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Title Section23 2014-08-04 1 AbdiaCorp MONDAY, 4 AUGUST 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/2014 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 4 AUGUST 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/201423 words
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Article, Illustration544 2014-08-04 1 Temblor in Yunnan yesterday afternoon topples houses, injures more than 1,400 HEAVY RAINS MAY ADD TO THE MISERY AGENCIES BEIJING A strong earthquake jolted southern China’s Yunnan province yesterday, toppling thousands of homes, killing at least 175 people and injuring more than 1,400.AGENCIES; PHOSTO: REUTERS - 544 words
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123 2014-08-04 1 SPOT THE FLYPAST Members of the public at Faber Point, atop Mount Faber, watch as the state flag makes its way to the National Day Parade preview last Saturday. TODAY photojournalists have been combing the island for various perspectives and vantage points from where one can watch the flypast asPHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 123 words
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Article, Illustration592 2014-08-04 1 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Giving a glimpse into the main topics to be covered in the National Day Rally speech he will deliver in two weeks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong summed it up as giving Singaporeans an assurance and peacePHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 592 words
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Advertisement32 2014-08-04 1 COMPANIES HAVE TO EMPOWER FRONT-LINE STAFF AS THEY DELIVER THE SERVICE AND AFFECT THE SERVICE ENCOUNTERGREATLYCOMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 Celebration is getting 9 more to shop HOT NEWS 8 Shuttlers give Singapore double-silver finish32 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration760 2014-08-04 2 KOK XING HUI - Caregivers say they are not averse to letting their charges work, but more could be done to assuage their concerns ONLY 111 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT SINCE JANUARY KOK XING HUI xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As efforts continue toPHOTO: DON WONG - 760 words
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804 2014-08-04 4 SECOND ATTACK ON U.N.-MANAGED SCHOOL IN LESS THAN A WEEK REUTERS JERUSALEM —An Israeli air strike yesterday killed 10 people and wounded about 30 others in a United Nationsrun school in the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said, as dozens diedREUTERS - 804 words
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Article, Illustration644 2014-08-04 6 DECISION WAS MADE IN HASTE: DAP STALWART THE MALAY MAIL KUAL A LUMPUR —A Malaysian opposition leader is again pushing the government to reconsider the multiplefold increases to Causeway tolls, as signs emerge of their possible impact on businesses in Johor.THE MALAY MAIL; PHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 644 words
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Article, Illustration661 2014-08-04 8 IAN DE COTTA - INDIA SPOILS PARTY FOR SINGLES PLAYER DEREK WONG IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —They came to the Singapore Badminton Hall to watch the broadcast of the Commonwealth Games men’s and doubles finals in the hope there would be something to cheer about. TheirPHOTO: DON WONG - 661 words
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695 2014-08-04 10 OTHER INFECTED AMERICAN AID WORKER TO ARRIVE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ‘IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS’ THE NEW YORK TIMES ATL ANTA —The first of two American aid workers infected with Ebola while working in West Africa arrived in the United States on SaturdayTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 695 words
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Advertisement219 2014-08-04 10 What is the role of the CPF? schemes such as Workfare and top-ups to Medisave to senior citizens. The CPF helps you save for retirement, and also for housing and healthcare needs. You contribute monthly to your CPF account, and so does your employer. The Government also helps to supplement219 words
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comment & analysis
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Article, Illustration1127 2014-08-04 12 JOCHEN WIRTZ - WHAT SINGAPORE COMPANIES NEED TO DO JOCHEN WIRTZ Jochen Wirtz is Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore. In recent months, media reports have focused the spotlight of good service on customers in Singapore, with labour chief Lim Swee Say calling for greaterPHOTO: SINGAPORE KINDNESS MOVEMENT - 1,127 words
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Article, Illustration1061 2014-08-04 14 EDWARD LUCE - TALKS ARE ALWAYS LIKELY TO FAIL IF U.S. IS NOT NEUTRAL EDWARD LUCE Edward Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times. THE FINANCIAL TIMES Here we are again. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reacting like theTHE FINANCIAL TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 1,061 words
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Article, Illustration1194 2014-08-04 16 SREERAM CHAULIA - IS IT INDIA OR EVERYBODY’S FAULT? SREERAM CHAULIA Sreeram Chaulia is a professor and dean at the Jindal School of International Affairs. Is the multilateral trading system represented by the World Trade Organization (WTO) dying? The failure of its 160 member states to sign a tradePHOTO: AP - 1,194 words
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Advertisement41 2014-08-04 12 The odds are that, once the dust settles in Gaza, Washington will let the situation drift. It is arguably the fourth of Mr Obama’s Middle East crises after Iraq, Iran and Syria. Why waste more capital on it? EDWARD LUCE 1441 words
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voices
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127 2014-08-04 18 ARTHUR LIM - FROM ARTHUR LIM I refer to the report “MOH may run its own nursing homes” (Aug 1). This is a brilliant, practical idea. These homes would serve as role models and keep the Ministry of Health’s finger on the pulse of issues related to127 words
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252 2014-08-04 18 JUNIE LOH YU WEI - FROM JUNIE LOH YU WEI I refer to the letters “Shift from wom-en-centric marriage law to fairer system” (Aug 1) and “Spouse who earns more should pay alimony” (July 26). Many wives quit their jobs to care for the family, not252 words
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125 2014-08-04 18 LANCE DU GUOXIAN - FROM LANCE DU GUOXIAN I refer to the letter, “Everyone at home should pitch in with housework” (Aug 2). I share the same concern that families who are over-reliant on domestic helpers may unwittingly raise children unwilling to do housework or125 words
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Article, Illustration152 2014-08-04 18 JAMIE NG - FROM JAMIE NG We used to hold the National Day Parade (NDP) in the streets before it was held at the National Stadium. The e-ballot ticketing system was then introduced in 2003 to prevent overcrowding, but some people have not managed toTODAY FILE PHOTO - 152 words
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217 2014-08-04 18 JEYA AYADURAI - FROM JEYA AYADURAI Director, Singapore History Consultants, The Changi Museum We thank Mr Liew Kai Khiun for his letter “A surprise that WWI centenary passed Singapore without notice” (Aug 2). We agree that the event should have been better commemorated in217 words
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293 2014-08-04 19 LIM WEE SENG - FROM LIM WEE SENG Odometer tampering is a common tactic by used-car dealers to make a second-hand car appear newer than its actual age. This poses a danger to buyers when cars are not sent for major maintenance when it is293 words
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149 2014-08-04 19 TONY LOKE YUE CHONG - FROM TONY LOKE YUE CHONG The year-long Our Singapore Conversation (OSC) was launched in 2012 with much fanfare and apparent enthusiasm by the people, and ended last August. About 47,000 attended OSC dialogues, including 4,000 who participated in sessions organised by community associations149 words
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120 2014-08-04 19 SAKINA YUSUF KAGDA - FROM SAKINA YUSUF KAGDA It is very well to “let people decide based on their hearts” to offer seats to the elderly, infirm and pregnant women on public transport. (“No more stickers, let’s offer seats from the heart”; Aug 2) But who has120 words
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534 2014-08-04 20 JOY FANG - Landmark 2013 MSF study shows most happy with relationship with their children RESULTS REVEAL PARENTS ‘STILL STRUGGLE WITH SUPERVISING KIDS’ USE OF TECHNOLOGY’ JOY FANG joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More than eight in 10 parents with teenage children or younger were satisfied with their relationship with534 words
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279 2014-08-04 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SEOUL —A hijacked oil tanker carrying 21 sailors, including a Singaporean, was released yesterday, a week after it had been seized by pirates in waters off West Africa, said Seoul’s Foreign Ministry. AFP reported the ministry as saying all theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 279 words
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Article, Illustration262 2014-08-04 21 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —A key challenge in communicating the benefits of the Pioneer Generation Package and MediShield Life to seniors is in helping them understand how the schemes can be of use to them in their unique situations, said MinisterCHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO: LIM CHENG GIM - 262 words
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Article, Illustration321 2014-08-04 22 Care Share has raised S$152m so far HEARTSTRINGS WALK RAISES RECORD S$1.5M SINGAPORE The Care Share national fund-raising and volunteerism movement has raised more than S$152 million so far. Mr Phillip Tan, who is chairman of Community Chest as well as of the movement’s steering committee, gave this update yesterdayPHOTO: NCSS - 321 words
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262 2014-08-04 22 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE This year’s Race Against Cancer, held yesterday, has raised a record S$1 million to help cancer patients. Organised by Singapore Cancer Society and SingTel, the race participants yesterday included cancer patients and survivors, and their families, in three raceCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 262 words
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Article, Illustration268 2014-08-04 23 SINGAPORE —A set of 15 local stamps, featuring familiar images signifying National Service and of Changi Airport’s control tower, among others, will go on sale today to celebrate Singapore’s 49 years of independence. The I Am Singaporean set this year celebrates thePHOTO: SINGAPORE POST - 268 words
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Article, Illustration120 2014-08-04 23 The winner of this week’s TODAY Shop to Win draw, Ms Katherine Tan (centre), receiving the S$10,000 cheque from Mr Naresh Kalani, director of operations, property projects, Guardian Health Beauty, and marketing manager of MediaCorp Press, Ms Caroline Bone, at the Singapore Sports Hub. MsPHOTO: KOH MUI FONG - 120 words
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china&india
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Article, Illustration533 2014-08-04 24 59 ‘terrorists’gunned down by security forces in Shache county, say authorities KNIFE-WIELDING ATTACKERS STAGED ASSAULTS IN TWO TOWNS REUTERS BEIJING Masked militants attacked civilians, police and officials last week in China’s far western region of Xinjiang, leading to almost 100 deaths,REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 533 words
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707 2014-08-04 24 REUTERS NE W DELHI Just before Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries completed a deal to take control of media group Network18 Media Investments early last month, two top editors stepped down. In farewell letters to staff, both mentioned press freedom. NeitherREUTERS - 707 words
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670 2014-08-04 25 THE NEW YORK TIMES WUHAN (CHINA) —In a small conference room overlooking Wunan city’s smogshrouded skyline, Mr Huang Jinlai outlines his offer to China’s childless elite: For US$240,000 (S$299,000), a baby with your DNA, gender of your choice, born by a coddled butTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 670 words
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world
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Article, Illustration542 2014-08-04 26 JAPAN COMPETING WITH CHINA, RUSSIA FOR ACCESS TO REGION’S ENERGY AGENCIES SAO PAULO —Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his country needs to look more towards Latin America to take better advantage of increasing trade flows. Mr Abe, speakingAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 542 words
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650 2014-08-04 27 IDAYU SUPARTO - IDAYU SUPARTO nuridayus@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Constitutional reforms in Myanmar need to be seen through, but the process cannot be rushed, the country’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Development, Mr U Soe Thane, said. He was referring to moves by the opposition National League for Democracy650 words
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Article, Illustration577 2014-08-04 28 MALAYSIAN TEAM TO JOIN DUTCH, AUSTRALIAN EXPERTS AGENCIES K I E V Investigators combing the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine were set to broaden their search yesterday after finding more human remains and personal effects of victims.AGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 577 words
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646 2014-08-04 29 REUTERS JOHANNESBURG —When United States President Barack Obama hosts 50 African leaders in Washington this week, the admiration may be less than mutual. Many Africans feel America is lagging behind China and others in its engagement with their continent. The US-Africa Leaders Summit, toREUTERS - 646 words
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business
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909 2014-08-04 30 TAN WEIZHEN - Garena cites ability to tap South-east Asia’s fast-growing markets overpast few years as the reason for its success RESEARCH LISTS TOP THREE INTERNET COMPANIES IN 50 COUNTRIES TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE One gaming company here has been valued at909 words
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752 2014-08-04 31 Result takes some shine off an industry that has been a bright spot in the economy this year BEIJING Growth in China’s services sector slipped to a six-month low last month as new orders rose at their weakest rate in at least a752 words
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Article, Illustration398 2014-08-04 32 FairPrice is partnering with Brand New Media to launch Singapore’s very own food television channel. It’s called food for life tv, and it’s a complimentary channel featuring food and cookery content that is both locally-produced and internationally-sourced. The channel, www.foodforlifetv.tv, can be viewed anytime, anywhere398 words
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technology
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Article, Illustration696 2014-08-04 34 JUNE YANG - Samsung’s new flagship tablet wows with a vivid display and fast processor, but these are not enough to make it stand out FINGERPRINT SCANNER DOES NOT WORK WELL JUNE YANG todayonline@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E When Samsung announcedPHOTOS: SAMSUNG - 696 words
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sports
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Article, Illustration936 2014-08-04 35 PHILIP GOH - Chef de Mission pleased about nation-inspiring performances ‘NEW SPORTS POWERHOUSES EMERGING’ PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE Team Singapore may have returned from the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 14 fewer medals than the previous edition in New Delhi, but that hasPHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, TODAY FILE PHOTO; PHOTO: AP - 936 words
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Article, Illustration481 2014-08-04 36 Cyclist leads 1-2 in women’s road race for England, who wrest overall medal crown from Australia AFTER 2ND-PLACE FINISHES IN 2012 OLYMPICS, 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AP GL A SGOW After second-place finishes in road races at the London Olympics and the 2010 Commonwealth Games, cyclist LizzieAP; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 481 words
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Article, Illustration261 2014-08-04 36 REUTERS GLASGOW —Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has repeated his intention to continue competing until the world championships in 2017. The world’s fastest man had planned to retire after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games but has reiterated comments made in September that heREUTERS; PHOTO: AP - 261 words
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES WATCH
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Article, Illustration157 2014-08-04 36 REUTERS England’s Tom Daley (picture) retained his 10m platform diving title on Saturday with a dominant display. The 2010 Olympics bronze medallist’s stunning performance scored him 516.55 points to beat second-placed Malaysian Ooi Tze Liang (433.70) by a large margin. Canadian Vincent Riendeau (429.25) was third. The 20-year-old’sREUTERS - 157 words
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Article188 2014-08-04 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH It looks like England could make a habit of producing gold medal winners from married couples after Chris and Gabby Adcock won badminton’s mixed doubles competition over compatriots Chris Langridge and Heather Olver on Saturday. While the Adcocks are the first husband-and-wife combination toTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 188 words
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142 2014-08-04 36 REUTERS Action will betaken against two Indian officials if reports of their misbehaviour on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are proved, the country’s Sports Minister said yesterday. Indian media reported a top official of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)REUTERS - 142 words
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Article, Illustration660 2014-08-04 37 Larger crowds for pre-season tournament point to growth of football in the US THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MIAMI (FLORIDA) England’s northern giants will meet in the final of the International Champions Cup in Miami after winning their respective groups in the pre-season competition, alsoTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: AP - 660 words
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Article, Illustration494 2014-08-04 37 REUTERS ANN ARBOR (MICHIGAN) —Manchester United defenders have impressed new coach Louis van Gaal in their unbeaten pre-season tour, with the Dutchman lauding the backline for adapting well to the new formation he has introduced since arriving at the club last month. United defeated EuropeanREUTERS - 494 words
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Article, Illustration666 2014-08-04 38 WORLD NO 16 WILL MISS PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AND RYDER CUP AP AKRON (OHIO) Dustin Johnson is taking a leave of absence from golf to seek help for “personal challenges”, a swift end to his season that will keep him from playing the PGA Championship, theAP; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 666 words
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