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Title Section9 2004-05-21 1 Streats FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2004 streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 196/03/20049 words
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Article, Illustration505 2004-05-21 1 Chua Kong Ho - Following Streats report on relaxed rules, clinic places lasik surgery ad in ST Classified By Chua Kong Ho IT MAY be just four lines of text surrounded by a patch of grey, but the lines made history yesterday as the first medical advertisement505 words
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Advertisement39 2004-05-21 1 SHARE YOUR Effete young I worry for these self-indulgent youths, says PHILIP LEE W Ahoy Athens Sailor Stanley Tan qualifies for the Olympic Games in August sons On Korean MP3 player f ißiver making waves, says CEO Marilyn Chen39 words
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Article485 2004-05-21 2 ChuaKongHo; ——— o; Ho Lian-Yi - Unlikely to happen in Spore for now, say telcos By ChuaKongHo o and Ho Lian-Yi IMAGINE having your cellphone number listed in a directory accessible to any Tom, Dick or Harry. For 120 million US cellphone subscribers, this hellish scenario of unwanted sales calls, nuisance485 words
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Article, Illustration58 2004-05-21 2 Singapore Press Holdings chairman and former ambassador to Japan Lim Chin Beng and his wife, Mrs Winifred Lim, smiling for photographers yesterday. Mr Lim was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun the highest honour given to foreigners by the Japanese government by JapaneseST - 58 words
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Article, Illustration482 2004-05-21 3 DPM Tony Tan urges world to protect waterways from terrorist and pirate attacks SINGAPORE has called on nations of the world to join in a multilateral effort to protect strategic waterways such as the Straits of Malacca and the Straits of Singapore fromAFP - 482 words
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288 2004-05-21 4 He slams Bush for damaging ties with allies -AP WASHINGTON Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry has promised that, if elected president of the US, he would pull virtually all American combat troops out of Iraq away from the “death zone” by the end of-AP - 288 words
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Article, Illustration269 2004-05-21 4 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng VESAK Day celebrations will turn green literally at a Buddhist temple in Bright Hill Road this year. From tomorrow to June 5, a giant artwork made from 1,200 cardboard egg trays painted green will be on display at the Kong Meng San PhorEdwin Koo r~ - 269 words
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Article, Illustration243 2004-05-21 6 Yeo Ghim Lay - By Yeo Ghim Lay REMEMBER Ger (above), the local singersongwriter who shot to fame in 1998 with her rendition of My Special Angel? She is back with a new album, On My Own, and will perform for the second time in front of an audience at Women’s243 words
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242 2004-05-21 6 JEDDAH Petrol stations attendants have come up with a deterrent against thieves that fill their tanks and drive away without paying: a pile of rocks next to every petrol pump. Mr Muhammad Haseeb Shah told Arab News: “We only started using this242 words
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Article, Illustration554 2004-05-21 6 Taiwan president doesn’t rule out reunification AFP TAIPEI Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian refused yesterday to rule out eventual reunification with China, after Beijing threatened to crush any moves by the island towards independence. “Any form of future relationship between the People’s Republic of China andAFP; AP - 554 words
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Article, Illustration361 2004-05-21 8 Yeo Ghim Lay - Six screen idols arrive here for International Indian Film Academy Weekend By Yeo Ghim Lay SCREAMS broke the quiet hum at Changi Airport yesterday morning when Bollywood movie fans welcomed the arrival of their favourite stars. Six actors and actresses were here to attend thePics: Mugilan R. - 361 words
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Article, Illustration220 2004-05-21 8 Ho Lian-Yi - By- Ho Lian-Yi MS TRESNAWATI Prihadi, 40, general manager of the Singapore Philatelic Museum, sees stamps as windows to a country. “Stamps document the history, culture and heritage of a country,” she said. To add to the museum’s collection will be the release of a seriesLlanhe Zaobao - 220 words
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206 2004-05-21 8 -AP ATLANTA, Georgia Delta’s low-fare carrier, Song, will give free tickets to passengers who are nice to one another. Passengers who help another to carry a bag, stay upbeat during a difficult situation or assist a flight attendant could earn one of 5,000-AP - 206 words
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132 2004-05-21 10 BUZZSTOP SINGAPOREANS will soon have to pay more for electricity as global energy prices have climbed in recent months, The Straits Times reports today. In a round-up interview with Singapore journalists at the end of his five-day trip to132 words
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Article, Illustration54 2004-05-21 10 Timor Leste art students wearing body paint running through the streets of Dili following ceremonies marking its second year of independence yesterday. They were also protesting against the slow progress of border demarcation with Australia, which would give Timor Leste control of oil and gas reserves in theAP 1 - 54 words
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Article139 2004-05-21 10 No 2 in Asia, No 4 globally US-BASED Milken Institute’s justreleased Capital Access Index 2004 ranks Singapore as the No 2 capital market in Asia and fourth in the world. The US fell three places from its ranking last year to No 6, mainly because139 words
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Article146 2004-05-21 10 Advisory on health supplements MIRACLE cures for obesity are often accompanied by little or no supporting evidence to back up their claims that they will cut your weight with minimal effort, and should be viewed with scepticism. That is the advice being given by the146 words
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Article136 2004-05-21 10 Hotline part of awareness drive SINCE its launch last February, the Army Safety Hotline has received only 13 calls. Still, it has made an impact on troops, who are comforted that one phone call is all it takes to alert senior commanders of safety hazards,136 words
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Article80 2004-05-21 10 A REPUBLIC of Singapore Air Force F-16C fighter aircraft crashed in the US during a routine training mission, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday. The fighter had taken off from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on a night training flight. Communications with the plane, part of a80 words
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Article114 2004-05-21 10 AN alert off-duty police officer arrested an unemployed 26-year-old Chinese after he was caught with a plastic bag full of paraphernalia linked to loansharking. At about 7am on Wednesday, Station Inspector Oh Soo Khoon spotted a man using a pair of gloves to clean some locks114 words
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Article100 2004-05-21 10 MILITANT Iraqi Shi’ite leader Moqtada A 1 Sadr is more popular than ever among Iraqis, a new poll shows. The Iraq Centre for Research and Strategic Studies survey also found that nearly nine out of 10 Iraqis see US troops as occupiers and not liberators or peacekeepers,100 words
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Article94 2004-05-21 10 MALAYSIA’S new CID chief has reportedly called on police officers to report superiors’ questionable decisions to halt investigations or orders to tamper with evidence. “Any officer who has been ordered by his superior to stop investigating, tamper with or fabricate evidence is committing an offence. They (the94 words
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Article, Illustration522 2004-05-21 12 Choong Choon Yee - Second only to the iPod in the US, Korean label hopes to make waves here By Choong Choon Yee iRIVER may not be as well known as Samsung or LG, but it is also part of the Korean revolution that is sweeping the world of consumerChoong Choon Yee - 522 words
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305 2004-05-21 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE/HONGKONG Las Vegas Sands, which opened a US$24O million (Ss4l2 million) casino in Macau this week, said it will meet Singapore government officials to discuss plans for the first casino in the city-state. The company, known for its Venetian casino in LasBloomberg - 305 words
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Article102 2004-05-21 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE City Developments said yesterday that it won’t consider a commercial development at a 4ha New Downtown site “at the moment”. The developer had unsuccessfully tried to ask the Government to delay the sale of the project’s sites, scheduled this month, said chairman Kwek LengBloomberg - 102 words
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Article77 2004-05-21 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Informatics Holdings said that it is providing certain documents to Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department as part of an investigation. Informatics, which said earlier this month that it overstated revenue and profit for the nine months ended Dec 31, said in a stock exchange statement that itBloomberg - 77 words
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Article96 2004-05-21 12 SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines, which wants to expand into India, is keenly awaiting'the new government’s civil aviation policy, including divestment of state-owned airlines. “There are good growth opportunities in India but it all depends at the moment on the air traffic rights the country wants to grant,”96 words
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Article76 2004-05-21 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE SingTel’s Optus unit is in talks to buy 66 per cent of broadband company Uecomm for A$ 109 million (Ssl3l million), bankers involved in the sale said. Optus is offering to acquire the stake from Australian energy group Alinta for 32.5 cents a share, bankersBloomberg - 76 words
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Article, Illustration325 2004-05-21 14 Christopher Lim - It is a potential market of 142 m people: finance chief By Christopher Lim BANGLADESH’S Minister for Finance and Planning M Saifur Rahman yesterday cited the example of his hard-working compatriots here as a reason why Singapore businesses should invest in his country. Mr Rahman325 words
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Article298 2004-05-21 14 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore’s trade-driven economy will be powered up this year by growth in global markets and strong demand for its valuable microchips and drugs exports, adding to inflationary pressures, a Reuters poll showed. The latest quarterly poll of 12 economists found a median 6.6 per– Reuters - 298 words
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523 2004-05-21 17 A US interest rate hike will affect HK real estate market, but S’pore stocks are a good bet: analysts Reuters BANGKOK Singapore’s nascent property market recovery could be protected because the trade-reliant country uses a freely floating exchange rate to manage the economy ratherReuters - 523 words
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Article444 2004-05-21 20 Bush’s refusal to release reserves sets nerves on edge AFP NEW YORK World oil prices took off on Wednesday, nearing record highs amid bloodshed in the Middle East and US President George W Bush’s refusal to release emergency oil reserves. After dipping for aAFP - 444 words
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228 2004-05-21 20 AFP BEIJING China’s major power plants may run out of coal in a matter of days and some electricity producers have been forced to suspend operations as demand continues to outpace supply, state media said yesterday. Mr Xu Dingming, director of the– AFP - 228 words
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Article, Illustration428 2004-05-21 22 Yen rises on speculation that Tokyo market rally will continue Wire services TOKYO The Bank of Japan (BOJ) yesterday vowed to continue supporting the nation’s recovery with a stimulative monetary policy while remaining cautiously upbeat about the economic outlook. As widely anticipated, theWire services; AFP - 428 words
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196 2004-05-21 22 -AP SHANGHAI A court here has begun proceedings in a corruption case against Mr Zhou Zhengyi, a property tycoon arrested last year on charges of fraud and stock manipulation, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday. Mr Zhou, also known as Mr Chau Ching Ngai, is accused-AP - 196 words
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Article, Illustration547 2004-05-21 24 Automakers are realising that the quality of interiors can make or break a buy AP DETROIT Horsepower may be hip, but automakers are spending billions more dollars trying to make sure consumers don’t pass over their cars and trucks because of a drabAP - 547 words
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240 2004-05-21 24 -AFP LONDON Easy Hotel, a new affiliate of the no-frills easy Group, is moving into the budget hotel sector and promising a room in central London for £5 (S$ 15) a night, the company announced on Wednesday. The group, which also runs the easy-AFP - 240 words
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Article, Illustration470 2004-05-21 26 NEW YORK Lucent Technologies CEO Patricia Russo is not resting on her laurels. Having returned the free-falling telecommunications giant to modest profitability and settling a suit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices earlier this week it paid a US$25 milllionBloomberg - 470 words
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297 2004-05-21 28 STI: 1,741.57 23.69 Reuters SHARES snapped two-day gains to finish lower yesterday, led by banking stocks, as rising oil prices returned to haunt investors. The Straits Times Index ended 1.34 per cent, or 23.69 points, lower at 1,741.57. Losers trounced gainers 239 to– Reuters - 297 words
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Article, Illustration925 2004-05-21 32 PIIILIP LEE - By PIIILIP LEE MORE than 30 years ago, a young civil servant invited me to his home for dinner. He asked me to hop on his Vespa scooter and together we rode all the way to a forested area somewhere in Paya Lebar.925 words
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250 2004-05-21 34 WE are deeply saddened by the death of Madam Chitrabathy Narayanasamy, who was slashed repeatedly with a chopper in front of her co-workers. It was reported that the quarrels and physical abuse began when Madam Chitrabathy threatened to leave her husband because of his250 words
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Article163 2004-05-21 34 I SUPPORT Ms Soh Wen Lin’s call made in her commentary, “Bosses, be bold with your payout” (Streats, May 20). Our workers have all along responded well to the calls for wage freezes, unpaid leave, bonus reduction, and CPF cuts during the bad times.163 words
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Article124 2004-05-21 34 ALTHOUGH I appreciate the recent introduction of rules banning smoking in many public areas, there are some spots which have been overlooked. Currently, it is against the law to smoke in lifts and in queues of two or more people in a public place. However, I notice124 words
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Article129 2004-05-21 34 I REFER to the letter, “Frequent bus bunching” (Streats, April 30), by Ms Gupta Kavita, and would like to thank her for her feedback. We have been monitoring the traffic conditions along several roads through which service 31 passes, including Simei Avenue, Marine Parade129 words
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Article245 2004-05-21 34 MS Zuraidah Ramli’s experience with a rude City Cab driver, as recounted in her letter, “The cabby just sat there” (Streats, May .18), reminds me of my experience with a driver from the same company. On May 1,1 took a cab from the taxi stand outside245 words
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Article119 2004-05-21 34 I REFER to the letter, “The cabby just sat there” (Streats, May 18), by Ms Zuraidah Ramli. According to our records, Ms Zuraidah lodged a report with us on May 12. We investigated the complaint and took disciplinary action against the errant driver. This was conveyed to Ms119 words
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Article306 2004-05-21 36 EARLY detection is key in controlling HIV The Ministry of Health agrees with Mr Jefry Gomez (“Blood checks: Make HIV test routine”, Streats, May 19) that early identification of HIV-infected persons is a key means of controlling the HIV epidemic. However, his suggestion to make306 words
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Article149 2004-05-21 36 I REFER to the letter “Are China food imports safe?” (Streats, May 14), by Ms Lim Bee Leng. The Agri-Food Veterinary Authority (AVA) would like to assure the writer that all imported foods, including those from China, are safe for consumption. AVA is responsible for ensuring149 words
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Article173 2004-05-21 36 MR Rick Lim Say Kiong, in his letter, “Maids’ bond proposal well-considered” (Streats, May 19), backs his proposal for maids to pay the $5,000 bond by saying that he is against a “one-sided policy” requiring employers to bear the costs of repatriating maids. The difficulty is that173 words
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397 2004-05-21 38 'Singh can hold his own against Sonia Wire services She may lead Congress, but Indian PM-elect seen as a firm hand NEW DELHI There may be fears that with Congress party president Sonia Gandhi anointing Dr Manmohan Singh as India’s new prime minister, she will run the government by proxy.Wire services - 397 words
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Article, Illustration309 2004-05-21 38 Reuters NEW DELHI The head of India’s Congress party, Mrs Sonia Gandhi, won praise from one of her biggest fans her son, Rahul after she renounced her claim to become the country’s prime minister. “My mother isn’t a Gandhi by b100d... but yesterdayReuters; AFP - 309 words
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147 2004-05-21 38 AFP NEW DELHI Indian astrologers have predicted the fall of the incoming Congressled coalition within two years and said that the communists would create “havoc” in the government after a lunar eclipse in October. “It is smooth sailing tilf September of this year,”AFP - 147 words
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Article180 2004-05-21 38 SEOUL Korean President Roh Moo Hyun yesterday said that he will soon join the Uri Party. This move will end eight months of unaffiliation for him, the Korean Times reported yesterday. He announced his intention to join the party during a dinner meeting with180 words
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336 2004-05-21 72 Minister accused of helping PM’s wife -AP BANGKOK Opposition lawmakers accused Thailand’s finance minister of helping the prime minister’s wife buy a plot of land cheaply for her company, as a no-confidence debate against eight ministers gathered pace in Parliament yesterday. Since the debate-AP - 336 words
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Article, Illustration69 2004-05-21 72 Indonesian maid Nirmala Bonat, 19, showing to her agent in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday the injuries inflicted on her by her employer. Over the last five months, she was allegedly kicked, beaten, burned with an iron and scalded with boiling water by a wealthy Malaysian housewife in theAFP - 69 words
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234 2004-05-21 72 BANGKOK In a rare move, Thailand’s queen has told the prime minister that she is concerned about the violence in the country’s south. Apart from whatever steps the government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is taking, Queen Sirikit asked that people must also not234 words
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Article116 2004-05-21 72 AFP BEIJING China yesterday hit out at major foreign trade partners, including the US and Japan, for using technical barriers that discriminate against Chinese trade and investment. A Ministry of Commerce report, cited by the China Daily, claims that China’s largest trade partners useAFP - 116 words
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170 2004-05-21 74 Wire services WASHINGTON US prison guards are smiling and giving the thumbs-up over the body of an unknown prisoner in Iraq’s Abu Ghraib jail in new pictures broadcast by US media yesterday. The photos show Army Specialist Charles Graner grinning as he peers into– Wire services - 170 words
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Article, Illustration373 2004-05-21 74 Israeli corps ignored standing order not to fire mortar shells: paper RAFAH, Gaza The attack by Israeli forces outside Rafah on Wednesday has been described as the worst ever. Dr Ali Mousa, director of the main hospital at Rafah, told The Independent newspaper: “Until this moment,Reuters - 373 words
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Article, Illustration331 2004-05-21 74 DA\AO, Philippines It has been voted one of Asia’s “most liveable” cities by Asiaweek magazine. Foreign investors are keen to take a stake and the city is booming. Although Davao is located in the Philippines’ Mindanao province, a region that has become synonymous with separatist331 words
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242 2004-05-21 74 TOKYO A woman who founded a plastic surgery clinic in Tokyo that uses revolutionary prosthetic devices developed in Europe did so after she became frustrated with Japanese doctors’ lack of sympathy with her condition. The New Body Institute was opened by Ms Maria Niino242 words
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Article232 2004-05-21 76 Peter Siow - By Peter Siow WATCH out, Viagra. Soon, there may be a tablet to rival the popular anti-impotency blue pill that has taken the world by storm. And it will be made from extracts of the kiwiffuit, which is grown in abundance in New Zealand’s North Island. A232 words
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Article88 2004-05-21 76 QHow does one go about building up muscles in the body? Are special diets required? A Resistance or weight training that is properly planned can help to build muscles. Generally, special diets are not necessary. Dr Teh Kong Chuan, director, Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Singapore Sports Council88 words
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Article, Illustration646 2004-05-21 80 Ho Lian-Yi - Don’t underestimate the importance of the lowly mattress and pillow in ensuring a good night’s sleep B v Ho Lian-Yi THE centrepiece of any bedroom, as the name itself suggests, is the bed. Choosing the right bed and accessories is not only important for the stylingfics: Tempur - 646 words
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Article, Illustration346 2004-05-21 84 When faced xrnth odd-looking kitchen design, an open-concept kitchen may sound unconventional, hut it yields hidden benefits, when implemented well TONI and Cindy looked forward to renovating and then moving into their brand new 1,110-sq ft five-room HDB flat in Sengkang. But because of the awkward dimensions346 words
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Article, Illustration635 2004-05-21 88 Don’t look to Black Eyed Peas for gangsta rap and messages about violence. This hip hop group aims to be a positive music force. ZUBAIDAH NAZEER finds out more QUICK, think of a hip hop group that talks about the positive. If you try to look for an635 words
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Article, Illustration183 2004-05-21 88 HE may be 64, but Sir lan McKellen refuses to be classified as old. For the film Emile, he was allowed to fiddle with the script, and apparently had quite a bit to say about his character to the film’s writer and director, Carl Bessai. He183 words
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Article, Illustration75 2004-05-21 88 VETERAN actor Marlon Brando is set to make a big screen comeback playing himself in a low-budget drama, reported BBC News online. Brando and Brando, to be directed by Tunisian filmmaker Ridha Behi, will begin shooting this year. Brando, 80, best-known for films such as The Godfather75 words
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Article55 2004-05-21 88 IN our report yesterday, “There’s something about Barrie”, we said that Lord of the Rings producer Barrie Osbourne’s masterclass on film production would be at 9pm tomorrow at the Singapore Science Centre. The correct time should be 9am. We are sorry for the error. Tickets at $5O are available55 words
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Article, Illustration342 2004-05-21 90 Makeup colours this season are flower fresh and girlishly pretty, says RUTH CHEW FEMININITY is the keyword this season, where makeup is concerned. Here are some of the best shades to shoot for. PINK CHEEKS Often considered a sweet and innocent colour, pink can be pretty potent ifPic: Bobbl Brown - 342 words
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Article, Illustration424 2004-05-21 92 The Japanese cosmetics brand name that was once synonymous with the auntie crowd, m come up with a makeup and skincarTlinefor a whole new generation says NADINE GOH COSMETICS brand Kose has been a familiar name in Singapore for more than 30 years. Produced by424 words
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Article, Illustration219 2004-05-21 92 IT looks as if the stars really do dress their best for Cannes. The international film festival, which ends this Sunday, saw a parade of long, elegant gowns on the actresses, models and celebrities who were present. Actress Uma Thurman (left) was in pale blue chiffon and satinPics: (Outers, AFP - 219 words
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Article, Illustration131 2004-05-21 94 THE inaugural Development Learning for Infant Children (DLIC) Seminar takes place this weekend. On the first day, the speakers include Associate Professor Ho Lai Yun, who will speak on development care in Singapore. Other topics include baby massage and baby nutrition. On the second day, the131 words
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Article, Illustration313 2004-05-21 94 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng PRIMARY 4 student Andrew Yeo has always wondered about the story behind the bronze sculpture called Bird by the Singapore River. Now he has a chance to create his own yam based on his interpretation of the tubby bird created by313 words
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Article, Illustration420 2004-05-21 96 JUDI LOW - Stylish eating on a shoestring B V JUDI LOW Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? Judi Low’s recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals that are easy to do and cost $lO or less for four servings, will see you through these tough timesJudi Low - 420 words
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Article, Illustration120 2004-05-21 98 Storms that dumped as much as 254 mm of rain in parts of south-east Ohio forced about 700 people to leave their homes, including some who had to be evacuated by boats and fire truck, the police chief said. There were no injuries, but damage toPic Ash leigh Sim - 120 words
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Article, Illustration49 2004-05-21 98 9pm, Star Movies (Star Hub Ch 58) A police detective (Al Pacino) accidentally shoots his own partner while trying to arrest a suspect. Instead of admitting his guilt, he is given an unexpected alibi. But this “solution” only multiplies the emotional complexity and guilt over his partner’s death.49 words
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Article56 2004-05-21 98 9pm, Channel i During a high school science fair, Johnny is plagued by visions of the children catching some kind of illness and dying. Purdy and Walt eventually get the reluctant state health officer to investigate. With Johnny’s help, they figure out that one of the children56 words
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Article, Illustration52 2004-05-21 98 COOKIN’ Today and tomorrow, Bpm (plus 2pm matinee tomorrow) Suntec City Convention Hall 602 Tickets from $55 to $125 at Sistic Take common kitchen utensils such as cutlery, pots, pans, knives and rolling pins, stir in four Korean chefs and blend in a combination of dance, slapstick comedy and52 words
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Article47 2004-05-21 98 DVORAK’S CELLO CONCERTO Today and tomorrow, 730 pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets from $l2 to $74.75 at Sistic Chinese cellist Wang Jian performs with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Also in this concert is the Singapore premiere of Czech composer Leos Janacek’s epic symphonic rhapsody, Taras Bulba.47 words
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Advertisement64 2004-05-21 98 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191. Please check with organisers for latest status of events. Paradise to rc your ears Intense... Intimate... Inimitable... Infuse your soul with the inspiration of music. Come lend your ears to Arts in the64 words
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Miscellaneous479 2004-05-21 98 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 You can afford to be bigger than life. You’ll need some down time after all this wild activity, so make sure you have your cosy slippers all prepped and ready. PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 If you leave early, you might miss479 words
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Advertisement272 2004-05-21 99 Trip for 2 to Germany with exclusive Siemens Museum Paulaner Brewery tour. iP 55 i b m m $2O Paulaner Brauhaus voucher Singapore Singapore's Only German Mkrobrewerv Restaurant —B— Deutsch by Design Communication Innovations Siemens mobile phones epitomize the excellence in design and quality engineering that Germany is famous for.272 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration501 2004-05-21 100 Man United out to avoid becoming victims of giant-killing feat FA CUP FINAL PREVIEW Manchester United v Millwall LONDON The fear of humiliation will drive Manchester United in the FA Cup final against Millwall in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium tomorrow. United defender Phil Neville (bottom, left) believes that if501 words
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Article, Illustration253 2004-05-21 100 -AFP LONDON Millwall assistant manager Ray Wilkins hopes to lead his First Division side to a victory over hot favourites Manchester United in tomorrow’s FA Cup final in Cardiff. That would rank as the biggest shock in the history, said the former England international. Wilkins said-AFP - 253 words
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Article, Illustration403 2004-05-21 102 Lim Han Ming - Singapore sailor qualifies for Athens Olympics By Lim Han Ming NATIONAL sailor Stanley Tan has achieved a first for Singapore by qualifying for the Athens Olympic Games in August. The 30-year-old full-time sailor clinched one of eight qualifying spots when he finished fourth out of 72SlngaporeSalllng - 403 words
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Article, Illustration267 2004-05-21 102 Tan Kim Han - By Tan Kim Han HOLLAND to win Euro 2004. The tip comes from Andreas Moeller (below), who won the World Cup with Germany in 1990. The 36-year-old midfielder, who retired from Eintracht Frankfurt just two months ago, will play in the Singapore Cricket Club-Breitling Sevens over. - 267 words
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Article234 2004-05-21 104 Reuters MONACO Ralf Schumacher, his future at Williams looking increasingly uncertain, accused the Formula One team’s technical director, Patrick Head, of spreading rumours behind his back. Asked about a report in a German magazine quoting an unnamed Williams boss as suggesting that Ralf had not– Reuters - 234 words
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Article, Illustration470 2004-05-21 104 AP NBA PLAYOFFS WESTERN CONFERENCE S-FINALS Minnesota 83 Sacramento 80 (Minnesota wins best-of-seven series 4-3) MINNEAPOLIS Kevin Garnett (right) had 32 points, 21 rebounds and five blocks on his 28th birthday as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to– AP - 470 words
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Article107 2004-05-21 104 WOODLANDS Wellington reclaimed the lead from overnight S-League leaders Singapore Armed Forces FC when they thrashed hapless Sinchi TV 5-1 at Hougang Stadium last night. South Korean striker Park Kung Guy notched a hat-trick (45th, 84th, 84th), and Kim Eun Cher (21st) and John Wilkinson (68th) added to107 words
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Article105 2004-05-21 104 -AFP LONDON Gerard Houllier insisted on Wednesday that he intends to carry on as normal despite speculation that he faces the sack as Liverpool manager. Houllier thought he had saved his job when Liverpool secured fourth place in the Premiership and the possibility of a Champions’ League place.-AFP - 105 words
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Article93 2004-05-21 104 BASKETBALL Reuters BEIJING Michael Jordan, widely described as the greatest basketball player of all time, has no desire to move into coaching and would rather own an NBA franchise. He said: “My next goal is to own a basketball team, buy a basketball team, not coach. IReuters - 93 words
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Article, Illustration457 2004-05-21 106 Red-carded Marseille goalkeeper Barthez blames referee Collina for defeat Wire services UEFA CUP FINAL Valencia 2 Marseille 0 GOTHENBURG, Sweden Fabien Barthez (right) has accused top referee Pierluigi Collina of gifting the Uefa Cup trophy to Valencia by handing him an unnecessary red card. The FrenchWire services; AP - 457 words
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204 2004-05-21 106 Reuters BANGKOK Thailand is pressing for a bigger say in the running of English Premier League club Liverpool, including more seats on the board, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday. The level of Thai influence in the club’s affairs has become a sticking point■ Reuters - 204 words
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193 2004-05-21 106 Wire services LONDON Roman Abramovich has made a personal bid to bring AC Milan’s Andriy Shevchenko to Chelsea. The Russian owner has gone direct to Milan with an offer of around £2O million (Ss6l million) for the Ukrainian hitman whose 24 goals helped the club toWire services - 193 words
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Advertisement249 2004-05-21 102 The printing and graphic arts industry offers good career opportunities for young people. To encourage more young people to join the industry, the Print Media Association, Singapore is launching the Diploma in Printing Technology course, which will be conducted by RMIT University of Melbourne, Australia. The minimum qualification for entry249 words
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Miscellaneous49 2004-05-21 104 IN THE LIVING ROOM BASEBALL MLB: Anaheim Angels v New York Yankees (Live, Ch23,loam) GOLF: Deutsche Bank SAP Open TPC of Europe, Day 2 (Live, Ch2l, Bpm). Sybase Classic, 2nd rd (Live, Ch 23, May 22, lam). Bank of American Colonial, Day 2 (Live, Channel i, May 22, 4am)49 words
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