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Title Section47 2010-05-05 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A //\=D]~Cs)ph* NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday May 5, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY Mica (P) 160/10/2009 a publication of news hotline 6822 2268 Wednesday May 5, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking mAY 5, 2010 A pUbLIcATION OF47 words
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Article, Illustration568 2010-05-05 4 CLEMENT MESENAS; TEO XUANWEI - CLEMENT MESENAS AND TEO XUANWEI clementm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Chief Justice of Australia’s New South Wales state was addressing an international gathering of legal eagles yesterday when suddenly the stage lights went out and then the sound system went silent all at the first majorPHOTO COURTESY CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 568 words
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394 2010-05-05 4 DESMOND WONG - new petrochemical complex will spur wave of downstream investment: pm DESMOND WONG desmondwong@mediacorp.com.sg However, Mr Lee highlighted that managing carbon emissions from the energy and chemical industry is essential. “The Government is tracking closely the UN framework convention on climate change talks, and how an394 words
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NEWS
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Article170 2010-05-05 5 SINGAPORE There’s a need for judiciaries of different countries to cooperate in the light of the legal challenges posed during the recent financial crisis, said Singapore’s Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong. Speaking at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association Conference at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre yesterday,170 words
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Article, Illustration534 2010-05-05 6 AGENCIES NEW YORK An American citizen of Pakistani descent who is accused of driving a bomb-laden vehicle into Times Square has been arrested as he tried to flee the country on a flight to Dubai. Faisal Shahzad, 30,AGENCIES; THE NEW YORK TIMES - 534 words
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Article194 2010-05-05 7 TEO XUANWEI A Bangladeshi worker died in hospital yesterday from the injuries he sustained after falling from a height of 9m. The 25-year-old was carrying out air-conditioning works inside Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 departure hall when he fell, eyewitnesses said. Responding to MediaCorp queries, aTEO XUANWEI - 194 words
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522 2010-05-05 7 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Patients at private hospitals here could be paying twice as much for the same procedure, depending on where they seek treatment. A day after Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said private hospitals will be required to publish these bill522 words
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Article, Illustration453 2010-05-05 9 JOANNE CHAN - Please stay, I will increase your pay In a tight labour market, most companies will make counter-offers when employees are being poached JOANNE CHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY TEO XUANWEI SINGAPORE In the tight labour market, Singapore companies are doing what it takes to retain their top talent. Three outADDITIONAL REPORTING BY TEO XUANWEI - 453 words
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Article, Illustration431 2010-05-05 11 NEO CHAI CHIN - When lightning strikes Lightning-protection measures reduce potential damage by 90 per cent, says experts NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The lightning strike on the Bukit Panjang light rail transit network nearly two weeks ago was one of several that have disrupted rail services in the last decade. And it wasOOI BOON KEONG - 431 words
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358 2010-05-05 13 NG JING YNG - unfair allocation of overtime work previously said to be cause of dispute NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He was the type of employee who could “only do one kind of work”; while the man he allegedly stabbed to death was “willing358 words
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199 2010-05-05 13 NG JING YNG Self-styled property investor Calisa Cheong Mei Ing was back in court yesterday following the rejection of her mitigation plea last year. In remand since July last year, Cheong faces 74 counts of cheating tenants of rent money andNG JING YNG - 199 words
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238 2010-05-05 13 NG JING YNG A 39-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two charges of molesting his two stepdaughters was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment and six strokes of the cane yesterday. The man, a security officer, committed the crime five years ago while hisNG JING YNG - 238 words
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140 2010-05-05 15 SINGAPORE Twenty-five operators of unlicensed massage parlours will be summoned to court today arising from a series of police raids in Bedok, Tampines and Marine Parade. During the raids which were conducted between March 15 and 29, a total of 32 premises were found to be140 words
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Article, Illustration264 2010-05-05 15 SINGAPORE Channel NewsAsia has won one Gold World Medal and three Bronze World Medals at the 2010 New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards. The results, announced at the New York Festival’s 53rd gala event in Manhattan on Monday, are its bestMARC BRYAN-BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY - 264 words
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152 2010-05-05 15 HELLO, YOUR SON HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED Unsuspecting victims continue to fall prey to phone scams involving the kidnap ruse, with a woman in her 50s cheated of $3,000 last month. In most cases, the culprit would call the victim and claim that his loved one had been kidnapped and demand152 words
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Article135 2010-05-05 15 Several lanes and roads will be closed between 4.30pm and 7.40pm tomorrow during the JPMorgan Corporate Challenge 2010 road race. The affected areas are the Carriageway of Esplanade Drive in the direction of Fullerton Road (between Raffles Avenue and Fullerton Road); extreme two left lanes135 words
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Miscellaneous26 2010-05-05 11 it MM JACKPOT ,500,000 TOMORROW IPHAYJ) Always play with care. Towards Community [responsibly] Do not bet illegally. Purpose and Benefit RCB Reg No: ********** SINGAPORE FU26 words
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VOICES
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Article, Illustration430 2010-05-05 17 Lionel De Souza - Intelligence gathering like that of yesteryear can help in deterring vice activities Letter from Lionel De Souza THE report “The cat-and-mouse game of vice crackdowns” (May 4) made for interesting reading. According to the report, there have been no less than 10 raids on430 words
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Article, Illustration154 2010-05-05 19 DR BILL MAIER - BY DR BILL MAIER Our biggest struggle What would you say is your biggest struggle as a parent? Many parents might point to television and other media. Others might say peer pressure and that is a big one. The wrong kind of friends can do irreparable154 words
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Article450 2010-05-05 19 rick Lim say Kiong - Letter from rick Lim say Kiong TWO letters in the Voices section of Today (May 4) have kept me in rumination. Coincidentally, both deal with the perennial issue of courtesy among Singaporeans. On one hand, Mr Teh Thien Yew, general manager of the Singapore450 words
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Article202 2010-05-05 19 Jeffrey Law Lee Beng - Letter from Jeffrey Law Lee Beng IT SADDENS me to read “Where’s the soul?” (May 4). The fact that a 71 -year-old taxi driver was robbed of his hard-earned income while in distress shows that some Singaporeans are bereft of care and concern. Seemingly, there is202 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration821 2010-05-05 21 EUGENE K B TAN - the intimate link between singapore’s bilingual policy and the island’s political, economic and social fundamentals, influences and constrains the direction of language planning EUGENE K B TAN The writer is assistant professor of law at the Singapore Management University’s School of Law. Language policyTODAY FILE PHOTO - 821 words
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Article, Illustration870 2010-05-05 23 RICHARD BRANSON - Follow your heart and take chances on interesting ventures but don’t forget to protect the downside RICHARD BRANSON 2010 RICHARD BRANSON (DISTRIBUTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE) To many people, the number and variety of businesses that the Virgin Group operates are unusual: We’re involved© 2010 RICHARD BRANSON (DISTRIBUTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE) - 870 words
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796 2010-05-05 27 SUSAN ANTILLA - SUSAN ANTILLA BLOOMBERG Imagine a Wall Street where customers’ interests always come first. Where employees are encouraged to slow down and reflect on the ethical course of action, and where scrub-faced investment bankers believe in pursuing the spirit not just the letterBLOOMBERG - 796 words
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Advertisement287 2010-05-05 23 THE SINGAPORE STOCK MARKET HAS HMIMIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS HOW MUCH HIGHER CAN IT GO? After going through the Dotcom bubble crash of 2001 2003 and the recent financial crisis of 2007 2009, how can you make sure that you are IN A POSITION to make money now that287 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration182 2010-05-05 29 AGENCIES DUBLIN Ireland closed its airspace for six hours due to the return of volcanic ash from Iceland which ~rought chaos to thousands of travellers last month. The Irish ~viation ~uthority said seven airports including Du~lin would reopen for normal operations from 1pmAGENCIES; AFP - 182 words
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146 2010-05-05 29 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia yesterday announced plans to ~uild its first nuclear power plant ~y 2021, saying it is the only solution to the country’s growing energy needs. It is the first country in South-east ~sia to announce a nuclear power plant, a sensitiveAGENCIES - 146 words
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232 2010-05-05 29 Red Shirts accept road map but Protests to go on until PM confirms when Parliament will be dissolved AGENCIES BANGKOK Thailand’s anti-government protesters agreed yesterday to enter the Prime Minister’s proposed reconciliation process, raising hopes of an end to a tense political crisis that has claimed 27 lives. But theAGENCIES - 232 words
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Article, Illustration333 2010-05-05 30 Machines have memory problem, but officials say they can fix it AFP MANILA Fears that national elections in the Philippines next week could descend into chaos grew yesterday after the authorities said they had detected a major technological flaw with vote-counting machines. TheAFP - 333 words
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Article116 2010-05-05 30 AFP TOKYO Japan’s embattled Premier yesterday abandoned a plan to move an unpopular American air base entirely off Okinawa island, backtracking on a key election pledge after months of dithering that angered Washington. Previous governments in Tokyo and Washington agreed in 2006 to move FutenmaAFP - 116 words
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Article122 2010-05-05 30 AP KUALA LUMPUR Opposi-tion-led Penang state yesterday launched its version of London’s Speakers’ Corner. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Speakers’ Square will open twice a week for four hours from 6pm as a “platform for democracy” to allow all Malaysians to exercise their freedom of expression.AP - 122 words
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101 2010-05-05 32 AGENCIES Australia’s ruling Labour Party is less popular than the conservative opposition for the first time in almost four years, an opinion poll indicated yesterday. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s shelving of plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions last week apparently damaged his credibility onAGENCIES - 101 words
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97 2010-05-05 32 AFP The south-western municipality of Chongqing has ordered police to shoot to kill anyone attempting to harm students, following a spate of violent attacks against children that have stunned the nation, state press said yesterday. City officials issued the order after China’s Public SecurityAFP - 97 words
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100 2010-05-05 32 A chef from Sichuan, China, died after an eel was inserted in his rectum as a joke, according to local reports. The 59-year-old man was admitted to a local hospital with severe abdominal pains and dehydration. Doctors were shocked after they operated on100 words
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328 2010-05-05 32 AGENCIES SEOUL South Korea’s President Lee Myung Bak hinted strongly yesterday that North Korea was involved in the sinking of a warship that took the loss of 46 lives, and ordered a security upgrade to counter cross-border threats. Mr Lee’s commentsAGENCIES - 328 words
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147 2010-05-05 32 AP BEIJING Reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong Il yesterday visited factories near Dalian, in north-east China, where he was seen by reporters getting into a car and being driven away in a 10-vehicle motorcade. Mr Kim stayed in the fivestar Furama HotelAP - 147 words
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248 2010-05-05 33 AFP NEW YORK Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad blasted the United States at a United Nations conference in New York on Monday for threatening to use nuclear arms, triggering a sharp American response. It also prompted a walkout by delegations from the US, Britain, FranceAFP - 248 words
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Article, Illustration95 2010-05-05 33 Greeks unfurled banners yesterday over the walls of the acropolis, the country’s most famous monument, to protest harsh austerity measures as strikes began across the country. about 100 protesters from the Greek Communist Party cut through locks on the gates of the major tourist attraction shortly after dawnAP - 95 words
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Article353 2010-05-05 34 AP LONDON Britain’s main political parties took time out from wooing wavering voters to court each other yesterday, as opinion polls showed that tomorrow’s national election could result in an uncertain stalemate. Backroom deals may ultimately decide who governs Britain if all three main partiesAP - 353 words
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Article, Illustration285 2010-05-05 34 DHAKA Bangladeshi musician Abdul Sabuj does not own a passport and rarely ventures far from the Dhaka slum he calls home, but thanks to a new vote-donat-ing project, he will have a say in Britain’s elections. Ahead of polling day in Britain tomorrow, Mr SabujAFP - 285 words
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294 2010-05-05 35 AP SAN FRANCISCO It used to be that a potential employer would call your references to see whether you would be a good fit. But what if you showed up for an interview and the employer already knew you blewAP - 294 words
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Article, Illustration66 2010-05-05 35 Police in Mexico raided a basement, finding 31 gold and silver-plated, diamond-studded guns presumably belonging to a drug cartel boss, according to the attorney-General’s Office. The weapons, including machine guns and assault rifles with sparkling grips, were also engraved with the words ‘Lobo Valencia’,AGENCIES - 66 words
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176 2010-05-05 35 California backs off drilling, amid signs of growing political fallout AFP VENICE (Louisiana) British Petroleum launched an unprecedented effort yesterday to contain a widening oil leak with a giant dome, amid signs of growing political fallout across the United States fromAFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration625 2010-05-05 36 Brought to you by The local maritime industry is home to a diverse and exciting array of careers, on-shore and on the seven seas. Singapore’s maritime sector currently employs over 120,000 people and it is set to grow. Whetheryou are inclined to shore-based careers in ship625 words
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Article, Illustration217 2010-05-05 36 As a marine surveyor with the Flag State Control Department of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Winson Kwek (picture) inspects vessels to ensure that they come into and leave Singapore’s waters safely. “I enjoy meeting people of different nationalities, and seeing different vessels.217 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration754 2010-05-05 37 LOW LIN FHOONG - SnoC’s provisional YoG list sees 39 individual athletes, two teams get nod LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With just 101 days to the start of the Youth Olympic Games, 39 of the 70 individual places for Singapore athletes have been filled, with twoTREVOR TAN - 754 words
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Article, Illustration372 2010-05-05 37 TAN YO-HINN SINGAPORE When the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) announced the Republic’s provisional list of athletes and teams for the Youth Olympic Games, some national sports associations (NSA) received good news, while others were thrown into a dilemma. Now, sports likeTAN YO-HINN; ERNEST CHUA - 372 words
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Article149 2010-05-05 37 TAN YO-HINN SINGAPORE Some of the United States’ most promising young swimmers have been named for the Youth Olympic Games. Last week, USA Swimming announced an eight-strong team for the Games and head coach Mark Schubert said on the association’s website: “The development of youngTAN YO-HINN - 149 words
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Article362 2010-05-05 38 IAN DE COTTA The Singapore National Olympic Council have given the boy’s football and hockey teams the nod to represent the country at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, but the Republic’s handball and volleyball teams still have to fight for their places. The hope is that SingaporeIAN DE COTTA - 362 words
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Article, Illustration445 2010-05-05 38 SHAMIR OSMAN - Rios out for another olympic thrill, 42 years after his first one SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Carlos Rios remembers the moment as if it was yesterday. It was 1968, and the lone spotlight in Mexico City’s Estadio Olympico Universitario was trained on the men fromSIM YIJIN - 445 words
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Article254 2010-05-05 38 SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE There are few teams in the 2010 Great Eastern-Yeo’s S-League that boast a potent attacking force like Tampines Rovers, who take on Balestier Khalsa at Jalan Besar Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Singapore internationals Qiu Li, Aleksandar Duric and Khairul Amri, complemented by the nippy duoSHAMIR OSMAN - 254 words
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Article, Illustration511 2010-05-05 40 defending champs one step closer to retaining title AFP afternoon latest la liga Barcelona 4 tenerife 1 MADRID Lionel Messi netted his 30th and 31 st league goals of the season as Barcelona inched closer to retaining their La Liga title with a 4-1 home win overAFP - 511 words
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457 2010-05-05 41 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH english PreMiershiP Blackburn 2 arsenal 1 BLACKBURN Sam Allardyce’s boast ahead of this game that he has made a habit of tactically outwitting Arsene Wenger inspired taunts from the travelling support that the Blackburn Rovers manager was no “football genius”.THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 457 words
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Article, Illustration443 2010-05-05 41 Keeper says reds not to blame while Cech revels in Blues’ edge over rivals AGENCIES LONDON Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has insisted that Sir Alex Ferguson’s players will focus on their own shortcomings, rather than Liverpool’s defeat againstAGENCIES; AFP - 443 words
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Article, Illustration554 2010-05-05 42 Roma-Lazio rivalry has city at odds as title race goes down to the wire AP ROME Italy are a land of divisions: Left vs Right; North vs South; Religious vs Secular. In football, perhaps no division is as bitter as the one between fans of the twoAP; AFP, AP - 554 words
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Miscellaneous75 2010-05-05 40 your sporting fix footBall today 1pm J-league Urawa reds v Nagoya Grampus (Ch222) 7.25pm s-league tampines v Balestier (Ch222) toMorroW 2am la liga A Madrid v Valladolid (Ch203) 2.55am epl Man City v tottenham (Ch222) 3am epl Fulham v stoke (Ch202) 4am la liga Mallorca v r Madrid (Ch203) 8.45am75 words
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Article, Illustration550 2010-05-05 43 JO-ANN HUANG - ENTERPRISE surgeon to set up ‘satellite’ clinics for more affordable liver transplants JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Liver disease is increasingly prevalent in Asia, especially in developing countries where poverty is commonplace and access to proper healthcare limited. Dr K C Tan, consultant surgeon and chairman ofAFP - 550 words
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Article315 2010-05-05 49 JO-ANN HUANG - national stock exchange of india investment a good proxy for india’s growth: temasek JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings will buy a 5-per-cent stake in the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) from New Yorkbased exchange operator NYSE Euronext, according to wire reports. NYSE315 words
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Article57 2010-05-05 49 tuesday Close 10,926.77 (+2.02%) Monday 11,151.83 p 1.3% friday 11,008.61 q 1.42% thursday 11,167.32 p 1.10% Wednesday 11,045.27 p 0.48% nyse toP 5 By voluMe naMe vol PriCe Change Citigroup 967m 4.26 q 3.4% Bank of america 181m 17.56 q 2.77% ford 123m 12.85 q 3.38% Pfizer 120m 17.2657 words
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Article23 2010-05-05 49 us$1 $1.381 us$1 £0.664 us$1 €0.77 us$1 ¥94.783 us$1 a$1.0972 us$1 hK$7.7656 us$1 C$1.0236 all figures correct as at 8am this morning23 words
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Article67 2010-05-05 49 the eurozone effect The Dow plummeted yesterday on concerns about the health of the eurozone. At the closing bell the Dow was down 225.06 points (2.02 per cent) to 10,926.77. The Nasdaq composite was down 74.49 points (2.98 per cent) to 2,424.25 and the S&P 500 index was67 words
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Article73 2010-05-05 49 feeling the heat European stock markets suffered heavy losses on fears that fallout from the Greek debt debacle might undermine other volatile eurozone states. The FTSE shed 2.56 per cent to end at 5,411.11 points, the CAC 40 lost 3.64 per cent to close at 3,689.29 points. The73 words
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Article55 2010-05-05 49 Prices slide World oil prices shed more than US$3 as traders took their cue from a stronger US currency and falling stock markets amid stubborn jitters about Greece. New York’s main contract, light sweet crude for June, slumped US$3.45 to US$82.74. Brent North Sea crude for June delivery slid55 words
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Article472 2010-05-05 49 JO-ANN HUANG - Keppel land Mayfair’s bid is the highest for a residential site this year JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The tender for the land parcel at Boon Lay Way and Lakeside Drive has attracted the highest bid for a residential site this year. Keppel Land Mayfair, a subsidiary472 words
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321 2010-05-05 47 SINGAPORE Sembcorp Industries said yesterday that United Stateslisted water firm Cascal had started legal action in New York in connection with its planned acquisition of Cascal shares through a voluntary tender offer unveiled on April 26. Legal proceedings have been filed by Cascal in321 words
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230 2010-05-05 47 JO-ANN HUANG Chinese shipbuilder NewCentury Shipbuilding has decided to pull out of its initial public offering (IPO) yesterday after launching the share offering last Friday. The IPO would have been the largest local listing on the Singapore Exchange this yearand the firm plannedJO-ANN HUANG - 230 words
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Article213 2010-05-05 47 SINGAPORE Singapore’s manufacturing sector expanded for the 12th consecutive month in April. This expansion came on the back of higher orders and higher production output for the manufacturing sector. The Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a reading of 51.9, a slight increase of 0.8 points over213 words
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Article102 2010-05-05 46 AGENCIES Australia’s central bank yesterday lifted its main interest rate to 4.5 per cent, citing inflation concerns, rising house prices and a booming commodities trade linked to Chinese demand. “The board expects that, as a result of today’s decision, rates for most borrowers will be aroundAGENCIES - 102 words
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Article120 2010-05-05 46 Integrated engineering group ST Engineering said its first quarter profit grew 9 per cent on-yearto $92.8 million. Turnover for the period ended March rose 3 per cent to $1.36 billion compared to the same period last year. The company said all four sectors did well120 words
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Article130 2010-05-05 46 Insurance firm Great Eastern said its first quarter net profit fell 24 per cent to $179.1 million compared to the same quarter a year earlier. This is because of a higher base in first quarter net profit last year due to a onetime gain profit contribution130 words
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289 2010-05-05 46 efforts to curb overheating bearing fruit: survey AGENCIES BEIJING China’s manufacturing growth slowed last month, suggesting government measures aimed at reining in the world’s third-largest economy were bearing fruit, an independent survey showed yesterday. The HSBC China Manufacturing PMI, or purchasing managers’ index, fell to 55.4AGENCIES - 289 words
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Article235 2010-05-05 46 AGENCIES DUBAI Most Dubai World creditors have agreed to the terms for restructuring the troubled conglomerate’s debts, according to media reports. “Most of the banks have agreed on the offer after studying the size of the obligations remaining on the group and the amounts it willAGENCIES - 235 words
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Article112 2010-05-05 45 AGENCIES standard Chartered bank, in which singapore’s Temasek Holdings is the largest shareholder with a 19-per-cent stake, yesterday said it posted “record income and profit” in the first quarter on an improved performance from consumer and corporate banking. While it does not report quarterly results, theAGENCIES - 112 words
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90 2010-05-05 45 AGENCIES Pfizer, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, yesterday reported huge jumps in its firstquarter operating profit and revenue, thanks to its acquisition of Wyeth last October. The maker of cholesterol fighter Lipitor and impotence pill Viagra said adjusted income for the first three monthsAGENCIES - 90 words
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354 2010-05-05 45 earnings beat forecasts of $2.5 billion AGENCIES ZURICH Swiss banking giant UBS, in which the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) is the biggest shareholder with a 6.6-per-cent stake, yesterday reported net profits of 2.2 billion francs ($2.77 billion) for the firstAGENCIES - 354 words
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372 2010-05-05 45 For foreign investors with an eye on China’s important A-share market, direct access is still some years off as trading is currently restricted to Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors. China’s A-share markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen are the largest and most important markets for372 words
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490 2010-05-05 45 The implied volatility of warrants hit its peak in 2008, but it has since decreased substantially. For investors, this lower implied volatility environment is making it a beneficial time to trade warrants. Implied volatility is a measurement of how market participants490 words
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Article, Illustration153 2010-05-05 44 For those who missed the previous two sessions of Smooth Jazz Thursday at Clarke Quay, there will be one last night of musical entertainment and good food tomorrow at 7.30pm. Catch the multitalented Ruth Ling who’s a singer, songwriter, producer, pianist, composer and arranger as153 words
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Article119 2010-05-05 44 From now till the end of May, NTUC members get to have more fun at a lower cost with NTUC Club’s special offers. At Downtown East, kids can go for a ferris wheel ride for $4.90. The admission fee for Wild Wild Wet is also119 words
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Article, Illustration80 2010-05-05 44 In line with World Earth Day, Tupperware Brands launched an interesting initiative last month, in efforts to be a step closer to realising a cleaner and greener Earth. Consumers simply had to share a tip on saving the environment and could be eligible to purchase the exclusive80 words
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Article, Illustration94 2010-05-05 44 Spend $25 and above in a single receipt this month at Guardian (excluding medicinal prod- ucts), you’re entitled to a free funky mirror that will definitely make your mum smile. Available in three designs, this petite trinket is extremely convenient and easy to bring about in94 words
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Article125 2010-05-05 44 New home-owners or those thinking of redecorating their houses will want to visit Star Living Mall, a megastore that offers an array of fine living room furniture, dining sets, bedroom suites and lounge suites. There are three outlets across the island, and all feature the four signature125 words
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Article, Illustration143 2010-05-05 44 To commemorate its 28th anniversary this year, popular beauty lifestyle services provider Jean Yip Group has launched a series of roadshows and exclusive events, where existing and new customers can expect more attractive promotions, culminating in a grand lucky draw in the last quarter of 2010.143 words
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Article, Illustration540 2010-05-05 51 Presented by ust savour WITH OC B C C ARD S by STAR INGREDIENT EGGPlANT The eggplant holds court with its unique bitterness, health benefits, purple skin DYLAN TAN Also known as brinjal and aubergine, the eggplant is unique in its taste but, for centuries, it was usedDYLAN TAN - 540 words
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Article, Illustration92 2010-05-05 51 1 Roasted Whole Quail Bite into the tenderness and succulence of the grilled eggplants, which complement perfectly with the meaty-flavour of the roasted quail and spicy tomato sauce. 2 Emu Burger Chef Sunny Goh gives the classic burger a twist92 words
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Article, Illustration1051 2010-05-05 53 GENEVIEVE LOH - Boo Junfeng, 26, joins a growing list of local film-makers making it to the Cannes Film Festival. Is he our next great celluloid hope? Or do you not care because he’s local? GENEVIEVE LOH genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg WE MUST be doing something right. The selection of 26-year-old Boo1,051 words
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Article, Illustration147 2010-05-05 55 GENEVIEVE LOH A sight for thor eyes: As all die-hard Marvel maniacs probably already know, you must stay in your seats for that totally expected bonus scene after the end credits of Iron Man 2. Like the first Iron Man, these “stingers” (as they are called) are EasterGENEVIEVE LOH - 147 words
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Article, Illustration230 2010-05-05 56 They’ve been there, done that, bought the T-shirt. Four local film-makers on what showing in Cannes meant to them It’s a very good launch pad for films to travel around the world from there. Most people in this industry, they do look at that and they respect that230 words
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Article, Illustration188 2010-05-05 57 AP LYNN Redgrave, an introspective and independent player in her family’s acting dynasty who became a 1960s sensation as the unconventional title character of Georgy Girl, has died. She was 67. Her publicist, speaking on behalf of her children, said Redgrave died peacefully Sunday nightAP; AFP - 188 words
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Article, Illustration286 2010-05-05 59 The Back-up plan pG, 104min GENEVIEVE LOH THe tagline of The Back-Up Plan reads: “Fall in love. Get married. Have a baby. Not necessarily in that order.” Maybe it should have read: “J-Lo’s back. Who cares? Let’s just stare at the hot Aussie guy with great abs. exactlyGENEVIEVE LOH - 286 words
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Article, Illustration259 2010-05-05 61 Genevieve Loh - ThE RunAwAys M18, 109 MIn Genevieve Loh genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg ENTERTAINING but never as penetrating as one would hope, The Runaways frolicks with historical accuracy to show how Joan Jett (Twilight’s Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning all grown up) came together with three other teenage259 words
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Article, Illustration232 2010-05-05 61 AwAy wE GO PG, 97 MIn ERIKA CLEO FOO AWAYWe Go is a refreshing take on a couple’s journey to self-discovery. Verona DeTessant (Maya Rudolph) is six months pregnant, but she and her boyfriend, Burt Farlander (John Krasinski), can’t bring themselves to call their crappy Colorado shedERIKA CLEO FOO - 232 words
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Article, Illustration272 2010-05-05 62 MOTher AnD chilD r21, 125 Min MICHELLE ANN KWARA IT MAY be tempting to treat mum to a film called Mother And Child this Mother’s Day weekend. But be warned, this is not a family-friendly movie. Annette Bening stars as Karen, a physical therapist still bitter about havingMICHELLE ANN KWARA - 272 words
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Article, Illustration327 2010-05-05 64 THINGSTO DO 1 From a Jack to a King This rock musical is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth by Bob Carlton. Today is the Charity Gala Premiere, held in aid of the KK Hospital Health Endowment Fund to benefit needy women with cancer and chronic illnesses. Date:327 words
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Miscellaneous35 2010-05-05 64 sudoku plus difficulty rating: hoW to play The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. CopyrighT uCliCk yesterday’s solution35 words
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Article, Illustration540 2010-05-05 65 Food review don’t let the unusual mix of cuisine styles at Alba italian restaurant put you off trying the spectacular fare ANNETTETAN THE chef and his cuisine certainly make an unusual combination at Alba Italian Restaurant. The boyish chef Seita Nakahara, 29, hails from Yokohama, Japan; theANNETTETAN; Jason Ho - 540 words
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Article, Illustration427 2010-05-05 66 Food review The updated menu at nydc is a hit-and-miss affair CONTRARY to common perception, there is quite a difference between fast food joints and urban culinary conveniences, such as the growing number of trendy “sit back and watch the shopaholics go by” type of bistros427 words
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