Today, 31 January 2004

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    16 1 weekend Today January 31 February 1 2004 mita (P) 009/03/2003 I we set you thinking todayonline.com
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    Lock icon It is Deadline December
    805 1  -  Teo Hwee Nak Flexiwage target set and you can bet Minister Ng's bonus on it WHEN Acting Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen gets his performance appraisal for the year, all of Singapore will know how he fared. Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday set out
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  • Article, Illustration
    This time it is the uncut Love, Actually, really
    269 1 I'm lovin'it I Ti!/J Today columnist Neil Humphreys is overjoyed for two reasons actually. Firstly because the British romantic comedy Love, Actually will be re-released on Feb 12 by its regional distributor, United International Pictures (UIP). The full version that is
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      31 1 EGMAR GONCALVES The million-dollar striker who wants to leave Singapore/38 IMlff kLg\ ftWi|ffll 4HJ ■W|TjmjT(Tjj|TjW^ Today wishes all readers a happy Hari Raya Haji. We will not be publishing next Monday.
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  • News
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      Govt will help companies set up fair wage systems
      543 2  -  Derrick A Paulo Objective performance appraisals needed, say unionists and analysts AS THE new flexi-wage system hoists its sails for full speed ahead, it is becoming apparent that workers will end up in choppy waters if companies are unable to implement
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      Lock icon Killed by landslide in Central Java
      40 2 A family member carries the body of Ms Fauziyah Verawati who was killed when a landslide hit Plipir village in Purworejo, Central Java on Friday. Twelve people were killed and two are missing. AFP
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    • Article
      Lawyers jailed, disbarred for misusing clients' funds
      409 3  -  Joy Frances TWO lawyers were struck off the roll yesterday by the High Court after they were convicted and jailed for misusing clients' funds. Caleb Ezekiel, formerly an equity partner with Khattar Wong and Partners, and Daniel Loh, who used to run his
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    • Article
      Home Ministry rebuts Amnesty's claims on execution figures
      324 3  -  Lee Ching Wern SINGAPORE makes no apologies for its tough law and order system and the continued use of the death penalty, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said yesterday in a rebuttal to Amnesty International, the London-based human rights group. In
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    • NEWS comment
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        Lock icon Silence, the deadlier virus
        603 3  -  Tan Hui Leng Asian govts should move beyond lip service to seek consensus on tackling health outbreaks AS ASIAN government authorities concluded an emergency one-day meeting in Thailand on Wednesday to tackle the outbreak of bird flu, what started out as a health crisis seems to
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      Lock icon 'Steer'ing oneself back to employment
      341 4  -  Tan Hui Leng ON THE one hand, unemployment woes; on the other, a lack of people to fill a critical hole in Singapore's drive to become a medical hub. There are some 3,000 jobs in nursing being filled by contracted foreigners because healthcare institutions have
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    • Article
      Mendaki to make maths easier
      308 4  -  Haryani Othman Introduces 2 schemes to assist Malay Muslims TO TACKLE the growing numbers of Malay Muslim PSLE students failing mathematics, Mendaki will introduce two programmes under its Tuition Scheme that will help draw out the interest of such students to learn the subject These
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    • SINGAPOREsnippets
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        Lock icon S'pore consular appointments
        162 4 Channel News Asia Singapore has appointed four Ambassadors and one High Commissioner to Laos, Cambodia, Brazil, Sweden and New Zealand, respectively. Ms Karen Tan will be Singapore's next Ambassador to Laos from Feb 1 1. Having joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in 1 985, Ms
        — Channel News Asia  -  162 words
      • Article
        Treat bird flu with Tamiflu
        162 4  -  Tan Hui Leng The bird flu can be treated with Tamiflu, a drug used for oral influenza, said Swiss drugmaker Roche Pharmaceuticals. Tamiflu contains oseltamivir, which the World Health Organization recommends as a treatment for suspected cases of avian flu. Roche says that Tamiflu was
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      • Article
        Lock icon Teacher convicted of having sex with underage student
        103 4 Newsßadio 93.8 A 27-year-old secondary-school teacher was convicted of having sex with his underaged student. The married man pleaded guilty on Friday to committing the offences with his 14-year-old victim. He cannot be named following a court order. He committed the crime
        – Newsßadio 93.8  -  103 words
      • Article
        Marina South nightspots can operate round-the-clock
        49 4 From Sunday, nightspots at Marina South will be allowed to operate round-the-clock. This is the latest area approved for 24-hour partying, because Marina South is a non-residential area. It will join Marina Centre, Collyer Quay, Shenton Way and Sentosa as 24-hour party zones.
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  • Humour/Letters
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      We can thwart the geek invasion!
      763 6  -  Neil Humphreys Tuning out their ring tones is a Mission Impossible but... THERE is a geek near you right now. Whether you are sitting on a train or standing on a bus, there is an annoying bugger nearby wetting his trousers because he has
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      What's keeping the CPF from releasing court-ordered cash?
      304 6  -  Eileen Tan Ec Lian I WON custody of my four children, who range in age from 13 to 17, after divorcing my husband in 1995.1 have been supporting them since then. By mutual consent, the court awarded a lump sum maintenance of
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  • Business
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      Sing Post targets 45% profit margin
      408 8  -  Chan Chao Peh It plans to expand into retail financial services DOMINANT mail operator Sing Post plans to expand into the retail financial services business with a view to grow its business, as its core postal business remains relatively stagnant. The postal operator hopes
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    • Article
      Lock icon Keppel to pay 18-cents special dividend
      206 8 Bloomberg CONGLOMERATE Keppel Corp has chalked up higher profits, boosted by earnings from power barges, a residential development in China and gains from securities. Profits for fiscal 2003 rose 11 per cent to $398.1 million, or 51.2 cents a share from $358.3 million, or
      – Bloomberg  -  206 words
    • Market WATCH
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        ST Index- 1,848.36 +6.04
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        Lock icon Singapore
        203 8 Dow Jones SHARES closed slightly higher on Friday on a technical rebound after two straight days of losses. The ST Index rose just 0.3 per cent, or 6.04 points, to close at 1,848.36 after shedding some 3 per cent over two days on fears that the avian flu spreading
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      • Article
        SGX most active
        60 8 fy volume iyvol \EM-EVER Speedy-Tech UtionAsia IddvalTech -ederal Ixcelpoint iBI E2-Cap [PA >ac Cent Close 0.410 0.905 0.510 0.175 0.600 0.410 0.835 0.730 0.280 0.330 Change +0.035 -0.005 +0.005 +0.020 +0.045 -0.005 +0.055 +0.025 +0.015 +0.005 +9.3 -0.5 +1.0 +12.9 +8.1 -1.2 +7.1 +3.5 +5.7 +1.5 '000
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        SGX top rises
        75 8 By$ Close < Change 3CBC 12.500 +0.300 lardine C&C 6.100 +0.250 fepCorp 7.000 +0.250 ihang Asia 2kHKS 8.000 +0.200 3realEasl 10.900 +0.100 Isetan(S) 3.120 +0.100 DUE 7.000 +0.100 )IA 11.300 +0.100 ilA 200 11.200 +0.100 By percentage Close i Change Armstrong W*****0 0.070 +27.3 Globa 0.025 +25.0
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        SGX top falls
        82 8 By$ Close Changi IMH 400USS 8.550 -0.601 Creative 50 19.600 -0.101 DBS Bk 6% NCPS 10 106.900 -0.101 Fortune Reil HKS 5.350 -0.101 ISH 500USS 4.820 -0.101 Venture 22.000 -0.101 Goodpack 1.060 -0.091 STIETF100 18.600 -0.071 m Breweries 7.200 -0.051 By percentage Close Change L&M 0.010 33.3
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        World markets
        59 8 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.61 Change Pis +4.17 +0.04% Hang Seng Ordinaries faiwan Wtd *****.00 3283.60 6375.38 -38.01 +7.00 +62.73 -0.29% +0.21% +0.99% Korea Comp 848.5 -4.97 -0.58% KLCI 818.94 +1.83 +0.22% SET Index 697.92 -16.12 -2.26% lakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Wumbai Sensex 752.93 1508.30 290.23
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        Lock icon Commodities
        26 8 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oi 402.500 Silver uss/oi 6.265 Platinum uss/oi 828.000 Rubber centsAg 214.75 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1778 Brent crude uss/barrel 29.82 Information provided by
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      • Article
        Your S$1 buys
        36 8 US$ 0.587 UK£ 0.3232 Yen 62.191 HK$ 4.5633 RM 2.2309 Euro 0.473 Rupiah 4953.2 Baht 23.046 Peso 32.919 A$ 0.7812 Indian Rs 26.577 Won 688.24 C$ 0.7826 Yuan 4.8587 NZ$ 0.8768 NTS 19.603
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      Lock icon US GDP slows down significantly in Q4
      194 10 Dow Jones WASHINGTON US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter from the heated pace of the previous period but continued to show broad-based strength. Fourth quarter gross domestic product (GDP) rose at a 4 per cent annual rate, less than half
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    • Article
      CORPORATEbriefs
      180 10 CORPORATE briefs Ascott Group, the serviced residences operator, reported a net loss of $3,201 million, or 0.21 cent per share, for its fourth quarter ended Dec 31 last year, compared to a net profit of $4,278 million, or 0.28 cent per share, in the year-ago period, even as sales rose
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      Plastic power grows in China
      375 10  -  Chan Chao Peh China Flex Pack capitalises on flourishing market chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg WITH the rapid growth of the consumer culture in China, the plastic packaging business is a growing niche waiting to be filled, said Mr Chong Yuen, chairman and executive director of China Flexible Packaging
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      Lock icon SMRT profit drops even with cost cuts
      300 10 Agencies SMRT Corp earned $19.1 million in net profit in the third quarter ended Dec 31 last year, down 1 per cent year-on-year as cost cutting measures failed to offset lower revenue from rail and bus services, Singapore's dominant transport operator said on
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      Lock icon Charterer's lowest loss
      584 12 -AFP Bloomberg SYDNEY Australia, confident that it will avoid the deadly bird flu now sweeping Asian poultry farms, is anticipating an increase in orders after receiving numerous inquiries from buyers desperate for alternative supplies, industry sources said on Friday. Mr Stuart Robertson, of Eggs in Western Australia,
      -AFP; — Bloomberg  -  584 words
    • shoptalk
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        HEALTHY CHOICE
        106 14 One cannot buy good health but with the right supplements, one will be in better position to grapple with the health problems that inevitably come with age. Healthy America has introduced the Vitamin C 1000mg with Rose Hips and Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex Time Release to help keep you
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        FOOD FOR THOUGHT
        87 14 Give your child a brain booster with the BRAND'S Sesamin with DHA and Taurine. This is a specially-formulated supplement to promote healthy brain function and mental development in children aged two and above. Sesamin, which is found in sesame seeds, has antioxidant properties which protect the young
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        CARE FOR THE FEET
        74 14 Make walking less of a chore with the custom-made soles from UniMedicus Pedorthics. Based on the latest AMFIT system technology, the soles are carved according to the contours of the feet. This helps to prevent aches and injuries caused by unsuitable and uncomfortable soles. The custom-made
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    • Savvy Investor
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        Lock icon Retail shake-up likely to continue
        543 14 Bloomberg Slowing economic growth in the past 7 years and sluggish consumer spending weigh on sector EVERY year, Robinson Co, Singapore's oldest and largest department store operator, advertises "the sale worth waiting for". This year, it could not even sell itself. Offers for the 145-year-old
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  • World
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      Lock icon BBC staff in Britain want their boss back
      423 16 Agencies More than 400 employees protest against his resignation LONDON The controversy over a high-profile judicial hearing on British military intelligence about Iraq's illegal weapons continued on Friday as hundreds of BBC employees protested over the resignation of one of their bosses
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    • Article
      Lock icon UN staff benefits for gay partners
      207 16 Agencies UNITED NATIONS The United Nations on Thursday took a cautious step on gay rights and common-law marriage by extending its employee benefits to domestic partners recognised as such by their homelands. Addressing an issue quietly debated at the UN for years, Secretary-General Kofi
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    • Article
      Lock icon Bird flu cases rise in Thailand
      215 16 Agencies BANGKOK Thai officials on Friday reported four more suspected cases of bird flu, including one death, and said the virus had been detected for the first time in the kingdom's south after striking northern and central regions. Thailand now has 12 suspected cases
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    • GLOBALroundup
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        Lock icon Microsoft reward for virus info
        75 16 AP Microsoft promised on Thursday to pay U*****,000 ($425,000) to anyone who helps authorities find and prosecute the author of the fast-spreading computer virus, MyDoomß. Among the only clues to the identity of the author was this mysterious message inside the virus: "Andy; I'm just
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      • Article
        Lock icon Punishment for peace activists
        75 16 -AFP Two peace activists who painted a "No War" slogan on the Sydney Opera House two days before the start of the US-led war in Iraq were given nine months periodic detention and handed a big bill of A$ 111,000 143,000) by a Sydney court on
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      • Article
        Lock icon We did it, says Hamas
        58 16 Reuters Palestinian militant group Hamas has claimed responsibility on Friday for a suicide bus bombing in Jerusalem that killed 1 0 Israelis on Thursday. The claim was faxed to Reuters a day after al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an offshoot of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's Fatah
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      • Article
        Lock icon Cannibal jailed for 8 1/2 years
        76 16 -AFP Self-confessed cannibal Armin Meiwes was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for manslaughter on Friday. The court in the German central city of Kassel rejected state prosecutors' call for a conviction on murder charges and a 15-year sentence for the defendant. Meiwes has
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  • Commentary/World
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      Lock icon 'Only US could've taken Saddam out'
      867 18  -  Karim Raslan That is the surprising view of a Kuwaiti Arab, reports Karim Raslan MR AHMED Bishara is a gruff, chain-smok-ing, Kuwaiti chemical engineering professor, whom I met recently in the Qatari capital of Doha, at a conference that dealt with relations between the
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      Syed & Suresh
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    • GLOBAL roundup
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        Lock icon Judge acquits police duo of 13-year-old's rape
        75 18 AP Two Malaysian policemen were acquitted on Friday of raping a 1 3-year-old girl at an immigrant detention centre two years ago. Session Court Judge Nurchaya Arshad cut short the trial of Mohammed Fauzi Yahya, 34, and Ahmad Nazri Zainurrdin, 33, ruling that
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      • Article
        Lock icon To the Times, they are a-changin'
        48 18 AFP The US State Department is banning its long-time standard typeface from all correspondence and replacing it with a "more modern" font. In an internal memo, it declared Courier New 12 obsolete and unacceptable. It will now use Times New Roman 14.
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      • Article
        Lock icon Here's $1,700. Go forth and multiply
        44 18 AFP the Russian birthrate falling by a million a year by offering US$5OO ($850) to couples for their first baby, US$7OO for the second and US$l,OOO for the third and each subsequent baby. Authorities are bidding to ooost
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        Lock icon Death of Indian PM's grandnephew: 3 held
        57 18 AFP Indian police detained three people in connection with the death of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's grandnephew, who was thrown off a moving train. The Hindustan Times said on Friday that railway police, known to extort money, were suspected, while The Times
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        Lock icon You've got snake mail!
        44 18 Reuters An Arkansas lawyer and his son are headed for prison after pleading guilty to mailing a threatening communication: A venomous copperhead snake to a neighbour with whom they had a feud. The snake was shot dead by the police.-
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      A rethink is needed on CNY bak-b-queuing
      411 20  -  Tor Ching Li WHEN I was a kid, festive periods were synonymous with delicacies that, for me, seemed to be the cause of the celebrations. So, Chinese New Year was the Bak Kwa Festival, Mid Autumn Festival was the Moon Cake Festival and
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      Can you look away?
      1081 20  -  Serene Foo The violence in Irreversible is sickening ut censoring it is not the answer, says a panel FOR a controversial movie such as Irreversible, where indifference is not an option, looking away could mean more than just being unable to stomach the graphic content. It
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      Lock icon Bringing Singapore to the world for 10 years
      559 21  -  Ariel Wee Newsßadio 'XXMORROW, a Singaporean -L radio station that gets tons of international fan mail each year turns 10 years old. Chances are, though, you haven't heard of it. Radio Singapore International (RSI) has been reaching out to the region and
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  • incinemas
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      Ready to rumble?
      564 22  -  David Ngiau Survivor All-Stars wi 11 be intense, weird and good for a laugh I MISSED the first season of Survivor, followed the second (Survivor: Outback) closely and was so intrigued that I went out and bought creator Mark Burnett's account of the making of the first
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      Lock icon They'll dance into your dreamS
      84 22 Ted Chen The Hokkai Ahondara-kai performing group from Hokkaido, Japan, rehearsing for the Chingay Parade of DreamS on Friday morning. A preview performance was held on Friday night. The actual parade will be held on Saturday from 7pm at Orchard Road with 55 performing groups
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    • IN CINEMAS ROUND-UP
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        THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
        48 24  -  The conclusion of Peter Jackson's ambitious trilogy, adapted from J R R Tolkien's books, heralds his arrival as a giant among directors and crowns this cinematic franchise as arguably the one to rule them all. Yong Shu Chiang
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        CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
        34 24  -  Atiyyah Mohamed Said Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt move their family of 14 (that's right) to the big city and struggle to adapt. Martin's in good form, as always. Hilarious.
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        IRREVERSIBLE
        39 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang A woman is raped, her angry boyfriend goes after the rapist, in a film told backwards (like Memento). By now you've heard all about the graphic nature of the film, but the film has merit.
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        MONA LISA SMILE
        34 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang Pegged as a feminist Dead Poets Society, this stirring film looks at women's struggle to overturn prejudice against them in the 50s. Julia Roberts heads a strong cast.
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        NICHOLAS NICKLEBY
        32 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang There are few better ways to rediscover one's faith in human goodness than through a Charles Dickens tale. And this wonderful adaptation is no different. A treasure.
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        THE SCHOOL OF ROCK
        40 24  -  Serene Foo Director Richard Linklater's rock 'n' roll version of The Sound of Music stars Jack Black, a down-and-out rocker posing as a substitute teacher. He's a riot, as are his younger co-stars. A class act.
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        STUCK ON YOU
        42 24  -  Janice Lee Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear play conjoined twins. The film's directed by the Farrelly brothers [There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber). So you know what to expect: mindless fun, out in a film full of heart.
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        THE COOLER
        55 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang Sad-sack Bernie (William H Macy) is a "cooler", a man with luck so baa that he's employed by casinos to hang out around lucky gamblers to ruin their winning streak. Perennial on-screen loser Macy doesn't disappoint. Alec Baldwin is excellent as the scheming casino boss,
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        THE LAST SAMURAI
        34 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang If it weren't for Kevin Costner having already done that epic about Native Americans, this could've turned into a Dances with Samurai. Works better as an action flick.
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        MAGIC KITCHEN
        39 24  -  Serene Foo A heart-warming tale starring Sammi Cheng, Andy Lav and Jerry Yen, in a kitchen love triangle [Like Water for Chocolate, anybody?) that's a tasty little treat, never mind if some of the themes are half-baked.
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        47 24  -  Serene Foo This sci-fi thriller, starring Ben Affleck as a man trying to figure out his past, is adapted from a story by Philip X Dick [Blade Runner). Like with your pay cheque, just sit back, don't expect much and be thankful for what you get.
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        31 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang For we who grew up with the Disney version, this film might come as a shock. It's a darker, more faithful adaptation of JM Barries book.
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        21 GRAMS
        42 24  -  Yong Shu Chiang The human soul, apparently, tips the scale at about 21 grams it's the difference in weight of a body when a person passes away. A sombre drama starring Naomi Watts and Benicio Del Toro (both Oscar nominated).
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        28 24  -  Serene Foo Starring Michelle Yeoh as a superheroine in a costume, you'd expect great action. Sure, but the film's derailed by everything else. The acting's flat.
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        45 24  -  Janice Lee Acclaimed cult director Robert Altman {M*A*S*H, Nashville) is no fan of the conventional plot. Meaning: If you're no fan of the subject matter (in this case, ballet) you'll be bored. Besides, Company is less like The Player and more like Pret-a-Porter.
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      580 25  -  Gurmeet Singh Indulge in a variety of spicy and tasty dishes without burning a hole in your pocket CRAVING reasonably-priced Indonesian food in a serene, old-world setting? Head on down to the Lagun Sari Indonesian Seafood restaurant at Joo Chiat Road. Having opened its first restaurant
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      304 25  -  Katrina Karim KRISTON, one of Singapore's leading food caterers, is offering three-in-one party packs for those who welcome a hassle-free meal. Having these meals delivered to homes or offices also means you can say goodbye to long buffet queues or having to jostle with other diners
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      376 26  -  Colin Yong Audi, Volvo, Renault and VW have their foot on the pedal when it comes to new launches SEVERAL European car manufacturers are gearing up for important new launches here over the next few months. In conjunction with the opening of its second showroom
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      211 27 YOU may soon be able to buy a BMW Z4 (picture) for under $200,000, if the brand's local distributor, Performance Motors, decides to bring the new 2.2-litre version here. Although BMW had insisted at the Z4's official launch in 2002 that no engines under
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      This 3 is good company
      453 27  -  Colin Yong Good-looking and sporty, this car is also solid in twists and turns SHOW me a better-looking mid-sized saloon than the Mazda 3 and I will show you the way to the nearest optician. Styling is always a subjective matter, but many are already
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      123 27 GOOD With just a 552,000 downpayment and S$ 1,000 per month, Audi experience true luxury this Lunar New Year with the Audi A 6. Rev up your New Year with an Audi A 6. Start the New Year right. With just a 552,000 downpayment and Ssl,ooo per month, owning I
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      438 28  -  Nicholas Chan From a pebble-strewn entrance to feature walls and glass doors, this home is modernism without a backward glance FIRST impressions, they say, often last for a long time. And the entrance passage to this fourroom flat in Bukit Purmei certainly leaves one with a
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      298 33 Real looks to Mr Versatile as injuries hit defending champions PRIM ERA LIGA Valladolid v Real Madrid MADRID If league leaders Real Madrid win a record 30th Spanish title in May, one man who coach Carlos Queiroz will owe a particular debt of thanks to
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      159 33 SERIE A Brescia v Roma ROME Argentine defender Walter Samuel says his edgy Roma side need to keep their nerve if they are to stay in the hunt for the Serie A title. Roma, who face a tough test away to Brescia on Saturday, have wobbled
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      806 34 AFP Forget flash and dash, the Patriots-Panthers Super Bowl clash is not for the faint-hearted SUPER BOWL XXXVIII Patriots v Panthers HOUSTON Hard-hitting, body-bruising brutality figures will set a savage tone here on Sunday (Monday morning, Singapore time) in Super Bowl XXXVIII, with two powerful
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      292 34 -AFP LOS ANGELES Los Angeles Lakers star Karl Malone vowed to "never, ever forgive" his former club Utah Jazz after a comedy skit which mocked him and Lakers team-mate Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. The controversial skit occurred
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      Lock icon Bjorn loses cool with Monty
      497 35 Agencies Hot-tempered pair clash on course, but make up in locker room after face-to-face meeting GOLF Johnnie Walker Classic, 2nd round BANGKOK Denmark's Thomas Bjorn overcame an on-course spat with Colin Montgomerie of Scotland to grab the early halfway lead in the USI.B-million ($3 million)
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      Lock icon Verplank battles frost to take slender lead
      310 35 -AFP GOLF Phoenix Open, Ist round SCOTTSDALE American Scott Verplank fired an eight-under-par 63 to take a one-shot lead over American Phil Mickelson after the opening round of the US$5.2 million ($8.3 million) Phoenix Open. "I can't remember the last time I was
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      DATELINE
      394 36 Li, Jing advance in Greek Open SINGAPORE'S Olympic hopefuls, Li Jiawei and Jing Junhong, have advanced into the last 32 of the women's singles event at the US$9O,lOO ($153,000) Greek Open. At the Galatasi Olympic Hall in Athens on Friday, Li edged out Olga Logatskava of Belarus 4-1, while
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      538 36 Agencies Swiss reaches summit, now Safin in the way of second major crown AUSTRALIAN OPEN Men's final MELBOURNE Swiss Roger Federer was crowned the new world No 1 of men's tennis as he stormed into the Australian Open final with a crushing semi-final victory
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      Lock icon Abating friendship adds spice to women's final
      352 36 Reuters AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's final MELBOURNE It will be a familiar scene for Belgium's most famous sportswomen when Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kirn Clijsters meet in their third major final at the Australian Open on Saturday. The pair have been competing and travelling together
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      183 37 Reuters MANCHESTER Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson hit out at his "distressing" treatment at the end of a week when United, under pressure from their shareholders, announced a review of his transfer dealings. "It's incomprehensible that I would abuse my position at this club. I have been
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      68 37 PREMIERSHIP fans can catch the live screenings of Manchester United v Southampton (8.25pm) and Liverpool v Everton (10.55pm) at Boat Quay on Saturday. The crowd will also be entertained and stand to win great prizes. Tiger Beer will be offering beer at $40 per five bottles/bucket
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      Lock icon No more derby defeats, Everton
      424 37 Moyes fed up with his side losing to Liverpool ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Liverpool v Everton LONDON The proud Scotsman is a terrible loser. So you do not have to dig very deep to understand why Everton manager David Moyes admits he has yet to enjoy watching
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      365 37  -  KOH WEI LING PETER Reid looked into his crystal ball on Friday and predicted that Arsenal will regain the Premiership crown this season. He even went as far as to say the Gunners could well turn out to be
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      232 38 AFP LONDON Chelsea have signed England midfielder Scott Parker from Charlton for £10 million ($3l million), the west London club confirmed on Friday. As part of the deal, Chelsea striker Carlton Cole will remain at Charlton on loan until the end of next season. The fee for
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      832 38  -  JOSE RAYMOND Set for life financially, 2004 will be the Singapore citizen's final season in the S-League as Brazil beckons FOR a long time now, Singaporeans have argued that professional football simply does not pay. But listen to Egmar Goncalves and he'll puncture that bubble. The 34-year-old
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      399 39  -  STANLEY HO TIGER BEER SERIES Singapore v Iran Olympic RADOJKO Avramovic's defence was singled out for criticism after several glaring errors led to a 5-2 defeat in a friendly against Norway on Wednesday. But the Singapore national coach has backed his bungling defenders. Speaking ahead
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      315 39  -  Tan Yo-Hinn HE WAS spotted in the grandstand of the National Stadium, jotting down notes as he watched the Singa-pore-Norway friendly international last Wednesday. Peruse those scribblings now and chances are the name Ahmad Latiff will be in there with an asterisk beside. So impressed
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      37 35 COME AND FIND OOT. ff\\ m nil JAUNBESAR STADIUM I Tickets will be on sale on match day at the Jalan Besar Stadium North and South Entrances from 3.00pm onwards. I A-1.H4 TiVfet* II I |k i
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      150 37 SPORT ON TV SATURDAY 10.30 am Tennis Australian Open: Women's I Singles Men's Doubles, Ch 22 11:30 am NBA Minnesota Timberwolvesv LA Lakers, Ch23 2pm Golf Johnnie Walker Classic, Day3,Ch2l 8.25pm EPL Manchester United v Ch 23 10.55pm EPL Birmingham v Newcastle, Ch24 10.55pm EPL Liverpool v Everton, Ch23 SUNDAY
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      54 40 Hy&&l3iffl THE TIMELESS STORY -^i^^^ ■i^^^ ■ETfl^ AS YOU'VE NEVER tiimß&M ft Wnt\ SEEN IT BEFORE' store Kh*vrl and more. B^^^B /iABDIACORP Today is published by MediaCorp Press Ltd, 24, Raffles Place, #28-01/06, Clifford Centre, Singapore *****1. Tel: *****886. Printed by KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd, 57, Loyang Drive, Singapore
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