The New Paper, 20 February 2000
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363 2000-02-20 2 Peter Wilson - By Peter Wilson REPORTING FROM SYDNEY SHE went to a Melbourne hotel gaming room to play its poker machines after dropping her eldest son at school. But she became so intent on her gambling that she forgot about her toddler in the car. Some363 words
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Article, Illustration202 2000-02-20 2 IT IS a horrific sight. But what is worse is that this little girl, j j; who is only five and a half months old, is losing her sight. And that is the reason the father of little Siti Hajar Abdul Rahim has gonePicture/ Utusan Malaysia - 202 words
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Article, Illustration99 2000-02-20 3 > Oil couldn't »:rt iimmirr than this. Sot 111 0111 rlothrs atnw.n not »f on lo\ ed I i cnch fi irs. rs. thrir arr i ral chips in Hoi pockets and pcppci and salt, too to go with thr hand painted I ronch fries stuck on thr muslin99 words
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Article, Illustration872 2000-02-20 4 The TRUTH Is out. Many teenagers 'are, In the words o# Action lor Aids "Incredibly ipiofwt" ibout sex* And "Umy are not Mkefy to be interested in listening to information presented to them by parents or teachers In the traditional 'I preach, yon Istsn' style," she added.Picture/ Ian Tan - 872 words
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339 2000-02-20 4 THE sex questions they ask our Dear Aggie range from the painfully ignorant to the almost comical. Cm I get pregnant If IHe M g||| anMiinw \\i Hi lil DOQ WVOI SOfli©Oll® Of QIC opposite sex but If we have all our clothes339 words
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329 2000-02-20 5 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE: LESSONS IN SEX ts we need to be in the If not, children will have exploring. That's where theaanger lies. If our children can't get information from us at home, they will be forced to get it elsewhere. Mr329 words
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Article, Illustration374 2000-02-20 6 Selina Lum - By Selina Lum UNDERGRADS are losing their underwear and they're really feeling bummed out about it. More than 40 pairs of underwear have gone missing from the laundry lines of a hostel at the National University of Singapore all belonging to men. The victims suspect an inside job, andPictures/ Francis Lee - 374 words
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Article, Illustration890 2000-02-20 7 Ernest Luis - Man cuts off finger, and your child can watch this on the Internet Is this for real, or a sleight of hand? Either way, it's a disgusting act and a video of it is circulating by e-mail. We ask experts how to save your child from the worst890 words
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508 2000-02-20 7 PARENTS, you may already know about tools that can block out undesirable websites. But have you heard of those that can filter e-mail? British Internet safety expert Nigel Williams, director of Childnet International, says there are currently 44 tools that can restrict undesirable508 words
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Article270 2000-02-20 7 "It's definitely revolting and I strongly objected to the word in die subject title "ENJOY!!!". I don't find it enjoyable or educational," says Mr Daniel Ong, 43, an executive headhunter who has daughters aged 13 and 9. "The person who produced this video clip is out270 words
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Article, Illustration949 2000-02-20 8 Ernest Luis - By Ernest Luis Spore cartoonist migrates to Bintan for kampung life THE gate to this man's castle has Robinson Crusoe stamped all over it. The, um, castle, actually has no roof yet. And some walls are missing. It's a piece of work in progress.949 words
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Article, Illustration588 2000-02-20 9 What do Nike, Reebok and McDonald s have in common? They hate Reebok and Nike, so they don't wear shoes. They also hate McDonald's. And just about everything else that smacks of globalisation. But they tell MELVIN SINGH they are all about love I ASKEDPicture/ Reuters - 588 words
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Article94 2000-02-20 9 SMPLY tofts, pofciM are At Uitftwl, Mm* are first tabled. There ware 40 aaMoail laaiare aai oag Hit 3,000 delegate* it Unctad. Bat US aad several European Said MsTantMtayapftafc: "Waaretaidacabonta m aai a W* aa reotstriDtmofi of weuui, mm uiey oon x even Dourer to turn up." Protesters94 words
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Article306 2000-02-20 10 IF you're having difficulties in coping with Tamil in school, here's some good news. Education Minister Teo Chee Hean announced the following changes yesterday. It is aimed at allowing as many students as possible to study Tamil to as high a level as they are capable306 words
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Article, Illustration47 2000-02-20 10 IN THE NAME OF ART: A crowd of locals and visitors In Beijing, watching a high-Intensity light bum through the head of a skinned dead dog at an art show. The message of this exhibit: The killing of flesh and soul. Picture/ AfpPicture/ Afp - 47 words
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224 2000-02-20 10 fN^>u(| THATS the surprising finding of a survey of 2,369 Singaporean youths. Almost two in five youths (913 of them) are dating, the Singapore Planned Parenthood Association study found. And only 85 (3.4 per cent) said they have had sex. HAD SEX: The224 words
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Article76 2000-02-20 10 BAD weather conditions yesterday afternoon caused four flights that were supposed to land in Changi Airport to be diverted to Malaysia. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said that flights A 1432 (Air India), TG 407 (Thai Airways) and MH 611 (Malaysia Airlines) were diverted to76 words
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Article92 2000-02-20 10 I AM not influenced by my daughters, says Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid. He denied that his second daughter, "Yenni" Zannuba Arifah, a former journalist, told him about a secret meeting of generals in Jakarta. The generals denied they had met. Mr Abdurrahman said his daughters only92 words
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Article99 2000-02-20 10 SKILLS training and upgrading is a very important issue but it should not be linked to such schemes as the' Central Provident Fund (CPF). This is because our CPF is meant 1 to help workers own homes, cover their medical expenses and be a nest egg99 words
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Article90 2000-02-20 10 THERE are some irate phonecard users out there. Their pre-paid cards can't be used because the callback company they bought it from, Alliance Network Telecom (Anttel), has ended its toll-free line agreement with Singapore Telecom (Sing Tel). These cards are mainly used by foreign workers and students who90 words
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Article92 2000-02-20 10 KEEP an eye on your families. That's Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's stern warning to top government officials, reports Reuter. This comes after the wife of a Politburo member was implicated in a massive smuggling scandal. Mr Zhu did not refer to the scandal involving the wife of92 words
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Article98 2000-02-20 10 PAL will identify "high-risk" youths and try to help them even before they get hooked into drugs. PAL is the name of a new programme launched by the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association yesterday to save troubled out-of-schooi youths (OSYs) from the drug trap. It targets at such98 words
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Article82 2000-02-20 10 FIRST results from Iran's parliamentary election show that the reformers are on course to make major gains at the expense of conservatives. The reformists want to open up the country while the conservatives talk about protecting the Islamic state. Analysts estimate that reformist candidates have won at least82 words
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Article92 2000-02-20 10 Waitress' 17m tip AN Alabama waitress who received a lottery ticket worth US$lO million (Ssl7 million) as a tip does not have to share the jackpot with her co-workers. The Alabama Supreme Court threw out an order by a judge that divided the winnings equally among Ms Tonda Dickerson and92 words
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Advertisement130 2000-02-20 10 JJORECH FAMILY PLEASE MR POSTMAN: If you're keen on stamps and such, hop down to the Singapore Philatelic Museum in Coleman Street today. The stamp fair is on between 10 am and 5 pm. Entry: $2. FESTIVAL FINALE: Round off your Chinese New Year celebrations at the Asian Civilisations Museum130 words
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Miscellaneous64 2000-02-20 10 Showers with thunder expected over most areas in the afternoon and early evening. Av l- < r\ m 1 -o x c~T' <rX iM north Thunderstorms sunrise 7:16 am west Showers sunset 7:21 pm tentral Thunderstorms moon rise 8:04 pm south Showers moon set 7:39 om east Thunderstorms nsnsHHi msHi64 words
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Article, Illustration1261 2000-02-20 11 Brendan Buxton - By Brendan Buxton Recently, a chum of mine, a lawyer, rather cheekily described my life as "full-time parenting" and "part-time work". I was more puzzled than peeved. Is there anything other than full-time parenting? And if Tm working only part time, how come I'mPicture/ Florence Tan - 1,261 words
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Article, Illustration982 2000-02-20 12 Guest editor Cherian George (right), former Straits limes journalist. Today, he gives us his views on the news, from California where he is doing his PhD THE big difference between a guest editor and the real thing is that a guest editor doesn't have to worry about whetherPicture/ Courtesy of Unicef - 982 words
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Article, Illustration708 2000-02-20 13 FORGET Wiranto, let's talk about Ratih. Ratih who? Depending on who you talk to, she is either the President's gatekeeper, his whisperer or a foreign spy or all of them. With ex-military chief General Wiranto being yesterday's news, Presidential Secretary Ratih KaniawanPicture/ Reuters - 708 words
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Article, Illustration429 2000-02-20 14 Fiery end as cargo plane crashes into a car scrapyard just 90 seconds after take off AP. THE cargo plane had just taken off from Sacramento, California. Almost immediately, the pilot reported a "severe centre of gravity problem". That meant its cargo was improperly loaded orAP.; Picture/ Ap; Picture/ Reuters - 429 words
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Article334 2000-02-20 15 Make time, take your wife, go home often. Wear a smile, take your kids, go home often A POP song in China urging children to visit their parents more often has become a nationwide hit. Hundreds of millions of Chinese, young and old, have334 words
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Article, Illustration434 2000-02-20 16 Sudha gthak - New: Ally Mcßeal-type heroines in Mills and Boon romance books By: Sudha gthak IN LONDON MOVE over, hapless virgin heroines, who ride away into the sunset on the last page, their lives controlled by stubborn and devilish heroes. Instead, enter the 21st Century Western woman cigarette-puffing, career-minded types434 words
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Article, Illustration658 2000-02-20 17 HK POP IDOL FACES THE MUSIC FOR AIR RAGE A BLOW on the head with a flashlight. That's what the pilot had to do to stop Hongkong singer Ronald Cheng, who was creating a ruckus on board the Taipeibound aircraft.Pictures/ Apple Daily - 658 words
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Article, Illustration245 2000-02-20 19 People often look for the right gilt Cash is very blatant, and gMngahongbao is seen as traditional. This card is a modern type of gift Mr Danny Tan, Managing Director, World of Sports SHOPPING for gifts can be such a chore. Especially when you are245 words
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Article, Illustration254 2000-02-20 20 Trudy Lim - (cookleja] r ßy Trudy Lim _trudv@sph.com.sg THE BENEFITS It become* a personalised gift, in a way, because the person you give it to can buy exactly what he wants or needs. And once the value is spent, he gets to keep the card as a collector's item254 words
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Advertisement38 2000-02-20 20 Only DBS Cards givo you more choices. Such as Singapore's first DBS World of Sports MasterCard Prepaid Cards. vT ■II 11 lv ll' >l< I', I 'I'' i" ;l II IVI I r III! I v 'j*mk w*38 words
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Article, Illustration443 2000-02-20 21 Carol Leong - r r i I V nin I CHEAP AND HIP "I By I Anno By Carol Leong carol@spKcom.sg AMBER, which is generally over-priced in Singapore by five to 10 times. But amber fans, I've got great news. I've found a place that sells amber jewellery at fabulouslyPictures/ Ian Tan - 443 words
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Article, Illustration784 2000-02-20 22 PHILLIP LIM - SingleCoMfthl--A by PHILLIP LIM wrong with being Poor thing, having dinner alone? It is such a sin to say you are career-minded nowadays. Well, I'm sorry but I happen to lik* what I do for a living. Even though I know I should be spending784 words
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Aggie MATTERS OF THE HEART AND BODY
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Article, Illustration190 2000-02-20 23 I HAVE a girlfriend of seven months and our relationship is not very stable. I know that she has been deeply hurt by her first love and till now, she still hasn't got over it. I try to console her and cheer her190 words
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Article136 2000-02-20 23 Last week's letter: HELPLESS and Frustrated has parents who've quarrelled for years. Each time, Helpless will become the "middleman", but it*s a frustrating task. He has to think about both his parents' sensitivity, feelings and personality before speaking. He has tried talking to his mother, but136 words
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Article177 2000-02-20 23 Readers' advice: MY parents used to argue a lot when my father was still alive (he died almost five years ago). Usually the fight would be initiated by my mother who would "blow up" whenever my dad or I tried to talk to her. I was very177 words
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Article194 2000-02-20 23 NO, there is nothing much you can do. As part of the family, you have a right to voice your frustrations. However, given the tension between your parents, you have to be tactful in handling this situation. Avoid being critical of any party. It will194 words
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532 2000-02-20 24 I'M a teenager. More than half a year ago, I broke off with my boyfriend because I thought I really needed freedom which he refused to give me. Then he told me he regretted that and would give me the freedom532 words
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318 2000-02-20 24 I'M working in a karaoke lounge and a lot of my colleagues are pretty. After work, we would always go for supper together. And whenever we're out, there would always be good-looldng guys asking for our telephone numbers. Now the problem is most318 words
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Article238 2000-02-20 24 Dr Lim Su Min clears the air over teen sex issues I'M a 16-year-old boy. Ql was circumcised when I was around seven. But the skin on my penis doesn't seem to have developed properly. When my penis is erect. It feels very "tight". There238 words
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Article257 2000-02-20 24 I HAD sex with my Q steady. We did it without full penetration he only placed his penis at my vagina. Am I still a virgin? I also have very flat breasts and I'm afraid that my friends would call me names like "Airport Girl**.257 words
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Advertisement44 2000-02-20 24 CALLUS If you need advice on matters of the heart or sex issues, write to: Aggie, The New Paper, Times House, 390 Kim Seng Road, Singapore *****5 Or fax: 737-5375, e-mail: npops@sph.com.sg (please mark: Aggie) or call 1900-912-0007 (calls cost 30 cents a minute).44 words
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Miscellaneous915 2000-02-20 26 [TVtoday] T|. vn Martial Law Sea of Love I Urn Channels,B.3o pm HBO(Ch 60),8 pm W The start of a new season that's worth There's a serial killer out there JJJJJJJL. try* cc\ in m watching. Samo Hung, though not murdering dates he made through variety V J» P I915 words
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Article, Illustration675 2000-02-20 27 Sharmini Anandam - [whizKidzT By Sharmini Anandam Feb 15,1942 Ask your grandparents about that date. My father (who was a young man at that time) told me that everyone woke up that morning to hear nothing but silence no bombs, no shooting, no fighting... But, it wasPicture/ Tim Frizharrisa Minden Pictures - 675 words
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Article, Illustration308 2000-02-20 28 – – -- ---- DENISI CHONw - THE MOVIE Three Kings by DENISI CHONw A small group of US soldiers pulls a map from an Iraqi soldier's butt. They go on a secret trip to find the pot of gold at the end of a meaningless war in Iraq. But little do they308 words
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Article, Illustration120 2000-02-20 29 Denise Chong - Edited by Denise Chong denise@sph.com.sg A soldier peering at another soldier's eye in the middle of the desert M l can see a grain of sand In there. I just can't get It out." Special Forces Captain Archie Gates (George Clooney), walks into the tent where soldiers are120 words
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Article232 2000-02-20 29 ERNEST LUIS - by ERNEST LUIS Tess up. Are you one of those who thought Three Kings was a lousy movie before you even saw it? Blame it on the lousy trailer. I mean, three soldiers searching for Saddam Hussein's secret gold stash in the Iraqi desert232 words
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Article193 2000-02-20 29 Robert Ebert in his online review: "Three Kings la soma kind of wtlrd muttrpliM, t ww loom war picture that sends action and humour crashing head-on Into each other and spinning off Into political angar. A lot of movies show bodies being hit by bullets. This ona sands193 words
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Miscellaneous822 2000-02-20 30 Oay ground I A PAGE FOR FUN by t DaveAng dave@sph.com.sg Across W temporarily removed from the Indonesian Cabinet the Rhode which was insured for $2.7 million passerby I WAS walking down an alley last This animal ran amok in the nig ht, when I heard, "Help! Help!" streets of822 words
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Article, Illustration322 2000-02-20 31 Yong Shu Hoong - By Yong Shu Hoong shyong66@hotmail.com HERE'S an online kampung that female Net surfers would love to drop by. After all, it is tailor-made with the fairer sex in mind. Touted as "the women's network", iVillage.com provides practical solutions and everyday support for women between the ages322 words
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Article257 2000-02-20 31 NOW, Emily Blunt has been known to be more than a little obsessed with Ralph Fiennes. So how can I resist clicking my way into her review of End Of The Affair, Fiennes' latest movie offering? If you are wondering, I am at this website called257 words
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Article159 2000-02-20 31 FANCY some signage humour? Here is a list of ftinny signs that I received via e-mail broken English and all. In a hotel lobby: "The lift is being fixed for next day. During that time, we regret that you will be unbearable.* In another hotel: The flattening159 words
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Article, Illustration447 2000-02-20 32 JASON TAN - Report pictures/ by JASON TAN SICK of packaged tours? Tired of being rushed from place to place? Why not try a self-drive holiday instead? You're the tour guide, driver and holiday-maker all rolled into one. I tried my first holiday-on-wheels in 1998 and got addicted.447 words
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Article260 2000-02-20 33 Crispina Robert - Edited by Crispina Robert crispina@sph.com.sg INSPIRED by my DIY-holiday in Scotland, I drove up to Malacca alone during the Christmas break last year. Driving alone is different. You have to fight sleep and so my passenger seat was filled with tidbits, I kept changing radio stations260 words
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Article215 2000-02-20 33 Avoid driving in countries that use left-hand-drive cars. If you must, spend time getting used to the traffic first. Don't get a false sense of security in countries that use right-hand-drive cars, like Australia. There might be different traffic rules. Watch how the foreigners drive and adapt. Don't215 words
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Article, Illustration648 2000-02-20 34 Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions. And for one family here, ifs a huge occasion. The mind-boggling numbers: more than 100 family members. That's how big Madam Tan Chook*s and her late husband Ng Swee Seah's family is today. And that's notPictures by KC Wong - 648 words
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Article42 2000-02-20 34 We are looking for Singapore's biggest extended family. By that, we mean a family of up to four generations (parent, children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren). If you think your family is the biggest, call us at 1800-733-4455 or fax 737-53 75.42 words
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Article, Illustration877 2000-02-20 35 From previous page MOST of Madam Tan's family speak the Hokkien and Teochew dialects, but when it comes to the great-grandchildren, their parents have to translate what great grandma is saying. She might chide the young ones when they forget to greet her. And then again877 words
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Article, Illustration689 2000-02-20 37 R Chandran - by R Chandran HAVE you ever thought of how you look sitting strapped to your seat as the airplane is taking off? I must have looked ridiculous the other day. With the jumbo jet tearing along the runway at 300 km an hour, the above-mentioned689 words
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Article, Illustration814 2000-02-20 38 Siva Choy - by Siva Choy SEX education was never part of the school curriculum when I was a student. In primary school, my teachers acted as if we had all arrived on earth through mysterious miracles. When Adnan asked the teacher how children were made, she814 words
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Article, Illustration620 2000-02-20 43 Lionel Lee - By Lionel Lee VISITING Perth jockey David OHeare renews partnership with New Fountain in Race 5 at Ipoh today and the combination can prove too strong again. A speedy three-year-old Australian-bred, New Fountain unveiled his potential in a maidens' race at Penang last month with O'Heare620 words
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121 2000-02-20 43 IRISH jockey John Egan has been granted a visiting permit to ride at Kranji. The former champion apprentice will be here on a m one-month permit issued by the Singapore Turf Club. He spent the first 11 years of his career in Ireland and rode121 words
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1414 2000-02-20 44 TODAY'S IPOH RACE CARD Going forecast: Yielding to soft H— I m mm MM llnf MA fl.M.i II Q.„|., 1 wo» caw t nm noin wi jocwy Mrrw (Ayponywm, iiiinwiiwj 1 -***** CENTECCO*S JOY 57 (47) *KYYapc2.5 4 (4nzg F Nathan-Josephine) 2 -***** REAL POWER 57 (47) lAzhar 1 (4frg1,414 words
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Article, Illustration439 2000-02-20 45 Lionel Lee; Marc Tan - By Lionel Lee and Marc Tan THE inaugural running of the $180,000 Fischer Stakes at Kranji last night ended in a major controversy. Just when star sprinter Superb Effect was about to collect his seventh win in 10 starts, the stipendiary stewards fired in a protestPictures/ David Tan - 439 words
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987 2000-02-20 46 1 BOLD EXPLORER 57 (7-6) MMnul (6) 2 2 1 (477) 6 BIG AND BOLD 52.5c 53 (25-7) ODotoun (7) 3 3 2 (510) 7 STOCKBROKER 55 (41-0) WHUo (2) 1 1.3 (507) 9 VIGILANTE 51.5 (97-16) JMm* (3) 4 4 4 (503)987 words
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Article447 2000-02-20 46 1 FAIR ALERT 56 (12-6) DanMStaeck (9) 1 5 SALVADO 55 (85-22) Troy Turn* (5) 2 9 MR CALLAHAN 52.5 (59-13) Jnon Brawn (6) 3 Also ran: AIR OF SUPREMACY Mark Sestich, EPICURE Peter Knuckey, GOLD QUEST Stephen Miller. YELMAR BOY Craig Staples. MOOMBA QUEEN Clint447 words
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Article, Illustration900 2000-02-20 47 H RACE 1' MANAPARAONE jumped awkwardly in and was slow to begin. VIGDLANTE bled and has been barred one month. RACE 2: At the start, KING GENERAL and RUBY'S STAR jumped awkwardly out. Shortly after the start, RUBY'S STAR raced onto the heels ofPicture/ David Tan - 900 words
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Article, Illustration929 2000-02-20 48 Are we going to see scenes like this when two English giants clash? LEEDS UNITED v MAN UNITED (Live on SCV 22. tonight 7.25 LET us be honest with one another. When you turn on the TV for this evening's screening of Leeds United versus Manchester United, what929 words
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Article, Illustration15 2000-02-20 49 (te^Looh) V y[A* U*IT\ perns live o N f.jy w#w £>«rsr uij15 words
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Article, Illustration241 2000-02-20 50 Peter Siow - SUNRISE MIKASA CHALLENGE CUP BY Peter Siow TAMPfNES ROVERS 1 (Esad Sejdic Ist min) PAHANG 1 (Wan Ahmad Ridzuan 86th) (Pahang wins 3-2 on penalty kicks) SO close, Tampines Rovers! The eastern-based S-League club spurned the chance to engrave its name on the SunrisePicture/ Joyce Lim - 241 words
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Article, Illustration392 2000-02-20 51 TONIGHT'S ACTION: Q-FINALS: TODAY: Evertonv Aston Villa (LIVE, SCV 22,11.55pm) Tranmerev rw vflVUv (LIVE, SCV 22,9.55pm) Chelsea v PtlHnaiiam vll ii ngnam (DELAYED, SCV 22, 8.50pm, tomorrow) INFOUNE: Call 1900-*****13 after 6.30 am tomorrow for the results. Calls cost 30 cents a minute. TV392 words
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Article180 2000-02-20 51 LAST NIGHT: Reuters. BOLTON 1 CHARLTON 0 BOLTON Wanderers is on its way to Wembley. It booked its prestigious FA Cup semifinal slot after an incident-packed 1-0 sixth-round win over fellow First Division rival Charlton Athletic A frenetic first half failed to separate the two closely-matchedReuters. - 180 words
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Article, Illustration575 2000-02-20 52 S GULAM - ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS: SINGAPORE v BRUNEI RSORTS S GULAM IN MACAU JAPAN was "too strong". Macau was "too determined". What will Brunei be like today? History, reputation and form clearly point to a Lions' victory. The Lions arePicture/ The Straits Times - 575 words
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252 2000-02-20 52 -v-..' >v •v. y. -.>• > Chances are, If you're a coach, yotf*d expect a feast of goals, especially wfeenyott play nlmows Macau of BnuieJ. HiHohil fturfc Vhwrwf IMwinniiiaiH fhhrfn ■fii ■—j T f my) at f rr f| TtrOT252 words
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Article, Illustration601 2000-02-20 53 EH says TNP's Peter Siow Is this fair?; Singapore's table tennis squad... SINGAPORE'S trophy cabinet is bulging. It eryoyed a rich harvest at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at Toa Payoh this week. Four golds, to be precise. All won by its601 words
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Article, Illustration451 2000-02-20 54 But too many, and no local will want to take up the sport." New Zealand coach Murray Finch nodded in agreement upon hearing this dilemma voiced. "The presence of our two China-born sisters had a negative impact back home," he said. "Between them, they have won 13Picture/ Kenneth Koh - 451 words
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Article218 2000-02-20 54 Wang Meng Meng - BY Wang Meng Meng IMPORTING Chinese talent is in everyone's interest, insists Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) deputy president Terry Tan "We don't import ready-made players. We scout for 14-year-olds who want a career in Singapore and we sign them before they register with the Chinese218 words
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Article, Illustration628 2000-02-20 55 Brian Miller - 'SWIMMER ANG PENG SIONG AS HE IS NOW (below)...and 10 YEARS AGO. ANY DIFFERENCE? By Brian Miller HE'S been there. He's done that. One would think that it's best for him to er\joy his time a in pasture". But not so with Ang Peng Siong. ThePicture/ Joyce Lim - 628 words
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Miscellaneous9 2000-02-20 52 OH TV: Singapore v Brunei (LIVE, Today, Sportsdty, 4pm)9 words
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Advertisement45 2000-02-20 55 Rob Hughes on: truest luis on: s Gulam: Peter Siow, Wang Meng Meng LEEDS LOUTS Lions, beat Brunei Only four locals in versus versus 3-0. Or is that too table tennis MAN U DEVILS much to ask? squad. Fair? Pace 57 Pages 58,59 Pflges 62.6345 words
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