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Title Section47 2010-06-09 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 Wednesday June 9, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday June 9, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking JUNE 9, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF47 words
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452 2010-06-09 3 ISTANBUL Leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran convened at a security summit meeting in Istanbul yesterday in a display of regional power that appeared to be calculated to test the United States just one day before a scheduled American-backed debate in the United Nations452 words
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NEWS
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Article254 2010-06-09 5 EPHRAIM SEOW SINGAPORE The prime Orchard Road shopping belt has been ranked the 27th most expensive retail street in the world by property consultant Colliers International. Singapore moved up one notch from 28th spot last year in the Colliers annual global ranking of rentsEPHRAIM SEOW - 254 words
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Article, Illustration104 2010-06-09 5 In a unique endorsement of those who champion sports involvement, POSB honoured 26 individuals and organisations during their second annual Everyday Champions for Sports Award presentation ceremony at the Marriott Hotel’s Grand Ballroom last night. Among those who received their prize from Acting Prime Minister Teo CheeSHAMIR OSMAN - 104 words
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590 2010-06-09 5 NEO CHAI CHIN - City Harvest Church’s constitution says only executive members are entitled to do so NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE You may be a member of a church, but you may not necessarily be able to attend its annual general meetings (AGMs) and590 words
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Article, Illustration117 2010-06-09 7 Jerome Kerviel, the former Societe-Generale trader accused of causing a €4.9-billion ($8.3-billion) loss at the bank with unauthorised bets, yesterday told a Paris court he ‘hid nothing’ from his supervisors and that he was ‘two meters, three meters maximum’ from his bosses too close to hideAFP - 117 words
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Article356 2010-06-09 7 THE NEW YORK TIMES UNITED NATIONS The UN Security Council is expected to pass a new round of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme today, with the council’s permanent members agreeing to add 41 companies and one scientist to the blacklist. The main text ofTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 356 words
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212 2010-06-09 7 AFP WASHINGTON Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrived in America yesterday seeking “bold decisions” from President Barack Obama on the Middle East despite tensions after Israel’s deadly raid on aid ships. The Palestinian leader’s first stop in Washington will be the White House today, for talksAFP - 212 words
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Article, Illustration433 2010-06-09 8 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Touched by their plight, Singaporeans have come forward to help victims of the Kallang Road slashings. At least five donors have pledged about $4,000 to provide financial help to the three foreign workers attacked by aOOI BOON KEONG - 433 words
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212 2010-06-09 8 HOEYEEN NIE SINGAPORE An international team of researchers here have made a breakthrough in the treatment of sepsis a type of blood infection that can lead to multiple organ failure and very often death. They have discovered the enzyme responsible for triggering the inflammationsHOEYEEN NIE - 212 words
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Article, Illustration262 2010-06-09 10 JEREMY KOH - JEREMY KOH jeremykoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A whopping $207 million. That is the total cash savings that the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) achieved last year due to innovations and work improvement ideas. One such innovation a “faulty” remote control signal resulted in savings of over $147,000 forCHANNEL - 262 words
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414 2010-06-09 10 LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE The High Court has allowed a man’s $7.2-million claim against his former employer in a case a Judge has described as “a falling out of thieves”. Mr Lim Leong Huat, who rose from site engineerLEONG WEE KEAT - 414 words
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Article, Illustration536 2010-06-09 12 NG JING YNG - Singapore ranks 30th in global broadband speeds analysis: Study NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After returning home from a six-month study exchange programme in South Korea, student Loh Zixu had to get used to longer waits for file downloads and lags during video streaming. It isAP - 536 words
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233 2010-06-09 16 GLENDA CHONG SINGAPORE MediaCorp’s Chinese TV series The Little Nyonya is going places. The 34-episode drama serial was one of the highest-rated shows in Singapore and it also enjoyed strong ratings in China when it was broadcast in several citiesGLENDA CHONG - 233 words
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82 2010-06-09 16 The 16th executive board of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) with Ms Laura Hwang as president was elected into office last Saturday. At the annual general meeting, keen interest was expressed by members on the workthatSCWO hasdoneforthe Improvement of Enforcement of Maintenance82 words
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Article, Illustration129 2010-06-09 16 ZUL OTHMAN SINGAPORE A man was fined $4,000 for damaging property at the Singapore Flyer (picture). Property agent Aaron Lim Heng Shin claimed he was depressed because his wife and two children had left him last year. Thinking that they were at theZUL OTHMAN; AFP - 129 words
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228 2010-06-09 16 SATISHKUMAR CHENEY - SATISHKUMAR CHENEY SATISHKUMAR CHENEY satishkumar@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE 3D technology will be one of the spotlights at this year’s BroadcastAsia, a leading trade event for the broadcasting and media industry which has also seen increased participation from Singapore companies. There will be 121 of them taking228 words
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268 2010-06-09 17 LIN JIAMEI - LIN JIAMEI jiamei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More than 1,500 performing artistes from over 50 countries are in Singapore for an inaugural global exchange. The inaugural “Live! Singapore” is a four-day event for the artistes and companies to network, share knowledge on the performing268 words
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Article187 2010-06-09 17 MOK FEI FEI SINGAPORE A survey has found that Singapore businesses are more active than their global counterparts in engaging social media technologies to enable staff to share resources online. The survey, Global Survey of Collaboration in the Enterprise by business technology services provider Avanade, foundMOK FEI FEI - 187 words
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112 2010-06-09 17 A record of close to 600 student ambassadors from all five polytechnics will be involved in the coming Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). They will be involved in various aspects, from event logistics to direct liaison and interaction with delegates and water112 words
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78 2010-06-09 17 The police arrested a 40-year-old man on Monday for suspected involvement in a series of loan shark harassment cases islandwide.The suspect was arrested near Lorong Buangkok and is believed to be a debtor-turned-runner. He was charged in court yesterday. First-time offenders found guilty of loan78 words
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Article76 2010-06-09 17 Eighteen people, mostly women, were arrested in a 10-hour operation conducted jointly by the police, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Ministry of Manpower. They were arrested on Monday night and yesterday morning for vice-related and immigration offences in various locations, including back lanes76 words
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Miscellaneous16 2010-06-09 16 JACKPOT nut'] est *k cT TOMORROW Do not bet illegally. RCB Reg No: *****0202G SINGAPORE E16 words
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Time to take out the trash
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252 2010-06-09 18 Tan Eillen - Letter from Tan Eillen I REFER to your report on the National Environment Agency’s new anti-littering campaign (“Littering: A fine mess”, June 7). I applaud the NEA for launching the antilitter campaign and committing $12 million to curbing the littering problem. However, in252 words
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244 2010-06-09 18 Soh Ah Yuen - Letter from Soh Ah Yuen WHILE I agree that stiffer penalties and stepping up enforcement action will help curb the unsightly mess caused by litterbug in the short term, it will not eliminate the problem. Enforcement officers cannot be everywhere all the time;244 words
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Article, Illustration219 2010-06-09 18 DR JAMES DOBSON - BY DR JAMES DOBSON FACING THE WINTER My mother and father were married for 43 years in one of the most beautiful, loving relationships the world has ever seen. When my mum turned 50, my father was beginning to think about the passage of time. And219 words
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Article, Illustration207 2010-06-09 18 Mr. Kirby Chua - By I Mr. Kirby Chua (Counseling Psychologist) The sadder and more dangerous thing about gambling problems is that most of its negative effects don't only affect the gambler but their innocent families when they start: losing their jobs, filing for divorce, committing crimes and207 words
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Article, Illustration116 2010-06-09 19 Koh Wei Kiang - Letter from Koh Wei Kiang I REFER to the report “Littering: A fine mess” (June 7). It is appropriate that Today used a photo of litter around letterboxes as an illustration. In this case, junk mail is the source of the problem.116 words
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124 2010-06-09 19 PETER - SO THE NGNBN'S ALMOST UPON US LETTER FROM PETER I’ve been contacted by OpenNet on the install ation of fibre optic cables as part of the infrastructure of the Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN). This is all very exciting. However, what am I to do now? My existing broadband124 words
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Article81 2010-06-09 19 COLIN ONGTAU SHIEN - LETTER FROM COLIN ONGTAU SHIEN I read with interest the report “More tuition centres turn high-tech” (June 7) by Evelyn Lam. I am wondering if the authorities can take this cue and use technology to help lighten the heavy load our students bear on their backs81 words
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Article242 2010-06-09 19 Garry Choo - Letter from Garry Choo I REFER to the report “Call to cap agent’s fees” (May 27). At present, there is no need to be a Ministry of Manpower-licensed employment agency to undertake the recruitment of foreign workers in Singapore. As a result, many here and abroad,242 words
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Article142 2010-06-09 19 Wendy Lim - Letter from Wendy Lim I TAKE the train on the East-West Line every day to work and have noticed that some train carriages are standing room only, with all the seats removed. But does this really enable more people to board? From what I can142 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration906 2010-06-09 20 MATTHEW LYNN - MATTHEW LYNN The writer is a Bloomberg News columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. BLOOMBERG Ever since oil started gushing from its well in the Gulf of Mexico, British energy company BP has responded precisely the wayBLOOMBERG; AFP - 906 words
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Article, Illustration816 2010-06-09 22 MARIA SIOW - China can’t stop the march of democracy, but it will take pains to pre-empt its violent side MARIA SIOW mariasiow@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is the East Asia bureau chief for Today and Channel NewsAsia. Like many countries in the region, China has been monitoring developments inAFP - 816 words
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Article, Illustration976 2010-06-09 24 MOHAMED EL-ERIAN; MICHAEL - Much will depend on how well the world accommodates the growth of emerging economies MOHAMED EL-ERIAN MICHAEL Over the past two years, industrial countries have experienced bouts of severe financial instability. Currently, they are wrestling with widening sovereign-debt problems and high unemployment. Yet emerging economies, onceYEN YOK - 976 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration362 2010-06-09 26 New Japanese Premier Kan vows to create strong nation AGENCIES TOKYO Japan’s new centre-left Prime Minister Naoto Kan unveiled his Cabinet yesterday and vowed to create a “vigorous country”, restore its public finances and mend strained relations with the United States. Mr Kan, a one-time left-wing activistAGENCIES; AFP - 362 words
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84 2010-06-09 26 THE GUARDIAN An Indian government body has started filming hundreds of asanas yoga poses to provide irrefutable evidence for anyone hoping to patent a new style of yoga that the Indians got there first. “It’s like soccer and Britain,” said Mr Suneel Singh, oneTHE GUARDIAN - 84 words
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83 2010-06-09 26 AP Tourists have been banned from a misty, picturesque island in a crater lake south of Manila because volcanic activity detected there could precede an eruption, scientists said yesterday. Rising magma under Taal volcano was increasing the chances of earthquakes, which could be detectedAP - 83 words
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109 2010-06-09 26 AFP China said yesterday that North Korean border guards shot dead three Chinese citizens last week and that Beijing had protested to Pyongyang in a rare sour note between the close allies. The incident on Friday in Dandong, China, also left oneAFP - 109 words
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145 2010-06-09 28 AFP COLOMBO Tamil Tiger rebels are re-emerging a year after their defeat, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister said yesterday, despite the once-powerful guerrilla force launching no attacks. Mr D M Jayaratne told Parliament that remnants of the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were planning aAFP - 145 words
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345 2010-06-09 28 Thai Prime Minister in the line of fire again AFP BANGKOK Thailand’s Premier yesterday named a former attorney-general to head an investigation into recent deadly street violence, sparking a row with the opposition, which said it feared a whitewash. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Mr Kanit Nanakorn would set upAFP - 345 words
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Article, Illustration106 2010-06-09 28 AP Benigno Aquino III (picture), the son of Philippine democracy icons who promised to eradicate corruption and fight poverty, has won the May presidential election by a landslide after the congressional count ended yesterday. Mr Aquino, 50, garnered more than 15 million votes aboutAP; AFP - 106 words
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111 2010-06-09 28 AFP Malaysia’s Parliament launched an inquiry yesterday into opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim that could see him suspended from the House after he criticised a government racial unity slogan. Mr Anwar was accused of “misleading” Parliament for suggesting the “One Malaysia” slogan promotedAFP - 111 words
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192 2010-06-09 30 AFP JERUSALEM Israel plans to hold internal probes of its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla that would fall far short of calls for an international inquiry into a widely condemned commando operation. The probes will look into the legality of Israel’s naval blockadeAFP - 192 words
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Article, Illustration318 2010-06-09 30 AFP NEW DELHI Indian politicians, campaigners and newspapers vented outrage yesterday at two-year prison terms handed to seven managers found guilty over the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster that left thousands dead. Anger focused on the 25year delay in the convictions, the perceivedAFP; AP - 318 words
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157 2010-06-09 30 AFP BEIJING A group of young Chinese Web addicts mutineed a mutiny at an Internet “boot camp”, tying up their instructor and fleeing the facility because of its tough military-like techniques, state media said yesterday. The 14 mutineers, aged 15 to 22, wereAFP - 157 words
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400 2010-06-09 32 Strategy ‘must be developed for effective staff engagement with Muslims’ AGENCIES LONDON Inmates in Britain are converting to Islam because of the “perks” they can receive in jail, the Chief Inspector of Prisons warned in a report published yesterday. Ms AnneAGENCIES - 400 words
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256 2010-06-09 32 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON American researchers are developing a “low-al-lergy” peanut that could free millions from the fear of potentially deadly allergic reactions. Peanuts contain a number of different proteins which are thought to trigger an allergic reaction, from rash to life-threatening anaphylactic shocks.THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 256 words
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Article139 2010-06-09 34 AP MADRID Spanish civil servants went on strike yesterday to protest wage cuts aimed at reducing the country's huge deficit. The one-day stoppage was seen as a first test of strength for unions that are considering calling a general strike if the Socialist government imposesAP - 139 words
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Article, Illustration547 2010-06-09 34 They got a firm grounding through the mass comm programme offered at MDIS Melody Tan FOR Sharon Tan and MathewThomas, their Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (with concentration in Mass Communications) from Oklahoma City University’s (OCU) which they obtained atthe Management Development Institute ofMelody Tan; SIM YI JIN - 547 words
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Article, Illustration224 2010-06-09 34 AP WASHINGTON Ms Helen Thomas (picture), the opinionated White House correspondent who used her seat in the front row of history to grill 10 Presidents and often exasperate them, lost her storied perch on Monday in a flap over saying Israelis should getAP - 224 words
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173 2010-06-09 36 When lightning struck three times AP ASHEVILLE (North Carolina) Mr Richard Butler wanted his girlfriend to think they were taking a hike in the North Carolina mountains, but he had a secret plan. When they got to the top, he planned to pull out a ring and ask her toAP - 173 words
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Article, Illustration97 2010-06-09 36 Archaeologists in Britain believe they have found the world’s best-preserved gladiator cemetery. The York Archaeological Trust unearthed some 80 skeletons in northern England that suffered the kind of violent injuries usually sustained while entertaining audiences in a Roman amphitheatre. Forensic tests found that the majority were male, veryAFP - 97 words
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370 2010-06-09 36 AGENCIES WASHINGTON Democrats and Republicans face an angry American electorate in primary elections in 12 states on “Super Tuesday” that will set the stage for races in November that could determine the balance of power in Congress. An anti-incumbent mood threatens to claim more victimsAGENCIES - 370 words
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Article, Illustration611 2010-06-09 38 LOW LIN FHOONG - Low not running for SAA presidency, but will work behind-the-scenes LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Outgoing Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) president Loh Lin Kok and certain sections of the fraternity had encouraged him to contest the hot seat at the association. But Low Teo Ping (picture), who helmsSAILING.ORG - 611 words
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Article216 2010-06-09 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Rafael Benitez is expected to return to Liverpool for several of his most trusted lieutenants and players when he is announced as Jose Mourinho’s successor as manager of Inter Milan. The Spaniard was deemed last week to be incapable of taking Liverpool forwardTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 216 words
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158 2010-06-09 38 LOW LIN FHOONG Swimmer Pang Sheng Jun’s bid for the Asian Games in Guangzhou from Nov 12 to 27 received a boost last night following his record-breaking feat at the 6th Singapore National Swimming Championships. The 17-year-old, who represents Ace Swim Club, clocked 4min 28.50secLOW LIN FHOONG - 158 words
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418 2010-06-09 40 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Etoile FC have earned the respect of their S-League opponents on the pitch, and most fans in the terraces, for their passionate play. But there are a handful in the stands who have taken to taunting them at every match.418 words
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Article333 2010-06-09 40 SHAMIR OSMAN GREAT EASTERN-YEO’S S-LEAGUE 2010 Etoile FC vTampines Rovers Jalan Besar Stadium, 7.30pm SINGAPORE Tonight’s top of the table clash in the Great Eastern-Yeo’s S-League at Jalan Besar Stadium promises a tasty treat, with both teams strong advocates of the pass-and-move game. League leadersSHAMIR OSMAN - 333 words
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Article, Illustration346 2010-06-09 41 Celtics hope to end Lakers’ misery with trio of home wins NBA FINALS: GAME 3 Boston Celtics v LA Lakers (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) BOSTON Kevin Garnett said he was looking forward to returning to Boston as the Celtics bid to claimAFP - 346 words
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Advertisement203 2010-06-09 40 Congratulations to our POSB Everyday Champions for Sports 2010! The POSB Everyday Champions for Sports Award is a special award for the unsung heroes around us who have inspired others through sports. Together with the Singapore Sports Council, POSB is honoured to recognise the efforts of everyday Singaporeans and organisations203 words
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Advertisement60 2010-06-09 41 j in aw Discover Munich with your travel partner at surprisingly low fares. With 5 weekly non-stop flights from Singapore to Munich, enjoy precious moments and travel together with your loved one to Munich. Valid for a limited period only. For further information, log on to www.lufthansa.com There's no better60 words
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Miscellaneous48 2010-06-09 41 [p A Y(i> Always play with care. [responsibiyy Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. Visit our website at www.singaporepools.com.sg Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE POOLS RCB Reg No: *****0202G48 words
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683 2010-06-09 48 ENTERPRISE THE choice: Develop and bring products to market in two years or take on a mammoth research and development project that won’t see returns for another eight. Mr Jason Yeo, chief executive officer of JCS-Group, chose the latter. Mr Yeo started JCS straight683 words
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Article554 2010-06-09 43 THE NEW YORK TIMES LUXEMBOURG Despite continuing tensions over economic policy, European Union finance ministers agreed yesterday on far-reaching steps to tighten oversight of national governments’ budgets and crack down on falsification of economic data, in a concerted effort to avert a further lossTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 554 words
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Article56 2010-06-09 43 TUESDAY CLOSE 9,939.98 (+1.26%) Monday 9,816.49 q 1.19% Friday 9,931.22 q 3.16% Thursday 10,255.28 p 0.06% Wednesday 10,249.54 p 2.25% NYSETOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Citigroup 820.9m $3.72 p 2.20% Bank of America 164.2m $15.33 p 3.37% BP 95.1m $34.68 q 5.67% General Electric 88.9m $15.48 p56 words
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Article21 2010-06-09 43 US$1 $1.417 US$1 £0.692 US$1 €0.836 US$1 ¥91.450 US$1 A$1.211 US$1 HK$7.804 All figures correct as at 8am this morning21 words
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Article108 2010-06-09 43 Dow buoyed by Bernanke US stocks ended mixed but the Dow index jumped after an assurance by Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke that the US economic recovery was sustainable despite the European fiscal crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shot up 123.49 points in late trade, after108 words
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Article61 2010-06-09 43 Slight rise Oil prices were up, fluttering around US$72 a barrel as expectations of slipping inventories and short-term demand beat out fears of a faltering economy. New York’s main futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in July, rose 55 US cents to US$71.99 a barrel. London’s Brent North61 words
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365 2010-06-09 44 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - Goodrich Park, Cavenagh Mansions launched separately for collective MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two residential sites located near the Kovan MRT Station and in Orchard Road were launched separately for collective sale yesterday. Property consultant Credo Real Estate announced the sale of365 words
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Article113 2010-06-09 44 Baker Technology has filed a counter-claim against Sembcorp Marine in the High Court, in an attempt to enforce the terms of a joint-venture agreement dated 2001 in relation to the management of PPL Shipyard. This is in response to legal action taken by SembMarine against Baker113 words
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Article122 2010-06-09 44 Another vessel of Mainboardlisted First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has been detained. In a stock exchange filing, FSL said Nika I was detained in Qingdao, China, by Singaporebased Daxin Petroleum for alleged non-payment of bunkers orfuel supplied. FSL Trust Management (FSLTM), the trustee-manager of FSLTrust, will122 words
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164 2010-06-09 44 SINGAPORE Developer MCC Land has put in the top bid of $131.7 million for a land parcel at the corner of Sembawang Road and Canberra Drive. The bid works out to $387 per square foot per plot ratio. The second highest bid164 words
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226 2010-06-09 45 DOW JONES Policymakers in developing economies must learn to deal with the interconnectedness of global economies as they look to manage stable economic growth down the road, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Monday. “Contagion and interrelatedness ofDOW JONES - 226 words
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84 2010-06-09 45 DOW JONES Mainboard-listed Noble has bought a 5.13-per-cent stake in a United States energy firm for US$30.2 million ($42.7 million). It bought around 5.85 million shares of New York-listed USEC, which supplies enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. This worksDOW JONES - 84 words
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85 2010-06-09 45 DOW The Singapore Exchange has established a London office to better serve its growing number of European-based customers. It said in a statement yesterday that the London office will be headed by its chief representative David Battle. This follows the exchange’s initiative, announced onThursday,DOW - 85 words
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Article202 2010-06-09 47 AP DETROIT General Motors said yesterday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire, its second recall over the issue in two years. The recall affects several pickup trucks,AP - 202 words
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Article160 2010-06-09 47 BLOOMBERG BEIJING China’s policy-mak-ers may see evidence this week that economic growth peaked in the first quarter, strengthening their opposition to higher interest rates even as inflation accelerates. Consumer prices jumped 3 per cent, hitting the government’s targeted full-year ceiling, after a 2.8-per-cent increase inBLOOMBERG - 160 words
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Article, Illustration323 2010-06-09 47 American and European stocks erased their hard-earned gains forthe weekfollowing new concerns over Hungary and lacklustre job data in the United States. Last Friday, Peter Szijjarto, spokesman for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, remarked that “it’s clear the economy is in a very grave323 words
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Article, Illustration503 2010-06-09 47 As Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are traded and settled on a stock exchange like ordinary shares, they are sometimes perceived to have a poor reputation when it comes to liquidity. When the trading volume of an ETF is low, it sometimes leads investors to503 words
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Article, Illustration709 2010-06-09 58 LEONARD THOMAS in Johannesburg, South Africa - COMMENTARY Confidence in Bafana Bafana simply amazing as Parreira plots their course LEONARD THOMAS in Johannesburg, South Africa leonard@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is executive sports editor at MediaCorp NewsHub. South Africa manager Carlos Alberto Parreira seemed relaxed enough yesterday, courteous but firm, as he fielded questions from theAFP - 709 words
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Article, Illustration318 2010-06-09 60 Spain ruthless in last match before World Cup; Torres, Fabregas on scoresheet AFP AFTERNOON LATEST WORLD CUP WARMUP MATCH Spain 6 Poland 0 MURCIA (Spain) Fernando Torres scored in Spain’s 6-0 rout of Poland yesterday as the Liverpool striker handed the European champions a timely WorldAFP - 318 words
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Article179 2010-06-09 60 AFP IVORY COAST 1 LAUSANNE 1 ZURICH Injured striker Didier Drogba stayed out of the public eye yesterday as Ivory Coast missed a host of chances in a 1 -1 draw against Swiss second division club Lausanne. Lausanne went ahead completely against the run of playAFP - 179 words
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Article, Illustration176 2010-06-09 60 AFP PORTUGAL 3 MOZAMBIQUE 0 JOHANNESBURG Portugal scored all their goals in the second half of a comfortable 3-0 World Cup warm-up victory over Mozambique yesterday. Dejected Nani out of the World Cup with a collarbone injury sat on the sidelines beside Portuguese legend Eusebio, whoAFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration376 2010-06-09 56 AGENCIES JOHANNESBURG Spain head into the 2010 World Cup as favourites to win it or joint favourites with Brazil, according to some bookmakers but they seem intent on passing off the favourites tag at the 2010 World Cup. On Sunday, Valencia midfielder Juan Mata insistedAGENCIES; AFP - 376 words
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Article, Illustration466 2010-06-09 56 Confidence at alarming lows in Italian and French camps AP CAPE TOWN Four years after reaching the World Cup final, Italy and France appear to have a bad case of the blues just days ahead of their opening matches. Critics say there willAP; AFP - 466 words
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Article, Illustration302 2010-06-09 57 AGENCIES JOHANNESBURG Portugal’s Manchester United striker Nani (picture) is out of the World Cup after injuring his left collarbone, the Portuguese Football Federation said on its website yesterday. Nani picked up the knock in training on Friday in Lisbon before flying to SouthAGENCIES; AFP - 302 words
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Article176 2010-06-09 57 AFP JOHANNESBURG Nelson Mandela will likely greet fans and players for 10 to 15 minutes at Friday’s World Cup opening ceremony before watching the rest of the game from home, his grandson said yesterday. “We believe that maybe before the game we could bring him toAFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration1250 2010-06-09 54 Striker’s outbursts could cost England, berated ref warns THE DAILY TELEGRAPH THE GUARDIAN MORULENG (South Africa) Wayne Rooney has been warned he risks being sent off in the World Cup should he repeat the tirade of abusive language launched at the referee in last night’s warm-upTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; THE GUARDIAN; AFP - 1,250 words
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Article, Illustration537 2010-06-09 55 TERRY O'CONNOR - COMMENTARY What’s this I hear about Gerrard being too quiet for a captain? Shhh TERRY O'CONNOR The writer is CEO of Courts. Even as an ardent Liverpool fan, there’s no doubt the loss of Rio Ferdinand to a knee injury last Friday is a blow to537 words
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Article, Illustration441 2010-06-09 55 AFP RUSTENBURG (South Africa) Rio Ferdinand (picture) has absolved Emile Heskey of any blame over the training ground collision that ended his dream of captaining England in the World Cup. Ferdinand, who suffered knee ligament damage, will fly home after England’s opening match against the UnitedAFP - 441 words
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Article, Illustration364 2010-06-09 52 AGENCIES SYDNEY The new ball created for the 2010 World Cup will be faster and more erratic than its predecessors, according to an Australian scientist who believes it could leave goalies grasping at air. The research by Adelaide University’s Derek Leinweber would appear toAGENCIES - 364 words
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Article, Illustration320 2010-06-09 52 Brazil playmaker confident he’ll be ready for the World Cup AP WORLD CUP WARM-UP Brazil 5 Tanzania 1 JOHANNESBURG (South Africa) Kaka is becoming increasingly optimistic with how he will perform at the World Cup. The Brazil playmaker said his confidence was boosted after scoringAP - 320 words
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Article, Illustration292 2010-06-09 52 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Brazilian World Cup winner Branco has said sex and alcohol were both important in Brazil winning the 1994 World Cup in the United States of America. The full-back, a member of the 1994 winning Brazilian team, believesTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 292 words
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Article, Illustration1116 2010-06-09 53 Cameroon star Eto’o believes Africa’s time has come THE GUARDIAN PARIS “It’s incredible,” Samuel Eto’o said as a dazzling smile lit up his usually serious face and he banged a table in exultation. “I’ve always had this dream of playing in the World Cup in Africa andTHE GUARDIAN; AFP - 1,116 words
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Article, Illustration690 2010-06-09 50 Two men who helped nurture Bastian Schweinsteiger and Arjen Robben talk about their proteges as we continue this series of seven profiles THE GUARDIAN Bastian Schweinsteiger, according to Hermann Gerland, who worked as Bayern Munich’s youth coordinator from 1990-1995 and 2001-2009 BASTIAN was one of Germany’s brightest skiingTHE GUARDIAN - 690 words
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Article, Illustration718 2010-06-09 51 THE GUARDIAN Arjen Robben, according to Barend Beltman, who trained the Dutch winger since age 11 I WAS his trainer for four years. He joined FC Groningen when he was just shy of his 12th birthday. To set the record straight, no one individual can be deemed “discoverer”THE GUARDIAN; PHOTOS: AFP - 718 words
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Article299 2010-06-09 50 AFP ERASMIA (South Africa) Defender Per Mertesacker said yesterday that Germany are planning to stop Australia’s midfield maestro Tim Cahill in their bid to down the Socceroos. Germany take on Australia at Durban Stadium in their opening Group D game on Sunday and Everton midfielderAFP - 299 words
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Article290 2010-06-09 51 AGENCIES JOHANNESBURG Holland forward Dirk Kuyt is anxiously hoping for Arjen Robben to overcome his hamstring injury and play a pivotal role for the Dutch side at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich forward sustained a small tear in his left hamstring during Holland’s 6-1AGENCIES - 290 words
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Advertisement74 2010-06-09 62 A WEEK OF WORLD CUP SPECIALS REEL GOALS APPLY THE OFFSIDE TRAP AND OTHER FOOTBALL RULES EXPLAINED FOR THE FILM GEEK. >> T2 CAPTAIN AMERICA CAST FIRMS UP WITH TUCCI. >> T8 JUNE 9, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF HOW HOLLYWOOD GOT SCAMMED BY ONE DUDE. >> T12 MCQUEEN, MICHAEL KORS74 words
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Article, Illustration1477 2010-06-09 63 GENEVIEVE LOH - WORLD CUP SPECIAL MOVIES Think a ‘penalty shootout’ is what happens in a Steven Seagal movie? Here’s football explained for the movie GENEVIEVE LOH genevieveloh@mediacorp.com. sg HANDS up if you who think “an offside” is the sequel to that movie Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for andPhoto AFR Artwork Yen Yok; AFP - 1,477 words
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Article, Illustration176 2010-06-09 69 AGENCIES STAN LEY Tucci has signed on to help put Captain America in business. The Academy Award-nominated actor has joined the cast of the superhero saga Captain America:The First Avenger. Tucci will play Dr Abraham Erskine, who in the Marvel Comics series wasAGENCIES; AFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration209 2010-06-09 69 CHARLIE Sheen could work at a Colorado theatre company by day and spend his nights in jail under a deal reached with prosecutors that calls for the actor to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic abuse case, an attorney209 words
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Article, Illustration182 2010-06-09 71 GENEVIEVE LOH STOP! OR MY SCIENTOLOGIST WILL SHOOT: Look, it’s CCR! No, not that fabulous ’70s group Creedence Clearwater Revival. We’re talking about a Cameron and Cruise Reunion. The last time Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz were a pair, they were under a Vanilla Sky. That didn’t endGENEVIEVE LOH - 182 words
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Article, Illustration1150 2010-06-09 73 Nelson D Schwartz - How the who’s who of Hollywood got swindled in a $42-million Ponzi scheme Nelson D Schwartz features@mediacorp.com.sg THE NEW YORKTIMES; ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ALAIN DELAQUÉRIÈR VISITORS to the Fifth Avenue penthouse were enjoying cocktails, canapes and stunning views of Central Park on a cool May eveningTHE NEW YORKTIMES; ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ALAIN DELAQUÉRIÈR; Photos AR AFP - 1,150 words
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Article, Illustration221 2010-06-09 75 AP MARVIN Isley, the bass player who helped give R&B powerhouse the Isley Brothers their distinctive sound, has died at a Chicago hospital. He was 56. Isley died on Sunday morning at an in-patient hospice at Weiss Memorial Hospital, according to a hospital spokesperson. She couldAP - 221 words
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Article, Illustration453 2010-06-09 77 Genevieve Loh - MOVIE REVIEW: THE A-TEAM PG, 119 min Genevieve Loh genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg YOU can almost hear the fanboys holding their breaths in unison as two muchbeloved ’80s classics get reworked for the cinemas this week. (Read our review of Karate Kid on T18.) But for every try-hard remake of453 words
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Article344 2010-06-09 79 MOVIE REVIEW: KARATE KID PG, 140min GENEVIEVE LOH ALL hail the Crane Kick, liberator of selfdoubting wimps over bullies. John G Avildsen’s original 1984 Karate Kid was Rocky-lite for teenagers and an ’80s gem that spoke to almost every child of that era. Sure itGENEVIEVE LOH - 344 words
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Article, Illustration341 2010-06-09 81 and other fashion icons like Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs share the spotlight AP MARC Jacobs took home the big prize as the top talent in womenswear at the Council Of Fashion Designers Of America awards on Monday night, but the big moment on stage at LincolnAP; PHOTOS: AP - 341 words
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