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Title Section12 2004-01-06 1 TODAY sets you thinking todayonline.com Tuesday January 6, 2004 MITA (P) 002/11/200212 words
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Article, Illustration580 2004-01-06 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Today Exclusive No CPF for Spores new gold-medallist citizens THEY receive their medals to the strains of Majulah Singapura, but some of Singapore's China-born athletes are wondering when they will be entitled to something Singaporeans take for granted: CPF contributions. In his own eyes,...TODAY - 580 words
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Article553 2004-01-06 2 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak It sends jitters as more suspect cases show up in other Asian countries AFTER almost two weeks of speculation, tests and re-tests, China yesterday finally confirmed its first full-blown Sars case since July. With the new victim a 32-year-old TV producer in the553 words
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Article, Illustration541 2004-01-06 3 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Immigration Checkpoints Authority scores with excellent service IMAGINE spending more than six hours pacifying a customer. That was what Immigration Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) Mr Ang Chee Seng did recently, from the time a customer walked in at 3.45pm. "He had lost his identity541 words
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473 2004-01-06 4 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng MPs want more assurances and foolproof safety checks before new Bill is passed BRAIN death emerged as the hot topic yesterday during Parliament's debate of the Human Organ Transplant Bill. "The worrying fact for many is whether people certified with 'brain death'473 words
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Article208 2004-01-06 4 Singapore's unemployment situation may improve soon, Acting Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen told Parliament yesterday. He said the number of people retrenched seems to be decreasing. Based on a Ministry of Manpower survey on the first nine months of last year, about 1 3,600 people were retrenched, down from208 words
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238 2004-01-06 4 Dow Jones SINGAPORE shares rallied yesterday for the seventh consecutive session to end at a 33-month high, with sentiments boosted by the upbeat economic outlook at home and in the United States, analysts said. The ST Index breached the key 1,800 psychological resistance,– Dow Jones - 238 words
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Advertisement123 2004-01-06 3 f EXCELLENT pCERVICE INWARD Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise services. EXSA is managed jointly by SPRING Singapore and seven123 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration139 2004-01-06 6 Ted Chen LIKE the Canon IXUS digital cameras, 22-year-old Genecia Luo (picture) has the looks, style and substance. The judges thought so when they crowned her the winner of the Canon IXUS Factor Search, held on Saturday at Zouk. The student from Nanyang PolytechnicTed Chen - 139 words
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Article463 2004-01-06 6 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Both parties need to agree on demolition of Causeway, says Prof S Jayakumar FOR about a year, Malaysians and Singaporeans have been bracing themselves for what could be one of the world's oddestlooking bridges, intended to span the Straits of Johor. But fresh463 words
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265 2004-01-06 6 THE management and pilots of Singapore Airlines (SIA) must make a fresh start and rebuild trust to deal with the coming competition, said Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, in an interview with Channel News Asia. Mr Lee is due to meet the265 words
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Article, Illustration457 2004-01-06 8 Ng Shing Vi - Ng Shing Vi Two in five of this school's students return to the mainstream HE was eight when his teachers discovered he performed poorly in standardised tests. Eliot (one name only) failed his examinations in Primary One and his teachers thought he was mildly retarded.WONG KHING CHONG - 457 words
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Article93 2004-01-06 8 Newsßadio 93.8 For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents under the voluntary Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS), the ordinary wage monthly ceiling will be lowered from $6,000 to $5,500 from this month, the Finance Ministry said yesterday. This amount will be lowered by $500 for each of theNewsßadio 93.8 - 93 words
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41 2004-01-06 8 Newsßadio 93.8 The Nanyang Technological University will offer Singapore's first undergraduate degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering in July. The programme will produce engineers who have a strong foundation in the life and physical sciences.– Newsßadio 93.8 - 41 words
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LETTERS
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273 2004-01-06 10 Heng Cho Choon - Heng Cho Choon WHEN a maid arrives in Singapore, she is already saddled with a large debt (administrative fee and air ticket) to the employment agencies here and in her country. The amount can be as high as $1,500 to273 words
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Letter, Illustration513 2004-01-06 10 Amir Wan - Amir Wan Apathetic image is not a true reflection of who we are I REFER to the commentary, "Singapore formula starts to fray" by Yeo Lay Hwee (Today, Jan 1). It seems that many commentators, analysts, scholars, celebrities and others castigate ordinary Singaporeans. Yet, the513 words
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Article, Illustration762 2004-01-06 12 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung With so many secure features in place, motorists can use their Speedpass with little difficulty and put their minds at ease THE SPEEDPASS is all about letting technology do the work securely the only thing the motorist has to do is to762 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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248 2004-01-06 15 Suresh Kumar - Suresh Kumar Manufacturing index rises to 54.5 last month SINGAPORE'S economic recovery appears to be on track, with the Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), a key indicator of manufacturing activity, rising a modest 1.5 points to 54.5 in last month. The number is248 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article55 2004-01-06 15 Index Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ml Ordinaries laiwan Wtd Value *****.17 *****.33 3296.50 6125.42 Change Pis +148.53 +203.85 -13.30 +83.86 +1.39 +1.59 -0.40 +1.39 Korea Comp 824.10 +2.84 +0.35 KLCI 792.66 +4.17 +0.53 SET Index Jakarta Comp 790.93 725.47 +18.78 +20.97 +2.43 +2.98 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1487.3455 words
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Article56 2004-01-06 15 By volume Hi-P Reed TtiaiVillag UniFiber BeautyChina Chartered Air Ocean Heshe Asia Env EnerSave Close 0.860 0.080 0.260 0.190 0.580 1.800 0.335 0.090 0.565 0.325 Change +0.020 +0.015 +0.015 +0.015 -0.010 +0.030 +0.020 -0.005 '000 +2.4 53,133 +23.1 40,629 +6.1 39,652 +8.6 38,809 -1.7 36,635 35,464 +9.856 words
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Article77 2004-01-06 15 Close Change IMH400USS 10.100 +0.950 ShangAsia2kHKS 7.850 +0.550 fhai Prime200USS 12.200 +0.500 DBS Bk 6% NCPS*****.200 +0.400 STIETF100 18.270 +0.310 CITYDEV 6.400 +0.250 DBS 15.100 +0.200 F&N 13.300 +0.200 GreatEast 11.100 +0.200 UOB 13.600 +0.200 By percentage Benefun 20k Close Change 0.020 +33.3 Strike W*****5 0.020 +33.377 words
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Article76 2004-01-06 15 Bu kit Sem Close Changi 16.400 -0.101 KepCorp 6.200 -0.101 Easyknit 5k HK$ G&W Group 0.200 -0.051 0.250 -0.031 Innovalu 1.800 -0.031 CerebosPac 3.340 -0.021 Meiban 1.240 -0.021 Transpac Hartford 1.600 -0.021 0.260 -o.oi: Jackspeed 0.355 -o.oi: By percentage \anaW*****6 Close Change 0.005 -50.0 ;asyknil5kHKS 0.200 -20.076 words
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Article98 2004-01-06 15 Dow Jones THE ST index crossed the key 1 800 mark yesterday, gaining 37.31 points, or 2.1 per cent, to end at 1828.66. The launch of DBS Bank's structured warrants spurred buying at the start of the first full week of trading last year, traders said. Gainers led losersDow Jones - 98 words
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Article21 2004-01-06 15 Gold uss/oi 418.200 Silver uss/oi 6.025 Platinum uss/oi 818.000 Rubber centsAg 214.50 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1799 Brent crude uss/barrel 30.3421 words
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Article41 2004-01-06 15 SGX, Bloomberg US$ 0.588 UK£ 0.3279 Yen 62.949 HK$ 4.5652 RM 2.2344 Euro 0.4672 Rupiah 4968.7 Baht 23.262 Peso 32.658 A$ 0.7757 Indian Rs 26.839 Won 702.70 C$ 0.7573 Yuan 4.8669 NZ$ 0.8919 NTS 19.998 Information provided bySGX,; Bloomberg - 41 words
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Article193 2004-01-06 16 Dow Jones Bloomberg Channel News Asia Indonesian developer Bachtiar Salim has staged a reverse takeover of Sesdaq-listed education provider Auston, which is a subsidiary of Ses-daq-listed Panpac Media. Auston will acquire 65 per cent of Mr Salim's company PT Rizki Lancar Sentosa for $34 million. It will pay forDow Jones; Bloomberg; — Channel News Asia - 193 words
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Article, Illustration307 2004-01-06 16 AFP Airline CEO, M'sian minister back off from tough talk, agree to meet KUALA LUMPUR Officials from Malaysia's budget airline Air Asia are to meet a senior minister over his accusations that advertisements promoting low-price tickets are "misleading," local media reported yesterday. In separate comments toAFP - 307 words
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Article, Illustration713 2004-01-06 18 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon 'Selfish, jealous' year likely ahead, but uncertainties could offer money-making opportunities, says feng shui expert ACCORDING to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, this is the Year of the Monkey, named after a clever, witty and inventive creature that is also quick713 words
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Article, Illustration408 2004-01-06 20 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh It starts four stores to fight smaller boys, IPO to raise $6.3 m CHALLENGER Technologies, one of Singapore's largest retailers of IT products, has gone "budget", to meet the challenge of lower-cost competitors head on. The company, which is launching its initial public offering408 words
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360 2004-01-06 20 — Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh THE number of mobile users who use multi-media messaging services (MMS) will more than double in two years' time, as more handsets with built-in cameras are sold and prices fall, said research firm International Data Corp360 words
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Article, Illustration2133 2004-01-06 20 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS data containecl nerein nas been Stained from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell any2,133 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration371 2004-01-06 22 Agencies Direct talks indicate thaw in relations ISLAMABAD Building on the momentum toward better relations after half a century of venom, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf held direct talks yesterday. The talks, on the sidelines of the South Asian– Agencies; REUTERS - 371 words
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196 2004-01-06 22 Agencies BANGKOK Two Thai policemen were killed yesterday by a bomb in the mainly Muslim south where the government declared martial law in three provinces following a raid by suspected gunrunners, who stole hundreds of army weapons. The officers were killed when– Agencies - 196 words
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Article129 2004-01-06 22 AP HONG KONG An arsonist set fire to a Hong Kong subway car yesterday morning, injuring 14 passengers, police said. Witnesses said the 50-year-old male suspect, who remains at large, started the fire in the lead car while the train travelled through a cross-harbourAP - 129 words
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328 2004-01-06 23 Agencies No indications of attack on Flash Airlines plane PARIS French Transport Minister Gilles de Robien said on Sunday that the weekend crash of an Egyptian charter plane in the Red Sea may have been caused by a sudden loss of power. However, heAgencies - 328 words
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221 2004-01-06 23 -AFP TOKYO A 57-year-old Japanese teacher with terminal cancer, who used his condition to teach children that death is part of life, died over the weekend, his family said yesterday. In a rare challenge to the Japanese social tendency to avoid exposing the young to-AFP - 221 words
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242 2004-01-06 23 Agencies LONDON Hopes for a rapid withdrawal of British troops from Iraq dissipated when British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said they are likely to remain in Iraq for several more years. Speaking on BBC radio a day after a surprise visitAgencies - 242 words
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Article, Illustration42 2004-01-06 24 Giant toys hanging from the ceiling of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as a woman cleans a carpet in preparation for Asia's biggest toy and games fair. The annual event will run from today till Friday.42 words
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322 2004-01-06 24 Reuters Israel wants to prevent any more leaks about its nuclear weapons JERUSALEM Israel, which is worried that a nuclear whistle-blower winding up an 18-year prison sentence has more secrets to tell, may make his freedom conditional on his silence, security sourcesReuters - 322 words
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GLOBALroundup
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64 2004-01-06 24 AP Georgian opposition leader Mikhail Saakashvili claimed victory in the country's presidential elections after an exit poll indicated that he had won 85.8 per cent of the vote on Sunday. Mr Saakashvili, the favourite among the six presidential candidates, was the driving force– AP - 64 words
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66 2004-01-06 24 AFP A pioneering study into the effectiveness of lucky charms has found that they do work but only in the minds of the people who carry them. British scientists found that while carrying a charm has no impact on events based onAFP - 66 words
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75 2004-01-06 24 AFP Arabic TV channel, Al Jazeera, aired an audiotape attributed to Osama bin Laden on Sunday. In the tape, the man who is purportedly Osama, referred to the ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's capture and some latest developments. He also urged MuslimsAFP - 75 words
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60 2004-01-06 24 Reuters Hundreds of witnesses reported seeing fireballs cross the skies of northern Spain on Sunday. Authorities have said these may have been a disintegrating meteorite, Spanish radio said. The bright flashes were spotted in a swathe from the eastern city ofReuters - 60 words
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Miscellaneous13 2004-01-06 24 HISTORIC DAY FOR SPORTS Singapore's first Sports School opens its doors SPORTS 4613 words
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COMMENTARY/WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration42 2004-01-06 25 REUTERS Taiwan miniature artist Chen Frong-shean displaying one of his latest creations bamboo chopsticks featuring a pair of monkeys in Taipei yesterday. The Chinese Year of the Monkey will be ushered in on Jan 22.REUTERS - 42 words
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GLOBAL roundup
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116 2004-01-06 25 AFP A Briton who has lived in Australia for 38 years confirmed yesterday the belief by historians that he is the rightful heir to the British throne —but said he was not interested in the role. A British television historian declared Mr Michael HastingsAFP - 116 words
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Article121 2004-01-06 25 Reuters Taiwan's First Lady filed a counter libel suit against an opposition presidential candidate yesterday, turning election rivalry into a legal stalemate. With each side accusing the other of corruption, Mr Lien Chan, chairman of the main opposition Nationalist Party, sued President Chen Shui-bian on Friday.Reuters - 121 words
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Article82 2004-01-06 25 AFP China's cabinet is ushering in a new era of responsiveness to the media by designating more government spokespersons and holding more press conferences, reports said yesterday. The move comes as the world's most populous country increasingly hits international headlines. Domestic and international media, however, still face difficultiesAFP - 82 words
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Article, Illustration860 2004-01-06 25 Adrian Tan - Adrian Tan Bonds have had three great years, but this may not be the time to rush and take a big bet ONE gets the impression that investing in bonds is complicated, with different experts having different views. There are several reasons why investing860 words
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Article, Illustration412 2004-01-06 26 Jeanine Tan - Jeanine Tan MediaCorp's princess shows why companies can't get enough of her HAVING endorsed just about every product on the market imaginable from jewellery to hair-removal treatments to burgers Farm Wong is now a spokesperson for seafood. At the studio where she was being photographed for theWONG KHING CHONG - 412 words
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Article, Illustration490 2004-01-06 27 Pauline D Loh - by Pauline D Loh Leafy greens and delicate tofu enhance the classic beef broth from the West Lake HANGZHO U is fast becoming my favourite city in China. There is something truly poetic about its West Lake, the source of so many romantic myths, legends and anecdotes. It490 words
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Article, Illustration300 2004-01-06 28 AFP Spears' quickie marriage was 'a joke' and will be annulled WASHINGTON Pop princess Britney Spears will be single again by today, shortly after her madcap marriage over the weekend, US media reported. Spears and childhood friend Jason Alexander, both 22, filed for an annulment onAFP - 300 words
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Article, Illustration283 2004-01-06 28 AFP LONDON Her husband might be the world's best-known footballer and her glamorous lifestyle the envy of millions, but pop singer Victoria Beckham failed again on Sunday to reach her most sought-after goal a number one solo single. As a member ofAFP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration309 2004-01-06 29 All it takes is five minutes to prepare this delicious local favourite A MUCH-LOVED local dish, Hokkien .fAjnee, can be found on the menus of most kopitiams (coffee shops), hawker centres and Chinese restaurants in Singapore. It is one of those dishes one can eat at309 words
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Article, Illustration82 2004-01-06 29 This dish has no MSG or preservatives and comes with a generous helping of noodles, ibee hoon, shrimps, squid, egg, onions and carrots with chilli, garlic and soy sauce. The chilli sauce consists of chilli, shallots, garlic, tamarind, fish sauce and dried shrimp among other seasonings to give it82 words
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Article, Illustration78 2004-01-06 29 Shobha Tsering Bhalla, writer The noodles are a bit salty but the texture is perfectly al dente not limp like some ready-made noodles are wont to be. Karan Sabnani, student For a pre-packed meal, it is quite good. The ingredients, including shrimps and chilli, gave the mcc78 words
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Article, Illustration638 2004-01-06 30 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Despite the comparisons, Jeux d'enfants is no 'easy' love story, says director Samuell HIS is a very romantic, somewhat unbelievable, love story. French director Yann Samuell, whose first feature film, Love Me If You Dare (Jeux d'enfants), has been getting him638 words
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Article, Illustration243 2004-01-06 31 Reuters First drop in US box office since '91 LOS ANGELES Ticket sales at the North American box office last year fell for the first time since 1991, despite higher ticket prices and aggressive marketing that ensured strong opening weekends for Hollywood movies. Data issuedReuters; GETTY IMAGES I - 243 words
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248 2004-01-06 31 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter NEW YORK American Splendor, the innovative account of the life of file clerk turned comic book author Harvey Pekar, was named Best Picture of the Year by the National Society of Film Critics (NSFC). Bill Murray got the Best Actor honours forReuters/Hollywood Reporter - 248 words
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Article, Illustration515 2004-01-06 41 Agencies Packers sneak past Seahawks, Colts' Manning shows his superstar credentials NFL Green Bay Packers 33 Seattle Seahawks 27 GREEN BAY, Wisconsin Al Harris never got a chance for a Lambeau Leap. By the time he thought about it, he was buried under an avalanche of– Agencies; AP - 515 words
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Article, Illustration371 2004-01-06 41 AP NBA LA Clippers 101 LA Lakers 98 LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant and Elton Brand are just coming into form. Both reached season-highs, with Bryant winning that battle by scoring 44 points to Brand's 30 on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). But Brand'sAP - 371 words
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Article, Illustration347 2004-01-06 41 -AFP PERTH Tennis and the Olympics don't match, the women's world No 2 player Kirn Clijsters (picture) said yesterday. "I think it is great that tennis is an Olympic sport now, but to me it doesn't feel like an Olympic sport," Clijsters-AFP - 347 words
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Article90 2004-01-06 42 LONDON Jordan sidestepped media speculation yesterday that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was interested in buying the Formula 1 team and had held secret meetings with Eddie Jordan. While British newspapers reported that the team boss and Abramovich had met four times in the past month, a90 words
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Article, Illustration77 2004-01-06 42 AMSTERDAM Former Dutch international Ruud Gullit (picture) will take over as head coach of Feyenoord from July 1, the club announced yesterday. Gullit still needs to get official approval from the Dutch Football Association to end his contract as coach of the national under-1 977 words
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Article51 2004-01-06 42 LONDON Plans to build a retractable roof over Wimbledon's Centre Court are expected to be unveiled at the All England Club today. After years of rejecting the idea of having a roof, organisers of tennis' grasscourt Grand Slam seem to have relented to meet television51 words
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Article66 2004-01-06 42 PHILADELPHIA American baseball's all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, admits in his new book, My Prison Without Bars, that he bet on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Rose was banned for life from the sport after Major League Baseball officials said66 words
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Article77 2004-01-06 42 MUNICH Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld admits he has had "several calls" from England asking about his future, but says he will see out his contract with the German champions, which runs until 2005. "Several people have phoned me up from England to register their interest77 words
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Article, Illustration505 2004-01-06 42 AFP Only a record-breaking performance can winWaugh his final Test CRICKET, FINAL TEST India v Australia SYDNEY Australia were left needing to conjure up a world record-breaking performance to give skipper Steve Waugh a winning send-off against India after the fourth day in the final cricketAFP - 505 words
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Article, Illustration496 2004-01-06 42 PRIMERA LIGA - PRIMERA LIGA AFP MADRID Valencia have made their intentions clear. They want to battle Real Madrid for the Primera Liga title. The 2001-02 league winners triumphed 4-2 over Villarreal on Sunday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) to keep up the pressure on league leadersAFP - 496 words
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Article, Illustration548 2004-01-06 44 Agencies Quadruple talk is distracting, warns Henry ENGLISH FA CUP, THIRD ROUND Leeds 1 Arsenal 4 LONDON As the football season moves into its second-half, Arsenal remain in contention for the League Cup, the FA Cup, the Premiership and the Champions League. Not surprisingly, talk– Agencies; Getty Images - 548 words
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195 2004-01-06 44 LONDON Manchester United have finally received the Football Association's (FA) written reasons for imposing an eight-month ban on Rio Ferdinand for missing a drugs test The England defender was scheduled to start his suspension for missing a drugs test on Jan 12 but195 words
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Article98 2004-01-06 44 -AFP LONDON Newcastle boss Bobby Robson wants Swedish star Henrik Larsson to team up with Alan Shearer to spark a soccer revolution on Tyneside. But the Magpies manager has admitted that although he would be keen to sign the Celtic ace, it would be a deal which-AFP - 98 words
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Article, Illustration283 2004-01-06 44 -AFP LONDON Australian star Harry Kewell has been branded a cheat after Liverpool's narrow win over Third Division Yeovil in the FA Cup on Sunday. Yeovil defender Hugo Rodrigues claims Kewell admitted he dived to win a controversial penalty in the 2-0 victory. El-Hadji Diouf-AFP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration634 2004-01-06 46 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN Post-secondary options for students being explored, says DrYaacob IN November 2002, construction began on an historic school project in Woodlands. Ground was broken on a seven-hectare plot of land that would eventually see a school grooming Singapore's future champions, not in academia, but sports.WONG KHING CHONG I r - 634 words
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Article, Illustration364 2004-01-06 46 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND BOTH Egmar Goncalves and Mirko Grabovac were notable absentees in the list of 25 players called up for national team training sessions for Singapore's Pre-World Cup campaign, which began yesterday. Both strikers, the first foreign-born footballers to364 words
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