Today, 28 August 2007, Afternoon Edition

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    14 1 TODAY /ApdiaCopp mica <p) 314/10/2006 we set you thinking Tuesday August 28, 2007 todayonline.com
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  • AFTERNOONEDITION
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      Lock icon Bangladesh lifts curfew in 6 cities
      111 1 -AFP DHAKA Bangladesh's military-backed government has lifted the curfew that had been imposed on six main cities to quell public disorder, an official said late yesterday. The restrictions were imposed on Wednesday night in an attempt to end days of rioting. The curfew had
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      Lock icon Taliban, S Korea hostage talks today
      113 1 -AFP GHAZNI (Afghanistan) A new round of negotiations will take place this afternoon between the Taliban and South Korean officials over 19 hostages held in Afghanistan for six weeks, a Taliban spokesman said early this morning. Yousuf Ahmadi, speaking by telephone from an unknown
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      Lock icon THE EN BLOC BALANCING ACT
      949 1  -  DERRICK A PAULO Bill aims to protect interest of minority and majority owners through step-by-step policy derrick@media corp. com. sg THE law on en bloc sales looks set to be beefed up, on the back of lessons learnt from the many tussles of the past
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  • hot news
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      Back to school at 68
      430 2  -  SHERALYN TAY sheralyn@media corp. com. sg HE'S 68 years old but Mr Syn Chue Pui (picture), who recently graduated from SIM University (UniSIM) with a degree in Chinese Language and Literature, is now contemplating doing his Master's. It's never too late to go to school,
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      SM Goh praises PM Lee for addressing tough issues
      399 2  -  NAZRYBAHRAWI nazry@mediacorp.com.sg THE issues may be sensitive and the medicine unpopular, but ageing and the widening income gap are serious long-term problems and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was courageous to address them at the National Day Rally, said Senior Minister
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      Safety takes top priority in coming races
      746 3  -  CUBBY LEONG SHERALYNTAY Ironman, Spore Marathon organisers plan extensive medical arrangements cubby@mediacorp.com.sg THE Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon, to be held this Sunday at East Coast Park, has taken on greater prominence overnight Not only because it is the biggest Ironman event held
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  • parliament news
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      Lock icon Easier asset division after a split
      488 4  -  LEE U-WEN Amendments to CPF Act to help ex-spouses divide their matrimonial assets _i-wen@mediacorp.com.sg DIVORCED couples will soon find it easier to divide their matrimonial assets in a "smooth and equitable" manner, thanks to changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme. From Oct
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      Investors smiling, even as inflation set to rise
      309 4  -  -LOHCHEE KONG STELLAR economic growth in the past year may have investors smiling, but the Government is keeping a "tight watch" for potential signs of "overheating"- even as it revised its inflation forecast upwards. Last month, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said
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    • PARLIAMENTBRIEFS
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        LICENCES FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
        171 4 In-house security officers working at places like condominiums and hotels will have to be licensed under the Private Security Industry Bill, passed in Parliament yesterday, to further raise industry standards. Under the current law, officers do not need any approval from the police in order to
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        NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR NON-CORPORATE ENTITIES
        78 4  -  LEE U-WEN The new Accounting Standards Council will, from Sept 1, issue accounting standards for non-corporate entities such as charities, societies and cooperatives. It will replace the current Council on Corporate Disclosure and Governance, which only regulates standards for listed and unlisted companies. Separate
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    • PARLIAMENTBRIEFS
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        ORDERING AN INQUIRY
        72 6 A new Inquiries Bill tabled yesterday will give ministers the power to appoint a committee of inquiry-to investigate conduct or management within a ministry or statutory board, or to inquire into accidents resulting in death or serious damage. Underthe current Commissioners of Inquiry Act, only the President
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        HIGHER FINES
        75 6 Changes have been proposed to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Act. Any financial institution that fails or refuses to comply with a directive issued by the MAS, or which contravenes the relevant regulation, faces a fine of up to $1 million, up from the current $100,000. This
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        MONEY LAUNDERING
        79 6 A Bill introduced to amend the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act aims to extend the scope of money laundering offences to the acquisition, possession and use of proceeds of crime. and provide a reporting system for cross-border movement of dirty money. The
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        PHARMACY COUNCIL
        84 6 Singapore will get a new Pharmacy Council underthe provisions of the Pharmacists Registration Bill which was tabled yesterday. The council will, among other things, maintain a register, issue certificates of registration and practice, and regulate the conduct of pharmacists. Pharmacists will also be governed by stricter regulations. Those
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        Lock icon CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
        45 6 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The construction sector could soon face tougher laws to improve its safety, quality and professionalism. The Building Control (Amendment) Bill tabled in Parliament proposes changes recommended by an inter-ministry committee on construction safety, set up after the 2004 Nicoll Highway collapse.
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      Lock icon Better rehab is on the cards
      346 6  -  LOH CHEE KONG Govt exploring newer initiatives, youth and mentally challenged offenders to benefit cheekong@media corp.com.sg FOLLOWING the success of the Community Court, the Government is exploring new initiatives to better rehabilitate offenders, especially the youth and those with mental disabilities. Plans being studied
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      Lock icon 'Less than a second'
      501 8  -  LEONGWEEKEAT Accused shows court how long he immersed Nonoi in pail of water weekeat@media corp.com.sg HOLDING the ankles with both hands, he submerged the dummy doll head first into a blue pail. He repeated the motion three times immersing the doll's head into the pail for
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    • PARLIAMENTBRIEFS
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        MINISTER RETICENT ON ALFIAN CASE
        166 8 Each year, the Ministry of Education (MOE) receives about 3,000 first-time applications to become relief teachers. And about 100 are rejected for a "variety of reasons", including "the values they hold and espouse", said Minister of State for Education Lvi Tuck Yew in response to
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        PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN'S HOMES
        135 8 New measures are in place to help prevent a recurrence of the recent abuse at the Darul Ihsan orphanage. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, said he has directed his ministry to extend spot checks to non-gazetted children homes like Darul Ihsan,
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        'PRACTICAL' RIGHTS CHARTER SOUGHT
        130 8  -  LOH CHEE KONG The Asean human rights commission would not affect Singapore's domestic laws or foreign policies, said Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim. The commission's terms of reference would be drawn up after the Asean summit in November, which Singapore would chair. Adding that
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      Lock icon The miracle of cord blood
      369 10  -  DAPHNE CHUAH 19-year-old beats acute leukaemia and is back at her books daphne@mediacorp.com.sg WHEN 19-year-old Candy Yeow was diagnosed with an aggressive form of acute leukaemia early in 2005, she was so weak she could hardly climb a small flight of stairs without having to
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    • SINGAPORESNIPPETS
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        FORMER HACKER TO HELP APPEAL AGAINST COURT RULING
        160 10  -  LOHCHEEKONG Anirne distributor Odex has roped in a Silicon Valley-based former hacker to appeal against a court's decision. Last Thursday, Odex failed in its bid to force Pacific Internet (PacNet) to hand over the data of suspected illegal downloaders, whom Odex had
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        FROEBEL SCHOOL'S ACCREDITATION REVOKED
        180 10 In June, it came under fire from parents and students whose complaints led to official scrutiny. Now, the Froebel School of Education has had accreditation for its Diploma in Pre-school Education-Teaching (Chinese) revoked by the Pre-school Qualification Accreditation Committee (PQAC). Certificates awarded for this course after
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      301 6 MILLIONAIRES HELPING OTHERS BE UNEMPLOYED TRUE wealth starts with you firing yourself from your current employment The wealthiest individuals such as Bill Gates, Li Ka Shing and Sim Wong Hoo have all created forI tunes. They are able to retire young and rich by choosing the path less travelled by
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      323 8 "Singapore's Private banking sector needs to beef up its talent pool in line j with the nation's aim of becoming a major ASEAN Wealth Management Hub..." (extracted from 77m Straits Time)J I have now became a Financial Consultant with IPP Financial Advisers, one of ifte most prestigious independent financial advisers
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  • world news
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      M'sia bus firms face driver scarcity after clampdown
      149 12 PENANG Bus firms in Malaysia are facing a shortage of drivers following recent police security checks on buses and drivers, triggered by a deadly bus crash two weeks ago. Some drivers have gone absent for fear of being caught by the authorities
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      Lock icon Vegetables contaminated
      328 12  -  TIFFANY TAN Samples in Selangor market tested positive, but Spore imports safe tiffany@mediacorp.com.sg ALMOST one-third of the vegetables from a Selangor wholesale market contained pesticide residues exceeding the levels allowed by law. This was the finding of a five-year study conducted by Malaysia's Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
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      Lock icon New old faces
      511 13 —AGENCIES —AGENCIES Abe taps veterans in new Cabinet TOKYO Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet yesterday, tapping ruling party veterans to try to rescue a government beleaguered by scandals and a crushing election defeat The new faces were the defence, finance and foreign affairs and
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    • GLOBALROUNDUP
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        SEVEN CHARGED WITH STARTING GREEK FIRES
        78 13 Seven people have been charged with starting forest fires in Greece that have killed more than 60 people and caused a national catastrophe, a government spokesman said. The media is speculating that criminal gangs intend to use the fires to clear forests and allow
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        ASEAN RAIL LINK NEEDS $3B
        79 13 The trans-Mekong Asean rail project will require US$2 billion ($3.03 billion) before it can be completed. The railway will connect Singapore to Kunming in China. The rail project will thread through eight countries. It still has about 550 kilometres of "missing links", according to a
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        INDONESIAN REFEREE BEATEN
        81 13 Indonesia's karate team has boycotted an Asian championship in Malaysia to protest a brutal attack on one of its official referees, allegedly by police there. Four plainclothes policemen jumped from a van and tried to arrest referee Donald Kolobita on Friday in Nilai, the Indonesian Karate Federation
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      Lock icon India soft on terrorism: BJP
      391 14 -AGENCIES Deaths from terror attacks second only to Iraq, says report HYDERABAD Right-wing Hindu nationalists yesterday accused Indian authorities of a "soft approach on terrorism", ratcheting up the political temperature following weekend bomb blasts, which killed 42 people in the city of Hyderabad. "We have
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    • GLOBALROUNDUP
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        Lock icon COP BARRED FOR HUGGING STAR
        73 14 —AP A star-struck Indian policeman, Mr Rajendra Kalekar, has been suspended for hugging Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt when he was freed on bail. Eight other constables face disciplinary action for shaking hands with Dutt, who was released temporarily last Thursday after three weeks at the
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        Lock icon MYANMAR ACTIVISTS ARRESTED
        53 14 -AFP About 50 pro-democracy activists were arrested yesterday in a town about 75 km north-east of Yangon, as the Myanmar junta clamped down on dissent following a series of protests last week mainly in Yangon against a sharp hike in fuel prices. The activists were all released
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        Lock icon THAI ELECTION DATE FIXED
        74 14 —AFP Thailand will hold its first general elections since last year's military coup. They will be held on Dec 23, the nation's top electoral official said yesterday. About a week ago, voters approved an army-backed Constitution. Political jockeying was underway before the announcement, as the allies
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      Lock icon N Korean leader's eldest son back in power race
      314 14 —AFP SEOUL The eldest son of North Korean leader Kirn Jong II is back in the succession race after returning from exile overseas and taking an influential post with the ruling communist party, it was reported yesterday. Mr Kirn Jong Nam
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      Lock icon Sorry, Kouchner tells Maliki, for saying he has to go
      247 16 —AFP PARIS French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner publicly apologised yesterday "for having interfered in Iraqi affairs" for suggesting that Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri alMaliki stand down. "If the prime minister wants me to excuse myself for having interfered in Iraqi
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      Lock icon Adios, Gonzales
      355 16 —AGENCIES Bush administration takes another hit as latest senior figure departs White House WASHINGTON Embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales (picture) accused by US law-makers of misleading Congress, has resigned, the White House said yesterday. President George W Bush had stood by Mr Gonzales, who has been under
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      Lock icon China to ban stars from endorsing medicine, health products
      351 17 —AGENCIES BEIJING China will ban celebrities, including movie stars and pop singers, from endorsing medicines, health supplements and food tonics in a move to ensure product quality, the country's quarantine chief said. "It's the responsibility of doctors to prescribe drugs and
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      Lock icon China must not take shortcuts
      392 17 —AFP German Chancellor wants Asian giant to play fair in trade BEIJING German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday urged China to respect the rules of international trade and development, as Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao insisted the rising Asian giant was no threat In her first
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        How it can be used to offset COE and ERP charges
        366 18  -  DRKHOOGUANSENG Letter from THE Government might have overlooked other holistic and long-term solutions to road congestion and traffic problems, other than the current tried-and-tested Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) approach. Singapore has an opportunity to
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        Lock icon Parents in lose-lose race
        292 18  -  CONNIE KUM Letter from I COULDN'T agree more with Mr James Teo in his letter "Are ERP hikes the only way?" and Mr Loke Yue Chong in his letter "Cost isn't just to the wallet" (Aug 27). They have both pointed out exactly what we heartlanders
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        Leaving for work at 6am?
        201 18  -  JENNIFER LEM Letter from WITH the ERP hours starting at 7am, more drivers will set off on their journeys earlier. To beat the ERP, congestion and jams will start on the Cental Expressway (CTE) from 6.30 am or even earlier. If one has to use
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      21-km run no child's play
      175 19  -  DRUM BOON HEE Organisers should check if runners have trained properly Letter from I REFER to the report, "Army captain dies in race; second such fatality this year" (Aug 27). As sad as it is, all the medical equipment in the world may not have
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      A smoking room in all buildings
      120 19  -  LAWFOOKLOONG Letter from I REFER to the letter, "Kudos to hotels for joining smoke-free movement" (Aug 24). While it is good that air-condi-tioned buildings in Singapore are smoke-free, the same cannot be said for the entrances and exits of these buildings. These spots have
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      The high cost of lifesaving skills ...
      172 19  - The high cost of lifesaving skills DAVID KWOKNG KAN Letter from RECENT moves to encourage more people to take up Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and lifesaving courses are good. In an emergency, CPR can double or triple a victim's chances of survival. A major barrier is the cost of such a
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      FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
      214 20  -  DR JAMES DOBSON afasdBY SAFETY IN LEARNING Most children, whether in primary or secondary school, tend to admire the teachers who can be strict without being unpleasant. A teacher who can control a class without being oppressive or mean is almost always loved by her students.
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      What exactly is piracy?
      539 20  -  JOELGN Distributors, talk to viewers of anime for feedback Letter from BEING an avid viewer of Japanese animation, I took a keen interest in the conflict between licensed distributor Odex and the local anime community. While this has shown that many anime fans in Singapore download
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    • How well-off scholars can do their part
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  • Business
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      Lock icon S'pore shares end higher
      353 22  -  CHEOWXINYI —AGENCIES, But analysts continue to urge caution SINGAPORE shares ended higher, tracking Friday's gains in Wall Street, and as concerns over US sub-prime and credit market troubles eased after better-than-expected US housing data. However, the cautious mood prevailed, with the market outlook still mixed: DBS
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      MediaCorp eyeing higher revenues from abroad
      249 22 MEDIACORP has announced a net profit after tax of $61.9 million, riding on revenues of $522.4 million for the financial year ended March 31. Net profit was down from $161.2 million last year, when the media giant sold off Star Hub shares. A MediaCorp
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      How hot is the metals market?
      185 22  -  CHEOWXINYI cheowxinyi@media corp.com.sg THROUGH its Metals Guaranteed Note, French investment bank Societe Generale (SG) is offering investors with a higher risk appetite and a longer-term bullish view of the metals market a chance to gain as much as 50 per cent on their investments
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      447 23  -  LYNETTE KOH STARTING WORK I A self-confessed spendthrift joins the workforce ana realises the importance of saving for a rainy day TEXT PHOTOGRAPHY JASON HO When retirement lies some 40 years away, its significance can be somewhat hard to grasp. Just ask 23-year-old relationship manager Grace Tan
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      168 23 1 adfa log on Log on to www.retirementready.sg It is a one-stop, resort-themed portal where you will learn about retirement planning. You can lounge bythe poolside and sun deck,work up a sweat in the gym or check in at the business centre while picking up
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        388 24  -  JOHNSON CHOO CPF interest rate hike could hurt financial institutions: Analysts johnsonchoo@mediacorp.com.sg THE Government's decision to increase the Central Provident Fund (CPF) interest rate from 2.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent for the first $20,000 in the Ordinary Account (OA) and up to $60,000 on all
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        308 24 —AGENCIES Bank Alfalah, Pakistan's fifth-biggest lender by deposits, has agreed to sell part of Warid Telecom to Singapore Telecommunication. The lender, which holds 316.8 million shares of Pakistan's third-largest wireless operator, agreed to sell 48.8 million shares for $37.7 million, it said in a statement to the Karachi Stock
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        817 25  -  -LYNETTEKOH A FEATURE ON THE CUSTOMER-CENTRIC INITIATIVE FOUR STEPS TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE The Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) is a nation-wide programme aimed at raising service standards of local enterprises. The journey to service excellence is made up of four critical dimensions which
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        283 26 —AP BAD credit has replaced terrorism as the gravest immediate risk threatening the United States economy, a key national research group said yesterday. Borrowers' withering ability to pay their bills and the subsequent fallout in the credit markets topped the list
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        95 26 It is 100 years old today and UPS wants to celebrate its birthday with other centenarians. The world's largest package delivery company is organising a celebration lunch on Oct 6 and has invited all Singaporeans aged 100 and above (email janicet@ups.com for details). 'UPS would like
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      460 27  -  JOSEPH YADAO Young talent wows industry players at the annual Crowbar Awards joseph.yadao@media corp.com.sg MORE than a thousand young creative minds thought outside the box as they tried to pry their way into the creative industry by participating in the 7th edition of the
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      966 28 ONCE UPON A WONDERFUL TIME NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE She was the inspiration behind ex-Beatle George Harrison's Something, and Eric Clapton's Layla and Wonderful Tonight. Now, Patti Boyd tells her side of the tumultuous love stories in her autobiography PATTIE Boyd calls herself a muse, and she has the
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      262 29  -  ZULOTHMAN If all goes according to plan, the angst-ridden pop-rockers Linkin Park could be heading backto Singapore for a November gig. Although no official word has been given. Today learnt that promoters Lushington Entertainments is in the midst of finalising a deal
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      479 30  -  Zul Othman It hit a few high notes, but Womad this year was rather subdued CONCERTREVIEW by asdfasdf I Womad2oo7 RIHANNA'S smash hit Umbrella as a festival anthem might not have been out of place. The skies opened intermittently on the first and second
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      589 32  -  One cup of coffee too many can become a caffeine overdose JOANNEYAP joanne@media corp.com.sg DOWNING seven double espressos over the course of a few hours sent 17-year-old Jasmine Willis to the hospital with palpitations and breathing difficulties. The student was helping at her family's sandwich shop
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        46 32 What should parents know about caring for their newborn? Learn about common minor ailments, feeding patterns and other related topics. Date: Today Time: Ipm to 2pm Venue: National University Hospital, Main Building 1, Level 1 Fee/Registration: Free. Registration required. Call 6772 2184.
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        51 32 Be one of the first 100 callers to register to receive a free basic health screening that will include readings of your BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Date: Today Venue: Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Atrium (Level 1) Fee/Registration: Free. Registration required. Call 6772
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        51 32 What happens when a mid-life crisis sets in and how can one cope? Join this talk to find out more. Date: Tomorrow Time: 7pm to Bpm Venue: Wings Centre, Junction 8 Office Tower, Level 6, Unit 5 Fee/Registration: $5 (members), $8 (non-members). Registration required. Call 6250
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        48 32 This talk focuses on how and when parents should wean their baby and start them on solid food. Date: Thursday Time: Ipm to 2pm Venue: National University Hospital, Health Education Hub, Main Building 1, Level 1 Fee/Registration: Free. Registration required. Call 6772 2184.
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        50 32 Counsellor Falicia Lim from Reach Family Service Centre provides tips on how parents can establish a good relationship with their children. Data: Thursday Time: 2pm to 3pm Venue: Wings Centre, Junction 8 Office Tower, Level 6, Unit 5 Fee/Registration: $5 (members), $8 (non-members). Registration required. Call 6250 1012.
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        42 32 Learn more about the causes of stuttering and what treatments are available at this public forum. Data: Saturday Time: 2pm to 4pm Venue: Singapore General Hospital, Lecture Theatre, Block 6, Level 9 Fee/Registration: $5. Registration required. Call 6326 6802.
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      466 33 I am a man in my 40s. My friends have told me that at this age, one should begin taking multivitamins and other supplements like gingko, omega-3 or glucosamine tablets. Is it necessary for men to take supplements when they reach the age of 40? IMM A
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      222 33 ...TO LULL YOUR BABY TO SLEEP New parents often have to put up with months of sleepless nights before their newborn settles into a regular sleep pattern. What can parents do to get their baby to sleep well and better? Dr Alison Snodgrass, registrar at the Department of Paediatrics
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      544 34  -  —THE GUARDIAN Compounds in colourful fruit and vegetables found to kill off cancer cells NATURAL pigments that give certain fruit and vegetables a rich red, purple or blue colour act as powerful anti-cancer agents, according to a study by American scientists. The compounds, found in foods such as
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      173 34 MIGRAINES Nausea and/or vomiting Sensitivity to bright lights, loud noises and smells Throbbing pain on one side of the head Worsening of pain with routine physical activity such as walking up the stairs Flickering lights, spots or lines obscuring one's vision, also known as an aura Moderate to severe
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      1409 35 BIUM QgmigjQg MY SASSY NEIGHBOUR 3 SHURIKEN SCHOOL LIFESTYLE CONVERSATION WITH II Super Sucker Me Winning Ninja Bare Beauty: Eurasian Beauty Secrets Datuk Paddy Bowie Channel 5, 8.30pm Kids Central, 4.30pm Arts Central, 9pm Channel News Asia, 12.32pm Madam Tan Eizan has to help sfKMS^kf ~-«^^Wi£ Lin Xueling talks IP""^H
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      425 36  -  CUBBYLEONG Spore under-23s pay the price for slow start, poor finishing MERDEKA CUP, SEMI-FINAL Malaysia 3 Singapore 1 cubby@media corp.com.sg IN THE opening round they finished at the top of Group B after posting a 100 per cent winning record against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Indonesia. They went
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      180 36  -  SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE2OO7 Gombak United 1 SAFFC 1 SAFFC blew a golden opportunity to regain top spot in the S-League after only managing a 1-1 draw at Gombak United's Jurong West Stadium last night. The Warriors got off to a good
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      549 36  -  SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE 2007 Albirex Niigata v Tampines Rovers Jurong East Stadium, 7.45pm msazali@m edia corp.com.sg AS HIS glittering career of almost 20 years slowly winds down, Tampines Rovers captain Nazri Nasir can look back on a football
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      515 37 —AFP TRACK AND FIELD World Athletics Championships OSAKA The unstoppable Kenenisa Bekele blitzed the field to win his third consecutive 10,000 m world title yesterday to rapturous applause here, as Jamaica's Veronica Campbell was crowned 100 m queen. The Ethiopian, one of the greatest distance runners
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      293 37  -  LAN DE COTTA WITH the first Singapore Grand Prix on Sept 28 next year expected to draw a sellout crowd of 100,000, the Ministry of Home Affairs will work closely with race promoters Singapore GP to implement various safety and security measures. Responding yesterday
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      376 37  -  TANYO-HINN IN LAMPANG, THAI LAND yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg THE Singapore Sports School surpassed their target of 54 gold medals at the 10th Thailand Sports School Games 2007 yesterday. The table tennis (8-4-3) stars and swimmers (7-5-3) were the biggest winners, as the Sports School
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      610 38 —AFP Swiss star chasing all-time Slam title record held by Sampras TENNIS US Open NEW YORK- When it comes to displaying consistency, men's tennis world No 1 Roger Federer is more concerned about showing he still has the skill to defend a
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      305 38 —AGENCIES NEW YORK Top seed Justine Henin (picture) led three other seeds storming into the second round of the US Open yesterday (early today, Singapore time) with a 6-0,6-3 hammering of German Julia Georges. Third seed Jelena Jankovic, who has come on strong this season
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      597 39 —AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd leg, 3rd Qualifying Round Liverpool v Toulouse LIVERPOOL After posting a comfortable 1-0 win away, Liverpool should enjoy a trouble free night at Anfield against Toulouse in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time).
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      196 39 —AGENCIES BARCELONA Officials from Spanish giants Barcelona yesterday refuted reports that their Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set to trade the Nou Camp for Premiership football at Stamford Bridge. According to English newspaper The Daily Mail, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had met Ronaldinho's brother and agent Roberto
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      202 39 DPA SEVILLE Daniel Alves (picture) has refused to travel to Athens with the Sevilla squad for the second leg of their Champions League third round qualifier at AEK Athens tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time). This was announced by Sevilla president Jose Maria del
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