Today, 19 December 2013

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    24 1 TODAY /A~diaCorp THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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      32 1 More information: PlayStation Asia 4 ~l 1 □> x X f OUT TODAY HE FUTURE FIRST -e. and "PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is trademark of the same company.
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      123 2 PIayStation®4 is available from 2:30pm, TODAY. at Sony Stores, Sony Centres and PlayStation® Focus Shops For customers who have pre-ordered PS4™ at Sony Stores and Sony Centres Date Time Start at 2pm on 19 December Venue: PlayStation® Pop Up Store, Wisma Atria Outdoor atrium* For customers who have ordered at
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      Lock icon Bus operators could take turns to ply routes to Little India
      737 4  -  PRIVATE SERVICES TO RESUME OPERATIONS ON SUNDAY BUT AT HALF-CAPACITY ASHLEY CHIA, WOO SIAN BOON ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Bus operators could take turns to ply the routes between dormitories for foreign workers and Little India on Sundays, instead of operating
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      Lock icon Workers say curbs too restrictive, will stay away from Little India
      614 6  -  Somefeel that many would come back to the area after a few months, due to a matter of habit M.O.M. ENCOURAGES DORM OPERATORS TO PROVIDE MORE ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com. sg for their residents. ADDITIONAL REPORTing BY
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      Police ‘will investigate complaints of abuse thoroughly’
      538 6  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Deputy Police Commissioner yesterday said every complaint of abuse while in police custody will be investigated “thoroughly” and warned of action against those who make false allegations, as a civil society group called for independent investigations into
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      Two alleged rioters remanded for another week
      230 6  -  ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Two Indian nationals charged last week for allegedly taking part in the riot in Little India on Dec 8 had their cases re-mentioned in court yesterday, where they were further remanded for another week for police investigations. Moorthy Kabildev,
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      Govt eases land sales for first half of next year
      723 8  -  Seven residential sites and one mixed-development parcel placed on confirmed list of GLS DEVELOPERS EXPECTED TO BE MORE CAUTIOUS IN BIDDING FOR EC SITES LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The government is scaling back the supply of land for residential
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      Lock icon 2 months after accident, teen rider wins gold
      564 8  -  PHILIP GOH IN NAYPYIDAW Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg NAYPYIDAW Two months ago, Janine Khoo was not even sure if she could make her debut at the SEA Games. The Methodist Girls’ School student was thrown off her horse during a training session
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      O-Level holders to start Nitec courses in ITE in January
      450 10  -  INTAKE TO BE SYNCHRONISED WITH THAT OF N-LEVEL HOLDERS SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —From next year, O-Lev-el holders will start Nitec courses in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in January, the same time as their N-Level counterparts, the
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      Lock icon India outraged after diplomat stripped, body searched in NY
      668 12 TREATMENT WAS DEPLORABLE: INDIAN PM AGENCIES NEW DELHI —An Indian diplomat said she faced repeated “handcuffing, stripping and cavity searches” following her arrest in New York City on visa fraud charges in a case that has infuriated the government in New
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      Lock icon Woman in China dies from bird flu new to humans
      548 14 AUTHORITIES IN TAIWAN TRYING TO CLASSIFY NEW VIRUS AGENCIES BEIJING —The Chinese authorities said yesterday that a 73-year-old woman died after being infected with a bird flu strain not previously found in people, a development that the World Health Organization
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      Lock icon UK scientists ‘print’ eye cells that could treat vision loss
      700 15 RESULTS PROVIDE ‘PROOF OF PRINCIPLE’ AGENCIES LONDON —An inkjet printer has been used to “print” cells from the eye for the first time, British scientists have said, in a striking demonstration of how technology could be used to treat vision
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      576 7 Give your family a whole lot more this Christmas. At ANZ, we connect you to greater rewards that you and your loved ones can enjoy. From 31 October to 31 December 2013, redeem cash credit and stand a chance to win air tickets and shopping vouchers whenever you use your
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      33 8 H'h'] $1.6 MILLION 1 Estimated Draw on Thu, 19 Dec 2013 at 6.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg p |_ayA Always play with care responsiblyj Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G E
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      276 15 First Class 2013 First Class 2012 m First Class 42 Honours 2011 A successful track record is one that grows. As a partner of the reputable University of Bradford, MDIS is proud to have produced more honours graduates with each passing year. This record doesn’t just prove a successful partnership,
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Collaborating to preserve the Singapore story
      826 16  -  HERITAGE AND THE URA DRAFT MASTER PLAN TERENCE CHONG, YEO KANG SHUA Terence Chong and Yeo Kang Shua are Vice-President and Executive Committee member of the Singapore Heritage Society, respectively. Balancing heritage with development, especially on a little island with global-city aspirations, is never
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      Lock icon They may not find a Jobs, but PISA tests lean in right direction
      725 16  -  CONTROVERSY OVER TEST SCORES JOHN KAY John Kay is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and the author of many books, the latest being Obliquity: Why Our Goals Are Best Achieved Indirectly. THE FINANCIAL
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      Lock icon Counting the political costs after Haiyan
      931 18  -  IMPACT ON PRESIDENT AQUINO’S ADMINISTRATION 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 was in Manila last month. More than a month after Typhoon Haiyan struck the
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      Lock icon America’s drone dilemma
      875 20  -  CIVILIAN DEATHS THAT GO UNEXPLAINED PETER SINGER Peter Singer is Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne. His books include Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, One World and The Life You Can Save. PROJECT SYNDICATE Last month, Mr Faisal bin Ali
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      51 16 For Mr Aquino, two years and six months left in office means that he can leave behind a strong legacy. Domestically, the post-Haiyan period will require both fast and capable administration of local recovery efforts as well as a focus on reform to keep the national economy humming. SIMON TAY
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      159 19 SINGAPORE’S TOP CHOICE ONCE AGAIN. N v v l lr It's with great pride that we receive our second consecutive win as JobsCentral's#i Preferred Private Education Institution. Thankyou for your support and we promise to do our very best to ensure we remain your preferred choice. KAPLAN ®K HIGHER EDUCATION
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      369 21 MARIGOLD VITAGEN CELEBRATE 50 HEALTHY YEARS. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL FOR THE MANY YEARS OF SUPPORT! 2013 has been a big year for MARIGOLD and VITAGEN. In celebration of 50 healthy years, many events were held to thank everyone for their years of support. As a household brand
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      3 26 “Live Your Life”
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  • singapore
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      COE premiums mostly up in latest bidding exercise
      462 28  -  RISE ATTRIBUTED TO SEASONAL FACTORS XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SING APORE Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for all categories, with the exception of those for commercial vehicles, edged up at the close of the last bidding exercise this year, reversing a trend of
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      Lock icon Wage credit: Employers reminded to pay workers’ CPF by Jan 14
      121 28 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —Employers should ensure that they have fully paid the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for their workers by the middle of next month, in order for their firms to receive the first tranche of government payments
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      Five jailed for cheating MBS casino
      232 30  -  CLAIRE HUANG SINGAPORE —Five people have been sentenced to between six and 22 months in jail for cheating Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino of more than S$200,000. The five, aged between 40 and 51, had either been long-time friends or were relatives. Yeo Eng
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      Lock icon AVA launches online system to facilitate quarantine applications
      447 30  -  One-stop platform will allow owners, importers to check if pets meet requirements and to submit documents TRAVEL PLANS FOR PETS CAN BE MADE UP TO SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE WOO SIAN BOON sianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —As the number of pets imported here continues
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      Lock icon Boys’ Brigade donation drive hits target of 40,000 beneficiaries
      216 30  -  SHAHIDAH ADRIANA SINGAPORE —The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift project has hit its target of reaching out to more than 40,000 beneficiaries this year, after collecting donation items for just under a month. Now into its 26th year, the donation drive will benefit
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      Lock icon Making your later years more fulfilling
      934 32  -  THE GREAT CHALLENGE FOR SENIORS COMMENTARY BY JOHN BITTLESTON John Bittleston is Executive Chairman and Founder Mentor of Terrific Mentors International (www. terrificmentors.com). The great advantage of being older is that you have learnt enough to make your later years more productive, more fun
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      Lock icon Najib’s approval rating plunges: Survey
      643 40 Malaysian PM’s rating tumbles from 62% to 52% lowest since he took office in 2009 MOST SIGNIFICANT DROP RECORDED AMONG INDIANS AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Prime Minister Najib Razak’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since he assumed office in 2009, declining to 52
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      Lock icon US sending S$32m in new aid for typhoon relief in Philippines
      341 42 AQUINO PROMISES CORRUPTION-FREE USE OF AID REUTERS TACLOBAN CITY —The United States will provide an additional US$25 million (S$32 million) in humanitarian aid to the Philippines for typhoon relief, raising to US$86 million its assistance to its major ally,
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      Lock icon Suu Kyi to boycott vote if she can’t run for President
      295 42 DOW JONES YANGON —Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi signalled that her party would boycott general elections in 2015 if the Constitution is not amended to allow her to run for President, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday.
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      Lock icon Yingluck’s opponents pledge more protests
      633 44 PROTEST LEADER CALLS FOR MARCHES IN BANGKOK REUTERS BANGKOK —Opposition supporters in Thailand said they will step up their protests to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office and push through electoral reforms before a general election is held. The number of protesters camped on
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      466 50 STRONG REBOUND ESSENTIAL FOR RECOVERY MOMENTUM AGENCIES TOK YO Japan’s exports rose for a ninth consecutive month in November, led by car shipments to the United States and China, a sign the weak yen and a recovery in global demand
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      335 52 Export-driven economies like South Korea and Singapore show weak readings: Survey CHINA, INDIA FIRMS BULLISH REUTERS SEOUL Business sentiment among Asia’s top companies dropped sharply in the fourth quarter, extending last quarter’s declines, with global economic uncertainty and rising costs
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      207 52 SINGAPORE Local shoppers intend to dig deeper into their pockets this year to buy Christmas gifts, with their generosity helped by a belief that the economy will probably not worsen over the next year. According to a UOB survey, shoppers will spend an
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        284 54 City Square Mall has transformed its City Green outdoor park on level one into a garden wonderland of lights. Until Dec 29, ride on the carousel or play at the game booths at the Christmas Carnival (1pm– 9pm). Look out for the festive light show and have fun
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        186 54 Courts has opened an outlet in Westgate Mall. Located on level three, the new store is spread over 14,000 sq ft and features innovative concepts such as Cool Zone, Digital Kiosk, Sleep Clinic, Sofa Maker and Market Hall. What’s more, Courts Westgate has a unique tiered
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        A ‘HEALTHY’ GIFT
        94 54 This Christmas, Owell gives you more reason to shower your loved ones with a “healthy” gift. Buy any two BIOGe titanium health accessories from Owell and get a free BIO-Ge rose gold titanium health pendant worth S$318, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply. Pick from a
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        97 54 Celebrate the festivities with sparkling jewellery from Goldheart. The MODE Couleur collection comes in a rainbow of hues for that iridescent shine, while the Colourella collection is classy with its unique Kaleida cut. Do something good this Christmas by buying a pendant from Goldheart’s My First Celestial collection.
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        116 54 Flight Centre has opened its fourth outlet at Plaza Singapura. Customers can expect a full suite of travel services at Flight Centre, including airfares, accommodation, car hire, tours, insurance, cruises and other travel products. Let Flight Centre’s ski experts create your perfect winter holiday. Book your Europe
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        197 54 ANZ credit cardmembers now have the privilege of reserving Golden Village’s luxurious recliner seats in Great World City’s newly refurbished Golden Village Grand. Branded as the ANZ Grand Seats, these 14 seats are exclusive to ANZ credit cardmembers and offer top-of-the-line comfort. In addition,
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      694 56  -  A mother-daughter team are bringing exotic jewellery to Singapore through their brand, Arizma PRESENTING ‘CURATED CULTURE’ TO CUSTOMERS FRANCIS KAN todaysme@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Walk into jewellery store Arizma at Parkway Parade, and one is presented with a shimmering display of vast geography. Tibetan-influenced creations sit comfortably beside a collection
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      124 56 TENDER NOTICE MediaCorp Pte. Ltd. invites submissions for: PRE-QUALIFICATION Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Signage Works for the Proposed Erection of 12 Storey Media Complex comprising 3 Basements, Theatre, Studios, Retails and Other Media Facilities at Mediapolis one-north. SUBMISSION CLOSING DATE 3 January 2014 (Before 3pm) Duly completed hardcopies of Pre-Qualification
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      23 56 In line with the festive season this month, we feature businesses that are adding a little joy to the lives of their customers.
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      958 58  -  Despite the lack of big titles at launch, future of Sony’s attractive next-gen game console looks promising CONSOLE TO GO ON SALE IN S’PORE TODAY HIRANAND SUNNY hiranandsn@mediacorp.com.sg S ING A PORE —It has been seven years since the launch of the
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      322 58 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK —Facebook is testing video advertisements that automatically play in users’ news feeds, seeking to catch up with other websites offering short commercials online. The first promotions are starting to run this week, the company said in a statement. According
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        243 60  -  LOW LIN FHOONG NAYPYIDAW —The Singapore men’s and women’s table tennis teams are on track to claim two of their three-gold medal target at the SEA Games after winning their respective groups to reach today’s semi-fi-nals at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Naypyidaw. Against
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        539 61  -  Team prepared to take the match all the way to penalties PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg NAYPYIDAW —Memories of an early flight home from the last South-east Asian (SEA) Games in Indonesia are all but banished as Singapore prepare to meet Thailand in
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        424 61 AGENCIES NAYPYIDAW —Thailand are confident of beating Singapore in the semi-fi-nals of the South-east Asian Games Under-23 football competition tonight. Although Thailand coach Kiatisuk Senamuang has admitted that it will not be an easy game, he is confident that his players will prevail in the
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        570 62  -  Talking about targets does not give five-gold Schooling cold feet ‘I’M CONFIDENT IN MY ABILITY TO PERFORM’ TAN YO-HINN Deputy Sports Editor yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —When Singapore finished second to Indonesia in the men’s 4x100 medley relay final, Joseph Schooling knew his target of winning six
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        443 62  -  DAN GUEN CHIN SINGAPORE —The SEA Games men’s basketball bronze medal that Singapore won last Saturday has not only ended the Basketball Association of Singapore’s (BAS) 34-year medal drought at the biennial meet, it has also broken a major psychological barrier
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      412 63 Move aimed at quashing interest from Uruguayan hitman’s admirers STRIKER HAS 2.5 YEARS LEFT ON CONTRACT AGENCIES LONDON —Liverpool have begun talks to keep Luis Suarez at Anfield beyond his current contract. On Tuesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), Liverpool Managing Director Ian Ayre flew
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      375 63 AGENCIES ROME —Retired Italian star Gennaro Gattuso has dramatically claimed he would take his own life if it is proven that he rigged football matches. A police raid on Tuesday placed the 35-year-old under investigation for allegedly being involved in a match-fixing
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      273 63 REUTERS BELGRADE —World No 2 Novak Djokovic (picture, left) has appointed sixtime Grand Slam winner Boris Becker as his head coach, the Serbian announced yesterday on his website. “I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with Boris,” said Djokovic, 26. “He
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      439 64 GRIZZLIES 92 LAKERS 96 AP MEMPHIS —Hitting a tough shot over one of the NBA’s best defenders is a boost to any ego. For Kobe Bryant, it is a sign he is getting back to his own personal standard. Bryant scored 21 points in his
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      41 65 JETSETTING BEACH LIFE’S ANGELA KAN ON HER TRAVEL TIPS 70 GHOST PROTOCOL LOO ZIHAN’S ART INSTALLATION EXORCISES A 20-YEAR-OLD GHOST THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2013 72 WINE COUNTRY CALIFORNIA’S SONOMA VALLEY OFFERS BARRELS OF FUN FOR WINE LOVERS 66 PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
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        1224 66  -  SONOMA VALLEY IS CONSIDERED THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED FOR WINE LOVERS, BUT THOSE WHO STOP OVER WILL BE WELL-REWARDED ALEX TOH features@mediacorp.com.sg Along with Tuscany, Bordeaux and Burgundy, California often ranks high on the bucket list of wine regions to visit for wine lovers around the world.
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        309 68 Travel deals and steals GET IT NOW Valentine’s day retreat at Banyan Tree Bintan It’s never too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Banyan Tree Bintan’s Valentine’s Retreat package for the weekend of Feb 14 to 16 includes a 120-minute session at the spa for two, private
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        329 69  -  SERENE LIM SINGAPORE —Friends of avid travellers will know how hard it is to buy a Christmas gift for such pals who prefer to collect experiences. For those who haven’t found anything suitable, don’t panic. Luckily for you, we discovered a couple of excellent
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        733 70  -  JEREMY GOPALAN SINGAPORE —There’s more to a great beach than pristine waters and perfect sand, according to Angela Kan, the host of TLC’s Beach Life. From the get-go, Kan, who is based in Hong Kong, digs deep to uncover a different side to these popular
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        504 72  -  Exorcising a 20-year-old event that continues to haunt the art scene ART HISTORY MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The ongoing group show, Ghost, at Sculpture Square, subtitled The Body At The Turn Of The Century, sees folks from the fields of theatre, music and film join visual artists in
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        304 74 NRJ Music Awards takes the blame for the pop star’s lipsynch performance POP TARTS REUTERS LOS ANGELES —Katy Perry’s mouth was moving, but the words were just not coming out as the pop star performed her hit single at the 15th annual NRJ music awards in
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        133 74 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Rihanna may have been unveiled as the face of Balmain and have her own fashion line, but it appears that she is equally comfortable sporting fashion that isn’t quite so high street, when photographers snapped a shot of her in grey marl joggers
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        492 75  -  An elegant way to enjoy the lovely flavours of honey baked ham ANNETTE TAN If you’re looking for a log of ham for your Christmas table, consider FairPrice Honey Baked Ham. At 800g, it is the perfect size as a table centrepiece for small groups. This
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