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Title Section24 2014-12-24 1 TODAY M=diaCoi WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/2014 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/201424 words
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65 2014-12-24 1 GETTING READY FORTHE BIG 50 Preparations are under way for the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which will kickoff festivities for the Golden Jubilee next year. Bearing the wishes of the public collected since Nov 1, 5,000 red spheres forming the number 50 have been installed to represent Singapore’s 50th yearPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 65 words
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Article, Illustration796 2014-12-24 1 ANGELA TENG - High costs mean businesses, transport operators unlikely to pass on oil sa vings to public CORE INFLATION LIKELY TO AVERAGE 2% TO 2.5% THIS YEAR ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Consumer prices here fell last month for the first time in nearlySource: Ministry of Trade and Industry; TODAY Graphic; TODAY FILE PHOTO - 796 words
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923 2014-12-24 1 XUE JIANYUE - XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The practice of government agencies making offenders who miss court dates return before a judge to explain themselves has been called into question by a High Court judge. Such a practice, through what is called a “show923 words
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Advertisement91 2014-12-24 3 A SEASON’S TRADITION WORTH SHARING FORA LIFETIME. Christmas 2014 OPEN AT THE HOUSE MUSEUMS FREE ADMISSION Thursday 25 December 2014 asian civilisations museum malay heritage centre national museum of Singapore peranakan museum reflections at bukit chandu Singapore philatelic museum sun yat sen nanyang memorial hall For more details on open91 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration705 2014-12-24 4 FORMER CHIEF SECRETARY GETS 7.5 YEARS IN PRISON AGENCIES HONG KONG —A Hong Kong court yesterday sentenced a billionaire property developer to five years in prison for corruption after a high-profile trial that galvanised public anger over the city’s elite.AGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 705 words
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670 2014-12-24 6 Internet connections fail hours after Obama vows to respond in what could be a coincidence ONE OF COUNTRY’S WORST NETWORK FAILURES IN YEARS: EXPERTS AGENCIES SAN FR ANCISCO A strange thing happened to North Korea’s already tenuous link to the Internet on Monday:AGENCIES - 670 words
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Article, Illustration441 2014-12-24 6 THE NEW YORK TIMES UNITED NATIONS The United Nations Security Council for the first time turned its attention to human rights in North Korea, as Pyongyang and Washington traded accusations over a hacking attack against a Hollywood studio, and North Korea’s already limited connectionTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AP - 441 words
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356 2014-12-24 6 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States economy expanded at its quickest pace in 11 years in the third quarter, in the strongest sign yet that growth has decisively shifted into a higher gear, propelling shares into record territory. Gross domestic productAGENCIES - 356 words
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Article, Illustration594 2014-12-24 8 TWO VICTIMS REMEMBERED IN PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICES AGENCIES SYDNEY —Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott yesterday cautioned about potential national security threats over the holiday period, amid “a heightened level of terrorist chatter” following the deadly siege in a downtown cafe a weekAGENCIES; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 594 words
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Article, Illustration625 2014-12-24 8 THE NEW YORK TIMES MOSCOW —A decision by Facebook to block a page used to rally Russian opponents of President Vladimir Putin has engulfed the world’s largest social networking site in political controversy and raised accusations that it censors content on behalf of theTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES - 625 words
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comment &analysis
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Article, Illustration929 2014-12-24 10 PAUL KRUGMAN - PUTIN, NEOCONSERVATIVES AND THE GREAT ILLUSION PAUL KRUGMAN Paul Krugman is a winner of the Nobel Prize for economics and professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton University. THE NEW YORK TIMES More than a century has passed since British journalist and politician Norman AngellTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 929 words
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Article, Illustration953 2014-12-24 12 LUCY KELLAWAY - ‘THINK TIME’ POLICIES ASSUME FRUITS OF THINKING ARE POSITIVE LUCY KELLAWAY Lucy Kellaway is the management columnist at The Financial Times. THE FINANCIAL TIMES How much of their time should managers spend thinking? Mr Tim Armstrong, chief executive of AOL,THE FINANCIAL TIMES; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 953 words
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Article, Illustration867 2014-12-24 14 HENG YEE KUANG - JAPAN HAS TO DEAL WITH ITS PACIFIST PSYCHE HENG YEE KUANG Dr Heng Yee Kuang is assistant dean of research and associate professor of international relations at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. Japanese Prime MinisterPHOTO: REUTERS - 867 words
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voices
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464 2014-12-24 18 LAI KOK FUNG - FROM LAI KOK FUNG People’s Action Party (PAP) chief Lee Hsien Loong recently declared its intention to regain the three opposition constituencies (“Next GE a deadly serious fight for S’pore’s future: PM”; Dec 8). He has stated that a two-party system of politics is464 words
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248 2014-12-24 18 RAYMOND KOH BOCK SWI - FROM RAYMOND KOH BOCK SWI As expected, Malaysia will introduce its Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee, around the middle of next year. This is clearly tit for tat after Singapore increased its VEP fee in August from S$20248 words
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252 2014-12-24 18 PNG ENG KEAT - FROM PNG ENG KEAT I refer to the letter “Terrorism has no religion” (Dec 22). The Associated Press’ stylebook last year defines “Islamist” as an “advocate or supporter of a political movement that favours reordering government and society in accordance with252 words
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206 2014-12-24 18 HONG WONG BOON - FROM WONG BOON HONG It is unfortunate that action to manage the current rat infestation was not high on the relevant authorities’ agenda until the media reported about it. While stray feeding might have contributed to the infestation, proper disposal206 words
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Advertisement26 2014-12-24 18 LETTER WHEN STRAY FEEDING IS LIKE LETTING MOSQUITOES BREED Scan the QR code on your smartphone or visit tdy.sg/ ltrrats24dec for the letter from Douglas Chua.26 words
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singapore
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Article, Illustration593 2014-12-24 20 ELGIN CHONG; ROBIN CHOO - Infrared motion detector cameras installed to monitor rodent activity, errant feeders ABOUT 40 STRAY DOGS ROUNDED UP IN AREA THIS YEAR ELGIN CHONG AND ROBIN CHOO elginchongsw@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —About 100 instances of feedback on stray dogs and the feeding ofPHOTO: MARCUS MARK RAMOS, CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 593 words
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310 2014-12-24 20 SINGAPORE Train services on the Circle Line towards HarbourFront were delayed yesterday morning due to a power fault, with several commuters stuck in a train at Buona Vista MRT Station reporting they saw smoke in the cabin during the310 words
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Article, Illustration586 2014-12-24 22 SIAU MING EN - MINDS has 5% to 10% more projects this year as companies look to give back to society PROJECT AKIN TO ‘A BENEFICIARY HELPING OTHER BENEFICIARIES’ SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E With a pilePHOTO: GENEIEVE TEO - 586 words
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332 2014-12-24 22 KENNETH CHENG - KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE The police have classified the case involving Volks Auto which has left more than 100 customers scrambling to reclaim down payments totalling more than S$3 million after it shuttered as a case of cheating and are working332 words
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Advertisement117 2014-12-24 23 Cheers, Singapore! You have been awesome! l ■i t k. s- Terms Conditions Apply For every step. facebook.com/batasingapore Peninsula Plaza Vivacity Plaza Singapura Centrepoint Lucky Plaza Great World City United Square Chinatown Point Marina Square City Square Mall Century Square Changi City Point Bedok Mall Parkway Parade Junction 8 Compass117 words
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health
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Article449 2014-12-24 25 EVELINE GAN - Family should acknowledge the problem and seek help from professionals, says counsellor NAMS HAS SEEN A RISE IN NEW CASES EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A hard-core heroin addict, Mr Steven Ong, 53, had been in and out of prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre seven times over the449 words
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Advertisement18 2014-12-24 25 WHERETO GET HELP All Addictions Helpline: 6-RECOVER (6732 6837) National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1800 666 8668 NAMS: www.nams.sg18 words
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Advertisement848 2014-12-24 25 ADVERTISING FEATURE HOPEWU WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK, I WAS EMOTIONALLY DRAINED. ASK THE CANCER EXPERT 4 My home was decorated for the Christmas festivities and the new year, but my heart was heavy with anger and frustration. That day, I had a patient whose cancer recurred despite our848 words
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china&india
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Article, Illustration679 2014-12-24 26 PARTY WINS 25 SEATS IN JAMMU-KASHMIR STATE, UP FROM 11 AGENCIES SRINAGAR— India’s ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged yesterday as an important political player in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, with vote counting in local elections showing thatAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 679 words
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Article, Illustration685 2014-12-24 27 THE FINANCIAL TIMES BEIJING —In a speech a year ago, President Xi Jinping backed China’s development of genetically modified (GM) crops as a means of strengthening food security. But even he hedged a little, warning: “Be bold in research, careful in promotion.” China’sTHE FINANCIAL TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 685 words
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Advertisement30 2014-12-24 26 They are agile, silent, and do not use any housebreaking tools to commit their crime. How can you make your home secure from these intruders? SUNDAY 9PM(With English Subtitles) @MediaCorpCh530 words
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world
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Article, Illustration280 2014-12-24 28 TOK YO —Japan’s Emperor Akihito said he “ardently” hoped Japan would strive hard as a peaceful country, as he celebrated his 81st birthday yesterday ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II next year. The Emperor said he hopedPHOTO: REUTERS - 280 words
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Article, Illustration743 2014-12-24 28 PAS again on defensive against protests by DAP and PKR over its push for Islamic penal code SPECIAL SITTING ON MONDAY TO TABLE, PASS CHANGES TO KELANTAN SHARIAH CRIMINAL CODE ENACTMENT II AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s opposition parties are again atAGENCIES; TODAY FILE PHOTO - 743 words
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business
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575 2014-12-24 30 ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS MAS, SGX CONSULTATION PAPER IN SEPTEMBER SINGAPORE The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have announced changes to make it easier for retail investors to buy bonds, following a consultation paper released in September.575 words
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388 2014-12-24 30 AGENCIES HONG KONG Chinese developer Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties saw its shares skid in Hong Kong’s biggest market debut since 2010 on debt doubts and valuation concerns, bringing a banner year for Asia-Pacific listings towards a muted close. Stock in theAGENCIES - 388 words
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technology
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Article, Illustration461 2014-12-24 31 Deal gives phone company instant revenue from Internet service carriers using Pacnet’s large undersea cable network MOVE IS PART OF STRATEGY TO EXPAND IN ASIA AGENCIES SYDNEY —Telstra will acquire Singapore- and Hong Kong-based undersea cable firm Pacnet for US$697 million (S$922 million), asAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 461 words
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418 2014-12-24 31 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK —The computer breach at JPMorgan Chase earlier this year the largest intrusion into a United States bank to date might have been thwarted if the bank had installed a simple security fix to an overlookedTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 418 words
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342 2014-12-24 31 BLOOMBERG BEIJING —China wants Qualcomm to accept lower royalty payments for technology used by domestic smartphone manufacturers, people familiar with the matter said, in a proposal that would hurt the chipmaker’s main source of profit. An agreement would end a 13-month anti-monopoly probeBLOOMBERG - 342 words
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sports
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Article, Illustration1112 2014-12-24 32 ADELENE WONG - Swimmer Darren Lim finds Plymouth to his liking as he prepares for SEA Games, Rio 2016 TEENAGER TAKES WEIGHT OF EXPECTATIONS IN STRIDE ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —He gave the media a wide berth last week at the 2014 Singapore National Swimming Championships (SNSC), even after hePHOTO: GENEIEVE TEO - 1,112 words
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Article, Illustration662 2014-12-24 33 MARK OGDEN - FABREGAS SILENCES STOKE BOO BOYS COMMENTARY BY MARK OGDEN sports@mediacorp.com.sg Mark Ogden is The Daily Telegraph’s northern football correspondent. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Cesc Fabregas does not do scruffy goals and he tends not to tough it out at Stoke either, but the Chelsea midfielder picked theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 662 words
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Article, Illustration391 2014-12-24 33 REUTERS LONDON —Arsenal and injuries have gone hand in hand over the past decade when the Gunners have had more players spending lengthy spells on the sidelines than many of their Premier League rivals, a study has shown. Premier Injuries has producedREUTERS; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 391 words
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Article, Illustration328 2014-12-24 34 ITEM HANDED IN ANONYMOUSLY AT MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND REUTERS SYDNEY The lycra bodysuit that Cathy Freeman wore to light the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics may have been returned, 14 years after it went missing from her dressing room, the Australian Olympic CommitteeREUTERS; PHOTO: ALLSPORT - 328 words
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Article151 2014-12-24 34 REUTERS LONDON Arsenal have become the first Premier League club to reach five million followers on Twitter. The north London club said in a news release on Monday that they had consolidated their position as the third-most-followed team on the social network behind RealREUTERS - 151 words
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Article, Illustration360 2014-12-24 34 AP CHICAGO 129 TORONTO 120 Even surrounded by an array of offensive talent, Derrick Rose proved he is still Chicago’s go-to guy. Rose scored 29 points, Jimmy Butler added 27 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls snapped the Toronto Raptors’ sixgame winning streak with a 129-120AP; PHOTO: AP - 360 words
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Miscellaneous81 2014-12-24 34 For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg LW Iffiuric] Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 years and above) Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 years and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 years and above) Ip A, Y(i) Alv/oys play with care. Do not bet illegally. Singapore Pools Account Service. Call81 words
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Advertisement47 2014-12-24 35 GOODBYEJOE SINGER JOE COCKER JOINS THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY37 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL DAREN TAN SPILLS THE BEANS ABOUT HIS NEW SITCOM, KOJI COOKS 38 WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2014 CAN’T WATCH SETH ROGEN’S THE INTERVIEW? CHECK OUT SOME ALTERNATIVES FROM HOLLYWOOD’S MOVIE VAULT 36 ARTWORK: CRYS LEE47 words
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T TODAY
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culture&lifestyle
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Article, Illustration709 2014-12-24 36 SO YOU CAN’T WATCH THE INTERVIEW? CHECK OUT HOLLYWOOD’S OTHER WACKY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS AGENCIES Sony continues to reel from public admonition for cancelling the release of The Interview, with nearly half of Americans believing the company made the wrong decision, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. Meanwhile, AmericanAGENCIES - 709 words
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165 2014-12-24 36 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —Fast Furious 6 director Justin Lin is boarding the USS Enterprise and will direct the third instalment in Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek franchise. Lin’s hiring comes two weeks after Roberto Orci backed out from the directing gig. Orci hadREUTERS - 165 words
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Article, Illustration822 2014-12-24 37 Yet another rocker joins the great gig in the sky PERFORMER SUCCUMBS TO LUNG CANCER AGENCIES LOS A NG E LE S —British vocalist Joe Cocker, whose blues-drenched, unfettered performances made him one of the most distinctive rock singers of the late ’60s andAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 822 words
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television
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Article, Illustration520 2014-12-24 38 MAY SEAH - Daren Tan gets to play with food in Koji Cooks DISHY ROLE MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE If Daren Tan were a local dish, he’d probably be chicken rice. Why? “I’m well loved by everyone,” he quipped. “And you know how chicken rice always looks reallyPHOTO: CHANNEL 5 - 520 words
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Advertisement26 2014-12-24 37 Top picks of 2014 Mayo Martin and Bruce Quek list the best in the arts scene http://tdy.sg/artssakeblog Christopher Toh chooses his favourite Singapore music moments http://tdy.sg/poparazziblog26 words
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