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Article, Illustration844 2003-01-18 1 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia I THE WIFE: Pop star and pastor, Sun. by elisa@newstoday.com.sg H AS you enter the City Harvest I Church in Jurong West, you are I greeted by posters of a pretty I woman singer, pouted lips and all, I lining the wall. Ho844 words
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Article, Illustration475 2003-01-18 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Today Exclusive Doctors complain of ethical issues, walk out by j ose@newstoday.com. sg A RESEARCH project at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) has been thrown into disarray and some top members of the team have resigned, alleging a breach of medical research ethics. Among those who475 words
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Miscellaneous9 2003-01-18 1 NEIL HUMPHREYS/6 "jf^ DAVE BARRY/18 jl|' ROHIT BRIJNATH/39 S&nT"*9 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration402 2003-01-18 2 Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos arrived in Singapore on Friday for the CaltexCup Celebrity Challenge. In a quick-fire exchange with journalists, he talked about his game, Philippine politics and his future. Question: Sir, how's your golf game now? Better than the others. (Laughter) Ask another one. How's the402 words
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Article, Illustration313 2003-01-18 3 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern 80-year-old Italian comes to confer award by chingwern@newstoday.com.sg AS Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong could not go to Rome, it came to him instead, in the form of an 80-year-old woman ambassador. The ambassador was Mrs Mariapia Fanfani, who flew to Singapore on FridayALVIN TOE - 313 words
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Article301 2003-01-18 3 – Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo GOLD-HUNTERS look set to strike a rich vein of good fortune this festive season. Even as gold prices worldwide have gone up, Lee Hwa Jewellery has slashed its prices. The company's 916 gold jewellery collection is now selling for $20.50 per gramme.301 words
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Article, Illustration613 2003-01-18 4 Val Chua - Val Chua New SGX chief charms the press at ybig bash' by val@newstoday.com.sg WHEN he is free, Mr Hsieh Fu Hua (picture) takes a walk, jogs or brews a pot of Chinese tea contemplative activities that largely describe the man that he is. He'll have a lot to613 words
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Article, Illustration179 2003-01-18 4 A FIRE in a one-room flat in Sims Drive (picture) on Thursday night ended in tragedy when a five-year-old boy died. Singapore Civil Defence officers, who were called to the scene at Block 55 just before 11pm, found the front door locked. They hadWEETECKHIAN - 179 words
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215 2003-01-18 4 — Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo WHAT do garden waste, rice wheat stalks, durian husks and sugarcane pulp have in common? They can be used to make biodegradable packaging products, replacing the need for environmen-tally-unfriendly poly-styrofoam products. Home-grown Ekopak International and Hong Leong Asia have signed215 words
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Article, Illustration172 2003-01-18 4 – Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Today photo by WITH the threat of increasingly complex and wide-reach-ing terrorist attacks, the need for a comprehensive arsenal of preventive measures cannot be ignored. "While explosives continue to be the most common tool used by terrorists, the trend towards employing chemical andWONG KHING CHONG - 172 words
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Article198 2003-01-18 4 —Joy Frances - —Joy Frances EVEN as Singaporeans grapple with rising unemployment during this economic downturn, another unsavoury statistic is on the rise: Crimes such as murder, robbery and rape. The total number of seizable offences for which a suspect can be arrested without a warrant rose by 10198 words
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Article238 2003-01-18 6 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Serf Dr Mahathir Mohamad has withdrawn bankruptcy proceedings against his jailed former deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, a lawyer said on Friday. Anwar's counsel, Mr Sankara Nair, said in a statement that his client received a letter two days ago from Dr Mahathir's lawyers,238 words
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Article171 2003-01-18 6 INDIA is likely to lead China in the information technology (IT) race over the next few years, said the chief executive of India's biggest IT enterprise, Tata Consultancy Services. However, to grab a bigger share of the world pie, Indian companies will have to learn to market171 words
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Article117 2003-01-18 6 A MAN who tried to get out of paying tax on more than six kg of gold was caught at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Thursday. The scrap gold, wrapped in plastic, was found in the glove compartment of the Singapore-regis-tered car. The GST on the gold, valued117 words
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Article, Illustration845 2003-01-18 6 Neil Humphreys - Be romantic or else! Neil Humphreys Watch out: There's a love task force about, 50... WHEN I was a teenager, I'd like to think young ladies were drawn to me at social gatherings. I made other men feel insecure in my presence. I was a bit of a sex magnetENG KONG - 845 words
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Miscellaneous49 2003-01-18 2 WHILE flBflHI INDIA'S WOMAN COMMANDOS I GET OFF I SINGAPORE j| I ANNA'S andkl |gw I These quick, I back jn^H^H working towards I cani do anything I Brijnath's jj becoming the «g' I their male iJl^f I plea t0 the i^H next Asian hub/19 £gfiz counterparts can!/20 media/3949 words
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LETTERS
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192 2003-01-18 8 I REFER to the letter, "Please pay on a monthly basis", by Ms Lee Mui Lin (Today, Jan 10). We use training hours rather than course duration to compute the training allowances to give a common base to part-time courses of192 words
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Article95 2003-01-18 8 Simon Ng Yap Peng - Simon Ng Yap Peng I REFER to the report, "This is your CEO speaking" (Today, Jan 16). SlA's management should be praised for appointing its Senior Executive Vice-President, Mr Chew Choon Seng, to succeed Dr Cheong Choong Kong. I believe Dr Cheong and the SIA95 words
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Article74 2003-01-18 8 I REFER to the letter, "Dual Citizenship" from Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming (Weekend Today, Jan 11-12). The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has not received any official information from the Indian authorities regarding this matter. We would also like to take this opportunity to74 words
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Article48 2003-01-18 8 THE published joint-reply from HDB and the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council, "Charges collected on behalf of town councils" (Today, Jan 17) had omitted the second signatory of the letter. She is Kwok Wei Kin, General Manager of the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council. We apologise for the omission.48 words
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Article, Illustration630 2003-01-18 8 Timothy Lin - Timothy Lin A JC student speaks out on school stress OUR education system has served many Singaporeans well in past decades. As the face of the world economy changes, major revamps would have to be made to the system in order to keep it viable and competitive.WONG KHING CHONG - 630 words
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BUSINESS/PROPERTY WATCH
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Article366 2003-01-18 9 Guess which island in the sun S'pore is smiling about? by Chan Chao Peh chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg PUERTO RICO, a self-governing territory of the United States which many Singaporeans would have problems locating on a map, has emerged as Singapore's fastest growing export market Last year, while overall366 words
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235 2003-01-18 9 THE Singapore Government said yesterday that it has decided to resume the sale of industrial land in the first half of this year to ensure a sufficient supply for longer-term needs. Two industrial land sites in the Tampines and Woodlands districts will235 words
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Article187 2003-01-18 9 SALES get under way this weekend for one of Singapore's most luxurious housing developments in years The Boulevard Residence at the junction of Cuscaden Walk and Orchard Boulevard. The joint development between Guoco Land and Simon Cheong's SC Global Developments sees a 2,000 sq ft unit187 words
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SAVVY INVESTOR
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450 2003-01-18 10 NATIONAL Development Minister Mah Bow Tan offered sound advice to existing and prospective HDB homeowners on Monday when he urged them to exercise prudence in purchasing their flats or in re-financing their HDB loans via the commercial banks. The $63 billion battle for HDB450 words
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Article, Illustration21 2003-01-18 10 Mano Sabnani - Mano Sabnani ■by lmano@newstoday.com.sg A weekly column that focuses on investment opportunities arising from market trends and corporate developments21 words
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Article309 2003-01-18 10 Mr Mah said on Monday that the 3.75 per cent HDB market rate for nonconcessionary loans will not be cut This is despite public housing mortgage rates offered by private banks having plunged since the sector was liberalised on Jan 1, with first-year rates hitting309 words
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Article309 2003-01-18 10 Most private sector lenders have chosen to remain tightlipped over their policies regarding home repossessions. One can only surmise that the banks will treat the HDB homeowners' loans on the same basis as their private property loans, meaning they will have to comply with their309 words
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BUSINESS
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Article377 2003-01-18 12 What The Experts Say OCBC Investment Research Phillip Securities Research DBS Vickers Securities OCBC Investment Research MobileOne Market Perform M I's FYO2 earnings were in line with expectations. However, dividend of 7.3 cents a share beat our forecast as management decided to boost payout to 60 per cent from the— OCBC Investment Research; — Phillip Securities Research; — DBS Vickers Securities - 377 words
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Market Watch
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Article111 2003-01-18 12 INVESTORS took profit ahead of the weekend amid concerns over the outlook for the US technology sector and the situation in Iraq. The STI slid 12.69 points to 1,366.83, ending the week with a gain of 16 points. For every stock that rose, two fell while 330 counters were111 words
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Article51 2003-01-18 12 Index Value Change Pis Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ml Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd 8690.25 9614.59 3024.70 4907.78 81.08 -128.64 -5.60 -35.51 0.94 -1.32 -0.18 -0.72 Korea Comp SET Index 636.46 367.16 -12.23 -3.32 -1.89 -0.90 Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzen B 401.65 1081.60 205.33 4.54 7.15 -0.70 1.14 0.6751 words
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Article26 2003-01-18 12 JK£ fen 1K$ 0.3570 67.9388 4.5030 2.1940 iuro (upiah 0.5417 5119.80 4$ Indian Rs 0.9759 27.6732 Won 677.51 0.8840 Vuilll NZ$ 4.7789 1.046726 words
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Article16 2003-01-18 12 Sold DS$/oz iilver us$/oi 358.101 4.83. latinum ds$/o 'oz 6I4.JUU Irent crude DS! ISS/bbl 33.6616 words
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Article83 2003-01-18 12 By$ Jan 17 Close Change DBS Bk6% NCPS1O 104.700+103.85 SIA200 10.600+0.100 ShanghaiAC 2k HKS 0.400 +0.080 SGX 1.250 +0.070 PakTech 0.150 +0.065 JMH 400USS 6.200 +0.050 SingamasC 2kHKS 2.050 +0.050 4PB Breweries 5.050 +0.050 Haw Par 40 3.440 +0.040 GPBat 1.730+0.040 By percentage Jan 17 Close Change83 words
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Article, Illustration378 2003-01-18 14 Grace Tay - Grace Tay Dining vouchers, higher interest rates can be claimed with UNIS by gra ce@newstoday.com.sg UNITED Overseas Bank (UOB) will launch a customer loyalty programme on Sunday which it claims will be the first of its kind here. Called UOB Rewards Plus, it lets customers of378 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration1285 2003-01-18 16 Question: How did we get from October, 2000 when you were in Pyongyang having a dialogue with Kim Jong II to the present situation of sharply renewed confrontation? Is the culprit here North Korean stealth or the hard line of the Bush administration, which until this1,285 words
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Article, Illustration234 2003-01-18 17 JAKARTA Witnesses in Malaysia and Singapore are to give evidence in the trial of Indonesian terror suspect Abu Bakar Bashir (picture) through a televised link. Police in Malaysia and Singapore, where the witnesses are being held on charges of engaging in234 words
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Article431 2003-01-18 17 Agencies Report says Arab states, UN planning Saddam's exit BAGHDAD As war clouds continue to loom over Iraq, it appears that the only way to avert any attacks would be for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to leave office. Concerned that the United States means business when it— Agencies - 431 words
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Article177 2003-01-18 17 Agencies JAKARTA He may be guilty of graft but Indonesia's Parliamentary Speaker Akbar Tanjung is walking about freely. On Friday, a High Court upheld a three-year jail sentence for graft against Akbar, one of the country's most powerful politicians, after he appealed against the verdict– Agencies - 177 words
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Article, Illustration136 2003-01-18 17 AFP photo Members of the "Baring Witness" peace movement expressing their views on growing tensions in Iraq by forming the words "No War" with their naked bodies, while their colleagues did the same by forming a peace symbol (inset) on a hillside in northernAFP photo - 136 words
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Article124 2003-01-18 17 Reuters LONDON The Arab satellite television channel that broadcasts statements from Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network has extended its reach into the West after signing an agreement with the BBC. Under the agreement, Al Jazeera and BBC will be granted reciprocalReuters - 124 words
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Article163 2003-01-18 17 Agencies WASHINGTON The United States on Thursday added five more predominantly Muslim nations to a list of countries whose nationals must register with the authorities under new post-911 immigration rules. Men from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan and Kuwait will be added to the list of– Agencies - 163 words
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171 2003-01-18 18 -AFP LONDON How much force is needed just right to open a packet of potato chips? The amount of force exerted by an able-bodied person may not be the same as a disabled person, it seems. So, the British Department of Trade and Industry-AFP - 171 words
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116 2003-01-18 18 -AFP MIAMI An American travel agency, which specialises in cloth-ing-optional vacations, is offering adventurous tourists a week-long vacation from their clothes. Castaway Travel is chartering an all-nude charter flight between Miami and a nudist resort in Cancun, Mexico, with the roundtrip airfare-AFP - 116 words
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Article, Illustration39 2003-01-18 18 £vep fc? $o?-§$H Syed is a freelance animator and illustrator. Suresh is the co-creator of Mr Kiasu and other comic strips. He recently authored a book entitled When I Was in Uniform.39 words
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Article, Illustration745 2003-01-18 18 Dave Barry - Dave Barry by weekend@newstoday.com.sg BOY, am I in trouble with the Hoosiers. "Hoosiers", of course, is what people from Indiana proudly call themselves, and for an excellent reason, which I will explain shortly. Unfortunately, I managed to get a batch of Hoosiers very upset745 words
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Article, Illustration1028 2003-01-18 19 Keng Seng - WHILE SINGAPORE AND KL FIGHT Keng Seng by in Beijing news@newstoday.com.sg IMAGINE Shanghai many times the size of the world's largest cities. This is not speculation, but a goal officially sanctioned by the Chinese government. If this happens, it will seriously affect Singapore and Malaysia. However, Shanghai's ambition faces problems1,028 words
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Weekend feature
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Article, Illustration368 2003-01-18 20 -AFP LOS ANGELES All eyes in Hollywood are trained on Sunday's Golden Globe movie awards to see if Tinseltown's second most prestigious honours can whittle down this year's dizzying crop of award hopefuls. But while Hollywood is watching the Globes keenly to see which-AFP - 368 words
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Article, Illustration230 2003-01-18 20 Reuters/Variety MIAMI Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb (picture) died from a congenital condition that caused his small intestine to twist, cutting off blood supply, according to an autopsy report released on Thursday. Maurice, 53, was hospitalised on Jan 8 and went into cardiac arrest before undergoingReuters/Variety - 230 words
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Article, Illustration838 2003-01-18 20 Shanoo Maharaj - Shanoo Maharaj by! news@newstoday.com.sg ''pHEY are 21 young, strap--L ping girls in black dungarees who shoot from AK-47s and carbines. They also swim, parasail, climb rocks, fight fires and spot and dispose bombs with effortless ease. And, no, they are not auditioning for a Charlie's Angels sequel.838 words
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FESTIVE FAMILY FAVOURITES TODAY
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Article, Illustration295 2003-01-18 22 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Traditional banquet dish for a reunion dinner highlight by HAVE you seen an abalone shell? It s very pretty and the lovely lustre of its mother-of-pearl is testimony to nature's limitless creativity. To the Chinese though, the real appeal of the abalone is its295 words
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Article, Illustration196 2003-01-18 22 How to choose WHAT quality or quantity of abalone you buy depends only on how deep your pockets are and what you are willing to spend. Canned abalone has the most consistent quality and you won't have to worry about whether196 words
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Article, Illustration252 2003-01-18 22 INGREDIENTS: 1 can Horse Brand abalone (Use the cans that contain one abalone) 2 large bunches of spinach leaves 1 tablespoon red boxthorn seeds (jizi) 2 dried scallops, soaked and shredded very fine 1 teaspoon cornflour 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Salt and pepper to252 words
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EPICURE
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Article, Illustration404 2003-01-18 24 Jeffrey Yang - Jeffrey Yang by eatout@newsto day. com. sg MENTION the word Burgundy and descriptions like "expensive", "highly fickle" and "hard-to-get" comes to mind. It'll be easy to skip buying Burgundy altogether this year, but if you have the budget and plan to splurge on great wine, the404 words
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Article, Illustration382 2003-01-18 24 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping Ficus Bistro promises a feast for the tummy and the eye Where: Ficus Bistro 469 Bukit Timah Road #02-03 U-Centre, SMU Telephone: 6463 5806 or 6463 7149 Operating Hours: 11am to 10pm Reservations: Encouraged Buses: 170, 171, 66, 151, 153 Credit cards: VISA, AMEX,WONG KHING CHONG - 382 words
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302 2003-01-18 24 Justine Moss - Justine Moss by eatout@newstoday.com.sg MENTION airline food and most people grimace. But, thankfully, the food on most airlines has improved over the past few years. The Singapore Airlines has recently launched their First Class Indian vegetarian menu this week. The menu features302 words
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HOUSEHOLD TIPS
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Article, Illustration536 2003-01-18 25 How to trim your utility bills when doing laundry AMONG all the household electrical appliances, washing machines and clothes dryers do not consume the most energy in your home but by exercising some creativity the next time you use these machines, you can still shave some money off your536 words
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IN CINEMAS
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Article, Illustration914 2003-01-18 26 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys Writer-director Ram is just can't stop making comedies by in New York City neil@newstoday.com.sg ACCLAIMED director Harold Ramis is fond of repetition. Having written and performed in both Ghostbusters movies, he then wrote and directed Groundhog Day, which repeats the same day endlessly forGETTY IMAGES - 914 words
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Article, Illustration336 2003-01-18 27 – Neil Humphreys M - Kudrow doesn't think about Phoebe honest Neil Humphreys M LISA KUDROW rarely hears a question without the word "Phoebe" in the sentence. Despite starring roles in several movies, including Lucky Numbers and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, interviewers only want to discuss that famous sitcom, Friends. Even at the-AFP photo 1 - 336 words
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Article, Illustration191 2003-01-18 28 YO, WHASSUP? The Youth Park will become a little comer of a Detroit 'hood on Saturday afternoon, as eight "graffitists" get a licence to spray-paint and 20 amateur rappers get to lay down the word and try to prove that they are191 words
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Article62 2003-01-18 28 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD The Directors Guild of America will honour Martin Scorsese with a lifetime achievement award at its 55th annual DGA Awards on March 1. Scorsese's credits include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, Goodfellas and Gangs of New York. Considered by many to– Reuters/Variety - 62 words
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Article, Illustration605 2003-01-18 30 Infernal Affairs: A tale of two cops (Andy Lau, Tony Leung) one undercover within a Triad, the other a mole for the Triad. A masterpiece, Affairs has just raised the bar for Hong Kong's gangsterfilm genre. Serene Foo Gongs of New York: A streetwise young man (Leonardo DiCaprio)605 words
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Article, Illustration754 2003-01-18 32 Theresa Tan - Theresa Tan Kids grow up and move away. How do parents handle it? I Mi brother returned home for a week recently. He had been away in Australia getting a doctorate in psychology. The last time he was home was nearly four years ago when my son, Bruce,LEE YEN YOK - 754 words
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Article, Illustration161 2003-01-18 32 – Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia JACKY Chu is perhaps everything a newcomer should be: Passionate, determined and blessed with a good voice. The 23-year-old Taiwanese has a great passion for singing and is determined to launch his pop career on the right note. And that, to him, means getting under the161 words
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402 2003-01-18 32 Asif Ansar - Asif Ansar by asif@newstoday.com.sg ALEX Lee's entry into Suede seems to have had a calming effect on the once turbulent and crisis-ridden group that ignited the Brit-pop revolution in 90s. The newest member of Suede hailed in 1992 as the "best new band402 words
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Article, Illustration368 2003-01-18 33 STAYING ALIVE Nothing is more frustrating than having your gadgets die on you amidst operation. In keeping pace with the digital revolution, Sony STAMINA Batteries are especially designed to provide digital applications that require high operation current an excellent discharge performance. The new conductive coating and STAMINA Guard also368 words
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Advertisement156 2003-01-18 32 Top Ten Charts 1. Best of No.l Hits 2003 Various Artistes 2. Power Of Love Various Artistes 3. Operation Dance 3 Various Artistes 4. The Best of MTV 02 Various Artistes 5. Lord of The Rings Original The Two Towers Soundtrack 6- Unbreakable Greatest Hits Westllfc 7. Let Go Avril156 words
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Article, Illustration106 2003-01-18 34 SURFING the Internet at broadband speed, holding video conferences and sending multimedia e-mails from your car may soon be a reality if mobile 3G-UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) services begin here. The first car to be equipped with a 3G-UMTS system (picture), a Mercedes-Benz S4OO CDI,106 words
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Article560 2003-01-18 34 Colin Yong - Colin Yong by Fresh style makes Kia Rio a more appealing budget saloon colin@newstoday.com.sg r I "»HE brochure reads: "Kia Rio. -L Redefining Dreams", but "Redefining Reality" would probably be more apt Just $57,999 puts you behind the wheel of an entry-level Rio a very good price560 words
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Article145 2003-01-18 34 Give yourself a brake MANY motorists are on the lookout constantly for parts and accessories to enhance their cars' performance, but seldom stop to think about the braking system. Even on a standard car, upgrading the brakes is one of the most prudent decisions you can make.145 words
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Article, Illustration207 2003-01-18 34 THE top vehicles in the United States are not American, but Swedish and British. At an awards ceremony held during the ongoing 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo's XC9O SUV was named the 2003 North American Truck of the Year, while the207 words
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Miscellaneous1555 2003-01-18 36 Programmes Saturday Highlights 7.00 Panorama Dunia —Africa BKrff CHANNEL *J 6.00am Science Insight 10.30 Ikon I^^ ffi 6.00am Oliver's Twist 8.00 Captain Tsubasa Bfc'?-&?ls'^Sß 8.00 Chicken Soup for the Soul Noon goggles Chinese Top 20 MORNING i^tfwNMHEu^ HIShUHH *^S "-4' f' Family Room, Part I AFTERNOON ainvr ti/ia/oia/ 9.00 Baywatch-1,555 words
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Article, Illustration320 2003-01-18 37 A WESTERNER touring Hong Kong XAJiad been told by his friends back nome that one could get really good bargains on clothes but that one would have to be careful. This gentleman went bargain-hunting and chanced upon a well-established shop. When he found a branded shirt that cost320 words
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Article172 2003-01-18 37 EVERYBODY on Earth dies and goes to heaven. God comes and says: "I want the men to form two lines. One line for the men that dominated their women on Earth and the other line for the men that were dominated by their women. Also, I want all172 words
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Article, Illustration708 2003-01-18 38 Today art by Shaq-zilla rules against Yao, but for h NBA Rockets v Lakers Live, Saturday, 10.30am, Ch23 eventually Yao will catch up. He's the next dominant centre." Even for a player as huge as Yao, intangibles decide how great, or disappointing, he becomes. ThisENG KONG, Getty Images - 708 words
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542 2003-01-18 38 OAKLAND The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans venture into inhospitable territory on Sunday as the battle for the Super Bowl berths comes down to the wire in the National Football League's (NFL) conference championship games. The Philadelphia Eagles' Veterans Stadium542 words
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Article, Illustration832 2003-01-18 39 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath SO, THIS was the plan. To gather my courage, collect my self-respect and go where half the world had already been but I hadn't To watch an Anna Kournikova match at the Australian Open in its entirety, from warm-up to grim farewell. This. Getty Images \ - 832 words
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Article533 2003-01-18 40 Experienced Las Vegan leads posse of big names into last 16 Tennis Australian Open Men's, women's second seeds through MELBOURNE Andre Agassi drew on his big match temperament to carry him into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday as Venus Williams and a clutch of533 words
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Article, Illustration99 2003-01-18 40 Women's singles: Patty Schnyder (Swi) bt Nadia Petrova (Rus) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, Daniela Hantuchova (Svk) bt Samantha Stosur (Aus) 6-4, 6-2. Men's singles: Andre Agassi (USA, above) bt Nicolas Escude 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, Sebastien Grosjean (Fra) bt Nicolas Lapentti (Ecu) 6-1, 6-3, 6-3,\ Getty Images - 99 words
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361 2003-01-18 40 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn by yohinn@newstoday.com.sg AS THE saying goes, "things can only get better". Earlier this week, a flu-stricken Remy Ong failed to reach the stepladder final of the Singapore International Open, where he was one of the favourites. But Ong361 words
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330 2003-01-18 40 THE team's centralised training did not start until two weeks ago, thanks to work or study commitments. It is hardly ideal preparation for host Singapore for the second women's Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup, which starts on Saturday. The good news is that the330 words
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Article, Illustration518 2003-01-18 41 -AFP HONOLULU "The Goose" was golden, and so was Kenny Perry on Thursday in the first round of the Sony Open. South African Retief Goosen and Perry each carded 64 to share the lead. They are one stroke ahead of Chris Riley, Chris DiMarco-AFP - 518 words
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Article, Illustration567 2003-01-18 42 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg IT IS a disease that has never gone away. Alcoholism and gambling have played such a prominent role in English football that, sadly, they are now seen to be as much a part of the culture567 words
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Article, Illustration805 2003-01-18 42 Kenneth Goh - Kenneth Goh (Liverpool legend tells Today his bid club will bounce back LIVERPOOL has not won in 11 Premiership games and it is on its worst league run in 49 years. But goalscoring legend lan Rush the Welshman led the team's line from 1981-1995 still805 words
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Article536 2003-01-18 42 Agencies English Premier League Man Utd v Chelsea Live, Saturday, Ch23, 8.05pm MANCHESTER Paul Scholes has warned his Manchester United team-mates that their title ambitions could be dead and buried if they fail to beat Chelsea– Agencies - 536 words
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Article177 2003-01-18 43 Reuters BANGKOK Former Aston Villa and England striker Peter Withe has had his coaching contract with Thailand extended by a year, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced on Friday. Withe coached the national team for three years until his contract ran out in October. He agreed to– Reuters - 177 words
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Miscellaneous36 2003-01-18 43 i\ %m Battle of the giants/38 America, China and much of the world will tune in for this match-up i A 1V Old man toughs it out/40 Second seed overcomes talented Frenchman and elements to advance36 words
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