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Title Section17 2015-01-13 1 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2015 MCI (P) 046/06/201417 words
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1057 2015-01-13 1 LEE YEN NEE - S’PORE FIRMS TO COMPLETE MASTER PLAN IN SIX MONTHS LEE YEN NEE IN HYDERABAD leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ANGELA TENG HYDERABAD (INDIA) Surbana International Consultants and Jurong International have been appointed master planners for a new Indian capital city 10 times the size1,057 words
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Article, Illustration733 2015-01-13 1 AGENCIES PANGKALAN BUN (INDONESIA) Indonesian navy divers retrieved the flight data recorder from the wreck of an AirAsia passenger jet yesterday, in a major step towards unravelling the cause of the crash that killed all 162 people on board. Over the weekend, three vesselsAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 733 words
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Advertisement120 2015-01-13 1 TO MOVE FORWARD, FRENCH SOCIETY HAS TO REASSESS BOUNDARIES OF PERMISSIBLE SPEECH, JOURNALISTIC EXPRESSION COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 HOT NEWS 2 Justice Tan Siong Thye appointed S’pore’s first Deputy Attorney-General i v *w Hi 4 4 BK LONG CHiCKEN ills CRAZy- LOOOONGI We're adding a continental twist to your BK Long Chicken!120 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration720 2015-01-13 2 KELLY NG - Law academics say new role will distinguish between dual roles curren tly filled by Attorney-General JUDICIAL VETERAN’S THREE-YEAR TERM WILL BEGIN FROM FEB 2 KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After only over a year on the High Court bench, judicial veteran JusticePHOTO: PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE - 720 words
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Article, Illustration510 2015-01-13 2 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN SINGAPORE Blogger Roy Ngerng has been ordered by the High Court to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong S$29,000 in total costs for court proceedings up until the summary judgment issued in November that deemedPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 510 words
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Article, Illustration651 2015-01-13 4 YVONNE LIM - MULTIPLE SUMMONSES CATCH MOTORISTS OFF GUARD YVONNE LIM yvonnelimsy@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Malaysian police are working on ways to notify Singaporean motorists of summonses they receive for traffic offences committed in Malaysia. This will prevent them from being caught offTODAY FILE PHOTO - 651 words
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689 2015-01-13 10 B1A4’S MEMBERS SHOWN IN VIDEO EMBRACING, KISSING MALAY GIRLS AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s foremost Islamic authority, Jakim, is seeking to haul up the organiser of a controversial recent mini-concert featuring South Korean band B1A4, following what it said was the band’sAGENCIES - 689 words
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Article, Illustration608 2015-01-13 11 AGENCIES PARIS Amid the horrors of the last week, French President Francois Hollande is widelyjudged to have kept his calm, acted decisively and spoken the words of condemnation, defiance and unity expected of a French President, who by traditionAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 608 words
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654 2015-01-13 12 MOVE REFLECTS COUNTRY’S READINESS TO COMMIT ARMED FORCES TO RESIST ISLAMIC THREAT THE NEW YORK TIMES PARIS Seeking to reassure a jittery and unsettled population after last week’s terrorist attacks, the French authorities said yesterday that thousands of police officers andTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 654 words
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446 2015-01-13 12 VALERIE KOH - VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Political will and a legal regime are required to tackle terrorism, while social issues need to be dealt with so no group becomes marginalised, Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said yesterday as he condemned the446 words
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Article, Illustration650 2015-01-13 13 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON When the French police stormed the Paris kosher supermarket last Friday to end the siege in one of the country’s worst militant attacks in decades, their initial plan was to take jihadi gunman Amedy Coulibaly alive. But onTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 650 words
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Advertisement100 2015-01-13 3 Thambiah Letchamanan, 80 In July 1964, a devastating riot broke out between members of Chinese and Malay groups. Many were killed. Even more were injured. In the thick of the action was Thambiah Letchamanan, a senior police inspector in charge of stabilising the situation. Because he had seen the costs100 words
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Advertisement155 2015-01-13 8 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Nanyang Business School MSC FINANCIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMME stymgpa ruL RACING AHEAD Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is the fastestrising university in the world’s Top 50 and ranked 39th globally. NTU is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Nanyang Business School155 words
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Advertisement19 2015-01-13 11 HOT NEWS FRANCE TO DEPLOY 10,000 TROOPS TO PROTECT ‘SENSITIVE SITES’12 COULIBALY ‘WANTED TO GO OUT WITH GUNS BLAZING’1319 words
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Advertisement20 2015-01-13 13 COMMENT &ANALYSIS CHARLIE HEBDO HORROR IS NOT AN ATTACK ON FREE SPEECH 14 VOICES FREE SPEECH COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITY 1720 words
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comment&analysis
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Article, Illustration1017 2015-01-13 14 KOH CHOON HWEE - FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS NOT ABSOLUTE KOH CHOON HWEE Koh Choon Hwee, a Singaporean freethinker, is a first-year PhD History student at Yale University. She previously studied in Lebanon and the National University of Singapore. A Singaporean friend and herPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,017 words
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Advertisement729 2015-01-13 15 Produced by WHY THE GCE ‘O’ LEVEL PURE CHEMISTRY EXAM IS AN OPEN-BOOK TEST? Questions in an open-book test often entail application and extension of prior knowledge to resolve new or unfamiliar situations. There are specifi c skills that a student must have in order to do well in an729 words
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voices voices
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372 2015-01-13 16 ADRIAN CHUA - FROM ADRIAN CHUA on behalf of the SkillsFuture Secretariat We refer to the letters “Beware overcompensating in rush to recognise less academically inclined” (Jan 8), “ITE, poly scholarships don’t blunt meritocracy” (Jan 10) and “Scholarship debate: Talent manifests in diverse ways” (Jan 12). We thank372 words
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395 2015-01-13 16 (2nd Edition) ADRIAN CHUA - FROM ADRIAN CHUA on behalf of the SkillsFuture Secretariat We refer to the letters “Beware overcompensating in rush to recognise less academically inclined” (Jan 8), “S’pore-style meritocracy should adopt a level field”, “Meritocracy must be tempered with equality” (both Jan 9), “ITE, poly scholarships don’t395 words
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209 2015-01-13 16 IRENE TAN - FROM IRENE TAN Regarding this week’s Talking Point, “How family-friendly are we?”, I wish to share the difficulty of boarding public buses. I am a mother of a five-year-old and a five-month-old infant, and being unable to push my pushchair onto the bus is frustrating.209 words
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209 2015-01-13 16 (2nd Edition) IRENE TAN - FROM IRENE TAN Regarding this week’s Talking Point, “How family-friendly are we?”, I wish to share the difficulty of boarding public buses. I am a mother of a five-year-old and a five-month-old infant, and being unable to push my pushchair onto the bus is frustrating.209 words
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162 2015-01-13 16 BELINDA CHAN-LEE - FROM BELINDA CHAN-LEE The question of whether parental leave is sufficient, in this week’s Talking Point, “How family-friendly are we?”, is a good one. Those with young children have been taken care of, but baby boomers stuck in the middle with162 words
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162 2015-01-13 16 (2nd Edition) BELINDA CHAN-LEE - FROM BELINDA CHAN-LEE The question of whether parental leave is sufficient, in this week’s Talking Point, “How family-friendly are we?”, is a good one. Those with young children have been taken care of, but baby boomers stuck in the middle with162 words
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150 2015-01-13 17 ARTHUR LIM - FROM ARTHUR LIM I refer to the report “TTSH dismisses nurse for making offensive comments online” (Jan 10). By sacking the nurse, Tan Tock Seng Hospital has rightly as- serted itself as a responsible employer. This case notwithstanding, I have come across many150 words
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126 2015-01-13 17 SAKINA YUSUF KAGDA - FROM SAKINA YUSUF KAGDA In giving deeper thought to the report “TTSH dismisses nurse for making offensive comments online” (Jan 10), I would draw a link with the sad events in Paris. I am proud of our stand in Singapore on comments126 words
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328 2015-01-13 17 LIM CHONG YONG; MICHELLE NG - FROM LIM CHONG YONG Director (Building Maintenance), Building and Construction Authority MICHELLE NG Director (Housing Maintenance), Housing and Development Board We thank the writer for his feedback in “Tackle falling windows by conducting visual checks” (Dec 16). The Building and Construction Authority328 words
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106 2015-01-13 17 CHO YAN FATT - FROM CHO YAN FATT I am shocked and saddened by the Charlie Hebdo shooting and the loss of lives. This weekly newspaper is known for making fun of religions and using freedom of speech and press freedom as a personal right. This brings to mind106 words
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singapore
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669 2015-01-13 18 LAURA PHILOMIN - MANAGERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SERVE TOURISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD: INDUSTRY EXPERT LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With more tourists from different parts of the world visiting the country, Singaporeans in the hospitality industry have the opportunity to rise669 words
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353 2015-01-13 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE International visitor arrivals in Singapore fell 3.6 per cent to 1.14 million in November last year from a year ago, hurt by an 8.1 per cent drop in the number of visitors from Indonesia, latest data by the Singapore Tourism BoardCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 353 words
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Article, Illustration593 2015-01-13 19 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Joel Lee, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), started primary school a year later than his peers, joining the first cohort at Pathlight School. A year later, he was able to transfer to a mainstream primary school,PHOTO: GENEIEVE TEO - 593 words
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Advertisement538 2015-01-13 18 Advertising Feature Effective Questioning Make Wiser Children. 99 r y assays Dr Henry Toi Ever thought to yourself, “I don't want to ask that question it may sound like a silly question" or "Asking this question will demonstrate to everyone how little I know”? Sometimes we are reluctant to ask538 words
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Advertisement147 2015-01-13 20 15-18 JANUARY 2015 Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 4 We’re Back! Singapore’s most celebrated and prestigious motoring event is back! Ignite your passion for motorsports with a visual treat of the latest hot wheels from 26 automobile brands. Fasten your seat belt for stunning performances by Russ Swift,147 words
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china&india
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637 2015-01-13 22 U.S. HOPES TO INCREASE TRADE WITH INDIA TO S$668B THE NEW YORK TIMES AHMEDABAD —United States Secretary of State John Kerry has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote economic ties with India and set the stage forTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 637 words
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Article, Illustration554 2015-01-13 23 AGENCIES BEIJING A group of “mobsters” yesterday tried to set off an explosive device in a business district in China’s troubled western region of Xinjiang, prompting the police to shoot six of them dead, the local government said. TheAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 554 words
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Advertisement129 2015-01-13 22 Prof Tim Boatswain Chairman, TEG Board of Directors, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, University of Bedfordshire IX 9 Education is our business where students come first. *Discount applicable for Singaporeans PBs for part time courses. Business (Human Resource Management) Business (Management) Business (Marketing) PEG INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE CPE Reg:129 words
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world
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Article, Illustration708 2015-01-13 24 COMMANDER GENERAL’S HEFTY BANK ACCOUNT, POLITICAL AFFILIATION RAISE CONCERNS AGENCIES JAK ARTA Critics in Indonesia have slammed President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s decision to nominate Budi Gunawan as the next national police chief, citing his political affiliation and lingering suspicions over theAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 708 words
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682 2015-01-13 25 AGENCIES SEOUL South Korean President Park Geun-hye yesterday urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table to discuss projects of reconciliation on the divided Korean Peninsula, such as reunions of families separated during the Korean War. The South KoreanAGENCIES - 682 words
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Advertisement164 2015-01-13 25 MSC IN MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIES ESSEC ASIA-PACIFIC r. Prepare yourself for a fulfilling career in the Health Industries NEXT INTAKE OCTOBER 2015 Tailored for young graduates professionals devoted to the business of healthcare Emphasis on developing cross-functional management skills in addition to acquiring a technical and analytical skill set164 words
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business
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423 2015-01-13 26 ANGELA TENG - GLOBAL HEADWINDS ROIL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Concerns over increased political uncertainties and softer regional demand have led to business optimism in Singapore falling sharply to its lowest level in two years. The quarterly Business Optimism Index (BOI) declined to +1.11 percentage423 words
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Article, Illustration478 2015-01-13 27 AGENCIES LONDON The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) is preparing to put most of its Asian corporate banking business up for sale, reports said yesterday, as the British government-backed lender seeks to focus on the bank’s domestic market to help reverseAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 478 words
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technology
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Article, Illustration563 2015-01-13 28 Venture and equity financing soared to nearly S$2.5b last year, up 55 per cent from 2013 MANY START-UPS USING ‘FREEMIUM’ MODEL TO DRAW USERS THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK The education technology business is full of fledgling companies whose innovative ideas haveTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES - 563 words
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Advertisement208 2015-01-13 28 Pave your child’s future with the right diploma. It’s possible, *0 0<b c*° m Join us on 17 JAN 2015 for DIPLOMA FEST 10AM-4PM PSBAcademy@Delta psb-academy.edu. sg/diplomafest Highlights: Hands-on engineering, sports life science laboratory experience Seminars, alumni and parents sharing session Goodie bag Receive up to SS500 vouchers upon sign-up"208 words
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sports
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Article, Illustration667 2015-01-13 29 Argentinian star seeks to quell tension, but it’s unlikely to end club’s problems REPORTS OF DISC NTE T AT CAMP NOU ‘ALL LIES’ AGENCIES BARCELONA Lionel Messi has described recent reports that he had fallen out with Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique, and that heAGENCIES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 667 words
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Article, Illustration400 2015-01-13 29 REUTERS LONDON Considered relegation fodder at the start of the season, then written off again after a woeful run near the end of the year, Southampton have enjoyed proving people wrong all season. Now, after Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford,REUTERS; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 400 words
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Article, Illustration603 2015-01-13 30 EMMANUEL PHUA - Two years after almost going under, Sports Boules S’pore hopes to raise petanque’s profile NSA EYEING AT LEAST THREE MEDALS EMMANUEL PHUA emmanuelphua@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The sport of petanque slipped under the radar after a lack of finances prevented Singapore athletes from going to thePHOTO: GENEIEVE TEO - 603 words
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504 2015-01-13 30 REUTERS LONDON A new report has highlighted the growing reach and depth of Asian and Middle-Eastern investment in top-level sports around the world with no sign of any slowdown. Entitled “Emerging Giants”, the report released by sports marketing research companyREUTERS - 504 words
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Article, Illustration547 2015-01-13 31 Sticking with same players could drain us, says Australia coach Postecoglou AGENCIES SYDNEY Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has vowed not to make the same mistake they made during last year’s World Cup finals in Brazil, which he believes could hurt their chances of securing a firstAGENCIES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 547 words
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Article, Illustration322 2015-01-13 31 AP NEWCASTLE Defending champions Japan won their first match of this year’s Asian Cup, beating newcomers Palestine 4-0 yesterday in their opening Group D match. Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki and Keisuke Honda scored in the first half to give Japan a big leadAP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 322 words
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201 2015-01-13 32 AP SYDNEY —Caroline Wozniacki’s Australian Open preparations took a hit yesterday when she was forced to withdraw from her first-round match at the Sydney International after a wrist injury. Wozniacki had dropped the first set to Barbora Zahlavova StyrcovaAP - 201 words
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Article, Illustration161 2015-01-13 32 AP ATLANTA120 WASHINGTON 89 The Atlanta Hawks made it look easy against the Washington Wizards. Guard Kyle Korver scored 19 points and DeMarre Carroll (picture) added 16 to help the Eastern Conference-leading Hawks win their eighthstraight game, 120-89 over Washington on Sunday. Improving to 16-3 at home andAP - 161 words
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Advertisement40 2015-01-13 33 36 WAYANG MOMENT TOY FACTORY CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RESTAGING OF TITOUDAO TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2015 34 RICHARD LINKLATER’S 12-YEARS-IN-THE-MAKING DRAMA, BOYHOOD, WINS THE GOLDEN GLOBES’ TOP ACCOLADE IN A NIGHT FILLED WITH FUN AND SURPRISES PHOTO: AP40 words
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T TODAY
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culture&lifestyle
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Article, Illustration946 2015-01-13 34 NO RUNAWAY WINNERS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES AS HOSTS TINA FEY AND AMY POEHLER KEEP THINGS ENTERTAINING AGENCIES The 72nd annual Golden Globes Awards spread the love around to everyone except North Korea and Bill Cosby. The awards season favourite, Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making Boyhood, won the bestAGENCIES; Photos: Reuters - 946 words
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