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Title Section45 2010-08-26 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 Thursday August 26, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Thursday August 26, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking AUGUST 26, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF45 words
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480 2010-08-26 3 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After leaving university, a graduate owed $4,700 that he used from his mother’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) account before he finally got in touch with the CPF Board to start monthly repayments of $200. He then480 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration512 2010-08-26 6 LEONG WEE KEAT - As the curtains comes down tonight, various institutions line up plans to recognise and engage them LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Over the last two weeks, primary school teacher Jacqueline Kho, 27, tended to her students in the day and to the Seychelles Youth OlympicsPHOTO COURTESY JACQUELINE KHO - 512 words
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Article, Illustration404 2010-08-26 6 ZUL OTHMAN - ZUL OTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Arrested for purportedly inciting violence, Mr Abdul Malik Mohammed Ghazali, 27, maintains that he had “done nothing wrong” and that his statements on the Youth Olympic Games which were posted on social networking site Facebook were taken outAFP - 404 words
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Article, Illustration467 2010-08-26 7 SHAMIR OSMAN - COMMENTARY Singapore’s football boys pulled the crowds back to stadiums with their unadulterated displays on the pitch. SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is a senior reporter at MediaCorp NewsHub. Blood, sweat and tears. These three words are closely intertwined with sports, along with, ofTODAY FILE PHOTOS - 467 words
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353 2010-08-26 11 JOANNE CHAN - JOANNE CHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Tertiary institutions and public transport here are seeing fewer happy consumers, based on the latest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). Approval ratings for the two sectors continued to slide for the third year running. The education sector fell to 65.5353 words
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Article374 2010-08-26 11 TAN YO-HINN - Consortium finally inks deal with S’pore Sports Council TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After being stalled for nearly two years due to the global financial downturn, the Sports Hub project will finally kick into gear. Yesterday, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) signed the contract374 words
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246 2010-08-26 14 AP ADELAIDE A high school teacher who assigned her class to plan a terrorist attack that would kill as many innocent people as possible had no intent to promote terrorism, the school principal said yesterday. The Year-10 students at KalgoorlieBoulder Community HighAP - 246 words
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Article, Illustration396 2010-08-26 14 ZUL OTHMAN - ZUL OTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Finding bombs, pretending to be intelligence agents and calculating the travel plans of tourists. Not the kind of school work you would normally associate primary school kids with. But Catholic High School planned such activities for itsPHOTO COURTESY OF AMMIEL WAN, CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - 396 words
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90 2010-08-26 16 ZUL OTHMAN The prisons authorities have given convicted drug mule Yong Vui Kong more time to file a fresh petition of clemency. The original deadline was today but the Singapore Prison Service informed Yong’s lawyer, M Ravi, yesterday of the extension. ItZUL OTHMAN - 90 words
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107 2010-08-26 16 SHARON SEE Three more pre-school centres have closed for 10 days due to hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). They are PCF Kampong Chai Chee, Glory Kindergarten in Bukit Batok and Star Learners Sembawang. Each has had more than 16 HFMD cases for overSHARON SEE - 107 words
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Article78 2010-08-26 16 Caltex has reduced prices of all grades of petrol and diesel by 2 cents a litre from 11.30am yesterday. Regular 92 grade petrol now costs $1.669 per litre, while premium 95 is priced at $1.726 per litre. The Platinum 98 grade petrol costs $1.848 per litre,78 words
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317 2010-08-26 16 TEO XUANWEI - 'Malicious prosecution' is it a valid defence? TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE What happens when the authorities go after one offender but not others who run afoul of the law? In the case of the Bollywood Veggies farm which has been hauled to court for failing to run building safety checks317 words
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184 2010-08-26 16 EVELYN LAM AND ALVINA SOH Heart patients who need to monitor their condition using electrocardiogram (ECG) can soon do without bulky devices and messy wires. A compact, light and wireless device called the Spyder is now at hand. The device, Singapore’s first wireless ECGEVELYN LAM AND ALVINA SOH - 184 words
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Advertisement78 2010-08-26 8 CANON PRESENTS YOUTH INACTION Today photographers capture the spirit and action of one of the biggest youth sports events of the year Nothing could stop this handball player from scoring. Shot with the EF300mm lens at 1/1600s at f2.8. A rhythmic gymnast keeps her eye on the ball. Shot with78 words
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VOICES
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297 2010-08-26 18 Narayana Narayana - Vibe on the ground doesn’t match analyst optimism Letter from Narayana Narayana THE reports “Pasir Panjang apartment block up for en bloc sale” (Aug 24) and “Demand fires up en bloc market” (Aug 18) appear to portray the en bloc sale market297 words
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194 2010-08-26 18 EDMUND - LETTER FROM EDMUND I refer to Ms Angie Lim’s frustration over the unpredictable frequency of buses marring the benefits of our new distance-based fares (“New distance-based fare system cheaper but Aug 23). While I can appreciate that traffic delays lead194 words
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Article, Illustration181 2010-08-26 20 a. mes s from Singapore FIVE As OF ACCEPTING BLAME Have your children learned to take responsibility for their actions? Better yet, have you learned it? It is amazing how often we blame others for the things that happen to us. And it is not just181 words
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How drivers and cyclists can share the road safely
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330 2010-08-26 20 Neil Anderson - Letter from Neil Anderson I REFER to the letter “Reader apologises for being a rude cyclist” (Aug 23) by Mr Damien Evans. I would like to comment on the behaviour of both drivers and cyclists. Drivers need to accept that it is330 words
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154 2010-08-26 20 Shirley Tan - Letter from Shirley Tan I AM a motorist and a novice cyclist, though my cycling is limited to the East Coast Park. I emphatise with Mr Damien Evans, as I find roads here narrow, even for cars. While I do not know the154 words
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97 2010-08-26 20 DAVID KWOK - LETTER FROM DAVID KWOK With the mushrooming of getai performances around the island during the Hungry Ghost Festival, the organisers should limit the noise levels produced. Years ago, getai performances were subject to licensing by the Public Entertainment and Licensing Unit and had to97 words
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Miscellaneous29 2010-08-26 20 VOICES ON RADIO What was your Youth Olympic Games highlight? Tune in to TalkBack on 938Live from 8.15am to 8.45am tomorrow. Call us at *****938 and share your views.29 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration935 2010-08-26 24 ANG PENG HWA - But arts group’s alternative is flawed; courts don’t make the best regulators ANG PENG HWA The writer is director of the Singapore Internet Research Centre, at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University. He was a member of the 2003YEN YOK - 935 words
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Article, Illustration431 2010-08-26 26 CON COUGHLIN - CON COUGHLIN The writer, The Daily Telegraph’s executive foreign editor, is a world-renowned expert on the Middle East and Islamic terrorism. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Why is it that the West is so reluctant to help Pakistan after it has suffered the world’sTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 431 words
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Article, Illustration930 2010-08-26 26 RAJSHREE JETLY - Or more will die, and the battle for hearts and minds could be lost to extremists RAJSHREE JETLY The writer is a Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies in the National University of Singapore. The views expressed in the article are personal.AP - 930 words
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Article, Illustration832 2010-08-26 28 LIANG DINGZI - LIANG DINGZI The writer is a management consultant. Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways caused something of a stir when chief executive Tony Davis, along with key shareholders Indigo Singapore Partners and Ryanasia Limited, sold 40 per cent of their share holdings in832 words
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Article, Illustration722 2010-08-26 29 CLAIRE CHIANG - Options sought to better juggle work, family and personal commitments and aspirations CLAIRE CHIANG Last year saw the economy in the throes of a worldwide recession and many companies reacted strongly to sliding stock indexes and dwindling profits. Some employees, for722 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration406 2010-08-26 30 Guidelines on how media should be dealt with during crisis situations were not enforced in Manila AGENCIES MANILA Police involved in the handling of the hostage crisis in Manila on Monday failed to enforce guidelines on how they should deal with members of theAGENCIES; AP - 406 words
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276 2010-08-26 30 Independent MPs say current adversarial system must go AGENCIES CANBERRA Australia’s “kingmaker” MPs called yesterday for a new era of consensual politics, sweeping aside a century-old adversarial system, after last week’s election. Independents Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott and Bob Katter laid out the ambitiousAGENCIES - 276 words
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180 2010-08-26 30 AGENCIES BANGKOK Thailand’s leader delivered a thinly-veiled message to Washington yesterday that the extradition of suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout had been delayed and could not be rushed. “We’re not sending Bout back today. There are still many legal steps to go through,”AGENCIES - 180 words
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138 2010-08-26 32 AFP BEIJING China plans to merge about 1,000 regional radio and television networks into a single national cable television network company to increase competitiveness. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television said the new company would be formed by year’s end and wouldAFP - 138 words
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Article, Illustration347 2010-08-26 32 AGENCIES BEIJING Investigators sifted through the charred wreckage of a Brazilian-made Chinese airliner yesterday for clues on why it crashed while trying to land in heavy fog, killing 42 people and injuring 54. Reports emerged that questions had been raised previously over theAGENCIES; AP - 347 words
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Article, Illustration341 2010-08-26 34 tips Psychologists roped in to help miners fill THE GUARDIAN SANTIAGO Chilean health officials are seeking advice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) on how 33 miners trapped underground can remain sane and healthy while rescue efforts continue, possibly up to four months. AccordingTHE GUARDIAN; AP - 341 words
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119 2010-08-26 34 AFP Police in Colombia said on Tuesday they are investigating disturbing hit lists circulating on Facebook that have been linked to the murders of two teenagers, which were both in the 100 names on the list. Officials say the crime scare started on Aug 16AFP - 119 words
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110 2010-08-26 34 AP Former United States President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea yesterday on a mission US officials said was aimed at bringing home an imprisoned American. Mr Carter and his party were greeted at Pyongyang airport by top North Korean nuclear envoyAP - 110 words
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Article240 2010-08-26 38 AFP ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s rich and famous including cricketers, pop stars and business leaders are leading a groundswell of private aid for the 20 million flood victims amid rising distrust of the government’s efforts. An official Prime Minister’s relief fund had collected only US$17.5 millionAFP - 240 words
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189 2010-08-26 38 Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, took a Jordanian princess as his second wife and would have fallen foul to any new marriage rules. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH DUBAI The Grand Mufti of Dubai is calling for a curb in marriagesTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 189 words
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Article, Illustration117 2010-08-26 42 AFP The Japanese unit of Italian fashion house Prada has launched a countersuit claiming defamation against Ms Rina Bovrisse (picture), a former employee who is suing the firm for alleged sexual harassment and unfair dismissal. Prada Japan is demanding Ms BovrisseAFP - 117 words
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113 2010-08-26 42 AFP A Japanese man has admitted to burning down his family home after his mother threw away some of his favourite robot toys from the “Gundam” animation series. Yoshifumi Takabe, aged 30 and living with his mother, said he had become suicidalAFP - 113 words
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300 2010-08-26 42 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH COLORADO Researchers have found that people and organisations that disastrously miss their goals perform much better in the long run. That is because they gain more knowledge from their failures than their successes and the lessons are moreTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 300 words
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SINGAPORE 2010 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES AUGUST 14-26, 2010
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Article, Illustration468 2010-08-26 44 TAN YO-HINN - Critics questioned her spot in the team, but windsurfer’s response was emphatic TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE She was not among the fancied names and even doubted herself, especially after some, including her own team-mates, wondered why others did not get the nod ahead of herOOI BOON KEONG - 468 words
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Article, Illustration317 2010-08-26 45 TAN YO-HINN - TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Throughout the week, Ian Barrows went about his races with minimum fuss. Even though he was well in contention for gold in the boys’ Byte CII event, very few noticed him around the National Sailing Centre. He did posePHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 317 words
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Article, Illustration263 2010-08-26 45 TAN YO-HINN - TAN YO-HINN If he goes on to taste success at the summer Games, Darren Choy will describe his experience at the Youth Olympics as invaluable. The double world champion in the Byte CII class was the big favourite going into the event and carried Singapore’s hopesPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 263 words
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Article, Illustration414 2010-08-26 46 SHAMIR OSMAN - Hanafi’s a star as football team pay tribute to their late coach SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE They fell to the ground and wept after being outplayed by Haiti in the semi-final on Sunday. There were tears yesterday, too, at Jalan Besar Stadium. In the dressingPHOTO BY DON WONG - 414 words
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Article, Illustration387 2010-08-26 47 IAN DE COTTA - Heavyweight Lenier makes it three golds out of three for his country IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Lenier Eunice Pero entered the ring with only one colour on his mind: Gold. The reigning world youth champion from Cuba went after Italy’s Fabio Turchi last nightPHOTO BY IAN DE COTTA - 387 words
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Article, Illustration310 2010-08-26 48 PHILIP GOH - Junior Kookaburras beat Pakistan for the second time to claim gold PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Australia came from behind to claim gold in the boys’ final at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium last night, defeating Pakistan 2-1. Favourites going into the match, after beating the traditionalPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 310 words
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Article207 2010-08-26 48 BOXING —FINALS Boys’ 48kg: Ryan Burnett (Irl) bt Salman Alizada (Aze) 51kg: Emmanuel Rodriguez (Per) bt Dj Maaki (Nru) 54kg: Robeisy Eloy Ramirez (Cub) bt Shiva Thapa (Ind) 57kg: Artur Bril (Ger) bt Elvin Isayev (Aze) 60kg: Evaldas Petrauskas (Ltu) bt Brett Mather (Aus) 64kg: Ricardas207 words
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Article82 2010-08-26 48 Athletes, events to look out for TableTennis (10am, Singapore Indoor Stadium) Boys singles gold medallist Koki Miwa leads Japan into the mixed team final against South Korea, who will feature girls’ singles bronze medallistYang Ha Eun. Volleyball (9am, Toa Payoh Sports Hall) Belgium82 words
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Article, Illustration105 2010-08-26 49 Through the eyes of the Samsung Mobile Explorers You’ll never miss another photo moment with a camera phone when the occasion arises, simply point and shoot. Never too far from home: A Chinese Samsung Mobile Explorer staying in touch with her friends via an instant messenger.105 words
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Advertisement409 2010-08-26 46 www.nikon.com.sg Catch the action with 5*° *D700 Special Deal. In celebration of the inaugural sporting event in Singapore, we offer you a Nikon Speedlight SB900 and DSLR Handstrap at only $599 when you purchase a Nikon D700 camera body! At the heart of the image 4>.i Handstrap only Now $599409 words
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Advertisement78 2010-08-26 47 It’s smiles all around as the victorious basketball players collapse to the ground in a joyful embrace. SPORTING MOMENTS brought to you by Think you have the perfect caption for this photo? Email it with your name, and IC and contact numbers to nikonsportingmoments@mediacorp.com.sg. You stand a chance to win78 words
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Advertisement385 2010-08-26 48 I By host Moses Lim DATE: Sep 4, 2010 (Sat) VENUE: Furama RiverFront, Level 3, Venus Ballroom (405 Havelock Road, Singapore *****3) TIME: 12.30pm 4.30pm REGISTRATION FEE: $30 per person $27* (*Exclusive for i-weekly subscribers. Limited to a maximum of 4 pax per booking) (Participants are advised not to bring385 words
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Article, Illustration648 2010-08-26 50 With divorce finalised this week, world No 1 seeks to salvage his poor season AFP PARAMUS (New Jersey) Tiger Woods tees off today (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) as a single man again, desperate to recapture some form and eke out the top 50AFP - 648 words
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Article, Illustration536 2010-08-26 53 Liverpool missing Torres, Gerrard, as they look to defend slim 1st-leg lead AGENCIES EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFIER, 2ND LEG Trabzonspor vs Liverpool (Reds lead 1-0) LIVERPOOL Captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres will not line up for Liverpool in their Europa League playoff second legAGENCIES; AFP - 536 words
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Article, Illustration451 2010-08-26 53 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFIER, 2ND LEG Manchester City vs Timisoara (Man City lead 1-0) MANCHESTER Gareth Barry is not the type who will allow himself to be carried away by Manchester City’s 3-0 rout of Liverpool, despite the tidalTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 451 words
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Article, Illustration914 2010-08-26 61 COMMENTARY INVEST MORE than three years have passed since the United States housing market imploded. Financial institutions deemed “too big to fail” fell one after another, triggering a crisis that threatened to extend to the rest of the world. How is the financial sector lookingBLOOMBERG - 914 words
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Advertisement23 2010-08-26 60 MARITIME TRIVIA Singapore may not be an oil exploration area but the majority of the world’s oil rigs and platforms are built here.23 words
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Article, Illustration613 2010-08-26 60 MELODY TAN - Brought to you by The maritime industry is awash with diverse career options, all you need to do is look MELODY TAN It’s a known fact that Singapore is a global maritime hub, with over 5,000 companies employing 150,000 people. Around 200 shipping lines link morePhotos: Jason Ho; Pek Yong Qing - 613 words
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222 2010-08-26 60 Ship broker, banker, lawyer, engineer, these are just some of the possibilities in the maritime ecosystem. The Singapore maritime industry is set to expand with the increasing maritime activities in this region. The Maritime Outreach NEtwork (MaritimeONE) is gearing up for this222 words
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Advertisement69 2010-08-26 59 Kite Flying Days income The Promontory Marina Bay September 18 and 19, 2010 Sat and Sun, 4 pm 8 pm Enjoy a string of extraordinary events... Free Kites*, Free Goodie Bags*, Amazing Arts Performances, Free Workshops *While stocks last fe. "■SSfif FESTIVAL SINGAPORE PRESENTED BY act 3 iNTeRNOTiONQL FOR MORE69 words
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Advertisement269 2010-08-26 58 JETSTAR LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE TO GUILIN! Only Jetstar flies you direct from Singapore to Guilin twice weekly Enjoy comfort at a low cost! 'srioBBisssi 1 J- Flights subject to regulatory approval. Flights commence on 03 November 2010. ONE WAY ALL-INCLUSIVE <£ SALE FARE FOR For travel between 16 February 2011269 words
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257 2010-08-26 56 MAY WONG SINGAPORE Following the Lehman Brothers minibond scandal, structured products offered in future will be simple and less sophisticated, according to industry watchers interviewed by MediaCorp. To date, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has allowed nine out of the 10 financial institutions concerned toMAY WONG - 257 words
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Article56 2010-08-26 56 Tuesday 2,922.85 q 0.11% Monday 2,925.99 q 0.36% Friday 2,936.48 q 0.35% Thursday 2,946.77 p 0.94% WEDNESDAY CLOSE 2,926.55 (+0.13%) TOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Genting SP 72,924 $1.580 p 2.60% Enzer 71,520 $0.220 p 18.92% Beng Kuang 31,684 $0.240 q 11.11% Juken Tech 31,502 $0.150 p56 words
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Article29 2010-08-26 56 HANG SENG 20,634.98 (-0.11%) È È NIKKEI 8,845.39 (-1.66%) SHANGHAI 2,596.58 (-2.03%) È È È AUSTRALIA È 4,320.10 (-1.40%) MUMBAI 18,179.64 (-0.72%) MALAYSIA 1,396.97 (-0.63%) SEOUL 1,734.79 (-1.46%)29 words
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Article17 2010-08-26 56 US$1 $1.361 £1 $2.101 €1 $1.721 ¥100 $1.614 RM1 $0.432 RP10,000 $1.513 HK$100 $17.50 RMB100 $20.0117 words
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Article60 2010-08-26 56 Hold 29 cents Kim Eng Securities downgrades from Buy, cuts target price to $0.30 from $0.48 after lowering FY2011 to 2013 EPS estimates by 25 per cent to factor in more conservative growth in student enrolment. New target based on 20X FY2011 P/E, in line with historical mean.60 words
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Article64 2010-08-26 56 Outperform $1.58 CIMB lifts target price to $1.88 from $1.38 after increasing FY2010 to 2012 core earnings forecasts by 76 to 130 per cent to assume increased daily table win rates, higher table count. Keeps Outperform call; “it appears that Singapore’s gaming market could be worth a whopping64 words
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Article367 2010-08-26 56 JONATHAN PEERIS - Spring Singapore launches schemes to attract 2,000 students and grads JONATHAN PEERIS jonathanpeeris@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Fresh university graduates, as well as university undergraduates and polytechnic students, now have the chance to learn from high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through two new schemes launched yesterday. Spring367 words
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222 2010-08-26 58 TRAVIS TEO - TRAVIS TEO travisteo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The supply chain industry currently accounts for 10 per cent of Singapore’s economy and market players say it could expand a further 5 per cent in the years ahead, making the island a potential hub for logistics firms to expand222 words
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Article224 2010-08-26 58 SINGAPORE MediaCorp, Singapore’s leading media company, has posted higher earnings for the year ended March 31. MediaCorp reported net profit after tax of $84.2 million more than double from the previous year. Its operating profit (before finance income) more than trebled to $60.8 million, with224 words
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Article109 2010-08-26 58 Crane and oil/gas firm Tiong Woon saw a 43-per-cent dip in its full-year profit. For the 12 months ended June, its profit was $23.9 million, down from $42.3 million in the previous year. Its full-year revenue also dropped 27 per cent on-year to $148.4 million.109 words
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Article99 2010-08-26 58 Sembcorp Industries has secured its first anchor multi-utilities customer in the Jurong Island petrochemical cluster. In a Stock Exchange filing yesterday, the company said it had inked a 20-year longterm agreement with Jurong Aromatics Corporation (JAC) for the supply of steam and other wastewater treatment99 words
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132 2010-08-26 58 RYAN HUANG Net inflows to investment products under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) saw a sharp drop in the second quarter. Forthe three months to June, netinflows were $157 million down by over 80 percent or $947 million fromRYAN HUANG - 132 words
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240 2010-08-26 59 The $1.1 trillion programme, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, probably added between 1.7 per cent and 4.5 per cent to GDP for the three months through BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON United States President Barack Obama’s stimulus package may have saved as manyBLOOMBERG - 240 words
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192 2010-08-26 59 AP SYDNEY BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest miner, said yesterday its full year earnings more than doubled, as the company slashed its debt and enjoyed record demand for iron ore. Net profit for the year to June 30 was US$12.7 billion ($17.2 billion),AP - 192 words
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Article320 2010-08-26 59 BLOOMBERG TOKYO The yen retreated from a 15-year high versus the dollar on speculation that the Japanese authorities will act to stem gains that risk derailing the nation’s recovery. The yen also fell from the strongest in nine years against the euro after Japanese FinanceBLOOMBERG - 320 words
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Article, Illustration1248 2010-08-26 65 Jude Rogers - From the Pixies to The Sex Pistols, some bands chose to burn out, not fade away Jude Rogers features@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN PEOPLE get into bands, and just keep going because it is what’s in front of them, don’t they? Down the line from New York, soundingTHE GUARDIAN; Photos: AFP - 1,248 words
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Article, Illustration298 2010-08-26 69 AP MICHAEL Douglas’ (picture) return to his Academy Award-winning Wall Street role also spawned a legal sequel to his decadeold divorce. Lawyers representing the actor and ex-wife Diandra Douglas tangled in a New York court on Tuesday over her claim that she’s entitled toAP - 298 words
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Article, Illustration458 2010-08-26 71 Howard Jennings. American singer-song-writer dubbed as someone with “a lot of talent and maturity and the right attitude to handle a business such as this”. Aug 26 to 29, 8pm,TAB. No cover. Come Closer With Tay Kewei. Local singer-songwriterTay Kewei first got her break as backup singer for artistes458 words
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Article, Illustration514 2010-08-26 73 May Seah - The Amazing Race Asia 4 kicks off with good ‘beng and lian’ representation for Singapore May Seah may@mediacorp.com.sg EACH trip around the world has been a travel agent’s worst nightmare, and The Amazing Race Asia (Tara) is about to go at it forPhoto: Sim Yi Jin - 514 words
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Article, Illustration309 2010-08-26 74 The search is on for a local Simba and Nala HETTY MUSFIRAH AUDITIONS to fill two key roles for Broadway musical The Lion King, which is set to make its South-east Asia debut in Singapore next year, will begin on Sept 5. TheHETTY MUSFIRAH - 309 words
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Article, Illustration270 2010-08-26 75 CHRISTOPHER TOH - BY CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER TOH A NIGHT OF LOVE AND MUSIC JJ LIN YOU can say what you like about JJ Lin’s rather, er, “controversial” YOG cheer, but you can’t deny that the singer-song-writer has always been pushing himself into different territories and we’re not just talking about270 words
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Article, Illustration130 2010-08-26 75 M.I.A’s Born Free, the lead single taken from this album, generated controversy by being banned from a video-sharing website within hours of being put online, due to strong violence and nudity. However, M.I.A.’s new album, besides its kooky title, isn’t quite as radical as the video. Sure, it’s130 words
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Article, Illustration103 2010-08-26 75 ORIGINALLY selfreleased as a limited edition in Canada in 2003, Just Another Ordinary Day is being given another go at the world with this re-release.This was the first set of Patrick Watson recordings featuring the band’s current line-up. During the time this album was103 words
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Article, Illustration107 2010-08-26 75 THIS is the first in a series of compilations celebrating the golden jubilee of Singapore’s jazz legend Jeremy Monteiro and featuring his original works through the years.The majority of this collection comes from his Homecoming album, but our favourites include the gem MYH Blues, recorded with the107 words
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Article, Illustration93 2010-08-26 75 BACKATOWN by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has been one of the most hotly anticipated recordings of the year. He’s already got the reputation as a red hot jazz player not just trombone but trumpet as well but his indie recordings never matched up to his live shows.Well,93 words
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Article, Illustration239 2010-08-26 75 CHRISTOPHER TOH - CHRISTOPHER TOH Relooking a classic TEN PEARL JAM (1991) OF ALL the bands that broke out of Seattle during the grunge era, Pearl Jam is perhaps best remembered as “the band that’s still around”. While many claimed that Pearl Jam merely jumped on the grunge bandwagon, an239 words
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Article281 2010-08-26 78 THINGS TO DO 1 Chestnuts 3D: Fried Monty aka Nightmare On Glee Street Singapore’s longest-running comedy sketch show returns with its spoofs on current affairs and popular issues. Featuring Jonathan Lim, Rodney Oliveiro,Judee Tan and Dwayne Lau. Rated R( 18). Date: Till Sept 4 Time: 8pm Venue:Jubilee281 words
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Article270 2010-08-26 81 I WAS kneeling on the wet stones of Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern trying to photograph Medusa’s head when I realised, not with a little embarrassment, that I had the dinkiest camera there. My fellow tourists jostled around the stone column with DSLRs the size of tanks compared to my point270 words
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Article, Illustration256 2010-08-26 82 FEATURE CITY 04 Berlin. Been there, done the cobblestones? Germany’s capital packs a surprise, displaying edgy urban design that will make you rethink your preconceptions of Europe. JUST DO IT 08 Ireland. Saddle up a horse to discover the west coast counties. It’s craic! 16 Japan. Ski to blue256 words
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Article, Illustration1104 2010-08-26 83 MARK MALBY - GERMANY Berlin confronts its past head-on to become a city with a cutting-edge pulse BY MARK MALBY As Fifa World Cup fever approached its peak this July, tens of thousands of young Germans, decked in the nation’s distinctive tri-colours, made the long trek from Brandenburg Gate toPHOTOS MARK MALBY - 1,104 words
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Article, Illustration88 2010-08-26 83 CITYSCAPES Find the right place: Take a city tour or head out on foot and go exploring. Different places can help provide a unique perspective. Become a twilight fan: For unusual effects, try photographing a city skyline at dusk when the soft light of sunset combines with the88 words
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Article, Illustration855 2010-08-26 85 MAUREEN YEO - ITALY Tuscany’s countryside is at its vivid, delicious best in the fall BY MAUREEN YEO [travel@mediacorp.com.sg] TUSCANY undulates before the traveller like a languid lover on a hot day. Sensual and drowsy, she reserves her charms for those who know the value of smallPhotos Maureen Yeo - 855 words
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Article, Illustration847 2010-08-26 87 MAUREEN YEO - IRELAND Fall in love with Ireland’s west coast counties, if not at the Matchmaking Festival BY MAUREEN YEO BONNIE Ireland, with the population of Singapore but a land area 120 times bigger, is the perfect antidote for cramped denizens of our little red dot.Young Lim; Roy Tan; Leah Low; Photo Maureen Yeo - 847 words
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Article, Illustration695 2010-08-26 89 SANDIP HOR - EGYPT Shake hands with antiquity in a forgotten city, oozing with history SANDIP HOR [travel @mediacorp.com .sg] WHEN in Egypt, many travellers overlook Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast in favour of the traditional tourist path along the Nile, covering Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. However the historical significanceSandip Hor - 695 words
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Article, Illustration606 2010-08-26 95 HEDIRMAN SUPIAN - Ready your snow equipment, all’s clear on the Nagano BY HEDIRMAN SUPIAN THE snow-capped mountains of Nagano provide the perfect winter getaway. It’s closer to Singapore than transcontinental destinations and you don’t need to take a domestic flight to get to the resort, as is the case with606 words
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Article, Illustration70 2010-08-26 95 WINTER Take aim: Taking pictures of snow is a challenging business. Because the camera is tricked by the whiteness into decreasing the automatic exposure, your photo will turn out dark and flat. If you have a point and shoot, aim somewhere dark, press the exposure lock button, then70 words
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Article, Illustration174 2010-08-26 96 Go: Nagano is easily accessible from Tokyo or Nagoya. If you’re heading to a hotel or ryokan, ask ifthey can arrange transport from either Tokyo’s Narita or Nagoya’s Centrair airport (daily flights to this destination are available from Singapore Airlines via SQ672). The other option is to take174 words
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Article, Illustration481 2010-08-26 97 LANGDON LOW - Shop with Tokyoites in the cool haven of Daikanyama BY LANGDON LOW [travel @mediacorp. com. sg] WHILE Ginza and Roppongi Hills are the glamourous shopping stretches of Tokyo, the enclave of Daikanyama with its stylish boutiques, achingly cool shops and sidewalk cafes is its hip haven, making it481 words
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Article93 2010-08-26 99 NIGHT SHOTS Hold the flash. Note how far away the performance is. If it’s taking place at a distance, your flash will have no effect whatsoever. Bring a tripod. It goes a long way in stabilising your shots in dim lighting and improves the chance of getting a93 words
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Article, Illustration511 2010-08-26 99 TAN CHUI HUA - CHINA A classic Chinese tale unfolds on West Lake, thanks to the deft touch of Zhang Yimou BY TAN TAN CHUI HUA [travel newstoday.com. sg] COULDN’T get a ticket to the opening of the Beijing Summer Olympics two years back? Well, if you are headingPhotos: Tan Chui Hua - 511 words
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Article, Illustration135 2010-08-26 101 1. Do a day tour of the West Lake, and visit the pagodas, pools, gardens and causeways. The easiest way to get this done is to join a local tour. 2. Drop by Song Dynasty Town, a kitschy theme park where staff dress upSong Dynasty Town - 135 words
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Article, Illustration1205 2010-08-26 102 Go! A series where we bring you around the fascinating island of Taiwan. Brought to you by Yilan has an abundance of nature, space and delicious food talk about a Singaporean’s dream vacation. He Peiwen Yilan County is on Taiwan’s northeast to east coast and comprises Yilan CityHe Peiwen - 1,205 words
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Article, Illustration416 2010-08-26 103 JENNIFER CHEN - KOREA A traditional farmer’s drink is the latest rage in Korean dining BY JENNIFER CHEN A HUMBLE farmer’s drink has taken pride of place on urban tables in Seoul. Makgeolli made from steamed rice, barley or wheat, yeast and water and left to ferment naturally used416 words
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Article95 2010-08-26 103 FOOD Pick a good seat: Use natural lighting whenever possible. In a restaurant, this means shooting the item as close to the window as you can. Find a makeshift tripod: At night, the lighting conditions are against you. Use a flash and that tasty hunk of pork knuckle95 words
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Article, Illustration159 2010-08-26 103 DANCING MOON (Chumchuneun Dal): Owner Diana Kang recently introduced an English menu. The bar serves about 20 varieties of the rice wine, including fruit flavours. Its signature combination is the lotus, black rice and grape trio (above). Delicious with acorn jelly salad. Prices rangefrom 10,000 ($11.50) to 30,000159 words
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Article, Illustration710 2010-08-26 107 BECKY LO - TAIWAN Find old mining towns and lavender whimsy in Taipei’s outskirts BY BECKY LO TAIWAN is known for its shopping and food options but beyond the luxurious shopping malls and corporate skyscrapers are equally wellendowed spots of beauty towns steeped in history and flower fields. JIUFEN What toPhotos: Ng Jia Min and Ng Wai Mun - 710 words
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Article, Illustration884 2010-08-26 109 JAIME ALICIA NONIS - NEW ZEALAND Gourmet trails merge with artist enclave in Waiheke, a ferry hop from Auckland BY JAIME JAIME ALICIA NONIS A DELIGHTFUL escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, Waiheke Island is a mere 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island. Its proximityPhotos Jamie Alicia Nonis - 884 words
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Article, Illustration522 2010-08-26 110 CHAN SEET FUN - Brought to you by BY CHAN SEET FUN Singapore is home to the world’s third-fastest ageing population, according to a recent UBS research report. Currently, close to 12.5 per cent of the population is over 60; and it estimated that by 2020, one in522 words
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Article, Illustration820 2010-08-26 111 ALEJO REA - A spread of sumptuous cuisine and art in Melbourne gives way to underground wonders in Victoria’s surrounds BY ALEJO REA [travel @mediacorp. com. sg] “VICTORIA, she is like a seductress, like the queen she is named after. The more you discover her, the more youPhotos Alejo - 820 words
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Article, Illustration531 2010-08-26 111 Why stop in Victoria? Keep the the foot on the pedal for more gorgeous vistas, as well as fine wines and great local produce ADELAIDE HILLS: Home of the sauvignon blanc A 20-minute drive from the bustling capital city of South Australia takes you to531 words
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Article, Illustration760 2010-08-26 115 An Aussie cabbie plays tour guide to 11 pairs of passengers in a road trip across Western Australia DOUG Slater is an extraordinary taxi driver. Really. After all, he was selected by Tourism Western Australia as the designated taxi driver for its Extraordinary Taxi Ride760 words
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Article, Illustration69 2010-08-26 113 The Royal Adelaide Show 2010 is one of South Australia’s biggest events, where both farmers and businesses gather showcase their products and services. The show offers something for everyone from carnival rides and a farmyard nursery for the kids, to food and wine tasting, live69 words
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Article, Illustration569 2010-08-26 116 About 2.5 hours' drive northwards of Perth, visit the towering limestone Pinnacles of Nambung National Park before stopping at Geraldton, the lobster capital of the world. Continue on to the stunning gorges at Kalbarri National Park and Nature's Window, a natural, massive rock569 words
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Article, Illustration64 2010-08-26 116 A RARE OCCURRENCE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, BUT HERE IT'S A DAILY ROUTINE. For 40 years now, wild dolphins have been swimming into the shoreline here virtually every day, much to the delight of all the children and adults who witness them. It's a most unusual ritual, but one thatMonkey Mia, Western Australia. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration562 2010-08-26 117 STAR GUIDE Travel with a celebrity BEIJING AND INNER MONGOLIA with MediaCorp Artiste Vivian Lai Departs Sept 17 and 18 Enjoy both city and country sights on a six-, eight- or 10-day tour of Beijing and Inner Mongolia. Soak in the scenery with a walk along the Great562 words
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Article, Illustration509 2010-08-26 123 TAN CHUI HUA - CAMBODIA Who knew the wilds of Angkor could be so sensual even without Lara Croft traipsing its mounds? BY TAN CHUI HUA SO YOU’VE done the wats in Angkor and checked the to-do list from exploring the monumental temples to sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Well, time to castPhotos: Tan Chui Hua - 509 words
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Article, Illustration110 2010-08-26 123 Go: Beng Mealea is 57km to the north-east of Siem Reap while Kbal Spean and Bantaey Srei are to the north. A trip by tuk-tuk to Beng Mealea should set you back by about US$30 to US$40 while going to Bantaey Srei with Kbal Spean costs US$25 to110 words
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Article, Illustration308 2010-08-26 123 Overdose of temples? Take a break from the rounds and check out the following activities in and around Siem Reap town. 1. Pick up the ropes of Khmer cuisine and whip up a mean fish amok. There are a number of restaurants offering half- and full-day308 words
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Article, Illustration460 2010-08-26 127 PHOTO TIPS WITH huge strides in camera technology and an oh-so-useful programme called Photoshop, anyone can produce decent pictures. But some images just can’t be fixed. You can’t touch up a blurry visual, or pop a surfer onto the waves. You will do better if you know what460 words
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Article, Illustration141 2010-08-26 125 WILDLIFE Go zoom: It’s generally quite tough to get close to animals in the wild, and even if you could, you probably wouldn’t want to. To fill the frame with your subject, it helps to invest in a telephoto lens that lets you get up close without getting141 words
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Article, Illustration84 2010-08-26 125 Go: Firefly has daily flights to Ipoh, the capital of Perakfrom the Budget Terminal. www.fireflyz.com.my See: Kinta Nature Park, a 900-hectare wildlife reserve 6km south of Batu Gajah, is home to more than 130 species of birds and the largest heronry in Malaysia. Stay: Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort,84 words
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Article, Illustration760 2010-08-26 125 CHEN FEN - MALAYSIA Tin miners held it, and so did Hollywood for a spell, but in the end, the greenery is boss in Perak BY CHEN FEN THERE in the horizon among the trees on the far side of a serene lake stood what looked like a pagodaPhotos: Chen Fen - 760 words
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Article, Illustration394 2010-08-26 118 Brought to you by Sign your family up for a well-deserved break at the Hong Kong Disneyland during the year-end holidays where everything you do comes with a touch of Disney magic Sept Oct, Nov Dec, 2010 AWARD-WINNING DISNEY HOTELS Soak394 words
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Article, Illustration147 2010-08-26 119 Two ships from Star Cruises’ stable offer short trips to Malaysia and Thailand from Singapore. The SuperStar Virgo, the largest ship in its Asian fleet, is ideal for families as it has plenty of space for children to roam, and dining and entertainment options to suit both147 words
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Article, Illustration682 2010-08-26 119 MAY CHUA - CRUISE Find trippin’ entertainment on the high seas BY MAY CHUA IT’S EASY to underestimate the entertainment on cruise ships after all, theatres on board cannot compare to the size of those on land. Despite this, some cruise companies put on big budget productions that defy the boundaries of682 words
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Article, Illustration88 2010-08-26 121 Legend of the Seas With a capacity of 2,074 guests, this Royal Caribbean ship traverses Asia all year round. Among its features are a 9m rock-climbing wall, a miniature golf course, and an indoor pool. International cuisine is served in its two fine dining and casual buffet88 words
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