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Article422 2001-03-17 1 Ng Boon Vian - Ng Boon Vian Big bang in gas and power industry, MPs fear big bust by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg NEW players with new ideas to serve the consumers better all these can be expected to accompany the big bang in Singapore's utilities sector. But as Singaporeans brace themselves for a422 words
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273 2001-03-17 1 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan by Mm® newstoday.com.sg TO foster a socially responsible press that is fair, balanced and accurate. That is the aim of a newly-created watchdog, the Singapore MediaWatch Community. But what gives it the right to correct journalists and editors who wear the badge of273 words
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Miscellaneous9 2001-03-17 1 Editor behind spyscam sting in India speaks Page 139 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article404 2001-03-17 2 Ruth Kam - Ruth Kam DBS picked for Children Development Account by reponeriss'n ewsro a ay.com .sg DBS Bank could now be called the Baby Bank. The bank yesterday announced its support for the Ministry of Community Development and Sports' (MCDS) Children Development CoSavings (Baby Bonus) Scheme. Two banks were approached404 words
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Article134 2001-03-17 2 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek by elaine @>newstod ay.com. sg TODAY'S the day you'll glimpse your million-dollar dream. Just take this number down: 1900-911-8888. The line to the brand new gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? will be open from today. Every month, 280 multiple choice questions (MCQs) will134 words
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Article148 2001-03-17 3 THE din from all that piling and hammering by the night owls at construction sites may soon be a thing of the past. Come October, all new construction sites located within 150 metres of residential areas will be required to follow stricter noise level guidelines.148 words
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Article241 2001-03-17 3 AFP. 3 killed and 5 injured, but hijack is over MOSCOW Saudi security forces stormed a hijacked Russian plane yesterday, putting a bloody end to the twoday hostage crisis. Three persons were killed in the operation a hijacker, a passenger and a flight stewardess. Five othersAFP. - 241 words
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Article115 2001-03-17 3 ALL first generation market or hawker stall holders will get a cash grant if they decide not to continue their business after their centre is rebuilt. But for hawker centres that are to be upgraded, the cash grant will only be offered to stall holders above 62115 words
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Article98 2001-03-17 3 IT'S a dirty problem, but a cleaning solution is in the works. By the end of this year, all public waste collectors must have waste recycling programmes for households. This will start with households in the Jurong area next month. In Parliament yesterday, Acting Environment Minister98 words
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Article386 2001-03-17 4 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim Some countries not doing enough to combat problem by z a cka ri a newstoday. com. sg PIRACY on the high seas is a festering sore in this region, and a greater amount of vigilance and co-operation among member countries is needed to combat it.386 words
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206 2001-03-17 4 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei by ph ci p hei ©newstoday. com, sg A GROUP of lawyers have come together to launch an Internet portal which they hope will be a new platform for counselling. The website, Counselling Online, can be found at wivw.counselling.org.sg. It will be206 words
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Article, Illustration80 2001-03-17 4 THE top three winners of the Miss Singapore Universe yesterday inked a two-year contract with MediaCorp Studios, two weeks after the beauty pageant on Mar 3. Describing it as a "red letter day for MediaCorp Studios", its CEO, Mr Franklin Wong, said: "The three girls are beautiful80 words
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Article72 2001-03-17 4 IN the 15th Asian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) held in Hong Kong yesterday, Changi Airport won its 15th "Best Airport: Asia" title, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore its 13th"Best Seaport in Asia" award. Port of Singapore Authority won "Best Container Terminal Operator (Asia)", Changi International Airport72 words
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Miscellaneous110 2001-03-17 4 READ 0N... Help the needy or the loyal? Care must be taken not to undo meritocracy/6 Govt crisis over But Indian reforms may go off track/ 10 Stolen identity Someone may be racking up a bill under your name/ 12 The spycam sting that rocked India Editor says online paper's110 words
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Letter293 2001-03-17 6 Narayana Narayana - Narayana Narayana Care must be taken not to undo meritocracy I REFER to the article "Heartland Ho! Ho! Ho!" (Today, Mar 15). I do not think anybody in Singapore will begrudge any help to those who are struggling to survive, but your report that293 words
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122 2001-03-17 6 Vic Chua - Vic Chua I AGREE with Mr Aleck Lee about the increase in electricity tariff (Today, Mar 12). I called Power Supply on Mar 8 to find out why my home electricity bill increased from around $40 to more than $100 after I shifted house in122 words
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372 2001-03-17 6 him Nah ( Ms - him Nah (Ms) WE refer to the letter "Wanted: Part-timers" by Mr Choy Kah Wai (Today, Mar 7) Mr Choy queried the Government's position on not permitting part-time Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) or employers to share FDWs. The suggestion that the Government allows part-time372 words
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195 2001-03-17 6 Jinny Tan - Jinny Tan I TAKE public transport to and from work every day. Each day, I wake up feeling tired from the lack of sleep, and this tiredness becomes worse as I journey to work. By the time I reach my office, I feel exhausted.195 words
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214 2001-03-17 6 Lim Boon Hee - Lim Boon Hee I DREAD Apr 19. Fortunately, most of us (except, perhaps, the staff of the Environment Ministry), will be ignoring the so-called Car-Free Day. The reasons for this are obvious: The public transport system is appalling. It is unreliable and bursting at214 words
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Advertisement242 2001-03-17 7 B^ WOODS An Opportunity To Own Your Dream Home And Enjoy Sound Rental Returns! > 97 three-storey terraces and 2 three-storey bungalows. Exciting features including roof courtyard and walk-in ~~f* closet in master bedroom*. Sizes ranging from „*> """set1"" n"™*'« 3090 sq ft to 4250 s.q ft. Ca™ V-"V"*« s^^u242 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration375 2001-03-17 8 ENG KONG - ENG KONG In Singapore, shares have the edge EQUITIES have the slight edge, averaging 8.3 per cent in the eight-year period 1991-99, according to a study by State Street Global Advisers. Bonds, however, enjoyed a more stable growth over the same period, with an eight per cent375 words
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164 2001-03-17 8 Bernama-AFX THE Singapore dollar fell below 1.77 against the US dollar on the continued weakening of the yen and prevailing concerns that there could be major capital outlows if investments being pursued by corporations such as SingTel are confirmed, dealers said. "The Singapore dollar isBernama-AFX - 164 words
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Article81 2001-03-17 8 Nikkei - Nikkei TOKYO The Japanese economy is suffering from moderate deflation, the government finally admitted in its report for March released yesterday. The Cabinet Office described the economic recovery as "stalling", and downgraded its economic outlook for the second consecutive month Deceleration of the US economy resulted in81 words
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Article140 2001-03-17 8 NAGOYA Toyota Motor Corp and French car maker PSA Peugeot Citroen are discussing joint production of an 800cc to IOOOcc compact passenger car in Europe, sources said yesterday. Toyota expects to develop a fuel-effi-cient compact model jointly with France's biggest car maker to cut development and140 words
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Article117 2001-03-17 8 AFP TAIPEI Taiwan's UniPresident group plans to list its China food operations on the Hong Kong stock market this year, a company official said. The group has 37 operations on the Chinese mainland including 24 wholly-owned food companies, half of them profitable. The group wasAFP - 117 words
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204 2001-03-17 8 SINGAPORE has awarded a waterfront site to a joint venture partnered by Keppel Land, Cheung Kong (Holdings) and Hong Kong Land Holdings. They had offered the higher of two bids received for the White site at Raffles Quay/Marina Boulevard. The consortium204 words
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MARKET NEWS
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Article, Illustration533 2001-03-17 9 No relief yet as market searches for a bottom THE ST Index finished 21.74 points down at 1772.10 as investors continued to pressure proxies to the economy lower, given uninspiring economic and corporate growth prospects. For the week, the blue chip index lost 6.2 per cent and is533 words
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Article, Illustration412 2001-03-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR The market finished the week on the quiet. Investor participation was near zero yesterday ahead of the weekend, and amidst the uncertain sentiments created by the selldown since the start of the week. The KL Composite shed 3.9 points to finish at 672.412 words
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Article, Illustration348 2001-03-17 10 Reuters But weakened Indian ruling coalition may lose grip on reform NEW DELHI The Indian government is likely to survive the bribery crisis which engulfed it this week, but its authority will be dented and it will be more vulnerable to the demands of coalition partners opposedReuters - 348 words
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Article, Illustration100 2001-03-17 10 AFP JAKARTA Indonesia's President Abdurrahman Wahid has dismissed a second minister from one of the parties behind moves to oust him, officials said yesterday. Forestry Minister Nurmahmudi Ismail (right), former chairman of the Justice Party, was sacked on Thursday, Defence Minister Mahfud toldAFP - 100 words
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315 2001-03-17 10 AFP BEIJING China put on a public show of unity at the annual session of parliament which ended this week. However, behind the scenes manoeuvres were underway to ease the succession of a new generation of Communist leaders. The Communist Party's three most seniorAFP - 315 words
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244 2001-03-17 10 ■AFP KUALA LUMPUR An ethnic Chinese was yesterday named chief minister of Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah under a rotation system which accommodates different ethnic groups. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad appointed Mr Chong Kah Kiat to succeed Umno's Mr Osu Sukam,■AFP - 244 words
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Article375 2001-03-17 12 Someone may be racking up a bill under your name CHICAGO Identity theft is now one of the fastest-growing white-collar crimes in the United States, according to The Economist. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse believes there are about 750,000 cases of identity theft a year. However, experts say the375 words
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126 2001-03-17 12 HONG KONG A sex-change person has sued a Hong Kong church for excluding her in a "highly humiliating" and "painful" manner, reported the South China Morning Post. Ms Jessica Park, formerly Stewart J C Park, claimed the Hong Kong International District Church of Jesus126 words
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Article161 2001-03-17 12 AFP PHNOM PENH A Cambodian pig born with an extra toe, a sign of bad fortune, will get to live a long and happy life at a provincial pagoda. The month-old porker, born with five toes on his right front leg instead of the usual four, wasAFP - 161 words
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Article, Illustration74 2001-03-17 12 AFP photo RAMSTEIN (Germany) US Army personnel carrying the coffin of a soldier, who died in Kuwait during a bombing range accident, out of a C-17 military transport at an airbase here on Thursday. Five American and one New Zealand military personnel were killed on MondayAFP photo - 74 words
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Article140 2001-03-17 12 Reuters HONG KONG Pro-Beijing groups in Hong Kong have targeted the Falungong spiritual movement in a three-day anticult exhibition beginning today, classifying it as one of the world's deadliest cults. The controversial movement, legal in the territory but outlawed in mainland China, has become the biggestReuters - 140 words
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203 2001-03-17 12 Reuters LONDON Scientists are now questioning the optimal duration for breastfeeding. Mother's milk contains special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that are passed on to infants to help them to resist infections, respiratory illness and diarrhoea. However, a new research released yesterday found young adults– Reuters - 203 words
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Article120 2001-03-17 12 AFP WASHINGTON US lawmakers yesterday moved to reverse President George W Bush's decision to back away from reductions in greenhouse gases, a move much criticised in the US and Europe. "Our legislation, the Clean Power Act, will ask dirty power plants to clean up or shutAFP - 120 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration780 2001-03-17 13 Tarun J Tejpal - Tarun J Tejpal tehelka.com Editor says online paper's expose reflects chain of greed by in New Delhi OPERATION West End is the frightening story of the death of India's last sacred cow: the defence establishment. The story of nakedly greedy middlemen, nakedly greedy army– tehelka.com; – Reuters photo - 780 words
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422 2001-03-17 13 AFP SINO-US relations are looking better than they were a few weeks ago, according to Hong Kong's South China Morning Post. The newspaper's view of US-China ties in a recent editorial: When President George W Bush took office,AFP - 422 words
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Article, Illustration1093 2001-03-17 14 NO wonder the MP3 is taking the world by storm. With its promise of free, CD-quality music packaged in incredibly small files, it has become a byword in the music world. But first, down to the basics. MP3 stands for MPEG Layer 3, which1,093 words
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Article, Illustration962 2001-03-17 16 DIGITAL cameras are here to stay. Even though they are sometimes perceived as costly, the reality is that with a digital camera, consumers may end up saving more. In the traditional way of taking pictures, costs for developing a roll of film can amount to a962 words
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Article, Illustration1079 2001-03-17 18 IN 1992, Logitech introduced the world's first radio frequencybased cordless mouse. To date, the company has sold over 10 million cordless products.These include cordless mouse systems, keyboards and presentation controllers. The company uses advanced digital radio technology to provide reliable performance in a six-foot range1,079 words
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Article, Illustration115 2001-03-17 19 THE Palm mIOS handheld computer is an extension to Palm Inc's stylish mloo handheld, but with Internet connection software included, extra memory for additional applications and data, and a stylish cradle. Paim Mobile Internet Kit software that is included with the PDA provides users with115 words
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Article, Illustration126 2001-03-17 19 THE Ericsson Bluetooth Headset is a lightweight, wireless mobile phone headset, with a built-in Bluetooth radio chip that acts as a connector between the headset and the Bluetooth plug on an Ericsson phone. When your phone rings, you answer by simply pressing a key on the headset. If126 words
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Article138 2001-03-17 19 VISOR Edge is Handspring's first slim-design handheld. It combines a sleek and lightweight metal casing with the optional expandability of the Springboard platform in three metallic colours. The handheid has a crisp monochrome screen, a rechargeable battery and all of the capabilities of the138 words
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Advertisement610 2001-03-17 22 appointments Assistant Retail Manager l You witl lead a team of cashiers, retail executives and customer W service officers to meet sales targets and provide excellent service. You will also assist in the overall planning and operation of the shop as well as implementation of promotional plans. H Diploma and610 words
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Advertisement1139 2001-03-17 23 appointments Sales Executives Associate Engineer Customer Service Officer You will sell Internet access services to the corporate A. Consumer Products Mobile Position A: market. Your challenge is to work with Billing, Customer Y ou will assist in the development and implementation of You will be the primary contact of support1,139 words
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Advertisement1119 2001-03-17 26 appointments PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD answVldlUl I %OM. H H H Graivfh/n mare irays ton one... Building an exciting future for Singapore's utilities industry... f^ ECO NO MYI and a career with Public umies Board I Be Part °fthe team creating the foundation for a liberalised business environment that will H1,119 words
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Article, Illustration463 2001-03-17 30 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo Zhang Ziyi's rising popularity is no threat to her because 'China needs more talents' by ra chel@newstoda y. com. sg It is true what they say about Gong Li being a cool lady. She has an icy exterior for the media, making it almost impossible toMedktCorp TV Channel 8.; ! - 463 words
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Article, Illustration696 2001-03-17 31 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan 'It's like falling out of love/ says Beijing sweetheart about having no time to fall in love by hazel@newstoday.com.sg She became an overnight sensation in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan after playing the wilful, talkative, lively princess in the drama serial My Fair Princess.696 words
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Article, Illustration389 2001-03-17 39 Douglas Tseng - Blood bruises Douglas Tseng FILM REVIEW Beyond The Mat A Singapore International Film Festival special (April 15, GV Grand} Wrestling matches are staged, yes, but the tears and bloodshed are certainly rea by Wrestling enthusiasts may know who Terry Funk and Mick "Mankind" Foley are, but how much do we389 words
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Article, Illustration392 2001-03-17 40 Maurice Png - Maurice Png This Monkey King remake sees a nonChinese lead and a sexy Heavenly Fairy by maurice@news today.com. sg It seems like the Journey to the West has, indeed, reached Western shores, resulting in a modern remake of The Monkey King. Presented by Hallmark Entertainment Network, it392 words
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Miscellaneous1066 2001-03-17 32 radio highlights Gone Fishin' Tanr 1 ru c 7in n Lover s lear J_ Ml Newsßadio Y.E.S. CH 8 10'3°pm jfll A ■<vS*' This is about the compli I /#>SB > Afor.24 Yes 933 AM Club cated love encounters of two m I^**4t£?MK 4 Are you a master of 81,066 words
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Miscellaneous908 2001-03-17 33 Afemr The Wiggles Tonight In Person With ml Kids Central B.ooam Mountaineer David Lim f\ They are a band and a perform- /ife ;.;Sp 10 15 Dm ance. The Wiggles The Series is BL_ 9. a a a magical mixture of live action Mr David Lim on how he continues908 words
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Miscellaneous1091 2001-03-17 34 /V\=DJj-\CORP /V\~DJJ^CORP SUNDAY LISTINGS radio highlights The English Patient I W I Justice Sung Go l d Chs, 10 pm 4^^ Ch 8, 10.30 pm OA 5 FM mysterious stranger, left I j( JHi^^ tP*~\ I. unrecognisable due to the^&\ i, -jUr^^^^^^B* massive burns he has suf- W^^U P^^^^P^r fered,1,091 words
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Miscellaneous944 2001-03-17 35 jtu^ Arts Central, 9pm t,pH g 2*? This old school was completely t channel newsasia refurbished and now boasts a J^t <\u bar, a courtyard and several jft^v Wl* different dining spaces. Off I he, "^p?"} "jm -fp wall features the House of Mao t* pg^'^fg ffe>i>, o fow^we in944 words
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Miscellaneous1163 2001-03-17 36 S*r Muskßeat THE cloghoppers {Ch 60) (Ch 18) L^ s__tf"? The Cloghoppers will display A 1 Dixieland Jam! R»__S9 their versatility by playing Deep Blue Sea Britney in Hawaii The Singapore Stompers bring Beethoven's Fur Efce on a 9 fim Bpm you an evening of jazz and j^jj banjo and1,163 words
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Miscellaneous965 2001-03-17 37 IhCQlf6B6Qf M' I *l"* Pontianak:A Love Story Singapore International E-mail upcoming cvencs f& Tfie bus dies on tnem and they are Comedy Festival 2001: and announcements to: Bernard's Story (far right) V* l3fc '%> *sM^ stranded in the middle of nowhere. Hal and Mitch Bernard has been accused of rape.965 words
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Miscellaneous1445 2001-03-17 38 SHOWING TODAY CHOCOLAT balestier east shore 'J^^^^^Kc-' >^^^H Almost Famous R{A)i 10.30am, 12.45pm,3, Fleeing by Night (M) R(A): 2pm, 9.30, 1146 A single mother and her six-year-old daughter v 5.t5,7.30,9.45, mn Dungeons Monkeybone {PG); 1 30pm,3 30,5.30, move to rural France, where they are met with Dragons (PG) 11.15am, 1.15pm,1,445 words
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Miscellaneous764 2001-03-17 39 PREVIEW TODAY |jf I BREAKING THE SILENCE Sun Liying's husband left her after mJL she gave birth to a deaf son. She j^L^ Struggles to bob nee het career and family, and devotes herself to (^k I teaching her son to talk. She makes it her goal to give her764 words
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Article, Illustration509 2001-03-17 43 Reuters Woods makes first triple bogey in 1,201 holes Golf ORLANDO Six birdies and a five-way share of the lead at the Bay Hill Invitational, yet it was a par on the eight hole that made Grant Waite's day. Waite, who joined Phil Mickelson, Mark Calcavecchia, Dennis PaulsonReuters; Allsport photo - 509 words
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289 2001-03-17 43 Reuters Formula One SEPANG Italian Jarno Trulli set the fastest time in free practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday. Driving in strength-sapping heat, the Jordan driver lapped the Sepang circuit in one minute 38.846 seconds. Ferrari's world champion Michael Schumacher, seekingReuters - 289 words
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366 2001-03-17 43 Reuters NBA Detroit 119 LA Lakers 125 AUBURN HILLS Laker Kobe Bryant was sick enough to miss Thursday's match against Detroit, yet it was difficult to tell by the way he played. Shaking off a viral infection, Bryant scored 39Reuters - 366 words
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Article, Illustration507 2001-03-17 44 Liverpool's English knights put Portuguese visitors to the sword Uefa Cup quarter-final second leg Liverpool 2 Porto 0 (Liverpool wins 2-0 on aggregate) LONDON What began as a flight of fancy moved a step closer to reality as Liverpool booked its third semi-final place of the season at AnfieldAuspost photo - 507 words
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139 2001-03-17 44 Reuters VIGO Celta Vigo's coach Victor Fernandez sang Rivaldo's praises yesterday after the Barcelona star's two stunning goals earned the Uefa Cup win over Celta Vigo. Rivaldo's two strikes proved just enough for Barca who went down 3-2 on the night but wonReuters - 139 words
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Article, Illustration185 2001-03-17 44 Reuters EINDHOVEN A policewoman was believed to be injured when irate fans broke through a gate and forced the referee to halt Kaiserslautern's Uefa Cup quarter-final second leg victory over PSV Eindhoven. Spanish referee Antonio Lopez Nieto halted play for 16 minutes prior to theReuters - 185 words
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Article558 2001-03-17 45 Reuters German champion hopes to avenge its dramatic defeat to Man United in the 1999 Champions League final NYON Manchester United was drawn to face Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the European Champions League yesterday. It will be a repeat of the 1999 final thatReuters - 558 words
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241 2001-03-17 45 Reuters NYON Liverpool got the draw it did not want when it drew European heavyweight Barcelona in the semifinals of the Uefa Cup yesterday. Despite both clubs' illustrious European histories, Liverpool and Barcelona have met only once before, when the English side– Reuters - 241 words
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Article, Illustration301 2001-03-17 45 – Kelvin Phang - English Premier League Man United v Leicester City FOURTEEN points from nine matches. That is all champion-elect Manchester United needs to clinch its third successive Premiership title. And what easier way to bag another three points thanAi.lsport photo - 301 words
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Article, Illustration355 2001-03-17 46 Woodlands 1 Clementi 1 by Scott O'Donell sco tt@news to d ay.com. s g DEBUTANT strikers Josko Parac and Michiaki Kakimoto were upstaged by SLeague veteran midfielders Ivica Raguz and Ernie Tapai at Woodlands Stadium last night. Before an enthusiastic crowdWONG KfflNG CHONG - 355 words
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