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Article969 2002-09-21 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond How JI targeted Singapore from across the Causeway WHEN Singaporeans are in the mood for a quick getaway or some inexpensive shopping, they slip across the Causeway and into Johor, And when a bunch of Singaporeans bought into the outrageous plan to orchestrate a series969 words
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NEWS
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Article520 2002-09-21 2 Val Chua - Val Chua IT was once among the top 10 general insurers in Singapore, providing cover for motorists and private bus operators in times of trouble. But Cosmic Insurance Corp couldn't save itself from a rushing tide of bad times. The 30-year-old company was yesterday told by the Monetary520 words
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Article, Illustration249 2002-09-21 2 – Chao Chao Peh - Chao Chao Peh SINGTEL has raised $1.7 million for its Touching Lives Fund, exceeding its target of $1 million. And while the figure attests to the hard work of its staff, business partners and customers, there were some not-so-touching moments in the threemonth fund-raisingKOHMUIFONG - 249 words
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Article, Illustration279 2002-09-21 2 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances CENTREPOINT Properties' chief operating officer told a court yesterday that he and his contractor friends often went on trips to overseas casinos. On such trips, the winner gave gifts of money to his friends who were not so lucky at the gaming tables,279 words
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Article590 2002-09-21 3 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Institute of Mental Health clarifies FOR the record, the Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital will not be putting up "Welcome to Club M.A.D" signboards. Club MAD, the catchy but controversial unofficial label for the Institute of Mental Health's (IMH) new vision, was unveiled590 words
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Article140 2002-09-21 3 – Rosalyn Lim - Rosalyn Lim SEX people have been arrested in connection with an incident in which a 13--year-old boy's hand was chopped off. Among them are three 16-year-old boys who were arrested on Friday at 10 am near Block 655, Woodlands Ring Road, where the severed left140 words
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204 2002-09-21 3 Bloomberg SINGAPORE, which operates the world's second-busiest container port, has joined a US customs security accord aimed at preventing terrorist attacks. Singapore, the first in Asia and the sixth port worldwide to sign the agreement, will screen cargo heading to the world's largest economy. More– Bloomberg - 204 words
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Article161 2002-09-21 3 – Toh Boon Ngee - Toh Boon Ngee A WOMAN killer is being hunted down thanks to funds raised by the Terry Fox Run, an annual event which sees its 10th run on Sunday. The money raised during the event will be used to support cancer research projects chosen by161 words
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COMMENT
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Article804 2002-09-21 4 Ravi Veloo - Ravi Veloo that is going to shake Singapore IT would appear that Singaporeans aren't yet ready for a Third Wave of immigration. It's true that an influx of new workers might initially hurt local businesses but these losses would soon be made up for with great benefits. We804 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration843 2002-09-21 6 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys in Gosford Park must be cut... then ballet must lie censored! LIKE movie distributors in Singapore, I've been punished for trying to show un censored films. When I was a child, my little sister and I would raid the video cabinet as soon as ourENG KONG - 843 words
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LETTERS
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Letter384 2002-09-21 8 Michael Loh Yik Ming - Michael Loh Yik Ming What this concept means in a complex world I REFER to the letter, "What now?" (Today, Sept 20). The writer noted that Islam would be in the spotlight again. I have been trying to understand, with the information currently available, what these people384 words
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Letter, Illustration191 2002-09-21 8 Jeffrey Law Lee Beng - Jeffrey Law Lee Beng I REFER to the report, "Cheers at Changi" (Today, Sept 19). I was more gratified than amazed to know that there are shop owners like Mr Ow Soon Phoo who are concerned about their customers during the economic downturn. While191 words
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209 2002-09-21 8 Ace Cheong Shiang Hoow - Ace Cheong Shiang Hoow I AGREE with letter writer Mr Ngiam Shih Tung ("A matter of principle" Sept 18). First, I believe that the US possesses the most number of weapons of mass destruction. Also, if the Iraqis feel that Mr Saddam209 words
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BUSINESS
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Article477 2002-09-21 10 Agencies Did CSFB pull an 'AgilentTwo-Step' on CSM? NEW YORK Another Wall Street investment bank is in trouble. Credit Suisse First Boston is facing criminal charges over its securities research coverage. New York prosecutors have been asked by securities regulators in the state of MassachusettsAgencies - 477 words
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Article127 2002-09-21 10 UNITED Overseas Bank said on Friday that it will invest 60 million yuan ($12,9 million) in a joint venture investment company to be set up in China. UOB, through its unit UOB Venture Management (Shanghai) Co, signed the joint venture agreement with Oxford Cambridge Investment Group127 words
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Article, Illustration201 2002-09-21 10 NEW AUDITOR RULES SOON: The Public Accountant Board will issue a set of rules on auditor independence later this month, Second Minister for Finance Lim Hng Kiang said on Friday. The rules will cover the provision of non-audit services and fees. STB GETS NEW CHIEF: The Singapore Tourism201 words
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Article, Illustration49 2002-09-21 10 GROUP Exklusiv, authorised distributors of Renault and Volkswagen vehicles, has set up a service centre catering specifically to owners of light commercial vehicles. The new building at Toa Payoh (picture), known as Exklusiv Complex, houses the Renault Commercial Vehicles Centre and the Volkswagen LCV Centre.49 words
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Article439 2002-09-21 10 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon GOLD prices have rebounded by about 11 per cent in the last year, after a prolonged slump since 1996. Nevertheless, gold is currently priced at around US$32O ($569) per ounce, well below the previous peak of US$7OO per ounce in 1980. Market experts expect439 words
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Article304 2002-09-21 11 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon by THE value of Asian stocks held by the region's 20 biggest fund managers has been on the rise over the last four months. This is despite the poor market sentiment and the falls in Asian bourses during this period. It is a304 words
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Article129 2002-09-21 11 Bloomberg DEUTSCHE Bank, Europe's biggest bank, is to appeal against a decision by the Singapore High Court on Aug 22 rejecting its application to have the management of Asia Pulp Paper Co replaced. Asia Pulp, a Singapore-based company with most of its operations inBloomberg - 129 words
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Article, Illustration3386 2002-09-21 11 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS EnquitiesjCall 852-2973-6600 E-mail lipper. asin@reuteis.torn Dote N Home NAV/lid Olfer Price Prire ftrt il Is 9/9 A VA 9/9 A 979 A 9/9 A 9/9 A 9/9 A 9/9 A 9/9 A en Asset Managemetil (Asio) I ion on 5o Ane :t I 0 it/i ii-1: i3,386 words
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Article, Illustration357 2002-09-21 12 Hannah Teoh - Hannah Teoh AS one of the leading water-treatment firms in Singapore, Hyflux Limited looks set to ride the Newater wave. Ms Olivia Lum (picture), the company's chief executive officer, feels that the prospects for water reclamation, the technology behind Newater, looked357 words
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Article367 2002-09-21 13 Reuters CDL hit by fears of glut and war with Iraq CITY Developments Limited (CDL), Singapore's biggest property group, fell for the third day on Friday as some big players dumped the stock on fears that the Government may create a glut by releasing more land. CDL, which– Reuters - 367 words
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Article, Illustration48 2002-09-21 13 A Japanese man tries out Microsoft Corp's latest Xbox video game at the Tokyo Game Show in Makukari on Friday. The US software giant said it would launch an online game service for the Xbox game machine in Japan next year. ReutersReuters - 48 words
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Article85 2002-09-21 13 Agencies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN The International Brunei Exchange, the sultanate's first, will offer single stock futures contracts based on blue chips such as Sing Tel and General Electric of the US. Exchange chief B C Yong said on Wednesday that the contracts would be among 36Agencies - 85 words
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1136 2002-09-21 13 Bloomberg C2C, an undersea phone-cable company majorityowned by Sing Tel, said price-cutting for capacity may ease after several competitors went bankrupt. Prices for capacity on undersea cables that route voice and Internet traffic around Asia have fallen about 30 per cent since January, said– Bloomberg - 1,136 words
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Article361 2002-09-21 14 Reuters Chartered Semiconductor shares plunge to level near issue price CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing shares dropped nine per cent to a record low of $1.03 on Friday, just a shade above their rights issue price, threatening to leave underwriter Merrill Lynch holding the bag. Singapore-based Chartered, which– Reuters - 361 words
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Article153 2002-09-21 14 PROPERTY developer Wing Tai Holdings recorded a bigger loss in fiscal 2002 as it wrote off $40 million it loaned a joint venture. Losses in the first half of this year came to $69.2 million, or 11.3 cents a share, from a restated loss153 words
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Market Watch
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Article137 2002-09-21 14 THE Straits Times Index (STI) traded from a low of 1,411.88 to a high of 1,426.72. The low is also the lowest level this year. Selling was seen for most blue chips as index movers led the way down. However, volume remained relatively low at 356 million shares traded.137 words
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Article53 2002-09-21 14 Index Valve Change Pis Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ml Ordinaries laiwaa Wld 9481.00 9328.22 3027.20 4429.25 -1B8.54 ■99.57 ■16.90 ■62.06 -1.95 -1.06 -0.56 -1.38 Korea Camp SO Index la k uric Comp Phils Comp ihemen G 704.12 351.52 408.80 1142.87 496.16 +0.25 -0.82 +0.10 -6.16 -5.40 +0.04 -0.2353 words
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Article35 2002-09-21 14 US$ 0.5620 UKE 0.3627 Yen 69.295 HK$ ***** RM 2.1356 Euio 0.5724 Rupiah 5076.6 Bunt 24.340 Peso 29.488 A$ 1.0281 Indionßs 27.211 Won 682.22 C$ 0.8845 Yuan 4.6488 NZ$ 1.1918 NT$ 19.54435 words
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Article22 2002-09-21 14 Gold osvoi 323.900 Silver uss/m 1.660 Platinum uss/oi 566.20 Rubber rentsAg 1 53.75 Pclfll oil KM/tonm 1370 Brent crude uss/bmrei 28.2322 words
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Article59 2002-09-21 14 ly volume Sept 20 bartered R jtiinya SingTel Ihnrleied bartered R800 '000 77,201 29,949 12,870 12,541 11,628.8 Capita la ad Links Is m CITYDEV Hoiung USS '000 11,148 7,155 6,911 6,024 5,990 ly value Sept 20 JOB :iTYDEV IBS fetituie SingTel 39,798,476 29,594,798 22,717,550 20,810,000 18.757,398 SIA59 words
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Article81 2002-09-21 14 Sept 20 CloseChange JI1EIF100 14.900 +0.200 DBSBIt 6?i MCPS*****.700 +0.100 Chartered R 0.060 +0.060 Charlered R000 0.060 +0.060 PFood 1.100 +0.O40 Lum Oiamg 0.265 +0.035 ISHS0O0SS 2.610 +0.030 DmrtiMold 0.455 +0.030 SingTel 10 1.470 +0.030 SingTel 100 1.470 +0.030 By percentage Sept 20 Lum Chang MediaS Strike81 words
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Article84 2002-09-21 14 Bloomberg By$ Sept 20 Venture Close Change 11.000 -0.500 CIIYDEY SIA 4.900 -0.300 10.200 -0.300 SIA 200 10.200 -0.300 Creative 50 DBS SPH 12.000 -0.200 12.300 -0.200 20.000 -0.200 SPH 100 19,900 -0.200 UOE 12.500 -0.200 STIETF100 IOPV 14.515 -0.182 By percentnge Sept 20 Futuristic Close ChangeBloomberg - 84 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration1362 2002-09-21 15 By Clement Mesenas, who covered the Iraq-Iran conflict and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. THERE was a time when Arabs named their sons Bush. That was when American troops sent Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's occupation forces fleeing from Kuwait in 1991. And young Arabs throughout the GulfCLEMENT MESENAS - 1,362 words
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Article431 2002-09-21 16 Agencies Rumsfeld wants swift air and ground campaign in Iraq WASHINGTON It will take more than American air power to wipe out the Iraqi arms programmes, Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told the US Congress on Thursday. "We do not know where all, or even a large– Agencies - 431 words
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297 2002-09-21 16 RAMALLAH (West Bank) Although the US has been focusing attention on its plans to attack Iraq, the Bush administration has once again been pulled into the conflict in the Middle East following renewed violence there. Israeli forces razed buildings around Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's headquarters297 words
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Article, Illustration104 2002-09-21 16 -AFP LOS ANGELES Actor Tom Cruise and actress Nicole Kidman (picture) filed a US$l5 million ($27 million) lawsuit on Thursday against a French luxury goods retailer for making them "involuntary models without pay". They claimed that the US subsidiary of Sephora's advertisements last year for a-AFP - 104 words
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204 2002-09-21 16 Agencies BERLIN Hail President Bush? In the latest twist to Germany's election campaign, which looks set to sour its ties with the United States further, Justice Minister Herta Daeubler-Gmelin is alleged to have likened President George W Bush to the dictator Adolf Hitler. Ms Daeubler-Gmelin was— Agencies - 204 words
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Article102 2002-09-21 16 Agencies WASHINGTON Only by prodding South Korean leaders to counter growing anti-American sentiment can the United States keep its troops in a re-unified Korea. In a report on Thursday, the Center for Strategic and International Studies said antiAmericanism is one of the greatest dangers to USAgencies - 102 words
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Article141 2002-09-21 16 -AFP SYDNEY Child-sex offenders in Australia could have their personal details stored on a nationwide register. Federal Justice Minister Chris Ellison's proposal to set up the register, backed by the government on Friday, would include the names of offenders, their addresses, places of employment, nature of offences-AFP - 141 words
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Article, Illustration725 2002-09-21 17 Mano Sabnani - Mano Sabnani Mahathir outlines strategies to attain developed nation status IT was only his second Budget presentation to the Parliament. It was also his last. And in true Dr Mahathir fashion, the Budget contained all the right thoughts and moves with no stones unturned and no quarters unvisited.725 words
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327 2002-09-21 17 MALAYSIA BUDGET 2003 HIGHLIGHTS AFP.The Star, Bernama General No increase in taxes or introduction of new taxes. GDP to grow at least 4% this year and 6-6.5% next year. All Malaysians to have a mykad (multipurpose smart card) by 2005. Bumiputera contractors can get larger contracts and the contract valueAFP.The Star, Bernama - 327 words
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Article103 2002-09-21 17 -AFP MANILA China's Ambassador to the Philippines may be expelled after trying to intimidate a government official into early release of 122 Chinese illegal fishermen. Philippine Justice Secretary Hernando Perez said on Friday that he would seek to have Chinese Ambassador Wang Chunggui removed for-AFP - 103 words
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Article110 2002-09-21 17 -AFP CAIRO In a "sisters unite" fashion, women of different professions will meet in Egypt this weekend to launch an international women's movement for world peace. The group made up of politicians, wives of heads of state, academics and professionals, will try to organise an international-AFP - 110 words
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109 2002-09-21 17 -AFP MANILA Malaysia has agreed to upgrade facilities at deportation centres after complaints from the Filipino illegal immigrants that they were ill-treated. The Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr Taufik Mohamed Noor, said on Friday that the measure taken is for the sake of-AFP - 109 words
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Article111 2002-09-21 18 -AFP SYDNEY What's a novel way to raise funds other than performing death-defying stunts? Try crocodile racing. An aborigine community in Australia is aiming to raise A 515,000 ($14,590) for the Royal Flying Doctor Service the health lifeline for outback residents with its fourth annual crocodile derby. Twenty-five-AFP - 111 words
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Article97 2002-09-21 18 -AFP BRISBANE An Australian judge on Friday called for the removal of the popular Sudafed cold tablets from supermarket shelves to prevent criminals using them to manufacture illegal amphetamines. The decongestant's main ingredient pseudoephedrine could be heated to produce amphetamines, or speed. Health authorities in New South-AFP - 97 words
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Article, Illustration50 2002-09-21 18 -AFP Anti-Arroyo demonstrators hold a protest in front of a mural of President Gloria Arroyo, right, and the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, the 30th anniversary of Marcos' declaration of martial law. The mural is a spoof of the poster for the Hollywood film, Men in Black.-AFP - 50 words
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Article121 2002-09-21 18 -AFP MORETON-IN-MARSH (England) Up to a million British countryside protesters, in green Wellington boots, are expected to march through central London on Sunday to demand the right to hunt foxes. Britain's House of Commons has voted in favour of banning the blood sport but resistance from parliament's-AFP - 121 words
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Article, Illustration993 2002-09-21 18 Roger Mitton - Roger Mitton Honest reporting does not mean the writer is 'for' or 'against' any politician PEOPLE love to see things in black and white. Like US President George W Bush, who not long ago declaimed: "You are with us or you are against us." There993 words
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Article, Illustration765 2002-09-21 19 Dave Barry - Dave Barry IN these troubled times, it's nice to know that there is one thing that can always bring a smile to our faces and maybe even make us laugh so hard that we cry. I am referring, of course, to the War765 words
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weekendFEATURES
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Article, Illustration1007 2002-09-21 20 David Ngiau - David Ngiau He's well-groomed, narcissistic and sexually ambivalent. And he's everywhere. Meet the new male breed LOOKING good is all about sex. Really, seriously, if you think about it it's all about sex. The desire to look one's best is a human impulse, as natural as the competitive1,007 words
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Article509 2002-09-21 21 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang TALENTED musician Lee Huei Mm saw her career reach new heights, Singapore Repertory Theatre found a spanking new home, and Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts received some complimentary upgrades. These are just some examples of the hacking local arts received last year, despite the economic509 words
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Article, Illustration213 2002-09-21 21 – Yee Wei Zhen - Yee Wei Zhen WHO says fire and water don't get along? When it comes to putting up an extravaganza, the two elements make for fantastic partners. At the launch of the new Magical Sentosa spectacle at the Musical Fountains on Thursday, audiences were enthralled by the213 words
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Article702 2002-09-21 21 MUSIC NAC-Mi World Rhythms Series 2002 —Tang Quartet If you think classical music is for stuffed shirts, wait till you hear the Tang Quartet. The internationally-recognised foursome will leave you exhilarated. Date: Sunday Time: 5.30pm to 7pm Venue: Botanic Gardens, Lawn E Price: Free Enquiries: Call Khalid at 6837702 words
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EAT OUT
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Article, Illustration500 2002-09-21 22 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim Find a piece of the old Satay Club at Clarke Quay SATAY may not count as a meal by itself, nor is it commonly found among hawkers selling chicken rice, fishball noodles or roti prata. But it boasts a colourful past and has500 words
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Article, Illustration468 2002-09-21 22 Karma n Tse - Karma n Tse I GUESS you can say that the tau sar piah is a favourite local traditional snack. These cookies are usually wrapped in pink or yellow paper to differentiate the sweet from the salty ones in neighbourhood confectioneries.468 words
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Article, Illustration184 2002-09-21 22 For the last five years,Yoshinoya has introduced a variety of Japanese favourites, such as the "Beef Bowl" and teriyaki chicken, and promotional items like black pepper chicken, karaage chicken and yaki tori chicken. And as Yoshinoya celebrates its fifth birthday this year, over the months of September and October,184 words
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EPICURE
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Article, Illustration552 2002-09-21 23 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Catering to the fussy little ones at home ONE little boy I knew would only eat carrots until he was nearly nine. No amount of pleas, threats or cajoling could persuade him to touch green vegetables. Another friend's child would eat only "white food" fish,552 words
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Article, Illustration376 2002-09-21 23 Richard Seah - Richard Seah A health teacher of mine once boasted thai his wife prepared a different dish every day. I was impressed at first, but later I realised it was no big deal the secret is to learn a few basic cooking methods and vary the ingredients. This is376 words
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Article, Illustration360 2002-09-21 23 Jeffrey Yang - Jeffrey Yang Today, we'll look at the characteristics of four major white wine grapes. Chardonnay This popular grape is used in both New World and Old World wines. Aromatic profile: Vanilla, butter, butterscotch, toast, custard, green apples, citrus fruit, pineapples and other tropical fruits.360 words
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FAMILY
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Article, Illustration662 2002-09-21 24 Theresa Tan - Theresa Tan MY parents taught me many things when I was a child which I remember today. My father used to have me help with household chores, like leak-proofing the washing machine and changing light bulbs. As a result, I'm quite an adept fixer. My mother taught me662 words
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411 2002-09-21 24 NEVER underestimate the importance of eating breakfast. A three-year study of the Universal School Programme in Minnesota elementary schools found that children who had breakfast were more attentive in class and had better grades than their breakfast-skip-ping counterparts. Starting the morning off411 words
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Article, Illustration388 2002-09-21 25 Today photographer Wong Khing Chong hangs out with the cast and crew of Royston Tan's feature film About the film LOCAL film-maker Royston Tan won the Silver Screen Award for Special Achievement in the Singapore short film category, at the 15th Singapore International Film Festival388 words
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Article, Illustration668 2002-09-21 26 ■ Neil Humphreys; David Ngiau; David Ngiau; Janice Lee; – David Ngiau; David Ngiau; – Yong Shu Chiang; Janice Lee; – Yang Shu Chiang; David Ngiau; – David Ngiau; – David Ngiau; David Ngiau; Vong Shu Chiang; -Janice Lee; – David Ngiau; Yong Shu Chiang - Neil Humphreys David Ngiau David Ngiau Janice Lee David Ngiau David Ngiau Yong Shu Chiang Janice Lee Yang Shu Chiang David Ngiau David Ngiau David Ngiau David Ngiau Vong Shu Chiang -Janice Lee David Ngiau Yong Shu Chiang weekend Today About a Boy: Hugh Cirant plays a rich668 words
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Article, Illustration558 2002-09-21 27 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Richie Ren returns with another love story IT SEEMS Richie Ren (picture, left) has cornered the market on sunny romantic comedies. Two years ago, the amiable Taiwanese star gallivanted on the beach with Sammi Cheng in Summer Holiday. Now, in Summer I Love You,558 words
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Article, Illustration387 2002-09-21 27 Sadiah Ahmad - Hrithik's on a roll down the hill Sadiah Ahmad SAVE for last year's blockbuster, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghani {Sometimes Joy, Sometimes Sorrow), in which Hrithik Roshan (picture) co-starred with the cream of Bollywood such as iAmitabh Bachchan, Shah Eukh Khan and Kajol the 28-year-old actor has not been scoring box-AFP photo - 387 words
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Article, Illustration587 2002-09-21 28 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Ford's new supermini offers real driver appeal in a compact package FORD is riding high at the moment. The Focus was the first car ever to carry off both the European and North American Car of the Year titles. And nearly four years after587 words
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Article, Illustration174 2002-09-21 28 SMALL car buyers have never had it so good. Besides the Fiesta, a whole range of models has just been launched, while others will be introduced within the next few months. HONDA JAZZ Launched this weekend. The winner of the Japanese Car of the Year award174 words
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Article, Illustration98 2002-09-21 28 THE next big movie star is born in the form of Volkswagen's new Beetle Cabriolet which enters production early next year. The current Beetle is already a Hollywood favourite but the four-seater Cabriolet will raise the car's popularity to new heights. While the roof looks98 words
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Article131 2002-09-21 28 Wipe out windscreen streaks TWO strips of rubber are all that keep a driver's vision of the road clear on rainy days. However, not enough motorists take sufficient care of their car's wiper blades. The rubber edges of the blades should be cleaned with soapy water regularly131 words
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Miscellaneous1395 2002-09-21 30 Weekend TV Programmes Saturday HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMVBMBrMHiMMBMMMMHMBMHfiF'* 0' f-J 3.30 Days of Our Lives AFTERHOURS Noon Bun Lightyear of Star 10.00 Headlines channel AFTERNOON CHANNEL fj 5.00 Cooking for Love I.l oam Saturday Chinese Cinema 2 Command 10.02 Cuisine Korea —t^ 3.00pm VHI -WiJJ MORNING 530 Dessert CirtlJS -Adventurous Treasure Island 10.301,395 words
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Miscellaneous1622 2002-09-21 31 IIGHUGHTS SATURDAY When A]ay returns horne > he wants to start ate all tu"e- Col Hendricksson is the commandPPfiirrT A s own business. But, Vijay wants him to gain er of a handful of Alliance soldiers who are LADY AND THE TRAMP II- SCAMP'S r 7" experience in the family1,622 words
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Article, Illustration603 2002-09-21 32 Asif Ansar - Asif Ansar The world's No 1 DJ will be here to quench your Thirst HE is the DJ to the stars and the founder of trance music. By most accounts, he is the No 1 spinmeister in the world. Paul Oakenfold (picture) is coming to our shores603 words
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Article, Illustration128 2002-09-21 32 Eltea Chia - Eltea Chia CHANG Chen-yue is the kind of singer who doesn'l impress with his voice (not your Jocky Cheung material). Nor does ne have ihe looks (think not F4-er, Zai Zai). Bui what A-yue, as he is known to fans,128 words
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Article, Illustration109 2002-09-21 32 — Serene Foo - Album: Hatachi (Avex Trax) Artiste: Tackey Tsubasa Serene Foo JOHNNY'S Junior members, Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai marked their coming-of-age by forming a pop duo under the moniker of Tackey Tsubasa to release their new offering Hatachi (Japanese For 20-years-old). On the day of the launch, one million copies flew109 words
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Article, Illustration152 2002-09-21 32 Jennifer Chen - Jennifer Chen THE journey starts inconspicuously enough, with soothing tracks (hat set the stage for the first knockout piece: Childhood Remembered, aptly named because il cuts deep, evoking an aching sense of nostalgia of a childhood passed and recollected tenderly. It is152 words
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Article, Illustration268 2002-09-21 32 Yee Wei Zhen - Yee Wei Zhen WHEN it comes to juggling career and schoolwork, local songbird Stella Ng (picture) does it with finesse. The 22-year-old was in Taiwan doing promotions a day before her final year exams, but that did not stop her from arming herself with a degree in268 words
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Miscellaneous664 2002-09-21 33 The lighter side w.t^^l^^J Meehon Streok r n Toda Ys ioke IStSSS1 0f... 1 9-^~| (\sg fY E da six-year-old Timothy asked his WHAT'S THE WORD?) ["wCABUL^RyT) f VOCAB.iT) (jJLARYj V**'/ mum: "Hew old are y°u mummy?" --ga j-« ,<-*?*> i^TSt ~ZZ^^* -^r\ <■■' His mum said: "There are some664 words
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Article, Illustration902 2002-09-21 34 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath Montgomery's world record proves there's no limit to human potential A WEEK before Tim Montgomery broke the 100-metre world record, in a startling 9.78 seconds, I had coincidentally pulled out a weather-beaten copy of The Best American Sports Writing, 1993, from my bookshelf. EssentialGetty Images - 902 words
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439 2002-09-21 34 MADRID After an unprecedented week when Spain's four representatives in the Champions League were all victorious, the sights of Spanish football's big guns are turned this weekend onto domestic victims. The match with the most immediate likely impact on439 words
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Article, Illustration600 2002-09-21 35 Agencies World No. 1 says dollars are more important than Ryder Cup KILKENNY Tiger Woods, one of the richest sportsmen in the world, would rather add a million dollars to his bulging bank account than win the Ryder Cup. This astonishing assertion was made yesterday, minutes after he– Agencies; Geity Imagei \ - 600 words
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290 2002-09-21 35 CHICAGO Add another ugly chapter to Chicago baseball history. Two spectators, father and son, charged onto the field to attack Kansas City Royals first base coach Tom Gamboa in the ninth inning Thursday night at Comiskey Park. They hit the290 words
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Article64 2002-09-21 35 SAO PAULO Luiz Felipe Scolari, the man who coached Brazil to a fifth World Cup triumph, revealed that he was considering an offer to coach the Mexican national side. Speaking on Thursday, the burly 53-year-old said that the offer was one of three which he was seriously examining.64 words
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Article84 2002-09-21 35 LONDON English First Division club Millwall said on Friday it had agreed to sign Dennis Wise, two days after the Football League upheld Leicester's decision to sack him for assaulting a team-mate. Wise, 35, was first sacked last month after an incident which left team-mate Calum Davidson84 words
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Article86 2002-09-21 35 PARIS Eriberto, the Brazilian footballer at the centre of a false identity row, was banned on Friday by Fifa from playing for his Italian club Chievo. Fifa's action was sparked by the player's own disclosure that Eriberto was the name of another player he had assumed to help86 words
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Article71 2002-09-21 35 STRASBOURG Strasbourg's sacked Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose-Luis Chilavert is taking legal action against club president Patrick Proisy for alleged racism, his lawyer said Friday. The action relates to comments by Proisy reported in the press last month which poked fun at Chilavert's weight and origins. The eccentric goalkeeper, who71 words
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Article, Illustration567 2002-09-21 36 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas FAS leaving no stone unturned in search of S-League sponsors IT MAY not be the ideal climate to woo sponsors at the moment. But that has not stopped the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) from trying to get more backers for the NTUC IncomeToday file photo - 567 words
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Article255 2002-09-21 36 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn GEYLANG United responded in the best possible fashion to its midweek Singapore Cup exit with a 5-1 hammering of Balestier Central in an NTUC Income S-League match at the Bedok Stadium last night. The Eagles put behind the disappointment of Tuesday's semi-final defeat255 words
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Article, Illustration655 2002-09-21 37 English Premier League Man United v Tottenham Live, Saturday, on Ch23, 9.55pm MANCHESTER- Premiership high-flier Tottenham faces its toughest test yet on Saturday with a visit to Old Trafford to face a Manchester United side revitalised by its five-goal Champions League display in midweek. Spurs areReuters photo - 655 words
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742 2002-09-21 37 ROME Empoli, the little team with high hopes, aims to bring defending Italian champion Juventus and its mighty reputation crashing down on Saturday. Empoli, playing in the top flight for only the fifth time in its history, aims to put a huge742 words
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Article, Illustration460 2002-09-21 38 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Action taken by Registry of Societies after their clubhouses THE Registry of Societies (ROS) has moved to clamp down on errant clubhouses owned by local football clubs. In an islandwide exercise conducted since January, the ROS has dissolved a total of 17 football clubs. Among460 words
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Article133 2002-09-21 38 THE Ml National Rugby Championships resumes after a break with lowly Safsa facing Bedok Kings in the Match of the Week at Yio Chu Kang Stadium (7pm). With four matches left, Bedok cannot afford to drop any points and needs a big win against the army133 words
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Article, Illustration480 2002-09-21 38 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang TEAM Singapore's performance in the upcoming 14th Asian Games will not be measured by gold medal achievements or its eventual medal haul. That was the message delivered by Singapore National Olympic Council president Rear Admiral Teo Chee Hean atALVINTOH - 480 words
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Article, Illustration380 2002-09-21 39 fail to comply with club constitutions take place there. Although no action has been taken yet, S-League clubs are also likely to face the same penalty if rules are broken. A case in point: NFL Division One league and cup champion Andrews Avenue, which had its clubhouses raidedSTANLEY HO - 380 words
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Article, Illustration360 2002-09-21 39 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn THE alarm bells rang yesterday as Singapore's table-tennis hope Li Jiawei turned up for the Asian Games flag presentation ceremony with her playing arm bandaged. But the paddler, who had her right wrist bandaged, allayed the fears when she said that it wasALVINTOH - 360 words
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Article173 2002-09-21 39 FROM Sept 21 to Oct 15, runners who sign up for the Dec 8 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon can get discounts for their registration fees. Participants who sign up online at www.singaporemarathon.com for the full, half or quarter marathon will enjoy a $10 discount off the $40173 words
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Article62 2002-09-21 39 KILKENNY World number one Tiger Woods shot his second successive seven-under-par 65 to take a two-stoke lead in the American Express World Golf Championship on Friday night. Jerry Kelly moved into second spot with a 65. South Africans Retief Goosen and Ernie Els also stayed in the62 words
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Article68 2002-09-21 39 ADELAIDE Lleyton Hewitt and Wayne Arthurs gave Australia a 2-0 lead over India in their Davis Cup world group qualifier on Friday. Australia is on the verge of securing a place in next year's 16-nation World Group and relegating India to the second tier when Hewitt and68 words
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Article66 2002-09-21 39 SYDNEY Australia's hardline quarantine inspectors have barred entry to two boxes of turf from the world famous Lord's cricket ground in England, fearing that they might he a haven for bugs and pests. Two souvenir sods of Lord's grass, ordered by Australian cricket lovers, arrived through66 words
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Article75 2002-09-21 39 BERLIN Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker will stand trial next month on tax evasion charges, the state prosecutor investigating the case said on Friday. Becker is accused of withholding taxes from German authorities between 1991 and 1993. The 34-year-old Becker, who retired from competitive tennis three years75 words
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Miscellaneous50 2002-09-21 38 I AMm*^ gJßffK' I m^m\ "i I Only show Woods the money/35 The purse money means more than the Ryder Cup. \m mmW tLY Wf^-W wiikmmm MmMMms. At* [^1 1 1 -jQi'^g I B MMamMMj-' 1 Is this the final full Monty?/34 No, says Rohit Brijnath. More records will fall.50 words
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