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Title Section40 2011-01-04 1 TODAY MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 Tuesday January 4, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking AFTERNOON EDITION MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Tuesday January 4, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking40 words
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456 2011-01-04 1 JOANNE CHAN - But rate of increase slowed, cooled by Government measures JOANNE CHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The red-hot resale market for Housing and Development Board flats saw prices go up by almost 14 per cent last year compared to 2009, according to HDB’s flash estimates456 words
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380 2011-01-04 1 JO-ANN HUANG - JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Prices of private residential properties hit new highs in the fourth quarter of last year, capping a year of spectacular surge in private home prices. According to flash estimates from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) yesterday, the price index for private380 words
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NEWS
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589 2011-01-04 2 NG JINGYNG - NG JINGYNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Delivering a baby at Parkway East Hospital will cost you the least among all the private hospitals here. And patients choosing between public and private hospitals for cataract surgery may wish to note that the procedure costs about $1,800589 words
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352 2011-01-04 2 IMELDA SAAD - IMELDA SAAD SINGAPORE It will be faster now for family members to apply for a casino exclusion order on behalf of their loved ones. This comes after complaints that it was taking too long up to six weeks for an order to352 words
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Article, Illustration346 2011-01-04 3 Record flooding in north-east hits coal exports, devastates farmland AGENCIES GRACEMERE (Australia) Military aircraft ferried supplies to an Australian town slowly sinking beneath swollen rivers yesterday, as record flooding in the country’s north-east cut off roads and ports, curtailing coal exports andAGENCIES; REUTERS - 346 words
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Article, Illustration393 2011-01-04 4 ESTHER NG - Reuse, reduce, recycle refined ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Student Law Huimin was so passionate about recycling at home that she kept recyclables in her bedroom. But several of her classmates had parents who complained that recycled items took up too much space in their flats and looked unsightly in thePHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 393 words
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Article253 2011-01-04 4 HOE YEEN NIE, NG LIAN CHEONG - HOE YEEN NIE, NG LIAN CHEONG SINGAPORE The Singapore Chinese Physicians’ Association said yesterday that members who claim to be Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) specialists will face disciplinary action, including being stripped of their membership. On Sunday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan had said the term was253 words
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Article, Illustration334 2011-01-04 4 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE Vowing to “take crime off the streets”, the new Criminal Investigation Department (CID) head has his sights set on tackling youth gangs and unlicensed moneylending syndicates “at a higher level”. And Assistant Commissioner (AC) Hoong Wee Teck, 47, who assumed command onPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 334 words
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361 2011-01-04 6 SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB - SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB shaffiq@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The managing director of a secretarial services company was fined $12,000 yesterday for failing to inform the authorities that the money he had been dealing with could have been obtained from criminal activity. Singaporean Lim Siew Cheng, 63,361 words
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218 2011-01-04 6 SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB - SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB SINGAPORE A Taiwanese croupier from the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) casino pleaded guilty yesterday to converting cash chips worth more than $110,000 for her own use between September and November. Chiu Yee-Fong, 31, also admitted that she had some $11,000 worth of218 words
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Article237 2011-01-04 6 S RAMESH - S RAMESH SINGAPORE The Registers of Electors are being revised once again another sign that the General Election (GE) is looming, said analysts. News of the revision was contained in a Government Gazette notification. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has directed the Registration Officer to complete the237 words
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Article140 2011-01-04 6 VIMITA MOHANDAS - VIMITA MOHANDAS SINGAPORE Only three motorists were caught for drink-driving during the weeklong period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. In contrast, a total of 25 drivers were arrested in a five-hour ring-fencing operation on the day before Christmas Eve. The 28 motorists, who include140 words
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VOICES
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Article551 2011-01-04 8 Rick Lim Say Kiong - Letter from Rick Lim Say Kiong I AM worried. Despite the assortment of profamily measures dished out by the Government over the years to address Singapore’s low fertility rate, it continues to drop further (“S’pore grapples with low birth rate, integration”, Dec 31). While our551 words
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123 2011-01-04 10 MELISSA ANG - LETTER FROM MELISSA ANG CENTRE MANAGER, JUNCTION 8 We refer to the letter by Mr Chan Wai Piew Daniel, “Display of goods worsens congestion at mall” (Dec 31). There was a temporary display of Barbie costumes at the walkway between Bishan MRT and the123 words
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121 2011-01-04 10 MAGGIE LI - LETTER FROM MAGGIE LI LETTER FROM MAGGIE LI, SENIOR MANAGER, INFLIGHT SERVICES, SINGAPORE I refer to the letter from Mr Alessandro Santise, “Disappointed with same meals served on board SIA” (Dec 30). We would like to clarify that our menus are updated on a regular121 words
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239 2011-01-04 10 Jose Raymond - Letter from Jose Raymond Deputy Director, Media Relations and Social Media Singapore Sports Council WE THANK Ms Maureen Foo for her letter, “Observe track etiquette at stadiums, please” (Dec 28). We regret to learn of Ms Foo’s unpleasant experience at the Serangoon stadium as239 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration873 2011-01-04 12 SIMON TISDALL - Predictions of war in the Middle East can be averted by declaring a sovereign Palestinian state SIMON TISDALL Simon Tisdall is an assistant editor at The Guardian and a foreign affairs columnist. THE GUARDIAN As unfulfilled hopes of peace in the Middle East inTHE GUARDIAN; AP - 873 words
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Article, Illustration688 2011-01-04 14 HONG SIEW KUM - SIEW KUM HONG The writer is a corporate counsel and a former Nominated Member of Parliament. Those familiar with Singapore’s political history will remember the role played by student activists in the ’50s and early ’60s. But that ended when schools wereYEN YOK - 688 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration102 2011-01-04 16 About 100,000 North Koreans rallied in the capital Pyongyang in support of leader Kim Jong Il and his regime. Tens of thousands of people waved propaganda flags and placards in yesterday’s rally, which was broadcast on North Korean state television. The gathering began with a hymn to MrAP - 102 words
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Article255 2011-01-04 16 Tehran invites inspectors to view its nuclear facilities REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST TEHRAN Iran has invited several ambassadors accredited to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna to tour its nuclear facilities, a senior European diplomat in Brussels told Reuters yesterday. The move comes just weeks beforeREUTERS - 255 words
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Article123 2011-01-04 16 REUTERS LONDON Pete Postlethwaite, the Oscarnominated actor, died on Sunday, a spokesman said yesterday. He was 64. He died from cancer in a hospital in England. He had been unwell off and on for around two years and not worked as frequently as normal during theREUTERS - 123 words
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Article82 2011-01-04 16 REUTERS Microsoft’s Hotmail service, the world’s mostused online email system, was back to normal operations this morning after some users over the weekend lost access to emails or found them transferred to a deleted mail folder. Hotmail, which has more than 360 million users, saidREUTERS - 82 words
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Article77 2011-01-04 16 AGENCIES A small earthquake has hit northern England the second tremor to strike the area in a fortnight. The British Geological Survey said the 3.7-magnitude quake struck near Leeds just after 2100 GMT (5am, Singapore time) yesterday. Experts said the tremor was “fairly small” andAGENCIES - 77 words
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294 2011-01-04 17 AP KUALA LUMPUR A high school textbook that highlights multiethnic Malaysia’s racial harmony has riled the main ethnic Indian party, which wants it banned because it refers to the Hindu caste system, an official said yesterday. The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC),AP - 294 words
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Article, Illustration255 2011-01-04 17 THE NEW YORK TIMES ALEXANDRIA Egyptian security officers, many in riot gear, were deployed in the streets of Cairo and Alexandria on Sunday in the face of scattered protests by Coptic Christians and others blaming government negligence for a bombing that killed 21THE NEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 255 words
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122 2011-01-04 17 AP Landslides and floods after days of heavy rain in the central Philippines have killed five children, including a one-year-old baby and his five-year-old sister who were buried under mud while they slept. Ms Angel Gaviola, the regional civil defence head, said theAP - 122 words
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122 2011-01-04 18 AP A magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to flee the coast for higher ground amid fears it could generate a tsunami like the one last year. There were no reports of deaths or damage andAP - 122 words
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Article, Illustration227 2011-01-04 18 AGENCIES NEW YORK/LONDON Bags of rubbish tower on New York City’s pavements outside apartment buildings, while rubbish bins left buried since the city’s last pickup on Christmas Eve, poke through dirty mounds of melting snow. New Yorkers, still cursingAGENCIES; THE NEW YORK TIMES - 227 words
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Article, Illustration561 2011-01-04 19 THE NEW YORK TIMES KASHIWA Ms Maria Fransiska, a young, hardworking nurse from Indonesia, is just the kind of worker Japan would seem to need to replenish its ageing work force. But Ms Fransiska, 26, is having to fight to stay. ToTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 561 words
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158 2011-01-04 19 AP NORFOLK (Virginia) The United States Navy said on Sunday it will investigate “inappropriate” videos broadcast to the crew of an aircraft carrier in which a top officer used gay slurs, mimicked masturbation and opened the shower curtain on women pretending to bathe together.AP - 158 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration710 2011-01-04 20 Ferguson talks about player power, retirement and his soft spot for certain players THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MANCHESTER Sir Alex Ferguson (picture) has claimed that Wayne Rooney’s contract stand-off with Manchester United proved that the club would be “finished” if they ever allowed players to becomeTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 710 words
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Article62 2011-01-04 20 TELEGRAPH Former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is among the names being considered by Crystal Palace as they draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace George Burley. Hughton watched Palace’s last match against Millwall on Saturday a 3-0 defeat which proved Burley’s downfall and is understoodTELEGRAPH - 62 words
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Article, Illustration268 2011-01-04 20 THE GUARDIAN AFTERNOON LATEST DORTMUND Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp (picture) has played down speculation linking him with the Liverpool job. “There has been no approach and there’s no point talking about it,” the 43-year-old said. Dortmund, runaway leaders in the Bundesliga with 14THE GUARDIAN; REUTERS - 268 words
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Article, Illustration317 2011-01-04 21 AGENCIES AFTERNOON LATEST MADRID Real Madrid midfielder Kaka was delighted to return to action last night when he played the last quarter of an hour of the La Liga giants’ 3-2 win at Getafe just under five months after a knee operation. TheAGENCIES; REUTERS - 317 words
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Article194 2011-01-04 21 Germany star Lahm is glad he won’t be playing in 2022 REUTERS DOHA Philipp Lahm, who captained Germany at last year’s World Cup, said he was against playing the 2022 tournament in Qatar during the summer, saying it was madness to play in such highREUTERS - 194 words
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184 2011-01-04 21 AP ZURICH FIFA president Sepp Blatter is to set up a new committee to ensure his organisation is free of corruption after scandals surrounding the votes for World Cup hosting. An independent anti-corruption committee would improve FIFA’s credibility, Blatter told Swiss newspaper Sonntags Zeitung. “IAP - 184 words
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Article161 2011-01-04 21 REUTERS MANCHESTER Sampdoria boosted their scant striking options yesterday by signing Italy under-21 forward Federico Macheda on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season. The Serie A side have been badly short of firepower since Antonio Cassano, whose move to AC MilanREUTERS - 161 words
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Article100 2011-01-04 21 REUTERS Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed Frank de Boer in the post of manager until June 2014 to replace Martin Jol who left last month, the club said yesterday. The 40-year-old former Dutch international, an assistant to national coach Bert van Marwijk, took chargeREUTERS - 100 words
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251 2011-01-04 22 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Blackburn owners Venky’s have described reports of a move for AC Milan forward Ronaldinho as “just rumours”. The Brazilian World Cup winner is set to leave the San Siro and Rovers have been reported to be vying with GremioTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 251 words
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Article, Illustration381 2011-01-04 22 Dzeko deal set to be sealed this week THE DAILY TELEGRAPH MANCHESTER Manchester City have agreed on a £27 million ($53.7 million) fee with Wolfsburg for Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko (picture) and expect to conclude a deal before the end of the week. City, who faceTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 381 words
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252 2011-01-04 23 TAN YO-HINN - TAN YO-HINN SINGAPORE He has raced all over Asia and the world. And now, Ringo Chong is set to add the 2011 Ferrari Challenge AsiaPacific to his CV. The 44-year-old is scheduled to compete in the inaugural event, which is252 words
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Article, Illustration389 2011-01-04 23 LOW LIN FHOONG - STTA seeks ITTF help to put system in place LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Some 2,000 local paddlers competing annually in tournaments like the National Table Tennis Grand Finale, Table Tennis League and Dr Ng Eng Hen Cup will take away moreTODAY FILE PHOTO - 389 words
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IMPACT
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Article, Illustration130 2011-01-04 5 Some lucky revellers ushered in 2011 in style as part of Carlsberg’s ultimate party experience. The 100-strong guest-list was made up of eight lucky fans with five friends each who participated in Carlsberg’s Pimp My Party campaign, Carlsberg VIP guests, entertainers, Carlsberg dancers and variousPHOTO COURTESY CARLSBERG - 130 words
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Article, Illustration404 2011-01-04 5 PETER YEO - If HSBC has its way, golf would be more than just a PETER YEO THE fourth annual HSBC Women’s Champions, dubbed one of Asia’s premier women golf events, will swing into town from Feb 24 to 27. To involve more than just golfers, JWT Singapore has createdPHOTO COURTESY HSBC - 404 words
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BUSINESS
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161 2011-01-04 3 REUTERS Casino revenue in Macau surged 58 percent last year to a record 188.34 billion patacas ($30.2 billion) from the previous year, bolstered by a flood of gamblers from mainland China on continued strength in the Chinese economy. December gambling revenue jumped 66.4REUTERS - 161 words
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233 2011-01-04 3 THE NEW YORK TIMES PALO ALTO (California) Facebook, the popular social networking site, has been valued at US$50 billion ($64.2 billion) after it raised US$500 million from Goldman Sachs and a Russian investor, according to people involved in the transaction. The deal makesTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 233 words
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Article355 2011-01-04 2 S RAMESH - S RAMESH rameshs@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Business costs have become a primary concern for local firms, outstripping other concerns such as access to financing options and the lowering of foreign worker levies and quotas. Nearly 66 per cent of members of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and355 words
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Article, Illustration204 2011-01-04 2 SINGAPORE Prudential has announced leadership changes in its regional life insurance business. The incumbent chief executive officer for Singapore, Mr Philip Seah (picture), has been appointed as chief agency officer for Asia. In his new role, Mr Seah will seekTODAY FILE PHOTO - 204 words
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141 2011-01-04 2 DOW JONES Singapore-listed marine fuel supplier Chemoil Energy has agreed to buy the marine fuel business of global energy brokerage firm OceanConnect Holdings for about US$25 million ($32.1 million). OceanConnect’s former chief executive officer Tom Reilly has been named Chemoil’s new CEO and directorDOW JONES - 141 words
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433 2011-01-04 1 REUTERS NEW YORK Manufacturing in the United States and Europe accelerated in December, while growth in China and India slowed to more sustainable levels in another boost for the global economic outlook. “We’re off to a new start, and people are optimistic,” said Lenox Advisors’REUTERS - 433 words
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Article57 2011-01-04 1 MONDAY CLOSE 11,670.80 (+0.81%) Monday 11,005.97 p 0.08% Friday 10,997.35 p 0.64% Thursday 10,927.07 p 0.27% Wednesday 10,897.52 q 0.66% NYSETOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Citigroup 647.8m $4.90 p 3.59% Bank of America 350.0m $14.19 p 6.37% Sprint Nextel 89.7m $4.51 p 6.62% Ford 70.6m $17.25 p57 words
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Article15 2011-01-04 1 Ç EURO STOXX 50 2,839.43 (+1.67%) Ç Ç DAX 6,989.74 (+1.09%) CAC40 3,900.86 (+2.53%)15 words
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106 2011-01-04 1 MySpace for sale but where are the buyers? REUTERS NEW YORK News Corp is still considering a sale of its social networking site MySpace but a person familiar with the matter told Reuters there are no talks currently with potential buyers. CNBC reported yesterday that News Corp is on courseREUTERS - 106 words
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Article73 2011-01-04 1 A big new year rally European stocks ended higher, starting the new year with a broad-based rally led by construction and industrial shares as soft-er-than-expected factory inflation data from China eased concerns of a tightening in monetary policy. Carmakers also made lofty gains, boosted by Porsche’s 15-per-cent jump73 words
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Article83 2011-01-04 1 Hit a 27-month high Oil prices rose to a 27-month peak as upbeat European and US manufacturing data and forecasts for cold weather reinforced optimism about economic and energy demand. US crude oil for February delivery hit its highest close since early October 2008, after earlier rising as high83 words
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545 2011-01-04 1 US markets boosted by ‘January effect’ REUTERS NEW YORK Stocks greeted the new year with a rally yesterday as encouraging signs about the outlook for manufacturing around the world prompted investors to inject new money into the market. Data from the UnitedREUTERS - 545 words
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Advertisement40 2011-01-04 1 A PUBLICATION OF JANUARY 4, 2011 OLD WIVES’ TALES GRANDMAS AND OTHER SURPRISING MUSES AT THIS YEAR’S FRINGE FEST. YOUR ARTS GUIDE FOR THE WEEK. T9 HOLLYWOOD’S TOP WOMEN ON SAYING ‘NO’. T10 HEALTH: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH IN JEOPARDY. T1440 words
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Article, Illustration1324 2011-01-04 2 MAYO MARTIN - Three homegrown shows at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival take their cues from family and history MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg GRANDMOTHERS, a three-year-old son and the tragic victims of a massacre some 73 years ago. They’ve provided inspiration for some local artists participating in this year’s M11,324 words
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Article, Illustration133 2011-01-04 8 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN It was more building-related news last week as the year in arts winded down quietly. Marina Bay Sands announced that their quirky lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum is set to open on Feb 17 upon the advice of a feng shui expert, apparently. The 50,000-sq-ft structure133 words
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Article, Illustration51 2011-01-04 8 The Rocky Horror Show Cult musical about a couple who find themselves in a castle with some really strange inhabitants led by a mad (and sexy) scientist named Dr Frank n Furter. Jan 5 to 16, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets at $68 to 148 from51 words
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Article82 2011-01-04 8 The Golden Sabre &The Gentle Demoness Turn your weekend into a full-on Cantonese opera experience with these two pieces.The first tells of the heroic deeds ofYang Ba Jie from the legendary Yang family during the Song Dynasty, while the second is about the romance between a scholar and a82 words
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Article39 2011-01-04 8 The Story Continues Odyssey Dance Theatre’s finale show from DanzInc International Dancers Choreographers Residency Festival 2010/11 examines the relationship between men and women. Jan 5 and 6, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. Tickets at $28 to $88 from tdc.sg.39 words
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Article45 2011-01-04 8 Artist Talk: Sri Lankan Contemporary Art Arts NetworkAsian panel member, visual artist and curator Anoli Perera discusses contemporary art in Sri Lanka and South Asia. Tonight at 7.30pm,TheatreWorks/72-13, 7213 Mohd Sultan Road. Free admission. Call 6737 7213 or email tworks@singnet.com.sg to reserve a seat.45 words
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Article55 2011-01-04 8 Open House A unique arts event that lets you take a tour of HDB flats in Marine Parade, and features site-specific works by local artists. Jan 8,9, 15 and 16, 4pm to 8pm, Marine Parade Community Centre Plaza, 278 Marine Parade Road.Tickets at $10 on the day itself.Visit55 words
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Article, Illustration1053 2011-01-04 10 Matthew Belloni, Stephen Galloway - Six of the hottest actresses in Hollywood discuss their careers, collaborations and losing roles to each other Matthew Belloni, Stephen Galloway features@mediacorp.com.sg IT IS an annual question during Hollywood’s awards season:Why are there so few great roles for women? But this year that query has disappeared.1,053 words
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Miscellaneous259 2011-01-04 12 ON MEDIACORP ANYTHING GOES Channel 5, 8.30pm A magician gets the team to deliver props and warns them to be careful as his rival will try to sabotage the delivery. Then an important package belonging to their biggest client goes missing and Jason has to look for it before the259 words
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Miscellaneous231 2011-01-04 12 ON MEDIACORP DRAMASUTRA: ASSALAMUALAIKUM CINTA Suria, 9.30pm Asma accepts Kevin’s marriage proposal. Rio is heartbroken but he respects her decision. Kevin’s mum goes all out to stop Kevin from marrying Asma but Kevin’s grandma, as the head of the family, has the final say. Kevin’s mum resorts to having Asma231 words
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Article284 2011-01-04 13 1 All That Glitters This NC16 film is a warm portrait of two saucy young ladies who sacrifice friendship to penetrate the elitist realm of Paris’ upper classes. In French with English subtitles. Date: Today Time: 8pm Venue: Alliance FrancaiseTheatre Ticket: $7.20 from Sistic 2 PlayStation Crazy284 words
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Article88 2011-01-04 14 HEALTH LISTING PICK up home safety tips at talks and activity booths organised by Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Occupational therapists will talk about issues including handwriting skills and elderly falls prevention. For details, visit www.sgh.com.sg. Date: Jan 11 Time: 10am to 3.30pm (activity booths), 11am to 4pm88 words
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Article415 2011-01-04 14 ASK THE DOC Query from MayT I AM 29 years old, and have been wearing contact lenses since I was 15. I have high myopia of about 800 degrees in both eyes. I have been wearing daily disposables (the “moist” type), each day for about415 words
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Article, Illustration568 2011-01-04 14 Eveline Gan - Learn to spot the early warning signs of youth mental disorders Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg AT 30, acclaimed American poet Sylvia Plath, who suffered from depression, killed herself by placing her head in the oven, with the gas turned on. Her sensational suicide is well-known in the literary568 words
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