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Title Section8 2001-02-01 1 TODAY ThlirSday February 1, 2001 t MITAIP) 135.-11/20008 words
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Article, Illustration630 2001-02-01 1 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan There's no need for an opposition ward in Singapore: Grassroots man by kirn @ne wstoday. com. sg NOTHING official yet, but residents in Hougang have been getting flyers in their mailbox asking for their wish-list. Grassroots leader Eric Low is also telling them that he wants630 words
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467 2001-02-01 1 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian bo o nyian@ne wstoday. com. sg by I ONE obviously awestruck student had this to ask Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: In the next lap, will the current scholarship system work well enough to produce great leaders like DPM467 words
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Miscellaneous22 2001-02-01 1 Want a pair of free tickets to a destination of your choice? Read and cut out Page 21 in Today's Relax section22 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article467 2001-02-01 2 Ng Hwee Koon - Ng Hwee Koon Finance Ministry gives details of new, tax-deductible savings scheme by: hweekoon@newstoday.com.sg LET the Ministry of Finance teach you the legal way to save taxes, using the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). Announced during Finance Minister Dr Richard Hu's Budget speech last February, the details467 words
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Article149 2001-02-01 2 A NEW board of directors for the Economic Development Board (EDB) takes over today. Leading the board is Mr Teo Ming Kian, who takes over as Chairman EDB. Mr Philip Yeo becomes co-chairman. New private sector members are Mr Kenneth Bradley, managing director, Pfizer Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd;149 words
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Article, Illustration89 2001-02-01 2 YESTERDAY saw the official launch of the $3m extension at Junction 8 Mall. And there is no shortage of stores willing to head out-of-town. US-based youth sportswear chain FUBU opened its first Southeast Asia outlet there. Breadtalk Bakery, Millie's and 37 Degrees are also going suburban for89 words
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188 2001-02-01 2 SINGLES are making their presence felt. In the latest Population Census released by the Department of Statistics, singles account for more than half of the one-person households in 2000. The census captured a total of 923,300 resident households in Singapore. According to the report, oneperson188 words
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Article180 2001-02-01 2 Agencies. TOKYO Japan's Sega Corp said yesterday it would scrap production of its lossmaking flagship Dreamcast game machine. And guess what they're going to be doing now? Make software for its competitors Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, whose new game console system "Xbox" will be launched this fall.– Agencies. - 180 words
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153 2001-02-01 3 STRONG economic growth last year created an unprecedented demand for new labour, but mainly for workers who are highly-skilled or highly-educat-ed. Figures released yesterday by the Manpower Research and Statistics Department reveal that recruitment last year continued to grow, following the 1997/98 economic downturn,153 words
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Article, Illustration399 2001-02-01 3 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian Singapore team shows that actions are louder than words by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg THROWING city-bred youngsters into rural areas of Vietnam, to build fences, restore buildings and repair furniture, with very basic tools, is already tough work. To add to the test, nineWONG KHING CHONG - 399 words
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Article, Illustration62 2001-02-01 3 Many people queued up for a chance to win the $11 million Toto jackpot Singapore's biggest ever hoping to have a happy Chinese New Year. Also in the queue is Robert, an American (in red t-shirf), who has been working here for 20 months.WEETECKHIAN - 62 words
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88 2001-02-01 3 SINGTEL and five other regional telecommunications carriers have built the first overland cable linking China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. It starts operations today. The China-Southeast Asia Cable for commercial traffic is used for international leased circuit and Internet and voice servic- es that88 words
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129 2001-02-01 3 -AFP TOKYO Some 28 people were injured yesterday when a Japan Airlines QAL) jumbo jet carrying 427 people took emergency action to avoid another aircraft. JAL spokesman Geoffrey Tudor said three were seriously injured in the near-miss that occurred over Yaizu in Shizuoka, west-AFP - 129 words
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Article191 2001-02-01 3 SEVENTEEN per cent of the construction industry have not heard of the Construction 21 report, a 1999 report which explores the industry's malaise and maps out the way it should move forward, a study released yesterday revealed. It is a figure of concern, especially191 words
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Article304 2001-02-01 4 Maurice Png - Maurice Png Will polys produce the next wave of dotcom CEOs? by. and Mahesha Thenabadu THE death of the dotcom may be a little premature if the endeavours of three Singapore polytechnics are anything to go by. Singapore Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic are following the304 words
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171 2001-02-01 4 OVER 60 per cent of people here die from lifestyle-related diseases like cancer, heart disease and stroke. To combat this, the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) has teamed up with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and NTUC to teach public and171 words
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Article, Illustration271 2001-02-01 4 A LAWYER was sentenced to three months' jail yesterday for hitting a man, after the latter knocked into his car. Edmund Wong Sin Yee, 41, had pulled his victim, Mr Mok Gok Keong, 30, by his hair and claimed that Mr Mok had caused his271 words
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Article109 2001-02-01 4 Agencies JAKARTA Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid had his third breakfast in two weeks with his deputy Megawati Sukarnoputri yesterday in what was described as an effort to "improve co-ordination". The president, who stands accused of involvement in two financial scandals, reiterated that he still had the supportAgencies - 109 words
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123 2001-02-01 4 AT the age of 18, Jagdish Singh Dhillon was already stealing, cheating, making false police reports and even beating up his own mother. In fact, because of the repeated physical abuse, his mother sought a personal protection order against him, which he breached after she123 words
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Miscellaneous91 2001-02-01 4 READ 0N... SPH stock downgraded Analysts expect ad revenue slowdown/7 Trend breaker High demand for banks and tech issues spells positive day/8 Minorities ignored Religious divide hampers relief operations/9 The two big Rs Race and religion and the external dimension/12 Make time for exercise... Or you are more prone to91 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration296 2001-02-01 6 Adrian Choo CEO - Adrian Choo CEO THIS regards your front page story "Dotcom Deaths: Just what was the price tag?" (Today, Jan 30). Your article was a real dampener and does not help much at all in encouraging a spirit of enterprise in Singapore. It is incorrect to say that all296 words
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366 2001-02-01 6 Frances Ang - Frances Ang A WORD of caution from my bad experience with a tuition agency. I received a call from an agency on Jan 12 for an assignment at Bishan. I was offered $150 to teach a Secondary Two Normal Academic girl English, for366 words
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Article93 2001-02-01 6 Mr Turiadi - Mr Turiadi WE refer to your article titled "Manufacturers flout halal rule, some use halal label without obtaining certification" (Today, Jan 31). The article clearly emphasises quite a number of cases of food manufacturers flouting the halal rule. The inclusion of the Ajinomoto name in93 words
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319 2001-02-01 6 Cassandra Yea - Cassandra Yea MY child in Primary Two came home one day all excited, saying she could finally join the choir. She had been talking about the choir since she was in Primary One when she heard her music teacher talk about it.319 words
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Article192 2001-02-01 6 Ronald Sng - Ronald Sng I REFER to the reply by Mrs Choo Wai Chan, PUB Singapore, to the letter "Why some pay more for power" (Today, Jan 31). I understand the government conducts a quarterly review of tariffs. In most cases, the decision to increase or decrease the tariffs192 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article311 2001-02-01 7 Analysts expect ad revenue slowdown SINGAPORE Press Holdings Ltd suffered its third stock downgrade this month as Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Co cut its rating on weaker-than-expected advertising growth. Morgan Stanley reduced the company's rating to "neutral" from "outperform". Advertising volume of The Straits Times from SPH311 words
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Article126 2001-02-01 7 TOTAL credit and charge card billings rose 18 per cent in Singapore to hit $10.6 billion last year. The Monetary Authority of Singapore figures also showed that the credit and charge card rollover balance in the last quarter of 2000 surged 25.8 per cent to126 words
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Article95 2001-02-01 7 SESAMI.COM, the electronicexchange of Sing Tel has joined forces with its one-time Hong Kong competitor, Asia2B.com. The merged entity, Sesami Inc, has a market capitalisation of $125.5 million and boasts transactions worth $556 million per month, reported Channel News Asia. Sesami.com's clientele includes Singapore Airlines, Eastman95 words
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Article101 2001-02-01 7 COMMERCIAL bank lending to non-bank customers in Singapore rose 4.7 per cent in 2000 from 1999. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said that housing loans rose 9.7 per cent to $38.6 billion. Higher lending to professionals, individuals and the transport and communications sectors also underpinned101 words
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124 2001-02-01 7 SINGAPORE'S chemical industry grew 37 per cent last year, led by the petroleum cluster, said the Economic Development Board (EDB). Total output for this industry, the second largest in the manufacturing sector after electronics, reached $31.7 billion in 2000, an increase of more than $8124 words
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Trend breaker
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Article, Illustration511 2001-02-01 8 THE STI index broke through the key 1963 points downtrend resistance line helped by firm buying in financial and tech stocks. Variations in takeover rumours in these counters created bullish spill-over effects and bolstered sentiments beyond the expected rate cut511 words
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Article, Illustration441 2001-02-01 8 KUALA LUMPUR The market spiked back up yesterday afternoon to close in positive territory, led by fresh buying on selected index-linked issues. Although losers outnumbered gainers 357 to 235, the XL Composite Index managed to close five points higher at 727.7 yesterday. Active441 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration288 2001-02-01 9 photo Religious divide hampers relief operations GUJARAT Relief operations in one quake-hit area in this western Indian state have taken on a communal colour. Members of two Hindu organisations, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), have set up relief camps in temples and the– Reuters; -AFP; AFP. - 288 words
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Article85 2001-02-01 9 -AFP PARIS Another pharmaceutical company says it is about to release a rival medication to cure impotent men. US group Abbott Laboratories said on Tuesday its Urpima pill will be on the European market within months. It said that, once the pill is dissolved under the-AFP - 85 words
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Article96 2001-02-01 9 -AFP BOGOTA A hostage crisis aboard a hijacked plane in Colombia ended on Tuesday after the hijacker was overpowered by the captain and a passenger. The pistol-wielding man, who had commandeered the Domier turboprop plane, was arrested by Air Force personnel, said General Hector Fabio Velasco. The-AFP - 96 words
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Article, Illustration323 2001-02-01 10 Roulee Jane Calayag - Roulee Jane Calayag Turns to rule of law as he struggles to regain Presidency by roulee.jane@newstoday.com.sg DEPOSED Philippine president Joseph Estrada emerged from an 11-day isolation to challenge the legality of his successor's appointment. Mr Estrada told 2,000 supporters at a sports club in Manila: "I have323 words
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97 2001-02-01 10 Reuters. CAMP ZEIST, Netherlands A Libyan was convicted yesterday of murdering 270 people in the 1988 Lockerbie airliner bombing. In an unanimous verdict, three Scottish judges found Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, 49, guilty of the terrible crime. Mr Abdel faces life imprisonment in Scotland.Reuters. - 97 words
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Article169 2001-02-01 10 Agencies. TAIPEI Taiwan's oppositiondominated Parliament yesterday voted down a Cabinet decision to shelve a nuclear power plant dragging out a political standoff that has dampened the economy and financial markets. In an extraordinary session, MPs passed a resolution 134-70, with six abstentions, vetoing the Cabinet'sAgencies. - 169 words
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Article, Illustration70 2001-02-01 10 Reuters ANKARA Turkish opposition MP Mehmet Fevzi Sihanlioglu (third from left) being held back as fist-fights broke out between MPs in Parliament late on Tuesday. Mr Sihanlioglu, 56, died of a heart attack a short while later. The MPs were debating government proposals toReuters - 70 words
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Article120 2001-02-01 10 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has never considered Singapore as a threat, even though problems in bilateral relations have cropped up from time to time, said Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar. Datuk Sen Syed Hamid said Malaysia has always adopted a policy of being friendly towards all120 words
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174 2001-02-01 10 Reuters. TOKYO A shady Japanese tale of racehorses, mistresses and embezzlement has shone a harsh spotlight on a secret government fund from which hugesums were spent freely, often without receipts. The embezzlement scandal has provoked a fierce outcry from ordinary Japanese outraged at– Reuters. - 174 words
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Article, Illustration388 2001-02-01 11 Agencies A sharp warning from Beijing to Falungong members HONG KONG Beijing has warned the banned Falungong sect that any attempt to use Hong Kong as a centre for subversive activity against China would not be tolerated. The semi-official China News Agency quoted an unnamed Central– Agencies; AFP picture - 388 words
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Article209 2001-02-01 11 AFP SEOUL A South Korean man may be suffering from the human variant of mad cow disease believed to be the first such case recorded outside Europe. But the authorities cannot carry out tests on the 30-year-old man, who is suffering from dementia, becauseAFP - 209 words
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145 2001-02-01 11 AFP MELBOURNE An engine explosion forced an Air Emirates jet with 213 passengers on board to abort its takeoff from Melbourne. The Boeing 777-300 was taxiing along the runway bound for Dubai via Singapore late on Tuesday when the engine exploded. Sparks and piecesAFP - 145 words
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Article162 2001-02-01 11 AFP PARIS Italian fashion house, Gucci, has been ordered to pay compensation for copying two styles of shoes created by Parisian shoe-maker, Berluti. Berluti is a subsidiary of French luxury group LVMH, which is in a fierce legal battle over control of Gucci. Berluti won compensation of 900,000AFP - 162 words
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Article, Illustration220 2001-02-01 11 Reuters LONDON "We buried our daughter like a jigsaw at three funerals." "We found our twins stuffed in a single jar." Parents who discovered with horror that organs had been stripped from their dead children relived their worst nightmares yesterday after a rogue■ Reuters; AFP} - 220 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration891 2001-02-01 12 Race and religion and the external dimension SINGAPORE can overcome the external gloom, now over the region, by boosting its social and political cohesion, said Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Only by doing so, can Singapore set itself apart from the political difficulties of itsAFP i - 891 words
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Article, Illustration659 2001-02-01 15 David Ngiau - David Ngiau FILM REVIEW Proof of Life The Meg Ryan-Russell Crowe affair takes precedence over the film itself by: daviri@newstoday.com.sg The temptation is just too great. When watching Proof of Life, the inclination is to look for the smallest sign of romance between the leads Meg659 words
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551 2001-02-01 15 Edmund T Shern - Edmund T Shern by edn edrauiid@paprika.com.sg A few years ago, the only official movie websites you'd find are the ones created by studio interns whom someone managed to convince a studio suit to let him do that.551 words
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Miscellaneous842 2001-02-01 16 S The Practice Upfront With Najip Udinese vs Parma m Channel 5,10 pm ffk Channel 5,9 pm Sports City, lam LwJ Eugene's ex-wife winds up in serious 0 'j\ Today's guests: National swimmers Arrigo Sacchi will be hoping kis lj trouble when the man she's been dat- --7^34*. /dfct Lesfe842 words
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Miscellaneous929 2001-02-01 17 Mi^> *Vl^^^^^M Dinner At The Ed c /AEDIACORP Suria, 7.30 pm Arts Central, 10 pm /Vewf Pen is angry and jealous at Ploy !jjP N* j E 'S The film recounts an evening in a for getting Teetat's attention. She is i§*--|' "^TEci restaurant complete with a circus furious that929 words
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Miscellaneous922 2001-02-01 18 PC Hewsßadio 93.8 FM Yes 93.3 FM fIfIPHSH All Geared Up Lunchrime programme 8.45 am and 6.45pm Noon 4 pm A motoring programme that gives car fanatics tips Let Danny Yeo (right) and Ling Zhi concoct a nutri--os^tt ye Geared Up" will provide useful tious lunch spread as you take922 words
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SHOWCASE
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Article, Illustration688 2001-02-01 19 Rosalind Png - Rosalind Png Compiled by rosalind@newstoday. com. s g Butterflies Are Free R(A) (right) Today till Feb 9 8 pm World Trade Centre Auditorium The production is a stage play based on a 1969 Broadway classic about youngsters' pursuit for freedom in the light of rapid social688 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration1003 2001-02-01 20 Sandra Bullock stars as Grade Lou Freebush, an undercover FBI agent posing as a beauty contestant in order to capture the Citizen, a dangerous psychopath who has threatened to appear at the Miss United States pageant. Michael Came stars as a beauty consultant, hired by the1,003 words
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Article, Illustration482 2001-02-01 21 Mahesha Thenabadu - Mahesha Thenabadu Meet them, and you'll know why business travellers love British Airways by rep orter@n ewsto d ay. co m. sg British Airways (BA) is almost always identified by the amiable disposition of its inflight crew. It strikes the passenger as a quintessential quality that is ingrained482 words
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Article, Illustration419 2001-02-01 21 A er Lingus is the latest member to join the iloneworld Alliance. Although its destination coverage does not cover Asia, the national airline for Ireland flies extensively through Europe, United Kingdom, USA and Northern Ireland. The airline which has a proven419 words
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Article, Illustration534 2001-02-01 22 Angus Humbie; Kelvin Lok - Angus Humbie Kelvin Lok IPS by. DO you worry too much about your health? When you get a headache, do you think it's a brain tumour? Is stomach ache the first twinge of appendicitis? Are you a hypochondriac? To find out,IPS - 534 words
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Article, Illustration450 2001-02-01 22 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei or you're more prone to heart disease by phe iphei@newstoday. com. sg It's the second month of 2001. Have you been faithful to your resolution to exercise regularly? If you haven't, you're not alone. Countless have tried and failed. But it is high450 words
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Article, Illustration465 2001-02-01 23 Jean Fielding - Jean Fielding IPS What do you do when your child has skin infections and how can it be prevented? by. BEFORE birth, your baby lives in a sterile environment. But immediately after he is born, germs from the atmosphere fall on his skin. Usually, he creates hisIPS; KELVIN LOK - 465 words
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Article, Illustration524 2001-02-01 24 Edmund T Shern - Edmund T Shern NOT SAY I WANT TO SAY by c d mun d @pap rika. com. sg Love means reading between the panels BACK in my university days, I was walking around with this perpetual grin on my face because my supervisor, Dr Lily524 words
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Article, Illustration186 2001-02-01 24 ME, anorexic? No way, says Farm Wong. "I eat so much, I have been eating and eating," she shrieked. "Just the other day, I was gobbling up my food when this crew member asked me, 'Hey, I thought the newspapers said you are anorexic.186 words
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Article360 2001-02-01 24 Bloomberg New York Rags-to-riches real estate tycoon Mr Tamir Sapir, locked in a divorce battle with his wife Bella, landed in more hot water recently because of his gambling. Mr Sapir, was accused by his wife of dissipating marital assets "by excessive gambling andBloomberg - 360 words
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Article, Illustration130 2001-02-01 24 MIRROR, mirror, on the wall. Who is the most popular of them all, in the world of J-pop? Who are Singapore's favourite J-pop stars? The answer is boyband, SMAP. The group was Singapore listeners' top pick last year, according to a year-round tabulated chart for Japanese radio130 words
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Advertisement104 2001-02-01 23 Jls4, Nestle World Specialist in Nutrition *^4,6 Love Your Heart Heart disease is the n0.2 cause of death in Singapore. To keep your heart healthy, drink NESTLE Omega Plus, the one milk that provides a perfect balance of Omega 3 6 Essential Fatty Acids which are needed by your body.104 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration762 2001-02-01 25 How Harmon became a celebrity by turning Woods into a monster CALIFORNIA If you want a swing like Tiger Woods, there's really only one man to see. A day's tuition from Woods' personal coach will only set you back about £1,500 ($3,750), with lunch thrown in, though762 words
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Article, Illustration558 2001-02-01 26 -Reuters Injured Shag could only watch onTV NBA Cavaliers 92 Lakers 102 CLEVELAND Poor Shag, out with an injured foot, he could only watch on TV the latest episode of The Kobe Bryant Show. And Shaquille O'Neal himself would have to admit that Bryant, at least-Reuters; Reirnms photo - 558 words
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303 2001-02-01 26 Raptors 96 76ers 89 TORONTO Philadelphia's amazing 13-game road winning streak is over, and the Toronto Raptors didn't even need Vince Carter to end it. Carter played less than four minutes before aggravating a knee injury, but Morris Peterson tied a career-high303 words
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Article540 2001-02-01 27 Fifa general secretary optimistic agreement can be reached soon LONDON Representatives from European football's "super clubs" will be included in talks aimed at reaching agreement on a new transfer system. The Gl4 group, which includes Manchester United and Liverpool, had asked to be involved, The540 words
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Article, Illustration169 2001-02-01 27 MEIBOURNE Pat Rafter may consider having his hair cut and also wearing lighter clothes to combat the cramp problems he has been suffering. Rafter's chances of winning the recent Australian Open wilted as he suffered cramp when leading Andre Agassi by169 words
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95 2001-02-01 27 AFP PARIS A British inventor has come up with an enterprising idea for showing up footballers who tug at their opponent's shirt or shorts. A piece of the garment comes off in the offender's hand, giving the referee proof of guilt. The clothingAFP - 95 words
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Article, Illustration376 2001-02-01 28 Security review after West Ham supporters abuse Becks family MANCHESTER The Red Devils will review players' post-match security after David Beckham and his family were subjected to a torrent of abuse by West Ham fans outside Old Trafford. Beckham has given United a full and frightening accountReuters photo - 376 words
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Article, Illustration194 2001-02-01 28 LONDON Backed by two top barristers, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is ready to fight a 12-match touchline ban imposed on him by the FA. The punishment was imposed when fourth official Paul Taylor reported Wenger after a clash in the tunnel, which followed194 words
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118 2001-02-01 28 LONDON Manchester United's title showdown at Sunderland last night attracted the biggestever TV audience for a League match, reported The Sun. More than 130 million people in 30 countries across the globe tuned in to the big Premiership clash. And yet fans118 words
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Article, Illustration472 2001-02-01 29 Parlour's energy inspires Arsenal to an easy win over league strugglers English Premier League Arsenal 2 Bradford 0 LONDON Comfortably putting onedimensional opponents to the sword, Arsenal rose to second place in the Premiership yesterday after beating Bradford 2-0. A goal from the game's most impressiveAijspobt - 472 words
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Article, Illustration212 2001-02-01 29 LONDON Gerard Houllier (left) has hinted that Manchester United's domination of the English game may be drawing to a close. Liverpool is chasing honours on four fronts this season and that, argues Houllier, is evidence that the Merseysiders212 words
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Article, Illustration492 2001-02-01 30 Rubens Success has not dulled the German's desire to win Formula One LONDON Michael Schumacher has dismissed claims that he will lack desire to win again after ending Ferrari's 21-year wait for a Formula One world champion last season, reported The Independent. "I am a natural. IRubens; Reuters - 492 words
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291 2001-02-01 30 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newsto day.com.sg JAN Poulsen admitted yesterday he has no information about Krygyzstan and is "not concerned about the opposition". The former Russian Republic is Singapore's first opponent in the Group Four world cup qualifiers at Kallang this Saturday. The caretaker coach already291 words
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Article, Illustration614 2001-02-01 31 Scott O' Donell - Scott O'Donell Coaches and players totally behind the proposed union by s c ott@n ewsto d ay. com.sg THE proposed players union has received overwhelming support from players and coaches in the S-League. As reported yesterday, a group of leading players headed by R.Today file photo - 614 words
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346 2001-02-01 31 Goll THE Davidoff Tour's leading players will turn out in force for the inaugural Caltex Singapore Masters and Charity Pro-Am presented by Carlsberg, according to Asian PGA. England's Simon Dyson, winner of last year's Davidoff Tour Order of Merit, and346 words
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Article, Illustration298 2001-02-01 32 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang See our afternoon edition for the latest on the Man U v Sunderland clash Poulsen plays second team. Danes run riot bj kelvin@news tod ay.com. sg CARETAKER national coach Jan Poulsen was unfazed despite watching his Lions lose 6-0 to Danish league leader Brondby,WEETECKHIAN - 298 words
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