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Title Section17 2011-12-24 1 TODAY on Saturday www.todayonline.com December 24, 2011 MICA (P) 200/02/2011 NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF17 words
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Article, Illustration651 2011-12-24 1 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As heavy rain pelted down on Orchard Road yesterday, Liat Towers activated its S$200,000 flood barrier system. As an added measure, plastic barriers were also distributed. But they proved no match for the floodwaters, as levels reachedPHOTOS COURTESY DISON SINSIAW; PHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 651 words
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Article640 2011-12-24 1 TEO XUANWEI - All below 1.35m in height, including adults, must soon use booster seats while travelling in a car TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Come the new year, height, and not age, will determine whether your child has to be in child restraints or use booster seat cushions640 words
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Advertisement30 2011-12-24 1 MECHANISED PARKING SYSTEMS FOR HDB ESTATES? HOT NEWS 3 SERIES OF STRONG EARTHQUAKES RATTLES CHRISTCHURCH WORLD 16 Today WISHES ALL READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS. WE WILL BE BACK ON MONDAY.30 words
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HOT NEWS
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579 2011-12-24 2 ALVINA SOH - ALVINA SOH alvinasoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A former secondary school teacher pleaded guilty to five counts of having sex with his underaged student in a District Court yesterday, claiming to a psychiatrist that the acts made him feel “more of a man”. The 41 -year-old579 words
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422 2011-12-24 2 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg WITHAGENCY REPORTS SINGAPORE The inflation ogre is taking some cheer out of the holiday season, with consumer prices rising last month at a rate equalling the near three-year high set in August. The consumer price index (CPI) surged 5.7 per centWITHAGENCY REPORTS - 422 words
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261 2011-12-24 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI In two months, those learning how to ride motorbikes will have to pass one more theory test before they can take their practical riding tests, the Police announced yesterday. The aim of the change, the Police said, is to “enhance riding261 words
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121 2011-12-24 3 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —The committee that is reviewing salaries of the President, Prime Minister, political appointment holders and Members of Parliament said it has completed its deliberations and is finalising the report. In a media release yesterday, chairman Gerard Ee said the report willCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 121 words
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Article, Illustration472 2011-12-24 3 Housing Board tasked to study usage to help in resolving car park shortages SINGAPORE With older housing estates facing a shortage in car parks, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has tasked the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to study the use of high-riseTODAY FILE PHOTO - 472 words
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Article341 2011-12-24 4 AGENCIES HONG KONG The Hong Kong authorities say a second dead bird in a week has tested positive for a dangerous strain of bird flu, raising health concerns in the city. The agricultural department said yesterday that lab tests confirmed an Oriental magpieAGENCIES - 341 words
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Article, Illustration598 2011-12-24 4 AP PORTLAND More than spirits are being lifted this holiday season. Shoppers may be grabbing lots of things off the shelves, but many are leaving stores without paying for them. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, anAP - 598 words
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Article, Illustration285 2011-12-24 4 BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON The United States State Department announced a US$10 million (S$13 million) reward for Ezedin Abdel Aziz Khalil (picture), who allegedly is a major Iran-based Al Qaeda facilitator and financier. “He is a dedicated terrorist working in support of Al Qaeda,”BLOOMBERG - 285 words
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Advertisement207 2011-12-24 5 New release of 3-bedroom apartments! SEASTRAND 1 DISCOVER FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN Located within walking distance to Pasir Ris Park and Beach, welcome to your seaside family resort home at SEASTRAND. From lap pools to fun pools and relaxing spa pools, discover endless hours of fun here at the207 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration905 2011-12-24 6 MARK HONIGSBAUM - MARK HONIGSBAUM Mark Honigsbaum is a research associate at the University of Zurich’s Institute for Medical History and the author of Living With Enza: The Forgotten Story of Britain and The Great Flu Pandemic of 1918. THE GUARDIAN A few months ago, Dutch virologist RonTHE GUARDIAN; AP - 905 words
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Article, Illustration1009 2011-12-24 8 CON COUGHLIN - Costly invasions are a thing of the past, as the US tries to wage a new kind of war CON COUGHLIN Con Coughlin, The Telegraph’s executive foreign editor, is a world-renowned expert on the Middle East and Islamic terrorism. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH With itsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; REUTERS - 1,009 words
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Article, Illustration1176 2011-12-24 9 JOSHUAS GOLDSTEIN, STEVEN PINKER - JOSHUAS GOLDSTEIN, STEVEN PINKER Joshua S Goldstein, professor emeritus of international relations at American University, is the author of Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide. Steven Pinker, a psychology professor at Harvard, is the author of The BetterTHE NEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 1,176 words
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VOICES
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405 2011-12-24 12 Liew Kai Khiun - Letter from Liew Kai Khiun I COMMEND Madam Halimah Yacob for censuring fellow Member of Parliament Seng Han Thong’s remarks on the English language proficiency of SMRT Corporation’s ethnic minority staff. Although she was “disturbed” by his comments, she graciously urged Singaporeans405 words
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244 2011-12-24 12 Haj Mohamed - Letter from Haj Mohamed I REFER to the report “MP apologises for ‘regrettable mistake’” (Dec 23) and feel that Member of Parliament Seng Han Thong’s quick apology for comments made during Monday’s BlogTV programme has reconciled the situation. Maybe the minority communities244 words
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251 2011-12-24 13 Tham Chen Munn - Letter from Tham Chen Munn WITH all the inconveniences long taxi queues, unfamiliar bus routes and multiple transfers, crowds, frustration, etc caused by the recent train disruptions, it is clear that our public transport system could be easily crippled by maintenance faults.251 words
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Article457 2011-12-24 13 Toh Beng Guan - Letter from Toh Beng Guan WHILE everyone has been berating SMRT Corporation chief executive officer Saw Phaik Hwa and suggesting solutions to the recent train disruptions, we have overlooked the role of the Land Transport Authority. Many other cities with subway trains have457 words
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Article, Illustration114 2011-12-24 13 Lim Poh Seng - Lim Poh Seng ARE exposed electrical junction boxes (picture) safe for the public? A condominium along Bishan Road, for instance, has at least five junction boxes at ground level exposed. Are such junction boxes approved by the Building and Construction Authority? The covers of the114 words
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390 2011-12-24 13 Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim - Letter from Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim MY FAMILY’S recent encounters with debt recovery efforts, not by small-time moneylenders who reportedly harass debtors but by supposedly professional credit recovery services, suggest a disturbing gap in our regulations. Letters of claim were placed outside my flat390 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration355 2011-12-24 14 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Thirty-nine bus services have been improved between October and December this year the highest number of bus services improved since a quarterly review process began last June. In a joint media release, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit and SMRT said theCHANNEL NEWSASIA; TODAY FILE PHOTO - 355 words
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374 2011-12-24 14 SINGAPORE They claim to be endorsed by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and try to sell fire extinguishers or conduct fire safety talks. The SCDF has received “a number of complaints” about such companies, some of which tried to give the impression they374 words
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127 2011-12-24 14 The Agri-Food Veterinary Authority (AVA) said an infant formula implicated in the death of an infant in the United States is not imported into Singapore. The product is Enfamil PREMIUM Newborn. The AVA said the Enfamil infant formula that is available in127 words
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308 2011-12-24 15 SINGAPORE As Singaporeans gear up to celebrate the festive season, the authorities have advised members of the public heading out to take safety and security precautions. Heavy crowds and vehicular traffic are expected around the Orchard Road area especially today and tomorrow308 words
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156 2011-12-24 15 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The police said no foul play is suspected in the case on Thursday where an auxiliary police officer was found with a gunshot wound to his head. The police said they received a call at around 6pm, informing themCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 156 words
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153 2011-12-24 15 CHANNEL NEWSASIA From next Tuesday, passengers at Jurong East Interchange Station will be able to use the two new additional platforms in the evenings, allowing for increased train frequencies. SMRT said the platforms will be open for use from 5pm to 8pm onCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 153 words
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Article, Illustration101 2011-12-24 15 The Central Sikh Temple at Towner Road was officially reopened yesterday by President Tony Tan after extensive upgrading and renovation at a cost of S$4.5 million. First built in April 1986, the upgraded temple now boasts elderly friendly features such as anti-slip tiles, ramps and largerPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 101 words
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Article577 2011-12-24 15 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When financial consultant W H Phang, 29, heard that three more dogs at Punggol Waterway were caught last Sunday, she rang the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) the next day to claim the dogs. However, Mrs Phang said she was told that577 words
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WORLD
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Article182 2011-12-24 16 BANGKOK POST BANGKOK Thailand’s Democrat Party said it will launch impeachment proceedings against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul next week over the return of a passport to ousted Premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr Wirat Kalayasiri, leader of the opposition party’s legal team, saidBANGKOK POST - 182 words
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159 2011-12-24 16 AP A Malaysian court yesterday sentenced a ruling party politician to a year in jail for corruption over a land deal and ordered his Balinese-style mansion to be seized. High Court judge Mohtarudin Baki said that Mohamad Khir Toyo, the former ChiefAP - 159 words
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Article, Illustration256 2011-12-24 16 AP WELLINGTON A series of strong earthquakes struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch yesterday, rattling buildings, sending goods tumbling from shelves and prompting terrified holiday shoppers to flee onto the streets. No tsunami alert was issued and the city appeared to have been spared majorAP; REUTERS - 256 words
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Article, Illustration575 2011-12-24 20 THE NEW YORK TIMES SEOUL Researchers scrutinising North Korea’s official images and lists of mourners paying respects to Kim Jong Il have noticed two conspicuous absences: The elder brothers of Mr Kim Jong Un, the appointed heir. They also have been buzzing aboutTHE NEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 575 words
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178 2011-12-24 20 THE NEW YORK TIMES North Korea urged South Korea yesterday to “show proper respect” over the death of its leader, Kim Jong Il, calling the South’s decision to express sympathy for the North Korean people but not to send a governmentTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 178 words
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299 2011-12-24 20 BLOOMBERG SEOUL North Korea’s mini-submarines and Soviet-era artillery may pose a greater threat to Asia than its nuclear programme as Mr Kim Jong Un seeks to cement support among generals three times his age in the world’s fourth-largest army. While Pyongyang hasBLOOMBERG - 299 words
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Article, Illustration248 2011-12-24 22 AP PARIS Tens of thousands of women with risky, French-made breast implants should have them removed at the state’s expense, the French Health Minister recommended yesterday, adding that such removals were “preventive” and not urgent. While implants made by the firm Poly ImplantAP; REUTERS - 248 words
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146 2011-12-24 22 AP Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi formally registered her party yesterday for any coming election. She decided last month to formally rejoin politics after recent reforms by the nominally civilian administration that took power this year. The National League forAP - 146 words
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Article, Illustration358 2011-12-24 22 REUTERS HONG KONG The riot police again fired tear gas to break up a protest against a planned power station in southern China yesterday and the state media showed confessions by two detained activists in a bid to get people off theREUTERS; AP - 358 words
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102 2011-12-24 22 REUTERS China’s state news agency Xinhua plans to list its online portal in a 1 billion yuan (S$192 million) initial public offering in Shanghai, with China International Capital Corp underwriting the deal, two sources with knowledge of the matter said yesterday. TheREUTERS - 102 words
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117 2011-12-24 22 AP A girl who was swept away in the Indian Ocean tsunami seven years ago has been reunited with her parents. Fifteen-year-old Wati showed up at a cafe in Meulaboh, a city in Aceh province, earlier this week, saying she had beenAP - 117 words
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212 2011-12-24 23 AP ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s army chief has denied accusations that the military is working to oust the country’s civilian government amid tension over a secret memo sent to Washington earlier this year about an alleged coup, the military said yesterday. The memo scandal hasAP - 212 words
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Article, Illustration129 2011-12-24 23 Twin explosions, which went off within minutes of each other, shook the heart of the Syrian capital Damascus yesterday, which state television said may have been the work of Al Qaeda. Reports said 40 people were killed and 100 wounded, including a number of military personnel andAP - 129 words
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233 2011-12-24 23 AGENCIES WASHINGTON United States President Barack Obama won a clear political victory when Republicans in the House of Representatives caved to demands by the President, congressional Democrats and fellow Republicans in the Senate for a shortterm renewal of payroll tax cuts for allAGENCIES - 233 words
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Advertisement204 2011-12-24 16 On the Fast Track to Formula One Motorsport enthusiasts in Singapore now have an incredible opportunity with the launch of 235 Energy Singapore Race Driver Search. This initiative created by 235 Energy Singapore Pte. Ltd. enables a complete newcomer to pursue a Formula One dream. The Search is a 3-month204 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration1304 2011-12-24 24 A century after ‘alternating current’ became the standard, Thomas’ preference is coming into vogue REUTERS LONDON At the start of the 20th century, inventors Thomas Edison (picture) and Nikola Tesla clashed in the “war of the currents”. To highlight the dangers of his rival’sREUTERS - 1,304 words
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BUSINESS
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433 2011-12-24 26 WONG SIEW YING - WONG SIEW YING siewying@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Small-cap stock China Sky Chemical Fibre is making big waves on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), even as its shares remain suspended from trading after the S-chip rejected the regulator’s directive to appoint a special auditor to look into its433 words
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116 2011-12-24 26 AGENCIES Singapore-listed commodity firm Noble Group said yesterday it stands to make a one-time gain of about US$200 million (S$259 million) from Australian unit Gloucester Coal’s proposed merger with China’s Yanzhou Coal Mining. The merger, announced late on Thursday, will create one ofAGENCIES - 116 words
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279 2011-12-24 26 LYNDA HONG - LYNDA HONG lyndahong@mediacorp.com.sg WITH AGENCY REPORTS SINGAPORE Singapore’s manufacturing output in November fell unexpectedly by 9.6 per cent from a year earlier as electronics output slumped and pharmaceuticals manufacturing fell. Analysts had forecast industrial production, which accounts for more than a fifth ofWITH AGENCY REPORTS - 279 words
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Article53 2011-12-24 26 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,676.47 (+0.44%) Thursday 2,664.80 q 0.32% Wednesday 2,673.32 p 2.25% Tuesday 2,614.45 q 0.14% Monday 2,618.09 q 1.55% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE GMG 54,888 $0.113 q 1.739% NobleGrp 38,542 $1.190 UNCH GoldenAgr 18,730 $0.720 p 1.408% Genting SP 13,978 $1.535 p 0.987% LionGold53 words
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Article28 2011-12-24 26 HANG SENG 18,629.17 (+1.37%) Ç Ç Ç NIKKEI CLOSED È Ç Ç SHANGHAI 2,204.78 (+0.85%) AUSTRALIA 4,140.40 (+1.21%) MUMBAI 15,738.70 (-0.47%) MALAYSIA 1,496.15 (+0.31%) SEOUL 1,867.22 (+1.07)28 words
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202 2011-12-24 26 AGENCIES Europe should not use the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to go around the ban on central banks financing governments, European Central Bank executive board member Juergen Stark warned yesterday, saying that current plans might breach that principle. “Practically, I don’t seeAGENCIES - 202 words
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146 2011-12-24 26 REUTERS Singapore Technologies Telemedia has withdrawn from the board of its struggling Irish telecoms unit Eircom after lenders rejected its proposal to restructure €3.75 billion (S$6.3 billion) of borrowings, Eircom said yesterday. STT bought 65 per cent of debt-laden Eircom in 2009 forREUTERS - 146 words
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Article69 2011-12-24 26 STOCK CALL Buy S$0.925 AmFraser maintains Buy and S$1.60 fair value. House says YZJ’s acquisition of the remaining 80 per cent of shipbreaking facility Jiangsu Huayuan Metal Processing for 240 million yuan is “attractively cheap”. Through the deal, YZJ is “killing four birds with one stone”. It is increasing69 words
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Article, Illustration194 2011-12-24 28 REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s Petronas is in talks with several oil majors, including Shell and Exxon Mobil, to develop petrochemical plants within its US$20-billion (S$25.8-billion) refinery complex in Johor, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Malaysia’s national oil companyREUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 194 words
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259 2011-12-24 28 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Fitch Ratings has cut its forecast for growth in emerging Asia to 6.8 per cent next year, from 7.4 per cent estimated in June, citing the deteriorating outlook for the world economy and the lagged impact of policy tightening in some countries.AGENCIES - 259 words
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201 2011-12-24 28 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Ascott, the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator, has no plans to list a real estate investment trust (REIT) in Malaysia, the company said yesterday, clarifying a news report published this week. The New Straits Times, citing Ascott regional general manager forAGENCIES - 201 words
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217 2011-12-24 28 AGENCIES LISBON Government-controlled China Three Gorges has won the bid to buy Portugal’s 21 per cent stake in EDP-Energias de Portugal for €2.69 billion (S$4.5 billion), in the first of a series of sales of stateowned assets under the country’s austerity programme.AGENCIES - 217 words
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137 2011-12-24 28 AGENCIES Sovereign wealthfund China Investment Corp is set to receive up to US$50 billion (S$64.6 billion) in additional funding, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters yesterday. Government agencies have agreed to allocate cash from China’s US$3.2trillion foreign exchange reservesAGENCIES - 137 words
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207 2011-12-24 28 AGENCIES The trustee liquidating failed brokerage MF Global has completed a third transfer of about US$1.7 billion (S$2.2 billion) in customer property as he works to return about 72 per cent of frozen client funds. The total amount of the third planned payoutAGENCIES - 207 words
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68 2011-12-24 28 DOW JONES STX OSV Holdings said yesterday it has secured a contract worth about 200 million Norwegian kroner (S$43.4 million) to construct a liquefied natural gas-powered vessel. The contract isforthe Norwegian family- owned shipping company Eidsvaag and the vessel will carry fish feed toDOW JONES - 68 words
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98 2011-12-24 28 DOW JONES Wilmar International has agreed with its joint venture partners and a local Chinese government to withdraw their bid for a proposed property project in the city ofYingkou in Liaoning province. “The JV parties have reviewed the matter and have decided toDOW JONES - 98 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration333 2011-12-24 27 With all the parties and celebrations this festive season, stay healthy and look your best with Holland Barrett’s supplements. Here are their best sellers: Take advantage of the Holland and Barrett festive promotion now. Enjoy a 30-per-cent discount off all health and sports supplements at Holland Barrett stores333 words
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Article, Illustration147 2011-12-24 27 This school holidays, try the brand-new Transformers The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle at Universal Studios Singapore. It is the world’s first theme park attraction based on the iconic Hasbro TRANSFORMERS brand. Taking the hit movie franchise from reel to reality, this motion thrill ride showcases147 words
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Article, Illustration84 2011-12-24 27 Make yourself a hearty yet healthy pasta meal with Naturel organic pasta sauces. Made from organic ingredients, the pasta sauces follow traditional recipes to bring you authentic Italian-tasting flavours such as tomato with basil, peppers, eggplant and arugula. More importantly, the organic pasta sauce is trans-fat free and84 words
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Article, Illustration161 2011-12-24 27 Did you know that boys and girls learn differently? This is partly due to their different brain structures. The female brain usually has more white matter, which helps them make critical associations between diverse and differing elements or ideas. Applying these gender science theories, Mind Edge has created161 words
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Article, Illustration152 2011-12-24 27 Purify your tap water further with the Crystal Quest Classic Disposable Countertop Water Filter System (CQE-CT-***** White). The water passes through six purification stages to eliminate the impurities found in tap water. As the water flows through the micron filter pads, it removes suspended particles, such152 words
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Article, Illustration942 2011-12-24 29 VASU MENON - People should not be too spooked by the recent downturns. Uncertainties will not go away any time soon but does that mean that investors should sit and wait? This is clearly not a time to trade excessively or time the market but perhaps a time942 words
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Article, Illustration956 2011-12-24 30 Dalglish plays defence as Reds and Blues continue to draw flak for their stance on Suarez and Terry, respectively THE GUARDIAN LIVERPOOL Kenny Dalglish has maintained that Liverpool’s support of Luis Suarez has been right and proper. The club came in for criticism for their strongly-wordedTHE GUARDIAN; PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES, AP - 956 words
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291 2011-12-24 31 REUTERS ACCRA Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday. The 28-year-old finished ahead of Mali’s Seydou Keita and Ghanaian Andre “Dede” Ayew in polling by national coaches of the 53-member association of the ConfederationREUTERS - 291 words
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Article, Illustration301 2011-12-24 31 REUTERS MADRID King’s Cup holders Real Madrid and 2011 runners-up Barcelona are on course to meet in next month’s quarterfinals, following yesterday’s draw for the last 16 of the Spanish cup competition. If Real get past Malaga over two legs on Jan 4 and 11REUTERS; GETTY IMAGES - 301 words
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Article, Illustration597 2011-12-24 31 Under-fire Terry saves Blues at the death as spoils are shared in a derby thriller AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Tottenham 1 Chelsea 1 LONDON The home fans would have been upset, but Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp felt a point was a fair result againstAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 597 words
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Article, Illustration300 2011-12-24 32 AGENCIES LONDON Bolton boss Owen Coyle confirmed yesterday the club have begun talks over the potential sale of Gary Cahill. The England defender is out of contract in the summer so Bolton must sell next month during the winter transfer window or risk losing theirAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 300 words
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Article, Illustration611 2011-12-24 32 SHAMIR OSMAN - Sundram’s team receive a boost from S-League side, who are set to welcome new faces SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Thirteen players from the Courts Young Lions have climbed aboard V Sundramoorthy’s ship embarking on Singapore’s Malaysian football adventure in 2012 under the LionsXII banner.TODAY FILE PHOTO - 611 words
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Article247 2011-12-24 32 REUTERS LONDON While Manchester United breathed a sigh of relief over Phil Jones, their injury list grew by one when manager Alex Ferguson said yesterday winger Ashley Young will be sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury. England international Young was injured during United’sREUTERS - 247 words
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Article, Illustration613 2011-12-24 33 Big guns set to tip-off on Christmas Day but Magic’s All-Star will share the spotlight BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Dwight Howard is still in Orlando as the National Basketball Association (NBA) season prepares to tip off almost two months late. How long he stays there isBLOOMBERG; GETTY IMAGES - 613 words
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Article, Illustration913 2011-12-24 2 From pop stars like Madonna and Courtney Love to the Olsen twins, 2011 was a good year for these fashion trendsetters THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ONE is the pop royalty who made her name pushing the boundaries of fashion and decency; the other is, well, let’s just say theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; Photos: Reuters - 913 words
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Article, Illustration674 2011-12-24 3 THE NEW YORK TIMES DOE Avedon, a bookish beauty reluctantly transformed into a highfashion model at the hands of a visionary photographer, Richard Avedon a story that inspired the 1957 musical Funny Face, about a bookish beauty (Audrey Hepburn) reluctantly transformed into aTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 674 words
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Article, Illustration639 2011-12-24 6 REUTERS ANGELINA Jolie’s film about the Bosnian war brought back harsh and powerful memories on Thursday at a screening of In The Land Of Blood And Honey, in the city where many of the most brutal events of the 1992-to-1995 conflict occurred. “IREUTERS - 639 words
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Article, Illustration419 2011-12-24 7 REUTERS AN EMOTIONAL Melanie Amaro won TV singing contest The X Factor on Thursday, earning a US$5-million (S$6.45million) recording contract and closing the first United States season of the heavily hyped Fox show. Josh Krajcik finished second after a public vote and Chris Rene cameREUTERS; Photos: AP - 419 words
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Article, Illustration642 2011-12-24 9 Jetsetting with Babita Sharma VIEWERS of BBC News would recognise Babita with her increased visibility. The presenter of BBC World News presenter added Newsday, a daily news programme, to her portfolio in June. An alumnus of University ofWales’ journalism, film and broadcasting department, her enthusiasm for the medium is evident.642 words
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Article618 2011-12-24 10 National Museum of Singapore: Free entry Enjoy complimentary entry to all exhibitions and galleries atthe museum, from the ever-popular Singapore History Gallery to The Goh Seng Choo Gallery where the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings is displayed, as well as the ongoing special exhibition of618 words
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