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Title Section60 2010-08-06 1 Today MICA A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Friday August 6, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Friday August 6, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 682260 words
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Article, Illustration559 2010-08-06 1 PHILIP GOH - Youth Olympic Games torch to be carried around Singapore PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It was a moment of silent triumph as Mr Ng Ser Miang held aloft the safety lantern containing the Olympic flame. For the rest of the month, these shores will be its home.DON WONG - 559 words
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Article, Illustration85 2010-08-06 1 Hiroshima resident Tsuyuko Nakao, 92, cries at the ceremony held this morning to mark the 65th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bomb attack in which 140,000 died on Aug 6, 1945. She was 27 when the bomb hit the city. This year, for the first time, theAP - 85 words
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Article353 2010-08-06 1 Cement pumped into gusher, putting end to US misery THE NEW YORK TIMES HOUSTON For more than three months, an oil-weary America has waited for the moment when engineers would begin pumping cement into BP’s runaway well, in hopes of plugging its flow for good. ThatTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 353 words
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Article155 2010-08-06 1 AFP PORT-AU-PRINCE Musician Wyclef Jean jetted into Haiti on a private plane yesterday and officially launched a bid for President, ending weeks of speculation. “The United States has Obama here you’re going to have Wyclef,” Jean said in his first public comments since arriving here.AFP - 155 words
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Article, Illustration283 2010-08-06 2 AGENCIES ZAMBOANGA An international airport in southern Philippines was hit by an explosion (picture) yesterday, in what could be the first suicide bombing in the country in recent memory. Witnesses said a man blew himself up with an improvised explosive device justAGENCIES - 283 words
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Article314 2010-08-06 2 S RAMESH - S RAMESH SINGAPORE Even if terrorists are arrested, there are still huge challenges, particularly in de-radicalising and rehabilitating them, warned Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean. Speaking at an annual conference for senior military officers organised by the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS),314 words
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250 2010-08-06 3 SINGAPORE Taiwan and Singapore have agreed to hold talks on a landmark free trade deal with yesterday’s announcement coming weeks after Taiwan signed its first major trade deal with China since the two split at the end of the 1949 civil war.250 words
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366 2010-08-06 3 CLAUDIA CRAIU - CLAUDIA CRAIU news@mediacorp.com.sg IN ROMANIA BUCHAREST It’s wait-and-see for former Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu, who is on trial for two hit-and-run accidents in Singapore. He appeared for the second time in a Romanian court yesterday, seeking to be released under judicial366 words
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Article, Illustration339 2010-08-06 4 AGENCIES Some 40 American billionaires have promised at least half of their fortunes to charity, joining a programme that Microsoft mogul Bill Gates and investment guru Warren BuffettAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 339 words
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Article, Illustration226 2010-08-06 4 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG SINGAPORE It was an online donation that helped a shelter for abandoned babies meet its fund-raising target of $5,000. When Today reported on Wednesday that the month-long campaign for Sanctuary House had only managed to draw $3,329 a $1,671 donation226 words
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Article300 2010-08-06 4 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Two foundations are being set up to develop talents in sports and arts, whizzes in science and mathematics and even future leaders to guide the finance sector. It is an investment of a different kind by Temasek Holdings, which will commit $165300 words
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432 2010-08-06 4 LEONG WEE KEAT - LEONG WEE KEAT SINGAPORE Contrary to popular belief, more charities here had increases in income during the recent economic recession compared to the preceding year. This is according to a National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) study released this week, which surveyed 56 Institutions of432 words
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Article, Illustration425 2010-08-06 6 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR BAHRU A “flaw in the design” of the car of the Battlestar Galactica roll-er-coaster is what’s keeping the star attraction in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) grounded. Genting Group chairman and chief executive Lim Kok Thay revealed this yesterday in hisTODAY FILE PHOTO - 425 words
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Article204 2010-08-06 6 S RAMESH - S RAMESH rameshs@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Earlier this year, two Malaysian men tried to smuggle in 1,140 songbirds by hiding them among crickets packed into boxes on their motorcycles hoping that the noisy crickets would drown out the birds’ chirping. But their plan was foiled by204 words
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Article65 2010-08-06 6 Some of the uncommon items that were seized included crocodile and shark skulls, tiger claws, taxidermised cobra, scorpion whisky and tiny species of birds. Security-related items included T-batons, stun devices, knuckle dusters and nan-cha-ku. Smugglers of cigarettes use various methods to hide the contraband in their65 words
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234 2010-08-06 8 SINGAPORE The live telecast of the National Day Parade (NDP) on Monday will be shown in True HD and 5.1 Surround Sound on HD5 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Television viewers here can also enjoy the “live” parade proceedings on234 words
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Article, Illustration65 2010-08-06 8 HOE YEEN NIE - HOE YEEN NIE Instead of that familiar mass placard display, this year’s National Day Parade promises something different all 1,000 choir participants will be transformed for the first time into a ‘Human LCD’. Since April, the kids have been practising hard to ensure that theERNEST CHUA - 65 words
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Article363 2010-08-06 8 NG JING YNG - NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It is not just the students who are eager to get a glimpse of the action at the coming Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Many employees are keeping their fingers crossed that they will be able to attend as well. With days363 words
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286 2010-08-06 10 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Married with two kids, he also had two vices a woman on the side and a gambling habit. His life became messier when he broke into three homes in March and stole $350,000 in cash and valuables. After286 words
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Article104 2010-08-06 10 SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL - SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL A dedicated team will be formed by the Malaysian government to help small and medium enterprises from Singapore seeking to invest in the country, Malaysia International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohammed announced yesterday. Singapore Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng104 words
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Article97 2010-08-06 10 JOANNE CHAN - JOANNE CHAN New buildings here will have to comply with higher Green Mark standards by December. The Building and Construction Authority has revised the criteria to get the industry to adopt more sustainable and energy efficient practices in design, construction and maintenance. Some of the key97 words
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Article, Illustration111 2010-08-06 10 SIM YI JIN - SIM YI JIN This Eastern Honey Buzzard was released back into the wild yesterday byJurong Bird Park (JBP) hawk show manager Clarence Saw. The bird was found on a beach in January this year and was diagnosed with crop stasis. This disorder prevented food stored in the bird’s111 words
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178 2010-08-06 10 Busy Singaporeans have been told to take time out from their daily activities to reflect and to smile more. And to encourage this, the Singapore Kindness Movement is putting up mirrors at selected bus stops along Orchard Road and Tanjong Pagar. Mr Teh178 words
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Article, Illustration167 2010-08-06 10 HOE YEEN NIE - HOE YEEN NIE Officer Cadet Sharon Tan (picture) may be the only rose among the thorns but the 19-year-old is no wallflower. She has made history by being the first woman to be awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship in its167 words
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Article357 2010-08-06 12 Hwang Yu-Ning - Letter from Hwang Yu-Ning Group Director (Physical Planning) Urban Redevelopment Authority IN HIS Property commentary “Time to relook plot ratios” (July 30), Today editor-at-large Conrad Raj commented that the plot ratios in Singapore could be less restrictive and suggested that plot ratios should be raised for popular357 words
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Article161 2010-08-06 12 Chan Kok Wah - Letter from Chan Kok Wah MOST condominiums command extremely high prices, at least three times that of public housing by floor area. But private developers should focus on creating more liveable designs. Most new condo layouts are boring and lack practicality. Many people buy condo161 words
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Article, Illustration705 2010-08-06 14 Tabitha Wang - BUDGETTAI-TAI Tabitha Wang Tabitha Wang encourages herself to speak more dialects by singing Ai Piah Jia Eh Iah (You’ve Got To Fight To Win). My father was a typical Ah Beng before he married my mother, a nicely brought up Nyonya girl. He could speak andAFP - 705 words
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Advertisement243 2010-08-06 14 THE NEED FOR MENTORS Many youth have a vague notion of what they want to do with their lives, and almost no information about what is to come. They may understand academic requirements, but are clueless about what life will be like. I found myself in the same situation in243 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration741 2010-08-06 16 CONRAD RAJ - MAS should also be able to take action against vendors and providers of outsourced services CONRAD RAJ conrad@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is Editor-at-Large at Today. To most people, DBS Bank got off lightly for the sevenhour breakdown of its online and branch banking systems on July741 words
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Article, Illustration969 2010-08-06 18 MAK YUEN TEEN - A lesson in humility and giving, from Warren Buffett and others MAK YUEN TEEN The writer is an associate professor at the NUS Business School. He serves on the boards of two large charities in Singapore and is a member of the CharityAFP - 969 words
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Article, Illustration746 2010-08-06 20 OOI KEE BENG - Election ploy or sign of a shift for Umno? OOI KEE BENG The writer is a senior fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. His latest book is Pilot Studies for a New Penang, co-edited with Goh Ban Lee. Corruption charges being broughtAFP - 746 words
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Article, Illustration774 2010-08-06 23 PAUL SALEM - In war or peace, it won’t give up power without a fight PAUL SALEM Paul Salem is director of the Carnegie Middle East Centre, Beirut. PROJECT SYNDICATE The future of Hezbollah, Lebanon’s powerful Shia political and paramilitary organisation, has never looked more uncertain. Indeed, givenPROJECT SYNDICATE - 774 words
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210 2010-08-06 24 AFP BEIJING Four protesters in Beijing cut off their fingertips and swallowed them in a desperate bid to bring attention to their cause, the Global Times reported yesterday. The men from Hunan province travelled to the capital to seek resolution of a dispute with theirAFP - 210 words
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Article, Illustration333 2010-08-06 24 AGENCIES LEIDSCHENDAM (The Netherlands) Supermodel Naomi Campbell testified before a War Crimes Tribunal yesterday, confirming that she had received some “dirty-looking stones” after a dinner with former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor. But she stopped short of saying they were diamonds or that she was givenAGENCIES; AP - 333 words
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Article, Illustration191 2010-08-06 26 AP SEOUL South Korean troops fired artillery and dropped sonar buoys into the Yellow Sea as naval drills kicked off yesterday near the spot where a warship sank four months ago. Some 4,500 South Korean troops aboard more than 20AP - 191 words
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327 2010-08-06 26 AFP CANBERRA Au s t r a l i a s former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has broken his silence for the first time since being ousted by Ms Julia Gillard, throwing his weight behind his successor’s faltering election campaign.AFP - 327 words
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150 2010-08-06 28 AFP WASHINGTON The United States is in advanced negotiations to share nuclear fuel and technology with Vietnam, including a proviso that would allow Hanoi to enrich uranium on its own, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Congressional critics of the deal say theAFP - 150 words
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Article, Illustration278 2010-08-06 28 AGENCIES KARACHI The Pakistani authorities began evacuating half a million people living along the swollen Indus River in the south yesterday, as floods caused by the worst monsoon rains in decades threatened new destruction. Bloated rivers were gushing towards southern Sindh province, where hundreds of thousandsAGENCIES; AP - 278 words
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266 2010-08-06 38 AGENCIES WASHINGTON With a startling report that some researchers call more spin than science, the United States government said the mess made by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is already mostly gone. It said nearly 70 perAGENCIES - 266 words
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Article, Illustration177 2010-08-06 38 Bill introduced to curb idling engines BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Hong Kong recorded “very high” air pollution yesterday, prompting an environmental advocacy group to demand the government move more quickly to address the problem. The Air Pollution Index readings were 123 in Central district and 109BLOOMBERG; AFP - 177 words
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271 2010-08-06 40 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Britain could raise the pension age to 66 in five years, far sooner than expected, as life expectancy increases rapidly. Figures published yesterday by the Office for National Statistics show that life expectancy is increasingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 271 words
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248 2010-08-06 40 AGENCIES LOS ANGELES California’s voter-approved ban on samesex marriage has been overturned by a federal judge in San Francisco, opening a legal battle that is expected to take years to resolve. United States District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled on Wednesday that a state referendumAGENCIES - 248 words
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355 2010-08-06 42 AFP JAKARTA Indonesia yesterday denied it was considering a ban on BlackBerry smartphone services in line with similar moves from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, but did not rule out the option either. Communications and Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring said theAFP - 355 words
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Article, Illustration144 2010-08-06 42 AP Alone on his 49th birthday on Wednesday, United States President Barack Obama fled the empty White House mansion for a private dinner with old friends in his Chicago hometown. His wife Michelle and daughter Sasha were away on vacation inAP; AFP - 144 words
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Article215 2010-08-06 42 AFP NAIROBI The “yes” camp in Kenya’s referendum for a new Constitution declared victory yesterday, following a ballot that belied fears of a repeat of the chaos that marred the nation’s last elections. With tallying still under way, the Electoral Commission stopped short of formally announcingAFP - 215 words
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107 2010-08-06 42 AFP Up to 10 people were feared dead after two cargo ships collided in Indonesian waters early on Wednesday. The Trisal Pratama, carrying 2,000 tonnes of cement, sank after it collided with the Indimatam, loaded with scrap metal, in the Makassar Strait, an officialAFP - 107 words
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115 2010-08-06 42 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH The remains of John the Baptist have been found in an ancient reliquary in a 5th century monastery on Sveti Ivan Island in Bulgaria, archaeologists have claimed. The remains contained small fragments of a skull, bones from a jawTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 115 words
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Article, Illustration617 2010-08-06 44 LOW LIN FHOONG - Sports fraternity hopes Youth Olympics will spur Singaporeans into action LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Republic’s Marina Bay waterfront promenade will be home to three fixtures the Youth Olympic Park, Olympic Walk and Singapore Youth Olympic Museum legacies of the inaugural Youth Olympic GamesOOI BOON KEONG - 617 words
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Article, Illustration379 2010-08-06 44 PATWANT SINGH - PATWANT SINGH SINGAPORE They are considered modern day “Robin Hoods”, but that image will be far from the minds of Vanessa Loh and Abdul Dayyan Jaffar, the archers representing Singapore in the Youth Olympic Games. For unlike the British legend, the Singaporean teenagers will bePHOTO COURTESY SALLY PARK - 379 words
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Article, Illustration619 2010-08-06 46 ADHE SARARIANY ANDI DJOHAR - After a rule change in age requirement, Pakistan’s hockey boys aim for gold ADHE SARARIANY ANDI DJOHAR adhesara@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When the Pakistan boys’ hockey team take to the Sengkang Stadium pitch on Aug 17, history and expectation will be on their young shoulders. WearingPHOTO COURTESY PAKISTAN HOCKEY TEAM - 619 words
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Article, Illustration454 2010-08-06 46 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN SINGAPORE Matthew Damalie let out an agonizing cry as he fell in a crumpled heap on the Delta Sports Complex hockey pitch yesterday. The Ghana No 12 took a hard knock and lay clutching his injured forearm as all around him playPHOTOS: SIM YI JIN - 454 words
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Article, Illustration519 2010-08-06 48 IAN DE COTTA - Sports School girls outplay older Thais in netball final IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg NAKHON SAWAN Although two years younger than their opponents, the girls from the Singapore Sports School overcame their early jitters to deliver the gold in the under-16 netball final at the 13th ThailandPHOTOS BY JIMMY WANG - 519 words
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Article, Illustration302 2010-08-06 48 IAN DE COTTA - IAN DE COTTA NAKHON SAWAN Singapore Sports School achieved their target of 42 gold medal yesterday, with their swimmers raking in 13 more on the final day of competition in the pool. But the biggest accomplishment was at the Nakhon Sawan Sports School302 words
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Article, Illustration511 2010-08-06 50 RAJ KUMAR - He is Singapore’s first pro coach as he signs to lead the Slingers RAJ KUMAR rajkumar@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He played basketball for his country in five SEA Games, starting in 1989. He was named captain of the team in 1993. He retired fromDON WONG - 511 words
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Article, Illustration379 2010-08-06 50 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Former team-mates of Lance Armstrong (picture) have told United States federal investigators the seven-time winner of the Tour de France took part in systematic doping when they were members of the US Postal Service cycling team.THE NEW YORK TIMES; AP - 379 words
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Article, Illustration555 2010-08-06 52 Sovereign fund frees up $755m to cover Liverpool’s debt in a clear sign of intent THE GUARDIAN AGENCIES LONDON Liverpool could effectively come under the control of the Chinese government after it emerged last night that the bid for the club from sports entrepreneur Kenneth HuangTHE GUARDIAN; AGENCIES; AFP - 555 words
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417 2010-08-06 52 AGENCIES LONDON Chelsea head into Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester United, having failed to beat top-flight opposition in their pre-season, their latest loss a 2-1 reversal at Hamburg on Wednesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). Frank Lampard had put Chelsea ahead but defensive lapses giftedAGENCIES - 417 words
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Article211 2010-08-06 52 AGENCIES Asafa Powell said he has been forced to withdraw from his race 100 meters against Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay at the Diamond League meet here due to injuries. In a statement posted on his management’s website late on Wednesday (yesterday morning, SingaporeAGENCIES - 211 words
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Article125 2010-08-06 52 AFP Shaquille O’Neal, a three-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player and 15-time All-Star centre, signed with the Boston Celtics yesterday morning (Singapore time), the team announced. The 18-year NBA veteran, who has led four teams to league titles, will fill in for Celtics centre KendrickAFP - 125 words
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Article139 2010-08-06 52 AFP Neil Lennon hopes to add experience to his stuttering Celtic side to salvage their European campaign after crashing out of the Champions League to Sporting Braga at the first hurdle. A 2-1 home second-leg win on Wednesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) was not enoughAFP - 139 words
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Miscellaneous88 2010-08-06 44 YOUR SPORTING FIX FOOTBALL TODAY 8.45am Copa Lib Sao Paulo vs Internacional (StarHub Ch222) 7.25pm S-League SAF vs Balestier Khalsa (StarHub Ch222) BASEBALL 10am MLB Padres vs Dodgers (mioTV Ch117) TOMORROW 7am MLB Red Sox vs Yankees (mioTV Ch117) BASKETBALL 10.30am WNBA Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm (mioTV Ch115) TENNIS88 words
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Miscellaneous98 2010-08-06 48 SPORTS BETTING This match is played on neutral ground. E Premier. E League Champ. German. A League. J League and K League matches are also on sale. For more details, please check Singapore Pools website. LIVE TELECAST AT LIVEWIRE(RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA) SPORTSBUZZ (POMO) S.League SAF FC Bal Khalsa Fri, 06/08/1098 words
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Article326 2010-08-06 1 AGENCIES SHANGHAI Singapore investment company Temasek Holdings is ploughing US$35 million ($46.3 million) into Tudou, accounting for the largest portion of the Chinese online video company’s latest round of equity financing worth US$50 million. Temasek’s investment in Shanghaibased Tudou is its first in the InternetAGENCIES - 326 words
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Article, Illustration53 2010-08-06 1 THURSDAY CLOSE 3,006.76 (+0.16%) Wednesday 3,001.87 q 0.43% Tuesday 3,014.77 q 0.34% Monday 3,025.04 p 1.25% Friday 2,987.70 q 0.33% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Consciencefood 217,427 $0.30 UNCH UtdEnvirotech 85,966 $0.445 p 15.58% Informatics 75,830 $0.18 p 9.09% GoldenAgr 63,114 $0.595 p 1.709% BerlianLaju 54,46253 words
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Article31 2010-08-06 1 HANG SENG Ç 21,551.72 (+0.01%) NIKKEI 9,653.92 (+1.73%) Ç È Ç SHANGHAI 2,620.76 h MUMBAI È AUSTRALIA 4,566.50 (+0.54%) MUMBAI 18,172.83 1,783.86 MALAYSIA 1,362.08 (-0.05%) È SEOUL 1,783.86 (-0.30%) È31 words
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Article17 2010-08-06 1 US$1 $1.353 £1 $2.141 €1 $1.777 ¥100 $1.568 RM1 $0.428 RP10,000 $1.511 HK$100 $17.42 RMB100 $19.9717 words
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Article56 2010-08-06 1 FRASER NEAVE Buy $5.68 DMG lifts target price to $6.00 from $5.30, pegged at parity-to-RNAV estimate. Keeps Buy call. Says recent move by Kirin Holdings to take 14.7 per-cent stake in F&N is “watershed event” for Singapore company. Notes Kirin’s aggressive acquisition spree worth US$12 billion over last 4 years56 words
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Article90 2010-08-06 1 FROM BROKERAGE RESEARCH ANDAGENCY REPORTS Disclaimer: Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. Today cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information. Neutral $4.12 CIMB downgrades to Neutral from Outperform, trims target price to $4.11 from $4.39, pegged at90 words
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Article428 2010-08-06 1 JO-ANN HUANG - GIC said to be planning to list real-estate assets JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The market is abuzz with talk that the real estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) intends to list property assets on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in a move that428 words
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Article, Illustration51 2010-08-06 1 THURSDAY CLOSE 10,674.98 (-0.05%) Wednesday 10,680.43 p 0.41% Tuesday 10,636.38 q~0.36% Monday 10,674.38 p 1.99% Friday 10,465.94 q~0.01% NYSE TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Citigroup 189.1m $4.10 q~0.97% Bank of America 110.4m $14.02 q~1.20% Pfizer 73.6m $16.19 q~1.52% Sprint Nextel 51.6m $4.52 q~1.53% SandRidge 51.6m $5.2051 words
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Article23 2010-08-06 1 All figures correct as at 8am this morning US$1 $1.352 US$1 £0.629 US$1 €0.759 US$1 ¥85.846 US$1 C$1.017 US$1 A$1.093 US$1 HK$7.76323 words
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Article84 2010-08-06 1 US unemployment blow US stocks markets traded lower on signs that more Americans are starting to claim jobless benefits. “Sentiment was unnerved ahead of tomorrow’s labour report by an unexpected increase in weekly initial jobless claims,” said analysts at Charles Schwab. European shares closed mixed, giving up84 words
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Article96 2010-08-06 1 ‘Market taking a breather’ Oil prices extended losses after new claims for US jobless benefits rose unexpectedly to the highest level since April, highlighting recovery concerns. There was “a little weakness after the US job data came out”, said BNP Paribas analyst Tom Bentz. “We had a lot of96 words
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Article, Illustration273 2010-08-06 1 HONG KONG Billionaire Li Ka-shing said he’s optimistic about the world economy and China’s growth after his two biggest companies, Hutchison Whampoa and Cheung Kong Holdings, beat analysts’ earnings estimates. The prospects for global growth remains stable, despite headwinds, the 82-year-old said yesterday.273 words
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Article, Illustration295 2010-08-06 1 BLOOMBERG SYDNEY Nobel Prize-winning economistjoseph Stiglitz said the United States economy faces an “anemic recovery” and the government will need to enact another round of “better designed” stimulus measures. The Obama administration took “a big gamble and it doesn’t look like it’s payingBLOOMBERG; AFP, BLOOMBERG - 295 words
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320 2010-08-06 2 MAY WONG - MAY WONG maywong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Singapore operations of British-based bank Standard Chartered have raked in a pre-tax operating profit of $585 million in the first six months of the year. This equates to 48-per-cent growth compared to the second half of last year.320 words
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198 2010-08-06 2 JULIE QUEK - JULIE QUEK SINGAPORE OCBC Bank has turned up the heat in the highly competitive credit card market here, aiming to raise its market share by focusing on the arts and entertainment sector, The bank says its investment in the sector has pushed198 words
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Article188 2010-08-06 2 CHRIS HOWELLS - CHRIS HOWELLS SINGAPORE Singapore’s positive economic outlook and improving market sentiment have led to higher demand for insurance protection. This is a boost to new business premiums for insurance, which rose 28 per cent on-year in the first half. In the same period, health insurance sales188 words
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312 2010-08-06 3 IMELDA SAAD - IMELDA SAAD imelda@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A boost for the Republic’s growing aerospace industry: A new Place and Train programme has been launched to attract more locals to work as aerospace technicians. The programme is expected to cost more than $1 million to312 words
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Article, Illustration258 2010-08-06 3 SINGAPORE Qantas Airways’ has announced changes to management positions at its low-cost carrier. Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan will now become group CEO. He will continue to oversee the Jetstar brands, with a focus on driving expansion into new markets. A new role of CEO258 words
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Article134 2010-08-06 3 Budget airline Tiger Airways is back in the black in its fiscal first quarter, overturning the loss of $6 million in the period a year ago, to post a net profit of $1.9 million. Meanwhile, the carrier’s revenue rose 45 per cent to $145134 words
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Article141 2010-08-06 3 StarHub said its net profit for the first half of the year fell 37 per cent on-year to some $101 million, despite its operating revenue for the period increasing 6 per cent to about $1.1 billion. For the second quarter ended June, its profit141 words
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Article158 2010-08-06 3 Hyflux posted a 9-per-cent rise in its first-half net profit to some $34 million from the previous year. This came on the back of a 9-per-cent rise in group revenue to $242 million. For the first time, the water treatment firm has declared an158 words
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Article, Illustration992 2010-08-06 6 GRACE NG - Auctions fast becoming more popular with both property owners and buyers COMMENTARY GRACE NG property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is deputy managing director (Agency and Business Services) and Auctioneer at Colliers International. “Going once, going twice, sold!” This is a phrase commonly heard at property auctions in Singapore, whichTODAY FILE PHOTO - 992 words
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Article, Illustration96 2010-08-06 5 From now till Aug 15, enjoy attractive discounts and offers on an array of local delights and traditional cuisines at HarbourFront Centre. Check out the newly-opened Ban Heng Pavilion restaurant serving authentic Teochew and Cantonese dishes, or tuck into a scrumptious Vietnamese meal from Orange Lantern96 words
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Article115 2010-08-06 5 A visit to the dentist can cause much apprehension, but a new dental service can soon put your fears to rest. A new device, employed by ToofDoctor Dental Surgeons, dubbed the Osstem No-Pain III Anesthetic Injection System, uses a finer needle as compared to traditional syringes115 words
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Article, Illustration109 2010-08-06 5 Looking for a long-term solution to clearer, flawless skin? Pure Beauty’s Super Brightening range may be what you need. Made in Korea, this innovative range uses Pure Beauty’s latest breakthrough Advanced Whitening Complex Care technology. It includes anti-melanin formation and anti-ox-idant ingredients to offer more109 words
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Article, Illustration113 2010-08-06 5 For more thorough cleaning, you may want to switch to DentalPro’s unique range of toothbrushes. The DentalPro Black toothbrushes’ black bristles are made with Platinum Colloid Ceramics, which is said to effectively remove plaque with just water. Made in Japan, these toothbrushes come in compact and super-113 words
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Article, Illustration126 2010-08-06 5 Pet owners will want to take note of premium pet food brand Hill’s Science Diet’s mega sale, happening from now till Sept 26. With every purchase of two bags of Science Diet Canine Dry Food, you will save $30. Every two bags of Science Diet Feline Dry126 words
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Article, Illustration139 2010-08-06 5 Couples who are planning to tie the knot have another selection of wedding bands to consider, with the launch of Attraction, Soo Kee’s new wedding band collection. Just like you and your significant other, this pair of Germany-imported gold rings stay symbolically —and literally together as139 words
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Article, Illustration104 2010-08-06 5 The heartland store, CK Department Sto re n ow h a s a n ew, m o re glamourous address. Located on the first level of Far East Plaza, this outlet carries a good variety of value-for-money lifestyle products. This new location in town104 words
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Article, Illustration1002 2010-08-06 7 KU SWEE YONG - COMMENTARY KU SWEE YONG property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is the founder of real estate agency International Property Advisor (IPA), which provides services to high net worth individuals. With the interest rate on savings near zero and not able to beat even Singapore’s benign inflation,1,002 words
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Article, Illustration1110 2010-08-06 9 DR CHUA YANG LIANG - A new era in property market governance COMMENTARY DR CHUA YANG LIANG property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer, is Head of Research, South-east Asia, at property consultancy Jones Lang Lasalle. Residential property demand has surged in many Asian cities as speculators and homeowners alike clamour to get a piece ofTODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,110 words
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Article, Illustration694 2010-08-06 8 COLIN TAN - Exclusivity is a major attraction COMMENTARY COLIN TAN property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is head of Research and Consultancy at real estate consultancy Chesterton Suntec International. Iwas asked recently for my comments on pricey homes in Singapore and my thoughts on Sentosa homes compared to those onTODAY FILE PHOTO - 694 words
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Article, Illustration227 2010-08-06 10 Freehold property Suites Topaz 80% sold SINGAPORE The Goodland Group has sold more than 80 per cent of the units in its latest freehold property Suites Topaz at a private preview held for its business associates yesterday. The five-storey development, located in the city fringePHOTO COURTESY GOODLAND GROUP - 227 words
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Article266 2010-08-06 10 EPHRAIM SEOW - EPHRAIM SEOW SINGAPORE Millennium and Copthorne (M&C) Hotels, the hotel arm of mainboardlisted City Developments (CDL), has reported that its post-tax headline profit rose some 45 per cent on-year to £36.5 million ($78.4 million) for the first half of this year. This came on266 words
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Advertisement88 2010-08-06 7 Celebrate BRAND'S® 175th Anniversary at VivoCity Central Court A on Sat 7 Aug 2010 Programme Highlights: BRAND'S® 175th Exhibition 1.00 2.00pm The TCM Way by renowned practitioner Dr Swee Yong Peng Pre-registration begins at 11.45am 3.00 4.00pm Party with Taufik Batisah and BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives finalists Ce ebrate Life88 words
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Article, Illustration818 2010-08-06 2 MAY SEAH - Dark Blue’s Dylan McDermott on the darkness within and without TODAY EXCLUSIVE MAY SEAH in Los Angeles may@mediacorp.com.sg HE STRODE into the room, all black leather bomber jacket, aviator shades and five o’clock shadow. His brooding dark eyes piercing and the hint of a smile playing at818 words
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Article, Illustration254 2010-08-06 8 Madonna, daughter launch sexy collection featuring minidresses and hot pants THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A NEW clothing range from Madonna and her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes has been launched in the US amid questions over the sexualisation of teenagers. Material Girl, which was unveiled at Macy’s departmentTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 254 words
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Article, Illustration138 2010-08-06 10 AFP BASKETBALL starYao Ming and pianist Lang Lang (picture) are among the Chinese personalities who’ll appear in an ad campaign to boost China’s image abroad. The 30-second TV spot and 15-min-ute film to be screened in its embassies will be produced by Lintas, an established New YorkAFP - 138 words
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Article, Illustration98 2010-08-06 10 AN UNKNOWN source has pipped country-pop singerTaylor Swift in releasing the first single from her upcoming album. According to Reuters, the online leak forced Swift’s record label to go public with the song 12 days ahead of schedule on Wednesday, saying that the MP3 file of98 words
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Article, Illustration671 2010-08-06 12 Mayo Martin - Generous mid-career exhibition sees Vincent Leow delving into the death of a beloved pet dog Mayo Martin mayo@mediacorp.com.sg RAVING about the installation of a pack of wolves at the National Museum? A host of other animals are also running wild at the nearby Singapore Art Museum 8Q.671 words
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Article222 2010-08-06 15 1 M.M. I Love You An art exhibition that explores the concept of nationhood. Date: Till Aug 28 Time: 11am to 7pm; by appointment on Sat; closed on Sun Venue: Objectifs Centre for Photography and Filmmaking, 56A,Arab Street Admission: Free Enquiries: 6293 9782 2 December Rains Toy222 words
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Article, Illustration438 2010-08-06 18 Sim Cheng Kai - Don’t miss a single NDP moment with xinmsn Sim Cheng Kai chengkai@mediacorp.com.sg CELEBRATIONS for this year’s National Day Parade will not only be held at the Padang, but also at five heartlands locations Eunos,Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang, Bishan and Sengkang.And the only way to stay on438 words
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Article, Illustration452 2010-08-06 18 MAY CHUA - SINGAPORE turns 45 in three days. If you do not yet have the flag out, or Stand Up for Singapore stuck in your head, let these websites help you get into the National Day spirit. MAY CHUA MAY CHUA 1 Sing Singapore What better way to452 words
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Article, Illustration385 2010-08-06 16 SIM CHENG KAI - Polytechnic trio’s Android app on recycling clinches award in annual computer programming competition SIM CHENG KAI HAVE you ever thought about promoting the cause of recycling through technology? Three students from Nanyang Polytechnic FoongWen Jun, 26, Angela Goh ShiYun, 19, and Xie Linmei, 23 not only thought385 words
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Article, Illustration319 2010-08-06 16 SIM CHENG KAI - SIM CHENG KAI Phone Torch FREE me-too torchlight apps are ubiquitous on the Web, but none matches up to the functionality offered by PhoneTorch ($4.99, from the Nokia Ovi store), now in its second incarnation. Choose to beam a source of light from your smartphone’s319 words
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Article, Illustration650 2010-08-06 17 HEDIRMAN SUPIAN - SMARTPHONE REVIEW: IPHONE 4 HEDIRMAN SUPIAN I WOULD often tell people I write love stories between people and inanimate objects. Sometimes, that isn’t very far from the truth when the object in question is Apple’s latest smartphone the iPhone 4. Compared to the iPhone 3GS, the650 words
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Article, Illustration425 2010-08-06 17 NIZAM ALI - XBOX 360 GAME REVIEW: BLUR NIZAM ALI IFYOU’RE one to stay away from racing games due to the likelihood of finishing last, try Blur, a game where being last in the race is just as dangerous as being ahead. While it’s not a hardcore driving simulation game, Blur425 words
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