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Title Section22 2012-03-27 1 AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Tuesday March 27, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking22 words
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Article, Illustration601 2012-03-27 1 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The undergraduate scholarship holder from China who came under fire for making derogatory comments about Singapore was yesterday reprimanded, fined S$3,000, and ordered to perform three months of community service before he is allowed to graduate.601 words
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416 2012-03-27 1 Ex-IMF chief StraussKahn investigated in pimping case AGENCIES LILLE (France) Dominique Strauss-Kahn was handed preliminary charges yesterday alleging he was involved in a French prostitution ring, his lawyer said. The former International Monetary Fund chief is denying wrongdoing. It was a stunning blow on the home front for Strauss-Kahn, aAGENCIES - 416 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration470 2012-03-27 2 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More measures to improve the bus travel experience could soon be heading the way of commuters. Come July, 500 commuters will be invited to take part in a three-month trial on an information system, which wouldPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 470 words
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177 2012-03-27 2 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN Tests are being carried out to find out why a pair of steel cables snapped, causing a 10-hour disruption of the North East Line (NEL) train service on March 15, according to Transport Minister LuiTuckYew. Providing an update yesterday,177 words
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Article, Illustration444 2012-03-27 3 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Football fans will have to pay significantly more to watch this year’s Euro 2012 championship “live” on TV. StarHub, which won exclusive rights in November last year, released its price structure yesterday for all 31 matches to be carriedGETTY IMAGES - 444 words
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Article, Illustration537 2012-03-27 4 Meeting between Obama, Hu bears fruit with show of unity AGENCIES SEOUL The United States and China have agreed to coordinate their response if North Korea goes through with a planned rocket launch next month, a day after MrAGENCIES; AP - 537 words
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366 2012-03-27 4 AP SEOUL Seoul warned yesterday it might shoot down parts of a North Korean rocket that violate South Korean territory, as worries about what Washington calls a long-range missile test overshadowed an international nuclear security summit. Nearly 60 world leaders gathered yesterday inAP - 366 words
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Article, Illustration468 2012-03-27 6 SINGAPORE The Government will take up two proposals brought up during the Budget debate earlier this month to give more breathing room for employers when it comes to hiring foreign workers. This comes after the ratio ceiling for hiring foreign workers wasBLOOMBERG - 468 words
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191 2012-03-27 6 BLOOMBERG Huawei Technologies, China’s largest maker of telephone equipment, will offer concessions to overcome a ban on its bid for Australia’s gov-ernment-backed national broadband network. The Attorney-General’s office told Huawei in December it cannot bid for work on the A$42-billion (S$55-billion) project,BLOOMBERG - 191 words
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469 2012-03-27 6 SINGAPORE In a move to improve consumer confidence in life insurance and financial advisory services, the authorities are launching a review of the financial advisory industry. The review, announced yesterday at the Life Insurance Association gala dinner, will look at the qualifications and469 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration1205 2012-03-27 8 LARRY ELLIOTT - LARRY ELLIOTT Larry Elliott is The Guardian’s economics editor. THE GUARDIAN It all started when stock markets around the world tumbled in October 1987. After seeing the Dow Jones index fall by more than 500 points in a single day, the thenchairman ofTHE GUARDIAN - 1,205 words
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Article, Illustration994 2012-03-27 10 ROGER COHEN - The fundamental question the West must answer is how to satisfy Iran’s pride and usher it from historical grievance while capping its uranium enrichment at a low, vigorously inspected level far from weapons grade (I can see no solution that does not allow some enrichment.) ROGERTHE NEW YORK TIMES; AP - 994 words
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Article813 2012-03-27 12 LOURDES ARANDA - LOURDES ARANDA Ambassador Lourdes Aranda is the Mexican Sherpa to the G-20. Approximately 100 days ago, Mexico took over the presidency of the Group of 20 (G-20). There remains a similar number of days until the most important meeting of this presidency: The summit, which813 words
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VOICES
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371 2012-03-27 14 Kwan Jin Yao - Letter from Kwan Jin Yao THE Ministry of Education’s (MOE) decision to expand partnerships between some Special Education (SPED) and mainstream schools, reported in “More partnerships for SPED, mainstream schools” (March 20), is well-intended and productive. The benefits are manifold. Students expand their networks371 words
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Article, Illustration237 2012-03-27 14 Winnie Khoo - Letter from Winnie Khoo Chief Operating Officer, PropertyGuru LAST week, PropertyGuru published the report “HDB flats are more unaffordable than private homes” online and in print. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) issued a response and claimed that our report was “misleading” and237 words
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198 2012-03-27 16 Felix Heng - Letter from Felix Heng I REFER to the letter “HR management not up to mark” (March 22). I am a retired HR professional and have worked in a spectrum of industries, local and multi-national companies, large businesses and small and medium enterprises. I have198 words
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196 2012-03-27 16 Yoon Wai Nam - Letter from Yoon Wai Nam I REFER to the Manpower Ministry’s letter “More companies here tapping older workers” (March 21), which pointed out that 61.2 per cent of residents between the ages of 55 and 64 were employed last year. This means that196 words
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265 2012-03-27 16 George Martin Jacobs - Letter from George Martin Jacobs President, Vegetarian Society (Singapore) THE United Nations theme for this year’s World Water Day, on March 22, was “Water and Food Security”. A key point we should note is the hidden water in food the water used265 words
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236 2012-03-27 17 Teo Kueh Liang - Would the demand and supply for stalls at the new hawker centres, given their locations, generate unhealthy bidding? Letter from Teo Kueh Liang I REFER to the report “Seven towns to get new hawker centres” (March 7). It is laudable that the236 words
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110 2012-03-27 17 Loh Swee Heng - Letter from Loh Swee Heng Director (Sales), Housing Development Board I REFER to the letter “HDB loan reassessment: Applicants should not lose down payment” (March 20). Forfeiture rules for cancellation of flat applications are meant to encourage buyers to consider carefully their decision110 words
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128 2012-03-27 17 Eric Lim - Letter from Eric Lim I REFER to the report “When dead fish wash ashore at Pasir Ris... (March 21). I have been living in the Pasir Ris area for 14 years and have been fishing in the beach area for years. A lot of people128 words
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Article75 2012-03-27 17 JASONTOH - LETTER FROM JASONTOH For the past few years, Singapore has been enhancing its nightlife, from pubs to eateries and other activities that end late. Most Singaporeans take public transport, and although there are NightRider buses, these may not be as ideal as train services.75 words
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60 2012-03-27 17 NEELA JULIE - LETTER FROM NEELA JULIE On the morning of March 12, I lost consciousness in the southbound train on the way to work. Other commuters helped me and also alerted the MRT staff, who called for an ambulance and notified my family. I thank my60 words
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453 2012-03-27 18 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN hussainsamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Those living in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats will be able to better assess the performance of their town councils, if the Ministry of National Development (MND) goes ahead with plans to include new indicators in Town Council453 words
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Article, Illustration169 2012-03-27 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Motorists, who are stuck at a car park exit due to insufficient funds in their CashCard, can soon top up their NETS CashCard or pay car park fees directly through their ATMs (picture) at the point of exit.CHANNEL NEWSASIA; PHOTO COURTESY NETS - 169 words
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125 2012-03-27 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The Elections Department of Singapore (ELD) will be updating the Register of Electors based on their latest NRIC address as of March 19 this year. It said the names and addresses of electors will be removed and transferred to the appropriate RegistersCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 125 words
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249 2012-03-27 18 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE From August, top music degree students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) could see up to S$15,000 waived from their annual tuition fees under a new scholarship. The Leong Yoon Pin Scholarship is one of the two initiatives249 words
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240 2012-03-27 18 AGENCIES SINGAPORE Royal Dutch Shell said yesterday that a disruption at one of the units at its 500,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in Singapore triggered a fire alarm but that the incident was quickly resolved with internal resources. “We confirm that the flareAGENCIES - 240 words
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Article199 2012-03-27 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE From next month, Singaporeans returning from overseas and tourists can enjoy more Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief. Those who spend more than 48 hours abroad will be able to enjoy GST relief of up to S$600 double the current amount of S$300.CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 199 words
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Article, Illustration209 2012-03-27 19 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Women can now screen themselves for cervical cancer with a newly-introduced home test kit. Called the Delphi Screener (picture), the test kit allows women to self-screen for cervical cancer by collecting cervical and vaginal cells with a sterile, saline liquid,CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 209 words
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287 2012-03-27 19 A new man has been named to take over at the helm of Changi General Hospital (CGH). Dr Lee Chien Earn, who is currently deputy director of medical services for healthcare services and performance at the Health Ministry, will take over as287 words
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204 2012-03-27 19 A hundred general practitioners (GPs) will be trained to detect early enlarged prostate in men to prevent it from worsening and requiring surgery. The Singapore Urological Association (SUA) will train the GPs this year to administer an eight-question questionnaire, which would assess204 words
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WORLD
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185 2012-03-27 20 AP A powerful Filipino clan leader who is a suspect in the 2009 massacre of 57 people pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of rigging elections to favour former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s allies. Andal Ampatuan Sr, who isAP - 185 words
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257 2012-03-27 20 REUTERS TOKYO The possibility of a nuclear power-free summer in Japan drew closer when one of two remaining reactors shut down yesterday for maintenance, raising concerns about a power crunch if none of those taken offline after the Fukushima crisis isREUTERS - 257 words
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Article, Illustration206 2012-03-27 20 AP NEW DELHI A Tibetan exile set himself on fire at a demonstration yesterday in the Indian capital ahead of a visit by China’s President, the latest in a string of often deadly protests against Beijing’s rule of the Himalayan region.AP; REUTERS - 206 words
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169 2012-03-27 20 AGENCIES China Eastern Airlines has joined with Australia’s Qantas to set up a regional low-cost carrier, marking the first move by a big Chinese airline into the growing but overcrowded no-frills sector. Both companies said on Sunday that they will investAGENCIES - 169 words
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Article, Illustration241 2012-03-27 22 AP KABUL A man in an Afghan army uniform shot and killed two British soldiers yesterday inside a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) base in southern Afghanistan, officials said. The attack appeared to be the latest in a string ofAP - 241 words
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Article, Illustration259 2012-03-27 22 AP SEATAC (Washington) The wife of a United States soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan villagers defended her husband in an interview broadcast on national television yesterday, saying she finds the charges “unbelievable”. Mrs Karilyn Bales (picture) told talkshow host Matt LauerAP - 259 words
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182 2012-03-27 22 REUTERS Afghanistan’s Taliban will eventually resume talks with the United States, a former commander said, but it will depend on how Washington repairs trust damaged by a string of incidents, notably the killing of 16 Afghans two weeks ago that isREUTERS - 182 words
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327 2012-03-27 23 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul is likely to shake the presidential election race early this summer. But the winners in the court will not necessarily be the winners in the politicalAGENCIES - 327 words
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250 2012-03-27 23 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON British Prime Minister David Cameron faces calls for an independent inquiry after a Tory fund-raiser boasted that wealthy party donors could buy a personal audience with the Prime Minister and influence over government policy. Mr Cameron found himself caught inTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 250 words
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189 2012-03-27 23 AP After sexual assault charges against Mr Dominique Strauss-Kahn dissolved last year in prosecutors’ doubts about his accuser’s reliability, housekeeper Nafissatou Diallo vowed to get her day in another court. The hotel maid’s civil case against the former International Monetary Fund (IMF)AP - 189 words
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Article, Illustration359 2012-03-27 26 AGENCIES HONOLULU Titanic film director James Cameron completed the world’s first solo dive to the deepest-known point on Earth yesterday, reaching the bottom of the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench south-west of Guam in a specially-designed submarine. The film-maker arrived atAGENCIES; AP - 359 words
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151 2012-03-27 26 AP Organisers of an annual Easter egg hunt attended by hundreds of children have cancelled this year’s event, citing the behaviour of aggressive parents who swarmed into the tiny park last year, determined that their children get an egg. That huntAP - 151 words
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Article, Illustration275 2012-03-27 26 REUTERS SANFORD (Florida) The neighbourhood watch volunteer in Florida who sparked an uproar across the United States by shooting dead an unarmed black teenager has wept with remorse over the killing and now fears for his own life, a friend of his saidREUTERS; PHOTOS: AP - 275 words
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Advertisement430 2012-03-27 24 Advertising Feature An inspirational afternoon at 'Life Lessons in Resilience', a mental wellbeing seminar. Mediacorp Artiste- Bryan Wong Over 500 participants gathered at Suntec Ballroom 1 on 19 February 2012 to listen to personal stories of resilience by Mediacorp artistes Chew Chor Meng, Bryan Wong and others. Organised by Mediacorp430 words
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Advertisement298 2012-03-27 25 Mind Journey Mind Journey is a mental wellbeing programme for adults aged 18 to 49 years old. Organised by the Health Promotion Board, the programme aims to provide individuals with knowhow and skills to optimise their wellbeing. Through a series of four workshops, participants will learn about mental wellbeing through298 words
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BUSINESS
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300 2012-03-27 28 CONRAD RAJ - CONRAD RAJ editor-at-large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The newly-es-tablished Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Western Australia) is recruiting members involved in trade between the resource-rich Australian state and Singapore. The chamber, which was set up at the suggestion of West Australian Premier Colin Barnett, is to facilitate300 words
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Article, Illustration60 2012-03-27 28 MONDAY CLOSE 2,974.50 (-0.52%) Friday 2,990.08 p 0.36% Thursday 2,979.25 q 0.88% Wednesday 3,005.63 p 0.10% Tuesday 3,002.73 p 0.42% TUESDAY MARCH 27, 2012 TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE MDR 172,620 $0.013 UNCH Genting SP 127,034 $1.705 q 2.011% HLH 82,360 $0.015 p 7.143% GoldenAgr 73,01160 words
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Article21 2012-03-27 28 HANG SENG 20,668.86 (UNCH) NIKKEI 10,018.24 (+0.07%) Ç SHANGHAI 2,350.60 (+0.05%) Ç AUSTRALIA 4,262.80 4,262.80 È MUMBAI 17,052.78 17,052.78 È21 words
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Article44 2012-03-27 28 STOCK CALL Outperform S$0.825 CIMB upgrades CSE Global from Neutral and keeps S$0.90 target price. House says CSE’s erratic share price has opened up favourable trading opportunities. “We deem that the current trading price provides a good entry point to this quality company.”44 words
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Article135 2012-03-27 28 AGENCIES SINGAPORE The Republic’s manufacturing output grew last month after slumping in January, but at a pace slower than analysts had expected despite an improved showing in the electronics and biomedical sectors. Manufacturing output increased 12.1 per cent on-year last month, the Economic Development Board said yesterday.AGENCIES - 135 words
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55 2012-03-27 30 DOW JONES - DOW JONES Global Premium Hotels, the hospitality arm of property developer Fragrance Group, yesterday filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering in Singapore. The prospectus, filed with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, did not state the size or timing of55 words
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50 2012-03-27 30 REUTERS Singapore-listed Cosco Corp said yesterday one of its subsidiaries has signed a contract worth more than US$150 million (S$190 million) to build a specialised vessel to install offshore wind turbines for a European customer. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2014. REUTERSREUTERS - 50 words
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139 2012-03-27 30 DOW JONES - DOW JONES Indonesian palm oil producer Bumitama Agri yesterday filed a prospectus for an initial public offering in Singapore this year. Bumitama plans to sell about 327 million shares, including an over-allotment option, according to the prospectus filed with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.139 words
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198 2012-03-27 30 DOW JONES - DOW JONES SINGAPORE Fitch Ratings backed Singapore’s triple-A rating, citing the South-east Asian country’s fiscal and economic strength and strong investment climate as support for its top investment grade ranking. The ratings firm noted that Singapore’s creditworthiness is supported by its strong external198 words
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267 2012-03-27 32 THE NEW YORK TIMES SEATTLE Microsoft employees, accompanied by United States marshals, raided two nondescript office buildings on Friday, aiming to disrupt one of the most pernicious forms of online crime today botnets, or groups of computers that help harvest bank account passwords andTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 267 words
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Article, Illustration705 2012-03-27 32 Sneaking the coveted tablets into China no longer worth it REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO Early on the morning of March 16, Wong Tat joined a line of about 100 people waiting for the launch of the new iPad outside an Apple store on the outskirts of SanREUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 705 words
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Article204 2012-03-27 32 Amazon may be starting production on a Kindle Fire 2, with a larger 9- to 10-inch screen, said smartphone, news and video resource Pocketnow. The speculation was derived from orders reportedly received by chassis-maker Catcher Technology from Amazon for a new Kindle Fire tablet. Full story http://tdy.sg/tstreammar27a Apple may204 words
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Advertisement109 2012-03-27 32 ‘A’ Level Preparatory Course Only 16 students per class [VIP Class] All former JC teachers experienced dedicated Personalised coaching tutorials 5 mins walk from Raffles MRT Station Cert No.:EDU-3-3031 62 Cedi Street #03-00 TPI Building, Singapore *****0 (Raffles MRT Exit F) w** 17/10/2011 -16/10/2012 I Proven Level track record Limited109 words
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Advertisement191 2012-03-27 33 Spare a momentto care The President’s Challenge has established itself as a fagship fund-raising platform for our social services sector. I am glad to announce the launch of President’s Challenge 2012 and hope that the President’s Challenge will grow into a movement involving people from all segments of our society191 words
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Article, Illustration761 2012-03-27 34 SHAMIR OSMAN - Missing key players and down after the first leg, Singapore outfit have their backs to the wall SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE His team are a goal down after the first leg. His skipper is unlikely to start tonight’s return and the vice-captain isTODAY FILE PHOTO - 761 words
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Article, Illustration382 2012-03-27 34 GEOFFREY LIP - GEOFFREY LIP geoffreylip@mediacorp.com.sg DORTMUND It was a big test in a big arena. But Singapore’s women’s team came through with flying colours in the main hall of the Westfalenhallen Stadium, beating a strong North Korean side 3-0 in their second Group B match atTODAY FILE PHOTO - 382 words
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Article, Illustration621 2012-03-27 35 With the Masters looming, Woods times the end of his winless streak on the PGA Tour perfectly GOLF Arnold Palmer Invitational AP ORLANDO Tiger Woods hit so many great shots that he couldn’t single one out as the best. Winning was as sweet asAP - 621 words
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Article240 2012-03-27 35 AP MANILA Manny Pacquiao described a criminal complaint against him by the Philippine tax bureau as “plain and simple harassment”. The WBO welterweight champion, who has won world titles in a record eight divisions and is now a Philippine congressman, dismissed speculation that he may followAP - 240 words
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Article169 2012-03-27 35 AP ORLANDO Arnold Palmer is out of the hospital and back at work. A spokesman for the tournament named for the golfing great said Palmer was discharged yesterday morning. The 82-year-old Palmer had been hospitalised overnight in Florida as a precaution because of high blood pressureAP - 169 words
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Article, Illustration915 2012-03-27 36 Sir Alex Ferguson lauds win even as he admits Manchester United escaped paying the penalty AGENCIES AFTERNOON LATEST ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Manchester United 1 Fulham 0 MANCHESTER Manchester United have moved three points clear of Manchester City, with eight games to go, and will enjoyAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 915 words
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Article, Illustration371 2012-03-27 36 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH SINGAPORE He is Denmark’s most-capped player, a Manchester United legend whom some pundits regard as the best goalkeeper in the history of football. Peter Schmeichel, nicknamed the “Great Dane”, retired in 2003. From April 1, heGETTY IMAGES - 371 words
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Advertisement42 2012-03-27 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS THE QUEEN OF POP HAS MADEALLTHE RIGHT MOVES THROUGH THE YEARS WHAT’S THERE NOT TO LIKE? T2 MARCH 27, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF WE LUV MAD NNA Photo: Mert Marcus42 words
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Article, Illustration1748 2012-03-27 2 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Madonna doesn’t have all the answers but she says the trick is to enjoy the quest itself CHRISTOPHER TOH christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg MADONNA. Let’s face it, after 30 years of making music, no one has come close to matching the impact of the one they call the Queen Of Pop.Photos: AP & Universal Music Singapore - 1,748 words
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Article, Illustration261 2012-03-27 4 Olivia Newton-John. Surely one of the world’s most enduring singers, ONJ returns for what promises to be a fun night out. March 27,8pm, Esplanade Theatre. Tickets at S$125 to S$300 from Sistic. The World Famous Platters. Taking their cue from the 1950s vocal group The Platters, they will261 words
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Article, Illustration328 2012-03-27 5 CHRISTOPHER TOH - CHRISTOPHER TOH PLAY PRETEND ELYZIA CHINESE rock band Elyzia’s latest single, Play Pretend, is one of the new singles being launched by the label they started, Live For The Moment (LFTM). Conceived in 2010 by the members of Elyzia, Ah5ive and Redpoll, LFTM is meant to promote328 words
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Article, Illustration248 2012-03-27 5 KEVIN MATHEWS - FORGIEFAN NICHOLAS CHIM KEVIN MATHEWS MUSIC trends tend to move in cycles and even though the uninitiated may think of Singapore indie music as an amorphous whole, the truth is that the scene here is as varied as any other music scene in the world.Take Nicholas Chim who once played248 words
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Article, Illustration143 2012-03-27 5 KEVIN MATHEWS - TIGER TALK YUKON BLONDE KEVIN MATHEWS IN THE’60s, the late Gram Parsons was possessed of a vision of “cosmic American music”, a halfway house between the rustic soul of country and western. Now in 2012, bands like Canadian combo Yukon Blonde carry on Parsons’ grand ambitions, updating the modern-day alt-country143 words
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Article, Illustration169 2012-03-27 5 KEVIN MATHEWS - THE HUNGER GAMES: SONGS FROM DISTRICT 12 AND BEYOND VARIOUS ARTISTES KEVIN MATHEWS LEST there be any confusion, this album contains songs inspired by the recent blockbuster The Hunger Games and it’s not the film soundtrack per se. In fact, only three of these songs on the album appeared in169 words
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Article, Illustration220 2012-03-27 5 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Relooking a classic record CHRISTOPHER TOH Red Hot Skin Various Artistes (1993) PUT together by Pony Canyon, this doubledisc album was Singapore’s unofficial contribution to raise Aids awareness issues. (Although, you won’t find it amongst the international Red Hot album series.) Several of the artistes featured were220 words
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Miscellaneous144 2012-03-27 4 CATHAY CD Buy tickets on like us ON facebook.com/cathaycineplexes MAY THE IN Y( DOS BE EVE R R F A V R FOLLOW US ON twitter.com/cathay_cinemas cathay.com.sg THE HUNGER GAMES The Cathay -11,30am, 12.20pm, 2.20, 3.10,4.05, 5.10, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 8.50, 9.55pm Platinum Movie Suites 1.25pm, 4.10,7.00, 9.55pm Cineleisure Orchard144 words
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Article, Illustration1391 2012-03-27 7 Eveline Gan - Take a deep breath and relax with these three relaxation methods Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg JUDGING by our long working hours and numerous incidents of flared tempers, it is an understatement to say that Singaporeans are a stressed bunch. Eight in 10 young Singaporeans suffer from mild toPhoto: Getty Images; Photo: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital - 1,391 words
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293 2012-03-27 8 Home alone depression highest for those living alone HEALTH BITE NEW research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Public Health shows that the risk of depression, measured by people taking antidepressants, is almost 80 per cent higher for those living alone compared to people living in any kind293 words
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Article, Illustration373 2012-03-27 9 EVELINE GAN - EVELINE GAN IT’S THAT difficult time of the month again, and you’re a wreck from painful menstrual cramps.To ease the pain, you pop painkillers and when it gets too painful, you take time off from work or school. If you think thisPhoto: Getty Images - 373 words
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Advertisement77 2012-03-27 9 HEALTH LISTING Public forum on colorectal cancer LEARN more about the most common cancer in Singapore. Find out more on how colorectal screening can save your life, tips on improving your colon health, colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment. Date: March 31 (Sat) Time: 1pm to 3pm (English session); 3.30pm to77 words
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Advertisement875 2012-03-27 9 Ask The Cancer Expert Looking FORWARD and not back 1 J tw Dr Ang Peng Tiam Medical Director and Senior Consultant Medical Oncology Email: angpt@pcc.sg T "Please give me some time to tell the story from the beginning," Mr Lim said as he sat down on the chair across my875 words
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64 2012-03-27 10 Catch four-time Grammy award winner, Olivia Newton-John live atthe Esplanade Theatre this evening. A master in the game of musical entertainment, the iconic songstress will be serenading audiences with some of her greatest hits, including I Honestly Love You, Hopelessly Devoted to You and Xanadu.64 words
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Article94 2012-03-27 10 Inspired by The Singapore Proverbs Project, The Arts House has been transformed into a House of Proverbs in conjunction with its eighth anniversary, and will also be celebrating with a host of activities catered to the public. Revolving around Singapore proverbs in various94 words
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80 2012-03-27 10 In Tang Da Wu’s third chapter of his First Art Council, Waiting depicts the story of Joanna Van Gogh, the sister-in-law of renowned painter, Vincent Van Gogh, and the key player in the growth of his fame. On display will be a wide range80 words
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83 2012-03-27 10 Golden Village Gold Class Katong is providing an additional perkto movie-goers holding Gold Class movie tickets. From today until Thursday, enjoy complimentary tastings of wine from various distributors atthe Gold Class lounge, up to 45 minutes priorto showtime. A range of Chilean83 words
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83 2012-03-27 10 Playgrounds are a childhood utopia, and in his latest series of paintings, artist Dyn (Safaruddin Abdul Hamid fondly translates onto canvas his treasured memories of this place where his creativity was first cultivated. His pieces capture a time when life was simple, and83 words
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Article95 2012-03-27 10 One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen and The Works, recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time Queen. Frontman Gary Mullen, whose voice and persona uncannily resembles the late Freddie Mercury, will take you through Queen’s95 words
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Article73 2012-03-27 10 Into its third year, Timbre Rock and Roots features an exciting line-up of world-class musicians, Grammy Awards winners and nominees. Catch The Specials, Keb Mo and Buddy Guy live on Friday while Earth, Wind Fire and Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue perform on Saturday. Friday73 words
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Miscellaneous295 2012-03-27 11 ON MEDIACORP KEONG SAIK STREET (FINALE) Channel 5, 10pm In the final episode of Keong Saik Street, the secrets that have been under wraps for seven decades will finally be revealed. Rebecca finds out that her great grandfather journalist Paul Haggerty pays a dear price for his reckless investigations. And,295 words
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Miscellaneous644 2012-03-27 11 6.00AM Asia Alarm 6.30 AM Live! 9.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show IX 10.00 The Dr Oz Show 11.00 Mind Your Money 11.30 Great Ideas From JML 12.30PM Light Years II 1.00 India: A Love Story (Episode 1) 2.00 V II 3.00 The Dr Oz Show CHANNEL 4.00 The Ellen DeGeneres644 words
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Miscellaneous227 2012-03-27 11 ON MEDIACORP MEN’S TALK Channel 8, 8pm This week in Men’s Talk, join both Taiwan and Singapore hosts as well as special guests Jeff Wang, Jeff Wang’s son, Xiao Xiao Bin, and Xiao Bin Bin as they talk about celeb daddys who double as nannies. THE NOOSE V (PG) Channel227 words
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