Today, 8 October 2012, Afternoon Edition

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    14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /A=diaCorp MONDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2012 MICA (P) 093/06/2012
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon More nursing staff while keeping costs low
    596 1  -  Health Minister Gan says 1,700 new staff needed for 10 new nursing homes HEALTHCARE AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE The Health Ministry will step up the recruitment of nursing staff to provide care for the elderly, even as it pledged to keep healthcare
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      204 1 A NATION OF LANDLORDS: S’POREANS’ PROPERTY INVESTING OBSESSION MAY BE STIFLING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 HOT NEWS 2 S KOREA TO MAKE LONGERRANGE MISSILES Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. REUTERS HOT NEWS 6 AFTER DECADES OF STRIFE THAT SAW 120,000 DEATHS, PEACE DEAL REACHED 0\te\ ar offering
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon US, Seoul agree on longer range missiles
      618 2 New range cap enough to reach any target in NKorea and could worry China, Japan, Russia THEKOREAS AGENCIES SEOUL South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States that lets Seoul more than double the range of its ballistic missiles to coun­ter
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      SITOH EXPLAINS DECISION TO SET UP WELLNESS CENTRE
      292 4  -  AMANDA LEE Complaints over plans to convert his predecessor Chiam See Tong’s former meet-the-people site into a wellness centre for senior citizens have been “politicised” and “quite unnecessary”, said Potong Pasir Member of Parliament (MP) Sitoh Yih Pin yesterday. On Friday, the
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      Lock icon S’pore a hub for NZ?
      357 4  -  PM LEE VISITS NEW ZEALAND IMELDA SAAD imelda@mediacorp.com.sg AUCKLAND Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has made a pitch for Singapore to be a hub for New Zealand to connect with Asia and the world. Speaking to business leaders in Auckland yesterday, Mr Lee said that
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      Lock icon Manila, MILF rebels in landmark peace deal
      582 6 THE PHILIPPINES AGENCIES MANILA Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said yesterday that his government has reached a preliminary peace agreement with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group, a major breakthrough towards ending a 40-year conflict that has killed more than 120,000 people. In
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      Lock icon Strong response to iPad loan programme at public library
      360 6  -  AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A National Library Board (NLB) programme which allows the public to get their hands on iPads, TumbleBooks Playaways and Kindles has seen more than 600 users signing up, as the board mulls plans to extend services to
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      593 3 m 1/^.vlERKAN Realise the potential SinGAPORE Vft AIRLIHE5 //fr? A STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER Win a Round the World Trip when you pay with American Express i RE f I.,; A American Express is giving away 12 round-the-world Singapore Airlines business class tickets. That’s a pair of tickets per winner every
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      382 4 Start Your Own Business But Still Keep Your Day Job! Mr Patrick Cheo is the CEO and co-founder of Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group (AKLTG) that has grown into a MultiMillion business today with presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, China and Dubai under his leadership. rship. Mr Patrick Cheo
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      68 5 JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP Your chance to gain valuable practical industry experience in a multi-media newsroom. CHOOSE YOUR PATH NEWS REPORTER Chase down local scoops Break the story on social media 1 2 LAYOUT EDITOR Design newspaper pages Write eye-catching headlines PHOTO/VIDEO JOURNALIST Tell a story in images Add visual depth to
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      270 6 l-IN-6 SINGAPOREANS ISA MILLIONAIRE THAT FIGURE WILL DOUBLE IN 4 YEARS. ARE YOU GOING TO BE ONE? You don't have to be a Harvard Business graduate, have good luck or lots of capital to become rich. It doesn't matter if you are heavily in debt, stuck in a low-paying job
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      74 7 ban yung'li It aw U A i m if i. w/ tfs> o’ OCv x k V' -<•* -V <> V* iwt airways.com grab great value fares to our new destinations ball padang, phnom penh and Hyderabad. don't forget to check out our new menu and pre-book your favourite meal
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Fears rising over Iran’s hand on the jugular
      1925 8  -  WORLD’S MOST CRITICAL OIL CHOKE POINT JAVIER BLAS Javier Blas is the Financial Times’ commodities editor. THE FINANCIALTIMES LIMITED The chart showed deep water beneath the keel as the M Star supertanker steered a smooth course out of the Gulf. But minutes
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      Is property investing stifling enterprise here?
      791 12  -  A NATION OF LANDLORDS RICHARD HARTUNG Richard Hartung is a consultant who has lived in Singapore since 1992. Property investment has become so attractive to so many people here, it seems, that it may actually have reached the point where it is increasing risk
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      40 8 Property investment has become so attractive it may actually have reached the point where it is increasing risk and crowding out other investments in start-ups and innovation, for example that could be better for the Singapore economy. RICHARD HARTUNG 12
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      235 9 J VOLUTION Perfection Inspired by Nature Our revolutionary R6 Face Treatment is customised to combat and solve your skin problems that result from aging, radiation, stress and pollution. The results flawless and radiant skin. 1 st Trial R6 Customised Facial Treatment 2 nd Session Free (Includes Eye and Neck Therapy)
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      168 10 ■*ta KLC !T 71 fcr ,-v BSHBEamiBHi jgEiTtSmsiBEiTiTiERW:® BS. F S It 1 !S7i UP TO 95% FUNDING SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS Since 1988, KLC School of Education has gained a reputation for quality education, producing graduates who are highly valued for their strong practicalskills and in-depth knowledge. Improve your
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      245 11 MATCH WIN an iPhone 5 Make a guess! This ‘before’ photo belongs to which real-life testimonial? 9.41 Awl im to 3 %1HS3SS nef««- 80k 28kg Total We>9 htLoSS T7 AJ iiiiiiiim s\veW PLU5 bSO V r ndo chance to WIN »hon@ .*> Stand C u < i «-2JESSSiff SB given
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      143 12 SINGAPORE LIPO, BODY FACE CENTRE f-orvm 6reffin$ rid fa.4 Concerns: Stubborn tot that is difficult to diet away Breasts and buttocks that have inadequate fullness Lack of a toned and athletic appearance despite regular exercise Sweaty armpits Topics: What are the healthy ways to lose weight? How does modern Lipo
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      144 13 ok nber 2012 MarC h 20 13 t „,l4 ct °her 2°12 now till oc tober Fly from Changi Terminal 1 Clark *(New Direct Flight) v ALL-IN 4-Jakarta FROM Penang 500 T- Phuket and many more exciting destinations in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. *Flight commencing 15 December 2012. •OS 2s
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  • voices
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      Time to shift gears and end mix-ups
      142 14  -  FROM ERIC DUNCAN We were excited about flying in and fulfilling my father’s dream of attending a Formula 1 race, and I booked the tickets in December to ensure we had good seats for the Singapore Grand Prix. Day 1 was exhilarating. Where
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    • Article
      Make flexi-hours, working off-site customary
      254 14  -  FROM SUJATA DWIVEDI I refer to the report “LTA, employers tie up to ease morning squeeze” (Oct 3). Supported by select business bigwigs, the move to have staggered work hours and flexible working space can help decongest and distribute capacity on the bursting public transport
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      Lock icon Build a bridge in Formula 1 equation
      551 14  -  ISAY LEE SEOW SER Businesses at Marina Bay lamented the road closures for the Formula 1 race here (“What race brings to the man in the street”, Sept 29). I have some empathy for them, judging by how my home was somewhat turned
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    • Article
      Let’s have people-to-people conversations, too
      358 15  -  FROM NG YA KEN The scope and style of the national conversation can go beyond the conventional people-to-government format. We should also let people converse among themselves, which is lacking these days. People-to-government talks usually centre on government policies and their execution. However, many of
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      Use halls properly, or enclose them to minimise disturbance
      291 15  -  FROM HELEN LIM Many of us may have had bad experiences when events were held at multi-purpose halls in public housing estates. My worst encounter was a birthday celebration near my block. The users had turned the hall into a private
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      33 14 LETTER F1 CONCERT: ALL HAD A CHANCE TO ENJOY Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/concertenjoy for the letter from Lidya Ke Yan Ya.
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      14 14 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      25 15 LETTER NOISE FROM COMMUNAL HALLS MUST BE MINIMISED Scan the QR code using your smartphone, or visit tdy.sg/noisehalls for the letter from Lee Kwok Weng.
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      258 15 Standard Cg Chartered Here for good A loan of upto your monthly n up online in income great gift upon approval simple steps It’s good when your loan is just a few clicks away. Get a loan up to $200,000* with CashOne and enjoy the flexibility of choosing from a
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  • singapore
    • Article
      A test for better communication
      531 16  -  NUS to roll out customised test, courses to help candidates improve oral interactive skills TEST OF ORAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCY ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Undergraduates at the National University of Singapore (NUS) can soon better understand their oral communication competencies to help them prepare for the
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      Lock icon Arrests for drink driving up 4% in first 9 months of 2012
      271 16 SINGAPORE The first nine months of this year witnessed a slight increase in the number of people arrested for drink driving, despite the trend reversing in recent years. A total of 2,141 people were arrested from January to
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    • Article
      Shanmugam’s neighbourly conduct framework idea may get airing in Parliament
      451 17  -  WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE If a legal framework to ensure neighbourly conduct is to be put in place, it has to be one which is comprehensible, reasonable and easy to manage. Speaking on the sidelines of a youth forum
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      Lock icon Mass yoga with a musical twist
      102 17 A record 2,700 people participated in Saturday morning’s Panadol Yoga by the Sea event, where the NUS Symphony Orchestra lulled participants with their soothing tunes at East Coast Park. The mass yoga event first began in 2009, gathering over 2,010 participants to earn the
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      182 16 ADVANCE SURGICAL GROUP PILES HEARTBURN CANCER Do you have pain, bleeding or a lump down under? Can Heartburn be cured or just treated? Lecture Topic: 1. Endoscopy for Cancer can save your life 2. What are the causes of Heartburn? 3. What to do about Piles? Get your ANSWERS EVALUATIONS
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      197 17 THINK SUCCESS. THINK MDIS. Strategies for Success: Liberal Arts Education in a Mass Communications Profession Discover a world of opportunities with a Oklahoma City University (OCU) Degree B. Singapore's first American style Liberal Arts programme in Mass Communications, established since 1992 The Honorable Robert H. Henry, President and CEO, OCU
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  • youth
    • Article
      Lock icon Getting youths in on the sales pitch
      718 18 UKfirm Livity reaches out to its target audience by getting youths involved in its business YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THE GUARDIAN LONDON When Shineze Henry, then aged 14, arrived at youth engagement agency Livity two years ago from a pupil referral unit, she had just
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      Lock icon NUS students emerge top in Public Policy Challenge
      196 19 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE A group of business students from the National University of Singapore have won this year’s Public Policy Challenge organised by the Public Service Division. The students received their S$3,000 cash prize and a trophy from Deputy Prime Minister Teo
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      12 18 THINK YOU’RE A BETTER MANAGER THAN THESE GUYS? PROVE IT. TODAYONLINE.COM/ FANTASYLEAGUE
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      188 19 I Snow rights. "7 As an employee*, I should have m CPF contributions* on my wages (including allowances and overtime payments); Working hours not exceeding 1 2 hours a day; Overtime pay at 1.5 times (when I work more than 44 hours per week); 1 rest day per week; and
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon ‘IT’S OUR PARADE’
    753 20 Singapore’s fighting spirit is alive in generations past and present Supported by The National Day Parade of 1968, which was Singapore’s third, signified a difficult chapter in the nation’s history. The British had withdrawn their troops three years earlier than expected. On the domestic front, many Singaporeans
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  • china&india
    • Article
      Lock icon India successfully test-fires BrahMos cruise missile
      207 22 AGENCIES NEW DELHI The Indian Navy yesterday successfully test-fired a supersonic cruise missile, launched from a warship off the western Goa coast, according to India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation. The BrahMos missile, which has a range of 290km and can carry a conventional
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      Lock icon Beijing sets up air quality monitors
      392 23 CHINA POLLUTION AP BEIJING The authorities in the Chinese capital have completed a network of monitors that will more accurately measure air quality in the pollutionridden city. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center said on Saturday that another 15 monitoring stations had begun releasing
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      Lock icon China to invest billions in sandstorm controls
      181 23 AGENCIES BEIJING China will invest a total of 87.8 billion yuan (S$ 17.1 billion) to help control the sources of sandstorms that affect Beijing and its neighbouring Tianjin municipality, the country’s top economic planner said yesterday. The money will be used during the
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      208 22 THINK YOU’RE A BETTER MANAGER THAN THESE GUYS? PROVE IT. TODAYONLINE.COM/ FANTASYLEAGUE mm® EXPRESSIONS REDUCE STUBBORN FATS AND THAT BEER BELLY! Lose up to 10-12cm in just one session >> State of the Art Patented CryoLipolysis. Cryo Lipo safely freezes and easily breaks down stubborn fat UP TO 22% FAT
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      113 22 Winners of NTUC Income Enhanced IncomeShield and Dream Holiday Lucky Draw (Qualifying Period: 15 June 2012 15 August 2012) Congratulations to the winners of our lucky draw conducted on 2 October 2012 Prize Winner Identification Number 1st Prize Travel vouchers worth S$6,000 Zhao Ran SXXXX632G 2nd Prize Travel vouchers worth
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      298 23 TUV SLID rPSB Learning i Choose certainty. Add value. V i First 10 registrations receive a COMPLIMENTARY set of standards worth $300 each www.tuv-sud-psb.sg/learning Training pathways that take you from novice to qualified auditor Better career prospects, professional credibility and greater earning potential await you. Get international recognition (IRCA certification)
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  • world
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      Lock icon Iran denies plan to end nuclear standoff
      363 24 THE NEW YORK TIMES TEHR AN Iranian officials have dismissed a New York Times report saying Iran had offered a “nine-step plan” for resolving a stand-off with the United States and Tehran’s allies over its disputed nuclear programme, calling the report “baseless”. Quoting
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      Lock icon Voting by mail may sway election results
      587 24 Officials highlight potential for fraud, intimidation, as some states favour absentee ballots US PRESIDENTIAL RACE THE NEW YORK TIMES Tallahassee (Florida) On the morning of the primary here in August, the local elections board met to decide which absentee ballots to count. It
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      Lock icon More S Koreans abandoning babies: Pastor
      416 25 REUTERS SEOUL A South Korean pastor who runs a “baby box”, where mothers can leave unwanted infants, has seen a sharp increase in the number of newborns being left there and he says it is due to a new law aimed at protecting the
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    • IN BRIEF
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        Lock icon PAKISTANIS PROTEST US DRONE STRIKES
        81 25 AP Thousands of Pakistanis joined by American anti-war activists headed yesterday towards Pakistan’s volatile tribal region to protest American drone strikes. The rally, headed by former cricket star turned politician Imran Khan, was accompanied by hundreds of police in riot gear, amid fears that the
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        Lock icon 489,000 HONDA CR-VS RECALLED IN US, EUROPE
        85 25 AGENCIES Honda Motor Co said it is recalling about 489,000 CR-Vs in Europe and the United States, from model years 2002-2006, after finding that rain water may enter the SUVs’ power window switch on the driver’s door, which could ultimately cause the switch
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  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
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      35 24 i/v/V JACKPOT Estimated Draw on Mon, 8 Oct 2012 at 6.30nm at PoMo For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg (p Yri) Always play with care. |responsibiy[ Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G SINGAPORE EJ POOLS
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      183 25 SMU MBA Studying for an MBA in Singapore, the gateway between the East and West, prepares you for the jungle out there. Lee Kong Chian School of Business 1 ”1 1 3 as-e i* Si LI si SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY MBA Singapore Management University is strategically located in the central
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  • business
    • STOCK CALLS
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        DISCLAIMER
        27 26 Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information.
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        CAPITACOMMERCIAL TRUST
        56 26 BUY (S$1.50) OCBC Investment Research keeps call and raises target price to S$1.62 from S$1.53, citing a better-than-expected outlook for office rentals. OCBC said grade A office rentals in Singapore are likely to show a smaller decline in the third quarter, and vacancies in the central business district
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        JARDINE MATHESON
        53 26 OUTPERFORM (US$62) Credit Suisse starts at Outperform with US$70.00 target. Says Jardine Matheson showed consistent earnings growth during the previous downturns, as the diversified nature of its holdings smoothened earnings volatility in its underlying listed subsidiaries. It has a slight preference for Jardine Matheson over Jardine Strategic on
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        EZION
        58 26 OUTPERFORM (S$1.335) CIMB keeps call, trims target to S$1.64 from S$1.65. Says despite its stock doubling year-to-date, “by peer comparison, comparison with its historical trading band and intrinsic valuation, Ezion still holds value”. Nnotes Ezion has a competitive advantage over unlisted liftboat operator Seajacks as it can build/design its
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        ST ENGINEERING
        85 26 BUY (S$3.55) OCBC Investment Research keeps call with S$3.81 fair value, citing contracts won by its electronics arm. ST Electronics has won about S$166 million worth of contracts for its Rail Electronics and Satellite Communications and Sensor solutions in the third quarter of this year, attesting to its
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      Lock icon Cameron suggests two-tier system for EU budget
      343 26 EURO ZONE ECONOMY BLOOMBERG B I R M I N G H A M United Kingdom’s Prime Minister David Cameron believes that the European Union should have a two-tier budget structure, with countries in the euro region paying more towards governance of the
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      393 26 Smart Investing For Everyone. Smart Investing. Understanding Risks. Managing Your Money. Are you looking to buy a property for investment? How do you compare property investments with investing in REITs and shares in property companies? How else can you realise your investment objectives and meet your financial needs, like planning
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      138 26 nus TIVliS MATTAMAI ACCAnAXIOM r\C NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS SINGAPORE Tourism Monagement Institute of Singapore LIVE YOUR DREAMS BE A TOURISM PROFESSIONAL YOUR PASSPORT TO NATIONAL CET INSTITUTE A PROMISING TOURISM CAREER WSQ Diploma in Tourism WSQ Dual Certificate in Tour Travel Services and Attractions WSQ Certificate in Hotel
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  • management
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      Your strategy needs a strategy
      1023 28  -  FINDING THE RIGHT STYLE FOR YOUR BUSINESS COMMENTARY BY MARTIN REEVES, CLAIRE LOVE, PHILIPP TILLMANNS Martin Reeves is a New York-based senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group and the director of its Strategy Institute. Claire Love is a New York-based project leader at BCG’s
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      208 28 SharesXPert A—' .com "How To BEAT The Stock Market CONSISTENTLY... Without Technical Or Fundamental Knowledge Guaranteed!" Amazing BREAKTHROUGH high probability stock trading system allows literally ANYONE to trade successfully in the stock market with just 15-30 minutes/day. CALL 8288-7210 To Register Your Seats For This FREE SEMINAR! Attend Our 3-Hour
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  • technology
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      Lock icon China telcos a security threat: US lawmakers
      371 29 Congressional committee to issue report on investigation ofHuawei andZTE tomorrow INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BLOOMBERG WA SHINGTON United States companies should avoid business with Huawei Technologies, China’s largest phone-equipment maker, to guard against intellectual-property theft and spying, the US House Intelligence Committee chairman said. US
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      Swipe and smash
      262 29 The release of Infinity Blade introduced one-on-one action brawlers where players swipe to attack while timing dodges, blocks and parries. With the popularity of Infinity Blade, similar games have been released we check out two recent releases. AVENGERS: INITIATIVE In Avengers: Initiative, you play The Hulk who
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      43 29 3 Bliss. RECENTLY REFRESHED IN OUR New Premier Rooms. Every moment is a refreshing experience. Enjoy the luxury of space and a day-bed at a very reasonable rate. PREMIER www.equatorial.com Singapore Reservation Office Tel +65 6333 5788 equatorial@link.com.my Melaka Tel: 606 282 8333
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  • sports
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      Lock icon AERIAL DISPLAY AT BEDOK RESERVOIR
      644 30  -  Vania Lim flies Singapore flag as international wakeboarders steal the show WAKEFEST SINGAPORE 2012 DEBORAH ONG deborahong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE— Asia’s top wakeboarding stars were in action at Bedok Reservoir over the weekend at Wakefest Singapore 2012, a two-day affair jointly organised by Singapore Waterski and Wakeboard
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    • Article
      THIRD-PLACE FINISH IN INDONESIAN OPEN A BOOST FOR BOWLER NG
      423 31  -  PHILIP GOH SINGAPORE National bowler Geraldine Ng finished third in the Indonesian Open yesterday, although the 27-year-old was left pondering what could have been had she not suffered two splits in the last of her Stage 2 finals game at
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      Lock icon ATM AIM FOR FULL HOUSE
      564 31  -  Armed Forces hope to give LionsXII a ‘warm’ reception at Selayang Stadium MALAYSIA CUP SEMI-FINAL: ATM VS LIONSXII DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.som.sg SINGAPORE Travelling Lions XII supporters who will be at the Selayang Stadium on Thursday for the second leg of the Malaysia Cup semi-final
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      Lock icon DEFENDERS LEAD THE WAY
      373 32 Goals by Evans, Evra drive Man United up to 2nd ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP AGENCIES NEWCASTLE MAN UNITED 0 3 NEWCASTLE A turbo-charged start with two goals in the opening 15 minutes led Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle United in the English Premier League yesterday,
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      Lock icon SPURS WIN AS LIVERPOOL ARE HELD BY STOKE
      307 32 AGENCIES LONDON Tottenham Hotspur won their fourth consecutive Premier League game yesterday with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa. Defender Steven Caulker opened the scoring a minute before the hourmark with a fortuitous goal when Jermaine Defoe’s shot, which was heading
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        947 34  -  WITH SO MANY MAJOR DESIGN-LED EVENTS THIS MONTH, IS IT ACASE OF HAVINGTOOMUCHAGOODTHING? SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg As avid design enthusiasts would know, this October is a bumper month it’s like Christmas-meets-Chinese New Year. There’s the obvious biggie called World Architecture Festival, taking place for the first time
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        277 35 ARCHIFEST With more than 50 events, there’s really something for everyone at this year’s Archifest. “The pavilion itself is a piece of art and there’s an exhibition of the old River Valley Swimming Pool titled The Pool is Closed by Jeremy San, amongst other installations which will run
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        851 36  -  Once feared by some, the centre has opened up new horizons EMBRACING THE DURIAN AUDREY WONG features@mediacorp.com.sg Audrey Wong was artistic co-director at The Substation from 2000 to 2009 and was a Nominated Member of Parliament representing the arts from 2009 to 2011. She
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        502 37 GOING GOING GONE REUTERS NEW YORK A 1932 portrait by Pablo Picasso of his young lover and a pioneering 3D Andy Warhol painting of the Statue of Liberty are expected to sell for at least US$35 million (S$43 million) each, but could
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        163 37  -  CHRISTOPHER TOH SINGAPORE Once again, thousands flocked to Fort Canning Park to celebrate music of the past, at Retrolicious 2012. Organised by Running Into The Sun and MediaCorp’s Class 95FM, the concert saw the likes of ‘80s artistes Wang Chung, Tiffany, Howard Jones and Alphaville taking the
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      400 38  -  An e-book review from ilovebooks.com Lynette Koh It’s a common enough dream: Take time off from everyday life to travel the world, with nothing on one’s back except the bare essentials. In 2011, one of Singapore’s best-known illusionists, “Magic Babe” Ning Cai, and TV producer/journalist Pamela Ho
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        49 38 Featuring the works of Thomas Leong (Soulfly), a minimalist landscape photographer based in Singapore. This exhibition is in aid of Singapore Cancer Society and ManFut Tong Nursing Home. Prints canbe purchased via the online shop. Catalogue available online at www.crcspaces.com Until Oct 11,~11am~to~6pm.~CRC~Spaces~ Gallery,~#02-01,~23~New~Bridge~Road.~~Email~ spaces@camerarental.biz~for~pre-order~ enquiries.
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        71 38 To the young ones, Kenny Rogers is famous for his roast chicken. But for those who were born before 1980, Kenny Rogers is synonymous with easy-listening country music. The three-time Grammy Award winner and voice behind hits such as The Gambler, Coward Of The County,
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        72 38 Catch The Theatre Practice’s series of Poor Theatre: Inexpensive performances carried by story and skill rather than spectacle, for which audiences pay what they want. Next up is 11 Kuo Pao Kun Devised Again, where 10 actors who have known and been inspired by
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        52 38 Samuel Beckett’s classic absurdist play presented by ABA Productions. Two friends, while waiting for the arrival of Godot, endure boredom, question who they are and why they are there. They also meet two strangers who aim to make their lives much more difficult. Oct 10 to 13,~7.45pm~(extra~3pm~show~on~Sat).~
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      170 39 CHANNEL tellchannel8@mediacorp.com.sg 6.00AM Silver Servers 6.30 My Genie II 7.00 Tuesday Report 7.30 Good Morning Singapore 10.30 The Unforgettable Memory 12.30PM Makan Unlimited 1.00 News 8 At One 1.30 Focus 2.00 The Story Of Nao Nao 2.30 The God of Medicine 3.30 The Four Brothers of Peking (PG) 4.30 Unique
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      304 39 CHANNEL tellchannelu@mediacorp.com.sg 11.00AM Home Shopping 3.00PM Money Week 3.30 P.R.D. Walker 4.00 The Stories In China 5.00 Angel Lover 6.00 Moonlight Resonance 7.00 Jumong (PG-Some Violence) 8.00 VS Arashi 9.00 TesTube (PG) (Debut)(Live) 10.00 Bread, Love and Dreams (PG) (Ep 1) (Debut) 11.00 News Tonight 11.30 VS Arashi 12.30AM Street
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