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Title Section22 2012-03-06 1 AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Tuesday March 6, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking22 words
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787 2012-03-06 1 TEO XUANWEI - Standard Plan offers higher monthly payout, lower bequest; Basic Plan offers lower payouts, higher bequest TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From next year, there will be only two, instead of four, CPF Life annuity plans to choose from, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said787 words
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Advertisement172 2012-03-06 1 AFTERNOON EDITION ROBERTO DI MATTEO ‘I HAVE TO BRING THE PASSION BACK TO CHELSEA’ 50 Tuesday March 6, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 JENSON BUTTON: MCLAREN READY TO CHALLENGE RED BULL 51 YAHOO MAY LAY OFF ‘THOUSANDS’: REPORT 42172 words
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PARLIAMENT
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Article, Illustration471 2012-03-06 2 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From January next year, employers must give their foreign domestic workers (FDWs) weekly rest days, announced Minister of State for Manpower Tan ChuanJin in Parliament yesterday. Employers and FDWs can work out compensation in lieu of a rest471 words
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Article, Illustration485 2012-03-06 2 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE To enhance the safety and comfort of seniors, the Ministry of National Development (MND) is introducing a new scheme to implement elderly-friendly improvements to Housing and Development Board (HDB) homes, Minister of State for National Development Lee Yi Shyan announced inPHOTO BY DON WONG - 485 words
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Article, Illustration602 2012-03-06 4 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Harsher laws against unscrupulous employers, such as those who collect kickbacks from their foreign workers, will be enacted, possibly by this year, Minister of State for Manpower Tan ChuanJin told Parliament yesterday. Speaking during the ministry’s Committee of Supply Debate, hePHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 602 words
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HOT NEWS
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204 2012-03-06 3 REUTERS Regulators and global banks are considering an overhaul of how interbank lending rates are calculated and regulated, following claims that the benchmark Libor lending rate may have been manipulated, the FinancialTimes reported yesterday. The British Bankers’ Association (BBA), which sponsors theREUTERS - 204 words
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335 2012-03-06 3 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST TOKYO Shareholders ofTokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in north-east Japan, are suing the utility’s executives for a record ¥5.5 trillion (S$84.8 billion) in compensation, lawyers said. The Fukushima Dai-ichi plant was wrecked by aREUTERS - 335 words
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156 2012-03-06 3 REUTERS WASHINGTON United States President Barack Obama yesterday appealed to Mr Benjamin Netanyahu to give sanctions time to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but the Israeli Prime Minister offered no sign of backing away from possible military action, saying his country must be theREUTERS - 156 words
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276 2012-03-06 6 ESTHER NG - About 440,000 older low-wage Singaporeans will receive the WIS, a 10-per-cent increase from 400,000 last year. ESTHER NG SINGAPORE Low-wage workers on the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme will receive quarterly instead of bi-annual payments. They will receive the first quarterly payment for work276 words
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Article, Illustration408 2012-03-06 6 SUMITA SREEDHARAN, AMANDA LEE - SUMITA SREEDHARAN, AMANDA LEE sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Plans to build studio apartments for seniors at Toh Yi Drive are set to proceed, announced the Housing and Development Board (HDB) yesterday. Taking into consideration residents’ feedback, the 130-unit apartment block will feature a fitness corner,ARTIST’S IMPRESSION COURTESY HDB - 408 words
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354 2012-03-06 6 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The southern part of Bukit Brown, where the Old Police Academy stands, will be developed for public housing as an extension of Toa Payoh, revealed Minister of State for National Development Tan Chuan-Jin yesterday. Mr Tan told the354 words
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335 2012-03-06 8 JOANNE CHAN - JOANNE CHAN SINGAPORE Divorcees who get full custody of their children will no longer be subjected to a fiveyear debarment period when buying a second subsidised flat from the Housing and Development Board (HDB). Neither would they have to get prior consent from their exspouse335 words
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236 2012-03-06 8 SINGAPORE Singapore had the largest carbon footprint per person in the Asia-Pacific region in 2010, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said yesterday. Residents’ exorbitant consumption habits fuelled by Singapore’s high per capita gross domestic product of more than US$40,000 (S$50,000 that year as236 words
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336 2012-03-06 8 WONG SIEW YING - WONG SIEW YING siewying@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCIES SINGAPORE Singapore’s manufacturing sector expanded last month to rebound from seven straight months of contraction, boosted by new orders and higher production. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for last month stood at 50.4 points, the SingaporeAGENCIES - 336 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1351 2012-03-06 10 WILLIAM JOHNSON - WILLIAM JOHNSON William Johnson is a teacher at a public high school in Brooklyn who writes on education for the website Gotham Schools. THE NEW YORK TIMES I am a special education teacher. My students have learning disabilities ranging from autism and attention deficit disorderTHE NEW YORK TIMES; ART BY YEN YOK - 1,351 words
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Article501 2012-03-06 12 EDWARD LUCAS - EDWARD LUCAS Edward Lucas is the author of The New Cold War: How the Kremlin Threatens Russia and the West. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH The Kremlin propaganda machine will cite the cameras and computers installed at colossal expense in 80,000 polling stations to claim that Sunday’s presidentialTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 501 words
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Article, Illustration1188 2012-03-06 14 AMBROSE EVANS-PRITCHARD - We must still face the overwhelming fact that global energy supply is on a knife-edge regardless of events in the Gulf with no relief in sight. AMBROSE EVANS-PRITCHARD Ambrose Evans-Pritchard is International Business Editor of The Daily Telegraph. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Oil spikesTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 1,188 words
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987 2012-03-06 16 MEGAN ANGELO - MEGAN ANGELO Megan Angelo writes about television and film. THE NEW YORK TIMES Like any network executive, Ms Erin McPherson spent the winter half-crazed over content decisions. She sifted through pitches, sat through pilots, took conference calls over the Christmas holiday from a bedroomTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 987 words
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Article363 2012-03-06 18 Muhammad Haziq Jani - I SAY Muhammad Haziq Jani The writer is a local undergraduate. Nine As is a spectacular feat one that involves the solid purpose and endeavour of the student, the teachers, the schools and the parents. Nine is more than the number of subjects I363 words
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237 2012-03-06 20 Edwin Pang - Letter from Edwin Pang Executive Director, Migrant Workers’ Centre WE REFER to Mr Ralph Lesslar’s letter “Why some oppose foreign worker cuts” (March 2). While the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has already been taking firm action against unscrupulous employers, the Migrant Workers’237 words
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217 2012-03-06 20 Helen Lim - Letter from Helen Lim Director, Media Relations and Public Education, Land Transport Authority WE REFER to Mr Saul Sio’s online letter “How does LTA ensure bus stops are useful” (Feb 27). Bus shelters are generally placed at regular intervals for commuters’ convenience. Where217 words
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160 2012-03-06 20 Jack Chew - Letter from Jack Chew I DISAGREE with Mr Tham Seong Tuck, in his letter “Taxis should come with Certificates of Entitlement to avoid abuse” (Feb 23). There is no perfect system, with no loopholes or abuse. The benefits of giving the160 words
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Article, Illustration481 2012-03-06 22 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE At Parramatta Marist High School in New South Wales, Australia, classrooms defy the traditional design of a single whiteboard and students sitting in a single file, with their teacher at the front. There are now whiteboards around thePHOTO COURTESY REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC - 481 words
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290 2012-03-06 24 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —An inaugural leadership programme was launched yesterday to propel Asian universities to be among the world’s elite, as well as to share best practices in the education sector. About 60 university presidents and the senior leadership of 17 ASEAN universities290 words
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296 2012-03-06 24 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Engineering and sales skills are the most soughtafter, according to employers surveyed by Hays, a global specialist recruiting group. Of 900 employers surveyed for the 2012 Hays Salary Guide released yesterday, 24 per cent said they found it difficult toCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 296 words
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309 2012-03-06 25 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Women are better represented in the boardrooms of local statutory boards than those of listed companies here, according to a National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School study released yesterday. As of last month, women directors held 19.8 perCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 309 words
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312 2012-03-06 25 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A new Multiskilling Scheme, which will provide an alternative pathway for the construction industry to upgrade their workers, has been rolled out to enable multiskilled workers to be competent in multiple construction trades and carry out more than one type of workCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 312 words
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72 2012-03-06 25 A 22-year-old Bangladeshi man and a 33-year-old Filipino woman were found dead in a hotel room on Geylang Lorong 22 on Sunday night. The pairwerefound motionless in the room and with inju- ries to their limbs, according to the police who received72 words
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Article, Illustration472 2012-03-06 26 Dr Khoo OonTeik inspired many with his vision, passion and commitment CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The founder of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Dr Khoo Oon Teik (picture), died at 1 am yesterday in hospital after a long illness. He was 91. In a tribute yesterday,CHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO COURTESY NKF - 472 words
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287 2012-03-06 27 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A loan shark runner was sentenced to 27 months’ jail and nine strokes of the cane for harassing residents. Soh Yong Hwee, 23, who faced nine charges of harassment, was also fined S$30,000. Acting under the instructions of aCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 287 words
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233 2012-03-06 27 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A Singaporean man and Permanent Resident woman have been fined a total of about S$37,500 for underdeclaring the values of 34 cars imported from Japan. Ng Wee Siang, 33, pleaded guilty to eight charges and was fined about S$24,700 or,CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 233 words
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96 2012-03-06 27 CHANNEL NEWSASIA An employee of Esteem Group has been charged in a district court with criminal breach of trust. Leow Eng Hong, 32, is accused of using S$50,000 cash from the firm for his own purposes between September 2010 and February last year.CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 96 words
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115 2012-03-06 27 Hot on the heels of retailers that have hauled shark’s fins from their shelves, Swissotel The Stamford yesterday said it had ceased serving shark’s fins at its four private dining rooms at Equinox Complex since Jan 1. Together with affiliate Fairmont Singapore, the115 words
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Article, Illustration215 2012-03-06 28 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The police said a tour bus skidded and overturned while descending from a Malaysian casino, killing two Indian nationals and injuring 22 others. District police chief Mohamad Yusri Hassan Basri said the bus was on the way down from GentingAGENCIES; AP - 215 words
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361 2012-03-06 28 AGENCIES JAKARTA An Indonesian court has sentenced two militants to jail for a foiled bomb attack on a church and a series of mail bombs last year that targeted the police and moderate Muslim leaders. The West Jakarta District Court ruled yesterdayAGENCIES - 361 words
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Article, Illustration352 2012-03-06 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BEIJING As about 10,000 protesters attempt to reach Beijing this week to bring their cases to the attention of the Chinese government, a vast industry has sprung up to try to stop them. Thousands of “black” security guards haveTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 352 words
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161 2012-03-06 29 BLOOMBERG Pakistan has asked INTERPOL to help arrest the country’s former military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, over the 2007 assassination of ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. The Interior Ministry has written to INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organisation, seeking a “red notice” alerting itsBLOOMBERG - 161 words
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119 2012-03-06 29 REUTERS Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda slipped further, to half of what he had in September when he took office, on a lack of confidence over government policies and his leadership, a poll by the Mainichi newspaper showed yesterday.REUTERS - 119 words
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234 2012-03-06 30 AGENCIES MOSCOW International monitors said yesterday that Russia’s presidential election was “clearly skewed” to favour Mr Vladimir Putin, a verdict that could spur protesters planning to take to the streets to challenge his right to rule. Mr Putin, who securedAGENCIES - 234 words
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Article, Illustration371 2012-03-06 30 BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE Mr Mukesh Ambani (picture), who owns 44.7 per cent of Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s biggest oil refining complex and owner of India’s biggest natural gas field, is Asia’s richest person with a net worth of US$26.8 billion (S$33.7 billion), according toBLOOMBERG - 371 words
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163 2012-03-06 32 BLOOMBERG More than 4,000 people have fled or been ordered to leave their homes as floodwaters rise in Australia’s most-populous state, with more rain forecast later this week, according to emergency services. About 75 per cent of New South Wales is flooded or under threatBLOOMBERG - 163 words
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270 2012-03-06 32 AP CANBERRA Muslim women in Australia’s most populous state will have to remove veils to have their signatures officially witnessed under new laws which give New South Wales officials authority to look under religious face coverings. New South WalesAP - 270 words
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335 2012-03-06 34 THE NEW YORK TIMES COLUMBUS (Ohio) A reluctant Republican Party is increasingly showing signs of rallying around Mr Mitt Romney in the presidential race, with leading members of Congress and influential conservatives signalling that a coast-to-coast burst of voting on Super Tuesday shouldTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 335 words
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Article, Illustration290 2012-03-06 34 AGENCIES LOUISVILLE (Kentucky) Her family and followers around the world had prayed for a miracle. But in the end, the injuries that 15-month-old Angel Babcock sustained in the tornado that ripped through her family’s home in Indiana on Friday wereAGENCIES; REUTERS - 290 words
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174 2012-03-06 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Motorists in Britain who let a passengerthrow rubbish out of the window of their car could face a £100 (S$198) fine, even if they were not driving at the time. Mrs Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, is supportingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 174 words
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Article, Illustration225 2012-03-06 38 Car uses optical technology to appear invisible AGENCIES GERMANY Scientists at German car-maker Mercedes-Benz have now created an “invisible car” (picture) that could be on sale by 2015. Using optical camouflage technology, the new zero emissions F-Cell car creates the illusion thatAGENCIES - 225 words
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281 2012-03-06 38 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH NEW YORK A study by American researchers suggests that ice cream leaves people feeling addicted in the same way as a person using illegal drugs. The brain, they found, is left wanting more while eating ice cream in theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 281 words
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347 2012-03-06 40 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In one of two major moves announced yesterday, Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said it will acquire United States-based mobile advertising startup Amobee for US$321 million (S$403.8 million) to offer more interactive solutions for advertisers and targeted deals for customers. The all-cash347 words
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113 2012-03-06 40 AGENCIES Econ EQT Investment has made a cash offer to acquire Singapore-listed China Healthcare, valuing the company at S$80.4 million. It is offering 28 Singapore cents a share, a premium of about 17 per cent over China Healthcare’s last traded price ofAGENCIES - 113 words
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243 2012-03-06 42 REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo’s new chief executive Scott Thompson is preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet company, including layoffs that could cut thousands of employees from its payroll, according to a technology blog. The moves could be announced as soon as theREUTERS - 243 words
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129 2012-03-06 42 REUTERS Wall Street’s bonuses fell nearly 25 per cent in 2011, a New York City fiscal watchdog estimated yesterday, a less severe drop than the 30 to 40 per cent compensation experts had anticipated. However, the decline in bonuses as estimatedREUTERS - 129 words
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Article, Illustration58 2012-03-06 42 MONDAY CLOSE 12,962.80 (-0.11%) Friday 12,977.60 q 0.02% Thursday 12,980.30 p 0.22% Wednesday 12,952.07 q 0.41% Tuesday 13,005.10 p 0.18% NYSE TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Bank of America 195.6m $7.97 q 1.97% AT&T 36.2m $30.99 p~0.39% General Electric 35.5m $18.85 q 0.63% Citigroup 33.1m $33.6858 words
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Article93 2012-03-06 42 Moderated by Beijing Stocks fell for the second straight session and the third in the last four trading days, led lower by basic materials shares after China trimmed its growth target for 2012. The S&P 500 index opened lower and data showing the US services sector expanded in93 words
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Article81 2012-03-06 42 Geopolitical limitations Oil prices rose in tug-of-war trading as supply risks and tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme provided support, but concerns about economic growth in China and the US limited gains. “The geopolitical risk factor is putting a floor under the price,” said Mr Michael Hewson, senior market analyst81 words
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284 2012-03-06 44 REUTERS SINGAPORE Singapore’s new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal will be able to handle sufficient imports of the fuel to cover all of the country’s power needs, even if piped gas supply contracts with Malaysia and IndonesiaREUTERS - 284 words
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237 2012-03-06 44 AGENCIES HONG KONG The American International Group is selling part of its stake in its Asian subsidiary AIA to raise up to US$6 billion (S$7.5 billion) to help repay the United States government for its US$182.3 billion bailout duringAGENCIES - 237 words
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129 2012-03-06 44 REUTERS China’s services sector ran at its fastest pace in four months in February, climbing to a seasonally adjusted 53.9 from 52.5 in January, according to the pri-vate-sector HSBC China Services PMI. This is well above the 50 mark that demarcatesREUTERS - 129 words
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152 2012-03-06 44 AGENCIES Hong Kong stockbrokers had their lunch break cut from 90 minutes to one hour from yesterday, after the bourse operator implemented the second phase of new trading hours for its securities markets. The move has been fiercely opposed by protesters, most ofAGENCIES - 152 words
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Article174 2012-03-06 46 Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S III next month at least in Britain, reported The Daily Telegraph. It cited ZDNet Korea, which claimed to have confirmed the launch with Samsung’s advertising agency. Technology blog Boy Genius Report claims the phone will have a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and run174 words
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Article267 2012-03-06 46 50,000 music files stolen from Sony Music THE GUARDIAN LONDON Michael Jackson’s back catalogue has allegedly been stolen from Sony Music by hackers. More than 50,000 music files, most of which were by the late pop legend, are said to have been illegally downloaded. On Friday,THE GUARDIAN - 267 words
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177 2012-03-06 46 REUTERS NEW YORK A United States senator has urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate reports that applications on Apple and Google‘s mobile systems steal private photos and contacts and post them online without consent. Democrat Charles Schumer’s request comesREUTERS - 177 words
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Article, Illustration672 2012-03-06 48 IAN DE COTTA - Singapore outfit eye second spot in MSL standings, but their coach issues a warning IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The mood was jovial and the atmosphere relaxed as the LionsXII got down to training at the Jalan Besar stadium yesterday evening. Perhaps it was to be expected.PHOTO BY DON WONG - 672 words
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408 2012-03-06 48 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA SINGAPORE The national team players in the LionsXII squad yesterday insisted that coach Radojko Avramovic is still the right man to lead the Lions. Singapore’s football team came in for huge criticism from local fans after their 7-1 drubbing408 words
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Article, Illustration622 2012-03-06 49 Russian billionaire also targets Mourinho for a return after sacking Villas-Boas AGENCIES LONDON If Roman Abramovich had his way, Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola will be in the Chelsea dugout for the team’s first competitive match next season. Guardiola is the Chelsea owner’s dream appointment, after the RussianAGENCIES; REUTERS, GETTY IMAGES - 622 words
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Article219 2012-03-06 49 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BARCELONA As the clock ticks down to the opening race of the 2012 Formula 1 season, speculation has been rife that Ferrari were struggling, with the F2012 looking inconsistent out on track. As winter testing wound up in Barcelona on Sunday, aheadTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 219 words
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Article116 2012-03-06 49 AP Kimi Raikkonen geared up for the sea-son-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with the best time at the final test session. Returning after a three-year absence, the 2007 world champion steered his Lotus car around the Catalunya Circuit in 1 minute, 22.030 seconds the fastest time ofAP - 116 words
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464 2012-03-06 50 AGENCIES LONDON England’s Football Association is confident that Chelsea’s search for a new manager will not derail its process for recruiting Fabio Capello’s successor, and that the appeal of the England post will ensure a candidate of “the highest quality”. The FA isAGENCIES - 464 words
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Article, Illustration525 2012-03-06 50 Interim boss Di Matteo fights to get Chelsea in ‘right frame of mind’ REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST LONDON One of the first tasks for Roberto Di Matteo and his new assistant Eddie Newton will be to instil passion into the team, Chelsea’s interim coach said yesterday. TheREUTERS; GETTY IMAGES - 525 words
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287 2012-03-06 50 THE GUARDIAN MANCHESTER Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United face 11 cup finals in their bid to retain the Premier League title after they moved back within two points of Manchester City. United made it 22 points from the last 24 on offer withTHE GUARDIAN - 287 words
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Article, Illustration529 2012-03-06 51 THE GUARDIAN AFTERNOON LATEST LONDON Jenson Button is confident that the new McLaren, upgraded in Barcelona on Saturday, can challenge Red Bull for the Formula One world championship, which starts in Melbourne on Sunday week. Said Button: “I’m very happy withTHE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 529 words
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Article, Illustration136 2012-03-06 52 REUTERS A South Korean environmental group, Frogs Friends, is appealing to Manchester United midfielder Park Ji Sung (picture) to help it protect the amphibians from a surge in consumption. The group said consumption of frog juice had surged since Park’sREUTERS; GETTY IMAGES - 136 words
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Article, Illustration427 2012-03-06 52 Kobe torches Wade and Heat despite a still tender nose AP LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant insisted his 33-point performance in the win over the Miami Heat was not payback to Dwyane Wade for breaking his nose in the All-Star game a week ago. Yet, the legend ofAP; REUTERS - 427 words
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Miscellaneous155 2012-03-06 52 SPORTS FIXTURES Asian FC Cup Asian FC Cup Home Team Kitchee Home United Awayteam Tampines Citizen AA Match KickOff (Singapore date/time) Tue, 06/03/12 8.00pm Wed, 07/03/12 7.30pm For fixtures of all M League, Asian Champ, UE Champions, E Cup, E League Champ and Italian League, please visit Singapore Pools website.155 words
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Advertisement52 2012-03-06 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS PROTESTS INTERRUPT KATHRYN BIGELOW’S NEW FILM T6 WHY CAN’T JULIE TAYMOR’S MOVIES HAVE MORE BITE? T8 HEALTH: GET UP-T0-DATE CHECK-UPS T9 MARCH 6, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF THE KID IS ALL RIGHT GREYSON CHANCE YOUTUBE WUNDERKIND, NOW GLOBAL52 words
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Article, Illustration160 2012-03-06 2 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Greyson Chance and Ming Bridges are two more young music stars leading the charge CHRISTOPHER TOH christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg THERE is a song by the Britpop band Supergrass called Alright, and the lyrics go: “We are young, we run green/Keep our teeth nice and clean/See our friends, see the sights/Feel160 words
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Article847 2012-03-06 2 GREYSON CHANCE UNLESS you’ve been living under a rock these past couple of years, you’ll probably have heard about Greyson Chance.You know, the musical wunderkind who’s been making waves, first on YouTube, then on The Ellen Show, and then with that rather pleasant album, Hold On847 words
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Article, Illustration787 2012-03-06 3 MING BRIDGES FOR Ming Bridges, making music is a dream come true. She’s even been called “Singapore’s answer to Taylor Swift”. However, apart from being young and being blessed with good looks, and being able to write some catchy tunes, Bridges, 19, isn’t anything at all likePhoto by Jason Ho - 787 words
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Article282 2012-03-06 3 Roxette They got dressed for success in the 1980s, and they haven’t yet gotten out of it more than 20 years later. March 6, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets at S$98 to S$188 from Sistic. OffThe Cuff The four-piece band first met in the NUS Jazz Band and282 words
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Article, Illustration194 2012-03-06 4 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Relooking a classic record CHRISTOPHER TOH SOUNDTRACKS for local movies were rare, with only the offerings done for Eric Khoo’s cinematic efforts like 12 Storeys being made available. So it was interesting to see what this one would offer. The Chicken Rice War soundtrack contained performances from194 words
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Article, Illustration267 2012-03-06 4 KEVIN MATHEWS - KEVIN MATHEWS WRECKING BALL BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THE boss is back! Well, not that he was ever away, of course, having released six albums in the last decade or so. And it is evident that the fire still burns in Springsteen’s belly. With the current plight of the267 words
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Article, Illustration169 2012-03-06 5 CHRISTOPHER TOH - SIMPLY SHIMONA SHIMONA KEE CHRISTOPHER TOH ALTHOUGH this is her first full-length album, local singer- songwriter Shimona Kee has been plying her trade and honing her craft in the pubs and bars for some years now. And it shows on the recording. Her vocal performance is effortless as she glides169 words
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Article, Illustration158 2012-03-06 5 KEVIN MATHEWS - AND SO THEY RAN FASTER... FIREHORSE KEVIN MATHEWS IN ESSENCE, Firehorse is the musical vehicle for Brooklyn singer- songwriter-musician Leah Siegel. The 33 year old has been writing and performing indie pop for some while now (with two well received solo albums under her belt) and her performances (and music158 words
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Article, Illustration163 2012-03-06 5 KEVIN MATHEWS - BLUES FUNERAL MARK LANEGAN BAND KEVIN MATHEWS THERE’S a stark electronic groove that pulses throughout Mark Lanegan’s latest solo work.The artist, perhaps still best known as the front man of legendary Seattle outfit The ScreamingTrees, returns with his first solo album of original material since 2004’s Bubblegum. Despite the collection’s163 words
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Article, Illustration193 2012-03-06 5 CHRISTOPHER TOH - KISSES ON THE BOTTOM PAUL MCCARTNEY CHRISTOPHER TOH THIS album by Paul McCartney or “Sir Paul” in some quarters is only the 16th studio album by the man who once played bass for this little rock ‘n’ roll band called The Beatles. Interestingly, this album is predominantly an album of193 words
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Article, Illustration283 2012-03-06 6 REUTERS HINDU radicals in India protested on Friday against the shooting of a film by Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (picture) on the hunt for Osama bin Laden on the grounds that the film-makers were portraying Pakistan on Indian soil. Osama, the mastermind ofREUTERS; Photo: AP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration82 2012-03-06 6 REUTERS THREE new albums and fans of the late Whitney Houston were unable to oust Adele (picture) from her top spot on the Billboard 200 charts, as the British singer notched a 22nd week at No 1 with her Grammy-winning record 21. The multi-platinum 21REUTERS; Photo: AP - 82 words
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Article, Illustration663 2012-03-06 8 Peter Rainer - Director’s stage images are flattened in her films Peter Rainer feature s@mediacorp.com.sg BLOOMBERG JULIETaymor knows how to cause a ruckus. She’s been celebrated on Broadway for her staging of The Lion King and pilloried for her extravagances as the original director of Spider-Man:Turn OffThe Dark. WhyBLOOMBERG; Photo: Reuters - 663 words
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Article, Illustration915 2012-03-06 9 Eveline Gan - Health screenings for women across all ages Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg LIKE many working women, Sandy (not her real name) sets time aside for shopping, high tea and manicures despite her busy work schedule. However, the manager, who is in her early 50s, admits that915 words
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Article, Illustration279 2012-03-06 10 Where you can find them Parkway Gynaecology Screening and Treatment Centre What: Basic screening package (S$200) Includes doctor’s consultation, pelvic ultrasound and Pap smear. Consultation with doctor who will recommend additional tests if necessary and medical follow-up referral after the screening. Call 6479 9555. The279 words
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Article, Illustration242 2012-03-06 11 HEALTH BITE THE TELEGRAPH REGULARLY smear tests dramatically increase a woman’s chances of beating cervical cancer, a study shows. Those who were diagnosed with the cancer via screening had a 92 per cent chance of complete recovery, foundTHE TELEGRAPH - 242 words
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Article, Illustration883 2012-03-06 13 WOO SIAN BOON - The March holidays are around the corner time to start planning activities to engage your little tykes BY WOO SIAN BOON With enrichment programmes running the gamut of activities from cooking and drama to dance lessons, having a break doesn’t necessarily mean sitting and vegging out in front883 words
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Article, Illustration466 2012-03-06 16 MELODY TAN - Put aside the worksheets and assessment books today’s enrichment classes feature singing, dancing, music and other creative pursuits BY MELODY TAN These days, enrichment classes are catering to children at an increasingly younger age, with playgroup programmes catering to babies and toddlers proliferating in recent years. For466 words
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Article82 2012-03-06 17 In this highly-interactive production for young children by UK children’s theatre company, Lyngo Theatre, let two lovable characters Percy and April guidethe little ones through the four seasons. Join the cast members and play peek-a-boo in the puddles, dance atthe butterfly party or simply rock-and-roll to your82 words
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Article96 2012-03-06 17 In conjunction with New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theatre Company, the Singapore Repertory Theatre is bringing back Guru of Chai, a production which sold out last year. Set against the backdrop of modern India where technology exists alongside ancient gods, Guru of Chai is a tale of love,96 words
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96 2012-03-06 17 Emilie runs a hairdressing salon where she provides wellmeaning advice to her clients and friends. However, the only person she cannot seem to help is her own mother. Emilie’s employee, Jean, is secretly in love with her, but a pathological shyness prevents him from declaring96 words
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Article54 2012-03-06 17 Swedish pop duo Roxette are returning to our shores once again aftertheir last stop here in 1995. They return with their greatest hits which include It Must Have Been Love, Joyride and Dressed for Success. Today, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets from S$98 to S$188 from54 words
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Article89 2012-03-06 17 A psychological horror directed by David Lynch, the film is a prequel and epilogue to the television series, Twin Peaks. It revolves around the investigation ofthe murder of 17-year-old drifter Teresa Banks, and the last seven days ofthe life of Laura Palmer, a popular89 words
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95 2012-03-06 17 Tohoku Photo Exhibition Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow To commemorate the first anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the Japan Creative Centre is presenting Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow, a photo exhibition which celebrates the strength and resilience of the people in Tohoku as they rebuild their homes95 words
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Article60 2012-03-06 17 Angel Voices Libera in Concert UPCOMING Don’t miss this performance by London’s chart-topping boys’ choir, Libera. Performing a blend of classical, contemporary and new age songs, the troupe, comprising six- and seven-year-olds, have travelled around the world, and entranced audiences with their vocal talents and harmonies. April 6 and 7,8pm,60 words
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Miscellaneous33 2012-03-06 17 SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: HOWTO PLAY The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. COPYRIGHT UCLICK YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION33 words
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Miscellaneous74 2012-03-06 18 ON MEDIACORP KEONG SAIK STREET (PREMIERE) (PG) Channel~5, ~10.20pm In~1940s~Singapore, ~a~bloody~massacre~took~place~in~ the~back~room~of~a~seedy~establishment~on~Keong~Saik~ Street, ~Chinatown. ~Five~men~were~brutally~shot, ~a~cache~ of~sapphires~went~missing~and~a~dead~Japanese~amongst~ the~victims~have~sparked~rumours~of~sinister~motives. Where~is~the~missing~gunman?~Why~did~the~police~close~ the~case~with~so~many~questions~left~unanswered?~Find~ out~in~this~four-part~murder~mystery~series. STAN LEE’S SUPERHUMANS (DEBUT) okto, ~9pm This~series, ~hosted~by~comic~book~superhero~creator~ Stan~Lee, ~follows~contortionist~Daniel~Browning~Smith, as~he~searches~the~globe~for~real-life~superhumans~—~ people~with~extraordinary~physical~or~mental~abilities. ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV GCB SEASON 1 (EXCLUSIVE TV PREMIERE) Season~Pass~(mio~TV~Ch~751), Anytime~On~Demand~ Twenty~years~ago, ~Amanda~Vaughn~was~the~queen~ bee~of~Highland~Park, Texas~who~terrorised~the~ less~attractive~and~less~popular. ~After~her~husband~ gets~busted~for~a~Ponzi~scheme~and~then~dies~ in~sensationalised~circumstances,74 words
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Miscellaneous57 2012-03-06 18 ON MEDIACORP SCARLET HEART (LAST EPISODE) Channel~8, ~7pm Ruoxi~has~been~cremated~before~the~new~Emperor~ arrives~to~attend~her~memorial~ceremony. The~Emperor~ is~very~sad~and~later~scatters~her~ashes~to~the~sky. ~He~ also~makes~some~wishes~for~Ruoxi. NIJANGAL II VASANTHAM, ~10pm Vasantham’s~favourite~family~find~themselves~in~a~sea~of~ problems~once~again. With~everyone~fighting~their~own~ battles, ~just~what~will~become~of~Raj’s~family?~Will~they~ overcome~all~their~troubles, ~together~as~a~family? ON~STARHUB~CABLE~TV YEAR OF ADVENTURES BBC~KNOWLEDGE~(StarHub~TV~Ch~407), 9.05pm Based~on~the~Lonely Planet ~book~these~series~ document~Ben~Fogle’s~travel~through~the~US, Australia~and~Europe~and~the~adventures~ contained~therein, ~such~as~kayaking~with~orcas~in~ British~Columbia~and~coursing~down~the~slopes~of~ a~Nicaraguan~volcano. THE SEASON OF THE WITCH FOX~MOVIES~PREMIUM~(StarHub~TV~Ch~622), 9pm Nicolas~Cage~and~Ron~Perlman~star~in~this~ supernatural~action~thriller~about~a~heroic~ Crusader~and~his~fellow~soldier~who~must~57 words
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