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Title Section8 2003-09-29 1 TODAY todayonline.com Monday September 29,2003 MITA (P) 002/11/20028 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article104 2003-09-29 1 Reuters WASHINGTON The United States, struggling to get more countries to send troops to help stabilise Iraq, said yesterday it had given up hope that India might contribute soldiers. "The Indians have indicated they would not be in a position to provide troops and I don't– Reuters - 104 words
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Article723 2003-09-29 1 Val Chua - Val Chua POSB moves into lucrative remittance business by val@newstoday.com.sg HOME-GROWN POSB has moved beyond the HDB heartlander market into the burgeoning area of remittance service, with a new specialised branch in Lucky Plaza and another slated for Little India. The branch, which was opened in late723 words
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Miscellaneous49 2003-09-29 1 genius-spotting Spores biotech industry banks on young students/6 tycoon saviour HK's Victor Li acts to save Air Canada/1 6 porn storm The web is deluged by 260 million porn pages/27 new fall guy Will the PLCs new PM survive?/28 almost there Schumacher moves a step closer to sixth title/4149 words
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Miscellaneous24 2003-09-29 1 TOSHIBAr"""" RIVALDOI j WHO WILL PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB? FOR MORE INFORMATION TURN TO PAGE 4. WE GROW LEADERS.24 words
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HOT NEWS
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313 2003-09-29 2 – Val Chua - Val Chua THE emotional quotient of the proposed sale of Robinson's retail assets following a public outcry from many long-time shoppers has risen with a personal plea of understanding from its CEO Peter Husum. In a painstakingly-worded letter sent to its customers and313 words
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Article, Illustration531 2003-09-29 2 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Rising number of young women cheating on their husbands a worrying trend by chineli@newstoday.com.s THEY rush into marriage at the peak of their youth, but when forbidden fruit beckons, many can't seem to resist it Apart from the worrying record highMing - 531 words
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Article, Illustration648 2003-09-29 3 News Comment/Shobha Tsering Bhalla Onus is on regulators to be more vigilant AS FAR as financial scams go, Singapore has probably had more than its fair share of them. Barely had it recoiled from the shock of what could be the makings of the biggest corporate648 words
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Article, Illustration480 2003-09-29 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Inspiring students to help ease shortage of researchers by huileneO'newstoday.com.sß 1 HJiKh, are two ways to recruit yourself a genius if you're a biotech lab: Genetically engineer one, or inspire the career-dreams of the country's young and brightest Up till now, the temporary solutionteenagers. Wong Khing Chong - 480 words
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Article114 2003-09-29 6 Newsßadio 93.8 MALAYSIA has made a surprise turn-around in its international legal case to force Singapore to stop its reclamation work at Pulau Tekong and Tuas. In its closing statements to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Malaysia's legal team announced changes to its— Newsßadio 93.8 - 114 words
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Miscellaneous10 2003-09-29 3 Senior >± Citizens JT AWARD S W Grandparent Active Senior Citizen10 words
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LETTERS
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Letter450 2003-09-29 8 John Gee - John Gee Ask your housemaid to do the work that you yourself would do WHAT with Mr Neil Humphrey's article in Today a week ago ("Join the Circus!", Today, Sept 20-21) and a piece by Mr Janadas Devan in The Straits Times on Friday, there is a welcome450 words
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168 2003-09-29 8 See Leong Kit - See Leong Kit I REFER to "Let's not be hasty" (Today, Sept 27-28). Singaporeans are not that barbaric to demand the beheading of people for mistakes but we expect transparency and accountability of our public officials. The independent experts' revelations were shocking. Basic168 words
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SAVVY INVESTOR
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Article, Illustration756 2003-09-29 10 Lim Say Boon - Lim Say Boon BIL paid way below book forThistle shares and this may be where its value lies by newsWnews today, com. Sb WHAT would drive a savvy share trader to keep buying at increasingly higher prices into a company that keeps losing money? Mr756 words
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109 2003-09-29 10 Bloomberg DBS Group Holdings is arranging a US$265 million ($459.5 million) loan to Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks, which is planning to sell shares next month. The loan is part of the pay television network's capital restructuring programme ahead of an initial public offering,Bloomberg - 109 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article74 2003-09-29 10 AT the close on Friday, the ST Index shed 2.28, or 0.1 per cent, from Thursday, to 1,627.54, but the index completed a second week of gains, rising 2.4 per cent The benchmark reversed earlier losses of as much as 0.5 per cent after Singapore's factory production rose unexpectedly74 words
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Article36 2003-09-29 10 USS 0.58 UK£ 0.35 Yen 64 HKS 4.47 RM 2.19 Euro 0.50 Rupiah 4,868 Baht 23 Peso 31.76 AS 0.86 Indian Rs 26 Won 663 CS 0.78 Yuan 4.78 NZS 0.98 NTS 19.4836 words
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Article26 2003-09-29 10 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 381.80 Silver uss/oz 5.15 Platinum uss/oi 686.40 Rubber cents/kg 200 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1,455 Brent crude uss/ba.rel 26.64 Information provided bySGX, Bloomberg - 26 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article562 2003-09-29 12 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla Local multimedia firms hope to create Hollywood blockbusters with Canadian companies by shobha@newstoday.com.sg FORGET about a Bollywood in Singapore. Local multimedia companies are on to bigger things creating Hollywood blockbusters for the world market Besides technology tie-ups, some, such as homegrown computer graphics firm ValensCGV,562 words
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Article256 2003-09-29 14 Bloomberg Temasek partners S Korean bank in bid for Bank Internasional THE Government's investment unit, Temasek Holdings, has joined up with Kookmin Bank, South Korea's largest lender, in a bid for Bank Internasional Indonesia. Temasek, through its Asia Financial Holdings fund, and Kookmin may payBloomberg - 256 words
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market BUZZ
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Article, Illustration64 2003-09-29 14 Shoppers have been able to enjoy a unique viewing experience in the new TAG Heuer Link TV Tunnel. They can view its commercials, seated comfortably at a 45-degree angle, through the Bang Olufsen Beo Vision television system. Watch out for it at Centrepoint from64 words
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Article, Illustration64 2003-09-29 14 Ihe Healthy Living School Tour is on the move again. From now till Oct 3, Nestle Singapore, with the National Kidney Foundation and MediaCorp TVI2 Kids Central, will impart the message of eating right and living healthy to children in more than 20 primary schools.64 words
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Article35 2003-09-29 14 Monash University's expertise in training early childhood educators is being extended to Singapore. It has launched a new course to be delivered through the Asia Pacific Management Institute.35 words
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Article47 2003-09-29 14 ran racific Motels and Kesorts is rewarding American Express card members with a complimentary third night stay when they book and pay for a two-night Pan Pacific business or leisure stay with the card at its hotels and resorts in the Pacific rim.47 words
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Article, Illustration436 2003-09-29 16 Bloomberg 'Cleanout' expected at New York Stock Exchange board over Grasso payout DAIMLERCHRYSLER chief executive officer Juergen Schrempp has resigned from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) board, as interim exchange chairman John Reed prepares corporate governance reforms in the wake of a controversy over— Bloomberg - 436 words
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Article217 2003-09-29 16 AFX-Asia HONG KONG Hong Kong tycoon Victor Li confirmed yesterday that he has launched a bid to rescue insolvent carrier Air Canada, which had filed for bankruptcy protection in April. He was speaking in Beijing, where he attended a meeting of tycoons and ChineseAFX-Asia - 217 words
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Article, Illustration466 2003-09-29 18 AFP despite pressure from G7: Analysts ASIA-Pacific economies are likely to ignore or seek to fight off pressure from Washington to push up the value of their currencies, in what is being seen as a preelection ploy, analysts and economists in the region said. TheAFP; — Bloomberg photo - 466 words
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Miscellaneous830 2003-09-29 20 MUSIC AM JOSE MARI CHAN AN stage to perform a number Concerto No 2 in C Minor, M INTIMATE EVENING of musical pieces depicting Op 18 (third INTERNATIONAL I Award-winning singer- the wonder of birds. Works movement) and Dvorak's COMPUTER MUSIC I songwriter Jose Mari Chan to be performed at830 words
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Miscellaneous782 2003-09-29 23 H including painting, actions and qualities of his photography and video art. subjects. Date: Sept 25 Nov 15 Date: Oct 10 Nov 1 (Closed on Sun) (Closed on Sun) Time: 1 lam Bpm Time: 1 lam 7pm (Mon Fri); Venue: Art-2 Gallery 1 2pm 7pm (Sat) Price: Free Venue: Art782 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration115 2003-09-29 27 Reuters photo Italy went without power for more than five hours yesterday. The picture shows Rome's ancient Colosseum at sunrise during the blackout. It was one of the country's worst blackouts, hitting almost the entire country. Authorities blamed it on the breakdown of electricity lines— Reuters photo - 115 words
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Article659 2003-09-29 27 Shibu Itty Kuttickal - Shibu Itty Kuttickal Sex-related Web pages rise nearly 20-fold bv shibu@newstoday.com.sb CALL it the Sodom and Gomorrah of the cyber age. The number of pornography-related Web pages has risen by nearly 1,800 per cent over the past five years from 14 million in 1998 to nearly 260 million659 words
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global roundup
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Article94 2003-09-29 27 Five million South Africans have HIV and one of his staff died from Aids but President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa denied knowing any victims of the disease. Shock and outrage erupted across the country yesterday at Mr Mbeki's denial, The Observer reported. "Personally, I don't know94 words
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Article93 2003-09-29 27 -AFP Swedish firm Botors Defence plans to set up a regional manufacturing and distribution centre in Malaysia for its naval gun systems, a minister said in remarks published yesterday in Kuala Lumpur. The company expressed interest in the matter to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during his-AFP - 93 words
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Article42 2003-09-29 27 ■AFP Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was quoted by the New Sunday Times as saying that his decision to step down on Oct 31 was final. But he promised to continue serving his United Malays National Organisation party.■AFP - 42 words
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Article72 2003-09-29 27 -AFP China and the United States have no discord over one human rights issue their adherence to the death penalty but there is unease over its imposition in both countries. "One thing the US and China agree on is the death penalty," said Jerome A Cohen-AFP - 72 words
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Article87 2003-09-29 27 Nearly 400 Japanese and 500 local prostitutes held a three-day orgy at a five-star hotel in southern China from Sept 1 6 to 18, newspapers reported. Police have launched a probe. The hotel in question has been closed pending investigations, an official spokeswoman told Reuters. Reports on the87 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration882 2003-09-29 28 John Gee - John Gee Israel's clever support for Abbas and call for Arafat's death have effectively scuttled the peace talks by news@news today, com, sg IN person, Mr Ahmed Qureia looks like an elderly businessman rather than a national political leader, but perhaps that should— Reuters photo - 882 words
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Advertisement474 2003-09-29 29 Nominate and stand to win $1,000. But hurry, Cut out this nomination form Fill in the Post your completed nomination nominations close on 30 September 2003 (additional copies are available at nomination form form to Robinson Road Post Office, www.SeniorCitizensAwards.com) PO Box 931, Singapore *****1 M^^aM Please complete all fields474 words
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WATZUP?
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Article, Illustration764 2003-09-29 30 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Infernal Affairs //stars set aside their differences at least for now THEIR spat last December was well-publicised, thanks to the vivid pictures in the tabloids. They even exchanged vulgarities apparently. Now, Hong Kong actors Edison Chen and Shawn Yue are starring in the sameErnest Chua - 764 words
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IN CINEMAS
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Article128 2003-09-29 32 Reuters LOS ANGELES Comic actor Donald O'Connor, who won fame for a dance number that saw him running up walls in the musical Singin' in the Rain, died on Saturday, according to a website devoted to his career. O'Connor, 78, had been in declining health— Reuters - 128 words
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Article, Illustration257 2003-09-29 32 AFP SAN SEBASTIAN (Spain) German film Schussangst (Gun Shy) picked up the top prize at the 51st San Sebastian International Film Festival on Saturday, winning the prestigious Concha de Oro award. But the jury's pick out of the 16 full-length films in the competition a sadAFP; AFP photo - 257 words
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LIVING & LEARNING
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Article, Illustration645 2003-09-29 34 r Jason Chong - r Jason Chong Teacher wants students to appreciate its culture and values too by news@newstoday.com.sg SOME students loathe it openly, others declare it's not their "mother tongue". So, here comes Linda Yeo who is determined to ensure that the Chinese language is not neglected by645 words
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Article, Illustration1084 2003-09-29 35 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping It has five schools to cater to different engineering disciplines by news@newstoday.com.sg TO THE layman, engineering brings to mind images of robots and mechanical devices. These, however, form only part of the picture. The world of engineering is made up of a1,084 words
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Article, Illustration538 2003-09-29 36 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping Fill up on dim sum at The Gapz I by eatout@newstoday.com.sg TIRED of dainty dim sum servings in minuscule portions? The Gapz Dim Sum Noodles Bar offers a solution. The buffet-style eatery promises to satisfy cravings for your favourite dim sum. While away538 words
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EAT OUT
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Article, Illustration691 2003-09-29 39 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Blacks pay for Jekyll and Hyde performance by stanley@newstoday.com.sg THEY were competent in one half, abysmal in the other. That summed up the performance of former Singapore Rugby Union (SRU) Premier League champions Blacks RFC, who surrendered a healthy lead before losing 27-10 against Singapore CricketERNEST CHUA - 691 words
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Article, Illustration251 2003-09-29 39 Reuters MELBOURNE Australia is ready to peak for next month's World Cup title defence despite losing four of its seven tests this year, captain George Gregan said yesterday. The Wallabies were beaten by England, South Africa and twice by the All Blacks before goingReuters; Getty Image - 251 words
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Article, Illustration177 2003-09-29 39 Agencies SHANGHAI Third seed Mark Philippoussis (picture) mastered top seed Jiri Novak 6-2, 6-1 yesterday to win the final of the US$3BO,OOO ($658,000) ATP tournament in Shanghai. The big-serving Australian needed less than 50 minutes to get the better of the powerful Czech with his usualAgencies; AFP phjto - 177 words
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Article132 2003-09-29 39 AFP WASHINGTON American Andre Agassi has pulled out of three European tournaments scheduled for next month so he can devote more time to his family. Agassi and his wife, Steffi Graf, are awaiting the birth of their second child. "I am sorry I will not beAFP - 132 words
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Article, Illustration502 2003-09-29 40 Reuters Westwood wins his second title in two months ST ANDREWS, Scotland Lee Westwood edged out world number two Ernie Els by one shot to win the Dunhill Links Championship yesterday, the Briton holding his nerve over the closing holes to continue his recent resurgence. The– Reuters; Getty Images - 502 words
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Article, Illustration485 2003-09-29 42 AFP Chelsea's toddlers must learn to walk, says Ranieri LONDON Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri likened his "suffering", as his team stumbled to an unconvincing 1-0 victory against Aston Villa, to a father watching his baby trying and failing to take his first steps. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's sixth goalAFP; AFP photo - 485 words
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