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Title Section16 2013-02-04 1 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING /VI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/201216 words
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Advertisement29 2013-02-04 1 IS OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PREPARED FOR BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRAINS OF A BIGGER POPULATION? COMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 Despite draw, City can still win the league: Mancini SPORTS •2829 words
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564 2013-02-04 1 2030population estimate an important reference for infrastructure, says Iswaran POPULATION WHITE PAPER SINGAPORE —The population projections are not a target for the Government, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office S Iswaran stressed yesterday. Rather, it is an upper limit for policymakers to use564 words
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248 2013-02-04 1 WONG WEI HAN - WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are calling on the Government to examine whether there are enough quality jobs for Singaporeans who may have lost job opportunities in the Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMET) sector248 words
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Article122 2013-02-04 2 He added: “At the same time, we are also doing our best to see how we can address some of these short-term issues, which continue to be a cause of concern for Singaporeans and legitimately so.” Separately, Law and Foreign Af- fairs Minister K Shanmugam said that the Government needs122 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration838 2013-02-04 2 WOO SIAN BOON - Past projections fell short of real growth, but some analysts feel that current forecast would have factored in buffer POPULATION WHITE PAPER WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As Parliament sits today to debate the White Paper on population, some experts have questioned the soundnessPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 838 words
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618 2013-02-04 4 TAN WEIZHEN - 50km line will cut through one of the island’s most important rainforests says Nature Society CROSS ISLAND LINE TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Following the unveiling of plans last month by the Government to construct a Cross Island Line, the Nature Society has618 words
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Article, Illustration457 2013-02-04 4 TAN WEIZHEN - TAN WEIZHEN SINGAPORE —The Nature Society has proposed to conserve 25 hectares of the 200 ha former Bidadari cemetery, which is slated to be redeveloped into a new town under the Government’s land use plan. According to the society’s proposal,PHOTO: KEN GOH - 457 words
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Article, Illustration116 2013-02-04 6 Needy seniors of Teck Ghee constituency received an early Chinese New Year treat yesterday, with 370 of them being given hongbao by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, a Member of Parliament for the constituency. Mr Lee, his wife Ho ChingPHOTO: DON WONG - 116 words
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Article, Illustration116 2013-02-04 6 Some 300 people turned up for a candlelight vigil last night for the two boys who died in a traffic accident in Tampines last week. The vigil for 13-year-old Nigel Yap and his seven-year-old brother Donavan was organised by the Tampines Grassroots Organisations and was heldPHOTO: DON WONG - 116 words
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Article, Illustration564 2013-02-04 8 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS MUNICH Iran yesterday said that it was open to a United States offer of direct talks on its nuclear programme and that six world powers had suggested a new round of nuclear negotiations this month. But it didREUTERS; PHOTO: AP - 564 words
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Article374 2013-02-04 6 Referring to the same survey which was released last week by recruiting firm Ambition, the ASME said that it showed the importance of Government and company policies in attracting and retaining individuals. “We, therefore, call upon the Government to provide SMEs with more incentives to develop and improve their human374 words
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comment &analysis
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Article, Illustration776 2013-02-04 10 JEREMY LIM - FUTURE POPULATION GROWTH JEREMY LIM Dr Jeremy Lim has held senior executive positions in both public and private healthcare sectors. He is currently writing a book on the Singapore health system. This is part of a series on health policies in Singapore. The recently-released776 words
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Article, Illustration756 2013-02-04 12 AJAY K SANGANERIA, ABHIJIT GHOSH - POPULATION AND THE BUDGET AJAY K SANGANERIA, ABHIJIT GHOSH Ajay K Sanganeria is Senior Tax Manager and Abhijit Ghosh is Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore. With increasing life expectancy as well as low fertility rates, Singapore is faced with two key756 words
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Article, Illustration810 2013-02-04 14 DAVID PILLING - CHINA’S OIL PIPELINE DAVID PILLING David Pilling is Financial Times’Asia Editor. THE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED In May, something curious will happen to the geography of China. The continental-sized country, whose supercharged development has been concentrated in cities on its eastern coast, will gain something it hasTHE FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED - 810 words
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Advertisement27 2013-02-04 10 The scramble for Myanmar has begun Naypyidaw will not abandon Beijing. It has far too much to gain from playing off East against West. DAVID PILLING 1427 words
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voices
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Article, Illustration422 2013-02-04 16 ONG HONG BEE - FROM ONG HONG BEE If we are to be serious about road safety, we need to focus more on preventing accidents, instead of only reacting to serious or fatal ones after they have occurred. In the area of education, I suggest that theTODAY FILE PHOTO - 422 words
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282 2013-02-04 16 EDWIN TEONG YING KEAT - FROM EDWIN TEONG YING KEAT I refer to the report “Getting the right mix of 6.9 million people” (Jan 30). The burgeoning population in Singapore would mean more trials and challenges as we strive to achieve social cohesion. In my opinion,282 words
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191 2013-02-04 17 LEOW ZI XIANG - FROM LEOW ZI XIANG The Moneylenders Act as well as the Moneylenders Rules regulate licensed moneylending in Singapore. Under the Moneylenders Rules, the maximum rate of interest that a licensed moneylender is legally permitted to charge for an unsecured loan is191 words
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347 2013-02-04 17 DESMOND CHOO; ZAINAL SAPARI - FROM DESMOND CHOO Executive Secretary, Union of Security Employees ZAINAL SAPARI Cluster Lead, Building and Facility Management Services Cluster National Trades Union Congress We refer to Mr Paul Steve Vasudev’s letter “Wage review for security industry long overdue” (Jan 28). A347 words
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587 2013-02-04 18 WOO SIAN BOON - Adjustments made were based on hotel menu prices, currency exchange rate, says the carrier WAGE DISPUTE WOO SIAN BOON woosianboon@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —A strong Singapore dollar and protracted negotiations between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its staff union have caused unhappiness among some cabin crew,587 words
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318 2013-02-04 19 Building our Garden City: It all began with a tree CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —To commemorate Singapore’s efforts in building a “Garden City”, the National Parks Board (NParks) has planned a series of activities and programmes for the year. In a blog post yesterday, Minister for National Development Khaw Boon WanCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 318 words
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Article, Illustration249 2013-02-04 19 SINGAPORE To help those considering making a move from the corporate sector to the non-profit world, a book has been launched sharing the stories of former corporate leaders who have successfully made the transition. Changing Lanes, Changing Lives, authored by consultant249 words
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Advertisement24 2013-02-04 19 REPORT THE ST REGIS PERSPECTIVES MR COLIN GOH, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE Scan the QR code or you can visit tdy.sg/artcolingoh24 words
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Advertisement137 2013-02-04 19 Welcome to the sunny side. r m < tA m J| u.y Wake up on the sunny side at the new Days Hotel at Zhongshan Park, featuring 405 bright and cheery rooms equipped with free Wifi and gym facilities. Savour authentic Mediterranean fare at 2i on Rajah, which serves vibrant137 words
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youth
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Article, Illustration485 2013-02-04 20 LOUISA TANG - NUS carnival offers teens an outlet to lend helping hand discover joy in volunteering COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LOUISA TANG louisatangqr@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After being caught for theft with his friends, 16-year-old Muhd Nor Fadzly Bin Mohd Talib wanted to turn over a new leaf to doPHOTO: MADELINE KOO - 485 words
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Advertisement185 2013-02-04 20 Get $8 return voucher with min. spend of $68 (While stock i ‘Ushering GProsperil inthejymr Sweet Reunion Roasted half chicken glazed with homemade oriental honey sauce, serve with fries coleslaw lasts i/oocnei *8 (ewtyear Golden Pasta Pot Spaghetti noodle tossed with golden curry, chicken chunks and carrots served in a185 words
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Article, Illustration833 2013-02-04 21 ENVIRONMENT REUTERS BEIJING The search for culprits behind the thick haze enveloping China’s capital has turned a spotlight on the country’s two largest oil companies and their resistance to tougher fuel standards. Bureaucratic fighting between the environment ministry, on the one hand, andREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 833 words
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365 2013-02-04 21 AP BEIJING A prominent scholar from China’s Turkic Uighur ethnic minority said he was detained for more than 12 hours at Beijing’s airport and then sent home when attempting to board a flight to the United States, the latest in aAP - 365 words
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world
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528 2013-02-04 22 PHILIPPINE REBEL GROUPS AP MANIL A Abu Sayyaf gunmen have freed two Filipino crewmen of a Jordanian television journalist who were kidnapped last year. But the Al Qaedalinked militants continued to hold the reporter and four other foreigners in a Philippine jungle, whereAP - 528 words
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238 2013-02-04 23 AGENCIES laiza (myanmar) The government of Myanmar and ethnic Kachin rebels in the north said yesterday that they would hold talks in neighbouring China this week after some of the worst fighting in the country in years. The talks will begin todayAGENCIES - 238 words
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Article, Illustration370 2013-02-04 23 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUA L A LU M PU R Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) President Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday blamed ruling party United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) for confusing Malaysia’s multi-religious populace, even as former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused theTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 370 words
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Article, Illustration330 2013-02-04 24 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The White House has released a photograph of President Barack Obama skeet shooting last August after some Republicans expressed doubts that he had engaged in the activity. Mr Obama, who is seeking a ban on assault weapons and other measures toAGENCIES; SOURCE: FBI UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS; SOURCE: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF DRUGS AND CRIME - 330 words
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Advertisement86 2013-02-04 22 IncliGo to Chennai Introducing o doily direct flight. Starting March 2nd. Po now! Singapore Chennai 5:50 am SGD 323 Return fare Chennai Singapore 10:00 pm SGD 323 Return fare Rll inclusive loiuest return fare including 20 kg check-in baggage per person per sector. The above timings are local departure timings.86 words
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business
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STOCK CALL
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Article27 2013-02-04 25 Readers should seek independent financial advice before making any investment decision. TODAY cannot be held liable for any consequence arising from the use of this information.27 words
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Article97 2013-02-04 25 BUY (S$1.85) OSIM International reported a strong set of Q4 results which were within OCBC’s expectations. A positive surprise in the form of a special dividend of 1 cent/share was declared, on top of a final dividend of 1 cent. The house raises its FY13 EPS forecast by97 words
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382 2013-02-04 25 AFTERNOON LATEST BLOOMBERG MUNICH Europe’s political tremors risk spoiling the region’s market calm, with corruption allegations buffeting Spanish Premier Mariano Rajoy and Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi closing in on the front-runner ahead of elections. Mr Rajoy will travel to Berlin tomorrow as euro-area leadersBLOOMBERG - 382 words
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Advertisement396 2013-02-04 25 For Singles Only olume a ve TO REGISTER Please email your particulars (Name, NRIC, gender, mailing address and contact number) to Thiruselvi_Gopal@nlb.gov.sg Please also indicate the programme title. Language of Love Time: 1 lam 12.30pm Learn from the experts on how to communicate clearly with the opposite gender. Experience the396 words
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management
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Article, Illustration817 2013-02-04 26 KARN G BULSUK - HACKERS AND YOUR BUSINESS KARN G BULSUK Karn G Bulsuk is Senior Consultant for a major Big 4 consulting firm in Australia. Companies love their information technology solutions as they offer convenience and efficiency for all operations. But IT is a double-edged sword:817 words
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Advertisement158 2013-02-04 26 n£k TMiS M ATTHMAI A CCHn ATTOW Tourism Monagement Institute of Singapore LIVE YOUR DREAMS BE A TOURISM PROFESSIONAL YOUR PASSPORT TO NATIONAL CET INSTITUTE A PROMISING TOURISM CAREER WSQ Diploma in Tourism WSQ Dual Certificate in Tour Travel Services and Attractions WSQ Certificate in Hotel Accommodation Services WSQ Tourist158 words
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technology
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Article, Illustration545 2013-02-04 27 CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS - FROM COMPUTER TO MOBILE DEVICES COMMENTARY BY CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Christopher Willians is Technology Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Facebook finds itself at the front line of the march to mobile. When it burst onto the Web in 2004, virtually everyone onlineTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 545 words
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Article, Illustration424 2013-02-04 28 AFTERNOON LATEST THE GUARDIAN MAN CITY LIVERPOOL 2 2 LONDON Roberto Mancini insisted Manchester City are still in the Premier League title race despite the 2-2 draw with Liverpool that left them trailing Manchester United by nine points with 13 games left.THE GUARDIAN; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 424 words
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365 2013-02-04 28 AP BARCELONA Lionel Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia yesterday, while Atletico Madrid remained perfect at home through 20 games in all competitions. Midfielder Ever Banega struck firstAP - 365 words
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369 2013-02-04 28 CHARLES ONG - CHARLES ONG SINGAPORE —Fencing Singapore (FS) President Nicholas Fang has made no secret of his desire to see a Singapore fencer win a medal at the Olympics. And after the recently completed South-east Asian Fencing Federation (SEAFF) Junior and Cadet Championships in Brunei, where369 words
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Article, Illustration659 2013-02-04 29 LOW LIN FHOONG - Nigerian Olympian Tosin Oke chooses the Republic as his training base for 2016 Rio Games LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Nigerian Tosin Oke does not enjoy Singapore’s famous chicken rice, laksa or chilli crab. But that has not stopped the 32-year-old triplejumper from choosing thePHOTO: LOW LIN FHOONG - 659 words
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Article, Illustration441 2013-02-04 29 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE He narrowly missed out on a bronze at the 2009 SEA Games in Laos and then finished fifth at the 2011 edition in Indonesia. Right now, the Republic’s leading triple jumper Stefan Tseng has set his sights onTODAY FILE PHOTO - 441 words
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281 2013-02-04 30 REUTERS MIL AN Two classy first-half goals gave Juventus a 2-1 win at Chievo yesterday, restoring their threepoint lead at the top of Serie A as Lazio and Inter Milan lost touch after defeats by lowly opponents. Alessandro Matri volleyed home afterREUTERS - 281 words
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Article, Illustration290 2013-02-04 30 AFTERNOON LATEST REUTERS ROME Mario Balotelli scored twice, including a hugely-controversial penalty three minutes into stoppage time, on his AC Milan debut to give them a 2-1 win over Udinese yesterday (this morning, Singapore time), three days after completing his move from EnglishREUTERS; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 290 words
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Advertisement15 2013-02-04 31 LOOKING GOOD DESIGNER STYLES RAISE THE BAR FOR HOTELS IN SINGAPORE32 MONDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 201315 words
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arts&design
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Article, Illustration963 2013-02-04 32 SERENE LIM - TWO NEW HOTELS SHAKE UP THEIR BRANDS BY GETTING A NEW LOOK SERENE LIM serenelim@mediacorp.com. sg The taxi driver peered. “Wow, new hotel, ah? What’s the name? Parkroyal? Same one like at Kitchener Road?” He sounded genuinely surprised and a little confused. It was understandable. The dramatically stunning design963 words
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Article, Illustration299 2013-02-04 33 MAY SEAH - An emotional operatic treat from the SLO OPERA REVIEW: GIACOMO PUCCINI’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY MAY SEAH may@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Thanks to strong performances by the main cast, the Singapore Lyric Opera’s (SLO) staging of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly made for a very satisfying opera experience on Gala Night atPHOTO: SLO - 299 words
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Article, Illustration117 2013-02-04 33 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN Leadership changes that could very well impact the arts and culture scene are afoot as the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth announced new chief executives for the People’s Association, the National Heritage Board and the National Art Gallery. Longtime and popular CEO of117 words
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ARTS GUIDE
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Article55 2013-02-04 33 Toy Factory takes on Arthur Miller’s famous play about the 1692 Massachusetts witchhunt. Directed by Rayann Condy, it stars Tim Nga, Rodney Oliveiro, Julie Wee, Matt Grey, Sharda Harrison, among others. Feb 7 to 23, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. With 4pm (weekday) and 3pm (weekend) matinees. Tickets from55 words
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Article66 2013-02-04 33 A showcase of the pioneering Singapore artist’s works, which comprise some 70 pieces, including abstract works never before shown, as well as some 80 sketches, done between1943 to1983. The range stretches from mixed media reliefs and oil paintings to ink landscapes. Until March 3, 11am to 7pm, NAFA Galleries66 words
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66 2013-02-04 33 An exhibition of recent works by the sculptor known for his public artworks. But expect more than his familiar figurative works you’ll find a mix of the familiar and abstract, including everyday objects done in stone and wood. Until April 28,10am66 words
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Article57 2013-02-04 33 Cultural Medallion recipient Chng Seok Tin is currently exhibiting her Yuan series for the first time in a show; with works based on round forms as well as those produced in France. Until Feb 20,11am to 7pm, Societe Generale Gallery, Alliance Francaise de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road. Closed57 words
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Article, Illustration331 2013-02-04 34 CHRISTOPHER TOH - Entertainment for both children and parents THEATRE REVIEW: HORRIBLE HISTORIES BARMY BRITAIN CHRISTOPHER TOH christophert@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —The success of Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories book series is due to the fact it spouts historical fact, but in a way331 words
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Article, Illustration623 2013-02-04 34 Who actually keeps the wheels of one of the top musicals turning? THE POINT OF NO RETURN AP NEW YORK —Over the past quarter of a century, 37 different actresses have played the female lead in The Phantom Of The Opera on Broadway. All 37AP; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 623 words
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culture&lifestyle
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Article, Illustration471 2013-02-04 36 Chick Corea competes against himself at the Grammys but that’s okay GRAMMY AWARDS 2013 AP NEW YORK —Chick Corea took the unusual step of releasing four major recordings last year covering a wide gamut of music everything from solo piano improvisations to a concerto for jazz quintetAP; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 471 words
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Article, Illustration410 2013-02-04 36 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LON DON —Tony Visconti has revealed track-by-track details of David Bowie’s first album in a decade. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the veteran producer a long-term Bowie collaborator revealed that the songs ranged from “funky” to “sleazy” and “psychedelic”, whileTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: JIMMY KING - 410 words
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Article168 2013-02-04 38 BEST SELLERS FICTION THIS~ LAST~ WEEK~ WEEK TITLE~ AUTHOR 1~ 1~~ Hopeless~ Colleen~ Hoover~ 2~ 2~~ Safe~ Haven~ Nicholas~ Sparks 3~ 3~~ Gone~ Girl~ Gillian~ Flynn~ 4~ The~ Fifth~ Assassin~ Brad~ Meltzer~ 5~ 5~~ Someone~ To~ Love~ Addison~ Moore~ 6~ 4~~ The~ Coincidence~ Of~168 words
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Article58 2013-02-04 38 Toy Factory presents Arthur Miller’s literary classic that depicts a religiously suppressed society where the fatal concoction of faith and law is thoroughly exposed. It questions whether the witch-hunts of the 1600s are really that unthinkable in our modern society Feb~ 7~ to~ 23,~ various~ times,~ Drama~ Centre~58 words
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Article55 2013-02-04 38 This biannual commissioning exhibition displays diverse works by six talented emerging Singaporean artists. Look forward to new commissions from Boo Junfeng, Liao Jiekai, Grace Tan, Ryf Zaini, Zaki Razak and Robert Zhou. Until~ Sept~ 15,~ 10am~ to~ 7pm~ except~ on~ Friday:~ 10am~ to~ 9pm,~ Singapore~ Art~ Museum.~55 words
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Article73 2013-02-04 38 Intrigued with the fictitious world of wuxia (swordplay), Tay Bak Chiang playfully combines his love for wuxia novels and ink paintings. Through the ink medium and recent experiments, he was able to get closer to and feel the lofty, soul-stirring spirit found in this73 words
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Article47 2013-02-04 38 The Shanghainese gallery celebrates its official opening at Gillman Barracks with an exhibition of works from Chinese avant garde artist Geng Jianyi. Until~ Feb~ 28,~ noon~ to~ 7pm~ (Tuesday~ to~ Saturday)~ and~ noon~ to~ 6pm~ (Sunday),~ ShanghART~ Gallery,~ Gillman~ Barracks,~ 9~ Lock~ Road.~ Free.47 words
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