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Article, Illustration927 2013-08-13 1 NEO CHAI CHIN - New rules will balance between strengthening safeguards and imposing too many checks on system officers: DPM Teo MAINTAINING INTEGRITY OF PUBLIC SERVICE NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Government is tightening rules governing public servants’ visits to casinos, including getting thosePHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 927 words
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Advertisement35 2013-08-13 1 NEXT YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WILL BE A CRITICAL TEST OF INDONESIA’S RESILIENCE: BEN BLAND COMMENT&ANALYSIS 14 SPORTS REAL blow for unhappy BALE 44 PAGE BUSINESS BLACKBERRY for sale the whole company, that is PAGE 3635 words
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778 2013-08-13 1 WONG WEI HAN - WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A United States economic recovery and improving prospects for the eurozone will provide a welcome boost to the Republic’s economy in the remaining months of the year, with the export-driven sectors such as manufacturing and logistics leading778 words
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254 2013-08-13 2 aware reporting NEO CHAI CHIN - aware reporting NEO CHAI CHIN Who watches the watchmen? This was the question on the mind of Chua Chu Kang GRC MP Zaqy Mohamad when he asked Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean if the Government would consider having an independent committee or254 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration564 2013-08-13 4 NG JING YNG - NEW REPORTING SYSTEM NG JING YNG jingyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Leaders of government agencies will now need to maintain “active oversight” of internal procurement audits under a new reporting system, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday. They are required to564 words
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833 2013-08-13 6 ASHLEY CHIA - FAMILY TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION, NEW PROTOCOLS IN PLACE ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Government has accepted liability and will compensate the family of Dinesh Raman Chinnaiah, who died in prison in 2010 after he was restrained for making an unprovoked attack on833 words
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616 2013-08-13 8 TAN WEIZHEN - DEBT WAS 2.1 TIMES THAT OF INCOME LAST YEAR TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Despite recent warnings about rising household debt levels, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong offered this reassurance yesterday: Overall, Singaporean households are in good financial shape and616 words
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633 2013-08-13 10 LOW LIN FHOONG - Telco accuses SingTel of compromising interest of footballfans; some fear they will miss Saturday’s matches DISPUTE OVER DEADLINE LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg day)”, he said. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BYADELENEWONG SINGAPORE —The continuing acrimony between SingTel and StarHub over the upcoming English Premier633 words
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459 2013-08-13 10 AGENCIES TOK YO —Japan’s economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter, clouding the outlook for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies and raising concerns that he may put off moves to tackle the country’s huge public debt. The economy grew an annualisedAGENCIES - 459 words
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719 2013-08-13 12 JOINS US, RUSSIA, FRANCE AND BRITAIN AGENCIES KOCHI India has launched its first home-built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant, marking another milestone in its efforts to bolster its maritime presence amid China’s rising influence. Defence Minister A K Antony said yesterday that India needed aAGENCIES - 719 words
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323 2013-08-13 12 AP MANIL A A proposed increase in the United States’ military presence in the Philippines, including the pre-posi-tioning of equipment, will help the latter defend its territorial waters amid a conflict with China in the South China Sea, officials said yesterday.AP - 323 words
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Advertisement246 2013-08-13 4 I want to be recognised for my achievements. It’s my choice. I v LI E /VI T Be amongst the first in Singapore to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Royal Holloway, University of London, at Kaplan. Gain a greater understanding of current business demands to propel your career246 words
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Advertisement68 2013-08-13 13 Are citizens ready for more say in policy-making? Do Singaporeans want to get more involved in shaping policy? How can the Government strengthen trust? What barriers lie in the way of greater public participation? Are citizens ready to hear out those with opposing views? Catch the debate! tdy.sg/voicestoday #voicestoday voices@mediacorp.com.sg68 words
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comment &analysis
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Article, Illustration2152 2013-08-13 14 BEN BLAND - NEXT YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BEN BLAND Ben Bland is the Indonesia Correspondent for the Financial Times Almost every Thursday for the past six years, Ms Maria Katarina Sumarsih has stood outside Indonesia’s presidential palace with a group of other victims of human rights abuses, callingPHOTO: REUTERS - 2,152 words
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Advertisement151 2013-08-13 15 .0/2 Health Promotion Board Keep children with HFMD at home. Rest is best. M Children infected with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) should stay at home to minimise the risk of infecting others. Resting at home will also help them to recover from their illness. Stop the spread of151 words
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Advertisement96 2013-08-13 17 'll SIM UNIVERSITY Manage Your Future UniSIM Gel a free gift plus a chance to win an iPad Mini, iPod Nano or Samsung Galaxy Tab 2' when you apply at our Open House. 31 AUG 2013 11am to 5pm SIM HEADQUARTERS Getting to UniSIM Open House: Free Shuttle Bus Service96 words
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voices
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275 2013-08-13 18 ARTHUR LIM - FROM ARTHUR LIM I appreciate that the Prime Minister’s National Day message mentioned two groups in particular: The elderly, who worry over healthcare costs and the cost of living, and the younger generation, who are concerned about the education system and public housing275 words
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163 2013-08-13 18 HARRY CHIA - FROM HARRY CHIA Being part of the pioneer generation of Singaporeans, I look forward to the National Day Rally announcements that would help this group. I hope, firstly, that public transport will be made free for those above age 80,163 words
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320 2013-08-13 20 TAN YEE NOH; WILLIAM CHAR; LEE POH WAH - FROM TAN YEE NOH Deputy Head, Department of Design and Media, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts WILLIAM CHAR Director, Planning, Mandate Advertising International LEE POH WAH CEO, Lien Foundation We thank Mr Heng Cho Choon for his letter, “Death is serious, obituaries320 words
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357 2013-08-13 20 EE TECK EE - FROM EE TECK EE Mr Paul Chan said, in “No room for elitism in an inclusive society” (Aug 12), that Singapore can live with an elite class, but must dispense with elitism. It sounds ideal, but knowing human nature, this is easier said than357 words
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singapore
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488 2013-08-13 22 SIAU MING EN - HUNGRY GHOST MONTH ADVISORY SIAU MING EN siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Three religious groups the Taoist Federation (Singapore), the Singapore Buddhist Federation and the Wat Ananda Metyarama have urged their devotees to practise “responsible burning” of joss paper and incense sticks during the Hungry Ghost Month,488 words
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245 2013-08-13 22 WOO SIAN BOON - WOO SIAN BOON SINGAPORE The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the National Environment Agency (NE A) will “seriously” study the feasibility of penalising flat owners if litter originates from their homes, even if the exact culprit cannot be identified245 words
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359 2013-08-13 22 WOO SIAN BOON - WOO SIAN BOON SINGAPORE The number of breeding spots has almost halved since a national campaign was launched in April to eradicate mosquito breeding in homes, said Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan yesterday. In June, about 700 mosquitobreeding habitats were found359 words
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Article, Illustration507 2013-08-13 23 TAN WEIZHEN - Some MPs feel the Act needs to be forward-looking and more comprehensive TAN WEIZHEN tanweizhen@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —As laws to address uncertainties over the legal parentage of children conceived through assisted reproduction technology (ART) were passed yesterday, Members ofIMAGE: MINISTRY OF LAW - 507 words
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399 2013-08-13 24 AMIR HUSSAIN - IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Individuals found guilty of a terrorism financing offence now face a maximum fine of S$500,000, up from S$100,000, under amendments passed yesterday to strengthen Singapore’s laws against terrorism financing. The amendments to the399 words
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288 2013-08-13 25 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN SINGAPORE —A 28-year-old woman yesterday pleaded guilty to distributing obscene photographs which led to her victim being terminated from her job. Siti Nurazlin Samat, a remote equipment specialist working for PSA, admitted that she had done so because she288 words
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Article, Illustration324 2013-08-13 25 KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN - KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN SINGAPORE —A security officer pleaded guilty yesterday to vandalising the Cenotaph war monument at the Esplanade Park. Mohamad Khalid Mohamad Yusop, 33, had used a can of red spray paint to write an “X”, followed by the word “democracy”,PHOTO: AMANDA LEE - 324 words
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education
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Article, Illustration717 2013-08-13 26 This student upgraded her nursing skills so she’d be better equipped to help others me from studying.” produced bythe TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS DESK Nursing and its associated responsibilities like caring for others and making a difference in their lives holds considerable appeal for Ms Su Htet Htetme from studying.” produced bythe TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS DESK; PHOTO: KOH MUI FONG - 717 words
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Article, Illustration480 2013-08-13 26 Admissions officers insist identifying as LGBT does not affect applicants’ chances of being admitted ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOSTON —This year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Iowa added questions about sexual orientation to theirTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 480 words
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Article, Illustration178 2013-08-13 27 SINGAPORE —The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) now has an official mascot a lion named Lyon. Unveiled yesterday, Lyon was selected from more than 80 student entries, which included “futuristiclooking robots and animal hybrids”, the university said. The 10 shortlisted designs were put toPHOTO: NTU - 178 words
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Advertisement177 2013-08-13 27 We Wear ©SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS Many Hats To Do One Job In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon for one to wear many hats. You can be a team lead, project manager, problem solver, coach, mentor, collaborator and more. To excel in these roles, it is crucial that you are177 words
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china&india
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Article, Illustration603 2013-08-13 28 Environmentalprotection to become ‘pillar industry’ that would get tax breaks, subsidies ACCELERATING EFFORTS IN CLEAN TECH AGENCIES BEIJING China plans to accelerate investment in technology to save energy and tackle the dire pollution blamed for a series of health crises that have generatedAGENCIES; PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES - 603 words
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Article, Illustration642 2013-08-13 29 A Star Cruises all-inclusive package makes for the perfect vacation SuperStar Libra boutiques. PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM Star Cruises makes holiday planning a breeze with its all-inclusive package. The single cruise fare covers deluxe accommodation, worldclass entertainment and a hostSuperStar Libra boutiques. PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM; PHOTOS: STAR CRUISES - 642 words
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525 2013-08-13 30 Middle-class adults polled also delaying marriage; expert says findings ‘worrisome’ for city SURGING HOUSING PRICES DOW JONES HONG KONG Forty-five per cent of Hong Kong’s middle-class couples have abandoned the idea of having a child anytime soon, according to a newDOW JONES - 525 words
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Article, Illustration382 2013-08-13 30 AGENCIES BEIJING The family of a British citizen murdered in China, whose death triggered the nation’s biggest political scandal in decades, is seeking compensation of up to US$8.2 million (S$10.3 million) from his convicted killer, the wife of former top leaderAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 382 words
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world
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387 2013-08-13 32 PHONE, CASH ALSO MISSING AGENCIES PETALING JAYA —A 48-year-old sergeant major was robbed of his gun containing 15 bullets after he fell asleep in his car in Shah Alam yesterday, The Star newspaper reported. The serious crimes officer was heading home afterAGENCIES - 387 words
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Article, Illustration588 2013-08-13 33 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR The Singapore launch of the controversial new book on former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has been cancelled for now, according to the book’s editors and opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar, who had been slated toAGENCIES - 588 words
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389 2013-08-13 34 MOUNTING PRESSURE ON THEIN SEIN REUTERS SITTWE —Attempts to bring stability to Myanmar’s strategic north-west Rakhine State could be unravelling after the police opened fire on Rohingya Muslims for the third time in two months, reviving tensions in a region besetREUTERS - 389 words
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Article, Illustration615 2013-08-13 35 AP CAIRO The Egyptian authorities yesterday postponed a move to disperse two Cairo sit-ins by supporters of the country’s ousted President to “avoid bloodshed”, an official said, as Islamist supporters stepped up rallies to demand his return to power. The postponement could, atAP; PHOTO: AP - 615 words
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Advertisement8 2013-08-13 32 TECH 39 HACKERS SHIFTING FOCUS TO CARS, HOMES8 words
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Advertisement150 2013-08-13 35 A SSADOR OF THE ‘/Ca/zen’CULTURE Business philosophy for continuous improvement SSI Janet Lim Assistant Vice President (AVP) Barclays Capital Services Limited, Singapore k LI □UE S' ip rr Seniority and a wealth of experience in financial management did not prove adequate in quenching Janet’s insatiable thirst for knowledge to remain150 words
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business
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294 2013-08-13 36 AFTERNOON LATEST AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States ran a budget deficit in July, although government revenues increased from a year earlier due to tax hikes and a strengthening economy, a report from the Treasury showed yesterday. The government spent US$98 billion (S$124 billion)AGENCIES - 294 words
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315 2013-08-13 36 AGENCIES SAN FR ANCISCO Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry is mulling options that could include joint ventures, partnerships or an outright sale, as its leading shareholder steps down from its board in a possible prelude to taking on a different role. BlackBerry said yesterday that it hadAGENCIES - 315 words
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272 2013-08-13 37 AGENCIES SINGAPORE —Gold consumption in China jumped 54 per cent in the first half of the year as sliding prices of the metal lured buyers, data showed, reinforcing expectations that the country will overtake India as the world’s topAGENCIES - 272 words
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326 2013-08-13 37 REUTERS BEIJING —China’s Cabinet has unveiled plans to set up more private banks to boost financial support for cashstarved smaller firms, in the latest bid to bolster the slowing economy. “We will actively develop smallsized financial institutions and open upREUTERS - 326 words
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Advertisement261 2013-08-13 37 Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit Comes to Singapore ‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’ guardian fl mi p THE BROADWAY MUSICAL* 26 September 1 October 2013 Esplanade Theatre Get ready for the blockbuster musical of the year! For the very first time ever in South East Asia, the globally acclaimed and261 words
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Article, Illustration694 2013-08-13 39 Security researchers warn that future high-tech systems are vulnerable to virtual break-ins THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Imagine driving on the highway at 90kmh and your car suddenly screeches to a halt, causing a pile-up that injures dozens of people. Now, imagine youTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 694 words
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Article, Illustration712 2013-08-13 40 AFTERNOON LATEST THE NEW YORK TIMES MOSCOW Six days of competition remain in the world track and field championships but the suspicion is that the race of the meet has been run. It came last night (this morning, Singapore time) in the women’sTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 712 words
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517 2013-08-13 40 FELICIA QUICK - FELICIA QUICK SINGAPORE —Two years after parting ways, the combination that produced success for top European clubs and national sides like Iraq and Belarus are reuniting for the first time at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow night when Singapore take on Oman in the Asian517 words
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Article, Illustration1349 2013-08-13 42 Adrian Clarke - Who are the stars that come to mind when you talk about the English Premier League? Rooney, Suarez, van Persie, Gerrard, Walcott, Aguero? TODAY EPL analyst Adrian Clarke (sports@mediacorp. com.sg) continues the countdown to this weekend’s start of the EPL by giving youPHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES - 1,349 words
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Article, Illustration614 2013-08-13 43 David Ngiau - Thinking of splurging on big-nam e strikers for your TODAY Fantasy League team? David Ngiau advises that you consider the big clubs’ reputation for rotating their players before you do so. David Ngiau David Ngiau is TODAY’S Deputy Digital Media Editor and an avid fantasy leaguePHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 614 words
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Article, Illustration397 2013-08-13 44 AGENCIES LONDON Luiz Gustavo (picture) has welcomed a potential move to Arsenal, with the London club hopeful of completing a £14 million (S$27.3 million) deal for the Bayern Munich defensive midfielder this week. Having played a pivotal role for Brazil in theAGENCIES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 397 words
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Article, Illustration317 2013-08-13 44 AFTERNOON LATEST THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Real Madrid’s interest in Gareth Bale (picture) appears to be cooling after head coach Carlo Ancelotti told president Florentino Perez that he did not consider the Tottenham player integral to his plans this season. Ancelotti’s comments,THE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: AP - 317 words
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Article, Illustration386 2013-08-13 44 THE GUARDIAN LONDON England manager Roy Hodgson insists striker Wayne Rooney no longer has a “physical injury” that could keep him out of tomorrow’s friendly against Scotland at Wembley. The striker missed the Community Shield win over Wigan with what Manchester United describedTHE GUARDIAN; PHOTO: AP - 386 words
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Article, Illustration524 2013-08-13 48 With growing acceptance of pop, schools and students get with the plan DREAM JOB THE NEW YORK TIMES SEOUL Kim Chae-young attends cram school five evenings a week, toiling deep into the night. But unlike most young South Koreans who spend hours at special schools toTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 524 words
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Article121 2013-08-13 48 REUTERS LOS ANGELES Glee is moving from the small screen to the stage. Again. Following in the footsteps of the Glee Live! concert tour, a live stage musical of the television hit, which has been renewed for two seasons, is in the works. 21st Century Fox TelevisionREUTERS - 121 words
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Article, Illustration335 2013-08-13 49 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —Advertising mogul and art dealer Charles Saatchi is said to have sent his estranged wife, celebrity “domestic goddess” Nigella Lawson, a series of “harassing” messages, begging her to contact him in the days after the couple were granted a decreeTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS - 335 words
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