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They target older men with CPF money at Geylang coffee shop KOPI, teh or China lady? A kopitiam in Geylang's Lorong 23 has gained notoriety for being a 'no-frills, no-aircon' and low-cost version of a karaoke lounge where women from China accost grey-haired Ah Peks. For men whose CPF pensions can't support exquisite Gong Li-lookalikes and $350-a-bottle Chivas Regal at swanky lounges like Tiananmen, Star Station 23 Cafe Restaurant is perfect. Some businesses in the area, such as brothels and restaurants, resent its presence. Others say the colourful denizens of Star Station 23 have been good for business. Green plastic...

Border Patrol supervisor facing sex charge By Jesse Bogan Express-News Border Bureau Web Posted : 01/08/2004 12:00 AM LAREDO —— A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor accused of soliciting sexual favors from an undocumented immigrant in the back of his patrol vehicle has been charged with official oppression. William Ferrone, 39, of the 4000 block of Calle Puebla surrendered to Webb County authorities Wednesday and was released after posting $5,000 bond. Speaking in his front yard, Ferrone denied the accusation. "I've served my community for a long time, and to be accused of something like this is not right," said Ferrone,...