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Article, Illustration632 2001-11-17 1 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan by kim@news today.com. sg EARLIER this year, the plight faced by many an ageing single jolted newly-elected MP Irene Ng (picture) into realising that she was ill-prepared for ageing as a single. One encounter is clearly etched in her memory that of a single632 words
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188 2001-11-17 1 AFP TOKYO A Japanese woman gave birth in October to a HIV-free baby boy after the HIV virus was stripped from her husband's sperm. The virus was removed before the in-vitro fertilisation process took place, a doctor said yesterday. This is aAFP - 188 words
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Miscellaneous25 2001-11-17 1 ECONOMY/2 Is there light at the end of the tunnel? AFGHANISTAN/3 Is Northern Alliance starting to show its true colours? WTO/ 11 Tenterhooks at Doha25 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article566 2001-11-17 2 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Export stats a blip, GDP gloomy by eh a ope h@ne wsto day. c om. sg IN bad times, it is human nature for people to look for good news. So what's the good news in the Government's two announcements made yesterday within566 words
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279 2001-11-17 2 – Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern THOSE hungry for more Chinese dramas will soon have their appetites satisfied. MediaCorp Studios and Hong Kong's Asia Television Limited (ATV) signed a joint-venture agreement yesterday to form MediaCorp Asia TV Limited. The HK$l million ($235,382) joint venture will soon be279 words
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Article, Illustration316 2001-11-17 2 Gillian Wong - Gillian Wong COME tomorrow morning, Singapore General Hospital (SGH) senior staff nurse Cheong Chiu Peng will no longer be able to play with Nepalese twins Jamuna and Ganga Shrestha, who were admitted to SGH over a year ago for surgery. The 18-month-old twins, born conjoined at316 words
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102 2001-11-17 2 Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) is releasing 114 trainees from their employment contracts. The staff, who are undergoing training as cabin crew, were informed of this yesterday afternoon. SIA said the move follows earlier decisions to suspend services on certain routes and substantially reduceChannel NewsAsia - 102 words
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Article400 2001-11-17 4 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei and why cancer screenings are necessary by phe iphei@n ews tod ay. com. sg WOMEN are the targets of the Health Promotion Board's (HPB) two new programmes. Starting next year, those who are 50 to 64 years old will receive letters inviting400 words
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Article, Illustration112 2001-11-17 4 Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE'S Foreign Minister has called for greater linkages between the Republic and Thailand, saying the global slowdown and changing economic and political landscape make it pressing for stronger bilateral cooperation. Professor S Jayakumar {picture, with Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra) was speaking at the— Channel NewsAsia - 112 words
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Article, Illustration288 2001-11-17 4 – Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek THE 67-year-old woman who was allegedly killed by her part-time Indian national maid was suffering from diabetes, but the disease had no bearing on the cause of her death. On the second day of the murder trial of Thamayanthi,WONG LI SHAN - 288 words
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Article, Illustration142 2001-11-17 4 – Sophia Ang - Sophia Ang TAKE a good look at this can. Should you chance upon one starting Monday, either online or on the streets, you could be up to $1,000 richer, Singapore Power eßesources Pte Ltd, a sudsidiary of the Singapore Power Ltd, yesterday announced the comeback142 words
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184 2001-11-17 4 THE construction industry here should restructure, venture into new markets, or build new areas of expertise so that it can weather the economic downturn, said Minister for National Development Mr Mah Bow Tan yesterday. He was speaking at the Singapore Contractors Association Linuted's annual184 words
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Miscellaneous17 2001-11-17 2 Slide continues See Page 8 RAMADAN FAST TIMES (C Start of fast 5.17am Break of fast 6.52pm17 words
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THE NEW WAR/THE RIGHT TO RULE
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Article378 2001-11-17 3 JAKARTA Some 150 jihad fighters from Indonesia are still with the Taliban in Afghanistan, while others have fled to neighbouring Pakistan or are stranded on the border, their recruiter said yesterday. "Those who have fighting and other skills will remain in Afghanistan with the Taliban to prepare for378 words
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Article357 2001-11-17 3 Northern Alliance warlords said to be jostling for power WITH the Northern Alliance emerging as the possible victor in the war against the Taliban, questions have emerged as to whether they would be better rulers than the Taliban. The Alliance has already started to show357 words
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Article, Illustration49 2001-11-17 3 Reuters photo Taliban fighters, with rocket launchers in the back oftheir pick-ttp truck, patrolling the Afghan side of the Chaman border area in the south of the country yesterday. Opposition warlord Ismail Khan has vowed to march on into the Taliban's stronghold of Kandahar.– Reuters photo - 49 words
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Article313 2001-11-17 3 Reuters WASHINGTON In a show of how solidly she is behind her husband's public relations campaign over the war in Afghanistan, US First Lady Laura Bush will deliver the weekly presidential radio address later today. This is the first time that a First Lady will– Reuters - 313 words
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Miscellaneous43 2001-11-17 4 FeaturingToday... (T 14 I Desperation was award-winning H Malay novel writer's inspiration I Health |j Prevention is the best way to A prevent lung cancer it 23 I Meet the second batch of I Talentime semi-finalists ;s 24 M Aru for the kids43 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration251 2001-11-17 6 Ananda Perera - Ananda Perera Let's not take our harmony for granted DEEPAVALI, the festival of lights, has just been celebrated and it is an occasion for thanksgiving. There are many things we take for granted in Singapore, and these same things have become rare and precious for many people in251 words
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204 2001-11-17 6 Narayana Narayana - Narayana Narayana I REFER to Mr Ananda Perera's letter, "Seeing red!" (Today, Nov 15). I sympathise with his unhappy experience in Geylang while he was on a search for some spiritual and religious needs, even if he had not been to that area for "nearly204 words
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Letter156 2001-11-17 6 Tan Joke Kim - Tan Joke Kim AN industry that can help address current unemployment problems is network marketing. It can mitigate the problem of job loss and stimulate consumption. According to the book, The New Professionals The Rise of Network Marketing as the Next Major Profession by Professor Charles W156 words
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234 2001-11-17 6 Kathleen Kwan - Kathleen Kwan I AM sick and tired of the attitudes some Singaporeans have concerning the foreign talent policy. Singapore is a unique island with zero natural resources and a limited population. To compare Singapore's conditions with places like New York, London, Tokyo, Shanghai234 words
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243 2001-11-17 6 Mohamad Rosle Ahmad - Mohamad Rosle Ahmad DURING the General Election, jobs and foreign talent took centrestage. On the former, the issue of Singapore's high wages vis-a-vis those of other countries in Asia was cited to justify the need for salary adjustments to maintain the country's243 words
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Advertisement116 2001-11-17 6 Reach us at T)O\y Letters New Products To advertise Want to get something off your chest? Showcase your new product. Let your business associates know who's on 280,000 copies are printed daily, Monday Write to us with your views. Give us your Send us a concise description including price, your116 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration350 2001-11-17 8 Bloomberg October fall in exports is eighth in a row SINGAPORE-made exports fell for an eighth month in October as US orders for semiconductors and mobile phones plunged. Non-oil domestic exports fell 21.6 per cent from a year earlier to $8.38 billion, the Trade Development Board (TDB) said.– Bloomberg - 350 words
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Article171 2001-11-17 8 AGILENT Technologies, a maker of electronics-testing equipment, will shut its Singapore plant for two weeks and may trim more jobs to cut costs to cope with declining profits. It will close for a week each on Dec 16 and Feb 11 to coincide with the171 words
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440 2001-11-17 8 — Francis Kan - Francis Kan ALTHOUGH life insurance sales slowed in the third quarter there was a surprising drop in the number of policies which have lapsed or were surrendered. On a business premium basis, sales in the last quarter rose by 16440 words
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358 2001-11-17 8 Bloomberg TAIPEI —Taiwan's economy in the third quarter shrank at the fastest pace in at least 26 years, a government official said. It has fallen into recession as exports tumbled and as lower interest rates failed to spur spending. Ministry of Finance director ofBloomberg - 358 words
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Market Watch
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Article78 2001-11-17 8 SMRT Corporation has commissioned The Development Bank of Singapore and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers of its inaugural bond issue. The issue, totalling $500 million, comprises a $250-million three-year fixed rate bond and a $250-million five-year fixed rate bond. The proceeds will be used to finance78 words
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Article27 2001-11-17 8 Your S$1 buys US$ 0.5451 Rupiah 5782.8 UK£ 0.3810 Baht 24.237 Yen 66.913 Peso 28.314 HK$ 4.2521 A$ 1.0439 RM 2.0715 Rupee 26.148 Euro 0.6169 Won 699.9627 words
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Article, Illustration941 2001-11-17 10 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Century 21's S'pore boss is top earner by huileng@newstoday.com.sg "IF I can do it, anybody can do it," said chief executive officer Eunice Yap (picture) of international real estate sales organisation, Century 21. Apt words from a business leader who started her professional941 words
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Article300 2001-11-17 10 — Ivay Tan - Ivay Tan HDB residents seem to be keen to buy properties in Australia. This is because the annual investment on a good location in Australia would yield about 3.5 per cent higher than a property in Singapore. A typical investment on Oyster Cove in Gold Coast300 words
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274 2001-11-17 11 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by chaopeh® newstoday. com. sg THE US$2.3 billion ($4.2 billion) SingTel bond issue has met with overwhelming demand, showing that attrac-tively-priced bond issues from quality companies can draw investors even in uncertain times. "It has a good yield over Treasury274 words
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78 2001-11-17 11 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Airlines will increase its planned bond sale to $900 million. The airline earlier said it was considering increasing its planned $800 million bond sale because of strong demand from investors. Singapore Airlines' profit fell 88 per cent in the six months— Bloomberg - 78 words
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Market News
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Article207 2001-11-17 11 SHARES here closed flat to weaker as the sentiment-driven rally lost momentum. The ST Index eased 10 points to 1422.17 on profit taking with 1,5 losers to every gainer while 309 counters were unchanged. Volume was heavier than usual with 399 million shares worth some $591 million traded. Datacraft207 words
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Article143 2001-11-17 11 MALAYSIA'S September manufacturing sales fell 17.7 per cent year-on-year but did little to dampen investors' spirit as Malaysian shares closed higher for the sixth day in a row. Lower liners were the cream of the crop as investors continued to chase up "bargains buys" across the board. The Kuala143 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article276 2001-11-17 12 Agencies India defends brinkmanship at WTO New Delhi India, blamed for playing a game of brinksmanship at the recentlyconcluded World Trade Organisation meeting at Doha, has defended its stand. Trade Minister Murasoli Maran said developing countries had not been adequately consulted. Speaking at a New Delhi newsAgencies - 276 words
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Article77 2001-11-17 12 Reuters CANBERRA Fruit-flavoured jelly sweets containing the substance konjac, known locally as yam flour, have been linked to 14 deaths worldwide. The Australia-New Zealand Food Authority recalled the product yesterday after a death of a three-year-old boy. The sweets, sold in mini-cup servings, often– Reuters - 77 words
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Article181 2001-11-17 12 Agencies TOKYO Popular Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi was confronted with his first major sign of political opposition yesterday when younger members of his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) grouped to oppose his reform programs. Fifty-three lawmakers or their representatives gathered early yesterday to inaugurate the groupAgencies - 181 words
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Article, Illustration61 2001-11-17 12 AFP photo A PARK official and a security guard asking a homeless man (seated) to move from a park bench during fapanese Emperor Akihito's visit to a nearby museum in Tokyo yesterday. Park officials conducted a cleaning operation of the route the Emperor's motorcade would take, makingAFP photo - 61 words
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Article181 2001-11-17 12 —Reuters TAIPEI Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian wants to trace his roots in China as a way of showing his giant neighbour that he's sincere about mending fences. In an interview that was recorded on Thursday and to be broadcast to China later this month, Mr Chen said—Reuters - 181 words
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Article247 2001-11-17 12 Agencies GAZA CITY As Palestinians began observing Ramadan yesterday, the Israeli leadership adopted a slightly more conciliatory tone, with President Moshe Katsav appealing for a ceasefire during the Muslim holy month. "In the name of the Israeli people, I take this opportunity to call on our PalestinianAgencies - 247 words
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COMMENTARY
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171 2001-11-17 13 What the regional papers said yesterday The Star/ Malaysia Pairin: 'I'm sorry' Datuk Seri Pairin Kitingan yester doy apologised to Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad for pulling Parti Barisan Bersatu Saban out of the coalition 11 years ago. The Jakarta Post/ In done $ia Fasting starts on171 words
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Article, Illustration909 2001-11-17 13 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Bloomberg Koizumi knows the problems but has been unable to act by in Tokyo SOMEONE has to say it: The reform drive of Japan's great hope, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (picture), isn't just stalled it is dead, or very close to it. One reason whyBloomberg - 909 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration608 2001-11-17 14 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Winning writer heard a voice Zackaria Abdul Rahim It told her to write about what she was going through WHEN she was announced as the winner of the first National Malay Novel-Writing Competition, many people saw the nervous smile on the face of Mdm Rohani Din (picture). A smile whichWONG KHING CHONG - 608 words
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Article, Illustration517 2001-11-17 14 Edmund T Shern - Edmund T Shern SO read the tagline for numerous B-grade movies I secretly grew up with. "Secretly" because I watched them through a crack in my door after pretending to be asleep. Sometimes I even took a peek at the local517 words
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Miscellaneous7 2001-11-17 14 INSIDE: 15/Health •16/Famlly 17/tnCinemas ♦20/Motoring -24/TV Listings7 words
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HEALTH
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Article, Illustration580 2001-11-17 15 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo As lung cancer is difficult to detect, preventive action is the best way to combat the disease LUNG cancer is clearly a disease not to be ignored. In a five-year study report by the Singapore Cancer Registry, the incidence of lung cancer was ranked the580 words
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189 2001-11-17 15 -Renters LONDON Most elderly people would want to know if they have cancer and do not think they should be spared the details of their illness, doctors said. Nearly 90 per cent of 270 elderly people questioned in a survey in Britain-Renters - 189 words
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Article106 2001-11-17 15 Reuters LONDON British doctors warned that the straw baby baskets used to carry infants could be dangerous because the handles are too short and the children could fall out. "Within two months in 2000, we encountered three cases of babies falling out of such baskets after an— Reuters - 106 words
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Article65 2001-11-17 15 Check Your Health A health screening programme for the elderly aged 50 years and above, Checks for diabetes, hypertension and high blood cholesterol will be provided. Date: Tomorrow Time: B:3oam 2pm Venues: Chua Chu Kang CC, 35 Teck Whye Avenue; Blk 627 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-1608; Blk 728 Clementi65 words
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FAMILY
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Article, Illustration461 2001-11-17 16 Make your child's dream come true with these fun and colourful toy cars IF YOUR child has been pestering you to buy him some wheels, you can do just that at Singapore's largest toy store, Toys "R" Us, which has an exciting range of vehicles461 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration335 2001-11-17 17 – David Ngiau - David Ngiau One Leg Kicking scores, but no champagne yet ONE Leg Kicking rang up $111,973 at the box office on its first day of general release here on Wednesday, setting a record for a local film. The previous record-holder was Liang Po Po The Movie, which pulled in335 words
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173 2001-11-17 17 Agencies HOLLYWOOD The Navy has grabbed Fox's Behind. But the studio isn't complaining. Twentieth Century Fox it will host a special premiere of Behind Enemy Lines today at a naval base in San Diego. A pre-screening reception will be held aboard aircraft carrierAgencies - 173 words
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Article, Illustration719 2001-11-17 18 Dade Hayes - Dade Hayes Reuters/Variety Hollywood must stop making this period a 'dumping ground' by] EVERY year, September and October yield a bitter harvest of wannabe blockbusters destined for the leaf pile of history. Things often perk up in November, on the way to the holidays, but by thenReuters/Variety - 719 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration550 2001-11-17 20 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Superb suspension gives its SUV iron-fisted control on challenging terrain NEVER mind that it possesses all the styling flair of a painted brick, or that any Land Rover will leave it far behind in the serious rough. The X-Trail is still a wellthought out and550 words
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Article, Illustration251 2001-11-17 20 ON the surface, cars don't have much in common with golf, boats or luxury apartments. But when the new BMW 7 Series is launched here early next year, its owners will be able to enjoy these things in Phuket,251 words
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Article, Illustration462 2001-11-17 21 The engines found in most modern cars require virtually zero maintenance other than regular servicing. Even the oil that is changed during servicing seldom needs to be topped up, so many car owners don't even bother checking the oil462 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration539 2001-11-17 22 Audra Lim - Audra Lim His band wins award for taking its blend of music to the world MENTION blues musicians to Singaporeans and the names that come to mind are Buddy Guy, BB King and Danny Loong. Wait a minute Danny who? Danny Loong (picture, right) and his bluesKOHMUIFONG - 539 words
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Article, Illustration251 2001-11-17 22 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo IMAGINE Barbie as a ballerina and the star of a classical tale of good versus evil. In Barbie In The Nutcracker, Barbie stars in her first full-length feature as herself and at the same time takes on the role of Clara and the Sugarplum Princess251 words
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Article, Illustration575 2001-11-17 23 Judges will decide tonight who will go into the finals of the Talentime 1. To win the votes of the judges, I will try my best to enter- J tain rather than to compete. 2. If I am elected to go into the finals, I will575 words
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Miscellaneous1276 2001-11-17 24 A* Stay Home Saturday Movie Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Vasaniham Central, 4pm •La Liga Spanish Football Las Palmas Father's Day channel 5,7.30pm The stOfyrevolves around the orPhaned Sapm a vs Barcelona, Live oty TV, sam When her 16-year-old son rt wko x^orcM lfl mUr f" Ui" nef °3 >''>' thr?1,276 words
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Kids' TimeOut
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Article, Illustration463 2001-11-17 25 Serene Foo - Serene Foo by serene@newstoday.com.sg PARENTS, here's your chance to ask all you ever wanted to know about drama for your little ones. At ACT 3 Drama Academy's open house tomorrow, director Ruby Lim-Yang (picture) and her gang of enthusiastic drama teachers and facilitators hope to answer all463 words
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252 2001-11-17 25 COUCH potatoes, here's something that will drag you out of your seats and onto the streets. The Singapore River Buskers' Festival is back! Starting this evening, the Singapore River will come alive when 25 teams of buskers take to the streets at Clarke Quay,252 words
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Article186 2001-11-17 25 SEEING stars? Southern Singapore will be shining brightly tomorrow night as thousands of shooting stars trail across the skies of Sentosa in a meteor shower. This celestial shower is expected to take place from tomorrow evening till the early hours of Monday. The most spectacular186 words
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Miscellaneous188 2001-11-17 25 Three-day Barbie in the Tammy Teo at 339 2883 Early Chinese Kids Kampung 2:The Nutcracker Immigrants Tour Survivors' Quest Members from the Palais BIG Colour-Me- Accompany your child Let your kids experience Dance Studio will Bobby Car Contest on this educational tour the kampung life and enthrall audience with a188 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration397 2001-11-17 27 Reuters Lewis will use his height advantage to try to overcome Rahman Boxing LAS VEGAS A Plexiglas wall and 10 pounds separated Hasim Rahman and Lennox Lewis yesterday as the two heavyweights weighed in for their world championship title fight rematch. Looking trim and serious, a stoic– Reuters; AFP photo - 397 words
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563 2001-11-17 27 NBA Houston 97 LA Lakers 98 (OT) HOUSTON Shaquille O'Neal is unhappy with Phil Jackson, the man he once called, "my white father", the man he urged the Lakers to hire and with whom he won the last two563 words
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Article166 2001-11-17 27 Reuters Rugby MARSEILLE Australia has not lost a game to France since 1993. A week ago, nobody would have dared predict the end of its winning run in a one-off Test today. But last weekend, southern hemisphere rugby suffered a setback when the World Cup-winningReuters - 166 words
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Article, Illustration769 2001-11-17 28 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen Verona derby will be one of the highlights of this Italian season Serie A Verona v Chievo Live on Ch 22 3.25am, Monday by sp o rts@n ewsto d ay.c 0 m .sg GLAMOUR and glitz seems to have been associated with Serie A for769 words
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425 2001-11-17 28 Primera Liga - Primera Liga -AFP BARCELONA In England, there is a saying that a week in politics is a long time, but in Spain, a week in football can be even longer, especially at Barcelona. A week ago, Barca coach-AFP - 425 words
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Article235 2001-11-17 29 -AFP GOTEMBA China is on track to make its biggest impression yet on the global golf stage after Zhang Lianwei and Liang Wen-chong outshone some of the game's biggest names here yesterday, Zhang, the Chinese number one who tied with Tiger Woods in an exhibition tournament in-AFP - 235 words
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Article, Illustration676 2001-11-17 29 AFP But hot favouritesTiger and Duval firmly back in the hunt World Cup GOTEMBA- Michael Campbell and David Smail combined as smoothly as a pair of AD Black half-backs to fire New Zealand into a four-shot lead in the US$3 million ($5.5 million) World CupAFP; AujiPORT photo - 676 words
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348 2001-11-17 29 Reuters Masters Cup SYDNEY Australia's Lleyton Hewitt beat Patrick Rafter 7-5, 6-2 at the Masters Cup yesterday to become the youngest player in the history of the game to end the year as world number one. At the ageReuters - 348 words
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Article, Illustration1101 2001-11-17 30 IN LESS than a fortnight, Dutch coach Robert Alberts will bid Singapore farewell as he heads for South Korea and his new appointment as Director of Coaching of the Korea Football Association. His last assignment for his current club Home United will be the Asian Cup1,101 words
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268 2001-11-17 30 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho TORN between the national team and a holiday in Bangkok, Sembawang Rangers goalkeeper Yazid Yasin, somewhat surprisingly, chose the latter. And that was why the 22-year-old was one of five names dropped from the national futsal268 words
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Article, Illustration914 2001-11-17 31 TODAY: If you had a choice of Australia's opponent for next week's World Cup playoff games, who would you have preferred Brazil, Uruguay or Colombia? Blanco: For me, all three teams have great strength. It would be a mistake to say Colombia or Uruguay are914 words
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Article, Illustration530 2001-11-17 31 – Scott O' Donell - Scott O'Donell THE illustrious playing career of Balestier Central's big Australian central defender Darren Stewart (picture) has come to an end. The quiet Aussie, who has been one of Balestier's most consistent performers over the last three years,530 words
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Article, Illustration674 2001-11-17 32 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Ex-Liverpool boss will be eager to set the record straight English Premier League Blackburn v Liverpool Live today Ch 23 7.50pm by leon ard newstod ay. com. sg IT IS called the wilderness years. Or the dark ages. That is how Liverpool fans all over the worldAlispokt photo - 674 words
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407 2001-11-17 32 Agencies BERLIN German football legend Franz Beckenbauer yesterday tipped France and Argentina as the teams to beat in next year's World Cup. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup with West Germany as a player in 1974, and as manager inAgencies - 407 words
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