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Title Section21 2011-02-01 1 AFTERNOON EDITION MICA (P) 057/10/2010 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Tuesday February 1, 2011 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking21 words
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Article549 2011-02-01 1 NEO CHAI CHIN - It will coincide with opening of final Circle Line phases in Q4 NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Bus and train fares will remain unchanged until the end of this year, after the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced yesterday that it will defer its annual fare review549 words
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197 2011-02-01 1 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said yesterday there would be no change in the ERP rates, following its latest quarterly review of traffic conditions. The next ERP review will take place in May. But LTA said it would be adjusting the Shenton197 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration478 2011-02-01 2 MONICA KOTWANI - Some businesses estimate a 20-per-cent dip in sales while some tourists express disappointment at gloom MONICA KOTWANI monicak@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Businesses along Orchard Road were expecting huge crowds of shoppers over the last weekend before Chinese New Year. But they were sorely disappointed, no thanksOOI BOON KEONG - 478 words
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365 2011-02-01 2 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The cancellation of several Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) train services to Malaysia as a result of incessant rain and flooding in some towns has led to a mad rush for coach tickets here. Some bus travel365 words
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309 2011-02-01 2 REUTERS SEOUL A United Nations panel reported to the Security Council that North Korea may have further secret atomic facilities and called for better implementation of sanctions against Pyongyang, UN diplomats said yesterday. The diplomats told Reuters on condition of anonymity thatREUTERS - 309 words
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409 2011-02-01 3 AGENCIES BANDUNG One of Indonesia’s bestknown pop stars was sentenced yesterday to three-and-a-half years behind bars for his alleged role in the production and distribution of pornographic materials. Nazril “Ariel” Irham, 30, lead singer of popular band Peterpan, was also fined 250 millionAGENCIES - 409 words
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Article, Illustration706 2011-02-01 3 Egyptian President agrees to talks; military says it will not fire on protesters at million-man march REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST CAIRO Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak offered talks on sweeping reforms with opponents yesterday, indicating that massive pressure from street protesters, Western allies and hisREUTERS - 706 words
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Article360 2011-02-01 4 CHEOW XIN YI - Bonuses of two months are the norm for this festive season, says ASME CHEOW XIN YI cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Sizzling business last year has translated to bumper red packets, or hongbao, for employees of Chinese towkays this Chinese New Year (CNY). And the bonuses are finding their way to360 words
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Article, Illustration114 2011-02-01 4 To usher in the Year of the Rabbit, 30 outstanding performers from The Nanjing City Song and Dance Troupe will entertain visitors at the River Hongbao this year with various cultural song and dance items. The River Hongbao will take place at The Float MarinaPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 114 words
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223 2011-02-01 4 DYLAN LOH - DYLAN LOH SINGAPORE A new guide book promises a tongue-in-cheek look at life in Singapore and it may be just the book for visitors to the island. In On a Street in Singapore, a visitor would be pleasantly surprised to discover the multi-faceted223 words
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315 2011-02-01 4 HOE YEEN NIE - HOE YEEN NIE SINGAPORE The fruits on sale at Mr Ng Hock Hin’s shop now come with the country of origin listed prominently along with the price. Although he has been selling fruits at Teck Whye Shopping Centre for 23 years, it was only315 words
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269 2011-02-01 4 SINGAPORE People here were generally more satisfied with the quality of life, according to a survey commissioned by government feedback portal, REACH. The survey covered a representative sample of some 2,000 Singapore citizens aged 17 and above. They were interviewed face-to-face between269 words
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Article, Illustration376 2011-02-01 6 ZUL OTHMAN - ZUL OTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A publicity campaign using a fictitious obituary to drive home the message on the perils of drink-driving has raised eyebrows and divided opinions on whether it would achieve its desired impact. An obituary featuring a 17-year-old “Nelson376 words
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248 2011-02-01 6 SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB - SHAFFIQ ALKHATIB shaffiq@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A plumber has been jailed for three years for having sex with his own daughter, in what is believed to be Singapore’s first consensual incest case. The 47-year-old man cannot be named to protect her identity. The248 words
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367 2011-02-01 6 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A man went to the High Court yesterday to compel the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) to provide reasons for dismissing his complaint against a gynaecologist who treated his wife after he had earlier gone to the Ministry of Health367 words
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Article107 2011-02-01 6 Immigration offences are at a 10-year low, with fewer foreigners arrested for them last year compared to a decade ago. In its annual report, the Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the total number of foreigners arrested for immigration offences last year fell by 23 per107 words
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Article122 2011-02-01 6 TANYA FONG - TANYA FONG The population of green flies known as midges, which has been plaguing the Bedok Reservoir area for weeks, has been reduced by 95 per cent. The National Environment Agency and the Public Utilities Board deposited BTI a safe, environmentally-friendly pesticide into the122 words
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VOICES
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Article140 2011-02-01 8 Ong Tiong Leng - Letter from Ong Tiong Leng I HAVE been an Android mobile phone user for the past year and I always encountered a weak or dropped signal at my workplace at Changi Airport. My service provider had engineers survey the premises more than six months140 words
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248 2011-02-01 8 Ron Tay - Letter from Ron Tay I REFER to the report “Firm whose van injured cabbie ‘not liable’” (Jan 29). Could insurers and the relevant authorities comment on the liabilities attached to company vehicles that are used outside office hours? The public might248 words
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Article70 2011-02-01 8 In the article “Singapore a safer place in 2010, but (Jan 27), it was reported that youth rioting cases are on the rise. This is inaccurate. The number of youths arrested for rioting has increased, by 13 per cent to 531 persons, although the actual number of rioting cases70 words
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Article, Illustration555 2011-02-01 8 Lee Seow Ser - I SAY Lee Seow Ser The writer, a lawyer, is a mother of two boys. The incessant drops of rain, which began falling on Friday, kept me home with nowhere to go at the weekend. I had taken leave on Friday to help myPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 555 words
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Advertisement32 2011-02-01 9 Throughout Chinese New Year And if you spend just $188, you’ll go into the daily draw to win a Double Pass to The Lion King.* 21st Jan 15th Feb 2011 Conditions Apply.32 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration878 2011-02-01 10 WENDELL WONG, MAHDEV MOHAN - Encourage young legal eagles to take on criminal law, so that they’re better equipped for international challenges WENDELL WONG, MAHDEV MOHAN Wendell Wong is director at Drew Napier LLC. Mahdev Mohan is Assistant Professor of Law, Singapore Management University. The health of Singapore’sTODAY FILE PHOTOS - 878 words
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Article, Illustration1010 2011-02-01 14 Support has grown for Najib’s administration in past few by-elections but reforms will have to continue MALAYSIAN INSIDER EDITORIAL MALAYSIAN INSIDER Will Malaysia become like Egypt and Tunisia? This is a question which many Malaysians are asking in the wake of people powerMALAYSIAN INSIDER; AP - 1,010 words
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Advertisement197 2011-02-01 11 0 SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS EASE INTO A NEW CAREER WITH THE SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS (WSQ) Switching to a new industry is hard. But not impossible. Ms Lim MeiYu will testify to that. Though armed with a good degree and a rewarding job as a laboratory officer, MeiYu still197 words
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Advertisement652 2011-02-01 12 The young talents After selection by a panel of judges, the top 40 teams were picked to attend a one-week storyboarding training. After which, 10 teams were picked for the final round and they spent three weeks producing their clips, with guidance from professionals. From Jan 22 to Feb 6,652 words
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Advertisement286 2011-02-01 13 Brought to you by Entry no C5 Entry no C4 Entry no C3 Entry no C2 Acceptance Despite prejudices towards them, foreign workers help build our homes. This clip reminds Singaporeans to show appreciation and help them feel at home. Team: Phoenix, Crescent Girls’ School Extreme Temperatures! Family relationships affect286 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration423 2011-02-01 16 AGENCIES NAYPYITAW Myanmar opened its first Parliament in more than two decades yesterday, an event greeted with cautious optimism by opposition lawmakers despite the military’s tight management of the event. The military and its allies hold more than 80 per cent of the seats inAGENCIES - 423 words
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325 2011-02-01 16 REUTERS BEIJING A court yesterday handed down the death penalty to the former deputy head of anti-narcotics efforts in China’s most populous metropolis, Chongqing, on charges of murder, graft and drug trafficking. Luo Li had been collaborating with drug dealers in ChongqingREUTERS - 325 words
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147 2011-02-01 16 BLOOMBERG BANGKOK A Thai protest movement aligned with fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has asked the International Criminal Court to open an inquiry into a military crackdown last May that killed more than 80 demonstrators. The United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, which occupiedBLOOMBERG - 147 words
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Article, Illustration352 2011-02-01 16 AGENCIES HONG KONG Billionaire Stanley Ho was admitted to hospital yesterday after his lawyer and family issued conflicting statements on whether he is pursuing a lawsuit to regain a stake in Asia’s biggest casino company. Mr Ho, 89, was taken to the Hong KongAGENCIES; AP - 352 words
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Article, Illustration326 2011-02-01 18 REUTERS TOKYO Japanese ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa (picture) was charged yesterday over a funding scandal, a widely expected judicial move that could widen a rift in the ruling party over whether he should leave the party. Ozawa, a seasoned political strategistREUTERS - 326 words
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Article, Illustration323 2011-02-01 18 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON An astonishing security lapse allegedly allowed an American soldier to pass hundreds of thousands of secret documents to the WikiLeaks website, a new book will reveal. The army private who is accused of downloading the material inTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 323 words
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228 2011-02-01 18 AP The police in Malaysia yesterday took custody of seven Somali pirates who were captured in the Gulf of Aden. The men were brought to the country to face a possible trial for hijacking a Malaysianoperated chemical tanker. Malaysia and South KoreaAP - 228 words
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215 2011-02-01 19 AP REUTERS SYDNEY A strong tropical cyclone roared towards Australia’s flood-ravaged north-east yesterday, prompting evacuations and warnings from officials that the storm could be the worst the alreadyswamped region has seen. Cyclone Yasi’s winds strengthened to 102kmh yesterday. It was expected to hit the QueenslandAP; REUTERS - 215 words
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Article, Illustration487 2011-02-01 19 Vast underground world hints at China’s coming crisis THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BEIJING To understand how far ordinary Chinese have been priced out of their country’s property market, you need to look not upwards at the Beijing’s shimmering high-rise skyline, but down, far below the bustlingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; BLOOMBERG - 487 words
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Article, Illustration60 2011-02-01 19 Bangladeshi police detaining a villager during a clash in Munshiganj district, 20km south of Dhaka, yesterday. Angry villagers, who were armed with sticks, set fire to a police camp during protests against a government plan to acquire their land for a new airport. The police fired tearREUTERS - 60 words
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110 2011-02-01 19 REUTERS More than 1,000 people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate their homes near a volcano that has been spewing ash and rocks into the air, a local official said yesterday. Shinmoedake began erupting on Wednesday and it has beenREUTERS - 110 words
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119 2011-02-01 19 BLOOMBERG Another winter storm was expected to move into New York and the north-eastern United States later yesterday, bringing snow, ice and possibly rain before it ends tomorrow, according to forecasters. A large system covering a large part of the USBLOOMBERG - 119 words
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113 2011-02-01 19 AGENCIES Scientists at Cambridge University say that fitting artificial pancreases to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes could save their lives and reduce cases of stillbirth. In a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, the scientists fitted artificial pancreases to 10 women withAGENCIES - 113 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration731 2011-02-01 22 Blues break the bank to sign Spanish striker Torres; Luiz joins from Benfica AGENCIES LONDON Chelsea smashed the British transfer record in signing Fernando Torres for a reported £50 million ($102.5 million) from Liverpool last night. That brought Chelsea’s spending on transfer deadline day to £76.5 million,AGENCIES; AP - 731 words
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469 2011-02-01 22 AGENCIES IRELANDTO NEWCASTLE (LOAN) Stephen Ireland has completed a loan move to Newcastle. The 24-year-old midfielder has joined the club for the remainder of the season from Aston Villa. “Stephen has shown over the past few seasons that he’s a real top player,”AGENCIES - 469 words
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Article, Illustration517 2011-02-01 24 One step back, two steps forward for Liverpool, who lose Torres but clinch Carroll and Suarez AGENCIES AFTERNOON LATEST LIVERPOOL Fans of the Merseyside club reeling from the loss of talismanic striker Fernando Torres will find consolation in the fact that the £50 million received from theAGENCIES; REUTERS - 517 words
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Article, Illustration407 2011-02-01 24 THE NEW YORK TIMES SAN DIEGO Although he had one PGA Tour victory and a decent showing in the Ryder Cup to his credit before Sunday, long-hitting Bubba Watson (picture) had yet to establish himself as a serious candidate for greatnessTHE NEW YORK TIMES; AP - 407 words
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211 2011-02-01 24 SAN DIEGO Tiger Woods began his 2011 PGA Tour campaign with high hopes at the Farmers Insurance Open but he ended his week on a bitterly low note as he limped home with a three-over-par 75 in the final round. Despite launching211 words
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Article, Illustration584 2011-02-01 24 Djokovic believes he is playing his best tennis and hopes to share major spoils with the ‘Big Two’ REUTERS MELBOURNE Novak Djokovic belted out Serbian folk songs in an all-in party after clinching the Australian Open but shrugged off a poor night’sREUTERS - 584 words
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403 2011-02-01 24 AP LOS ANGELES Paul Pierce claimed the Boston Celtics had no reason to discuss their heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the NBA finals last summer before they returned to Staples Center on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). With a spectacularly fluid performanceAP - 403 words
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Article, Illustration384 2011-02-01 24 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In his first visit here, Russian tennis pro Dmitry Tursunov banked US$7,200 ($9,232), after winning the Singapore ATP Challenger men’s singles title yesterday. But the 28-year-old hopes he will not be back to defend his title. Players ranked inPHOTO BY DON WONG - 384 words
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Article, Illustration464 2011-02-01 25 PATWANT SINGH - FairPrice mulling a new role in sports for Singapore’s Olympic hero PATWANT SINGH patwant@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Olympic hero Tan Howe Liang could play another role in sports, according to NTUC FairPrice CEO Seah Kian Peng. Speaking to MediaCorp yesterday, Seah said: “He is aTODAY FILE PHOTO - 464 words
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Article, Illustration386 2011-02-01 25 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA SINGAPORE In their first season here in 2004, Albirex Niigata made no prediction where they would finish in the S-League. In 2005, they boldly claimed they would lift the title. In the five seasons since, the Japanese outfit claimed they would finishPHOTO BY IAN DE COTTA - 386 words
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Article, Illustration177 2011-02-01 25 Speed skater Lucas Ng will create history today when he becomes the first Singaporean athlete to represent the Republic at a major winter Games. The 22-year-old will take to the ice rink at the 7th Asian Winter GamesAP - 177 words
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Miscellaneous48 2011-02-01 24 [pLAY® Always play with care. [responsibly! Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg or call 6786 6688 Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE RCB Reg No: *****0202G48 words
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IMPACT
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Article, Illustration248 2011-02-01 5 PETER YEO - PETER YEO ASIA Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) announced the winner of its Tiger 1-kg gold bar on Jan 21. He is 61-year-old car workshop owner Raymond Cheong. Mr Cheong was enjoying dinner with his wife and friends at Shun Xing Teahouse at Bukit Merah Lane when heAPB SINGAPORE - 248 words
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Article, Illustration411 2011-02-01 5 PETER YEO - SK Jewellery’s latest campaign takes it around the globe PETER YEO IN time for Valentine’s Day, SK Jewellery will unveil a brand new campaign that features metropolitan London, United Kingdom, as the backdrop for its latest collection. The 2011 print campaign will sell its wares through anSK JEWELLERY - 411 words
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BUSINESS
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546 2011-02-01 3 AGENCIES SHANGHAI China will permit designated banks to trade yuan/foreign currency swaps on behalf of their clients from March 1. Non-bank clients will be allowed to sign agreements now and exchange yuan and foreign currencies, and their interest rates, at a future time,AGENCIES - 546 words
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Article, Illustration309 2011-02-01 3 AGENCIES TOKYO Japanese factory output rose more than expected in December to mark a second straight month of gains, data showed yesterday, signalling that solid overseas demand will help the world’s No 3 economy to resume its recovery in the coming months. Manufacturers expectAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 309 words
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270 2011-02-01 3 AGENCIES BEIJING China’s fourth-quar-ter current account surplus, the broadest measure of its trade balance with the rest of the world, rose 13 per cent from a year earlier to US$102.2 billion ($131 billion), the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said yesterday.AGENCIES - 270 words
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342 2011-02-01 3 AGENCIES MANILA The Philippine economy regained momentum in the final quarter of last year, pushing growth for the year to its highest in more than three decades, data showed yesterday, building expectations that interest rates could rise by the middle of the year.AGENCIES - 342 words
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200 2011-02-01 2 SINGAPORE Singapore-listed commodity giant Olam International plans to acquire two British firms for a total of £33.5 million ($68.2 million). The firm said it would acquire a 100-per-cent stake in Britannia Storage Distribution (BSD), a logistics service provider to the confectionery fats200 words
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Article, Illustration333 2011-02-01 2 CHRISTOPHER HOWELLS - CHRISTOPHER HOWELLS christopherh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore’s consumer confidence fell in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to the third, according to survey company Nielsen. The consumer confidence index came in at 109, compared to 113 in the third quarter, although it rose nine points compared to theTODAY FILE PHOTO - 333 words
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353 2011-02-01 2 SINGAPORE The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme has achieved its highest ranking by the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings 2011. The NUS MBA has been ranked 23rd this year, moving up 12 spots from where353 words
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303 2011-02-01 2 TRAVIS TEO - TRAVIS TEO SINGAPORE Firms in the services sector are still upbeat about the business outlook for the next six months although sentiment has moderated. Releasing its business expectations survey yesterday, the Department of Statistics (DOS) said a weighted 19 per cent of firms in303 words
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159 2011-02-01 2 An industrial site at Ang Mo Kio Street 62 has been put up for sale by public tender by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). It is one of the four industrial sites to be released for sale under the Confirmed List of the159 words
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103 2011-02-01 2 AGENCIES Total bank lending in Singapore rose 1.3 per cent to $322.7 billion in December from $318.5 billion in November, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said yesterday. Housing loanstoconsumers rose to $112.4 billion from $111 billion in November, the central bankAGENCIES - 103 words
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186 2011-02-01 1 REUTERS NEW YORK Google’s Android dethroned Nokia’s Symbian as the global leader in smartphone software during the last quarter of 2010, ending a reign that began with the birth of the industry a decade ago. The reshuffle underscores how quickly Google has raced toREUTERS - 186 words
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Article185 2011-02-01 1 REUTERS NEW YORK A senior manager at Toshiba has filed a US$100 million ($128-million) lawsuit accusing an American unit of the Japanese company of gender bias against women in pay and promotions. The plaintiff, Ms Elaine Cyphers, contends Toshiba America pays women lower salaries andREUTERS - 185 words
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Article57 2011-02-01 1 MONDAY CLOSE 11,891.90 (+0.58%) Friday 11,823.70 q 1.39% Thursday 11,989.80 p 0.04% Wednesday 11,985.40 p 0.07% Tuesday 11,977.20 q 0.03% NYSETOP5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Citigroup 345.0m $4.82 p 2.12% Ford 274.3m $15.95 q 1.97% Bank of America 116.9m $13.73 p 0.96% General Electric 51.4m $20.14 q57 words
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Article13 2011-02-01 1 È FTSE100 5,862.94 (-0.31%) È Ç DAX 7,077.48 (-0.36%) CAC40 4,005.50 (+0.08%)13 words
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Article21 2011-02-01 1 US$1 $1.280 US$1 £0.624 US$1 €0.730 US$1 ¥82.650 US$1 A$1.003 US$1 HK$7.797 All figures correct as at 8am this morning21 words
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167 2011-02-01 1 THE NEW YORK TIMES A panel at the World Trade Organisation ruled yesterday that Boeing had received up to US$5 billion ($6.4 billion) in improper subsidies for its 787 Dreamliner and other jets giving it an unfair advantage against its European rival, Airbus, EuropeanTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 167 words
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OVERNIGHT
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Article67 2011-02-01 1 Traders are upbeat US stocks rose on strong earnings and signs of a strengthening economy, backed by relief that the turmoil in Egypt appeared not to be escalating. Investors focussed on data showing stronger US personal spending and regional manufacturing, while better-than-expected earnings from Exxon Mobil sent the67 words
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Article90 2011-02-01 1 Brent crude tops US$100 Brent crude topped US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2008, jumping more than 1 per cent on unrest in Egypt and rising demand expectations to settle at US$101.01, having reached US$101.73 intraday the highest since Sept 29, 2008. “The whole situation in the90 words
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Article401 2011-02-01 1 Slew of positive economic news suggests a country in recovery BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Consumer spending in the United States rose more than forecast in December, giving the world’s largest economy a lift heading into 2011. Purchases, which account for about 70 per cent of the economy,BLOOMBERG - 401 words
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167 2011-02-01 1 THE NEW YORK TIMES Exxon Mobil, the largest American oil company, yesterday reported a 53-per-cent increase in its fourth-quarter profit, helped by an improving world economy that has lifted demand and crude prices. It was the company’s biggest quarterly profit in moreTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 167 words
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Article, Illustration1375 2011-02-01 2 Tom Shone - How to beat the Hollywood system by being the system Tom Shone features@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN IN THE gilded hospitality suite of New York’s Ritz-Carlton, the Coen brothers are pondering their success. “We are part of the system more than you would suspect,” said Ethan, the younger, more combativeTHE GUARDIAN; AP; Bloomberg - 1,375 words
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Article, Illustration774 2011-02-01 6 Is the 2-0 victory for The King’s Speech over The Social Network at the SAG awards an Oscar game-changer? AP THE King’s Speech won the Best Actor trophy on Sunday for Colin Firth and a second honour for its overall cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.AP; Photos: AP - 774 words
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Article126 2011-02-01 6 Who won what at the Screen Actors Guild Awards FILM Best Ensemble Cast: The King’s Speech Best Actor: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech Best Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter TELEVISION126 words
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Article, Illustration354 2011-02-01 8 Who killed the red carpet of the Screen Actors Guild awards and who just plain died Forget Black Swan Mila Kunis is a red-hot phoenix in Alexander McQueen, rising from the crap that was Max Payne. Mad Men’s January Jones is a gorgeous Hollywood starlet in Carolina HerreraPhotos: AP - 354 words
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Article, Illustration277 2011-02-01 10 The Tudors’ Henry Cavill is Zack Snyder’s Superman REUTERS BRITISH actor Henry Cavill will finally get to don Superman’s cape in the new Man Of Steel movie, its distributor said on Sunday, almost a decade after he failed to make the cut for theREUTERS - 277 words
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Article, Illustration146 2011-02-01 10 REUTERS FACEBOOK founder Mark Zuckerberg met Jesse Eisenberg the actor whose less-than-flattering portrayal of him in The Social Network won an Oscar nomination for the first time on the weekend’s Saturday Night Live. Eisenberg, a guest host on the NBC show, asked Zuckerberg: “You ever endREUTERS; Photos: AP - 146 words
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Article, Illustration194 2011-02-01 11 REUTERS ANTHONY Hopkins led the North American box office on Sunday with the exorcism thriller The Rite, while newly minted Oscar nominees such as front-runner The King’s Speech enjoyed a boost in business. The Rite sold about US$ 15 million ($19 million) worth ofREUTERS - 194 words
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Advertisement58 2011-02-01 5 SINGAPORE BUDGET 2011 Rising cost of living... Widening income gap... Affordable housing... How would this year's budget address the issues and benefit the average working population here? Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates. MediaCorp providing the most complete news coverage in Singapore. /A=DJJ-\CORP A HsBSibray ANNEL NEWSASIA58 words
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Miscellaneous698 2011-02-01 10 STAN HELSING (Ml 8)* 5:15pm, 7:15 THE GREEN HORNET IIU DIGITAL SiJ (CS) 11:15am, 1:45pm, 4:15, 6:50,9:30 THE GREEN HORNET ICS)* 10:40am, 1:00pm, 3:30, 6:00,8:30 IT'S A GREAT GREAT WORLD (Ml (CSSESI* 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00, 5:00,7:00,9:00 HEREAFTER (CS) 11am, 1:30,4:10,6:45,9:20 SHAOLIN (M) (CS&ES) 10:50am, 1:30pm, 4:10, 6:50,9:30 SOLOMON KANE (NC16)698 words
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Miscellaneous220 2011-02-01 12 ON MEDIACORP ANYTHING GOES Channel 5, 8.30pm Serene’s grandfather hires Anything Goes to deliver Serene to a bowling game against his arch rival. As it’s a family tournament, Jason has to pretend to be Serene’s boyfriend while the rest of the gang are roped in to play the relatives. PROSPERITY220 words
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Miscellaneous209 2011-02-01 12 ON MEDIACORP PINK LIPSTICK Channel U, 7pm Meilan enlists the help of Yongjia to get Jia’en to divorce Tingyu. She also insinuates Tingyu into thinking that Jia’en is having an affair with Zaifan by showing him pictures of them together. OOR KURUVI Vasantham, 9.30pm AK continues his journey through Karaikudi209 words
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Article, Illustration276 2011-02-01 13 1 Fearless From extreme abstraction to naturalistic representation, this exhibition features the sculptures, etchings and sketches of Russian artist Ernst Neizvestny. Date: Until Feb 28 Time: 10am to 6pm Venue: John ErdosArt (6B Dempsey Road) Admission: Free Information: www.johnerdosart.com.sg 2 The Spring Fling Bask in the festive276 words
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Miscellaneous78 2011-02-01 13 NOTICE Please note that the Sudoku contest by 6range will be suspended on from Jan 31 to Feb 4 due to Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 3 and 4.The contest will resume on Feb 7 and will be extended till Feb 25. SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: HOW TO PLAY78 words
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Article, Illustration942 2011-02-01 14 Eveline Gan - Once associated with teens, braces are now becoming increasingly popular with adults seeking orthodontic treatment at a later age Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg WHEN her 20-year-old daughter decided to get braces last year, Madam Tay J M accompanied her to the clinic. By the end of the orthodontic942 words
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Article, Illustration296 2011-02-01 14 HEALTH BITE ELDERLY people showing early signs of dementia are more likely to lose their teeth, and this, in turn, may even speed the decline in memory function, according to new research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Behavioral296 words
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Article, Illustration288 2011-02-01 15 THE NEW YORK TIMES CHILDREN who sleep less than their peers may be at greater risk of abnormal blood glucose levels and other metabolic problems, according to a study published in this month’s issue of Pediatrics. Researchers studied the sleepTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 288 words
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96 2011-02-01 15 Unsound weight loss methods are the main reasons why dieters not only regain their lost weight but gain even more than what they weighed upon starting the weight loss plan. A nutritionist will talk about how you can lose weight and keep it off safely,96 words
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Article, Illustration61 2011-02-01 15 A physiotherapist will share successful weight loss facts while a dietitian will talk about losing weight the smart and healthy way and diet tips after bariatric surgery. Date: Feb 18 Time: 1pm to 2pm Venue: National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Health Education Hub, Main61 words
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92 2011-02-01 15 Have you been feeling breathless or tired lately? You could have heart valve disease. Find out more about the symptoms and signs of this medical condition, and the treatments available from the doctors at National Heart Centre Singapore.There will also be a special sharing session with92 words
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Article, Illustration198 2011-02-01 15 THE NEW YORK TIMES QUESTION: Can too much caffeine kill you? Answer: In very rare cases, overdoses of caffeine have been fatal. The estimated fatal oral dose, which varies because of factors like weight, is 5 grams to 10 grams.THE NEW YORK TIMES - 198 words
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Article240 2011-02-01 15 ASKTHE DOC Query from Mdm Fong My father, who is in his mid-70s, leads an active lifestyle.At his age, he is still working as a confectioner in a factory. However, in recent months, I have noticed that he seems to have more lapses in240 words
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Advertisement718 2011-02-01 16 MUSEUM HONGBAO SERIES It’s rabbits galore at museums all across Singapore as the Museum Roundtable ushers in a prosperous Lunar New Year! Hop your way to 39 participating museums and heritage galleries today and collect complimentary red packets while stocks last! For more information, visit www.museums.com.sg entry to all NHB718 words
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