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Title Section10 2003-06-17 1 Streats TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (P) 111/03/200310 words
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Article554 2003-06-17 1 Khushwant Singh - Bosses are forcing staff who survive layoffs to take on more work for less pay By Khushwant Singh SOME bosses are cracking the whip and demanding that their employees, already suffering pay cuts, take on some of the duties of retrenched colleagues. Having survived the layoffs, most554 words
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Advertisement124 2003-06-17 1 TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com„sg mita (P) 111/03/2003 9 j t 11 w? ■<"r SIA offers ‘golden handshal to older staff, contemplates retrenchment, reports CHUA KONG HO PAGE 2 A RECEIVED 2003 IO BOARD NAnC SINGAPORE ThTki' jyili BE CHANGE BECAUSE ALL THF A,. .ii)lA£¥ GUN! ‘All of us124 words
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Article485 2003-06-17 2 Chua Kong Ho - Employees with at least 25 years of service offered lump-sum retirement package B y Chua Kong Ho SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has offered its long-serving employees a “golden handshake”, even as management continues talks with unions on wage cuts and retrenchment. The golden handshake, described by sources485 words
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Article, Illustration526 2003-06-17 3 Sarah Ng - Company which won award for God Campaign in 2001 scores coup with govt contract for MCDS’ Family Week By Sarah Ng TROPICAL sunshine brought Mr Thomas Meyer (pictured) to Singapore three years ago, but the French-Canadian has since found more. Mr Meyer, 27, now runsJi /J - 526 words
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Article, Illustration574 2003-06-17 4 As supreme leader vows crackdown, Iranian students harden stance Wire services TEHERAN Six days into street riots in Iran’s capital, protesters yesterday hardened their call for a change in leadership. They were now chanting, “Death to Khamenei,” a slogan that can bring a jail term in a– Wire services; AP - 574 words
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Article328 2003-06-17 4 AN Iranian student says that while his peers in America are called Generation X, youth in his country belong to the “burnt generation”. “Many of my peers have been lost to the Islamic republic’s dens of torture or solitary confinement,” he wrote, using the pseudonym Koorosh Afshar,328 words
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141 2003-06-17 6 BUZZSTOP ONE of the crack Commando units the 1 st Commando Battalion has been barred from vying for the Best Combat Unit award because of alleged fudging of records and fitness scores. This is the first time a Singapore141 words
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Article, Illustration42 2003-06-17 6 Mr Hoe Duen Fook, 38, and Ms Angela Go, 27, doing the tango to Argentinian music at the Xenßar in Pagoda Street. Tango enthusiasts frequently meet up at this cosy bar to dance the night away Ashlelgh SimAshlelgh Sim - 42 words
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Article116 2003-06-17 6 Journalist scandal No 2 HOT on the heels of The New York Times scandal, Britain’s biggest-selling newspaper is under investigation for allegedly using deeply flawed reporting techniques to secure two sensational front-page stories. The News of the World “scoops” were: The story and pictures of116 words
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125 2003-06-17 6 New pact -AFP SOUTH-EAST Asia and the United States are to endorse a five-point counter-terrorism work plan that could see American help in safeguarding shipping in the vital Malacca Strait, notorious for piracy, as well as the sharing of intelligence information, officials said yesterday.-AFP - 125 words
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146 2003-06-17 6 Court hears of ‘indecency 7 A SCOUT instructor was charged in a district court yesterday with molesting two boys, aged 16 and 14, both secondary school students. The Straits Times reports today that the 36-year-old man is also accused of eight acts of gross indecency146 words
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Article83 2003-06-17 6 -AFP SINGAPORE has threatened to withdraw tariff concessions to the Philippines in retaliation for Manila’s decision to maintain protective tariffs on petrochemical products, Filipino Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas said yesterday. Under an Asean Free Trade Area common effective preferential treatment scheme, the Philippines was to have lowered-AFP - 83 words
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Article104 2003-06-17 6 Reuters RETAIL sales slid 5.2 per cent and restaurant receipts were slashed by 46.6 per cent here in April compared to March because of the Sars outbreak. Year on year, the index beat forecasts for an 8.7 per cent drop by gaining 1.6 per cent, Department– Reuters - 104 words
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Article101 2003-06-17 6 TWO directors of a company called Promail, Winson Teo, 39, and Eric Kan, 30, yesterday admitted in a district court that they had induced 18 people to buy memberships in their club by making false promises. PMI International Premier Club in Tras Street attracted potential investors by101 words
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Article110 2003-06-17 6 Wire agencies A SANTA Cruz man has successfully sued American Airlines after two chunks of toilet waste, known as ‘blue ice’, fell onto the skylight of his boat. After the chunks came crashing down, damaging his boat, Mr Ray Erickson tracked down the plane American AirlinesWire agencies - 110 words
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Article, Illustration539 2003-06-17 8 Chua Kong Ho - Many hospitality workers have the skilb but not the paper qualifications. Two former colleagues have opened a school to tap this ‘unrealised market’ i Entrepreneurs By Chua Kong Ho TWO old friends and former colleagues have come together to capitalise on a very local obsession: paper qualifications. MrEdwin Koo - 539 words
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Article117 2003-06-17 8 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore Telecom yesterday said that revenue from its budding corporate text-based messaging service had doubled in the past six months. The new service, Biz Live SMS, allows companies to market directly to cellphone users who agree to receive promotions and other text messagesReuters - 117 words
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Article89 2003-06-17 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Unprofitable Singapore retailer CK Tang Ltd yesterday told the stock exchange that it will use a $l2O million loan secured from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp to pay off an existing debt with higher interest rates to lower cost. CK Tang, unprofitable for the past fiveBloomberg - 89 words
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Article68 2003-06-17 8 Bloomberg JAKARTA Temasek Holdings and Deutsche Bank AG, which are buying 51 per cent of Indonesia’s PT Bank Danamon, may increase their stake in the lender as they build a presence in the world’s fourth mostpopulous nation. Asia Financial Indonesia Pte, which represents Deutsche and– Bloomberg - 68 words
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Article295 2003-06-17 10 Janice Wong - 20 companies picked as S’pore’s most promising brands this year By Janice Wong PIONEERING nightspot Zouk scored another first yesterday when it became the first club to win the Singapore Promising Brand Award. Zouk was one of 20 local brands, unveiled at a press conference295 words
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Article, Illustration175 2003-06-17 10 Reuters TOKYO If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That’s the message Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti) hopes American football has-been Bob Sapp now a popular martial arts hero and celebrity can convey to Japanese youth wondering whether to risk a– Reuters; AP r~— - 175 words
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Article88 2003-06-17 10 Bloomberg TOKYO Nissan Motor Co said that it will seek approval to raise its directors’ annual salary by as much as 33 per cent this year as a reward for the company’s record results. Seven directors, including CEO Carlos Ghosn and vicepresident Itaru Koeda, will– Bloomberg - 88 words
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Article95 2003-06-17 10 AP SEOUL South Korea’s largest oil refiner, SK Corp, has decided to bail out its heavily indebted trading affiliate in a deal that would save it from the brink of liquidation. The affiliate, SK Global, has been in danger of collapse since March, when prosecutors discoveredAP - 95 words
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Article125 2003-06-17 10 Bloomberg PARIS Airbus SAS won an order from Emirates for 21 A-380s planes and other planes worth more than US$6.5 billion (S$ 11.2 billion), said Mr Philippe Camus, co-chief executive of European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co, which owns 80 per cent of Airbus. TheBloomberg - 125 words
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Article239 2003-06-17 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Datacraft Asia Ltd, which provides computer consulting services to corporations, said it is keeping its sales forecast at $BO million to $B5 million a quarter for the fiscal second half to Sept 30. “Everyone is waiting for us to give an indication” that sales– Bloomberg - 239 words
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Article, Illustration183 2003-06-17 12 Wire services TOKYO It’s no cliche: Dogs are really having their day in Japan. Companies are tripping over each other to come up with products for pooches. One is offering the paranoid pet owner a little peace of mind. Secom said yesterday that itWire services; AP - 183 words
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419 2003-06-17 14 STI: 1,465.16 .tI 14.14 Reuters SHARES fell yesterday after reaching nine-month highs last week as investors booked profits in blue chips such as Venture Corp and DBS Group. “It’s probably the long-awaited pullback after the sharp rebound. How the US market moves will haveReuters - 419 words
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Article24 2003-06-17 14 AS AT JUNE 16 US$: 551.729 EURO: 552.060 Ss: RM2.198 Ss: 24.04 BAHT 552.899 Ss: 68.00 YEN Ss: HK54.512 Ss: 4,744 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration519 2003-06-17 16 Former detainee rebuilds Iraqi oil industry Bloomberg BAGHDAD Just two days after Baghdad fell to US troops on April 9, in the midst of widespread looting of the capital, Mr Thamir Ghadhban (pictured) showed up at the Iraqi Oil Ministry with a flashlight. He was directorBloomberg - 519 words
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Article, Illustration599 2003-06-17 18 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - Comment By WILLIAM PESEK Jr Bloomberg IT’S often said that the US has built a large, productive economy, and Asia holds the mortgage. The world’s largest economy has become addicted to the hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Asian capital sent its way each year.– Bloomberg - 599 words
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Article, Illustration579 2003-06-17 20 CHUA KONG HO - By CHUA KONG HO I SHOOK my head disbelievingly when I saw a bartender wearing a goofy cycling helmet, juggling liquor bottles on primetime news. He was no clown and was dead serious about his participation in a bartending competition. He was competing579 words
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Article189 2003-06-17 22 Reuters WASHINGTON A leading Republican lawmaker has said that US forces may have to help “root out terrorism” in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians by taking aim at Hamas. In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Senator Richard Lugar, the chairman ofReuters - 189 words
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Article, Illustration305 2003-06-17 22 Democrat nominees prepare for presidential race Wire services WASHINGTON The 2004 US presidential election is more than a year away, but the race to challenge President George W Bush by 10 Democratic nominees is hotting up. And one of the candidates, who is bullish about his chances of■ Wire services; Pics: Reuters - 305 words
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Article, Illustration514 2003-06-17 24 CBS offer to Lynch for interview raises questions about journalistic ethics NEW YORK Amid the scramble to get “the” interview of the Iraq war, a salient point has been raised about the independence of news organisations. Though Private Jessica Lynch was the focus of great mediaAFP - 514 words
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Article505 2003-06-17 25 Refusing to shake hands and afraid to touch lift buttons vims forces lifestyle changes -AFP HONG KONG It is the scourge that brought Asia to its knees and its economies to a near standstill, but for observers of the bizarre, Sars leaves a quirky legacy.-AFP - 505 words
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Article465 2003-06-17 26 Joint communique to be issued today AP PHNOM PENH South-east Asian nations want Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to be freed, but hope to avoid an “unpleasant” confrontation with Myanmar’s military rulers, an official said yesterday. The 10member Asean is slated to discussAP - 465 words
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Article, Illustration54 2003-06-17 26 Thailand has crowned its first-ever Miss Spinster in a pageant aimed at single women aged 28 and above. Ms Saowapa Thephasadin, 37, a private entrepreneur, was crowned Miss Khanthong on Sunday, a title she will hold for a year, provided she fulfills her commitment to stay unmarried duringAFP I : - 54 words
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253 2003-06-17 28 SEVEN months ago, DBS Bank was aggressively selling an investment called Surf to customers. I was one of those who took up this investment, which was supposed to give a projected return of 0 per cent to 4 per cent on condition253 words
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217 2003-06-17 28 IN the letter, “It’s time to fine the munchers” (Streats, June 13), writer Theresa Lim says that the fines already spelt out should be imposed on people who violate the no food and drinks rule in MRT stations and trains. While I acknowledge that prohibiting217 words
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Article92 2003-06-17 28 FOR one-and-a-half days, I failed to get through on the phone to the Clementi Polyclinic to make an appointment for my daughter. Either the number, *****051, was engaged or no one answered it. I then decided to go to the National Health Group website for an alternative92 words
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90 2003-06-17 28 I REFER to the allocation of tickets for this year’s National Day Parade. I would like to know: Are adequate efforts and facilities being made available to give those without Internet access a chance to get tickets? As the response has, not surprisingly, been overwhelming,90 words
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Article158 2003-06-17 30 I RECENTLY visited the PC Show 2003 and was impressed by the efforts of the organisers to screen visitors for fever using; thermal scanners. I also noticed that visitors had their identity cards scanned into a computer. Those who didn’t have ICs had to leave their158 words
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Article282 2003-06-17 30 ON two occasions when I called Comfort Taxis to complain about the poor service of its cabbies, I got the standard reply that “disciplinary action will be taken”. Somehow, this did not give me comfort. One night, after working late, I noticed that the Comfort taxi282 words
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Article164 2003-06-17 30 AFTER the recent heated debate on keeping pets in Housing Board flats, I hope people will remember that pets such as cats and dogs have been scientifically proven to be a boon to the sick and the elderly who live lonely lives. People164 words
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132 2003-06-17 30 ADVERTISING fliers have often been thrown into the living room of my flat whenever I leave the door open, probably because most residents lock their letterbox slots to prevent junk mail. This is plainly littering. And even though it’s not done in public areas, it132 words
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Article275 2003-06-17 32 New treatments could follow AP SCIENTISTS say that they have identified a flawed gene that appears to promote manic-depression, or bipolar disorder, a finding that could eventually help guide scientists to new treatments. A particular variant of the gene was associated with only about 3 per centAP - 275 words
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Article197 2003-06-17 32 O How does one reduce calories in one's diet? A Weight gain occurs when the energy (calories) from the food you eat is more than the energy your body bums. Eating to control weight and eating for good health are basically the same. To help in weight control,197 words
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Article, Illustration135 2003-06-17 34 RONAN Keating has revealed that he had found a lump in one of his testicles while on holiday with wife Yvonne two months ago. The former Boyzone singer saw a doctor, who assured him it was not malignant, reported Ananova.com yesterday. Keating told The Sun: “It was135 words
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Article, Illustration116 2003-06-17 34 ACTOR Harrison Ford has become positively open with his feelings about fiancee Calista Flockhart. Famously taciturn and typically responding to questions about their relationship with “no comment”, Ford, 60, now says freely: “I’m in love. Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds116 words
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Article69 2003-06-17 34 ACTRESS Sadie Frost claims she’s “best of friends” with husband Jude Law, reported Ananova.com The mother-of-four, who also runs a designer label, said that she’s placing her children as her top priority and plans to scale down her work schedule. She told a magazine: “The media69 words
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Article, Illustration647 2003-06-17 34 YVONNE KWOK - Despite a run of four weeks and a telegenic cast, Channel 5 drama Chemistry amply proves that the premise of two peoplefalling in love with each other after swapping bodies is just not workable Tellytubby By YVONNE KWOK NARCISSISM is a horrible thing. There’s only one thing that’s647 words
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Article, Illustration406 2003-06-17 36 INCREDIBLE but true Hollywood may be turning prudish and wholesome. As political and public pressure for less sex and nudity on screen grows, the movie studios are cutting back on the bedroom scenes, reported The Scotsman yesterday. Five years ago, 25 new releases were406 words
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Article, Illustration436 2003-06-17 38 Sharon Soh - rucK By Sharon Soh I ALWAYS enjoy a good chilled beer, whether over a seafood dinner by the beach or at home in the company of good pals. Lager, ale, pilsner, I like them all. Stout, however, never caught my fancy. Until recently, when I was436 words
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Article, Illustration364 2003-06-17 39 VENICE was adorned with rainbow-striped banners with the word “pace” meaning peace in capital letters. They fluttered from the windows of opulent palaces along the Grand Canal, from clothes lines on tiny side streets here, and in restaurant windows and at kiosks in St Mark’sSSikiZ - 364 words
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Article, Illustration291 2003-06-17 40 Wire agencies MADRID One doesn’t usually associate an Old Master with someone breaking new ground. But the spotlight has fallen on Venetian painter Tiziano Vecellio, better known as Titian, and he is being described as a “revolutionary”. Madrid’s Prado musuem is holding the biggest– Wire agencies - 291 words
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Article, Illustration176 2003-06-17 40 HE makes other cuttingedge artists look dull in comparison. The latest caper by British artist and enfant terrible Damien Hirst he of the pickled shark fame is inspired by Christianity and The Last Supper. Unfortunately, it will probably have religionists up in arms: It depicts Jesusa I - 176 words
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Article, Illustration104 2003-06-17 41 Summer time and the living is easy? The cotton is high? Not for some farmers in the Deep South of the US at least. Soggy weather has dampened the cotton outlook in Alabama, an AP report says, and the state needs some sun. Recent heavy rainsPic Francis Lee - 104 words
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Article, Illustration54 2003-06-17 41 10pm, Central After surviving an assassination attempt by his wife, Sultan Said has a paranoid suspicion of women. He plans to keep marrying women and executing them. To prevent this, the Grand Vizir’s daughter and a childhood friend of the Sultan, Scheherezade, offers herself to be that bride.54 words
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Article43 2003-06-17 41 10pm, Channel i There is a deadly outbreak of a new virus. An army doctor traces the infections back to Africa and a mysterious government facility in Alabama, where they learn a chilling secret. Starring Judith Light, Pamela Reed and Philip Bosco.43 words
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Article, Illustration62 2003-06-17 41 SOUND OF NATURE IN SENTOSA Till June 29, llam-6pm Sentosa Artists Village Exhibition is free but island admission charges apply Veteran 65-year-old artist Koeh Sia Yong proved that age is no barrier when he scoured Sentosa for subjects for his first exhibition as resident artist at Sentosa Artists Village.62 words
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Article53 2003-06-17 41 YOU ARE WHAT YOU ATE Tomorrow, 7pm library@orchard (tel 6838-5188). Free Food affects every aspect of our lives our physical health, appearance, emotions, attitudes, life vision and direction, and even spiritual development. By looking at the yin and yang of what we eat, we can understand how one thing53 words
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Miscellaneous449 2003-06-17 41 by KM Foj at Astrology. < AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Ownership is about more than who holds the papers. You rule by cosmic right. You’re a channel for a special kind of energy, and you’ll be forever associated with whatever it touches on the way through. PISCES FEB 19-MAR2O You’re449 words
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Article70 2003-06-17 42 272 Jim Furyk (US) 67 66 67 72; 275 Stephen Leaney (Aus) 67 68 68 72; 279 Kenny Perry (US) 72 71 69 67 Mike Weir (Can) 73 67 68 71; 280 Justin Rose (Bri) 70 71 70 69, Fredrik Jacobson (Swe) 69 67 73 71, David70 words
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Article, Illustration505 2003-06-17 42 Furyk dedicates first Major title to father, wife Wire services OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois Jim Furyk’s first Major victory couldn’t have come before a more suitable audience his family. Furyk’s wife, Tabitha, and father, Mike the only swing coach he’s ever had were on hand to witness Furyk’s triumphWire services; V - 505 words
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Article196 2003-06-17 42 AFP OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois Golf is full of surprises, but a half-naked woman on the 11th green was a shocker forming up that eventual champion Jim Furyk and runner-up Stephen Leaney never imagined would happen. Said Furyk: “My back was turned. I heard a fan yell outAFP - 196 words
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Article224 2003-06-17 42 -AP OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois Tiger Woods finally pulled out his driver and attacked the course in the final round of the US Open. He might have been better off finding a new putter instead. A day that began with Woods needing a miraculous round to defend-AP - 224 words
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Article, Illustration667 2003-06-17 44 GODFREY ROBERT - Tee-off with Godfrey By GODFREY ROBERT The Straits Times HE is popularly known as “Charlie” because he is often seen with “angels” in his arms. What’s more, Paul Monozca bears some resemblance to Bosley, who works for the “mystery figure” in the popular television series Charlie’s Angels. LastThe Straits Times; Ashlelgh Sim - 667 words
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Article87 2003-06-17 44 SWIMMING FORMER national swimmer Kenneth Goh set a new record of 29.765ec in the men’s 50m breaststroke at the South-east Asia Games national trials at the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex yesterday. The 25-year-old bettered the previous national mark of 30.075ec set by Daniel Liew in March87 words
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Article149 2003-06-17 44 afp LONDON New Barcelona boss Joan Laporta insisted that he had “never promised” to bring England captain David Beckham to the Spanish giants. After his election as the club’s new president on Sunday night, Laporta, who built his campaign on his bid to bring the Manchester Unitedafp - 149 words
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Article108 2003-06-17 44 AFP MADRID Real Madrid opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Spanish league with an emphatic 4-0 win over local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday. The win sends the race for the title into a nail-biting final weekend. Ronaldo and Raul scored two goalsAFP - 108 words
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Article271 2003-06-17 46 -ap CHANTILLY, France Japan has yet to win a major international soccer tournament, and is struggling with a post-World Cup slump. Yet the players are confident they can win the Confederations Cup, beginning tomorrow. Said defender Yukuta Akita: “We came second at the last Confederations Cup two-ap - 271 words
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Article, Illustration459 2003-06-17 46 With top stars absent, Henry could steal the limelight Reuters PARIS Thierry Henry (above centre) will be looking to lead by example in the Confederations Cup starting tomorrow after a dismal World Cup last year. In the absence of team-mate Zinedine Zidane and Brazil’s Ronaldo, both freed forReuters; AP - 459 words
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Article, Illustration462 2003-06-17 47 Schumacher overcomes brake problems to win Reuters MONTREAL Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher (above) expects a hard fight for his record sixth Formula One championship despite winning all the plaudits with a breakthrough win in Canada. “He’s a master. Unfortunately for us, he’s a master,” declared rival Williams’ bossReuters - 462 words
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Article90 2003-06-17 47 1. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Ferrari lhr 31min 13.5915ec 2. Ralf Schumacher (Ger) Williams-BMW at 0.784 3. Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) Williams-BMW 1.355 4. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 4.481 5. Rubens Barrichello (Bra) Ferrari 1:04.261 6. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) McLaren-Mercedes 1:10.502 Overall standings Drivers, 1. Michael Schumacher 54pts90 words
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Article, Illustration509 2003-06-17 48 Adam Hashidy - Sembawang signs Thai Player of the Year Cumpee Pinthakur By Adam Hashidy SEMBAWANG Rangers FC yesterday signed Thailand’s Player of the Year Cumpee Pinthakur (above) and pulled off arguably the best transfer of the S-League season. Just 24, the national midfielder earned the honour following his five-star performancesAshlelgh Sim - 509 words
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Article, Illustration660 2003-06-17 51 Duncan’s amazing one-man show spells doom for Nets AFP NBA FINALS San Antonio 88 New Jersey 77 (San Antonio wins series 4-2) SAN ANTONIO, Texas Tim Duncan (right) staged an amazing one-man show and Stephen Jackson sparked an astonishing fourth-quarter rally to lead the San AntonioAFP; afp - 660 words
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Article174 2003-06-17 51 AFP SAN ANTONIO Choking away a 10point lead in the fourth quarter and losing the National Basketball Association Finals to San Antonio was bad enough. Now the New Jersey Nets may lose star guard Jason Kidd to the Spurs as well. He said: “I play this– AFP - 174 words
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Miscellaneous13 2003-06-17 44 IN THE LIVING ROOM GENERAL: Sports News: Sportscentre Asia (ESPN Ch 23, Bpm).13 words
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