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Title Section17 2012-03-17 1 TODAY on Saturday March 17, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 073/02/201217 words
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Article, Illustration786 2012-03-17 1 TAN WEIZHEN - Observers praise calm reaction to latest MRT disruption but some warn against accepting breakdowns as normal TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In contrast to the events three months earlier, commuters’ calm and almost nonchalant reactions to Thursday’s massive disruption on the busiest stretch of SBS Transit’s North East786 words
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Advertisement64 2012-03-17 1 IN OUR SUNDAY EDITION WOMEN, OVER 40, AND HAVING A BABY AVAILABLE AT MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS AND ALL STARBUCKS OUTLETS N KOREA TO LAUNCH ROCKET HOT NEWS 2 COMMENT&ANALYSIS JONATHAN FENBY CAN CHINA STAND THE PACE OF REFORM 8 T SECTION PAGE 37 DA VID PILLING THE END OF ASIA’S64 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article454 2012-03-17 2 Resistance to antibiotics could herald ‘end of modern medicine’: WHO THE DAILY TELEGRAPH COPENHAGEN The world is entering an antibiotic crisis which could make routine operations impossible and a scratched knee potentially fatal, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has claimed. WHO director-general MargaretTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 454 words
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Article, Illustration381 2012-03-17 2 AGENCIES BEIJING China yesterday sought to draw a line under the country’s biggest political fiasco in years, calling for greater efforts to maintain the purity of the Communist Party in the wake of the scandal that ended the once promisingAGENCIES; REUTERS - 381 words
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Article, Illustration408 2012-03-17 2 AGENCIES PYONGYANG (North Korea) North Korea announced plans yesterday to blast a “working” satellite into space on the back of a long-range rocket to mark the centenary of founder Kim Il Sung’s birth next month, sparking international condemnation. The surprise moveAGENCIES; REUTERS - 408 words
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Article, Illustration118 2012-03-17 3 Apple-mania returned to Asia and Europe yesterday as the company’s latest version of its iPad went on sale, drawing die-hard fans to shops selling the highly anticipated tablet computer. Apple fans lined up in Singapore (picture, above), London (below), France, Japan and Hong KongREUTERS - 118 words
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444 2012-03-17 3 ESTHER NG - Across the board, the median gross domestic product (GDP) estimates weakened for manufacturing (3.4 to 3.1 per cent), financial services (4.2 to 4.0), construction (1.8 to 1.7), and accommodation and food services (4.0 to 3.8), with wholesale and retail trade holding steady444 words
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280 2012-03-17 3 YVONNE CHAN - YVONNE CHAN yvonnechan@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCY SINGAPORE Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) surged last month at the fastest pace in 16 months, which suggested that Singapore’s trade-dependent economy might grow this quarter to avoid a recession, economists said. Mr Leong Wai Ho, senior regional economist atAGENCY - 280 words
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288 2012-03-17 4 The works would not affect traffic in the area as the new sewer pipe will be laid using a method that does not require the road to be excavated. SINGAPORE To improve the flow capacity of the Stamford Canal, the PUB will divert288 words
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Article, Illustration106 2012-03-17 4 In celebration of World Sleep Day this year, more than 90 supporters of the ’Sleep An Hour More Movement’ took a nap at Raffles Place yesterday. The event is part of the Singapore Sleep Awareness Week, which aims to increase public awareness of sleep-related issues.health. PHOTO BY SINGAPORE SLEEP SOCIETY - 106 words
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219 2012-03-17 4 An overnight inspection on about half of the North East Line (NEL) track has found “no abnormality” so far, SBS Transit said in a press statement yesterday. Due to the “intensity” of the checks, the inspection team comprising 10 SBS Transit219 words
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352 2012-03-17 6 Last year, China jailed two officials, one for five years and the other for six, for leaking classified data. BLOOMBERG BEIJING China’s statistics bureau yesterday said local officials forced some hotels, coal miners and aluminium makers to report false numbers, highlighting flawsBLOOMBERG - 352 words
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343 2012-03-17 6 AGENCIES SEATTLE Conflicting reports have emerged about the mental state of the American soldier accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan villagers last weekend. A senior American official said on Thursday that the father of two had been drinking alcohol on theAGENCIES - 343 words
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Article, Illustration65 2012-03-17 6 Afghan policewomen marching during a graduation ceremony at a police training centre in Herat province, Afghanistan on Thursday. Around 270 policemen, including 27 policewomen, graduated after receiving 10 weeks of training in Herat. The process of a complete handover to Afghan forces will onlyAP - 65 words
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236 2012-03-17 6 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Radiation from mobile phones may affect the brain development of unborn babies, the lead author of a controversial animal study has said, while other experts dismissed the claims as “alarmist and unjustified”. Pregnant mice placed in the vicinity ofTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 236 words
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Advertisement9 2012-03-17 2 >> CAN CHINA STAND THE PACE OF REFORM? COMMENT 89 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1149 2012-03-17 8 JONATHAN FENBY - The latest apparent reformist surge is at odds with the fact that growth has strengthened those who oppose change JONATHAN FENBY Jonathan Fenby, China director of research service Trusted Sources, is the author of The Penguin History of Modern China and the upcomingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; REUTERS - 1,149 words
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Article, Illustration857 2012-03-17 10 DAVID PILLING - Countries whose workforces are starting to shrink will have to rely on productivity gains to maintain growth DAVID PILLING David Pilling is the FT’s Asia editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED Back in 1994, Paul Krugman enraged Asians with his Foreign Affairs article “TheTHE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED; BLOOMBERG - 857 words
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Article, Illustration1229 2012-03-17 12 ALEX DE WAAL - The idealists’ righteous agenda is blinding them to what is needed to halt the killing, from Syria to Sudan ALEX DE WAAL Alex de Waal is executive director of the World Peace Foundation at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. THE NEW YORK TIMES Once anTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 1,229 words
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VOICES
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Article, Illustration340 2012-03-17 16 Julia Poh - The SLA will seek views of grassroots groups on possible interim use of land for community Letter from Julia Poh Head, Corporate Communications Singapore Land Authority WE REFER to the letter, “Illegal use of State land for almost 30 years?”, fromPHOTO BY DON WONG - 340 words
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Article385 2012-03-17 16 Sheryl Khong - There’s help for women in pregnancy crisis Letter from Sheryl Khong Executive Director, Family Life Society I REFER to the letter “Help with delivery to save babies” (March 15) and I concur with Mr Murali Sharma. Babies can be saved if mothers faced with a pregnancy385 words
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146 2012-03-17 17 SIM HONG MENG - LETTER FROM SIM HONG MENG Service at the CMPB. LETTER FROM SENIOR LIEUTENANT COLONEL SIM HONG MENG, COMMANDER, CENTRAL MANPOWER BASE We thank Mr Wilson Choo for his feedback in “NS online registration should be more user-friendly” (March 14). The NS Portal is146 words
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297 2012-03-17 17 Sim Cheng Hai - While the tree referred to by Ms Chee was not likely to have been as old as 100 years, we had explored all ways to retain it. Letter from Sim Cheng Hai Cheng Director (Policy Planning) National Parks Board WE REFER to Ms Patricia297 words
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Article175 2012-03-17 17 Chua Kim Choo - No service where? Letter from Chua Kim Choo IT WAS reported that SBS Transit, at 5am, discovered that a pair of stainless steel cables had snapped, causing service disruption on the North East Line. However, when I stepped into Yishun MRT station at about 6am on Thursday, I did not175 words
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SINGAPORE
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238 2012-03-17 18 SINGAPORE A programme by the Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC) that helps children improve their English language proficiency and increase their self-confidence has received a S$200,000 boost from StarHub. The programme, called the Nurture Programme, was launched in 2007 and238 words
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352 2012-03-17 18 HON JING YI - HON JING YI HON JING YI HonJingYi@mediacop.com.sg SINGAPORE Instead of having to take time from her weekends to attend training courses, Ms Jessie Lee, an assistant teacher at His Little Kingdom Child Care, can attend short courses spread out over a few days352 words
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289 2012-03-17 18 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Up till yesterday, Chong Cheong Seng, 50, was looking to spend the next 17 years or so behind bars. But a decision by the High Court to grant his appeal and overrule a trafficking conviction meant289 words
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Article, Illustration105 2012-03-17 19 President Tony Tan yesterday officially launched the Singapore Institute of Management’s (SIM) new six-storey annex building, marking the completion of Phase One of the university’s campus expansion plan. SIM said the extended campus more than double the current campus size will cater to its growingSARA GROSSE - 105 words
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484 2012-03-17 19 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A dispute over salary structure and service increments between the Singapore Refining Company (SRC) and its staff failed to reach a resolution yesterday, even after a lively five-hour hearing at the Industrial Arbitration Court (IAC). The hearing484 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration475 2012-03-17 20 Day of mourning held in Belgium as reports claim distraction led to crash AGENCIES BRUSSELS Belgium held a national day of mourning yesterday for the 28 victims, including 22 schoolchildren, killed in a bus crash in Switzerland on Tuesday, as some reports claimed thatAGENCIES; REUTERS - 475 words
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155 2012-03-17 20 AP A review of the emergency response to last year’s deadly floods in Australia concluded yesterday that the operator of a major dam that controlled the release of water from a swollen river breached its own protocols during the height of theAP - 155 words
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141 2012-03-17 20 THE BANGKOK POST Japan is encouraging the Thai government to speed up its immediate flood prevention measures, saying the construction of floodwalls and a floodway should be completed before the coming rainy season. Japan’s Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Seiji Kojima, said onTHE BANGKOK POST - 141 words
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157 2012-03-17 20 AP A seven-year-old boy and a captain are among eight people believed dead after a fishing boat sank in rough weather off the coast of southern New Zealand on Thursday. The sole known survivor of the accident near Stewart Island wasAP - 157 words
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138 2012-03-17 22 AP In the second YouTube video in a week to highlight an African conflict, actor George Clooney made an illegal and dangerous trip to the southern reaches of Sudan, where he witnessed what an American activist said was likely a Chinese-madeAP - 138 words
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129 2012-03-17 22 AP An eight-year-old boy in Utah made sure that he and his five-year-old sister were buckled up before he drove his mother’s minivan in the middle of the night. But he couldn’t even see above the steering wheel and crashed theAP - 129 words
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122 2012-03-17 22 REUTERS Police in Colorado booked a man who is accused of tying his cat to a rock in a local park afterthe feline refused to go jogging with him. Sergeant Fred Palmer said Mr Seth Franco, 19, broughtREUTERS - 122 words
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Article, Illustration378 2012-03-17 22 AGENCIES NEW YORK The re-election bid of United States President Barack Obama kicked into high gear on Thursday with the release of a slick, Hollywood-style campaign film on the Internet, and Vice-President Joe Biden taking to the stump to lambastAGENCIES - 378 words
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306 2012-03-17 22 AP SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) The long and increasingly messy Republican presidential contest in the United States is starting to hit leading candidate Mitt Romney where it hurts most: His wallet. New signs of financial stress are emerging in the frontrunner’s campaign,AP - 306 words
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228 2012-03-17 23 AGENCIES PARIS Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin bowed out of France’s presidential race on Thursday, a move that could benefit embattled President Nicolas Sarkozy. Mr Villepin, a conservative rival of President Sarkozy who quit the Union forAGENCIES - 228 words
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Article, Illustration273 2012-03-17 23 AGENCIES NEW YORK British Prime Minister David Cameron visited the 9/11 memorial in New York on Thursday, touching the bronze plaques inscribed with victims’ names and gazing into the pools of water where the twin towers stood. At least 67 citizens ofAGENCIES; AP - 273 words
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178 2012-03-17 23 REUTERS French movie giant Gerard Depardieu has been stumping for conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy. The actor turned up at a major campaign rally for Mr Sarkozy last Sunday and said in a speech that his “new friend” was an under-appreciated leader. OnREUTERS - 178 words
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234 2012-03-17 26 AP BEIJING Chinese state television has accused McDonald’s and French retailer Carrefour of selling expired chicken products in separate incidents amid public anxiety in China over food safety. McDonald’s and Carrefour issued public apologies yesterday and said they were investigating theAP - 234 words
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Article, Illustration112 2012-03-17 26 A 1963 Andy Warhol portrait of Elvis Presley depicted as a cowboy, titled Double Elvis (Ferus Type), is expected to sell for between US$30 million (S$37.9 million) and US$50 million (S$63.1 million) at Sotheby’s auction house in New York on May 9. The silver, silk-screen paintingAGENCIES - 112 words
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351 2012-03-17 26 AP NEW YORK Guys, when your sweetheart says “No thanks” to sex, do you knock back a few stiff drinks to feel better? It turns out fruit flies do pretty much the same thing. That’s the word from a new study that mayAP - 351 words
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Advertisement129 2012-03-17 22 DON’T JUST READ ABOUT IT. WATCH IT. YOUTUBE.COM/TODAYDIGITAL BRITISH COUNCIL vative. Individual. Inspirational. •■NS I iit v. ti fir: v .A ••> f y -a, < 7' > wl n 4 A> A UK Education Beyond Bright These days, being bright simply isn't enough. When you're competing at a global129 words
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Article, Illustration1811 2012-03-17 24 LOW LIN FHOONG - Set for its 10th Open House, the campus at Woodlands is well-established as home to youngsters who can fulfil their academic and sporting dreams Brought to you by LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Student-athletes like Amanda Lim are already stars. She is a seven-gold medallistPHOTO BY DON WONG; PHOTO BY ALFRED NG - 1,811 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration1234 2012-03-17 29 PAUL GILFEATHER - You can’t predict when the next major earthquake will strike, but you can plan to minimise the lives lost PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES SPOTLIGHTON NRF SCIENTISTS In the seventh of a series of interviews with scientists under the National Research Foundation umbrella, Paul gilfeather meets ProfessorPHOTO BY SION TOUHIG - 1,234 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration54 2012-03-17 31 FRIDAY CLOSE 3,010.68 (-0.50%) Thursday 3,025.84 q 0.02% Wednesday 3,026.40 p 1.25% Tuesday 2,989.07 p 0.91% Monday 2,962.18 q~0.03% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE HPH Trust US$ 91,113 $0.775 UNCH GoldenAgr 67,949 $0.745 UNCH Genting SP 58,674 $1.650 p 0.610% LionGold 49,798 $1.250 p 32.275% GLP54 words
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Article25 2012-03-17 31 HANG SENG 21,317.85 2l,3l7-85 È Ç NIKKEI 10,129.83 (+0.06%) SHANGHAI Ç È È 2,404.74 (+1.30%) È AUSTRALIA 4,276.20 MUMBAI MUMBAI 17,466.20 MALAYSIA 1,571.40 (-0.51%)25 words
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Article66 2012-03-17 31 STOCK CALL BUY S$1.39 Bank of America Merrill Lynch keeps rating and raises target price to S$2.12 from S$2.08, citing a potential rise in orders for large containership orders from mid-2012. The company could see its first rig building contract wins in the second half, support ed by the66 words
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97 2012-03-17 31 AGENCIES Berlian Laju Tanker, Indonesia’s largest oil and gas shipping company, said yesterday its units have won interim orders from a United States court prohibiting the arrest of its ships. On Tuesday, Berlian Laju said some of its subsidiaries had obtainedAGENCIES - 97 words
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92 2012-03-17 31 DOW JONES - DOW JONES CapitaCommercial Trust (CCT) said yesterday it has obtained a further S$250 million in bank facilities and a S$100 million credit facility to refinance a loan and fund corporate purposes. The real estate investment trust had secured S$450 million in bank92 words
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146 2012-03-17 31 DOW JONES - DOW JONES M&L Real Estate Investment Trust will start pre-marketing its planned S$500 million initial public offering in Singapore within the next two weeks, sources said yesterday. The IPO, if successful, will be the first major offering this year in Singapore and146 words
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320 2012-03-17 31 WONG SIEW YING - WONG SIEW YING siewying@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan yesterday called on developers and property agents not to mislead buyers into misusing industrial land for unauthorised commercial or office activities. In his blog posted yesterday, Mr Khaw reminded developers and agents320 words
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184 2012-03-17 31 AGENCIES SYDNEY The London Stock Exchange Group is in talks with Singapore and Australia’s exchanges about trading each other’s bluechip stocks, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing unidentified sources. Under the proposed arrangement, LCH. Clearnet Group the Anglo-French clearinghouse operator thatAGENCIES - 184 words
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202 2012-03-17 31 AGENCIES The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the country’s central bank have signed a pact to speed up the review process for secondary listings in South-east Asia. By doing so, Singapore will be joining Malaysia and Thailand in a move thatAGENCIES - 202 words
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129 2012-03-17 31 VENUS HEW - VENUS HEW The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on the supervision of credit rating agencies. The agreement paves the way for the enhanced sharing of super-129 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration111 2012-03-17 32 Catch up with your friends and family over a leisurely English high tea session, now available at the Carlton Hotel’s Gravity Bar. Nibble at four varieties of finger sandwiches, freshly-baked scones, and other exquisite pastries arranged on an elegant three-tiered stand. A selection of111 words
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Article, Illustration140 2012-03-17 32 Owl’s Everyday Favourites instant teh tarik (foamy tea) and teh halia (ginger tea) packaging has gone through a makeover. From now on, both types of instant tea will come in warm mustard and pastel orange-coloured packaging which also features Owl’s new modern and stylised logo.140 words
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Article, Illustration166 2012-03-17 32 The Steinway Gallery Singapore is on the hunt for young pianists aged 17 and below to take part in the inaugural Singapore Steinway Youth Piano Competition. At the event, one contestant will be chosen to represent Singapore in the Steinway Youth Piano Regional Finals to166 words
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Article, Illustration209 2012-03-17 32 Need a new sofa? Looking for extra storage? Or simply refurbishing your entire house? Now’s the best time to pick up your home furnishing essentials at the annual IKEA sale happening until March 25. Enjoy deals of up to 70 per cent off more than 800 products,209 words
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Article, Illustration117 2012-03-17 32 S Lines Collection has brought on board two new cruisers from the Regal Raptor brand. Belonging to the Class 2A market, both bikes have the same engine characteristics but very different designs. If you’re a minimalist, go for the Bobber, a single-floating seater which is stripped of everything117 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration1153 2012-03-17 33 OH BOON PING - COMMENTARY OH BOON PING Oh Boon Ping is the manager for Asset Allocation at UOB Asset Management. Economic indicators are data points which tell us about the state of an economy. Economists and analysts often refer to economic indicators when they present theirBLOOMBERG - 1,153 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration833 2012-03-17 34 IAN DE COTTA - If talented Asian drivers get worthy drives, it could spark new interest in Formula 1 COMMENTARY IAN DE COTTA ian @mediacorp. com. sg The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend flags off the 63rd Formula 1 season, and the organisers, sponsorsGETTY IMAGES - 833 words
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293 2012-03-17 34 REUTERS ADELAIDE Ian Thorpe’s hopes of competing in a third Olympic Games lay in jeopardy yesterday after he crashed out of the 200m freestyle semi-finals at Australia’s swimming championships, casting a pall over the national trials. Thorpe, whose comeback bid after five years out ofREUTERS - 293 words
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Article, Illustration663 2012-03-17 35 After sorry campaigns in Europe, Manchester clubs now have only one shot at silverware AGENCIES MANCHESTER The Manchester clubs’ wretched continental seasons ended on Thursday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) as outclassed United and battling City suffered contrasting Europa League last-16 exits to an exhilarating AthleticAGENCIES; PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, AP - 663 words
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402 2012-03-17 35 AP NYON (Switzerland) Barcelona and Real Madrid were kept apart in the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals draw yesterday, though the defending champions must first beat AC Milan before the Spanish giants can hope to meet in a potentially mouth-watering final.AP - 402 words
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Article, Illustration355 2012-03-17 36 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The elite athletes among the 1,500 triathletes that will set off tomorrow morning in the 2012 AVIVA Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon will race for glory and qualifying points for the world championships. The rest will only want toPHOTO COURTESY HI-TRI SINGAPORE - 355 words
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Article594 2012-03-17 36 SHAMIR OSMAN - Sundram’s boys have a point to prove as they continue to try and chase down the league leaders SHAMIR OSMAN shaimr@mediacorp.com.sg MALAYSIAN SUPER LEAGUE 2012 Sarawak vs LionsXII SINGAPORE The knives were already being sharpened when they fell to Kelantan in the opening Malaysian Super594 words
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Article, Illustration194 2012-03-17 36 REUTERS DHAKA After waiting more than a year, India’s Sachin Tendulkar (picture) finally became the first cricketer to score 100 international centuries during an Asia Cup one-day match against Bangladesh yesterday. The 38-year-old Indian stroked a single off left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan to reach the landmark.REUTERS; AP - 194 words
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Miscellaneous172 2012-03-17 36 SPORTS FIXTURES S.League S.League Home Team Young Tigers Bal Khalsa Away Team Albirex Woodlands Match KickOff (Singapore date/time) Sun, 18/03/12 7.45pm Sun, 18/03/12 7.45pm For fixtures of all M League, E Premier, E Cup, E League Champ, Spanish, Italian, German, J League,K League, A League and US Soccer League, please172 words
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Advertisement57 2012-03-17 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS MARCH 17, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF WOULD YOU WEAR PYJAMAS TO WORK? T3 JONAH HILL THINKS IT’S NOT FUNNY ANYMORE T6 TRAVEL: HOTELS LURE IN THE HIP CROWD T8 BRIGHT SP T WE TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT57 words
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Article, Illustration840 2012-03-17 2 MARIANNE WEE-SLATER - New whitening serum to erase dark spots from inside and out MARIANNE WEE-SLATER ASIAN women are obsessed with skin pigmentation, specifically the nasty dark spots that pepper our cheeks and eye contours. Not only do they dull the complexion and are difficult to erase, they also threaten toPhoto: Kelvin Chia - 840 words
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Article, Illustration302 2012-03-17 3 Jose Ginestar and Nicolas Chesnier answer our most pressing questions about Sisley’s new whitening star. There’s a belief that Asian whitening products work better on Asian skin JG: I’ m sure that the Japanese have a high level of whitening technology as they are one of the biggest302 words
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Article, Illustration626 2012-03-17 3 Simon Chilvers - They are the latest trend in menswear, but how should you wear them and what with? Simon Chilvers features@mediacorp.com.sg GUARDIAN I DO love a trend. Especially one that makes you sit up and take note, rather like pyjamas as daywear, asGUARDIAN; Photos: REUTERS - 626 words
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Article, Illustration360 2012-03-17 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves Garnier Aqua Defense Gentle range If your skin is sensitive, stings easily and is prone to breakouts, try Garnier’s newly launched Aqua Defense range, comprising of the Aqua Defense Gentle ExtraMoisturising Essence (S$ 19.90) and360 words
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Article, Illustration869 2012-03-17 4 5 questions with Dominic Lau DOMINIC Lau has been a familiar face on your television screens since hisVJ days on Channel V. Today, the 30-year-old keeps busy reporting on the entertainment industry in Asia and Hollywood as the frontman of E! News Asia. Born, bred and based in Hong Kong,Photo: Alvin Chong - 869 words
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Article, Illustration377 2012-03-17 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - Latest digs around town ZHANG WEIFANG Raoul suede leather loafers Guys, your search for those understated, snug-yet-stylish loafers is over. Homegrown label Raoul has introduced a slew of cool suede leather loafers in a kaleidoscope of colours such as royal blue, mint green, bubbly pink and burnt orange,377 words
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Article, Illustration112 2012-03-17 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG SCOTTS Square officially rolled out the red carpet last Thursday, welcoming more than 400 personalities, celebrities, high society guests and luminaries such as Keagan Kang, May and Choy, and Sulian Tan-Wijaya to an exuberant merriment that spanned three floors of the spanking new mall located112 words
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Article, Illustration228 2012-03-17 6 AP JOHNNY Depp and his quirky sense of style caught the eye of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and the group will give him its fashion icon award at its annual gala in June. CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg and CEO Steven KolbAP; Photo: Bloomberg - 228 words
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Article, Illustration582 2012-03-17 6 21 Jump Street funnyman seeks a dramatic career change REUTERS FRESH from his surprise Oscar nomination for a dramatic role in Moneyball, Jonah Hill is looking at a career change that many have tried before in Hollywood but few have succeeded at. He is moving fromREUTERS; Photo: AP - 582 words
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Article, Illustration211 2012-03-17 7 AP KATE Young, the stylist responsible for some of Michelle Williams’ and Natalie Portman’s most memorable red carpet moments, tops The Hollywood Reporter’s countdown of the 25 most powerful stylists in showbiz. Young earned the honor in part for helping make PortmanAP; Photo: AP - 211 words
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232 2012-03-17 7 REUTERS AMERICAN Idol contestant Jermaine Jones has been disqualified from the top 12 finalists on the US No 1-rated TV singing contest for having four outstanding arrest warrants against him. Idol executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick told Jones he must leave theREUTERS - 232 words
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Article, Illustration203 2012-03-17 7 AP ACTOR Russell Brand turned himself in Thursday afternoon to New Orleans police after an arrest warrant was issued for him on a charge of simple criminal damage to property valued at $700 (S$884), authorities said. Brand posted bond and was releasedAP; Photo: AP - 203 words
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Article, Illustration1197 2012-03-17 8 Janet Morrissey - Hotels now cater to a generation plugged in and on the move Janet Morrissey feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE NEW YORK TIMES THE hotel industry, struggling to recover from the depths of the recession, has begun to contemplate a group of travellers it sees as crucial to itsTHE NEW YORK TIMES; Photo: Getty Images; Photos: Getty Images - 1,197 words
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Article, Illustration475 2012-03-17 9 SERENE LIM - Jetsetting with Cede Prudente YOU can say this award-winning wildlife photographer and conservationist is a proud Borneo homeboy. Born in Sabah, he’s spent the better part of his career capturing Borneo’s natural surroundings and documenting them in books.And of course, there’s his latest project for The Biography Channel, Shoot For475 words
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Article101 2012-03-17 10 Don’t miss the chance to learn all about kites and kite-flying at Yew Tee Point this weekend. The kite bonanza will end this Sunday so head on down to check out the kite display atthe atrium, which explains the culture and history of kites,101 words
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Article126 2012-03-17 10 Burst the Silence *SCAPE Youths in Singapore are feeling the stress from academic studies, peers and theirfamilies, according to the Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT), a youth mental health resource. This event aims to raise awareness of youth mental health issues in Singapore and give troubled youths an avenue to126 words
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Article83 2012-03-17 10 Would you beg, borrow or steal for love? Helmed by renowned Singaporean directors Li Xie, Noor Effendy Ibrahim and Vadi PVSS, and performed by students of L ASALLE’s BA (Hons) Acting programme, this bold, contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece explores one woman’s love and83 words
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Article127 2012-03-17 10 The National University of Singapore (NUS) will be holding its Open House 2012 at its Kent Ridge campus and BukitTimah campus this weekend. Atthe Sports Recreation Centre of Kent Ridge campus, there will be talks presented by NUS professors, alumni and students. Topics covered include admissions requirements,127 words
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81 2012-03-17 10 Twenty hygienists and 15 dentists from the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) will conductfree check-ups atthis event. With tooth sensitivity a rising concern in Singapore, and affecting nearly one in every two Singaporeans, the dentists will share tips on preventing and treating the condition,81 words
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Article90 2012-03-17 10 Organised bythe British Council, this Education UK Exhibition is for prospective students who wish to study in the UK, or pursue a UK qualification at a local institution in Singapore. Speakto representatives from more than 40 participating institutions that provide hundreds of programmes, from undergraduate and90 words
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Miscellaneous43 2012-03-17 11 ON MEDIACORP STAY HOME SATURDAY MOVIE: ALADDIN Channel~5, ~7.30pm Aladdin~bumps~into~Princess~Jasmine~when~she~flees~to~ Agrabah’s~marketplace. They~fall~in~love~with~each~other~ but~their~different~family~backgrounds~set~them~apart. HUNTER HUNTED okto, ~9pm In~parts~of~Florida, ~alligators~are~surging~from~waterways~ and~ambushing~people. ~A~team~of~biologists~and~trauma~ physicians~investigate~this~disturbing~trend. ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV MANIA (EXCLUSIVE TV PREMIERE) Astro~Ria~(mio~TV~Ch~34), ~9pm~(Simulcast) Mania ~will~witness~12~popular~singers~who~will~battle~ it~out~to~prove~their~talents~and~singing~prowess~to~ be~crowned~a~champion~among~the~best. IN TIME mio~TV~Video~on~Demand~(Latest~Blockbusters), Anytime~on~Demand In~a~future~where~people~stop~aging~at~25, ~but~are~ engineered~to~live~only~one~more~year, ~having~the~ means~to~buy~your~way~out~of~the~situation~is~a~ shot~at~immortal~youth.43 words
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