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Title Section25 2007-02-13 1 THE STRAITS TIMES 106 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS MICA (P) 198/12/2006 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 2007 •m A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 80 CENTS25 words
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626 2007-02-13 1 Lynn Lee; Joyce Teo - Lynn Lee Joyce Teo Another proposal: To consider a property's potential value when giving compensation By IN A significant departure from a decades-old practice, the Government intends to pay the prevailing market rate when it acquires land. This is a shift away626 words
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Article, Illustration82 2007-02-13 1 The Wulihe Stadium in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province in north-east China, was torn down in 6.6 seconds yesterday in a controlled implosion. The facility, built in 1989 with a capacity of 65,000 seats, has staged crucial soccer games. It was where the national team sealedREUTERS - 82 words
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537 2007-02-13 1 Erica Tay - Erica Tay By Economics Correspondent SINGAPORE'S lowest wage-earners are taking home more pay per household member for the first time in eight years. But this is not because of a rise in individual wages, which have generally remained stagnant. Rather, more family members537 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration1130 2007-02-13 1 Ken Kwek - Ken Kwek By MADAM Tan Ah Cheang is an illiterate 76-year-old coffeeshop assistant. Until recently, she had never thought that she could help with her two granddaughters' education. But last month, she paid $70 to send the older girl, Venessa, for English andSTEPHANIE YEOW - 1,130 words
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Miscellaneous435 2007-02-13 2 SECTION ONE HOME Prime 2-4 Funding for disabled s j a 6-12 A special committee ""V/i i o wants funding given to World 14-18 all disabled r s sons Review 19-21 families, and to bosses FY I 22 who can employ them. SECTION TWO PAGE H8 Home Hl-H9 Forum HlO435 words
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PRIME
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Article, Illustration696 2007-02-13 3 Land sand exported here comes from inland areas far from country's island borders: George Yeo SINGAPORE yesterday made plain that it could not understand Indonesia's decision to ban sand exports, but also made clear it was not about to be overcome byCHEW SENG KIM - 696 words
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409 2007-02-13 3 Goh Chin Lian; Zakir Hussain - Goh Chin Lian Zakir Hussain By MARKETERS who send unsolicited e-mail and SMS messages will soon have to label their messages clearly or risk facing legal action from consumers. Under the Spam Control Bill, which takes its name from the wide-ly-known409 words
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Article, Illustration144 2007-02-13 4 PHOTO: An Iraqi can only look on in despair at a building in flames after a car bomb attack yesterday in central Baghdad, Iraq. Five car bombs exploded simultaneously around the Shorja wholesale market, killing at least 71 people and wounding 164. A separate roadsideAP - 144 words
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668 2007-02-13 4 Yap Su- Yin - Yap Su-Yin Proposals in it aim to aid children and adults, as well as care-givers and employers By A WIDE-RANGING plan to help the country's disabled the most thorough to date was released yesterday. The slew of 31 proposals aims to reach out to668 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration757 2007-02-13 6 Tracy Quek - Tracy Quek Delegates attempt to convince Pyongyang to scale down demands for fuel and electricity By China Correspondent In Beijing ENVOYS at six-nation talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear arms programme were making lastditch efforts to convince Pyongyang to take its firstREUTERS; AP - 757 words
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Article, Illustration345 2007-02-13 6 0 0 REUTERS THEY resisted counting unhatched chickens. Then they tried to pull a rabbit from a hat before the Year of the Pig trots in. But so far, to no avail.0 0 REUTERS - 345 words
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CHINA
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495 2007-02-13 8 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS, XINHUA Policymakers and academics outline key issues for sustainable development in study Beijing THE average life expectancy in China will jump by 13 years to 85 years by the middle of the century, Chinese academics said in aREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS, XINHUA - 495 words
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Article, Illustration64 2007-02-13 8 PHOTO: Pub-goers having a thrashing good time during a fiesty pillow fight at a Shanghai bar. More than 50 people took part in the weekend event, organised by the bar as a way for stressed-out Shanghai residents to let off steam. And ifAP - 64 words
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230 2007-02-13 8 Hong Kong VENDORS selling fake Hello Kitty and Disney products beware. Undercover Customs officers will be among the hordes of shoppers thronging Chinese New Year fairs here this week as the authorities extend their anti-piracy crackdown over the festive season. Customs divisional commander230 words
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EAST ASIA
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531 2007-02-13 9 ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE President Chen defends move amid union protests and rebuke from US Taipei PRESIDENT Chen Shui-bian renamed two state-run enterprises replacing "China" with "Taiwan" in their titles yesterday, saying the change was a step towards making Taiwan a "normalASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 531 words
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Article, Illustration326 2007-02-13 9 REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Seoul THE eldest son of North Korea's leader has left his residence in Macau and is travelling to Pyongyang for his father's 65th birthday, South Korean media reported yesterday. Mr Kirn Jong Nam, 35, son of Mr Kirn JongREUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; AP - 326 words
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176 2007-02-13 9 REUTERS Tokyo A 70-YEAR-OLD Japanese woman has gone on trial for bombarding a 79-year-old man with 206 love letters, repeatedly cleaning his family tombstone and breaking a stalking ban. Prosecutors told a court in Ibaraki prefecture in eastern Japan that the defendant hadREUTERS - 176 words
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INDIA/SOUTH ASIA
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Article, Illustration627 2007-02-13 10 Ravi Velloor - Ravi Velloor Three recent deals worth $44b may signal start of trend By India Bureau Chief In New Delhi A FLURRY of big-ticket cross-border acquisitions involving Indian companies over the past fortnight may amount to more than the US$29 billion (Ss44 billion) thatREUTERS - 627 words
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525 2007-02-13 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Bangalore INDIA'S technology hub Bangalore was crippled yesterday by a general strike that shut businesses and emptied streets as activists protested against a court verdict over access to river water. The general strike in the southern state of Karnataka,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 525 words
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243 2007-02-13 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS Rawalpindi (Pakistan) US DEFENCE Secretary Robert Gates sought Pakistan's support yesterday to prevent an expected Taleban spring offensive in neighbouring Afghanistan. The allies had the chance to deal a "strategic setback" to the militants, said Mr Gates on his first visit toASSOCIATED PRESS - 243 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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Article, Illustration618 2007-02-13 11 Salim Osman - Salim Osman Enough funds for development, says report; problem is spending wisely By Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta INDONESIA faces a curious problem: It has enough money for its development needs and to reduce poverty, but it cannot seem to spend618 words
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259 2007-02-13 11 Ken Kwek - Ken Kwek By In Manila SINGAPORE President S R Nathan arrives here today for a four-day state visit at the invitation of President Gloria Arroyo. During the visit, his first to the Philippines as head of state, he will hold talks with259 words
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268 2007-02-13 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Jakarta INDONESIA, Malaysia and Brunei yesterday agreed to conserve a large swathe of mountainous rainforest covering a third of Borneo which is home to endangered orangutans, elephants and rhinoceros. "This will put the 'Heart of Borneo' on the world stage as oneAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 268 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA / MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration545 2007-02-13 12 Nirmal Ghosh - Nirmal Ghosh Premiers of both countries say they are determined to resolve problem By Thailand Correspondent In Bangkok THAILAND and Malaysia yesterday agreed to work together to tackle the roots of conflict in Thailand's southern provinces. Thai Prime Minister SurayudAFP - 545 words
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246 2007-02-13 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS Bangkok A PANEL appointed to investigate :orruption linked to deposed Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra tias recommended that criminal tax svasion charges be filed against his wife, her secretary and her broth3r, its chairman said yesterday. Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra md herASSOCIATED PRESS - 246 words
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263 2007-02-13 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Bangkok THAILAND does not need to close its new international airport to repair cracks on taxiways and runways, a panel of investigators said yesterday, blaming the damage on underground water. Cracks have been found across 78,000 sq m, or roughlyAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 263 words
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Article, Illustration413 2007-02-13 12 Salim Osman - Salim Osman By Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta A SINGAPORE company yesterday donated 500 million rupiah (S$85,000) as relief aid for victims of Jakarta's worst flood in recent years. Singapore Technologies Telemedia (ST Telemedia) presented a cheque to First Lady Ibu Hadjah413 words
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137 2007-02-13 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Kuala Lumpur EMBARRASSED officials have suspended a contest offering citizens cash for photographs of traffic offenders after protests from lawyers. The "Snap, Send and Win" contest had a weekly prize of RMISO (Ss66) for the best picture of traf- fie offences, withAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 137 words
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Miscellaneous24 2007-02-13 6 Longer lives in China The average life expectancy in China will jump by 13 years to 85 years by 2050, academics say. PAGE 824 words
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Article, Illustration962 2007-02-13 14 Derwin Pereira - Derwin Pereira CAMPAIGN FOR UNITED STATES PRESIDENCY Hillary and Obama lead Democrats in early start to race with many firsts By US Bureau Chief In Washington HISTORY is in the making in the race for the White House in 2008. It is a campaignAP & AFP - 962 words
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Article314 2007-02-13 14 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Sydney AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard found himself at the centre of a political storm yesterday after criticising US presidential hopeful Barack Obama over his plans to pull troops from Iraq. The conservative leader earned a stinging rebuke from the popularAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 314 words
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Article, Illustration469 2007-02-13 15 Derek Scally - Derek Scally Mohnhaupt was key figure in the notorious Red Army Faction By For The Straits Times In Berlin A LEADER of the notorious German left-wing militant group Red Army Faction (RAF) is to be freed on parole after 24 years469 words
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273 2007-02-13 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Riyadh PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin of Russia has offered to help Saudi Arabia develop atomic energy and pledged to develop ties with the Islamic world during his first visit to Saudi Arabia, a key US ally. Mr Putin yesterday listed the "developmentAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 273 words
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SPOTLIGHT PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration426 2007-02-13 16 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS A YOUNG Chinese billionaire nicknamed "Wealthy Miss Dongyang" has been detained in eastern China on suspicion of illegally raising funds to build her fortune, official media said yesterday. Wu Ying, 26, head of the Bense Group in Zhejiang province, was beingREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 426 words
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Article, Illustration247 2007-02-13 16 REUTERS FOUR men who attacked Democratic Party chairman Albert Ho (left) in a McDonald's restaurant last year have been jailed. Mr Ho was clubbed using wooden batons at the crowded restaurant in the central business district in August last year in a caseREUTERS - 247 words
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Article219 2007-02-13 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS FORMER Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital yesterday after being treated overnight for flu, his aide said. Tun Dr Mahathir, 81, said he was feeling better, according to his aide Sufi Yusoff. Details of his medical treatment were not immediately available.ASSOCIATED PRESS - 219 words
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Article, Illustration174 2007-02-13 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS AN ITALIAN restaurant has caused outrage by holding a dinner to raise funds for the family of a Nasa astronaut charged with attempted murder. About 70 diners attended the event on Sunday at Silvestro's restaurant in Cocoa Beach, Florida. It was bombarded with criticism afterASSOCIATED PRESS; AP - 174 words
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Article, Illustration273 2007-02-13 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Paris A LACK of sleep appears to disrupt the functioning of the hippocampus, an area of the brain that forms new memories. The latest issue of the medical journal Nature Neuroscience reported on Harvard Medical School investigatorsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 273 words
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446 2007-02-13 17 William Choong - William Choong Poll finds support high across states for its use to supplement supply By For The Straits Times In Canberra NEARLY four-fifths of Australians are in favour of drinking recycled water in a form similar to Singapore's Newater, according to a poll.446 words
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Article, Illustration494 2007-02-13 18 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS Violence and despair mark the first anniversary of Shi'ite shrine attack Baghdad BOMB attacks at two markets in central Baghdad killed at least 76 people yesterday as Iraqis marked the first anniversary of a Shi'ite shrine bombing that pushed the countryREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 494 words
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283 2007-02-13 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerusalem JERUSALEM'S mayor has ordered a review of construction work for a walkway near a holy site at the centre of an Ar-ab-Israeli conflict, a City Hall spokesman said yesterday. Mr Uri Lupolianski, who has direct responsibility for the project, decidedASSOCIATED PRESS - 283 words
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312 2007-02-13 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS Washington TOP Democrat leaders have urged the Bush administration to be cautious about accusing Iran of fomenting trouble in Iraq, as Teheran said it was a bid by Washington to hide its failures. Senior US defence officials had told a pressAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS - 312 words
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WORLD QUICKLY
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Article65 2007-02-13 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO: China has no further plans to carry out anti-satellite tests, its defence chief reportedly told Japan's former head of defence. "We do not plan further tests," ex-Japanese defence chief Fukushiro Nukaga quoted Chinese National Defence Minister Cao Gangchuan as saying in Beijing,ASSOCIATED PRESS - 65 words
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Article93 2007-02-13 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO: United States Vice-President Dick Cheney has decided not to meet Japanese Defence Minister Fumio Kyuma, news reports said. The decision was made in protest over Mr Kyuma's remarks last month that the US move to invade Iraq was a "mistake" as it wasASSOCIATED PRESS - 93 words
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Article91 2007-02-13 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE JAKARTA: Indonesian environmental watchdog Walhi said it filed suit yesterday against a mining company and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over a "mud volcano" that has forced thousands to flee their homes. A gas well near Surabaya in East Java operated by PT LapindoAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 91 words
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Article82 2007-02-13 18 REUTERS WASHINGTON: Researchers said they had homed in on five areas of DNA that could account for 70 per cent of the genetic risk for Type-2, or adult, diabetes. They identified four areas of genetic variation that conferred a significant risk of developing diabetes and confirmed thatREUTERS - 82 words
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Miscellaneous23 2007-02-13 14 Baghdad market blasts Bomb attacks in central Baghdad kill dozens as Iraqis mark the first anniversary of a Shi'ite shrine bombing. PAGE 1823 words
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Article424 2007-02-13 19 IT CAN be said outright that Singapore shooting for a population target of 6.5 million looks a winning proposition, economically speaking. A consumer base about half bigger than the present size, combined with an external economy that is developing reasonably well, will provide stronger insurance424 words
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Article, Illustration1202 2007-02-13 19 EUSTON QUAH - EUSTON QUAH »ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT By For The Straits Times FORGET about sustainable development in theory, that is. People, companies, politicians and academics talk endlessly about issues of sustainability without much headway in pragmatic actions. There are at least 30 definitions of the theory and concept of1,202 words
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886 2007-02-13 19 Lynn Chu; John Yoo - Lynn Chu John Yoo POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES By BEFORE the US midterm elections last November, many Democratic candidates and legal academics insisted that the Iraq war was illegal and that only Congress, not the president, had the power to manage it under886 words
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Article, Illustration1515 2007-02-13 20 Roula Khalaf, Kichard McGregor; Sundeep Tucker - Roula Khalaf, Kichard McGregor Sundeep Tucker FINANCIAL TIMES GEOPOLITICS: CHINA-MIDDLE EAST RELATIONS By ON THE desert road from Dubai to Oman, a kilometre-long drag-on-shaped building has become a symbol of China's growing ties with the Middle East. With 4,000 Chinese businesses selling everything fromFINANCIAL TIMES - 1,515 words
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Article, Illustration732 2007-02-13 21 Sunanda K. Datta- Ray - Sunanda K. Datta-Ray »THE UN INITIATIVE ON KOSOVO By For The Straits Times EVEN if nothing comes of it, the United Nations initiative on Kosovo must be valued for offering a faint glimpse of the distant spires of the Camelot of world governance shining throughREUTERS - 732 words
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Article647 2007-02-13 21 Michael Skapinker - Michael Skapinker FINANCIAL TIMES By A FEW weeks ago, I implored my colleagues at the Financial Times to maintain the distinction between "uninterested" and "disinterested" after a few instances of us mixing them up. You know the difference. "Uninterested" means not interested. "Disinterested" means impartial. PeopleFINANCIAL TIMES - 647 words
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Miscellaneous32 2007-02-13 19 Where there's a will The imaginative UN proposal for Kosovo might also help to resolve problems of religious and ethnic dissidence elsewhere. PAGE 21 DU NCH LI N ES.— rrzn tiM^r-1 m4C)?*n32 words
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Miscellaneous1144 2007-02-13 22 Singapore today Partly cloudy. Showers with thunder in the afternoon. ASIA WORLD WEATHER USEFUL "UMBERS S^SSI A V i sc 1 mk Emergency lines DO TODAY BEIJING 0 V Police 999 SEOUL 0 I Clear Police Hotline 1800-255-0000 TOKYO Civil Defence (Fire, Rescue and Emergency Keen on teaching someone your1,144 words
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Article, Illustration627 2007-02-13 23 T. Rajan - T. Rajan LTA to test idea along Jalan Eunos where buses will stop by side of road By MR JOHNNY Liew has a problem that slows him down every day. When the SBS Transit driver tries to get his busNG SOR LUAN - 627 words
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Article, Illustration1317 2007-02-13 24 Tan Hui Yee - Tan Hui Yee BAN ON LAND SAND EXPORTS Nor can it fix price of ready-mix concrete as sand is one component By ALTHOUGH the Governnent is bearing part of the re:ent increase in the cost of >and for its ongoing projects, tCHEW SENG KIM - 1,317 words
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Article, Illustration833 2007-02-13 24 Chua Mvi Hoong - Chua Mvi Hoong >FROM THE GALLERY By Deputy Political Editor IN 2002, Shanghai authorities decided that the Shanghai Concert Hall was in too noisy a neighbourhood, no thanks to a nearby expressway. Seven months of planning later, in April 2003,833 words
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651 2007-02-13 25 Li XUEYING - Li XUEYING He allays concerns that sector is overheating; Govt to 'ensure market stays healthy' By MINISTER for National Development Mah Bow Tan yesterday sought to allay concerns that a bubble is forming in the property market. "I guess if you look purely at651 words
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Article, Illustration606 2007-02-13 25 Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain BIOMED UNDER THE MICROSCOPE By HEALTH Minister Khaw Boon Wan yesterday gave his take on an ongoing debate about the future direction of Singapore's biomedical research. He said his ministry had made a strategic decision to go into such research but606 words
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Article, Illustration360 2007-02-13 25 ZAKIR HUSSAIN - ZAKIR HUSSAIN SINGAPORE'S pursuit of epilepsy expert Simon Shorvon for professional misconduct shows its commitment to high ethical standards in research, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan told Parliament yesterday. He was responding to Dr Fatimah Lateef (Marine Parade GRC), who had asked why the case360 words
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591 2007-02-13 25 Peh Shing Huei - Peh Shing Huei ►>TIES WITH THAILAND By BE RATIONAL in reacting to the ongoing spat between Singapore and Thailand, Foreign Minister George Yeo advised the House yesterday. Singaporeans should take the "current unpleasantness" in their stride, he said. The Singapore Government is591 words
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Article, Illustration673 2007-02-13 26 Salma Khali k - Salma Khali k Act sends 'strong signal' that healthcare products here of highest quality By Health Correspondent A NEW law on health products for human use, approved yesterday, sends "a strong signal" that products made or sold here are of the highest standards.673 words
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287 2007-02-13 26 Grace Ng - Grace Ng CHANGES TO MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE ACT By THE central bank will get beefed-up powers to tackle money laundering and help consumers resolve disputes with financial institutions. The changes to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Act will enable the287 words
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533 2007-02-13 26 Sue-Ann Chia - Sue-Ann Chia ELECTED PRESIDENCY By THE Government is not ready to entrench the powers of the Elected President, though this has been provided for in the Constitution. The reason is that it is still refining the safeguards of such powers,533 words
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Article185 2007-02-13 26 SINGAPORE'S booming industry for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services will soon get even more firepower from new tax incentives for local businesses. The incentives will encourage the 100 or more such local companies to provide airlines with cut-ting-edge equipment when their planes land here for185 words
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Article139 2007-02-13 26 ABOUT one in eight doctors working in Singapore polyclinics is from a foreign country, excluding Malaysia. And care is taken to prevent any communication problems with patients, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan yesterday. He was responding to Mr Low Thia Khiang (Hougang), who had asked whether139 words
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Article157 2007-02-13 26 MORE LIKELY FOR NEEDY POOR Singaporeans on the Public Assistance Scheme could be getting more money when the Government completes its review of the scheme in the next few months, said Minister of State (Community Development, Youth and Sports) Yu-Foo Yee Shoon yesterday. The scheme, for Singaporeans who cannot work157 words
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Article161 2007-02-13 26 THE Community Involvement Programme (CIP) has been helpful in getting students to be more aware about volunteerism and community service. It gives them a chance to interact with others of different backgrounds, cultures and abilities, Minister of State (Education and Manpower) Gan Kirn Yong said. He added161 words
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Article86 2007-02-13 26 THE Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) can now raise funds for its projects by issuing bonds. Previously, it could only borrow from the Government, banks or other financial institutions. Changes to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Act approved yesterday give the statutory board more86 words
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Article, Illustration641 2007-02-13 28 Ben Nadarajan - Ben Nadarajan YOUTH CHALLENGE PROBE He rebuts watchdog's criticism of his salary but doesn't touch on other alleged lapses By YOUTH Challenge founder Vincent Lam yesterday attempted to defend himself against some criticisms levelled against him by the Commissioner of Charities (COC). InTHE NEW PAPER - 641 words
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Article286 2007-02-13 28 Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh ISETAN BREAK-IN By THREE teenagers accused of breaking into the Isetan store in Shaw Towers last Thursday were each released on $8,000 bail yesterday. Marcus Wang Yuanhang, 18, and Ethan Khoo Ec Ren and Yuan Wei Jie, both 16, will appear in286 words
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344 2007-02-13 28 Teh Joo Lin - Teh Joo Lin By ONLINE questionnaires, which will help foreigners instantly gauge their chances of gaining permanent residence (PR) or citizenship, will go live at 10am on Thursday. The free forms, which will be available at www.ica.gov.sg, will have a series of questions344 words
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Article, Illustration482 2007-02-13 28 Chong Chee Kin - Chong Chee Kin »NKF: OLD V NEW By FORMER National Kidney Foundation chairman Richard Yong and ex-treasurer Loo Say San have withdrawn their third-party claims against former board members Kweh Soon Han and Lawrence Chia. Mr Yong and Mr Loo, who, along482 words
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76 2007-02-13 28 A CABBY'S patience paid off when his fare who had gone inside an embassy without paying up eventually emerged. The taxi driver had called the police, who arrested the man. Mr Huang Shui Tian, 52, had picked up the passenger in Waterloo Street at76 words
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Article74 2007-02-13 28 CUSTOMS officers lying in wait at a Toa Payoh housing block got their man last Wednesday. After arresting him, they found 3,500 packets of du-ty-unpaid cigarettes worth more than $35,000 in his car. On Oct 8, the 48-year-old rammed his car into a blockade, crashed into a74 words
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43 2007-02-13 28 A 27-YEAR-OLD army regular died after his motorcycle skidded along the East Coast Parkway early yesterday morning. He was riding towards Changi Airport. He died in hospital at about 4.45 am, about one hour after the accident.43 words
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66 2007-02-13 28 A RETIREE in her 70s died in hospital after she was hit by a taxi on Sunday morning. The taxi, travelling along Ang Mo Kio Street 31, was making a right turn into Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 when the accident happened. The66 words
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93 2007-02-13 28 A 16-YEAR-OLD student was yesterday charged with raping his sister in their Guillemard Road flat last September. She was 17 then. He turned 16 on Sunday and will be dealt with as an adult. In the same court yesterday, a father and son,93 words
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678 2007-02-13 29 Goh Chin Lian - Goh Chin Lian Potong Pasir MP admits it will be tough to give HDB residents lifts that stop on every floor By OPPOSITION MP Chiam See Tong is finding it a struggle to fulfil an election promise to provide his HDB residents with lifts678 words
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Article, Illustration286 2007-02-13 29 Melissa Tan - Melissa Tan By A TWIST to the recipe for conventional glutinous rice balls has won four boys the top prize of $500 in a food design competition. Known to the Chinese as tang yuan, these appear no different from the original version atNG SOR LUAN - 286 words
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Article, Illustration503 2007-02-13 30 Lim Wei Chean - Lim Wei Chean Proposals urge govt review of meanstesting scheme, aid for hiring disabled By A SPECIAL committee wants all disabled persons' families including those whose incomes may not clear means testing to get financial help. It also hopes to get the503 words
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422 2007-02-13 30 ■ Yap Su- Yin - Yap Su-Yin By A PANEL that has made a slew of recommendations to improve programmes for the disabled has homed in on two planks of action: early intervention and assessment of both children and adults with disabilities. The steering committee for the Enabling422 words
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Article, Illustration160 2007-02-13 30 SICK of all those pesky questions that pop up during your Chinese New Year visits like when you are going to get married, or when your first baby will arrive? This week's issue of Digital Life leaps to the rescue with the top tech tricks you160 words
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Article, Illustration933 2007-02-13 31 Ho Ai Li - Ho Ai Li Mr ITE, at the helm for 25 years, has given vocational education a big boost By THE first time he was asked to head the Vocational and Industrial Training Board, Dr Law Song Seng said "No". ThatNG SOR LUAN - 933 words
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Miscellaneous30 2007-02-13 23 Mr ITE steps down At the helm for 25 years, Dr Law Song Seng has given vocational training a new image and its students a sense of pride. PAGE H930 words
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411 2007-02-13 32 Ong-Chew Peck Wan - Ong-Chew Peck Wan IN THE report, "WP asks Govt to explain Penal Code amendments" (The Sunday Times, Feb 4), Ms Sylvia Lim asked why it was necessary to increase the maximum imprisonment terms by three or four times, citing the examples of411 words
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307 2007-02-13 32 Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin - Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin I REFER to the article, "More Chinese delay pregnancy by freezing eggs" (ST, Feb 8). It is important to take note of the various medical risks incurred when delaying motherhood through freezing of eggs. Unlike human sperm and embryos,307 words
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397 2007-02-13 32 Quek York Tong - Quek York Tong IT IS no surprise that almost half the 25 students who scored nine Als are foreign students, in particular those from China ("Foreign students post strong O-level showing"; ST, Feb 10). Extrapolating from this trend, we can expect a similar397 words
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391 2007-02-13 32 Yeo Chow Khoon - Yeo Chow Khoon I AM encouraged by the brave initiative by Fair Price to have healthier "no trans fat" house-brand products on its shelves ("FairPrice house brand to get trans fat labels"; ST, Feb 8). It may start the ball rolling and see391 words
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234 2007-02-13 32 Noelle Tang ( Ms - Noelle Tang (Ms) I REFER to the letter, "Where is compassion for MRT accident victim?" by Ms Natalie Yee Zimin (ST, Jan 30). We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers in the affected train at Clementi MRT station on Jan 27.234 words
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242 2007-02-13 32 Aishah Mohamed ( Ms - Aishah Mohamed (Ms) I REFER to the letter, "Origins of jihad and what it really means" by Mr Zainuddin Mohamed Ismail (ST, Jan 29). I discussed it with my friends and came to some conclusions, among which was the need to remind ourselves and242 words
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139 2007-02-13 32 Toh Yong Chuan - Toh Yong Chuan I THANK Ms Anne Wong Holloway for her letter, "Solution to cyberspace criticism lies within Reach" (ST, Feb 8). There were some teething problems when Reach, the government feedback portal, revamped the website to complement its new identity. We have resolved many139 words
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Miscellaneous120 2007-02-13 32 For more readers' views, log on to http://www. straitstimes.asial. com.sg/forum Access to letters online is free. Big dose of sensitivity and humility needed when dealing with neighbours Be prepared to be scrutinised publicly if you are in Friendster Accredit counsellors so that unqualified ones can be purged Not allowing a120 words
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Article, Illustration883 2007-02-13 33 »FULHAM LIVERPOOL PORTSMOUTH CHELSEA »EVERTON MANCHESTER CITY Ferguson says title hopes will depend on team winning these away games London SIX points ahead of reigning champions Chelsea with 11 matches remaining. Manchester United can almost smell success in soccer's English Premiership. ButREUTERS, AFP - 883 words
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Article385 2007-02-13 33 [T IS a simple case of nathematics: Manchester LJnited keep winning, we lave to keep winning. Chelsea manager Jose Vlourinho has no doubt what lis side have to do to keep ibreast of Premiership eaders United385 words
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Article, Illustration670 2007-02-13 33 Los Angeles A: A chance to be Beckham's L.A. teammate THE David Beckham circus came to town and he was not even there. Thanks to the possibility of playing alongside the former England captain, some 800 hopefuls turned up to try outREUTERS - 670 words
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446 2007-02-13 34 REUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS soccer Jewell blames Dowd for their loss, which cost relegation-threatened team crucial points London A FURIOUS Paul Jewell says referee Phil Dowd has cost his side more than a point. The Wigan manager insists the match official's "catalogue of errors" inREUTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 446 words
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Article, Illustration681 2007-02-13 34 ' Marc Lim - Marc Lim WILD WEEKEND By Sports Correspondent IT WAS mostly pretty football in Arsenal's come-from-behind 2-1 win over Wigan in the English Premier League on Sunday. But the ugly side of the Beautiful Game was also on show at the Emirates Stadium. Unfortunately,REUTERS - 681 words
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431 2007-02-13 34 REUTERS LONDON THERE will be no love lost between Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal when they meet for a Valentine's Day FA Cup replay at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow. A fifth-round tie at home to Blackburn this weekend is the prize awaiting theREUTERS - 431 words
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549 2007-02-13 34 ASSOCIATED PRESS Madrid AFTER a series of subdued performances, Ronaldinho showed a return to form when he struck twice on Sunday. The Brazilian striker, who has been criticised for his poor showings in recent games, scored both goals in Barcelona's 2-0 victory over RacingASSOCIATED PRESS - 549 words
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Article, Illustration480 2007-02-13 34 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS Rome INTER Milan coach Roberto Mancini has called for the Italian season to be abandoned and his team to be crowned Serie A champions. He said it was pointless to continue playing in front of empty stadiums. HisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS - 480 words
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Article44 2007-02-13 34 LONDON: Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton may face police and Football Association enquiries for making abusive gestures at Portsmouth fans, the Daily Star said. However, the club insist that he did no such thing in Saturday's 1-2 loss.44 words
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81 2007-02-13 34 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIO DE JANEIRO: Former World Cup winner Romario shrugged off his 41 years to score a hat-trick as Vasco da Gama beat Volta Redonda 6-1 on Sunday. He came on as a 67th-minute substitute in the Carioca championship game and scored inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 81 words
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Article71 2007-02-13 34 LONDON: The Football Association has reacted with disbelief that assistant national coach Terry Venables has called for some international friendlies to be scrapped. He feels England will be better off preparing for Euro 2008 qualification by having longer training camps, reported The Independent. He acknowledged that71 words
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Article, Illustration416 2007-02-13 35 Alvin Foo - Alvin Foo SHOOTING New citizens Fan and Gai to don Singapore colours in air-pistol events By THEY came to Singapore to coach the national air-pistol team two years ago. But China-born Fan Xiaoping (right), 35, and her husband Gai Bin, 38, will soon be donning Singapore colours416 words
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Article, Illustration249 2007-02-13 35 BADMINTON RONALD Susilo found a new partner on the badminton court yesterday Hong Kong diva Sally Yeh. They came up against tough opponents world No 9 pair Li Yujia and Hendri Kurniawan Saputra who eventually won 21-19 in a friendly game punctuated by excitedPHOTO: ALBERT SIM - 249 words
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383 2007-02-13 35 Nicholas Fang - Nicholas Fang »SOCCER By FORMER national striker Agu Casmir has been offered a helping hand by Gombak United chairman John Yap. The 22-year-old will take up Gombak's desk job offer after declining to renew his contract with Woodlands Wellington, which ends on Feb 28.383 words
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374 2007-02-13 35 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS »GOLF Pebble Beach (California) PHIL Mickelson has banished the nightmare of last year's US Open with a win here. His commanding five-shot victory at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday also sounded a warning to hisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, ASSOCIATED PRESS - 374 words
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324 2007-02-13 35 ASSOCIATED PRESS ►>RUGBY Dublin WINGER Vincent Clerc scored a try one minute from the end and France beat Ireland 20-17 on Sunday to stay on course for another Six Nations championship triumph. When Ronan O'Gara kicked the Irish into a 17-13 lead with aASSOCIATED PRESS - 324 words
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Article508 2007-02-13 35 BASKETBALL NBA: Chicago 116 Phoenix 103, Atlanta 106 Golden State 105, Seattle 114 Sacramento 103, Portland 94 Washington 73, Miami 100 San Antonio 85, Indiana 94 LA Clippers 80, Cleveland 99 LA Lakers 90, Minnesota 109 Boston 107, Dallas 106 Philadelphia 89. CRICKET Fourth one-day international in Cape Town:508 words
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Article72 2007-02-13 35 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LIEGE: Former Davis Cup tennis champions Australia lost 2-3 to Belgium in the first round of the World Group on Sunday. Lleyton Hewitt put the Australians on even terms when he won the reverse singles. But Chris Guccione lost 4-6, 4-6, 4-6 toAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 72 words
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Article53 2007-02-13 35 ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND: Kobe Bryant outscored Leßron James, but the Los Angeles Lakers still lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-99 in the National Basketball Association on Sunday. Bryant scored 36 points to James' 18, but the Cavaliers clamped down on the Lakers star when itASSOCIATED PRESS - 53 words
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Miscellaneous22 2007-02-13 33 Coaches turn shooters Shooting coaches Fan Xiaoping and Gai Bin have received Singapore citizenship, and can compete for the Republic. PAGE Hl322 words
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Miscellaneous23 2007-02-13 34 FA Cup replays Today Middlesbrough v Bristol City Live, Ch24, tomorrow, 3.55pm Norwich v Blackpool Tomorrow Bolton v Arsenal Live, Ch24, Thursday, 4am23 words
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Miscellaneous17 2007-02-13 35 TV time SOCCER: FA Cup, 4th rd replay: Middlesbrough v Bristol City (Live, Ch24, tomorrow, 3.55 am).17 words
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Obituary, Illustration301 2007-02-13 36 IvS^ "The Lord is my sh ePherd' \^f Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house v. 1 of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:1, 6 J I I TAN KIM CHOO Age: 93 Was called home to be301 words
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Obituary, Illustration132 2007-02-13 36 YAP SIER CHONG YAP SOO CHONG Age: 68 Passed away peacefully on 11 February 2007. Dearly missed and forever remembered by loved ones. Beloved wife: Chng Ah Mvi Son: Yap Kian Pin Daughters: Son-in-law: Yap Siew Phing Yap Siew San Suzanne Kosol Jongpaiboonkit Godson: Chng Meng Kai Siblings: Spouses: Yap132 words
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Obituary, Illustration18 2007-02-13 36 I 3rd Anniversary I RAJAH LEELA Departed 13 I'cb '04 Dearly missed always remembered by All IxivedOnes s18 words
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Obituary, Illustration87 2007-02-13 36 DESMOND CHEANGMIINFOO I Age: 46 I passed away peacefully on 12/2/07. Dearly missed and 1 fondly remembered by loved ones. Wire: I lune Koh Meow Hoon I Daughters: Kelly Cheangjia U llstliei Ileal ig Jiu i Rachel Cheang fia Qi Body is rcMine at ()i.tun Nativity Parish. 1 Church of87 words
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Obituary, Illustration122 2007-02-13 36 TEO HAN KIAN Age: 81 Was called home to be with the Lord on 11 February 2007. Dearly missed and forever remembered by loved ones: Husband Sim I .m Koon Sons: Daughters-in-law: David Sim Seng Ann Shirley Anne Armstrong Alan Sim Seng Kiat Alfred Sim Seng Lian Andrew Sim Seng122 words
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Obituary, Illustration125 2007-02-13 36 I I "Surety goodness and mercy will follow me all tlie days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" O^nf... tO.C ELIZABETH SIM MUI CHENG Age: 88 Loving wife of the late: Paul Sect Boon Kirn was called home to be with the125 words
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Obituary, Illustration45 2007-02-13 36 K£i The Family Of The Late fc£tf TAN CHEE KIAN, BENNY Departed 6 February 2007 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donations and wreaths Jfl during their recent bereavement. E545 words
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Obituary, Illustration88 2007-02-13 36 ULRICK MITCHELL Age: 79 was called home to be with the Lord on 12 Feb 2007 leaving behind loved one*. (Wife: Patricia Gomes, deceased) Children: Spouse: Patrick Shirley Yeo Christopher Margaret Pereira Kric Joann Wee Gillian Grant Bridges Veronica Richard Claudia Ramalingam Grandchildren: Andre, Zayne, Chester, Bradley Azelia Body is88 words
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Obituary, Illustration50 2007-02-13 36 BACHAN SINGH S/O MAGHAR SINGH ALIAS BAWA SINGH KLER Age: 76 passed away peacefully on 12 February 2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by Wife: Ajil Kaur Sons, daughters, sons-in-law. daughters-in-law. grandchildren, relatives, friends and loved ones. I uneral will be on 13/2/07, at Mandai Crematorium. For enquiries, call *****201/*****007/*****14450 words
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Obituary, Illustration80 2007-02-13 36 GOH TOON KIAU Age: 78 passed away peacefully on 11 Feb 2007, leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Lav Chee Kuei Son: Daughter-in-law: Lav Chla Chng Chin Phui Sien. Jessie Daughter: Son-in-law: Lav Seng Yah Pang Eng Tiang Grandson: Granddaughters: j Pang Shiwei Lav Qlan Qi Lav Guan Yu and all80 words
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Obituary, Illustration61 2007-02-13 36 LEE KONG PENG Age: 59 passed away peacefully on 12 Feb 2007, leaving behind loved ones. Wife Chia Mvi Ec Son Lee Chiow Hong Daughter Agnes Lee Khar Leng and all relatives. Body resting at Blk 604 Jurong West St 62 Tel: *****454 k Cortege will leave on 16 Feb61 words
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Obituary, Illustration139 2007-02-13 37 YEAM YOONG FONG Age 73 passed away peacefully on 11 February 2007, leaving behind loved ones. (Wife: Lim Lean Ying, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Yearn Chong Hock Su Yuping Yearn Chong Yeow, Eric Lim Lay Mvi, Michelle Yearn Chong Hoe, Jeffrey Tan Mvi Htang, Debbie Yearn Chong Keat, Jack Lee Geok139 words
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Obituary, Illustration139 2007-02-13 37 The Family of The Late HAN LEE JONG GRACE Departed on 5 Feb 2007 wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, prayers, wreaths and donations during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to: x I -1. -1 Wong139 words
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Obituary, Illustration143 2007-02-13 37 r^ 1 have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, %^i I have kept the faith," 2 Timothy 4:7 i i 1 i KOH WUI MIN Age: 52 Was called home to be with the Lord on 12 February 2007. Dearly missed by loved ones. Wife: Jessie Buck143 words
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Obituary, Illustration223 2007-02-13 37 \f'** "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days "^uS3/J of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." 1 i 1 Psalm 23:6 I JOHN TAY CHIN MENG Age: 87 Called home to be with the Lord on 11 February 2007. Dearly223 words
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Obituary, Illustration110 2007-02-13 37 TAY GUAN POH Age: 9O Loving husband, beloved father and devoted grandpa passed away peacefully on 11 Feb 2007. Dearly missed and forever remembered by loved ones. Wife: Teo Guan Boey Sons: Daughters-in-law: Tay Siew Hock Yeo Kha Cher Dr Tay Siew Leng Dr Koay Siew Luan Daughters: Son-in-law: Tay110 words
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Obituary, Illustration27 2007-02-13 37 }pf 13th Anniversary TMJ In Everloving Memory Of I LNEO BOON LYE I Departed 13/2/94 Always remembered by wife, children and all loved ones. 3k vs:d- 'M27 words
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Obituary, Illustration47 2007-02-13 37 CherylYeo Swee Geok Feb 9,1957-Feb 9,2007 Thanks.... ...to friends; relatives; colleagues; management staff of ICBC; doctors, nurses staff of Mt Elizabeth Hospital; and Pastor Jason Foo for the kind assistance, care, support, condolences, attendance, prayers, wreaths contributions. You have all made it easier for us. Cheryls family47 words
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Obituary, Illustration55 2007-02-13 37 2nd Anniversary In Loving Memory Of PROF. GUNASUNDARI JAGANNATHAN Departed: B Feb2oos Thtugfi yau'lT Icfl us r Wfin Itrrv /rill Iliv in nut hrarts ifuf minds fewer SjJK rimsvd jnd aKvity* rememhered hy Husband: Lir.irin.nli.iri Kanniah Children: I,akshminar>an Priya Rtka Son-1 n-Law: Rdvi Chuiidrugiri Duu^hltrr- in 0 v w: layshree55 words
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Obituary, Illustration66 2007-02-13 37 "My soul finds rest In <±tnl alone-'' Pwilm62:l r JOHN ELIZABETH Age: 70 was railed home Id t i ■■■.uli l,< Inn! (Ml 9t *****7 in Vc-lUk.iih. Trlvandmni. leaving hehind luvrd nncr>. Hii'.li.iriilbaha) am .\iiioiiy Sun: I .ill miiid Antonj Djuftlm-r En-law: Hariah kunju Dau^hier; S<-n'iia .Nair Son-in-law: Huil-iIl Nair66 words
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Obituary, Illustration42 2007-02-13 37 ftllh LteelK-*t Sy<h|Mllu El'1 vli-h (AiidcMnu'v^ lv ihc (juiiily i>( iht> late I 1 LCP MUHAMMAD ROMJ BIN MOHAMEP SALLEH Departed: 10 Feb 20(17 Ftonl: I In11 41 rci 111 i K»11 lt 1 -.ill S.I I^.lf UK f Civil l>efrnce force42 words
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Obituary, Illustration135 2007-02-13 37 ENG KIN CHEW 1 Age: 75 passed away peacefully on 11"1 Febmary 2007. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by loved ones. Wife: Tan Phuay Huang Sons: Daughters-in-law: Eng Keen Huat, Dave Chia Yang Piah, Constance Eng Kiem Hou. Michael Tay Poh Choo Eng Keen Chye, Albert Ho Shuk Ping, Canny135 words
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Obituary, Illustration74 2007-02-13 37 'Sitrely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.' Psalm 23:6 With Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to Our Our Partner, Mr Sim Guan Seng and Ms Audrey Lieu Voon Fong on the home calling74 words
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Obituary, Illustration42 2007-02-13 37 The Family of the Late NG TIONG KHENG passed away peacefully on 8 February 2007, wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences and donations during their recent bereavement.42 words
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Obituary, Illustration53 2007-02-13 37 PETER SUGUMARAN Age: 79 Departed on 12/02/2007. Wife: Shanti Daughters: Suriya Dcvi, Sunyani Dcvi fthavam Dcvi Sonb-in-law: KulliibanK.&Sangkar Crnnilsnns: v Darvind I'nisath llatesh karma Granddaughter: S Samapriva He nlv Is resting at Blk 2, Manlllng Drive #09-19. 1.1 *****429. Cortege will leave on 13/2/2007 al 4pm for Mandal Crematorium for53 words
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Obituary, Illustration46 2007-02-13 37 AL-FATIHAH Allahyarham ZAINOL BIN HJ ISMAIL passed away peacefully on 10 Veb 2007 llie family nf the late wi\ht-s to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives friends, far rheir kind attendance prayers during the recent bereuvetnenL May Alhifi hk-ss his snul- AmLn Tel: 6584 053146 words
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Article5809 2007-02-13 38 TRANSACTION DATE: FEB 12, 2007 HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +0R'000 HIGH LOW P/E SMIL 3.5 11.5 34.5 101 3S.E 2E 27 19 IE 20.E 10E 30 4.E 24.E 10.E 10 18 10 7.E 38 44 11 131 176 17. E 69 E 70.E 32. E5,809 words
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Article52 2007-02-13 38 HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY TRADED SALE +0R'000 HIGH LOW P/E SMIL ***** 119 6065 Diamonds 6095 ISDJUSTech 6097 ISMSCISpore ***** ***** 6101 ISS&P500 ***** ***** 6170 SPDRS 3292 2382 6235 STI ETF100 3279.9 2360.9 6236 STIETFIOPV US119cd US3740 US555 US***** US***** 3221 -29 3201.8 -50.8 2 3250 323752 words
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Article, Illustration525 2007-02-13 39 BLOOMBERG NEWS Figure in line with likely record annual surplus; adds to pressure on yuan Hong Kong CHINA posted a US$l5.9 billion (5524.4 billion) trade surplus last month, pumping more cash into the world's fourth-biggest economy and adding pressure on Beijing to letBLOOMBERG NEWS; AFP - 525 words
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297 2007-02-13 39 BLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS Tokyo THE yen fell to a record low against the euro yesterday, after the Group of Seven (G-7) stopped short of saying its weakness is a threat to the global economy. "The yen will remain weak, as Japan's huge inter-est-rateBLOOMBERG NEWS, REUTERS - 297 words
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485 2007-02-13 39 ASSOCIATED PRESS San Jose (California) INTEL has designed a computer chip that promises to perform calculations as quickly as an entire data centre while consuming as much ensrgy as a light bulb. The world's biggest chipmaker said on Sunday it hasASSOCIATED PRESS - 485 words
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Article, Illustration19 2007-02-13 39 BLOOMBERG NEWS Friday's close: 17,504.33 (+211.85 points) »The markets were closed yesterday for a public holiday.BLOOMBERG NEWS - 19 words
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Article, Illustration43 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 20,593.41 (-4.25 points) Hong Kong stocks fell, led by China Mobile on fears that Vodafone may sell its stake in the former to help fund its US$ll.l billion (Ssl7 billion) buy of Hutchison Telecom's Indian assets.AFP - 43 words
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Article, Illustration33 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 2,807.17 (+76.79 points) Chinese stocks closed higher, adding 2.81 per cent, supported by bargain-hunting and fresh fund inflows as the banks and real estate developers found favour.AFP - 33 words
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Article, Illustration39 2007-02-13 39 Sydney S&P ASX 200 AFP Yesterday's close: 5,924.1 (-3.1 points) Australian stocks closed flat as profit-taking took the market off record high levels made on central bank comments that were read to mean more interest rate hikes are unlikely.AFP - 39 words
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Article, Illustration32 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 1,231.87 (-9 points) Malaysian stocks closed 0.73 per cent lower as investors trimmed their positions in anticipation of a slowdown before the Chinese New Year holiday.AFP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration29 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 14,146.22 (-392.68 points) »Indian stocks fell 2.39 per cent, with weak regional market trends, higher inflation and multi-billion dollar acquisitions weighing on market sentiment.AFP - 29 words
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Article, Illustration36 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 1,734.46 (-5.85 points) »Indonesian stocks closed 0.34 per cent lower for a third successive trading day amid a lack of fresh positive cues, with index heavyweight Telkom leading the fall.AFP - 36 words
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Article, Illustration36 2007-02-13 39 AFP Yesterday's close: 697.46 (+2.19 points) Thai stocks closed 0.31 per cent higher, led by gains in blue-chip banking and energy stocks. Volume was 2.2 billion shares, worth 12.6 billion baht (Sss4l million).AFP - 36 words
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Article233 2007-02-13 39 YESTERDAY'S CLOSE: 0,1 7U.4b Feb 12 Stock Name Wt Close Changi Allgreen 0.53 1.640 -0.021 Ascendasreit 0.97 2.590 -0.04C CapitaComm 0.65 2.970 -0.091 CapitaLand 5.04 7.300 +0.101 CapitaMall 0.98 3.460 +0.021 Chart SemiCond 0.84 1.460 -0.03( CityDev 2.87 14.000 -0.10( ComfortDelGro 1.43 1.910 -0.OK CoscoCorp 1.01233 words
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Article55 2007-02-13 39 ChinaEntSp 158,098,000 City Spring 156,359,000 Sing Tel 52,867,000 PDC Corp 50,789,000 Gen Intl 50,206,000 Auston 43,211,000 UniFiber 39,751,000 GMG Global 36,944,000 Yongnam 33,180,000 Zhongguo Power 32,166,000 PineAgritech 30,563,000 BBRHIdgs 30,279,000 SunVic 29,926,000 Oakwell Engg 28,338,000 Sapphire 26,894,000 *Star Cruises 26,592,000 Gems TV 23,124,000 See Hup Seng 21,240,000 BanJoo55 words
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Article140 2007-02-13 39 Feb 12 UNIT TRUSTS TABLE APPEARS ON MONDAYS FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES (9AM): SINGAPORE DOLLARS TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Buying Selling Aust dollar 1.1810 1.1950 Can dollar 1.2990 1.3140 Euro 1.9860 2.0090 Malaysian ringgit* 0.4388 0.4392 NZ dollar 1.0420 1.0640 Sterling pound 2.9800 3.0130 US dollar 1.5260140 words
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Article2116 2007-02-13 39 Bonds, Loans Warrants TRANSACTION DATE: FEB 12, 2007 52 WEEK TEL HIGH LOW CODE COMPANY CURRENCY LAST VOLUME TRADED SALE +7- 090 51 8 3779 ASL Marine W*****1 44 -3 4 48.5 31 9588 Allgreen MBLeCW***** 40 -2.5 260 43 37.5 9337 Allgreen RBeCW*****9 37.5 -1 60 9 3 ArianeCorpW*****92,116 words
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404 2007-02-13 40 REUTERS Sydney A CONSORTIUM led by Macquarie Bank came closer to clinching an US$B.7 billion (5513.3 billion) takeover of Australia's Qantas Airways yesterday, after the airline released an independent report saying the offer was fair. The report said the offer price of AREUTERS - 404 words
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Article, Illustration469 2007-02-13 40 Bryan Lee - Bryan Lee British firm sells part of Bharti Airtel stake after gaining control of another Indian telco By Telecoms Correspondent SINGTEL has been denied a rare chance to raise its interest in its most successful associate, India's No. 1 mobile operatorBLOOMBERG NEWS - 469 words
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151 2007-02-13 40 BLOOMBERG NEWS Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) said fourth- quarter earnings exceeded internal targets after the company cut 3,000 jobs and some routes. The carrier also forecast a profit for this year. "We'll beat our fourthquarter target," managing director Idris Jala said in aBLOOMBERG NEWS - 151 words
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Article, Illustration800 2007-02-13 41 Gabriel Chen - Gabriel Chen By SOME of the biggest names in the global advertising industry were named on a shortlist yesterday to fight it out for the coveted Singapore Airlines (SIA) account. The chance to snag the Singapore Girl campaign up800 words
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546 2007-02-13 41 NEW YORK TIMES New York THE Internet has allowed consumers to trade stocks without using high-priced brokers and travellers to book flights directly from airlines. Now it may free advertisers to make their own television commercials without going through a traditional advertisingNEW YORK TIMES - 546 words
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Article, Illustration502 2007-02-13 42 Lee Su Shyan - Lee Su Shyan City Spring attracts keen investor interest, closing day up 66% By Companies Correspondent EXCITEMENT over Asia's massive demand for new infrastructure such as roads, airports and water plants gripped local investors yesterday. The unit price of Singapore's first infrastructure trustJOYCE FANG - 502 words
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411 2007-02-13 42 Fiona Chan - Fiona Chan By Property Reporter TWO homes in the Orchard Road area have sold at prices that have broken past records in the prime district. The Straits Times understands that a Singapore permanent resident has forked out more than411 words
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Article, Illustration412 2007-02-13 42 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo By Property Correspondent AS PROPERTY developers continue to set new benchmarks in Singapore's red-hot luxury market, niche Hong Kong-based developer Chyau Fwu Group is looking to set another. It aims to sell the 10,000 sq ft dou-ble-storey penthouse at its luxury412 words
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400 2007-02-13 42 Grace Ng - Grace Ng By TWO more banks have jumped on the bandwagon of offering new home loans pegged to external rates, in a bid to make their rates more transparent. Late last week, OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank (UOB) launched400 words
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645 2007-02-13 43 Goh Eng Yeow - Goh Eng Yeow STAKING STOCK Banks lead biggest one-day slide in two months as hopes of big payout fade By Markets Correspondent Investors were also spooked by concerns that a United States interest rate cut may not be on the cards645 words
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Article51 2007-02-13 43 (0) Feb 12 GLD 10US$ IS MSCI India 100 lardine C&C DOE Easycall TAC Gems TV ChinaFish CapitaRChina MOIL 6590 675 1400 1400 86 406 145 494 308 19? 92.0 84.3 30.0 30.0 18.5 18.4 17.0 16.0 15.0 138 0.9 8.9 2.2 2.2 27.4 3.0 13.3 3.3 5.151 words
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Article54 2007-02-13 43 ■erj yl utwib 7o [epCorp DB ePW*****2 6 200.0 IoscoCorpBNPePW***** 1.5 50.0 JembMar DBSeCW*****0 24.5 40.0 JingTel DBePW*****8 17 36.0 Sems TVMBLeCW*****8 17.5 34.6 JingTel DBePW*****4 4 33.3 JingTel DBePW*****9 32.5 27.5 iasycall 86 27.4 ;ingTelMBLePW*****5 14 27.3 [hongguo Power 29 26.1 4.0 0.5 7.0 4.5 4.5 1.054 words
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Article52 2007-02-13 43 (0) ret) u SIA 200 ISH Keppel Corp SIA Spore Land IMH SGX BukitSem W*****3 JOL B Sembawang L,tNlb 1690 60.0 1400 46.0 1820 40.0 1700 40.0 905 40.0 2340 30.7 680 30.0 555 25.0 474 24.0 960 20.0 7o 3.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 4.2 0.8 4.2 4.352 words
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Article53 2007-02-13 43 ■erj yl l :hinaEntSp ligiland ;iADBeCW*****6 JIA SGA eCW*****2 SingTel DBeCW*****1 lepCorp SGAeCW*****2 ;iADBSeCW*****5 SingTel DBeCW*****5 JingTel CAeCW*****2 ;ingTelMBLeCW*****3 L.tNlb 1 1 20.5 18 31 14 46.5 19.5 26 9.5 7o 33.3 33.3 28.1 28.0 27.9 26.3 25.0 25.0 24.6 24.0 0. 0. 8. 7. 12 5. 1553 words
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460 2007-02-13 43 Bryan Lee - Bryan Lee By CHINESE shipping group Cosco has posted a 28 per cent hike in profit to a record $205.4 million as turnover surged 39 per cent to $1.22 billion. The strong performance for the year ended Dec 31 came as the company460 words
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Article, Illustration413 2007-02-13 43 Fiona Chan - Fiona Chan By Property Reporter STRONG home sales helped property and retail group Wing Tai Holdings double its first-half net profit. Earnings jumped 103 per cent to $84.6 million for the six months ended Dec 31 last year, the mainboardlisted group413 words
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Article75 2007-02-13 43 MEDIACORP has appointed Mr James Yip as head of all its advertising sales across television, radio and print. The appointment, which is effective from April 1, will put Mr Yip in charge of airtime sales across all of MediaCorp's television channels. He will take over from75 words
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Article73 2007-02-13 43 MAINBOARD-LISTED Rotary Engineering has entered into a joint venture with Italy's Sofinter Group to build, operate and own a plant on Jurong Island. Work on the plant, which will treat industrial hazardous waste products to generate steam energy, will start this month and is expected to73 words
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Article93 2007-02-13 43 HIGHER expenses led to waste treatment specialist Bio-Treat Technology posting a 6 per cent fall in first-half net profit. Earnings dropped to 156.5 million yuan (Ss3l million) for the six months ended Dec 31 last year, despite revenue climbing 12.3 per cent to 712.7 million yuan93 words
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Article93 2007-02-13 43 CHINA Sky yesterday said profit for the year ended Dec 31 rose 58.9 per cent to 509.8 million yuan (Ssloo.B million), on the back of a 56.9 per cent revenue increase to 1.86 million yuan. Earnings per share for the 12 months climbed to 70.9 fen93 words
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Article41 2007-02-13 43 SEMBCORP Marine's fully-owned unit SMOE has bagged a US$3OO million (Ss46o million) contract to build an offshore platform integrated deck for Malaysia's CarigaliPTTEPI Operating Company. The 18,000-tonne deck is expected to be completed by June 2009.41 words
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Article57 2007-02-13 43 BONVESTS Holdings has signed a joint venture deal to develop and manage a hotel resort in Phuket with at least 100 villas. Bonvests will pay 150 million baht (556.4 million) for a 51 per cent stake. It will also bear building and development costs up to57 words
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351 2007-02-13 43 Lorn a Tan - Lorn a Tan By BOOSTED by healthy sales of its clothing and timepieces, fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings' second-quarter net profit nearly trebled to $10.7 million. The sterling results propelled its net profit for the half-year ended Dec 31 to $13.8 million, 35351 words
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Article212 2007-02-13 43 LEE SU SHYAN - LEE SU SHYAN WARRANT WATCH COVERED warrants on banks were again in the limelight after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced last week that the Tier 1 capital minimum requirement would be lowered. With more capital freed up to use on investments or for212 words
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Article, Illustration788 2007-02-13 44 Lee Su Shyan - Lee Su Shyan A reduction of two percentage points will bring the rate to just above HK's By Companies Correspondent TAX experts are putting their money on a hefty two percentage point cut in corporate tax, from 20788 words
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Article27 2007-02-13 44 Gainers: 201 Losers: 539 Unchanged: 622 Australian dollar 1.1810 1.1950 Euro 1.9860 2.0090 Sterling pound JS dollar 2.9800 1.5260 3.0130 1.5430 fen (100 units) 1.2519 1.265227 words
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210 2007-02-13 44 ARTHUR POON BIGGER ONE-TIME GAINS NATSTEEL yesterday posted an 89 per cent rise in full-year net income to $132.1 million, boosted by higher one-time gains. These gains shot up to $83 million, from $32.4 million in 2005, after the disposal of its financialARTHUR POON - 210 words
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Article, Illustration1208 2007-02-13 46 AP AP, NYT AFP The Dixie Chicks and Mary J. Blige are among the biggest winners at Sundays Grammy Awards LOS ANGELES The Dixie Chicks completed a defiant comeback at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, winning five trophies after being shunned by the American country music establishmentAP; AP, NYT; AFP; AP, AFP, REUTERS - 1,208 words
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Article, Illustration545 2007-02-13 47 AP, Reuters THE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS Baftas give top honours to Forest Whitaker and Helen Mirren for their turns as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and English Queen Elizabeth II LONDON A gracious monarch and a charismatic dictator took the top prizes on SundayAP, Reuters; AP, AFP, REUTERS - 545 words
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Article, Illustration1047 2007-02-13 48 Ong Hwee Hwee - Ong Hwee Hwee That's the slogan for Taipei's refurbished National Palace Museum, and it aims to take arts to the young TAIWAN CORRESPONDENT IN TAIPEI THINK Chinese ancient art when you take a sip of Starbucks' signature brew. Or visualise Chinese imperial treasures when you think funkyONG HWEE HWEE - 1,047 words
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Article, Illustration272 2007-02-13 48 TO MARK the reopening of the National Palace Museum, a host of events have been lined up, including a display of rare artworks and a joint exhibition with the British Museum. The highlight is the Grand View exhibition, which goes on until March 25 and showcases272 words
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Article, Illustration699 2007-02-13 49 LOST in the rich collection of the National Palace Museum which houses more than 65,000 art pieces? Here are five "must see" artefacts: IJadeite Cabbage with Insects (Qing dynasty: 1644 to 1911) The lifelike jade carving of a cabbage is an all-time favourite among visitors,699 words
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Article112 2007-02-13 49 Check out the temple ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and get a free one-night stay in Phnom Penh too, which will allow you to visit the national museum and central market, among other attractions. This three-day package from Focal Travel is priced from $628, and departs every112 words
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Article, Illustration2137 2007-02-13 50 Violet Oon - Violet Oon Besides ogling Hollywood stars and drooling over juicy celeb gossip, Los Angeles is a great place to enjoy good food and great service LOS ANGELES is truly the entertainment capital of the world. On a recent visit where restaurants featured high in my list ofJEFF OSHIRO; VIOLET 00N - 2,137 words
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Article, Illustration670 2007-02-13 52 Frisky sea lions charm and amuse marine photographer Tony Wu at Carnac Island in Perth, Australia PICTURE yourself in clear, shallow water, the white sand on the sea floor alternating with patches of sea grass. There is sun and blue sky above, sea birds calling in theTONY WU - 670 words
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Article, Illustration442 2007-02-13 54 CHAN TIK SEAH - CHAN TIK SEAH By Retiree Chan Tik Seah waxes lyrical on the floral splendor of China's most urbanised city TO MOST people, Shanghai connotes images of a bustling commercial city where billion-dollar deals are cut and where top-class shopping, food and entertainment can be found. Indeed, itCHAN TfK SEAH – - 442 words
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Article, Illustration77 2007-02-13 55 They're all saying he's gonna marry her what if he's not? That must create some really awkward moments over dinner' Actor Daniel Radcliffe Dn Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton (right) 'My strong point is my strong stomach. Even iron can be digested. It isn't easy having many wives' Casino77 words
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Article, Illustration331 2007-02-13 55 Melissa Lee - Melissa Lee Hong Kong actors Louis Koo and Daniel Wu make sacrifices for their roles in Protege ADD hunky Hong Kong heart-throbs Louis Koo and Daniel Wu to a long list of thespians who have suffered for their craft. Koo, 36, had to lose "quite aLIM WUI LIANG - 331 words
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Article, Illustration503 2007-02-13 55 Loh Keng Fatt - Loh Keng Fatt > concert HERE AND NOW TOUR Cliff Richard Singapore Indoor Stadium Sunday EARLY on in the gig, Cliff Richard recalled agreeably that a journalist once reported that he was not cool. Why? The evergreen Bachelor Boy paused for a secondSHAHRIYAYAHAYA - 503 words
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Article, Illustration529 2007-02-13 56 Stephanie Yap - Stephanie Yap Two Of Us and The Overcoat impress with acting that transcends language > theatre THE YELLOW WALLPAPER Theatre Action The Substation, Feb 3 4 TWO OF US Two On Stage Esplanade Theatre Studio, Feb 8 9 THE OVERCOAT Theatre Dv Pit Black Box, Drama529 words
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Article, Illustration353 2007-02-13 56 June Cheong - June Cheong > dance TRACE 11/MENNONO Compagnie Pal Frenak Esplanade Theatre Studio Last Saturday ARTS REPORTER THE fact that humans may not always triumph over their environments was part of Hungarian choreographer Pal Frenak's message in his double-bill, Trace 11/ Mennono. And life mimicked art at353 words
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Article399 2007-02-13 56 Mervin Beng - Mervin Beng > concert RACH 111 Singapore Symphony Orchestra Okko Kamu, conductor Vladimir Feltsman, piano Last Saturday Esplanade Concert Hall THE typical Singapore con-cert-goer's seemingly insatiable appetite for Rachmaninoff and virtuoso pi-ano-playing was well satisfied this weekend by pianist Vladimir Feltsman, with able support from the399 words
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Article, Illustration332 2007-02-13 58 AP PHOTO: NASSAU (Bahamas) The baby girl and companion of the late Anna Nicole Smith have returned to the waterfront Bahamas mansion she was living in, after the locks were changed twice because of ownership issues. Smith's five-month-old daughter and Howard K. Stern,AP - 332 words
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Article, Illustration200 2007-02-13 58 GETAI host Zhong Yaonan (right) wore a new red T-shirt for luck as he stepped out of the Sembawang Park Drug Rehabilitation Centre yesterday morning. His wife, who was with their 11-year-old daughter to take him home, was dressed in the same colour.SHIN MIN - 200 words
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Article134 2007-02-13 58 HONG KONG As a Chinese proverb goes, two tigers cannot live on the same mountain. They cannot take the same plane too, it seems. Rumoured pop rivals Sammi Cheng and Miriam Yeung were booked to sing at the same show in Vancouver organised by Chinese broadcaster134 words
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Article73 2007-02-13 58 DEPP'S DIRECTOR: Actor Johnny Depp asked Indian-born Mira Nair to direct him in his next project Shantaram. This is based on the life story of Gregory David Roberts, who escaped from an Australian prison to Mumbai... BABEL A HIT: Oscar-nominated film Babel has topped Singapore's box office for three73 words
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Article, Illustration177 2007-02-13 80 Alfred Siew - Alfred Siew FOR THE COUPLE WITH NO KIDS IF YOU ARE tired of hearing relatives gossip and nag during visits, simply stick a Bluetooth headset in one ear. It won't block out the chatter, but it may, with some hope, draw them toERIC ROCA - 177 words
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Article, Illustration161 2007-02-13 80 Lim Yee Hung - Lim Yee Hung FOR THE GUY WHO'S NOT READY FOR A MATE THE ONLY WAY to protect your personal space from inquisitive relatives is literally. Keep a safe distance from kith and kin by having family gatherings via video conference! You'll be amazed at how easy161 words
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Article, Illustration150 2007-02-13 80 Chua Hian Hou - Chua Hian Hou FOR THE COUPLE WITH DOG, NO KIDS TIRED OF GIVING hongbao after hongbao to the black hole known as your brother/sister/cousins/uncle's undeserving brats? Or of the festive annual "deficits"because you give out more than you receive? Invest in a new computer running150 words
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Article, Illustration190 2007-02-13 81 Leung Wai- Leng - Leung Wai-Leng FOR THE GAMER HORDES OF CONCERNED aunties will hound you endlessly asking about your happily single status. If only you can give them a silencing spell! But since you cannot beat them, co-opt them into your favourite activity of online gaming. Starting with their190 words
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Article, Illustration95 2007-02-13 83 Daryl Lim - Use WMD the cellphone Daryl Lim FOR THE GUY WHO'S NOT READY FOR A MATE PERHAPS YOU DON'T need any fancy equipment. Just turn to the ultimate weapon of mass distraction (WMD) your mobile phone. Take your best holiday shots from that trip to Japan, and churn them into a95 words
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Article, Illustration157 2007-02-13 83 Tham Yuen- C - Tham Yuen-C FOR THE GAL YET-TO-BE-HITCHEJ^ IF YOU CANNOT *T use magic to y poof! your nosey relatives away, you can at least use it to distract them. But we're not talking plain old card tricks. Instead, try incorporating your Bluetooth phone into the routine and157 words
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Article, Illustration125 2007-02-13 83 – Serene Luo - Serene Luo ALSO FOR THE GAL YET-TO-BE-HITCHED CREDIBLE SOURCES SAY that one of the biggest audiences for the household robot is the auntie. This Chinese New Year, buy, beg or borrow a household robot that you can then set to work vacuuming kua chee (melon seed)125 words
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Article, Illustration303 2007-02-13 85 2 MTV veejays $7,000 bargain buys on eBay EBAY SHOW HOUSE CHALLENGE When Digital Life received an invitation for one of its reporters to visit MTV veejays May and Choy's apartment, I felt an inexplicable rush of excitement: My well-honed journalist's nose for news was at work, of course. TheCAROLINE CHIA; VINCENT LEONG - 303 words
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Article255 2007-02-13 85 Apart from the chandelier ($300) and LCD TV ($1,700), one other notable acquisition was a $939 queen-size bed. Draping it were crisp white, satin-like cotton sheets that themselves cost $457 for a set of two. Other buys included a wool rug ($236) and a255 words
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Article, Illustration270 2007-02-13 85 The search is on for Singapore's top digital artist. Local start-up ComiAsia and the Media Development Authority of Singapore have launched the inaugural Comildol 2007 contest, aimed at identifying and nurturing promising new digital artists here. Said ComiAsia chief executive270 words
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Article, Illustration87 2007-02-13 86 Digital camera The Olympus SPSSOUZ puts many other digital cameras to shame with its 18x wide zoom lens. The inbuilt stabilisation tool makes taking those delicate and close-up shots easier too. And the camera comes with a 512M8 xD card enough space for about 160 photos so you87 words
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Article98 2007-02-13 86 Notebook The LG Zl is sure to attract attention when pulled out of your bag. But it is no slouch in the technical department. Its sleek black finish belies the myriad tools packed into this ultra-porta-ble notebook computer. The 12.1-inch screen is backed up by98 words
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Article, Illustration83 2007-02-13 86 3G on your laptop Notebook The Asus V2Je really does surf the Internet anywhere. Boasting built-in HSDPA, the V2Je hooks up to 3G networks without the need for a cell phone, allowing for true wireless connectivity. Another big feature: security. The integrated fingerprint scanner ensures that only the real owner83 words
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Article, Illustration85 2007-02-13 86 Notebook HP's Pavilion Entertainment Notebook dv22OSTX is ready for the new Microsoft operating system. It comes with Vista Home Premium installed, so DVDs can be authored right out of the box. And the Light Scribe drive, when paired with Light Scribe discs, allows pictures and text to85 words
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Article, Illustration68 2007-02-13 86 Software FileMaker is offering its Campus Productivity Kit for free download. Based on FileMaker Pro, the company's flagship organising tool, the kit comes packed with features. The notes module helps you sort your lecture notes, while the project module helps you keep track of who68 words
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Article, Illustration108 2007-02-13 88 Mobile phone Featuring a chemically-hardened glass front with touch-sensitive multimedia keys, the Motorola MOTORAZR maxx V 6 should wow many. The v 6 sports features that belie its dimunitive 15mm frame Bluetooth 2.0, 3G and a 2-megapixel camera. A second camera on the inside of the clamshell108 words
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Article, Illustration101 2007-02-13 88 Mobile phone The Samsung Ultra Messaging i6OO is just 11.8 mm in width and weighs just 105g. Yet it comes with Wi-Fi and High-Speed Downlink Packet Access for Internet access through both wireless and mobile networks. It has push mail support. And office software allows the101 words
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Article, Illustration416 2007-02-13 88 Mobile phone Sony Ericsson is introducing new phones to its Cy-ber-shot and Walkman lines the KBloi (left) and the WBBO. A 3.2-megapixel camera complete with auto-focus and Xenon flash makes the KBloi a worthy addition to the Cyber-shot line. And its integrated Bluetooth and picture blogging416 words
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Article, Illustration944 2007-02-13 89 Chua Hian Hou - Chua Hian Hou The MOE will be putting students on a course of cyber-wellness this year. CHUA HIAN HOU gets the boosters from social worker Helen Sim The Ministry of Education's cy-ber-wellness and Internet safety programme will first be run at the944 words
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334 2007-02-13 89 him Yee Hung - him Yee Hung Your shot at e-gaming fame take it in the interschool e-gaming challenge next month during the school break. The Interschool eGaming Challenge 2007, which runs from March 12 to 18 at the Funan DigitaLife Mall, is open to all334 words
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Article, Illustration642 2007-02-13 90 Your wish will soon come true. Local games player Infocomm Asia Holdings wants to bring foreign-run multiplayer online role-playing games on local servers, it tells CHUA HIAN HOU Fans of MMORPGs can look forward to lower prices, better connection speeds and lessFLAGSHIP STUDIOS - 642 words
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Article, Illustration263 2007-02-13 90 Daryl Lim - Daryl Lim www.ratemycow.com Am I hot or not? Well, you can vote for your favourite hot girls and guys at this site. But there is a twist you vote for cows. Check out pictures of cows and bulls in their natural263 words
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Article, Illustration388 2007-02-13 91 Check out what bloggers are saying as Singapore prepares for Chinese New Year Costly haircut http://users.livejournal.com/ motifJl4BoBs.html "I trimmed my hair today, at the friendly neighbourhood hairdresser. I looked at the board, (and) it said 'Student haircut -$7 above. So I thought it was okay, since388 words
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261 2007-02-13 91 -NYT The EMI Group, the British music giant, has been considering a plan to offer a broad swathe of its recordings for sale online without anti-copying software, executives involved in discussions with the company said. EMI, which releases music by artists-NYT - 261 words
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Article, Illustration728 2007-02-13 92 GRACE CHNG - GRACE CHNG Bring back the old Pagi in a new form. Because parents still need guidance on guiding their children With the exploding mobile phone user population and the coming of nationwide Wi-Fi hot spots, more children are going online outside their homes, out of728 words
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281 2007-02-13 92 New York Times News Service To keep up with the growing strains put on the Internet by both legitimate users and online attackers, a Silicon Valley company is undertaking a US $100 million (Ssls4 million) expansion of a crucial part of the system that– New York Times News Service - 281 words
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Article, Illustration307 2007-02-13 93 Eugene Neubronner - Eugene Neubronner. The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights Of The Nine The plot of most role-playing titles revolves around saving the world from a malevolent evil and restoring peace. But what about all the other little malevolent evils still running around? Knights of the Nine, the latest307 words
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Article191 2007-02-13 93 HERE'S A LOOK at the other titles that are also included in the expansion box Wizard's Tower For players sick of having to hunt all over the massive world of Cyrodiil for their required herbs, or who want alternatives to the possessive Mages guild, the Wizard's Tower and its191 words
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Article, Illustration377 2007-02-13 94 Valentine Chua - Valentine Chua, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 Think adventure game, and the hardcore gamer thinks of Monkey Island, Dreamfall, or more recently, the Phoenix Wright courtroom drama series. Next up on the list is Hotel Dusk: Room 215 an adventure game that places you in a hotel377 words
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Article, Illustration272 2007-02-13 94 Eugene Neubronner - Eugene Neubronner, Super Robot Wars Original Generations 2 Only a few months ago, Atlus released the first Super Robot Wars (SRW) the first English translated version of the game to be available in Singapore. It was an instant hit. Now, the second has been translated272 words
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Article, Illustration282 2007-02-13 94 Sim Cheng Kai, whose - Sim Cheng Kai, whose SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS Ryu bolts forward in a bold uppercut, his legendary dragon-punch greeting in mid-air. A dangerous R.E.D. flipkick from Kyo Kusanagi. Both contenders knock each other out. The dust quietly settles on an empty ring282 words
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Article, Illustration592 2007-02-13 95 Ramesh D - Ramesh D., FF I i hardware is more than adequate to run Microsoft's latest offering Windows Vista Ultimate $698 Get it from software retailers Ever since Apple switched to the Intel chips, PC and Mac users around the world have been clamouring to know ifAPPLE COMPUTER - 592 words
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Article, Illustration362 2007-02-13 95 Ramesh D - Ramesh D. VISTA COMES WITH its own benchmarking software called the Windows Experience Index. It is a measure of the capability of the computer's hardware and software configuration and is expressed as a number called a base score. A computer with a base score of 1362 words
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Article415 2007-02-13 96 Daryl him - Daryl him Microsoft Windows Live One Care $79.95 per year Get it from authorised retailers, or download at http://onecare.live.com Microsoft has had it rough with security for ages. As the developer of the world's most popular operating system, Windows, it has had to deal with415 words
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Article, Illustration634 2007-02-13 96 Daryl him - Daryl him Microsoft Office 2007 Professional $798 Available at authorised retailers Users familiar with previous versions of Office will get a breath of fresh air when they load up its latest incarnation. Office 2007, the latest in Microsoft's popular line of634 words
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Article, Illustration402 2007-02-13 97 Mike Lee - Mike Lee, Acer Aspire L3lO From $1299 Get it from authorised Acer dealers The Acer Aspire L3lO is incredibly slim at 6cm, and very compact at a depth of 20cm and height of 25 cm. In advertisements, it is compared to two cans of402 words
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Article, Illustration464 2007-02-13 97 Mike Lee - Mike Lee, HP ***** d Slimline PC $1,699, with 17-inch LCD monitor Get it from HP dealers The HP ***** d Slimline PC is pretty small indeed, even though it's not quite the slimmest. Just 6cm longer than the micro-ATX form factor (244 x 244 mm), and measuring464 words
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Article, Illustration1129 2007-02-13 98 Palm Treo 680 smartphone $788 without contract Available at all major IT retailers Barring operator discounts, the Palm Treo 680 is probably one of the most affordable smartphones out there today. At first glance, the 680 seems to have everything going for it. It is powered1,129 words
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Article, Illustration973 2007-02-13 98 Samsung CLP-300 colour laser printer Price: $499 Buy from all authorised dealers Big and bulky colour laser printers are on the way out as Samsung shows the way with the CLP-300 its smallest and lightest colour laser to date. I remember testing a colour973 words
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Article, Illustration317 2007-02-13 98 Lenovo Y3OO notebook computer $1,899 Get from authorised dealers This Lenovo Y3OO notebook recognises faces and will allow access only to those it "knows", making it, arguably, the first mass-market notebook to boast a face recognition technology. The know-how uses a built-in 1.3-megapixel camera and special software317 words
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Article, Illustration952 2007-02-13 99 Products and services for the enterprise Services PacNet goes vocal Pacific Internet has launched its new PacNet Vocal service. This is an enterprise-grade IP telephony service aimed at small and medium businesses and individuals. Subscribers can make an unlimited number of on-Net calls without incurring potentially costly IDD charges.952 words
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Article, Illustration204 2007-02-13 100 Reuters Toyota Motor Co has launched two new models of its Scion brand in two lives at the same time. Toyota launched a redesigned Scion xB and a new model called the xD, in Second Life an online community with 1.2 million "residents" and at the– Reuters; AP - 204 words
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Article169 2007-02-13 100 New York Times News Service Early in the decade, a struggling Xerox Corp was trying to sell off a stake in its Palo Alto Research Center (Pare), which it could no longer afford to support. There were no takers. So in 2002, Xerox switched to– New York Times News Service - 169 words
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181 2007-02-13 100 Reuters It had to happen. A website set up to encourage anonymous leaks of controversial government secrets has been exposed before its launch. Government insiders around the world are set to be invited to use the site as cover to leak evidence of corruption and– Reuters - 181 words
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159 2007-02-13 100 -AP More children and teens are being exposed to online pornography, mostly by accidentally viewing sexually explicit Web sites while surfing the Internet, researchers said. Forty-two per cent of Internet users aged 10 to 17 surveyed said they had seen online pornography in a-AP - 159 words
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Article, Illustration154 2007-02-13 100 PHOTO: Google's e-mail service is almost ready to accept all comers, nearly three years after the online search leader shook up the Internet by offering users an unprecedented amount of free storage and displaying ads based on the content of the correspondence. From last week GoogleAP - 154 words
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Article206 2007-02-13 100 Reuters After letting computer users soar over Mount Kilimanjaro's melting snows and peer down on illegal logging in Asia, the UN Environment Programme (Unep) is exploring how the latest technology can help it reach more people, an official said last week. It hopes to copy– Reuters - 206 words
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Article, Illustration441 2007-02-13 101 ALFRED SIEW - ALFRED SIEW Overseas investment seen as a way to upgrade cellphone networks. By Foreign investments in telcos can bring in much-needed funds to upgrade networks, despite recent concerns that this may threaten national security, a government infocomm expert from the United States hasINFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - 441 words
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Article, Illustration495 2007-02-13 101 Reuters Mozilla.org, which makes the open-source Firefox browser, is opening a China office to do battle in the world's second-largest Web market. California-based Mozilla already has a presence in China via a not-for-profit foundation supporting open-source software projects, but the Beijing office will beReuters; AP - 495 words
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Article, Illustration740 2007-02-13 102 DARYL LIM why - DARYL LIM why CHRIS SNG 38, video game shop owner He has all the hottest new games on his shelf. But his favourit^^r^ldi^rorrH997^^ tells I Eighteen years after its launch in 1989, Mr Chris Sng still holds onto his beloved Zelda Game and Watch, a handheld740 words
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Miscellaneous134 2007-02-13 80 Contents DIGITAL LIVING 8 Veejays go shopping Find out what May and Choy bought on eßay. 13 Safe surfing The Education Ministry ensures kids are safe online. VIEWS REVIEWS 19 Ready to run Try Vista on the Mac. Digital Life EDITORIAL Editor Grace Chng Writers Alfred Siew, Chua Hian Hou,134 words
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Article, Illustration769 2007-02-13 105 STOP, WRITE NOW! Every time you see the Little Red Dot pencil, it is time to get creative! Grade the news, write your own headlines, try to guess meanings... whatever you do, have fun! SUPERVISING EDITOR Bertha Henson EDITOR Serene Goh COORDINATOR jane Ng JOURNALISTS Jessica Lim,769 words
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Article, Illustration721 2007-02-13 106 ANDREW DUFFY - ANDREW DUFFY The five Ws and an H of Singapore's Asean Football Championship win. BY WHAT HAPPENED? Singapore won the Asean Football Championship, and lifted the cup for the second time in a row. But it was not simple. In an earlier match at the NationalALBERT SIM - 721 words
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Article, Illustration43 2007-02-13 107 PHOTO: What is the name of this person? He is the Prime Minister of Vietnam, elected last June. Scan the pages of The Straits Times today and list down three things that were reported about Vietnam. I. 2. 3. REUTERSREUTERS - 43 words
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Article, Illustration136 2007-02-13 107 New Delhi, India What was achieved India's space ambitions received a boost last month, with the successful return and recovery of an orbiting spacecraft. The spacecraft, Space Capsule Recovery Experiment-1 also known as SRE-I returned safely after orbiting Earth for I 2 days at a height ofAP - 136 words
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Article, Illustration100 2007-02-13 107 PHOTO: 3,000,000,000,000 rupiah What it is That is the amount of money a Chinese construction company, China Railways Construction Corporation, has offered for building a 7-km bridge connecting Batam and Bintan. It is equivalent to Ssso7 million. The idea of the bridge was first brought up byBERITA HARIAN - 100 words
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Article, Illustration114 2007-02-13 107 PHOTO: New textbooks in Taiwan What changed Taiwan's new high school history textbooks have sparked controversy by drawing a clear distinction between the history of China and Taiwan. Previously, there was no clear separation between their histories and they were commonly referred to as "national history". TheSINORAMA - 114 words
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Article, Illustration382 2007-02-13 108 The 20.2-hectare Jurong Bird Park is home to more than 9,000 birds from 600 Species. BYJESSICALIM research compiled by sph information resource centre YOUR GRANDPARENTS By the end of 1968, Singapore finalised plans to build its first national aviary at the western slope of Jurong Hill382 words
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Article, Illustration458 2007-02-13 109 Dance fever has swept the nation and is invading schools. chuah yii wen puts on her dancing shoes for this report. Ardent followers of American hit reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance and its local adaptation, The Dance Floor, need not envy theLAO FOOK KONG - 458 words
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Article, Illustration531 2007-02-13 110 Up and coming actor Paul Dano did not say a word and yet shone in the movie Little Miss Sunshine, by yen feng A young actor, 22-year-old Paul Dano, is making Hollywood heavyweights sit up and pay attention. The American actor's career started when he was 12. InAP - 531 words
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Article, Illustration98 2007-02-13 111 Cyberspace has replaced the school playground as the preferred place for bullying among many US kids. They are now going online to threaten, insult and harass each other. According to statistics, more than a third of American teenagers who use instant messaging and social networking sites such as MySpace,98 words
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Article, Illustration92 2007-02-13 111 A I 14-year-old woman, who was recently named the world's oldest person, died just four days after assuming the title. Madam Emma Faust Tillman took the title on Jan 24 after the death of I 15-year-old Emiliano Mercado del Toro of Puerto Rico, according to the Guinness Book92 words
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Article, Illustration115 2007-02-13 111 Paris wants to make thousands of bicycles available for use by commuters, strollers and tourists, in part to help cut down on pollution. Some 20,600 self-service bicycles will arrive later this year, thanks to a deal between the city hall and one of the world's leading outdoor advertising companies.115 words
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Article, Illustration120 2007-02-13 111 Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to spend nearly US$4 billion (Ss6 billion) to turn an island into a giant resort to stop economic decline in the country's far east region. Moscow fears its citizens in that region due to poverty would migrate to neighbouring China in the next120 words
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Article, Illustration90 2007-02-13 111 A Palestinian suicide bomber attacked a bakery in the Israeli resort town of Eilat on Jan 29, killing himself and three others, police said. It was the first suicide attack in Israel in nine months and the first ever in this southern-most city. A spokesman for Hamas, the Islamic90 words
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Article, Illustration94 2007-02-13 111 Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef, treasured as the world's largest coral reef system, may be destroyed within decades by global warming. Scientists warn that the reef, stretching over more than 345,000 sq km off Australia's east coast, will become "functionally extinct". This was highlighted in a major international report94 words
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Article, Illustration321 2007-02-13 112 What's happening? Event Pottery Lessons What Learn basic clay shaping techniques and create your own ice cream bowls and figurines. When The beginners' course starts on March 3 or March 4, with weekly 90-minute lessons over a month. Where #05-38 Funan DigitaLife Mall, 109 North Bridge Road How much321 words
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Article, Illustration36 2007-02-13 112 Think of the best caption for this picture and e-mail us at stdot@sph.com.sg with the subject heading "Caption". Here is a tip, the picture is about The House Rabbit Society of Singapore.36 words
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Article, Illustration149 2007-02-13 112 Thinking of activities to keep you occupied during the March holidays? Why not head down to Wild Wild Wet, Singapore's very own water theme park? The 2.4-hectare compound has nine fabulous rides, ranging from a huge, exciting raft slide to a I.Bm deep tidal wave149 words
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Article, Illustration590 2007-02-13 113 Pollution leads to soil contamination, a serious problem that has a nasty knock-on effect on the web of life, by ellen whyte Soil is made up of humus, decayed plant and animal substances that make soil fertile, minerals salts such as phosphates and nitrates that are essential forREUTERS - 590 words
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Article, Illustration586 2007-02-13 114 CHOKE! How smoking hurts your lungs There are tiny hairs in your windpipe that act like little brooms, sweeping out dirt and other yucky stuff so it does not get into your lungs. Cigarette smoke damages these hairs and stops them from doing their job. ItISTOCKPHOTO; JEFFREY LIM - 586 words
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Article, Illustration618 2007-02-13 115 HISTORY IN THE HEADLINES June 12, 776 BC* Olympia (Greece)** Greece's first national sporting competition kicked off with a bang yesterday and a bit of unexpected nudity. Male citizens have come from every corner of the Greek empire to pit their speed and endurance against oneERIC ROCA - 618 words
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Article, Illustration336 2007-02-13 116 YEN FENG - YEN FENG Keep your language skills afloat with these refreshing idioms. BY The government's plan over the next five years is to liven up the waterways on the island. This is to encourage more people to enjoy activities in and near the water. Water is theREUTERS - 336 words
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Article, Illustration242 2007-02-13 117 Try it the Dot way! Every week, we brew up Dot-flavoured lessons from a vast collection of classroom recipes. This week, we get pupils to put their sports commentating skills to the test. DOT TREAT Group work, two periods DOT MISSION Be a sports commentator DOT: AFP - 242 words
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Article, Illustration633 2007-02-13 118 DID YOU KNOW? Bats make up a very large group of mammals. One out of every four mammalian species is a bat. There are two other main groups of bat, which include the fruit bats/flying foxes and the insectivorous bats. Studies have shown that the northern batCHRIS SAM - 633 words
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