Today, 29 January 2003

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    10 1 Wednesday c January 29, 2003 O MITA (P) 002/11/2002 TODAY
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  • Article, Illustration
    What the letters tell
    816 1  -  Ng Boon Yian Of rising hopes, haggling and the breakdown by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg THEY address each other fondly, with their distinctive handwritings starting each letter with an informal "Dear Kuan Yew", "Dear Mahathir" or "Dear Chok Tong". Each letter is signed off "with best regards" or "sincerely".
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    Lock icon Complete insurance cover for your car
    285 2 Conditions apply ADVERTISEMENT Plus 24-hour vehicle breakdown and accident reporting Get comprehensive insurance cover for your car at an affordable price with NTUC Income's Motor Insurance Package. Your car is automatically covered for the full market value. You can claim the full repair cost
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    Call and renew your maid's work permit
    199 2 Purchase maid insurance online Renew your maid's work permit with just a phone call. Simply call NTUC Income and we will send our courier to collect the documents from you. Once the new work permit is ready, we will return them right to
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Debt collector a public nuisance
      152 2  -  Tor Ching Li MDM Doris Tan Leh Chu, 43, scored a legal victory yesterday when debt collector Tan Chai Heiyann, 58, pleaded guilty to three charges of being a public nuisance. He was fined $600. After a joint venture between her husband, Mr Willie Lim,
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      Lock icon 5-min ERP fix
      293 2  -  Grace Tay Today photo by LTA plan to beat those time beaters by grace@newstoday.com.sg THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) is hoping that a subtle shift in Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges will bring about a change in the way some drivers behave on the roads. At present,
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      Speedy links
      366 3 EU and Asean to combat terrorism but differences on Myanmar stay BRUSSELS The European Union (EU) and South-east Asia put aside long-stand-ing differences over Myanmar to focus on efforts to combat terrorism. The foreign ministers of the EU and Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) agreed to improve
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      Lock icon PAS catch-up
      115 3 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR For all its strict rules governing women, Malaysia's Islamic opposition party will for the first time in decades, field women candidates at the next general election, party officials said yesterday. Parti se-Malaysia (PAS) is belatedly playing catch-up. "It's better late than never," said Dr Mariah
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    • Article
      Faked death?
      117 3 JAKARTA Indonesian Justice Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Monday that fugitive banker Hendra Rahardja might have faked his death in order to avoid being convicted. Mr Mahendra was quoted by the Antara news agency as saying: "We fear that police have been fooled by a crooked tycoon
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      Teaching and learning in a global environment.
      523 3  -  Dr. Donald Babcock ADVERTORIAL by Universitas 21 Global Academic Provost In past columns in this series, we have spoken about the quality of learning that online programs can offer to the student Online education also offers excellent opportunities for teachers. There is great
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      11 2 9 SS ISO 9002: 1994 f INCOME Cooperative A Better Life
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      140 2 H« SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE] 2 Feb 2003 10am -12pm Wishina uou I En9'isn Service/Mandarin interpretation via headsets) wasni-l Pan Pacific Hotel, Level I Pacific 3 a blessed IttVMsia Rev. Dr John Lim I prosperous All are welcome "Finger food, coffee tea will be served J2unat ftletf _jcar L,"* n Oasis
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  • HOME NEWS
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      Why two marts?
      413 4  -  Francis Kan They serve different markets, says Plaza Singapura by francis@newstoday.com.sg A BATTLE is set to rage at Plaza Singapura as two major supermarket players prepare to face off under the same roof. Hypermart Carrefour will occupy more than 70,000 sq ft on Basement 1 and Level
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      Lawyer grills ex-DJ on business plans
      269 4  -  Joy Frances SPEAKING with a voice reminiscent of his old celebrity radio days, former DJ Bernardo Solosa took the witness stand in the High Court yesterday after his ex-wife, Ms Monica Lim, stepped down. But the 61-year-olds on-air confidence failed to come through for
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      Lock icon SIA's 450-city network
      70 4 Newsßadio 93.8 SINGAPORE Airlines' customers can now book flights on other airlines at its website. The new inter-airline booking at www.singaporeair.com extends SlA's selling network to over 450 destinations from 90 cities previously. The additional destinations are mainly from SlA's Star Alliance partners and Virgin Atlantic. SIA
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      Lock icon Slammer wriggled into 23 S'pore companies
      316 4  -  Tan Hui Leng THE dreaded W32/SQL Slammer worm left Singapore relatively unscathed with 23 local firms affected by yesterday, according to a counter-com-puter virus agency. The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) said it received 23 reports on the virus which slowed down Web
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  • LETTERS
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      It's a matter of individual style
      143 6 I REFER to Mr Looi Kok Yang's letter (Today, Jan 28). St Anthony's Canossian Secondary School would like to thank Mr Looi for showing his interest in the education of the young. We couldn't agree more that it is indeed important for our teachers
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      Not just tantrums
      330 6  -  Tan Chak Lim There is more to the M'sian anger THE constant flow of vitriol from Malaysia is neither haphazard nor impromptu. And the language from the top is bellicose. It suggests a mischie- vous, orchestrated effort to damage Singapore which depends much more than Malaysia on
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      Clarification
      45 6 IN our Jan 27 report, "The letter gambit", we wrote that Newater will be pumped into reservoirs from Saturday, February 1. This is incorrect PUB will introduce two million gallons per day of Newater into our reservoirs in February 2003 for indirect potable use.
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      633 7 Securities pill backed by the US Government Quarterly 2 Time-proven 2 A fund that dividend track record of invests in quality payouts 1 6.69% p.a. 2 securities 3 annualized backed by the returns US Government Time to play it safe without compromising on potential returns with the Franklin US Government
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
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      Lock icon Currencies under attack
      358 8 Bloomberg as Asian central banks seek to boost exporters' earnings THE Singapore dollar led a decline in Asian currencies on concern that some of the region's central banks will sell them to prevent gains from hurting exporters' earnings. The Singapore dollar fell 0.3 per cent to $1.7313
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      An eye on local logistics professionals
      238 8  -  Francis Kan SINGAPORE is aiming to produce a new breed of highly-skilled logistics professionals to fuel its ambitions of becoming a leading hub in the region. This has seen the introduction of logis-tics-related courses by tertiary and professional institutions here in recent years. For
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      SGX posts new rules
      180 8 LISTED companies that fail to respond to a query by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) before the start of trading may be suspended, according to new guidelines released by the exchange yesterday. A suspension will also be imposed if trading has started but there is "unusual market
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      Lock icon More SIA flights to China
      105 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Airlines is planning to add flights to China to tap the expected traffic growth in Asia's fastest-expand-ing economy and take advantage of a new air services agreement The carrier plans to increase its twice-daily service to Beijing to three times daily at an
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    • Market Watch
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        Singapore
        111 8 THE STI rose 8.44 points to 1,339.69, buoyed by bargain-hunting. Market breadth was positive, with 1.5 gainers to every loser while 352 counters were unchanged. Volume was 220 million shares with a value of $212 million traded. Chartered Semiconductor shares topped the active list, rising one cent to 73
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        World markets
        52 8 Index Value Change Pts Nikkei 225 8525.39 -84.08 -0.98 Hang Seng _l Otdinaties .aiw an Wtd 9325.60 2940.50 5015.16 26.93 -59.60 42.57 0.29 -1.99 0.86 _oran Comp SET Index 600.56 374.76 7.47 3.96 1.26 1.07 lakatta Comp Philippines Comp 395.21 1035.57 1.65 -3.10 0.42 -0.30 Shenzhen B 208.77
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        Your S$1 buys
        36 8 JS$ JK£ fen .K$ <M luro upitih Saht 0.5771 0.3529 68.4762 4.5007 2.1929 0.6234 5109.78 24.6123 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 31.0049 0.9815 27.6361 675.294 0.8827 4.7761 1.0573 19.9991
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        Commodities
        26 8 Gold us$/oz Silver us$/oz Platinum us$/oz 366.25 4.8 642 Rubber cents/kg 160.5 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1654.5 Brent crude us$/barrel 32.29 Information provided by: I !_•>.< ■I
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        Straits Times Index Intraday Chart
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        SGX most active
        58 8 Jy volume lan 28 Chartered .atacrftUSS .OL _1 .MX Tech lutron _pitaland IT Int SingTel .eongHin Close 0.730 0.745 0.885 1.270 0.270 0.190 1.000 0.435 1.370 0.725 Change +0.010 +0.020 -0.035 +0.020 +0.015 +0.015 +0.040 +0.005 +1.4 +2.8 -3.8 +1.6 +5.9 +8.6 +3.0 +0.7 '000 25,184 15,388
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        SGX top rises
        73 8 )y$ lan 28 tenture Close Change 13.100 +0.200 By percentage Jan 28 Ossia Close Change 0.115 +0.025 1UE 6.100 +0.100 BRCAsia 0.075 +0.015 >PH 18.900 +0.100 Liang Huat 0.030 +0.005 »PH 100 JOB 18.800 +0.100 11.400 +0.100 Xpress CSC 0.030 +0.005 0.030 +0.005 iingTel 10 lelGro 500
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        SGX top falls
        84 8 By. Jan 28 Close Change GreatEast 8.600 -0.300 Creative 50 12.400 -0.200 By percentage Jan 28 Close Change ChewEH 0.010 -0.005 Goldtron 0.010 -0.005 Fuji Offs 0.285 -0.065 Haw Par 40 3.460 -0.060 JMH400USS 6.200 -0.050 NatSteel 1.980 -0.040 Aspial 0.250 -0.040 FupOffs 0.285 -0.065 SinSoonH W*****9
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      Lock icon Not the Reit time
      304 10 Bloomberg KepLand shelves office property trust plan KEPPEL Land, the sixthlargest developer here, has shelved plans to start Singapore's first office property investment trust as commercial real estate values have halved in the last five years. The developer which announced plans for the trust a year
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    • Article
      Tenants offered two-room flats at discounts
      79 10 THE Government is offering 334 units of tworoom upgraded rental flats at Blocks 113 and 114, Bedok North Street 2, for sale to sitting tenants at discounted prices under the Sale of Flats to Sitting Tenants (SFST) scheme. The selling prices before discount range
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    • Article
      Hong Leong cuts home loan rate
      121 10 HDB flat owners can now get loans from Hong Leong Finance at 1.49 per cent per annum for the first year, for purchases and refinancing for loans of up to 70 per cent of the valuation. The interest rate for the second year is
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      Lock icon Corporate Briefs
      292 10 Bloomberg Channel News Asia Bloomberg SUSTAINED PERFORMANCE: Singapore Food Industries has achieved a fifth consecutive year of double-digit profit growth. Its profit after tax and minority interest last year rose 10 per cent to $29.9 million, compared to its reported profit of $27.2 million in 2001. This is
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      Failsafe's flop
      307 12  -  Chan Chao Peh Company hit by data store oversupply by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg WHEN it was conceived, Failsafe Corporation (Singapore) was branded as a one-stop provider of IT services that include computer security and data hosting. But now the company, once a high-profile name, has gone down the path of
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      UNIT TRUSTS & FUNDS
      4454 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS Enquiries: Call 852-2973-6600 E-mail lipper.asia@reuters.com Provided by: LIPPER Date Name NAV/Bid Oiler Price Price Aberdeen A set Management (Asia) 727 AierieenSe-Ametican.Onpgitunities 0.513 0.571 727 A lett een Se-Asian High field 1232 1.27 fl7 A iert een Se -China Opportunities 0.921 0.97! 727 A ierc een Se -Continental
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    • HDB HOME LOAN SPECIAL
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        The repayment option
        391 14 AS HDB borrowers ponder over the rich choice of bank loans now available to them, a danger lurks. This is when the loan is viewed in isolation, instead of as a part of the bigger picture of managing their assets. Over the last few years, Singaporeans have
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      161 14 Established in 2001, the Singapore Millennium Foundation (SMF) is a non-profit organization set up to promote and advance scientific progress and R&D in Singapore. The SMF grants awards to bright and passionate talent of all nationalities to pursue a research career in Singapore. If you are a graduate and fervent
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      176 14 Partial repayment Capital protected fund Likely net return At least 11 per cent oto 10% over 3 years (3.75 per cent x 3) Return guaranteed Yes, at the prevailing loan Usually not rate eg. 3.75 per cent p.a. Capital guaranteed Yes, in the sense that your Yes, but sometimes loan
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Lock icon Foul toys
      37 16 man holding amw toy called Stink Blasters on display at a toy fair in London. The toys, with names such as Dog Breath Danny and Silent Gasser, emit a foul smell when squeezed AFP photo
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      Lock icon Iraq defiant
      385 16 Agencies Threatens to attack Kuwait if it's used as war base MONTREAL In the face of what some see as a condemning report of its nuclear, biological and chemical weapons programme, Iraq remains defiant. Speaking after UN weapons inspectors criticised Iraq for being insincere about disarming, Iraqi Deputy
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      Lock icon Likud expected to win
      133 16 Agencies JERUSALEM Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party was expected to coast to victory in Israel's general election yesterday, bolstered by support for his tough policies against a Palestinian uprising. He would be facing the challenge of forging a lasting coalition among rival parties that have
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      Lock icon Tung amends Bill
      160 16 Reuters HONG KONG Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa said yesterday the government has scrapped parts of a proposed anti-subversion Bill and amended others following criticism that it could damage basic rights and freedoms. "The media have expressed worries during the consultation exercise. We must allay
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    • Article
      Lock icon Clonaid shows lab
      122 16 -AFP WASHINGTON Clonaid, the firm funded by the Raelian sect which claimed to have cloned human beings, has included video clips of its lab on its website for the first time. However, a US expert said the images do not prove anything. The clip shows company president
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      Lock icon Casino in Pattaya?
      94 16 AFP BANGKOK The seaside resort of Pattaya may become a gambling hub in the region if Thai authorities decide to legalise casinos in the kingdom. Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Sonthaya Khunploem yesterday called for a decision on the legalisation of casinos after a study had found
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  • COMMENTARY
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      Great varsities ... in time
      1014 18  - Great varsities in time Dr Ang Peng Hwa With the right ingredients, we can become top class by news@newstoday.com.sg FOR six months, over 2000 and 2001,1 spent my sabbatical as a fellow at two of the top universities in the world Harvard and Oxford partly to do writing and research
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      71 18 Indulge in our authentic Indonesian Food Ambience J) Rice Table INDONESIAN RESTAURANT All you can eat Buffet Rijsttafel Set Lunch $12.80+++ Rijsttafel Set Dinner $18.80+++ pF We will be closed from 31.01.03 to 03.02.03 I ORCHARD I CUPPAGE 360 Orchard Road, International Building 43-45 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace #02-09/10 S
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      388 19 S ______Eh__=_. __^_H _P^^* J_*r^ «> IL CENTRAL Jl __P%^4___r'\ I 4m^ Kf\ lir^ \m'^c*i *Mi 13 V X V E___H ____i 1 1 &%>*m_l. 1 \J r r V I t ___Bt J-ni I*^^»S* jLwB ft1,|% v^olden Spring v^clebration Welcome in the Lunar Year of the Goat with festive
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  • UP FRONT
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      Shanghai fright
      960 20  -  Serene Foo by in Taipei serene@newstoday.com.sg Guess what scares action star Jackie Chan? JACKIE Chan an introvert? It's hard to believe that the action star who has cheated death countless times with his heart-stopping stunts is afraid of crowds. In an interview with reporters in Taipei recently, he
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      161 20 CTHU/7 iNs. WMMiiiliM I\g V 7th February-2nd March 2003 jf L DBS ARTS CENTRE Home of SRT 1_ Jl TO A charming story about dreams and aspirations, it will thrill children with its song and dance routines and fun costumes. When I Grow Up promises to be a fun adventure
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      361 21 from the CrOWd The CFP CM certification is a mark of excellence granted to individuals who meet stringent standards of education, experience and ethics. It is the most prestigious and internationally accepted financial planning qualification, recognised and respected by the global financial community. The CFP CM certification wins trust and
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  • LIME LIGHT
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      Lock icon Guess who the fans want as James Bond
      162 22 Reuters/Variety LONDON English actor Jude Law (picture) topped a poll of British film fans on Monday to find the next incarnation of secret agent James Bond. The 30-year-old star took more than a quarter of the votes in the Total Film magazine
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    • Article
      From chisel to cash
      129 22 CALLING all budding sculptors it's time to whip out your chisels and hammers. City Developments Ltd (CDL) has launched its CDL-Singapore Sculpture Award to generate greater appreciation for the artform. A distinguished panel of judges, including leading Asian sculptors Cheung Yee, Anthony Poon and Baet Yeok
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      Beauty queen wannabes
      364 22  -  Serene Foo by serene@newstoday.com.sg IF preparation is the key to success, then beauty queen aspirant Charmaine Stacey Radha Kalidas looks poised to go far. From June last year, the 25-year-old customer service representative has been gearing up to look her best for the Miss Singapore-Universe 2003 auditions
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      273 22 b^________________________Tuicwem *m UUmW mm FUKUBUKURO JB^mm\\^^-ammmm* a^^^^^Bem The Fukubukuro Tradition _*ajb iB An age-old Japanese tradition observed by Sf Mr \-_^^_^r _f department stores and retail shops during the new B^ _L "^B year, the Fukubukuro or Lucky Bag expresses the k^ _________omm^a\l' retail stores' appreciation for their customers' f
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  • IN CINEMAS
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      Singapore Top 10 (Jan 24 – 26)
      84 24 Singapore Top 10 (Jan 24 26) weeks 1 (1) Hero (Mandarin) 2 2 8 Mile 1 3 3) Analyze That 2 4 2 The Ring (USA) 2 5 is:i Golden Chicken (Mandarin) R(A) 3 6 1 4 Extreme Ops 2 7 16 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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      North American Top 10 (Jan 24 – 26)
      146 24 North American Top 10 (Jan 24 26) weekend gross cumulative gross days 1 Darkness Falls US$ 12.02 m US$ 12.02 m 3 2 (1) Kangaroo Jack US$ 11.55 m US$ 35.11 m 10 3 (6) Chicago US$ 8.24 m US$ 40.39 m 31 4 (2) National Security US$ 7.31 m
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      Lock icon Box office bowled over by Super Bowl
      250 24 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD Teen horror flick Darkness Falls (Sony) topped the weekend box office in North America in its debut, with just U5512.02 million ($20.5 million). And it was all thanks to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl, the championship game of the National
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  • Page 26 Miscellaneous
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      1567 26 On TV mg?K (mm First Touch 2 The Baby Felicity Kiss and Tell ,^fl fe lnno(ent'y Guilty •48 Hours Dead Men Tell pHH Who Didn't Cry channel 5,B P m channel 5* Midni 9ht ■*^^^_M. Channe' 8 '9pm No Tales Part m lo2pm i^"J Teck Meng suffers a blow when
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  • SPORTS
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      Lock icon Garnett defeats Duncan
      297 27 -AFP MINNEAPOLIS In a battle of the Western Conference's All-Star forwards, Kevin Garnett clearly got the better of Tim Duncan. Garnett totalled a season high-tying 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves extended its best winning streak of the season to six games
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      Lock icon Teenage phenom's cleared to drive gift
      136 27 AFP COLUMBUS American schoolboy phenomenon Leßron James has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSSA) for accepting a sports utility vehicle (SUV) as a gift The OHSAA concluded a two-week investigation yesterday and said James did not violate
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      Lock icon What price a repeat?
      634 28 Gruden's Bucs have every chance of securing a second championship SAN DIEGO When the confetti finally stops falling and the euphoria subsides, the newly-crowned Super Bowl champion will take stock of itself and figure out how to defend what it now owns. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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      Lock icon Carlsberg aims higher
      467 29  -  S. Murali by murali@newstoday.com.sg FOLLOWING the example of its Malaysian counterpart, Caltex Masters presenting sponsor Carlsberg looks set to take the next step forward in its sponsorship of Singapore's biggest strokeplay event Said Carlsberg (Singapore) managing director Mervin Sim: "We have been involved in the tournament for
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      Lock icon Annika vs men... will it happen?
      236 29 Agencies WAILEA Annika Sorenstam was noncommittal when asked about playing in the B.C. Open, a PGA Tour event that offered her an exempt spot last week. "I don't know about it" Sorenstam said. "I haven't talked to my agent Somebody asked me about what
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      Lock icon Gunners smell blood
      654 30 Although Reds have shown signs of a recovery over recent weeks English Premier League Liverpool v Arsenal Live, tomorrow morning, Ch23, 3.55 am LIVERPOOL The clash is often pivotal in deciding English title races and today's meeting is no different Arsenal's Anfield visit today (tomorrow morning, Singapore
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      Lock icon Singapore Turf Club makes the sport of kings affordable
      344 30  -  Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg OWNING a thoroughbred racehorse used to be something only the rich could afford. But now, thanks to a new initiative from the Singapore Turf Club (STC), the man on the street can now become an owner as
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      Ref ban?
      68 30 ROME Italian referee Fiorenzo Treossi is to be suspended for his performance in last weekend's Serie A match between bottom club Como and AS Roma, according to media reports yesterday. The 43-year-old match official sent off Roma defender Traianos Delias for an innocuous challenge on striker Benito Carbone
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      Van Gaal's out
      93 30 BARCELONA Dutch coach Louis van Gaal agreed to leave Barcelona yesterday, just eight months into his second spell in charge at the Nou Camp. Van Gaal said he had decided to move on because of his side's poor results in the Spanish league. The club's directors decided
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      War of words
      75 30 LONDON Badminton's war of words over the sport's scoring has heated up with a senior international figure accusing England of playing "old-fashioned badminton under ancient laws". Badminton Association of England chief executive Stephen Baddeley hit back yesterday, dubbing the current scoring system "nonsensical". England is at odds
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      Oz relook
      75 30 MELBOURNE Australia could reassess its attitude to playing in Zimbabwe after an appeal from the England players to switch its match from Harare, vice-captain Adam Gilchrist said yesterday. Six matches are scheduled in Zimbabwe for the tournament, which opens in Cape Town on Feb 8. The government of
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      The real deal
      671 31  -  Tan Yo-Hinn Singapore women's new hockey coach is simply world class by yohinn@newstoday.com.sg IT ONLY finished with a bronze medal at the 2001 SEA Games in Malaysia. And last week, the team finished third in the second Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup, held here. Yet, Stanley Park
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      Lock icon Now it's sailing as another Dane bows out
      479 31  -  Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg HE IS widely regarded as the instrumental figure behind the success of the Singapore Optimist sailing team over the last three years. Yet, Jacob Palm will be leaving the national Optimist coaching post this Friday. According to sources
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