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Article, Illustration1098 2012-02-16 1 TEO XUANWEI - Party conveyed news to ex-MP’s wife as he could not be reached PAP’s Khaw accuses WP of ‘U-turn’, challenges party to ‘come clean’ TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As rumours of his alleged infidelity raged on over the past month, Hougang Member of Parliament YawPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 1,098 words
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Article494 2012-02-16 1 MTI maintains 2012 growth forecast of 1-3%; Q4 GDP fell 2.5% on-quarter AGENCIES SINGAPORE Singapore’s economy shrank less than initially estimated last quarter as a surge in pharmaceutical production supported manufacturing at the year end. Gross domestic product fell an annualised 2.5 per cent inAGENCIES - 494 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration592 2012-02-16 2 NG JING YNG, SUMITA SREEDHARAN - NG JING YNG, SUMITA SREEDHARAN jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From people gathered at void decks and coffeeshops to those who were walking their dogs, the Workers’ Party’s expulsion of Mr Yaw Shin Leong was the talk of town among residents in Hougang. While the move surprisedPHOTO BY DON WONG - 592 words
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808 2012-02-16 4 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG aliciaw@medicorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Shortly after the Workers’ Party (WP) announced its decision to expel Mr Yaw Shin Leong, People’s Action Party (PAP) chairman Khaw Boon Wan turned up the heat on the opposition party yesterday, questioning its “sudden U-turn” on the allegations808 words
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220 2012-02-16 6 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST SYDNEY Australia’s top airline Qantas Airways this morning posted a 51.5-per-cent fall in first-half underlying profit after a bitter industrial dispute and high fuel bills took their toll and said it planned job cuts to offset challenging conditions. Qantas,REUTERS - 220 words
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Article, Illustration413 2012-02-16 6 REUTERS WASHINGTON World Bank president Robert Zoellick said yesterday he will step down in June, and Washington pledged to put a replacement candidate forward within weeks for a job that has always gone to an American. The Obama administration said it would openREUTERS; AP - 413 words
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321 2012-02-16 8 AGENCIES SINGAPORE The number of private homes sold soared to a 14-month high last month, indicating housing demand remained buoyant and that the Government may have to introduce more measures to cool the market. Private home sales last month, including executiveAGENCIES - 321 words
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290 2012-02-16 8 Four residential sites, located at Punggol and Pasir Ris, were released for sale yesterday. Three of the land parcels were launched for sale under the Confirmed List, while one was under the Reserve List. Together, the four sites will yield about 2,070 units. Two290 words
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Article194 2012-02-16 8 SINGAPORE A 19-year-old Chinese youth has been arrested by the police for posting an online hoax that a full-time national serviceman was shot dead during a training accident at Sembawang. He was arrested for an offence of Transmitting a False or Fabricated message under Sec194 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1082 2012-02-16 10 THORSTEN BARTH, ABU AMIN - How the Republic can take advantage of the window of global volatility to upgrade its talent pool, particularly for 12 key sectors THORSTEN BARTH, ABU AMIN Thorsten Barth is a director and Abu Amin is a senior manager in the HR Consulting practice1,082 words
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Article, Illustration1113 2012-02-16 12 DAVID BLAIR, RICHARD SPENCER - Will Al Qaeda’s attempt to muscle in on revolt against Assad work? DAVID BLAIR RICHARD SPENCER David Blair is the The Daily Telegraph’s chief foreign correspondent. Richard Spencer is a Middle East correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH More than four decades ago,THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 1,113 words
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Article, Illustration920 2012-02-16 14 WILLIAM PESEK - Four signs of progress in the Philippines could reward investors WILLIAM PESEK Tokyo-based William Pesek is a Bloomberg View columnist. BLOOMBERG It is often a fool’s errand to predict turning points in the more erratic Asian economies. Nowhere is that truer than the Philippines,BLOOMBERG - 920 words
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Advertisement111 2012-02-16 10 i Public Health Forum(Back by Popular Demand) TAMING CANCER •Food and Nutrition -Natural Chemopreventive Stress Techniques Forum Date: 18 February 2012 Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm (Lunch is Provided) Registration starts at 10 am. Venue: Singapore Management University Administration Building (Next to NTUC Income Centre) Level 4, Function Rm 4.1 4.2111 words
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VOICES
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442 2012-02-16 16 Tam Ah Hock - Letter from Tam Ah Hock I REFER to the letters “Poser on handicapped parking” and “Car Park Label Scheme rules are easy to abuse” (Feb 14). The responsibility for issuing the labels has been changing hands over the years before it landed on the442 words
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208 2012-02-16 16 Sam Lim Soon Huat - Letter from Sam Lim Soon Huat I WAS interested by your report “It’s an issue of shrinking communal space” (Feb 6), faced by some residents of Woodlands Street 83. Residents in Pasir Ris Street 51 are facing a similar problem with the construction of208 words
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179 2012-02-16 16 Wong Kam Wah - Letter from Wong Kam Wah I LIVE a stone’s throw from Blocks 860 and 861 in Woodlands Street 83, where the eldercare centre will be, and have been following the news on this. In general, Singaporeans have been179 words
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176 2012-02-16 18 HELEN LIM - needed to address any drainage issue. LETTER FROM HELEN LIM, DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS HELEN LIM FROM HELEN LIM, DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY; AND HWANG YU-NING, GROUP DIRECTOR (PHYSICAL PLANNING), URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY We thank Mr176 words
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149 2012-02-16 18 TAN CHEON KHEONG - LETTER FROM TAN CHEON KHEONG Some banks are offering time deposit products that progressively step up the interest rate from a low level for the first three months of the deposit tenure, which usually ranges from one to two years, to higher interest rates.149 words
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Article410 2012-02-16 18 AloysiusTan - I SAY AloysiusTan It is the season for the dreaded Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) to rear its head. Most parents, the responsible ones at least, are doing their best to instil proper hygiene practices not just in their children but also in410 words
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152 2012-02-16 18 Sandra Alison Jayandran - Letter from Sandra Alison Jayandran I COULD not agree more with Tan Lay Yan’s letter “Change employers’ mindset on flexiwork first” (Feb 10). Most companies and bosses view part-time work as unfeasible and probably treat such requests with scepticism. I believe this arises152 words
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Article149 2012-02-16 18 Neoh Sue Lynn - Letter from Neoh Sue Lynn I READ the suggestions in the letter “A take on parenthood in S’pore” (Feb 10) and, as a working mother of two primary school children, I am grateful that my company grants paid childcare leave to all employees who have children149 words
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Advertisement247 2012-02-16 18 Is Your P6 Child still not improving after 5 years of Primary School and Tuition? This problem is unlikely to go away by their PSLE. Time is running out. Help your child now. > "I achieved an aggregate of 273 with 4 A*s for my PSLE and topped the mainstream247 words
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Article, Illustration345 2012-02-16 20 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Bishan Park, one of Singapore’s largest public parks, has undergone a S$76.7 million facelift with a 3kmlong naturalised river as the centrepiece. Reshaped from a 2.7km concrete canal, the river was designed based on a floodplain concept, allowing it to storePHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 345 words
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247 2012-02-16 20 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for FinanceTharman Shanmugaratnam will deliverthe 2012 Budget Statement in Parliament at 3.30pm tomorrow. His speech will be broadcast “live” on Channel NewsAsia, with Chinese translation in dual sound mode, radio station 938Live and on channelnewsasia.com. The MinistryCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 247 words
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184 2012-02-16 22 CHANNEL NEWSASIA All Central Provident Fund (CPF) members will continue to receive a risk-free interest rate of 2.5 per cent on their Ordinary Account (OA) savings from April 1 to June 30 this year, said the CPF Board andCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 184 words
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218 2012-02-16 22 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As the Republic marked Total Defence Day and the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore yesterday, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen stressed that Total Defence “is not just a mere exercise, a lip service”. He cited how218 words
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152 2012-02-16 22 NTUC Income, the leading insurer here, has announced that it will offer a one-off S$10 rebate to about one in two motorcycle owners, or 73,000 of its customers. The insurer also said it would repeat its previous year’s rebate to about 100,000152 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration357 2012-02-16 24 AGENCIES BANGKOK The homemade “sticky” bombs discovered in a Bangkok house after an accidental blast were similar to devices used against Israeli Embassy targets in India and Georgia, Israel’s ambassador said yesterday, building on his country’s claims the incidents are part of a covertAGENCIES; AP - 357 words
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190 2012-02-16 24 AP Greek conservative leader Antonis Samaras will send a letter of commitment to the terms of an EU/IMF bailout deal within the day, a source within his New Democracy party said yesterday, with the country’s bankruptcy rescue hanging in the balance. Euro zone financeAP - 190 words
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Article, Illustration221 2012-02-16 27 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH KARACHI Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden told his children “not to follow him down the road to jihad”. In an interview published on Sunday, Osama’s brother-in-law, Mr Zakaria Al Sadah, revealed that the world’s mostTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 221 words
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186 2012-02-16 27 AGENCIES Hundreds of workers rallied outside Jakarta’s City Hall on Tuesday to protest a minimum wage hike they say is insufficient, reported the Jakarta Globe. The city government last week approved its highest ever increase of sectoral minimum wages in 10AGENCIES - 186 words
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137 2012-02-16 27 AGENCIES North Korea has awarded its highest title of Generalissimo to the late Kim Jong Il on the eve of his 70th birthday today, according him the same rank as his father Kim Il Sung, the country’s founder. The announcement by the staterun KCNAAGENCIES - 137 words
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113 2012-02-16 27 AP A New Zealand (NZ) court has halted the first ever sale of dairy farms to Chinese investors, the latest twist in a saga that’s dividing a country reliant on agriculture for much of its export earnings. High Court JudgeAP - 113 words
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272 2012-02-16 29 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Global airlines will need US$3.5 trillion (S$4.4 trillion) of new planes until 2030, with more than a third of that demand coming from Asia, Airbus chief executive Tom Enders said yesterday. The aviation industry will requireAGENCIES - 272 words
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245 2012-02-16 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH DAMASCUS Syria’s state-run news agency said yesterday that President Bashar Assad has set Feb 26 for a national referendum on the country’s new draft constitution. The document was handed over to Mr Assad last week by members of the draftingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 245 words
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207 2012-02-16 29 REUTERS NEW YORK The websites of exchange operators Nasdaq and BATS were attacked by hackers earlier this week, causing ongoing disruptions for those trying to use the sites, spokespersons for the companies said on Tuesday. A Nasdaq OMX Group spokesman confirmed that it had beenREUTERS - 207 words
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162 2012-02-16 30 AP Australian lawmakers yesterday narrowly approved tax hikes for the wealthy that will help the government meet its pledge to deliver a budget surplus next year. The legislation will limit the availability of a 30 per cent tax rebate onAP - 162 words
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251 2012-02-16 30 AGENCIES PARIS French President Nicolas Sarkozy was expected to appear on television news early this morning (Singapore time) and formally declare his candidacy for a second term. The centre-right President, who badly trails Socialist challenger Francois Hollande in opinion polls, launched the first tweetAGENCIES - 251 words
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Article, Illustration536 2012-02-16 32 From capturing full-HD movies, to applying instant-imaging effects, today’s digital cameras help you capture key moments in your life. Here are some simple tips to ensure these versatile devices perform at their best every time you need them. Hosted by 1 LENS536 words
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Article, Illustration188 2012-02-16 34 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The maker of the widelyprescribed cancer drug Avastin is warn- ing doctors and patients about counterfeit vials of the product that have been distributed in the United States. Roche’s Genentech unit said on Tuesday that the fake products do not contain theAGENCIES; AP - 188 words
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370 2012-02-16 34 AGENCIES LONDON A government strategy on alcohol is due to be published shortly in Britain, after nearly a year of consultation with the drinks industry and health experts. Prime Minister David Cameron, instinctively opposed to public health laws and fresh regulation, is saidAGENCIES - 370 words
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174 2012-02-16 34 REUTERS Antibiotics do not help to fight most sinus infections, although doctors routinely prescribe them for that purpose, according to a study from the United States. Researchers whose work was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that antibioticsREUTERS - 174 words
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282 2012-02-16 36 THE GUARDIAN LONDON A secondary school in Britain has instructed its students to stop using slang words such as “hiya”, “cheers” and “ta” in order to increase their prospects of landing a good job. Sheffield Springs academy, which isTHE GUARDIAN - 282 words
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Article, Illustration140 2012-02-16 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Mr Keith Martin (picture), a 368kg man who is believed to be the world’s fattest person, has revealed he is tended to by seven carers a day, costing United Kingdom taxpayers an estimated £50,000 (S$99,000) a year. Mr Martin, 42, has beenTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 140 words
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111 2012-02-16 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH An ornamental rock that lay on the doorstep of a house for at least 80 years has just been revealed as the biggest meteorite ever found in Britain. The space rock, which weighs 90.7kg and is 49cm long, had beenTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 111 words
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102 2012-02-16 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A male couple in Thailand has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss this Valentine’s Day after locking lips for an exhausting two days. The contest kicked off at Thailand’s Pattaya beach town on Sunday, with theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 102 words
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165 2012-02-16 40 THOMAS CHO - THOMAS CHO Industrial property owner JTC has leased out one of their eight factories in Seletar Aerospace Park to British aviation firm Meggitt. Meggit signed a nine-year lease for a 2,000-sq-m standard factory at a monthly rent of about S$43,000. The165 words
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284 2012-02-16 40 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg WITH AGENCIES SINGAPORE The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) breached the 3,000 level yesterday for the first time since August last year, closing 0.8-per-cent higher at 3,011.68 points by the end of trade. The benchmark overcame a bout of early selling,WITH AGENCIES - 284 words
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298 2012-02-16 40 THOMAS CHO - THOMAS CHO thomascho@mediacorp.com.sg WITH AGENCIES SINGAPORE Retail sales in Singapore rose for a 10th month in December, but the pace of increase was slower than in November, according to official data released yesterday. The retail sales index climbed 4.2 per centWITH AGENCIES - 298 words
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118 2012-02-16 40 Ultra Mansion at Derbyshire Road will be put up for collective en-bloc sale today. Spanning more than 45,500 sq ft, the freehold site in Novena is expected to fetch more than S$170 million, with very minimal development charges payable, according to marketing agent118 words
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239 2012-02-16 42 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST NEW YORK Kellogg is hoping Pringles will satisfy its craving for a salty snack. Kellogg, the food giant best known for its sweet breakfast cereals, agreed to buy Pringles potato chips for US$2.7 billion (S$3.4 billion) in a cash dealREUTERS - 239 words
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Article, Illustration59 2012-02-16 42 WEDNESDAY CLOSE 12,781.00 (-0.76%) Tuesday 12,878.30 p 0.03% Monday 12,874.00 p 0.57% Friday 12,801.20 q 0.69% Thursday 12,890.50 p 0.05% NYSE TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Bank of America 366.8m $7.78 q 2.51% Citigroup 48.9m $31.72 q 1.12% General Electric 40.9m $18.76 q 0.95% Ford 38.0m59 words
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Article93 2012-02-16 42 OVERNIGHT Rise and fall on Apple swings Stocks fell, with market direction largely dictated by the swings in shares of Apple, the largest company in the world. Apple, the largest company by market capitalisation, turned negative around midday and closed down 2.3 per cent to US$497.67, quickly reversing93 words
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Article13 2012-02-16 42 È FTSE100 5,892.16 DAX Ç Ç DAX 6,757.94 (+0.44%) CAC40 3,390.35 (+0.44%)13 words
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151 2012-02-16 44 BLOOMBERG US companies operating in China are less confident about their business prospects amid rising costs, difficulty in hiring and retaining skilled labour, and intensifying competition, a survey showed. Businesses are also finding it harder to generate higher profitability, withBLOOMBERG - 151 words
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292 2012-02-16 44 AGENCIES HONG KONG Alibaba Group and Japan’s Softbank will bypass negotiators and go directly to Yahoo !’s chief executive after talks over the sale of Yahoo !’s Asian holdings broke down, a person familiar with the negotiations said yesterday. The strugglingAGENCIES - 292 words
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Advertisement475 2012-02-16 42 Enhancing Career and Personality. I believe in what Henry Ford said: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty.” The General Studies Programme is giving me all the course choices I could ask for in order to achieve a truly multi-disciplinary worldview. (2011) Sanesh Balasingam Head of Business475 words
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Advertisement164 2012-02-16 44 Job Fan* for Kenko Spa Wellness Embark on an exciting career with Kenko Holdings, one of the largest Wellness Spas and Foot Reflexology chains in Singapore! e2i is partnering Kenko to offer employment opportunities in Kenko’s Wellness Spas and Foot Reflexology centres. Training will be provided for those without experience.164 words
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Article275 2012-02-16 46 AGENCIES Apple’s iPad 3 has got a March 7 launch date according to a number of reports online, said The Guardian. The anticipated Apple computer tablet will be rolled out at an event in San Francisco and is expected to have a “retina” screen with four times asAGENCIES - 275 words
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272 2012-02-16 46 REUTERS SHANGHAI —A Chinese tech firm that claims it still owns the iPad trademark will seek a ban on exports of Apple’s computer tablets from China, which could impact the United States technology giant’s sales worldwide. Proview Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd is petitioningREUTERS - 272 words
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513 2012-02-16 46 JUNE YANG - JUNE YANG juneyang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With the prevalence of women entrepreneurs in a tech industry that has a more level playing field, the path of a female entrepreneur is fraught with lesser difficulties. “You have many more role models, many more female venture capitalists513 words
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Advertisement354 2012-02-16 46 S P JAIN EXECUTIVE MBA OPEN HOUSE: Global Meltdown or Global Recovery: 2012 for the World Economy The crisis in Europe remains unresolved, and with questions also about the economic outlook in the United States, it remains an open debate as to how strong the global economic growth will be354 words
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Article, Illustration585 2012-02-16 48 VENUS HEW - VENUS HEW venushew@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In this modern and competitive society, mothers are increasingly introducing their children early to diverse cultures and multiple languages in a bid to prepare them for a global future. Some mothers have taken this a step further. Not only do they attendPHOTO COURTESY OF MANDARINAKIDS - 585 words
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Article, Illustration520 2012-02-16 50 SHAMIR OSMAN - Despite match-fixing allegations, LionsXII focused on the job at hand SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —After a stuttering start to their Malaysian Super League (MSL) campaign, V Sundramoorthy’s LionsXII are beginning to find their groove. Their football has been entertaining, the goals are nowPHOTO COURTESY BERITA HARIAN - 520 words
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393 2012-02-16 50 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN DanGuenChin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is to ask the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and the police to join their Malaysian counterparts in the fight against match-fixing. The suggestion had been put forward by Football393 words
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Article307 2012-02-16 52 TANYO-HINN - TANYO-HINN Midfielder Firdaus Kasman was fined S$10,000 yesterday for consuming alcohol at a birthday outing on Feb 4. The 24-year-old was deemed to have breached the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics. But the FAS have confirmed his subsequent suspension, which saw307 words
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Article, Illustration559 2012-02-16 52 SHAMIRO SMAN - Serb says players will get enough chances to prove themselves at the national level SHAMIRO SMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With injuries blighting his start to the year, Agu Casmir has yet to set the Malaysian Super League (MSL) alight, even losing his spot inTODAY FILE PHOTO - 559 words
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289 2012-02-16 52 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE A day after defeating Vietnam 5-0 at the Thomas Uber Cup Preliminary Round (Asia), the Singapore women’s badminton team were beaten 4-1 by Taiwan in their second group match at the Macau Forum, Avenida289 words
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390 2012-02-16 54 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST MANCHESTER Roberto Mancini rejected Carlos Tevez’s accusation he had treated him “like a dog”, the Manchester City manager saying yesterday he had, if anything, been too nice to the rebel striker. Tevez returned from Argentina on Tuesday having spentREUTERS - 390 words
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280 2012-02-16 54 REUTERS PARMA Juventus missed the chance to return to the top of Serie A when they were held to a 0-0 draw at mid-table Parma yesterday. Juventus, disappointed not to be awarded a penalty when Andrea Pirlo went down under the challenge of Fabiano SantacroceREUTERS - 280 words
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Article, Illustration94 2012-02-16 54 Zenit St Petersburg took a slim lead in their last-16 Champions League tie against Benfica last night, notching up a 3-2 win in a match played in temperatures well below freezing. A goal from 35-year-old substitute Sergei Semak (right) was sandwiched by a brace from midfielder Roman Shirokov.94 words
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575 2012-02-16 54 THE NEW YORK TIMES NBA Knicks 90 Raptors 87 TORONTO The clock was running down and the New York Knicks’ mystical streak was teetering on the edge of disappointment. The seconds kept disappearing until Jeremy Lin stopped hisTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 575 words
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Article, Illustration794 2012-02-16 56 Outclassed 4-0 at Milan, Champs League return leg at Emirates looks a formality THE DAILY TELEGRAPH AFTERNOON LATEST MILAN This was men against boys, heavyweights battering lightweights, a ruthless Serie A side ripping apart naive visitors from the Premier League. Arsenal were outpaced, out-thought andTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 794 words
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Miscellaneous99 2012-02-16 52 SPORTS FIXTURES For fixtures of all UE Europe, E League Champ, Italian, German and A League, please visit Singapore Pools website. LIVE TELECAST AT LIVEWIREfMARINA BAY SANDS RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA) AND SPORTSBUZZ(POMO) S.League Bal Khalsa Tampines Thu, 16/02/12 7.45pm FOR FULL LIVE TELECAST SCHEDULE AND VENUE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT SINGAPORE99 words
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Advertisement122 2012-02-16 56 Exclusive $20offLimited Time Offer selected stores only For Women Made in JAPAN When I’m under pressure, I tend to gorge on food. And it doesn’t help that I don’t exercise; The number on the weighing scale increases each time I step on it. I’m so glad SlimSpa launched Energy Slim!122 words
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Advertisement86 2012-02-16 58 1 e Singapor^ Woman [*ward 2012 > She ImjBBpprtp her gjjugfttp iwllMSss The Singapore Woman Award salutes the ordinary woman who has made extraordinary achievements. The special woman whose bravery in meeting life’s challenges, tenacity in overcoming business difficulties or compassion in helping others is a beacon of light to86 words
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Advertisement48 2012-02-16 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS BY JOSH! FEBRUARY 16, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF THE FIRM’S JOSH LUCAS ON LAW AND ORDER T2 JANICE KOH AND HER MUMMY ISSUES T4 WHAT GETS GIRLS TALKING T6 TRAVEL: TEA TIME IN SRI LANKA T848 words
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Article, Illustration1239 2012-02-16 2 MAY SEAH - Josh Lucas and Juliette Lewis step up to the bar in new TV series The Firm MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com. sg EVERYONE knows that television is where it’s at these days.Two of the latest film actors to be convinced of this fact are Josh Lucas, who has upped the1,239 words
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Article, Illustration559 2012-02-16 4 May Seah - Janice Koh may be the Arts NMP, but she’s also an on- and off-screen mother May Seah may@mediacorp.com.sg MOST of us take work home, but Janice Koh brings “home” to work. The 38-year-old may be a busy full-time theatre and television actress, and now also a Nominated Member559 words
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Article, Illustration523 2012-02-16 4 MAY SEAH - FairPrice Family Cook Off 2 hosts Evelyn Tan and Darren Lim are wholesome family foodies MAY SEAH DARREN Lim has always known that the way to a girl’s heart is through her stomach. After all, that’s how he won Evelyn Tan’s affections. The food-loving husband-and-wife team523 words
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Article, Illustration610 2012-02-16 6 MAYO MARTIN - Forget about that couch stain, says Girl Talk’s Sonya Carter, women should have the night off MAYO MARTIN At Girl Talk: The Musical, audiences particularly those of the fairer sex do more than simply listen. According to the musical revue’s director Sonya Carter, they can sometimesPHOTO COURTESY MEDIACORP VIZPRO INTERNATIONAL - 610 words
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Article, Illustration507 2012-02-16 7 MAY SEAH - NCIS’ Michael Weatherly recalls his initial lack of faith in the hit show MAY SEAH When Michael Weatherly, who has starred in NCIS as irreverent ladykiller Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo for the past nine years, thinks about the show’s success, he recalls some famous507 words
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Article, Illustration1283 2012-02-16 8 Shamir Osman in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka’s tranquil charm and beautiful hotels are all the more reasons to stay another day in paradise even if you’re all alone Shamir Osman in Sri Lanka shamiro@mediacorp.com.sg THERE is a lot a traveller can get out of the land of Serendib. With serene teaPhoto courtesy Sandeep Charles; Photos by Shamir Osman - 1,283 words
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Article, Illustration217 2012-02-16 12 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CRUISE holidaymakers will now need to attend a pre-departure safety drill after the industry’s governing bodies announced new safety measures following the Costa Concordia disaster.The Cruise Lines International Association, European Cruise Council and Passenger Shipping Association said the muster drillsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; Photo: stock.xchng - 217 words
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Article, Illustration442 2012-02-16 12 SERENE LIM - How to spend S$ 101 (you big spender, you) in a day TRAVEL 101 SERENE LIM TORONTO can be all things to all people. Why do you think so many movies set in Chicago, New York, Detroit and Baltimore were actually filmed here? And it doesn’t pretend to bePhoto: stock.xchng - 442 words
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Article, Illustration426 2012-02-16 13 HIDDEN GEMS IN YOGYAKARTA TRAVELLERS won’t be disappointed the moment they step into the throbbing spiritual heart and artistic hub of Java. Sure, Bali may have the beaches and Jakarta the party scene, butYogyakarta makes no apologies for being steeped in tradition426 words
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Article, Illustration702 2012-02-16 14 Joe Sharkey - Expert travellers offer handy travel tips to make your trip that much smoother Joe Sharkey feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE NEWYORKTIMES THE best travel tip I know came from the Boy Scouts: Be prepared.That covers a lot of ground (and, in this case, air), but itToday file photo - 702 words
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Article, Illustration264 2012-02-16 15 Travel deals and steals Fly to Paris from S$ 1,241 Even though Valentine’s Day may be over, British Airways still wants you to go visit some of the world’s most romantic cities. It’s offering flights to Paris from S$ 1,241, Rome from S$1,211, and New York from S$2,228.Photos: stock.xchng - 264 words
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Article, Illustration340 2012-02-16 16 ANNETTE TAN - True Organic Milk is a delicious treat whether in a dessert or straight from the carton Brought to you by ANNETTE TAN food@mediacorp.com.sg What do you do when you need a young one to drink his or her milk? You make milk jelly, of course. It’s really milkKOH MUI FONG - 340 words
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Article, Illustration61 2012-02-16 17 This touring art exhibition aims at restoring the values of proverbs in modern society by rediscovering folk wisdom with contemporary art. There will be creative workshops and campus tours tomorrow and Saturday. Registration is required forthe workshops and forum. Until March 8, 10am to 6pm, Ngee61 words
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Article83 2012-02-16 17 Twitter is a social media phenomenon that has taken over our phones and daily interactions with other people. Leading local bands Sixx and Syndicate will take audiences to the next level of social media interaction with Tweet Jams. Sixx will perform a selection of tweets collated forthis original83 words
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Article86 2012-02-16 17 Forthose who missed the show last year, this is your second chance to catch Kumar in action again. Whether it is about the Taj Mahal heroes orthe all-encompassing Centre Mustafa, Kumar will tickle your funny bone with his own brand of stand-up comedy and singing. In his86 words
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78 2012-02-16 17 Tongues Sean Tobin and Jason Wee When the air conditioner in the hospital breaks down, four bodies wake up at the morgue in anticipation of the afterlife. This interdisciplinary interactive piece explores the contrast, conflict and affinity between faith and sexuality. It highlights real-life confessions, reflections and imaginations gathered from78 words
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89 2012-02-16 17 Israel Houghton New Breed Live in Concert Four-time Grammy-award winner Israel Houghton and his band New Breed will take you on a musical journey in this concert. With dynamic songs characterised by energised compositions and inspirational lyrics, Houghton uses his own multicultural upbringing to draw people of all races and89 words
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Article57 2012-02-16 17 Shop till you drop at the John Little Mega Expo Sale! Shoppers can expect great bargain and discounts of up to 80 per cent! From clothes to accessories and children’s toys, the sale has something for everyone! Until Sunday, 10.30am to 10pm, Singapore Expo Hall57 words
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77 2012-02-16 17 UPCOMING Drawing inspiration from ancient Roman columns depicting military victories, street artist Speakcryptic creates murals that form a fascinating narrative of everyday life in Singapore. Join Speakcryptic as he shares these stories with visitors to The Singapore Show: Future Proof and conducts a workshop on77 words
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Advertisement30 2012-02-16 5 Catch them before they’re gone! DINOSAURS LIVE! Exhibition Ends 26th February 2012 Science Centre, The Annexe www.dinosaurs-live.com FREE Colour-Changing Cup!!! With every Dinosaurs-Live! Exhibition child ticket purchased. While stocks last!30 words
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