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Title Section8 2001-11-24 1 TODAY ISiitlirClilV Nl>vem ber 24, 2001 mita(p>053/1 1/20018 words
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Article, Illustration712 2001-11-24 1 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan A peek into the world of grassroots leaders by] kim@newstoday.coni. sg THEY are different things to different people. For some, the men and women working in the various grassroots organisations from the august Citizens' Consultative Committees (CCCs) to the humble Residents' Committees are nothing more712 words
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Article, Illustration58 2001-11-24 1 Reuters photo Touted as Asia's largest shoj)ping centre, the Core Pacific City Living Mall in Taipei failed to open as scheduled yesterday after it failed to pass city safety requirements. With 12 floors above the ground and seven floors underground, the US$696 million ($1.3 billion) mallReuters photo - 58 words
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Miscellaneous26 2001-11-24 1 NEWCABINET/2 Will the national reserves be touched? MMS IS COMING/8 SingTel teams up with Ericsson for Singapore's first Multimedia Messaging Service SPORTS/31 Sivaji to replace Nielsen!26 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration473 2001-11-24 2 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian Mr Nathan raises issue at swearing-in ceremony by ooony l a nwn ews ioaay.com.sg AT the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony yesterday, President S R Nathan must have raised quite a few eyebrows by making a reference to an issue that was not directly relatedWEETECKHIA? - 473 words
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Article156 2001-11-24 2 Lee Ching Wern MORE elderly people have become victims of snatch thefts and robbery in the first nine months of this year, said Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee at the launch of this year's Festive Season Crime Prevention– Lee Ching Wern - 156 words
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381 2001-11-24 2 Tan Howe Yang PRIVATE driving instructors are crying foul as their students now have to wait up to seven months for their first practical driving test. A Today check with the Testing Unit at Comfort Driving Centre in Kampong Übi shows that theTan Howe Yang - 381 words
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Article220 2001-11-24 2 Chan Chao Peh MORE than 2,000 StarHub customers who had their mobile phone service suspended have had their lines reactivated after settling outstanding payments. "We are highly encouraged by the number of customers who have cooperated with us by settling their long outstanding bills in the past– Chan Chao Peh - 220 words
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Article, Illustration320 2001-11-24 3 Taliban's foreign fighters fear retaliation KUNDUZ (Afghanistan) They went to Afghanistan with their heads held high, ready for a jihad {holy war) alongside their Taliban "brothers". But there is a feeling of betrayal now as hundreds of Taliban forces reportedly surrendered yesterday to the Northern Alliance in their320 words
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Article186 2001-11-24 3 WASHINGTON The Arab press, which has been reluctant to paint terror mastermind Osama bin Laden in a bad light, has started maligning him, the Washington Post reported yesterday. It referred to a cartoon this week that showed Osama inside a dark cave "somewhere in Afghanistan",186 words
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Article109 2001-11-24 3 Agencies LONDON Britain has hit a stumbling btock in its efforts to support the war on terror because the US looks as if it wants to go it alone on the ground, experts said. About 6,000 British troops have been on standby to join the war. But theyAgencies - 109 words
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159 2001-11-24 3 -AFP MANILA President Gloria Arroyo is confident that the Muslim rebellion in the south of her country would end if fugitive former governor Nur Misuari is caught She has asked Indonesia and Malaysia for help, Mrs Arroyo said at a news conference after-AFP - 159 words
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Article, Illustration382 2001-11-24 4 Woo Sue- Ann - Woo Sue-Ann Singaporeans to be taught how by' sue ann@news to day.com. sg THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore Professionals' and Executives' Co-opera-tive, will be launching the Work Skills Training Programme next year as part of its commitment toWOO SUE ANN. - 382 words
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Article79 2001-11-24 4 Gillian Wong IF YOU think today's electronic gadgets are as small as they can get, the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) plans to prove you wrong. By forming a consortium that brings together some 26 multinational and local companies, IME has taken a major step into the researchGillian Wong - 79 words
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Article362 2001-11-24 4 by Joy Frances joy@ne wsto day. c om.sg THE planning behind Madam Annie Leong's murder was precise and calculated down to the smallest detail. Police statements given by the 15-year-old accused of slashing her on the neck and chest reveal calculated plans allegedly initiated by Madam362 words
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Article117 2001-11-24 4 Channel NewsAsia THE Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Mr David Lim, will lead a nine-member team to Beijing on Monday to strengthen ties between the national youth bodies of Singapore and China. The visit by Mr Lim, who is also the chairmanChannel NewsAsia - 117 words
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Article, Illustration76 2001-11-24 4 Organised by the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware), the Women for Peace began braiding fragments of cloth symbolising the bond of mmmunality, unity, peace and equality last night. They will continue their work until tomorrow in time for the UN International Day forWOO SUE-ANN - 76 words
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LETTERS
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Article584 2001-11-24 6 Ong Met Lyn - Ong Met Lyn Will we have workers skilled enough to reap fruits of new scientific revolution? THROUGHOUT history, science and technology has been a major source of increased wealth. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the industrial revolution saw the rise of industrial superpowers like Britain and584 words
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170 2001-11-24 6 Mak Seek Hong - Mak Seek Hong IT is a great pity that the historical Tong Chay Building at Eu Tong Sen Street has been converted into a restaurant. In the early years of Singapore's development, the building used to be a Chinese medical hall, providing free Chinese medical170 words
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380 2001-11-24 6 Christopher Neo Ting Wei - Christopher Neo Ting Wei I REFER to the letter, "Scattered brains won't work" (Today, 21 Nov), by Mr Prem Singh. While I share the writer's opinion that the PAP should not be solely blamed for walkovers and380 words
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Advertisement116 2001-11-24 6 Reach us at TbDVY Letters New Products To advertise Want to get something off your chest? Showcase your new product. Let your business associates know who's on 280,000 copies are printed daily, Monday Write to us with your views. Give us your Send us a concise description including price, your116 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration462 2001-11-24 8 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Multimedia messaging coming next year by( cliaopeh@newstoday.com.sg MOVING images, pop tune clips, stock price charts and street directories all these new features in your mobile phone will be coming to Singapore in the second half of next year. Mobile service provider SingTel and Swedish462 words
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Article, Illustration130 2001-11-24 8 HONG Leong Singapore Finance (HISF) opens its first prototype branch in Jurong East (picture) today. Mr Ong Lay Khiam, Executive Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Business, said: "This prototype branch is part of a $30 million refurbishment plan and the first of 28 branches to have130 words
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Article218 2001-11-24 8 US$ 0.5442 UK£ 0.3849 Yen 67.484 HK$ 4.2441 RM 2.0679 Euro 0.6190 Rupiah 5711.2 Baht 24.107 Peso 28.297 A$ 1.0509 Rupee 26.140 Won 692.11 THE Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Housing and Development Board yesterday released the last batch of five reserve land sites for 2001.218 words
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Article382 2001-11-24 8 Francis Kan - Francis Kan KEPPEL Telecommunications Transportation (Keppel T&T) shares plunged 8.7 per cent yesterday as the company said it expects to incur a sec-ond-half operating loss following a $155 million write-down of non-core assets and foreign exchange losses. They fell 9.5 cents, or 8.7 per cent yesterday382 words
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Article1003 2001-11-24 10 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng Yields at CBD, regional centres up by yewmeng@newstoday.com.sg DESPITE the poor local economy, the prime retail market performed relatively better in the third quarter compared to other sectors, says the latest report by property consultancy firm, Colliers Jardine. Prime retail ground floor monthly1,003 words
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367 2001-11-24 10 Tan Hui Leng NOT all property sellers are genuine. And the only way for property agents not to waste time square dancing with sellers out to test the market is to be discerning. This is one of the tips given by the– Tan Hui Leng - 367 words
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Article380 2001-11-24 11 Ivay Tan - Ivay Tan by ivay @news tod ay.com. sg PROPERTY developer Keppel Land said it would write down the Group's land bank by $455 million and post a net loss for the financial year 2001. Keppel Land, the property arm of Keppel Corp, said the need for380 words
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Market News
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Article216 2001-11-24 11 WHILE the US markets paused for a Thanksgiving holiday, investors here took the cue from overnight positive European bourses where technology led by telecom stocks had a good showing. The STI index rebounded 7.07 points to close at 1458.20 and was up 36 points for the week. Market breadth216 words
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Article142 2001-11-24 11 MARKET sentiment in Kuala Lumpur remained extremely buoyant, underpinned by fresh rotational plays amongst the lower liners yesterday. Stronger than expected corporate results released by some quality companies on Wednesday evening also encouraged investors to take on fresh positions. The KLCI closed 6.6 points or 1.1 per cent higher142 words
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Article2052 2001-11-24 11 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fand Name Bid Price/NAV Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd Aberdeen Ckino Oppottuuhies Fund 0.900 Aberdeen Global MNC Fund 0.66a Aberdeen Global technology Fund 0.536 Aberdeen UK Blue Chip Fund D.743 Abeideer Aneici Ojparraiiries fund 0.747 Aberdeen Continental Europe Equity Fund 0.934 Aherdeeo Japan2,052 words
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Miscellaneous8 2001-11-24 8 See Page 11 for story on Keppel Land.8 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article283 2001-11-24 12 -AFP Group wants inter-religious weddings legalised JAKARTA Thousands of couples from Jakarta are heading to Singapore to tie the knot. And the only way to stop this would be to change Indonesia's restrictive marriage laws, a group has warned. Choosing whom to marry is a human-AFP - 283 words
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292 2001-11-24 12 Agencies TAIPEI The race to woo tourists from mainland China is on. Taiwan said it would relax a ban on Chinese tourists by allowing mainlanders studying or living abroad to visit the island from January, an official said. Taiwan expects around a 1,000 Chinese— Agencies - 292 words
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Article129 2001-11-24 12 -AFP BANGKOK Police in northern Thailand's Udon Thani province will be looking out for women in strapless tops and body-hugging dresses. A 1941 cultural law, largely ignored until now, gives police the right to interpret standards of public decency and impose a fine. Police Major-General Boonchob Kongnoy-AFP - 129 words
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171 2001-11-24 12 Reuters CANBERRA The only surprise in Australian Prime Minister John Howard's new government announced yesterday was that there was no surprise. He stuck with a tried and tested ministerial team despite earlier promises of a major change in his third consecutive government. Foreign Minister— Reuters - 171 words
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Article, Illustration152 2001-11-24 12 Gold rush Korea style -AFP SEOUL A desire to garnish, eat and drink food with gold has raised official eyebrows. The government launched a crackdown yesterday on food decorated with gold. "We have decided to take action as various kinds of expensive food containing gold are so widespread that it-AFP - 152 words
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Article298 2001-11-24 13 Agencies Schroeder: Find novel ways to keep staff NUREMBURG When accounts do not balance and employers start to see red, one of the first instincts may be to fire workers. But German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder called on employers to rein in such instincts and think of– Agencies - 298 words
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358 2001-11-24 13 -AFP BRUSSELS The fighting between Israelis and Palestinians is being repeated in the courtrooms of Belgium. Six Palestinian fathers are suing Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his predecessor Ehud Barak and 13 others for killing their children during the uprising in the West Bank and-AFP - 358 words
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110 2001-11-24 13 -AFP LONDON Three Britons, who allegedly coughed their way to winning £1 million ($2.58 million) in the British version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire gameshow, are out on bail, police said. Army Major Charles Ingram, 38, and his wife Diane, 37, were-AFP - 110 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration666 2001-11-24 14 Much-loved monarch has left an indelible imprint on all Malaysians In an editorial, the New Straits Times explains why the late Malaysian monarch will always be remembered as the "people's King". AS THE nation mourns the passing of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al Haj Ibni666 words
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694 2001-11-24 14 Professor Ray Nichols - Professor Ray Nichols by THE terrorist attacks have altered America's mood in ways unimaginable before Sept 11 and more significantly, it goes beyond nervousness and decreasing airline travel. A year ago, after the presidential election was thrown to Mr George W694 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration529 2001-11-24 15 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond The rocket man returns to his roots MAKE no mistake about this. Sir Elton John with just a single grand piano is just as dynamic as Sir Elton John with the full pyrotechnics and backup singers. Well, at least that was what a full-house at the'JOSE RAYMOND - 529 words
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Article, Illustration478 2001-11-24 15 Chua Chong Jin - Unashamed and unbowed Roy and Dahui go for gold Chua Chong Jin by( Finally, we have, among us, some true believers. And they're believers who are willing to be publicly "shamed" for their convictions. Well done, guys, I say. Don't worry. I'm not talking about any cult or extremist sect.478 words
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Miscellaneous5 2001-11-24 15 INSIDE: •18/Motoring ♦20/Family *25/TV listings5 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration452 2001-11-24 16 ?earlyn Tham - ?earlyn Tham No funky hairstyles, just shaven heads for three male stars in The Reunion byF p o any n i»- nc ws km ay. c om. s g '"INHERE was only an old mirJ. ror and a barber's shaver definitely not a posh hair salon thatWONG KHING CHONG - 452 words
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Article, Illustration363 2001-11-24 16 Serene Foo IF image consultant Lebon Ang's hint is anything to go by, headline-grabbing fashionable togs may upstage the artistes themselves at this year's Star Awards. This is because wild and fun are what Lebon promises for the glamour event tomorrow. Lebon, 31,– Serene Foo; WONG KING CHONG - 363 words
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Article, Illustration265 2001-11-24 17 Sophia Ang - The Reunion star of many faces by Sophia Ang sophia newstoday. com. sg FIRST, he played a kept man in Through Thick and Thin. Then, he played a kickass bad guy in The Challenge. In the upcoming MediaCorp series, The Reunion, Terence Cao (pictures, left and right) will265 words
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Article, Illustration348 2001-11-24 17 Gail Wan LIVING in a cold, small apartment is nothing new to Andrew Pang who plays the lead in Barefoot in the Park with Anne-Marie Falvey (picture). They play Paul and Corrie Bratter in the play by the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT). Adrian, who holed himself– Gail Wan - 348 words
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Article, Illustration236 2001-11-24 17 THEY'VE done airlines, music, drinks and mobile phones. Keep your eyes open for the latest Virgin offer ing, its very own line of cosmetics! Officially launched yes terday, Virgin Vie (picture) promises to uphold the company's business ethos of providing better quality, better236 words
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Miscellaneous11 2001-11-24 16 Catch Star Awards tomorrow at 7.30pm on MediaCorp TV Channel 8.11 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration462 2001-11-24 18 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Stylish PT Cruiser marks Chrysler's re-entry into Singapore *TH) GET an idea of the kind of attention 1 you would attract driving a PT Cruiser, just imagine walking down the street wearing a pink top hat... on top of a Ronald McDonald costume. Even without462 words
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Article77 2001-11-24 18 QUICK TAKES Ups Funky and distinctive styling Versatile cabin layout Sharp handling makes it fun to drive Downs Engine is rough and lacks punch Price is on the high side Agent Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore Price $138,888 including COE ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type 1995cc, 16V in-line 477 words
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Article, Illustration321 2001-11-24 18 \7OU'VE heard of the bionic man, now X meet the bionic tyre. German tyre manufacturer Continental's new ContiPremiumContact and ContiSportContact 2 have unique tread pattern designs which emulate the behaviour of a cat's paws during braking. Officially launched321 words
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Article, Illustration461 2001-11-24 19 IT'S that time of the year again when many Singaporean families drive to Malaysia, or even Thailand, for a break. Driving holidays across the Causeway can be fun and safe, as long as you follow a few461 words
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Advertisement36 2001-11-24 19 November COE Prices Closed bidding Open bidding Cat A I6oocc <£ below $26,998 $28,497 Cat B 160 ice <£ above $28,998 $31,289 Cot C Goods vehlbuses $21,000 $23,301 Cot D Motorcycles $509 $619 Cot E Open $28,001 $31,72136 words
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FAMILY
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Article, Illustration443 2001-11-24 20 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo Loneliness and isolation among the woes of the elderly by rach el® n e wsto day, com.sg depression. They often have difficulty getting around and that limits their social interaction, thus creating feelings of isolation and loneliness. Studies have found that senior citizens with strong443 words
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Article90 2001-11-24 20 Beyond Love: Caring for the Elderly (in English) Organised by the Kim Seng CC Senior Citizens Executive Committee, a series of talks on the ageing process and its implications for the elderly, medication and the older person, helping the elderly to be independent in self-care, maintaining adequate nutrition90 words
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281 2001-11-24 20 Tan Kong Wee - Tan Kong Wee by k o tig we e p a d f i c.net.sg "Yardsticks for normative behaviour change over time," says local sociologist Paulin Tay Straughan. "For example, in my grandparents' generation, children should be seen and not heard. However, with my kids, we281 words
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354 2001-11-24 20 Adelia Wong - Adelia Wong BabyTalk by i If babies can talk, I bet they have lots of comments to make. They'll probably tell us adults off when we cuddle them too hard, kiss them silly all over or cover them with too many bed clothes at354 words
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Article, Illustration566 2001-11-24 21 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo Characters from hit movie haunt Toys "R" U: by ra c he 1 @> ne wstoday. co m. sg THE scary characters from the movie Monsters, Inc are haunting our little island. Singapore's largest toy store, Toys "R" Us, is stocked with monster figurines, costumes566 words
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HEALTH
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Article60 2001-11-24 22 Public Forum on "The Silent Enemy in Mothers and Children Have You Checked Your Sugar Level?" Date: Dec 2 Time: I 5 pm Venue: Auditorium, Podium I .Women's Tower, KK Women's and Children's Hospital Registration; $10 per person {including a free goody bag worth $9, free blood sugar test60 words
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174 2001-11-24 22 AFP PARIS Moderate eating may help promote a longer life. This is according to a recent study published in the British Science Weekly, Nature. In the study, scientists experimented on a batch of rodents called Ames dwarf mice. These areAFP - 174 words
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Article, Illustration356 2001-11-24 22 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo Disease hits three out 100 people here by rachel@newstoday.com.sg The elderly are facing an enemy that is increasingly gaining strength. Alzheimer's disease affects three out of 100 citizens above the age of 65 in Singapore. For those over the age of 85, the incidence356 words
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Article238 2001-11-24 22 LOSS of hearing is a common problem for senior citizens. By the age of 65, more than one-third of the senior citizen population develops a hearing loss serious enough to interfere with daily communication. Termed presbycusis, this age-related sensorineural hearing loss (nerve deafness) starts to238 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration1006 2001-11-24 23 Silver-screen holidays Reuters/Variety Comedies, action flicks and thrillers to keep audiences cheery LOS ANGELES The holiday season has arrived, and that means two things in Hollywood: It's the second-busiest movie season of the year, so the studios usher out hopefully fun movies, and it's Oscar time. And this year's holiday– Reuters/Variety - 1,006 words
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Article307 2001-11-24 24 Reuters/Variety But J Lo will still shoot two films next year STOCKHOLM American actresssinger Jennifer Lopez said she would make two new films next year and that she hoped to go on tour with her new album Lo. "I'm doing a couple of movies next– Reuters/Variety - 307 words
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Article, Illustration156 2001-11-24 24 -Reuters LONDON Madonna's husband, British film director Guy Ritchie, says he hates it when his wife wears revealing, see-through T-shirts. "He doesn't want anyone to see my raspberries," the American superstar told BBC Radio One in a rare interview on Thursday. Madonna said he tells-Reuters - 156 words
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Article247 2001-11-24 24 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD Weeks after Washington enlisted Hollywood's help with the war effort, Fox has organised the international premiere of Behind Enemy Lines this Thanksgiving weekend on a US aircraft carrier doing active duty in the Arabian Sea. Five thousand men and women stationed on— Reuters/Variety - 247 words
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Article330 2001-11-24 26 Winter Wonderland Decor Downtown East Have fun in che snow and experience a white Christmas.Take a ride on the train or simply enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by snow. Date:Tilljan I Time: I Oam 10pm Venue: Downtown East, Lobby Entry: Free Enquiries: Call 589 1688 Barbie in330 words
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Article, Illustration372 2001-11-24 26 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung Celebrity storytellers enthral Potter fans by I cathle en@n ews to day. com.sg HARRY Potter came alive in a bookstore last Saturday, four days before his screen persona hit the cinemas. Wielding some magic of their own to bring this wizard to life were local personalities372 words
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Article, Illustration187 2001-11-24 26 Elisa Chia IF you haven't heard the little singers from Paris, you'd be surprised that these small boys have such big voices until you hear about the rigorous training they have to undergo. The boys form Le Petits Chanteurs A La Croix de Bois– Elisa Chia - 187 words
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Advertisement129 2001-11-24 26 Promotion till 25 Dec 2001 WIN! Up to $6,000 cash and vouchers in our 'My Very Own Christmas Tree 1 Competition. Send us your entry of a tabletop Christmas tree decorated with your very own handmade !^t Christmas ornaments and you may win the grand prize of $3,000 in cash129 words
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Miscellaneous52 2001-11-24 26 Le Petits Chanteurs A La Croix de Bois will perform at the Victoria Concert Hall from Nov 27 to 29 at Bpm (matinee on Nov 29 at 3pm). Tickets, at $16 to $61 for the evening shows and $16 to $41 for the matinee performance, are available at Sistic at52 words
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Article, Illustration775 2001-11-24 27 World Cup playoff second leg: Uruguay v Australia In the early hours of Monday morning, Singapore time, the Australian football team will be fighting for its World Cup life against Uruguay in what will surely be the cauldron of the Estadio Centenario Stadium, Montevideo. Yesterday, Scott O'Donell775 words
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Article, Illustration623 2001-11-24 28 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Gunners' manager in danger of being labelled a one season wonder by: le o nard@n e wsto d ay, en m. sg JUST how highly is Arsene Wenger (picture) regarded in football? Well, the ultimate accolade is that he is reputedly high on theAixspokt photo - 623 words
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331 2001-11-24 28 MILAN Inter Milan is set to field its 'A' team for the first time in two years when it hosts Fiorentina tomorrow at the San Siro. Inter's feat in reaching second place in the championship behind surprise package331 words
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Article129 2001-11-24 28 Reuters MANCHESTER At a time when football is awash with talk of a strike, Sir Alex Ferguson was last night preparing to take his own form of industrial action. The Manchester United manager has made it clear he will not speak to television, radio or– Reuters - 129 words
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Article191 2001-11-24 29 Reuters CENTURION Sachin Tendulkar became India's latest casualty as South Africa hit back after lunch on the opening day of the 'unofficial' Test in Centurion yesterday. Tendulkar was dismissed for 27 with what became the last ball before the drinks break to leave India on– Reuters - 191 words
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Article155 2001-11-24 29 LONDON A deal to avert English soccer's first ever players' strike appeared imminent yesterday after further talks between the Professional Football Association (PFA) and the Premier League in the row over television money. "We have been dotting the i's and crossing the t's, so it's looking good155 words
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Article, Illustration407 2001-11-24 29 rose Raymond - rose Raymond Future plans for Singapore's fastest man yet to be finalised by J jose@newstoday.com.sg IN ABOUT nine months, national 100 metres record holder U.K. Shyara (picture) will head off to Pusan, South Korea, dreaming of Asian Games glory. After sterling performances over the last fewJOSE RAYMOND [ - 407 words
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Article, Illustration703 2001-11-24 30 S. Murali in Taiwan - S. Murali in Taiwan Spaniard not too worried about winning for he wants to put his driving right I by mu rali@newstoday, torn. sg TWO rounds of 70 put Jose Maria Olazabal (picture) right in the mix at the US$l.5 million ($2.7 million) BMWAuspoet photo - 703 words
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185 2001-11-24 30 VIJAY Singh confirmed yesterday that he will not be defending his title at the Carlsberg Malaysian Open and the Caltex Singapore Masters next year. Said the two-time Major winner: "I would have loved to go back and defend those titles, but185 words
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Article182 2001-11-24 30 AFP KUALA LUMPUR A successful conspiracy to fake a hole-in-one and win a car came to light when the golfer failed to pay his accomplice, it was reported yesterday. A course marshall told police he had helped fix the "ace" after being promised 50,000 ringgit ($24,000)AFP - 182 words
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Article, Illustration618 2001-11-24 31 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Dane wants to make way for new man, and it could be ex-Balestier coach Sivaji by s t anley ©newstoday. com. sg IN TWO weeks time, national under-23 coach Flemming Nielsen (picture) will bid farewell to Singapore football. The Dane, who announced two618 words
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Article143 2001-11-24 31 TOMORROW, head down to Ngee Ann City at Civic Plaza for some heart-stop-ping street soccer action at the 2001 National Street Soccer League (NSSL) Grand Finals. The annual five-a-side tournament, organised by Teck Ghee Community Club since 1996, will see 670 teams battle it143 words
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Miscellaneous20 2001-11-24 28 Premier League Arsenal v Man Utd Live tomorrow onCh23@ 12mn Serie A Inter Milan v Fiorentina Live onCh22@ 3.25am, Monday20 words
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Miscellaneous97 2001-11-24 28 Today's fixture: Lazio vjuventus Tomorrow's fixtures: Bologna v AS Roma (live on Ch 20 9.55pm), Brescia v Udinese, Chievo v Perugia, Parma v AC Milan (live <mCh22® 9.55pm), Piacenza v Atalanta, Torino v Verona, Venezia v Lecce, Inter Milan v Fiorentina Primera Liga fixtures: Today: Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao (live97 words
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Miscellaneous16 2001-11-24 30 Golf BMW Asian Open The third round will be shown live today on Ch 24 3pm16 words
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