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Title Section45 2010-05-20 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Thursday May 20, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking TODAY Thursday May 20, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PublICATIon of nEWS HoTlInE 6822 2268 may 20, 2010 a puBLication45 words
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Article, Illustration855 2010-05-20 2 AGENCIES BANGKOK Unleash all-out arson, a Red Shirt radio station urged supporters. And burn Bangkok did, hours after the army launched its long-awaited crackdown (above) on protests yesterday. More than a score of buildings were set ablaze and, late into the night, firefighters escorted by some 900 soldiersAGENCIES; PHOTOS: AFP, AP; AFP - 855 words
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NEWS
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229 2010-05-20 5 killed during the operation. hoe yeen nie; surekha ahgir yadav - killed during the operation. hoe yeen nie and surekha ahgir yadav SINGAPORE While police are urging vigilance, after Indonesian police uncovered evidence of a possible terrorist attack on Orchard Road, the mood on the shopping strip where thousands of commuters pass through229 words
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785 2010-05-20 5 ZUL OTHMAN - MPs debate on rules that will govern criminal justice system here ZUL OTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After two days of debate on the rules that will govern the criminal justice system here, the arguments really came down to this: Where should the levers of power785 words
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Article477 2010-05-20 6 SHAMIR OSMAN - Watch World Cup live for free SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE On a scale unprecedented in recent times, 16 community clubs (CCs) across Singapore’s heartlands will be screening the 2010 World Cup live for the public and free of charge. The move is made possible with the partnership of Singapore Pools,477 words
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354 2010-05-20 6 NEO CHAI CHIN; LEONG WEE KEAT - NEO CHAI CHIN AND LEONG WEE KEAT chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In the latest twist to the saga ensuing from high-profile glitches during the InterPacific Bar Association’s conference at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), the latter has slapped the organisers with a writ of summons to claim354 words
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Article271 2010-05-20 6 SINGAPORE Over a hundred cars here could be affected by the two latest recalls from car-makers Subaru and Toyota. Some 80 Subaru Legacy and Outback cars in Singapore may be affected by the worldwide recall of the models. Motor Image Enterprises, the sole distributor for Subaru271 words
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Article365 2010-05-20 12 SINGAPORE From time to time, Singapore has to deal with “diplomatic fallouts” when it applies its laws to foreign nationals who commit crimes here, and comes under “immense pressure” to waive its laws. Citing the cases of American teenager Michael Fay, who was caned365 words
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Article201 2010-05-20 12 LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE In court yesterday, justice finally caught up with a 51 -year-old cook who committed several robberies last year. Lew Seng Hock was jailed for seven years for robbing three elderly cabbies in the Tampines area. The court heard that on AugLEONG WEE KEAT - 201 words
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183 2010-05-20 12 Last respects: Times, dress code SINGAPORE The body of the late Dr Goh Keng Swee will lie in state at Parliament House for three days. Members of the public can pay their last respects between noon and 8pm today and tomorrow; and from 10am to 6pm on Saturday. They should183 words
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Article, Illustration381 2010-05-20 14 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The atmosphere has changed, lamented stall owners and customers at Fajar Market in Bukit Panjang. Some stall owners have left, leading to some residents saying they have fewer food choices. Ironically, the situation at this wet market, which was boughtNG JING YNG - 381 words
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354 2010-05-20 14 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The 12-year-old boy was sleeping in his bedroom in June last year when he felt someone pulling down his pyjama pants and touching his private parts. When he opened his eyes, he saw his family’s foreign domestic354 words
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258 2010-05-20 14 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When she found out that her daughter had stolen titbits from a shop, a mother took a kitchen knife, heated it with a lighter for 10 minutes and placed it on the eight-year-old’s right hand. Months later in March258 words
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Article, Illustration356 2010-05-20 16 ANDRE YEO - ANDRE YEO andreyeo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Patients with parts of their faces blown off was a bad enough sight. But it was seeing preschool children in agony that affected her most. Military Expert 4 (ME4) Lum E Von (picture), 31, was among 13 Singapore Armed Forces356 words
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273 2010-05-20 16 MUSTAFA SHAFAWI - MUSTAFA SHAFAWI mustafa@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It is safe to continue using the Rotarix and RotaTeq vaccines to vaccinate infants against gastro-enteritis. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the Health Ministry’s Expert Committee on Immunisation have found that the benefits of the rotavirus273 words
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Article30 2010-05-20 18 laTesT coe resulTs caTegory QuoTa preMiuM change big cars $34,600 q$3,400 small cars $27,389 p$1,287 open category $39,000 q$2 commercial vehicles $29,389 q$3,112 Motorcycles $1,312 p$60 BLOOMBERG30 words
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125 2010-05-20 18 The School of the Arts will offer direct entry to a small number of students talented in visual and performing arts, to the Year 5 cohort of its Integrated Programme. They can do so via the Direct School Admission125 words
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68 2010-05-20 18 Japan’s Fujitsu has opened its first bio-medical focused research facility in South-east Asia here. Fujitsu Laboratories will work with A*Star on the development of aptamer technology aptamer is an alternative to antibodies for diagnostics application and business development trials. The lab will support key68 words
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94 2010-05-20 18 MOK FEI FEI Local consumers could soon be able to use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services at retail outlets. The Institute of Micro– electronics is partnering Chinese data security firm Watchdata Technologies to develop the technology for a contactless payment applicationMOK FEI FEI - 94 words
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127 2010-05-20 18 There has been strong buyer interest in Boon Lay Grove in Jurong West. Observers say the coming Jurong Lake District is the attraction. Latest figures from the HDB website as at 5pm yesterday showed that some 3,937 people applied for the 450 units on127 words
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Advertisement252 2010-05-20 5 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE In today's interconnected world, "Sustainable Competitive Advantage" depends on two factors: How well networked a firm is; and How well the firm can foresee future opportunities. The second factor is the consequence of the first one. These two factors suggest a paradigm shift252 words
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PARLIAMENT
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Article, Illustration305 2010-05-20 10 ZUL OTHMAN - 18 complaints made last year, 3 licences not renewed ZUL OTHMAN zul@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE If you’re not sure, ask. This was the advice Senior Minister of State (Law and Home Affairs) Ho Peng Kee gave yesterday to customers of legal moneylenders. Speaking in Parliament, he said that305 words
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282 2010-05-20 10 ESTHER NG SINGAPORE Since it was launched in March last year, 552 elderly flat owners have applied for the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS) a number that got Member of Parliament Baey Yam Keng (Tanjong Pagar) questioning yesterday the reasons for the low take-up rate.ESTHER NG - 282 words
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121 2010-05-20 10 The Health Ministry is considering laws on tattooing and bodypiercing. Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan revealed this in a written reply to MP Halimah Yacob, who asked if— given the risk of infection tattooists should be registered and a minimum age for clients imposed. Said Mr121 words
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Article161 2010-05-20 10 MAY WONG The Education Ministry is stepping up programmes to help Special Education School (Sped) students become more employable. Senior Minister of State for Education Grace Fu said a structured programme of vocational preparation for Sped students from 13 years in four Sped schools is beingMAY WONG - 161 words
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168 2010-05-20 10 IMELDA SAAD Parliamentyesterday passed key changes to strengthen the system of death reporting, investigation and coroner’s inquiries. The coroner’s scope of work will now be focused on fact-find-ing to ascertain how, when and where a person died rather than attribute or apportion blame. TheIMELDA SAAD - 168 words
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VOICES
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In defence of the death penalty
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324 2010-05-20 20 Lance Lim - Letter from Lance Lim THE contours of Singapore’s legal framework and policy towards human rights are shaped and informed by State objectives and development goals. While our death penalty laws have been harshly criticised beyond our shores, Singapore’s human rights are324 words
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177 2010-05-20 20 Joshua Seah Wei Jian - Letter from Joshua Seah Wei Jian I REFER to the letter “They’re just pawns” (May 18). I disagree with the writer that the execution of a drug runner has little significance in addressing drug trafficking issues. By imposing the capital punishment for177 words
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349 2010-05-20 20 Chong Lee Ming - Letter from Chong Lee Ming I REFER to Today editor-at-large Conrad Raj’s commentary, “Why should death penalty be mandatory?” (May 17). As Mr Raj has pointed out, “every crime is committed under different circumstances and calls for different forms and degrees of punishment”. With certain349 words
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Article, Illustration162 2010-05-20 22 DR BILL MAIER - BY DR BILL MAIER BOOMERANG KIDS Just when you thought you had your house all to yourself, look who shows up on your doorstep! More than ever, empty-nesters are opening their homes to a returning son or daughter. They’re called “boomerang” kids, and they’re growing in162 words
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375 2010-05-20 22 Eric Ong - Letter from Eric Ong Manager (Corporate Communications) Football Association of Singapore WE REFER to the letter “Give local coaches a chance” by Mr David Tan Kok Kheng (May 17). The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) would like to thank Mr Tan for375 words
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Article109 2010-05-20 22 robin Low - Letter from robin Low I AM a Singaporean but have been away from Singapore for more than 10 years. During a recent visit, I was disappointed to see that many here still look at construction workers, cleaners and other blue-collar workers with disdain. I’ve seen109 words
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Article49 2010-05-20 22 In the article “Longer wait, harder to get PR or citizenship” (May 19), it was reported that from 2005 to 2009, about 2,200 long-term visit pass and 4,500 permanent residence applications were successful. This is incorrect. These were the number of unsuccessful applications. We are sorry for the49 words
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Miscellaneous32 2010-05-20 22 VOicEs On radiO What could be improved about MotherTongue education in schools? Tune in to TalkBack on 938Live from 8.15am to 8.45am tomorrow. Call us at 6691 1938 and share your views.32 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration642 2010-05-20 25 Protest leader Nattawut saikua speaking to red shirts just days before the army crackdown AGENCIES,THE NEW YORK TIMES Bangkok, May 19,2010. Looks like 911, except done by fellow countrymen. The Nation editor tulsathit taptim Tonight will be another night of suffering, especially forAGENCIES,THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTOS AP, AFP - 642 words
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Article, Illustration808 2010-05-20 29 CHRISTINE PEARSON - One of the most annoying examples is sending text messages and checking email while working with colleagues. Some would call this disruptive; others say it is downright CHRISTINE PEARSON The writer is a professor of international business at the Thunderbird School of GlobalTHE NEW YORK TIMES; TREVOR TAN - 808 words
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Article, Illustration911 2010-05-20 31 Hosted by goes digital camera shopping A PHOTOGRAPH speaks a thousand words that is why most people carry cameras to capture the interesting sights they encounter on their travels. While good photography skills play a big part in creating a good shot, having a camera that works well911 words
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WORLD
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Article158 2010-05-20 33 AFP BEIJING A man kept two teenage girls shackled in a secret underground chamber in China for nearly a year and the pair were only rescued after smuggling out a note, state media said yesterday. The girls, aged 19 and 16, were found last Friday,AFP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration304 2010-05-20 33 agus Martowardojo named as sri Mulyani’s successor AGENCIES JAKARTA Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday named Bank Mandiri chief Agus Martowardojo (picture) as his new Finance Minister, following the shock resignation of Ms Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Mr Yudhoyono said Mr Agus had the “capacityAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 304 words
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Article206 2010-05-20 33 AGENCIES BEIJING—Thirteen vocational students were hurt in China yesterday including one who had a hand chopped off when they were attacked by youth with cleavers. The incident just after midnight on Hainan island comes after a series of savage attacks at schools and kindergartens around theAGENCIES - 206 words
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Article, Illustration206 2010-05-20 35 JOHOR BARU Many entertainment outlets are reporting a drastic drop in business due to the opening of two casinos in Singapore, reported The Star. Johor entertainment outlet operators association president Tan Yam Meng said Malaysians who make up 70 per cent of the clients inBLOOMBERG - 206 words
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261 2010-05-20 35 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR A Muslim lawmaker from Malaysia’s ruling coalition was sentenced to a month in jail for polygamy yesterday after he married an actress without permission from a religious court. Bung Mokhtar Radin, 50, a leading figure in the Barisan Nasional coalition, and hisAGENCIES - 261 words
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102 2010-05-20 35 AFP Philippine legislators yesterday launched an inquiry into allegations of fraud in last week’s national elections, officials said. The House of Representatives suffrage committee will look into allegations of irregularities surrounding vote-counting machines in the nation’s first automated ballot, committee vice-chairman MatiasAFP - 102 words
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107 2010-05-20 35 AP A Chinese provincial high court Chief Justice has been suspended over a case in which a man spent 11 years in jail after being tortured into confessing to a murder he did not commit, an official said yesterday. Henan province Chief JusticeAP - 107 words
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290 2010-05-20 37 AGENCIES BAGRAM Taliban gunmen armed with rockets and grenades launched a brazen pre-dawn assault on the largest Nato base in Afghanistan yesterday, sparking hours of clashes that killed 11 militants and wounded nine soldiers. The assault on Bagram Airfield came one day afterAGENCIES - 290 words
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Article, Illustration196 2010-05-20 37 AFP LAHORE A Pakistani court yesterday ordered the authorities to block Facebook access in the country over a page encouraging users to post caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed on the site. Thousands of members of the social networking site have launched an onlineAFP - 196 words
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147 2010-05-20 39 AFP DURBAN As the World Cup nears, the authorities are rounding up vagrants, street children and prostitutes in a campaign to spruce up the image of urban areas. As the continent’s biggest economy, South Africa’s streets are a magnet for immigrant beggars,AFP - 147 words
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Article, Illustration75 2010-05-20 39 Greenpeace activist Lindsey allen walking through a patch of oil on the breakwater in the mouth of the Mississippi river where it meets the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana on Tuesday. a large swathe of the Gulf remained closed to fishing on Wednesday as fears that aAFP - 75 words
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Article, Illustration415 2010-05-20 39 How he planned to disrupt the World Cup detained militant in Iraq details plot AP BAGHDAD An alleged Al Qaeda militant detained in Iraq said on Tuesday he had talked to friends about attacking Danish and Dutch teams at the World Cup in South Africa next month to avenge insultsAP - 415 words
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97 2010-05-20 40 AP A Canadian doctor whose highprofile clients have included Tiger Woods was charged on Tuesday with importing unapproved drugs into the United States and unlawfully treating athletes. Anthony Galea of Toronto, knownforusing a blood-spinning technique designed to speed up recovery from injuries, is accusedAP - 97 words
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Article, Illustration105 2010-05-20 40 AFP Ten times more children around the world rankwatchingtelevision and playing video games (picture) as more important to them than saving the environment, according to a United Nations survey released yesterday. Only 9 per cent of 10,000 kids surveyed gave a topAFP - 105 words
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Article, Illustration372 2010-05-20 40 AFP WASHINGTON American voters delivered a stinging rebuke of establishment Democratic and Republican candidates in key primary contests ahead of November congressional elections. Across the United States, voters punished incumbents and vented their anger at the leadership of both major parties by rejecting their anointed choices.AFP - 372 words
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Article, Illustration339 2010-05-20 41 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH NORFOLK Large numbers of men suffer from post-natal depression and their feelings can be just as debilitating as women’s. New research suggests that around one in 10 new fathers develops the condition. Symptoms were most common in the first six monthsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 339 words
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Article200 2010-05-20 41 AGENCIES MANAMA The Bahraini authorities have banned Al Jazeera television, based in the adjacent state of Qatar, from operating in the kingdom for “violating” professional norms, the state BNA news agency said yesterday. The Ministry of Culture and Information accused the channel of failure to complyAGENCIES - 200 words
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Article, Illustration420 2010-05-20 43 student faked academic results to land place in harvard THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LOS ANGELES An American student has been accused of faking his academic results in a complicated web of lies that allowed him to study at Harvard for two years, in a case compared toTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AP - 420 words
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94 2010-05-20 43 AP The Secret Service questioned an Alabama teacher after school officials said he used a hypothetical example of shooting at the president to teach geometric angles. Student Joseph Brown said that the teacher “was talking about angles and said, ‘if you’re in this building,AP - 94 words
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102 2010-05-20 43 AFP The chief suspect in the attempted Times Square car bombing did not enter a plea on Tuesday in his first court appearance since being arrested two weeks ago and he was ordered to remain behind bars. Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani-born US citizen accusedAFP - 102 words
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319 2010-05-20 45 SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE The Singapore women’s hockey team want to follow in the footsteps of their male counterparts by qualifying for this year’s Asian Games, which will be held in Guangzhou from Nov 12 to 27 Despite the political strife in Bangkok, whichSHAMIR OSMAN - 319 words
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Article, Illustration637 2010-05-20 45 TANYO-HINN - Hosts could yet field 130-strong contingent for the Youth olympics, although the clock’s ticking TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Earlier this month, the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) gave the nod to 39 individual athletes and also punched tickets for the boys’ football and hockeyERNEST CHUA - 637 words
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Article, Illustration583 2010-05-20 46 LOW LIN FHOONG - asian meet last call for track and field hopefuls to realise their youth olympic dream LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In their dreams, they’ve pictured themselves countless times on such a stage. They’ve trained hard, and been worked over mentally and physically, toWEE TECK HIAN - 583 words
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242 2010-05-20 46 PHILIP GOH SINGAPORE The students of Edgefield Primary School experienced a unique morning yesterday when the Youth Olympics Games came calling well, four athletes, three bicycles, two ponies and a green Milo truck, to be precise. On a drizzly morning when the sun rarelyPHILIP GOH - 242 words
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Article, Illustration502 2010-05-20 47 Cool as you like, Celtics take a commanding 2-0 lead over Orlando Magic THE NEW YORK TIMES EasTErn COnfErEnCE finals, GaME 2 Orlando 92 Boston 95 (Boston lead best of seven series 2-0) ORLANDO Paul Pierce spent a majority of Game 2 ofTHE NEW YORK TIMES; AFP - 502 words
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Article, Illustration352 2010-05-20 47 IAN DE COTTA SINGAPORE—Like most youth around his age, Neo Kah Whye spends a lot of time on the Internet and chats with friends online. The 14-year-old also dreams of becoming a policeman and enjoys sports, getting his kick from athletics specifically, and is eagerly awaitingIAN DE COTTA; PHOTO: SPASTIC CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOOL - 352 words
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Article180 2010-05-20 49 Jose Mourinho, a goldmine of quips ranging from the bizarre to the self-aggrandising, is hitting top form at the right time, with his Inter Milan facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final in two days. Here are a couple more from the self-declared “Special One”180 words
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Article, Illustration445 2010-05-20 49 real Madrid target Mourinho keeps his cards close to his chest AGENCIES MADRID Jose Mourinho arrived in Madrid with his Inter Milan side yesterday, ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich, and the Portuguese manager left everyone scratching their heads. Speculation over whether MourinhoAGENCIES; AFP - 445 words
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Article, Illustration375 2010-05-20 49 AGENCIES LONDON Cesc Fabregas’ (picture) seven-year reign at Arsenal will come to an end as early as this week after he told manager Arsene Wenger on Tuesday that he wanted to rejoin Barcelona, where he played in the youth ranks before moving to London inAGENCIES; AFP - 375 words
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Article, Illustration736 2010-05-20 59 DANIEL TUBBS - INVEST DANIEL TUBBS When MSCI launched its emerging markets index in 1988 it comprised only six countries. In the years since then, the index has grown to encompass 22 markets spanning the globe. These markets are both economically and politically diverse, ranging from relatively more736 words
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307 2010-05-20 52 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore has surpassed Hong Kong and the United States in a global ranking on competitiveness for the first time in decades. In the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010 released by Swiss business school IMD yesterday, Singapore’s resilience in weathering the crisis lifted307 words
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Article54 2010-05-20 52 WEdNEsday cLosE 2,774.54 (-2.45%) tuesday 2,844.35 p 0.38% Monday 2,833.69 q 0.75% Friday 2,855.21 q 0.44% thursday 2,867.92 q 0.43% toP 5 by VoLuME NaME VoL PricE chaNgE genting sP 130,033 0.930 q7.00% goldenagr 106,206 0.520 q 3.704% uniFiber 75,101 0.045 q18.18% Wilmar 41,807 5.760 q 6.947% Noble grp54 words
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Article56 2010-05-20 52 33 cents buy DMG cuts target price to 43 cents based on 12.8X FY ’11 P/E, after lowering FY ’11 earnings forecast 30 per cent to assume lower selling prices. Notes China-based abalone farmer’s Q1 average selling price down 33 per cent on-quar-ter; also, supply of caged abalone56 words
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Article56 2010-05-20 52 $2.09 Neutral CIMB downgrades from Trading Buy in view of potential special dividends, boost to business from Singapore’s next-generation national broadband network, level playing field for pay-TV market already largely priced in. Keeps target price at $2.26. Says while company intends to preserve funds for working capital, investment, special56 words
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Article431 2010-05-20 52 JO-ANN HUANG - Finance Ministry ‘in no rush’ to set up cross-border financing institution JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE—Small and medium enterprises with financing needs for their cross-border businesses may have to wait a while longer if they are looking to explore funding opportunities from the proposed Export-Import (Exim)431 words
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221 2010-05-20 54 SINGAPORE Singapore-listed Viking Offshore and Marine said it has raised $7 million after selling investment holdings in two Catalist-listed companies to fund future acquisitions to accelerate its growth. The group sold 20 million shares in Tung Lok Restaurants and 10.3221 words
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Article347 2010-05-20 54 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Shares of palm oil giant Wilmar International took a beating yesterday as it fell to an 18-month low as investors unload the counter despite the company denying allegations that its Indonesian unit was involved in a fraudulent tax refund case there.347 words
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320 2010-05-20 55 RYAN HUANG - RYAN HUANG ryanhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE—The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has assured there is no similar situation to the Goldman Sachs fraud charges here. This was in response to concerns raised in Parliament yesterday by Nominated Member of Parliament Teo Siong Seng over its possible320 words
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89 2010-05-20 55 Mainboard-listedSIAEngineering has signed a $42 million contract with Royal Brunei Airlines, underwhich it will provide maintenance and fleet management services. With the new contract, which commences this month, SIA Engineering will oversee the carrier’s six Boeing B777 aircraft leased from Singapore Airlines. The89 words
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83 2010-05-20 55 Mainboard-listed Petra Foods has formed a €2.3 million ($3.9 million) joint venture with French chocolate producer Cemoi Group and US cocoa processor Blommer Chocolate Company. Named Processors Alliance for Cocoa Traceability and Sustainability, the joint venture has an operating subsidiary in IvoryCoast.83 words
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213 2010-05-20 55 EPHRAIM SEOW SINGAPORE—SingTel said the Supreme Court of the New South Wales Court of Appeal has rendered judgment on the appeal lodged by a content provider in the dispute against its wholly-owned subsidiary Optus Vision. In a filing to the SingaporeEPHRAIM SEOW - 213 words
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Article240 2010-05-20 56 EPHRAIM SEOW - EPHRAIM SEOW ephraimseow@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore’s consumer confidence index more than doubled to 86.6 points from the previous year, suggesting that optimism among consumers have improved amid the ongoing economic recovery. That’s according to MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence, which measures consumer confidence on prevailing expectations240 words
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307 2010-05-20 56 TRAVIS TEO SINGAPORE The semiconductor industry is set for a bumper year as market experts project sales to grow by 20 per cent this year to reach some US$270 billion ($380 billion). Speaking at an industry conference yesterday, observers said manufacturers in SingaporeTRAVIS TEO - 307 words
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176 2010-05-20 56 BLOOMBERG SYDNEY Qantas Airways and Virgin Blue Holdings, Australia’s two largest carriers, have cut domestic fares to record lows as they return planes to service following last year’s global recession. Qantas has slashed oneway fares for the 90-minute flight from Sydney to Melbourne, theBLOOMBERG - 176 words
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144 2010-05-20 57 Japan’s government, aiming to avert a collapse of confidence in its ¥882.9-trillion ($13.2-trillion) debt, may get a boost from a report today, which is likely to show that growth accelerated in the first quarter. Japan, the G7 economy that shrank the144 words
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148 2010-05-20 57 BLOOMBERG Mr Kyle Bass, who made US$500 million ($693 million) in 2007 on the United States sub-prime collapse, is betting Europe’s debt crisis won’t be solved by the US$1-trillion loan package the International Monetary Fund and European Union agreed on lastBLOOMBERG - 148 words
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291 2010-05-20 57 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Prolonged political uncertainty in Thailand may hurt foreign direct investment and a decline in the baht can’t be ruled out, Fitch Ratings associate director Vincent Ho said. Thailand’s BBB foreigncurrency credit rating, the second-lowest investment grade, already “reflects a certainBLOOMBERG - 291 words
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Article, Illustration824 2010-05-20 63 CHRISTOPHER TOH - MUSIC How can our local music scene flourish? The late Dr Goh Keng Swee’s ideas might just work CHRISTOPHER TOH christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg AS ONE of the architects of modern Singapore, the late Dr Goh Keng Swee has often been labelled as the man with the planElectrico - 824 words
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Article, Illustration531 2010-05-20 65 Christopher Toh - Mika might actually know more about Singapore than you do Christopher Toh Christopher christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg IF YOU want to know about Singapore’s urban development history, you can either borrow books from the library, go search online or just ask Mika. The Beirut-born British singer of a Lebanese531 words
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Article, Illustration228 2010-05-20 66 Facets Or Huqin The Singapore Chinese Orchestra features this Chinese traditional instrument at this gig. Narration by Robin Goh. May 21 and 22, 8pm, Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall.Tickets start at $25 from Sistic. Rosli Mansor An intimate session with the guitarist featuring tracks from his latest album. May228 words
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Article, Illustration100 2010-05-20 67 LUAN JAYCEE CHAN IT’S been over five years since his Mando-pop debut, and as if to make up for that,Jaycee Chan has packed this Mandarin album with 18 tracks. The songs, co-written by him, traverse almost every genre, from rock (Loyal), to hip-hop (As If Nothing Happened), to ballad (The100 words
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Article, Illustration114 2010-05-20 67 THE RUNAWAYS VARIOUS The soundtrack to rock biopic The Runaways, this album is a celebration of ’70s punk, with selections by the artistes that influenced members of titular band, including David Bowie (Rebel Rebel), The Sex Pistols (Pretty Vacant) and Suzi Quatro (The Wild One). Songs by The Runaways are114 words
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Article, Illustration285 2010-05-20 67 relooking a classic record CHRISTOPHER TOH TraveLing WiLburys, voLume 1 The TraveLing WiLburys (1988) POSSIBLY one of the best supergroup offerings, the birth of The Traveling Wilburys was a happy accident. In early April 1988, George Harrison needed to record a B-side for a European single, ThisCHRISTOPHER TOH - 285 words
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Article, Illustration355 2010-05-20 68 One-night exhibition reveals embassy’s art collection MAYO MARTIN For one entire day, the russian embassy was empty of artwork. Last Monday, the embassy’s art collection had its day in the sun for a one-night only exclusive show at The Arts House. It was theMAYO MARTIN - 355 words
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Article, Illustration133 2010-05-20 69 AP TELEVISION network CBS is moving aggressively to shake up its 2010/11 season, cancelling Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer and five other series. According to a person familiar with the changes, other cancelled shows include Numb3rs, The New Adventures Of Old Christine, Gary Unmarried, Miami Medical andAP - 133 words
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