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Crisis home under funding pressure
Life, Published on 09/08/2012
» Having survived last year's floods, the home for children under the Centre for Child Protection Rights is facing a new crisis as international donations have dried up.
Brewing up a storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/08/2012
» Avid tea drinkers Taha Bouqdib and Maranda Barnes don't just make a handsome married couple, their common passion for tea played a determining role in their decision to set up TWG (The Wellness Group) Tea _ a company they started in Singapore five years ago to showcase a high-end tea-drinking culture. Their shops serve the finest teas from around the world that complement tea-infused desserts, breads and patisseries.
Preserving Paradise
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/08/2012
» Whether it is viewed from above or as its crystal clear water fondled my knees, Maldives' natural beauty is truly unmatchable and almost unbelievable.
Eyes wide shut
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/08/2012
» What does it take for a blind person to ride a bicycle on the street? Give yourself a minute or two to think about it before you move on to the next paragraph.
Hands up if you're worried about sweat
Life, Dr Nantapat Supapannachart, Published on 09/08/2012
» If you feel your body sweat or odour impacts your social life, or avoid raising your arms or shaking hands in public, you're not alone. Many of us fear wet underarms or palms, and for some it even stops them participating in outdoor events or wearing body-hugging outfits.
Turn the volume up
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 09/08/2012
» Last year, it was all about Yves Saint Laurent _ the man and the 1970s look he pioneered, not the brand which shall soon be known (to the dismay of many) as Saint Laurent Paris. This year fashion has been looking back further, to the 1950s, and the name Cristobal Balenciaga loomed large over the summer runway, and the influence of the late Spanish couturier has been cast even into the pre-fall season.
PSG announce deal for Brazil starlet Lucas Moura
AFP, Published on 09/08/2012
» Paris Saint-Germain announced on Wednesday that an agreement has been reached with Sao Paulo to sign Brazilian international midfielder Lucas Moura in January.
Merritt leads US one-two in 110m hurdles
AFP, Published on 09/08/2012
» Aries Merritt led a US one-two in the men's Olympic 110m hurdles on Wednesday as Cuba's defending champion Dayron Robles pulled up injured halfway through the race.
Dutch win shoot-out, face Argentina in final
AFP, Published on 09/08/2012
» Defending champions Netherlands won the first ever Olympic Games hockey shoot-out to beat New Zealand and set-up a women's final against Argentina on Wednesday.
Apple and Android rule smartphone world: IDC
AFP, Published on 09/08/2012
» Smartphones powered by Android or Apple software accounted for an unprecedented 85 percent of the global market in the second quarter of this year, industry tracker IDC reported on Wednesday.