Today, 30 September 2013

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    14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING AbdiaCorp MONDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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    Lock icon Peshawar bombed for third time in a week
    57 1 A man carrying a child away from the scene of a blast in northwestern Pakistan yesterday. A bomb in a car went off in a crowded street in Peshawar, killing 37 people. Officials say it was the third blast to hit the
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    Lock icon US nears shutdown as House votes on health law
    632 1 Republicans pass one-year delay on Obamacare no sign of negotiations being scheduled DEMOCRATS STAND FIRM DOW JONES WASHINGTON The United States government moved to within hours of its first shutdown since 1996 as House Republicans voted early yesterday to delay the
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    ‘Think S’poreans first or face calls for more drastic measures’
    476 1  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Speaker of Parliament and veteran unionist Halimah Yacob has warned employers that calls for “more drastic measures” will grow louder if companies try to game the Fair Consideration Framework. The framework which will require employers
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      126 1 EIGHT THINGS THE DANISH MERMAID CAN TEACH THE SINGAPORE MERLIONABOUT BEING HAPPY: AVI LIRAN COMMENT&ANALYSIS 13 VOICES 19 HOW CAN I BETTER MANAGE MY HOME LOAN? PS& 5 sin9 apore Fly from S'nw Qgll 4xDa.lV T Medan Day n ar>g Daily 201 3 6 ct SeP 1 30 od: pen
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  • hot news
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      Lock icon China’s first free trade zone opens
      903 2 FTZ HAILED AS POTENTIALLY THE BOLDEST REFORM MOVE IN DECADES AGENCIES SHANGHAI China opened a new free trade zone in Shanghai yesterday in what has been hailed as potentially the boldest reform move in decades, and gave fresh details on plans to liberalise regulations
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      Lock icon India says Pakistan must act against militants
      577 4 No tolerance for states sheltering, arming, training or financing terrorists: Manmohan Singh PRIME MINISTERS TO HOLD TALKS DOW JONES N E W YOR K India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was expected to tell his Pakistani counterpart, in a muchanticipated meeting yesterday, that efforts
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      Lock icon CAR BOMB KILLS 37 IN NORTH-WEST PAKISTAN
      312 4 AP A car bomb exploded on a crowded street in north-western Pakistan yesterday, killing 37 people in the third blast to hit the troubled city of Peshawar in a week, officials said. The latest explosion appeared to have been a bomb planted in
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      Lock icon Conquering the valley of death
      854 6  -  S’porean Jeri Chua survives the 2013 Tor des Geants, which suffered its firstfatality ‘MENTAL STRENGTH THE ULTIMATE DRIVER’ ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The rain was heavy and strong winds were blowing when the 2013 Tor des Geants (Tour of Giants) at the Aosta Valley in
      PHOTOS: FOTO LANZENI, JERI CHUA  -  854 words
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      Lock icon ‘Eradicate poverty, ensure sustainable development’
      560 8 Foreign Minister says UN should demonstrate leadership on Post-2015 Development Agenda ‘ALLOW COUNTRIES FLEXIBILITY TO PRIORITISE GOALS’ NEW YORK —The world cannot continue with business as usual and must place poverty eradication and sustainability at the centre of its development roadmap for beyond 2015, Foreign
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      Lock icon DAP re-elects same 20 leaders in fresh poll
      501 10 ‘STATUS QUO OF LEADERS REMAINS’ AGENCIES PETALING JAYA —The same set of 20 leaders were re-elected in a fresh poll for the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Central Executive Committee (CEC) held yesterday, which was ordered by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) after
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      Lock icon Mahathir’s son denies claims he plans to oust Najib
      241 11 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR A vice-presidential hopeful for Malaysia’s ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Mr Mukhriz Mahathir (picture), has brushed aside The Economist’s report that he will pose a threat to Prime Minister Najib Razak should he win in internal
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      Lock icon Malaysia ‘has tools to fight graft, plans to exert pressure on firms in pipeline’
      339 11 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Putrajaya’s efficiency unit has defended its role in fighting graft, following a recent survey that identified Malaysia as among the most corrupt countries in the world. PEMANDU, or the Performance Management
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      531 3 SMU Master of Science in Quantitative Finance The backbone of every financial hub. The Singapore Management University’s and Cass Business School of the City University London’s Joint Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MQF) programme provides a pathway to equip students with the knowledge to tame risk while staying on
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      83 4 Expedia ASIA ©N SALE Booking period: Now 7 Oct 2013 Travel period: Now 31 Dec 2013 Download the Expedia mobile app. Get 10% OFF HOTELS with coupon code MOBILEASIAIO SAVE UP TO 65% O ON HOTEL BOOKINGS! BALI BANGKOK TOKYO SEOUL KUALA LUMPUR HONG KONG SHANGHAI GOLD COAST MORE CHOOSE
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      40 8 AVIVA When it comes to car insurance in Singapore, you'd better ring the experts... us at 6827 9946. Go direct aviva.com.sg Terms and conditions apply. For the full details, please visit aviva.com.sg Copyright 2013 Aviva Ltd. Company Registration No.: *****0499K
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      344 9 7j Oriental Hair Solutions Are you experiencing the following hair/scalp problems? A Oily Scalp Sensitive and Itchy Scalp Dandruff Premature Hair Loss Male-Pattern Hair Loss Female-Pattern Hair Loss Post-Natal Hair Loss Grey Hair Fungal Infections m S M m Complimentary 1 Session of 7-in-1 Customised Herbal Thomas Ong Ambassador of
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      285 10 U^jke2i Better Jobs For Life Employment and Employability Institute Take Charge Of Your Career Professional development programmes in various disciplines to deepen your industrial knowledge and sharpen your skills. Sign up Today! COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellence in Technical Writing [10 PDU Awarded] by NTU CCE COMPUTING Object-Oriented Programming in C++ by
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon Chin Peng: A fanatic but no hero
      1328 12  -  MORAL CLARITY IN JUDGING HISTORICAL FIGURES KUMAR RAMAKRISHNA Kumar Ramakrishna is Associate Professor and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. A historian by background, he has written extensively on
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      Why the Danish mermaid is happier than the S’pore Merlion
      785 13  -  WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT SURVEY AVI LIRAN Avi Liran is an economist and the co-founder of the www.ha-p.com “Joy-Care Leadership” programme. He has lived in Singapore since 1992 and has worked with a number of ICT and investment companies, as well
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      Lock icon Shanghai Free Trade Zone a symbol, not threat
      661 15  -  RUMOURS OF HONG KONG’S DEMISE ARE SILLY WILLIAM PESEK Tokyo-based William Pesek won the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary. This is abridged from a longer commentary. BLOOMBERG Hong Kong is dead. Economic roadkill on China’s way
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      41 12 There’s reason to worry a Shanghai trade zone that’s free in name only will exacerbate China’s financial woes. This Shanghai zone could well sap momentum and the will to implement more sweeping reforms nationally, which China desperately needs. WILLIAM PESEK 15
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
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      30 12 tMJ JACKPOT Estimated Draw on Mon, 30 Sep 2013 at 6.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg Ip Y(i) Always play with care. [responsibiyj Do not bet illegally. RGB Reg No: *****0202G
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      409 13 m. p ERlEN fall F Qshlo FROM n Dipp er En FERSPe CTlVE I sss 'Spate .>5 asis VWA A »3i-0 N aiwas Ch ei l/ous H This Fall, fashion isn’t everything it appears to be it’s all about how you look at it. From 2 to 12 October, get
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      702 14 Advertisement How Newbies Can Make Money In Volatile Market America's millionaire trader in Singapore to share free trading tips on 2 and 3 Oct 2013 Mirriam MacWilliams turned US$10kto US$2 million in 2 years. She is recognised as the "World's Leading Trading Coach Trainer'/ conferred by the prestigious BrandLaureate Awards.
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  • voices
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      Lock icon Help S’poreans, but consider foreign firms’ operating costs, too
      273 16  -  FROM KEITH TONG I have worked in large, foreign multinational corporations, and from my experience, Singaporeans are hungry to succeed and complete the work well. There are many roles where locals are competent, but I have noticed instances where they were
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      Why is 70% not enough for our children?
      242 16  -  FROM FRANCES ESS All parents want to provide the best opportunities for their children so that they can develop into functional, loving adults. Parents thus place a premium on education, as we see it as a pathway to open many doors. I
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      Lock icon DSLR quality meets compact practicality
      598 17 Sony’s NEX-5T puts great image quality and superior technology into the palm of your hands BROUGHT TO YOU BY superior and smart. PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTSTEAM The new NEX-5T from Sony is small in size yet big on features, working seamlessly with NFC-enabled
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    • Article
      Poles shift, crowd moves in
      149 18  -  FROM CHARLES ONG HAI BENG I have observed that, in some North East Line trains, the configuration of hand-grab poles and hand holders has been changed. Passengers are now more inclined to move towards the centre of the train and not crowd around the entrance/exit.
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      Low-income women should have more positive ageing, less anxiety
      517 18  -  FROM RANJANA RAGHUNATHAN, TAN JIAN XIANG Association of Women for Action and Research This year’s theme for International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1) is: The Future We Want: What Older Persons Are Saying. The Association of Women for Action and
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      A smarter way to manage your mortgage
      412 19  -  EVERYONE CAN BE FINANCIALLY SAVVY FROM LUI SU KIAN POSB EXPERT Head of Deposits and Secured Lending ISITBETTERTOTAKEAHOUSING LOAN FROM A BANK OR HDB? It depends on where your priorities lie. More homebuyers are exploring options that let them benefit from the current
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      Lock icon More than just a home loan
      820 19 Refinancing your housing loan may help you lower your mortgage payments and manage your finances better Buying a home is a major decision that will have a significant impact on your future finances. Many of us will need to borrow from a financial institution
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      14 16 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      379 18 LETTER LESS SQUEEZING, MORE BUSES, PLEASE Scan the QR code on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/voicesmorebuses for the letter from Oliver Michael. Neighbours first, bankers second ;ince 1877 <|POSB HDB Loan Looking for a better way to save? It's time to relook your HDB loan. r n hob
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Smoking areas to be set up in Nee Soon South
      665 20  -  NEA tender called for six enclosures as designa ted smoking points by the first quarter of 2014 as part of pilot ‘FEEDBACK MIXED SO FAR’ WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SING A PORE From early next year, those who want to
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      More companies joining WorkPro scheme and eyeing older workers
      391 20  -  SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE A scheme that supports firms in attracting economically inactive Singaporeans and permanent residents back to the workplace has drawn keen interest, with the number of companies joining it surging from 40 to 340 in the last three months.
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      Lock icon Jamming studio, academy among features at new Bukit Batok hub for elderly
      594 21  -  NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE She has just undergone surgery and needs help to move around, but Bukit Batok East resident Susan Teo, 67, was so keen to see the new social service hub at her void deck
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    • Article
      NKF assistance inspires charity from beneficiaries
      444 23  -  ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY PROGRAMME TIARA HAMARIAN tiarabtemh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For months, Mr Ker Yeow Chong worked shifts at his convenience store so he and six other family members could provide round-the-clock care for his mother, Madam Poh Jock Hoi, who suffered from kidney failure. Although it
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      Lock icon Lightning causes 35-minute train delay
      187 23 CHANNEL NEWSASIA S I N G A P O R E Train service on the North-South Line was delayed for 35 minutes yesterday morning affecting some 3,500 passengers because of an electrical failure on a south-bound train. Train operator SMRT said on its Facebook page
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      74 20 I’m Senior I’m Lovinq It Are you above 50 years old? Want to find out about... 4 sessions covering; >Ageing in Singapore >Living life to the fullest improving your memory Preventing managing chronic diseases >Changes in social roles relationship >Fitness nutrition >Active ageing policies >The 6 dimensions of wellness (TEG
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      340 21 CIMB Securities Investment Series October 2013 An investment in education pays for the best dividend. Gain deeper insights into the real world of trading and investment. Hear from respected market experts to learn about trading, technical analysis, patterns and spotting those valuable opportunities. To register your seat, visit www.itradecimb.com.sg. Admission
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      273 22 sc ence ca mp P O W E R E D B Y A M D O N alive in this series of year-end holiday camps for Primary School students! Witness how Science comes Junior Camp for Primary 1 and 2 Senior Camp for Primary 5 and 6 enhancing understanding
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      101 23 Talking can be good medicine for cancer too Slj* Psychological counselling, with Singapore’s first holistic cancer protection plan. Cancer brings financial and emotional concerns. That's why AXA 360° Cancer Care offers more than financial coverage. It includes psychological counselling, second medical opinion, home care nursing and more. So that you'll
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      85 24 <4 fj w. I m nm «5» > I V i f L i v jg r v P9 W -S&2: fir.ff Y m **> L ft 1 *v r t, WB i 4 #mystorySG toggle.sg/mystory r» 4 i* V: Uly Story Memories should live forever Every life is extraordinary
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      182 25 These are some of the stories you have shared with us. 2013 1986 1972 m. h m US* ShTi i B) 1970 f* V I A &g STB mg I ft <- .*> 5^Attended a beautiful wedding. Congrats my dear cousin Syikin (aka Nora). May this day be as sweet
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  • youth
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      Lock icon ITE students go the distance with Free Kicks
      659 26  -  Chaoyang’s special needs students learn about much more than football through Central CDC programme TEACHING VALUES THROUGH THE GAME MOHD AZHAR AZIZ mohdazhar@mediacorp.com.sg S I NG A PO R E Diving at goal-bound shots used to be something aspiring goalie Oun Zi
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      72 26 r A\’C\ \\T a JT v K m i i P« I VjU<^VVvfiSSr Be a Food Entrepreneur! BUY A KOREAN FRANCHISE Franchising Licensing Asia 2013 3-4 Oct: 10:30am~6:30pm, 5 Oct: 10:30am~5:30pm Level 1, Hall B, Booth FI5 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Supported by: 1 Korea Agro-Fisheries Food d I T
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      441 27 Nov 18 to 22 Nov 25 to 29 Dec 2 to 6 English creative writing camps for Primary 3-6 $390 per student Go on exciting learning journeys and interview a MediaCorp celebrity, learn writing techniques, and practise the art of transforming your learning journeys into essays with guidance from veteran
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Housing squeeze worsens for HK’s have-nots
      841 28 Rent on tiny sub-divided units has risen as more low-income earners are pushed out of regular housing market GOVT-SUBSIDISED APARTMENTS ‘WILL TAKE YEARS TO BUILD’ THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG On the first floor of a hulking residential building, at the end of
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    • Article
      Lock icon Opposition’s PM candidate seeks to end ‘disease of bad governance’ in India
      521 28 DOW JONES DELHI —In his first rally in Delhi as the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi criticised the ruling Congress party’s nearly 10 years in power as corrupt and without
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      Lock icon Chinese ex-banker jailed for using fake IDs to amass at least 45 properties
      428 29 AGENCIES BEIJING —A Chinese court yesterday sentenced a former banking official, who amassed a real estate empire of at least 45 properties under multiple fake identities, to three years in jail, the state media reported. Gong Ai’ai
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    • Article
      Lock icon 60 dead in Mumbai building collapse as search ends
      178 29 AP MUMBAI —The search for survivors at the site of a collapsed apartment building ended yesterday in India’s financial capital of Mumbai with a final death toll of 60 people, an emergency response official said. Rescuers saved 33 people from the
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      110 29 LET YOUR BETTER SELF SHINE THROUGH. DON'T LET POOR CONCENTRATION GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR PASSIONS. When it comes to rocking every aspect of life, your mind is your most important instrument. Unfortunately, stress can slow down this instrument, leading to poor alertness and concentration. Get your mind back
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  • world
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      Lock icon Asylum boat issue to dominate Abbott’s Jakarta visit: Experts
      595 30 New PM will seek Indonesian President’s help to fulfil pledge to stop tide of refugees FIRST BIG TEST FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER DOW JONES SYDNEY —Mr Tony Abbott’s visit to Indonesia today represents a first big test for the new
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    • Article
      Lock icon ‘ALL APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE’ PROVIDED TO BOAT THAT SANK
      261 30 AGENCIES Finance Minister Mathias Cormann yesterday said that Australia had provided all the appropriate assistance to an asylum-seeker boat that sank off the Indonesian coast, amid survivors’ claims that their calls for help were unheeded. More than 50 people were still missing
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      Lock icon Obama’s phone call not enough to restore ties: Iran
      584 31 AP TEHR AN Iran sought yesterday to calm hard-line worries over groundbreaking exchanges with Washington, saying a single phone conversation between the American and Iran presidents is not a sign that relations will be quickly restored. The comments by Deputy Foreign
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      117 30 CHINA AIRLINES a i mjf. pijHzstij pzck&^e s ffit a u m m Taipei City Pack 3D2N Package included Accommodation stay at Ecfa Hotel Free Taipei Fun Pack (total value of NT65,000) Additional 10 KGS baggage's allowance. 390 ECONOMY CLASS Singapore Taipei or Kaohsiung (2 to go) fr$. Singapore Narita/Fukuoka/Nagoya
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      122 31 INTERNATIONAL MARKET RESTAURANT "IF IT SWIMS WE HAVE IT" n D z 05 CH LU > n D FABULOUS CELEBRATORY DISHES 30-Course Dinner All-Time Favourites New Signature Dishes Free Flow Wines, Beers, Juices more Df Bortoli Wines ALTA VISTA Terroir Expression Winemakers' 5.30pm to 230pm 8.00pm to 10.30pm (Last Order
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  • business
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      Lock icon Property market less influenced now by low interest rates
      623 32  -  Analysts say extension of Fed’s stimulus to have limited impact, cooling measures a bigger factor TDSR RULE INFLUENCING BUYING TRENDS LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —While the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to continue its stimulus programme means that mortgage rates
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      101 32 m 4> a am uarn based on ability, nof ho matter where your child starts, go further with KumorVs individualised learning approach By progressing incrementally at a 'just-rignh pace, children develop self-confidence and a love of learning which fosfers success. They also acquire lifelong assets like focus, motivation and self-reliance,
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      112 33 72 radio presenters are vying to be Singapore’s most popular DJs at this year’s MediaCorp Radio Awards. Who will make the list? You have a say! Show your support for your favourite DJ by voting now. Cast your votes by SMS or Facebook before 20 October: SMS to 1460 *****
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  • management
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      Lock icon Make time for the work that matters
      1172 34  -  HOW SMART WORKERS DELEGATE TASKS OR ELIMINATE THEM COMMENTARY BY JULIAN BIRKINSHAW AND JORDAN COHEN Julian Birkinshaw is a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at London Business School and the author of Becoming a Better Boss. Jordan Cohen is a productivity expert at
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      101 34 DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY v CPE Registered v Endorsed by Psychotherapy Associaton of Singapore Flexible Installment Schemes v Fast Track to a Degree Degree Articulation Pathway Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology Diploma in Counselling Psychology (5 months) 1 Crisis Management Counselling Children 1 Addiction Counselling Supervised Practicum 1 Study of
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  • technology
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      Lock icon Championship material
      981 35  -  FIFA 14 will please fans of the beautiful game, whether it’s on consoles or mobile devices NEW LEVELS OF REALISM, ENTERTAINMENT HIRANAND SUNNY hiranandsn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE I have been a fan of the FIFA video game series since I was introduced to it in 1998. After that, I played
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      58 35 SCAN ME WITH THE MEclub MOBILE APP AND GET REWARDED! Win a set of Bird’s Nest worth S$165 in September 2013 Lucky Draw* 150 Star Points* Visit www.MEclub.com.sg for more details. *Terms and conditions apply. Not yet a member? Register now at MEclub.com.sg. Download the MEclub App at Google Play
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  • sports
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      603 36  -  ATM coach thinks LionsXII will use attack as the best form of defence CAN S’PORE TEAM GO PAST 2012 EXIT POINT? DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Friday’s return leg of the Malaysia Cup quarter-final between the LionsXII and Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) at the
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        979 40  -  DA:NS FEST 2013SHOWS GET SYNCHED MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg There is something extremely appealling about watching dancers moving in sync. Legs shooting up at the same time, everyone leap- ing simultaneously, with the inimitable grace and form that only dancers can execute. However, four performances at this year’s da:ns
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        414 42  -  DON MENDOZA SING A PORE There has been much talk about the future of Singapore’s hawker scene in recent months, and MediaCorp Channel 5 hopes to channel some of this fervour towards helping local entrepreneurs walk the talk. Over the weekend, it held auditions for its
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        128 42  -  MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE —The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth announced the new Chief Executive of the National Arts Council, Kathy Lai, the current Assistant CEO of IE Singapore. She officially takes over the post left by Benson Puah on Nov 1, but artists, many of
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          47 42 FOETUS BIRTH DEATH Exhibition by Books Actually’s Kenny Leck, of art boxes that play off the poignant experience of discovering, while paying his last respects to his mother, that her “neighbours” were two young babies. Until Oct 26 at Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Road. Free. www.greyprojects.org.
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          45 42 HOPES DREAMS OF CHILDREN AT THE BORDER A photography exhibition documenting the lives of migrant children and students living at the border between Myanmar and Thailand. Proceeds will go to the children. Oct 3 to 6, noon to 7pm, 2902 Gallery, 222 Queen Street. Free.
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          47 42 Agatha Christie’s famous, long-running whodunit play about six people stranded in a remote manor with a murderer among them. Oct 4 to 13, 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. With 5pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$90 to S$120 at Sistic. For the complete listing, visit http://tdy.sg/artsguide.
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