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Title Section11 2009-01-31 1 weekendTODAY January 31 February i, 2009 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking11 words
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Article, Illustration56 2009-01-31 1 On the warpath? North Korea says it is scrapping all military and political agreements signed with the South, raising the possibility of small-scale military clashes, say analysts. Page 4 vYou kill people' Turkey's PM Tayyip Erdogan walks off the stage at the World Economic Forum after hurling accusations at56 words
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Article31 2009-01-31 1 Gruesome GDP data The US economy shrank 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter last year, its worst showing in 26 years, as consumers and businesses curbed spending. Page 1831 words
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Article32 2009-01-31 1 Liverpool v Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack admits even a draw may be acceptable because "Anfield is a difficult place to go", as Scolari's side meet Liverpool on Sunday. Page 3432 words
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Article, Illustration26 2009-01-31 1 Lipstick appeal When the going gets tough, the tough get... lots of lipstick, apparently. Pearlyn Tham finds out more about the Lipstick Index. Page 2126 words
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Article798 2009-01-31 1 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG 7,000 LAY-OFFS INQ4 Which sector will hurt most as unemployment keeps rising? estherng@mediacorp.com.sg AFTER a tumultuous year-end when services job losses soared spectacularly, finance sector employees are warned to brace for much worse to come. Retrenchments in the services sector multiplied nearly798 words
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Article702 2009-01-31 1 CHEOWXINYI - CHEOWXINYI cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg IN THE first big retrenchment that comes a week after the Government unveiled jobsaving measures in its Budget, Chartered Semiconductor said it will lay off 600 workers worldwide, after posting a fourth-quarter loss of US$ll4 million ($l7O million). The bulk of the job losses, 540,702 words
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Miscellaneous86 2009-01-31 1 M" OBAMA BLASTS BANKS OVER BONUSES This is the height of irresponsibility. It is shameful... we are going to need the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint and show some discipline and show some sense of responsibility/ m. fe NEWS ANALYSIS I Page86 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration18 2009-01-31 2 Net weighted balance of firms' employment forecasts for Qi 2009, compared with Q4 2008.18 words
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Article, Illustration1308 2009-01-31 3 LOHCHEEKONG - LOHCHEEKONG We meet the team behind the creative Jobs Credit scheme cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg LESS than 12 hours before the big day, several senior Ministry of Finance (MOF) officials were gathered in a meeting room, running through every single word and figure that would. 001 BOONKEONG. - 1,308 words
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Article, Illustration538 2009-01-31 4 I SEOUL In an apparent attempt to use the threat of an armed clash to press South Korea to give up its "confrontational stance", North Korea said on Friday that it is scrapping all military and political agreements signed with its southern neighbour. The communistI; „ - 538 words
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Article, Illustration865 2009-01-31 4 ZULOTHMAN - ZULOTHMAN SOURCE: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE SEXCRIMES Statutory rape cases and carnal connection offences up by 44 per cent zul@mediacorp.com.sg MORE teenagers and even children have been caught breaking the law besides putting themselves at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI) by having sex. In the latestSOURCE: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE; I TODAY FILE PHOTO - 865 words
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SINGAPORE ROUNDUP
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130 2009-01-31 6 It is because of men like MrV R Nathan that Singaporeans have been able to enjoy social harmony, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a condolence message to the wife of the Hindu community leader who died on Thursday afternoon. The former130 words
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119 2009-01-31 6 CHANNEL NEWSASIA A 46-year-old cleaner was jailed eight months for peddling contraband cigarettes. Syed Abdullah Syed Ali was caught on Jan 23 in the vicinity of Block 257Yishun Ring Road. Officers from Singapore Customs conducting a surveillance operation in the area noticed people approachingCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 119 words
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Article, Illustration433 2009-01-31 6 LEONGWEEKEAT - LEONGWEEKEAT TANG WEE CHENG Son of C KTang dies in his sleep while on holiday weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg HE MIGHT have worn many hats, and Mr Tang Wee Cheng seemed to have excelled in almost every role. In business, he helped his father, Mr Tang Choon001 BOON KEONG. - 433 words
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Article, Illustration365 2009-01-31 6 LEONGWEEKEAT - LEONGWEEKEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg AFTER she started work at the oldest mem-bers-owned swimming club here, she led a lavish lifestyle and started spending more than she earned. Faced with the increasing bills, Ms Ang Chiew Van (picture) begun utilising the Singapore Swimming Club's (SSC) monies to pay365 words
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Article, Illustration1258 2009-01-31 8 ONG DAI LIN - FORGET THAT DREAM JOB ANY JOB WILL DO ONG DAI LIN Underqrads on the job hunt are spooked by grey clouds on economic horizon FINANCIAL CRISIS dailin@mediacorp.com. sg UNDERGRADUATE May Zhang has given herself six months to find a job in the corporate world upon graduation; failing which, she mayFAIZAL - 1,258 words
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307 2009-01-31 10 ZULOTHMAN - ZULOTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg STUDENTS from the SIM University (UniSIM) were shocked earlier this week to find their computers infected with a virus after logging on to the school's website. "I logged in to get my notes over the Chinese New Year holidays307 words
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287 2009-01-31 10 LEONG; WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT THE Media Development Authority (MDA) has notified book importers to consult the authority on material by "Chick Publications" before putting them up for sale or distribution. The American firm was in the spotlight recently, when it was revealed in a287 words
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Article219 2009-01-31 10 ALICIAWONG - ALICIAWONG TIMES are tough but the Boon Lay community has managed to raise $2.68 million in its latest fundraising effort, exceeding its targeted $1.5 million by far. The funds will go to, among other things, setting up two new initiatives: A Lee Kong Chian Centre for Academic219 words
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Article, Illustration500 2009-01-31 10 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG DISABLED STUDENTS This recession, there is more than one kind of help for those in mainstream schools alicia@mediacorp.com.sg FOR the past few years, physically disabled students in need at Evergreen Primary School have enjoyed subsidised transport to and from school, as well as sponsored homePHOTO COURTESY SPD - 500 words
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EYE ON ASIA
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Article95 2009-01-31 12 AFP Malaysian-born luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo is planning a network of "Couture Shoe Academies" worldwide, with the first to open in his home country. Mr Choo, whose elegant footwear is worn by royalty and celebrities including United States First Lady Michelle Obama has long planned toAFP - 95 words
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122 2009-01-31 12 The 11 Malaysian police officers being investigated for the death of a man in police custody have not been remanded The case has been classified as a murder, but Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakartold The NewStraitsTimes: "We are trying to establish if122 words
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116 2009-01-31 12 More than 50,000 Malaysian government employees are believed to be actively involved in promoting "get-rich-quick" schemes that promised quick and multiple returns for a small investment, Bernama news agency reported on Friday. Many senior civil servants were also encouraging their subordinates to participate in such116 words
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117 2009-01-31 12 AFP South-eastern Australia faced chaos on Friday, as some of the hottest temperatures in a century fanned fires that destroyed homes, claimed lives and strained power and transport services. Scores of train services were cut as the heat caused rail lines to buckle andAFP - 117 words
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Article323 2009-01-31 12 MALAYSIA POLITICS Muhyiddin insists vanti-hop' proposal is not about fear KOTA KINABALU Umno vice-president Muhyiddin Yassin supports a proposal to introduce the Anti-Hop Law to ensure Malaysia's political stability. This comes about after the shock defection of Umno assemblyman Nasarudin Hashim to the opposition Parti323 words
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134 2009-01-31 12 Malaysia's 'worst dengue outbreak 5 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia said on Friday that it was battling its worst outbreak of dengue fever ever, with 14 deaths and some 5,062 cases of the mosquito-borne disease so far this year. The crisis, which is centred in Kuala Lumpur and the populous SelangorAFP - 134 words
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Article484 2009-01-31 14 AP NEWS COMMENT CHARLES BABINGTON AND LIZ SIDOTI EIGHT days after Democrat Barack Obama took office as a "change" President, House Republicans have taken a huge political gamble that could set the tone for the next senate, congress and gubernatorial election cycle in 2010. In unanimously opposingAP - 484 words
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Article, Illustration929 2009-01-31 14 SIMON TAY - ENGAGE CHINA DON'T ENRAGE CHINA SIMON TAY No one will benefit if the Obama administration takes a hard linewith^^ I GLOBAL CITIZEN xtra@mediacorp.com.sg ON THE day President Barack Obama was inaugurated, I went on American television and suggested that he needs to engage Asia if the United States is toFAIZAL - 929 words
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Article, Illustration63 2009-01-31 15 SHOE-LY NOT AFP A bronze shoe monument representing the one thrown by Iraqi journalist Muntazeral-Zaidi at former United States president George W Bush during a press conference in Baghdad was unveiled in the northern city of Tikrit, 180 km from Baghdad, on Tuesday. The statue was unveiled in honour ofAFP - 63 words
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349 2009-01-31 15 THENEWYORKTIMES CHICAGO As the nine-seat airplane raced through the skies on Thursday somewhere between Springfield and here, an onboard telephone began to ring. Mr Rod R Blagojevich, the soon-to-be exGovernor of Illinois, instructed his aides not to answer. It might beTHENEWYORKTIMES - 349 words
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269 2009-01-31 15 .THE GUARDIAN BRUSSELS Iceland will be put on a fast track to joining the European Union (EU) to rescue the small Arctic state from financial collapse amid rising expectations that it will apply for membership within months, senior policy-makers in Brussels and Reykjavik.THE GUARDIAN - 269 words
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Article, Illustration396 2009-01-31 15 AP A CHILL IN DAVOS DAVOS (Switzerland) Turkey's Prime Minister walked off the stage at the World Economic Forum red-faced on Thursday after reproaching Israel's President over the Gaza offensive by saying "You kill people." The audience, which included President Barack Obama'sAP; |"PA - 396 words
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Article253 2009-01-31 16 AFP INDONESIASURVEY JAKARTA An overwhelming majority of senior Muslim clerics in Indonesia's capital reject the use of suicide bombings and believe democracy is the best form of government, a report said on Friday. A survey of 250 clerics in charge of running mosques in Jakarta foundAFP - 253 words
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214 2009-01-31 16 AFP JAKARTA Indonesian prosecutors on Friday requested life in prison for a relative of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from the country's central bank. Former Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Aulia Pohan is accused of usingAFP - 214 words
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Article, Illustration937 2009-01-31 16 NICOLAUSUSKONO - NICOLAUSUSKONO SEPUTAR INDONESIA COMMENT sindo@mediacorp.com.sg THE relationship between Indonesia and the United States entered the most interesting phase in its history on Jan 20. US President Barack Obama, who was inaugurated on that day, has a historical connection with Indonesia, having attended primary school for fourAFP - 937 words
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410 2009-01-31 17 vSo are these things really neccessary? I thought childcare leave was for emergencies/ said my director. So much for it being granted unconditionally. PARENTHOOD BENEFITS Why should parents have to justify taking leave provided for under Govt policy to our bosses? Letter from A410 words
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Article, Illustration572 2009-01-31 17 NURYVITTACHI - NURYVITTACHI Where do you stand on the modern-day office ladder? ATTHEWATERCOQLER xtra@mediacorp.com.sg WILLIAM Shakespeare said that every person goes through "seven ages of life". Thou wast spot on, immortal bard. But we're going one better than you, so here are: The Eight Stages ofYENYOK - 572 words
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Article491 2009-01-31 18 AGENCIES WALL STREET BONUSES Angry Obama blasts bosses for accepting excessive payouts WASHINGTON President Barack Obama issued a withering critique on Thursday against Wall Street titans, calling it "shameful" and "the height of irresponsibility" for bank executives to be paid more than US$lB billion ($27 billion) in bonusesAGENCIES - 491 words
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193 2009-01-31 18 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States economy shrank 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter last year, the worst showing in 26 years, as the deepening recession forced consumers and businesses to throttle back spending. The data, released on Friday by the CommerceAGENCIES - 193 words
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514 2009-01-31 18 ERIC DASH; VIKAS BAJAJ - ERIC DASH VIKAS BAJAJ BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND FOR all of President Obama's outrage over Wall Street bonuses and the call by Senate Banking Committee chairman Christopher Dodd to use "every possible legal means" to claw back the money, the reality, compensation experts514 words
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Article, Illustration871 2009-01-31 19 RICHARD HARTUNG - RICHARD HARTUNG and why it's no bad thing, having been burnt by complicatedj^ FINANCIAL MELTDOWN xtra@mediacorp.com.sg AT ITS essence, banking is fairly simple. Banks accept deposits, loan out money at a higher interest rate and provide other money-related services. Services for individuals started outAFP - 871 words
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BUSINESS ROUNDUP
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82 2009-01-31 20 IT'S LOOKING GRIMMER FOR MANUFACTURING SECTOR 938 LIVE The outlook for the manufacturing sector in Singapore is getting grimmer as the global economic downturn deepens. A netweighted 57 per cent of manufacturers here expect business conditions to deteriorate in the six months to June, the Economic Development Board said on938 LIVE - 82 words
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Article76 2009-01-31 20 AND SERVICES SECTOR, TOO 938 LIVE Business prospects for the services sector in Singapore are also expected to worsen sharply over the next six months, according to a quarterly survey conducted by the Department of Statistics of enterprises involved in a broad range of businesses including wholesale trade, retail trade,938 LIVE - 76 words
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63 2009-01-31 20 Local contractor Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure has won a $305 million contract from the Land Transport Authority for the construction of the Marina Wharf section of the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE). The contract is the last of six major contracts awarded for the construction63 words
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Article82 2009-01-31 20 DOW JONES Singapore Post on Friday reported a net profit of $36.6 million for the three months ended Dec 31, down 0.5 per cent from the corresponding period a year ago even as revenue rose 1.6 per cent to $124 million. Total expenses rose 5.2 perDOW JONES - 82 words
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91 2009-01-31 20 DOW JONES Keppel Corp, the world's largest builder of oil rigs, said on Friday that Texas-based contract drilling services provider Rowan had sought a review on the payment terms for four rigs it ordered in 2007. The total value of the four rigsDOW JONES - 91 words
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Article64 2009-01-31 20 The Minister for Trade and Industry has appointed two new members to the board of the Economic Development Board chaired by Mr Lim Siong Guan. Effective Feb 1, Mr Francois Guibert, Asia-Pacific CEO of ST Microelectronics, and Mr lain John Lo, vice-president for new business64 words
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215 2009-01-31 20 SOVEREIGN wealth funds and global institutional investors can play an important role in the future world financial system, said Government of Singapore Investment Corp's (GIC) deputy chairman Tony Tan, according to a report on Straits Times Interactive. Speaking at the World Economic215 words
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426 2009-01-31 20 AGENCIES JAPANESE ECONOMY But the full extent of local cuts is as yet unknown IN THE latest avalanche of job cuts to engulf Asia's largest economy, Japanese electronics giants NEC plans to lay off 20,000 and Hitachi plans to cut 7,000 workers. Tokyo-based NEC,AGENCIES - 426 words
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257 2009-01-31 20 SINGAPORE-LISTED commodities giant Noble Group and Indonesian coal miner FT Indika Energy are among companies interested in bidding for coal producer Straits Asia Resources, Reuters reported on Friday. Straits Asia shares surged 14 per cent to close at 94 cents apiece on Friday, taking257 words
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Advertisement109 2009-01-31 20 After a minor rally in the first half of the year, global A« *a stock markets continued to slide for the rest of 2008. °J. ML A <^ In response, policy makers from the major economies i^ kl\ f, yj) stepped in with measures to arrest falling stock B-^L_JJa prices109 words
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Article, Illustration675 2009-01-31 21 PEARLYN THAM - PEARLYN THAM ROSY PICKINGS When the going gets the tough bi parent! pearlyn@mediacorp.com.sg BACK in junior college, Economics 101 never made sense to me. I could memorise and analyse A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet effortlessly. Even now, they make unexpected sources of inspiration for costume parties675 words
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STYLE
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Article, Illustration431 2009-01-31 22 STRAIGHT TO THE POINT The looks: Forget sexy curls or complicated cuts for now. Hair gets nononsense in times like these. Matthew Williamson and Givenchy went straight and wisp-less while hair was neatened up and slicked back at Lanvin and Prada. We say: Stock market movements may bePHOTOS JASON HO - 431 words
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Article, Illustration59 2009-01-31 23 If you are wondering why TianPo Jewellery's latest advertising campaign looks like it came off the Eages in a fashion magazine, it's ecause the homegrown jewellery chain has collaborated with prominent fashion photographers Chuando and Frey Ow in its Valentine's Day, Spring-Summer and Bridal campaigns. Themed "Bold59 words
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Article, Illustration78 2009-01-31 23 From this Sunday to Feb 1 5, spend at least $50 at The Centrepoint, Causeway Point, Compass Point, Northpoint, Anchorpoint, Robertson Walk and Valley Point and stand to win a Chevrolet Spark or a Destinee Astrallis diamond ring by Lee Hwa Jewellery (shown here) in a78 words
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Article, Illustration72 2009-01-31 23 Keep flabby arms at arm's length with the Solidea Slimming Sleeves ($l2O before GST). Made from a patented fabric, these skin-friendly sleeves which resemble fashionable cropped shrugs are said to offer micro-massaging benefits, boost micro-circulation and tone arms over time. For optimal results, wear these slimming72 words
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Article, Illustration47 2009-01-31 23 This season, Emporio Armani upgrades its Diamonds the original scent fronted by celebrity Beyonce Knowles to the new Diamonds Intense fragrance ($122). Housed in a sculpted yellow diamond-like bottle, this gets its intensity from notes of Bulgarian rose, raspberry nectar, patchouli r and bourbon vanilla.47 words
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Article, Illustration275 2009-01-31 23 PEARLYN THAM - PEARLYN THAM MEN'S SKINCARE Men now have more reason to be 'thick-skinned' with Vichy Homme range pearlyn@mediacorp.com.sg IT'S official. Men are more thick-skinned than women and we aren't talking about personality differences. According to Vichy Homme, a man's skin is about 20 per cent thicker than275 words
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CLEAN UP, GENTS!
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Article, Illustration41 2009-01-31 23 Cleanse your face with the energising The Body Shop For Men Maca Root Face Wash [($18.90) and you'll also be softening, smoothening and cooling skin with community trade brazil nut oil from Peru land menthol extract.41 words
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Article, Illustration93 2009-01-31 23 When dead cells build up on your skin's surface, it can look rough, dull and tired. So, give your face an anti-fatigue boost with Lancome Men's Energiser Total ($95). Likewise, the refreshing L'Oreal Paris Men Expert's Hydra Energetic Turbo Booster ($27.90) stimulates stressed skin with Vitamin C93 words
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Article, Illustration33 2009-01-31 23 The all-in-one Nugeno Men Face Lifting Cream ($27.90) will please multi-taskers as it helps to refine pores, reduce pigmentation, prevent fine lines and most importantly, firm up sagging skin.33 words
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Article, Illustration21 2009-01-31 23 Keep skin well-hydrated and comfortably soothed throughout the day with Clinique Skin Supplies For Men MGel Lotion ($47).21 words
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Article, Illustration364 2009-01-31 23 PEARLYN THAM - PEARLYN THAM THERE are various ways to alleviate workrelated stress. Some of us may practise yoga while others may indulge in a hearty feast. But Woon Tai Ho de-stressed in a novel way: He penned a book. The managing director of364 words
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Article, Illustration252 2009-01-31 24 We test out some sausage varieties and find out what's hot THE BUTCHER Tel: 6472 0073 1. Mexican Jalepeno ($2.80/1 OOg): Made of beef, this sausage contains chopped fresh chilli and has a spicy kick. 2. Pork sausage: ($2.80/100g): Although it is a basic pork sausage, it252 words
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Article, Illustration532 2009-01-31 24 SHERMAINE WONG - SHERMAINE WONG WANNA WIENER? Tasty, juicy and flavourful what's not to like about sausages? shermainewong@mediacorp.com.sg HERE'S a riddle: What food has its own dedicated museum in Germany, was mentioned in Homer's epic poem, Odyssey, and is eaten all over the world from Brazil and the United Kingdom,532 words
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Article, Illustration169 2009-01-31 24 Seasoned meat is usually stuffed into animal intestine casings to become sausages and this may be hard to replicate at home. So, here is an easy-to-prepare skinless sausage recipe courtesy of Ryan Huber, managing director of Huber's Butchery. Feel free to experiment with different kinds of meat andI PHOTOS JASON HO - 169 words
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Article, Illustration734 2009-01-31 25 DON MENDOZA - DON MENDOZA TRUE VALUE A winning blend of quality North Indian cuisine at prices to savour donm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPOREANS love Indian food, although many are generally more familiar with south Indian cuisine. We enjoy some of the best variety of this fiery fare outside of India and most canPHOTOS JASON HO - 734 words
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Article, Illustration166 2009-01-31 25 This is a dream come true, at least for Lerk Thai Restaurants' executive director, Jack Tan. Inspired by his desire to "pioneer new creations" in Thai cuisine, the group's chefs recently came up with 26 new additions to the menu. Innovative dishes include Salmon Sashimi with Chef's Specialty166 words
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Article, Illustration169 2009-01-31 25 They've done it again. After establishing Sakae Delivery (offering delivery of Japanese fare islandwide) and tapping the Halal Japanese cuisine market with the opening of Hei Sushi, Apex-Pal has launched Singapore's first sushi drive-through. And it's not just about convenience or tapping a niche market. The Sakae SushiDON MENDOZA - 169 words
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Article, Illustration569 2009-01-31 26 JUSTIN LEE - JUSTIN LEE CHEVROLET EPICA Six-cylinder engine, six-speed gearbox: The latest Epica is big on value news@newstoday.com.sg WITH "downsizing" and "budgeting" being the buzzwords in these times of economic gloom, what does someone who needs to trade in a glitzy luxury saloon for something a bit more politically correct569 words
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Article, Illustration100 2009-01-31 26 Local Kia distributor Cycle Carriage Kia has opened the order books for the new Cerato Forte ahead of the car's official launch on Feb 20. Customers can place a refundable deposit of $2,000 to secure their bookings for the smartlooking four-door saloon. Available with either100 words
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Article, Illustration105 2009-01-31 26 Buying cheap tyres might save you a bundle but you are putting your safety at great risk. This was UK motoring magazine Autocar's conclusion after pitting budget-priced tyres from Asian makers against an established tyre from German brand Continental. The GT Radial, Linglong, Nankang, Triangle105 words
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Article, Illustration110 2009-01-31 26 COLIN YONG - COLIN YONG Seven of the 1 1 cars shortlisted as finalists for the 2009 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) award are of European origin, despite the 59 jurors coming from all over the world. The models are the Audi A 4, BMW 7 Series, Citroen110 words
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Article, Illustration242 2009-01-31 26 LIONEL KONG - LIONEL KONG SAAB 9-3 AERO XWD SAAB'S line-up of 9-3 SportCombis (station wagons to you and me) has been further bolstered by the introduction of a new Aero XWD model. It's based on the limited-edition Turbo X saloon, just four of which were made available in Singapore242 words
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Article, Illustration446 2009-01-31 27 SUZANNEJUNG - SUZANNEJUNG THE PRIMETIME MORNING INTERVIEW suzannejung@mediacorp.com.sg I MUST admit I haven't attended a Chingay Parade before, even though I've heard so much about it. Perhaps I'm representative of the type of spectator the Chingay organisers are aiming to reach out to. It could be that, living446 words
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Article73 2009-01-31 27 Apsaras Arts by Cultural Medallion recipient Neila Sathyalingam presents Apurva: A Neo Bharatham Presentation, a showcase of Indian contemporary dance that sheds light on classical dance forms and derives its styles from many sources such as Indian martial arts, and folk and tribal dance from various Indian73 words
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Article69 2009-01-31 27 Renaissance Publishing is launching the short story anthology Romance Vol 2 on Feb 14, 4pm, at Borders Wheelock Place. The book will include the 18 top entries from a writing contest on romantic literature that was opened to full-time students in Singapore. This follows the successful contest69 words
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Article, Illustration60 2009-01-31 27 Ten photographers are putting the spotlight on the Asian tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka five years on with this exhibit of their recent trip. The fund-raising showcase runs from Feb 13 to 22 at Vivo City, South Avenue and South Court. Funds raised will go towards60 words
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Article, Illustration581 2009-01-31 28 AFP YVES SAINT LAURENT Rare art from one of fashion's top designers goes under the hammer impeccable condition and well authenticated, and went from modern art through Art Deco furniture to baroque statuettes, enamels and jewellery. The sheer size of the sale is exceptional. De RicqlesAFP - 581 words
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Article, Illustration349 2009-01-31 29 GRAM MY AWARDS That's Kid Rock Robert Plant and the Umbrella singer slated to perform at the awards show KID Rock, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, U2 and Rihanna (picture) are the latest additions to the performer line-up for the 51 st Annual Grammy Awards, itAP - 349 words
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Article123 2009-01-31 29 SINGAPORE IN LOVE Display your affection in public and be featured in a special multimedia installation. Action Theatre is looking for contributions to Singapore In Love, a work by multimedia designer Brian Gothong Tan that will be displayed in conjunction with the double-bill production Singapore Love Letters123 words
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Article, Illustration460 2009-01-31 32 AP Super Bowl XLIII Pittsburgh v Arizona TAMPA (Florida) Doormat versus Dynasty. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signified success in the Super Bowl era with their stable ownership, brilliant coaching and throwback style. A victory on Sunday (Monday morning, Singapore time) will give them aAP; GETTY IMAGES - 460 words
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Article, Illustration558 2009-01-31 32 AFP GAME, SET AND MATCH Spanish left-handers serve up a classic, with the world No 1 surviving Tennis Australian Open MELBOURNE Rafael Nadal survived a record five-set battle with fellow Spanish left-hander Fernando Verdasco on Friday to set up a classic Australian Open finalAFP; GETTY IMAGES - 558 words
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Article, Illustration271 2009-01-31 33 West Brom boss Tony Mowbray (picture) believes referees are being too "pally" with managers and players of the big clubs of the Premiership, reported BBC Sport on Friday. Mowbray expressed his concerns to BBC Radio 5 Live following Tuesday's 5-0 home defeat byGETTY IMAGES - 271 words
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Article, Illustration447 2009-01-31 33 AFP ENGLISH FOOTBALL O'Neill's men dream of the big time, now with striker Heskey along for the ride English Premiership Aston Villa v Wigan BIRMINGHAM Emile Heskey could easily have sat around until the summer and waited for a return to Liverpool. Instead he opted forAFP; GETTY IMAGES - 447 words
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Article, Illustration469 2009-01-31 33 STEVE MCMAHON - STEVE MCMAHON STRAIGHTTALK sports@newstoday.com.sg NO MATTER which league the side is in, no football club can go through an entire season without their players suffering from injuries and layoffs. It is an accepted fact of a fast-paced, high intensity, physical game where matchesAFP - 469 words
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Article, Illustration615 2009-01-31 34 Victory, or else AGENCIES THE BIG MATCH As the vultures circle overhead, the Reds know only one result will do English Premiership Liverpool v Chelsea LIVERPOOL For the first time since December 2007, Tom Hicks and George Gillett are both due to be at Anfield for Chelsea's arrival on SundayAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 615 words
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Article, Illustration647 2009-01-31 34 AGENCIES LONDON Fans may not hear from Luiz Felipe Scolari again. Of late, the Chelsea manager has backed off from doing media rounds, leaving Ray Wilkins, the assistant first-team coach, to do the talking. After Chelsea's 2-0 defeat of Middlesbrough atAGENCIES - 647 words
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Article, Illustration481 2009-01-31 35 ENGLISH FOOTBALL Toffeemen unbowed, as the Old Trafford cauldron bubbles with a familiar whiff English Premiership Man United v Everton MANCHESTER Everton have drawn twice with arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield, and also collected a point against Arsenal in midweek action. So confident are theJ/ . GETTY IMAGES - 481 words
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Article, Illustration288 2009-01-31 35 AGENCIES - AGENCIES He has been at Manchester United since 1987, made his debut for the club as a 17-year-old in 1991 and has 10 Premier League medals and two European Cup triumphs under his belt. Ryan Giggs these days is the veteran atGETTY IMAGES - 288 words
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