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Title Section10 2004-05-20 1 Streats THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com„sg mita (p> 198/03/200410 words
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558 2004-05-20 1 Khushwant Singh; Zubaidah Nazeer; Yeo Ghim Lay - Teachers prefer to warn students instead of meeting parents, principals By_ Khushwant Singh Additional reporting by Zubaidah Nazeer Yeo Ghim Lay ALTHOUGH Acting Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in Parliament yesterday that discipline in schools had not worsened, some teachers and students said his assessment558 words
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213 2004-05-20 2 THE arrangement in which the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s chairman has multiple roles though not ideal will continue as there are checks to guard against conflicts of interest, the Government said. This issue was raised yesterday by Non-Constituency MP Steve Chia, who cited a recent213 words
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Article91 2004-05-20 2 FOREMAN Heng Yeow Peow, who died while helping to save the lives of his workers in the Nicoll Highway collapse, will be awarded the Medal of Valour (posthumous). Nine Civil Defence officers who were directly involved in the dangerous search and rescue operations will also be91 words
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Article520 2004-05-20 2 Chua Kong Ho - ‘Before’ and ‘after’ photos among banned items By Chua Kong Ho HEALTHCARE institutions will not be allowed to use “before” and “after” photographs in their advertisements despite the recent relaxation of rules on advertising, the Ministry of Health said yesterday. This would be in breach520 words
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Article, Illustration436 2004-05-20 3 Wire services Congress chief Gandhi stands firm, backs Singh for top post NEW DELHI Dr Manmohan Singh will form a new Congress-led government to rule India after Mrs Sonia Gandhi, who led the nation’s oldest party to a surprise election victory, spumed the party’s– Wire services; AP - 436 words
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Article, Illustration398 2004-05-20 4 t Ho Lian-Yi - She had a difficult childhood and grew up to devote her life to doing charitable work Stoats 11 tS !u! i V r rj j I rf I t Ho Lian-Yi WHEN the Reverend Liew Yen Hoong died suddenly at age 81 last Friday from heart398 words
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Article, Illustration255 2004-05-20 4 Lee Choo Kiong - Temasek IT grads invent system to pinpoint vacant lots in carparks By Lee Choo Kiong ALL drivers in Singapore will have experienced this: Driving into a carpark, searching for a vacant space and leaving because none is available, especially on weekends. Now four information technology graduates255 words
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Article, Illustration384 2004-05-20 6 Sarah Ng - Residents complain of noise and traffic congestion By Sarah Ng THE rules governing the opening of childcare centres in landed housing estates are to be reviewed following more complaints of noise and traffic congestion from neighbours. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), in reviewing its guidelines,384 words
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Article216 2004-05-20 6 TEHERAN As unrest continued in Iraq yesterday, there were also several developments in legal issues related to the occupation by US-led forces, according to reports. The first was connected to the ongoing interrogation of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, who reportedly has admitted to bribing various heads .of216 words
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228 2004-05-20 6 Ho Lian-Yi - By Ho Lian-Yi TEN THOUSAND steps a day keep the doctor away. This is the message that the Ministry of Health (MOH) hopes to drive home when encouraging its employees to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle. Acting Minister for228 words
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123 2004-05-20 8 BUZZSTOP NOW that the hotel, food and beverage sector is in recovery, employers in the industry should give their staff “appropriate” wage increases and bonuses, said the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) deputy secretary-general and the Senior Minister of State123 words
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Article, Illustration43 2004-05-20 8 A sales supervisor at Yamano Music Co in Tokyo showing off the Hand Roll Piano yesterday. The 4mm thin silicon rubber keyboard weighs 850 g, runs on batteries and lets users carry it around by rolling it up APAP - 43 words
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Article127 2004-05-20 8 DPM Lee’s Seoul visit ECONOMIC matters dominated the agenda when Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun yesterday morning in Seoul. During their 40-minute discussion, the two leaders shared their experiences on restructuring their economies and reaffirmed their commitment to conclude127 words
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Article152 2004-05-20 8 Two lines of embryonic cells deposited -AFP THE first stem cell bank in the world officially opened yesterday in Britain with two lines of human embryonic cells deposited there, the government said. The two cell lines were separately developed at King’s College London and the-AFP - 152 words
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Article136 2004-05-20 8 Trade pact to take effect in 2005 Reuters THE United States and Australia signed a free trade agreement on Tuesday that supporters estimate could boost economic ties between the two war allies by billions of dollars annually. The agreement must be approved by legislatures in both countriesReuters - 136 words
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Article91 2004-05-20 8 THE Singapore Police Force was awarded the Singapore Service Class (SSC) and Singapore Innovation Class Award (SIC) by Spring Singapore at a ceremony on Tuesday. The SSC award is a testimony to the police’s commitment to excellence in service, the police said in a press release91 words
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Article97 2004-05-20 8 FORMER Workers’ Party chief JB Jeyaretnam lost his appeal in the High Court yesterday against the rejection last month of his application to be discharged as a bankrupt. He had offered, before an Assistant Registrar, to pay 20 per cent of the debts still owing from defamation97 words
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Article88 2004-05-20 8 AFP AT least 10 Palestinians were killed and around 40 wounded yesterday in an Israeli helicopter strike on a demonstration in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah to protest a massive army operation there, medical sources and witnesses said. The raid took place inAFP - 88 words
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Article102 2004-05-20 8 AP JAPANESE police were investigating a news report that a senior A 1 Qaeda member under arrest in Europe had been based in Japan for more than a year, possibly to establish a terror cell, a police spokesman said yesterday. Investigators had no information on theAP - 102 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration592 2004-05-20 10 Choong Choon Yee - The Armarda group is charging into China, providing IT consulting services to its large banks HP Choong Choon Yee IF you want evidence of how increasingly globalised the business environment is, just take a look at the Armarda Group. Armarda chief executive Graham Valentine, 50, is British,cttoong Unoon »66 - 592 words
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Article75 2004-05-20 10 Bloomberg PRINCETON Global Crossing Ltd, the network operator that exited bankruptcy last December, secured a US$lOO million (*****.4 million) bridging loan from majority owner ST Telemedia to fund operations this year. The agreement allows Global Crossing to borrow in phases over the next several months, the company– Bloomberg - 75 words
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Article82 2004-05-20 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE ST Assembly Test Services Ltd, Singapore’s biggest provider of computer chip-testing services, plans to add staff to its accounting department after its auditor said that the lack of resources is a material weakness. The auditor, KPMG International, recommended that ST Assembly “significantly enhance” the staffing– Bloomberg - 82 words
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Article67 2004-05-20 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Maple Tree Investments, a developer owned by Temasek Holdings, plans to set up a real estate investment trust within a year that’s backed by $1 billion in assets. The trust will be backed by rents of properties that will include so-called high-tech logistics centres andBloomberg - 67 words
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Article99 2004-05-20 10 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Telekom Malaysia Bhd yesterday named new chief executives, both trained accountants, less than a week after the government said that it will revamp management at state companies. Tenaga, the nation’s largest power producer, named Mr Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, 38,– Bloomberg - 99 words
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Article, Illustration467 2004-05-20 12 Choong Choon Yee - Revamp will integrate offices here and abroad: new senior VP By Choong Choon Yee PACIFIC Internet has reorganised its businesses into two divisions corporate and consumer to reap greater synergy and efficiency across its offices in seven countries. Also, Singapore’s No 3 Internet serviceMugllan R - 467 words
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Article27 2004-05-20 12 *AS AT MAY 19 STI: 1,765.26 42.46 USS: 551.715 553.044 EURO: 552.059 Ss: 65.76 YEN Ss: RM2.216 Ss: HK54.543 Ss: 23.74 BAHT Ss: 5,276 RUPIAH27 words
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Article342 2004-05-20 12 Chita Kong Ho - By_ Chita Kong Ho ITS rivals have launched black cards, platinum cards and ladies’ cards in the past year. But Citibank, which views itself as the No 1 credit card issuer in Singapore, has chosen to bet on gold. The foreign bank yesterday re-launched its342 words
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Article, Illustration166 2004-05-20 12 Wire agencies SYDNEY Media and gambling mogul Kerry Packer (pictured), 66, remains Australia’s wealthiest man, as the rich got richer in a boom year, according to the annual Business Review Weekly Rich 200 List. His personal fortune rose Asl billion (Ssl.2 billion) in the past 12Wire agencies - 166 words
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Article, Illustration532 2004-05-20 14 Millions still poor even as cities enjoy economic boom Reuters NEW DELHI For hundreds of millions of urban Indians, rising incomes and cheap loans have fuelled a boom in consumer goods and property, drawing in foreign companies and investment. But for the majority of IndiansReuters; AFP - 532 words
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Article, Illustration730 2004-05-20 16 SOH WEN LIN - Soh what? By SOH WEN LIN The Straits Times EMPLOYERS, here’s an investment opportunity for you, now that a good number of you supposedly have a little more breathing room in your profit margins. One-up those calls by the National Wages Council and theThe Straits Times - 730 words
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230 2004-05-20 18 I HAVE a few questions of public interest to put to the Public Transport Council and the public bus companies. How accurate are tables at bus stops stating service frequencies? How effective is the PTC in ensuring that public transport standards are not deteriorating?230 words
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Article159 2004-05-20 18 EVERY day, I take bus service 65 from Lower Delta to the Lucky Plaza bus stop in Orchard Road. The fare is 63 cents with the ez-link card. In a month, I notice I am overcharged at least four times. I have been overcharged by 20159 words
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Article108 2004-05-20 18 I REFER to the letter, “A drowsy bus ride”, by Mr Teo Jiaxin (Streats, May 5), and would like to thank him for his feedback. Our records show that a service 14 bus was driven back to our workshop for repairs on May 1. Checks revealed108 words
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Article123 2004-05-20 18 IN the May issue of Contact, a community magazine published by the South East Community Development Council, an advertisement publicising a job recruitment exercise on May 29 said: “We are looking for people who: Have A-level/secondary education; Are customer service oriented; and Are below 40 years123 words
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Article156 2004-05-20 21 I REFER to the article, “Slimming Fann-tasy” concerning Media Corp artiste Fann Wong’s endorsement of the Xando tablets. As the marketers of the Xando range of weight management product, we are proud of our association with one of Singapore’s best-known entertainers. Ms Wong is a versatile156 words
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Article119 2004-05-20 21 I AGREE with the views expressed by Ms Yvonne Kwok in her article, “Slimming Fann-tasy” (Streats, May 19), about skinny artistes endorsing slimming products. Walk down Orchard Road on any given day and you’ll see female skeletons floating along the street and in the malls. I can’t help119 words
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Global
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Article373 2004-05-20 22 He is expected to ‘express goodwill’ to China in his speech Wire services TAIPEI Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian will be inaugurated for a second term today, against the backdrop of a bitter legal row over his election win and threats from China to crushWire services - 373 words
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Article138 2004-05-20 22 AFP ZAMBOANGA, Philippines Movie star Fernando Poe yesterday declared that he won last week’s Philippines presidential election and accused incumbent Gloria Arroyo of cheating him out of his victory. Mr Poe, Mrs Arroyo’s closest rival, angrily rejected preliminary “quick counts” and exit polls showing thatAFP - 138 words
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Article, Illustration44 2004-05-20 22 Fans of NBA superstar Michael Jordan climbing a fence in Beijing yesterday to catch a glimpse of the basketball player, who was attending a sporting ceremony. When police cancelled the event for safety reasons, several hundreds of fans protested ReutersReuters - 44 words
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138 2004-05-20 22 JAKARTA Indonesian presidential candidate Wiranto has demanded an end to criticism on his alleged links to human rights violations. “Anti-military and anti-New Order campaigns, as well as propaganda on human rights violations should be halted,” he was quoted as telling a national leadership meeting of138 words
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Article, Illustration365 2004-05-20 24 He doesn’t have what it takes to run for White House: Gore WASHINGTON Mr John Kerry (top right) is “not sexy enough to be president”, said former Democratic presidential nominee A 1 Gore (above). He told reporters: “There are only three things thatReuters; AFP - 365 words
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Medical
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299 2004-05-20 26 FIRST there were the low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets to help the obese lose weight. Then, food manufacturers began tinkering with their products to reduce carbohydrate content, for example, by serving up bunless hamburgers and, in Kellogg’s case, creating a special low-carb version of its Special299 words
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Article222 2004-05-20 26 i I What are the dangers of eating too much convenience food? A As convenience food is quick to prepare, there is a tendency to have too much of it in the daily diet. But we have no control over the amount or type of ingredients used. Some222 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration528 2004-05-20 28 GEOFFREY PEREIRA - The battle of the camera giants has led to improved features and performance as well as better prices. And the trend is set to continue By GEOFFREY PEREIRA The Straits Times WHEN Canon introduced its EOS 300 D late last year, it took the photographic world byThe Straits Times - 528 words
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Travel
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Article, Illustration573 2004-05-20 30 John De Souza - By_ John De Souza Say shopping, and most people think Bangkok. In fact, Thailand is one giant mall THAILAND is every shopper’s paradise, whether you’re a serious shopaholic or casual buyer, arty crafts collector or fad-mad fashionista. In Bangkok alone, you’ll find brilliant buys galore art, basketry,573 words
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Article61 2004-05-20 30 Catch the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand’s annual two-month shopping bash, from June 1 to July 31. Enjoy discounts of up to 50 per cent and other offers at shops along shopping streets in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Hat Yai and Songkhla. You also stand61 words
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Article, Illustration705 2004-05-20 32 The Wachowski Brothers wanted to work mtfflWj him. Peter Jackson sought him out when he ready to film Lord of the Rings. YVONNE KWOK speaks to Oscar-winning producer Barrie Osborne ACADEMY Award-winning film producer Barrie Osborne (pictured, inset) is convinced that The Matrix trilogy would have705 words
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Article, Illustration247 2004-05-20 32 Sharlene Tan - Sharlene Tan was in Singapore earlier this month, also to give a talk at the Singapore I Science Centre, was Andrew Camenisch (pictured). The relative newbie to the company joined only in April 2002, in the middle of production of The Two Towers. When247 words
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Article, Illustration369 2004-05-20 34 Gregory Leow - By_ Gregory Leow LAWS OF ATTRACTION Starring Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore Directed by Peter Howitt o©®®® THE concept seemed bankable enough. Take a tried and tested formula, throw in modern-day veteran actors and see what happens. Unfortunately, even a US$32 million budget (Ssss million) did nothing to save369 words
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Article, Illustration462 2004-05-20 36 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok YOUNG ADAM Directed by David MacKenzie Starring Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinfon and Emily Mortimer GOO®® MOODY, grey, and slower than the sluggish waterways of Glasgow where much of the action happens, this adaptation of Alexander Trocchi’s 1957 novel, Young Adam, is a bleak portrait462 words
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Article, Illustration286 2004-05-20 40 ’Ashleigh Sim - Picture and text by. ’Ashleigh Sim LOPSANG Namgyal, 17, is the youngest among the monks who are painting with coloured sand to form the world’s largest medicine Buddha mandala. He and 19 other Tibetan monks of the Nyanang Phelgyeling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal the oldest is 71286 words
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Article, Illustration522 2004-05-20 37 Amy Van - Ml I Mjk. r® hit CARTE 'Amy Van {AFTER a major refurbishment, [the Legends Fort Canning Park not I only sports a new coat of paint but I also houses several new restaurants I which are open to club members, as well as the public.522 words
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Article, Illustration119 2004-05-20 42 Australian marine scientists have discovered that a fragile coral reef off the Kimberley coast has been ripped apart by a recent cyclone. Cyclone Fay was rated a category five system when it passed over Scott Reef, 400 km north of Broome, at the end of March,PicAshleigh Sim - 119 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration45 2004-05-20 42 8.30 pm, Channel U Media Works artiste Adrian Lim’s clumsiness in farming displeases the Da-Wu chief and he is chided. He’s in for more a pig slaughtering ceremony appalls him, and he has to master the art of wearing the traditional Da-Wu G-string.45 words
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Article50 2004-05-20 42 10.30 pm, Central Tim is 30 today and receives some special gifts, including a giant inflatable unmentionable Dawn wants to organise after-work drinks for him but it also happens to be the annual quiz night. Brent and Finchy see it as a point of honour that they win.50 words
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Article, Illustration53 2004-05-20 42 DOGS 101 Today, 2pm-3pm and Saturday, llam-12pm SPCA (31, Mount Vernon Road) $2O, call 6287-5355 to register If you’ve just got your first puppy, find out from dog trainer Angie Tan (pictured) in today’s session on what to expect and the equipment that you’ll need. Saturday’s seminar focuses on53 words
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Article50 2004-05-20 42 FUSION 2004 Today till Saturday, 10am-Bpm (till 3pm on Saturday) Nanyang Polytechnic, Block A auditorium Free This annual showcase exhibits the work of graduating students from Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Design. Their spectrum of work includes digital animation, interactive media, games design, industrial design and digital film and video.50 words
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Advertisement307 2004-05-20 42 Macau A Fascinating Find! met'. 4 p'A ihS Z. For almost four and a half centuries, international travellers have been coming to Macau for adventure and sanctuary... knowledge and excitement... business and pleasure. Invariably they have found far more than they expected in the tiny outpost that once flourished as307 words
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Miscellaneous483 2004-05-20 42 jp AQUARIUS flfelSi JAN 20-FEB 18 Strike a balance between talk and action. Show the world that you’re excellent in every way. You know a sure thing when you see it, and you’re doing what makes sense. -JUN2I You’re in a mood to start something. You have the ideas and483 words
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Article, Illustration484 2004-05-20 44 Tan Kim Han - Thai scoring machine not happy in Vietnam By Tan Kim Han S-LEAGUE Player of the Year 2002 Therdsak Chaiman is eyeing a return to Singapore as early as next month. The 25-year-old Thai midfielder, who was a formidable force two years ago with his 27 goals, is484 words
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209 2004-05-20 44 AFP LONDON Millwall’s playermanager Dennis Wise has flown to Italy to seek treatment for a calf injury that threatens his participation in Saturday’s FA Cup Final against Manchester United. Wise, 37, is bidding to become the first player to win the FA CupAFP - 209 words
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Article111 2004-05-20 44 SINGAPORE Armed Forces FC marched to the top of the S-League football table last night with a 2-1 win over Balestier Khalsa at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium. The Warriors scored through striker Jonathon Angelucci (Bth minute) and midfielder Ballamodou Conde (78th). Farhan Farook replied for Balestier111 words
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Article, Illustration397 2004-05-20 46 High-scoring Artest stars for Indiana in semi-final Reuters NBA PLAYOFFS EASTERN CONFERENCE S-FINAL Indiana 73 Miami 70 (Indiana win series 4-2) NEW YORK Ron Artest notched 27 points, including several baskets down the stretch, to power Indiana Pacers to a 73-70 victory over hosts Miami Heat– Reuters - 397 words
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310 2004-05-20 46 -AFP MONACO Michael Schumacher is hoping six will be his magic number as he bids to add more records to his long list of achievements in this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. The world Formula One champion is still unbeaten after five races this year and-AFP - 310 words
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Article, Illustration399 2004-05-20 47 Wire services LONDON With less than a month to go before the start of Euro 2004, England coach SvenGoran Eriksson (right) has given Jiis rivals a psychological boost. The Swede has openly admitted ■that his 23-man provisional squad have shortcomings in goal and up front. He said: “David– Wire services; Reuters - 399 words
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Article82 2004-05-20 47 WAKEBOARDING SINGAPORE’S Sasha Christian won a bronze medal in the women’s open category of the Asian Asian Australasian Waterski Wakeboard Championships held in Zhanjiang, China, earlier this month. The 11-year-old Methodist Girls’ Primary 5 student, who became the youngest wakeboarder to represent Singapore at an international competition,82 words
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Article76 2004-05-20 47 FOOTBALL Reuters LONDON West Ham United will face Crystal Palace in an all-London First Division playoff final at the Millennium Stadium on May 29 after a 2-0 win oyer Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Second-half goals from midfielder Matthew Etherington and defender Christian Dailly gave the HammersReuters - 76 words
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Article203 2004-05-20 47 -AFP Paris Fears that football might be thrown out of the Athens Olympics receded yesterday when sources said that Fifa chief Joseph Blatter and World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) president Uick Pound had struck a deal in their row over doping. “We’ve broken the deadlock. A-AFP - 203 words
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204 2004-05-20 47 Reuters BANGKOK Thailand’s bid for a stake in English Premier League giants Liverpool has stalled over the level of Thai representation on the club’s board. “There are some differences in the draft (memorandum of understanding) such as the number of directors on the board and theirReuters - 204 words
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Miscellaneous68 2004-05-20 47 IN THE LIVING ROOM GOLF: Deutsche Bank SAP Open TPC of Europe, Day 1 (Live, Ch2l, May 20, Bpm). Sybase Classic, Ist rd (Live, Ch 23, May 21, 2am) Bank of American Colonial, Day 1 (Live, Channel i, May 21, 4am) SOCCER: Fifa Centennial, Women: Germany v Fifa World Stars68 words
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