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Article, Illustration589 2001-08-25 1 India digests bizarre twist toTehelka tale NEW DELHI: The story that shook India five months back has taken on new life and moral overtones after it was revealed that an Internet news portal used prostitutes to expose an arms bribery scandal. But Tehelka.com, whose spycam exposeWONG LI SHAN - 589 words
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Article, Illustration314 2001-08-25 1 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg A PETITE lady, yes, but Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's charismat ie presence was most palpable during her speech yes terday. In part, it may have been due to the blazing red suit she donned. But more, it was for her grasp of314 words
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Miscellaneous12 2001-08-25 1 I Old rich beauties Investors gain from made-over buildings See Page 1012 words
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Hot News
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Article249 2001-08-25 2 Elder Shield will be voluntary scheme ELDERSHIELD, a severe disability health insurance scheme for older Singaporeans, will start in the second quarter of next year and will be voluntary. Health Minister Lim Hng Kiang, in giving details of the scheme yesterday, said Elder Shield would be249 words
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Article, Illustration213 2001-08-25 2 – Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen ALL the three aspiring engineers wanted was some fun by entering the Technoquest computer quiz contest. But, on top of winning it, the trio from Nanyang Polytechnic got a pleasant surprise when contest sponsor Seagate offered them an all-expenses paid trip to213 words
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Article343 2001-08-25 3 Agencies Bush stands firm on missile arms pact WASHINGTON President George W Bush vowed on Thursday that the United States would drop a key arms pact "on our timetable" in order to forge ahead with a missile shield Russia says it staunchly opposes. "We will withdraw from the– Agencies - 343 words
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253 2001-08-25 3 ALOR STAR A book by Egyptian writer Mr Ishak Musa AlHusaini has been removed from the library of the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UMM) as part of the institution's crackdown on any jihad (holy war) influences. The book, Ikhwanul Muslimun, is said to espouse253 words
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Article307 2001-08-25 4 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim Muslim community revives project to help needy by zackaria@newstoday.coni.sg A TRAINING and counselling project, which was first started during the slowdown of 1998, has been revived. Project Cerah a collaboration among the Islamic Religious Council (Muis), Mendaki and the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP)307 words
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Article151 2001-08-25 4 REAR-ADMIRAL (NS) Teo Chee Hian, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, has announced Singapore's first national myopia prevention programme. He was at the Health Promotion Board's Cherish Award Presentation Ceremony yesterday to give recognition to schools with commendable health promotion programmes. The programme151 words
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Article57 2001-08-25 4 AS of June 30 this year, $23.9 billion of Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings were invested under the CPF Investment Scheme, its chairman Mr Ngiam Tong Dow said. In the Board's annual report, Mr Ngiam said there is an additional $62 billion that could be invested57 words
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Article, Illustration286 2001-08-25 4 Audra Lim - Audra Lim by audra@newstoday.com.sg MR Lim Tze Beng, 29, remembered how uncomfortable he initially was with intellectually disabled people when he first started volunteer work at MINDS Youth Group (MYG). "But they came to us and accepted us so naturally that the walls came down286 words
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190 2001-08-25 4 A SERIAL sex offender who preyed on women returning home alone at night was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison. Solaiyan Arumugam, 27, a driver, had been tried and convicted in April for raping a 58-year-old cleaner on her way home. He was190 words
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Advertisement222 2001-08-25 3 XoQligratulations! I vJ Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) I N I on £&c official opening of the r^Z^- DSA Centre [Sf j By Dr S Vasoo Li Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC Si! IB L AnC* Ativisor DSA (Singapore) Jill IJ On 25 August 2001 at 4pm AEI *nd222 words
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Advertisement26 2001-08-25 4 Fight Myopia Give your eyes a break After every 30-40 minutes of reading, give your eyes a break of 3-5 minutes by looking at distant objects.26 words
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Miscellaneous62 2001-08-25 4 Featuring Today... InCinemas 20 Good news, Mariah Carey fans UpFront 14 US National Security Adviser has the last laugh in Washington 15 In search of a Singapore style Health 16 When your tonsils flare up Fami: 17 Sibling rivalry in adulthood Mot o 18 Corsa Easytronic, auto winner LimeLigh 2162 words
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Letters
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Letter285 2001-08-25 6 Ananda Perera - Ananda Perera How do we prevent another child from committing suicide? AS a parent, grandparent and a former primary and secondary school teacher, I was deeply hurt by the death of gentle Lysher, the girl who committed suicide at a tender age of 10. Could it285 words
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308 2001-08-25 6 Steve Chia - Steve Chia I refer to the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) recent decision on Link Island shares. The decision taken by the SGX Committee creates uncertainty in the investing community. For genuine traders/investors, who sold Link Island shares between Aug 14 and 16, a year ago,308 words
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242 2001-08-25 6 Johannis Auri Bin Abdul Aziz - Johannis Auri Bin Abdul Aziz I refer to the letters written by Mr Lim Boon Hee (Today, Aug 20), Mr Alistair Chew and Mr Lin Tzer Pin (Today, Aug 22) on ACS. In the course of obtaining higher school rankings, ACS' measures may seem242 words
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130 2001-08-25 6 Nur Syuhadah - Nur Syuhadah I am of the view that the authorities and the media should not use the term "Malay/Muslim". "Malay" is a race whereas a "Muslim" is one who believes in Islam. They are totally different in meaning altogether. It is very disappointing that130 words
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Letter123 2001-08-25 6 Ignatius T H Lim - Ignatius T H Lim IT'S with a big and sincere heart that our Prime Minister has agreed to give another chance for the 187,000 persons to gain access to the CPF Top-Up Scheme announced last year. All of them will have to top up their CPF123 words
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Advertisement329 2001-08-25 7 Yes! The World Cup is back and we're inviting you to feel the excitement ■H v-■ V once again! Come down to the roadshow and kick off to the world's greatest sporting Si event at Suntec City (atrium outside Carrefour) from 24 -26 August 2001. *^Jm exhilarating exclusive lucky dip329 words
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Business News
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Article395 2001-08-25 8 Ivay Tan - Ivay Tan It fights for QFB licence with HSBC, Maybank by ivay@newstoday.com.sg TWO horses, two prizes. The race to get Qualifying Full Bank (QFB) status had seemed a non-event till yesterday, when dark horse American Express Bank suddenly threw its hat into the ring, just395 words
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Article, Illustration88 2001-08-25 8 Chan Chao Peh TURPAN (China) A worker at the US$5O million ($87.59 million) Turpan Esquel Textile factory in Xinjiang built by Hong Kong entrepreneur Ms Marjorie Yang. The factory has an annual output of 3,800 metric tons of cotton and 50,000 spindles for turning cottonChan Chao Peh - 88 words
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295 2001-08-25 8 Bloomberg PARKWAY Holdings shares had their biggest rally in almost four months on renewed speculation that Australia's Mayne Nickless Ltd may buy Capita Land Ltd's stake in the Singapore hospital operator. Parkway surged 9.5 cents, or 10 per cent, to $1.04, its highestBloomberg - 295 words
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Market Watch
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122 2001-08-25 8 ELECTRONICS maker Venture Manufacturing Singapore may report that first-half profit rose 32 per cent on new orders for components from customers such as Cisco Systems. Profit for the six months ending June 30 probably rose to $52.2 million from $39.5 million a year ago, based122 words
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Article81 2001-08-25 8 CYBER Village Holdings became the first MSCstatus company to list on the Sesdaq. Its public offer of 400,000 shares drew an oversubscription of about 2.7 times. The placement tranche of 15,760,000 shares was also fully subscribed. At the opening bell, the share was traded at $0.22 against81 words
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38 2001-08-25 8 CHINA-BASED processed meat supplier Food Holdings posted a 23 per cent rise in first-half profit to 163.5 million yuan(USs2o million) on higher sales of meat products. Sales rose 25 per cent.38 words
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Article109 2001-08-25 8 THE Infocomxn Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) yesterday received three initial offers and accompanying bank guarantees submitted from the existing mobile phone operators. The initial offers confirm the bidders' commitment to participate in the auction, including the specific number of 2G spectrum slots each109 words
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Article16 2001-08-25 8 UK£ 0.3961 Baht 25.431 L_ HK$ 4.4544 A$ 1.0764 Euro 0.6270 Won 727.7516 words
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Article, Illustration609 2001-08-25 10 Lee Yew Meng and - Lee Yew Meng and Investors gain from made-over buildings by Lee Ching Wern YOU need not be a developer to be a big time landlord of a commercial building. Several property management companies have been doing just that and making money in the process. They tender for609 words
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Article554 2001-08-25 10 Street Type Date Tenure Price Sq I Ft Disiric! 12 BALESTIERPOIHT KIM KEA! HSE LOCK CHO APT APT APT APT 10/07/01 FH 09/07/01 FH 04/07/01 FH *****00 *****0 *****0 4058 1604 1485 278 383 394 District 14 ASTORIA PARK ASTORIA PARK COSYIODGE GL GROVE GEYIANG HERITAGE GOODVIEWAPT APT APT554 words
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Market News
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Article239 2001-08-25 11 SINGAPORE shares remained locked in a tight range as declining US indices weighed down on sentiments. It was a choppy session with specific stock news that dominated proceedings. The ST index finished 10.78 points down at 1,624.61. For every stock that rose, about two fell while 354 counters were239 words
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Article147 2001-08-25 11 MALAYSIAN shares rallied for the second day running as local sentiment was lifted by a better than expected second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.5 per cent. Bank Negara expects the third-quarter GDP growth to be similar. It sees stronger growth coming only through in the fourth quarter.147 words
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218 2001-08-25 11 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Land, one of the largest commercial landlords here, has achieved a nine per cent rise in first half profit amounting to $46.1 million. A write-back of an earlier provision and a dividend gain helped Singapore Land to gain the significant profitBloomberg - 218 words
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Advertisement132 2001-08-25 9 Fight Myopia Myopia or short sightedness, is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. As parents, you can help your children practise good eye care habits. When you read .JfZjt Give your eyes a break of 3to 5 minutes i Vo HSU f*~ v^* m \f\ L v Look132 words
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World news
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Article300 2001-08-25 12 AFP Taiwan to expand links to rescue economy TAIPEI The expansion of links with China is among the proposals that Taiwan will adopt to reform the island's ailing economy. President Chen Shui-bian yesterday vowed to implement the recommendations of a govern-ment-led advisory group, saying that agencies would promptlyAFP - 300 words
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222 2001-08-25 12 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government is stepping up a tax-incentive drive to reverse a brain drain by luring highly-educated expatriate citizens to return home and bolster the local work force. Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn said yesterday that the country-AFP - 222 words
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Article, Illustration29 2001-08-25 12 Reuters photo Famous Indian magician O P Shanna drives a motorcycle with his face covered by a black bag on a busy in the eastern city ofPatna.Reuters photo - 29 words
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Article148 2001-08-25 12 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysians are enthralled by a shape-shifting "vampire" the size of two tennis balls, which has been captured by a spiritual leader or "bomoh", Mr Hairul Hambali. The creature, which resembles a big wad of cotton with a little face, was caught in a cotton-AFP - 148 words
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Article, Illustration282 2001-08-25 12 Reuters WASHINGTON Breaking his long public silence, Democrat congressman Gary Condit acknowledged on Thursday that he had a close relationship with missing intern Chandra Levy but had nothing to do with her disappearance, "We had a close relationship. I liked her very much,"Reuters - 282 words
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158 2001-08-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR A police report was lodged yesterday against a Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) division chairperson, alleging that he was responsible for setting up 17 phantom party branches in the division. The complaint against Dr Wong Sai Hou was lodged by the division's adviser158 words
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Commentary
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Article, Illustration491 2001-08-25 13 Solomon - Solomon Why employees shouldn't take e-mail security for granted A CALLER to a local radio programme recently related some details of a colleague's affair that she read in an e-mail, which the caller managed to access from the colleague's system. While it's hard to ascertain how accurate491 words
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Article, Illustration672 2001-08-25 13 AFP HIGH expectations of inking a new reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week will not likely be dashed as they were in April and mid-July. Judging from the smooth negotiations since early this week, and the good rapport between theAFP; AFP photo - 672 words
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UpFront
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Article, Illustration643 2001-08-25 14 Today Foreign Desk US National Security Adviser has last laugh in Washington As the rose among the thorns in US President George W Bush's foreign policy team, Ms Condoleezza Rice was once dismissed as a lightweight. The conventional wisdom in the early days of theToday Foreign Desk - 643 words
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Article, Illustration514 2001-08-25 14 Edmund T Shern - Edmund T Shern by edmund<S>paprika.com.sg OK, so I'm not in the running to be the Finance Minister, nor am I ever going to be the one to write an economics textbook (at least not one that MOE is going to endorse), but I do514 words
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Miscellaneous13 2001-08-25 14 Talking points INSIDE: 16/ Health 1 7/ Family 18/ Motoring •21 /LimeLight 22/TVListings13 words
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Weekend Style
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Article, Illustration547 2001-08-25 15 Grace Lee - Grace Lee But one wonders, is there a need to force the issue? For some time now, the search has been on for a Singapore costume, a Singapore culture, and a Singapore style. In this melting pot of colourful cultures, languages and different beliefs,547 words
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Article, Illustration69 2001-08-25 15 Freelance designer Huang X Mi (centre, holding trophy) wowed the crowd and judges at the Singapore Fashion Designers Contest last night with her winning designs, titled Behind Every Woman. She walked away with the top prize of $15,000 cash and will go on to represent SingaporeWEE - 69 words
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Article57 2001-08-25 15 Raffles' City MAI |4 I :ni U^ffk*!. II I V \rl«>K*t Raffles (it/ Be .1 Mr-ntM* Our Stow Al vtHifScrvur Raffles City Shopping Centre launched their new website yesterday amid the glitzy events of Singapore Fashion Week. Log on to www.rafflescity.com to find out what's happening at57 words
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Article, Illustration56 2001-08-25 15 The hottest trend on the horizon is the romantic, retro style that recalls the feminine charm of ages past, says Effe International. Get creative with lace and ruffles and girly fashion cuts.Take it from Sara Michelle Geller, who oozed femininity when spotted in Los Angeles three days56 words
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Health
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Article, Illustration559 2001-08-25 16 Rachel Lo - Try swallowing this Rachel Lo Your tonsils could be acting up and you just might need to have them removed IT feels like an acute sore throat. It is a niggling one that refuses to go away after a few days. You have trouble swallowing and the glands in the559 words
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Article, Illustration463 2001-08-25 16 Some people think organic food is superior compared with the usual produce available in the market. Others have a vague notion that organic food may be just slightly better. Serious devotees of organic food, however, may go so far as to declare that consuming463 words
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Family
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Article, Illustration973 2001-08-25 17 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo It's tragic when sibling rivalry continues into adulthood We conclude our series on sibling rivalry by looking at how those brotherly and sisterly relationships work out when everyone grows up. Or so we hope IT might be less common to hear ofeng kong - 973 words
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Motoring
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Article, Illustration459 2001-08-25 18 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Sprightly performance from the Corsa Easytronlc, which is a manual car without a clutch MANUAL or automatic? Next to choosing the car model itself, selecting the type of transmission is probably a big decision for many. Here's something from Opel that throws a size 30 spanner459 words
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Article, Illustration391 2001-08-25 18 THE Frankfurt Motor Show, one of the world's top car events, opens its doors in two weeks. It is viewed as the home show of big car makers like Audi, BMW, MercedesBenz and Porsche, but many other manufacturers also take this391 words
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InCinemas
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Article, Illustration375 2001-08-25 19 Ford and Mathison ending their marriage ANOTHER Hollywood marriage has turned sour. Harrison Ford's marriage is on the rocks again, for the second time in less than a year. According to E! Online, the actor's marriage to his screenwriter wife, Melissa Mathison (picture), is over. Mathison filed375 words
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Article, Illustration104 2001-08-25 19 HELEN Hunt confessed: "I am obsessed with The West Wing." The Hollywood actress admitted she's addicted to watching the series, but is particularly fixated by the romance between Bradley Whitford and Janel Moloney's characters, World Entertainment News Network reported yesterday. She said: "I'm pretty obsessed104 words
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Article, Illustration282 2001-08-25 20 After a month of seclusion, the pop star is set to rock the world, again FANS of Mariah Carey, here's some good news. The international pop star is coming out of her seclusion, nearly a month after she began treatment for a physical and emotional breakdown. According282 words
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Article, Illustration389 2001-08-25 20 MICHAEL Jackson has been Bad. He has also been quite Dangerous. But now, six years after his last studio alburn, the gloved one is hoping to prove he's Invincible. Or, at the very least, prove that he is still worthy of wearing the389 words
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Article, Illustration132 2001-08-25 20 QEPTEMBER 15. That's the date vJJennifer Lopez is said to be marrying her fiance, Cris Judd. The wedding date was revealed by Oribe, the pop star's hairstylist, reported People News. com. But those expecting a media feeding frenzy may be disappointed. "I132 words
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Article217 2001-08-25 20 -Reuters 'T^HREE new movies from top X. Asian directors Shunji Iwai, Shohei Imamura and Tsai Ming liang will have their US premieres at this year's New York Film Festival. The festival, which runs from Sept 28 to Oct 14, has long been a showcase event-Reuters - 217 words
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Article, Illustration593 2001-08-25 21 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan Filipino actress talks about her roles in two 'adult' movies by hazel@newstoday.com.sg FILIPINO child singer-actress Rica Peralejo (right) has grown up. And she is all ready to prove her womanhood. Last year, she made the decision to take off her clothes593 words
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Article, Illustration112 2001-08-25 21 JFOEY Ng and Jaime Teo saved the life of a little goat last aturday. During a trip to the Singapore Zoological Gardens, the two actresses spotted the goat whose head was stuck in the fence. They alerted the staff at the zoo, thus ending the agonyTRISTON YEO - 112 words
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Article, Illustration257 2001-08-25 21 Sophia Ang - Sophia Ang by sophia@newstoday.com.sg YOU may not have seen it on television, but Mr Leong Yee Ming (right), the record-set-ter for MediaCorp TV Channel B's Chinese version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, was shaking in his seat when he saw the first question. Entertainment-related257 words
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Miscellaneous1420 2001-08-25 22 Footloose channel s, 7pm E^^^^^^ "oa(' Games channel newsa sl a A city kut moia to a small town when M Gly TV, 9.30pm dancing has been outlawed. He con- The series will showcase each sport that fronts a hellfire minister and an ultra- Team Singapore will participate in in1,420 words
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Article, Illustration499 2001-08-25 23 Jenny Kong - Jenny Kong by jenny@newstoday.com.sg Perempuan Putih Ular, anyone? Fancy watching Chinese opera in another language? How about watching Chinese opera performers, with painted faces, perform the opera classic Madam White Snake in Malay? Make your way to Jubilee Hall tonight to see how the Chinese Theatre499 words
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Article, Illustration418 2001-08-25 23 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung by cathleen@newstoday.com.sg A Thai massage boy who's eager to please, a retired American diplomat, a Singaporean ex-wife with big ambitions and a sister with a razor-sharp tongue all of these characters are strong "spices" in themselves, contributing to the unique flavour418 words
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Article249 2001-08-25 23 MUSIC So I Have Fared The vocal and piano recital will feature arias from famous operas.The proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Cat Welfare Society. Dates: Today Time: 7.30pm Venue: Young Musicians Society, 54 Waterloo Street Price: $15 and $12 (concession), Ticketing: Call The Wine Culture249 words
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Advertisement282 2001-08-25 25 Jobs Today TtACH. RIDE THE WAVES OF CHANGE. Teachers are the key to Most significantly, die three Or, if you are inclined everything that is being career tracks under the towards more specialised done in Education. A robust Edu-Pac career structure areas where deep knowledge education service is one aim282 words
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Advertisement963 2001-08-25 26 Jobs Today The Ministry of Education invites suitably qualified professionals to apply for the following position: lir*r\ /AIIAI ITU »/MMinAU/\r\ REMUNERATION: \M HrAD I IjUAL It ASSUH ANLt I The starting of successfui applicants win be V \XVnhl I I nvvviinilVh| commensurate with academic qualifications and (REF: HOA) relevant work963 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration239 2001-08-25 27 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg KIWI Tim Wilkinson's (below) maiden visit to Singapore ended on a sweet note when he emerged the champion of the 54th Singapore Open Amateur Championship played at the Seletar County Club. Yesterday's final round saw him shoot a 72, bringing his four-day total to239 words
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Article255 2001-08-25 27 -AFP Asian zone World Cup qualifier SHENYANG The pressure is on China's charismatic Serb coach Bora Milutinovic to ensure his team delivers the goods here today when it takes on the in-form United Arab Emirates in its Asian zone World Cup qualifier. Milutinovic has been-AFP - 255 words
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Article, Illustration537 2001-08-25 28 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg FOOTBALL fever is burning hot. And you can catch it at the SCV MaxTV World Cup roadshow (today and tomorrow, atrium outside Carrefour) at Suntec City this weekend. From soccer memorabilia to dazzling performances to lucky draws, this football fiestaALVIN TOH - 537 words
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352 2001-08-25 28 AUCKLAND If nothing else, South African rugby coach Harry Viljoen has done a masterful job in diverting the pressure for victory from his side onto New Zealand in its Tri-Nations match here today. After all, the Springboks were beaten at home by the All352 words
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Article167 2001-08-25 28 -AFP SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Giants leftfielder Barry Bonds crashed his 55th home run of the season here yesterday in his chase to pass the season-record held by St Louis first baseman Mark McGwire. Bonds, who did not start in the game against the Montreal Expos,-AFP - 167 words
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Article, Illustration723 2001-08-25 29 City's two teams look strong enough to battle Rome, Turin sides for title Serie A MILAN After failing to make an impact on the title race for the past two seasons, the city of Milan expects its two teams to be back among the contenders this year. InAFP photo - 723 words
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637 2001-08-25 29 -AFP Primera Liga MADRID In the last two decades of Spanish soccer, the spoils have hardly been shared out evenly. Since 1984, Real Madrid and Barcelona have won the league on 15 of the 17 occasions, with only Atletico Madrid and Deportivo-AFP - 637 words
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Article, Illustration319 2001-08-25 30 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg TWO goals tonight, just nine more to go. That's how close SAFFC hotshot Mirko Grabovac is to his 100 th S-League goal. The Croatia-born Singapore PR striker grabbed a double in last night's 4-2 win against Balestier Central. More importantly, the win continuesWONG KHING CHONG - 319 words
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Article130 2001-08-25 30 – Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang FORMER Indonesian star Indra Wijaya is playing some of his best badminton since joining the Singapore Badminton Association. Yesterday, he reached his first semi-final in a world-ranking singles event in four years after overcoming Hong Kong's world number 15 Agus Hariyanto 15-6, 15-3130 words
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133 2001-08-25 30 Match 5 Jurong v Gombak Jurong East Stadium 25 August 7.30pm IX2 (1) Jurong $1.28 (X) Draw $4.80 (2) Gombak $6.80 1/2 Goal Jurong (-1 1/2) $1.67 Gombak (+1 1/2) $2.00 Total Goals 0 goal $18.00 1 goal $8.20 2 goals $4.50 3 goals $4.30133 words
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Article101 2001-08-25 30 -AFP KANDY Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan smashed a career-best 67 off 65 balls amidst an Indian revival to leave the second cricket Test poised on a knife's edge yesterday. The Kandy-based spinner's pugnacious batting helped Sri Lanka recover from 157-9 to 221 in its second knock, setting India-AFP - 101 words
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522 2001-08-25 31 NEC World Golf Championships Invitational AKRON Greg Norman fired his lowest round of the year yesterday with a five-under-par 65. And it earned him a share of the lead after the opening round of the NEC World522 words
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Article, Illustration778 2001-08-25 31 S. Gulam - S. Gulam IT'S strange how people, especially sports officials, have short memories. At his peak, in the eighties, Ang Peng Siong was the darling of Singapore sports. He was a world class swimmer. For a while, in 1982, he was faster than thePHOTO - 778 words
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Article, Illustration764 2001-08-25 32 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas by Aston Villa v Man United Live tomorrow on Ch 23 9 pm MANCHESTER United is seemingly in trouble. The once impregnable fortress painstakingly built by Sir Alex Ferguson for the best part of 15 years suddenly looks like a house made of straw. And764 words
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