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Title Section17 2011-12-31 1 TODAY on Saturday December 31, 2011 NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 www.todayonline.com MICA (P) 200/02/2011 A PUBLICATION OF17 words
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Article, Illustration342 2011-12-31 1 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE From tomorrow, electricity will cost an average 2.3 per cent more over the first three months of next year. SP Services said yesterday that electricity tariffs between Jan 1 and March 31 will increase due to higher fuel prices, whichCHANNEL NEWSASIA; TODAY FILE PHOTO - 342 words
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Article647 2011-12-31 1 ESTHER NG - Govt to tweak Interim Rental Housing scheme ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Families facing hardship and a transition in their housing arrangements can look towards a more stable living environment, as the Government announced tweaks to its Interim Rental Housing (IRH) scheme yesterday. On his647 words
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HOT NEWS
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480 2011-12-31 2 Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s initiative receives more than S$58 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, set up by former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew last month to supplement efforts by the Government in the teaching and learning of EnglishCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 480 words
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Article, Illustration614 2011-12-31 2 SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL; JOANNECHAN - SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL saifulbahri@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY JOANNECHAN SINGAPORE The 4km-long Stamford Canal, cited as a factor in last year’s floods along Orchard Road, has again been traced as the source of flooding at Liat Towers last Friday. Explaining yesterday why the flooding occurred,TODAY FILE PHOTO - 614 words
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306 2011-12-31 3 S RAMESH - S RAMESH SINGAPORE The committee set up to review ministerial salaries has submitted its report to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and the Government is now studying the recommendations. Channel NewsAsia understands that the report is expected to be made public306 words
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Article, Illustration662 2011-12-31 3 TAN WEIZHEN - Urging collaborations, Education Minister Heng to push for ‘good schools’ in every neighbourhood TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Instead of operating as single entities and focusing only on individual excellence, schools should collaborate as they innovate and improve so that good practices can bePHOTOS BY ERNEST CHUA - 662 words
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204 2011-12-31 4 AGENCIES NEW YORK Too much junk food shrinks the brain while a diet high in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids prevents that shrinkage and helps stave off age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, new research has shown. TheAGENCIES - 204 words
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399 2011-12-31 4 AGENCIES TEHRAN Iran will fire long-range missiles during a naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz today, an Iranian news agency reported, in a show of force at a time when Iran has threatened to close the world’sAGENCIES - 399 words
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487 2011-12-31 4 BLOOMBERG SEOUL North Korea warned the world not to expect change from the regime under new leader Kim Jong Un and threatened a “roar of revenge” against South Korean President Lee Myung Bak, ahead of New Year messages by both sides that analysts sayBLOOMBERG - 487 words
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Article, Illustration231 2011-12-31 4 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH At first glance, it appears to be just another photograph of immaculately turned out troops paying their last respects to North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong Il. But a closer inspection of the back row of one block of mourners reveals a far-from-ordinaryTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 231 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration854 2011-12-31 6 PAUL KRUGMAN - Slashing spending in a recession depresses the economy further, the past year has shown now will leaders learn? PAUL KRUGMAN Paul Krugman is professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton University. He received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2008. THE NEW YORKTHE NEW YORK TIMES; ART BY YEN YOK - 854 words
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Article, Illustration954 2011-12-31 8 SIMON KUPER - SIMON KUPER Simon Kuper is an FT columnist and co-au-thor (with Stefan Szymanski) of Soccernomics. THE FINANCIALTIMES LIMITED When Sir Richard Greenbury ran Marks Spencer, he used to take Sir Alex Ferguson (picture) out for lunch and pump himTHE FINANCIALTIMES LIMITED; GETTY IMAGES - 954 words
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Article, Illustration853 2011-12-31 10 LI JUNHENG - LI JUNHENG Junheng Li is the founder and senior equity analyst ofJL Warren Capital, an independent equity research firm in New York. BLOOMBERG Iwas born in China in 1976, just a few months before the death of Mao Zedong. So when I saw footageBLOOMBERG; AP - 853 words
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764 2011-12-31 10 BLOOMBERG BLOOMBERG EDITORIAL The first comprehensive report on Japan’s Fukushima nuclear crisis is 507 pages of the most sobering reading of the year. The findings by a government-appointed panel, although damning, offer Japan the kind of opening that does notBLOOMBERG - 764 words
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Advertisement7 2011-12-31 6 >> SPAIN BRACES FOR HARSH AUSTERITY MEASURES 197 words
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Advertisement557 2011-12-31 7 ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION (1 Jan to 31 Mar 12) The electricity tariff for households will increase by 0.61 cents per kWh or 2.3% to 27.59 cents per kWh for the quarter 1 Jan to 31 Mar 12. Households in 4-room HDB flats will pay, on average, about $2.30 more in557 words
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Advertisement81 2011-12-31 8 Embassy of Poland Today is the last day of Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We would like to thank all Singaporeans for joining us in celebrating these fruitful six months here in Singapore. The game is not over yet, Europe stays cool! m\ i y, [HMteD81 words
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VOICES
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189 2011-12-31 12 NG SHEAU JIUAN - LETTER FROM NG SHEAU JIUAN CLERK OF PARLIAMENT We thank Mr Ong Tau Shien for his suggestion, in “Have a Parliament App to reach out to more savvy Singaporeans” (Dec 19). Videos of entire speeches made by Members of Parliament at the latest189 words
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Article, Illustration383 2011-12-31 12 Antonio Villegas - Ancient Mayans predicted Dec 23, 2012, would mark start of new, better cycle for humanity Letter from Antonio Villegas Mexican Ambassador to Singapore I REFER to William Pesek’s commentary, “2012: Fear recoupling, not end of the world” (Dec 29). Mr Pesek wrongly attributes to the ancient383 words
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204 2011-12-31 12 Dr Benjamin Koh - Letter from Dr Benjamin Koh Director, ComCare and Social Support Division Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports WE THANK Mr Leong for his letter “More light on social assistance figures needed” (Dec 26). Mr Leong referred to the increase in calls on social204 words
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Article328 2011-12-31 13 Aseesa Fernandez - Letter from Aseesa Fernandez I REFER to the report, “Mum, daughter jailed for torturing boy” (Dec 29). I was appalled to read about the injuries caused by the grandaunt and her daughters to a boy who was left in their care after his mother328 words
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Article, Illustration173 2011-12-31 13 Chan Lai Ying - Letter from Chan Lai Ying I REFER to the worst breakdown of the NorthSouth Line in SMRT’s 24 years of operations where many were trapped in darkness for up to an hour in sealed cabins under stifling heat. In one incident,PHOTO COURTESY CHAN LAIYING - 173 words
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286 2011-12-31 13 Chin Chi Leong - Letter from Chin Chi Leong Director, Building Plan and Management Division Building and Construction Authority WE REFER to the letter, “Make Singapore truly accessible to all tourists” (Dec 26). BCA appreciates Mrs Chang Siew Ngoh’s observations on the BCA’s Friendly Built Environment Portal and286 words
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229 2011-12-31 13 Tan Kin Lian - Letter from Tan Kin Lian I CONGRATULATE the Singapore Land Authority for introducing an electronic system to allow lawyers to notify the banks of details of payments paid into conveyancing accounts, instead of using hard copy forms. This is a useful step to229 words
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Article100 2011-12-31 13 KWEK JIAN QIANG - LETTER FROM KWEK JIAN QIANG In reference to my letter “Disparity in tertiary education facilities” (Dec 26), I wish to highlight that a personal attack on Institute of Technical Education students was not my objective. I wanted to highlight the disparity in facilities between tertiary institutions. I100 words
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SINGAPORE
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294 2011-12-31 16 Joint programme by NUS, Tsinghua will see exchanges of law students CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Students attending law schools of two leading universities in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tsinghua University, will soon be able to earn degrees from both institutions. The concurrentCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 294 words
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190 2011-12-31 16 SINGAPORE Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy who is believed to have molested a woman in a Pasir Ris housing estate last Friday. The police arrested the suspect on Thursday in Pasir Ris Street 21. Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect committed the offence after190 words
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Article, Illustration132 2011-12-31 16 Universal Studios Singapore will launch Hollywood Dreams Parade, its first massive fullscale regular theme parade, at 6.30pm today, as part of its countdown party. Running through five of the park’s seven zones, Hollywood Dreams Parade consists of 14 intricately detailed floats, magnificent special effects, a custom musical scorePHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 132 words
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238 2011-12-31 16 SINGAPORE The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has given more than S$850,000 from its zakat assistance fund to almost 2,210 needy families to help them cope with higher costs of living, the council said in a statement yesterday. Of the amount,238 words
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305 2011-12-31 16 JESSICA YEO - Kicking off the New Year with a S$650 meal JESSICA YEO SINGAPORE Shaved white truffles with potato carpaccio topped with foie gras; grilled beef ribeye with black pepper tuile and virtual bearnaise these are just some of the dishes you can expect at the Joel Robuchon Restaurant in Resorts World305 words
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177 2011-12-31 17 LINETTE LIM - LINETTE LIM SINGAPORE To help lower the cost of investing Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings, the CPF Board will cap the wrap fee charged for investments under the CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) at 1 per cent per annum. The CPF Board177 words
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264 2011-12-31 17 SINGAPORE Events promoter and organiser UnUsUal Entertainment Pte Ltd (UEPL) has been found guilty of failing to ensure that its tax returns were accurate, resulting it underpaying S$502,922.27 in Goods and Services Tax (GST). It was yesterday ordered to pay a penalty of S$601,632.72264 words
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248 2011-12-31 17 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Two men were nabbed, with the aid of public-spirited residents, for suspected involvement in loansharking activities in two separate cases. Both suspects will be charged in court today. In the first case, a resident spotted on Wednesday afternoon a suspect fleeing theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 248 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration574 2011-12-31 18 Nuclear crisis has turned concerned mothers into Web-savvy AP TOKYO Public dismay with the Japanese government’s response to this year’s triple disaster earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown is driving some to become more politically engaged, helped by social and alternative media. While stillAP - 574 words
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Article, Illustration113 2011-12-31 18 A cyclone brought heavy rains and gale-force winds to India’s south-eastern coast yesterday, killing at least 11 people, uprooting trees and damaging homes. The India Meteorological Department said yesterday morning that Cyclone Thane was centred in the Indian Ocean, 35km south-west of the town of Pondicherry.AP - 113 words
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225 2011-12-31 18 AP BEIJING Prosecutors said yesterday that they had indicted a former fugitive at the centre of China’s biggest corruption scandal and that he has confessed to bribery and smuggling. The move brings authorities a step closer to a conclusion in one of China’s mostAP - 225 words
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141 2011-12-31 18 AP Police rescued dozens of dogs that were bound and crammed into a van for a suspected illegal sale to a slaughterhouse in the northern Philippines, officials said yesterday. After a tip from animal advocates, police officers seized the van inAP - 141 words
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151 2011-12-31 18 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER Only 11 per cent of classes nationwide have opted for science and mathematics to be taught in English for next year’s school year, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday. “Only 11.18 per centTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 151 words
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Article, Illustration242 2011-12-31 19 AP BEIRUT Russia’s Foreign Ministry said an initial assessment by Arab League observers in Syria was “reassuring”, even as activists reported that Syrian security forces fired on demonstrators after Friday prayers yesterday and that an ambush by government troops killed four people.AP - 242 words
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376 2011-12-31 19 AGENCIES NEW DELHI India’s Parliament was unable to pass an anti-corrup-tion Bill that had been cleared by the powerful lower house earlier this week, leaving the controversial legislation in limbo. The Bill’s defeat is further blow to Indian Prime MinisterAGENCIES - 376 words
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247 2011-12-31 19 REUTERS MADRID Spain’s centre-right government was to announce billions of euros in savings measures yesterday, using its first decrees since sweeping to power at November elections to give the nation a foretaste of tougher austerity to come. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has pledged toREUTERS - 247 words
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Article, Illustration133 2011-12-31 19 Firefighters extinguished a massive fire aboard a docked Russian nuclear submarine yesterday as some crew members remained inside, officials said, assuring that there was no radiation leak and that the vessel’s nuclear-tipped missiles were not on board. Military prosecutors have launched an investigation intoAP - 133 words
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146 2011-12-31 19 AP Greek tax officials walked off the job on Thursday at the start of a 48-hour strike to protest salary cuts and other austerity measures, as the government struggles to meet revenue targets demanded by the country’s international creditors. The prospect ofAP - 146 words
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110 2011-12-31 19 AP The United Nations human rights office said yesterday that Egypt’s ruling military council has gone too far by using “unnecessarily heavy-handed measures” to put down groups promoting democracy and human rights. Ms Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN high commissionerAP - 110 words
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Article, Illustration597 2011-12-31 20 It all comes down to personality and quirks for US Republican voters THE NEW YORK TIMES DES MOINES (Iowa) For United States presidential hopefuls who have sometimes laboured years over policy books and memoirs, stump speeches and sales pitches, campaigning for the WhiteTHE NEW YORK TIMES; AP - 597 words
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Article, Illustration321 2011-12-31 20 THE NEW YORK TIMES HIGHLAND PARK (Michigan) When the sun sets in this small city in the United States, its neighbourhoods seem to vanish. In a deal to save money, two-thirds of the streetlights were yanked from the ground and hauledTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 321 words
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205 2011-12-31 20 BLOOMBERG Buying a lottery ticket may soon be no more difficult than clicking a computer mouse, and American states grappling with budget deficits are seeking to cash in. Lotteries that already account for US$56 billion (S$72.7 billion) in annual sales are considering expanding toBLOOMBERG - 205 words
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178 2011-12-31 20 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH A woman in Australia survived three days trapped upside down in her car after she swerved off the road avoiding a kangaroo. The woman, whose car dropped about 10m onto a thorny embankment, planned to cut off herTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 178 words
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308 2011-12-31 21 AP DETROIT Give up promoting “shared sacrifice”, stop saying “baby bump”. And if you are tempted to proclaim your desire to “win the future”, you have lost it here in the present. Michigan’s Lake Superior State University is featuring thoseAP - 308 words
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Article111 2011-12-31 21 THE GUARDIAN The use of antidepressants has risen by 28 per cent in England in just three years, amid fears that more people are suffering from depression due to the economic crisis. The number of prescriptions for antidepressants increased from 34 million in 2007 toTHE GUARDIAN - 111 words
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205 2011-12-31 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ROME An Italian couple are to become the world’s oldest divorcees after the husband, 99, found that his 96-year-old wife had an affair in the 1940s. The Italian man, identified by lawyers in the case only as Antonio C,THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 205 words
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Article, Illustration470 2011-12-31 21 Newly-released files tell of ex-British PM Margaret Thatcher’s early troubles AP LONDON British government documents from 1981 released yesterday detail how former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who dominated the country’s political life for 11 years, was shaped by early challenges, such as rioting on theAP - 470 words
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219 2011-12-31 21 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher criticised civil servants for spending nearly £2,000 (S$4,000) refurbishing the Downing Street flat and insisted on paying for a £19 ironing board herself, according to official papers from 1981 that wereTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 219 words
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Article, Illustration478 2011-12-31 22 Humans may not be alone in having insight into the minds of others THE GUARDIAN LONDON Chimpanzees moving through the forest take into account other chimps’ ignorance or knowledge of a threat when they raise the alarm. The apes were more likely to make warningTHE GUARDIAN; TODAY FILE PHOTO - 478 words
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Article, Illustration97 2011-12-31 22 A remote volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands erupted violently early on Thursday, spouting an ash cloud 4,570m into the sky and prompting an air traffic alert, scientists said. The Cleveland Volcano, located on an uninhabited island 1,500km south-west of Anchorage, had been oozingREUTERS - 97 words
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237 2011-12-31 22 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Girls appear to be more resilient than boys in preventing problems at home from affecting their behaviour in school, according to a United States study which aims to explain the educational achievement gap between the genders. The tendency for girlsTHE GUARDIAN - 237 words
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316 2011-12-31 22 AGENCIES MILWAUKEE Orangutans at a zoo in the United States have been playing with iPads since May and could soon be using the tablet computer to get some “FaceTime” with primate pals in other zoos, the BBC reported on Thursday. TheAGENCIES - 316 words
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172 2011-12-31 22 AGENCIES TheTaiwanese IT newspaper DigiTimes reported on Wednesday that Apple will unveil two versions of the iPad 3 at the iWorld Conference and Expo in San Francisco on Jan 26. Quoting sources in manufacturers in the iPad supply-chain, DigiTimes saidAGENCIES - 172 words
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SCIENCE
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435 2011-12-31 23 A full bladder gives you better judgment, scientists have found THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Anyone considering an expensive purchase might do well to drink a bottle of water first, scientists concluded after finding that people with full bladders makeTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 435 words
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Article, Illustration621 2011-12-31 23 From whale sperm to titillating shoes, 2011 has been a plum year for celebrities peddling suspect science REUTERS LONDON From whale sperm to colon cleansers to the shape of a woman’s foot when she has an orgasm, celebrities did not disappoint during 2011 withREUTERS - 621 words
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BUSINESS
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320 2011-12-31 24 LYNDA HONG - ‘Tis the season to be jolly on smaller budgets LYNDA HONG SINGAPORE A tough year for business is ending but the party must go on, so companies are keeping a close eye on festive spending, Suppliers MediaCorp spoke to say corporate spending has declined. Rochembeaux, a distributor of gourmet French320 words
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Article, Illustration554 2011-12-31 24 AGENCIES LONDON Most stock markets ended the year on a grim note, with key Asian and European indexes posting big declines for the year in the wake of the euro zone sovereign debt crisis, a faltering US recovery and signs thatAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 554 words
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269 2011-12-31 24 VENUS HEW - VENUS HEW venushew@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Bank lending in Singapore grew 2.3 per cent to S$415.8 billion in November from October, according to data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. That was also a 31 -per-cent increase from the same month last year. Experts269 words
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Article86 2011-12-31 24 STOCK CALL Buy HK$3.76 Daiwa upgrades rating from Outperform and raises the target price to HK$5.37 from HK$5.15. Says Fortune’s deal to buy retail properties, Belvedere Garden in Tsuen Wan and Provident Centre in North Point, is “attractive and yield-accretive”. Says the current passing rent of these two86 words
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Article52 2011-12-31 24 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,646.35 (-0.99%) Thursday 2,672.78 p 0.24% Wednesday 2,666.25 q 0.28% Tuesday 2,673.62 q 0.11% Monday CLOSED TOP 5 BYVOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Yoma 25,989 $0.215 p 18.1% Noble Grp 22,085 $1.130 q 1.31% CNMC 16,231 $0.475 p 3.26% Capitaland 15,541 $2.210 q 1.78% AusGroup 15,327 $0.31552 words
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Article28 2011-12-31 24 HANG SENG 18,434.39 (+0.20%) Ç Ç Ç NIKKEI 8,455.35 (+0.67%) È È SHANGHAI Ç 2,199.42 (+1.19%) AUSTRALIA 4,056.60 SEOUL MUMBAI 15,454.92 (-0.57%) MALAYSIA 1,530.73 (+1.60%) SEOUL (CLOSED)28 words
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336 2011-12-31 25 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH DUBAI Some of Dubai’s biggest companies will need state-funded bailouts next year if large-scale defaults are to be avoided, Standard Poor’s (S&P) has warned. The credit rating agency said on Thursday that five conglomerates, including Dubai’s financial services zone’sTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 336 words
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Article, Illustration373 2011-12-31 25 REUTERS BEIJING China’s factory activity shrank again in December as demand at home and abroad slackened, a purchasing managers’ survey showed yesterday, reinforcing the case for pro-growth policies to underpin the world’s second-largest economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is widely expected toREUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 373 words
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233 2011-12-31 25 REUTERS TOKYO Japan’s ruling party tax panel agreed yesterday on a new timetable for increases in the sales tax in the face of growing opposition, with the first rise not coming until April 2014, six months later than originally planned. Japan, which willREUTERS - 233 words
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330 2011-12-31 25 REUTERS SHANGHAI The yuan touched a record high against the US dollar yesterday after the central bank set the mid-point at a fresh peak, with the Chinese currency logging a gain of 4.7 per cent for the year. The yuan’s gainsREUTERS - 330 words
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MARKETBUZZ
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Article, Illustration361 2011-12-31 26 Shopping for your Apple products and accessories is now more convenient as EpiCentre has opened two more outlets in Singapore. The Apple Premium Reseller in Asia opened its seventh EpiCentre store in Scotts Square and its first lifestyle concept EpiLife store in Takashimaya Shopping Centre. EpiCentre was founded361 words
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Article, Illustration154 2011-12-31 26 Epson has launched 13 new projectors for education, business as well as home users. This is the largest-ever projector launch in South-east Asia with a wide variety of designs and features to meet your needs and budget. Epson has also launched its first 3D home theatre projector range154 words
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Article, Illustration117 2011-12-31 26 White Horse Ceramic has opened its third showroom atUbi(33 UbiAve3,#01-02 Vertex). The new concept showroom will impress visitors with its elegant design that displays White Horse’s latest range of tiles in a comfortable and convenient manner. Visitors will enjoy the presentation of different tiles composition, allowing for easy117 words
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Article144 2011-12-31 26 Start the new year with a brand new wardrobe from G2000. Its End Season Sale 2011 offers shoppers up to 50-per-cent discounts storewide. Savvy urbanites will love the stylish blouses going at just S$39 (U.P. S$49 to S$69) and the men’s shirts at S$19, with a144 words
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Article, Illustration61 2011-12-31 26 Get your white shoes from Levi’s before school starts! Levi’s back to school promotion is offering two pairs of Levi’s white school shoes at only S$69.90. These canvas laced-up shoes have rubber soles and fabric lining. The allwhite shoes are comfortable yet stylish and are perfect for61 words
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Article, Illustration92 2011-12-31 26 Extend your iPhone’s battery with the GP Power Pack XPB06 by GP Battery. This ultra sleek power pack slips over your iPhone 4/4S and lets you recharge and sync your device, making it extra convenient. It’ll recharge your iPhone when its battery is drained. Best of all,92 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration816 2011-12-31 27 LI CHOO KWEK PERROY - COMMENTARY LI CHOO KWEK PERROY Li Choo Kwek Perroy is chief marketing officer ofAXA Life Insurance Singapore. As the Chinese Year of the Dragon approaches, our tiny nation can expect a baby boom (by Singapore standards anyway). With close to 20 perART BY YEN YOK - 816 words
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SPORTS
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294 2011-12-31 28 TAN YO-HINN - TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A spectacular diving header in injury time from Agu Casmir earned the LionsXII a 3-3 draw against Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) Football Club 3-3 in a pre-season friendly at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium in Petaling Jaya last294 words
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Article, Illustration658 2011-12-31 28 PHILIP GOH - But former Singapore star Rafi believes LionsXII will not be an instant success PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He tasted the despair of relegation in 1992, the bitterness of defeat in the 1993 Malaysia Cup final, and the thrill of victory in 1994 when SingaporeTODAY FILE PHOTO - 658 words
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360 2011-12-31 28 AGENCIES PARIS Antoine Kombouare left as coach of Paris Saint-Germain as former Juventus, AC Milan and Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti was introduced as his replacement yesterday during a news conference. After replacing Paul Le Guen in 2009 and leading PSG to theAGENCIES - 360 words
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Article, Illustration462 2011-12-31 29 A win for United will send them to the top of the Premier League table AGENCIES ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Man United vs Blackburn MANCHESTER Sir Alex Ferguson (picture) will be celebrating his 70th birthday today and there is hardly doubt that a resoundingAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 462 words
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312 2011-12-31 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will return to north London on a short-term loan deal subject to paperwork being completed, Arsene Wenger confirmed yesterday. The Frenchman will sign a two-month loan deal with his former clubTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 312 words
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Article, Illustration698 2011-12-31 30 Capello urges FIFA to intervene when clubs poach young THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Fabio Capello has called for drastic action to be taken to prevent leading football clubs “stealing” young players from around the world in a high-profile intervention that could have far-reaching ramifications on future transferTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 698 words
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Article, Illustration403 2011-12-31 30 THE GUARDIAN LIVERPOOL Kenny Dalglish does not believe Liverpool’s results will automatically improve now their most celebrated player Steven Gerrard is back following an ankle infection. Ever the realist, the Scot also warned against expecting too much, too soon from the captain who madeTHE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 403 words
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Article, Illustration563 2011-12-31 31 World Cup TV rights sold for US$1 AP PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad) Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner (picture) said on Thursday he was awarded World Cup television rights for as little as US$1 (S$1.29) in return for helping Sepp Blatter win elections for the presidency of world soccer’s ruling body. Warner, whoAP; REUTERS - 563 words
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Article374 2011-12-31 31 REUTERS NBA Knicks 82 Lakers 99 LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant’s injured wrist did not prevent the All Star guard from lifting the LA Lakers to a 99-82 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday. Skipping, spinning and grinning, Bryant unleashed his full arsenalREUTERS - 374 words
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Article290 2011-12-31 31 NBA Thunder 104 Mavericks 102 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift the Thunder to a 104-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in a rematch of last season’s NBA Western Conference290 words
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Article, Illustration955 2011-12-31 2 ZHANG WEIFANG - The year we saw fashion through music ZHANG WEIFANG zhangweifang@mediacorp.com.sg NOWHERE was the spectrum of fashion more clearly pushed in 2011 than on the radio.Well, on the people on the radio, to be more exact. Fashion and music have always gone hand in hand, butPhotography: Jason Ho - 955 words
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