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Title Section10 2004-05-06 1 Streats THURSDAY, IVIAY 6, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg *mita (P) 196/03/200410 words
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Article, Illustration533 2004-05-06 1 Lim Han Ming - S’porewill wait for lOC guidelines on competing in Olympics B y Lim Han Ming SINGAPORE will adopt a wait-and-see attitude in reaction to the bombings which took place on Tuesday in Athens host city of the 2004 Olympic Games. So said Ms Annabel Pennefather, Singapore’sAFP - 533 words
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Morning Rush
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212 2004-05-06 2 WASHINGTON Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld were satisfied with the progress of the work to develop a strategic framework agreement on security and defence between the two countries. PM Goh met Mr Rumsfeld at the Pentagon212 words
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Article, Illustration429 2004-05-06 2 Khushwant Singh - Consumers spared the squeeze as outlets absorb hike By Khushwant Singh COOKING oil prices have spiked on demand from China and poor crop yields, but this has not translated into higher prices at restaurants and hawker centres because the increase is being absorbed429 words
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538 2004-05-06 3 Sarah Ng - S pore is first Asian country to get drug, which is twice as effective as others By Sarah Ng FOR more than a year, retired teacher Tan Geok Koon lived with the hassle of waking up at least three times a night to538 words
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Article, Illustration384 2004-05-06 3 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng VIAGRA, the little blue pill that has given new vigour to the sex lives of millions of men, is celebrating its fifth year in Singapore. And one of its users here is a 99-year-old retiree who is in his second384 words
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Article, Illustration223 2004-05-06 3 LONDON There may be a biological justification for the male preference for women with an hourglass shape. A study has found that women with large breasts and a relatively low waist-to-hip ratio have the highest reproductive potential, the New Scientist reported yesterday. Such223 words
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426 2004-05-06 4 No sanctuary for insurgents, KL assures Bangkok Wire services KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia yesterday opposed the idea of the US setting up a military base in Thailand to defuse the Islamic insurgency there. “If there are outside parties that interfere, it could complicate the atmosphere,Wire services - 426 words
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Article, Illustration432 2004-05-06 6 Chua Kong Ho - On the cards: N-Gage consoles, themed flights By Chua Kong Ho MR SUZUKI Sinichi, 30, bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok on Vaiuair the moment he heard that the budget airline was starting a daily service to the Thai capital. Yesterday, the Japanese national, whoST - 432 words
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122 2004-05-06 8 BUZZSTOP PUBLIC transport companies are making millions of dollars every year from commuters who pay fares for rides they never take. The money comes mainly'from unclaimed refunds on obsolete magnetic farecards, underused student concession cards, unretumed single-trip tickets and lost cards,122 words
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Article, Illustration50 2004-05-06 8 A Vietnamese veteran holding incense sticks near the graves of soldiers killed in Dien Bien Phu at the military cemetery there yesterday. Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu, where 3,000 French troops were killed or reported missing and some 10,000 Vietnamese died AFPAFP - 50 words
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129 2004-05-06 8 Mega’s party is second Reuters GOLKAR, the former party of ousted Indonesian president Suharto, won last month’s parliamentary election with 21.6 per cent of the votes, the General Election Commission said yesterday. President Megawati Sukarnoputri’s Indonesia Democratic Party-Struggle came in second, winning 18.5 per centReuters - 129 words
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Article129 2004-05-06 8 Insider-trading suspected THE market regulator in Hong Kong is investigating “a number of” unusual share placements, raising a total of HK526.3 billion (Sss.B billion), The Financial Times reported yesterday. The placements may have involved insider-trading and created an unfair market, the Securities and Futures Commission129 words
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Article143 2004-05-06 8 Cleric knew of Bali blasts: police Reuters INDONESIAN police said yesterday that it had enough evidence to prove that cleric Abu Bakar Bashir had a role in the 2002 Bali bombings. Indonesian police chief General Da’i Bachtiar handed out a document to the parliamentary commissionsReuters - 143 words
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Article90 2004-05-06 8 AFP MALAYSIA’S military has denied all knowledge of a shipment of 2,800 submachine guns seized in Hong Kong, according to reports yesterday. Armed forces chief General Mohamad Zahadi Zainuddin said that the guns, discovered along with 25,000 unloaded magazines in Hong Kong on Monday, were notAFP - 90 words
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Article92 2004-05-06 8 SINGTEL and Ml have made their overseas missed-call alert SMS service an opt-in one, instead of an automatic service for roaming subscribers. This change comes after the Consumers Association of Singapore rapped both in March for charging customers for the service unless they had opted out, reports92 words
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Article91 2004-05-06 8 AFP US business groups yesterday pushed for a comprehensive free trade agreement with Thailand, including quota-free sugar imports opposed by American farmers and a Thai guarantee to weed out corruption. Mr Ernest Bower, president of the US-Asean Business Council, told a US International Trade CommissionAFP - 91 words
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Article97 2004-05-06 8 AFP UP to a quarter of all fish sold in Australia is wrongly labelled, the Daily Telegraph reported yesterday. While Australia prides itself on being a major exporter of quality seafoods, notably to the highly discerning Japanese market, the survey by the Food Standards Australia NewAFP - 97 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration657 2004-05-06 10 Choong Choon Yee - tidal hi wuuuig Focus* By Choong Choon Yee While Bright Orient sees making garments for big names as staple business, its own fashion brands are making their mark in China RICE may be an important staple for most people, but to make a meal complete, there must alsom - 657 words
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Article151 2004-05-06 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE United Overseas Bank will appoint an adviser to study Temasek Holding Pte’s $7lO million offer for its 49 per cent stake in United Overseas Land Ltd, it said in a statement to the Singapore exchange. It also withdrew the earlier offer of UOLBloomberg - 151 words
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Article97 2004-05-06 10 Reuters SINGAPORE The Monetary Authority of Singapore said yesterday it will immediately take steps to limit cross-holdings between banks and affiliates, and bar the latter from holding more than 2 per cent of voting power in the parent. The rules take effect at a time whenReuters - 97 words
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Article116 2004-05-06 10 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is stepping up construction work on the US$2.4 billion (Ss4 billion) Bakun dam, Mr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, the engineering company’s chairman, said yesterday. He denied speculation that the project may be shelved or reduced in size. The construction of the dam,Bloomberg - 116 words
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Article, Illustration297 2004-05-06 12 Janice Wong - Courts advertising campaign creator banking on ‘retail-tainment’ By Janice Wong BEWARE of killers lurking at Courts, Ms Christina Cooper (pictured) warns. She is referring to the home furnishing and electrical retailer’s whimsical advertising campaign titled “Price Killers”. Crime scenes are being enacted at eight mallsEdwin Koo - 297 words
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195 2004-05-06 12 Reuters SYDNEY/SINGAPORE Sing Tel yesterday said that the chief executive of Optus, its Australian unit, would step down after seven years with the firm. Optus chief Chris Anderson, 56, will be replaced on Sept l by Mr Paul O’Sullivan, the company’s chief operatingReuters - 195 words
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Article167 2004-05-06 12 Reuters CHICAGO US short-term interest rate futures traders expect an official rate increase by August at the latest but see June as the critical swing month for Federal Reserve action on monetary policy. As the outcome of Tuesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetingReuters - 167 words
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206 2004-05-06 14 MORE employees should be prepared for more variable pay as the Tripartite Taskforce on Wage Restructuring continues its push. It announced yesterday the setting up of three new working groups to champion wage reforms in the food manufacturing, insurance and banking sectors. More than206 words
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Article, Illustration372 2004-05-06 14 Bloomberg ATLANTA Coca-Cola, the world’s No 1 soft-drink maker, brought back retired executive E Neville Isdell (pictured) as chairman and chief executive officer, disappointing some investors who had been pushing for a bolder choice to succeed Mr Doug Daft. Mr Isdell, 60, who led theBloomberg - 372 words
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Article109 2004-05-06 14 Reuters SHARES closed mixed yesterday, with property group United Overseas Land soaring after an unsolicited bid, but electronics firm Venture Corp sinking after disappointing results. The Straits Times Index finished up 0.76 per cent, or 14.09 points, at 1,879.44. Losers outgunned gainers 206 to 143Reuters - 109 words
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Article28 2004-05-06 14 STI: 1,879.44 HI 14.09 *AS AT MAY 5 US$: 551.690 553.034 EURO: 552.050 Ss: 64.72 YEN Ss: RM2.248 Ss: HK54.615 Ss: 23.60 BAHT Ss: 5,149 RUPIAH28 words
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Article, Illustration745 2004-05-06 16 SOH WEN LIN - Soh what? By SOH WEN LIN The Straits Times ALMOST everyone’s attention in the last two weeks has been understandably focused on the twin construction tragedies at Nicoll Highway and Fusionpolis at Ayer Rajah. Something else, however, had caught my eye which makes meThe Straits Times - 745 words
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Article173 2004-05-06 18 I REFER to the report, “School head had to go” (Streats, May 5). As someone who has been a teacher for 39 years, I am disappointed that the Ministry of Education continues to see the Nan Chiau High incident from one perspective only. It173 words
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Article116 2004-05-06 18 MR Jimmy Ho asserts, in his letter, “Discipline is not violence” (Streats, May 5), that should his own children be punished for some misdemeanour in school they can “expect double from dad” when they get home. How does Mr Ho justify this sanctimonious stand? Are his116 words
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Article109 2004-05-06 18 I HOPE that the 14-year-old girl student at the centre of the Nan Chiau High School saga has learnt some valuable lessons from it. I hope that she acknowledges her part in the sorry affair and will from now on not give her school any more problems.109 words
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Article167 2004-05-06 18 ON March 16, a Tibs bus I was in came to a sudden halt as the woman driver tried to shoot past an amber light which quickly changed to red. She stepped on the brakes hard, and a man standing behind me in the167 words
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187 2004-05-06 18 MY reaction to reading Mr Pang Chee Huat’s letter, “Telcos should protect auto-roam subscribers” (Streats, May 5): pampered and ignorant. Some people may think that, as Singaporeans, we should be protected in most aspects of our lives by our Government or187 words
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239 2004-05-06 18 I WAS highly amused by Ms Yvonne Kwok’s stand (“John Stevens was robbed”, Streats, May 5) on the American Idol contest. She said Mr John Stevens lost his chance to qualify for the next round because of vindictive media bent on influencing public239 words
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Global
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382 2004-05-06 20 The Washington Post Deadly chemical can kill in hours, has no antidote LYON, France Menad Benchellali, thin and bearded, was known among his Arab friends as “the chemist” because of the special skills he learnt at A 1 Qaeda training camps in Afghanistan. WhenThe Washington Post - 382 words
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211 2004-05-06 20 GENE VA A survey of investment promotion agencies indicates that China, the biggest recipient developing country of foreign direct investment, is set to become one of the biggest overseas investors, according to a report yesterday. The survey of more than 100 investment promotion211 words
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Article, Illustration244 2004-05-06 20 Reuters WASHINGTON Mr Rodrigo Rato made his mark abroad as a Latin American expert and at home by helping to transform the Spanish economy into one of Europe’s most successful. Sharp-tongued but known for his dry sense of humour, the former Spanish economy ministerReuters; AP - 244 words
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Article, Illustration146 2004-05-06 20 AFP CHENGDU Armed with sunglasses, binoculars and camcorders, China’s first all-female detective agency has declared war on wife beaters and unfaithful husbands. Although the 25 private eyes of the Women’s Rights Protection Investigation Centre in Chengdu only started business this spring, they have already placed the firstAFP - 146 words
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Medical
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199 2004-05-06 22 Reuters NEW YORK Researchers have long known that caffeine increases blood pressure. Now, new findings show that this blood pressure rise may occur for different reasons in men and women. The investigators found that in women, caffeine tends to raise blood pressure by increasingReuters - 199 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration653 2004-05-06 26 Steven Ng - After a less than stellar entry into the mobile gaming market, Nokia seeks to win over gamers with the improved N-Gage QD By_ Steven Ng IT is probably the worst-kept secret in mobile gaming. But chances are, sales of the Nokia N-Gage game deck since its launch653 words
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Travel
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Article, Illustration573 2004-05-06 28 John De Souza - Great golf courses, goodfood, super valuefor money. Just some reasons why Singaporean golf enthusiasts love Thailand UlhWimtfuni By John De Souza THAILAND boasts some 250 golf courses, many of them championship standard and designed by leading players. And that’s only one reason why many consider it one of the573 words
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EasyStreats Weekender
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Article, Illustration527 2004-05-06 30 Is it borderline pom, a tale of doomed youth, a modem dance peiformance or a martial arts spectacle? Beatrice Chias latest production combines them all with homo-eroticism thrown in, reports YVONNE KWOK IT was 7pm on a Tuesday night and we were huddled in the dark, coolEdwin Koo - 527 words
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Article, Illustration528 2004-05-06 32 Amy Van - ALA m mm By. Amy Van THE newly-unveiled Da Pai Dang at Thomson Plaza is the Mouth Group of Restaurants’ latest offspring. The group’s idea was to introduce Da Pai Dang as an open-kitchen concept outlet similar to those heartland eateries that you can find528 words
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Article, Illustration141 2004-05-06 36 FOR Mother’s Day, Orchard Hotel’s Hua Ting Cantonese Restaurant has a sixcourse set meal for four, available from tomorrow to Sunday. Dishes include roasted suckling pig, deep-fried soon hock fish and snow skin longevity buns. Price: $2BB for four, available from 1 lam to 2pm and from 6.30141 words
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Article, Illustration119 2004-05-06 37 IF you prefer relaxing with a good meal at home for Mum’s Day, check out this buffet by Fostre’s, priced at $230 for a 10-course menu (usual price: $550). The menu includes make-your-own popiah, Nonya hee peow (fish maw) soup, laksa and chicken curry with French119 words
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Article, Illustration363 2004-05-06 38 Gary Lim - By Gary Lim FACING WINDOWS Directed by Ferzan Ozpetek Starring Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Massimo Girotti, Raoul Bova OQOOfr WITH an awesome cast and a beautifully-directed story, all you need are Italians (goodlooking ones) to make it a critically-acclaimed hit. But Facing Window is more. This winner of five363 words
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Article, Illustration260 2004-05-06 38 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok VAN HELSING Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale Directed by Stephen Sommers ©o©®® AS the movie Van Helsing reaches its climax, the hero and his two sidekicks prepare to storm a creepy castle. One of them stutters: “Do we have a plan? Tell me260 words
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Article, Illustration443 2004-05-06 40 Philip Lee - By. Philip Lee MELLIFLUOUS. A word that suggests something melodious, something fluid. And one that best describes The Acoustic Three, a singing trio from the Philippines now performing at the latest watering hole and restaurant in town, The Blue Bar Bistro in Central Mall. Visiting this haven isAshtelgh Sim - 443 words
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Article, Illustration145 2004-05-06 40 our CATCH local instrumental group Soul Ethnicity at Raffles City tomorrow. The two-year-old group consists of three guys who play both modem and traditional instruments: Eddy Teo plays the groove box, Colin Yong the Chinese flute and the Western flute, while Kamal Singh plays the tabla. Their145 words
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Article, Illustration128 2004-05-06 41 In certain parts of the world, those lucky enough to be standing under clear skies on Tuesday would have seen a red moon. This year’s first lunar eclipse when the moon slips into the shadow of the earth and is in alignment with the sun couldPic Ashieigh Sim - 128 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration40 2004-05-06 41 8.30 pm, Channel U An apprentice needs three years of training to master the three basic stages of making Peking duck. But SPH Media Works artiste Ben Yeo has only five days to master the traditional roasting techniques.40 words
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Article64 2004-05-06 41 10.30 pm, Central In just two seasons, this British comedy has become a phenomenon, receiving television’s most prestigious awards including two Golden Globes. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) is an office manager who thinks he’s a great boss. But he isn’t. You will laugh yourself silly at the characters,64 words
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Article59 2004-05-06 41 LAKE ODYSSEY Tomorrow and Saturday, Bpm The Esplanade Theatre Tickets from $ll to $36 at Sistic As part of its 65th anniversary celebration, Chung Cheng High School stages a performance which combines its niche aesthetic groups, including wushu, Chinese dance, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese orchestra, concert band and others in59 words
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Article, Illustration54 2004-05-06 41 PAMPER YOUR POOCH Sunday, 6pm-9pm Robertson Walk Free Robertson Walk is encouraging people to bring their pets along when they dine and relax at its outlets. There will be stalls selling pet food, pet care products and accessories. Dogs can enjoy complimentary express grooming and massage services Catch demonstrations54 words
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Miscellaneous507 2004-05-06 41 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20 -FEB 18 The soft, dreamy side of your personality a side your dear ones don’t often catch a glimpse of will be revealed to one and all. Better prepare them for what’s coming, especially if you feel a good cry coming507 words
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Article, Illustration489 2004-05-06 42 Tan Kim Han - NFL leaders to attempt the unthinkable beating an < S-League club Tan Kim Han TAMPINES ROVERS SC will be attempting what no other National Football League team have achieved victory against an S-League club in the Big Trumpet Singapore Cup tournament. The amateur side will faceThe New Paper - 489 words
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207 2004-05-06 42 ap BUENOS AIRES Diego Maradona was back in intensive care yesterday, days after he abruptly ended nearly two weeks of emergency treatment for heart and lung problems. Local media reports said that the 43-year-old was hospitalised with breathing problems and was using anap - 207 words
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Article135 2004-05-06 42 Reuters NEW YORK Mike Bibby notched 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to inspire Sacramento Kings to a 104-98 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening contest of their NBA Western Conference play-off semi-final. He led six Sacramento players in double figures in Minneapolis on TuesdayReuters - 135 words
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Article, Illustration414 2004-05-06 44 LIM HAN MING - From walking to fuel-economy driving, Aussie John Taylor loves an adventure Extreme sports By LIM HAN MING BY his own admission, John Taylor (right) thinks he’s a bit crazy. At the age of 12, the Australian, who is in his 50s, covered 64km on foot in aW* D'Agostino - 414 words
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Article, Illustration440 2004-05-06 46 Mourinho pays tribute to Derlei Silva as Porto reach first Champions League final Wire services CHAMPIONS LEAGUE S-FINAL (2nd leg) Deportivo La Coruna 0 FC Porto 1 (Porto win 1-0 on aggregate) LA CORUNA, Spain Porto coach Jose Mourinho paid tribute to his Brazilian goalscorer Derlei SilvaWire services; " WWutefS - 440 words
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246 2004-05-06 46 -AFP MARSEILLE Newcastle will be seeking to keep alive their quest to end a 35-year wait for a major trophy when they enter Marseille’s Velodrome stadium for the second leg of the Uefa Cup semi-final here tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time). With the tie-AFP - 246 words
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Article202 2004-05-06 46 AFP LONDON Leeds have assured caretaker manager Eddie Gray that he will be kept on for next season in some capacity although the club have been relegated from the Premiership. Leeds managing director David Richmond said that it could be a week-and-a-half before Gray knowsAFP - 202 words
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Article212 2004-05-06 46 Wire services LONDON Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that the Gunners are getting anxious as they moved to within two games of going through the entire Premiership season without defeat. Jose Reyes scored the equaliser in the 50th minute as the Gunners came from behind to secureWire services - 212 words
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