Streats, 23 May 2003
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Title Section10 2003-05-23 1 Streats FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (p> 111/03/200310 words
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Article415 2003-05-23 1 Khushwant Singh - \<r Bayer sold HIV-tainted drug in Asia despite stop-sale order in US Khushwant Singh A GIANT German pharmaceutical company continued to sell a blood clotting medicine, tainted with the Aids virus, to many Asian countries, including Singapore, even after it was told by a US regulator to stop415 words
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Article215 2003-05-23 1 Janice Wong - By Janice Wong MINISTERS and top civil servants will set the example in belt-tightening during these difficult times by having their monthly salaries cut by 10 per cent from July. This reduction, together with the cuts made in November 2001, means that the annual pay215 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration444 2003-05-23 2 Chita Kong Ho - Employers will get greater flexibility to cut pay in tough times to save jobs Reports by Chita Kong Ho THE Government yesterday accepted recommendations by the National Wages Council (NWC) to freeze or cut wages for workers in Sars-affected industries and to accelerate wage restructuring444 words
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267 2003-05-23 2 COME July, chemistry teacher Aldrin Thomas, 29, will receive a quarter-month’s pay as his mid-year annual variable component, or AVC. Last year, his AVC was higher half his monthly salary but he is thankful. “I was expecting none, to be honest. So this267 words
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Article, Illustration425 2003-05-23 3 Zubaidah Nazeer - Consumption of Canadian beef here low By Zubaidah Nazeer A REPORT of one cow in Canada having mad cow disease has alarmed few people in Singapore because very little Canadian beef is consumed here. Two days ago, Canadian authorities reported that a cow slaughtered in425 words
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Article, Illustration383 2003-05-23 4 SIA chairman Cheong Choong Kong said goodbye to Iris employees yesterday after' serving 29 years in the airline. In his farewell message, delivered over the company's pubik address system, the high-profile CKO praised the team, but also pulled no punches about what lies ahead. Here are excerpts383 words
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Article, Illustration459 2003-05-23 4 Zubaidah Nazeer - NTUs new human resource consulting course aims to groom: By Zubaidah Nazeer MS Linnet Lee, 23, is what one might call a new-generation human-resource officer. Her job goes beyond the traditional one of recruiting staff, managing their leave, handling payroll and looking into disciplinary problems. As a459 words
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133 2003-05-23 12 BUZZSTOP THE Singapore Medical Council has rapped Dr Glenn Siew Boon Liong for certifying the wrong cause of death of three elderly people. The Straits Times reports today that Dr Siew of Comfort Clinic and Surgery on Serangoon Ave 4, had recorded “senile debility”133 words
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Article, Illustration48 2003-05-23 12 Chinese actress Zhang Z\ Yi on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals during a photo call for the film Purple Butterfly by Chinese director Lou Ye, at the 56th Cannes Film Festival yesterday. The film is in competition for the Palm d’Or award AFPAFP - 48 words
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Article118 2003-05-23 12 Smugglers use new trick CIGARETTE smugglers are using some high-tech new tricks to hoodwink customs officers at Singapore’s checkpoints for entry from Malaysia. They are now installing difficult-to-detect compartments in vehicles which need two synchronised remote controls to open them to get their contraband through. The118 words
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Article132 2003-05-23 12 Ling offers to quit Reuters THE president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik, said yesterday that he had decided to resign, a move that could end bitter party in-fighting ahead of the next general election. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s ruling– Reuters - 132 words
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Article127 2003-05-23 12 Consumer Protection Act SHOULD insurers be included in the proposed Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, aimed at making it easier for small consumers to win battles involving unscrupulous trading practices? Insurers say no, and that “there are already sufficient safeguards in all the present regulations”, according127 words
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Article97 2003-05-23 12 TWENTY children in two childcare centres have been found to be infected with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) over the past two weeks, The Straits Times reports today. Most were from NTUC Childcare’s Jurong West centre, while four were from its Wellington branch in97 words
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Article95 2003-05-23 12 MALAYSIA yesterday moved to convince the US and other countries that it was not a terrorist hotspot and not worthy of damaging travel advisories. “We deeply regret the issuance of such travel advisories because it does not reflect, in our view, the genuine security situation in95 words
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Article93 2003-05-23 12 ■AFP MALAYSIA and Thailand yesterday signed a military cooperation pact aimed at tightening security along the border that separates the two countries, to prevent Islamic militants from operating in the region, officials said. Malaysia’s Defence Minister Najib Tun Razak said that the countries signed an agreement detailing■AFP - 93 words
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Article87 2003-05-23 12 -AFP LEADING Democrats in the US Congress have expressed grave reservations about the Bush administration’s attempts to create lowyield nuclear weapons. The move by the White House sparked a revolt among senior Democrats in the Senate, who pointed out that nuclear weapons have long been considered off-limits-AFP - 87 words
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SARS UPDATE
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Article, Illustration404 2003-05-23 6 Sarah Ng - First academic institution here with thermal-imaging fever scanners B v Sarah Ng WHEN the new school term starts in July, Nanyang Polytechnic students will return to classes with an added assurance that their campus in Ang Mo Kio is Sars-safe. The polytechnic has bought a $90,000404 words
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Article160 2003-05-23 6 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (STE) said that its feverdetecting machines may contribute as much as $2O million to its sales this year. STE, a unit of ST Engineering which makes the sensors, said that it has received 138 orders for the– Bloomberg - 160 words
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Article, Illustration447 2003-05-23 8 Julie Sim - NTUC Income starts errand service for people under home quarantine By Julie Sim YOU are suddenly hit with a craving for Katong laksa. But you cannot dash out for a quick bite because you have been placed under a 10-day home quarantine. Don’t despair, you’ll get447 words
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220 2003-05-23 8 Bloomberg GENEVA The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a fund to build an international diseasealert system, using contributions from companies, governments and private donors to deal with new infections such as Sars. WHO aims to raise an initial US$lOO million (S$■ Bloomberg - 220 words
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Article, Illustration154 2003-05-23 10 -AP HONG KONG A glimpse of a mourner for Dr Tse Yuen-man Hong Kong’s first frontline doctor to be killed by Sars is caught through a break in the canopy of black umbrellas that shielded her mother at the funeral yesterday. Dr Tse died, aged-AP; AP - 154 words
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Article372 2003-05-23 10 Patients flock to relatively Sars-free Thailand Bloomberg BANGKOK Bumrungrad Medical Center, South-east Asia’s biggest private hospital, has said that admissions have risen as much as 11 per cent since the Sars outbreak in Asia prompted foreigners seeking treatment to turn to a country with only– Bloomberg - 372 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration573 2003-05-23 14 Choong Choon Yee - Armstrong’s bosses, having been through rough times, take crises in their stride Choong Choon Yee MR GILBERT Ong’s company, Armstrong Industrial, is today a mainboard-listed company with factories and offices around the region, making parts for electrical appliances, computers and cars. But it had humbleChoong Choon Yee - 573 words
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Article, Illustration250 2003-05-23 14 Choong Choon Yee - Byt Choong Choon Yee SINGAPORE Airlines chairman Koh Boon Hwee (pictured) has been appointed by Agilent Technologies to its board of directors, making him one of the few Singaporeans sitting on the board of a multinational corporation. But Mr Koh, 52, is no250 words
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Article89 2003-05-23 14 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd (Sats) said sales fell 19 per cent in April and will fall further this month because of Sars. Sales fell to $62.4 million from $76.7 million a year ago as the company handled fewer passengers and flights. The company said– Bloomberg - 89 words
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Article97 2003-05-23 14 Bloomberg JAKARTA Pt Astra International, Indonesia’s largest carmaker, said shareholders approved a plan to give up control of a joint manufacturing venture with Toyota Motor Corp, the world’s third-largest carmaker. Astra will sell a 46 per cent stake to Toyota for US$226 million (Ss3BB million),– Bloomberg - 97 words
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Article91 2003-05-23 14 Bloomberg JAKARTA Indonesia will sell a controlling stake in PT Lippo Bank, seized during the 1998 financial crisis, in the second half of this year as it steps up efforts to recoup more than US$5O billion (SsB6 billion) spent bailing out lenders. “We expect the governmentBloomberg - 91 words
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Article90 2003-05-23 14 SINGAPORE Instead of the usual 15 per cent discount, Smiles Taxi cardholders will now enjoy an 18 per cent discount on purchases of Synergy diesel at Esso and Mobil stations. Cardholders will continue to earn Smiles points for their purchases, which can be redeemed for car90 words
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Article, Illustration272 2003-05-23 16 Herat aims to recapture trade position at crossroads of Asia -AFP HERAT, Afghanistan A walk along Herat’s Avenue of Jewellers will come as a surprise to anyone whose only image of Afghanistan is that of Taleban fanatics and bombed-out cities. Here, dozens of tiny gold and silver-AFP; Reuters - 272 words
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Article, Illustration272 2003-05-23 18 -AFP BEIJING A Dutch-Chinese tycoon chosen by North Korea to run an experimental economic zone will go on trial in early June on fraud charges, a court official said yesterday. Yang Bin (pictured), accused by the authorities of investment scams, fraudulent contracts and other-AFP; Bloomberg - 272 words
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Article135 2003-05-23 18 AP MIAMI Cargo carrier DHL Airways said on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell the company to an investor group led by its new chairman and chief executive, Mr John Dasburg, for US$57 million (5598.2 million). The cash deal for the Miami-based– AP - 135 words
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Article397 2003-05-23 18 STI: 1,305.70 14.97 Reuters SINGAPORE shares, battered to three-week lows a day earlier, closed higher yesterday on some buying of bank and airline stocks, but healthcare group Haw Par Corp stole the limelight. The Straits Times Index finished up 1.16 per cent, or 14.97– Reuters - 397 words
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Article24 2003-05-23 18 *AS AT MAY 22 US$: 551.726 552.820 EURO: 552.011 Ss: 68.17 YEN Ss: RM2.202 Ss: HK54.519 Ss: 24.35 BAHT Ss: 4,824 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration430 2003-05-23 20 Buffett blames current account deficit for tumbling US$ AP REDMOND, Washington On Tuesday, it was billionaire investor George Soros. Now, it’s billionaire Warren Buffett speaking about the decline of the US dollar. Said Mr Buffett: “The US’ deep trade deficit, not President George W Bush’s administration– AP; Reuters - 430 words
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299 2003-05-23 20 -AFP BEIJING China’s newly created watchdog for the country’s flabby state-owned enterprises (SOEs) yesterday vowed a tough crackdown on mismanagement, saying that bad managers will be punished or booted out. It remains to be seen, however, whether the State-owned Asssets Supervision and Administration Commission-AFP - 299 words
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Article, Illustration493 2003-05-23 22 Liberalisation policies set by previous presidents need to be followed up: Ramos -AFP MANILA The Philippine economy needs a second wave of reforms if it is to stay competitive with the rest of Asia, former president Fidel Ramos said yesterday. Mr Ramos, credited with sparking-AFP - 493 words
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Advertisement424 2003-05-23 19 Invest for the future and protect your present with free SARS cover. War, SARS and depressed economy These are the 3 reasons to invest now. It may sound strange, but the best time to invest is actually when the markets are low. In simple terms it's like buying property or424 words
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Article, Illustration864 2003-05-23 24 LEE HAN SHIH - By LEE HAN SHIH THINK of a business in Singapore which has 600,000 captive customers who must use its services every day for up to 12 years of their lives, regardless of whether they like it or not. What are the chances of it growing864 words
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Article, Illustration514 2003-05-23 26 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - By WILLIAM PESEK Jr CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand Bob McHugh isn’t happy. The 42-year-old American shakes his head as he stares at the small stack of New Zealand dollars he has just been handed in exchange for US ones. “Ouch!” complains the software salesman from New514 words
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Article, Illustration262 2003-05-23 28 IN response to the letter “Pitfalls of return policies” (Streats May 22), I would like to say that it is extremely disheartening to see a retailer such as Astoria in Thomson Plaza take such a haughty and blanket position. It seems the writer’s stance is262 words
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Article140 2003-05-23 28 I WAS appalled by the Astoria owner’s response to a customer’s complaint. The least managing director William Yeo could have done to improve the situation and, perhaps, earn the customer’s faith and support was simply apologise and offer an exchange for the sake of goodwill. Instead,140 words
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215 2003-05-23 28 THE broad approach to attaining peace in the now well-known Everitt Road neighbours’ dispute has been for both sides to bite their tongues and exercise restraint. Now that they are known to be still squabbling, it is time for tough police action. The215 words
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Article81 2003-05-23 30 ONE way to solve the problem of people not giving up thenseats to pregnant women and others, such as the elderly and handicapped, on trains is to colour-code seats reserved for them. This would be better and certainly more visible than the signs used now. The81 words
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Article105 2003-05-23 30 I REFER to Mr Nelson Quah’s letter “Case should handle fridge case” (Streats, May 21). On the question of Ms Cecilia Ling’s letter regarding the 366-litre fridge, we would be happy to assist her. She should come to our office and bring along105 words
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Article, Illustration247 2003-05-23 30 I SUPPORT the call Ms Chitra Rajaram made in her commentary “Give our kids a real break” (Streats, May 21). This should be done not just for the coming June holidays but for all school breaks. And let us not forget that parents need a247 words
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Article73 2003-05-23 30 I VIEW the enrichment and remedial classes offered by school principals during the school break in a positive light. Parents have a choice: Leave their young children at home unattended or send them to school where they will be supervised and can also spend time73 words
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Article58 2003-05-23 30 ONE irritating noise pollution residents have to bear daily comes from the exhausts of many motorcycles. One noisy vehcile, especially loud motorcyles, going through a housing estate, be it HDB or private, at night disturbs many neighbours. Does the Land Transport Authority conduct regular checks on58 words
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Article201 2003-05-23 30 I REFER to Ms Rachel Lim’s letter “Paying three times for a bus ride” (Streats, April 29) and Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd’s (Tibs) reply, “More info needed on ez-link reader error” (Streats, May 20). Both the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Tibs have investigated the201 words
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Article93 2003-05-23 30 I HAVE been repeatedly overcharged when using my ez-link card. My commute on service 51 is from the bus stop opposite Tanjong Katong Shopping Complex to Block 107 in Lorong Ah So. The journey costs 83 cents, but I have been charged 1.03 a number of times.93 words
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my HOME YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO BUYING AND SELLING
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Article, Illustration602 2003-05-23 33 Janice Wong - By Janice Wong Want to buy an HDBflat but cant decide which location is good? Try talking to your real estate agent to get some pointers on the unique characteristics each housing estate has to offer HOUSING has evolved over the years, with many estates developing their own602 words
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Article, Illustration318 2003-05-23 46 Edwin Koo - Pictures and text by Edwin Koo THIS could be the toilet of an upmarkel spa. It isn’t. The photograph shows the new restroom at one of Singapore’s relatively hidden gems: the park at Upper Peirce Reservoir. Blackstone-surfaced wash areas with inset basins, flanked by walls covered with318 words
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Article, Illustration317 2003-05-23 50 Palace’s architect against plans for museum at site Reuters BUCHAREST The palace of Romania’s loathed communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the world’s second largest building, is being ruined by a major building project in one wing, its architect warned. Described by one travel book as “one– Reuters; M Reutero< - 317 words
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Article, Illustration324 2003-05-23 53 German study detects damage to body even after abuse has stopped Reuters LONDON Chronic alcohol abuse may cause lasting damage to the body’s hormonal system, even after the abuse has stopped, according to German researchers. Their small study found changes in two hormones that help maintain the– Reuters - 324 words
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Article107 2003-05-23 53 HEALTH FACT APHASIA is an acquired language disorder that is often the result of brain injury or stroke but may also be due to a brain tumour, brain infection or dementia. The condition basically affects a person’s ability to communicate, and can cause difficulty in understanding the107 words
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Article177 2003-05-23 54 HOSTILE children are more likely to grow up into adults with cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. NewScientist.com reported this week that researchers found that children scoring highly on tests for hostility were more likely to have developed “metabolic syndrome” when re-tested three years later. Metabolic177 words
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Article265 2003-05-23 54 QHow do I get rid of scars on my legs? A Pigmented scars are the result of inflammatory changes within the epidermis, causing pigment cells to overproduce melanin that are deposited into the dermis. Scratching worsens these spots. Sunlight exposure without sunblock will also deepen the pigmentation. Therefore,265 words
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Article444 2003-05-23 56 Reconstruction without approval illegal, A-G told Blair UNITED NATIONS As 13 years of UN sanctions on Iraq ended yesterday, following approval from the UN Security Council, indications have emerged of how much really hinged on this vote. It now appears that any coalition activity444 words
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Article, Illustration50 2003-05-23 56 An Iraqi woman looking at a uniform in a makeshift morgue near Karbala yesterday, as she searches for remains of her relatives, among bags containing bodies from a nearby mass grave. Volunteers armed with shovels excavated the mass grave near Karbala, 90km from the capital Baghdad APAP - 50 words
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Article, Illustration355 2003-05-23 56 LONDON -A senior British army officer who was praised for his morale-boosting speech to his troops before the invasion of Iraq is being investigated by military police following serious allegations of ill-treatment of Iraqis. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Collins, 43, who commanded the Ist Battalion-AP - 355 words
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259 2003-05-23 58 NEW YORK In a move to boost security, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) wants to fingerprint employees and almost everyone with whom it does business even reporters and then give the prints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for checks, according259 words
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Article, Illustration503 2003-05-23 58 Intelligence agencies look out for sudden surge in e-mail, fax exchanges, phone calls before putting out an alert LONDON Every now and then, the US issues warnings of terrorist strikes. It knew that an attack was planned in Saudi Arabia before the Riyadh blasts, but it didReuters - 503 words
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Article344 2003-05-23 60 WASHINGTON One of the US’ most notorious spammers has accused Internet providers of hypocrisy in claiming to want to protect their customers from unsolicited messages. Testifying before a Senate committee on Wednesday, Mr Ronald Scelson, an eighth-grade school dropout and self-taught computer programmer from Louisiana,344 words
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Article, Illustration537 2003-05-23 62 These stars swear by it to keep their figures; now studies say diet gum Robert Atkins may be right LONDON A diet guru who told his followers to fill up with fat, may have been right, the Times of London reported yesterday. Two studiesEXZ3 - 537 words
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Advertisement49 2003-05-23 62 Dc this look good next to your ear? Next time you hear something interesting, call us. If we publish the t story, you’ll win a Samsung ABOOO Hotline: 1800- paper e-mail: tnp@sph.com.sg ijjglji Lianhe Zaobao Fashion designers of two different generations launch three new labels at same venue 149 words
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Article, Illustration822 2003-05-23 64 Yvonne Kwok - Last year, she was No 71 on mens magazine FHM’s annual local list of 100 Sexiest Women. This year, Michelle Chias No 3 on the list Yvonne Kwok Source: FHM poll AFTER five minutes of speculation, Channel U babe Michelle Chia still didn’t get it right.Source: FHM poll; U Weekly - 822 words
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Article, Illustration357 2003-05-23 66 SO the big black bloke, 24-year-old Ruben Studdard, is the winner of hit American Idol season two. He’s happy, no doubt (“I feel great, man”), and so is Fox network, that saw each episode attract some 20 million viewers. But maybe the most satisfied is acerbic357 words
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Article140 2003-05-23 66 ACCORDING to a CNN Money report, the show’s British producer, 19 Group, which is run by Simon Fuller, who introduced the Spice Girls to the world, has very aggressive practices in the music business and has been accused of exploiting its singers. Industry experts estimate that the US140 words
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Article, Illustration95 2003-05-23 66 RUBEN Studdard’s debut solo single, to be released by RCA on June 3, will feature Flying Without Wings and his version of the Carpenters’ Superstar. Studdard, an unemployed former voice student and football player, said he wants his album to be a “R&B mix with a neo-soul/gospel vibe”.i. - 95 words
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Article, Illustration591 2003-05-23 68 ADAM lIASHIDY - Adam About Town By ADAM lIASHIDY HE’S done it again. In case you were on Mars and did not hear about it, David Beckham has a new hairdo. This time, the football icon has had his proud locks braided. It seems the 28-year-old fancies himself a rapperReuters - 591 words
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Article, Illustration416 2003-05-23 70 -IPS It’s the one colour that suits everyone, matches everything and is slimming and sexy at the same time WHILE many fashion followers may call black boring, it’s the staple colour of millions of women’s and men’s wardrobes. And that many people can’t be wrong! Far from-IPS - 416 words
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Article, Illustration177 2003-05-23 70 IN our hot, humid tropical climate, even men’s thicker skin takes a beating, and acne, zits and oily skin are facts of life. Well, not any more. Today, well-known mass market brand Nivea launches its new Nivea For Men face care range primarily for men aged 18177 words
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Article, Illustration78 2003-05-23 70 IF you love animals and unusual jewellery, check out Cupid Jewels at its re-launched outlet at Seiyu Bugis Junction, which is where the local company’s Wildlife Collection was recently unveiled. The collection, inspired by Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “celebrates fantasy and creative imagination”, says the company.78 words
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Article, Illustration428 2003-05-23 72 JUDI LOW - Stylish eating on a shoestring By JUDI LOW Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? Judi Low’s recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals that are easy to do and cost $lO or less for four servings, will see you through these tough times DOFrancis Lee - 428 words
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Article, Illustration105 2003-05-23 73 Wk OWLS have something to teach great noisy jet planes about flying more quietly, BBC Science in Action reported recently. Just like dimples on a golf ball reduce drag, the feathers on the legs of these most silent of fliers reduce the wake of the airflow,s PicAshleigh Sim - 105 words
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Article, Illustration42 2003-05-23 73 9pm, Channel 8 Huifen stays by Yutai’s hospital bed and is moved when he tells her that he has bought insurance policies to ensure that she and Jiaxin can live comfortably should anything happen to him. Last episode.42 words
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Article58 2003-05-23 73 10pm, Channel i A village is visited by an unknown life form which leaves the women pregnant. Nine months later, the babies are bom. They look normal but it doesn’t take the “parents” long to realise that the kids are not human or humane. Starring Christopher58 words
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Article, Illustration58 2003-05-23 73 SALLY YEH& GEORGE LAM WORLD TOUR 2003 Tomorrow, Bpm Suntec City Tickets at $149, $129, $99 and $69 from Sistic (call 6348-5555) Postponed from April, this double-bill concert will see the husband-and-wife duo performing together. Both are established artistes in their own right, and they will be singing all58 words
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Article69 2003-05-23 73 SOUNDS OF SILENCE Tomorrow, 7.30 pm DBS Arts Centre (20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay) Tickets at $32, $26 and $2l from Sistic (call 6348-5555) Santa Ratana Shakya and Shree K Shahi first charmed audiences in London and at the Edinburgh Festival in 2000. Now, for the first time in69 words
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Miscellaneous461 2003-05-23 73 Yourdailyhoroscope fP AQUARIUS JAN2O-FEB 18 PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com ARIES MAR 21 -APR 19 Others may be asking universal questions, but now it’s your job to look inward. Put your accounts in order if you haven’t already done so. The situation is more delicate than461 words
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Article, Illustration626 2003-05-23 74 Adam Haskidy - Amid falling sponsorship, S-League boss Chan King Fook says... By_ Adam Haskidy IF you’re an S-League footballer and eyeing that gleaming car in the showroom, hold on to your wallet. The reason: You may be asked to take a pay cut. The move626 words
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Article168 2003-05-23 74 ‘lf the economy slows down, it will also affect us. So if the pay cut rule applies to all other locals, I will also have to follow.’ SAFFC’s Croatia-born striker Mirko Grabovac ‘lf my pay is cut, I don’t have a choice. For me, I’ll still168 words
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Article90 2003-05-23 74 SINCHI FC started their second round on a bleak note at the Jurong Stadium last night. They lost 2-4 on penalties to Sengkang Marine after drawing 1-1. Zhang Shu (33 rd min) gave Sinchi a 1-0 lead at half-time before Sengkang’s Prime League striker Tan Puay90 words
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Article, Illustration537 2003-05-23 76 Porto’s pedigree proves too much for battling Bhoys Wire services UEFA CUP FINAL Celtic 2 FC Porto 3 (after extra-time) SEVILLE, Spain Celtic striker Henrik Larsson (below) labelled the Uefa Cup final defeat to Porto in extra-time as the biggest disappointment of his magnificent career. Larsson– Wire services - 537 words
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Article, Illustration362 2003-05-23 76 -AFP LONDON Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri wants to bring Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta (below) to Stamford Bridge next season. The 34-year-old striker, on loan to Inter Milan, becomes a free agent next month and has already said he would like to play in the English-AFP - 362 words
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Article, Illustration622 2003-05-23 78 Adam Hashidy - Budding sailor breaks away from proud family tradition By. Adam Hashidy WHEN Daryl Quah was growing up, family life centred on football. Nothing surprising, considering that he comes from the famous Quah footballing family that once shared their magic in Singapore and abroad. Remember Quah Kim Beng,Ashlelgh Sim - 622 words
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Article, Illustration583 2003-05-23 80 Toms is all for women golfers competing on the men’s tour -AFP FORT WORTH, Texas Some PGA Tour pros might prefer that the “Go Annika” buttons on sale at Colonial read “Go Away Annika”, but David Toms, a k member of the PGA Tour’s policy board,-AFP; Reuters - 583 words
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Article112 2003-05-23 80 TENNIS -afp PARIS Andre Agassi says his promise to play mixed doubles with wife Steffi Graf in next week’s French Open had to be put off because she is pregnant again. Agassi, competing in his 15th French Open, had promised a doubles appearance with Graf-afp - 112 words
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Article103 2003-05-23 80 -AFP MANCHESTER Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has put Brazil World Cup star Ronaldinho at the top of his wish list but realistically expects to sign a French defender, a Portuguese forward and an English goalkeeper in the close season. The Manchester Evening News said yesterday that-AFP - 103 words
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Article68 2003-05-23 80 Reuters LONDON Chelsea are poised to sign Austrian goalkeeper Juergen Macho when his Sunderland contract runs out next month. The 25-year-old from Vienna made 16 appearances last season as Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League and also earned his first Austria cap. Macho will battle for– Reuters - 68 words
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Article, Illustration428 2003-05-23 82 SECAUCUS, New Jersey Patrick Ewing. Shaquille O’Neal. Tim Duncan. Every once in a while, there comes a player who has the ability to turn an also-ran into a contender, and possibly even a champion. This time around, it could be Leßron James. The 18-year-old high school428 words
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Article, Illustration426 2003-05-23 82 Duncan almost single-handedly stops Dallas rally -AFP NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS San Antonio 119 Dallas 106 (Series tied 1-1) SAN ANTONIO, Texas Tim Duncan (below) took charge down the stretch and single-handedly stopped another raging rally by Dallas. He led San Antonio to a 119-106 victory that evened-AFP; AP - 426 words
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Article, Illustration628 2003-05-23 1 Shop, eat and have fun in malls islandwide in this weekend’s “I Feel Good in Singapore” mega-event, brought to you by The Association of Shopping Centres. "T" et s Shop and Swing Singapore” is the apt tagline for the “I Feel Good in SinM Jgapnrp” mega-event, which628 words
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Article, Illustration154 2003-05-23 2 TOMORROW Yasmin of Gold 90.5 FM: Park Mall, 11am to Ipm Jamie Yeo of Perfect 10: Parco Bugis Junction, 11am to Ipm Lyn Saadon of Gold 90.5 FM: Centrepoint, Ipm to 3pm Cruz Teng ofY.E.S. 93.3 FM: HarbourFront Centre, 2pm to 4pm Hubert Tang of Gold154 words
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Article112 2003-05-23 2 ‘Shopping Always Really Sassy In case you haven’t already realised, that’s a fun pun on the acronym, Sars. And the participating malls are all out to kill the virus and the glum mood it has spread in Singapore. Activities in many of the malls will help people realise they can112 words
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Article55 2003-05-23 2 Malls participating in fund-raising activities for The Courage Fund: Causeway Point Centrepoint Compass Point Funan The IT Mall HarbourFront Centre Junction 8 Liang Court Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall Northpoint Palais Renaissanci Paradiz Centre Paragon Parco Bugis Junction Park Mall Plaza Singapura Shaw Leisure Gallery Scotts Shopping Centre55 words
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Centrepoint Shopping Centre
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Article, Illustration342 2003-05-23 5 Trendy homeware at great prices for the savvy shopper at hip new homestore Cargo. Fun, fresh and stylish is the best way to describe Cargo, the new, trendy homeware retail chain on Level 3. The 5,000 sq ft space offers a comprehensive range of home342 words
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Article, Illustration554 2003-05-23 5 Spend $5O or more and enjoy goodies from: Americaya: Free $5 voucher. Decor Arts: Four free blank cards with envelopes worth $8 a set. Budget Electronics: Free FM/AM radio worth $l5. Poh Kim Video: Free Faye Wong or William Su MTV karaoke set worth $19.90. Marks Spencer: Free554 words
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HarbourFront Centre
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Article, Illustration295 2003-05-23 6 Be cool at the HarbourFront Centre where you can shop with peace of mind and enjoy great offers and eats. GREAT OFFERS •AIBI, «02-01/02 AIBI Gym Magnetic Bike (Model: HS49SOHR) at $599 (UP, $799). ASICS, »01-93/94 30 per cent off apparel, bags and accessories. 20 per295 words
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Article, Illustration117 2003-05-23 6 MOBIL 1 THE FASTEST LAP CHALLENGE Today to Tuesday a stylish Porsche 911 GT3willbeon -L. Ajdisplay at the Atrium as part of a sneak preview of the newly packaged Mobil 1 engine oil. In conjunction with this, shoppers who spend a minimum of s3o* can take part in the race117 words
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Article, Illustration54 2003-05-23 6 ebase, #Ol-86 (right) Fashion-conscious women from teenagers to hip 30somethings love this chain s trendy gear. Enjoy a 20 per cent discount storewide until Sunday. Euraugo, #O2-121 (below, far right) Sells unique, ethnic and trendy clothes and accessories. Nikko Toys, #O203/04 (right) Sells a wide variety of toy54 words
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Article, Illustration56 2003-05-23 6 Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays.* Valued at $2 per redemption for day parking only; minimum purchase of $3O applies (same day single or combined receipts); limited to one redemption per shopper per day; per entry fee of $2 is applicable only after 2pm on Sat and 7am to56 words
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Article, Illustration91 2003-05-23 6 G 5 Cafe, #Ol-99/100 Free soup and drink with any purchase of pasta. IRamen, #Ol-98 Free appetiser and dessert with every order of IRamen House Special. Pasta Mania, #O2-05/07 “To Mom, With Luv” voucher for $7-50. Set meal per voucher includes soup, any choice of pasta/pizza and chocolate91 words
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Article38 2003-05-23 6 Join radio DJ Ding Zhiyong of YES 93.3 from 2pm to 4pm tomorrow for an afternoon of fun and music. What's more, be spotted with the "HFC I Feel Good" badge and win instant prizes.38 words
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Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall
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Article, Illustration597 2003-05-23 7 Fun happenings and offers galore this weekend. Aries, #Bl-18 Free gift with every $5 purchase. Today to May 26. Bata Shoes, #Ol-01 Get 20 per cent off the second pair*. Plus get your Bata VIP 20 per cent discount card (valid until July 31). Price must be597 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-05-23 7 Tomorrow and Sunday, Ipm and 6pm Have a shoot-out challenge with Super Robot Boy Max and check out just how cool you are! Robot Max, an interactive robot of five years old who talks and answers your questions, will peddle around on his bike in111 words
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54 2003-05-23 7 Meet Love 97.2 radio DJ Renee Yong Mei who will walk around the mall interacting with shoppers. And there are prizes to be won. Sunday, 4pm to 6pm. Buy one or more "I Feel Good” badges from today to Sunday, and help raise funds54 words
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Article, Illustration44 2003-05-23 7 Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall has officially received the “COOL Shopping Centre” certification, a COOL programme by Spring Singapore. This means the mall has put in place stringent hygienic measures to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars).44 words
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Article, Illustration474 2003-05-23 8 Palais Renaissance PROMOTIONS American Wedding Treasures, #O3-10 20 per cent off any purchase and 50 per cent off designer wedding gowns. Today to May 30. Asprey The Jewellery, #O3-05 Complimentary $lOO gift voucher with every purchase. Today to Sunday. Casey Inc. Hair Beauty, #O3-01 20 per cent off474 words
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Article, Illustration487 2003-05-23 8 Paradiz Centre Comfort, excitement and a brand-new shopping experience complete with a cascading water curtain and a mini amphitheatre is what the revamped Paradiz Centre promises. The lifestyle centre, located at Selegie Road and within walking distance of the Dhoby Ghuat MRT, has a fresh variety of shops487 words
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Article, Illustration552 2003-05-23 9 Paragon Aji Ichiban, #Bl-35 20 per cent more on loose pack items with minimum lOOgm purchase. CaUigaris by XZQT, #O4-16/17 25 per cent discount on lifestyle accessories. DKNY Jeans, #O2-04 Up to 80 per cent discount storewide until June 2. Dome, #Ol-25A Free peach552 words
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Article, Illustration551 2003-05-23 10 Shaw Leisure Gallery GREAT SAVINGS Shaw Leisure Gallery Enjoy great savings when you catch your movies at Shaw’s Prince/Jade cinemas. Get a movie pass* for $6. The first 100 customers will also enjoy a free drink. Get your tickets at Level 2 (outside #O2-45) from today to Sunday,551 words
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Article, Illustration234 2003-05-23 10 Parco Bugis Junction Parco Bugis Junction’s I Feel Good tagline says it all: “We are socially responsible.” All employees, including in-house frontline staff such as cleaners, are required to have their temperatures taken daily. Since the programme was launched on April 28, Parco tenants have shown their support234 words
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Article, Illustration450 2003-05-23 11 Park Mall Park Mall, a shopping mall synonymous with quality and style, houses some of Singapore’s most prestigious furniture, furnishings and lifestyle stores. Being way ahead of others in style and design, it has a host of classic to quirky ideas for you to transform your450 words
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Article, Illustration394 2003-05-23 12 The Heeren Shops To celebrate the opening of 23 exciting retail outlets on its revamped Level 4, The Heeren Shops are holding these activities from today to June 15. The launch of the new shops promises “A New Level of Fashion Sense”. Fashion Parades! Catch fashion394 words
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Advertisement255 2003-05-23 2 Win $1,000! To take part in the "I Feel Good in Singapore" Lucky Draw, just cut out and fill in the coupons below, and drop them into designated boxes at the participating malls. Each day, a winner will be picked to win the grand prize of $l,OOO worth of shopping255 words
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Advertisement64 2003-05-23 2 SHOPPING ALWAYS REALLY SHIOK From the next page to Page Twelve, check out what great offers malls, retailers and restaurants have in store for shoppers. Guaranteed, irresistible deals to get you out and shopping this weekend. And don't worry. If there are crowds, the malls will manage them by using64 words
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Advertisement225 2003-05-23 3 •e v:;3 'v»4 Causeway Point Compass Point Northpoint Triple treats Join in the fun and offers in this weekends “I Feel Good” Courage Fund event at Causeway Point, Compass Point and Northpoint Shopping Centres. O ll 'Si wras"P«. i r n P**T* IL i ,v mm .9 a -»cmr* L_J225 words
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Advertisement457 2003-05-23 4 !H BODY SHOP Great offers «<■ i p S-6 --#»< Orange Julius, #Ol-15/16 Causeway Point and «BIOS Compass Point Small Strawberry Banana Julius Classic Smoothy Italian Cheese Dog, $4 (UP, $6.55). Valid only at Orange Julius Compass Point Causeway Point. Not valid with other discount or promotion. Offer is valid457 words
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Advertisement98 2003-05-23 7 p --■&< Four Leaves Bakery, «81-22/23 GARLIC ROLL BUY 1& GET 1 FREE (Limited to 10 pieces per customer and with this cutout coupon redemption only.) -4 v r #*< i 1 POPULAR Bookstore, 1 #O2-24 I 15 per cent i storewide discount i I Terms and conditions: I Exclusively98 words
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Advertisement51 2003-05-23 8 AID FOR THE COURAGE FUND The following tenants are chipping in to help to sell badges and raise money for the Courage Fund: American Wedding Treasures Asprey The Jewellery Casey Inc. Hair Beauty ESTHEVA, The Grand Esthetics Spa Jim Thompson L'lnstitut de Beautĕ Guerlain Luxury Mattress Collection Teuscher Chocolates of51 words
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Advertisement100 2003-05-23 10 CELEBRATE PARCO'S BTH ANNIVERSARY: Win cash and shopping vouchers worth more than $150,000 V BUGiS JUNCTION F Prepare to shop like you've never shopped before. You won't believe the incredible savings, discounts and exciting promotions in store for you. Centrewide Lucky Draw From May 30 to June 29, spend $5O100 words
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