footprint to bring you this CD, Johnson probably 'Pp paid it back by recording it entirely on solar energy in a studio that's made from recycled wood. And don't142 words
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Article, Illustration147 2008-02-14 49 Trey Songz R&B singer Trey Songz has relied on the tried and true with this second album, but he can still spring a few surprises, such as Can't Help But Wait and Last Time, with its punctuated grooves and his smooth vocals sliding easily over the top. However,147 words
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Article, Illustration127 2008-02-14 49 Leona Lewis I will admit that I first got this album because I thought Leona Lewis was hot. With her sensual looks and sultry voice, it is no surprise that critics and fans have already predicted a successful career for the XFacforwinner. And there is plenty of evidence that127 words
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Article, Illustration106 2008-02-14 49 Chingy I have to be honest, I hate it when artistes issue an ultimatum in their title, particularly since I wasn't impressed by Chingy's previous album. But I have to admit there are some tracks in here, such as Fly Like Me and How We106 words
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Article, Illustration51 2008-02-14 48 This two-disc set is a great way to bone up on Jeff Chang and as the title implies, it has all his essential hits including White Moonlight, September Rain and Know. It's No 2 in a series that also features Tony Leung, Jacky Wu and Julia51 words
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Article, Illustration47 2008-02-14 48 Just who were last year's movers and shakers in the pop/rock music scene? Well, if this compilation is anything to go by, then it would have to be nominees like The White Stripes, Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake, Feist, Green Day and even U2.47 words
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Article, Illustration49 2008-02-14 48 This is a compilation album of duets by Gilberto Gil best known as the guy who introduced tropicalia to the world taken from the 1970s to present. Notable tracks include Maco, Alguem Me Avisou and Life Gods, a musical recitation of the many names of God.49 words
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Article, Illustration45 2008-02-14 48 The Cardigans were proof that there was more to Swedish music than Abba and Roxette. Still, who would have thought that they had so many hits? Also included is their version of Talking Heads' Burning Down The House with Tom Jones.45 words
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Article, Illustration542 2008-02-14 50 JENNIFER CHEN - JENNIFER CHEN jenmfer@media corp. com. sg "GLOBAL warming? What's that?" my Japanese guide asked me. Surveying the thick, snow-capped landscape outside the window, I was hard pressed to explain the weather phenomenon that is devouring glaciers and denuding the Alps. We were in southwestern Hokkaido, aJENNIFER CHEN - 542 words
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Article, Illustration301 2008-02-14 51 -JOANNE YAP - -JOANNE YAP IF YOU think New Zealand offers nothing more than sprawling farmland and an inordinately large population of sheep, Melody Chen is set to introduce you to a different side of the country in a new four-episode programme New Zealand on Wheels.301 words
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223 2008-02-14 51 - LYNETTEKOH - -LYNETTEKOH HERE'S a great reason to arrive at the ASA Holidays Power-Packed! Travel Fair once it starts at 10am on Feb 17: You could receive cash rebates of $8, $88 or $888 on your travel bookings made before 11am. Also, fairgoers who223 words
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Article167 2008-02-14 52 NISEKO UNITED: The ski area in southwestern Hokkaido comprises three main resorts that share Mount Niseko Annupuri like ribs of an upside down fan, with Higashiyama in the centre and Annupuri and Grand Hirafu to its left and right, respectively. A free shuttle bus connects the resorts.167 words
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Article, Illustration613 2008-02-14 52 JENNIFER CHEN - JENNIFER CHEN A denizen of the tropics finds her feet on skis jennifer@mediacorp.com.sg LIKE many people who live in the tropics, I am both fascinated and frightened by snow. Just as soft, sandy beaches and turquoise waters signal Exotic Destination! to those in the northernJENNIFER CHEN - 613 words
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Article, Illustration230 2008-02-14 52 Ski and snowboard junkies who want to be as close to the slopes as possible can check into hotels at the foot of the mountain. The very basic but popular Niseko Kogen Hotel anchors Grand Hirafu, while the masses head to Niseko Higashiyama Prince Hotel (to be taken230 words
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Article, Illustration147 2008-02-14 54 DAYS OF WINE AND DOLPHINS Wild dolphins, beaches dotted with seashells, dramatic coastlines and vineyard tours- if that's your idea of a perfect holiday, then Perth's the place you want to be. Away from the city centre is the picturesque Margaret River, where you can wind your way through147 words
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Article, Illustration514 2008-02-14 54 -MCT Abu Dhabi, the world's richest city, is spending $142 billion to rival glitzy Dubai, draw tourists IF DUBAI and Abu Dhabi were '50s film idols, Dubai would be Marilyn Monroe. Abu Dhabi would be Grace Kelly. Dubai is the sizzle. Abu Dhabi is the steak.-MCT; PHOTOS AFP - 514 words
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Article, Illustration574 2008-02-14 56 —THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Drug ban over, he's back running, and winning LONDON Dwain Chambers yesterday spoke out over his controversial selection for the British team competing at next month's World Indoor Championships in Valencia. The sprinter, who tested positive in 2004 for the—THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; 3ETTY IMAGES - 574 words
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Article, Illustration236 2008-02-14 56 DPA ATLANTA "Mr Big Shot" came up huge when the Detroit Pistons needed him the most. Chauncey Billups (picture) erupted for 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the surging Pistons won their ninth straight game by clipping the Atlanta Hawks 94-90DPA; ■ 1 Ml GETTY IMAGES - 236 words
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Article, Illustration348 2008-02-14 56 —AFP WASHINGTON US lawmakers are likely to ask the Justice Department to begin an investigation into whether or not baseball star Roger Clemens is a dope cheat in the wake of a Capitol Hill hearing yesterday (this morning, Singapore time). The famed—AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 348 words
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Article, Illustration331 2008-02-14 57 -AFP WASHINGTON American film-maker Steven Spielberg (picture) abandoned his role in the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday, as a host of prominent figures accused China of not doing enough to press its ally Sudan to end devastating violence in Darfur. Spielberg said in a statement he-AFP; AFP - 331 words
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Article, Illustration539 2008-02-14 57 -AFP 2008 Olympics already setting new records in sponsorship race BEIJING Six months before the Beijing Olympics begin, records are already tumbling in the commercial sector, thanks to the attraction and dynamism of the host nation's economy. No previous Olympic Games have succeeded in drumming up so-AFP; AFP - 539 words
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Article, Illustration194 2008-02-14 57 AP NEW YORK The best swimmer in the world is about to get better. When Michael Phelps flies off the block in his new Speedo Lzr Racer at the Beijing Olympics in August, he will be racing in a bodysuit he's spent the last two years helpingAP - 194 words
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Article, Illustration304 2008-02-14 58 —THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Barcelona have made Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger their top target to replace Frank Rijkaard this summer. According to reports in Spain yesterday, Wenger is seen as the ideal candidate to take over at the Nou Camp if Dutchman Rijkaard leaves at the—THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 304 words
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Article, Illustration590 2008-02-14 58 -AFP Toffees score against hosts who have not played competitively for 2 months UEFA CUP, ROUND OF 32 FIRST-LEG SK Brann 0 Everton 2 BERGEN (Norway) Everton secured a record sixth successive victory in Europe when they beat the Norwegian side-AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 590 words
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Article, Illustration1008 2008-02-14 59 LEONARD THOMAS - LEONARD THOMAS If Scudamore tweaks his 'export' idea a bit, and Fifa and AFC wise up, football could get even hotter LAST year his angry tirade at Manchester United forced the Red Devils to pull the plug on a planned friendly in Kuala LumpurTODAY FILE PHOTC - 1,008 words
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270 2008-02-14 59 -AFP LONDON Real Madrid remain top of football's money league but Manchester United are closing the gap and could reclaim the No 1 spot by winning this season's Champions League. Real and United were the only two clubs on the planet to generate revenues in-AFP - 270 words
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Article, Illustration781 2008-02-14 60 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN After the disappointment of a SEA Games silver, he books his country an Olympic spot yohinn@media corp.com.sg HE SUFFERED a freak injury to his left hand after an accident in 2005. With his left hand weakened, national sailor Koh Seng Leong was forced to usePHOTO COURTESY OF SINGAPORESAILING - 781 words
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Article, Illustration229 2008-02-14 60 -TANYO- HINN - -TANYO-HINN A DOZEN footballers graced adidas' worldwide launch of their F5O TUNiT football boot on Monday at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona. There was Barcelona's Argentine wunderkind Lionel Messi, Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben and Spanish international striker David Villa of Valencia. And Singapore's IsaPHOTO COURTESY OF ADIDAS - 229 words
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Article154 2008-02-14 60 — SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE Pools announced yesterday that they will offer odds on all 18 races in the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, which flags off in just over a month from now. "Singapore Pools will offer betting from the first race of154 words
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