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Title Section15 2012-08-29 1 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING /A=diaCorp WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2012 MICA (P) 093/06/201215 words
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Article729 2012-08-29 1 NG JING YNG - Mindful of the risks, committee gives assurance that the economy will be able to cope UNIVERSITY EDUCATION NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE With the Government increasing the number of university places, Senior Minister of State (Education and Information, Communications and the Arts) Lawrence Wong729 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration637 2012-08-29 2 AMANDA LEE - Hypermarket pioneer in the Republic closing its 2 stores by the end of the year CARREFOUR AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It gave Singapore its first hypermarket in 1997 when it set up shop at Suntec City Mall. Now, 15 years later, FrenchPHOTO DON WONG - 637 words
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774 2012-08-29 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg S ING A POR E An ad-hoc alliance of about 15,000 financial advisers and managers are hoping to sway a review panel, which is considering, among other things, doing away with the commission model that most insurance and financial advisory774 words
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Article, Illustration493 2012-08-29 4 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SIT to let undergrads take on extended industry attachments for higher than internship pay EDUCATION SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Undergraduates could work in a company for up to a year while they obtain their qualifications at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).493 words
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286 2012-08-29 6 While affordability remains ‘key consideration’, service quality was found to be an issue ‘that must be addressed’ TRANSPORT CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE Even as academics identified service quality as “an important issue that must be addressed” if public transport is to be made attractive, there wasCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 286 words
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216 2012-08-29 6 SINGAPORE The company which is laying the fibre-optic cables for Singapore’s next-generation broadband network has lost its second chief executive in less than two years. OpenNet announced yesterday that Mr Khoo Chin Hean who took over as chief executive from Mrs Tan Kah Rhu in216 words
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Article146 2012-08-29 6 OpenNet should appeal to the Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts or have exhausted all other remedies before the company seeks a judicial review. This was a point made by High Court Judge Woo Bih Lee as he dismissed OpenNet’s bid to challenge the Infocomm146 words
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Article, Illustration455 2012-08-29 8 AFTERNOON LATEST BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Billionaire Li Ka Shing’s (picture) Singapore property joint venture may seek more land in the city’s downtown to replicate its latest development that attracted global banks including Standard Chartered and Macquarie Group. The venture, made upBLOOMBERG; AP - 455 words
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Article, Illustration384 2012-08-29 9 AP TOKYO Japan’s Prime Minister sent a senior diplomat to Beijing yesterday with a letter for China’s President Hu Jintao in an apparent attempt to ease tensions between the two Asian giants over a territorial dispute. The trip by Parliamentary SeniorAP; REUTERS - 384 words
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comment &analysis
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Article, Illustration1015 2012-08-29 10 RICHARD HARTUNG - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION RICHARD HARTUNG Richard Hartung is a consultant who has lived in Singapore since 1992. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, author Robert Fulghum wrote in a book with that title some time ago. What he recalled was simple.TODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,015 words
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Article, Illustration782 2012-08-29 14 WILLIAM PESEK - SOUTH KOREA’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WILLIAM PESEK Tokyo-based William Pesek won the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary. BLOOMBERG South Koreans may face a fascinating choice come December’s presidential election: Elizabeth I or Ross Perot? Ms Park Geun Hye, theBLOOMBERG - 782 words
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Article, Illustration971 2012-08-29 15 SANJAYA BARU - SINO-GERMAN RELATIONS SANJAYA BARU Sanjaya Baru is Director for Geo-economics and Strategy, International Institute for Strategic Studies. PROJECT SYNDICATE German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s second visit to China in a year comes against the backdrop of dire forecasts of a difficult September for the euroPROJECT SYNDICATE; BLOOMBERG - 971 words
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Advertisement43 2012-08-29 10 Mindful of concerns over the euro and persistent pessimism in global financial markets, Mrs Merkel is taking bold political initiatives at home and overseas. Her China trip should be seen as an effort to assert leadership across the euro zone. SANJAYA BARU 1243 words
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Advertisement84 2012-08-29 16 JURONCPOINT love the life! Pont (Du,-wop du-wop,..) dtp.... (Ld-la-la... yeah-yeah-yeah...) blue,.... (Dee-dum dee-duw... 0oh-baby-baby)... Umm, uhD I Si /C 0 Test your musical memory in our Think You Know The Lyrics Contest at Jurong Point. While you're there, vote for your favourite entry in A Tribute to Teachers Handwriting Contest84 words
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voices
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Article, Illustration483 2012-08-29 18 PATRICK LIEW SIOW GIAN - FROM PATRICK LIEW SIOW GIAN While listening to the Prime Minister’s speech at the University Cultural Centre, I posted on Facebook that I was witnessing an endeavour to imbue Singaporeans with realistic optimism and energy. His speech was delivered as the country was findingTODAY FILE PHOTO - 483 words
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182 2012-08-29 21 JOYANCE QUEK LIANG JIA - FROM JOYANCE QUEK LIANG JIA I refer to Mr Teo Xuanwei’s viewpoint “How I want my kids to grow up” (Aug 27). I have four children (ages six, five, three and one), with no maid nor our parents’ help.182 words
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185 2012-08-29 21 ARTHUR CHOO - FROM ARTHUR CHOO I refer to Mr Teo Xuanwei’s viewpoint “How I want my kids to grow up” (Aug 27). Starting from scratch means a 30-year home loan with both parents working. Having the first baby requires an additional monthly income185 words
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132 2012-08-29 21 MATTHEW TEO - FROM MATTHEW TEO I refer to Mr Devadas Krishnadas’ commentary “You, I and us: The politics of birth” (Aug 23). Most Singaporeans would love to have children, but the burden and cost of childcare and the lack of community help makes132 words
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150 2012-08-29 21 TAN KOK TIM - FROM TAN KOK TIM I refer to Mr Devadas Krishnadas’ commentary “You, I and us: The politics of birth” (Aug 23). The “Stop at Two” policy of the past, aimed at the lower income group, was a great success. To encourage more births now,150 words
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303 2012-08-29 24 ROGER TAN - FROM ROGER TAN The writer’s comment that “a degree is not a right but a privilege”, in the letter “Six varsitites more harm than good?” (Aug 28), contradicts the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally message of Hope, Heart and Home to all303 words
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306 2012-08-29 24 CHIEW YORK HUN - FROM CHIEW YORK HUN I wish to make a few observations in response to the letter “Six varsities more harm than good?” (Aug 28). First, it is evident that the links between knowledge, becoming a better person and a degree have been306 words
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85 2012-08-29 24 KENNY CHONG - FROM KENNY CHONG I refer to the article “Teach less, learn more have we achieved it?” (Aug 24). Literally speaking, the answer is yes. If you have primary school children, you may realise that some teachers dish out assessment papers without teaching at all, especially85 words
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Article, Illustration433 2012-08-29 26 WILLIAM WAN - FROM WILLIAM WAN General-Secretary, Singapore Kindness Movement Mr Pravin Prakash made some interesting points in “Be courteous but not for courtesy’s sake” (Aug 22), including his view that seat reservation creates “an atmosphere of allotted courtesy, regulated through a systemTODAY FILE PHOTO - 433 words
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118 2012-08-29 26 LEE SMITH - FROM LEE SMITH I agree with the writer, in “Be courteous but not for courtesy’s sake” (Aug 22), that courtesy should be innate in public consciousness. Notices, such as for reserved seats, and regulation should not be needed to prompt it. As frequent118 words
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132 2012-08-29 26 ABHIJEET HAROLIKAR - FROM ABHIJEET HAROLIKAR Mr Terence Tan argues in “Be kind, clear your trays” (Aug 21) that it is not a Singaporean trait to not clear one’s tray after finishing one’s meal at a fast food restaurant. However, this is widely132 words
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Advertisement22 2012-08-29 24 LETTER VARSITY IS FORFUNAND GROWTH, SO TOO K1, K2 Scan the QR code using your smartphone, or visit tdy.sg/letterk***** for the letter.22 words
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singapore
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Article, Illustration348 2012-08-29 28 NEO CHAI CHIN - Singapore always ready to make adjustments when needed, says Tan Chuan-Jin REACH DIALOGUE NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE Does Singapore’s quest to stay ahead of the pack influence its leaders to stick to what works, instead of adopting radical348 words
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215 2012-08-29 29 LEONG WAI KIT - LEONG WAI KIT SINGAPORE For the first time, researchers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have come together to study dengue fever trends to track the viruses and understand how the virus spreads in the region. The countries will share surveillance information via a215 words
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Article, Illustration92 2012-08-29 29 A company manufacturing uniforms was caught on Aug 22 for trying to smuggle 823 26-litre bags of soil, commonly used for growing plants, into Singapore. The soil, shipped from China, was hidden in a 20-foot (6-m) container. Singapore Customs yesterday said this was the first timePHOTO SINGAPORE CUSTOMS - 92 words
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164 2012-08-29 29 CLAIRE HUANG - CLAIRE HUANG SINGAPORE The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading was in the moderate range at 59 as of 4pm yesterday. In recent days, Singapore’s air quality has deteriorated, with the PSI slipping from good to moderate in parts of the island. The National Environment164 words
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179 2012-08-29 30 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SING A PORE MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia (CNA) has extended its distribution to Myanmar with its signing for carriage with Sky Net. CNA signed the agreement with Shwe Than Lwin Media which owns Sky Net, a Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Multiplay Service (MPS)CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 179 words
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205 2012-08-29 30 ASIAN MEDIA CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE MediaCorp, NHK and KBS have selected four projects to commission for The Asian Pitch 2012, an initiative that gives independent directors in Asia an opportunity to tell original stories about the region. Nine of theCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 205 words
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Advertisement7 2012-08-29 28 WORLD 48 TYPHOON SMASHES INTO S KOREA7 words
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health
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Article, Illustration483 2012-08-29 32 WOO SIAN BOON - Local hospitals provide foot screenings as injuries could lead to infections, amputation DIABETES WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As a supermarket cashier, Madam Kee Keng Ai is accustomed to standing on her feet for several hours staight, wearing covered shoes. But the 47-year-old, who suffersREUTERS - 483 words
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Article, Illustration341 2012-08-29 33 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Beyond the regular physical health screenings, about 300 elderly aged 50 and above will get their psychological wellness assessed next month as well. The free screenings, entitled Project SilverCare 2012, was initiated by 40 National University of SingaporePHOTO OOI BOON KEONG - 341 words
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HEALTH LISTINGS
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Article73 2012-08-29 33 Liver cancer is the second most fatal cancer. Left untreated, most patients do not survive beyond six months. Learn from Parkway Cancer Centre doctors and experts on ailments such as hep B, cirrhosis, and reducing liver cancer risk. Sept 1 1pm to 4.45pm. Sheraton Hotel, Level73 words
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61 2012-08-29 33 Intense stress can cause heart attack known as “stress induced cardiomyopathy” or “broken heart syndrome”. Learn how to better manage your stress level for a healthier heart at this talk. Sept 7 1pm to 2pm. Health Education Hub Main Building 1, Level61 words
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Article51 2012-08-29 33 Learn more about pregnancy, as well as parenting tips at this forum. Sept 8 2pm to 5pm. Singapore Management University Administration Building, Level 5, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Tickets: S$10 per person, S$18 per couple. To register, email couple’s name, IC number, email, mobile number and address to51 words
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china&india
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Article, Illustration304 2012-08-29 34 First the coal sector, now ONGC is criticised for tardy exploration and lax developmen t efforts INDIA ENERGY SCANDALS REUTERS N E W D E L H I India’s state auditor has hit out at the country’s biggest explorer, Oil Natural Gas Corp (ONGC),REUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 304 words
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IN BRIEF
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61 2012-08-29 34 AP China is hosting Egypt’s newly elected President today despite its uneasiness with the Arab Spring revolution that helped bring him to power. It is Mr Mohammed Morsi’s first state visit outside the Middle East and Africa. A delegation of 80 Egyptian businessmenAP - 61 words
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59 2012-08-29 34 AP Two Tibetan teenagers died after setting themselves on fire outside a monastery in south-west China on Monday, the latest such protest against Chinese rule, an overseas rights group said yesterday. The incidents pushed the number of confirmed self-immolations to 51 since 2009,AP - 59 words
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345 2012-08-29 38 Market in ‘cultural playthings’ for the wealthy is on the rise as stock, property returns fall CHINA ECONOMY REUTERS BEIJING China is trying hard to revive interest in its ailing stock market, but some investors are instead shelling out big money on an assetREUTERS - 345 words
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Article, Illustration368 2012-08-29 40 Manila posts 2nd-highest GDP growth in region, fuelled by population growth, remittances PHILIPPINE ECONOMY THE NEW YORK TIMES MANILA The Philippines is facing its brightest prospects in decades, economists say. With US$70 billion (S$87.8 billion) in reserves, it pledged US$1 billion to the International Monetary FundTHE NEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 368 words
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183 2012-08-29 42 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUAL A LUMPUR The police yesterday denied claims that statistics had been manipulated to paint a false picture of the crime rate in Malaysia, pointing out that their achievements are “real” while the allegations are inaccurate and misleading. “All reported crimes,THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 183 words
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Article, Illustration245 2012-08-29 42 PROPERTY MARKET AGENCIES PETALING JAYA Measures introduced to control rising house prices have not been totally effective and new fiscal policies may be introduced in the 2013 Budget, said Housing and Local Government Minister Chor Chee Heung yesterday. “To overcome the sharpAGENCIES - 245 words
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264 2012-08-29 44 PAKISTAN POLITICS THE GUARDIAN ISL AMABAD Renegade Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan has launched his own political movement targeting the youth vote as the country gears up for an election. Mr Khan’s entry into politics could alarm many in the West after his involvementTHE GUARDIAN - 264 words
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Article, Illustration178 2012-08-29 44 REUTERS JERUSALEM An Israeli “muppet” is being used on the cover of a new emergency pamphlet being distributed nationwide to give grim warnings in a country preparing for possible war with Iran. The 15-page pamphlet has started to appear in letterboxes across the countryREUTERS - 178 words
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Article, Illustration286 2012-08-29 46 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS MILWAUKEE A white supremacist who killed six people during a shooting rampage at a Wisconsin Sikh temple earlier this month committed suicide, according to the official report of the county medical examiner released yesterday. Michael Wade Page, 40,REUTERS - 286 words
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Article, Illustration105 2012-08-29 48 In the advertisement on “Let’s Talk Business UniSIM” appearing in the 21 August 2012 issue of TODAY, the profile write-up on the Chairman CEO of PestBusters Pte Ltd, Mr Thomas Fernandez, was mis-stated that he will share the winning strategies he has employed to drive his company to105 words
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81 2012-08-29 48 AP Myanmar’s government has trimmed 2,082 names from its notorious blacklist, opening travelling privileges to roughly a third of the people officially barred from entering or leaving the country, an official said yesterday. The move came a day after President Thein Sein announced aAP - 81 words
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78 2012-08-29 48 REUTERS The United States military said on Monday that it was disciplining troops over two incidents that provoked outrage in Afghanistan early this year, one involving a video showing Marines urinating on corpses and another over burned copies of the Quran. Their identities wereREUTERS - 78 words
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Article, Illustration52 2012-08-29 48 A car damaged by bricks that fell from a building lashed by Typhoon Bolaven yesterday in the coastal city of Wando, South Korea. The typhoon, with winds of up to 170kmh, battered the country’s west coast, killing five people at sea and leaving 10 missing.AP - 52 words
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142 2012-08-29 48 AP WA S H I N GTO N Scientists said on Monday they have found three wellpreserved ancient insects frozen in amber and time in what may be Earth’s oldest bug trap. The discovery in north-eastern Italy may sound like something out of Jurassic Park, but theseAP - 142 words
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Article66 2012-08-29 50 NEUTRAL (S$0.74) CIMB downgrades the integrated vegetable processing company from Outperform and cuts target to S$0.78 from S$0.81, citing low earnings quality and valuations. While fiscal fourth-quarter net profit topped expectation on stronger-than-expected sales, CIMB says the outsized sales increase likely will not be repeated. DOW JONES 13,102.9966 words
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342 2012-08-29 50 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS WA SHINGTON The Group of Seven finance ministers urged oil-producing countries yesterday to raise output to ensure the market is well supplied, while warning that Western nations were ready to tap strategic oil reserves to offset rising pricesREUTERS - 342 words
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278 2012-08-29 51 S I N G A P O R E Prices of completed non-landed private properties fell 1.1 per cent last month from the previous month, according to the flash estimate of the Singapore Residential Price Index (SRPI) published by the National University278 words
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159 2012-08-29 51 REUTERS SINGAPORE Shares of Raffles Education fell to an eight-year low yesterday on dilution fears after the education services provider announced a rights issue plan and a sharp annual loss. Raffles shares fell as much as 8.1 per cent to S$0.34, theREUTERS - 159 words
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182 2012-08-29 51 BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON Singapore should let its inflation rate rise temporarily to accommodate price gains from tighter labour markets even as those stemming from credit growth should be “forcefully tackled,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday. “Inflation is expected to remain underBLOOMBERG - 182 words
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539 2012-08-29 54 Apple has won patent suit but Samsung careful not to risk billion-$parts deal MOBILE PHONES REUTERS S EOU L Even as Apple is seeking speedy bans on the sale of eight Samsung phones, moving to translate its resounding court victory over its rival intoREUTERS - 539 words
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Article, Illustration227 2012-08-29 55 Samsung phones may face a ban in the US after Apple’s landmark patent win, which could lead to a race among other phone companies to fill the void. Here are some of them. Microsoft, Nokia With Samsung out of the picture, mobile phone giant Nokia could227 words
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Article, Illustration293 2012-08-29 55 AGENCIES SAN FR ANCISCO Even though Apple remains tight-lipped about the possibility of a 7-inch iPad, pundits are certain of its existence, even dubbing it the “iPad Mini”. And it seems the Cupertino-based company may like the name. Citing an unnamed source, JapaneseAGENCIES; BLOOMBERG - 293 words
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Article, Illustration584 2012-08-29 56 PHILIP GOH - Singapore side edge closer to quarter-final berth MALAYSIA CUP 2012: GROUP A PHILIP GOH philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR FA LIONSXII 0 0 JOHOR BAHRU It is becoming all too predictable. Despite heading into last night’s Malaysia Cup match as Group A leaders, the LionsXII played with aTODAY POOL PHOTO - 584 words
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Article, Illustration487 2012-08-29 57 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg S ING A PORE Having denied their arch-rivals one title, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) now have their sights set on wresting another back. Yesterday, ACS(I) overcame St Andrew’s School 17-3 to lift the National Schools ‘C’ Division Rugby Championship crown in a rain-de-layed finalPHOTO WEE TECK HIAN - 487 words
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Article, Illustration497 2012-08-29 58 IAN DE COTTA - National Games’ oldest competitor Kor aims to triumph over younger rivals SINGAPORE NATIONAL GAMES IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When Kor Hong Fatt starts a conversation with anyone he meets for the first time, he makes a polite request that they speak a little louder,TODAY FILE PHOTO - 497 words
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Article, Illustration514 2012-08-29 59 SHAMIR OSMAN - S-League games on Saturday still on despite LionsXII’s Malaysia Cup date SINGAPORE FOOTBALL SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Football fans here will be spoilt for choice this Saturday. There will be two S-League matches. At the same time, there is the live broadcast of an English Premier LeagueTODAY FILE PHOTO - 514 words
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Article, Illustration478 2012-08-29 59 Nigel Chin - PRODUCED BY S.LEAGUE SPORTSDESK Nigel Chin Sportsdesk@fas.org.sg -S.LEAGUE SPORTSDESK Despite leading the table at one point of time in the first half of the season, Balestier Khalsa have failed to sustain their title bid, dropping down the table since. It is not surprising however,-S.LEAGUE SPORTSDESK; form.PHOTO:NICKOFTIME - 478 words
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Article79 2012-08-29 60 REUTERS Bojan Krkic is to be unveiled as AC Milan’s latest signing after announcing his move to fans via his Facebook page yesterday. Bojan, who had been on loan at Roma from Barcelona, said: “I’m already in Milan, tomorrow I will be presented footballer of ACREUTERS - 79 words
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Article75 2012-08-29 60 THE GUARDIAN Manchester City are considering making a bid for Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, conscious that his future at Arsenal is in serious doubt after discussions over a new deal broke down. Walcott, who rejected a fiveyear deal worth around £75,000 (S$148,700) a week, could be soldTHE GUARDIAN - 75 words
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Article67 2012-08-29 60 REUTERS Stoke became the highest-profile casualty in the English League Cup second round when third-tier Swindon pulled off a dramatic 4-3 win late in extra time yesterday. Fulham were the other Premier League side to fall as they lost 1-0 to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. Aston Villa,REUTERS - 67 words
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Article64 2012-08-29 60 REUTERS Fulham accepted Tottenham Hotspur’s £15-million (S$29.7-million) bid for Belgium playmaker Moussa Dembele yesterday as Spurs look for a replacement for Luka Modric. Fulham’s official website said manager Martin Jol had confirmed a deal. Dembele, 25, had also attracted interest from Manchester United and is regarded asREUTERS - 64 words
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Article, Illustration326 2012-08-29 60 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS NEW YORK Former champion Andy Roddick gave young American Rhyne Williams a harsh introduction to top level tennis as he breezed to a 6-3,6-4,6-4 victory in their US Open first-round clash yesterday. Roddick, 29, banged down 20 aces on a sweltering day at FlushingREUTERS - 326 words
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Advertisement42 2012-08-29 57 15 September 2012, Saturday SIM HQ, 461 Clementi Road www.sim.edu.sg/membersday Brought to you by SIM Membership Register now! NTUC Members enjoy 50% training benefits under UTAP for full day registration. Terms and conditions apply. This event is part of SIM Management Festival42 words
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Advertisement86 2012-08-29 58 MEDICAL FAIR ASIA t u LI 12-14 September 2012 Suntec Singapore if m 9 th International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical Rehabilitation Equipment Supplies Medical and health care EXCELLENCE at MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 Highlights include: E> More than 500 leading companies from over 35 countries, including 12 national86 words
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Advertisement51 2012-08-29 61 WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2012 FAMILY FLICKS 67 THREE TO SEE SINGAPORE’S YOUNG HOTSHOT STARS ALL IN ONE MOVIE SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW WHAT MOVIES TO BRING THE KIDS TO 62 FESTIVAL BLUES THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HOPES TO REGAIN ITS PIZZAZZ 69 PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES; ART KENNETH51 words
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Article, Illustration1087 2012-08-29 62 CHRISTOPHER TOH - THE DILEMMAOFLETTING YOUR KIDS WATCH MOVIES THESE DAYS WELL, KIND OF CHRISTOPHER TOH christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg I wish there was a movie that I could take my sons to watch. Now don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a lament about the lack of movies meant for kids. In fact, thisBLOOMBERG - 1,087 words
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Article, Illustration411 2012-08-29 64 GENEVIEVE LOH - One of this year’s better animated features MOVIE REVIEW: PARANORMAN (PG,92MIN) GENEVIEVE LOH SINGAPORE Stop-motion animation is a delicate and dedicated craft that is in itself, difficult to execute. But Laika Entertainment the production company which gave us Coraline and Corpse Bride has managed to nail it in411 words
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Article, Illustration310 2012-08-29 66 GENEVIEVE LOH - MOVIE REVIEW: STEP UP REVOLUTION (PG, 99 MIN) GENEVIEVE LOH SINGAPORE As regular as clockwork, yet another Step Up dance film boogies its way onto our silver screens, boasting yet another fresh and sexy batch of lithe, and ridiculously flexible young dancers eager to use their moves310 words
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Article, Illustration407 2012-08-29 67 GENEVIEVE LOH - This trio of rising stars set to shine THREE TO SEE GENEVIEVE LOH SING A PORE They are Singapore’s answer to those uber-popular Hollywood Brat Packers of the 1980s and late 2000s High School Musical tween sensations: Three young ’uns who are poised to be Singapore’sPHOTOS NABIHAH HASHIM - 407 words
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Article, Illustration502 2012-08-29 68 KEVIN MATHEWS - Singapore songwriter Charlie Lim on why it’s crazy but rewarding to be a musician LOCAL MUSIC KEVIN MATHEWS features@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Avid followers of the Singapore indie music scene have been heartened by the sharp improvement of the scene in502 words
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Article, Illustration604 2012-08-29 69 VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REUTERS LONDON Venice wants to generate the kind of buzz the world’s oldest film festival needs to stay ahead of a growing field of rivals. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the annual cinema showcase on the Lido island across the water from the CanalREUTERS - 604 words
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Article, Illustration108 2012-08-29 70 OUR PICK Singapore Lyric Opera presents Puccini’s first great operatic success that led to La Boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. On her way to the convent to become a nun, Manon meets and falls in love with a poor student. But the love affair is shortlived108 words
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83 2012-08-29 70 MediaCorp’s radio stations will be breaking programming format on Friday to bring you song dedications all day long. So it ’s time to compose your heartfelt dedications to your loved one and tune i n to 93 8L I V E G old 90.5, Lush 99.5,83 words
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Article67 2012-08-29 70 The final installment of Drama Box’s community art project on environment is a site-specific performance where you walk through the Bukit Timah Railway Station to search of the legendary Bukit Timah Monkey Man. Along the way, one encounters installations, choreographed pieces and puppetry performances. Aug 3167 words
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Article121 2012-08-29 70 Don’t miss Sentosa’s 40th birthday bash on Sept 1. The whole island turns into a party playground with five fun zones, plus tonnes of activities, events, treats and promotions have been lined up for the occasion. Enjoy complimentary island admission when you enter via Boardwalk or121 words
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93 2012-08-29 70 The final night that celebrates the first year anniversary of its glamorous Wed nesday lad ies’ n ight prog ra m me will see a lucky lady receiving a Dejewel Galleria signature flower yellow gold ring worth S$5,000, while past Diamond Life winners93 words
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110 2012-08-29 70 RACE ME A MEDIACORP SOAP BOX DERBY Join Singapore’s biggest soap-box derby to date and stand a chance to win S$1,000 in cash. Besides the race, there will be other fringe activities like the mini Sasuke challenge, giant inflatables, trampoline bungee, mini soap box race and racing simulator. There will110 words
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