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.

Les Amis adds CÉPAGE to its portfolio

Les Amis launched CÉPAGE in Hong Kong's Starstreet on 18 February 2009.

This new restaurant will bring to Hong Kong the same award-winning "blend" of exquisite French-Mediterranean fare, fine wine lists and personalised service that has made Les Amis one of Singapore's legendary fine dining restaurant for the past 14 years.

Location: 23 Wing Fung Street
Reservations: Call (852) 2861 3130
Website: www.lesamis.com.sg

Free WIFI and wired Internet at Shangri-La

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts have became the first international hotel group to offer free WIFI and wired Internet to every guest since January 2009 at all 60 of its Shangri-La and Traders hotels and resorts.

In response to the current economic downturn and its impact on business travel budgets, all Shangri-La guests will now enjoy unlimited high-speed Internet access in all areas of every one of the group’s hotels, including guestrooms, public areas, restaurants, lounges and function areas.

To learn more, visit http://www.shangri-la.com/.

Durian Fiesta 2009

The annual Goodwood Park Hotel Durian Fiesta returns with an exciting range of Durian pastries and cakes, each filled with the riches and goodness of D24 Durians from 1 March to 10 August!

Apart from the signature Durian Puffs and legendary Durian Mousse Cake, the range also includes all-time favourites such as the Durian Crepe, Durian & Crunchy Hazelnut Tartlet, Durian Pudding and Durian Roll. Back by popular demand is the fragrant Durian, Pandan & Coconut Cake and Durian Oreo Cake!

Available at the Deli for takeaway. To order, please call 6730 1786, fax 6737 4073 or visit Goodwood Park Hotel's Deli from 9am to 9pm daily.

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Will be back in the office in a couple of weeks.

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