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Title Section14 2013-05-18 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING /\A=diaCorp SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/201214 words
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1027 2013-05-18 1 AMANDA LEE - Education Minister weighs in on deba te as poly grads cite glass ceiling at workplace TERTIARY EDUCATION AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com. sg SINGAPORE —Education Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday became the latest minister the fourth in two weeks to weigh in on1,027 words
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542 2013-05-18 1 ASHLEY CHIA - ASHLEY CHIA ashley@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has contacted the Malaysian High Commission over former Johor Mentri Besar Abdul Ghani’s trip across the Causeway earlier this month during which he spoke to Malaysians working here. The542 words
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Advertisement158 2013-05-18 1 THE MAN WHO BUILT HIS CAREER ON MANAGING MEGA-SCALE JOINT VENTURES BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND CHINA SATURDAY PEOPLE 14 THRILLS AND SPILLS AT TAMPINES SPORTS 24 UNDER FIRE Mayor Hashimoto’s comments were outrageous and offensive. What happened in that era to these women who were trafficked for sexual purposes is deplorable158 words
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Article, Illustration617 2013-05-18 2 VIMITA MOHANDAS - Facilities within community convenient for patients and caregivers: Health Minister AGEING POPULATION VIMITA MOHANDAS vimita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —About seven elderly care centres will be built islandwide by early next year, part of a move by the Government to site such facilities within theTODAY FILE PHOTO - 617 words
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Article, Illustration980 2013-05-18 4 AMIR HUSSAIN - IME is an economic agency, does not conduct research related to military, says witness SHANE TODD INQUIRY AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) has had a total of five contracts to date with Chinese technology company Huawei butPHOTO: ERNEST CHUA - 980 words
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371 2013-05-18 6 MALAYSIA POLITICS THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER PETALING JAYA —The opposition Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was yesterday charged under the Peaceful Assembly Act for failing to give the police at least 10 days of notice for the post-election rally at the KelanaTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 371 words
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Article, Illustration614 2013-05-18 7 DAP says minister’s comment reflects BN’s hypocrisy, Gerakan asks him to apologise THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s new Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s comment that Malaysians who are dissatisfied with its political system should migrate to other countries has drawn criticism from the oppositionTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 614 words
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281 2013-05-18 8 SINGAPORE —The Republic’s non-oil exports continued to decline in April, although at a slower pace than in the previous two months, prompting analysts to suggest a recovery may be around the corner. Exports fell 1 per cent in April from a year earlier,281 words
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Article, Illustration339 2013-05-18 8 DBS-DANAMON DEAL DOW JONES SINGAPORE —Indonesia may allow DBS Group to buy Temasek Holdings’ entire 67-per-cent stake in Bank Danamon if certain conditions including a reciprocity principle are met, said Mr Bambang Brodjonegoro, Head of the Fiscal Policy OfficeDOW JONES - 339 words
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770 2013-05-18 9 Agenda set for next decade signals Chinese President’s seriousness to see breakthroughs REUTERS BEIJING —Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken charge of drawing up ambitious reform plans to revitalise the world’s second-largest economy, sources close to the government said yesterday, shunning policyREUTERS - 770 words
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Article, Illustration1157 2013-05-18 14 LIN YANQIN - Martin Cui has built his career on managing mega-scale joint ventures between S’pore and China THE ST REGIS PERSPECTIVES LIN YANQIN Assistant News Editor yanqinl@mediacorp.com.sg Martin Cui is describing a scenario perhaps not unfamiliar to businesses that have ventured into China and had to work withPHOTO: DON WONG - 1,157 words
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Advertisement32 2013-05-18 14 Robin van Persie has led the line magnificently, giving United a fresh and extremely dangerous new dimension in attack. He was the clear difference in this season’s title race. ADRIAN CLARKE 2632 words
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316 2013-05-18 16 MAK YUEN TEEN - FROM MAK YUEN TEEN The review of town councils is welcomed. However, merely tweaking the Town Councils Act and Town Councils Financial Rules, or adding rules to handle specific issues which have arisen, may only address the symptoms of the problems with town316 words
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88 2013-05-18 16 RASHID OSMAN - FROM RASHID OSMAN In the interests of residents, the parties involved in the ongoing spat over the management of Aljunied-Hou-gang-Punggol East Town Council should settle this matter as soon as possible. Their energies should be better used to service residents’88 words
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209 2013-05-18 16 STANLEY WONG - FROM STANLEY WONG I refer to the report, “Teo Ho Pin questions WP’s transactions with managing agent” (May 17). One of Dr Teo’s questions, the pertinent one to ask, was: What was the need to form FM Solutions and Services (FMSS) just a209 words
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Article219 2013-05-18 17 HONG YANG CHUN - FROM YANG CHUN HONG I refer to the report, “Four new ERP gantries on AYE” (May 17), and am interested to know how such a short stretch of expressway is going to have so many gantries. Due to the expansion of Jurong Town Industrial Estate,219 words
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145 2013-05-18 17 WENDELL CHUA KIEN WEI - FROM WENDELL CHUA KIEN WEI In the past six months, I have noticed an increase in the number of SBS Transit buses used for trainee drivers along the one-lane roads in the Serangoon North, Serangoon Gardens and Lorong Chuan areas. These buses145 words
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154 2013-05-18 17 BILLY CHUA - FROM BILLY CHUA I agree with Madam Lynn Chew, who asked, “What is the purpose of charging those who fail to pay ERP?” (May 16). I have, on some occasions, forgotten to reinsert my CashCard into the in-vehicle unit after using it154 words
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558 2013-05-18 18 TRAVIS TEO - Such practices, which kick in when data use exceeds certain limits, are not widely known TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAVIS TEO travisteo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) may require telcos here to be more transparent about their mobile data throttling practices,558 words
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286 2013-05-18 19 SINGAPORE A group of National University of Singapore (NUS) law students have launched a project to provide recourse for individuals who believe they have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. Called the Innocence Project, which students say is the first of its kind286 words
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Article, Illustration351 2013-05-18 19 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Ms Penny Tan is responsible for the sterilisation of more than 3,000 stray cats over the last 10 years and even stopped work to look after those under her charge. The 62-year-old has also become an expert atPHOTO: BARNIE LEOW - 351 words
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358 2013-05-18 19 Programme provides features such as ramps within flats, grab bars or slip-resistant treatment to bathroom tiles SINGAPORE —More than 1,700 households have applied for a Housing Development Board scheme that gives them elderly-friendly features such as ramps within flats, grab bars or358 words
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Advertisement81 2013-05-18 18 Join usat Social Enterprise Carnival DBS Marina Regatta 2013 Indulge in excitement with fun games, performances, food… and Feel the Social Enterprise Experience. HIGHLIGHTS: Try out bamboo made bikes by Bamboobee Watch Roving Circus Performances by Circus in Motion Attempt hand signing to order drinks Project Dignity Decorate your own81 words
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191 2013-05-18 20 AGENCIES YANGON Myanmar’s President pardoned at least 20 political prisoners yesterday, ahead of a historic state visit by Mr Thein Sein to the United States that will highlight the improved relations between the two sides, brought about by Myanmar’s democratic reforms. AAGENCIES - 191 words
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Article, Illustration622 2013-05-18 20 With tensions running high, Filipinos in Taiwan advised to eat at home avoid the streets BILATERAL TENSIONS AP MANILA —The Philippine envoy to Taiwan yesterday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions runAP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 622 words
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753 2013-05-18 21 Company allegedly bribed Islamic-based party politicians to get larger share of govt-issued quota to import beef INDONESIAN POLITICS THE NEW YORK TIMES JAK ARTA With political Islam, hotel room sex, luxury automobiles, swimsuit models and even imported beef, a mega-scandal dubbed “Beef-gate” has transfixed the IndonesianTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 753 words
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Article, Illustration608 2013-05-18 21 DOW JONES JA K A RTA An untested outsider to Indonesian politics has attracted an unexpected national following in this fledgling democracy amid a void of young leaders. Mr Joko Widodo, the 51-year-old Governor of Jakarta, is taking on the majorDOW JONES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 608 words
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Article, Illustration573 2013-05-18 22 AGENCIES TOK YO The Mayor of Osaka, who outraged many with remarks about Japan’s wartime and modern sexual services, has struck back after the United States condemned his comments as “outrageous and offensive”, accusing American soldiers of using Japanese women for sexAGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 573 words
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Advertisement305 2013-05-18 22 Making a Difference Towards a Liveable Sustainable Future At the National Environment Agency, the work we do touches the daily lives of all Singaporeans. By protecting Singapore’s resources from pollution, maintaining a high level of public health and providing timely meteorological Information, we strive to ensure sustainable development and a305 words
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Advertisement54 2013-05-18 22 iPad Toggle Movies Movies All Day. Only $2.14* per month on Toggle To subscribe, log on to www.toggle.sg or call Toggle Customer Care Hotline: 6388 3888 (9am-9pm daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays). Toggle Movies brings you movies from all over the world right to your doorstep and at your54 words
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Article, Illustration550 2013-05-18 23 WONG WEI HAN - CIVIL AVIATION WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Despite lacklustre earnings amid a challenging business environment, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is not planning any drastic changes to its strategies. Rather, SIA Chief Executive Goh Choon Phong wants to look at the long term while managing550 words
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257 2013-05-18 23 CONRAD RAJ - CONRAD RAJ Editor-at-Large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Only two years after he took property firm Soilbuild Group Holdings private, company co-found-er Lim Chap Huat is listing one of its components, Soilbuild Construction Group, through a public offering that will raise S$42 million. A total257 words
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415 2013-05-18 23 REUTERS SINGAPORE —Singapore Power (SP) has agreed to sell large stakes in Australian power companies to State Grid Corp of China, the world’s largest state utility, in deals that could be worth over A$5 billion (S$6.12 billion), as Singaporean Government-linkedREUTERS - 415 words
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Article, Illustration628 2013-05-18 24 PHILIP GOH - After recent successes, OCBC S’pore Pro Team look to make most of Japan invites PRO CYCLING PHILIP GOH Deputy Sports Editor philipgoh@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team are in Japan for back-to-back events on the UCI (International Cycling Union) Asia Tour, and lookingPHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING ASSOCIATION - 628 words
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Article, Illustration413 2013-05-18 24 FELICIA QUICK - FELICIA QUICK SING A PORE Even as local mountain bike and BMX riders hold out hope that the Tampines Bike Park, described by many as world class, may remain a 2010 Youth Olympics legacy venue, tomorrow’s 8th Asian BMX Championship could well be the lastPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 413 words
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Article, Illustration1135 2013-05-18 25 Beckham was the ultimate corporate footballer, a global icon that transcended his sport THE BECKHAM PHENOMENON THE NEW YORK TIMES LO N DO N When David Beckham broke a bone in his left foot before the 2002 World Cup, Tony Blair, then the BritishTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES - 1,135 words
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Article129 2013-05-18 25 THE GUARDIAN The 38-year-old already has so many ambassadorial roles that a contract with Ferrero Rocher might be next. In recent months alone, in what may have been a clue to his retirement plans, he has taken on positions with Sky Sports and to promoteTHE GUARDIAN - 129 words
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Article, Illustration837 2013-05-18 26 Adrian Clarke - Tottenham ’s Welsh winger Gareth Bale may have been thrice voted the best player in the English Premier League this season. But there were others who playedjust as well through the league campaign. In the first of our special two-part season-ending wrap, TOD A Y’s EPL analystPHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES - 837 words
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Article, Illustration323 2013-05-18 27 LOW LIN FHOONG - 2013 WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS LOW LIN FHOONG S ING A POR E Ahead of this year’s Paris World Table Tennis Championship, Feng Tianwei had warned of the Chinese threat led by world No 1 Ding Ning. And the 26-year-old Singaporean’s quest to break thePHOTO: REUTERS - 323 words
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Article, Illustration532 2013-05-18 27 FELICIA QUICK - FELICIA QUICK feliciaquick@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Playful banter was in order on Wednesday when the National Football Academy Under-16s gathered for training at the Singapore Sports School, especially with the return of Irfan Fandi, the eldest son of local football iconPHOTO: FELICIA QUICK - 532 words
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239 2013-05-18 27 DAN GUEN CHIN - DAN GUEN CHIN KUANTAN The LionsXII were left heartbroken at the Darulmakmur Stadium last night. Just when they thought they had three points safely in the bag, Pahang dangerman Azamuddin Akil’s last-gasp header cancelled Shahril Ishak’s 11th-minute goal, leaving them rueing a 1-1239 words
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158 2013-05-18 28 SINGAPORE Tanjong Pagar United Football Club (TPUFC), in collaboration with Central Singapore Community Development Council, will launch the Free Kicks Soccer Programme next month for youths from low-in-come households within the Central Singapore District. Catering to both genders aged six to 16 and conducted158 words
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Article, Illustration404 2013-05-18 28 NBA PLAYOFFS AP OAKLAND —Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs booked their ticket into the NBA Western Conference finals after beating the Golden State Warriors 94-82 to clinch a 4-2 semi-final series win onAP - 404 words
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Miscellaneous84 2013-05-18 26 For the latest ‘Live’ telecast listing, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg iw l*Ph.icc[ Livewire (MBS) Livewire (RWS) (21 yrs and above) 1 Livewire (Singapore Pools) (21 yrs and above during live’ telecast) SB SportsBuzz@Kranji (18 yrs and above) Ip A Y(i) Always play with care. [responsibly/ Do not bet illegally. Singapore Pools Account84 words
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Advertisement53 2013-05-18 29 SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2013 COCKTAIL TIME LEARN TO MAKE DRINKS, GATSBY-STYLE 32 CELEBRITY RANT SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT ON YOUNG IS A SHAME, SAYS EMMA WATSON 34 BEHIND THE MASKS ELECTRO-POP DUO DAFT PUNK GET HUMAN TOUCH FOR NEW ALBUM 36 GET SOUPED UP IT’S A HOTPOT SMORGASBORD IN THE HEART53 words
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Article, Illustration946 2013-05-18 30 DERRYN WONG - EX-F1 DRIVER ALEX YOONG ON EPIC CIRCUITS, GREEN HELL AND HIS RACING JOB DERRYN WONG features@mediacorp.com.sg It’s been more than a decade since he raced with Minardi (now Toro Rosso) in Formula 1, but Malaysian ace Alex Yoong is still the only South-east Asian to compete in946 words
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Article, Illustration528 2013-05-18 31 BEN CHIA - Volvo and Polestar are proof that opposites really do attract RACETRACK TO ROAD BEN CHIA features@mediacorp.com.sp SINGAPORE —While best known for its safety innovations, Volvo has tried to amp up the edginess before. It went a little power crazy in the 1990s, entering its 850 Estate in the528 words
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Article, Illustration936 2013-05-18 32 Step back in time with these Great Gatsby-inspired cocktails for your next party COCKTAIL PARTY TIME THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON It’s booze, booze and yet more booze in Baz Luhrmann’s film adapation of The Great Gatsby. But it’s not artistic licence. F Scott Fitzgerald’s novelTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 936 words
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Article, Illustration505 2013-05-18 33 ANNETTE TAN - Shabu Sai offers the same lunch and dinner spread, but at different prices what gives? REVIEW: SHABU SAI ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE —I would have loved to give new restaurant Shabu Sai four stars in this week’s review because the food is excellent and very fresh, and505 words
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Article, Illustration480 2013-05-18 33 ANNETTE TAN - A no-frills restaurant in the depths of Science Park offers a great Latino buffet REVIEW: THE LATIN QUARTER ANNETTE TAN SINGAPORE —Tucked away in a shabby building along Science Park Drive is the island’s latest Colombian restaurant. It’s not the usual trendy, buzzy sort of eatery that we’ve480 words
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Article, Illustration551 2013-05-18 34 The Bling Ring star says social media impact on young a ‘shame’ CANNES FILM FEST 2013 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CANNES —Modern teenagers are losing their “naivety” younger than ever thanks to Facebook and Instagram making them self-conscious, actress Emma Watson said at theTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 551 words
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Article, Illustration185 2013-05-18 34 REUTERS LOS ANGELES —NuvoTV announced that Jennifer Lopez will assume the position of its Chief Creative Officer. Lopez who owns a stake in the English-language cable network for Latinos and produces programming for the network under her company, Nuyorican Productions took the stage forREUTERS; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 185 words
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Article, Illustration491 2013-05-18 35 CHRISTOPHER TOH - TEXT BY CHRISTOPHER TOH SINGAPORE —He’s a brilliant inventor, an artist, a hero and a playboy to boot. But he has a tormented soul. No, we’re not talking about Bruce Wayne/Batman or Tony Stark/Iron Man. We’re talking about Leonardo Da Vinci as imagined by Batman Begins and491 words
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Article, Illustration285 2013-05-18 35 REUTERS LONDON —British boy band One Direction, one of the biggest pop acts today, is working on an “edgy” third album and will start a world tour next year, they said in a press conference. Their new album will depart from the teen pop thatREUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 285 words
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Article, Illustration1018 2013-05-18 36 SIMON REYNOLDS - Daft Punk take a more human approach in their latest album, Random Access Memories ELECTRONIC MUSIC SIMON REYNOLDS features@mediacorp.com.sg THE NEW YORK TIMES LOS ANGELES —Thomas Bangalter, onehalf of the influential French dancemusic act Daft Punk, has a house high in the Hollywood Hills. He and hisTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AP - 1,018 words
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Article, Illustration375 2013-05-18 37 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK —Actress Kate Hudson is taking a natural step in the evolution of a celebrity spokesmodel, going from appearing in ads for Ann Taylor to designing a collection for Ann Taylor. The first Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor collection,THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 375 words
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Miscellaneous671 2013-05-18 34 JCUBE 2 JURONG EAST CENTRAL 1 LEVEL 4 BALESTIER SHAW PLAZA LEVEL 4 nex nex SERANGOON CENTRAL LEVEL 4 LIDO SHAW HOUSE LEVEL 5 LOT ONE LEVEL 5 LOT 1 CHOA CHU KANG STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (CS) 3D 10:10am, 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30, 10:50pm STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (CS)✱671 words
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