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Title Section25 2013-08-23 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/201325 words
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75 2013-08-23 1 SHOCK FOR STOCKS Wall Street was prepared for a day of volatile trading following the release of Fed minutes the day before, but instead it was thrown into paralysis as the Nasdaq favoured by some of the world’s top technology companies went dark for more than 3 hours. Apple, Facebook75 words
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Article, Illustration1097 2013-08-23 1 WONG WEI HAN, DAVID BOTTOMLEY - Its potential buyers claim acquisition will benefit consumers A PUSH FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY WONG WEI HAN, DAVID BOTTOMLEY wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY PETER YEO S I N G A P O R E —OpenNet, the beleaguered company responsible for developing the Republic’s1,097 words
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Article, Illustration1029 2013-08-23 1 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg people are looked after.” additional REPORTING BY AMIR HUSSAIN SINGAPORE —Some wondered if it was wise to institutionalise volunteering in the form of the recently announced volunteer youth corps. Others debated whether the new generation of Singaporeans have aPHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 1,029 words
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hot news
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196 2013-08-23 2 groups, groups, TAN WEIZHEN - groups, groups, TAN WEIZHEN A Singapore50 committee will be set up and headed by Education Minister Heng Swee Keat to look for ideas to mark the Republic’s 50th year of independence in 2015, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday. “We should mark the196 words
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505 2013-08-23 2 SIAU MING EN - PROGRAMME EXPECTED TO START EARLY NEXT YEAR SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE —The new volunteer youth corps hopes to attract young people who want to take a break from their studies to do community work, as well as those without any experience505 words
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487 2013-08-23 4 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS NEW YORK Trading in thousands of United States stocks ground to a halt for much yesterday after an unexplained technological problem shut down trading in Nasdaq securities, the latest prominent disruption in US markets. Nasdaq resumed tradingREUTERS - 487 words
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191 2013-08-23 4 REUTERS HARARE Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Africa’s oldest leader at 89, began a new five-year term yesterday by calling the West “vile” for questioning his re-election and vowing to press ahead with nationalist economic policies. After taking the oath of officeREUTERS - 191 words
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Article, Illustration745 2013-08-23 6 TRIAL REPORTED TO MILLIONS ON WEIBO AGENCIES JINAN (CHINA) Fallen politician Bo Xilai put up an unexpectedly feisty defence yesterday, saying he was framed and had admitted to bribery charges against him under psychological pressure during interrogation. The charismatic former Communist PartyAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 745 words
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417 2013-08-23 8 Statement of facts, autopsy report had been presen ted to court: Ministry of Home Affairs ‘NO NEW MATTERS HAVE BEEN RAISED’ SINGAPORE —The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has turned down a request from the family of dead inmate Dinesh Raman Chinnaiah for it417 words
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272 2013-08-23 8 AP KUAL A LUMPUR Malaysia’s government yesterday won the right to appeal against a court ruling that allowed the country’s non-Muslim minority to use the word “Allah” to refer to God. Appeal hearings are scheduled to start on Sept 10 to resolveAP - 272 words
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comment &analysis
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Article, Illustration1131 2013-08-23 10 TAN WU MENG - SINGAPORE: BECOMING THAT GREATER SOCIETY TAN WU MENG Tan Wu Meng is a medical doctor working in a public sector hospital. The 2013 National Day Rally is very significant. More than the sum of policy improvements, it reflects an emerging new path.TODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,131 words
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Article, Illustration954 2013-08-23 12 DAVID PILLING - DIMINISHING GROWTH PROSPECTS DAVID PILLING David Pilling is the Financial Times’ Asia editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED Not long ago it became fashionable to liken India to a tortoise, poised, by virtue of its democratic institutions and favourable demographics, to overtake theTHE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED - 954 words
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Article, Illustration768 2013-08-23 12 K RANGA KRISHNAN - THE WAY WE LEARN: A SERIES K RANGA KRISHNAN Ranga Krishnan is Dean of the DukeNUS Graduate Medical School Singapore. A clinician-scientist and psychiatrist, he chaired the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Duke University Medical Centre from 1998 to 2009. AllPHOTO: NTU - 768 words
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Article, Illustration931 2013-08-23 14 ANDREW SHENG, XIAO GENG - STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE ANDREW SHENG, XIAO GENG Andrew Sheng, President of the Fung Global Institute, is a former Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and is currently an adjunct professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Xiao Geng is Director of Research atPROJECT SYNDICATE - 931 words
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Advertisement41 2013-08-23 10 The ability of the state to resolve issues such as competing claims over the use of land and resources is critical for growth prospects. Lack of trust in the state lies at the heart of India’s economic failure. DAVID PILLING 1241 words
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voices
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422 2013-08-23 18 KWEK JIA HAO - FROM KWEK JIA HAO Amid the debate on how education is defined in the Singapore context, Ms Natalie Turner’s commentary, “Rewiring our brains for creativity” (Aug 21), is an interesting one on rediscovering creativity, a critical component of a holistic education system. Education is generally422 words
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181 2013-08-23 18 TAY BOON CHEN - FROM TAY BOON CHEN Branded schools, like branded cars, bags or shoes, do not get labelled as such overnight. They typically have significant numbers of successful alumni or consistently produce pupils who achieve accolades in the academic, sports or arts arenas. As181 words
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Article, Illustration237 2013-08-23 20 PAUL CHAN POH HOI - FROM PAUL CHAN POH HOI To achieve the desired results of “A strategic shift in nation-building” (Aug 19), the Government, community and individual must head in the right direction, on the right track and, ultimately, the right train. Prime Minister Lee Hsien LoongTODAY FILE PHOTO - 237 words
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222 2013-08-23 20 HO KONG LOON - FROM HO KONG LOON Recently, when an ambulance took my 93-year-old mother to Alexandra Hospital’s emergency unit, she was attended to within minutes of arrival, at around 5pm, and allocated a bed two hours later: An astounding feat. Her 22-day222 words
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395 2013-08-23 21 PATRICK KEE - FROM PATRICK KEE There has been much discussion about healthcare costs in Singapore. It is important to distinguish between healthcare and medical services, as much of the debate centres on reducing the cost of medical care rather than improving our citizens’ health.395 words
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222 2013-08-23 21 SOH AH YUEN - FROM SOH AH YUEN I refer to the report, “Pioneer generation to get special medical coverage” (Aug 19). There is a group of Singaporeans whom the Government should look after in their twilight years: The widows of government pensioners who were housewives. They had222 words
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singapore
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601 2013-08-23 22 NEO CHAI CHIN - Facility to recover metalfrom ash expected to be ready from second half of next year NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR DISCARDED METAL NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Instead of ending up in the Semakau Landfill, more metals found in incinerator ash will be recovered601 words
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Article, Illustration128 2013-08-23 22 The Singapore Night Festival begins tonight, featuring a line-up of local and international art performances set against dramatic light installations. This year’s event is the sixth and largest edition to date, and will stretch from Plaza Singapura to Raffles City. It will be held tonightPHOTO: XABRYNA KEK - 128 words
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587 2013-08-23 24 XUE JIANYUE - Laws do not provide for civil remedies in this case; customer was also ‘pressing for rights’ MAN SENT 19 EMAILS, MADE 7 CALLS TO INSURER’S EMPLOYEES XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —If a disgruntled customer emails and calls a587 words
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Article, Illustration583 2013-08-23 26 NEO CHAI CHIN - LENGTHY TERM MOST APPROPRIATE: JUDGE NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A 23-year-old National Serviceman who knifed a mother of two to death was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, but spared the cane.PHOTO: SPF - 583 words
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Article, Illustration992 2013-08-23 28 JUNE YANG - 3Dprinting may be at an early stage, but it is ‘important to S’pore’s future’ as a manufacturing hub NO GEOMETRICAL LIMITATIONS, NO MOULDS JUNE YANG juneyang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the future, we might live in a world where everything could come out of a printer,PHOTOS: JUNE YANG - 992 words
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china&india
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Article, Illustration1108 2013-08-23 36 Xu Ming also linked to former Premier Wen Jiabao, highlighting role of political connections in China’s economy HOW A SOFT-SPOKEN ENTREPRENEUR BECAME A BILLIONAIRE THE NEW YORK TIMES SHANGHAI For years, Xu Ming, once a little-known entrepreneur from north-eastern China, worked his wayTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 1,108 words
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Article, Illustration547 2013-08-23 38 HOMEOWNER ‘PROBABLY HAS CONNECTIONS’ AGENCIES SHENZHEN —An elaborate temple-like structure perched on an apartment block in south-eastern China is an illegal hazard that should be torn down, residents say. But they may not be as lucky as opponents of a lavish rooftop villaAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 547 words
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world
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Article, Illustration590 2013-08-23 40 Brake failure could be a reason for accident; govt to offer financial aid and counselling to survivors, families of victims MALAYSIA’S WORST ROAD ACCIDENT AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR Malaysian rescuers yesterday ended their overnight search for more victims of a bus crashAGENCIES; PHOTOS: AP, REUTERS - 590 words
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261 2013-08-23 40 REUTERS BANGKOK —An Iranian man who blew off his own legs was sentenced to life in prison by a Thai court yesterday for his involvement in a botched bomb plot that rocked Bangkok last year and brought condemnation from Israel. A courtREUTERS - 261 words
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328 2013-08-23 40 AGENCIES CAIRO —Egypt’s military-appointed government moved former President Hosni Mubarak from a Cairo prison yesterday, a day after a court ruled that he could no longer be incarcerated, injecting a volatile new element into the political crisis that has been roiling the country.AGENCIES - 328 words
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208 2013-08-23 42 AGENCIES YA NGON Myanmar’s government yesterday disputed accusations that it failed to protect a top United Nations (UN) human rights envoy, who said his vehicle was attacked by a 200-strong Buddhist mob during a visit to a city where religious violenceAGENCIES - 208 words
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465 2013-08-23 42 IMPROVING SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCIES WASHINGTON The unprecedented joint participation of Japan and South Korea in air force exercises over Alaska shows that America’s two staunchest Asian allies are willing to cooperate on security despite their political differences. TheirAGENCIES - 465 words
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182 2013-08-23 44 REUTERS WASHINGTON —Bradley Manning, sentenced to 35 years in military prison for the biggest breach of classified United States documents in the coun- try’s history, said in a statement yesterday he is female and wants to live as a woman namedREUTERS - 182 words
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292 2013-08-23 44 PRIORITY TO VERIFY FACTS: BRITAIN REUTERS PARIS —France said yesterday that the international community would need to respond with force if allegations that the Syrian government was responsible for a chemical attack on civilians proved true. “There would have toREUTERS - 292 words
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581 2013-08-23 46 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS NEW YORK Business surveys yesterday suggested that the world economy was on the mend, with United States and Chinese manufacturing activity at multi-month highs and better-than-expected growth in the euro zone. The data should bolster the case for theREUTERS - 581 words
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186 2013-08-23 46 REUTERS SAN FR ANCISCO Hewlett-Packard is back in the market for acquisitions of up to US$1.5 billion (S$1.9 billion), Chief Executive Meg Whitman said in a televised interview yesterday, aiming for smaller deals after a flurry of outsized purchases in pastREUTERS - 186 words
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321 2013-08-23 48 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND’S LATEST ACQUISITION BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE Sovereign wealth fund GIC is buying 50 per cent of Broadgate, a cluster of 16 office buildings, shops and restaurants on 12 hectares in London’s main financial district, according to two people with knowledge of theBLOOMBERG - 321 words
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193 2013-08-23 48 REUTERS HONG KONG —Two top executives of Millennium Management are preparing to start a US$1.4 billion (S$1.8 billion) hedge fund in Asia, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the region’s largest such fund launch. The moveREUTERS - 193 words
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Article, Illustration115 2013-08-23 50 OWL is celebrating its 57th anniversary by giving away a plate of chicken wings for just S$0.57 (UP: S$9.90). To take advantage of this special offer, simply purchase any OWL coffee or tea instant pack and peel off the commemorative OWL promotion sticker on the pack115 words
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Article, Illustration138 2013-08-23 50 Buy high-quality yet affordable bird’s nest conveniently via Allswell Venture’s website: allswellbirdnest.com.sg/shop. Allswell Venture’s range of bird’s nest products are cleaned in a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points-certified cleanroom. The products are inspected for consistency in nutrient content and lab tested for low nitrate and nitrite138 words
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Article, Illustration115 2013-08-23 50 For the first time, Le Grand held an open-door event to showcase its Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 couture collection at Chijmes Hall on Aug 2. Inspired by the exotic bird of paradise and Lepidoptera (butterfly kingdom), this season’s couture collection boasts bold colours and fabrics, and focuses on hand-crafted detailing.115 words
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Article, Illustration111 2013-08-23 50 Last Saturday, SingTel and MediaCorp radio Y.E.S. 93.3FM held a S.H.E singing competition at Switch for S.H.E fans to win tickets to catch their favourite singers live in concert. During the competition, the finalists belted popular S.H.E tunes. Three winners won an all-expense paid trip to111 words
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Article, Illustration181 2013-08-23 50 Harvey Norman has opened its 14th Singapore store at Djitsun Mall in Ang Mo Kio Central 2. Shoppers can look forward to an extensive range of consumer electric and IT products spread across the 8,600 sq ft store. Mr Angelo Augustus, Managing Director at181 words
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Article, Illustration216 2013-08-23 50 This weekend, indulge in your passion for photography at the I AM NIKON DAY. The two-day event features a variety of activities in the I AM INTERACTIVE room to excite your senses. There is a photography corner for hands-on studio photo shoots, a Nikon camera playground216 words
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Article, Illustration843 2013-08-23 52 TAN KOK KEONG - MYANMAR HIGH-END HOUSING TAN KOK KEONG property@mediacorp.com.sg Tan Kok Keong is Executive Director at Asian Acre Advisors, a Myanmar-based real estate and business advisory firm. The rapid transformation of the political environment in Myanmar has spurred an even more rapid surgeSOURCE: ASIAN ACRE RESEARCH - 843 words
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Article589 2013-08-23 54 PETER YEO - Note-taking app hopes to boost its presence in Asia with free subscription for customers S’PORE HAS HIGHEST PENETRATION OF USERS PER CAPITA PETER YEO peteryeo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Note-taking app Evernote yesterday announced a tie-up with Singapore’s second-largest telco by revenue, StarHub, to deliver its premium subscription589 words
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Article, Illustration360 2013-08-23 54 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH SEOUL —LG has developed the world’s first Quad HD smartphone screen, the South Korean company said on Wednesday. It said the new panel would deliver an “optimal viewing experience on larger smartphone displays”. With 538 pixels per inch (ppi), the 5.5-inchTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 360 words
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Article, Illustration661 2013-08-23 56 ADELENE WONG - St Andrew’s end 23-year wait for rugby title, but not before surviving late ACS(I) rally GOH KENG SWEE CHALLENGE SHIELD ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For decades, Saint Andrew’s Secondary School have had to watch as arch-rivals Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) maintained a stranglehold on onePHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 661 words
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Article, Illustration268 2013-08-23 56 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE Swimmer Darren Lim chose the right moment to make his international bow when he blitzed the competition to win the boys’ 50m freestyle final at the 2nd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Nanjing yesterday. The 14-year-old touched the wallTODAY FILE PHOTO - 268 words
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334 2013-08-23 58 AFTERNOON LATEST AP SAN SALVADOR The homes of 11 players were yesterday raided after El Salvador’s football federation suspended 22 players in an investigation into alleged match-fixing by the national team, including games against the United States and Mexico. Public prosecutorsAP - 334 words
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Article, Illustration551 2013-08-23 58 ADELENE WONG - Seminar to provide companies with insights on attracting more sponsors to events CULTIVATING SPORTS CULTURE IN SINGAPORE ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —In the past decade, the authorities have been putting in place the software and hardware to grow a vibrant sports scene andPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 551 words
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136 2013-08-23 58 REUTERS LONDON Former England international Gareth Southgate was yesterday appointed head coach of the country’s Under-21 team to succeed Stuart Pearce, whose contract was not renewed after a dismal showing at June’s European championship. The FA said in a statement that Southgate, who managedREUTERS - 136 words
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Article185 2013-08-23 58 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Yohan Cabaye has been told he will be staying at Newcastle United unless a club bid at least £20 million (S$40 million) even if they have to keep him against his wishes. Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has endured one of theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 185 words
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Article, Illustration455 2013-08-23 59 AFTERNOON LATEST AP T B I L I S I (G EO R G I A) Young winger Andros Townsend gave England’s Aaron Lennon food for thought with a starring role in Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-0 win at Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa LeagueAP; PHOTO: AP - 455 words
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197 2013-08-23 59 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Brendan Rodgers has said Liverpool are prepared for a Real Madrid bid for Luis Suarez but has reiterated John W Henry’s claim that the striker will not be sold. Liverpool’s principal owner stated a fortnight ago that the clubTHE GUARDIAN - 197 words
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320 2013-08-23 59 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Jose Mourinho has made an 11th-hour attempt to hijack Tottenham Hotspur’s £30 million (S$60 million) deal for Anzhi Makhachkala’s Willian. The Chelsea manager is battling to beat Tottenham to the signing of the Brazil international and made hisTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 320 words
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Article, Illustration793 2013-08-23 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - STOCK UP ON THESE BUILDING BLOCKS OF HYDRATION FOR FRESH AND HEALTHY LOOKING SKIN ZHANG WEIFANG weifang@mediacorp.com.sg We all know what happens when we have parched skin, don’t we? The dullness, the itchiness, that tightness and irritation our only recourse or relief seems to be scratching that problemPHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 793 words
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Article, Illustration459 2013-08-23 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG SING A PORE The Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Collection Shop has found a new home at Mandarin Gallery (#0308) with a brand new retail experience to offer one that marries music and youth culture. The store also boasts the Autumn/WinterPHOTO: HUAN CHONG FROM SHADY REPUBLIC - 459 words
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Article, Illustration338 2013-08-23 6 KENNETH CHOY - Latest digs around town GET IT NOW BY KENNETH CHOY 1 Great fit Need a new look-at-me ensemble? Then Dockers’ Broken In Khaki: Fall/Winter 2013 collection is what you want. Featuring a clean, straight leg silhouette, the khakis are cut from 100-per-cent cotton twill cloth, and dyed with338 words
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Article, Illustration194 2013-08-23 6 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG SINGAPORE —To commemorate OMEGA’S pioneering spirit and its dedication to the art of watch-making, the luxury Swiss brand, in partnership with Cortina Watch, will present the OMEGA Co-Axial Exhibition at the main atrium of Paragon Shopping Centre until Sept 1. This exhibition celebrates thePHOTO: OMEGA - 194 words
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Article, Illustration374 2013-08-23 8 ZHANG WEIFANG - Slap, slather and spritz on latest beauty and grooming must-haves LOOKING GOOD BY ZHANG WEIFANG 1 Pastel fun Accessorise your nails with Models Own’s Fruit Pastel collection, a five-piece offering of sugary pastel shades that emit a subtle fruity scent. Choose from Strawberry Tart, a cheeky pink hue374 words
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Article, Illustration103 2013-08-23 8 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG SINGAPORE —Popular fashion label Zara has a new home at Marina Bay Sands. The Spanish retailer unveiled its very spacious store last Friday, featuring 1,400 square metres of retail space that they say is rooted on their four key principles: Beauty, clarity,PHOTOS: ZARA - 103 words
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Article, Illustration241 2013-08-23 10 HON JING YI - HON JING YI SING A PORE —MediaCorp stars Zoe Tay, Guo Liang, Desmond Tan, and Dai Xiang Yu (formerly known as Dai Yang Tian) were in Beijing to lend star power to the Singapore Pavilion at the 11th China International Film241 words
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Article, Illustration478 2013-08-23 10 JEREMY GOPALAN - Artworks inspired by select luxury watch and jewellery brands hit the mall MAKING MOMENTS JEREMY GOPALAN SINGAPORE —At a fundamental level, time continues to wield an influential power over art, which makes the idea of curating a collection of artworks, inspired by the art and science of478 words
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Article, Illustration235 2013-08-23 12 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —Twenty years after dinosaurs roamed the Earth once again on the big screen anyway Jurassic Park has joined the billion-dollar club thanks to the 3D re-release that brought in more than US$65 million (S$84 million) globally since Universal rolled it outREUTERS - 235 words
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Article, Illustration268 2013-08-23 12 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —The future mother-in-law of One Direction’s Zayn Malik has spoken of her excitement at the impending marriage of the teen pop star to his singer girlfriend, even as several cinemas in Britain disclosed that screenings of the band’s new film,THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS - 268 words
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Article240 2013-08-23 13 Onam Nite A night of festivities withPadmashri DrK JYesudas and rising star Vijay Yesudas. Aug 23, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets from S$35 to S$105 from Sistic. Franz Schubert Un(Finished) Piano Sonatas All those who spent sleepless nights wondering how Schubert’s 7 unfinished piano sonatas would have endedcan240 words
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Article, Illustration265 2013-08-23 13 AMADEA NG - Music festival Camp Symmetry announces full lineup FESTIVAL FUN AMADEA NG SINGAPORE —The latest addition to Singapore’s indie music festival scene, Symmetry Entertainment’s Camp Symmetry, announced the full lineup after months of teasing. The festival will be held on Nov 2 at The Meadow265 words
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Article, Illustration518 2013-08-23 14 Hollywood flicks that are raking it in overseas and some surprising ones that aren’t MONEY-MOVIING MOVIES REUTERS LOS ANGELES —The British love Les Miserables, Japan’s favourite film this year has been Monsters University and in Germany, Austria and Sweden, the leader is still Django Unchained. With Disney/Marvel’s IronREUTERS - 518 words
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Article, Illustration270 2013-08-23 14 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —The Lone Ranger will open in China this October after its initial debut in the country was postponed by three months, according to two individuals with knowledge of the film’s plans. That delay left Disney no choice but to abruptlyREUTERS - 270 words
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Article, Illustration319 2013-08-23 15 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has broken her silence since her high profile split with her now ex-hus-band Charles Saatchi, to communicate with her Twitter followers. The TV cook fell silent to her more than 400,000 followers since photos emerged of herTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS - 319 words
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Article135 2013-08-23 15 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Nathalie Emmanuel, one of the stars of Game Of Thrones, said fans write to her in the fictional language spoken by her character. Fans of Game of Thrones are known for their enthusiasm, but they can sometimes leave the cast of the fantasyTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 135 words
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Article, Illustration230 2013-08-23 16 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Music mogul Simon Cowell was said to be on the way to see his pregnant lover last night, after admitting he was proud to become a father. The X Factor judge, who appeared at the premiere of the new OneTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS - 230 words
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Article, Illustration167 2013-08-23 16 CHRISTOPHER TOH - MUSIC NOTES BY CHRISTOPHER TOH The Civil Wars (The Civil Wars) Much was expected of The Civil Wars’ follow-up to the hugely successful, award-winning debut, Barton Hollow ,and this lovely album is, in a word, excellent. CHRISTOPHER TOH A Little Bit Of 80s (Lou Bega) The first167 words
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Article, Illustration179 2013-08-23 17 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN The night is upon us and it’s time to go arty! For the next two weekends, The Singapore Night Festival 2013 takes over the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct, with lots in store as the annual festival seems to have put on some weightPHOTO: XABRYNA KEK - 179 words
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113 2013-08-23 17 CHRISTOPHER TOH - CHRISTOPHER TOH A hospice ward might seem a dark and depressing place where patients get ready to bid the world goodbye. But in Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door, there are some “wacky” denizens who prefer to go out in style. Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door113 words
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