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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration484 2001-10-16 1 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by< chaop eh @ne wsto day. c o m. sg THE man who took the lead in the dance of the banks has decided to leave the party. Mr Alex Au (picture), vicechairman and chief executive of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, fresh from taking484 words
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Article137 2001-10-16 1 Agencies SRINAGAR, India The Indian army launched heavy mortar fire against Pakistani military posts across the Kashmir border, sparking retaliatory fire, officials here said. "This is a punitive action against Pakistan for arming and funding militants in. Kashmir. This is to tell them (the PakistaniAgencies - 137 words
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Article39 2001-10-16 1 AFP NEW YORK Stocks ended little changed yesterday. The Dow Jones industrials closed up 3.46 points at 9,347.62, while the Standard and Poor's 500 fell 1.67 points to 1,089.98. The Nasdaq composite lost 7.09 points to 1,696.31.AFP - 39 words
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Miscellaneous54 2001-10-16 1 I They were not cooking ll WBSf?lfl I cookies inside those Bh^? P'^^^HtP Rumsfeld (picture) in denouncing Taliban leaders as "accomplished liars" yesterday. Mr Rumsfeld said US forces struck caves, not a village, in an ij attack last week that caused massive secondary |H explosions. (See The New War on54 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article425 2001-10-16 2 Ng Hwee Koon - Ng Hwee Koon by h wee ko o n@n e wsto day. c om.sg CONFIDENT that the economy will recover by the middle or end of next year, Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew is more concerned now with the question of whether the economy will get better425 words
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109 2001-10-16 2 OCTOBER'S open bidding exercise for the Certificate of Entitlement will involve all categories of vehicles. The Land Transport Authority said the tender will close at 4pm tomorrow. The public is advised to bid early as the system will not process last minute bids, which109 words
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156 2001-10-16 2 Channel NewsAsia HEALTH Minister Lim Hng Kiang is expected to give an overview of stepped-down care and announce some changes to the "means test" to help the poorer half of the population. He will do so on Friday at the opening of aChannel NewsAsia - 156 words
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Article, Illustration263 2001-10-16 2 – Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern AFTER the terrorist attacks on the US, sales at shops at Changi Airport dropped 10 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). This was due to the subsequent drop inAlvin Toh - 263 words
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Article470 2001-10-16 3 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian Timing of election would be the decider by: b o o nyi an® ne wstoday. com. sg WHILE overseas voting is definitely suspended this coming election, the fate of e-voting is less certain. It depends on the timing of the elections. The e-voting470 words
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Article86 2001-10-16 3 THE Court of Appeal has more than tripled the damages awarded to an American cocoa trader for medical negligence. Mr Denis Harte will now receive $356,000 after treatment by a Singapore doctor left him unable to have children naturally. Mr Harte's testicles had shrunk after botched86 words
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Article115 2001-10-16 3 – Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen NANTHA Kumar needed money and his $3.50 an hour job at Golden Village Cinemas could not solve his financial problems fast enough. At 8.45 pm on May 26 last year, Nantha, 17, then a customer relations officer at the Candy Bar of the cinema115 words
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Article148 2001-10-16 3 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei EMPLOYERS should cast from their minds the idea that an older worker costs more to hire, falls sick easily or is unproductive. That's because older workers are more experienced and are more reliable, said Professor Dale Dannefer yesterday. Prof Dannefer, who hails from148 words
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THE NEW War/RIPPLES IN ASIA
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Article, Illustration467 2001-10-16 4 She may be taking the middle path JAKARTA Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri won Washington's gratitude, and much-need-ed financial aid, when she became one of the first Muslim leaders to openly back the US war against terrorism. But now, Ms Megawati appeared to have abandoned herAFP photo - 467 words
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Article147 2001-10-16 4 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian Prime Minister has a formula to win the war against terrorism. The approach Malaysia has adopted to eradicate terrorism included winning the hearts and minds of the people so that they would not support the activities of the terrorists, said Datuk SeriBernama - 147 words
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Article192 2001-10-16 4 Bernama KABUL The United States took its military campaign against Afghanistan into a second week yesterday, raining bombs and missiles as part of efforts to force the rulingTaliban to hand over Osama bin Laden. A US defence official said about 50 Navy attack jets and as man/ asBernama - 192 words
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THE NEW WAR/WHAT NEXT?
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Article, Illustration399 2001-10-16 6 Where is the war heading ONE week of air strikes on Afghanistan and wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden is yet to be "smoked out of his hole". And the Bush administration is growing increasingly alarmed. There is no new intelligence on Osama's whereabouts. The Pentagon's top brass are reluctant to399 words
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116 2001-10-16 6 Channel NewsAsia PARLIAMENT has passed a Bill to implement a series of measures against terrorism. The United Nations Bill makes collecting or providing money for terrorist acts a criminal offence. Till now there was no such provision in Singapore law. The Bill will also allow– Channel NewsAsia - 116 words
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171 2001-10-16 6 Reuters RIYADH Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, has broken its silence on the military strikes in Afghanistan. But the Saudi Interior Minister's words was hardly music to President George W Bush's ears. While condemning the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in the US, Prince■ Reuters - 171 words
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Article, Illustration305 2001-10-16 6 Agencies. WASHINGTON Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has a tough job: how to prevent public panic even as he acknowledges that the US is facing a bioterrorist onslaught. Mr Thompson said it was clear that the 12 people who were exposedAgencies.; AFPpkoto - 305 words
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LETTERS
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246 2001-10-16 8 Dharmendra P Yadav - Dharmendra P Yadav THIS concerns reports that have appeared in our media about how Asians living in UK have been affected in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the US, particularly about incidents of harassment and attacks against Muslims and Sikhs. Although I am246 words
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Article242 2001-10-16 8 Gary Chong P L - Gary Chong P L but are foreign imports the best people for the job? THE Government's two off-budget measures amounting to $13.5 billion is a welcome measure to tide over Singapore's worst economic downturn since independence. The problem of unemployment, however, remains in the hearts of many242 words
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Article76 2001-10-16 8 David Son - David Son MANY of us breathed a big sigh of relief when the Government announced an $11.3 billion rescue package for Singapore. Following the announcement, the petrol companies reduced their pump prices. With such reductions, maybe it is time our public transport companies reduce their76 words
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261 2001-10-16 8 I REFER to the letter "Shouldn't survival take priority?" by Mr Narayana Narayana (Today, Oct 4). We share Mr Narayana's sentiments that the present economic downturn warrants serious attention and concern. To help Singaporeans tide over this difficult period, the Government has261 words
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Advertisement102 2001-10-16 9 biiH'Mwß For live coverage of the U.S. strikes against terrorism, tune in to CNN, CNBC, and BBC. Exclusively on SCV MaxTV. Packages available from as low as $20 per month. ill? fife /PftJ^Jl CNBC QQH WORLD SINGAPORE II- E V,' 0 1 LB S N EH i 1 ES DE102 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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381 2001-10-16 10 Bernama-AFX-ASIA SEPTEMBER non-oil domestic exports are likely to show a fall of 33.50-42 per cent year-on-year after a drop of 29.9 per cent in August, as the global downturn in electronics continues to make itself felt, economists said. They saidBernama-AFX-ASIA - 381 words
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Article311 2001-10-16 10 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Trials next year for mobile phone transactions by h uileng@newsto day. c m. sg DON'T worry, if your credit card is not available. You can still buy your movie tickets via Short Message Service (SMS) or use your mobile phone to pay for your311 words
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318 2001-10-16 10 Bloomberg SINGTEL plans to sell about US$2 billion ($3.6 billion) worth of 10-year bonds in November to pay for acquisitions, bankers involved in the sale said. Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Salomon Smith Barney Inc were hired to manage the sale, the— Bloomberg - 318 words
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Market Watch
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Article80 2001-10-16 10 MAINBOARD-LISTED Datacraft Asia has completed contracts worth some $1.2 million to wire up nine polyclinics in Singapore. The polyclinics are operated by the National Healthcare Group. The network systems integrator was involved in the design of the cabling infrastructure and logical network as well as the80 words
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66 2001-10-16 10 SINGAPORE'S retail sales in August rose seven per cent year-on-year to $2,266 billion, boosted largely by motor vehicle sales, the Department of Statistics said. Excluding motor vehicle sales, retail sales were up 2.3 per cent. Compared to July, retail sales were up 3.4 per66 words
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99 2001-10-16 10 UNITED Overseas Bank's shareholdings in several companies have increased following the successful acquisition of Overseas Union Bank. Two of them have become subsidiaries. These include Overseas Union Securities, up from 5,89 to 51.89 per cent, and Overseas Union Trust, up from 0.27 to 54.6499 words
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Article41 2001-10-16 10 Kupiah 55Ua.3 Baht 24.608 Peso 28.626 A$ 1.0737 Rupee 26.527 j Won 716.31 US$ 0.5524 Rupiah 5504.3 UK£ 0.3811 Baht 24.608 Yen 66.734 Peso 28.626 HK$ 4.3082 A$ 1.0737 ;RM 2.0990 Rupee 26.527 Euro 0.6080 j Won 716.3141 words
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Article386 2001-10-16 12 Bloomberg Focus will then have to be on the bottom line INTERNATIONAL investment banks are competing to advise the Government on reorganising Changi Airport to prepare it for a possible share sale. They include ABN Amro Holdings NV, Credit Suisse First Boston, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and– Bloomberg - 386 words
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264 2001-10-16 12 SYDNEY Singapore Airlines is making a play for former Ansett frequent flyers with a major promotion of its KrisFlyer loyalty scheme. The airline is offering new Australian members a 10,000-mile bonus if they join before Nov 30 and travel on SIA or partners264 words
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Article1807 2001-10-16 12 I UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fund Namei Bid Prire/NAV Offer Price ■uiv Aberdeen Asset Management Asia ltd Aberdeen Select Portfolio Bid Offer Aberdeen China Opportunities Fund 0.85! 0.903 Aherdeen Global MNC Fund 0i31 D.663 Aberdeen Glabul technology Fund 0.479 0.504 Aberdeen UK Glue (trip Fund 0.685 07201,807 words
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Market News
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Article256 2001-10-16 13 SINGAPORE shares were mixed with a downward bias yesterday. The key index managed to close 4.54 points up at 1420.24 on selected blue-chip support. For every stock that rose, two fell, while 363 counters were unchanged. Volume was 140 million shares valued at $247 million and that was a256 words
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Article191 2001-10-16 13 THE Kuala Lumpur market was relatively firm yesterday as it shrugged off news of additional cases of anthrax-laced mail (including one that supposedly originated from Malaysia) and the jittery US market sentiment last Friday. At the end of trading, the KLCI was 7.6 points higher at 618.9. In fact,191 words
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182 2001-10-16 13 AFP HONG KONG China's entry into the World Trade Organisation in December is expected to offer new hope for Hong Kong's labour market, a bank said in a report. China's WTO entry, expected to be official by the year's end, would offerAFP - 182 words
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Advertisement244 2001-10-16 13 U^ Hl"' r V Master the figures n***-- ,i m*V* ss*,-*- c- m a MSc in Applied Finance The Singapore Management University (SMU) will launch the MSc in Applied Finance programme from January 2002. The programme is ideal for working professionals who wish to enhance their skills in the area244 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration327 2001-10-16 14 AFPpkoto. AFP Koreans unmoved by Koizumi's apology SEOUL Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi yesterday made the most forthright apology yet by a Japanese leader for his country's brutal colonial treatment of Korea, but it failed to ease bitter memories of the suffering. Hundreds of members of antiJapanese civicAFPpkoto.; AFP - 327 words
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222 2001-10-16 14 Agencies LONDON Positioning himself firmly in the Middle East negotiations, Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday said that forming a Palestinian state was a key aim of the peace process after a meeting with Palestinian leader Mr Yasser Arafat. "A viable Palestinian state, as partAgencies - 222 words
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198 2001-10-16 14 HONG KONG Singapore's move last week to introduce a 10 per cent pay cut for its senior officials has put pressure on the territory's administration to follow suit. But Chief Secretary Donald Tsang on Sunday warned against such a move,198 words
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188 2001-10-16 14 -AFP MANILA The mayor of Panulukan town in Quezon province and three others have been caught red-handed with some 500 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride in the country's biggest drug haul to date. The suspects were caught on Saturday while trying to smuggle in-AFP - 188 words
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147 2001-10-16 14 AFP MANILA Up to 95 convicted kidnappers will be executed under orders from President Gloria Arroyo, who yesterday said that she needed to "strike fear" into the hearts of criminals. Part of a package of measures designed to discourage more attacks, the announcement byAFP - 147 words
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Article126 2001-10-16 14 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Last-minute pleas were made yesterday for Malaysia to drop sedition charges against Mr Karpal Singh, a lawyer for Anwar Ibrahim, over remarks he made in court while defending the former deputy prime minister. The appeals came from rights group Amnesty International and the opposition-AFP - 126 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration626 2001-10-16 15 Sisyphus - Sisyphus Sigh. DRY ICE by The trick is to recognise when it is wrongly used JUST let me finish this call. Just drop me off at the nearest MRT station. Let's just have a quick meeting on this urgent matter. It's just so insignificant and immaterial.Sigh. - 626 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration601 2001-10-16 16 Serena Sim - Serena Sim One woman revives a dying craft in her adopted country by serena@newstoday.com.sg IN the fairy tale, a damsel in distress marries a prince charming and they live happily ever after. In the modern fairy tale, something like this would happen instead: Young American woman marries601 words
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Article221 2001-10-16 16 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD CBS breathed a sigh of relief on Friday. And, perhaps, so did anybody else who has a stake in the future of reality programming. Although CBS' Survivor: Africa aired on Thursday with lower numbers than those of the franchise's second edition debut last winter, it– Reuters/Variety - 221 words
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Article255 2001-10-16 16 Foo Peiwen - Foo Peiwen Your Say I AGREE with the views presented in two of your articles "Are You A Fast Forwarder" and "Fear And Loathing On The Internet". Both referred to the kind of rubbish that is sent via e-mail. One e-mail was about the plane number "Q33NY".255 words
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Miscellaneous10 2001-10-16 16 INSIDE: •18/lnfoTech -20/lnCinemas 23/ Life Is Great *24/ TV listings10 words
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INFOTECH
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264 2001-10-16 18 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by ch aopeh@ newstoday. com. sg A MAJOR image agency, Corbis, has made its entrance into the Singapore market, said to be worth an estimated US$5.l million ($9.27 milion). But instead of having a physical office here, Corbis plans to264 words
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Article, Illustration338 2001-10-16 18 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen It's a new branding style for performance by uwe n@n ewsto d ay.com.sg DOES a processor boasting a higher megahertz performance always run more efficiently than its predecessors? Not necessarily, according to staff of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Consumers tend to use megahertz as a338 words
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BREAKING NEWS
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Article132 2001-10-16 18 On fr/any Sony launched new versions of its Vaio PC for the Japan market and said it was adhering to this year's PC shipment targets, which were set in April, despite recent profit warnings. Mr Keiii Kimura, president of Sony's mobile network company, said the132 words
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Article109 2001-10-16 18 This week, Apple Computer will refresh its line ofißook consumer laptops and Tttanium Powerßook G4 notebooks aimed at professionals, sources say. The updated Titanium Powerßook models are expected to sport new graphics chips from ATI Technologies, larger hard drives and faster processors. Sources said to look109 words
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Article192 2001-10-16 18 PROVIDER of e-business solutions and Internet services offerings, Novell, has made available the Novell Native File Access Pack for users of Windows, Macintosh, Unix and Linux-based desktops to access storage on Novell NetWare servers without any Novell software on their workstations. Managed through Novell eDirectory, it provides192 words
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Article, Illustration133 2001-10-16 18 A DVD player and video cassette recorder (VCR) all in one. That's what Samsung has introduced with its DVD-V5OOO. The new "Dual Vision" DVD and VCR combination makes it possible for users to adopt the latest in DVD player technology133 words
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BUSINESS IT
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Article, Illustration687 2001-10-16 19 You can enjoy it first hand, absolutely free of charge WHY invest large sums of money on office productivity software, when those dollars could be put to work realising the goals of your organisation? With the free StarOffice software, you sacrifice nothing and you gain freedom to687 words
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231 2001-10-16 19 TO succeed today, you need to offer your customers more and better services for less. You need to share critical information with your partners and suppliers. And you need to increase the productivity of your employees, while simultaneously lowering development costs and reducing231 words
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287 2001-10-16 19 WITH Java having become an indispensable programming tool, both individuals and their corporations have lots to reap from training that leads to certification in the technology. Such a valuable career-building programme that enhances the individual's competency in Java and helps candidates to quickly reap287 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration377 2001-10-16 20 Reuters Threats of more terrorist attacks keep Americans away from the cinemas LOS ANGELES Terrorism fears seemed to keep moviegoers away from theatres over the weekend, arresting high-pro-file crime comedy Bandits, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. Bandits (picture), starring Bruce Willis and BillyReuters - 377 words
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98 2001-10-16 20 Studio estimates collected on Sunday by Reuters. Last weekend's position in parentheses. denotes new release I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (I) f) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Training Day Bandits Corky98 words
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Article, Illustration516 2001-10-16 21 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo That's what he's famous for and he is proud of it JASON Biggs is best remembered as "that guy who (did) the pie" in raunchy teen-sex comedy American Pie. For Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, writer-direc-tor Kevin Smith wrote in a part just for516 words
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Article, Illustration281 2001-10-16 21 Reuters/Variety LONDON Actress Nicole Kidman says her high-profile divorce from Tom Cruise left her "shaken" but she insists she would love to marry again. Divorce is divorce and it's a really tough thing to go through," she told chat show host Michael Parkinson. "(But)– Reuters/Variety - 281 words
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Article157 2001-10-16 21 AFP BOMBAY Police in India have shot dead four men who were planning to kill top Bollywood star Aamir Khan, officials said Saturday. The four worked in Bombay for Abu Salem, an aide of the Pakistan-based gangster Dawood Ibrahim, senior police officer Jo Gaikwad said.AFP - 157 words
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Article175 2001-10-16 21 -AFP SYDNEY Oscar winner Russell Crowe said on Monday he fell in love with Meg Ryan although he claims he was made to feel like a criminal. "Let's just be sort of straight about this, I fell in love with one of the most beautiful-AFP - 175 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration321 2001-10-16 22 David Ngiau - David Ngiau Being a cover girl's flattering, but Jamie won't do it again by david®newstoday. com. sg THAT sweet little voice on the Perfect 10 radio station has gone international for reasons other than that. Remember the March issue of FHM Singapore with Jamie Yeo (picture) on321 words
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Article, Illustration246 2001-10-16 22 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan by h az el@n ews today.com.sg MEET the new Emil Chau (picture). Though famous for his sunshine smile and infectious laughter, his latest album hardly reflects this mood. On the contrary, it depicts the sombre mood of the world today, but246 words
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143 2001-10-16 22 MEDIACORP was one of 99 corporations and individuals honoured on Friday for its sponsorship of the Arts in 2000. Altogether, the Patrons of the Arts contributed $34.68 million to boost the local scene. MediaCorp's contribution this year stands at $2.49 million, second only143 words
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LIFE IS GREAT
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Article, Illustration521 2001-10-16 23 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek These are gloomy times but you can brighten up your day with a fresh new look by: elaine@n ewstod ay.com. sg WHEN you look good, you feel good. With the world shrouded in gloom and doom, it is not difficult to wake up on521 words
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Article, Illustration378 2001-10-16 23 WONG LI SHAN; WEE TECK HI AN - WONG LI SHAN WEE TECK HI AN I DECIDED that I was tired of wearing my long hair straight, so after some very careful thinking, I decided to give it a perm. Shunji recommended the ceramic setting perm, a new perming technique that378 words
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Miscellaneous1417 2001-10-16 24 A* Moulmeiit High II Channel 5, Bpm Uefa Champions League Arsenal vs Anita Karenina Arts Central, io P m JkWm* Mr Wmg **UaSed by Ponathinalkos, Live City TV, 2.3orjm Unhappy with her &NBF&%&i^2L,} mM km'' mM a female student mmr ■■Mprm ,w-~^mm\ marriage to a man who jajß MmX channel1,417 words
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Article, Illustration370 2001-10-16 25 Story of an artiste who escaped Pol Pot's deadly clutches CATCH a glimpse of the life of court dancers in Cambodia during the Pol Pot regime. It will be presented through a series of shadow puppetry, dance, talks and film. The Continuum: Beyond the Killing Fields370 words
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Article, Illustration194 2001-10-16 25 IF you are a jazz afficionado, head for Chijmes this weekend for CHIJAZZ 2001, the 6th Annual Jazz Festival. Bands playing there will dish out a range of jazz genres: Traditional, Latin, modern, blues, dixie, fusion, among others. CHIJAZZ 2001194 words
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Miscellaneous322 2001-10-16 25 Three-Day SHI Music Orchestra des Champs El/sees and La Chapelle Royale Choir This is the debut performance for the two groups, which will stage works by French composers Claude Debussy and Cesar Frank. Date: Today Time: Bpm Venue: University Cultural Centre, NUS Price: $11, $26, $51, $76 Ticketing: Call Ststic322 words
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Article, Illustration739 2001-10-16 26 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Fowler and co must show a steely spine after manager's health scare Champions League Dynamo Kiev v Liverpool Will Liverpool still produce the goods without Houllierand Owen? by 1 eo nard@n ews to d ay.co m ,sg CAN it get any worse for739 words
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316 2001-10-16 26 -AFP Champions League Juventus v Rosenborg Italian aristocrats to field strongest side available TURIN Juventus goes into today's (early tomorrow morning, Singapore time) Group E Champions League match with Rosenborg of Norway in the knowledge-AFP - 316 words
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Article, Illustration661 2001-10-16 27 Fascinating battle between opposing midfield stars the key to final outcome Champions League Arsenal v Panathinaikos Live on CityTV Ch 23, Wednesday 2.30am LONDON So, once again, England awaits the arrival of the men from Greece. This time it is Panathinaikos which is visiting, intent on delivering661 words
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Article, Illustration537 2001-10-16 28 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang Benefactor helps country's sailors strike gold Sailing by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg ONE of the success stories at last month's SEA Games was the Myanmar sailing team. Its team of 12 sailors won three gold medals, while SingaporeSailing (with 20 sailors, six coaches and one537 words
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Article94 2001-10-16 28 Reuters BEIJING China's international defender Fan Zhiyi has signed for Scottish premier league club Dundee, Chinese state media reported yesterday. The move from English division one club Crystal Palace was confirmed by officials of the Scottish club. Dundee said the transfer fee was a confidential matterReuters - 94 words
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186 2001-10-16 28 AFP BARI Bari's Moroccan defender Rachid Neqrouz has caused a controversy by ambiguous remarks about Osama bin Laden, the prime suspect for the Sept 11 terror attacks in the United States. Neqrouz made his comments in the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper, repeated in yesterday's GazzettaAFP - 186 words
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Article341 2001-10-16 28 -AFP BEIJING Two Chinese weightlifters and a 100-metre hurdler have been banned for doping offences, state media reported yesterday. And in another development, former world 200 metres champion Inger Miller of the United States tested positive for the stimulant caffeine at the 1999 world indoor championships, USA-AFP - 341 words
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Article, Illustration415 2001-10-16 29 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond It's unhappy over coach's remarks on radio by. jrj se@newstn d ay, co m. sg FORMER national bowling coach Ron Hoppe's (picture) contract may already have been terminated by the Singapore Ten pin Bowling Congress (STBC), but his ties with the association may not415 words
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169 2001-10-16 29 Reuters FRANKFURT Insurers AXA expect to reach a new agreement with world soccer's governing body Fifa on cover for the 2002 World Cup after cancelling a deal following last month's attacks on the United States. Axa Colonia, the French group's German unit which leads– Reuters - 169 words
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Article, Illustration144 2001-10-16 29 RHAIHAN bte M Salleh was so jealous that other SLeague clubs had pom-pom girls and drummer boys that, when asked, she immediately took up the offer to become a cheerleader for her favourite club Gombak United. Said the 13-year-old Si Ling Secondary School144 words
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Article, Illustration437 2001-10-16 30 WEE TECK HI AN - WEE TECK HI AN Hoping to meet Woods in person FOR almost two hours yesterday, the adults at the Volkswagen Driving Centre at Toa Payoh were put to shame. Put to shame by a group of youngsters who had the sort of golf swings that would437 words
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412 2001-10-16 30 LAS VEGAS Bob Estes won a birdie duel with fellow American Tom Lehman and South Africa's Rory Sabbatini to win the US$4.5 million ($8.16 million) PGA Invensys Classic yesterday. Estes captured his second PGA title since June by firing a412 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration428 2001-10-16 31 Reuters New managerTodd makes losing start at Spurs LONDON First-half goals by Les Ferdinand and Christian Ziege and a beautiful last minute 30-metre lob by Gustavo Poyet gave Tottenham Hotspur a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Derby County this morning. It was a disappointing first leagueReuters; AFP photo - 428 words
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248 2001-10-16 31 Reuters VIGO Former Croatia international, Zvonimir Boban, has decided to retire from football following his failure to win a regular first-team place at new club Celta Vigo. "I am hardly playing in the team and after thinking it over, I decided that– Reuters - 248 words
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Article, Illustration454 2001-10-16 31 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by. j Ose@ news tod ay.com. sg AS Singapore's football fraternity came to grips yesterday with a Today exclusive on the proposed takeover Jurong FC by an Indonesian multi-millionaire, several other revelations have since come to light. The Indonesian454 words
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