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Title Section17 2011-08-17 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. MICA(P)108/11/2010 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 2011 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1845 90 CENTS17 words
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Article46 2011-08-17 1 THE minimum salary level for Employment Passes will be raised as part of the Government’s effort to help level the playing field for locals in the job market. Educational requirements will also be tightened for all foreign job applicants. L PRIME PAGE A646 words
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Article49 2011-08-17 1 ANOTHER 2,000 places in the local universities will become available in the next three years, enough for 30 per cent of each school cohort, up from 25 per cent now. The Government is also looking at upping the numbers further beyond 2015. L PRIME PAGE A1449 words
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Article37 2011-08-17 1 STORE is closed. That was the sign that greeted customers at Borders’ flagship store in Wheelock Place yesterday. A company spokesman attributed the closure to a dispute with the landlord. L PRIME PAGE A337 words
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Article47 2011-08-17 1 LAW Minister K. Shanmugam said yesterday that he was heartened to see how a Singaporean identity was evolving, But he cautioned that even while they affirm and protect their way of life, they should not become xenophobic and attack foreigners. L PRIME PAGE A447 words
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Article, Illustration1338 2011-08-17 1 LYDIA LIM - Government not endorsing any candidate, ‘best for voters to decide’ PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BY LYDIA LIM DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR lydia@sph.com.sg PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday gave his assurance that the Government will work with whoever Singaporeans elect as president, even as he placedST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM; ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI - 1,338 words
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Article, Illustration978 2011-08-17 1 RACHEL CHANG - BY RACHEL CHANG rchang@sph.com.sg THE four Tans will register today to contest the presidency, quelling talk over the last week that the field might narrow. Former NTUC Income chief Tan Kin Lian and former senior civil servant Tan Jee Say told The StraitsST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 978 words
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Advertisement102 2011-08-17 1 More local directors shooting in Malaysia For your listening pleasure ON GETTING MARRIED Singles just waiting idly for Cupid IN DIGITAL LIFE LIFE! PAGE C2 ST INTERVIEW, PAGE A18 BREAKING NEWS: www.straitstimes.com INTERACT: www.stomp.com.sg EMAIL: stomp@stomp.com.sg VIDEOS: www.razortv.com.sg NEWS TIPS: 1800-*****28 CALL 6388-3838 TO SUBSCRIBE OR GO TO www.sphsubscription.com.sg PATEK102 words
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Article40 2011-08-17 2 WE SAY Making it harder for foreigners to obtain employment passes will swing the advantage to Singaporeans looking for entry level and mid-level professional jobs but only if the implementation is stringent. L EDITORIAL PAGE A3040 words
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Article, Illustration40 2011-08-17 2 Australia not just lucky COLUMNS It has been more than just luck that Australia has managed to avoid much of the financial turmoil the rest of the Western world has been engulfed in, says Bruce Gale. L REVIEW PAGE A3040 words
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Article39 2011-08-17 2 Compared with other developed countries, the United States is still the safest port for funds, even with a credit downgrade and political gridlock threatening a double-dip recession, says Nayan Chanda. L REVIEW PAGE A3039 words
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Article56 2011-08-17 2 OUR READER SAYS Singaporeans are not in the top jobs or low-end ones here because they are not good enough for the top management ones and are not willing to do the low-end ones; artificially keeping jobs for Singaporeans is not the way to go, says56 words
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Article, Illustration26 2011-08-17 2 www.straitstimes.com L Himaya Quasem on her experiences of interviewing the poor and young people in UK gangs while previously working for a British charity.26 words
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Article, Illustration949 2011-08-17 2 CHUA MUI HOONG - Differences among candidates on role will lead to divisive campaign BY CHUA MUI HOONG REVIEW EDITOR muihoong@sph.com.sg THE four presidential hopefuls faced off in an extended debate for the first time yesterday in The Straits Times newsroom. If the two-hour roundtable discussion was949 words
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410 2011-08-17 3 ROBIN CHAN, MAGDALEN NG - BY ROBIN CHAN MAGDALEN NG ENGLISH Premier League champions Manchester United want to list in Singapore by the year-end, with plans to raise as much as US$1 billion (S$1.2 billion). If the deal goes through, it will score well with its 190 million410 words
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Article, Illustration702 2011-08-17 3 JESSICA LIM - Flagship store locked up due to ‘dispute with landlord’ BY JESSICA LIM limjess@sph.com.sg NO BOOKS were read or sold at Borders’ flagship store at Wheelock Place in Orchard Road yesterday after the premises were locked up. A statement issued by Borders Singapore yesterday evening putST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI - 702 words
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Article, Illustration721 2011-08-17 4 LIN WENJIAN - Law Minister says curry incident reported in Today was inaccurate BY LIN WENJIAN wenjian@sph.com.sg LAW Minister K. Shanmugam said yesterday that he was heartened to see how a Singaporean identity was evolving, and how Singaporeans are prepared to come forward toST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 721 words
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Article330 2011-08-17 4 THE organisers of the “Cook A Pot of Curry” drive are going ahead with their call to get Singaporeans to celebrate the dish with their family and friends on Sunday. The movement began last Thursday, after a group of seven Singaporean friends read the330 words
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Article, Illustration703 2011-08-17 16 RAVI VELLOOR - Detention of Anna Hazare may mark a dangerous turn in Indian politics and civil unrest BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare, who has stirred nationwide indignation against the government with his Gandhian-style protests, was arrestedPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 703 words
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Article, Illustration371 2011-08-17 16 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE (United States): A man wanted in Australia for allegedly strapping a fake bomb to the neck of a teenage girl has been arrested in the United States. Paul “Doug” Peters (picture), an Australian sought by police inREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS - 371 words
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Article, Illustration1103 2011-08-17 6 AARON LOW - Tighter employment pass rules but S’pore open to foreign talent BY AARON LOW ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT aaronl@sph.com.sg THE Government is raising the bar for entry- and mid-level foreign professionals to help level the playing field for locals in the job market, said DeputyST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM - 1,103 words
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Article, Illustration763 2011-08-17 6 AMANDA TAN - BY AMANDA TAN tamanda@sph.com.sg A TRIPLE blow. That appears to the sentiment of some local companies on the latest round of measures aimed at tightening the flow of foreign professionals into Singapore. The Manpower Ministry said yesterday it will further raise theST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN - 763 words
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399 2011-08-17 7 ROYSTON SIM - Changes to employment pass criteria may help them find a job, they say ROYSTON SIM MS MYRA Tam has been unable to find a job in the hospitality industry since she gave up her teaching job two years ago. A teacher for five399 words
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730 2011-08-17 14 SANDRA DAVIE - This is in addition to the 2,000 places being added in next 3 years BY SANDRA DAVIE SENIOR WRITER sandra@sph.com.sg THE Government will add another 2,000 university places in the next three years, so that 30 per cent of Singaporeans from each cohort730 words
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355 2011-08-17 14 AMELIA TAN - BY AMELIA TAN ameltan@sph.com.sg WORKING adults who want to further their education by pursuing part-time diploma courses at the polytechnics will soon find it easier to do so. These diplomas will take about 21/2 years instead of five to complete and355 words
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Article, Illustration551 2011-08-17 14 LEONARD LIM - BY LEONARD LIM SCHOLARSHIPS tenable at the universities here will be given out to Singaporeans with the potential to become leaders and professionals in various fields, especially emerging ones. These scholarships will not lead to careers in the civil service,ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 551 words
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Article, Illustration151 2011-08-17 14 MEMBERS L Mr Jonathan Auerbach Managing partner, McKinsey Company, South-east Asia L Dr Beh Swan Gin Managing director, Economic Development Board L Professor Cheong Hee Kiat President, SIM University L Mr Chia Mia Chiang Principal, Ngee Ann Polytechnic L Mr Kelly Choo Co-founder and business development director, Brandtology151 words
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414 2011-08-17 8 TEO WAN GEK; ANDREA ONG - BY TEO WAN GEK ANDREA ONG FORMER Member of Parliament and presidential hopeful Tan Cheng Bock has received his first formal endorsement for the presidency from the Singapore Baseball and Softball Association. The group, which is the governing body for the414 words
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423 2011-08-17 8 TODAY is Nomination Day and the presidential hopefuls will submit their papers to run in the race at the People’s Association headquarters in King George’s Avenue, the designated nomination centre. The nomination process will start at 11am and end at423 words
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Article, Illustration336 2011-08-17 8 YASMINE YAHYA - BY YASMINE YAHYA TEMASEK Holdings and the companies in its portfolio account for 10 per cent of the Singapore economy, or less. The Singapore investment firm made this clarification yesterday after a comment by presidential hopeful Tan Jee Say that Temasek’s stakeST FILE PHOTO - 336 words
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868 2011-08-17 10 / 11 ANDREA ONG - They disagree on whether he can and should speak publicly in opposition to Government BY ANDREA ONG andreao@sph.com.sg THE four presidential hopefuls were split right down the middle on how they see the role of the president, with two saying the president can and868 words
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636 2011-08-17 10 / 11 ELGIN TOH - BY ELGIN TOH DR TONY Tan yesterday responded to criticism that he would not be able to perform his duties independently, should he become president. It was put to him during The Straits Times roundtable that some people find it difficult636 words
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WHERE THEY STAND
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559 2011-08-17 10 / 11 ELGIN TOH - BY ELGIN TOH DR TONY Tan continued to pitch himself as the most qualified candidate for the presidency yesterday, arguing that dark clouds over the economic horizon meant Singapore needed a steady, experienced hand in the presidency. “The most serious issue that concerns Singapore559 words
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Article575 2011-08-17 10 / 11 ANDREA ONG - BY ANDREA ONG DR TAN Cheng Bock will not interfere with the Government’s business but will warn the Cabinet if he thinks something is not right. The former Member of Parliament for Ayer Rajah trod a carefully non-confrontational line at yesterday’s round-table discussion while still575 words
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563 2011-08-17 10 / 11 RACHEL CHANG - BY RACHEL CHANG MR TAN Kin Lian is determined to communicate the “voice of the people” to the Government whether from the Istana if he is elected as president, or from outside it should he not succeed. Asked about future plans if the presidential563 words
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536 2011-08-17 10 / 11 TESSA WONG - BY TESSA WONG MR TAN Jee Say was candid yesterday in admitting that he lacked a track record in politics, but cited his interests and activities during his school days to show that he has always been political-ly-minded. He acknowledged that most people did536 words
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617 2011-08-17 10 / 11 TESSA WONG - BY TESSA WONG THE four presidential candidates yesterday agreed that this presidential election (PE) is a significant one, and that whoever becomes president will have a big part to play in unifying the country after a polarising General Election (GE). However, there was some disagreement617 words
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Article, Illustration2264 2011-08-17 12 / 13 Over two hours in The Straits Times newsroom, the four presidential hopefuls took turns answering and disagreeing with one another on topics such as the role of the president, expectations of voters and the meaning of independence. Reproduced below are edited extractsST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN - 2,264 words
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1034 2011-08-17 12 / 13 From 500 questions submitted by readers over three days to The Straits Times, the list was winnowed down by 2,400 readers who picked their top five questions for the presidential hopefuls. We reproduce below one question and a round-up of the roundtable discussion. ST: A1,034 words
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1309 2011-08-17 12 / 13 During one segment of the roundtable discussion, the candidates were asked what their particular qualities were that made them more suited to be president than the others. Dr Tony Tan’s response sparked a lively exchange with Dr Tan Cheng Bock,1,309 words
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Article, Illustration741 2011-08-17 15 Sarkozy, Merkel also urge EU partners to adopt tax on financial transactions AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS: The leaders of France and Germany yesterday pushed all 17 nations that use the euro to enshrine balanced budgets in their Constitutions, and soughtAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 741 words
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546 2011-08-17 15 JONATHAN KWOK - BY JONATHAN KWOK A SLEW of bad economic numbers released yesterday ahead of a key summit between the leaders of Germany and France ended a two-day reprieve for stock markets. Investor jitters were reignited by stuttering economic growth figures from Spain and more546 words
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Article, Illustration1697 2011-08-17 18 THERESA TAN - Singaporeans want to marry but don’t look actively for mate: Study THE S T INTERVIEW BY THERESA TAN theresat@sph.com.sg MOST Singaporean singles here long to be married, but are just leaving it to fate. Few actively hunt for a spouse, and believe that MrST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG - 1,697 words
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Article, Illustration669 2011-08-17 20 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - 1.5 million households to get handouts; 10% pay rise for civil servants BY ZUBAIDAH NAZEER INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT zubaidah@sph.com.sg JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday unveiled a raft of pro-poor policies aimed at boosting the livelihood of Indonesia’s lower classes, in an ambitious annual budgetPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 669 words
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Article, Illustration104 2011-08-17 20 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L Woman swept over Niagara Falls, presumed drowned L Cameron rails against ‘moral collapse’ in wake of riots MOST COMMENTED ON L China: Problems not over. Says straitstimesjd1004: “Majority of big companies have abundant resources to tide them104 words
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Article292 2011-08-17 20 WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA - WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA PRESIDENT Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said yesterday that Indonesia should stick to its long tradition of respecting pluralism, a day after a court sparked outrage by jailing a sect member who was an attack victim. “Although there are challenges and threats to pluralism, tolerance, social harmony around292 words
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795 2011-08-17 21 LESTER KONG - Opposition and analysts are sceptical of planned review of electoral and censorship rules NEWS ANALYSIS BY LESTER KONG MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT lestkong@sph.com.sg KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Najib Razak has moved to clip the opposition’s wings on two hotbutton issues by announcing a review795 words
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Article, Illustration266 2011-08-17 21 KUALA LUMPUR: The mood of Ramadan has been upset by a series of food poisoning cases involving 550 people across Malaysia midway into the month-long fasting period. Fifteen food poisoning episodes have been reported since Aug 1, said a health official inPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 266 words
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468 2011-08-17 22 Precise cause of death cannot be confirmed due to lack of samples DEATHS IN CHIANG MAI AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BANGKOK: The Thai authorities said yesterday four foreign tourists and a local tour guide who died mysteriously in the northern city of Chiang Mai may haveAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 468 words
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211 2011-08-17 22 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has moved to resolve a high-profile dispute over a mass eviction from a lakeside area in the capital after the World Bank froze lending to the impoverished nation over the row. In a letter seen by Agence France-PresseAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 211 words
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641 2011-08-17 23 RAVI VELLOOR - He calls for meeting with party leaders as his mother recovers from op BY RAVI VELLOOR SOUTH ASIA BUREAU CHIEF velloor@sph.com.sg NEW DELHI: Mr Rahul Gandhi, who returned to the country this week from his mother’s bedside, has left no room for doubt641 words
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Article, Illustration68 2011-08-17 23 Vehicles making their way past burning oil tankers, which had been used to carry fuel for Nato forces in Afghanistan, after a bomb attack on the outskirts of Landikotal, in north-west Pakistan, late on Monday. According to sources, militants had attached a time-bomb to onePHOTO: REUTERS - 68 words
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219 2011-08-17 23 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DHAKA: Bangladeshi police said yesterday they were investigating the death of a woman who jumped under a train with her four children after being reprimanded by a village court for an extramarital affair. Ms Ferdousi Akhter, 32, and two ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 219 words
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Article, Illustration61 2011-08-17 24 MS Turanor PlanetSolar, a solar-powered boat, docking in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on Monday for a nine-day break. The 60-tonne, 31m-long German-built catamaran is powered by 500 sq m of solar panels. It aims to be the first solar-powered vessel to travel around the world, andPHOTO: XINHUA - 61 words
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652 2011-08-17 24 CHUA CHIN HON - First time a top US official is engaging fifth-generation leader Xi Jinping extensively BY CHUA CHIN HON US BUREAU CHIEF chinhon@sph.com.sg WASHINGTON: United States Vice-President Joe Biden arrives in Beijing today for a high-profile mission aimed at building closer personal ties with China’s652 words
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227 2011-08-17 24 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG: Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found. Most people struggle to stick to the standard guideline ofREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 227 words
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Article, Illustration570 2011-08-17 25 No access to electricity, water and food for 100 people inside monastery AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING: Soldiers and police yesterday surrounded a monastery in south-west China where a Tibetan monk set himself on fire and died, cutting off power, water andAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 570 words
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275 2011-08-17 25 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING: China’s Railways Ministry has acknowledged flaws in the construction of its high-speed rail links, state media reported yesterday, in another blow to its credibility after a deadly train crash. The July 23 collision of two high-speed trains, which killedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 275 words
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Article, Illustration589 2011-08-17 26 With supply low as well, the most vulnerable cannot cope: Zoellick WORLD BANK WARNING AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON: Food prices are near record peaks and continued volatility in commodity markets are driving the lives of the world’s poorest people to the edge of survival,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 589 words
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376 2011-08-17 26 REUTERS NEW YORK: In preparation for a new triple-x Internet domain that will launch in December, lawyers for the biggest brands in the United States are scrambling to prevent an X-rated rip-off of an invaluable asset: corporate web addresses. The domain operator administering theREUTERS - 376 words
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Article, Illustration935 2011-08-17 27 JONATHAN EYAL - Police chiefs see red over US adviser and moves to politicise top echelon NEWS ANALYSIS BY JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE CORRESPONDENT jonathan.eyal@gmail.com LONDON: As Britain fell victim to the worst bout of violence and looting in decades, the country’s leaders rushed to praise935 words
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Article, Illustration545 2011-08-17 27 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ASSOCIATED PRESS REUTERS LONDON: Convicted rioters who went on the rampage in England will be set to work clearing up the communities they devastated, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said yesterday. “In every single one of the communities affected,AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; ASSOCIATED PRESS; REUTERS; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 545 words
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Article, Illustration606 2011-08-17 28 He tells Louisiana police he was tired of caring for 7-year-old boy who had cerebral palsy ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS: A man in the state of Louisiana is accused of bludgeoning, decapitating and dismembering his disabled seven-year-old son and leaving the boy’s headASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 606 words
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386 2011-08-17 28 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOSCOW: Russia was due to unveil its first stealth fighter to the public yesterday, lifting the curtain on a secret project designed to flood the market with cheaper versions of veteran American jets. The Sukhoi T-50, being developed jointly by RussiaAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 386 words
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IN BRIEF
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Article92 2011-08-17 29 BLOOMBERG BEIJING: China denied its military engineers took photos and samples of a United States Blackhawk helicopter which crashed in Pakistan, according to a question-and-answer statement on the website of the Ministry of National Defence. The helicopter crashed during the US mission in May whichBLOOMBERG - 92 words
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Article121 2011-08-17 29 ASSOCIATED PRESS MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino said yesterday that his administration has asked legislators to strengthen an anti-terrorism law by easing safeguards against abuse which have deterred the authorities from using it. He said one proposed amendment to the Human Security Act signed in 2007ASSOCIATED PRESS - 121 words
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Article73 2011-08-17 29 REUTERS BEIJING: A petrochemical plant in the north-eastern city of Dalian, ordered to shut down after large-scale public protests over the weekend, has begun “stop-production” procedures, state media said yesterday, citing officials. Although the order to stop production was issued on Sunday by the local authorities, theREUTERS - 73 words
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Article111 2011-08-17 29 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HONG KONG: Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang arrived in the city yesterday and is expected to announce new measures today to boost Hong Kong’s profile as a trade and finance hub. The visit comes amid strained relations with Hong Kong, despite increasing economic integration whichAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 111 words
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Article132 2011-08-17 29 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON: British lawmakers yesterday released a letter from a former News of the World journalist saying phone hacking was “widely discussed” at the tabloid, warning they could now recall Mr James Murdoch to give evidence. Former paper royal editor Clive Goodman, who was jailedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 132 words
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Article107 2011-08-17 29 REUTERS CAPE TOWN: Striking South African municipal workers set fire to rubbish in city streets and looted roadside vendors yesterday, raising the heat in labour disputes which have ripped through Africa’s largest economy. More than 200,000 municipal workers, seeking an 18 per cent wage increase,REUTERS - 107 words
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Article, Illustration70 2011-08-17 29 Young people standing next to a fence decorated with so-called “Liebesschloesser” (love padlocks) at the Hohenzollernbruecke bridge in Cologne, western Germany, on Monday. To affirm their love, couples engrave padlocks with their names, fix them at the bridge and throw the keys into the Rhine river. ThePHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 70 words
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Article259 2011-08-17 29 BEIJING: A role-playing activity in which tourists pretend to be bandits has sparked controversy in north-west China’s Shaanxi province. The activity is inspired by events from the 1920s, when Wushan was plagued by more than 3,000 bandits who were infamous for snatching grain and raping women. Tourists259 words
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Article438 2011-08-17 30 FURTHER tightening in the grant of employment passes, announced in the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally speech on Sunday, is a much-needed concession to younger Singaporeans. It is proper that they be shown some preference as citizens. They are a new “sandwich” class. A number are438 words
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Article, Illustration752 2011-08-17 30 NAYAN CHANDA - BY NAYAN CHANDA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES SOMETHING funny happened on the road to the market crash of Aug 8. As the markets opened for trading, investors rushed into the burning building they were supposed to flee. Only three days earlier, rating agency Standard Poor’s (S&P)752 words
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Article, Illustration800 2011-08-17 30 BRUCE GALE - Australia not just a lucky country BY BRUCE GALE SENIOR WRITER bruceg@sph.com.sg BACK in the early 1960s, when Australian author Donald Horne wrote The Lucky Country, he meant the book to be a wake-up call. Australia, he said, was “a lucky country, run by sec-ond-rate people who share its luck”.800 words
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Article, Illustration549 2011-08-17 31 LINDA LIM - Six economists and analysts give their take on the global outlook. The United States and Europe are mired in debt. Financial markets are in turmoil. Is this 2008 all over again, when a financial crisis sparked a global recession? What will be the impact onPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 549 words
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Article418 2011-08-17 31 GERARD LYONS - GERARD LYONS Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank AMERICA is drowning in debt, the euro area is imploding and Asia is cooling. This is the economic message of the last few weeks. Little wonder, therefore, that financial markets have seen increased uncertainty, greater volatility and heightened418 words
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434 2011-08-17 31 HO MENG KIT - HO MENG KIT CEO of Singapore Business Federation IT IS illustrative to compare the 2008 crisis with the present situation. The root cause is the same. The world has too much debt. The 2008 crisis response had saved the global financial system from collapse,434 words
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Article, Illustration343 2011-08-17 31 Dr Dipinder Singh Randhawa - Dr Dipinder Singh Randhawa Deputy Head of Programme (Finance) at UniSIM’s School of Business. THE underlying causes of the balance sheet recession that wreaked havoc on the global economy in 2008 are yet to be addressed. While capital injections enable financial institutions to quickly recover from shocks,PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 343 words
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415 2011-08-17 31 BERNARD LEE - BERNARD LEE Founder and chief executive of HedgeSPA and research fellow of the International Trading Institute at Singapore Management University THE fundamental problem is that the developed world has never really solved the underlying structural issues leading to the financial crisis of 2008.415 words
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Article409 2011-08-17 31 LEIF ESKESEN - LEIF ESKESEN Chief Economist for India Asean, HSBC Global Research, Singapore WE ARE back in troubled times and the possibility of a global economic recession is yet again at the forefront of everyone’s mind. We know the prelude. The economic data released in recent months has409 words
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266 2011-08-17 32 Endy Ong - Endy Ong WHILE I agree with Mr Patrick Tan’s praise yesterday of the Government for taking positive steps in making politics and policies right (“PM praised, questions raised”), I am doubtful about his appeal for a kind of affirmative action to266 words
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Article377 2011-08-17 32 Patrick Low - Patrick Low PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong deserves praise for a masterful National Day Rally speech on Sunday. I was riveted by the way he took responsibility for policies which affected his party’s showing in the May General Election. He was sincere, treading the delicate377 words
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228 2011-08-17 32 Dr Christopher Wong - Dr Christopher Wong DRUG subsidies post-hospitalisation for patients with chronic conditions should be based on the status of a patient (subsidised or private) at the point of referral for hospitalisation (“MOH to spend $45m more a year on drug subsidies”; yesterday). While the228 words
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161 2011-08-17 32 Arthur Lim - Arthur Lim THE crux of the problem for patients regarding the use of Medisave and MediShield is the cash outlay. Despite government subsidy and Medisave/MediShield claimables, patients still find paying cash upfront prohibitive, especially when insurers cite pre-existing illnesses to deny them161 words
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170 2011-08-17 32 U Kyaw Oo - U Kyaw Oo THE Natas Travel Fair 2011 starts on Aug 26. Based on previous fairs, most of the travel agents advertise the individual air tickets or travel package prices, without taxes or surcharges, in big, bold lettering and the applicable taxes in170 words
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253 2011-08-17 32 David Lim - David Lim THE concerns of one group of house-hunting citizens has not been addressed by the changes announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Sunday’s National Day Rally speech. These are Housing Board upgraders. In 2008, the price difference between a resale253 words
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Article90 2011-08-17 32 LETTERS should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit a letter. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or90 words
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Article73 2011-08-17 32 More letters on www.straitstimes.com 1 MADAM KOH CHIN CHIN: Why do private condos get the best land parcels? 2 DR YIK KENG YEONG: Invest in rehiring good teachers 3 MADAM CHIA SEE MEL: Cycling menace 4 MR ANDREW TOH: Presidential rules, parliamentary difference 5 MR PAUL CHAN: Yes,73 words
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Article119 2011-08-17 32 “It does not make sense.” MR DANIEL CHIA: “Presidential hopeful Tan Jee Say stated that he would encourage the divestment of government ownership in government-linked companies and break up Temasek Holdings (‘President must address government economic strategy: Tan Jee Say’; last Friday). Why does Mr Tan wish to119 words
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Article140 2011-08-17 32 “I suggest a feature similar to the no-claims discount in motor insurance.” MR LEONG QUEE HIAN: “I signed up for MediShield when it was launched but in April this year, the Central Provident Fund Board informed me that my insurance cover had expired at the end of March140 words
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Article120 2011-08-17 32 “The telecast of the National Day Rally speech remains inaccessible to the deaf.” MR ZHUANG KUAN SONG: “The National Day Rally speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was purposeful, and explained many of the government’s policies well. In particular, PM Lee also spoke of the need to120 words
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Article121 2011-08-17 32 “There is no evidence that animals commit sexual violence, let alone rape their young ones.” MR PAWAN KUMAR MODI: “Why do we routinely ascribe the phrase ‘acting like an animal’ to describe abhorrent, criminal behaviour (‘24 years' jail, 24 strokes for raping daughter’; last Saturday)? There is no121 words
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Advertisement133 2011-08-17 32 ■d7 bondH COMMUNI Who knew our humble HDB heartlands would play host to some of the most interesting arts events? As a resident of Marine Parade, Angeline was one of six homeowners approached to have artwork displayed in her HDB flat as part of an art walkabout called OPEN HOUSE.133 words
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Article, Illustration918 2011-08-17 1 LI XUEYING, ANDREA ONG - Some town council, govt agency customers more demanding after GE BY LI XUEYING ANDREA ONG xueying@sph.com.sg andreao@sph.com.sg THE birds chirping on the tree near his flat are too noisy. Chop down the tree and do it now, demands a resident in Bukit Panjang. Town councilST PHOTOS: NG SOR LUAN, ASHLEIGH SIM - 918 words
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Article, Illustration107 2011-08-17 1 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L At a glance, key points from Prime Minister Lee’s speech L 11 hurt as gas blast triggers fire in Little India eatery MOST COMMENTED ON L Clubs run out of luck with jackpot machines. Says goodheavens: “Social107 words
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Article, Illustration755 2011-08-17 2 ELIZABETH SOH - It is believed to be of missing elderly man with dementia BY ELIZABETH SOH esoh@sph.com.sg A DECOMPOSED body was found in a drain yesterday morning, just a stone’s throw from the Istana grounds. It was found by a groundskeeper who had smelledST PHOTOS: DESMOND LIM; ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO - 755 words
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Article414 2011-08-17 3 SELINA LUM - One struck off, 3 suspended for paying firm over $680,000 to send clients their way COURT CRACKDOWN BY SELINA LUM selinal@sph.com.sg FOUR lawyers were punished yesterday for paying a firm more than $680,000 to send clients their way. One was struck off and three were suspended414 words
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Article, Illustration307 2011-08-17 3 WHILE many teenagers spend weekends glued to the computer, Joel Lee opted to master the bass guitar and swimming. He also took on leadership roles within the Royal Rangers, an international youth mentoring group based in churches. Yesterday, he was among 450 recipients ofST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 307 words
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360 2011-08-17 4 IT WILL be no sweat for physical education (PE) teachers to further stretch their skills now that an academy to coach them has been launched. Called the Physical Education and Sports Teacher Academy (Pesta), it will benefit 1,500 PE teachers. “PE and sports360 words
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Article, Illustration416 2011-08-17 4 JAMIE EE WEN WEI - President unveils foundation plaque at Little India site JAMIE EE WEN WEI ANOTHER step in setting up the Indian Heritage Centre was taken yesterday with President S R Nathan unveiling a foundation plaque at its site in Little India. But even before construction be-ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN - 416 words
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338 2011-08-17 4 CAI HAOXIANG - BY CAI HAOXIANG JOBS and housing are foremost in Singaporeans’ minds as they respond to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally address. The Government’s feedback unit Reach has so far received 600 responses since Sunday’s speech, a 40 per cent increase from last338 words
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Article, Illustration460 2011-08-17 5 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - Spike in numbers due to stronger enforcement: ICA BY KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN kimspyke@sph.com.sg SMUGGLING cases have hit a record high with officers seizing cigarettes, animals and even weapons. The increase is due to stronger enforcement, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said yesterday. Its officers thwartedSource: ICA - 460 words
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Article94 2011-08-17 5 A CHINESE national was charged yesterday with trying to get into a casino using another man’s work pass. Li Guoxiang was arrested at Resorts World Sentosa on Monday after he was found with a permit issued to Mr Lin Zhenyu. Police said they are investigating how94 words
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Article80 2011-08-17 5 A MAID was charged yesterday with mixing her urine with her employer’s drinking water. Suharni, an Indonesian who goes by one name, is accused of spiking the drinking water at the family home in Yio Chu Kang on July 19. The 23-year-old intends to plead80 words
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Article357 2011-08-17 7 KHUSHWANT SINGH - Reformative training for teen who led gang of 20 that terrorised Toa Payoh BY KHUSHWANT SINGH khush@sph.com.sg BY THE age of 19, Ahmad Zahir Ismail was leading a gang of 20 youths who terrorised parts of Toa Payoh. On the side, he extorted money from357 words
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Article, Illustration476 2011-08-17 7 ELENA CHONG - BY ELENA CHONG TWO former employees of a luxury hotel were yesterday fined and ordered to pay a penalty for taking bribes in the form of loans from a taxi driver, in return for which they assigned hotel guests to his cab.ST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW - 476 words
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Article, Illustration196 2011-08-17 7 TWO men were charged yesterday with paying for sex with underage Vietnamese girls. Han Yam Meng, 34, is said to have handed over $150 for the sexual services of a 17-year-old, while Peter Gerald Chang Liang Chieh, 43, is accused of giving196 words
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Article, Illustration94 2011-08-17 8 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE STORIES L Badminton: Magnificent Lin wins fourth world title L Arsenal, Barcelona agree Fabregas deal: Clubs L Arsene Wenger faces crucial test against Udinese MOST COMMENTED ON L Sex sells: Beach volleyball tickets in huge demand Says Superman_1966:94 words
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Article, Illustration663 2011-08-17 8 Craig Brennan - EBB Craig Brennan AN interesting newcomer made his first official visit to the barrier trials yesterday morning and came away an impressive winner. Former South African galloper Lizarre looked every bit a seasoned professional as he went about his work in the663 words
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Article, Illustration504 2011-08-17 8 Blistering 30-minute debut has City fans and manager purring LONDON: When Roberto Mancini said he wanted an extra 10 to 15 goals this season, he did not mean that he wanted them all in one match. But, when the Manchester City manag- er unleashed the firepowerPHOTO: REUTERS - 504 words
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Article, Illustration402 2011-08-17 8 LONDON: Tony Fernandes is expected to take over English Premier League football club Queens Park Rangers in the next 24 hours and has pledged his support to manager Neil Warnock. The Malaysian businessman will become the majority shareholder and is understood to be buying more thanPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 402 words
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Article, Illustration492 2011-08-17 9 JONATHAN WONG - Former Italy skipper to spend four days in Singapore next week BY JONATHAN WONG jonwong@sph.com.sg IN A year when some of football’s biggest names have graced Singapore’s shores, another illustrious name will soon be added to that list. The rebirth of the New York Cosmos, aPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 492 words
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474 2011-08-17 9 REUTERS LONDON: Arsene Wenger feels Barcelona have landed Cesc Fabregas on the cheap, a claim supported by the fact that a ¤200 million (S$345.5 million) buy-out clause has been inserted into the player’s Nou Camp contract. But the Arsenal manager insisted yesterdayREUTERS - 474 words
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Article, Illustration319 2011-08-17 9 LONDON: David de Gea’s fallibility when dealing with long-range shots, crosses and high balls has become all too evident. But Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has no plans to drop the youngster in favour of Danish understudy Anders Lindegaard for Monday’s leaguePHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 319 words
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Article, Illustration501 2011-08-17 9 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: Fabio Capello has been left distinctly unimpressed upon reading extracts from Theo Walcott’s forthcoming autobiography, in which the player cites a lack of encouragement from the England coach and talks of cliques within a “very stiff and starchy” camp before the WorldTHE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 501 words
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Article79 2011-08-17 9 HOUGANG United are in a strong position to make the last four of the Singapore Cup, after thrashing Myanmar side Okkthar 3-0 in their quarter-final first leg last night. An Edesio Sergio own goal in the 27th minute opened the Cheetahs’ account, while Noor Ali79 words
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66 2011-08-17 9 LONDON: The exodus from Arsenal continues, with Emmanuel Eboue putting the finishing touches to his move to Galatasaray after having a medical check-up with the Turkish outfit, reported the Daily Mail. The 28-year-old Ivorian midfielder struggled for first-team action with the Gunners last season and66 words
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97 2011-08-17 9 LONDON: Blackburn manager Steve Kean’s job is on the line after he was found guilty of drink-driving. The club’s Indian owners Venky’s were already unhappy with him following a disappointing summer in the transfer market and an opening-day defeat by Wolves, noted the Daily97 words
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64 2011-08-17 9 THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON: John Obi Mikel has launched an emotional appeal for the release of his father, who is believed to have been kidnapped in Nigeria. Michael Obi has not been seen since he failed to return from his job at aTHE TIMES, LONDON - 64 words
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284 2011-08-17 9 LONDON: Fifa has once again been rocked, after it emerged yesterday that one of president Sepp Blatter’s strongest allies is being probed over a £3.5 million (S$6.9 million) payment made to a company in Brazil. The investigation into the Brazilian FA284 words
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Article, Illustration506 2011-08-17 10 JONATHAN WONG - He is set to be youngest male golfer to play for S’pore in SEA Games BY JONATHAN WONG jonwong@sph.com.sg MARC Ong is set to become the youngest male golfer to represent Singapore at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games. The 15-year-old has been included by the SingaporeTHE NEW PAPER FILE PHOTO - 506 words
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Article182 2011-08-17 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE XINHUA BEIJING: China’s sports authorities have sacked the coach of the country’s speed-skating team over a brawl with three-time Olympic champion Wang Meng, state media reported yesterday. The General Administration of Sport said Wang Chunlu, herself a former Olympic medallist, was responsible forAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; XINHUA - 182 words
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Article51 2011-08-17 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MOSCOW: Three-time Olympic short-track speed-skating gold medallist Ahn Hyun Soo of South Korea has decided to become a Russian citizen. The Russian Skating Union announced yesterday that the 25-year-old will represent his new country in international competitions, including the Sochi Winter Olympics inAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 51 words
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62 2011-08-17 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DALLAS: Tom Hicks, whose ownership of English Premier League football club Liverpool ended in acrimony, is now being sued by former investors in the Texas Rangers, the baseball club he once owned. In the lawsuit filed on Monday, attorneys argued that he usedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 62 words
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Article36 2011-08-17 10 REUTERS LONDON: Wales hooker Matthew Rees has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a neck injury. The 30-year-old, with 47 international caps, will have to undergo surgery.REUTERS - 36 words
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Article, Illustration455 2011-08-17 10 REUTERS LONDON: McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh reckons his drivers could still win the Formula One world drivers’ championship this season despite Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel enjoying a huge lead. The German defending champion is 88 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton and 100REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 455 words
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Article, Illustration705 2011-08-17 10 STEVE SLATER - DRIVER’SSEAT BY STEVE SLATER stsports@sph.com.sg BEHIND the scenes of an action-packed Formula One (F1) season on the race track, there has been equally intense competition between the three main organisations behind the sport. The sport’s governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA),705 words
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Article, Illustration505 2011-08-17 11 MAY CHEN - BY MAY CHEN SINGAPORE’S national tchoukball teams have moved from novices to world No. 3 in just four years. And the feat was pulled off by both the men’s and women’s teams at the World Tchoukball Championships held early this month inPHOTO: DAVID SANDOZ - 505 words
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Article673 2011-08-17 11 V.K. SANTOSH KUMAR - SCC confident of drawing big crowds at event from Friday BY V.K. SANTOSH KUMAR santosh@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE Cricket Club’s Twenty20 organisers are dangling a host of goodies to entice cricket fans to come down and support the three-day tournament, which begins on Friday. Some of the673 words
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Article238 2011-08-17 11 Today Football Singapore Cup q-finals, 1st leg: Gombak v Etoile (Jurong West, 8pm). Uefa Champions League play-offs: Bayern v Zurich (mio TV HD Ch102), Zagreb v Malmo (HD Ch103), Odense v Villareal (HD Ch104) Live, tomorrow, 2.40am. Tennis ATP Cincinnati Open: 1st/2nd rds (7am). 2nd rd (11pm)238 words
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Article, Illustration83 2011-08-17 11 ANDY RODDICK, after he was penalised a point by the chair umpire for smacking a ball high into the stands during the first round of the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, a key warm-up event for thePHOTO: REUTERS - 83 words
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Article270 2011-08-17 11 Football Dutch Eredivisie NEC Nijmegen 2 Excelsior 0. English Premier League Manchester City 4 Swansea City 0. Tennis ATP Cincinnati Masters 1st rd: Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) bt Marsel Ilhan (Tur) 6-3 7-5, Fernando Verdasco (Esp) bt Thomaz Bellucci (Bra) 6-3 7-6 (7-4), Feliciano Lopez (Esp) bt Juan Carlos Ferrero270 words
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259 2011-08-17 24 KARAMJIT KAUR - KARAMJIT KAUR SINGAPORE and Kuala Lumpur will be battling it out to be the base for a new premium carrier being set up as part of a major revamp by Qantas. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce gave few details about259 words
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Article, Illustration112 2011-08-17 24 www.straitstimes.com MOST-READ ONLINE L World Bank head warns markets are heading to new danger zone L Stop coddling the super-rich: Warren Buffett MOST COMMENTED ON L Singapore’s growth ‘could take a hit’ Says tomorrowwillbebetter: “Economy is looking bleak for the future.”112 words
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515 2011-08-17 15 YASMINE YAHYA - STI falls 1.45% the worst performing bourse in Asia-Pacific region BULLS AND BEARS BY YASMINE YAHYA yasminey@sph.com.sg THE winning streak proved a two-day wonder with local shares leading the regional bloodletting yesterday, despite a strong lead from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Straits515 words
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Article159 2011-08-17 15 MALAYSIAN department store chain Parkson Retail Asia is seeking a mainboard listing on the Singapore Exchange. Parkson’s proposed listing is expected to involve a public offer and a placement to institutional investors globally. The offering will be a combination of new and existing shares. Parkson has operations159 words
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Article104 2011-08-17 15 CAPITALAND yesterday said it has acquired a prime 32,040 sq m residential site in China for 1,114 million yuan (S$210 million) through its wholly owned subsidiary CapitaLand China Holdings. Secured via a government land tender, the site has an approved potential gross floor area of 80,105 sq m, which104 words
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Article63 2011-08-17 15 UNITED Envirotech, a mainboardlisted water treatment firm, has won a 220 million yuan (S$41.5 million) contract to develop a wastewater treatment plant for an industrial park in China. The plant to be located in Dafeng City, Jiangsu province, will be able to process 50,000 cubic metres of wastewater63 words
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Article, Illustration99 2011-08-17 15 STOCK TRADING VOLUME 1.59 billion shares worth $1.66 billion UP DOWN Gainers: 196 Losers: 357 Unchanged: 673 FTSE ST INDEXES Mid Cap Small Cap All Share Fledgling China China Top Oil and gas Points Change -2.95 652.61 -6.61 439.01 -9.03 685.32 -2.99 605.70 -3.87 245.27 -2.51 209.60 -16.77 605.5199 words
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Article223 2011-08-17 15 Tokyo Nikkei 225 Yesterday’s close: 9,107.43 (+21.02) »Japanese stocks edged higher, after Google’s plans to acquire phone maker Motorola Mobility triggered buying of some technology stocks. HK Hang Seng Index Yesterday’s close: 20,212.08 (-48.02) Hong Kong shares slipped, as investors sold property firms and bought China-related ones in anticipation223 words
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Article466 2011-08-17 15 For a full list of SGX stocks, warrants and bonds, visit btstocks.asiaone.com TRANSACTION DATE: AUG 16, 2011 Top Rises Aug 16 CENTS GLD 10US$ ***** 475.2 2.3 IS S&P500 ***** 303.2 2.1 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5506 174.5 2.7 JMH 5158 128.7 2.1 DBXT FTChina25 10US$ 2816 105.9466 words
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Article414 2011-08-17 15 Top Rises Aug 16 CENTS Kep Corp.ES.1108 927 58.0 6.7 SIA.ES.1108 1106 53.0 5.0 SGX.ES.il 08 695 23.0 3.4 STI 3100BPePW*****9 59 7.0 13.5 STI 3150BPePW*****8 70.5 6.0 9.3 STXOSV BNP eCW*****2 16.7 5.2 45.2 Ezra.ES.1108 96 5.0 5.5 STI 2900 DBePW*****1 40.5 4.5 12.5 Biosensors.ES.1108 132414 words
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Article177 2011-08-17 15 By Volume CENTS Vol Genting SR 163 -4.0 -2.4 139,192.000 Golden Agri 63.5 -0.5 -0.8 88,259,000 Centillion 0.2 -0.1 -33.3 45,600,000 Noble Grp 145 -6.0 -4.0 39,782,000 Ezra 96 6.0 6.7 37,058,000 HSI*****MBeCW*****9 12.1 -0.5 -4.0 35,105,000 PSLHIdgs 27 1.0 3 8 31,062,000 CapMallsflsia 118 1.5 1.3177 words
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Article55 2011-08-17 15 FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES: (9AM): S$ TO ONE UNIT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY Aug 16 2011 Selling Buying Aug 16 2011 Selling Buying Aust dollar 1.3 ....1.227 S$ TO 100 UNITS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY 1.246 ....1.199 1.768 1.7 Sterling pound 2.004 ....1.927 NZ dollar Indonesian rupiah 0.0148 0.0135 ....0.977 Source:55 words
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Article380 2011-08-17 15 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL 233 116.5 CapMallsAsia 118 cd +1.5 ***** 122.5 117 1.7 10.8 4584.4 423 240 CapitaLand 252 -5 ***** 264 252 2.4 8.4 *****.6 216 168 CapitaMall380 words
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Article617 2011-08-17 15 52-WEEK CURRENCY LAST 'VOL DAY GROSS NET M CAP HIGH LOW COMPANY TRADED SALE +OR-'000 HIGH LOW YIELD P/E $MIL 176 94.6 ARA 142 cd +4 776 143 138 3.4 17.1 1091 229 188 Ascendasreit 203 +1 5551 205 201 6.4 15.3 4476.3 129 106617 words
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Article, Illustration452 2011-08-17 17 CHERYL LIM - Hedge fund is calling for EGM to try to change how fund is managed BY CHERYL LIM cherlim@sph.com.sg EUROPEAN hedge fund Laxey Partners is making a fourth attempt to remove some directors of United International Securities (UIS), a fund in which United452 words
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Article, Illustration565 2011-08-17 17 YASMINE YAHYA - BY YASMINE YAHYA THOUGH it happened more than 10 years ago, Zagro Singapore chief executive Poh Beng Swee (right) can never forget the time he had to deal with an unexpected crisis at work. From the moment his guard rang565 words
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310 2011-08-17 17 CHARISSA YONG - BY CHARISSA YONG SINGAPORE’S brands have weathered the recession well and achieved strong growth over the past year, said consultancy Brand Finance yesterday. It also unveiled the results of its Top 100 Singaporean Brands study for this year at the annual Brand Finance forum,310 words
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Article, Illustration940 2011-08-17 17 In the second of a five-part series about China’s business trends and environment, China group director of International Enterprise Singapore Law Chung Ming talks about the industrial upgrading efforts there. DUE to increasing competition and rising costs, China has had to transformPHOTO: INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE - 940 words
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467 2011-08-17 18 MELISSA TAN - Wholesalers, construction outfits also top list of locally registered companies BY MELISSA TAN melissat@sph.com.sg WHOLESALERS, construction firms and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) led the pack for this year’s Fastest Growing 50 (FG50) list of locally registered companies. The list was467 words
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Article, Illustration622 2011-08-17 18 ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO: It may be the boldest move yet by a company known for being audacious: Google is spending US$12.5 billion (S$15 billion) to buy Motorola Mobility. But the big prize is not Motorola’s lineup of cellphones, computer tablets and cable set-topASSOCIATED PRESS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 622 words
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532 2011-08-17 19 Powerhouse Germany up just 0.1% as 17-nation bloc grows a mere 0.2% REUTERS BRUSSELS: The euro zone economy grew less than forecast in the second quarter, held back by a sluggish performance in Germany and stagnation in France, raising fears of a longer-termREUTERS - 532 words
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Article, Illustration432 2011-08-17 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DECORAH (Iowa): United States President Barack Obama will put forward a specific plan to boost the US economy when Congress returns next month. “I’ll be putting forward, when they come back in September, a very specific plan to boost theASSOCIATED PRESS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 432 words
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398 2011-08-17 19 REUTERS WASHINGTON: US housing starts fell less than expected last month, as builders broke ground on new multi-family units likely to meet demand for rental apartments, while permits for future construction dropped, a government report showed yesterday. “The positive trend in multi-family constructionREUTERS - 398 words
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Article, Illustration1232 2011-08-17 21 JONATHAN KWOK - Spectacle Hut’s owners had to overcome many trials during early days BY JONATHAN KWOK jonkwok@sph.com.sg IT IS no surprise that the owners of Spectacle Hut have a pretty clear vision of where the chain is headed, but even they never foresaw some early challengesST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN - 1,232 words
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493 2011-08-17 22 MAGDALEN NG - Fall due to high inflation in emerging markets, resurgent fears on euro debt BY MAGDALEN NG songyuan@sph.com.sg FUNDS registered under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) suffered an overall loss in the second quarter of this year, a reflection of the broad493 words
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Article, Illustration384 2011-08-17 22 DANIEL HO - BY DANIEL HO INVESTORS hoping to participate in Asia’s boom will find Singapore a valuable partner, according to government minister S. Iswaran. Mr Iswaran, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, told384 words
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641 2011-08-17 23 ESTHER TEO - CDL-Hong Realty beats 15 bidders in tender for landed housing project BY ESTHER TEO PROPERTY REPORTER esthert@sph.com.sg THERE was more interest than expected in a landed housing site in Serangoon Garden Way, although the prices tendered did not set the world on fire. Experts said641 words
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Article, Illustration862 2011-08-17 24 JONATHAN PEARLMAN - Premium carrier set to challenge SIA, budget operation for Japan BY JONATHAN PEARLMAN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com SYDNEY: Australia’s Qantas Airways is launching two new airlines in Asia a premium carrier that will compete directly with Singapore Airlines and a budget carrierPHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 862 words
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Article, Illustration1758 2011-08-17 2 john lui - More Singapore films are being shot in Malaysia but with the settings kept neutral to boost the movies’ marketability in Asia john lui johnlui@sph.com.sg The recent horror movie Twisted serves up plenty of scares. But viewers might get an eerie feeling of another sort as they watchPHOTO: MM2 ENTERTAINMENT; PHOTOS: GOLDEN VILLAGE, THE BLUE MANSION; PHOTOS: MM2 ENTERTAINMENT - 1,758 words
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Article, Illustration730 2011-08-17 3 boon chan - Denis Villeneuve was so moved by theatre piece Incendies that he adapted it into a film boon chan media correspondent bchan@sph.com.sg It is not often you will hear a film-maker telling you that his version of a story is inferior to another. Canadian director Denis730 words
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Article, Illustration416 2011-08-17 3 boon chan - reviewdrama INCENDIES (M18) 131 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: Acting on instructions in their mother Nawal’s will, siblings Jeanne and Simon Marwan (Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin and Maxim Gaudette) try to deliver letters to a father they thought was dead and to an elder brother they did not knowPHOTO: FESTIVE FILMS - 416 words
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Article, Illustration959 2011-08-17 4 tiffany fumiko tay - Actor Ewan McGregor, who has played many characters, finds it silly to play swaggering men tiffany fumiko tay in los angeles stlife@sph.com.sg Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has played a number of eclectic characters over his near 20year career, from a Jedi knight in the Star WarsPHOTOS: SHAW - 959 words
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Article, Illustration535 2011-08-17 4 ong sor fern - reviewdrama BEGINNERS (R21) 105 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: Oliver (Ewan McGregor) has to deal with the emotional fallout when his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) comes out to him at the grand old age of 75. ong sor fern This movie is a535 words
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534 2011-08-17 4 Associated Press Los Angeles Brad Pitt reinvents baseball, while Kristen Stewart acquires a taste for blood. George Clooney runs for president, while Meryl Streep impersonates Margaret Thatcher. Leonardo DiCaprio puts America under surveillance, while Robert Downey Jr faces a criminal mastermind. VarietyAssociated Press - 534 words
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Article, Illustration447 2011-08-17 4 john lui - reviewaction CONAN THE BARBARIAN (M18) 112 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: The child Conan (Leo Howard) sees his village overrun by the hordes of warlord Khalar Zym (Stephen Lang), who also kill his father Corin (Ron Perlman). The boy wanders the earth as a thief and pirate. ConanPHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE - 447 words
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Article, Illustration468 2011-08-17 5 boon chan - Overheard 2 is packed with thrills but it is less engaging than its predecessor reviewcrime thriller OVERHEARD 2(PG) 119 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ The story: Manson (Lau Ching Wan) is the frontman broker for a group of Hong Kong tycoons known as the Landlord Club. Their less-than-legal manipulationPHOTOS: CATHAY-KERIS FILMS - 468 words
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Article, Illustration176 2011-08-17 5 Dave Chua - reviewcomedy SUCK SEED (PG) 136 minutes/Opens tomorrow/ Dave Chua A Thai teenage comedy centred on a love triangle among band members, this stretches itself too thin: There are too few laughs and its characters are too bland, if likeable, for a movie that stretches beyond two hours. TeenagersPHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE - 176 words
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Article, Illustration121 2011-08-17 6 ‘I believe the biggest problem that humanity faces is an ego sensitivity to finding out whether one is right or wrong and identifying what one’s strengths and weaknesses are’ Ray Dalio (left), founder of one of the world’s biggest hedge funds, Bridgewater Associates ‘I won’t carry121 words
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Article, Illustration736 2011-08-17 6 eddino abdul hadi - Two Singapore Idol winners get into the festive spirit with songs for the season eddino abdul hadi music reporter dinohadi@sph.com.sg It has been a long time coming but fans of Singapore Idol winners Taufik Batisah and Hady Mirza have finally got what they haveST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 736 words
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Article, Illustration219 2011-08-17 6 Associated Press Reuters New York Christmas is getting a makeover Lady Gaga style: The flamboyant pop singer and her team are going to reinterpret Santa’s workshop for a holiday campaign and window display at the luxury department store Barneys. Barneys said on Monday it wouldAssociated Press; Reuters; PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - 219 words
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Article, Illustration681 2011-08-17 7 rachael boon - Ex-buskers katncandix2 say they will be starstruck when they perform at a Mandarin singer-songwriter festival rachael boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg Taiwanese duo katncandix2 have come a long way from the days when they used to busk on the streets of Taipei. On Aug 30, the duo, madePHOTO: PLAY MUSIC SINGAPORE - 681 words
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Article, Illustration992 2011-08-17 8 Record companies challenge law that grants musicians control of their work after 35 years New York Times New York Since their release in 1978, hit albums such as Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness On The Edge Of Town, Billy Joel’s 52nd Street, the Doobie Brothers’ Minute By Minute,New York Times; PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS - 992 words
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Article366 2011-08-17 8 chang tou liang - reviewconcert RAKH-MANIA! Nicholas Ho Piano Recital NUS High School Auditorium/Monday chang tou liang Prodigiously talented young musicians are common these days. It is difficult to avoid them without missing real gems in the making. But curiosity is piqued when a recital takes place not at the366 words
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Article, Illustration288 2011-08-17 10 Hong Kong Two of China’s top four actresses, Zhou Xun and Vicki Zhao, are feuding over their pay, said Apple Daily. On the set of Painted Skin 2 in Hebei, China, last week, they even kicked each other’s chairs in their lounge, said the report,PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, XINHUA - 288 words
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222 2011-08-17 10 Los Angeles It is far from official. But the chorus for the return of eight-time Oscar host Billy Crystal is surely going to get louder, now that the comedian says he is “itchy” to be back on the show again. At a question-and-answer session222 words
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Article, Illustration180 2011-08-17 10 Agence France-Presse Sydney Australian rockers AC/DC, one of the highest grossing bands of all time, plan to boost their income with a new range of wines. The legendary group, fronted by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, have teamed up with the Australian winery Warburn Estate for aAgence France-Presse; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 180 words
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Article51 2011-08-17 10 Actress Jessica Alba gave birth to her second daughter, Haven, with producer husband Cash Warren last Saturday. Haven, weighing 3.2kg and measuring 48.3cm, is “healthy and happy”, Alba posted on her Facebook page. “Big sister Honor couldn’t be more excited about the new addition to our51 words
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33 2011-08-17 10 Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo will perform a one-off benefit concert in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Oct 6 to raise funds for the arts in the earthquake devastated city.33 words
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73 2011-08-17 10 Justin Bieber has been named by People magazine as the richest teenager in Hollywood, with earnings of US$53 million (S$63.8 million) between May last year and May this year. Powered by the US$100million success of his 3-D concert movie, Never Say Never, and perfume sales,73 words
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Article32 2011-08-17 10 Film-maker David Lynch’s debut record, Crazy Clown Time, will be released on Nov 8, following the release of his electro-pop single Good Day Today last year.32 words
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Article77 2011-08-17 10 Kate Gosselin’s reality television show has been cancelled, ending a six-year headline-making run that made the mother of eight one of the most loved and reviled people on United States TV. The show about life raising twins and sextuplets was originally called Jon77 words
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Miscellaneous181 2011-08-17 9 Roundtable discussion with presidential candidates The four presidential candidates take questions from The Straits Times editors and the paper's readers. Do not miss this exciting discussion. Editor’s picks Video on demand 1. R.AGE Now you see it, now you don't Pop-up stores or temporary retail spaces have been popping up181 words
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Article, Illustration571 2011-08-17 2 Grace Chng - Grace Chng chngkeg@sph. com. sg www.facebook.com/st.gracechng Home-grown tech companies have made a huge impact in Singapore and around the world, but they are not yet household names. People know about the shoe and handbag retailer Charles Keith, the bakery BreadTalk and theST FILE PHOTO - 571 words
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Article, Illustration533 2011-08-17 3 Jimmy Yap - By Jimmy Yap At 8pm on Aug 3, three days after The Straits Times launched its iPad app, the servers hosting content for the app suddenly appeared to be under attack from hackers. Without warning, traffic to the servers had doubled and theST FILE PHOTO - 533 words
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89 2011-08-17 4 Networking giant Cisco is taking its technology back to school. With the Institute of Technical Education as a partner, it will set up a centre which will showcase its technology and allow ITE students to interact with lecturers overseas. At ITE College West in89 words
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Article92 2011-08-17 4 Beats Electronics, co-founded by rapper Dr Dre, will be getting its earphones on more than celebrity ears soon. Phone maker HTC has bought a 51 per cent stake in the company famous for its Dr Dre earphones and audio technology. HTC devices will be integrated92 words
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Article, Illustration135 2011-08-17 4 The Japanese game-maker had to cut prices of its 3-D portable game console last week as gamers deserted its consoles for Apple products. In Singapore, the price was driven down from $399 to $249. Now, investors are calling on Nintendo’s developers to comePHOTO: REUTERS - 135 words
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Article98 2011-08-17 4 Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker, wants to speed up the development of ultrabooks, or ultra-thin notebook computers. It plans to spend US$300 million (S$362 million) over the next three to four years on companies that develop hardware engineering and software programs for ultrabooks. The devices are98 words
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119 2011-08-17 4 Graduates and undergraduates in Singapore have named consumer electronics giant Apple as the most popular employer for the second year in the row, according to the career portal JobsCentral. Nearly 40 per cent of the more than 3,200 respondents surveyed listed119 words
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132 2011-08-17 4 Trevor Tan - Compiled by Trevor Tan Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system is expected to run on 42 per cent of personal computers by the end of this year, according to market research firm Gartner. Its current market share is 28 per cent. Launched132 words
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Article278 2011-08-17 4 Jasmine Osada - facebook By Jasmine Osada If a cyber friendship on Facebook sours, hit the delete button and remove the person from your friends list. Should “unfriending” seem too impolite, simply block the person from seeing your posts. Here are some of the ways DL fans thought are278 words
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Article211 2011-08-17 4 Tan Chong Yaw - 5 SECOND TIP By Tan Chong Yaw Multiply your Facebook fun on the iPhone The built-in Facebook app in your iPhone is great for staying on top of your social network when you are on the move. But what if you want to keep tabs on two accounts? With the211 words
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Article, Illustration690 2011-08-17 6 / 7 JASMINE OSADA; SHERWIN LOH - As technology improves, our ears seem to get ever more picky about sound. JASMINE OSADA and SHERWIN LOH test the latest audio gear so you can get the most out of your digital music library. In Part 2 of our Music Super Guide, Digital Life presents its690 words
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Article, Illustration996 2011-08-17 8 / 9 Sennheiser HD598 $399 The cream white and brown tones of these headphone might have been intended to make them look classy but the plastic construction made the overall appearance look cheap for its price tag. On the plus side, these headphones were very light and comfortable to wear.996 words
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Article, Illustration1005 2011-08-17 10 / 11 AARON TAN - AARON TAN picks the coolest iPod docks and Bluetooth speakers AARON TAN The writer is an infocomm professional Digital music, even if encoded in lossless formats, sounds only as good as your loudspeakers. The good news is that there is a plethora of speaker systems catering to1,005 words
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Article, Illustration786 2011-08-17 10 / 11 TAN CHONG YAW - TAN CHONG YAW tells you how to go digital in your car TAN CHONG YAW cytan@sph.com.sg The music from 100 CD changers packed into a device that weighs less than a $1 coin. So what? Any USB flash drive can do that. But can786 words
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Article, Illustration540 2011-08-17 12 Sherwin Loh - By Sherwin Loh The destruction is intense and the action is aggressive but Red Faction: Armageddon, the latest in the Red Faction series, has a slightly weak storyline, coupled with repetitive gameplay. The central character of Darius Mason, grandson of Alec Mason from the previous outing, Red540 words
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Article, Illustration353 2011-08-17 13 Eugene Neubronner - By Eugene Neubronner Eugene Neubronner is a freelance writer. My editor shot down the suggestion that I finish the review of this game in 30 seconds. After all, that is all the time you have to save the world. This game is ported from353 words
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Article, Illustration441 2011-08-17 14 Sherwin Loh - By Sherwin Loh Microsoft is bent on redefining what a mouse is capable of, yet again, with its new Touch Mouse. BlueTrack technology, which it introduced in 2008, made sure that a mouse could be used on any surface from a ceramic counter top to a cushioned seat.441 words
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Article, Illustration390 2011-08-17 14 Melvin Seah - By Melvin Seah Finally, Nokia has a Bluetooth headset that has caught up in the style department with rivals such as the Plantronics Discovery 975, Jabra Stone and Jawbone Icon. The Nokia J, so named because of its shape, boasts a highly polished chrome exterior and stylish, minimalist390 words
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Article, Illustration444 2011-08-17 15 Tan Chong Yaw - By Tan Chong Yaw cytan@sph.com.sg Other Micro Four Thirds cameras look bloated next to this new kid on the block. Panasonic engineers went out of their way to subject this model to a severe diet. Even the brilliant Sony Nex, the previous benchmark of petite prowess, has444 words
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Article, Illustration495 2011-08-17 15 Tan Chong Yaw - By Tan Chong Yaw It may weigh and cost about the same as a budget DSLR but it clocks a sizzling seven frames per second (fps). In the DSLR pantheon, models matching this serious speed can be counted using one hand and you will have to cough up495 words
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Article, Illustration110 2011-08-17 16 LAPTOP From $899, from www.dell.com.sg Just 2.3cm-thick, this skinny 13-inch widescreen laptop can be as light as 1.7kg. It is powered by the second-generation Intel core i3 processor and is available with up to 8GB of memory and a 320GB or 500GB hard drive. There110 words
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Article, Illustration103 2011-08-17 16 SMARTPHONE $458, available from Aug 19 This smartphone is a tuned-up version of the Xperia mini. It comes with a slide-out keyboard and is slightly longer than its less feature-rich cousin. At 136g, it also weighs more. The phone has a 5-megapixel rear-camera and a103 words
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Article, Illustration113 2011-08-17 16 TABLET COMPUTER $799, available Sept 1 People who dislike typing on a touchscreen keyboard will appreciate this upcoming Android tablet computer. Asus has thoughtfully designed it with a keyboard that slides out from under the screen. The Slider features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and runs on Google’s113 words
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Article, Illustration100 2011-08-17 16 GAMING ACCESSORY Price to be announced, available in October Built for gaming audio on the go, these headphones weigh only 280g and feature ear cups that fold flat inwards for easier storage. They are fitted with 40mm drivers that promise to deliver better bass tones. Its leatherette ear100 words
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Article, Illustration116 2011-08-17 16 Jasmine Osada - DIGITAL CAMERA Compiled by Jasmine Osada Price and availability to be announced Designed for travellers, this 16-megapixel compact camera uses new motion detection technology to reduce image blur. And, with a 15x optical zoom, it has the reach of a 24-360mm lens. This picture snapper also has116 words
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Article, Illustration191 2011-08-17 18 Free, from the Apple App Store It is pretty clear that Singaporeans are fans of Glee. Within days of the release of Tap Tap Glee, the app has rocketed to the number one spot on the free apps chart in the Singapore app store. And why not?191 words
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Article, Illustration94 2011-08-17 18 Aaron Tan - By Aaron Tan By Aaron Tan, an infocomm professional Free, from Android Market Get quick access to bookings, check-ins and other AirAsia flight services with this app from Malaysia-based budget carrier AirAsia. Besides letting you search and book flights, you can view flight schedules, check out fare promotions and94 words
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Article, Illustration158 2011-08-17 18 Free, from the Apple App Store This is a useful app for people who fly regularly on airlines that belong to the Star Alliance, such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Lufthansa. It allows you to track flights and search for flights for airlines that belong to158 words
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Article, Illustration110 2011-08-17 18 Oo Gin Lee - By Oo Gin Lee StripeymilkFree, from Android market Scare the kids away with this app that makes your glass screen look as if it is broken. Most cracked screen apps make use of a static image but this app overlays the cracks on whatever is showing110 words
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Article, Illustration102 2011-08-17 18 Jimmy Yap - By the Jimmy Yap By Jimmy Yap, who blogs about the iPhone at www.imerlion.com Free, from the Apple App Store Deal.com.sg now has an iPhone app, which means that looking for new ways to spend money while thinking you are saving money has become a lot easier. The Deal.com.sg102 words
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Article, Illustration74 2011-08-17 18 21-day free trial, from Android Market This is a life-saver for people who have problems keeping their phones in silent mode during meetings. By syncing with your Google Calendar, Mute-O-Matic will automatically mute your phone during busy periods and events such as theatre performances or just before bedtime.74 words
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Article, Illustration74 2011-08-17 18 Free, from Chrome Web Store Once you get into the groove, Alchemy offers loads of fun as you figure out which combinations you need to produce new materials. Some, like “water fire steam”, are obvious; others are harder to fathom, such as “stone fire metal”, which, paired with energy,74 words
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Article, Illustration81 2011-08-17 18 Free, from Chrome Web Store Use this simple tool to convert scientific units in one measurement system to another. Measurements are listed by categories, such as acceleration, mass, power, pressure and volume, among others. Enter the values in metric, for example, and the imperial equivalents will be displayed. For81 words
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Article, Illustration76 2011-08-17 18 Aaron Tan - By Aaron Tan TaprollFree, from Chrome Web Store Some of the world’s most stunning photos are at your fingertips with Taproll, a rich directory of images shot by professional photographers from 26 cities including Berlin, Shanghai and Tokyo. Looking for a wedding photographer? An archaeology specialist willing to travel76 words
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Article, Illustration646 2011-08-17 19 TAN CHONG YAW - Tilt your camera, hold it at different heights and be bold with your framing, says TAN CHONG YAW TAKING PHOTOS FROM UNUSUAL ANGLES TAN CHONG YAW cytan@sph.com.sg Some of us handle the camera as if it is some kind of spirit level. It is a naturalPHOTOS: TAN CHONG YAW - 646 words
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Article137 2011-08-17 20 Tan Chong Yaw - JARGON BUSTER By Tan Chong Yaw Aside from compact, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, there is another class of digital cameras. It comes without a function found even in the bargain basement models of most cameras autofocusing. Rangefinder cameras require users to focus manually by using the rangefinder mechanism137 words
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Article, Illustration609 2011-08-17 20 Chester Chen - Want to know what’s wrong with your PC? E-mail us at stdled@sph.com.sg Answers by Chester Chen Answers by Chester Chen, a freelance writer and blogger Windows 98 registry error I have a Pentium 3 computer running Windows 98. Recently, there was an error message which turned the screen609 words
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443 2011-08-17 21 Daniel Goh - By Daniel Goh The writer is a technology geek and a PR professional. He writes about start-ups and entrepreneurship on his blog, YoungUpstarts.com. As someone who blogs about start-ups and entrepreneurship, I often come across founders who have taken their companies to a443 words
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Article, Illustration597 2011-08-17 22 Hellen Tan - NEW PRODUCTS SERVICES Compiled by Hellen Tan Security watch for blades More than 100 million websites and 240,000 Web applications can now be monitored by a single software for blade computers. It guards against security breaches and data leaks when these computers are online. The software, called R75.20, is from597 words
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Article, Illustration819 2011-08-17 23 HELLEN TAN - EZ-Link and Nets are taking their cashless payment battle to the mobile phone. reports HELLEN TAN tanykh @sph. com.sg EZ-Link and the Network of Electronic Transfers Singapore, or Nets for short, have issued millions of cards for cashless payment and are already gearing up forST ILLUSTRATION: QUEK HONG SHIN - 819 words
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Article, Illustration846 2011-08-17 24 HELLEN TAN - Mr Lee Leong Chyeis the only wet market vendor to offer customers cashless payment. Will others follow his lead and take the bait too? reports HELLEN TAN tanykh@sph.com.sg Happy Fishes, a seafood stall, has become the first wet market vendor to offer cashless payment on Nets.ST PHOTO: HELLEN TAN - 846 words
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Advertisement225 2011-08-17 6 / 7 Music has transcended all boundaries Whether you want to enjoy it at home, on the go, or on a holiday. Sennheiser presents a range of models which brings crystal clear audio for your mobile music. These models feature an in-line remote with a microphone that allows you to answer and225 words
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Advertisement181 2011-08-17 6 / 7 Something for the trend conscious music fans who values the listening pleasure. Sennheiser, the headphones specialist has developed portable headphones and earphones that combine wearing comfort with excellent sound quality. A dynamic, balanced sound and their varied range of applications distinguish these classic, portable series. CX BIO Originals CX 280181 words
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Advertisement372 2011-08-17 5 07/2005 PREVIA 2.4 Auto. 8 Seaters. BM Unit. Accident Free, Cheapest. $57k. Call 6467 5186/ 9030 3900 for viewing. 10/09 WISH 1.8A push start, new model, selling cheap, low fuel consumption, $0 driveaway. Don’t miss! Pls call *****159 5/07 VIOS 1.5. Sporty black, low mileage, tip-top cond, low fuel consumption,372 words
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Advertisement370 2011-08-17 6 μ Berth View, Sentosa Cove 8000 sqft $1800psf, Beautiful layout, Rare μ Golf Course View, Cove Drive 7900 sqft. Huge living area μ Sea View, Cove Drive 12,500 sqft. Stunning lap pool 6 rms. Privacy www.isentosa.com Jason Yap *****534 R*****1I Newsman Connections Pte Ltd SENTOSA 2½-storey VILLA Just TOP! Attractive370 words
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Advertisement525 2011-08-17 6 *****888 Harvest Realty Best Pickings!!! *BEHIND PARAGON. Brand new 3-storey terr. 1650/ 3500 sqft. Only $6.38M. *EMERALD Charming conservation Terr Orchard. 1450/ 3500 sqft. Rare. Don’t miss! OEI TIONG HAM lovely mediterranean 9700/ 8000 sqft. "You’ll be impressed!" WOLLERTON Grand contemporary 26,000/ 16,000sqft. $4XM. *GALLOP. DESIGNER 2-storey bunglw. 15,100/ 8000525 words
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Advertisement436 2011-08-17 6 BRIZAY PK. GCB, Old Holland Rd. Tranquil location. 2-storey, 4+1. *****/ 5000 sqft. 1km MGS MRT. Samuel *****223 Savills VICTORIA PARK RD. ***** sqft. 2 hilltop houses. Wide frontage. Inground pool. Near Nanyang Pri. Samuel 9815-3223 Savills QUEEN ASTRID PARK 2 stately homes with basement. ***** sqft. Suitable for extended436 words
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Advertisement478 2011-08-17 6 3 STOREY BUNGLW 8850/ 7000 sqft f’hold. MRT, NJC, American Australian Int’l Sch. Resort concept. Only $7.8M. Ken Cheng *****133 www.Infinityrealty.sg D.11 TOP SOON! Modern 2½storey cluster Semi-D. 3800 sqft F’hold. 5+1. Quality finishes. Mins to Orchard/ Novena/ Thomson. neg Desmond *****537. OPEN HSE! NAGA Sari 2.5 Storey lift, 17m478 words
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Advertisement475 2011-08-17 6 DON’T MISS Geylang Lor 30. F’hold, corner terr. 3 storey. Approx land 3171 sqft. Circle line. Ask $3M. Good layout. Must sell! DAISY PETALS 3-STOREY cluster basement. F’hold. 2497 sqft. A1 decor. 200% move-in. Face NS. Serious Seller. $820 psf neg. JLN SENANG 2-storey inter terr. 2400 2500 sqft approx.475 words
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Advertisement470 2011-08-17 6 CORNER TERR. 2½ storey. Land 2900/ 2500 sqft. Well kept. Good frontage. Grab! Main door face North. Toh B.C. *****969 SERIOUS SELLER! KEW Cres. 3Storey. 4652/ 3883 sqft. $709 psf. Pte pool/ glass pte lift. 7+1. 2 kitchens. Wendy Tan 9277-5339 D.15 GOODMAN 5900 sqft. F’hold. (Brand new) cluster bunglw.470 words
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Advertisement238 2011-08-17 6 KENT TAN-HOMEGURU *****777 2.5storey corner terr3250/4300 sqft. 1 year. 6+2 Designer master penthouse! Reflective pond! 1km Ai Tong www.homeguru.com.sg KENT TAN-HOMEGURU *****777 Tai Hwan 2.5 storey Corner Terr. Modern! 3400/4400sqft. 5+1 rm Roof Gdn. F’hold! Face greenery! Rare! www.homeguru.com.sg KENT TAN-HOMEGURU *****777 3 storey Bungalow Basement. 7796/7600sqft. 8rm! Roof gdn238 words
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Advertisement243 2011-08-17 6 *****772 ECG DYNAMIC Alliance Horizon Gdns new listing 6+1. Good facing renovated. 1km to st nicholas. Price to sell. Allan Lim 3-STOREY SEMI-D Parry. Extensively renovated 3900/ 3200 sqft. Park 4 cars. Quiet exclusive. $3.xM. Matthew *****800 CLOSING SOON! NEWLY renovated 3½storey corner terr Sirat 3000/ 3800 sqft. 6+ attic243 words
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Advertisement383 2011-08-17 6 TAI HWAN, 2-STOREY terr. F’hold. Spacious 4-rms. 2017 sqft. $2.38M. Near S’goon MRT/ NEX. Call Ivyz Ang 8500-5166 LI HWAN 2 storey+basement, corner terr. 3376/3000sqft 5 rm F’hold. Rare elevated rectagular plot. Melvin Tang *****008 ALMOST SOLD JLN Arif 999 yrs corner terr 3100 sqft 5+1 $2.xM Upp Paya Lebar383 words
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Advertisement594 2011-08-17 7 SARACA RARE SEMI-D 2950 3200 sqft. 99 yr. NS facing. Cul-de-sac. Bright breezy. $2.xM. 9100 9220 www.FrancisLow.com GOOD BUY Meng Suan 2½storey Semi-D nice land approx 4500sq ft. Auspicious no, 7+1 Renovated $1M, huge frontage. NS. Sole Agt JLN BUMBONG 3-STOREY Semi-D 6 bdrm. F’hold. Land: 2140 sqft Kranji MRT.594 words
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Advertisement442 2011-08-17 7 THE PEARL 3-RM. 1389sqft. Mid flr, balcony. Resort living. Greenery view. Near Vivo. Tenanted, $1.63m neg. 9011-0080 Gelene NEW LISTING! THE Clift Studio, 495sqft, unblocked Great View, 5 mins Tanjong Pagar MRT. Convenient. Call *****399 Lim JY. REFLECTIONS FIRE SALE! 1313sqft 2 Study. Blk 3A Mid flr. Reflect pool, waterway,442 words
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Advertisement574 2011-08-17 7 CITY LOFT. 33 sqm. F’hold. Suitable for single lifestyle. 5 mins fr Farrer Pk MRT/ shpg. TOP 12/2014. Call Benson *****816 CARIBBEAN 2-BDRM 893 sqft. high flr, sell with tenancy. Near MRT/ good amenities. Asking $1.5M. Dennis Ow KE 9682-5756 **RARE! THE PARC. F’hold. Unblocked. Beautiful 3-rm. 1216 sqft No574 words
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Advertisement702 2011-08-17 7 D.09 LEONIE PARCVIEW UNITS #13-01, #13-02 "OWN THE ENTIRE FLOOR" Can be sold as a pair or separately, unit size 2013 sqft 2250 sqft. Brand new, stunning views, freehold vacant possession. $2700 psf Tom Lapping 9184-9135 www.jtresi.com.sg Sale/rent by owner Skypark Somerset (New) μ 3196 700 sqft, free 6m sky702 words
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Advertisement517 2011-08-17 7 THE ORCHARD RESIDENCES!!! Epitome of luxury! Spacious interior. Lovely balconies. Highly rated facilities Auspicious no. 2852 sqft 4+1. Best stack. Above ION MRT. D’GROVE VILLA PENTHOUSE!!! Rare masterpiece! Double vol ceiling. F/renovated with nice roof terr overlooks Nassim enclave. 5221 sqft 4+1+1. Walk to Orchard. MICHAEL TAN 9325 5000 R-*****8J517 words
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Advertisement531 2011-08-17 7 GRANGE HGT 3RM 1905 sqft. NS facing. Unblock view. F/facilities. Location is the choice! $3.xM! Don’t miss! 9022 9949 Delvin RIVERGATE 3+1, 1539 sqft. Super high flr. Blk 99. Amazing view. Tenanted unit. Asking $2400 psf Call now! Delvin Lim 9022 9949 WATERFORD RESIDENCES@ RIVER Valley. 3+1, 1399 sqft, F’hold.531 words
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Advertisement326 2011-08-17 7 NASSIM PARK RES. #04-11 F’hold 4+study 3466sqft lush landcape concierge, gym, spa. priced to close! rent also. Betty *****737 SPRING GROVE 2-BDRM 1012 sqft. Greenery. Mins Orchard. $1.68M. Scotts Sq 2-bdrm 893 sqft. TOP soon. Unblock view. $3850 psf. ORCHARD VIEW. 2530 sqft, 4+1, Nice view, near ION. A1 quality,326 words
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Advertisement759 2011-08-17 7 THE MARQ, 4+1, 3003 sqft. Super luxury. F’hold, Pte lift. S/ pool. Jacuzzi, facilities. Near Orchard $16.35m. Call *****611 SH Wong ARDMORE PK, PENTHSE, F’hold, 8700 sqft, 5+ family +balconies. Duplex, Full facilities/ Prestige area, $33m. 9182 6611 SH Wong RIVERGATE. BEST Stack 1. 4 rms 1840 sqft #3x IR/759 words
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Advertisement634 2011-08-17 7 WATERSCAPE 2% COMMISSION #03-25 1399sqft. Somerset MRT. $2200p.s.f. 9136-6371 Owner BALMORAL RES. 1948 sqft 3+1+ patio. Designer furn. $3.xM. Serious seller. Call Megan *****177 BELOW VALUE! GOOD buy! $1450 psf. Montview 3+1+ patio. 1679 sqft. Tenanted. 9837-0181 RJV F’HOLD TRIBECA. STUDIO 517 sqft Very high flr. Great World. Yield 4%+.634 words
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Advertisement536 2011-08-17 7 SOLEIL SINARAN 1/2/3/ 4bdrm! 3mins Novena MRT. Next to Specialist Hospital/ Shpg Ctr. Amenities. Mins to Biz Hub. Call now! FREESIA WOODS Sunset Way, f’hold, 3 bdrm penthse for sale. Pte lift, 2562 sqft. Ask $2.15M. Don’t miss! Ryan *****665 THE RAINTREE. 2+1. 1141 sqft. Rare! Face pool. Surrounded by536 words
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Advertisement518 2011-08-17 8 RESIDENCE EVELYN. 2250 sqft. 4+1. High flr. Superb cond. Below $4M! Peter Woo 9233-3050 GARDENVISTA 2+ STUDY. 926 sqft. High flr. Unblock. Tenanted. Future MRT. Joanne *****157 HILLCREST ARCADIA 3-BDRMS 3 baths. Balcony. Good view. 1700 sqft. $1.7M. Owner 8356-8774 HILLCREST VILLA CLUSTER Hse. 3150 sqft. 5+1+ patio. Facilities. Tenanted.518 words
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Advertisement547 2011-08-17 8 **BEACON HGTS 2 rms. 893 sqft. High flr. No noon sun. TOP soon. 3 rms. 1109 sqft. Panoramic city/ fireworks view. Onsite viewing. F’HOLD BALESTIER PT 3rm 1632 sqft. High flr. nice view. Mins to town area. Amenities. Airy. View to offer. Don’t miss! RARE! ENBLOC POTENTIAL. Euroasia Pk, 1400547 words
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Advertisement549 2011-08-17 8 VILLA MARINA 1130SQFT 2+1 rm. Tenanted April 2013. Good cond. Quiet. Open facing. No west sun. Sole Agt. www.tannyho.com BREEZE BY THE East 1572/ 1755 sqft 3+1, F’hold, pool view, private lift, brand new, face south, priced to sell, $2m+ *****389 WATERSIDE. 2142 SQFT. 3+1. Sea IR view. Renovated. High549 words
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Advertisement469 2011-08-17 8 PARC BLEU, FREEHOLD, 55 units, 1/ 2/ penthse. Telok Kurau vicinity. Early birds prices with extra $10k discount. TOP 07/2013. COSTA DEL SOL. 1313 sqft. #23. Tg. Ria 1206 sqft. #07. Sea/ bay/ IR view. $1.35M. Lee 9004-7717 D.16 THE SUMMIT 3+1 Fhold. 1668 sqft. Sea view. Bright windy. F/facilities.469 words
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Advertisement474 2011-08-17 8 NEW LIST! CARISSA Park. 2-rm, 926 sqft. Quiet facing, cosy. Well kept. Shuttle to MRT. F/facilities. Price neg. Yang 9182-3822 HSR PAXEL!! LIVIA 2+1, Patio, TOP, 1152sqft, Pool View, Cosy, Birght, Full Facilites, Near MRT, Price Neg. Call 6100 6618 EDELWEISS CONDO F’HOLD. Asking $6xx psf. 3+1 multi-purpose rm penthse.474 words
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Advertisement474 2011-08-17 8 FIORENZA, F’HOLD, 3RM 1184 sqft pool view. Quality finishing. Excellent Layout, near MRT, Windy, Asking $1.39m neg. Must view! NEW LIST! CASA Rosa. 2+1. 1130 sqft. Good layout. Well kept. Nice! 5mins Bartley MRT. $890K only!!! Treena Huan 9228-1442 VERY AFFORDABLE!! THE Quartz 3 bedrm, 1163 sqft, high floor. Unblock.474 words
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Advertisement485 2011-08-17 8 IP ANG MO KIO HDB APTS FOR SALE r MATS HDB Median COV for Resale Flats in 2nd Quarter 2011 m] F 9 KOI E V i ii 1.9 a-. Cash-Over-Valuation COV is not a requirement in all HDB resale transactions. Buyers need not pay any COV if the resale485 words
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Advertisement297 2011-08-17 8 GLENDALE PARK 3+1. 1313 sqft. F’hold. Selling below bank value. Asking $999 psf. Mid flr. Near future MRT Amenities./ Malls IVORY HGTS. JURONG E MRT. Upp Mais Spacious 1894 sqft. 3+1 rms. Near Chinese Gdn/ Jurong gateway. Shirley 9818-7603 PARK NATURA F’HOLD 1528 sqft with patio. 2 bdrm. Lowest psf.297 words
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Advertisement207 2011-08-17 8 HILLTOP GROVE 2 bdrms, 1280 sqft. High ceiling. Beautiful patio, renovated. Resort living, Serious seller. Rina 9090-8776 GOOD BUY! GUILIN View, 2 rms, very high floor, near mrt, vacant. 861sqft. $790k. *****210 REGENT HGT 2+1 study, high flr 1023 sqft. Panoramic view. Nice. Owner stay. Gary 9635-1339 PARC VISTA 2BDRM207 words
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Advertisement264 2011-08-17 8 F’HOLD SERENITY PARK, 2 bdrm 1098 sqft. Nice layout. Selling value. Quiet Peaceful. A1 renovation unblock. Must View. WOODGROVE CONDO. 2 storey Penthse 4rms 187sqm, Eateries, NTUC, MRT, Mkt, American Int’l Sch Tenanted. Joanne *****010 WOODSVALE 1292SQFT pool view 101% move in, ideal for own stay and investment. See to264 words
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Advertisement556 2011-08-17 9 BLK 467, AMK Ave 10. 4’NG’. High flr. Dr to dr. Valuation $398K. Asking $460K. Call for appt 9796 8648 Danny Foo NEW LIST! 5’I’ Blk 315A, 110 sqm Nicely renovated, corner, Lift Low flr, valued $620k, face NE Just 5 yrs! Near MRT/ amenities. 4’A’ BLK 700B AMK Hub,556 words
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Advertisement595 2011-08-17 9 RARE! 1-RM. 7 T. Blangah Cres. 31 sqm. Studio unit. High flr. Move in. Bright. Ng CF 9388-7302 2 MINS TO Redhill MRT. 63B Lengkok Bahru. 4rm Corner. Valued $618K. *****777 Alan 5-RM POINT BLK T. Blangah Rise. High flr. Unblock, Mt Faber view, Mkt, sch. Patrick Yeo *****088 NEW595 words
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Advertisement592 2011-08-17 9 4NG BLK 327 High Flr 92sqm. Well maintained Corner Lift flr. MRT Bus Interchange shopping PRs and All races eligible RARE!! 3’NG’ BLK 14 Kampong Arang 103sqm $100k Designer Deco. Unblock. Value $420k. View to offer! May *****144 ERA 3’I’+UTILITY BLK 4 Haig Rd. F/ renovated, walk to amenities MRT.592 words
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Advertisement514 2011-08-17 9 4’A’ BLK 617, High Floor, Corner, Well Kept. Mins to MRT/ Mall. Call Joann *****178 5’A’ 837 CORNER. 138 sqm, #02. Valued $405K. Unblocked. Renovated, parquet. Lee 9004-7717 MRT 3’S’ 1 Blk 44 Bendemeer Rd. #03. Lift level. 63 sqm. Simple. Move-in. Can contra. Ask $340K. Gary Choo 9298-9298 NEW514 words
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Advertisement538 2011-08-17 9 BLK 302. CANBERRA Road, 4rm. 91 sqm Above #10. Unblocked. Move-in cond. Valued $350K Min MRT. Constance Tan *****800 EXEC APT 360B Design Build. 131 sqm, #12. Windy. Nice house, Near MRT, Sun Plaza, Can contra View 20/21 Aug Sat/Sun 2-4pm. FIRE SALE! SEMBAWANG Exec Apt Blk 341B Next to538 words
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Advertisement570 2011-08-17 9 5’I’ SIMEI 150. 1323 sqft. High flr, bright breezy. Excellent cond MRT/amenities.Openhse Sat call for viewing Yitian *****469 5’I’ TAMPINES BLK 721 High flr, renovated, unblock, mins MRT/ Tampines Mall, valued $515K COV. All races, View Sun 5-6pm. 3’I’ BLK 169 High/Lift flr. Next to corner. Near HDB Hub. Value570 words
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Advertisement502 2011-08-17 9 Ph NORTH HOUSES ftok NORTH HOUSES FOR RENT yy/ FOR RENT Far East Organization INSPIRING BETTER LIVES Whiteshores Cluster Homes For Lease Located along Punggol Road Cluster bungalows with outdoor terrace and private spa •4 1 and 5+1 bedrooms From 4,273 to 4,596 sq ft Minutes drive to International schools502 words
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Advertisement598 2011-08-17 9 REGAL ELEGANT CHINA Conserved 4500/3500 sqft Blair near Shenton. 4+1/ 3+Terr/ See www.isabelredrup.com/ir40.php Near financial dist $10K/$13K. Principals/Mrt/*****055/Susan BT TIMAH STUNNING. 16,500/ 10,000 sqft. Branded fitting. 6 entertainment pool patio. Namly new b/w semi-d. 3500/ 3000 sqft. 4+1. Pavilion gdn. $12.5K. Jackie Ng 9851 5268 DALVEY 15,000/ 13,000 sqft. 8rm,598 words
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Advertisement1096 2011-08-17 9 SEMI-D 2-STOREY Mt. Sinai 4+1 SEMI-D 2-STOREY Mt. Sinai 4+1 3000 5500 sqft. Huge Garden. Green bank pk. 6+1. 3800 /3400 sqft. Gillian Tay *****667 CHANCERY LOCALITY CHARMING new B&W hse. *****/8000 sqft, 5 ensuite, huge gdn/ pool. Quality finishes. 9671-0348 MN Lee STEVENS RD BEAUTIFUL bungalow with pte pool1,096 words
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Advertisement326 2011-08-17 10 ONE SHENTON, 1109sqft, p/furn, high floor, bay/ pool view Facilities, CBD/ MRT, Ask $5.8K. Gladys 9646 0726 PN JUST TOP SUITES 123. 1+1+1 667 sqft Gym/pool. Mins Farrer Park MRT. City Sq Mall. Full/p/ furn. 2 yr lease immed Steve *****937 THE SAIL 2-BDRM. 883 sqft. F/furn. Pool view. Mins326 words
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Advertisement849 2011-08-17 10 OCEANFRONT PENTHSE BEAUTIFUL panoramic seaview, ample rms. 6000 sqft, pool. $35K. Rare find! Alison Yew *****940 TYF HERITAGE VIEW 1507 sqft $5.5k Caribbean 3+1, 1281 sqft. $6.5K/ 3 bdrm Duplex, 2174 sqft $10.xK Stellar Penthse 1900 sqft $6.xK URBAN LOFT Rangoon Rd, 1 bdrm apt corner unit. furn, aircon. Farrer849 words
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Advertisement547 2011-08-17 11 CORNER TOWNHSE 90 Holland Rd 3+1. 1722 sqft. Tranquil pool side. Newly renovated. P/ furn. Avail Sep. Kelvin Tan 9749-7369 PATERSON EDGE 2BDRM. 840 sqft. Pool/ Gym. Fully furn. Good cond. Near ION/ MRT, Avail Sep. Rent neg. Shawn Lim 9145 5576 GALLOP GABLE RARE 2+ maid rm +store+ outdoor547 words
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Advertisement591 2011-08-17 11 LEONIE GARDENS, 2540 sqft, 4+1, resort living, near Orchard/ Overseas Family School, mins to Orchard, $11k. *****611 SH Wong THE LIGHT Cairnhill (Townhouse) 5+1+attic, 3778 sqft, spacious, full facilities, Heart of Orchard, $17k. 9182 6611 SH Wong PATERSON RESIDENCES, 2013 sqft, 4+Study+1, full facilities, quiet/ greenery, Orchard MRT, $12k. Call591 words
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Advertisement694 2011-08-17 11 THE CAPRI 3+1, 1860 sqft. 2 level Penthse. newly renovated. pool, gym. mins to Orchard. Immed. Yuen Foong Ee *****664 DTZ ONE TREE HILL Res. 3+1 bdrm. Near Tanglin Mall/ Orchard Rd. Balcony. Pte lift. Avail immed. 2 yr old. $6.5K neg. View any time. ELIZABETH TWRS 3000 sqft. renovated,694 words
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Advertisement956 2011-08-17 11 ZENITH BRAND NEW condo 753sqft, cacing river. Avail immed. Close to Great World City/ 24-hrs Food Ct. Rent neg VALLEY PARK 1700 sqft 3+1, #09-xx. F/facilities, mins to Orchard, immed. Ask $5.2K. Viewing Sat 1-2pm Calie *****244 OT THE METZ, 1496 sqft, 3+1 room. Bel-Air 3252 sqft. 4+1. High flr.956 words
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Advertisement766 2011-08-17 11 ARDMORE II 2023SQFT 4+1 $12K St Regis 1959 sqft 3+1, $11K.. Dont Miss *****991 Angela NRE THE QUAYSIDE 1647 sqft, river/ci -ty view, balcony, 3+1, f/furn, ear -ly Sept. Jayson Lee 9688-4069 ELIZABETH HGTS DUPLEX renova ted. 4+1, big balcony, 2500sqft high flr $7.5k immed *****566 TANGLIN HILL CONDO lower766 words
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Advertisement782 2011-08-17 11 ASTOR GREEN, NEAR Holland Rd. 3+1, 1528 sqft, spacious. High flr. Pool view. New kitchen. P/furn. Immed $5K neg. Joyce *****115 THE RAINTREE SURROUNDED by Bt Timah Hill. 3 rms condo, 1432 sqft. Ground flr patio. P/furn. Immed. Eileen Lau *****681 DW HIGH OAK Toh Tuck 3+1, 1152 sqft, newly782 words
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Advertisement675 2011-08-17 11 NOVENA MRT, 8 Lincoln Road 1153 sqft 2+1rm big balcony, near shops. Tip top. 9234-9234 FP NEWLY RENOVATED HILLCREST Arcadia. 1700 sqft. 3 balcony. Call *****562 CCS Properties KILAT CT WALK-UP, 3-bdrm apt. 2088sqft,newly renovated, shop sch. Immed. Lim YH 9128-3993 PARC CENTENNIAL, NEWTON. 2+1. Spacious. High flr, brand new.675 words
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Advertisement584 2011-08-17 11 SEAFRONT ON MEYER. 3 bdrms. 1600 sqft. High flr. P/furn. Full condo facilities. Pool view. Avail immed. Tan WL 9382-3928 (PN) THE MEDLEY PENTHSE 4+1.1905 sqft. Telok Kurau Lor G. P/furn. Facilities. Nice layout. Near MRT. Immed. neg. Suriati 9669-2135 CASA MERAH Tanah Merah MRT. 3 bdrm 1280 sqft. F/furn,584 words
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Advertisement579 2011-08-17 12 TOP! PARK NATURA. Balcony/ greenery lovers! Good layout. 2/ 3/ 4 bdrms/ Penthse. F/facilities. Viewing appt: Joon 9023-1888 REGENT HGTS. 2-BDRM. Cosy. F/ renovated. Pool view. End Aug. Lakeshore. 2+study. F/furn. Spa facilities. Tan LC *****515 HILLBROOKS 3+1 Furn. Spacious. Pool view. Full condo facilities. Amenities. Available Immed. Call 9139579 words
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Advertisement671 2011-08-17 12 3-RM BISHAN 110 Approved. Unblock. Near MRT/ RI. New aircon $2.xK. Immed. Estella *****299 *CANTONMENT BLK 13. 3+1. High flr. MRT. Strictly family only. $3.2k. DCM 9661-2309 Chris Lim MRT, 169 T.PAYOH. 2 rm Utility. 65 sqm. Furn. Aircon. 15/9. $2.1K+. 8-9pm. Sim HP *****266 53X EXEC MAIS Pasir Ris671 words
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Advertisement615 2011-08-17 14 CRESCENT KALLANG. Brand new. Corp frontage. 947 sqft. 60 yrs. B1. Light ind. MRT.PIE access $590 psf. N. Kumar 9382-1903 F’HOLD HENDERSON $580-$720. 1238/ 4950/ 8390 sqft. MRT... Bt Merah $555 psf. 6.5%-8.5%. 1300/ 3800 sqft. Agt 9858-3035 CITITECH IND BLDG, 1324 sqft, $860K, Freehold. WCEGA Plaza, 1550 sqft, $600K.615 words
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