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Title Section22 2012-05-07 1 AFTERNOON EDITION TODAY MICA (P) 031/10/2011 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Monday May 7, 2012 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking22 words
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Article, Illustration696 2012-05-07 1 AP PARIS France handed the presidency yesterday to leftist Francois Hollande, a champion of government stimulus programmes who says the state should protect the downtrodden a victory that could deal a death blow to the drive for austerity that has been theAP; REUTERS - 696 words
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Advertisement133 2012-05-07 1 WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO EUROPE! COURTESY OF THE 22ND EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL. VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/TODAYONLINE FOR DETAILS Mr Sarkozy is the latest victim of a wave of voter anger over spending cuts in Europe that has ousted g o v e r n m e n t s133 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration355 2012-05-07 2 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Muslims in Malaysia are now barred from taking part in “unproductive” and unlawful assemblies, according to an edict released by the National Fatwa Council declaring it as “haram” or not permissible. “Rioting, causing disturbances and damaging public property areAGENCIES; REUTERS - 355 words
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561 2012-05-07 2 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s general election could be called as early as July, before the Ramadan fasting month begins, as the recent Bersih rally has not affected support for the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, The Malaysian Insider reported yesterday. It quotedTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 561 words
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Article, Illustration402 2012-05-07 3 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE For the second time in three days, a fire broke out among the clutter left by residents at a lift lobby of an HDB flat. Yesterday, a fire occurred at the eighth-floor lift lobby of Block 52 at Toa Payoh402 words
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Article, Illustration214 2012-05-07 3 AMANDA LEE - AMANDA LEE SINGAPORE A fire broke out yesterday on a piece of reclaimed land between Pulau Tekong and the mainland, sending black plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible from areas in the eastern part of Singapore. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF),214 words
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263 2012-05-07 4 MONICA KOTWANI - MONICA KOTWANI The Association of Employment Agencies in Singapore (AEAS) has spoken out against the new laws imposed by the Indonesian authorities preventing its domestic workers from cleaning the exterior of windows and hanging laundry in highrise homes. The AEAS said yesterday that the source263 words
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Article, Illustration125 2012-05-07 4 The inaugural DBS Marina Regatta, which was held in the waters of the Marina Bay over the weekend, drew to a close yesterday. Almost 100 international and Singapore teams participated. The prizes on offer totalled S$178,000 the biggest-ever for an international dragon boatPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 125 words
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341 2012-05-07 4 SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL - SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL saiful2@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Human resource practitioners have backed the labour movement’s call for salary increments this year to be built into workers’ salaries, instead of a one-off payment. Such increments are more sustainable to meet the rising cost of living in Singapore,341 words
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431 2012-05-07 6 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, who was removed as Communist Party chief of the city of Chongqing after his wife was linked to the murder of a British businessman, drew up three alternative cover-up storiesTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 431 words
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Article, Illustration344 2012-05-07 6 AP NEW YORK Many of the relatives of victims of the Sept 11 attacks on the United States expressed frustration that it has taken so long to bring the suspects to justice, as five men were formally charged on Saturday.AP - 344 words
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Article, Illustration263 2012-05-07 8 SINGAPORE Using football to motivate youths to do well in their studies, the new Tampines Football Academy which was set up less than a fortnight ago now has about 30 youth members in total. The youths between 10 and 16 years old willPHOTO BY OOI BOON KEONG - 263 words
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Article, Illustration418 2012-05-07 8 SINGAPORE From today till June 10, low-income union members can apply for S$3 million worth of discount vouchers for daily basic necessities. National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said yesterday it has revised the income eligibility criteria for the U Stretch Vouch-418 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration3787 2012-05-07 10 ALICIA WONG, TEO XUANWEI - Since last May’s General Election, the Government has been reaching out more to civil society and netizens. How successful has it been? What has been the impact on policymaking? ALICIA WONG, TEO XUANWEI aliciaw@mediacorp.com.sg Alicia Wong is assistant news editor at Today. Teo Xuanwei isTODAY FILE PHOTO; TODAY FILE PHOTOS - 3,787 words
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VOICES
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Article280 2012-05-07 18 Calvin Cheng - Easy financing schemes are cushioning up-front pain of buying a car Letter from Calvin Cheng I REFER to the article “Plans to cut vehicle growth rate may be delayed: Lui” (May 5). I believe that to increase the vehicle quota would be too hasty a move,280 words
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Article138 2012-05-07 18 Ong Beng Kwang - Letter from Ong Beng Kwang THE COE system was introduced to regulate the number of new cars on the road. But with the current bidding system, only the well-off can afford cars. The authorities could look to the balloting system in use for years by the138 words
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Advertisement967 2012-05-07 19 Advertising Feature Pornsak: Herbal treatments save More youths using TCM to treat hair problems my hair! SINGAPORE Singapore favourite TV Host, Pornsak, faced common hair challenges: dry and brittle hair, coarse ends, a scalp that felt weigh down and on the verge of fatigue.Thankfully for Pornsak, he found help through967 words
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SINGAPORE
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349 2012-05-07 20 ASHLEY CHIA - Children’s vaccination for pneumonia can also be used for those above 50 ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A vaccination that has proven to be successful in fighting pneumonia among children below the age of five is now also available to those aged above 50. Over349 words
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Article, Illustration35 2012-05-07 20 Photo courtesy of ‘isaac9’. The heavy downpour yesterday afternoon caused some of the trees at a car park near Changi Village to fall and damage several vehicles. PHOTO COURTESY ISAAC9PHOTO COURTESY ISAAC9 - 35 words
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299 2012-05-07 20 AMIR HUSSAIN - AMIR HUSSAIN SINGAPORE As schools here move towards a more value-driven education, animal welfare group Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) is proposing that animal welfare be included in the formal curriculum, as part of the new character and citizenship education programme299 words
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Article337 2012-05-07 20 QIUYI TAN - Local fish farm to breed more fish for food using technology QIUYI TAN TanQiuyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A fish farm here is investing in research and development to raise the Republic’s domestic production of food fish. Ornamental fish producer Apollo Aquarium started running its marine research farm in337 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration514 2012-05-07 22 AGENCIES COLUMBUS (Ohio) President Barack Obama sought to rekindle the passion of his 2008 victory on Saturday with a pair of huge rallies in battleground states that signalled a new, more politically aggressive phase of the campaign and a sharpened critique of Republican Mitt Romney.AGENCIES; REUTERS - 514 words
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234 2012-05-07 22 AGENCIES BERLIN Germans voted a new Parliament in the state of Schleswig-Holstein yesterday, with Ms Angela Merkel’s conservatives fighting to prevent a loss of local power to their Social Democrat (SDP) rivals that could dent the chancellor’s re-election hopes for nextAGENCIES - 234 words
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179 2012-05-07 22 AGENCIES ROME Italians went to the polls yesterday in local elections that will provide the first test of voter resistance to Prime Minister Mario Monti’s increasingly unpopular austerity policies since his appointment last year. Mr Monti himself is not inAGENCIES - 179 words
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207 2012-05-07 23 AGENCIES Thousands of protesters gathered at a Moscow square yesterday for a march on the eve of Mr Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as President today. The protest had been boldly billed by opposition leaders as the “March of a Million”, who had staged smaller ralliesAGENCIES - 207 words
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311 2012-05-07 23 AP KOLKATA Hoping to wean India from Iranian oil imports, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Indian leaders to explore alternative suppliers as she opens a threeday visit to the energy-starved South Asian giant that will also focus onAP - 311 words
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202 2012-05-07 23 AP United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday urged the government of Bangladesh not to do anything that could undermine the effectiveness of the internationally acclaimed Grameen Bank micro-lender. Ms Clinton told a town hall audience in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka that theAP - 202 words
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Article, Illustration76 2012-05-07 24 AP A fire tore through a karaoke bar in South Korea on Saturday night, killing nine people. According to the police in Busan, three Sri Lankan men and six South Koreans died after inhaling toxic gases. The authorities say theAP - 76 words
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Article231 2012-05-07 24 REUTERS YANGON A former top general close to Myanmar’s retired dictator Than Shwe has resigned as Vice-President, Burmese media reported, ending the hardliner’s role in the reformist government. Mr Tin Aung Myint Oo, 61, submitted his resignation on May 3 for health reasons after returning fromREUTERS - 231 words
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Article, Illustration163 2012-05-07 24 AP A tornado tore through a city north-east of Japan’s capital yesterday, killing one person, injuring dozens of others and destroying scores of houses. Fire-fighters and medical teams rushed to the area after the tornado struck Tsukuba city, 60km from Tokyo. The city is a scienceAP; REUTERS - 163 words
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177 2012-05-07 24 REUTERS BANGKOK The Thai authorities are investigating a blast that killed 12 people and wounded at least 105 at one of the world’s biggest petrochemical hubs. Explosions sparked a fire at a chemical factory at the Map Ta Phut complex Thailand’s biggest industrial estate on Saturday,REUTERS - 177 words
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Advertisement335 2012-05-07 23 We brought hair loss technology into the 21st Century. And now we’re bringing it to you in Singapore. Ashley Martin’s Singapore clinic is now open. CALL TODAY YOUR FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE! This is great news for anyone suffering from hair loss. Australia’s leading hair loss treatment centre has opened335 words
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Advertisement125 2012-05-07 24 Professional Qualifi cation Begins with Your Our Commitment Students studying for their ACCA qualifi cation now have the opportunity to obtain a degree from Oxford Brookes University, a recognised and highly respected UK university. Preparatory course for &Stand a chance to win 2 pairs of movie passes ACCA Association of125 words
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BUSINESS
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Article372 2012-05-07 25 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST BEIJING With the United States struggling through a soft patch and Europe battling recession, China may come to the rescue by demonstrating a resilience that would provide comfort in a sea of economic uncertainty. China, the world’s second largest economy, is looking everREUTERS - 372 words
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Article, Illustration530 2012-05-07 25 REUTERS OMAHA Warren Buffett tried to allay fears of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders about the company’s future after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and revealed that he recently tried to make one of the biggest acquisitions of his career. He also said he is pursuingREUTERS; AP - 530 words
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP (APRIL 30 TO MAY 4)
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Article, Illustration54 2012-05-07 25 FRIDAY CLOSE 13,038.27 (-1.27%) THE WEEKAHEAD After Wall Street’s worst week of the year, US stock investors will look across the Atlantic this week to take cues from Europe, with French and Greek polls setting the tone. Thursday 13,206.59 q 0.47% Wednesday 13,268.57 q 0.08% Tuesday 13,279.32 p 0.50%54 words
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Article14 2012-05-07 25 È FTSE100 5,655.06 H DAX È È DAX 6,561.47 (-1.90%) CAC40 3,161.97 (-1.90%)14 words
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Article13 2012-05-07 25 OIL US$111.40 (-US$1.78) È All figures correct as at 8am this morning13 words
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Article130 2012-05-07 25 STOCK CALL Outperform s$7.66 CIMB upgrades from Neutral on better visibility and raises target price to S$9.25 from S$7.66. “Earnings likely reached a bottom in the first quarter of this year and should improve from here. We believe investors will be willing to pay a premium for its130 words
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Advertisement221 2012-05-07 25 If you am about to BUY a PROPERTY, STOP!! Come hear us share IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the PROPERTY MARKET before you proceed!! All our parcipants, including those who have been to other property talks before, agree that our preview and seminars are the BEST!! Find out what you have been221 words
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DIGITAL
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Article, Illustration572 2012-05-07 26 ALVIN CHONG - One journalist’s experience of attending a product launch abroad ALVIN CHONG AlvinChongGL@mediacorp.com.sg LONDON “Wow, you’re so lucky.” That’s the refrain I hear from my nonjournalist friends when I announce that I’m being sent overseas for a press event. This time around, I was headed toPHOTO BY ALVIN CHONG - 572 words
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Advertisement165 2012-05-07 26 SIMM Singapore Institute of Materials Management Nurturing Logistics Supply Chain Professionals for 31 Years Beyond HOW TO GIVE YOUR LOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER a COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Sign up for professional diplomas offered by SIMM and enhance your career prospects! Diploma in Logistics Management (Part-time) Boost your knowledge on International Shipping165 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration335 2012-05-07 27 REUTERS KINGSTON (Jamaica) Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt held his nerve after two false starts by competitors and powered to the year’s fastest 100 metres at the Jamaica International Invitational on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). The 100m and 200m world record holder clockedREUTERS; AP - 335 words
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Article, Illustration476 2012-05-07 27 DAN GUEN CHIN - Republic’s doubles pair still seeking first title of the year after coming close in M’sia DAN GUEN CHIN danguenchin@mediacorp.com.sg JOHOR BAHRU Singapore’s Yao Lei and Shinta Mulia Sari failed to deliver when it mattered, losing 21-18, 21-18 yesterday to Malaysia’s Chin Ee Hui and WongTODAY POOL PHOTO - 476 words
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275 2012-05-07 27 PHILIP GOH - PHILIP GOH SINGAPORE The Republic’s Chew Feng Yi finished on the podium at the CrossFit Games Asian Regionals in Seoul yesterday. Despite qualifying top for the Asian Regionals, 26-year-old Chew had to set- tle for third after three days of gruelling workouts, with275 words
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Article, Illustration1082 2012-05-07 28 Stripped of two titles and demoted, Turin giants finally bag Serie A crown after AC Milan fall in Milan derby REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST MILAN Juventus won Serie A for the first time since the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal, clinching the title with a 2-0 winREUTERS - 1,082 words
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Article, Illustration549 2012-05-07 29 Yaya Toure’s double strike puts Mancini’s men within sight of title THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Newcastle 0 Man City 2 NEWCASTLE They celebrated as though they had already won the Premier League and, while that may yet prove embarrassingly premature, Manchester City played like championsTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 549 words
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Article257 2012-05-07 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Man Utd 2 Swansea 0 MANCHESTER First-half goals from Paul Scholes and Ashley Young secured Manchester United a 2-0 win over Swansea City that kept the defending champions’ faint title hopes alive until the final day of the season.THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 257 words
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Article, Illustration513 2012-05-07 30 Undefeated American hails opponent Cotto, insists he wants to fight Pacquiao REUTERS LAS VEGAS Floyd Mayweather Jr came through 12 bruising rounds to outpoint Miguel Cotto in their WBA super welterweight clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). StayREUTERS - 513 words
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Article, Illustration388 2012-05-07 30 REUTERS AFTERNOON LATEST PHILADELPHIA The eighthseeded Philadelphia 76ers moved within a game of eliminating the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls as they scored their third consecutive victory over the East’s top seeds, winning 89-82 last night. A victory tomorrow inREUTERS; GETTY IMAGES - 388 words
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Advertisement62 2012-05-07 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVEL CARS PRINT MATTERS SINGAPORE TYLER PRINT INSTITUTE MAKES HISTORY AS IT TURNS 10 T2 MAY 7, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF A CHORUS LINE HITS THE RIGHT NOTES T4 DESIGN TIMOTHY OLYPHANT JUSTIFIES WHY HE’S LAZY T5 SMALLER HOUSE, BIGGER62 words
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Article, Illustration1451 2012-05-07 2 MAYO MARTIN - Singapore Tyler Print Institute director Emi Eu looks back on a decade of printmaking adventures MAYO MARTIN mayo@mediacorp.com.sg THESE days, Emi Eu and the world of printmaking are as thick as thieves. But there were hardly any fireworks when she first encountered the art form as aPhoto by Jason Ho; Photos courtesy of STPI - 1,451 words
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Article, Illustration498 2012-05-07 4 MAYO MARTIN - HuM Theatre’s The Kanjoos does Moliere Bollywood style MAYO MARTIN LOOKS like HuM Theatre is shaping up to be the little theatre group that could. After two critically-acclaimed productions with Rafta Rafta and Prisoner Of Mumbai Mansion, they’re back with the comedy, The Kanjoos. This localisedPhoto courtesy of Chemistryteam - 498 words
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Article, Illustration377 2012-05-07 4 KARIN LAI - THEATRE REVIEW: A CHORUS LINE KARIN LAI AT AN audition for an upcoming Broadway production, a crowd of potential dancers for the chorus line has been whittled down to 17 and only eight will finally get the job. Each of the 17 is desperatePhoto courtesy BASE ENTERTAINMENT - 377 words
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179 2012-05-07 4 MAYO MARTIN - STATE OF THE ARTS: Singapore’s visual artists recently made waves in the film fest circuit: Lucy Davis’ short film Jalan Jati (Teak Road) bagged a promotional award at the 58th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen last week as Charles Lim’s All The Lines Flow Out continued its winning run with179 words
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ARTS GUIDE
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Article43 2012-05-07 4 DANCE Experimental choreographer Joavien Ng deconstructs snippets of various life encounters in an artificially constructed room, where the experience becomes an “incoherent soup of landscapes and meanings”. May 10 to 12, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets at S$25 from Sistic.43 words
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Article49 2012-05-07 4 VISUAL ART Twelve artists explore gender representation and masculinity in a show inspired by the work of Robert Mapplethorpe. Curated by Marla Bendini and presented by rainbowartsproject, which is dedicated to LGBT-related art. Until May 17, noon to 9pm, The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St. Free admission.49 words
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Article53 2012-05-07 4 Five artists from the region, including Singapore’s Justin Lee and Aiman, in a show that looks at the effects of luxury brands on society with a burgeoning middle class. Curated by Sonia Klesnikov-Jessop. Until May 20, noon to 6pm on weekends,Vue Privee, 63 Spottiswoode Park. Weekdays by appointment53 words
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Article64 2012-05-07 4 An ongoing show by Cultural Medallion recipient LimTze Peng featuring 50 works that documents his field trips to the Indonesian island after his first visit in the ’60s as a member of the Ten Men Art Group. Until May 23, 11am to 7pm, Galleries 1 and64 words
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Article45 2012-05-07 4 A showcase by seven of the school’s MA Fine Arts candidates, including Donna Ong, Ayano Hattori and Moe Htet Htet. Until May 15, 10am to 6pm, ICA Gallery 1, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1McNally St. Free admission. Closed on Mondays.45 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration499 2012-05-07 5 MAY SEAH - Justified’ s Timothy Olyphant’s slacker charm works like charm MAY SEAH TIMOTHY Olyphant works hard and plays hard, but when it comes to interviews, he doesn’t bother to hide the fact that he’d rather be watching the game on TV. It’s all part of his wry,499 words
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Article, Illustration90 2012-05-07 5 TO CELEBRATE the finale of its hit drama series Vettai, MediaCorp TV Vasantham organised two Finale theatre events at GV Max, VivoCity, and Cathay Citysquare Mall in Johor Bahru. Both events were completely sold out, as fans of the local cop drama snapped up tickets to catch90 words
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DESIGN
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Article, Illustration859 2012-05-07 6 SERENE LIM - Don’t fret about diminishing home sizes.With some clever tricks and planning, your home could look bigger than it actually is SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg A RECENT statement by National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan about the sizes of HDB flats not having decreased in the last 15859 words
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THINGS TO DO
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65 2012-05-07 8 Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki presents his latest installation where the third floor of the Hermes store is transformed into a kaleidoscope of flower motifs in bright colour pigments, recalling the patterns of a summer Japanese kimono and offering audiences a new way of engaging a65 words
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66 2012-05-07 8 Tin Tin the boy explorer even has a full range of postage stamps. Check out the collection, including rarely seen stamp artwork issued by Belgium, France and the Netherlands, from the museum’s Universal Postal Union Collection forthe first time in Singapore. Until May 31,1pm66 words
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Article, Illustration78 2012-05-07 8 This exhibition takes visitors through four stages of Warhol’s career, starting from his early artistic years in the 1940s to his last works during the 1980s. With over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures and videos, this is the first time such an extensive collection is on78 words
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64 2012-05-07 8 The works of 12 writers, including playwright Ovidia Yu and poet Bani Hayka, on the themes of desire and belonging are presented in this 12-month project where one writer every month will have his or her letters shown64 words
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101 2012-05-07 8 An exhibition of rare Tang dynasty objects from the earliest and most vital Arab shipwreck discovered in South-east Asia. Its cargo of some 60,000 objects included gold and silver vessels, storage jars, bowls and other ceramics. Until June 17, Asian101 words
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54 2012-05-07 8 Cultural Medallion recipient Lee Wen’s artistic practice spanning 25 years in this important survey shows that includes installation, photographs, videos and documentation. Until June 10, 10am to 7pm, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road. Admission at S$10. Free on Fridays from54 words
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Miscellaneous85 2012-05-07 9 ON MEDIACORP PRIMEVAL V (PG) Channel~5, ~10pm The~exhausted~ARC~team~struggle~to~cope~as~more~ anomalies~are~opening. ~As~the~whole~team~lets~Lester~in~ on~the~secrets~of~Matt’s~mission, ~they’re~interrupted~by~ worrying~news~—~anomalies~are~opening~everywhere~and~ there~are~reports~of~a~huge~creature~loose~on~the~streets. SCOOBY DOO! ABRACADABRADOO okto, ~6.30pm When~a~secluded~school~ for~magicians~faces~danger~ from~a~fantastical~flying~ creature~outside~and~ sinister~forces~inside, there’s~just~one~thing~to~say: ~Scooby-Doo!~Abracadabra-Doo. ~~While~visiting~Velma’s~sister~Madelyn, ~who’s~ enrolled~at~the~Whirlen~Merlin~Magic~Academy, ~the~gang~ gets~more~than~a~rabbit~emerging~from~a~hat. ~A~greedy~ ice-cream~mogul~wants~to~close~the~place; ~a~screaming~ banshee~gives~everyone~the~creeps; ~and~a~mythological~ half-dragon, ~half-lion~known~as~a~gryphon~seems~all~too~ real. ~Can~Scooby-Doo, ~Shaggy, ~Daphne, ~Fred~and~Velma~ learn~enough~tricks~of~the~trade~to~uncover~the~secrets~ that~will~save~the~school?~Abracadabra!~With~these~ mystery~solvers~around, ~having~fun~is~always~magical. ON~SINGTEL~MIO~TV INTRUDERS (EXCLUSIVE85 words
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Miscellaneous371 2012-05-07 9 CHANNEL tellchannel5@mediacorp.com.sg ~6.00AM~~ Films~&~Stars~Asia ~~6.30~~ AM~Live! ~9.00~~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~Show~ IX ~10.00~~ The~Dr~Oz~Show ~11.00~~ Films~&~Stars~Asia ~11.30~~ Great~Ideas~From~JML ~12.30PM~~ Sayang~Sayang~ ~1.00~~ India: ~A~Love~Story ~2.00~~ America’s~Funniest~Home~ Videos~XXI ~2.30~ The~Dr~Oz~Show ~3.30~~ The~Chew~ ~4.00~~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~Show~ IX ~4.15~ The~Revolution ~5.00~~ The~Ellen~DeGeneres~Show~ IX~ ~6.00~~ America’s~Got~Talent~V~ ~7.00~~ America’s~Funniest~Home~ Videos~XXI ~7.30~ Mega~Monday~Movie: Starship~Troopers~3: Marauder~(PG-Violence) ~9.30~~ News~5~Tonight ~10.00~~ Primeval~V~(PG) ~11.00~ The~Pacific~(PG13-Violence)371 words
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Miscellaneous86 2012-05-07 9 ON MEDIACORP BLISS SEEKER Channel~8, ~8pm This~week, ~join~Huang~Jing~Lun~in~Qing~Jing, Taiwan~as~ he~visits~a~organic~tea~garden~on~the~mountains~located~ 1,700~meters~above~sea~level. ~~Join~the~host~as~he~soaks~ in~the~hot~spring~generated~by~the~921~earthquakes, cold~gurgling~stream~on~one~side~and~sodium~ biocarbonate~spring~water~on~the~other, ~the~best~ pleasures~in~life~actually~do~not~need~to~cost~money. BITE ME WITH DR MIKE LEAHY: QUEENSLAND okto, ~9pm From~the~dense~tropical~ rainforest~to~the~Great~ Barrier~Reef, ~Australia’s~ Queensland~is~an~idyllic~ travel~destination. ~It’s~also~ home~to~an~amazing~array~ of~beautiful~yet~deadly~ creatures. ~From~the~box~ jellyfish~and~the~huntsman~ spider~to~the~giant~cockroach~and~the~cane~toad, virologist~Mike~Leahy~meets~some~of~the~smallest~yet~ most~lethal~local~inhabitants~in~this~sun~lover’s~paradise. ON~STARHUB~CABLE~TV PAWN STARS VI HISTORY~(StarHub~TV~Ch~401), ~10pm Pawn Stars ~returns~with~a~new~hit~series~of~the~86 words
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