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Title Section12 2002-09-19 1 Streats THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 Hotline: 1800-844-5566 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 240/03/200212 words
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Article, Illustration599 2002-09-19 1 Chua Kong Ho - Identities and plots of JI operatives to be revealed today as probe continues By_ Chua Kong Ho THE Jemaah Islamiah (JI) crackdown might not be over yet. Despite the detention of 21 JI operatives last month, Home Alfairs Minister Wong Kan Seng did not rule outHome Affairs - 599 words
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Article110 2002-09-19 1 LABOUR chief Lim Boon Heng is worried that employers will overreact to the latest arrests of 21 Jemaah Islamiah operatives and refuse to hire Muslims. “If employers react and swing to the extreme, then there could be higher unemployment among Muslim Singaporeans. It’s not something110 words
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Article208 2002-09-19 1 THE Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, Muis, has denounced Jemaah Islamiah’s terror plans. In a faxed statement yesterday, Muis secretary Syed Haroon Aljunied said: “Muis joins all fellow Singaporeans to denounce the terror-related plans of the Jemaah Islamiah. Their plans pose a serious threat to die208 words
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Advertisement41 2002-09-19 1 Healthy financial and legal services what’s the ERC’s wish list? PAGES 2-3 WAR ON Manila nabs 4 JI bomber 5 Al Qaeda in region, says Thai armed forces chief JI may have cell in Mindanao Indonesian police grill suspect pace is41 words
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STREATS local
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Economic Review Committee report
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Article, Illustration280 2002-09-19 2 Sarah Ng - Attract up to 1 million foreign patients a year by 2012 Achieve excellence in clinical medicine By Sarah Ng ATTRACT more foreign patients. Achieve excellence in clinical medicine. Through these two ways, Singapore would regain its position as the healthcare hub of Asia, said the Economic280 words
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Article173 2002-09-19 2 AN increase in :he number of foreign patients coming to Singapore could spur an increase in healthcare costs for locals. To guard against this, a watchdog group should be set up, the Economic Review Committee’s Healthcare Services Working Group has suggested. Also, attracting more full-paying foreign patients173 words
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Article, Illustration239 2002-09-19 3 Chua Kong Ho - Focus on promising niche sectors Tax breaks to attract more companies By Chua Kong Ho FACING stiff competition, Singapore’s financial sector needs to hitch a ride on sunrise businesses to power future growth. A report by the Economic Review Committee’s financial services working group (FSWG) yesterday239 words
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Article, Illustration232 2002-09-19 3 Fiscal incentives to woo inti firms Help S’pore lawyers expand into region INCENTIVES must be offered to encourage the world’s top law firms to set up here, the working group on legal services says in its report. The panel believes that the presence of foreign legal232 words
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Article312 2002-09-19 4 f Wendy Tan - Transfer of6oo long-stayers will free resources for other plans By f Wendy Tan LONG-STAYING mental patients from Woodbridge Hospital will be moved to various welfare homes at the Pelangi Village Complex by the end of next year. About 300 patients whose condition has stabilised will be312 words
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Article, Illustration141 2002-09-19 4 THE need for hospitals to raise some of their fees could have been better explained to people. This is particularly so because it comes at a time when unemployment is still high and price increases, no matter how small, will still hurt, leaders of141 words
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261 2002-09-19 4 Gary Lim - Reports by Gary Lim A MAN arrived here from China in July with his son and two women to earn money from prostitution. One of the women, a 15-year-old, was the son’s girlfriend. Between July 7 and Aug 15, both women solicited for customers261 words
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153 2002-09-19 4 AN abusive father slapped his baby son again and again on the cheeks and grabbed his arms to stop him crying. The damage the 36-year-old man inflicted has probably condemned the baby to retarded development. A medical report revealed that the baby was153 words
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185 2002-09-19 6 Chug Kong Ho - By Chug Kong Ho THE National Security Task Force (NSTF), a coordinating body of various ministries and security agencies, held an exercise yesterday that involved running threat scenarios to test the responses and coordination of the agencies involved. Conducted at Clementi Camp, it185 words
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Article, Illustration393 2002-09-19 6 Zubaidah Nazeer - Malays ask: Why race circles now? Zubaidah Nazeer THEY were supposed to discuss issues raised by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in his National Day rally speech but, instead, the topic of Inter-Racial Confidence Circles (IRCC) dominated Tuesday night’s meeting of Malay community leaders. One393 words
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Article99 2002-09-19 6 PRICES of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) fell in the latest round of bidding. Only in the category for commercial vehicles was there a rise $6. The biggest fall of $3,608 was in Category B (cars of at least 1,601 cc), bringing the COE price to99 words
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Article178 2002-09-19 12 – Michael Loh Yik Ming - Michael Loh Yik Ming I BELIEVE the working group on education services is heading in the right direction in proposing the liberalisation of local students’ education. If implemented, the proposal to allow Singaporean parents to enrol their children in international schools will offer an alternative for178 words
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Article, Illustration259 2002-09-19 12 – Edmund Kwan - Edmund Kwan I READ with satisfaction that the working group on education services has proposed allowing Singaporeans to enrol their children in international schools (Streats, Sept 17). Almost a year ago, I sought permission from the Ministry of Education (MOE)259 words
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Article, Illustration693 2002-09-19 12 PAULCHEONG - Comment PAULCHEONG I HAD just moved here 11 years ago when I received a rude introduction to Singapore society. I was standing at a bus stop in Penang Road just as a church meeting ended. It was starting to rain as the people693 words
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STREATS financial
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Article, Illustration509 2002-09-19 8 Sarah Ng - Stuck with a tiny kitchen? No worries. You can create more room with clever design and a little deception A home renovation series on stylish HDB living. Brought to you by OCBC Bank By_ Sarah Ng A KITCHEN is home to a myriad items food, knick-knacks, utensils and509 words
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Article409 2002-09-19 10 STI: 1,431.25 27.22 Reuters TECHNOLOGY stocks pulled the market down yesterday on negative US corporate and economic news. Traders also said that a tough US response to Iraq’s arms inspection offer, which hit Wall Street on Tuesday, also weighed on sentiment. The Straits Times– Reuters - 409 words
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Article, Illustration352 2002-09-19 10 Tyco funds used to buy $4,000 wastebasket, $lO,OOO shower curtain Wire services NEW YORK Industry watchers were stunned on Tuesday as Tyco International revealed a list of excesses and fraud committed by former chairman Dennis Kozlowski. This includes using company funds to buy a U 552,200 (553,919)– Wire services - 352 words
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Article, Illustration127 2002-09-19 10 Reuters LOS ANGELES After the corporate drama, it’s now celluloid suspense. The CBS network will on Nov 3 air the first of several movies inspired by the energy trading giant’s corporate fall. The film is satirical in its approach as it follows the memoirs of– Reuters; jjjfeuters - 127 words
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Article24 2002-09-19 10 *AS AT SEPTEMBER 18 US$: 551,776 552.732 EURO: 551.727 Ss: 68.63 YEN Ss: RM2.140 Ss: HK54.392 Ss: 24.20 BAHT Ss: 5,070 RUPIAH24 words
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MONEY SCAN
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Article76 2002-09-19 10 Reuters PRINTED circuit board maker Elec Eltek International yesterday reported a sharply lower full-year net profit to June due to lower prices and demand for its products. Elec posted a net profit of $44.4 million, compared to $93.6 million previously. Turnover fell 26 per cent to $438.7– Reuters - 76 words
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Article70 2002-09-19 10 -AFP SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) yesterday said it will increase the number of flights to Australia and New Zealand to meet increased demand during the busy year-end period. The new schedule will include two additional flights per week to Brisbane starting on Oct 27; one more flight to-AFP - 70 words
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Article72 2002-09-19 10 Reuters BRITAIN’S Confederation of British Industry employers’ group responded yesterday to growing criticism over ousted chief executives walking away with fat payoffs, urging firms to negotiate “failure payments”. Investors are furious that multi-million pound cheques have been handed to executives even as they brought companies to– Reuters - 72 words
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STREATS medical
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178 2002-09-19 11 BY 2030, the number of Singaporeans suffering from dementia could fill nearly half of the National Stadium in Kallang. Quoting figures from the Health Ministry, Shin Min Daily News reported that there will be 24,000 dementia patients by then, given Singapore’s rapidly ageing population. About178 words
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156 2002-09-19 11 AP PHILADELPHIA Women aged 65 and older should be regularly screened for osteoporosis by getting bone density tests, a US government panel recommended on Tuesday. The recommendation was issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of health experts. The task force’s last– AP - 156 words
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Article95 2002-09-19 11 Q My skin flushes in the sun or after spicy food. How do I stop this? A SKIN flushing due to heat, light or spicy food is due to increased reactivity of the skin’s blood vessels or impairment of its barrier functions. Vitamins C and E, and probiotics95 words
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STREATS regional
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114 2002-09-19 14 ap SEOUL The two Koreas simultaneously began work yesterday on rail and road links across their heavily fortified border. The project adds to rising hopes that a durable peace may finally take root on the Cold War’s last frontier, following moves by North Korea– ap - 114 words
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Article, Illustration257 2002-09-19 14 -AP TOKYO Japan said yesterday that it will push North Korea to allow several Japanese abducted by North Korean spies to return home as soon as possible. North Korean leader Kim Jong II admitted in a summit with-AP; '&ut*rs' - 257 words
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REGIONAL DEBRIEF
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Article72 2002-09-19 14 ap A HONGKONG court fined Lee Yungmui, 100, and six other senior citizens HK$3OO (Ss6B) each for illegal betting on a card game in a public park, Ming Pao and Apple Daily reported yesterday. It was the fourth gambling conviction for Lee, who seemed unfazed as– ap - 72 words
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Article73 2002-09-19 14 -AFP INDONESIAN police aided people smugglers who led more than 400 mostly Afghan asylum-seekers on an ill-fated trip to Australia last year, a Perth court heard yesterday. One of the asylum-seekers, Mr Mohammed Hashim Hussaini, 36, told the court that police and other security forces in Jakarta-AFP - 73 words
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Article117 2002-09-19 14 -AFP PYONGYANG North Korea’s admission that it abducted Japanese has been hidden from its people. But North Koreans may feel its effect in the form of a lifeline from Japan now that the main obstacle to their rapprochement has been removed. “I don’t believe it. North Koreans-AFP - 117 words
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Article228 2002-09-19 16 Indon offices misuse funds -AFP JAKARTA Indonesia’s State Audit Agency has discovered that around 6.421 trillion rupiah (S$ 1.3 billion) from the state budget has been misused by various government offices in the first six months of this year, a report has said. The agency announced-AFP - 228 words
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Article161 2002-09-19 16 AP MANILA Asia’s economy will likely register 5 per cent growth this year, better than initially thought, because of strong exports and domestic consumption, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday. Growth in Asia is now forecast to average 5 per cent this year, up from the– AP - 161 words
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295 2002-09-19 18 Reuters SATTAHIP, Thailand Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers, addressing the issue at the heart of two decades of war, said yesterday that they would settle for autonomy for minority Tamils rather than a separate state. The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam– Reuters - 295 words
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312 2002-09-19 18 ap OSAKA, Japan Opec ministers yesterday appeared largely lined up against an oil output increase being pushed by consumers in the West, but Saudi Arabia was a wild card. The Saudis, the world’s biggest producer, would not say which way they will go.– ap - 312 words
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WAR ON TERROR
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Article, Illustration318 2002-09-19 18 Suspect involved in April bombings in south Reuters MANILA -One of four Indonesians held in the troubled southern Philippines is part of Jemaah Islamiah’s bomb squad, a security official said yesterday. “Our investigations show that this man was part of a composite group with JI on– Reuters; AFP I - 318 words
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Article85 2002-09-19 18 -afp JAKARTA Police say they are questioning a man in Indonesia to. find out if he has links with an alleged senior A 1 Qaeda representative held in Afghanistan, Indonesian police chief General Da’i Bachtiar said yesterday. “We have taken action against someone who might be-afp - 85 words
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Article84 2002-09-19 18 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Intelligence shows that A 1 Qaeda is in the region. “We have some proof of that,” said Admiral Narong Yuthavong, supreme commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Adm Narong is in Malaysia for a three-day biannual intelligence meeting with his-AFP - 84 words
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Article81 2002-09-19 18 Reuters MANILA The Philippines said yesterday that Jemaah Islamiah may have a cell on southern Mindanao island. “The possibility is there, but we cannot categorically say in the absence of concrete evidence,” Air Force intelligence chief Colonel Francisco Cruz said. Police intelligence chief Jaime– Reuters - 81 words
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FLASHPOINT IRAQ
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Article, Illustration336 2002-09-19 20 Democrats see election politics behind move Wire services WASHINGTON US President George W Bush said yesterday he would unveil within days a proposed congressional resolution authorising him to take action against Iraq. Mr Bush told reporters after he met with congressional leaders at the White– Wire services - 336 words
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199 2002-09-19 20 -AP UNITED NATIONS -As UN weapons i inspectors moved ahead with plans to return to Iraq, the US and Russia clashed over whether to take Baghdad at its word or impose a new ultimatum. “We have seen this game before,” said a sceptical-AP - 199 words
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GLOBAL DEBRIEF
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Article119 2002-09-19 20 -AFP US Interior Secretary Gale Norton and one of her top aides have been found in contempt of court for failing to cooperate with a probe of charges that the federal government had mismanaged money from a Native American trust fund. US District Judge Royce Lamberth wrote in-AFP - 119 words
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Article85 2002-09-19 20 Reuters A BRITISH train driver was forced to sprint 100 m along the station platform in south Wales to catch his train after it decided to start its journey without him. “The ticket-collector climbed on and seconds later the train started moving. When I looked out the– Reuters - 85 words
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Article, Illustration486 2002-09-19 22 Tuesday’s acquittal of a former bar director raises the question of whether rules will ease up soon on bar-top dancing. Pub-owners, for and against the lifting of the ban, talk to CARAVAN MIRIAH THE much-publicised case involving dancing on the countertop at Devil’s Bar ended486 words
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Article, Illustration128 2002-09-19 22 IT WAS Ed Bums’ fear of flying that led to his surprise bust-up with Christy Turlington, the supermodel has revealed in the October issue of Vogue. Christy blames Ed and his family and friends, who refused to board a plane to Europe, afraid after128 words
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Article, Illustration116 2002-09-19 22 ap JAMES Brown’s two daughters are suing their father in a federal court in Atlanta. Deanna Brown Thomas and Dr Yamma Brown Lumar said they co-wrote at least 23 songs with the R&B icon but never got a dime in royalties. Now they want more– ap - 116 words
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Article120 2002-09-19 22 -AP CANTO-POP newcomer Juno Mak’s record label has taken the unusual step of publishing ads denying that people have been paid to pose as his fans. Universal Music (Hongkong) took out half-page ads in several Chinese newspapers on Monday denying recent claims in magazines and-AP - 120 words
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Article, Illustration450 2002-09-19 24 \ YVONNE KWOK - By YVONNE KWOK AS much as I enjoy letting my brain hibernate at the movies, I’m bom with this accursed Voice of Reason that refuses to stay down even after I’ve consigned it to the dungeon. So it was with Reign of Fire. Set in the year450 words
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Article, Illustration106 2002-09-19 24 OPENING TOMORROW. WHEN the star of Victor Taransky’s (A 1 Pacino) film walks off the set, the producer-director must find a replacement. Enter Simone, a digital actress. Taransky is at first delighted with this perfect creature, who not only delivers the emotions he wants at the press of a106 words
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Article, Illustration133 2002-09-19 26 MORE “never quit” stories... In 1944, Emmeline Snively, director of the Blue Book Modelling Agency, told modelling hopeful Norma Jean Baker: “You’d better learn secretarial work or else get married.” She went on and became Marilyn Monroe. In 1954, Jimmy Denny, manager of the Grand OlePic Francis Lee - 133 words
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Just a minute
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Article51 2002-09-19 26 The Giro ez-Link card is set to be launched next month. The Land Transport Authority said trials are ongoing, and if all goes well you could get the card then. The LTA hopes to implement its vehicle location system by early next year. This is also on51 words
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Article67 2002-09-19 26 Stressed-out PSLE students can call a hotline to speak to a counsellor. The number is 1800-778-7220. Lines are open on weekdays from 3pm-9pm until Oct 11 and for the week after the release of the PSLE results. The line is operated by trained social workers from the67 words
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Happenin’
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Article, Illustration57 2002-09-19 26 JAZZNITE Fort Canning Green Sept 28, 6pm-llpm Tickets $75 at the American Association office, 21 Scotts Road Tel: 6738-0371 Get your blankets, candles and feasts for an evening of jazz. Strolling sax players will set the mood for the night, along with jazz performances by the Singapore Stompers, NUS57 words
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Article, Illustration52 2002-09-19 26 CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE PARTY Bar Opiume, 1 Empress Place Today, 6pm till late Tel: 6339-2876 Indulge in champagne, strawberries and chocolates at this hip drinking hole. Between 6pm and Bpm, you get two Laurent Perrier champagnes for the price of one. And complimentary strawberries and chocolate to go with52 words
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Article83 2002-09-19 26 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Kallang Theatre Sept 29, 3pm Tickets $5 at www.ite.edu.sg Tel: 6772-0711 This is a musical by the students of Institute of Technical Education. It’s their take on William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Sept 28 show is sold out, but there still83 words
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Article, Illustration43 2002-09-19 26 Chijnies, Saturday 6pm-9pm, Free If you missed out on the fun, here’s a last chance to check out the colourful and vibrant festival on Saturday. There will be a Mexican bazaar, the Streats Make-the-Headlines photo service and a mariachi band.43 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration54 2002-09-19 27 Bpm, Channel U Last episode. Yimeng realises that Yongfa is the childhood pal whom she has been seeking. Lixiang reconciles with Yongqi. Lixiang informs Jiacheng that Minda is after Meizhen’s wealth as she is the long lost granddaughter of Uncle Wang. Will all the loose ends54 words
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Article75 2002-09-19 27 10.30 pm, Channel U The life of one of China’s most revered physicians, Hua Tuo, is the subject of this new drama. Set during the turbulent period of the Warring Kingdoms, Hua Tuo meets the big generals and warlords of the time, including Cao Cao and Guan Yu.75 words
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Article, Illustration127 2002-09-19 27 AP OSLO The popularity of fictional boy wizard Harry Potter and his owl Hedwig has Norwegians worried that their sparse stock of snowy owls could be threatened by fans looking for pets. In the Harry Potter books and movies, Hedwig the snowy owl is– AP - 127 words
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Article, Illustration111 2002-09-19 27 DANCE BOX 2 LOVE it or hate it. This duo CD collection featuring 36 remixed tracks is a flashback to the 80s and 90s. The songs include a medley from Bananarama, I’m A Slave 4 U, Big in Japan, Set Me Free Stand Up and Happy People. What’s111 words
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Page 27 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous463 2002-09-19 27 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 This is a confusing moment as far as sharing is concerned. Sort through the complexities with reasonable calm and patience. Let these events be a sign that you need to simplify your life. PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 Friends and strangers463 words
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NATAS HOLIDAYS 2002 SPECIAL
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Article, Illustration260 2002-09-19 28 Edwin Soon - France's Provence may have laid claim to a glorious pastoral lifestyle, but just across the bonder lies Italy’s answer —Tuscany By Edwin Soon Tuscany in central Italy, just north of Rome, offers an amazing aggregation of sunshine and landscapes that set the scene for agriturismo,• PHOTOS: EDWIN Sq6n - 260 words
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Article, Illustration574 2002-09-19 28 What: Natas Holidays 2002 Where: Suntec Singapore Halls 402-404 When: Tomorrow to Sunday Time: Noon 9.30 pm (tomorrow), 10 am 9-3° P m Admission: $3 for adults, free for children under 12 Highlights: View the Asean Photo Exhibition, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board, to showcase the attractiveness574 words
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Article, Illustration610 2002-09-19 30 in a tropical Balinese getaway makes for the most relaxing holiday as GEMMA KOH discovers. Bali’s tourist trap, with its touts and tacky souvenir stores, may have sworn me off parting with my rupiahs. But I found solace in being pampered, scrubbed and rubbed up theMANDARA SPA ASIA - 610 words
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Article, Illustration376 2002-09-19 30 Here are just a few to get you started on your journey of bliss. WakaSutra at WakaShorea Call Atrium Travel at 6536-9282,0 r visit www.atrium.com.sg or www.wakaexperience.com Spas don’t get as isolated, or as back-to-nature, as this. It’s located on a protective peninsula on Bali’s north-west. With noWAKASUTRA; MANDARA SPA ASIA - 376 words
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Article, Illustration939 2002-09-19 32 Not content with glimpses of dolphins in captivity, TONY WU goes in search of them in the wild, to engage in a rare dance of freedom. Picture calm, sapphire blue seas, crisp, cool ocean breeze and clear skies as far as the eye can see. Gentle raysPHOTOS: TON YWU - 939 words
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Article96 2002-09-19 34 The Dream Too runs week-long trips throughout most of the year. The boat accommodates up to 12 passengers, along with the two captains and two crew. Trips depart from West Palm Beach in Florida, and passengers spend the entire week on board the boat. To interact with the96 words
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Article, Illustration806 2002-09-19 33 A destination with multi-cultural heritage and modem style. Brought to you by Macau Government Tourist Office HISTORIC monuments, multi-cultural cuisine, duty-free shopping, laid-back lifestyle. For a place that’s hard to point out on the map, Macau has plenty to offer visitors. Many of the peninsula’s attractions are a806 words
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Article, Illustration419 2002-09-19 36 Tan Kim Han - Be touched by nature www.westernaustralia.net By Tan Kim Han I FEEL guilty. Very guilty. My crime? Overeating. Gluttony. Call it what you like, but I must have eaten one month’s worth of fine food and downed countless bottles of wine during my five days’ stay in Western Australia419 words
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Article, Illustration387 2002-09-19 38 In every game, there’s a hero and a villain. The Singapore Cup semi-fimls on Tuesday produced two such characters: Precious Emuejeraye of Jurong FC and J Kalaiselvan of Sengkang Marine. One a winner and the other a loser. Yesterday, they bared their feelings to TANKIMHAN J KALAISELVAN lookedFrancis Lee - 387 words
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Article324 2002-09-19 38 JURONG FC defender Precious Emuejeraye (above, right) has long been the butt of endless jokes because of his misses. For the 19-year-old has never managed to score despite several appearances in the S-League. Unless you count the two own goals! Then came Tuesday’s Singapore Cup semi-final against Geylang324 words
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343 2002-09-19 38 Wire services MALAYSIANS will get to watch live telecasts of the Asian Games on ffee-to-air channels, after all. Yesterday, Malaysia agreed to pay for the live coverage of the Asian Games in South Korea’s southern city of Busan from Sept 29-Oct 14.– Wire services - 343 words
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Article, Illustration414 2002-09-19 40 Reuters CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Real Madrid 3AS Roma 0 ROME Real Madrid coach Vincente Del Bosque said his side had only performed at its peak for half a game after sweeping aside AS Roma in the opening game of its– Reuters; A P - 414 words
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Article244 2002-09-19 40 Group A: Arsenal (Eng) 2 (Bergkamp 62, Ljungberg 77) Borussia Dortmund (Ger) 0 Auxerre (Fra) 0 PSV Eindhoven (Ned) 0 Group B: Valencia (Spa) 2 (Aimar 20, Baraja 38) Liverpool (Eng) 0 Basel (Swi) 2 (Yakin 50, Rossi 55) Spartak Moscow (Rus) 0 Group C: AS Roma (Ita)244 words
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Article, Illustration574 2002-09-19 42 Wenger: Players adapting to demands of playing in Europe Wire services CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Arsenal 2 Borussia Dortmund 0 LONDON Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s defeat of Borussia Dortmund justified his declaration that its time in the Champions League has come this season. Arsenal has never won the– Wire services; 1 Am - 574 words
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Article, Illustration428 2002-09-19 43 Classy Valencia outsmarts Liverpool in all departments Wire services CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Valencia 2 Liverpool 0 VALENCIA Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier defended his decision to leave Michael Owen on the bench despite losing 0-2 to Valencia. Said the Frenchman: “I never regret decisions. I don’t think Michael– Wire services; – > > v;• AFP - 428 words
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Article133 2002-09-19 43 Reuters TOKYO South Korea striker Ahn Jung Hwan ruled out a return to Italian football as he was unveiled by his new club Shimizu S-Pulse yesterday. Ahn, who will sign a oneyear contract with the J-League club subject to a medical, told reporters he was– Reuters - 133 words
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Miscellaneous61 2002-09-19 43 IN THE LIVING ROOM GENERAL Sportscenter Asia (ESPN Ch 23, Bpm). SOCCER: Uefa Cup Ist rd, Ist leg: Leeds United v Zaporizhzhya (Super Sports Ch 22, tomorrow, 2.40 am). Chelsea v Viking FK (Super Sports Plus Ch2l, tomorrow, 2.40 am). DELAYED TELECAST SOCCER: Uefa Cup Ist rd, Ist leg: Blackburn61 words
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