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Title Section10 2003-10-10 1 Streats FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (pj 111/03/200310 words
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Article769 2003-10-10 1 Sarah Ng - Singapore allowing in dependants in battle for healthcare staff By Sarah Ng FOREIGN nurses who work in Singapore now have a new incentive to continue their careers here: Their family members will soon be allowed to come and live with them. But this privilege is only769 words
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Advertisement194 2003-10-10 1 HYING HIGH 'k P Ex-RGS head Carmee Lim set to shake up Singapore <r h >me id $4,000. These illowances and bonuses. 5 work about 40 hours ad most get 21 days nnual leave. They are red by medical and ce insurance. 5 pay package offered :as institutions, Ms Kong194 words
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Article461 2003-10-10 2 Khushwant Singh - Thai police nab S’porean after finding threats in e-mails to S’pore friends By Khushwant Singh THAI police arrested a Singaporean, Kevin Tia, on Wednesday night for threatening to assassinate Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong when he attends the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in461 words
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Article256 2003-10-10 2 BEIJING China will launch its first manned space voyage on Oct 15, the Asian Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. But a spokeswoman for the China Aerospace Science Technology Corps said in a telephone interview, that the date could slip if weather, climate and other256 words
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Article, Illustration484 2003-10-10 3 r Shervin Seah - Operators see occupancy rates hovering above 80 per cent as business climate improves By r Shervin Seah SERVICE apartments here are enjoying better occupancy rates as the business climate improves a trend common in most countries. After a dip following the Sars outbreak here about484 words
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Article, Illustration631 2003-10-10 4 Pradeepßajan - Despite initial misgivings, Maria Shriver plunged whole-heartedly into her husband’s campaign, sticking by him amid changes of molest By Pradeepßajan WHEN Mr Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped onto the podium in Los Angeles for his victory speech on Tuesday evening, the first person he thankedAP - 631 words
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Article, Illustration366 2003-10-10 6 Khushwant Singh - Inspired by MTV stars, many teens are taking up ancient dance form B y Khushwant Singh THE art of belly-dancing might be thousands of years old but it is hot stuff these days thanks to the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears and Shakira.Khushwant Singh - 366 words
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139 2003-10-10 8 BUZZ STOP WHILE Singaporeans now accept that the authorities should act swiftly if a new Sars case is detected, many still fear being discriminated against if they are known to be infected with Sars or quarantined because of it. A survey published139 words
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Article, Illustration35 2003-10-10 8 Shoppers travelling along the 45m travellator Singapore’s longest as they make their way around the retail giant Carrefour’s newest store at Plaza Singapura. The store opens officially today. Francis Lee r^nctsl-ee Francis Leer^nctsl-ee; – Francis Lee - 35 words
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143 2003-10-10 8 BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair has declared war on chewing gum. On his orders, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has come up with a plan to rid the country of the unwanted sticky blobs discarded in public places. The Straits143 words
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Article143 2003-10-10 8 Delay in Qantas flight A FAULTY public address system delayed a Qantas flight bound for Perth yesterday. The flight was re-scheduled to leave today after passengers had waited for almost eight hours at Terminal 1 of Changi Airport. Flight QF72 was to have taken off143 words
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Article126 2003-10-10 8 Taiwanese military report CHINA’S military is changing its strategy from deterrence to preemption, said Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence. In a report delivered to lawmakers on the defence committee on Wednesday, it said that China is planning to use “paralysis warfare” against Taiwan in the future.126 words
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Article92 2003-10-10 8 Wire services MALAYSIA will stop issuing licences to new hypermarkets in the city centres of Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Barn over the next five years to protect small businesses run by locals. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that the Cabinet made– Wire services - 92 words
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Article109 2003-10-10 8 -AP FACED with widespread complaints that women passengers are regularly subjected to groping, the most crowded subway in Japan’s second-largest city has decided to offer women-only cars all day long, officials said yesterday. The Midosuji subway line, which services the largest business districts in the western city-AP - 109 words
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Article103 2003-10-10 8 Reuters ONLY about a third of Chinese newlyweds enter the bedroom as virgins, a government report estimates, underlining the extent of the sexual revolution in a society that once swore by pre-nuptial chastity. A study published by the State Family Planning Association showed that 60 to– Reuters - 103 words
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Article105 2003-10-10 8 -afp A 70-YEAR-OLD Japanese woman has been arrested on fraud charges after she stayed at a traditional inn for more than a year without paying the bill, police said yesterday. Fumi Takemiya was arrested on Wednesday after she confessed to the owner of the inn in-afp - 105 words
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Article, Illustration482 2003-10-10 12 Chua Kong Ho - Caterer Fostre invests, sees profit climb despite downturn By Chua Kong Ho MR Alson Teo (pictured) has turned the perception of food catering as a lowtechnology, labour-intensive, lowmargin business on its head. The chief executive of Stamfles Group, whose core business is managing staff cafeteriasAshlelgh Sim - 482 words
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218 2003-10-10 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Merck Co, the second-biggest US drugmaker by sales, said that it spent more than US$lOO million (S$ 172.3 million) on a second Singapore plant, which opened yesterday. The plant will take investments here to US$5OO million, and bring the workforce. – Bloomberg - 218 words
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382 2003-10-10 12 Choong Choon Yee - By l Choong Choon Yee THE 58th floor of the Republic Plaza looks just like any swanky office floor in the heart of Raffles Place. But it functions more like a hotel, offering businessmen workstations for as little as $lO an hour, or 120-sq-ft382 words
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Article, Illustration394 2003-10-10 14 Global Crossing may be back as early as next week, says ST Telemedia Reuters SINGAPORE US telecoms group Global Crossing could emerge from bankruptcy as early as next week after regulators cleared the US$25O million (***** million) sale of a majority stake to Singapore Technologies Telemedia,– Reuters; Bloomberg - 394 words
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Article, Illustration678 2003-10-10 18 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - Comment By WILLIAM PESEK Jr Bloomberg SINGAPORE Megawati Sukarnoputri isn’t known for sentimentality, but the Indonesian president choked back tears in a farewell address to her Malaysian counterpart. The emotional scene this week came as Mahathir Mohamad prepares to step down after 22 years as Malaysia’s– Bloomberg; Reuters - 678 words
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418 2003-10-10 18 STI: 1,738.12 4.21 Reuters SHARES gained for the sixth straight session yesterday, lifting the key index to a 17-month high, as investors were upbeat about the region’s economies and bought blue chips such as DBS Group. “Of all the global economies, Asian economies seem– Reuters - 418 words
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Article24 2003-10-10 18 *AS AT OCTOBER 9 US$: 551.722 552.872 EURO: 552.039 Ss: 63.34 YEN Ss: RM2.207 Ss: HK54.493 Ss: 22.78 BAHT Ss: 4,865 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration422 2003-10-10 20 Reuters GADDANI, Pakistan Like a gigantic steel whale 10 stories high, the second-biggest ship ever built sits waiting for destruction on what could be a beautiful Arabian Sea beach. The new Pakistani owners of 555,000-dwt ultra-large crude carrier Sea Giant are elated– Reuters; Reuters - 422 words
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Article, Illustration483 2003-10-10 24 New anti-piracy technologies will ‘scare the heck’ out of file-sharers, say execs Reuters LOS ANGELES Hollywood’s movie studios need to “scare the heck” out of online digital pirates and embrace new technologies such as digital video recorders and video-on-demand to boost profits in a rapidly– Reuters; AFP - 483 words
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199 2003-10-10 24 Reuters SEATTLE The chief of Boeing Co’s commercial jet operations yesterday said that the competitive business climate in Washington state “sucked” but that it was too early to say whether the aircraft maker would build its new fuel-efficient jet in its home state. “We– Reuters - 199 words
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Article, Illustration837 2003-10-10 28 PHILIP LEE - By PHILIP LEE I ATTENDED a singles party at a cosy nightclub some months ago and got involved in a break-the-ice game the hosts organised. It was a gathering for young people and I had not planned to go, but a friend who was going alone all837 words
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Article, Illustration767 2003-10-10 30 GODFREY ROBERT - By GODFREY ROBERT OUR Bali holiday was long overdue. With the Sari nightclub bombing in Kuta last year, we kept postponing our trip to the idyllic island, the closest to which I came was when, five years ago, I had a one-hour stopover at Denpasar on myGodfrey Robert - 767 words
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Article, Illustration445 2003-10-10 33 Janice Wong - With the rules on leasing HDBflats liberalised, Casegwes potential landlords and tenants a little help with the agreement By Janice Wong MR Yeo Guat Kwang, the president of the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case), was a very busy man last month.' This was because heFrancis Lee - 445 words
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Article, Illustration496 2003-10-10 39 THE colours are loud with vibrant hues such as chilli red and bell pepper yellow screaming for attention. So much so that Raymond Seow of Free Space Intent took some time to convince his clients that the scheme would work for their five-room executive flat. “They wanted496 words
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Article148 2003-10-10 41 I REFER to Ms Lily Wong’s letter, “Dirty overhead bridge a shame” (Streats, Oct 9). I have returned after being away for three months and was horrified at the condition of the underground passageway between Centrepoint and the carpark opposite. Now that taxis are not148 words
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Article20 2003-10-10 41 IN our Wednesday issue, we wrongly repeated the horoscope of the previous day. We are sorry for the error.20 words
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Article247 2003-10-10 41 WE refer to Mr Michael Loh’s letter, “Traffic jam at shopping mall” (Streats, Oct 9). We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank him for his valuable feedback. Plaza Singapura has seen a significant increase in the number of shoppers since the opening of our247 words
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Article214 2003-10-10 41 I FEEL that Mr Michael Loh has every right to complain about the changes at the Plaza Singapura carpark. There is no argument that the unfamiliar passage to the parking lots and the change in taxi stand location have become a “motorists’ nightmare”. As I see it,214 words
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Article, Illustration110 2003-10-10 41 I REFER to Mr Tan Boon Lee’s letter, “Water bill puzzles” (Streats, Oct 7, left). We wish to clarify that the waterborne fee is not a tax. The waterborne fee and sanitary appliances fee are sewerage fees payable for the provision of sewerage services. Sewage from homes110 words
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Article333 2003-10-10 41 I REFER to the commentary, “Getting a life lesson from Shanghai trip” (Streats, Oct 8), by Sarah Ng. I am a Singaporean lecturer at Mahidol University International College in Bangkok. My colleagues and I were in Shanghai recently for the CeBIT International trade fair and333 words
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Article, Illustration155 2003-10-10 42 I READ with interest your article about a British woman who was detained in Singapore over bullets found on a model airplane (“Bullets or toy missiles?”, Streats, Oct 9). First of all, let me congratulate the Singapore officials for doing an excellent job in ensuring that155 words
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160 2003-10-10 42 I HAVE been looking for a job but can’t seem to get one because I’m 40-plus. I have applied for factory operator, packer and dishwater jobs. Since my younger days, I have held a clerical job while taking on blue-collar jobs in the evening. Employers160 words
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157 2003-10-10 42 ON Wednesday, I boarded the train at Yishun on my way downtown. There were no vacant seats. Usually, some kind person would readily give up their seat to me, as I’m five months pregnant. But not that day. I’m not saying157 words
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Article209 2003-10-10 42 I WAS at a carpark at West Coast market yesterday morning. A truck in front of me stopped to wait for an empty parking space. On the other side of the lane was a car, also waiting for parking space. This created a traffic jam, with motorists209 words
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Article351 2003-10-10 44 US-led authority targets 150 firms outside oil, electricity and financial sectors Reuters WASHINGTON The US civil administration in Iraq intends to unveil a blueprint early next year for privatising Iraq’s state-owned businesses in a quest to create a thriving capitalist economy, an official said yesterday.– Reuters - 351 words
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Article236 2003-10-10 44 AMES, lOWA More new farmers in rural America may have to think about holding an off-farm job and looking to creative marketing, a conference on farming here this week heard. The Christian Science Monitor reported yesterday that across the US, the number of farmers is236 words
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Article, Illustration51 2003-10-10 44 Residents looking at the wreckage of a burnt-out bus after it crashed into a truck in Situbondo, 800 km east of Jakarta yesterday. Fifty-four people, including 49 schoolgirls, died in the crash. Police have launched a search for the truck driver, who is accused of causing the accidentAP - 51 words
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134 2003-10-10 44 LONDON Oxford is a small town and people often walk from one place to the other. But Oxford University’s Student’s Union feels that freshmen may get lost on a 450 m journey between buildings. So they will be provided a bus for the134 words
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Article, Illustration376 2003-10-10 46 Wire services DHAKA Bangladesh, named this week as the world’s most corrupt nation, has forced 302 police officers into early retirement amid reported allegations of links with criminals against them. An official of the country’s home ministry, who would not be named, said– Wire services; AFP - 376 words
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179 2003-10-10 46 KLUANG, Johor A 17-year-old schoolgirl was among two people arrested at a gambling syndicate’s illegal betting den here this week. The Malay Mail yesterday quoted Johor police chief Musa Hassan as saying that the place, a double-storey shophouse in a housing estate, was179 words
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Article, Illustration417 2003-10-10 46 Supachai risks being branded a lame duck if he can’t revive trade talks Reuters GENEVA World Trade Organisation (WTO) chief Supachai Panitchpakdi needs to get free trade talks back on track or risk becoming a virtual lame duck with his three-year term far from, – Reuters - 417 words
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Article, Illustration37 2003-10-10 48 A taiwanese hairstylist trims a woman's hair while she dances on stage during a hair show in Taipei yesterday. More than 220 hairstylists and beauticians will demonstrate their skills during the four-day exhibition AFPAFP - 37 words
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Article459 2003-10-10 48 Japan’s benriya number more than 5,000 Los Angeles Times TOKYO Some clients’ apartments were chest-high in garbage because they were terrified of running into other people at the communal trash bin. Others needed help with their wedding parties, including a bride who was supplied with. – Los Angeles Times - 459 words
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179 2003-10-10 48 BANGKOK Thai authorities are planning to do a survey to find out how Muslims feel about the police in the three provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. The Bangkok Post reported yesterday that the Prince of Songkhla University’s College of Islamic Studies would carry out179 words
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262 2003-10-10 50 Reuters NEW YORK More than half the patients who have to be hospitalised for severe asthma attacks or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have viral infections of the lungs or airways, said Singapore researchers in a study published in the American Journal of– Reuters - 262 words
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Article173 2003-10-10 50 Qls it true that drinking iced coffee or iced tea will cause diabetes, as more sugar is usually added to these drinks? A Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not directly cause diabetes. But added sugar in foods and drinks provides calories with no nutrients, which can lead173 words
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Article, Illustration733 2003-10-10 52 Singapore has its very own Hondini This weekend Lawrence Khong will be chained and submerged in a suspended tank of water. But don’t worry, says GREGORYLEOW PICTURE more than 900 litres of water in a glass and metal tank raised nearly two metres above thePics: Francis Lee - 733 words
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Article, Illustration697 2003-10-10 54 The first-ever Shu 0 Uemura Beauty Art Make-up Competition saw very ordinaiy people topping the novice category. MARY LIM reports ALL Regine Yong wanted was to replenish her whitening lotion. But while she was waiting at the payment counter, the Beauty Art Make-up Competition poster caught697 words
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Article152 2003-10-10 58 Here are make-up tipsfrom some of the other finalists in the Novice category: ‘Blotch lips with hose powder after applying the first layer of lipstick. Paint lips again and finish with ghss to make the colour stay longer.” Dawn Lim, 30, wedding event consultant ‘I always use Vaseline152 words
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Article, Illustration263 2003-10-10 58 ANTI-AGEING LANCOME is stepping up its fight against early signs of ageing with its latest product, Primordiale Optimum Essence, following the success of Primordiale (launched in 1995), and Primordiale Intense (2001). Two key ingredients are: The Duplex Vector, which provides two levels of penetration for active ingredients, resulting263 words
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Article, Illustration417 2003-10-10 60 JUDI LOW - Stylish eating on a shoestring 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 lessfor four servings, will see you through these tough times THIS is one fish youFranck Lee - 417 words
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Article, Illustration657 2003-10-10 62 ADAM lIASIIIDY - Adam About Town By ADAM lIASIIIDY Mi: MONEY is honey. Ask any European footballer in the top division and he will nod his head in agreement. With an income averaging $lOO,OOO a week and a collection of expensive cars, it is not difficult to657 words
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Article, Illustration97 2003-10-10 63 Weather forecasters I on bilingual radio in Canada have shortened their bulletins, following complaints that the weather warnings in both official languages, English and French, were taking too long. The Edmonton Sun reported on Wednesday that most of the new complaints to the Office of thePic Edwin Koo - 97 words
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Article, Illustration44 2003-10-10 63 8.30 pm, Channel i Jordan’s obsession with her mother’s murder continues in this two-part episode. A private investigator finds the car that holds a clue to her mother’s death. The only problem: It’s in a junkyard and is slated to be destroyed.44 words
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Article55 2003-10-10 63 9pm,AXN(SCVI9) Premiere of a new legal drama about five young lawyers at a prestigious Toronto law firm. Hungry for success and a fast track to partnership, these hotshot associates are willing to ally with whoever will suit their best interests. But their professional encounters will crash head-on with55 words
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Article66 2003-10-10 63 THE INTANGIBLE/READ BETWEEN THE LINES Today till next April, lpm~7pm on Monday, 9am-7pm Tuesday to Sunday Singapore Philatelic Museum (238, Coleman Street) $2 admission With the proliferation of electronic and mobile communication, the use of postage stamps has decreased. With this shift, stamps gained a new significance as an66 words
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Article, Illustration72 2003-10-10 63 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: THE MAGIC OF DVORAK Sunday, spm Victoria Concert Hall Tickets are $l2 and $l6, from Sistic The chamber works of Bohemian composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) are well known for their warmth, memorable melodies, rhythmic vibrancy and the use of folk idioms from his native homeland. The programme72 words
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Miscellaneous471 2003-10-10 63 Yourdam horoscope jjP* AQUARIUS JAN20-FEB 18 by Kelli Far a I Ant m/ogij.eon) PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 You specialise in verbal or physical acrobatics. Whether you’re playing the hero or the rogue, your skill is undeniable. Consider taking a long weekend before you stick around and wear out your welcome.471 words
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337 2003-10-10 64 Wire services LONDON Liverpool striker Michael Owen has been ruled out of England’s crucial Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey, the English Football Association said yesterday. Owen has not recovered from a shin injury sustained in last week’s defeat to Arsenal. FA spokesman Adrian Bevington– Wire services - 337 words
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Article, Illustration610 2003-10-10 64 r Lim Han Ming - Former RGS principal Carmee Lim returns to gymnastics to head new body By r Lim Han Ming GYMNASTICS is set for a revival. The sport, which has been in the doldrums for more years than anyone cares to remember, will elect a new leader tomorrow. Former Raffles Girls’610 words
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Article, Illustration578 2003-10-10 66 LONDON England’s players have demonstrated an arrogance that is staggering even by football’s standards by holding the Football Association hostage over the Rio Ferdinand affair. The England team are a single unifying factor in a game occasionally bitterly divided along deeply tribal lines. And yet the chosen few,Reuters - 578 words
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302 2003-10-10 66 Wire services LEEDS Leeds United said yesterday that they have suspended Jody Morris, arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault, for 14 days. Morris, 24, was arrested on Tuesday. He was held overnight, along with another man not connected with the club,– Wire services - 302 words
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Article, Illustration516 2003-10-10 68 Gregan adamant new-look Australia can challenge Puma power Australia v Argentina Live: Star Sports, Ch 24, 6.30 pm mnirm RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 The Rugby World Cup kicks off today in Sydney with 20 teams vying for the highest honour. Defending champion Australia is aiming to be the-AFP; EPA - 516 words
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Article84 2003-10-10 68 GEYLANG United made it six wins on the trot with their 2-1 win over Jurong FC in the S-League at Jurong East Stadium last night. Aleksandar Duric, who struck in the 30th and 55th minutes, is now the S-League’s leading goalscorer with 27 goals. He is one84 words
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Article91 2003-10-10 68 -AFP LONDON Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell was fined £20,000 (S$58,000) by the Football Association on Wednesday for violent conduct in the Community Shield match against Manchester United. But he escaped a ban for his kick at United’s Cameroon international Eric Djemba-Djemba in the match in August.-AFP - 91 words
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Article79 2003-10-10 68 BASKETBALL -AFP PHOENIX Serbian Dejan Koturovic signed a National Basketball Association contract with the Phoenix Suns here on Wednesday. Koturovic, 31, joins Suns’ first-round NBA Draft pick Zarko Cabarkapa, also a member of Yugoslavia’s World Championship squad. He will report for practice today. Koturovic has played-AFP - 79 words
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Article, Illustration456 2003-10-10 71 ADAM HASHIDY - Vroom Vroom By ADAM HASHIDY KIMI Raikkonen (right) for world champion? On paper, the young Finn is still in with a chance. But the harsh truth is that it will be mission impossible. First, the 24-year-old McLaren-Mercedes driver needs to win the Japan Grand Prix, the season’s456 words
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Miscellaneous44 2003-10-10 68 IN THE LIVING ROOM MOTOR RACING: FI Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix, qualifying (Star Sports Ch24, 12.55pm). RUGBY: World Cup: Opening Ceremony (Star Sports Ch24, 5.25pm). Australia v Argentina (Star Sports Ch24, 6.30pm). DELAYED TELECAST GOLF: EPGA Dutch Open, Day 2 (SuperSports Ch22, 10.30pm).44 words
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