Today, 4 January 2012

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    41 1 Today ■VIICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday January 4, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking I TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Wednesday January 4, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking
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    Error leads to retesting of DNA used in 87 cases
    687 1  -  TANYA FONG tanyafong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE An error by a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) laboratory manager has led to the authorities re-test-ing almost 2,000 DNA samples from 87 criminal cases. The staff had misread the label of HSA’s test solution and used
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    Lock icon Private property prices continue to moderate
    580 1  -  TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Despite the property market still not feeling the full impact of the latest cooling measure, flash estimates showed prices of private homes were almost flat rising by just 0.2 per cent between October and December last year. In a press
    SOURCE: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  -  580 words
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Lock icon HDB resale prices moderate in Q4
      407 2  -  JOANNE CHAN joannechan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The tide could be turning in favour of buyers, with home prices in Singapore showing signs of moderating. Prices of resale Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats grew 1.7 per cent in the last quarter of last year, compared to
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      Lock icon Singapore’s Q4 GDP shrinks, Republic faces technical recession
      497 3 AGENCIES, AGENCIES, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BYYVONNECHAN ANDTHOMASCHO SINGAPORE The economy shrank for the second time in three quarters, signalling it may slip into a technical recession as a slump in manufacturing output and slowdown in external demand hurt exports. Advance estimates showed
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      Lock icon ‘Singaporean among 5 JI suspects hiding on Philippine island’
      225 3 AGENCIES MANILA A Philippine military commander said yesterday that at least five foreign Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) extremists, including a Singaporean, have been hiding out on the remote southern island of Jolo. The Western Mindanao Command commander Lieu-tenant-General Raymundo Ferrer, said that
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      Veteran grassroots activist appointed adviser to GROs in Aljunied GRC
      420 4  -  TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In a move that has surprised several political watchers, a veteran grassroots activist has been appointed adviser to the grassroots organisations (GROs) in an Opposition-held constituency. Traditionally, the grassroots adviser in constituencies that the ruling People’s
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      Facilities should be appropriate, cost-effective: Education Minister
      448 6  -  Minister responds to student’s letter during visit to primary school NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Reiterating the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) commitment to provide different pathways for students to succeed, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat noted that it would be unhealthy to compare
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      SMRT unveils investigation team, seeks public input
      317 6  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE Commuters affected by last month’s train disruptions have been asked to provide their account of the breakdowns, their observations of “what went right and what went wrong” and suggestions for improvements. Transport operator SMRT made the call for the public’s
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      Lock icon Legionnaires’ disease bacteria in new HK HQ
      175 8 AGENCIES HONG KONG Bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease have been found throughout Hong Kong’s brand new, US$670-million (S$860 million) government headquarters (picture). Water samples taken from the office of Mr Donald Tsang, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, were found to contain bacteria that cause
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      Lock icon Malaysia sets stage to be global movie hub
      305 8 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will leverage on its partnership with Britain’s Pinewood Studios to transform the country into a global movie hub, the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) has said. In a report published on Monday by Hollywood trade newspaper
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      Lock icon Indonesia’s new symbol of injustice: Sandals
      456 8 AP JAKARTA Indonesians have found a new symbol for their growing frustration at uneven justice in this young, democratic nation: Cheap, worn-out flip-flops. They have been dropping them off at police stations throughout the country to express outrage over the arrest and trial of
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      304 5 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good days of festivities WJi ingredients for prosperity 9 E X Off New Year V f' V ...v r k m •*****9 It’s good to have prosperity in the cards this Chinese New Year. Usher in the new year with irresistible deals that make your
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      80 7 ORE YOU PUT IN, RE YOU TAKE OUT WILLIAM SCORPION Known in Singapore as the Father of Mandopop and the Mentor of Mentors, William Scorpion ushered in a whole new genre of music. Today, he collaborates with the singers of tomorrow, who will take his musical legacy to a whole
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  • COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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      Singapore’s counter-terror success
      846 10  -  The city-state has played to its strengths as a multi-ethnic melting pot ALI SOUFAN Ali Soufan, an FBI supervisory special agent from 1997 to 2005, is chairman of the Soufan Group, a strategic intelligence consultancy. He is the author of The Black Banners: The Inside Story of
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      Lock icon SETTING SAIL FOR ADVENTURE
      990 11 A maritime career offers adventure and a priceless experience AS A teenager, Alex Fung was fascinated by the sheer number of ships he saw from East Coast Park. This brought home the realisation that Singapore has one of the world’s busiest ports there are about 1,000
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      Why should passengers pay for airline pollution surcharge?
      906 12  -  DAVID LEO David Leo is an author, consultant and aviation veteran. A case of noble objectives but doubtful execution. That’s how the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) for aviation may develop as much of the rest of the world object to
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      Lock icon Grievances in China’s uneasy menage a trois
      942 14  -  Unique complaint process for citizens operates outside the legal system but the insistence on stability is often at odds with it YU HUA Yu Hua is the author of China in Ten Words. This essay was translated by Allan Barr from Chinese. THE
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      Lock icon The US white working class and the Santorum phenomenon
      675 14  -  DAVID BROOKS David Brooks is a New York Times Op-Ed columnist. THE NEW YORK TIMES The Republican Party is the party of the white working class. This group whites with high school degrees and maybe some college is still the largest
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  • VOICES
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      Corporate mindset, more than salaries, needs to be tackled
      406 16  -  The point is that we have to address effectively the disturbing trend of corporatisation of our lives. Letter from Sanjay Perera AS WE await the Government’s decision on the ministerial salary recommendations, which were submitted to it recently, many on different
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      How to bring medical grads home
      420 18  -  The suggestion that residency positions be increased would work only if more seniors come forward to take up educational roles. Letter from Ben Leong Yiat Horng I REFER to Dr Chong Jin Long’s letter “Make it easier for returning doctors to get residency training,
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      Agencies, airlines should not have asterisks in airfare ads
      173 18  -  Letter from Raymond Koh Bock Swi I APPLAUD the United States Transportation Department’s initiative, after 25 years, to enforce the rule requiring any advertised price for air travel to include all government taxes and fees, so there are “No more asterisks
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      OPERATIONAL JUNCTION BOXES TO BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, COVERED
      166 18  -  LETTER FROM JULIANA CHOW JULIANA CHOW, DIRECTOR (CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT), ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY We refer to Mr Lim Poh Seng’s letter “Are exposed junction boxes safe?” (Dec 24). He observed that a condominium along Bishan Road had a few exposed junction boxes
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      206 16 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices opportunities me JENNIFER PAYNE CPA PASSPORT FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER r Careers@Singapore 2012 Financial Accounting Services Get noticed, get connected and get ahead. CareersOSingapore 2012: Financial Accounting Services connects you with industry experts and potential employers, enables you to
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  • SINGAPORE
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      Lock icon New sectors identified to increase productivity
      423 20  -  ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The National Productivity and Continuing Education Council (NPCEC) has identified four new sectors with potential to boost the Republic’s productivity: Financial services, accountancy, social services and the process construction and maintenance sector. These sectors, together with the 12 identified in
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      A smoother way home for the elderly in Jurong?
      417 20  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Although housing estates islandwide are becoming increasingly barrierfree, some elderly or immobile residents are finding the biggest hindrance right at their doorstep: Some HDB flats built about 30 years ago are elevated, requiring occupants to take
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      KIDNAPPED SINGAPOREAN CHOKED TO DEATH
      213 22 Nine suspects have been arrested in Johor in the case of a Singaporean who is believed to have died after he resisted his kidnappers. The Johor police are currently reconstructing the events that led to the kidnapping and death of Mr Sim Chee Yong, 56,
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      PAP MPS BRIEFED ON MINISTERIAL SALARY REVIEW
      127 22  -  S RAMESH The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) yesterday briefed its Members of Parliament (MPs) on the coming report on the review of political salaries. PAP MPs said that, while they were given an update on the recommendations, they did not get the
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      Lock icon PRIME TAXI IS LATEST OPERATOR TO RAISE TAXI FARES
      98 22 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Prime Taxi is the latest and last cab operator to raise its fares. New rates which are similar to the revised fare structure adopted by the other operators will kick in from this Friday. The base flag down rate
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      Girl attacked in 1996, man jailed
      431 22  -  ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE He told her that they were going to meet his friends at a secluded forested area near Mandai Road. But it quickly turned into a nightmare for a 16-year-old girl, who had to cover herself in newspapers and seek help after
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon 3 N Koreans shot as others rally
      240 24 AGENCIES SEOUL Three North Koreans who attempted to escape to China were shot dead over the weekend, a South Korean newspaper, the Dong-a Ilbo, reported yesterday, citing an activist in Seoul. “Three North Korean men crossing the Yalu River to China were shot
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      Lock icon Taiwan President ‘spied on opponent’
      326 24 AP TAIPEI Taiwan’s presidential campaign has taken a dark turn, with the opposition challenger accusing intelligence services under the control of incumbent President Ma Ying-jeou of tracking her campaign events for political advantage. The allegations unproven and denied by Mr Ma conjure up memories of
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      Lock icon Police warn against rally at Anwar verdict
      165 25 AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s opposition Pakatan Rakyat alliance vowed yesterday to rally 100,000 people outside the court delivering the verdict in de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial, despite police threats to prevent any demonstration. The police warning underscores concerns about possible
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      M’sian officers ‘can collect RM5,000 in bribes daily’
      355 25 They found cars, vans and lorries ferrying goods such as cooking oil, petrol and LPG out of the country without any interference from four levels of security checks. PUTRAJAYA An investigative report by the New Straits Times this week said that corrupt
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      Lock icon MYANMAR’S CLEMENCY FALLS SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS
      135 25 AP Myanmar began releasing some prisoners yesterday, but activists and relatives said a government clemency fell short of national reconciliation promises and showed that political prisoners may remain behind bars for a long time. President Thein Sein signed a clemency order on Monday marking
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      Lock icon NATO to withdraw gear from Afghanistan
      141 26 AP KABUL NATO says it is planning the logistics for withdrawing US$30 billion (S$39 billion) worth of military equipment and gear from Afghanistan when alliance troops leave the country. A senior NATO official said yesterday that the coalition’s state-of-the-art gear has to be taken
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      Lock icon Another blast in Syria
      281 26 AP DAMASCUS An explosion struck a gas pipeline in central Syria yesterday in an attack the government blamed on terrorists, while the Arab League called for an emergency meeting to discuss whether to withdraw the group’s monitors from Syria. The blast happened near the town Rastan
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      Lock icon Iranian general warns US carrier not to return
      151 28 AP TEHRAN Iran’s army chief has warned an American aircraft carrier not to return to the Persian Gulf. General Ataollah Salehi spoke as a 10-day Iranian naval exercise ended yesterday. The drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz was Iran’s latest show
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      Lock icon US to reveal strategy to cut military budget
      400 28 THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON United States Defence Secretary Leon E Panetta is set this week to reveal his strategy that will guide the Pentagon in cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from its budget and, with it, the Obama administration’s vision
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      Lock icon GRISLY FIND ON QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S ESTATE
      129 29 AP Human remains have been discovered on Sandringham estate, a vast area in rural Norfolk where the royal family retreats for the holiday season, the local police announced on Monday. The Norfolk Constabulary said that a member of the public found the remains
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      Lock icon Woman reunites with daughter 77 years later
      517 29 AP SAN CLEMENTE (California) For most of her 100 years, Mrs Minka Disbrow tried to find out what became of the baby girl she gave up for adoption after being raped as a teen. She hoped, but never imagined, she would see her
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      Lock icon CATHOLIC SAINTHOOD EXPECTED FOR TWO AMERICANS
      138 29 AP Rural New York is looking forward to being the home of two of the Roman Catholic Church’s newest saints. The Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk Indian, spent most of her life in the region during the 17th century. About 200 years later, the
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      385 25 TfaAen. m <x 'fyean. tAe *Diayo*t 1 January to 21 February 2012 Experience the rich heritage and vibrant colours of Chinese New Year at Chinatown. An exciting array of festive activities has been lined up for everyone as we usher in the Year of Dragon. So come down to Chinatown
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  • BUSINESS
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      Lock icon A good start to the year...
      345 30  -  LINETTE LIM linettelim@mediacorp.com.sg AGENCIES SINGAPORE The Singapore Exchange rang in the first day of trading this year in a positive position with the benchmark Straits Times Index gaining 1.6 per cent to 2,688.36, the highest close since Dec 12. All stocks advanced in the
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      170 30 AGENCIES, tal,” he said. AGENCIES, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY LYNDA HONG SINGAPORE CapitaMalls Asia said yesterday it is offering up to S$400 million of 10-year callable step-up bonds. The issue includes an initial offering of S$100 million under a public offer and S$100 million
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      148 30 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings said yesterday it has set up a subsidiary called Pavilion Capital that will invest primarily in privately-owned firms in North Asia, especially China. The new investment company will also focus on investment opportunities at
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      156 32 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Singapore-listed Mewah International said yesterday it plans to invest about US$145 million (S$187 million) in a crude palm oil refinery, packing plant and related logistics facilities in Indonesia. The planned investment will diversify operations and increase processing capacity by 23 per
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      26 32 HANG SENG 18,877.41 (+2.40%) Ç NIKKEI CLOSED Ç SHANGHAI Ç È CLOSED Ç AUSTRALIA 4,101.20 (+1.10%) MUMBAI 15,939.36 (+2.72%) MALAYSIA 1,513.54 (-1.12%) SEOUL 1,875.41 (+2.69%)
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      193 33 AGENCIES PARIS France’s largest oil company, Total, has signed a US$2.3 billion deal (S$3 billion) with Chesapeake Energy and EnerVest, continuing a trend of European and Asian oil and gas companies buying into shale plays in the United States. Total will gain a
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      144 33  -  DOW JONES Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has laid off about a third of its global markets staff in Asia in its first cutback in the region since expanding through a 2007 stake purchase in China
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      120 33 REUTERS China’s official Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for its non-manufactur-ing sectors rebounded strongly to 56 last month from 49.7 in November, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) said yesterday. Coupled with a slight expansion of PMI in the vast manufacturing sector
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      113 33 REUTERS Casino revenue in Macau, the world’s largest gambling destination, surged 42 per cent last year to a record 267.87 billion patacas (S$43.2 billion), propelled by a flood of players from mainland China. Last month’s gaming revenue rose 25 per cent to 23.61
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      71 33 Keppel Corp said yesterday that its wholly owned subsidiary KV Ventus is to acquire a 49.9-per-cent stake in offshore wind turbine foundation designer OWEC Tower (AS) for about 61 million Norwegian kroners (S$13.2 million). KV Ventus yesterday entered into a
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      548 34 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Google, one of the biggest advertising companies in the world, has finally embraced advertising for itself. The search giant made its first push into advertising with a Super Bowl ad in 2010 about a young couple falling in love.
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      181 35 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Nintendo is building an app store for its next console, the Wii U, according to reports. The app store will go “far beyond” the current online stores that Nintendo provides for its DSi and Wii consoles. “Wii U owners will be
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      343 35 Wendi Deng forces husband to backtrack on remarks about Britons THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON As the News International tycoon opened his Twitter account on New Year’s Day by pouring scorn on the British for taking too much time off over Christmas from the sun-kissed Caribbean island of
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      196 34 The University of London International Programmes has made University of London degrees accessible to students all over the world since 1858. Tuition is provided by SAA-GE,the education arm of Singapore's National Accounting Body. Pathway for entry into 2nd year degree for suitable students. Discounts and scholarships for polytechnic graduates and
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      765 37  -  American Express vice-president Sharon Chew on the state of consumer spending in Singapore ELISABETH LEE SINGAPORE Singaporeans are increasingly comfortable with shopping on the Internet and that is changing the way we spend and consume, according to American Express vice-president and head of consumer
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      624 38  -  LionsXII assistant coach believes CPIB briefing for players is necessary, warns his players SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It lurked in shadows on both sides of the causeway. A stubborn parasite that lives to poison the image of the beautiful game, matchfixing has
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      583 39 Arsenal manager convinced that Fulham tried to get defender Djourou sent off AGENCIES LONDON Arsene Wenger vented his frustration using dark conspiracy theories after watching his 10-man Arsenal side stunned at the death by Fulham to miss the chance of moving back into the Premier
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      162 39 THE GUARDIAN Koln striker Lukas Podolski has ruled out a January transfer to Arsenal and his representative Kon Schramm told The Guardian that a move is “all but impossible”, citing the player’s reluctance to endanger his chances of featuring for Germany in the European
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      494 40 But goalkeeper De Gea may miss match after blunder against Blackburn AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Newcastle vs Man United NEWCASTLE Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney (picture) will be available for Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle today after fining and dropping the forward
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      119 41 REUTERS John Terry has instructed his lawyers to take legal action after an apparent picture of the Chelsea captain was found printed as part of anti-smoking warnings on cigarette packs in India. Terry’s management company said ‘it has been brought to our attention that
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      483 41 Out-of-favour midfielder dissatisfied with recent results and time on the bench THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Frank Lampard has urged his Chelsea teammates to re-discover the winning mentality that made them genuine title contenders in the past. The England midfielder scored the West London side’s winner
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      265 42 AP MIAMI Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady hit a pair of big three-point-ers in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks ended Miami’s perfect start by beating the Heat 100-92 on Monday. McGrady and Al Horford each scored 16 for the
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      393 42 Australia’s Pattinson shines, Tendulkar fails to get 100th century once again REUTERS SYDNEY India coach Duncan Fletcher said his team just needed a bit more luck after a largely calamitous opening day of the second test as Australia bowled India out for 191 yesterday. Sachin Tendulkar
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      48 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS BEING HEROIC IS SCARY, PROBABLY. EVEN SCARIER THAN ACTING. DANIEL CRAIG JANUARY 4, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF FIREBREATHER THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO’S DANIEL CRAIG EATS A JOURNALIST ALIVE. (DON’T WORRY HE LIKED US.) T2
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        The man with the right attitude
        1338 2  -  Daniel Craig’s your buddy just don’t bring up James Bond GENEVIEVE LOH in London genevieveloh@mediacorp.com. sg THERE it was, looking all purple and particularly painful. “That’s quite a big bruise you got there Get into a lot of fights?” I blurted out. I couldn’t
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        363 5  -  CHRISTOPHER TOH A MAN who finds religion decides he wants to help the citizens of a wartorn republic. But in a place where guns are the currency, and children are a commodity, the path does not run smooth. And in wanting to free
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        197 5  -  GENEVIEVE LOH YOUNG ADULT: Directed by Up In The Air’s Jason Reitman from a screenplay written by Juno’s Diablo Cody, Young Adult has some pretty big shoes to fill. It tells the story of Mavis Gary (CharlizeTheron), a self-absorbed writer of young adult novels, who returns to her
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        479 4  -  GENEVIEVE LOH SWEDE Stieg Larsson’s posthumouslypublished crime series The Millennium Trilogy sold 65 million copies in 46 countries and paved the way for the Scandinavian noir trend. His rambling thrillers were then adapted into a trilogy of films starring local stars Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace,
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        325 4  -  GENEVIEVE LOH MYWEEKWith Marilyn is a little film filled with great British thespians and scattered storytelling. But chances are, you won’t notice either. Because watching Michelle Williams beguilingly become Marilyn Monroe pretty much makes you forget everything else. Based on Colin Clark’s two memoirs The Prince, The
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        370 6  -  The Asus Zenbook is only 8.9mm at its thickest, and it’s got the performance to match its lissome physique RYHAN YAZID THE Asus Zenbook is currently the thinnest Ultrabook on the market, an anorexic 8.9mm at its thickest point. It’s easy to
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        871 6  -  Surely there’s something you could use from Toshiba’s comprehensive new slate of computers an Ultrabook, an AIO PC and two tablets RYHAN YAZID TOSHIBA is finally getting back in the computer-making groove with its first Ultrabook, the Portege Z830, and all-in-one desktop, the Qosmio DX730.The Japanese
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        133 8 Calendars by photographerartist Heman Chong comprises 1,001 images of deserted public interiors in Singapore. While it may be difficultto take photos in public areas which are devoid of people, the images on display were nonetheless shot without any prior arrangements. Signaling specific concerns of Chong’s practice one that
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        Heartland Haiku: I Love Home
        98 8 Calling all parents orteachers, encourage your students and children to become producers of Singapore literature. In this yearly Heartland Haiku competition, it is all about where they live and play, and whatthey love most about it. Have them convey theirthoughts onto paper in the form
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        NOISE Bearfruit Street Art Exhibition
        83 8 This street art installation comprises works created during the NOISE Bearfruit Street Art workshop conducted at Jurong Regional Library in December last year. Underthe guidance of established local artists, ANTZ and Clogtwo, participants explored street art techniques and practised their craft on objects such as
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        Esplanade Presents: D’fusion
        89 8 If you’re dropping by the Esplanade, catch the band D’fusion in action as they perform acoustic renditions of current and evergreen tunes, as well as original songs from their EP, Taking Flight, released earlier this year. D’fusion consists of a mortician-turned-musician, a laboratory scientist and an office
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          82 8 Catch one of Taiwan’s most successful pop divas, A-Mei, as she returns to our shores for a two-night concert in celebration of 15 years of achievements in showbiz. Expect no less than a music extravaganza with plenty of upbeat dance numbers as she performs renditions
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          101 8 Don’t miss this original fulllength play by Jocelyn Chua, which takes place in various rooms in six different HDB flats across Singapore. Exploring the themes of intimacy, love and lust amidst awkward silences, watch how relationships spill beyond the boundaries of the heart, as friends provide more than a
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      235 6 'Restawrawt JANUARY PROMOTION I. TODAI Golden Dragon year 2012 TODAI Golden Yu Sheng $48++ (Medium) $78++ (Large) Lobster and Suckling Pig on 21,22,23,24th January 2012 (Holiday Special Price applies) TODAI Ang Pao for minimum $100 spending at TODAI (while stock lasts) II. UOB CARD PROMOTION Complimentary Carpark Coupon with UOB
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      135 7 Jump L 0 adventure storyboard ii o IP rV> I ?S "SS XBOX 360 m i-i 1 v> 8 I ft; it i 0 1^5555 Dance, jump and move with exciting controller-free gaming action. www.OnceUponAMonsterGame.com Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Double Fine
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      105 8 BUY A PROSPERITY PACK* AT ONLY $5 福福福福福福福福福福福福 WORTH $18 *A Prosperity Pack comprises a copy of 8 DAYS or i-weekly, a copy of Health Weekly and these assorted goodies. Date: Jan 6 8 (Fri Sun) Time: 11am 8pm
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      33 8 SUDOKUplus DIFFICULTY RATING: HOWTO PLAY The rules are easy. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. COPYRIGHT UCLICK YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION
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      130 9 THE #1 FASHION MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR sr/ie MAGAZINE OF«THE YEAR 5** 9r- ON THE MOVE TRENDS &TIPS ON-THE-GO Style: magazine the indispensable shopping companion for the stylish Singaporean woman is now on iPad! LANVIN WITHOUT ALBER CAN LABELS TODAY SURVIVI WITHOUT STAI DESIGNERS?; DOWNLOAD THE JAN12 STYLE: IPAD APP
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      99 10 ON MEDIACORP DOUBLE BONUS (Debut) Channel~8, ~9pm Yongjia~is~an~established~bak~kwa~store~owned~by~ disinterested~owner~Wentao, ~whose~wife~Shujun~runs~ the~business~instead. Their~eldest~son~and~his~wife, ~Junjie~ and~Meifeng, ~help~out~in~the~shop, ~while~their~second~son~ Junyang~and~his~wife~Isabella~feel~they~should~expand. MONSTER FISH: KAMCHATKA CATCH (PG) okto, ~9pm Dr~Zeb~Hogan~travels~to~ the~Kamchatka~pennisula~ in~the~easternmost~edge~ of~Pacific~Russia. ~He~ tries~to~find~out~why~this~ wild~and~remote~place~is~ home~to~many~species~ of~salmon~and~how~ important~they~are~to~the~ eco-system. ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV THE LYING GAME SEASON 1 Season~Pass~ (mio~TV~Ch~ 755), ~Anytime~ On~Demand Separated~under~ mysterious~ circumstances, Sutton~was~
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      387 10 ~6.00AM~ Films~&~Stars~Asia ~6.30~ AM~Live! ~9.00~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~Show~IX ~9:45~ Planet’s~Funniest~Animals~VIII ~10.00~ The~Dr~Oz~Show ~11.00~ America’s~Funniest~Home~ Videos~XX ~11.30~ Great~Ideas~From~JML ~12.30PM~ Lifeline ~1.00~ First~Touch~II ~6.00AM~ Frontline~ ~6.30~ Stars. ~Beat~It!~ ~7.00~ Good~Morning~Singapore~ ~10.00~ The~Unforgettable~Memory ~NOON~ Gracious~Planet ~12.30PM~ My~Star~Guide~6 ~1.00~ News~8~At~One ~1.30~ Chinese~Folklore ~2.00~ See~The~World~ CHANNEL ~2.00~ The~Two~Of~Us ~3.00~ The~Dr~Oz~Show ~4.00~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~Show~IX ~5.00~ Don’t~Forget~The~Lyrics~III ~6.00~ India: ~A~Love~Story
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      65 10 ON MEDIACORP WHAT MAKES A GENIUS? Channel~NewsAsia, ~1.02pm Is~one~born~a~genius, ~or~does~genius~reside~in~all~of~us?~ Mathematician~Marcus~du~Sautoy~sheds~light~on~the~issue. NIJANGAL II Vasantham, ~10pm Happy~endings~do~not~last~forever. ~Raj’s~family~has~to~ face~the~repercussions~of~their~mistakes. ~Is~the~past~ going~to~come~back~and~haunt~them?~Does~it~threaten~ to~shatter~their~once-again~perfect~lives?~Will~they~stick~ together~through~thick~and~thin~as~a~family?~Watch~this~ new~season~at~a~new~timeslot. ON~STARHUB~CABLE~TV STEP UP 3 Fox~Movies~Premium~(StarHub~TV~Ch~622), ~9pm A~tight-knit~group~of~street~dancers, ~including~Luke~ and~Natalie, ~team~up~with~NYU~freshman~Moose, and~find~themselves~pitted~against~the~world’s~best~ hip-hop~dancers~in~a~high-stakes~showdown~that~ will~change~their~lives~forever. THE KING’S SPEECH HBO~(StarHub~TV~Ch~601), ~10pm After~his~father, ~King~George~V, ~dies~and~his~ brother~abdicates, ~Bertie, ~who~has~suffered~from~ a~debilitating~speech~impediment~all~his~life, ~is~ suddenly~crowned~King~George~VI~of~England.
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