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Article612 2002-05-02 1 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Complexity of Singapore machinery does not allow for easy solutions by ch ao peh@ne wstoday. com. sg AT times it is easy to forget just what a complex organism this tiny island has become. While human instinct cries out for quickfixes,612 words
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Article, Illustration56 2002-05-02 1 -AFP photo A demonstrator wearing a Phantom of the Opera mask during a protest against French presidential candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen in Sydney yesterday. The farright candidate shocked France when he moved to the second round of the election, which will be held on Sunday, when he-AFP photo - 56 words
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Article131 2002-05-02 1 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances KNEE-DEEP water at the entrance of the road to Terminal 1 at Changi Airport caused temporary traffic chaos yesterday afternoon. Those driving or taking taxis or buses to Terminal 1 were diverted to Terminal 2. To get to Terminal 1, they131 words
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Article187 2002-05-02 1 On 19 February 2002, we published a front-page article entitled "The pain and the gain" in which we made various statements relating to the changes at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and their impact on the University and its staff members. These statements included references to:187 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article477 2002-05-02 2 Francis Kan - Francis Kan SPC cave-in spells absence of free market by franci s@n ews to d ay. c o m .sg FOR months, home-grown Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) was the poster boy for fair pricing. Its refusal to raise pump prices even as rivals hiked theirs twice over477 words
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99 2002-05-02 2 SINGAPORE Airlines is planning to suspend its flights to Kathmandu at the end of this month. The airline, which runs flights to the Himalayan kingdom three times a week, said the suspension was part of its review of its network and capacity in99 words
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Article, Illustration228 2002-05-02 2 — Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh BERI and EIU these are familiar acronyms for Singaporeans who have been fed a steady dose of reports by these international research firms. It is easy to become apathetic about the findings of these reports, which have consistentlyranked Singapore among the top in categories like228 words
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Article216 2002-05-02 2 TAIWANESE prosecutors have asked Singapore Airlines (SIA) to send the three SQ 006 pilots back to Taipei to assist in further investigations. The three Captain Foong Chee Kong, and first officers Latiff Cyrano and Ng Kheng Leng have been suspended from flying duties since the 8747-400, which216 words
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Article, Illustration313 2002-05-02 3 Advice to Puteri Umno leader Azalina KUALA LUMPUR Puteri Umno leader Azalina Othman Said (picture) should ignore accusations of lesbianism and misappropriation of funds because these are the work of people who are trying to sabotage her career, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad313 words
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192 2002-05-02 3 Agencies JAKARTA Apart from a peace mission, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri will use her visit to East Timor this month to address the fate of a cemetery for Indonesian war heroes, an official said yesterday. Mr Ermaya Suradinata, governor of military think-tank National Resilience— Agencies - 192 words
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136 2002-05-02 3 Reuters COLOMBO A Tamil Tiger rebel boat blew up off Sri Lanka's eastern coast late yesterday in what was seen as the first clash with government forces since the two sides signed a truce in February. The military said neither side had opened– Reuters - 136 words
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Article, Illustration311 2002-05-02 4 Joy Francis - Joy Francis by Two others arrested after Istana rally joy newstoday. com. sg THREE arrests were made following Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Dr Chee Soon Juan's brief attempt to stage an exhibition and rally in front of the Istana yesterday. Besides Dr Chee, SDP executive committee memberWONG KHING CHONG - 311 words
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Article160 2002-05-02 4 Elaine Quek FANCY meeting and talking to not one but 45 members of the opposite sex? Try the Premier Club's Megadating Day on Saturday at the Introbar of the Equinox Complex in the Swisshotel The Stamford. Organised for the Social Development Unit, the day celebrates datingElaine Quek - 160 words
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Article, Illustration163 2002-05-02 4 Channel NewsAsia Today photo by BY Sam yesterday, more than 100 people had turned up at the Sembawang hot spring on Gambas Avenue. The spring, which was closed for two months for renovations, is said to have healing abilities. Bus captain Koh Hock Lai believes the– Channel NewsAsia; WONG KHING CHONG - 163 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration389 2002-05-02 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Fuelled by the need to provide efficient customer services by huileng@newstoday.corn.sg WITH its history stretching back 138 years, PowerGas is one grand old dame. Constantly evolving to keep up with change, PowerGas has become a compa- ny that others look up to. "We're efficient,389 words
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LETTERS
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Letter293 2002-05-02 8 Valerie Goh - Valerie Goh Reducing over-40s' CPF will in effect cut their incomes MS AMBIGA Raju in her column, "On the threshold of 40,1 feel young" (Today, April 22), said she feels she has fought nearly all her "demons". She also articulated her tacit sense of security and293 words
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Letter116 2002-05-02 8 Mohamad Rosle Ahmad - Mohamad Rosle Ahmad SINGAPORE is grappling with several issues from falling birth rates, unemployment, intense neighbourly competition to migrating citizens. The Baby Bonus scheme did not lead to a bullish stork market because why bring another life into the world when we are struggling to eke116 words
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Letter103 2002-05-02 8 David Soh - David Soh IT has been said that retrenchment benefits should no longer tie in with an employee's number of years of service. But can policymakers give an assurance that employers would not abuse such guidelines? There have been cases where employers hired new staff shortly103 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article148 2002-05-02 10 -Bloomberg NEW YORK US banks have been hitting the brakes on loans to companies harder than at any time in at least three decades, tightening standards and refusing to finance businesses that do not retain them for other services. Citigroup Inc, JP Morgan Chase Co, Bank-Bloomberg - 148 words
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416 2002-05-02 10 Bloomberg WASHINGTON The US economy is "sprinting out of recession", with strong productivity gains likely to keep inflation low in the coming quarters, said Mr Richard Clarida, assistant treasury secretary for economic policy. After the economy unexpectedly expanded at a 1.7 per cent annualBloomberg - 416 words
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127 2002-05-02 12 Bloomberg THE Singapore dollar fell for a second day yesterday against its US counterpart, reflecting a decline in the currencies of its peers. The Monetary Authority of Singapore monitors the local currency against a basket of currencies of its major trading partners, ensuring theBloomberg - 127 words
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Article116 2002-05-02 12 -AFP SEOUL South Korea's exports rose 9.7 per cent year-on-year to U5513.29 billion ($24.11 billion) in April, marking the first year-on-year gain after 13 months of contraction. The turnaround was due to the rising shipment of steel, automobiles and telecom equipment, the ministry of commerce,-AFP - 116 words
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Article279 2002-05-02 12 Bloomberg Calpers may resume investing in Philippines SACRAMENTO (California) The California Public Employees' Retirement System's (Calpers} staff will recommend that the largest US pension fund reverse its decision to stop investing in the Philippines. After an April 19 meeting with Philippine finance officials, Calpers' investment staff and itsBloomberg - 279 words
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Article472 2002-05-02 13 AFP Says okay to merger with Compaq after losing lawsuit WASHINGTON Mr Walter Hewlett, heir to one of the founders of HewlettPackard (HP), said late Tuesday he would no longer oppose the computer giant's merger with rival Compaq after a Delaware judge dismissed a lawsuit seekingAFP - 472 words
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139 2002-05-02 13 -AFP WASHINGTON The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to order public companies to better explain their true condition in annual reports, including obliging them to give investors a narrative description of their prospects in a prominent part of the document, the-AFP - 139 words
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581 2002-05-02 14 Reuters Higher US inventories reverse recent price rally NEW YORK Oil prices fell for the second straight session yesterday as US crude inventories unexpectedly shot higher, countering market forecasts of a fall as imports into the United States hit six-month highs. Benchmark US light– Reuters - 581 words
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353 2002-05-02 14 Agencies MALAYSIA raised the price of petrol and diesel at retail pumps by two sen (0.95 cents) a litre starting yesterday, while Indonesia has delayed a fuel price hike until next week. Pump prices in Malaysia were increased to pass on the burdenAgencies - 353 words
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269 2002-05-02 14 Bloomberg MUMBAI India's port of Mumbai plans to invite bids from local and overseas companies to build two container terminals worth 9.58 billion rupees ($0.36 billion) to meet rising demand for maritime traffic. "We hope companies such as Hutchison Whampoa and Malaysia's Port Klang will– Bloomberg - 269 words
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Article141 2002-05-02 16 SYDNEY Australia's SingTel Optus, a unit of Singapore Telecommuications, is committed to remain in pay-television if its proposed programming alliance with rival Foxtel proceeds. Dismissing claims by rivals that the deal was a forerunner to Optus quitting pay-TV to focus on its lucrative mobile phone141 words
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Article277 2002-05-02 16 Dayen responds to SGX IN response to queries from the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Dayen Environmental said yesterday there was no reason for the increase in the price of its shares recently. The company has seen its share price increased four-fold since its Sesdaq listing just over277 words
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Article134 2002-05-02 16 Channel NewsAsia KPMG Consulting is close to signing an agreement to acquire the consulting business of Arthur Andersen, the Walt Street Journal reported yesterday. The proposed deal will cover Andersen's US consulting arm and part of the overseas consulting business, with KPMG paying up to US$25O millionChannel NewsAsia - 134 words
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Article142 2002-05-02 16 Reuters SEOUL The South Korean government was embarrassed by Hynix Semiconductor Inc's rejection of a US$3 billion ($5.44 billion) asset sale to US rival Micron Technology Inc, Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported yesterday. State-run banks that loaned billions to rescue Hynix had pushed for the deal, which– Reuters - 142 words
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Article91 2002-05-02 16 Bloomberg JAKARTA The resignation of Mr Hendrilc Tee, chief financial officer (CFO) of Asia Pulp and Paper Co (APP), Indonesia's largest corporate debtor, was probably due to his failure to manage the company's massive debt, analysts said. APP said on Tuesday it would replace Mr Tee withBloomberg - 91 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article291 2002-05-02 18 Agencies US leaders meet Hu to get acquainted WASHINGTON As US leaders size up future Chinese leader Hu Jintao, substantive issues such as Taiwan and human rights are likely to dominate the get-acquainted sessions. Mr Hu was hosted to dinner on Tuesday night by SecretaryAgencies - 291 words
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Article, Illustration171 2002-05-02 18 Agencies JAKARTA The Indonesian government came under fierce pressure to undo another Suharto-era practice. The former President, who ruled for more than 30 years, had never made May 1 a national holiday. More than 50 labour organisations took part in a Labour Day rally yesterday and demanded— Agencies; AFP photo - 171 words
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176 2002-05-02 18 Agencies ILLINOIS (Chicago) The executive director of a US-based Muslim charity has been arrested and charged with perjury for lying about his links to Al Qaeda and terrorism. Enaam Arnaout, 39, a Syrian-born US citizen who led the Benevolence International Foundation, was arrested atAgencies - 176 words
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Article107 2002-05-02 18 -AFP SUVA Fiji's minority Indians are fleeing the country. Most of the 11,500 people who packed and left the country after the May 2000 coup were ethnic Indians, Labour Minister Kenneth Zinck said. He said the number was high and the country's stability was at risk. Ethnic-AFP - 107 words
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Article75 2002-05-02 18 I knew I was gg^ going to do this. Anyway, thank you. M Bush men always cry, I apologise. It's a little genetic problem I got from my dad. -Mrjeb Bush, Florida governor and younger brother of President George W Bush, who wept at a summit on drug use in75 words
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233 2002-05-02 20 Agencies ISLAMABAD Official results said Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf won a landslide victory in a referendum to extend his rule for five years. But doubts remain with the opposition claiming that there was widespread vote rigging and fraud. Chief Election Commissioner Irshad Hassan Khan— Agencies - 233 words
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Article130 2002-05-02 20 Agencies NEW DELHI Though India's ruling coalition survived the opposition-sponsored censure motion over the Gujarat violence, its credibility and unity are now damaged. Analysts said the motion had opened rifts in the coalition with three of its 19 members abstaining from the vote. Observer Prem Shankar Jha– Agencies - 130 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration631 2002-05-02 22 Shoba Tsering Bhalla - Shoba Tsering Bhalla What death of Gopal Baratam means to intellectual debate by_ ONE is tempted to say that Dr Gopal Baratam's death last week is a blow to Singapore literature. After all, he did write a clutch of novels and short stories that were quite well received.631 words
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201 2002-05-02 22 AFP HONG KONG Diabetes is set to become the world's leading epidemic. The number of diabetes sufferers in the world, currently estimated at around 150 million, is set to double to 300 million by 2050, Professor Paul Zimmet, co-chairman of theAFP - 201 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration644 2002-05-02 24 Shanoo Maharaj - Shanoo Maharaj Nirupama Rao is India's poised and affable spokesperson by in New Delhi SHE announces to the world that India has tested a new missile. She reveals the kidnapping of an Indian High Commission staffer in Pakistan. She moderates a press meeting with Prime Minister Atal644 words
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414 2002-05-02 24 -Reuters WASHINGTON Two new studies have shed more light on why infants who lie on their stomachs are likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (Sids). One shows that lying prone can twist a baby's neck such that the arteries leading to the-Reuters - 414 words
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Miscellaneous7 2002-05-02 24 INSIDE: *26/lnfoTech •27/Heolthy Lifestyle 28/CityStyle «34/TV listings7 words
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INFOTECH
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Article, Illustration464 2002-05-02 26 John Lui - John Lui The Aspire 1400 is high on features yet low on cost by john.lui@asia.cnet.com THE Acer Aspire 1400 (picture) in our labs comes loaded with features, including a fast I.7GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, at an incredible price of $2,888. But there is a trade-off. Even by464 words
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CNETAsia Downloads
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Article26 2002-05-02 26 ICQ 2002a is the latest release of ICQ, the popular instant-messaging programme that lets you communicate with friends and colleagues in real time.26 words
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Article36 2002-05-02 26 This download contains the professional version of the popular DivX Video Bundle, which gives you all the software you need to create and watch videos in the popular DivX video format.36 words
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Article33 2002-05-02 26 WinZip is a straightforward, fast and easy-to-use zipping and unzipping utility that includes built-in support for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, ZIP, UUencode, XXencode, BinHex, MIME and Unix-compressed files.33 words
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Article, Illustration300 2002-05-02 26 – Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua CANON has just introduced a series of products that makes it easier for consumers to set up a photo laboratory or produce home movies. Ranging from digital cameras to photo printers and camcorders to projectors, Canon is going all out to cater to300 words
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Article, Illustration357 2002-05-02 26 – Ariel Tarn - Ariel Tarn WORLD Cup fever is raging. And football enthusiasts can now get on the Internet to obtain the latest match news, with Lycos Asia's online resource site the World Cup Centre (wortdcup.lycosxom,sg). The site features football-relat-ed interactive games and contests, team and player profiles, match357 words
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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Article618 2002-05-02 27 Osteoporosis is a bone-chilling threat to older women Osteoporosis occurs when the bones in the body become too weak and brittle and break off at the slightest shock, often in the form of fractures, especially in the spine, wrist and hip. The brittle age Most of us have618 words
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Article, Illustration133 2002-05-02 27 – Pauline DLok - Pauline DLok When cooking with milk, always add it in last. Milk should not be over-boiled as milk solids may curdle. Simmer gently instead. This chowder uses mashed potatoes to thicken the soup. Ingredients (for 4 serves): 1 cup Mangold HL Milk 1 cob of fresh133 words
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Article, Illustration448 2002-05-02 28 Sian E Jay - Sian E Jay Why some people pay so much to tell the time by WOULD you believe that some people pay up to $1.4 million for a watch? Since Franck Muller, a Swiss master watchmaker, incorporated his company in 1991, the number of people queuing up to acquire448 words
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Article287 2002-05-02 28 Janice Lee - Janice Lee b>\- ja ni c e@ii ewstod a y. co m .sg IT'S a new salon with a new concept, and affordable to the masses. Following in the footsteps of big fashion giants, S4H (Salon4Hair) has opened a new chain in the heart of287 words
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Article, Illustration79 2002-05-02 28 AFP photo ON Monday, this pair of diamond and platinum shoes arrived at Harrods in Britain under tight security and is expected to be sold for US$l million ($l.B million). Created by shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, renowned for his innovative creations, this beauty, which comesAFP photo - 79 words
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Article, Illustration377 2002-05-02 29 Text and styling: Serena Sim Hair Makeup: Trimmers (TheAdelphi) Clothes: MANGO (Suntec City) Photography: Wong Khing Chong Location: The Spa (OUB Centre) The Search for the Face ofToday is a search for the person who best represents the woman of the new millennium. Watch this space every Thursday377 words
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Article, Illustration200 2002-05-02 29 Skincare Series IT was some thousands of years ago that aloe vera gained a reputation as a healing plant. It has been recorded that Cleopatra used it to preserve her immortality and that the Egyptians named it the "plant of immortality". Alexander the Great conquered200 words
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Advertisement236 2002-05-02 28 Pamper Yourself At aFOND Spa JS Bk First 200 Customers Will Receive An Exquisite Door Gift'. I /v 1 Face Essential Spa $38 (Ihr) Invigorate Wellness Spa $38 (1 hr) Sensational Body Spa $38(45mim) /X /&>*/ /**>' y>" a.' I The Youth Effect with natural Body Massage or Marine Sea236 words
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Article, Illustration392 2002-05-02 30 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Heaven draws on what's inside of you FILM REVIEW Another Heaven (Now showing) HORROR is most terrifying when you recognise that the "evil" could come from within. And it would seem that Japanese filmmakers understand that well. Their brand of harrowing flicks are often more392 words
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Article, Illustration96 2002-05-02 31 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD Kate Winslet (picture) is in negotiations to star opposite Johnny Depp in Miramax Films' Neverland, to be directed by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball). Shooting will begin in mid-June in London. Neverland, based on Allan Knee's play The Man Who Was Peter Pan,— Reuters/Variety - 96 words
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Article, Illustration142 2002-05-02 31 SANDRA Bullock (picture) has figured out the perfect way to dispel rumours pretend they are true, reported World Entertainment News Network. Sandra was plagued by reports of a romance with Two Weeks Notice co-star Hugh Grant, so she decided to confront them head-on by having Hugh escort her142 words
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Article136 2002-05-02 31 HOLLYWOOD Halle Berry is not sitting idle after she won this year's Oscar for best actress. She has agreed to star in and produce two pictures for MGM a remake of Foxy Brown and Brown-Eyed Girl, extending her stay in the studio beyond her Bond-girl role136 words
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Article, Illustration126 2002-05-02 33 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping WHO can forget the images of gorgeous girls dancing wildly on a table top in the movie Coyote Ugly? If you missed it in the theatres, tune in to Star Movies this month to check out the girl's sizzling moves, not to126 words
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Article, Illustration440 2002-05-02 33 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping That's the hope of Sing S'pore chairman THE lyrics go: "With all of my heart, I will care, I'll play my part, I will share. With family and friends, together we'll stand. And in the end, hand in hand, we will get there The song440 words
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Miscellaneous32 2002-05-02 33 Catch Coyote Ugly on May 5, 10, 11, 16, 25 and 26 at 9pm on Star Movies SCV Ch 58. Take port in a contest on Page 37 and win great prizes.32 words
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Miscellaneous1609 2002-05-02 34 On TV -^——i^^_ •In Conversation Takes on •24 channel 5, io P m f- 4MH goggles Brand >jt^ Tnorsday Movies Amerka With Elaine ChaO, Senator David W?*rV SPI <l»iHiel 1,11.30pm t| Mi -Child's Play Channel I, 10pm Secretary Of Labour decides to make his Ij v C -W«fcn (fe/3! i»1,609 words
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173 2002-05-02 36 -AFP SEOUL South Korean coach Guus Hiddink vowed yesterday that his Asian underdogs would shock the world next month. The Dutch coach, whose tactics have come under fire from the media, insisted the South Korean team has made solid progress in recent months.-AFP - 173 words
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Article, Illustration447 2002-05-02 36 AFP BRIDGETOWN India hopes to bury the horrors of 1997 when it meets the West Indies in the third Test, starting at the Kensington Oval today. India was out for 81 while chasing a 120-run target in the third Test here in 1997, suffering its worst nightmareAFP; Getty Images - 447 words
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Article, Illustration509 2002-05-02 37 -AFP NBA playoffs Indiana 97 New Jersey 74 Tied at 2-2, the series goes into the final game INDIANAPOLIS -Austin Croshere and the Indiana Pacers seemingly could not miss in the third quarter. On the other hand, Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets could-AFP; Reuters photo - 509 words
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438 2002-05-02 37 Agencies LAUSANNE French figure skating judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne and her federation chief Didier Gailhaguet have been suspended for three years from any involvement in international skating for their roles in the Olympic pairs judging scandal. An announcement on– Agencies - 438 words
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Article, Illustration670 2002-05-02 38 S. Murali - S. Murali His purchase has cost United both domestic and European success Comment by mura li@newstoday.com. sg THROUGHOUT his distinguished career, Sir Alex Ferguson has bought many players who have won him titles. And when he bought these men for example Messers Eric Cantona, PeterReuters photo - 670 words
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Article, Illustration398 2002-05-02 38 Agencies Champions League Leverkusen 1 Man United 1 Neuville's goal does the damage LEVERKUSEN In an unfortunate slip of the tongue, Sir Alex Ferguson made the fateful error on Monday of referring to Manchester United's semi-final opponent as Kaiserslautern. No offence was– Agencies; jfiEl 7£/>-i fnj^j - 398 words
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337 2002-05-02 39 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg ON TUESDAY, the match between Jurong FC and Gombak United was abandoned in the 71st minute due to heavy rain and lightning. Jurong was leading 3-0 at the time, hut the score will not count and337 words
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288 2002-05-02 39 June 2001 In the Argentine league last year, a match between San Lorenzo and Argentines Juniors was called off in the 48th minute because of a waterlogged pitch. At that time, the Juniors were up 1-0. The Argentine Football Association announced that the remaining 42288 words
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Article, Illustration333 2002-05-02 39 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by s tanley newstoday. com. sg REIGNING S-League Player of the Year Daniel Bennett has decided not to return to English Division Three side Wrexham. Said the 24-year-old defender, who returned to Singapore last week after the team was relegated from Division Two:Today file photo - 333 words
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Article154 2002-05-02 39 – Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang SINGAPORE Island Country Club (SICC) raised about $600,000 from its May Day charity golf open and gala dinner yesterday. A total of 637 golfers participated in the tournament held at SICC's Bukit, Sime and Island courses. Attractive hole-in-one prizes were available154 words
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