Sony World Photography Awards 2009 - Cannes

The shortlist for 2009's Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) was announced on 24 February 2009 - consisting of 186 exceptional photographers from 43 different countries. Vincent Foong, a Singaporean photographer, has been shortlisted under Natural History under the Amateur photographers' category.

Finalists of each category will be announce on 17 March 2009 and will be honoured in the SWPA Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner in Cannes on 16 April 2009.

Photography enthusiasts can learn more at http://www.worldphotographyawards.org/

Singtel Launches Google Phone

SingTel Dream, the first AndroidTM-powered phone is now available with Singtel. The phone is powered by the Google-developed AndroidTM, a mobile operating system.

The device combines full-touch-screen capabilities and a QWERTY keyboard with a mobile web experience that includes popular applications like Google Search and Google Maps. Customers can also access AndroidTM Market, which hosts unique applications from worldwide developers.

Be among the first to get the SingTel Dream phone and enjoy an exclusive promotional free data bundle with unlimited data usage for the first month upon purchase of the phone. Offer valid for a limited period only. T&Cs apply.

For more information, visit http://home.singtel.com/singtel/index.html#dream

Elderton Wine Dinner at Ritz Carlton

EVENT Details: 10 March 2009, 7.30 pm
Millenia 9 @ Ritz Carlton
Priced at S$188++ per person

Indulge in an evening of fine food, great company and casual ambience at the one-night only Elderton Wine pairing dinner.

Featuring a six-course set dinner, Cameron Ashmead, Co-Managing Director of Elderton Wines will also be present to mingle with diners and exchange views on the award-winning shiraz and cabernet sauvignon wines.

For reservations, please call Restaurant Reservations at 6434 5288.