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Title Section10 2002-12-11 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 240/03/200210 words
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Article, Illustration417 2002-12-11 1 Airline banks on industry novice to save it from bankruptcy SAN FRANCISCO Employees of debt-laden United Airlines, including its 52 workers in Singapore, have only one hope before the final crunch comes. That glimmer is Mr Glenn Tilton, 54, the airline’s latest top honcho and its fifthReuters - 417 words
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Article176 2002-12-11 1 GLASGOW Jay Mack had to face the full wrath of the Glasgow Sheriff Court when he refused to pay a £2OB (SssB2) fine for speeding. Officials insisted that he answer for his crime, so he was dragged screaming and kicking into court by his176 words
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Advertisement66 2002-12-11 1 r* HEN* y M m m MAKE IT HERE They put their kids in Singapore schools, then look for work. JULIE SIM catches up with the ‘study mamas' from China PAGES 2-3 LEE HAN SHIH At last, reasons to cheer amid retail gloom PAGE 19 DID JESMINE DRINK TOO MUCH?66 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration848 2002-12-11 2 JULIE SIM - By JULIE SIM THEY are a growing community of women from China who are in Singapore to be with their children now schooling here. Leaving husbands, jobs and friends behind, the women, many of them university and college graduates, hope to find jobs to help payFrancis Lee - 848 words
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Article, Illustration374 2002-12-11 3 MS XIAO YI LIAN, 33, is a study mama who arrived in Singapore last April with her eight-year-old daughter from the eastern Chinese province of Qingdao. She came because she wanted to be with her little girl throughout her studies here. She also hopedClaarence Chan - 374 words
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Article347 2002-12-11 4 Elena Chong - He threatened ex-wife in flat-sale row Ry_ Elena Chong DIVORCED but still living in the same HDB flat, an estranged couple got into a heated argument over the sale of the four-room dwelling which ended in death threats. Chor Hock Sin, 56, a cabby, had347 words
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Article, Illustration65 2002-12-11 4 Passengers sometimes doze off on the MRT, but this man who fell asleep after reading a newspaper decides to take up three seats to enjoy his nap. Despite many attempts by other commuters on the West-bound train yesterday to wake him up so that they could sit down,Francis Lee - 65 words
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177 2002-12-11 4 -AP LONDON Vicar Lee Rayfield thought he was just having fun when he told a school carol service Santa Claus was dead and that Rudolph and the other reindeer would bum up if they travelled at the speeds necessary to deliver everyone’s gifts on-AP - 177 words
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Article450 2002-12-11 4 Chua Kong Ho - Chua Kong Ho HONG Leong Singapore Finance (HLSF) yesterday earned temporary bragging rights for having the lowest first-year fixed interest rate among the loan packages for Housing Board flat-buyers. Its rate is 2 per cent, compared with UOB and Sing Investments Finance’s 2.5 per cent, and450 words
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Article147 2002-12-11 6 BUZZSTOP BELIEVE it or not, most smokers in Europe would find it easier to give up sex for a month than cigarettes, London’s Daily Telegraph reported yesterday. Nearly 80 per cent of British smokers, almost 70 per cent in the Netherlands, France and Germany, and more147 words
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Article, Illustration46 2002-12-11 6 Mr Mohammed Ahsan Untoo chairman of the Kashmir-based Human Rights Forum, setting himself alight on International Human Rights Day yesterday in the state’s capital Srinagar to draw world attention to alleged human rights abuses by Indian security forces. He suffered minor burns ReutersReuters - 46 words
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Article137 2002-12-11 6 Economic downturn EXPATRIATES are still arriving despite the economic downturn. But they are likely to be younger singles who earn less, have less generous benefits and will stay for a shorter time, according to a survey of 19 multinational companies by consulting firm Ernst Young. “Overall... it137 words
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Article142 2002-12-11 6 Security after 9/11 A MAN who was taking pictures in Sembawang on Dec 1 morning was called to Ang Mo Kio police station to be interviewed. Two days after taking pictures near the US naval base, Mr Zacroix Tan Boon Sim, 30, was asked for an explanation there.142 words
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Article142 2002-12-11 6 Online libel -AFP A RULING by Australia’s highest court yesterday will force publishers to handle online material more cautiously and hamper freedom of speech on the Internet, critics said. In what is believed to be a world first, the High Court in Melbourne said online-AFP - 142 words
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Article89 2002-12-11 6 Reuters THERE might be some embarrassing surprises in a document supplied by Iraq to the UN that details its past weapons programmes. Although foreign suppliers to the programmes were not identified in the index released on Monday, “I am sure it lists them”, a diplomat familiar with– Reuters - 89 words
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Article82 2002-12-11 6 A TEAM of 17 foreign monitors arrived in Banda Aceh yesterday to enforce the peace deal between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels. Major-General Thanongsak Tuwinan, secretary of the Thai Supreme Command, will arrive next Monday to lead a combined 150-strong team of ceasefire monitors which82 words
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Article87 2002-12-11 6 THE Boys’ Brigade has so far only a tenth of the approximately 300,000 food and household items they want for the Sharity Gift Box project for the needy. While a slow start is normal, Singaporeans are urged to donate early and before the Dec 19 closing date.87 words
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Article111 2002-12-11 6 -afp AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard has won new support for his stand on pre-emptive strikes from Japan and the US, which said it was a wake-up call to Asian nations to rid themselves of terrorism. On the eve of a visit to the Asia-Pacific region,-afp - 111 words
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Article323 2002-12-11 9 Analysts hail Government’s decision to stagger GST hike SINGAPORE The decision to phase in the goods and services tax (GST) has won praise from analysts. It “will help to lighten the burden on consumers and businesses by about $650 million at a time when the economy is323 words
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Article, Illustration463 2002-12-11 9 Wire services SINGAPORE United Airlines’ bankruptcy filing won’t impact passengers on Singapore Airlines, a fellow Star Alliance member. “United’s filing for Chapter 11 will not affect the travel plans of SLA customers wishing to connect to United services at any one of our five– Wire services; AFP - 463 words
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Article92 2002-12-11 9 Bloomberg SINGAPORE The Government will lift the 20 per cent foreign ownership limit on finance companies from today. This will allow companies trading on the Singapore Exchange to merge local and foreign shares, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said yesterday. There is no change to its policy– Bloomberg - 92 words
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Article78 2002-12-11 9 Bloomberg SINGAPORE The removal of all restrictions on Singapore and Australian carriers flying to the two countries will be discussed today. An agreement may ease Singapore Airlines’ expansion in Australia, where it is already the largest overseas carrier on the country’s international routes. SIA has been considering. – Bloomberg - 78 words
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Article97 2002-12-11 9 Reuters SINGAPORE Salomon Smith Barney yesterday said that Singapore banks and technology stocks would be among its top picks for next year. In an equity strategy outlook note for 2003, Salomon said that its top picks include Venture Corp, UOB, Keppel Corp and City Development. The US investment– Reuters - 97 words
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Article, Illustration711 2002-12-11 10 Zubaidah Nazeer - Sesdaq entrant Econ Healthcare sees demand for its upmarket eldercare homes with the greying of S’pore Zubaidah Nazeer THERE is an idyllic spot to which Madam Chew Yee Eng, 70, heads early every morning. There, in the shade of angsanas and raintrees, she takes in theZubaidah Nazeer - 711 words
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Article, Illustration400 2002-12-11 12 Ailing Mycom shares soar 82% since gaming chief bought stake Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Genting chief executive Lim Kok Thay, 51, seemed to have sparked a frenzy over the shares of an ailing company with interests in a well-located hotel and gaming business. The shares of Mycom rose by– Bloomberg - 400 words
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Article, Illustration243 2002-12-11 12 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Renong’s former chairman Halim Saad sold shares in the Malaysian infrastructure group for a fourth time in 10 days to help repay debts, trimming his stake to 13.4 per cent from 13.6 per cent. Mr Halim, 49, sold 4.6 million– Bloomberg - 243 words
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Article152 2002-12-11 12 Bloomberg HONGKONG Shares of Wheelock Co and two of its units will stay suspended from trading until late this week, when the 145-year-old company will announce a reorganisation that analysts say will unlock value for the group. Wheelock’s 75 per cent owned New Asia Realty Trust– Bloomberg - 152 words
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Article, Illustration638 2002-12-11 14 US universities keep names of tainted corporate donors despite calls to strip them Bloomberg SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey Seton Hall University junior Matt McCue attends lectures in a building named for indicted former Tyco International chief executive Dennis Kozlowski. He also lifts weights in a gym bearing– Bloomberg - 638 words
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Article, Illustration374 2002-12-11 14 Bloomberg WASHINGTON Mr John Snow, the railroad executive picked to be US treasury secretary, will leave CSX Corp with US$5.6 million (Ss9.B million) in company stock and at least US$4.5 million in severance under a contract provision that protects his pay package– Bloomberg - 374 words
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Article, Illustration406 2002-12-11 17 Nat Steel: Oei woos with China card, Ong plays on instant profit Wire services SINGAPORE NatSteePs shareholders are going to have to decide soon. Are they ready to wait for future prosperity from a growing China market do they want their money now? Tycoon Oei Hong Leong has– Wire services; Reuters - 406 words
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391 2002-12-11 17 STI: 1,367.10 19.18 Reuters SHARES changed direction yesterday after four days of losses to stage a comeback as fund managers and dealers took the view that banks and some blue chip companies had fallen far enough. The Straits Times Index finished 1.42 per cent, or– Reuters - 391 words
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Article24 2002-12-11 17 •AS AT DECEMBER 10 US$: 551.767 552.793 EURO: 551.784 Ss: 69.87 YEN Ss: RM2.151 Ss: HK54.414 Ss: 24.57 BAHT Ss: 5,081 RUPIAH24 words
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250 2002-12-11 17 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Merrill Lynch has sold almost all its stake in Chartered Semiconductor, inherited from underwriting a failed share sale. Investors said the US investment bank may have sold for a profit. The world’s biggest securities firm owns 2.2 per cent of Chartered as– Bloomberg - 250 words
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Article, Illustration765 2002-12-11 19 LEE HAN SHIH - By LEE HAN SHIH The Business Times Rental costs can eat up half of a shops profits, hut afew landlords are finally beginning to realise that they will survive if their tenants do WHAT does Level 1 of Far East Plaza, a large coffeeshop in Bishan run byST - 765 words
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Article69 2002-12-11 20 QHow often should high blood pressure patients go for a check-up? A They should go for a medical check-up once a month if the blood pressure is stable. If not, more frequent visits are needed. Complications from uncontrolled hypertension include stroke, heart disease and kidney problems. Dr Mabel69 words
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Article289 2002-12-11 20 Danger to foetus minimal in Ist trimester Reuters NEW YORK The common vaginal infection bacterial vaginosis does not appear to greatly increase a woman’s risk of miscarriage in her first trimester of pregnancy but may substantially raise the risk of miscarriage in the second, British investigators report. Since– Reuters - 289 words
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137 2002-12-11 20 Reuters WASHINGTON US regulators on Monday advised consumers not to buy online the acne drug Accutane, the leprosy treatment thalidomide and other medicines that have serious risks and are supposed to be used only with special safeguards in place. The Food and Drug Administration– Reuters - 137 words
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Article, Illustration477 2002-12-11 21 Blue jeans an all-timefavourite and must-have fashion item have been updated in a variety of cuts and styles and are hotter than ever Attitude You Wear WALK into any jeans store today and chances are you’ll be greeted by a staggering array of cuts and designs. What477 words
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Article, Illustration721 2002-12-11 29 Jeffrey Tan, one of Singapore Dance Theatres top dancers, will he leaving the company and he will be missed. He tells GREGORYLEOWof his plans IT’S The Red Shoes and not Swan Lake that Singapore Dance Theatre is presenting this weekend, but it will be Jeffrey Tan’s swanClarence Chan - 721 words
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Article, Illustration80 2002-12-11 29 POP idol Nicholas Tse’s rumoured exgirlfriend, Hongkong actress Cecilia Cheung, has publicly wished the singer and his girlfriend well. On news that Nicholas and singer Faye Wong are back together, she said: “We’re not in contact, nor have we met, but if it’s true,80 words
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Article, Illustration146 2002-12-11 29 R&B NEWCOMER Ashanti nabbed eight awards at the Billboard Music Awards, being named the year’s top female artist, R&B/hip-hop artist and female R&B/hip-hop artist. Rap star Nelly got six titles, including top artist of 2002, top male artist, and top male R&B/hip-hop artist, while album ofReuters - 146 words
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Article, Illustration183 2002-12-11 30 HONGKONG Chinese actress Gong Li will star in a movie directed by critically-acclaimed Hongkonger Wong Kar Wai next February. The 37-year-old actress, who won the best actress award at the Montreal International Film Festival in 2000 for Pretty Mum, said she isReuters - 183 words
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Article, Illustration256 2002-12-11 30 AP THROW out the Kenny G. The songs of Marvin Gaye are what Britons most want to hear when they make love, with his Motown classics Sexual Healing and Let’s Get It On leading the nation’s top soundtracks for sex, a survey showed on Monday.– AP - 256 words
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Article, Illustration213 2002-12-11 32 SHE started off gospel singing and then turned to an R&B sound. But Korean-American singer Lena Park, also known as Park Jung Hyun, has also experimented with soul, jazzrock, funk and trip-hop. The Los Angeles-born K-pop star, 26, who sings in English as well,213 words
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Article, Illustration112 2002-12-11 35 AMERICAN retailers are blaming snowy and icy weather for their disappointing pre-Christmas sales. “Severe weather shifts the money around,” said Richard Hastings, a retail analyst with Cyber Business Credit. “If the family has to go out and purchase some specialty equipment because of winter weather, that’s> Pic Francis Lee - 112 words
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Article96 2002-12-11 35 10pm, Central Directed by highly acclaimed and multi-award winning director Emir Kusturica, this Yugoslavian film is a madcap tragi-comedy about fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and sons. Matko, a good for nothing layabout goes to gypsy gangleader Grga to borrow money for a black market deal. However, things96 words
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Article, Illustration46 2002-12-11 35 10pm, Channel i A heart racing thriller in which a young boy uses a magical ticket to infiltrate his favourite movie. Danny (Austin O’Brien) passes through the movie screen and into the whirlwind life of crusader Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger), becoming his sidekick.46 words
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Article69 2002-12-11 35 PLAYGROUND 1214 Saturday, 7pm Auditorium Young Musicians Society (54 Waterloo Street) Tickets at $10.90 from The Substation Billed as Singapore’s first Chinese indie music festival, the event showcases original compositions by Singapore songwriters. The Oker! and The Revolt will play mainly Chinese compositions in a breadth of musical styles69 words
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Article, Illustration71 2002-12-11 35 STREATS PARTY THE EMBASSY Dec 17, 6.30pm-10pm Embassy, Esplanade ’Tis the season to be jolly. First drinks are on the house and there’s free flow for women. Free entry for 500 Streats readers who e-mail us by 6pm today. Send your e-mail to streats@sph.com.sg and title it Streats Party71 words
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Article44 2002-12-11 35 LEGO CHRISTMAS CARD BUILDING Till Dec 31 (contest on Dec 21,22, 28 and 29 at lpm), Raffles City Donate $2 for a Lego building plate to construct the longest Lego Christmas card. All proceeds go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.44 words
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Article48 2002-12-11 35 ASIA KENNEL UNION CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW Sunday, 9am-6pm Singapore Expo, Hall 3 $5 per adult (free for children below 12) Watch dogs of all breeds and sizes strut their stuff" for the various titles. Meet Pete the Pedigree Pup, Singapore’s mascot and ambassador for responsible dog ownership.48 words
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199 2002-12-11 22 I FULLY support Mr Tan Kin Lian’s view in his letter “Give every teacher a helper” (Streats, Dec 9). It is a pity that well-trained and experienced teachers such as Ms Angeline Teoh Tan Ping resign because they are overworked and want to spend199 words
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192 2002-12-11 22 WE refer to the letter “Education revamp: Teachers are swamped” (Streats, Dec 4) by Ms Angeline Teoh Tan Ping. Ms Teoh mentioned that teachers were told that the English Language 2002 Syllabus affected next year’s O-level students and that teachers “only saw draffs192 words
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Article124 2002-12-11 22 I READ with interest the story on sex-enhancement pills, vibrators and dildos being confiscated in the mail as contraband (“Anthrax in mail? No, just another dildo”, Streats, Dec 9). While I applaud the Customs officers’ efforts to weed out replica guns and live animals124 words
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Article111 2002-12-11 22 Mr Robin Ho, youth group chairman of the Char Yong (Dabu) Association, has written to clarify what he meant when he was reported as saying that some people in China used to regard Hakkas as cheats (“Hakka and proud of it”, Streats, Dec 9). He said he was merely111 words
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Global
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Article312 2002-12-11 24 US troops in Iraq lack spirit LONDON The war machinery of the US military is almost ready for use against Iraq, even as the diplomatic struggle between Washington and Baghdad continues. But the men behind these machines aren’t quite enthusiastic about the prospect of a war against312 words
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Article, Illustration554 2002-12-11 26 McDonald’s is punching bag for anti-US passions TORONTO Last Thursday’s attack on a McDonald’s outlet in Makassar, in eastern Indonesia, is just one of the latest in a string of attacks on franchises of one of the most recognisable companies in the world. For a whileReuters - 554 words
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161 2002-12-11 26 PETALING JAYA, Malaysia A Malaysian housewife was abducted and robbed of RM20,000 (559,000) here on Monday possibly because of a family member’s debt but was later released 130 km away, according to a newspaper report. The abductors drove the 40-year-old woman to Bukit Tinggi,161 words
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Article384 2002-12-11 26 Reuters URAYASU, Japan Ayane Morita is just eight months old and her future is not rosy. When she grows up, she will probably have to shell out a huge chunk of her salary to maintain a society creaking under the strain of a growing army of– Reuters - 384 words
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Article, Illustration310 2002-12-11 27 Reuters TAIPEI With movie star looks and a Harvard law degree, Taipei mayor Ma Ying-jeou has emerged as a potential challenger to Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian in the 2004 elections. Mr Ma, who won a second term as mayor, is now tipped to lead the opposition Nationalist– Reuters; AFP - 310 words
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Miscellaneous403 2002-12-11 35 Yourdailyhoroscope AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com Even a misunderstood genius needs to buy groceries. Make another list of what’s really important. The body is more than just a vehicle for the brain. These four walls could stand a little decoration. GEMINI MAY2I-JUN2I You’re tempted to put403 words
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Article, Illustration613 2002-12-11 36 Lim Han Ming - Bowling president Phua puts lid on ‘drinking’ incident By Lim Han Ming BEHAVE yourselves or else... The riot act was read out to the national bowlers recently by Jessie Phua, president of the Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress, following a drinking incident in Taiwan last month. It was previously613 words
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Article, Illustration529 2002-12-11 37 Tan Kim Han - New Lion keen to break scoring duck By_ Tan Kim Han TIGER BEER CHALLENGE TROPHY Singapore v Philippines S-LEAGUE goal-machine Mirko Grabovac (above) appears to have lost his scoring boots. Since he began wearing Singapore colours this year, he has not been able to find the net in529 words
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292 2002-12-11 38 -AFP MADRID Deportivo La Coruna coach Javier Irureta confirmed on Monday he had left out his midfielder Aldo Duscher from the squad to play Manchester United tomorrow to avoid any trouble on the trip to Old Trafford. When the two sides met-AFP - 292 words
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Article, Illustration581 2002-12-11 38 Ferguson wants Ruud Van Nistelrooy to create and score goals Wire services CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2ND ROUND Manchester United v Deportivo MANCHESTER Ruud van Nistelrooy believes he is on his way to becoming the complete striker at Old Trafford. The Manchester United ace (below) has been under instructions from– Wire services; Reuters - 581 words
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Article, Illustration388 2002-12-11 39 Lim Han Ming - Former world champion’s advice on how to popularise triathlon By Lim Han Ming PROJECT triathlon as challenging and fun and the energy-sapping sport will enjoy a bigger following. Jackie Gallagher (below), Australia’s 1996 world champion in duathlon and triathlon, offered this piece of advice to officialsFrancis Lee - 388 words
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Article136 2002-12-11 39 BASKETBALL -AFP EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey The New Jersey Nets extended their home winning streak in the National Basketball Association to five games with a win over Phoenix Suns. Lucious Harris scored 10 of his 12 points in the third quarter as the Nets ran away to a-AFP - 136 words
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Article98 2002-12-11 39 SOCCER Reuters LONDON Arsenal’s Martin Keown has apologised to his manager Arsene Wenger for an off-the-ball clash with Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy at the weekend. But the Football Association (FA) said on Monday that it would investigate the incident. The Arsenal defender, returning to the starting line-up– Reuters - 98 words
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Miscellaneous31 2002-12-11 38 IN THE LIVING ROOM Champions League, 2nd round: Borussia Dortmund v AC Milan (tomorrow, Ch 23, 3.30 am). Manchester United v Deportivo La Coruna (tomorrow, Ch 24 and Chs, 3.30 am).31 words
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