Today, 26 August 2013

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    15 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 26 AUGUST 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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    Proposal to track 1,300 children from K1 to Pri 1
    710 1  -  NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A first of its kind study tracking the social and cognitive development of children from kindergarten to Primary 1 is in the pipeline. Expected to involve 1,300 pre-school-ers, including those enrolled in the new kindergartens
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    S’poreans want ‘compassionate meritocracy’
    751 1  -  Our S’pore Conversation survey shows citizens want less stress, more family time STRONG SUPPORT FOR VALUES AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Despite divergent views expressed in the Our Singapore Con- versation survey done by the Institute of Policy Studies, there was broad consensus that Singaporeans want a
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      91 1 TO FOSTER INNOVATION, S’PORE’S EDUCATION SYSTEM SHOULD FOCUS ON BUILDING ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET: BOH WAI FONGCOMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 HOT NEWS 6 PASIR RIS RESIDENTS TO ENJOY WATERFRONT EXPERIENCE IN 2015 rjv. fH i Calcium ca»i Hig" V KlWl Lift your body with the 9 essential vitamins it needs. 9 essential vitamins 99%fatfree
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      20 1 The all-new TODAYAPP FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES exclusively available on Samsung Apps tdy.sg/newsandroidapp CHINA&INDIA 24 Mumbai gang rape: Last suspect nabbed
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon Bo denounces former police chief as vile liar
      543 2 Ex- Chongqing chief denies covering up his wife’s role in murder of businessman FOURTH DAY OF HIGH-PROFILE TRIAL AGENCIES JINAN —Ousted senior Chinese politician Bo Xilai angrily denounced his former police chief yesterday on the fourth day of his trial, calling him
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      Liberal attitudes on gay lifestyles not prevalent here
      508 4  -  But younger age groups and more educated S’poreans more accepting of altern a tive lifestyles S’PORE ‘GENERALLY A CONSERVATIVE SOCIETY’ AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —As far as the Our Singapore Conversation survey results go, liberal attitudes on the issues of gay lifestyles,
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      Pasir Ris residents to enjoy waterfront experience
      329 6 S ING A POR E Come 2015, Pasir Ris residents will have an enhanced waterfront right at their doorstep when Sungei Api Api and Sungei Tampines undergo a makeover. As part of PUB’s Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Programme, Sungei Api Api,
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      Lock icon Singaporeans divided on where responsibility lies
      445 6  -  INCOME, AGE IMPORTANT FACTORS AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Respondents of the Our Singapore Conversation survey generally felt that the Government was doing a good job, even as they were divided on the right balance between the Government taking responsibility to provide for the people
      SOURCE: INSTITUTE OF POLICY STUDIES  -  445 words
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      Lock icon Singapore-US ties entering ‘a new era’
      398 8 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The relationship between Singapore and the United States is entering a new era, with the two now enjoying stronger trade and investment ties while breaking new ground with their security partnership. This is according to the outgoing US Ambassador to Singapore,
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      Lock icon UN to inspect Syria gas attack site
      528 8 Damascus warns that any American military action will inflame Middle East US HAS ‘LITTLE DOUBT’ INCIDENT TOOK PLACE AGENCIES BEIRUT Syria yesterday said it would allow the United Nations to visit the site of an alleged chemical attack after warning the United States
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      57 3 $9.905FORPCS MONDAYS! *Includes 1 drumstick 1 wing 3 other chicken parts. Choice of chicken parts is subject to availabilty. TUESDAYS! $5 2FOR Promotion is valid for Dine-in and Takeaway only. Limited time offer. While stocks last. Not available at KFC Changi Airport Terminal 1, Sentosa, Singapore Polytechnic and Singapore Zoo.
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      150 4 Global Science Technology Forum STEERING INNOVATION, SERVING SOCIETY www.globalstf.org BECOME A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CLOUD COMPUTING 1S f^ in Singapore BUSINESS ANALYTICS BIG DATA ffTTCl DATA QUALITY GOVERNANCE Delivered by leading authorities and experts in their respective areas of specialization CITREP Expanded supports 70% of the Course the Exam fees: Certified
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      154 5 LET’S TALK ABOUT LIFE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE CELEBRATES HEALTHY LIVING, EVEN AT 105 It’s our 105 th Anniversary let’s celebrate life together. We are a LIFE company. We champion the little changes that change life for the better. As the oldest and longest serving LIFE company, we dedicate ourselves to
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      172 6 TRENDSETTERS, DREAMSCAPERS, RAINMAKERS: COME BREAK NEW GROUND. Rapidly expanding in 2013, The Robinsons Group, a retail icon with its roots in Singapore, is opening our new Robinsons Flagship Store at the heart of Orchard Road. We seek highly talented individuals to join us in the following positions: Robinsons Sales Supervisors
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      301 7 SIM UNIVERSITY Manage Your Future LET’S TALK BUSINESS @UNISIM 31 Aug 2013, 8.30am to 11.30am, SIM HQ Blk B, Level 2, LT2.37 Leverage the experience of these business leaders for the advancement of your company. The School of Business is proud to bring you: FREE ADMISSION Topic 1 My Journey
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      182 8 FREE SEMINAR AVOID THESE FINANCIAL MISTAKES Join Conrad Alvin Lim in an evening of mind-blowing truth and knowledge that everybody ought to know! Attend this FREE Exclusive Workshop and Learn: Discover the fundamental know-how and skillsets you must acquire before you can start being profitable constantly Be warned about the
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      139 9 'V'«t t mS.% m I u DIDN'T EAT RICE AH reg n&s <g5#2S2aG±e3 Original Recipe Sauce This week’s special Nestea Graow Tex*/ i Jfr r.r i M <. reg Nested rKcen/Te^ Honey Glaze PPf^v.^ 7 --VA i'3 >0 x > -5 feS; tk ,v V > reg Chilli Crab Sauce
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  • comment &analysis
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      Entrepreneurship has to start in school
      905 10  -  CULTIVATING MINDSETS IN SINGAPORE STUDENTS BOH WAI FONG Boh Wai Fong is an associate professor of information systems at Nanyang Business School, where she specialises in the areas of knowledge management and innovation management. The recent Global Innovation Index, which shows Singapore sliding from
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      Lock icon How not to stay on top
      1030 12  -  BLACKBERRY AND THE MALAISE OF DOMINANT COMPANIES JOE NOCERA Joe Nocera is a business journalist, author and Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times. THE NEW YORK TIMES In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the dominant computing device used in corporate America was
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      Lock icon Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?
      1151 14  -  REAL TRAITS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP TOMAS CHAMORRO-PREMUZIC Tomas ChamorroPremuzic is an international authority in personality profiling and psychometric testing. He is a professor of business psychology at University College London and Vice-President of research and innovation at Hogan Assessment Systems. He is
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      44 10 Just like Wang Laboratories and thousands of other once-dominant companies that stubbornly clung to what they thought they were instead of what they needed to be the maker of the BlackBerry has become an object lesson in the vagaries of capitalism. JOE NOCERA 12
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
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      31 10 tMJ JACKPOT Estimated Draw on Mon, 26 Aug 2013 at 6.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg (pLAY® Always play with care. [responsibly] Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G SINGAPORE E
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      320 11 SONY make-believe Big screen. Big entertainment. i A A Xperia™ Z Ultra the largest display in the world’s slimmest Full HD smartphone* The new Xperia™ Z Ultra from Sony has a 6.4" Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile, made for thrilling entertainment. And it’s waterproof, ultra-slim and lightweight, so you
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      402 12 Advertisement Creating Wealth In The Stock Market Millionaire Trader shows Singaporeans how to trade profitably... 30 mins a day! w&r Ms MacWilliams has mentored over 6,000 people in Asia and USA to trade profitably in the stock market. In the late 90s, Mirriam MacWilliams gave up a 6-figure annual salary
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      13 12 COMMENTARY To read this commentary, scan the QR code, or visit tdy.sg/ commicrosoft26aug
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      344 13 7j Oriental Hair Solutions Are you experiencing the following hair/scalp problems? A Oily Scalp Sensitive and Itchy Scalp Dandruff Premature Hair Loss Male-Pattern Hair Loss Female-Pattern Hair Loss Post-Natal Hair Loss Grey Hair Fungal Infections m S M m Complimentary 1 Session of 7-in-1 Customised Herbal Thomas Ong Ambassador of
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      131 14 ~Y T Celebrating JCU 10 YEARS SINGAPORE r 5# 4 3 New Pathway Programs: Diploma of Business Diploma of IT This diploma is an alternate pathway to the Bachelor program and is equivalent to the first 8 subjects of our Degree program. For more information: 8222 6833 £3 enquiries-singapore@jcu.edu.au www.jcu.edu.sg
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      183 15 m AVIVA Retirement Investments Insurance Health For now, the night nurse has her securely covered. Let's talk about the next 20 years. Congratulations. You're now the proud owner of a little bundle of joy. A little bundle with big responsibility. At Aviva we believe children should be covered by more
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  • voices
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      Lock icon Give S’pore firms equal chance on govt projects
      519 16  -  FROM TAN YOU JIE While growing as a nation, the influx of talented individuals from across the world has benefited us and will continue to do so. We get to learn and improve while working with the world’s top talents. World-renowned designers,
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      Lock icon Rising coffee shop rentals should be taken seriously
      454 17  -  FROM MAKOTO HONG CHENG The Housing and Development Board does not intervene in the rents of individual stalls at eating houses because these are business decisions to be negotiated between operators and stallholders. (“Coffee shop for sale, vendors hope for S$12m”; Aug
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      146 16 Come 0 vi 0 slt the c I///T cebu Pacify a,r! Get low fares U sale pen*:™*,, pec.«. Travel Period. Ja^ a js£S**** j m «S CebuPaclioAir JJ at» «> r For as W® SGD A0 Manila or Clark Foraslovias SQD A0 Vi Cebu orjjojjo to THAILAND VIETNAM Slsmtop CAMBODIA
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      14 16 •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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      151 17 jry? Health Promotion Board Keep children with HFMD at home. Rest is best. Children infected with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) should stay at home to minimise the risk of infecting others. Resting at home will also help them to recover from their illness. Stop the spread of HFMD!
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Picking up the tab may soon only require a few taps
      830 18  -  Restaurants look to e-solutions, such as automated bill payments, to fight labour woes NEXT PHASE OF DINING EXPERIENCE TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE To cope with the labour crunch, restaurants have been embarking on a variety of measures, from automated
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      Lock icon More help in Taman Jurong
      113 19 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Forty more needy households in western Singapore will benefit from an ongoing assistance scheme run by the South West Community Development Council. Called Adopt-A- Precinct, the programme watches over vulnerable residents in three-room flats and has already reached out to over 110 households
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      Lock icon 19 teams pitch business ideas to earn a spot in MediaCorp incubator programme
      176 20 SINGAPORE Nineteen teams pitched their business proposals to MediaCorp last Friday in hopes of being selected for an incubator programme for start-ups. It was part of MediaCorp’s The Mediapreneur initiative. Each team was allocated 10 minutes to
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      NTUC mulls centre to help low-wage workers
      406 20  -  AFTER A SERIES OF FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS... WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is considering setting up a one-stop centre to help low-wage workers, as many of them are unaware of government schemes and programmes rolled out to
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      215 18 LeorvuKg Enjoy GrfO^tKq Stansfield’s unique 24/8 Learning System ensures that there are only 24 students per lecture and 8 per tutorial with over 25 hours per week of contact time in the critical first year of full-time study. For nearly 2 decades, we have helped many attain their dreams of
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      17 18 24” LCD TV UP $349 BELOW COST PRICE $85 NOTEBOOK (RV-415) $285 UP $899 BELOW COST PRICE
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      187 19 tiaerair where the good times never end (L y Vt i 1 rw 1 w i r kalibo (boracay) QA' one-way fare from y£«ra7V marvel at willy's rock, the renowned volcanic formation by the beach that's enshrined with a grotto of the virgin mary. kitesurf at the bulabog beach, stroll
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      426 20 Venture Deeper into the Human Psyche Positive Psychology: A Tool of Many Uses o® 29 Aug, 7.15pm 8.45pm Positive Psychology is more than just positive thinking. Find out how it can be applied in aspects of your life such as: Creativity Innovation Resilience through tough times Positive Psychology Coaching a*
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      797 21 NOTICE TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF GUTHRIE GTS LIMITED from CIMB BANK BERHAD (*****-P) Singapore Branch (Incorporated in Malaysia) for and on behalf of UNITED SM HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. (Company Registration No.: *****5922M) (Incorporated in Singapore) VOLUNTARY UNCONDITIONAL CASH OFFER (“OFFER”) BY CIMB BANK BERHAD, SINGAPORE BRANCH (“CIMB”), FOR AND ON
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  • youth
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      Lock icon Making a big difference with small change
      761 22  -  CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR CHARITIES EMILY LIU emilyrliu@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The act of stealing via a computer small amounts at a time from numerous transactions is commonly called “salami slicing”, an arguably brilliant technique of harnessing a large amount of money inconspicuously and an idea
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      7 22 Grandma gave me a piece of advice:
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      122 22 FULLY-SALARIED AND SPONSORED TRAINEE PRESCHOOL TEACHERS Successful candidates look forward to: Full scholarship for a WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Attractive full monthly salary during course of study A guaranteed job in the industry with unlimited career potential Multiple positions available islandwide Entry Requirements: At least
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      163 23 9 m Delivers Results mm >■ I -i CALL BUST EXPERT NOW! 6235 6897 Orchard #14-07/08/08A Ngee Ann City Tower B NO SURGERY NO SIDE-EFFECTS NO PILLS BE BEAUTIFUL FROM INSIDE OUT WITH A NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL FIRM BUST! Bust Enhancement a El a BUST ENHANCEMENT TRIAL How to get: Type
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  • china&india
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      219 24 Calling all Singaporeans! Singapore's truly international club opens its doors for Singaporeans to become members. Come and find our more and experience our food fair showcasing cuisines from more than 10 of its members’ nations. THE INTERNATIONAL r n P 0R m nails Come and experience the ‘World’ in Singapore!
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      53 24 i 8 DOB CARDS Congratulations to the winners of the UOB Win a Samsung GALAXY S4 With LIE Weekly Draw 1 May-31 July 2013 Stretch your dollar further with UOB 0% Instalment Payment Plan. Visit uob.com.sg for our full list of participating merchants. UOB ±mm t United Overseas Bank Limited
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      150 25 s I love my golf but painful joints made my game seem like 18 holes of torture. Then my doctor recommended Viartril®-S. Within weeks, I was back on the course. BejutifUj I fe^Ugood! Richard Leong, 44 Creative Consultant Take Viartril®-S Glucosamine Sulphate daily for healthy joint support Viartril®-S is the
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  • world
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      M’sian police arrest six, seize weapons including grenade
      572 26 DAY AFTER NEW SECURITY MEASURES ARE ANNOUNCED PENANG Malaysian police detained six suspects and seized several weapons including a hand grenade, dozens of bullets and a samurai sword following a raid on a flat in the town of Bukit Mertajam in Penang
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      Lock icon Myanmar police arrest 12 after fresh religious unrest
      230 27 REUTERS HTAN KONE (MYANMAR) —The authorities restored order in Myanmar’s northern Sagaing region yesterday after detaining a dozen rioters following clashes between Buddhists and minority Muslims in the latest widening of sectarian violence. Witnesses said between 500 and 1,000 Buddhists, some carrying
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      Lock icon US seeks more funds for military support in region
      380 27 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —The Pentagon is seeking a 50 per cent increase in funds to support foreign militaries and training in the South-east Asia region, United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. “Our most recent budget includes
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      Lock icon Europe ponders answer to the ‘French question’
      749 28 At stake is whether France’s social model can survive the pressures of a more competitive world economy BATTLING A SLOW DECLINE THE NEW YORK TIMES PARIS For decades, Europeans have agonised over the power and role of Germany the so-called German question given
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      206 26 FINALLY REVEALED: Stunningly Simple, Yet Little Known Ways For Literally Anyone To Make Money Online... HowTo Generate $10,000/Month On The Internet Working From Home Even If You Hate Computers! Simon Leung says: "Give Me Two Hours, And Ml Show You The Secrets To Starting A Successful Internet Business...!" In this
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      43 27 GongYoo Lee Min Jung Bae Suzy Shin Won Ho Jang Hee Jin i m rv EXCLUSIVE r A successful surgeon or a rebellious teen. Who is her eventual soul mate? Premieres 29 Aug, Mon-Fri 10pm DUAL SOUND xinmsn.com/u facebook.com/channelu twitter.com/channel_u @channelu /AediaCorp Q
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      202 28 From 2nd Oct 2013 we will commence flights to Tokyo using the 787 Dreamliner^^^ TOKYO More Comfortable 3 Flights a day to Haneda Narita. SIN NARITA Departure nh 08:25 112 Arrival* 16:10 SIN HANEDA Departure Departure 23:30 J I Arrival 06:15 22:20 I A NH NH I 152 151 Arrival
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      178 29 UNDERSTAND ASIA With our news touchpoints 4g m'Gn* 11:27 am News in Pictures m o f j M d /i_ 11:35am 4g “s ,i|| F]l Videos Videos 24Jul Attracting local talent into entrepreneurship tough; EnRC dialogue A Tuesday Videos 24 Jul 350 awarded at Patron of the Arts Awards Videos
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  • business
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      Lock icon Prepaid market wars in Little India
      811 30  -  Telcos may have to work harder as curbs on foreign workers look set to shrink big part of their customer base ‘SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT’ PART OF REVENUE PETER YEO peteryeo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Every Sunday, a battle breaks out in Little India as Singapore’s telcos fight
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      101 30 m 4> a am uarn based on ability, nof ho matter where your child starts, go further with KumorVs individualised learning approach By progressing incrementally at a 'just-rignh pace, children develop self-confidence and a love of learning which fosfers success. They also acquire lifelong assets like focus, motivation and self-reliance,
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      212 31 I ’'M'i > -V* J ■'N v*. V 'VI V 'i s m V---n r m V. i ff w-CX* :'t y *X it* 4* Jm m 9 ■■M f: vV>“ f i r« *A -A 4 r -<■ I MediaCorp radio DJs (L-R): Chua Lee ban, Love 97.2FM; Lim
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  • management
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      Lock icon How to give a killer presentation
      1319 32  -  EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMENTARY BY CHRIS ANDERSON Chris Anderson is the curator of TED. 2013 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORP Since the first Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference, 30 years ago, speakers have run the gamut, from political figures who are completely at ease
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  • technology
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      App-operator tie-ups are smart in new era of mobile communication
      596 33  -  THE ALMOST OBSOLETE SMS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS COMMENTARY BY JOBY BABU Joby Babu is Chief Operating Officer at Nimbuzz. The success of messaging applications or external communication platforms is creating a series of creative disruptions in the telecom space. A
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      Lock icon Music in full swing
      367 33  -  ALVIN CHONG SINGAPORE It looks like you cannot escape from bass-boosted music, and thus bass-focused gear, but to fully appreciate such music would require headphones or earphones which can handle the bass without making it sound bloated or muddy. Many well-known brands do not quite cut
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  • sports
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      Lock icon MOURINHO TO TAKE ROUND 1
      954 34  -  THE BIG MATCH: MAN UNITED V CHELSEA ADRIAN CLARKE sports@mediacorp.com.sg LONDON Jose Mourinho is smart enough to know that envy is a waste of time. Yet, I suspect he will still feel a touch of it on his return to Old Trafford tomorrow morning. Ahead
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      Lock icon CHELSEA SECURE WILLIAN
      639 35 Blues’ stunning capture of Brazilian may leave Rooney and Bale stuck at their clubs AGENCIES LONDON Chelsea completed the hijacking of Willian’s move to Tottenham Hotspur by confirming yesterday that they have reached an agreement with Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala to sign the Brazilian midfielder. Willian had
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      Lock icon VETTEL TRIUMPHS IN BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
      559 35 AGENCIES SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (BELGIUM) —Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel stamped his authority on a processional Belgian Grand Prix yesterday to chalk up his fifth win in 11 races and stretch his overall lead to 46 points. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, now his closest rival, finished
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      Lock icon PERAK WARY OF WOUNDED LIONS
      506 36  -  Coach thinks Sundram’s men will attack his team as they cannot afford to drop points any more LIONS LOSE 2-1 TO SARAWAK DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR BA RU —After watching the LionsXII lose 2-1 to Sarawak in their Malaysia Cup group match in Kuching
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      Lock icon ATHLETES GAIN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE
      626 36  -  PHILIP GOH IN LAMPANG philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg L AMPANG (THAIL AND) Leadership, it appears, runs in the Lightfoot family. Just as Jeffrey Lightfoot captained the Singapore U-15 team at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, so has his younger sister, Sarah, who became the de facto leader of the
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      Lock icon CHANCE TO BE MASTER OF THEM ALL
      501 37 Three men’s singles Grand Slams have been won by three different players this year, which makes this year’s US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, arguably the most important because the winner can then rightfully claim to be the top
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