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Title Section15 2013-05-20 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/201215 words
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Article, Illustration924 2013-05-20 1 Premier’s choice for first trip abroad shows importance Beijing attaches to improving relations with New Delhi INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AGENCIES NEW DELHI Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China’s new Premier visited India yesterday on his first foreign trip as theAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 924 words
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Article, Illustration675 2013-05-20 1 WONG WEI HAN - WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Seventeen food court and fast food operators, with over 500 outlets between them, have partnered the National Environment Agency (NEA) for the first time in a large-scale effort to encourage Singaporeans to return theirPHOTO: DON WONG - 675 words
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Advertisement46 2013-05-20 1 MERITOCRACYSHOULD RECOGNISE THAT THECOMMON RESPONSIBILITY OF NS IS HEAVIER FOR SOME THAN FOR OTHERS: ONG WEICHONG COMMENT&ANALYSIS 8 Bank staff suspected of S$500,000 heist HOT NEWS 4 MediaCorp invests in luxury online retailer Reebonz BUSINESS 22 Arsenal beat Spurs to last Champions League spot SPORTS 2946 words
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hot news
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609 2013-05-20 2 Pyongyang must refrain from such actions and return to talks to lower tensions says Ban TENSIONS IN THE PENINSULA AGENCIES MOSCOW —United Nations SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki Moon has voiced concern over North Korea’s launch of short-range missiles, as Pyongyang fired another projectile intoAGENCIES - 609 words
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250 2013-05-20 4 SINGAPORE —A 48-year-old female bank staff suspected of a S$500,000 heist from her employer will be charged in court today with criminal breach of trust as a servant. The woman, a branch officer at a bank in Serangoon Gardens, is believed250 words
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433 2013-05-20 6 Zahid police chief shouldfocus on curbing crime or step down from office, says Kit Siang CRIME IN MALAYSIA AGENCIES GEORGE TOWN —The opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) yesterday said the new police chief and Home Minister should stop “playing politics” and startAGENCIES - 433 words
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Article, Illustration264 2013-05-20 6 AGENCIES BANGKOK —At least 20,000 supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship rallied in Ratchaprasong in Bangkok yesterday to commemorate the third anniversary of a lethal crackdown against anti-government protesters three years ago. More than 80 civilians andAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 264 words
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comment & analysis
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Article, Illustration1196 2013-05-20 8 ONG WEICHONG - A BROADER MERITOCRACY FOR ALL ONG WEICHONG Ong Weichong is an Assistant Professor with the Military Studies Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. The logic of National Service (NS) is clearly elucidated inTODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,196 words
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Article, Illustration927 2013-05-20 9 YANG RAZALI KASSIM - MALAYSIA POST-GENERAL ELECTION YANG RAZALI KASSIM Yang Razali Kassim is a Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University. On the 44th anniversary of the May 13,1969, racial riots that gave birth to it, Malaysia’s ruling Barisan Nasional (BN)927 words
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Article, Illustration758 2013-05-20 11 CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL - ANGELINA’S BREAST REMOVAL CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL Christopher Caldwell is a senior editor at The Weekly Standard. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED The actress Angelina Jolie’s announcement in The New York Times that she had both her breasts removed, even though they are currently healthy, leftTHE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED - 758 words
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Advertisement33 2013-05-20 8 While Ms Angelina Jolie’s position is unusual, it raises questions of almost universal applicability. In the new era of genetic medicine, advanced cures and ethical quandaries go hand in hand. CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL 1133 words
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voices
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335 2013-05-20 12 JACE LOI CHEN MIN - FROM JACE LOI CHEN MIN I refer to the report, “Paper qualifications alone not a ticket to success: Heng” (May 18). The statement conflicts with the practices in many ministries and statutory boards where salaries for the same job scope are differentiated down to335 words
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257 2013-05-20 12 RAYMOND NG KENG WAN - FROM RAYMOND NG KENG WAN Several ministers emphasised recently that academic qualifications might not lead one to success and that there are other paths to achieve it. In theory and practice, I concur to a certain degree with this perspective, especially when millions257 words
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451 2013-05-20 13 VINITA RAMANI MOHAN - FROM VINITA RAMANI MOHAN I continue to read with dismay the ongoing plans to develop the Cross Island Line, which will cause habitat damage in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. As one who is interested in regional development issues, I have travelled widely451 words
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113 2013-05-20 13 DANIEL KOH KAH SOON - FROM DANIEL KOH KAH SOON The statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, reported in “No offence was committed during former Johor chief’s visit, say ministries” (May 18), raised more questions than it has answered. If113 words
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98 2013-05-20 13 GOPINATH MENON - FROM GOPINATH MENON Commercial banks charge customers a penalty of S$30 for post-dated cheques and other cheques with mistakes, to cover administrative costs. From the customer’s viewpoint, it is not unusual for banks’ automated teller machines to run out of cash.98 words
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Advertisement120 2013-05-20 13 Canon LION CITY CUP Delighting You Always 25 YEARS OF CREATING LEGENDS SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Join us for a sports photography workshop with: Tim Chong Senior Sub-Editor/ Photographer, Global Pictures Desk, Reuters and Correspondent, Digital Media, TODAY Receive first-hand tips and techniques on how to take good sports photography from120 words
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singapore
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Article, Illustration326 2013-05-20 14 DYLAN LOH - HAZARDS TO AIRCRAFT DYLAN LOH dylanloh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Bird deterrent chemicals, avian radars and bird dispersing lasers are some new measures Changi Airport is considering as it seeks to minimise the possibility of birds crashing into aeroplanes or being sucked into and disablingPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 326 words
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372 2013-05-20 15 AMD is third most common cause of blindness and low vision for those aged over 60 CARING FOR THE EYES SINGAPORE —Even though awareness of a degenerative eye condition has grown four-fold among Singaporeans since 2006, the number who went for an eye test372 words
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Article, Illustration99 2013-05-20 15 Some S$11,000 was raised by a project aimed at providing underprivileged children overseas with new shoes, as part of the Cold Storage Kids Run held yesterday. The ‘Pledge-A-Shoe’ project has raised S$6,000 from the public since it was launched in end-March. Supermarket chain Cold StoragePHOTO: FULL CIRCLE PR - 99 words
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Advertisement193 2013-05-20 14 Ensuring Success OF YOUR NEW F&B Business Starting a New F&B Business? Before you take the plunge, come attend this special seminar put together by the Restaurant Association of Singapore. Come and learn from industry veterans what makes a successful F&B business, the challenges of the industry as well as193 words
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youth
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Article, Illustration610 2013-05-20 16 ALFRED CHUA - MAKING A DIFFERENCE ALFRED CHUA alfredchuamf@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE —When she first started the Asian Scientist magazine in 2011, Dr Juliana Chan wanted it to “give a voice to Asian science and scientists”. “A lot of the publications are West-ern-centric and I wanted to help these equallyPHOTOS: ALEXANDRA TOH, JULIANA CHAN - 610 words
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Advertisement205 2013-05-20 16 TENDER NOTICE MediaCorp Pte. Ltd. invites submissions for: PRE-QUALIFICATION Pre-Qualifi cation of Contractors for the Sound Reinforcement and Stage Communications Systems for the Proposed Erection of 12 Storey Media Complex comprising 3 Basements, Theatre, Studios, Retails and Other Media Facilities at Mediapolis one-north. SUBMISSION CLOSING DATE 7 June 2013 (Before205 words
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Advertisement45 2013-05-20 17 Fringe Activities for whole family (10.30am 6pm daily) Slam Dunk Challenge, Shooting Machine Challenge, Inflatable Hoops Artistes appearance 4-6pm Sat 15 June: Sun 16 June: Official Game Ball Partner Managed by Sanctioned by Ofcial Balls www.meon3.sg for more details! Brought to you by Supported by45 words
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china & india
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541 2013-05-20 18 Citizens from mainland snapping up exposes of Communist Party leaders BANNED PUBLICATIONS THE NEW YORK TIMES HONG KONG —Visitors from mainland China climb the narrow stairs to a cramped room in Hong Kong filled with forbidden delights: Shelves of scandal-packed exposes ofTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 541 words
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609 2013-05-20 19 Hebei village’s self-help model offers cheaper, streamlined alternative to state-run system REUTERS QIANTUN (CHINA) Two years short of 70, Mr Zhang Guosheng spends his days caring for an 81-year-old fellow villager washing his clothes, bringing meals to hisREUTERS - 609 words
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Advertisement170 2013-05-20 18 WE ARE A GROUP OF RESTAURANTS looking for responsible, energetic, dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our growing team. Positions Available (Full Part-time): 1) Marketing Manager (salary is negotiable) 2) Manager (Restaurant Kitchen) (salary is negotiable) 3) Assistant F&B Manager (salary is negotiable) 4) Captain Bartender ($1,700 $2,300) 5)170 words
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Advertisement140 2013-05-20 19 INSTITUTE be different be erci MASTER THE ART OF BUSINESS WITH THE MBA a L V |K V ERCI weekend MBA students Breeze through an MBA amidst your busy work schedule. Getting ahead in the race and honing the competitive edge over the rest is no longer a stressful and140 words
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world
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476 2013-05-20 20 Polls held a day after killing of senior politician from Imran Khan’s reformist party RE-POLLING IN KARACHI AGENCIES ISL AMABAD —An upmarket constituency of Pakistan’s violence-plagued city of Karachi voted again under tight security yesterday, a day after gunmen killed a senior politician from aAGENCIES - 476 words
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387 2013-05-20 21 Tensions remain high over fa tal shooting of Taiwanese fisherman by coast guard AGENCIES MANILA —The Philippines said yesterday that it is waiting for tempers in Taiwan to cool before it settles the dispute over the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman byAGENCIES - 387 words
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176 2013-05-20 21 AGENCIES TIMIK A (INDONESIA) Twelve workers were confirmed dead after a mine tunnel collapse in eastern Indonesia, but 16 others are still unaccounted for, its United States operator said yesterday. The collapse at the Big Gossan underground training facility at the PTAGENCIES - 176 words
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business
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STOCK CALLS
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Article51 2013-05-20 22 OUTPERFORM (S$0.40) CIMB keeps call and S$0.51 target. Says Mermaid recorded a loss for its fiscal Q2, its typically weakest quarter due to the monsoon season, but that results were within estimates. House expects a seasonally much stronger second half. Trims FY13-15 EPS by 1-3% and adjusts margins51 words
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Article73 2013-05-20 22 OUTPERFORM (US$12.71) CIMB keeps call but lowers target to US$13.55 (S$17.06) from US$13.62. Says firm’s Malaysian operations are facing stiffening competition. Reins in near-term growth expectations, adding that it is not overly concerned, though, owing to strong developments in Indonesia and Hong Kong. DISCLAIMER Readers should seek73 words
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479 2013-05-20 22 E-COMMERCE SING A PORE MediaCorp has signed on as lead investor in the latest round of fund-raising by Singapore-based Reebonz, one of the region’s fastestgrowing luxury online retailers. The round raised S$50 million and values Reebonz at more than S$250 million. This is479 words
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Article, Illustration290 2013-05-20 24 There are some early signs of hair loss, including excessive hair fall when combing or shampooing, visible scalp, receding hairline, itchy scalp and dandruff, as well as oily scalp. If any of these sounds familiar and is worrying you, consider seeking help at Yun NamPHOTOS: YUN NAM HAIR CARE - 290 words
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management
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Article, Illustration988 2013-05-20 26 ROBERT HOOIJBERG, DAN DENISON - ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE ROBERT HOOIJBERG, DAN DENISON Robert Hooijberg is professor of Organisational Behaviour and Dan Denison is professor of Organisation and Management atIMD business school. Professor Hooijberg teaches orchestrating winning performance, a programme that is coming to Singapore in November. Details are at988 words
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Advertisement112 2013-05-20 26 MAKE YOUR 1st STEP COUNT as your journey of choic Enrol CPA Singapore ICPAS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION ICPAS Professional Examination (PE) now and complete the ICPAS PE to become a under the current scheme. m Embark on an intriguing journey to be an ICPAS member. Join us in our information session112 words
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technology
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Article, Illustration668 2013-05-20 27 TAN WEIZHEN - Celebrating the game’s 15th year, Sony promises more cars, tracks and new features GAME PREVIEW TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SILVERSTONE (LONDON) Boasting more cars, tracks as well as new commu-nity-based gameplay, fans can expect the sixth edition of Sony’s Gran Turismo a best-selling car racingPHOTO: SONY - 668 words
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sports
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Article, Illustration476 2013-05-20 28 FELICIA QUICK - Filipino-American wins Men’s Elite crown, Japanese riders take seven of 12 titles 8TH ASIAN BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS FELICIA QUICK feliciaquick@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It was a scorching hot afternoon at the Tampines Bike Park yesterday, which was probably why it was also fitting that the riders from thePHOTO: WEE TECKH IAN - 476 words
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Article, Illustration435 2013-05-20 28 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E Hong Kong horses ruled at the Singapore Racecourse at Kranji last night when favourite Military Attack posted a 3¼-length victory in the S$3 million Singapore AirlinesPHOTO: SINGAPORE TURF CLUB - 435 words
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715 2013-05-20 29 L O N D O N Arsenal clinched the fourth and final slot for the Champions League on the final day of the English Premier League when they edged out Newcastle 1-0 at St James’ Park yesterday, consigning London rivals715 words
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Article, Illustration525 2013-05-20 29 AGENCIES LONDON —Fernando Torres will be sold by Chelsea in the summer despite scoring 23 goals this season his best tally since moving to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool in 2011. According to The Sun, the Blues are so keen to get rid of the SpanishAGENCIES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 525 words
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Article, Illustration454 2013-05-20 30 LOW LIN FHOONG - More than 1,000 people turn up at charity event to help former national shooter CHARITY SHOOT LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E From LionsXII defender Baihakki Khaizan to bowler Shayna Ng and hurdler Dipna LimPrasad, Team Singapore athletes werePHOTO: LOW LIN FHOONG - 454 words
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Article, Illustration551 2013-05-20 30 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The first person in the queue arrived at 6.15am and by the time the final whistle was blown last Saturday at Bishan Stadium, more than 900 hopefuls had been put through their paces for Season 2 ofPHOTO: MEDIACORP - 551 words
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Advertisement276 2013-05-20 29 League triumph last week, Torres said that he was happy to stay at Stamford Bridge. “I am happy for this season, happy to be at Chelsea winning trophies, that is what I wanted when I came (here) and I feel more important than in the past. So I only can276 words
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Miscellaneous92 2013-05-20 30 LW* Telecast not available at Livewire(Singapore Pools) For the latest live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg iw TWpbwire] Live wire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 yrs and above) iWIIL-i Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 yrs and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 yrs and above) Ip a V(i) Always play with care.92 words
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arts & design
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Article, Illustration1398 2013-05-20 32 MAYO MARTIN - THEY MAY NOT BE HOUSEHOLD NAMES HERE, BUT THESE S’PORE ACTORS ARE CARVING A NICHE OVERSEAS MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg Next week, young actress Anjana Vasan will be flying back to the United Kingdom to meet her new colleague: A certain award-winning actor-director named Kenneth Branagh. The 27-year-oldPHOTO: RICHARD ANDERSON; PHOTO: SLO; PHOTO: SIMON GOUGH - 1,398 words
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Article, Illustration110 2013-05-20 34 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE The National Heritage Board held the doors to its museums open and welcomed Singaporeans and PRs to its new free-entry policy—and what better way to do it than during the launch of this year’s edition of its family-friendly Children’s Season? Meanwhile, new Singapore110 words
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ARTS GUIDE
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Article49 2013-05-20 34 Known for his use of ani- mal imagery as metaphors, David Chan ends a three-year hiatus with a solo show comprising paintings and sculptures. Until June 15,11am to 7pm, Art Seasons, PoMo, #02-21/24,1 Selegie Road. Free admission. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.49 words
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Article36 2013-05-20 34 The annual family-friendly museumwide event organised by the National Heritage Board and the Museum Roundtable is back, with exhibitions and events galore. Until June 30 at 19 museums islandwide. Visit http://www.museums.com.sg/cs13/ for details.36 words
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Article46 2013-05-20 34 Have the time of your life in this smash musical hit version of the movie that starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. May 24 to June 15, 8pm, MasterCard Theatres Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. With 2pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$55 at Sistic.46 words
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Article43 2013-05-20 34 Check out over 900 student works ranging from fine art and design to film and theatre from the various faculties. May 24 to June 6, 11am to 8pm, Lasalle College Of The Arts, 1 McNally Street. Free admission.43 words
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Article46 2013-05-20 34 The Stage Club presents this stage version of the popular BBC TV comedy set in France during World WarTwo. May 22 to 25, 8pm, DBS Arts Centre Home of SRT .Tickets at S$37 and S$42 from Sistic. For the complete list, visit http://tdy.sg/ artsguide46 words
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Article, Illustration287 2013-05-20 35 Author J K Rowling invented sport after boyfriend row SECRETS OUT THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON The fictional sport of Quidditch was only invented because JK Rowling had an argument with her boyfriend, the Harry Potter author has disclosed. She will auction a hand signed, annotated first edition ofTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: AP - 287 words
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Article, Illustration597 2013-05-20 36 SERENE LIM - Two hair salons up the design stakes INTERIOR MOTIF SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE These days it’s not enough to be a straight-up barber. Not with the likes of luxurious hair spas, blow bars serving martinis, and salons with hanging chandeliers, like Next at Holland Village and Cleo atPHOTO: WE NEED A HERO; PHOTO: PREP - 597 words
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Article, Illustration33 2013-05-20 37 Clockwise: Jennifer Lawrence, Paz Vega and Eva Longoria were some of the celebrities that graced the red carpet over the weekend at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. PHOTOS: REUTERS PHOTOS: REUTERSPHOTOS: REUTERS - 33 words
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