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Article, Illustration1603 2005-01-08 1 Tor Ching Li - Of RAIL RETAIL Tor Ching Li SMRT more than just about moving people, says CEO Saw Phaik Hwa chingli@newstoday.com.sg EYEBROWS were raised two years ago when the new president and CEO of train operator SMRT Corporation was named an industry outsider was going to head the 6,000-strong company, and aALVIN TOH - 1,603 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration418 2005-01-08 3 Wong Fei Wan - Wong Fei Wan feiwan@newstoday.com.sg THE four commandos charged with causing the death of Second Sergeant Hu Enhuai in a dunking incident were found guilty by a district judge on Friday. Captain Pandiaraj Mayandi, Lieutenant Ng Chin Fong, Lt Divanandhari Ambat Chandrasekharan; and Warrant Officer S Balakrishnan were418 words
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179 2005-01-08 3 SINGAPORE Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan said on Friday he would not be able to pay the defamation damages ordered by the High Court here. On Thursday, Justice Kan Ting Chiu awarded $300,000 in damages to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and179 words
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NEWS roundup
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Article, Illustration43 2005-01-08 4 Pop star Ah Dv (left) gets a kiss from a fan as he performs during a charity concert for tsunami victims in Beijing on Thursday. Top celebrities from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan took part in the concert.43 words
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Article49 2005-01-08 4 Channel News Asia THREE more persons formerly listed as uncontactable have been contacted, bringing the number down to 15. But one more person has been added to the missing list, which had 1 6 names as of Friday evening. The death toll remained at eight.Channel News Asia - 49 words
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53 2005-01-08 4 SINGAPORE has sent a Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower to Banda Aceh Airport, to enhance its air traffic control capability and facilitate more flights carrying humanitarian supplies. The airport's own control tower had sustained damage in the earthquake and tsunami53 words
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44 2005-01-08 4 Channel News Asia MERCY Relief has arrived in Aceh with medical aid and other supplies donated by Singaporeans. The humanitarian organisation's four-man team will also work with 150 doctors from the University of North Sumatra.Channel News Asia - 44 words
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Article146 2005-01-08 4 Singapore Red Cross Donations in cash or cheque. Make cheques out to the Singapore Red Cross Society. Indicate Tidal Waves Asia and include your name, address and telephone number on the back. Donations can also be made via ATM and through Sing Tel, Ml, and Star146 words
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Article440 2005-01-08 4 -AP GALLE (Sri Lanka) She survived the tsunami, only to suffer the inhumanity of her rescuer. The young woman, who was accompanying her family on a pilgrimage, had lived a sheltered life. The journey was to seek protection. Instead, she nearly drowned and then was raped. "He-AP - 440 words
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Article, Illustration221 2005-01-08 4 SRI Lanka could emerge as a stronger nation after recovering from the tsunami disaster that has devastated the island nation, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday. In an exclusive interview with Radio Singapore International, Mr Rajapaksa said he hoped the tragedy wouldAFP - 221 words
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248 2005-01-08 4 THIS Sunday, all MediaCorp's TV channels will interrupt programming to observe a minute's silence for victims of the tsunami disaster. The silence will be observed at the end of the Tsunami Disaster Memorial Service, at around 6pm,248 words
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164 2005-01-08 6 AP BANDA ACEH An extremist Islamic group, Laskar Mujahidin, with alleged Al Qaeda links has set up a relief camp on Aceh, raising concerns it could stir up sentiment against United States and Australian troops helping distribute aid. It has setAP - 164 words
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Article390 2005-01-08 6 Agencies But Britain's proposal faces opposition LONDON As rich nations consider easing the debt burden of tsunami-hit nations and aid continued to pour in, experts are advising careful consideration of the relief measures to avoid them being counter-productive. British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon BrownAgencies - 390 words
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166 2005-01-08 6 AFP SYDNEY Australia's top shareholders' body has criticised corporate donations to tsunami relief funds a position that contrasts strongly with the country's generous response to the disaster. The Australian Shareholders Association said companies had no right to give away money that rightfully belongs to shareholders. "BoardsAFP - 166 words
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Singapore news
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Article456 2005-01-08 8 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Best for lay volunteers to wait to serve in tsunami-hit areas chingli@newstoday.com.sg EVEN as Singaporeans have been generously offering their money and time to help victims in tsunami-stricken countries, a growing worry among relief agencies is: Can this enthusiasm be sustained? This456 words
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Article, Illustration265 2005-01-08 8 Jasmine Yin - Jasmine Yin ENTREPRENEURSHIP should be about turning ideas into reality of a profitable sort Some 38 graduating students from the Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Technopreneurship and Innovation Programme (TIP) were reminded to keep this mantra close to heart when launching or joining business start-ups. The innovative syllabusJASMINE YIN - 265 words
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SINGAPORE snippets
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Article81 2005-01-08 8 Channel News Asia Creative director Noor Ashikin Abdul Aziz, 34, charged with consuming drugs, was back in court yesterday. He is one of 23 people involved in a cocaine drug bust last October. His lawyer said he was likely to plead guilty at his next— Channel News Asia - 81 words
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Article73 2005-01-08 8 Newsßadio 93.8 The National Library Board will donate 46,000 books to 70 charitable organisations this year, including the Salvation Army, Singapore Children's Society, and the Society for the Physically Disabled. The donation is part of NLB's book sale, being held this weekend at Suntec Singapore– Newsßadio 93.8 - 73 words
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world news
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NEWS comment
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Article, Illustration788 2005-01-08 10 John Gee - John Gee THE benefits of a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians would spread far beyond their region, but the question is: Will Sunday's Palestinian elections usher in peace? The conviction that the Palestinian Arabs have been wronged by Israel goes deep788 words
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GLOBAL roundup
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102 2005-01-08 10 A MALAYSIA Airlines flight to Japan was grounded after maintenance crew found hydraulic oil splattered on the instrument panel in the cockpit. A small can of hydraulic oil was also found during a pre-departure inspection of the aircraft, which was parked less than 1102 words
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86 2005-01-08 10 A still-classified internal CIA investigation has determined that its former chief George Tenet and his deputy James Pavitt failed to heea the terrorist threat before the 9/1 1 attacks, The New York Times reported. The report said the spy chiefs "failed to meet86 words
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74 2005-01-08 10 AP An 1 8-year-old girl from southern Vietnam is suspected to have developed bird flu, following two deaths earlier this week. She is in serious condition and breathing with a respirator at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City. The– AP - 74 words
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Article, Illustration212 2005-01-08 10 -AFP JERUSALEM Palestinian presidential candidate Mustafa Barghouti was arrested on his way to Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa mosque in occupied east Jerusalem on the final day of campaigning for Sunday's election. "You are arresting a presidential candidate who has a permit to be-AFP - 212 words
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this QUIRKY world
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Article, Illustration77 2005-01-08 12 A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsumani waves on the Kenyan coast has been "adopted" by a giant male tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife park, reported DPA. The hippo, named Owen, was swept down Sabaki River in Kenya into the Indian Ocean, then forced77 words
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60 2005-01-08 12 German detectives are hunting thieves who broke into a Citroen car showroom and stole only the coffee machine, reported Ananova.com. Dozens of brand new Citroen cars were parked in the showroom and the keys were on the wall. But the thieves ignored60 words
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Article208 2005-01-08 12 -AP But critics doubt if move will increase transparency in the industry NEW YORK Following a string of scandals, the pharmaceutical industry announced its intention to publish more data on the Internet about clinical drug trials conducted in Asia, Europe and the United States a-AP - 208 words
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Article, Illustration267 2005-01-08 12 Agencies BAGHDAD Iraq's government extended a state of emergency for another 30 days ahead of a security lockdown for the country's first elections since the US-led invasion. Unprecedented security controls will be imposed for the vote on Jan 30, including drastic– Agencies; AFP - 267 words
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Letter, Illustration385 2005-01-08 14 HASLINDA SHAMSUDIN - HASLINDA SHAMSUDIN Letter from I READ with interest your report, "Watching out for the underdog" (Jan 6), and was particularly taken with Mr Eddie Tay's plan to "create a foreign workers' service centre that will hold English-language classes for foreign385 words
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442 2005-01-08 14 Leong Kit Meng - Leong Kit Meng JUDGING by the continuing logistics and infrastructure problems faced by those engaged in relief efforts in tsunami-hit areas, I believe there is a need to initiate an international organisation based on the skills of people in the various engineering disciplines, along the442 words
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A word of advice on giving and a vote of thanks for doing so
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161 2005-01-08 14 TOH HIAP SOON - TOH HIAP SOON Letter from SOME Today readers have voiced doubts about the motives of donors to the relief efforts. It would be excellent if everyone did the right thing for the right reasons. Some people give out of compassion, some161 words
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92 2005-01-08 14 YENNIE - YENNIE Letter from (translated from Bahasa Indonesia) I AM an Indonesian maid working here. My friends and I from Indonesia wish to thank Singapore's leaders and Singaporeans for having provided a lot of assistance to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia. We are92 words
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Letter, Illustration204 2005-01-08 14 LIONEL DE SOUZA - LIONEL DE SOUZA Letter from THE parking dispute on Siglap Hill last August was settled amicably between residents and members of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. In the spirit of neighbourliness, the church's Pastoral Parish Council (PPC) engaged the services204 words
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Letter304 2005-01-08 16 MICHAEL LOHYIK MING - MICHAEL LOHYIK MING I Letter from I I REFER to Ms Grace Poon's commentary, "Communication breakdown?" (Jan 6). Has life been so full of things to do that we need the instant messaging facilities of cell phones? Or, is it that because the facilities make304 words
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Article, Illustration114 2005-01-08 16 CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS: Email us an interesting picture you have taken in Singapore and it can appear on this page. Give your full name, age, occupation, address and phone number and send a 300 dpi, <3M jpg file to: seen@newstoday.com.sglnclude a 50-word caption to describe yourself and your picture.114 words
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Article, Illustration775 2005-01-08 16 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys Here's the least definitive wish-list for 2005 HAVING spent three weeks staving off frostbite in England, it's always pleasing to return to the land of the rising haze, casino debates and gahmenwhacking taxi drivers. Singaporean newspapers, showing astounding originality, have been full775 words
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Article, Illustration790 2005-01-08 18 Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh High-profile co-founder of Sun Media says China's media industry is opening up, but gradually jaime@newstoday.com.sg HIS background and interests are so diverse that at times they seem incongruous next to each other. Born into an elite Shanghai family 38 years ago790 words
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ST Engineering's profit rises to $358.4m
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178 2005-01-08 20 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering, South-east Asia's biggest defence company, said that profit last year rose 10 per cent, helped by increased demand at its aircraft servicing and ship repair businesses. Net profit last year increased to $358.4 million, or 12.4 cents a share, from— Bloomberg - 178 words
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Market WATCH
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Article255 2005-01-08 20 Dow Jones SHARE prices closed mixed on Friday, spooked by a sharp drop in the Hong Kong bourse during the session. The ST Index closed down 4.24 points, or 0.2 per cent, at 2,085.58. It rose to a new four-year high of 2,095.68 during the morning session. Advancers ledDow Jones - 255 words
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Article56 2005-01-08 20 By volume GlobalVoice JniRbei Wee Poh PanpacMed HOB DB eCW*****1 iemb Log UTAC lunma fongnam Citiraya Close 0.105 0.265 0.010 0.085 0.160 1.700 0.545 0.470 0.030 0.865 Change +0.005 +0.010 +0.005 -0.080 -0.015 +0.010 +0.015 +5.0 +3.9 +3.2 -4.5 -3.1 +50.0 +1.8 '000 37,642 31,827 25,397 19,60656 words
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Article82 2005-01-08 20 By$ IMH 400USS Close Change 17.100 +0.700 By percentage L&M Close Change 0.010 +100.0 OCBC 13.900 +0.100 Yongnam 0.030 +50.0 SIA200 Sp Land 11.400 +0.100 5.200 +0.100 Yongnam W*****6 Digiland 0.015 +50.0 0.020 +33.3 Sp Land W*****3 PFood 3.020 +0.090 1.620 +0.080 Integr W*****7 BBR 0.040 +33.382 words
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Article84 2005-01-08 20 By Close HSI*****SGAeCW*****0 1.800 Change -0.370 By percentage Close STI DB ePW*****8 0.005 Change -50.0 >hangAsia2kHKS 10.500 DBS Bk 6% NCPS10 108.300 -0.300 -0.200 CFM 0.130 KepCorpSGAePW*****2 0.090 -25.7 -21.7 lardine C&C 10.300 -0.200 HSI*****SGAeCW*****0 1.800 -17.1 KepCorp 8.700 DBS 16.100 -0.200 -0.100 GMG USS 0.025 SimSiangC84 words
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Article61 2005-01-08 20 Im Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.24 Change Pis -59.02 -0.51 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.86 4063.20 5935.99 -137.18 +33.20 -46.13 -1.00 +0.82 -0.77 Korea Comp 870.84 -0.44 -0.05 KLCI 916.28 +5.86 +0.64 SET Index 697.84 +4.22 +0.61 Jakarta Comp 1032.52 +2.63 +0.26 Phils Comp Shenzhen B61 words
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Article26 2005-01-08 20 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 423.000 Silver uss/oi 6.465 Platinum uss/oi 845.000 Rubber cents/kg 194.5 Palm oil RM/tonne 1367 Brent crude uss/barrel 42.80 Information provided bySGX,; Bloomberg - 26 words
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Article36 2005-01-08 20 US$ 0.606 UK£ 0.3231 Yen 63.63 HK$ 4.7233 RM 2.3027 Euro 0.46 Rupiah 5642.8 Baht 23.787 Peso 34.065 A$ 0.7965 Indian Rs 26.608 Won 642.02 C$ 0.7485 Yuan 5.0153 NZ$ 0.8683 NTS 19.42736 words
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Article, Illustration280 2005-01-08 20 Bloomberg Plans to raise production capacity 'significantly' CREATIVE Technology, which makes Zen and Muvo digital music players, said that it would introduce three new versions of its Zen Micro player, stepping up competition with Apple Computer's iPod. Creative also plans to increase its— Bloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 280 words
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179 2005-01-08 20 Dow Jones TEMASEK Holdings said that it had entered into a conditional agreement to buy a 25-per-cent stake in a small Pakistani commercial bank. Bugis Investments (Mauritius) agreed to buy the 25-per-cent stake, or 30.26 million shares, in NDLC-IFIC Bank, also known as NIB,— Dow Jones - 179 words
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Article146 2005-01-08 20 Dow Jones Food Empire Holdings has been informed of a pending action in the Ukraine Courts for a claim against its wholly-owned subsidiary, Future Enterprises, by Triumph Chasu for an alleged infringement of copyrights in jewellery used in advertisements. The company said that it had sought legal advice— Dow Jones - 146 words
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Article, Illustration632 2005-01-08 23 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham Look out for these trends when you tweak your wardrobe HOW do you know that the Spring/Summer season has arrived in the fashion realm especially if you live in Singapore where there are only the sale season and the flu season? When sombre colours makeAFP PHOTOS - 632 words
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Article, Illustration583 2005-01-08 24 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham Indulge in the Clairol, Aspara hair experience pearlyn@newstoday.com.sg EiR me, much of the fun in to a hair salon is not in getting a new hairdo but in having my hair washed and my head well massaged. I'm not the only one who thinks583 words
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Article, Illustration134 2005-01-08 24 BABY your lips nourish them with L'Oreal Paris' Pastel Repair Lip Milk, a two-in-one lip product that contains emollient oils and a vitamin E derivative to prevent your lips from becoming dehydrated and chapped. The lip milk comes in four pastel shades that give134 words
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Article, Illustration159 2005-01-08 24 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham START the year on a new note and with a new wardrobe. To give you more bang for your buck, Bossini is offering a 20 per cent storewide discount on all new arrivals. The discount is valid for reg-ular-priced items but you have159 words
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Article, Illustration521 2005-01-08 25 Michael Seah - Michael Seah Food court stall Udon-Bo serves up firm, fresh Sanuki udon food@newstoday.com.sg JUST about every Japanese restaurant or eatery make claims of authenticity. But these claims are often as flat as stale wasabi. While I cannot attest to the authenticity of521 words
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Article, Illustration155 2005-01-08 26 Free side dishes at Pizza Hut A LINE from a Janet Jackson song goes something like this: "The best things in life are free". Indeed, there's truth in those words, as Pizza Hut proves in its latest treat for diners. Between now and Jan 31, buy a regular or155 words
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SHOPING GUIDE
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Article, Illustration95 2005-01-08 28 VIEWSONIC has developed the first 17-inch LCD display, the VPl7lb, that offers the world's fastest response time of eight milli-seconds. The speedy response time reduces image flicker and delivers smooth and clear visual presentations. The display has an ultra-thin bezel that enables multipledisplay configurations in95 words
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Article, Illustration112 2005-01-08 28 YOU no longer have to worry about the size of the memory card in your digital camera, With Sony's Photo Vault, you take as many photos. You can also back up digital images easily with this portable storage and playback solution by copying the data112 words
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Article, Illustration102 2005-01-08 28 THE Blueye Cobra BH-1000 mini Bluetooth wireless headset with an extendable microphone is designed to produce superb audio quality. Measuring 56mm when the microphone is retracted and weighing about 13 n it is one of the lightest headsets in the market. Wear it on either102 words
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Article, Illustration94 2005-01-08 28 BLENDING just the right mix of form and function, the BenQ x 730 desktop set comprises a sleek and slim keyboard and an 800 dpi mouse. A patented sliding design lets you adjust the typing angle according to your preference. Function keys give you94 words
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Article, Illustration475 2005-01-08 28 Ariel Tam - Ariel Tam Rumours are rife that Apple will debut a flash player at Macworld next week ariel@newstoday.com.sg 2004 was the year of the iPod. Consumers were treated to the fourth generation of the iconic white digital audio player a skinnier, sleeker version that touts 20GB and 40GB475 words
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Article, Illustration455 2005-01-08 28 Ariel Tam - Ariel Tam 3G Phone Review THE Motorola ElOOO is one of the first 3G-capable mobile phones available in Singapore and we were lucky to get two test sets from Ml. At first blush, the candy-bar phone resembles the quirkilydesigned Siemens SKI, which has455 words
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Article344 2005-01-08 29 Seah Slew Hua - Seah Slew Hua IF you are a fan of Samsung's high-fashion mobile phones, here's a peek at what you can expect this year. The Korean company has gorgeous models for just about everyone, from the trigger-happy photo enthusiast to the busy road warrior. The SGH-E3IOC is344 words
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Article385 2005-01-08 29 Trevor Tan - Trevor Tan Game Review: XBox PRINCE of Persia: Warriors Within takes place several years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, where the Prince created a rift in the Timeline by releasing the Sands of Time. Now, he is hunted by an immortal foul beast, Dahaka,385 words
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Article, Illustration1422 2005-01-08 30 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Rounding up the choicest deals on wheels last year had to offer CAR buyers had it good last year. The Government cut the Additional Registration Fee an upfront tax from 130 to 110 per cent in March, which saw car dealers lowering prices to1,422 words
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Article, Illustration623 2005-01-08 31 Colin Yong - Colin Yong The new Kia Sportage is a budget-priced sports-utility vehicle that doesn't look or feel like one colin@newstoday.com.sg UP UNTIL recently, you would have needed to fork out at least $90,000 or so if you wanted a sports-utility vehicle (SUV) with enough interior space to623 words
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Article, Illustration845 2005-01-08 32 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla Will properties near the sea be less desirable after the tsunamis? shobha@newstoday.com.sg IN THE wake of the recent tsunami disaster, will seafront properties still be highly desirable? Indeed, what impact will the tragedy have on sentiment and the prices of beachfront properties in Singapore845 words
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Article, Illustration112 2005-01-08 34 Casa Flora unit at $760,000 but negotiable THIS freehold Casa Flora ground-floor unit at Salam Walk has many good things going for it. First of all, the price $760,000 and negotiable. Second, the size large (1,830 sq ft) and with three bathrooms. Lastly, it has all112 words
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Article89 2005-01-08 34 HDB apartment Asking price: $185,000 PRICED affordably as $185,000, this 99-year-leasehold Housing and Development Board apartment could be a good pick for first-time property buyers. Located at Blk 107 Serangoon North Avenue 1, the 12th floor corner unit comes with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a built-up area89 words
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Article, Illustration141 2005-01-08 34 KEPPEL Land Limited (KLL) is launching Urbana, its latest freehold downtown condominium, this weekend. Priced between $900 and $980 per sq ft, the 126-unit project in the River Valley district features two to four-bed-room units with floor areas ranging from 1,012 to141 words
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Article, Illustration566 2005-01-08 35 Mervin Tay - Mervin Tay Channel U's first major event under the MediaCorp banner will also benefit victims of the tsunami disaster mervin@newstoday.com.sg 'T^HERE are several reasons to -L tune in to this Sunday's Ren Ci Charity Show, which Channel U will broadcast live at 7.30pm. It will be the first566 words
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Article, Illustration293 2005-01-08 35 Zul Othman - Zul Othman BEING a rocker chick isn't easy. Just ask Jaster Ngui. The lead singer with homegrown Chinese rock sextet Saint cuts an imposing figure with her tattoos and biker chick get-up. "I get a lot of stares and glares. Some people still can't seemKOH MUI FONG - 293 words
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Article, Illustration503 2005-01-08 36 Zul Othman - Zul Othman He has raised millionsNf#r charity but Sting says^iis kids won't get a penny news@newstoday.com.sg HE'S a multi-million album selling pop star, with umpteen Grammys to his name, and owns a castle. He's also a best-selling author, an erstwhile actor and just so happens to be503 words
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Article, Illustration194 2005-01-08 36 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia IT WAS like Singapore Idol all over again on Friday afternoon. Idol winner Taufik Batisah and runner-up Sylvester Sim were introduced as the ambassadors for homegrown beverage maker HSC's range of drinks at Thumper, a nightclub at Goodwood Park hotel. There, Taufik gave anSNG LI WEI - 194 words
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Article352 2005-01-08 37 Mervin Tay - Mervin Tay Viewers miss two shows in new Channel U lineup THE programme changes on Channel U since Jan 1 have raised the ire of some viewers who are disappointed that two popular Taiwanese variety shows have been withdrawn. The Channel U thread at352 words
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Article149 2005-01-08 37 IF YOU harbour dreams of becoming a DJ, this could be your chance. MediaCorp Radio's Chinese stations Y.E.S. 93.3FM, Capital 95.8FM and Love 97.2FM will be holding DJ recruitment sessions at IMM (level one main stage) on Saturday and at Tampines Mall (level four outdoor149 words
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Article, Illustration532 2005-01-08 42 AP It's a new season and Vijay leads a PGA tournament GOLF PGA Mercedes Championships KAPALUA, Hawaii The calendar changed. Vijay Singh (picture) didn't. Coming off one of the best years in golf, he opened the new season with an early statement at the Mercedes Championships, overpoweringAP - 532 words
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Article, Illustration326 2005-01-08 42 AFP NFL Playoffs LOS ANGELES The eight teams kicking off the National Football League (NFL) playoffs this weekend certainly know what they're up against All four of this weekend's first-round match-ups involve teams that have met at least once this season. BrettAFP - 326 words
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Article, Illustration341 2005-01-08 42 PRIMERA LIGA - PRIMERA LIGA Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid MADRID Aside from Real's fiery clashes with Barcelona, nothing comes bigger than a meeting of the two Madrids. On Sunday, the galacticos make the short trip across the Spanish capital to local rivals Atletico andGETTY IMAGES - 341 words
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Article, Illustration617 2005-01-08 44 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN Inspired by Indian Open triumph last year, Singaporean stays cool to win at Laguna GOLF Accenture Champion of Champions yohinn@newstoday.com.sg SOMETIMES, the latest equipment may not necessarily be the best After spending the previous two days adjusting to a new set of golf clubs, MardanWEE TECK HIAN - 617 words
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Article, Illustration389 2005-01-08 44 JASMINE ZHAO - JASMINE ZHAO BOWLING National Bowling League jasmine. zhao@newstoday. com. sg FOOTBALL has the S-League, netball has the Super League and rugby has its National Championships. Now, bowling has joined the fold by establishing its own domestic league. On Sunday, 80 bowlersTODAY FILE PHOTO - 389 words
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176 2005-01-08 44 AFP SAN ANTONIO Jermaine O'Neal's 32-point effort on Thursday produced a sizeable contribution to the Asian tsunami relief effort, but it couldn't lift the Indiana Pacers to a win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Indiana's O'Neal was one of seven NBAAFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration651 2005-01-08 45 theweekendinterview Indonesian striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto As a teenager, Kurniawan DwiYulianto was said to be the next big thing in South-east Asian football. Touted as the successor to the likes of Fandi Ahmad and Thailand's Piyapong Pue-On, he earned a stint with Italian Serie A side Sampdoria, whereJOSE RAYMOND - 651 words
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Article, Illustration357 2005-01-08 45 ENGLISH FA CUP Chelsea v Scunthorpe LONDON Tiny stadiums with no roofs, dugouts with wooden benches and packed crowds throwing toilet rolls at opposing teams: It could only be the English FA Cup, the oldest knockout tournament in the world. Giant-killing upsets are,GETTY IMAGES - 357 words
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Article, Illustration352 2005-01-08 46 STANLEY HO - STANLEY HO stanley@newstoday.com.sg WHEN the referee blows the whistle on Jan 16 to end the 2004 Tiger Cup Final between Singapore and Indonesia, it will also signal the end of Tiger Beer's association with Southeast Asia's premier international football tournament Tiger Beer'sJOSE RAYMOND - 352 words
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Article, Illustration738 2005-01-08 46 LEONARD THOMAS - LEONARD THOMAS BY THE time the Tiger Cup tournament ends next Sunday, it would have been more than a month since the first match kicked off, on Dec 7, 2004. Forty-one days spanning two years, four cities in threeJOSE RAYMOND - 738 words
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Article, Illustration661 2005-01-08 46 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Avramovic insists playing in intimidating Senayan Stadium is the kind of challenge his players should live for TIGER CUP FINAL FIRST LEG Indonesia v Singapore IN JAKARTA jose@newstoday.com .sg "But it was the same atmosphere when Malaysia played Indonesia in the first leg of theirJOSE RAYMOND - 661 words
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Article190 2005-01-08 47 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn SHE won a gold medal in the 4xloom medley in her South-east Asia (SEA) Games debut in 2003. Bernadette Lee, 16, has now added another feather to her cap. At the inaugural Pan-Pacific Junior Swimming Championship (Jan 6-9) at the Kihei Aquatic Centre in Hawaii190 words
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