Today, 22 October 2013

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  • hot news
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      Three-part admission process for new UniSIM courses
      1029 2  -  FLEXIBILITY KEY FEATURE OF FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Securing a spot in one of SIM University’s (UniSIM) new fulltime degree programmes next year will mean passing a three-part admission process watching a video and submitting an essay about it, followed
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      Employers who break CPF rules may face heavier fines, jail term
      484 4  -  Maximum fine to double, with proposed imprisonment of up to six months for first offenders NON-COMPLIANCE TENDS TO BE HIGHER IN F&B INDUSTRIES WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Employers who do not pay, underpay or are late in contributing
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    • Article
      Blumont, Asiasons, LionGold surge after SGX lifts restrictions
      453 6 SHARES UP, BUT BELOW PREVIOUS LEVELS SINGAPORE —Investors who took a punt on Blumont, Asiasons and LionGold after their share prices plummeted earlier this month hit the jackpot yesterday when the stocks surged after the Singapore Exchange (SGX) lifted trading restrictions imposed
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    • Article
      Lock icon Mega-fire fear as blazes tear through New South Wales
      365 6 AGENCIES S YDN E Y —Forecasts of a return of hot, windy weather later this week have raised fears that three of the most dangerous blazes in the Blue Mountains region, west of Sydney, could join up to form a massive
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    • Article
      Govt mulls over blocking of some file-sharing sites to fight piracy
      442 8  -  PUBLIC EDUCATION IS KEY: INDRANEE RAJAH AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —As part of its measures to curb online piracy, the Government is considering blocking file-sharing websites that infringe copyright while it reviews the Copyright Act, said Senior Minister of
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      161 2 m GSTF Global Science Technology Forum Global Science Technology Forum STEERING INNOVATION, SERVING SOCIETY www.globalstf.org BECOME A GLOBALLY CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Delivered by leading authorities and experts in their respective areas of specialization I RAPIDSTART OUR SOLUTIONS. YOUR SATISFACTION. Supported by: EXPANDED CITREP Expanded supports 70% of the Course and the
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      128 5 A A O e S S °ys y ■H <■<' -Al A J. ■A w\ 1 IE Cl'S W'Ss a V jses: ft -V' A >■ 4 SP /r lm r"'•'', M /T ♦>Vv j-j sp-sc* vr* -y£ The best things in life are free*. Here's how you can win
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      381 6 uBiiioyw uBpjsni/v :suv Double the Major. Twice the perspective. It’s my choice. At Kaplan, we believe you should have twice the competitive edge with twice as many opportunities to succeed. That’s why we partner with Murdoch University to offer you a wide variety of double major degree programmes, giving you
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      459 7 Ok r MM k\ 1 IN! LLIONA' M A Weekend that Will Change Your Financial Life FOREVER! *r i A V 0 P «»*s > 2-3 November 2013 Resorts World Sentosa Compass Ballroom m f n The Millionaire Mind Intensive has impacted millions of lives all over the world and
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      176 9 3^? A f I 1 RADIANT FROM EVERY ANGI/ V/ J \u SKIN REVOLUTION Our revolutionary R6 R6 Plus Face Treatments are customised to combat and solve your skin problems that result from Aging, Radiation, Stress and Pollution. Achieve flawless and radiant skin from all angles. CHERYL Ursa® m Xinhui.Cheryl
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  • comment &analysis
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      Asia’s (re)invitation to Obama
      788 10  -  AN OPEN LETTER TO AMERICA’S PRESIDENT SIMON TAY Simon Tay is Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and author of Asia Alone: The Dangerous Post-Crisis Divide from America. He visited the United States immediately after the cancellation of US President Barack Obama’s trip to
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      Lock icon Imagine the unthinkable (before it happens to you)
      1048 12  -  WHAT RESILIENCE-BUILDING TRULY REQUIRES TAN WU MENG Tan Wu Meng, a Singaporean, is a medical doctor working in a public sector hospital. In December 2006, an earthquake off Taiwan damaged undersea cables carrying voice and data, interrupting communications across Asia, including in
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      287 10 DISCOVER HOWTO ACHIEVE A MILLION DOLLAR NET WORTH WITH AN AVERAGE INCOME High-Networth people are not necessarily more educated, hardworking or intelligent. They just know how to PLAY THE FINANCIAL GAME effectively. If you are not living a life of financial abundance yet, it may be because you have not
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      30 10 While studying the past helps us avoid repeating old mistakes, what came before can differ from what will come next... We must beware failures of imagination. TAN WU MENG 12
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      94 11 Grow your business with great print advertising 4-9 November 2013 SUNTEC SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE Several convenient daily sessions. Places are strictly limited. At the PrintConnect Expo you will: Learn~ proven~ newspaper~ marketing~ strategies Have~ a~ newspaper~ campaign~ specifically~ tailored~ to~ your~ business~ needs See~ our~ once~ a~ year~
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      212 12 Europe's m Best Airline A STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER \lf" rom to Europe f m$1270 fivm$1290 from $1430 And to 49 other cities with the Best Europe Fare Culinary delights, comfortable seats, great entertainment and much more... We fly to more countries than any other airline. We are Turkish Airlines, we
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      291 13 IfflSIM UNIVERSITY Manage Your Future Continuing Education z k Improve Prospects Upgrade and Enhance r “I believe in the endless power of education.” [2012] Shukor bin Kassim Educator and lifelong learner General Studies Programme Where possibilities are boundless You design and chart your own learning route, starting with CET individual
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  • voices
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Creating shared memories on Singapore Day 2013
      452 14  -  FROM JEDIDIAH TAN What do Gurmit Singh, Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice and 6,000 Singaporeans in Sydney have in common? They were part of Singapore Day 2013, a star-stud-ded and gastronomical event organised by the Overseas Singaporean Unit to connect with Singaporeans abroad.
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    • Article
      Money for Singapore Day can be put to better use
      89 14  -  FROM THOMAS LEE CHEE CHEE I am appalled that millions of dollars are spent year after year to stage Singapore Day overseas, the latest being in Sydney, Australia. (“Foreigners who pre-registered could attend S’pore Day in Sydney: OSU”; Oct 16)
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    • Article
      Insurance companies should consider settling hospital bills first
      118 14  -  FROM DAVID KWOK NG KAN I have an NTUC IncomeShield insurance plan with a rider, and I am surprised that all who are insured must pay their hospital bills up front in cash, and claim from their insurance companies after discharge. This
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    • Article
      Language is more than means of communication, it’s an art
      315 15  -  FROM MANDY LIM I beg to differ that as long as there is no communication hitch between listener and speaker, we should not be too uptight about the rules of grammar. (“If you understand me, don’t sweat the small grammar
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      Non-standard English in writing shows lack of diligence
      182 15  -  FROM HO KONG LOON I refer to “If you understand me, don’t sweat the small grammar stuff” (Oct 19). Once, I came across a sign displayed prominently at the front counter of a small hotel: “You ask credit, we no give, you
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      211 14 SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD 4D Kuching Adventure 1 Saotubong Wildlife Cruise Irrawaddy Dolphins, Pmhn'sris Monkeys, Crocodiles, Fireflies BatoSorlal'park Spectacular Coastlines, Jungle Trekking, Longtail Macaques, Wild Boars, Sambar Deers, Monitor Lizards, n SARAWAK Daily Departure fr IMPERIAL TOURS 6339 1866 4D Kuching Discovery Sarawak River Cruise Waterfront Views The Astana,Fort Margberita, Parliament
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      41 14 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices LETTER THE COST OF AGEING Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or visit tdy.sg/ltrageing22oct for the letter from Alex Ling Aik Cheng.
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      30 15 LETTER IMPROVE SAFETY AT HDB STAIRCASE LANDINGS Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ ltrsafety22oct for the letter from Caroline Tan.
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      243 15 7/9 Health Promotion Board sr h l 11 L LEARNlNGFEf IVA Come along to the Enrich Your Mind Learning Festival, held in conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2013 by the Health Promotion Board and Agency for Integrated Care. Attend workshops and talks where you will pick up tips to
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  • singapore
    • Article
      More complaints ‘due to misunderstanding of law’
      519 16  -  Car-traders association says ‘lemon law misinterpretation could have led to the trend EDUCATION NEEDED FOR DEALERS AND CONSUMERS: CASE KOK XING HUI xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A misunderstanding of the “lemon law”, which compels businesses to repair or replace a product found to be defective
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    • Article
      Alternatives in place for Teletext users, says Yaacob
      476 16  -  WOO SIAN BOON SINGAPORE —Opposition leader Low Thia Khiang asked in Parliament yesterday whether a study was conducted to assess the impact of MediaCorp’s discontinuation of Teletext on users, before the service was cut off “in a hurry”, leaving many of its
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Encouraging start for children’s fund
      793 17 Charity art auction raises a total of S$30,000 for the OCBC-TODAY Children’s Fund ART FOR A GOOD CAUSE part.” PRODUCEDBYTHETODAYSPECIAL PROJECTSTEAM A painting of three dancing ballerinas caught Mr Edward Choy’s eye when he was reading a story about the launch of the OCBC-TODAY Children’s
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    • Article
      Extra inspections for heavy vehicles caught speeding
      367 18  -  SHARP RISE IN VIOLATIONS SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Starting Nov 1, heavy ve­hicles that are caught speeding a growing problem for this vehicle type —will have to go through addition­al inspections to ensure their speed limiters are functioning properly. Speed limiters are
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    • Article
      MINDEF staff in detention dies of cardiac arrest
      210 18 SINGAPORE A Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Defence Executive Assist­ant has died in hospital after he suf­fered cardiac arrest last Friday while in detention. Mr Sivaperumal Tanggayelu, 54, collapsed while taking a shower at about 6.49pm that day, said MINDEF. He had been
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    • Article
      Parliament to consider renewing criminal law Act
      435 19  -  XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE —The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) yesterday tabled a Bill in Parliament to renew the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act for another five years. Last renewed in 2009, the Act allows the Home Affairs Minister to issue
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    • Article
      Alleged match-fixers monitored well before reports surfaced: DPM Teo
      290 19 SINGAPORE —A number of Singaporeans suspected of match-fixing were being monitored “well before” media reports surfaced in 2011 on their involvement, but the authorities here could not make much headway in investigations because information on the syndicate’s overseas activities remained sketchy.
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      187 19 I have what it takes to seize business opportunities 52 Years of Growing with the Nation m o o o la Joan Woodwards Student (2013) UNIVERSITY r School of Management Places Bradford University School of Management within the Top 1% of business schools in the world BSc (Hons) in Accounting
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  • education
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Internships that help the community
      523 20  -  SUTD students work with firms to design products that would benefit the less fortunate PROJECTS DISPLAYED AT RECENT CAMPUS CARNIVAL KENNETH CHENG kennethcheng@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —It was an internship project that could mitigate the loss of life and
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      221 20 BLIKIT GAM BA Vj Grand Ballroom for 3,100 pax banquet dinner Inspiring Moment Awaits You! v. U v -X? -js* v *W|E r y f saw i N8* 727 acres Integrated Destination Resort City Dining with White Lions Hotel rooms for 3,732 guests (twin sharing .Wm-£ NL tfSEKT H J
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      156 20 TMiS Your Success, Our Pride *l«9 Embark on an exciting adventure with us. WSQ Diploma in Tourism WSQ Dual Certificate in Tour Travel Services and Attractions WSQ Certificate in Hotel Accommodation Services WSQ Tourist Guide Programme (English/Mandarin) WSQ Certified Service Professional NATAS Professional Tour Leading Programme IATA Foundation in Travel
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      72 21 Medical Body Re-Shaping of 6 By 2 Zelfiq By 2 Body Freeze Safe FDA approved Efficient In Half the Time Nearly painless No Down Time Call now 9654 4831 9118 0142 8368 8492 6887 3133 vis IT/ > •i sculpting D °Regions at 1 9 50 (before gst) Aesthetic Medical
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  • china&india
    • Article
      Lock icon Chinese arms industry makes global inroads
      1097 22 State-ownedfirm’s S$3.7b deal with Turkey likely achieved by undercutting established rivals RUSSIAN AND WESTERN COMPETITORS FEEL THE PRESSURE THE NEW YORK TIMES BEIJING —From the moment Turkey announced plans two years ago to acquire a long-range missile-defence system, the multi-billion-dollar contract from the key
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    • Article
      Lock icon Shandong high court to hear Bo Xilai’s appeal on Friday
      245 23 AGENCIES BEIJING A Chinese provincial high court said it will hold a hearing on Friday to rule on an appeal by disgraced politician Bo Xilai against a life sentence handed out last month on crimes of corruption and abuse of
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    • Article
      Lock icon ‘Elite’ police unit to investigate China’s former security chief
      310 23 AGENCIES SHANGHAI —Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly created a topsecret police unit to investigate corruption allegations against the former head of China’s security apparatus. Mr Fu Zhenghua, Beijing’s police chief, will be in charge of an “elite” squad investigating Mr
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      RAILWAY CORRUPTION CASE
      82 23 China’s anti-graft authorities have punished eight people at a state-owned rail construction firm for spending more than US$100 million (S$124 million) on hospitality last year, a disciplinary body of the Communist Party said yesterday. China Railway Construction, the country’s secondlargest infrastructure contractor, spent US$135 million on receptions
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      188 22 Invest in Education Enjoy Life Long Returns, Security and Peace of Mind From a Poly Diploma to a UK Bachelor's degree in ONE year! Intake (Hons)-Final Year >ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING >DIGITAL SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING > Next intake: 02 December 2013 (Confirmed)_ > Full-time Part-time Classes > Completion in
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      38 22 DONQ (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD REQUIRE BAKERY SALES STAFF BAKERY CHEF Welcome for Walk In Interview (from 21 st to 31 st Oct 2013) Time: 1 Pm to 9pm Location: Donq Takashimaya Basement 2. Pls Contact: Mr. Matoyama *****630
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      150 23 L V vm Embrace a new chapter of love at Swissotel Merchant Court. Share your wishes with us and let us bring your dream wedding to life with our impeccable service and attention to details. Our dedicated Catering Sales Team is at hand to help you create the most memorable
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  • world
    • Article
      Lock icon Christians in East Malaysia can continue using ‘Allah’, says Najib
      563 24 RESIDENTS IN SABAH, SARAWAK ‘SHOULD NOT FEEL THREATENED’ AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday made his first comments on the landmark court decision that a Catholic weekly could not use the word “Allah” to refer to God,
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon US restarts security aid to Pakistan
      577 25 AGENCIES WASHINGTON —The United States has quietly restarted security assistance to Pakistan, US officials said, after freezing much of that aid during a per iod of strained relations beginning with the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. While
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      490 24 “Breakthrough Technology Helps Property Agents Uncover Targeted Prospects With Just A Few Easy Mouse Clicks!” Announcing... "Property Marketing Secrets For Real Estate Professionals!" “People laughed when I said I could turn “regular” agents into Superstars. But they’re not laughing now...” For the past few months, a small group of real
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      271 24 From Left to Right: Sunny Tan, Cedric Chai and Alda Lim, authors of Mastering Heuristics Series (Featured in The Straits Times, The Business Times, The New Paper, FM93.8LIVE, Shin Min Daily News, TODAY Nominee for Spirit of Enterprise 2012) Parents' Preview (Maths Science) Experience the Power of Heuristics 9 Nov
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      77 25 Stay one step ahead. Gain the relevant expertise at one of Singapore’s leading Continuing Education and Training providers. NTUC LearningHub gives you the opportunity to better yourself. Our enriching programmes empower you with the relevant skills and knowledge to let you get ahead at work and in life. To find
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  • business
    • Article
      Pawnbroker ValueMax launches IPO
      438 26 Company is set to be first pawnbroking chain to be listed on SGX mainboard TRADING TO BEGIN OCT 30 SINGAPORE —The ValueMax Group, one of the oldest pawnbroking chains here, yesterday launched a S$70.4 million initial public offering, seeking to be the first in its industry
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      Lock icon Chinese govt urges faster implementation of policies, reform to support rebound
      241 27 AGENCIES BEIJING —China’s central government has called for “unrelenting” implementation of its economic policies and reform measures to consolidate the nation’s recovery from a two-quar-ter slowdown and improve the quality of growth. While the economy is “stable and trending
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      Lock icon Japan’s export growth slows in challenge for Abe
      379 27 AGENCIES TOKYO —Japan’s export growth slowed last month and the nation extended a record run of trade deficits, a sign that slowing demand in Asia is taking the shine off Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s stimulus policies and clouding the outlook for a
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      167 26 UNIVERSITY 0F BIRMINGHAM D1Kim global ULI I IV EDUCATION MASTER’S PROGRAMME I V II/// Global Vision See the bigger picture with SIM Global Education Minji Yoon Student kvA Today’s interconnected world means businesses face competition from across the globe. To succeed, you need the right skills and knowledge in international
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      380 27 <n v 26 JUL 2013-16 FEB 2014 6ALLERY, LEVEL ID, NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDIN6 Curious about your family history? Intrigued by the stories behind your family’s heirlooms or well-loved recipes? Do you want to find out more? Visit “Roots: Tracing Family Histories”, an exhibition that explores the many facets of family
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  • impact
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      Lock icon In the mood for horror
      817 28 This year’s Halloween festivities target adults who are simply dying to be scared MORE TRICK THAN TREAT THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK —The tone of Halloween marketing typically takes its cue from the national mood. The scarier the real world seems, such as during
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      172 28 Volunteers Required for Human Nutrition Clinical Research The Clinical Nutrition Research Centre at the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences is recruiting volunteers for a study investigating how dietary intake will alter body fat composition changes. We invite healthy Chinese males or females who fulfill the following criteria to participate in
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  • technology
    • Article
      Lock icon Tablet makers gear up for latest skirmish
      591 29 Major players expected to introduce new models as demand continues to boom MARKET INCREASINGLY FRACTURED THE NEW YORK TIMES SAN FRANCISCO —The race for the tablet market has become a full-blown sprint. The intense competition will be highlighted later today, as Apple, Nokia
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      363 29 FINALLY REVEALED: Stunningly Simple, Yet Little Known Ways For Literally Anyone To Make Money Online... "How To Generate 10,000/month On The Internet Working From Home Even If You Hate Computers! Simon Leung says: "Give Me Two Hours, And I'll Show You The Secrets To Starting A Successful Internet Business. ..I"
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      120 29 ssmciQicsed A Product of New Zealand 17 Years Experience in Insect Screens T" .»6UE Bj* w AWARDED ASIA PACftC TOP EXCELLENCE BRAND 3 5 1 YEARS WARRANTY Lit! MACilCSIiAL INVISIBLE INSECT SCREEN MAKE YOUR DOME THE SAFEST TO LIVE IN jt Protect your loved ones from DENGUE Why do you
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  • sports
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      THE SCHOOLING STANDARD
      605 30  -  Swimmer’s NS deferment could change S’pore’s elite sports landscape ‘BIG STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION’ TAN YO-HINN Deputy Sports Editor yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The decision by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to grant national swimmer Joseph Schooling deferment from full-time National Service (NS) could herald a whole new
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SHOOTING FOR SIX GOLDS IN 2015
      522 30  -  LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore Shooting Association (SSA) is aiming for only two gold medals at the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar after events like the men’s and women’s 10m air rifle were axed from the competition schedule. But with shotgun events
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    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon ONUS ON SCHOOLING TO BLAZE THE TRAIL FOR OTHERS
      659 31  -  COMMENTARY BY IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg Ian De Cotta is a Senior Correspondent at TODAY. In the two short years since he claimed the 100m and 200m fly records at the 2011 national championships as a 16-year-old, Joseph Schooling has turned
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      Lock icon PORTUGAL, SWEDEN FACE OFF FOR COVETED WORLD CUP SPOT
      432 31 AP ZURICH—It will be Cristiano Ronaldo v Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a place at the World Cup. Portugal and Sweden were the first two teams drawn by FIFA last night for the European play-offs, though the pairing was talked about as a
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    • Article
      Lock icon EVRA’S ‘BUMS’ REMARK PUTS FRANCE TEAM IN TURMOIL
      321 32 REUTERS PARIS —Patrice Evra, who captained France through their farcical 2010 World Cup implosion, has raised the temperature around the national team again after becoming embroiled in a row with former fellow internationals turned pundits. The Manchester United full-back has been summoned
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      Lock icon FLYING ARSENAL READY FOR DORTMUND TEST
      799 32 But Gunners wary of potential banana skin after last season’s two home defeats to German sides CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ARSENAL v BORUSSIA DORTMUND REUTERS LONDON —Arsenal are turning the toughest-looking Champions League group into a walk in the park so far and will take a
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  • Page 32 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
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      79 32 For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg IW BftfeuWp] Liveware (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 years and above) LW Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 years and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 years and above) Always play with care. Do not bet illegally. Singapore Pools Account Service. Call 6786 6688
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    • Miscellaneous
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      31 32 Selected fixtures and TV times Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund (mio TV Ch111, tomorrow, 2.40am) Schalke v Chelsea (mio TV Ch112, tomorrow, 2.40am) AC Milan v Barcelona (mio TV Ch113, tomorrow, 2.40am)
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      48 33 SHOWING HIS HORNS COMEDIAN STEPHEN MERCHANT ON DATING DANGERS 34 SHOWING HER THORNS ACTRESS EMMA THOMPSON ON WHY SHE LOVES TO BE RUDE 36 TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2013 LADY RUNNER WHY KOREAN CELEB SONG JI HYO IS AS SINGAPOREAN AS CHILLI CRAB 35 ILLUSTR ATION BY KENNETH CHOY
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