Today, 24 June 2013, Afternoon Edition

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    24 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING /AbdiaCorp MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2013 MICA (P) 053/06/2013
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Be prepared for haze to return, PM tells S’poreans
    992 1  -  With Sumatra fires still raging, conditions could last months, but Govt pressing Indonesia PSI DIPS FOR SECOND DAY IN A ROW TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com .sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BYTEO XUANWEI SINGAPORE While Singaporeans enjoyed clear blue skies for the second day in
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    Lock icon Just 26, Suarez is now Uruguay’s top marksman
    77 1 Uruguay hammered hapless Tahiti 8-0 in the Confederations Cup, with Abel Hernandez plundering four goals, but it was Luis Suarez who stole the headlines, bagging a brace to become his country’s top scorer with 36 goals. With the win, Uruguay set up
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    Lock icon New strain of bird flu not as deadly as H5N1, study shows
    354 1 BLOOMBERG GENEVA The H7N9 strain of bird flu that has killed 38 people in China since March is less deadly than had been supposed, according to the most detailed analysis of the outbreak so far. The risk of
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      35 1 BY MANAGING RISKS SENSIBLY AND REWARDING RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEES, TELECOMMUTING CAN BE A WIN-WIN SITUATION: GUY DAYMANAGEMENT 24 SPORTS 28 SERENA, AT WAR WitH SHARAPOVA, GOES ON CHARM OFFENSIVE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Brazil, SEE PAGE 27
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  • hot news
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      N95 masks not certified for children’s use: MOH
      644 2  -  Those with certain health issues should also stop using masks if they feel discomfort CAUTION FOR AT-RISK GROUPS TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Children should stay indoors as much as possible during hazy conditions because the N95 masks on the market have not
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      How Govt will act if haze rises to Muar levels
      402 4  -  It may have to close certain sectors, but Nggives assurance it has ability to make sure at least essential services continue PREPARING FOR THE WORST ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Government is looking at ways to ensure minimal disruption to
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      Lock icon Singapore getting mixed signals from Indonesia: Shanmugam
      310 6 SINGAPORE Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said yesterday that the Republic is getting mixed signals from Indonesia about whether there is any involvement of Singapore firms in the forest fires in Sumatra. Speaking to reporters at a community event to distribute
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      Lock icon ‘I am optimistic hotspots will be extinguished’
      863 6  -  Official gives assurance as Indonesia continues water bombing rain-making efforts TACKLING THE SUMATRA FIRES NEO CHAI CHIN INRIAU chaichin@mediacorp.com .sg RIAU —Half an hour of rain fell near the Riau port city of Dumai early yesterday the result of the previous evening’s cloud-seeding
      PHOTOS: OOI BOON KEONG  -  863 words
    • Article
      Publication of videos while trials were ongoing ‘crossed the line’
      596 6  -  TEO XUANWEI xuanweit@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Had she not published while trials were still ongoing the video clips of two former SMRT bus drivers alleging police brutality after their arrests for staging an illegal strike, independent filmmaker Lee Seng Lynn would not
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    • Article
      Lock icon Nelson Mandela now in ‘critical’ condition
      246 7 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS JOHANNESBURG Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s condition deteriorated to “critical” yesterday, the government said, two weeks after the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader was admitted to hospital with a lung infection. The worsening of his condition is bound to concern South Africa’s
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      223 2 MORE REPORTS HOW GOVT WILL ACT IF HAZE RISES TOMUAR LEVELS 4 S’PORE GETTING MIXED SIGNALS FROM INDONESIA: SHANMUGAM 6 I AM OPTIMISTIC HOTSPOTS WILL BE EXTINGUISHED: INDONESIAN OFFICIAL 6 I let my creativity take the spotlight. It’s my choice. In today’s world, it takes a different perspective to make
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      153 4 BECOME A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Global Science Technology Forum STEERING INNOVATION,SERVING SOCIETY www.globalstf.org CLOUD COMPUTING BUSINESS ANALYTICS DATA QUALITY GOVERNANCE BIG DATA SCIENCE (HADOOP) NEW Delivered by leading authorities and experts in their respective areas of specialization CITREP Expanded supports 70% of the Course the Exam fees: Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
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      123 5 MARIr.OLD D vo o We love blue skies and fresh air. But in times like this, we can support our immunity with vitamins and anti-oxidants and hydrate to stay cool. MARjGQjjj] I MARIGOLD MARIGOLD #vvi fresh =100*. ira: II ORANGE JUICE DRINK t I NO SUGAR ADDED FW POWERBERRIES ,M
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      274 6 NOT ALL INTERNET MARKETING PROGRAMS ARE CREATED EQUAL! From Jobless to MONTH EVER Find out how a proven Internet System helped average people like Ming Liang generate over $10,000 every month, and how you can do the same too no matter your age, skills, knowledge or experience. "Before being an
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon The disestablishment of marriage
      1103 8  -  CHANGING TRENDS IN MARRYING STEPHANIE COONTZ Stephanie Coontz, a guest columnist for The New York Times, teaches history and family studies at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. THE NEW YORK TIMES At first glance, the prognosis for marriage looks grim. Between 1950 and 2011,
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      571 8 YOUR INVOICE FINANCE EXPERTS Call us at *****030 or visit us at www.bibbyfinancialservices.sg SYDNEY Book now from as low as $618 LAND PACKAGE SPECIALS With its sublime harbour, stunning natural beauty and exuberant spirit, Sydney is one of the world's greatest holiday destinations with lots to see and do. Cruise
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      28 8 With a sensible stance around managing the risks and rewarding high-performing or responsible employees, telecommuting can be a win-win situation for both employer and employee. GUY DAY 24
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      169 9 Neighbours first, bankers second :ince 1877 <|POSB POSBkids Account When it's time to help your child save, our first priority is to make that first step easier. n mi Now you can open a POSBkids Account online! As your neighbourhood bank, we know you'll always look forward to spending quality
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  • voices
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      Are we prepared enough to manage emergencies?
      349 10  -  FROM LEONARD LOO KOK SWEE The haze has given us the opportunity to display our strength in staying united and managing crises in a structured, vigilant and speedy manner. The question is, are we really prepared to manage emergencies? There are many things
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    • Article
      Haze has united S’poreans
      110 10  -  FROM RIA TAN XUAN YING The haze seems to have united Singaporeans more than the National Day Parade has. We showed our humorous side by posting Internet memes about the haze and Facebook statuses about how the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) beat our PSLE scores. Also,
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      PSI numbers do not reflect the actual situation
      198 10  -  FROM TONG JEE CHENG The present method of PSI reporting based on the past three hours and the 24-hour average is not useful to the public. What we need are hourly readings, which will help us decide whether to proceed with our
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      186 10 Grand Opening Today N id Purchase on s N crab items ‘Valid from 24/6 30/6 s ‘Terms Conditions Apply s -Q o o OJ cn —I for nearly a decade, has dominated Singapore’s dining scene. A testament to our strong legacy in seafood cuisines, Ming Kitchen has over 30 outlets
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      14 10 •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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  • singapore
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      Lock icon History to reopen its doors
      609 12  -  Landmark World War II attraction The Battle Box accepting tenders with hopes ofmid-2014 revival NPARKSTENDER NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The underground bunker under Fort Canning Hill where Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival made the decision 71 years ago to surrender Singapore to the Japanese is expected
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    • Article
      Excess transport fares claimable at Add Value Machines
      182 13 SINGAPORE Commuters can now file excess fare claims and receive refunds for them as well as redeem public transport vouchers directly from Add Value Machines, TransitLink said yesterday. Before the over 70 machines islandwide were upgraded, these transactions needed to be done
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      184 12 TOURISM MALAYSIA Tourism Malaysia office in Singapore invites suitable candidates to apply for the position of: MARKETING MANAGER You will be responsible to establish and maintain the networking with travel trade, local and foreign media, corporate, airlines, associations, clubs, etc.To plan, implement and co- ordinate tourism promotional activities. To assist
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
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      31 12 mi JACKPOT Estimated Draw on Mon, 24 Jun 2013 at 6.30pm For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg IpLAY® Always play with care. [responsibiyf Do not bet illegally. RGB Rea No: *****0202G SINGAPORE E
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      29 13 r/ < SHINAGAW/ LASIK& Eye Centre T COME JOIN US! search us Shinagawa LASIK Centre °ATE: T ME: June 27 (Thu) July 5 (Fri) 7.00pm July 18 (Thu) 7.30pm www.shinagawa.com.sg
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  • youth
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      Lock icon Bringing cheer through paint
      544 14 NUS students brighten up walls of a school rental flats to raise standard of living HELPING SENIORS, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SINGAPORE —They designed murals of koi on the walls of rental units owned by senior citizens to represent “prosperity and longevity”. For children with special
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      51 15 THANK YOU for tuning in and making us a part of your lives o, H i J r yin 8 Dutch man y Vas Kasem minne Ong Dank Mike Che Glenn CLASS 95FM is Singapore's English radio station Source: Nielsen radio diary survey 2013 /VI ediaCor p Best Mix of
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon Bad weather hampers Indian flood rescue efforts
      442 16 HELICOPTER EVACUATION SUSPENDED AP GAUCHAR (INDIA) —Bad weather yesterday hampered efforts to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the northern India state of Uttarakhand, where at least 1,000 people have died in monsoon flooding and landslides, army officials said. The army suspended helicopter
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    • Article
      Lock icon Five shot dead in rare case of gun violence in China
      285 17 AP BEIJING In a rare case of gun violence in China, a man was arrested after he fatally shot five people and beat a sixth to death, including some of his facto­ry colleagues and a soldier, the police said
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      Lock icon Blind activist’s visit to Taiwan a test of Taipei-Beijing ties
      338 17 AP TAIPEI Blind activist Chen Guang­cheng, who fled house arrest in China and later moved to the United States, was due to arrive yesterday in Tai­wan, where he was expected to give several speeches likely to attract Bei­jing’s attention. The
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      108 16 aJC0a?0(? QCDQG cStaro© cSoara© §@0S2) Wednesday 3rd Annual Big Mouth Burger Day 2 Chili’s B (Val fro m Tuesday Wf 26 2013 f 'a 9 Big Mouth® Bites Thursday Southern Smokehouse Bacon TS Mushroom-Swiss Oldtimer® rday valid for all burgers except Big Mouth Bites Big Mouth Burger Day Promotion valid
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  • world
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      Lock icon US whistle-blower lands in Moscow, next stop ... Ecuador?
      530 18 US whistle-blower lands in Moscow, next stop Ecuador? Snowden allowed to leave Hong Kong as US extra dition request did not fully comply with the territory’s law ASYLUM REQUEST RECEIVED AGENCIES MOSCOW A former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for disclosing classified surveillance programmes has been
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      Lock icon Abe’s LDP secures majority in Tokyo assembly election
      223 18 AGENCIES TOK YO Japan’s ruling party and its coalition partner took majority control in yesterday’s Tokyo assembly election, closely watched as an indicator of how the country’s major parties will fare in parliamentary polls next month. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
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    • Article
      Lock icon Militants kill 9 tourists in Pakistan
      468 19 Gunmen in police uniforms raid Nanga Parbat base camp Taliban claims responsibility AP ISL AMABAD Islamic militants wearing police uniforms shot to death nine tourists and one Pakistani before dawn yesterday as they were visiting one of the world’s highest mountains in a remote
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    • Article
      Lock icon Anwar warns of UMNO voices in the ranks
      294 19 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim yesterday warned his Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition’s members against giving in to political fatigue in the fight against electoral fraud. He called those with wavering spirit the voices of United Malays National Organisation
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      107 19 SEEK GREATER HEIGHTS 4 k ft C S,. >» c jK > A sv FIND OUT MORE k auston.edu.sg AUSTON i INSTITUTE Ol ylANAG M! NT f u 4t University ’Chichester Duration: 16 months BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education (Top-Up) BA (Hons) in Adventure Facilitation Education (Top-Up) London South
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  • business
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      Lock icon Kuwait sheikh sues UBS for S$27.3m
      336 20 REUTERS DUBAI A Kuwaiti sheikh is suing UBS for US$21.4 million (S$27.3 million), alleging the Swiss bank failed to pay him for helping it become lead arranger on a US$9 billion asset sale by the Kuwaiti telecommunications operator Zain, a Dubai court heard yesterday.
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      Lock icon Gold wagers slump as S$69 billion erased from funds
      457 20 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS N E W YO R K Hedge funds cut bets on a gold rally by the most since February after the United States Federal Reserve laid out plans for reducing stimulus, and this year’s drop in the value
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    • Article
      Lock icon Vodafone said to reach S$13b deal with Germany’s largest cable company
      185 20 REUTERS LONDON Vodafone has reached a preliminary agreement to buy Kabel Deutschland Holding after increasing its bid for Germany’s largest cable company to about €7.7 billion (S$13 billion), sources said. Kabel Deutschland’s board is set to recommend the offer
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      54 21 w^ii 20ft I rss A FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 m FIFA CONFEDERATIONS CUP Catch all 16 matches LIVE on Channel 5, 8 and Togglef •••••< !•••••< !«*•••< >••••#< >••••••< .«•••< .«•••< •< •••< •••••< >•••( Watch the simulcast and catch-up on demand at www.toggle.sg and on the Toggle app!
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  • management
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      Bosses who are flexible get results
      665 24  -  TELECOMMUTING COMMENTARY BY GUY DAY Guy Day is the Global Chief Executive Officer of the Ambition group. When I say “telecommuting” or “flexible working arrangements”, what comes to mind? Shorter working hours? Too risky for employers? Abuse of the benefit? How about an increase
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  • technology
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      Lock icon No big whoop
      437 25  -  Size is not necessarily a huge deal as Samsung’s Mega range of smartphones demonstrates MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD SPECS HIRANAND SUNNY hiranandsn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE If you think the gargantuan Galaxy Note II is too small for you, fret not as Samsung has got you covered with the Galaxy Mega series. To
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      264 25 Feels like Not the patch PATCH Tiger Balm Expect the legendary Tiger Balm relief from a modern Ultra Thin Patch. Mildly scented yet relieving your aches and pains be it at work or at play. Tiger Balm® Ultra Thin Patch, feel the relief, not the patch. TIGER BALM® Public Forum
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  • sports
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      Lock icon ANOTHER RECORD FOR HURDLER LIM-PRASAD
      469 26  -  But SEA Games qualification eludes her this time 75TH S’PORE OPEN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP AMIR YUSOF amiryusof@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It was only her second competitive outing in the event, but that did not prevent Dipna Lim-Pras-ad from setting a national record in the women’s 400m
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    • Article
      TOMMY DASHES BOONSAK’S DREAMS OF RECORD THIRD WIN
      347 26  -  FELICIA QUICK S ING A POR E Boonsak Ponsana must wait at least another year for another attempt at becoming the first three-time winner of the US$200,000 (S$255,000) Li-Ning Singapore Open badminton championship after losing 2-1 to Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto in the
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      Lock icon NBA stars thrill fans despite haze
      193 26 The haze may have forced the cancellation of the NBA 3X Singapore 3-on-3 basketball tournament, but it failed to dampen Memphis Grizzlies star Quincy Pondexter’s visit here. “The trip has been an unbelievable experience for me,” said the 1.98mtall shooting guard. “I’m very thankful
      PHOTO: NBA 3X SINGAPORE 2013  -  193 words
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      Lock icon SPAIN BOOK ITALY DATE IN CONFED CUP SEMIS
      372 27 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS FORTALEZ A (BR A ZIL) World and European champions Spain stayed on course for the title they have never won when they beat African champions Nigeria 3-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals yesterday (this morning, Singapore time). They
      REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS  -  372 words
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      Lock icon BRIGHTON SACK POYET WHILE HE’S LIVE ON BBC TV
      156 27 AGENCIES LONDON Brighton and Hove Albion have sacked Uruguayan manager Gus Poyet (picture) after an internal disciplinary hearing, the English second-tier club said yesterday. Poyet said he found out about his dismissal while working on air as a television pundit for
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    • Article
      Lock icon SUAREZ NOW URUGUAY’S ALL-TIME TOP POACHER
      312 27 AP RECIFE (BR A ZIL) Brazilian fans again screamed and cheered for Tahiti even as ten-man Uruguay pumped in goal after goal to beat the Pacific islanders 8-0 yesterday and reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. Luis Suarez, 26, scored twice to take
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      Lock icon LIVERPOOL BEEF UP STRIKEFORCE WITH S$15M ASPAS
      151 28 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Liverpool have confirmed the signing of striker Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo (picture). The 25-year-old, who scored 12 goals for Prime- ra Division club Celta last season, has signed a long-term contract with the Reds after passing his medical
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      Lock icon SERENA APOLOGISES TO SHARAPOVA FOR BOYFRIEND BARB
      392 28 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS LONDON Serena Williams yesterday launched a charm offensive as she sought to broker a truce with Maria Sharapova and calm the storm surrounding comments she made about a rape victim. On the eve of Wimbledon, where she is defending champion,
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      204 28 <foK singles on(y> r /AOKlO/AC-KlTAU n C-KlOGOMTC-RS l_ in the citvj _J Join us this June and explore some of Singapore’s National Monuments in the city with new-found friends. Expand your knowledge as you unravel little known facts behind these iconic structures and buildings. Partake in a friendly group photography
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  • Page 28 Miscellaneous
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      49 29 MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2013 A VENETIAN AFFAIR CONTEMPLATING THE MOTHER OF ALL ART SHOWS, THE VENICE BIENNALE 30 34 32 RADIO REIGN Y.E.S. 93.3FM IS STILL THE MOST LISTENED-TO STATION IN SINGAPORE ASIA STYLE COLLECTION A CELEBRATION OF EVERYTHING THAT MAKES ASIAN POP CULTURE SO DARN GROOVY PHOTO: REUTERS
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  • T TODAY
    • arts&design
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        1101 30  -  A CHAOTIC, SUBLIME, SATISFYING VIRGIN EXPERIENCE AT THE MOTHER OF ALL ARTS EVENTS TOD Y EXCLUSIVE JOLEEN LOH features@mediacorp.com.sg The Venice Biennale 2013 runs till Nov 24 at various venues around Venice. The writer is a curatorial associate at the Institute Of Contemporary Arts Singapore. VENICE —Well-heeled
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        484 31 Three Singapore artists and a curator on what caught their eye THE DUTCH PAVILION Mark Manders is best known for his installations, drawings and sculptures. Like a porous barrier between the outside world and interior space, the artist covers the glass entrance with fake newspapers consisting
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        200 32 6,000 fans celebrate the region’s pop culture, fashion and music ASIA STYLE COLLECTION S I N G A P O R E —Almost 6,000 people showed up at Singapore Expo on Saturday to celebrate the fashion and music of Asian pop culture with the inaugural Asia Style Collection.
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        104 34  -  MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE —Artists such as Kumar, The Necessary Stage and Justin Lee made their presence felt up north as part of the CausewayEXchange pro- gramme at Penang’s George Town Festival. Back at home, however, the art scene was not spared the effects of the haze,
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          67 34 Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ annual show features the works of 227 diploma graduates from advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration design, interactive media and video production. June 25 to 29, 11am to 7pm, Galleries 1 2, and Lim Hak Tai Gallery, NAFA Campus, 80 Bencoolen Street. Free admission. From
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          37 34 Dance Horizon Troupe presents a mixed bill of contemporary dance, featuring four choreographers: Benedict Soh, Grace Leong, Liz Fong and Goh Cheeseng. June 29,3pm and 8pm, University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS. Tickets at S$25 from Sistic.
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          50 34 Yellow Chair Productions stages Neil LaBute’s play that critiques our adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty. Directed by Mohamad Shaifulbahri, starring Sheril Amira, Vanessa Vanderstraaten, Nicholas Bloodworth and Stephane Brusa. June 27 to 30, 8pm, Drama Centre Black Box. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets at S$25 from Ticketmash.sg.
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          53 34 This year’s edition features a special performance project by arts collective Locale as well as video works from artist Ang Sookoon. June 27 to 30, various times, The Substation Theatre. Tickets at S$8 from the box office, 6337 7800 or boxoffice@ substation.org. Entry by donation
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          59 34 For the complete list, visit http://tdy. sg/artsguide. Theatre Lab Productions presents this musical by Jason Robert Brown comprising a series of funny, heartwarming stories. Stars Seong Huixuan, Mina Ellen Kaye, Jonathan Lum and Mayo Ong, and directed by Gavin Low. Until June 26, 8pm, Goodman
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        184 34 S I NG A POR E —MediaCorp Radio stations have retained the highest listenership numbers in Singapore, according to the latest Nielsen Radio Diary Survey. Chinese station Y.E.S. 93.3FM topped the list, remaining the most listened-to radio station in Singapore with a listenership of 23.3
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