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Title Section29 2010-03-01 1 TODAY Monday March 1, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PublICAtIon of nEWS HotlInE 6822 2268 Monday March 1, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking29 words
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Article21 2010-03-01 3 12Hurricane-force winds and driving rain battered western Europe, leaving at least 16 people dead and households without power.21 words
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Article, Illustration741 2010-03-01 3 tSunAMI WArnInG Hundreds of thousands took to safer ground; some still in shelters despite lifting of alert Similarly, on New Zealand’s Chatham Islands, officials reported a wave that measured 2m. AGENCIES IN JAPAN, where 320,000 were evacuated, the waves topped 1.2m and inundated ports, but caused littleAGENCIES; AFP - 741 words
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532 2010-03-01 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE In one classroom, the little ones are taught how to make glutinous rice balls and the culture behind this Chinese tradition. In other rooms in the kindergarten, their friends may be taking drama lessons, gym classes or doing532 words
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Article, Illustration576 2010-03-01 6 chile earThquake damage caused by one of the biggest quakes on record far less than that of haiti AGENCIES CHILE Even as rescuers tore through rubble to find survivors, one thing was clear: It could have been much worse. What was one of the biggestAGENCIES; PHOTOS AFP - 576 words
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Article278 2010-03-01 8 All Singaporeans known to the Foreign Affairs Ministry to be in the affected areas in Chile have been accounted for and are safe. These include six Singapore Management University (SMU) students in the capital Santiago for a five-month exchange programme. And it is likely278 words
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358 2010-03-01 8 AFP BANGKOK Thailand tightened security yesterday after two grenades exploded outside branches of the country’s biggest bank in a suspected reaction to a court verdict against deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Unidentified attackers fired four grenades at branches of Bangkok Bank late Saturday afterAFP - 358 words
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Article753 2010-03-01 11 ALICIA WONG - ProdUcTIVITy TraInInG ALICIA WONG alicia@mediacorp.com. sg S RAMESH SINGAPORE For the very low-skilled, older and low-wage workers, there is this assurance: A training scheme is being devised. But what productivity training is in store for rank-and-file workers as well as Professionals, Managers, Executives and TechniciansS RAMESH - 753 words
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Article, Illustration726 2010-03-01 13 CONRAD RAJ - PoInT oF VIEW CONRAD RAJ editor-at-large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg THE recent case of ambulance driver Sivachandran Muragasu, who was assaulted by two men in a car park, brings to the fore the definition of a “seizable offence” in Singapore. While it is good to know that the police726 words
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Article, Illustration80 2010-03-01 15 Twenty couples making champagne toasts after renewing their vows on four dragon boats in celebration of chinese Valentine’s day at Marina reservoir. ”Paddle for Love” is the first dragon boating event organised by the Family life Champions from Braddell Heights, kampong Ubikembangan and macPherson constituencies forWEE TECK HIAN - 80 words
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Article, Illustration123 2010-03-01 15 This scarlet dragonfly was captured on camera by nurfarhana azmi, 15, at the southern ridges, while the hungry baby nestlings were framed by Leshon Lee, 13, a nature reserves volunteer. with this year designated as the International Year of Biodiversity by the United nations, the123 words
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Article364 2010-03-01 15 S RAMESH - All-HAlAl mArket? S RAMESH rameshs@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE The wet markets here may not be optimising space in land-scarce Singapore, said Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, but some Singaporeans prefer them to supermarkets as a matter of tradition. And while there was a need in the364 words
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Article, Illustration394 2010-03-01 15 NEO CHAI CHIN - A chance to say something to Mr Obama, but NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE Singaporeans had a chance yesterday to say something to United States President Barack Obama. They just had to turn up outside the Asian Civilisations Museum and voice a 30-second message on camera, for an upcomingNEO CHAI CHIN - 394 words
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Article, Illustration494 2010-03-01 17 NEO CHAI CHIN - coMMunicating with patients NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE The growth in medical tourism has seen more interpreters being used to bridge communication gaps between doctors and patients in recent years, especially in private healthcare. But at one hospital, its only full-time interpreterNEO CHAI CHIN - 494 words
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334 2010-03-01 17 CLAIRE HUANG SINGAPORE Disaster or not, there is no stopping Singaporeans from going for holidays overseas. Agencies were boosted by a new $63 million sales record at the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (Natas) travel fair this year, despite a lower turnout. And travelCLAIRE HUANG - 334 words
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Article, Illustration77 2010-03-01 17 More than 500 enthusiastic people celebrated the festival of holi which marks the victory of virtue over evil yesterday by dousing their friends and families in bright colours. the event at Katong park was organised by the sindhi youth of singapore, to promote the not-for-profit group toPHOTO COURTESY SINDHI YOUTHS OF SINGAPORE - 77 words
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WORLD
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GLOBAL ROUNDUP
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Article98 2010-03-01 19 AP Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said on Saturday. Osmond said in a statement through her publicist that her family is devastated by the “tragic loss”. She did not provide details on the death. EntertainmentTonight reported on its websiteAP - 98 words
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Article97 2010-03-01 19 AFP British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s ruling Labour Party have slashed their opinion poll deficit to just two points, said a survey published yesterday the closest the main parties have been in two years. TheYouGov survey in The Sunday Times put the main opposition ConservativesAFP - 97 words
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88 2010-03-01 19 AP The suspected leader of the Basque separatist group ETA was arrested by police in northwestern France yesterday, Spain’s Interior Ministry said. Ibon Gogeascoechea and two other suspected ETA members were taken into custody by French police in the village of Cahan, France,AP - 88 words
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Article, Illustration387 2010-03-01 19 Winter storM Xynthia AFP PARIS Hurricane-force winds, surging seas and driving rain lashed western Europe yesterday, leaving at least 16 people dead and more than a million households without power. Dubbed “Xynthia”, the Atlantic storm crashed against the western coasts of France and Spain overnight,AFP - 387 words
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230 2010-03-01 19 AFP LONDON Former British Premier Tony Blair was so depressed after the Iraq war that he told his successor Gordon Brown he would quit the following summer, only to renege on his pledge, a newspaper reported yesterday. The physical and mental stressAFP - 230 words
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Article, Illustration257 2010-03-01 21 Zulfadli Rashid - Valentine's Day is a day when lovebirds express their affection to each other. To celebrate this special day, the Social Development Network (SDN) held the "Grant My Valentine's Day Wish" contest for readers to send in their request to arrange a first date with someone they have an257 words
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Article, Illustration618 2010-03-01 22 Tay Nellie - A magical night on board the Singapore Flyer capped off Royston Thong's Three-year courtship with Soh Hwee Tin Written by Tay Nellie Luxurious baroque red and black wallpaper, beautiful crystal gem stones sparkling in the warm midnight hue of the private capsule, and the breath-taking618 words
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Article352 2010-03-01 24 TaiWan PoLiTics AGENCIES TAIPEI Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou apologised to supporters after by-election losses this weekend and said they were a warning for his ruling Kuomintang (KMT). On Saturday, KMT suffered its third electoral setback in two months following a string of government blundersAGENCIES - 352 words
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EYE ON ASIA
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Article97 2010-03-01 24 MaLaysia AFP Association of South-east Asian Nations secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan yesterday defended the bloc’s efforts towards economic integration by 2015, saying progress is “on track” despite concerns aired at the one-day Asean economic ministers’ retreat held in Kuala Lumpur. Asean has set 2015 as theAFP - 97 words
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109 2010-03-01 24 china AP China has issued an urgent order to local authorities to strengthen safety measures after an explosion triggered by Lunar New Year fireworks killed 21 people and injured 48 in a southern village. The State Council’s Work Safety Commission said in a noticeAP - 109 words
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169 2010-03-01 24 SHAH ALAM The Malaysian government wants to improve the standards of football back to its heydays of 1960’s and 70’s, through its education ministry programmes, The Star reported. Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was quoted by the newspaper as saying that the Education169 words
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Article, Illustration182 2010-03-01 26 AP JERUSALEM Israeli police forces yesterday stormed Al Aqsa mosque (picture) the most contentious holy site in Jerusalem to disperse masked Palestinian protesters hurling rocks at visiting foreign tourists. The incident was over quickly, but the area remained tense. In the past, violence atAP - 182 words
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Article491 2010-03-01 26 dubaI kIllInG nations wary of pursuing suspects AGENCIES GENEVA A killer or killers may be on the loose in Europe after a Hamas operative was slain last month in Dubai. But European nations seem to be in no rush to find him, her or them. TheAGENCIES - 491 words
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Article343 2010-03-01 27 bizarre babY names Mary christmas, Justin case among ‘most unfortunate names’ revealed in UK survey THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Britain’s most embarrassing and bizarre names have been disclosed in a new survey by a parenting website. Stan Still, Anna Sasin, Barb Dwyer and JustinTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 343 words
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Article70 2010-03-01 27 In Britain: Barb Dwyer, Hazel Nutt, Ray Gunn, Helen Back, Stan Still, Jo King, Lee King, Terry Bull, Mary Christmas, Max Power, Paige Turner, Sonny Day, Tim Burr, Teresa Green, Will Power, Anna Sasin, Chris Cross, Doug Hole, Justin Case, Barry Cade In America: Anna70 words
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Article, Illustration267 2010-03-01 29 AP LOS ANGELES The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of The Hurt Locker who sent multiple emails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture race and “not a US$500 million film” an obvious referenceAP - 267 words
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Article493 2010-03-01 29 apple adMiTS THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, BLOOMBERG SAN FRANCISCO Technology multinational Apple has admitted three of its suppliers hired 11 underage workers to help build the iPhone, iPod and Macintosh computer last year, a violation it uncovered as part of its onsite audit of 102 factories. At leastTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH, BLOOMBERG - 493 words
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Article320 2010-03-01 31 EX-OFFENDERS Letter from Nur azzahar Bin Buhari THE Yellow Ribbon Project seeks to engage the community in accepting ex-offenders, and to inspire a ripple effect of concerted community action in supporting ex-offend-ers and their families. However, giving ex-offenders a second chance in life does not mean320 words
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151 2010-03-01 31 Letter from Derek yip I HOPE the Asian Cup qualifying match between Jordan and Singapore in Amman on Wednesday will be shown “live”. The Football Association of Singapore, national coach Raddy Avramovic and local newspapers have billed this match as the most important151 words
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147 2010-03-01 33 Letter from gilbert goh in Sydney I WAS happy that Singaporeans staying abroad can vote in the next General Election. However, after receiving news from the Ministry of Foreign affairs (MFA) about where the voting stations will be, I was slightly disappointed.147 words
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Article85 2010-03-01 33 Wee Hsiang-Ling - Wee Hsiang-Ling I have lived away from Singapore for about five-and-a-half years and perhaps I am not fully updated on the smoking laws now in place. But as far as I am aware, in Singapore smoking is not allowed in enclosed places or buildings. I85 words
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220 2010-03-01 33 Singaporean abroad This, despite being the only person in the waiting area Letter from daniel Lee in hanoi I AM a Singapore citizen in Hanoi who needed simple assistance from the Singapore Embassy the certification of documents which are required by the Vietnamese authorities220 words
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Advertisement46 2010-03-01 33 Hurry, exhibition closes 6 Mar! Catch it now! Extended opening hours till 9pm (22 Feb 6 Mar). www.bodyworlds.com.sg Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore *****1 Infoline: 6425 2500 Opening Hours: 10am 9pm, Monday to Sunday Organised by: Offi cial TV Station: Supporting TV Station:46 words
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Advertisement248 2010-03-01 33 FIND THE TEACHABLE MOMENTS A few years ago, my teenage son and I got up one morning and situated ourselves in a deer stand before the break of day. About 18 metres away from us was a feeder device which operated on a timer, and at 7am it automatically dropped248 words
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Advertisement360 2010-03-01 34 BEAUTY MI Skin SKIN REVOLUTION Your Solution To Damaged Skin We recognize the importance of facial care which is reflected in the efforts we put into our daily facial regime. However, only a suitable regime, including skin protection is conducive to healthy skin. Restore your damaged skin and renew your360 words
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Article, Illustration980 2010-03-01 35 MAY SEAH - TV 101 Life is simple if you put what you learn from TV into practice MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg AS PART of a generation that grew up experiencing life from the comfortable perspective of our couches, I, like all people who watch a lot of TV,True Blood; Grey’s Anatomy - 980 words
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Article, Illustration309 2010-03-01 37 ThEaTrE rEVIEW To KILL a MocKInGBIrd MAY SEAH TOY Factory’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird bravely takes the stylised, less-is-more approach; sadly, it lacks polish, and it also lacks life. Harper Lee’s classic morality tale tells the story of a black man falsely accused ofMAY SEAH - 309 words
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Article, Illustration434 2010-03-01 39 MAYO MARTIN - The next Harry Potter from Singapore? kid liT Two festivals take a byte out of children’s literature MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com. sg WILL the next Harry Potter series be written by a Singaporean of Potter’s age? It may seem like a farfetched idea but it could be just a mouse-click away.434 words
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Miscellaneous1044 2010-03-01 39 sudoku plus diFFiCulTy raTing: how To play The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. CopyrighT uCliCk yesTerday’s soluTion VIVOCITY MARINA SQUARE YISHUN GRAND, GREAT WORLD PLAZA SINGAPURA GVmax 1900 912 1234 www.gv.com.sg DEAR1,044 words
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Miscellaneous1226 2010-03-01 41 oN MedIaCorp CHaNNeL MoNday NIGHT MoVIe: aeoN FLux Channel 5, 10.30pm In the 25th Century AD, a virus has exterminated most of the population of Earth except Bregna. A resistance group assigns Aeon Flux to kill Trevor and overthrow the government. However, Aeon Flux discloses a scheme plotted by Oren1,226 words
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Advertisement40 2010-03-01 42 THOMAS ONG QUANVIFONG MEIXIN ANNKOK JERRY YEO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: MOLBY LOW I CANTER CHIA STORY: MOLBY LOW ING LEE LING I CANTER CHIA U.MEDIACORPTV.SG/THEILLUSI0tH6T IN THE WORLD OF MAKE-BELIEVE,THE MAGIC LIES IN BELIEVING. 01.03.2010 EVER\ W\OU-FR\ IQ.OOPM M a /WED/ACORP40 words
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Article, Illustration633 2010-03-01 43 ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP - English FooTbAll Tottenham climb to fourth after victory over Everton ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Tottenham 2 Everton 1 AFP LONDON Tottenham regained fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane last night. First-half goals from in-form Roman Pavlyuchenko and Luka Modric provedAFP - 633 words
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Article, Illustration495 2010-03-01 43 AFP LONDON Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has said that he cannot envisage the day when he would take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. The Ulsterman has been touted as a possible successor to the Old Trafford legend since his successful tenureAFP - 495 words
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Article, Illustration684 2010-03-01 45 English FooTball England boss capello rules out 2nd chance for Terry as chelsea go off the rails AGENCIES LONDON It was a Saturday that Chelsea skipper John Terry would rather forget. His bad day started with the pre-match handshake formalities, when Manchester City defender WayneAGENCIES; AP - 684 words
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Article, Illustration449 2010-03-01 45 AGENCIES LONDON For Ryan Shawcross it was the best of days and the worst of days. The Stoke City centre-half was sent off for a dreadful lunge that broke Aaron Ramsey’s leg in his side’s 3-1 loss at home to Arsenal on Saturday (yesterdayAGENCIES; AFP - 449 words
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Article, Illustration362 2010-03-01 46 AFP VANCOUVER Canada ensured it will finish its home Olympics with more gold medals than anyone else on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). On the penultimate day of the Vancouver Games, the Canadians had 13 golds after capturing three more. GermanyAFP - 362 words
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Article, Illustration735 2010-03-01 46 TAN YO-HINN - hsBc woMen’s chaMpions 2010 Japan’s world no 4 wants more after capturing first two LpGa titles of 2010 TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Not since Marilynn Smith in 1966 has a golfer won the first two opening events on an LPGA Tour calendar. Yesterday, Japanese star Ai Miyazato did735 words
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Article, Illustration550 2010-03-01 48 IAN DE COTTA - One giant leap sIngapore sports swimming body launches drive to revive sport with first ever diving invitational IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE Diving here took a huge leap forward with the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) holding the 1st Singapore Diving Invitational at the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex over thePHOTO COURTESY OF FOO YAN NUEN - 550 words
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Article55 2010-03-01 50 $3.77 hold BNP Paribas raises target price to $3.98 following Q4 ‘09 results; keeps Hold rating. Says results good, but largely driven by strong performance from SembMarine subsidiary. Says Sembcorp utilities business stable but unexciting. Broker believes there are signs that business on firmer footing, it will only shine55 words
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Article55 2010-03-01 50 15.5 cents outperform CIMB upgrades to Outperform, raises price target to 19.5 cents. CIMB believes Innovalues on its way to recovery. Says business for all of precision components maker’s product segments has improved with global economy. Notes Q4 ’09 net profit of $2.4 million beat house’s forecast for $400,00055 words
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Article141 2010-03-01 52 Full-year net profit for agribusiness group Wilmar International grew 23 per cent to US$1.88 billion ($2.64 billion) from a year ago. The increase in earnings was despite an 18 per cent decline in full year revenue for the period ended Dec 31 to US$23.89 billion from141 words
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Article134 2010-03-01 52 Catalist-listed Heatec Jietong reported a full-year net profit of $3.7 million ended December, a 44 per cent drop from the previous year. Revenue for the year ended Dec 31 fell 9 per cent at $42.5 million on-year, on the back of lower revenues from its piping134 words
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