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| | Singapore on Encyclopedia.com |
 | | The People's Action party (PAP) is the most important of Singapore's numerous political parties; it has been in power since 1959, and in 2001 55 of its parliamentary candidates were elected unopposed. | | | The socio-economic dimension in Singapore's quest for security and stability. | | | A naval base at Sembawang, begun in 1924, was completed in 1938; the island, sometimes called the Malta of the East, was reinforced in the early days of World War II. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/S/Singapor.asp
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| | Singapore - Wikitravel |
| | Singapore is a microcosm of Asia, populated by Chinese, Malays, Indians and a large group of workers and expatriates from all across the globe. | | | Granted self-rule in 1955, Singapore briefly joined Malaysia in 1963 when the British left, but was expelled because the Chinese-majority city was seen as a threat to Malay dominance, and the island became independent on 9 August 1965. | | | Buy the cheapest ticket you can from Singapore to JB, then your 'real' ticket from JB onward. |
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| | Singapore (09/05) |
| | Singapore generally allows religious freedom, although religious groups are subject to government scrutiny, and some religious sects are restricted or banned. | | | Indonesia adopted a policy of "confrontation" against the new federation, charging that it was a "British colonial creation," and severed trade with Malaysia. | | | Political parties: People's Action Party (PAP), Workers' Party (WP), Singapore's Peoples Party (SPP), Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). |
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http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2798.htm
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| | BBC NEWS Asia-Pacific Country profiles Country profile: Singapore |
| | Although Singapore is a multi-party nation, the People's Action Party (PAP) has been the dominant force since independence. | | | Rights groups have accused some politicians of using defamation suits to silence their opponents. | | | Its economy has weathered regional crises, including the 1997 Asian markets slump and the 2003 Sars virus outbreak. |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1143240.stm
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| | Singapore News.Net |
| | Singapore will create underground rock caverns on Jurong Island to boost its fast-growing chemicals and petrochemicals operations. | | | In a sign of blossoming bilateral relations, Singapore and Saudi Arabia today signed two economic agreements, according to a press release from Singapore's Ministry... | | | The network has been developed over a number of years, utilising local, national and international resources. |
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http://www.singaporenews.net
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| | In September 1999, the Singaporean government announced that land at Tuas View had been set aside for the project, but the plans were stalled for several years due to the $500 million cost of the terminal, which was thought to make LNG more expensive than piped gas. | | | The idea of a regional gas grid for members of the ASEAN has been under discussion for several years. | | | However, the project has been revived over the past year following rising oil prices and the recent unreliability of piped Indonesian gas. |
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http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/singapor.html
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| | According to the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), Singapore was defeated in one Majapahit attack, but Iskandar Shah, or Parameswara, a prince of Palembang, later killed the local chieftain and installed himself as the island's new ruler. | | | ASNIC is grateful to the Embsssy of Singapore in Washington D.C. for providing the book. | | | Singapore was separated from the rest of Malaysia on 9 August 1965, and became a sovereign, democratic and independent nation. |
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http://asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/singapore/Singapore-History.html
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| | Singapore |
| | Read the Department of State Background Notes on Singapore at www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2798.htm for additional information. | | | Americans planning travel to Singapore should read International Parental Child Abduction Singapore available on the Department of State web site at http://travel.state.gov | | | JI had planned attacks against government and private targets in Singapore associated with the United States, Singapore and other countries. |
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/singapore.html
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| | Singapore News |
| | A Celebrating India Week organized by the Indian High Commission in Singapore kicked off Monday night in the city state, according to Channel NewsAsia report. | | | At least 100 people were killed Monday when fire swept through large tents packed with shoppers at a trade fair in north India, police said. | | | Singapore's ruling People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, introduced Thursday the last three of its 24 new candidates for the upcoming parliamentary election, which is expected to be... |
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http://www.topix.net/world/singapore
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| | singapore map and map of singapore and information page |
| | This modern economic powerhouse's seaport is one of the busiest in the world, and Singapore has become a major worldwide banking, ship building and petroleum center. | | | Malaysia itself was formed in 1963 when Singapore and the states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Peninsular Malaysia Federation, however, Singapore left in 1965 to become a separate nation. | | | Singapore is drained by a large number of narrow and short streams, some of which flow into the sea through mangrove swamps, or estuaries. |
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http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/sg.htm
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| | Singapore |
| | Today it is generally said that the moon signified a young nation rising. | | | This flag is described as the flag of Singapore in the Polish Yearbook Swiat w Przekroju from 1960/61. | | | The flag was designed initially to have three stars, until leaders such as then Deputy Prime Minister Toh Chin Chye expressed concern that Singapore might be perceived to have associations with the Malayan Communist Party, the flag of which also had three stars. |
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http://flagspot.net/flags/sg.html
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| | WTO Singapore - Member information |
| | This page gathers key information on Singapore's participation in the WTO. | | | Singapore has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995. | | | Provides consolidated texts: click “predefined reports” and select “All sectors in each country”, then double-click Singapore. |
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http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/singapore_e.htm
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| | Singapore |
| | In Singapore, news of the execution date was met with resignation by human rights activists. | | | It is not know whether Nguyen, sentenced to hang after being caught with 396 grams of heroin strapped to his body and in his hand luggage at Changi airport in 2002, has been told of his execution date. | | | Nguyen claimed he was trafficking heroin to help pay off legal fees incurred by his twin brother Khoa. |
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http://singapore.nomadlife.org
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| | PricewaterhouseCoopers: Singapore: Home |
| | Global economic crime survey 2005 - Singapore country report | | | Singapore's policies are among the world's friendliest, while China and India cause the most headaches in Asia | | | Poll finds Singapore companies suffer higher cost of fraud than global average |
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http://www.pwcglobal.com/sg/eng/main/home
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| | Channelnewsasia.com |
| | Watch our journalists in action and get a taste of life as a foreign correspondent. | | | Singapore's political parties have been introducing new candidates. | | | Asia Pacific, Singapore, World, Business, Technology, Sports, Latest News, Headlines, Summary, 7 Day News Archive |
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| | Home - U.S. Embassy Singapore |
| | External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. | | | This site is managed by the U.S. Department of State. | | | Remarks by Secretary Michael Chertoff, U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, March 29, 2006 |
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| | Embassy of Israel - Singapore |
| | Here you can find the up-to-date information about Israel and also check out the latest events happening in the local scene as well as in Israel. | | | Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Israel, Singapore. | | | The Economic and Commercial Affairs department handles all matters and enquiries pertaining to trade between Singapore and Israel. |
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http://singapore.mfa.gov.il
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| | Singapore Buskers' Festival 2004 :: 13 - 21 November 2004 :: Produced by Gwyndara International |
| | Simply let you hair down, come dressed in your most wacky outfit and simply join in the merry making! | | | Singapore is an awesome city and there's just so much to do and see while you are in Singapore. | | | For 9 WACKY, ZANY & HILARIOUS days, Singapore will come alive from 13 - 21 Nov. 04 with loads of STREET FUN featuring some of the best street performers from the world over. |
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| | WTO Singapore Ministerial 1996 |
| | WT/MIN(96)/DEC/W/ Ministerial Conference Singapore — Declaration — Working documents | | | Trade, foreign, finance and agriculture Ministers from more than 120 World Trade Organization Member governments and from those in the process of acceding to the WTO participated in a Ministerial Conference in Singapore from 9 to 13 December 1996. | | | The First WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Singapore between 9 and 13 December 1996. |
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http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/minist_e/min96_e/min96_e.htm
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| | Singapore and the IMF -- Page 1 of 5 |
| | April 28, 2005 -- REVISED -- Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2004 Article IV Consultation with Singapore | | | De Rato travels to Africa; Turkey's new loan; Cameroon; Singapore; Tajikistan; Asia& economic outlook; Kydland interview; Value-added tax; IMF trade policy; Trade conference; Political economy of hatred. | | | Singapore and the IMF -- Page 1 of 5 |
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http://www.imf.org/external/country/SGP
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| | Business Times Online: The Business Times |
| | China vows stable policy despite M2, lending surge | | | SINGAPORE - The People's Action Party unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming General Election on Saturday. | | | Singapore will take a 'cluster approach' to attract more and bigger Chinese companies to list on the Singapore Exchange, SM Goh said yesterday. |
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http://business-times.asia1.com.sg
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| | Index of Economic Freedom 2006 - Singapore |
| | The court system is very efficient and strongly protects private property, and there is no threat of expropriation, although the World Trade Organization reports that "the Government maintains a significant degree of control over the land and labour markets. | | | It is also party to free trade agreements with the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. | | | Although an election is not mandatory before August 2007, there is speculation that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will call early elections in 2006. |
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http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/country.cfm?id=Singapore
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| | Singapore |
| | "Singapore introduces new concepts in a way that is logical, sequential, and makes it easy for the student to understand," JB continued. | | | While there are lots of positives, there are also a number of downsides to the program of which you should be aware. | | | Laura in CT noted, "Where I've been stumped (and it's happened a couple times), Jenny on the Singapore Math board (www.singaporemath.com) has helped me out." Laura and others have also mentioned the email support group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SingaporeMath. |
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http://www.sonlight.com/singapore.html
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| | Technorati Tag: Singapore |
| | I haven’t written about her in years and years, but people keep showing up trying to find out information about her. | | | Singapore Party Chairman Declares Election Goal: 83 of 84 Seats Chairman Lim Boon Heng of Singapore's People's Action Party says winning 83 of 84... | | | This page shows blog posts, photos, and links that have been tagged Singapore. |
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| | Deutsche Botschaft Singapur - Home |
| | The FIFA Soccer World Cup in 2006 will be held in Germany. | | | Here you find the latest press releases of the Embassy as well as some recent speeches by the Ambassador. | | | Experience the many facets of German culture in Singapore, meet the German expat community, or build up your network with German business partners. |
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http://www.singapore.diplo.de
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| | CIA - The World Factbook -- Singapore |
| | Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. | | | This page was last updated on 29 March, 2006 | | | It was hard hit in 2001-03 by the global recession, by the slump in the technology sector, and by an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, which curbed tourism and consumer spending. |
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| | Welcome to Contact Singapore website |
| | The Singapore SPCA has been around since the 1800s. | | | This is one of the largest museums in Singapore with full-fledged museum facilities. | | | Since I arrived in Singapore many years ago, I've been a volunteer with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). |
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| | Welcome to Singapore Department of Statistics |
| | Mar 2006 issue of Statistics Singapore Newsletter (SSN) has been released. | | | Singapore Total Population was 4.35 million in Jun 2005 | | | The SSN article on "Singapore's Corporate Sector 1993-2003" analyses the underlying trends in the sectoral composition and highlights the industries which had emerged over the past decade. |
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| | Governments on the WWW: Singapore |
| | Embassy of Singapore in Washington, United States of America | | | Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations in New York | | | Singapore Tourism Board in Los Angeles, United States of America |
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http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/sg.html
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| | Singapore Math K-12 Mathematics |
| | The TIMSS 2003 results were released on December 14, 2004. | | | See what school administrators/teachers have to say about Singapore Math. | | | Singapore is again in top place for Mathematics in 2003. |
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http://www.singaporemath.com
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| | Atlas: Singapore |
| | Singapore Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population … | | | More on Singapore: Malaysia and Singapore Political Geography | | | Lonely Planet Singapore (Lonely Planet Singapore) by Patsy Stone |
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| | craigslist: singapore classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events |
| | craigslist: singapore classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events |
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| | Singapore Travel Information Lonely Planet Destination Guide |
| | Check out what other travellers are saying about Singapore. | | | Singapore has traded in its rough-and-ready opium dens and pearl luggers for towers of concrete and glass, and its steamy rickshaw image for hi-tech wizardry, but you can still recapture the colonial era with a gin sling under the languorous ceiling fans at Raffles Hotel. | | | Co-ordinate your visit with one of the various festivals and events: Thaipusam is a spectacular festival, occurring around February. |
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/singapore
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| | Ethnologue report for Singapore |
| | This web edition of the Ethnologue contains all the content of the print edition and may be cited as: | | | Ethnic population: 14,000 in Singapore (2001 Johnstone and Mandryk). | | | North coast of Singapore, and opposite coast of Malaysia. |
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http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Singapore
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| | U.S. Commercial Service Singapore: Home |
| | Find out more about us and what we can do for you! | | | You will receive information on new products from the United States available for exports. | | | CS Singapore offers a wide variety of programs and activities to help American companies prosper in the ASEAN economies. |
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| | Swiss Embassy - Singapore |
| | A window also open to many others, among them links to official websites of Switzerland, Singapore and Brunei. | | | This website is the virtual bridge between Switzerland and Singapore with an extension to Brunei. | | | You will find here all basic information on Switzerland (business, education, culture, tourism, visas, etc.), on the Swiss presence in Singapore (communities, clubs, school, associations, etc.), as well as the various activities and services organised or provided by this Embassy. |
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| | Singapore |
| | It is now also the law reporting agency in Singapore; a continuing legal education provider; a legal publications body; an alternative dispute resolutions agency; an appointing body for Senior Counsel, commissioners for oaths and notaries public; a promoter of legal information technology and the keeper of stakeholding moneys in Singapore." | | | Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary," and more. | | | From CJ Koh Law Library, National University of Singapore. |
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http://www.washlaw.edu/forint/asia/singapor.html
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| | Find Singapore search engines with Search Engine Colossus |
| | Singapore Population - 1900: 229,000 - 1950: 1,022,000 - 2000: 4,037,000 - 2006: 4,492,000 | | | Connecting you to the answers and information you're looking for - Singapore sites only or World search! | | | Where you can find out everything about Asia! |
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http://www.searchenginecolossus.com/Singapore.html
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| | :: SGX. Tomorrow's Market, Today. |
| | Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the CDP and SGX-DC Clearing Rules to provide for the admission of banks as SGX clearing members. | | | SGX and OMX announced that they are strengthening their partnership, by working more closely together to provide technology solutions and services for the Singapore capital markets. | | | SGX records highest profit to 3Q FY2006 since going public 11 Apr |
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| | Singapore current local time from WorldTimeServer.com |
| | A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Singapore is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name. | | | Before making travel plans for a hotel or flight to Singapore City, Singapore or placing a telephone call to Singapore with a phone card or direct dial, or even with an online chat room, it can be useful to understand the difference between locations, so make sure you know the correct and current local time. | | | You can even create a list of your favorite locations where you have business or personal interests. |
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| | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) |
| | This is reflected in the new records set by the Singapore port in shipping tonnage... | | | Singapore has arranged to deposit an instrument of accession to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage... | | | At about 0135hrs today, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that a harbour craft, FAIRWIND (146 gross tons)... |
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| | Home - Australian High Commission in Singapore |
| | This year's Anzac Day Dawn Service in Singapore will be held on Tuesday, 25th April at the Kranji War Cemetery, 9 Woodlands Road. | | | The High Commission would like to hear your ideas about how the Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement can be improved. | | | Click on the poster to see what's on offer, when and where! |
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| | Embassy of Denmark, Singapore |
| | Singapore advised on Infocomm Strategy (March 14, 2006) | | | On this website, you can find information about Danish culture, trade, relevant Danish links, etc. | | | Singapore number 1 financial centre of the future (January 11, 2006) |
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http://www.ambsingapore.um.dk
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| | Singapore Tourism Board |
| | The newsletter contains updates on developments within the STB and the tourism industry, key events in Singapore that have an impact on tourism in Singapore, upcoming events, recent media releases by the STB and the latest tourism statistics. | | | The Singapore Tourism Review 2005 Video highlights the significant and exciting developments in the tourism industry in 2005. | | | P@SSPORT is the Singapore Tourism Board’s monthly e-newsletter for the travel trade. |
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http://app.stb.com.sg/asp/index.asp
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| | Singapore Rugby Union Online :: Welcome |
| | The Singapore Rugby Union is pleased new management committee for 2006-7 after a Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex on the 23rd February 2006... | | | The International Rugby Board’s (IRB) Sevens Series returns to the Lion City on April 8-9, 2006 for the fourth edition of the Standard Chartered Sevens Singapore, an official leg of the spectacular IRB Sevens circuit, which comprises eight tournaments played on five different continents... | | | Congratulations to the players who have been selected for the inaugural Hong Kong Sevens 2006... |
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