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Title Section14 2012-08-25 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /A=diaCorp SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST 2012 MICA (P) 093/06/201214 words
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Article, Illustration597 2012-08-25 1 AMIR HUSSAIN - Singapore Armed Forces wants to increase partnerships with civilian medical professionals MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE To provide “even better care” for national servicemen, as Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen put it, and in recognition of the limited numbers of regular doctors within thePHOTO ERNEST CHUA - 597 words
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Advertisement61 2012-08-25 1 SHOULD SINGAPORE DO AWAY WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS? THIS PLUS OTHER IDEAS TO CURB WORSENING ROAD HABITS NEWS FEATURE 6 TODAYFANTASY LEAGUE HITS RAFFLES PLACE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FACE OFF IN TODAY FANTASY LEAGUE SPORTS 22 The TODAY Fantasy League team will be at Holland Village today and tomorrow from 8pm61 words
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240 2012-08-25 2 WONG WEI HAN - WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A 26-year-old Indonesian Chinese man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the chest at The Arcade in Collyer Quay yesterday. The police said officers responding to a call for assistance at 4.34pm arrived to find the240 words
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Article, Illustration492 2012-08-25 2 ASHLEY CHIA - Lawyer files affidavit, says order is ‘unnecessary, redundant and otiose’ MEDICAL CONTROVERSY ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Law Society of Singapore has applied for a court order for lawyer M Ravi, who has bipolar disorder, to be medically examinedPHOTO ASHLEY CHIA - 492 words
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343 2012-08-25 4 NG JING YNG - Police probe ends with no further action NUS begins in ternal disciplinary proceedings STUDENT CHRISTIAN GROUP NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Campus Crusade for Christ, the student Christian group from the National University of343 words
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Article, Illustration259 2012-08-25 4 ALVINA SOH - ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE Former Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) senior executive Peter Khoo Chong Meng (picture) pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts of corruption and one count of criminal breach of trust. Seven other similar charges have been taken into consideration. Khoo,259 words
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Article, Illustration1345 2012-08-25 6 TEO XUANWEI - If self-centredness and over-reliance on the law are the problem, shouldn’t solutions address these? NEWS FEATURE TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg Singapore— Should Singapore do away with traffic lights and signs, in a bid to rid the roads of virulent bad driving? Counter-intuitive as itPHOTO ERNEST CHUA - 1,345 words
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Article, Illustration1153 2012-08-25 8 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Should cyclists who want to ride on major roads be made to go for safety courses? CYCLING ON THE ROADS COMMENTARY BY CHRISTOPHER TOH christophert@mediacorp.com.sg Christopher Toh is TODAY’s Deputy Features Editor and cycles to work when he can, although he won’t take the bikePHOTO DON WONG - 1,153 words
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Advertisement20 2012-08-25 8 VIDEO A CYCLIST’S VIEW OF THE ROAD We film TODAY staffer Faizal Bakar’s ride home through busy traffic (picture). tdy.sg/cycle082520 words
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Article, Illustration1050 2012-08-25 10 CONRAD RAJ - From the age of 8, when he gave his classmates a tasting masterclass, tea has been in Stephen Twining’s destiny THE ST REGIS PERSPECTIVES CONRAD RAJ Editor-at-Large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg For more than 300 years Twinings has been respected for its quality of teas, but somewhat sadly Mr StephenPHOTO DON WONG - 1,050 words
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Advertisement222 2012-08-25 10 A LAW DEGREE IS NOT JUST TO BECOME A LAWYER.. 7 was keen to stay in the technology sector but wanted to move into a field that allowed me to leverage my existing knowledge and experience with legal work." Michael Peevey Global Agreements Manager (IT) “Occupying managerial positions in the222 words
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Article222 2012-08-25 14 ANTHONY LEE YEONG CHERNG - FROM ANTHONY LEE YEONG CHERNG The recent procurement lapses have probably made procurement personnel in the public and private sectors a little uncomfortable. Suppliers are also facing challenges in offering improved quality at lower prices. It is time for a different approach. It would be more222 words
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129 2012-08-25 14 THAM CHEN MUNN - FROM THAM CHEN MUNN I refer to the report “A need for harsher penalties?” (Aug 23). I understand that some members of the public may have misunderstood my comments on the illegal modification of vehicles. Firstly, the LTA has not engaged me129 words
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Article241 2012-08-25 14 DEREK FOO - FROM DEREK FOO I refer to the report “A need for harsher penalties?” (Aug 23). The issue has been brought up many times, as motorists who illegally modify their vehicles know that the chances of getting caught is slim due to the limited resources the Land Transport241 words
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Advertisement1055 2012-08-25 15 Advertising feature I was dashing home after my evening ward rounds when a senior neurologist, also heading home, flung this remark at me: "Peng Tiam, I noticed that your patients never seem to die!" I was nonplussed. For a moment, I did not know what he was referring to. AT1,055 words
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Article360 2012-08-25 16 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH SINGAPORE The Noose, one of MediaCorp’s most popular television programmes, might just be coming to a cinema near you. According to MediaCorp Deputy CEO Chang Long Jong, Raintree Pictures MediaCorp’s movie business unit is looking to “leverage across (MediaCorp’s) other productions360 words
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Article, Illustration458 2012-08-25 16 WONG WEI HAN - Video clips, Facebook and apps used to reach out to potential recruits RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A week after PricewaterhouseCoopers uploaded a lighthearted recruitment video on Aug 13 that went viral, another of the Big 4 auditing firms has got in458 words
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Article, Illustration224 2012-08-25 18 AGENCIES NEW YORK A store worker who was sacked recently shot dead a former colleague yesterday morning outside New York City’s iconic Empire State Building and then randomly opened fired on people nearby before being killed in an exchange of fire with the police, theAGENCIES; THE NEW YORK TIMES - 224 words
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392 2012-08-25 18 MALAYSIA POLITICS THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUAL A LUMPUR More than one in 10 voters in the next general election will be first-timers and how they vote will likely determine who takes Putrajaya. Political analysts say that fencesitters especially women working at home and young peopleTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 392 words
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252 2012-08-25 19 THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG China is moving ahead with the development of a new and more capable generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine-launched missiles, giving it a greater capability to hit targets in the United States and toTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 252 words
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Article, Illustration254 2012-08-25 19 AGENCES OSLO Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik (picture) was jailed for a maximum term yesterday when judges declared him sane enough to answer for the massacre of 77 people last July, drawing a smile of apparent satisfaction from the man. The five-judge panelAGENCES - 254 words
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Article113 2012-08-25 19 IN BRIEF AGENCIES Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said the government will increase security around its outlying islands amid territorial disputes with China and South Korea. He called South Korea’s occupation of a set of rocky islets “illegal”. Parliament yesterday passed symbolic resolutions condemning SouthAGENCIES - 113 words
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Advertisement71 2012-08-25 19 hr. i m. A I I THOUGHT standing on the top of a ladder was perfectly safe. If only I didn't stand on the top rung of the ladder. Then I wouldn't have fallen. Making assumptions at work can cause accidents. Don't assume safety is someone else's responsibility. For more71 words
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422 2012-08-25 20 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AGENCIES SINGAPORE Manufacturing output in the Republic rose at the slowest pace in three months in July amid stilltepid demand for electronics products, keeping economic growth in the central bank’s focus heading into its semi-annual policy review in October. Output growth had beatAGENCIES - 422 words
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Article140 2012-08-25 20 REUTERS S I N G A P O R E Some Fraser and Neave (F&N) shareholders are urging the board to outline a future without Asia Pacific Breweries before they vote on a S$5.59 billion deal to sell F&N’s stake in the maker of TigerREUTERS - 140 words
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Article, Illustration642 2012-08-25 21 ALYWIN CHEW - No medal targets this time but S’pore Paralympic chief Tan reminds athletes of their responsibilities LONDON 2012 PARALYMPICS ALYWIN CHEW Assistant Sports Editor alywin@mediacorp.com.sg singapore You are representing Singapore, and you are also representing the Paralympics. So go forth to London and do yourPHOTO WEE TECK HIAN - 642 words
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332 2012-08-25 22 REUTERS PARIS As news broke that Lance Armstrong is to be stripped of his Tour de France titles for doping by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), there was more than a whiff of Schadenfreude in the home of the epicREUTERS - 332 words
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Article, Illustration589 2012-08-25 22 LOW LIN FHOONG - Parliamentarians Teo, Fang face off in TODAY’S Fantasy League FANTASY LEAGUE LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Both are avid sportsmen who thrive on adrenaline and competition. But despite that, Parliamentary colleagues Teo Ser Luck, the Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Nominated Member of ParliamentTODAY FILE PHOTOS; PHOTOS NICHOLAS YEO - 589 words
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235 2012-08-25 23 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE There was no fairy-tale start to Tay Peng Kee’s S-League managerial career with Tampines Rovers as the title-chasing Stags were held 1-1 by Hougang United last night at the Hougang Stadium. Both sides struggled to exert their influence early235 words
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Article, Illustration262 2012-08-25 23 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE He may have announced his retirement after last year’s SEA Games. But veteran discus thrower James Wong will lead Singapore’s 173-strong contingent in their medal hunt at this weekend’s 74th Singapore Open Track and Field Championships at the Bishan Stadium. Wong,262 words
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Article, Illustration421 2012-08-25 24 PHILIP GOH - MALAYSIA CUP 2012 Group A: LionsXII vs PKNS (7.45pm, LIVE, Ch5) PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Their last encounter with the LionsXII at the Jalan Besar Stadium ended in a 5-0 loss. Four months on, memories of the lopsided affairPHOTO WEE TECK HIAN - 421 words
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Miscellaneous79 2012-08-25 23 For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg SB SportsBuzz@Kranji SportsBuzz@PoMo (For 18 yrs and above) Lw Livewire MBS Livewire RWS (For 21 yrs and above) Ip l_ Y(i) Always play with care. [responsiblyf Do not bet illegally. o' Telephone Account Service. Call 6786 6688 for more details No person79 words
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Advertisement51 2012-08-25 25 WHEELS ON FIRE GET IN THE QUEUE FOR AUDI’S NEW Q3 COM PACT SUV 27 POP-UP MAKAN GASTROGIG OFFERS ROOFTOP DINING WITH A MARKED DIFFERENCE 28 SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST 2012 RECIPE A TRUE-BLUE SINGAPORE BURGER 30 BALLS AND BREW Go to where one can enjoy braised meatballs and Grimbergen beer51 words
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Article, Illustration673 2012-08-25 26 DERRYN WONG - THE MERCEDES-BENZ DRIVING EXPERIENCE HAS BEENTEACHING DRIVERSHERETHEFINERPOINTS OFCARCONTROLSINCE2001 DERRYN WONG features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Recently, we’ve attended a number of high-octane driving events, such as the Audi R8 LMS in China, as well as the Michelin Pilot Experience. Drives like that get the blood flowing, but Mercedes-Benz has a673 words
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Article, Illustration513 2012-08-25 27 DERRYN WONG - Audi’s Q3 compact SUV is a superb all-rounder REVIEW DERRYN WONG features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The letter “Q” is significant for a few things other than being hard to use in a game of Scrabble. In Chinese it’s got multiple meanings: It can denote something that looks cute, or513 words
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Article, Illustration914 2012-08-25 28 DON MENDOZA - Gastrogig’s debut presentations hail inspired traditions from emerging realms POP-UP PLEASURES DON MENDOZA donm@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Our appetite for a rare opportunity to indulge is near legendary; and if the spectacular turnout at last month’s In-N-Out Burger pop-up event is anything to go by, sucess is almost guaranteed914 words
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Article, Illustration276 2012-08-25 29 Seasoned host andjetsetter-by-default, Belinda Lee keeps her love for local fare close to her heart. Belinda Lee’s busy schedule doesn’t exactly afford her much time in her own kitchen. She does, however, make up for it with filming Find Me A Singaporean (Sundays,276 words
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Article, Illustration414 2012-08-25 30 DON MENDOZA - Chef Willin Low’s fiercely local fervour helps define the Singapore burger RECIPE: MADE IN SINGAPORE DON MENDOZA Much has been said about Willin Low giving up a cushy career in law for a preferred vocation in the kitchen. But it is his affinity for flavours he grewPHOTOS JASON HO - 414 words
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Article, Illustration444 2012-08-25 32 ANNETTE TAN - The new Nassim Hill bakery, bistro and bar serves a simple yet delectable menu built around beer REVIEW ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE It is a bakery-cum-bis-tro built around a particular brand of beer, yet what’s gotten the most attention since Nassim Hill opened last month is its Hot444 words
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Article, Illustration101 2012-08-25 33 OUR PICK Ever the showman, Aaron Kwok returns to one-up his 2008 show, which got him into the Guinness Book Of World Records for having the largest indoor revolving stage. This year, he’ll be rolling out a HK$12 million (S$1.9 million) “Transformer”101 words
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Article108 2012-08-25 33 Sentosa turns 40 this year, and you’re invited to the islandwide party. On Sept 1, enjoy complimentary island admission when you enter via Boardwalk or the Sentosa Express. There willbe five zones VivoCity, Sentosa Boardwalk, Merlion Plaza, Beach Plaza and Palawan Beach where different activities, games108 words
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74 2012-08-25 33 Lovers of electronic music can experience its broad range at this concert of original works by NUS Electronic Music Lab members. Taking playful inspiration from vinyl EPs, the first half of the show is titled A-Side and its songs are by artistes74 words
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60 2012-08-25 33 DANS FESTIVAL 2012 FOOTWORK: CUBAN SALSA Salsa isn’t just a chip dip. It’s also afun and easy dance to pick up via Footwork, a series of introductory dance workshops conducted by professional instructors, designed for adults, youths, families and even senior citizens with little or no dance experience. Aug 26,60 words
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106 2012-08-25 33 BE INFOSMART PRESENTS: TELLING SINGAPORE GHOST STORIES’ We’ve all heard and told uniquely local ghost stories. Share yours at this talk, where symbolisms behind ghost stories will be unveiled. By examining different ghostly bodies as well as the ways in which we might experience them through sight and“ feel” participants106 words
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100 2012-08-25 33 This is a rare opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with multi-enter-tainer Lee Seung Gi outside of his native South Korea. Lee is the man who not only belted out the chart-toppers Love Taught Me To Drink, Will You Marry100 words
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Advertisement207 2012-08-25 30 Celebrating zio years of threat Taste Qvmg Jife to Taste, ANNIVERSARY PrimaDeli I W^VilfHCif PHOTO CONTEST Closing date for submission: 31 August 2012 ATTRACTIVE PRIZES TO BE WON! 1st Prize Canon EOS 650D Kit (worth $1299) 2nd Prize Canon IXUS 500H (worth $449) 3rd Prize $200 PrimaDeli Gift Voucher ■Ha207 words
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Advertisement166 2012-08-25 30 COOK THE PERFECT BURGER PATTY CHEF LOW SHARES A FEW ESSENTIAL TIPS Get a Tag Reader app for your smartphone and scan the Tag, or visit tdy.sg/ willinburger on your browser. Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing (GD T) 4 5 Sep Statistical Process Control, Basic 6-7 Sep Difficult Situations How do you166 words
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Miscellaneous733 2012-08-25 31 >-• FROM THE TEAM THAT h k BROUGHT YOU r I HENRY SIGOURNEY "BRUCE S CAVILL WEAVER WILLIS INSTINCT IS HIS GREATEST WEAPON. [BRIEF COARSE LANGUAGE AND SOME VIOLENCE I NOW SHOWING m o i XV I GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! www.shaw.sg/IMAX U'wl 3 Stay updated on our facebook for733 words
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Article, Illustration746 2012-08-25 7 JACK EWING - By JACK EWING EIkJsVut jJork Elmcs FRANKFURT A growing number of Germans may want to see the euro zone dissolve, but Dagmar Bollin-Flade, owner of a small machinery company here, is not among them. Like many German businesspeople, she is keenly aware of the economic benefitsEIkJsVut jJork Elmcs; PHOTOGRAPHS BY BEN KILB FOR THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE - 746 words
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Article, Illustration767 2012-08-25 8 JONATHAN LANDRETH - By JONATHAN LANDRETH Sljc JfcUt JJork euncs BEIJING Zheng Huan and Tang Xiaomei, infrequent moviegoers from rural Jiangxi in southeast China, saw their first 3-D film this month while visiting the capital. It was not James Cameron’s “Titanic 3-D,” the highest-grossing filmSljc JfcUt JJork euncs; REUTERS - 767 words
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Article, Illustration586 2012-08-25 8 AMISHA PADNANI - By AMISHA PADNANI The guy in the next cubicle is yammering on the phone. Across the room, someone curses loudly at a jammed copy machine. Suddenly your headphones look very appealing. Would anyone mind if you tapped into your iTunes playlist? Some workersPETER DASILVA FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES - 586 words
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Article, Illustration769 2012-08-25 11 CHRISTOPHER MASON - By CHRISTOPHER MASON Sljc Jfctu Jlork Elmes In her heyday as the empress of New York philanthropy, Brooke Astor entertained presidents, first ladies, dignitaries and literati at her elegant 14-room duplex on Park Avenue. And when she died on August 13, 2007 at HollySljc Jfctu Jlork Elmes; PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF SOTHEBY’S - 769 words
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Article, Illustration622 2012-08-25 12 PATRICIA COHEN - By PATRICIA COHEN eljcJsVut jlork Eimcs Preservationists and archaeologists are warning that fighting in Syria’s commercial capital, Aleppo the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement threatens to damage irreparably the stunning architectural and cultural legacy left by 5,000 years of civilizations. The massive iron doorseljcJsVut jlork Eimcs; REUTERS - 622 words
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Article, Illustration828 2012-08-25 12 ALASTAIR MACAULAY - ESSAY ALASTAIR MACAULAY el)cJsVut jlork Eimcs In experimental modern dance, nakedness is now a widespread condition. A bigger surprise has been to find that sometimes it succeeds. And when it does, it changes our perception of muscles and flesh. Its effect is one ofel)cJsVut jlork Eimcs; ANDREA MOHIN/THE NEW YORK TIMES - 828 words
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Article, Illustration702 2012-08-25 24 Irina Drobysheva - Moscow will unveil port and overland transport initiatives for Asia next month, writes Irina Transport Transport Irina Drobysheva At the upcoming APEC CEO summit, to be held this September in Vladivostok, Russia will unveil its plans to further integrate its transportation systems intoPhoto: ITAR-TASS - 702 words
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Article, Illustration278 2012-08-25 24 Eugene Abov - Eugene Abov RBTH PUBLISHER Greetings from Moscow! Welcome to the first ever Singapore edition of Russia Beyond the Headlines (RBTH). Our aim is to bring you compelling stories from Russia and offer you insights into the country. Our growing team of journalists report from all278 words
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Article83 2012-08-25 24 Trade between Russia and Singapore has registered a drop for the first time in several years in spite of an abundance of business contracts and support from the two countries’ top leaders. Russian businessmen shrug and blame the slowdown in trade on the fact that83 words
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Article, Illustration44 2012-08-25 24 Russia’s most famous clown Vyacheslav Polunin brings “Snowshow” to Singapore. Fabulous and touching, funny and captivating, it is not just a theatrical production but a journey into the world of dreams, holidays and childhood. Page 13. Photo: Photo: ITAR-TASSPhoto: ITAR-TASS - 44 words
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Article, Illustration627 2012-08-25 13 Ekaterina Zabrovskaya - Funny and touching, Vyacheslav Polunin’s “Snowshow” is a journey into the world of dreams and childhood, writes Theatre Ekaterina Zabrovskaya They call Vyacheslav Polunin “the best clown in the world.” His “Snowshow” is a brilliant and fascinating collection of theatrical sketches: meetings, partings, joys,Photo: PhotoExpress, ITAR-TASS (2) - 627 words
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Article, Illustration548 2012-08-25 14 Sergey Cherkashyn - Tourism infrastructure is growing in the Russian North, writes Sergey Travel writes Sergey Cherkashyn The Russian North is fast becoming a popular destination for tourists, and not just extreme adventurers. In the past two years, the number of visitors toPhoto: Lori/Legion Media; Photo: Alamy/Legion Media; Photo: PhotoXpress - 548 words
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Article, Illustration718 2012-08-25 15 Alexandra Guzeva - Users can walk through five Russian museums without having to leave their chairs, writes Culture Alexandra Guzeva Although the idea of putting art exhibits for view on the Internet is not a new phenomenon, the Google Art Project hasPhoto: Alamy/Legion Media; Photo: Lori/Legion Media - 718 words
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Article, Illustration380 2012-08-25 15 Walter G. Moss - Russian film fans have free online access to a wide range of excellent movies with subtitles, writes Cinema Walter G. Moss Thanks to Russian film studio Mosfilm and RussoTurismo, any viewer can now enjoy free online access to a huge archive of excellentPhoto: Press Photo - 380 words
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Article, Illustration771 2012-08-25 16 Inna Soboleva - Russian cuisine is only beginning to form an identity, says Julia Vysotskaya, one of Russian TV’s leading cooks, writes Inna Soboleva Cuisine writes Inna Soboleva Actress Yulia Vysotskaya is Russia’s best-known cooking personality. Her TV shows are watched by millions. She has published nine cookbooks andPhoto: PhotoXpress (2), ITAR-TASS - 771 words
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Article, Illustration344 2012-08-25 16 Jennifer Eremeeva - Recipe Jennifer Eremeeva If you think vodka is Russia’s national drink, think again. A curiously satisfying, slightly alcoholic, mildly sparkling golden brown beverage called “kvass” has been slaking Russian thirsts since ancient times and is enjoying a lively patriotic revival today. Classic kvass has the texture344 words
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Article, Illustration616 2012-08-25 17 Sergei Luzianin - Voice of Russia Sergei Luzianin Sergei Luzianin is the deputy director of the Institute of the Far East at the Russian Academy of Sciences. The upcoming APEC summit in Vladivostok and the creation of the Federal Ministry for theDIVIN DMITRY - 616 words
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499 2012-08-25 17 Victor Sumsky - Special to RBTH Victor Sumsky Dr. Victor Sumsky is the Director of the ASEAN Centre in Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University). Among the news referring to the forthcoming APEC summit is the report that the Russian representatives499 words
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Article, Illustration905 2012-08-25 19 Vaughan Winterbottom - Vladivostok-ers hope that tourism will flourish in a city once closed to foreigners, writes Special Report Vaughan Winterbottom The gritty Russian port city of Vladivostok—where the main business is importing righthand Toyotas, Hondas and Nissans will host the 24thPhoto: ITAR-TASS - 905 words
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Article, Illustration225 2012-08-25 18 As early as 1 October, all venues erected on Russky Island ahead of the APEC summit will become the property of the Far Eastern Federal University the region’s biggest university. This year, it will open its doors to 50,000 new students, to become Russia’s first island-basedPhoto: RIA Novosti - 225 words
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220 2012-08-25 19 The city’s preparation for the APEC summit was a key priority for Russia. The infrastructure projects for the summit include: 1,388-metre bridge across the Golden Horn Bay and 1,885.53-metre bridge to Russky Island, the world’s largest cable-stayed bridge. Two new hotel complexes with a220 words
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Article, Illustration803 2012-08-25 20 Viktor Kuzmin - The Fukushima accident did not mark the beginning of nuclear power decline throughout the world, writes Viktor Kuzmin Energy Viktor Kuzmin As panic swept across the world after the Fukushima disaster, governments of a number of countries were forced to declare thatPhoto: Photoshot/Vostock-Photo - 803 words
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Article221 2012-08-25 20 Rosatom has already been cooperating actively with a number of APEC countries. Its subsidiary Rusatom Overseas has registered an office in Singapore with a view to marketing and promoting Russian nuclear technologies in SEA and Australia. It is planned to establish a Russia-Singa-pore radiation technology research221 words
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Article, Illustration702 2012-08-25 21 Sergey Vinogradov - Billionaire Ziyavudin Magomedov embodies his nation’s increasing presence in Asia, writes Business Sergey Vinogradov Ziyavudin Magomedov is earning a reputation for being one of the few Russian tycoons who speak internationally for his nation’s business community. The 43-year-old founder and chairman ofPhoto: Press Photo - 702 words
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242 2012-08-25 21 Mark Zavadskiy - Russia will be more vocal than ever at the upcoming APEC CEO Forum in Vladivostok, writes Mark Business Mark Zavadskiy Less than a year ago I attended the APEC CEO Forum in Honolulu. That was a great event with just one drawback:242 words
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Article, Illustration98 2012-08-25 21 Technologies: The next big thing This discussion is to touch upon possible technological breakthroughs of the early 21st century and their expected benefits to society and business. Emerging markets middle class: The new consumer This discussion will focus on thePhoto: AP - 98 words
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Article, Illustration588 2012-08-25 22 Interview Former Singapore ambassador to Russia and Executive Director of the annual Russia-Sin-gapore Business Forum (RSBF) Michael Tay shares with RBTH his views on the current state of bilateral relations. How wouldyou describe the current level of relations between Singapore and Russia? Russia-Singapore588 words
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Article, Illustration368 2012-08-25 22 Viktor Kuzmin - Major Russia related business event in Singapore will tackle difficulties in their current relations, writes Viktor Singapore-Russia Viktor Kuzmin Singapore was one of the few countries with which Russia’s trade dropped during the first five months of 2012. Singapore’s share in Russia’s foreignPhoto: Press Photo - 368 words
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Article, Illustration573 2012-08-25 23 Inna Soboleva - Russians come to Singapore out of an adventurous spirit and end up falling in love with it and settling down, writes Singapore-Russia Inna Soboleva There are about two or three thousand Russians in Singapore today. Most of them work in the consulting and travel spheres andPhoto: Press Photo - 573 words
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Article272 2012-08-25 23 RBTH asks active members of the Russian club in Singapore about their life in the “lion city” Singapore-Russia Alexander Blinov, Russian Club President “Why Singapore? For my company, Singapore is a regional hub for the Asia-Pacific. On a very personal front, I hope that the recent anti-foreign-talent272 words
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