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Title Section8 2003-10-30 1 TODAY todayonline.com Thursday* October 30,2003 MITA (P) 002/11/20028 words
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Article568 2003-10-30 1 Chan Chao Peh and; Tor Ching Li - Chan Chao Peh and Tor Ching Li Was SIA too quick to retrench? by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg "RECOVERY, when it starts, will be slow. Much of the surplus capacity will remain surplus for at least a year, maybe two or more," said Dr Cheong Choong Kong, then-CEO of568 words
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Article566 2003-10-30 1 Val Chua - Val Chua by val@newstoday.com.sg ONE month after Robinson Co shocked the market by saying it was selling its chain of stores, the other grand dame of Singapore's retail industry CK Tang Ltd announced yesterday that it wanted to take the loss-making retailer private. Citing poor566 words
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Miscellaneous43 2003-10-30 1 NEWSJW/TEWS sunny goh Disagrees with short-term contract in civil service/3 china jump Businessman reveals how he cracked the market/22 bad boy smith He could face FA charge for throwing plastic bottle into crowd/60 AISHWARYA RAI Bollywood beauty teams up with Beckham director/30 4*43 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration429 2003-10-30 2 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak Transport Minister's remark on rail systems fuels merger debate by TRANSPORT Minister Yeo Cheow Tong's remark on Tuesday that it "made good commercial sense" for MRT services to be in the hands of one operator was in sharp contrast with the Ministry's429 words
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819 2003-10-30 3 News Comment/Sunny Goh Short-term employment reduces the sense of accountability in the Civil Service IN THE days when full employment was the rule and bosses laid out the red carpet for job seekers, it was not surprising that the Singapore Government was equally anxious819 words
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240 2003-10-30 4 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances SLIM 10 distributors and marketers TV Media yesterday asked the High Court to allow it to hold off on paying MediaCorp artiste Andrea De Cruz the $900,000 plus costs that she had won in the highly-publicised Slim 10 trial. It said240 words
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Article, Illustration308 2003-10-30 4 Agencies Damage in California to cost at least $868m LOS ANGELES As wild fires raged through southern California, officials were yesterday working out how to foot the staggering bill of fighting the worst-ever and most expensive disaster in the bankrupt state's history. Seventeen fires moving across the– Agencies; ■ AFP photo - 308 words
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271 2003-10-30 4 – Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh CHEMICAL weapons continue to be a threat but many countries have yet to take steps to keep them out of terrorists' reach. This is one of the most pressing concerns of the Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), its Director-General, Ambassador Rogelio271 words
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Miscellaneous8 2003-10-30 2 FAST TIMES Start fast Break fast 5.18am 6.52pm8 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article210 2003-10-30 6 ■Jose Raymond - ■Jose Raymond SHE allegedly gave herself a loan without the necessary approval last March, while working as a manager with the Telecoms Credit Co-operative (TCC). On Tuesday, Rohana Mahmud was charged in a Subordinate Court for deceiving the TCC into believing that the loan, which210 words
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Article, Illustration477 2003-10-30 6 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Justice Rubin likens condo guard to fence that destroys crop instead of protecting it by joy@newstoday.com.sg THE case of the "sleeping rapist" drew to a close yesterday, when Dhanabal Senthil Kumaran, a 24-year-old security guard, was sentenced to 17 years in prison and477 words
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204 2003-10-30 8 Tan Hut Leng - Tan Hut Leng SINGAPORE is keen to get worldwide feedback on proposed laws to cover human stem cell and human tissue research. The draft Bill to regulate such research will be put on the Ministry of Health's website next204 words
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Article, Illustration307 2003-10-30 8 — Joy Frances - Joy Frances OVER the last three months, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have found some startling items in the mail. These included gun replicas, a stun gun, sex toys and pornography. Some of these items must have tickled the authorities as they had307 words
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Article388 2003-10-30 8 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng 'Connected Homes' gives 35 solutions by yewmeng@newstoday.com.sg FANCY some high-tech wizardry in your home? The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) aims to give you just that with its Connected Homes solutions, launched earlier this year. Updating the media on the project's progress, Mr Khoong388 words
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Article156 2003-10-30 8 One dead in bus crash One Singaporean on board a tour bus that crashed in China died of heart complications yesterday. Two others are in a critical condition. The SA-UIC travel agency bus carrying 42 Singaporeans flipped over on a mountain road in thejiu Zhai Gou area. More156 words
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LETTERS
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178 2003-10-30 10 Narayana Narayana - Narayana Narayana IN HIS letter, "US should lead in Iraqi debt write-off" (Today, Oct 28), Mr Patrick Fairley Scully correctly advocates that the US should lead by example when it calls on "the globe's (other) richest countries" to restructure and/or write-off Iraq's debts.178 words
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Letter622 2003-10-30 10 Ananda Perera - Ananda Perera PM Goh and the Cabinet have made the right decision in selecting successor MANY people have been pondering over the suitability of Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the future Prime Minister of Singapore. However, the most important fact to consider is622 words
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Letter, Illustration145 2003-10-30 12 Michael Loh - Michael Loh IT WAS timely of Today to give frontpage coverage of the situation in Iraq, in the report "A gathering of foes" (Today, Oct 29). There is no other explanation than to call it a "war". In any event,145 words
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216 2003-10-30 12 I REFER to Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming's letter, "It's all right to be nationalistic" (Today, Oct 23), which supported the spirit of nationalism. Singapore Petroleum, popularly known as SPC, is a home-grown petroleum company. We take pride that we are a "Made-in-Singapore" company.216 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article153 2003-10-30 14 – Francis Kan - Francis Kan TWO corporate matchmaking services aimed at bringing mainland Chinese and US companies to Singapore were unveiled at the Global Entrepolis@Singapore yesterday. The Singapore Torch Centre will help Chinese firms use Singapore as a base to go global while the US Technology Centre (USTech) aims153 words
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Article239 2003-10-30 14 Dow Jones Economy unlikely to grow more than 1% this year DESPITE some promising signs, Singapore's economy is likely to grow by no more than one per cent this year, said Brigadier-General George Yeo, Minister for Trade and Industry. However, next year will beDow Jones - 239 words
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Market Watch
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Article93 2003-10-30 14 SINGAPORE shares closed lower yesterday due to investors' concerns that the market may be overvalued following its gains in recent weeks. The ST Index fell 13.81 points, or 0.8 per cent, to its intra-day low of 1,722.29. Decliners outperformed gainers 373 to 62 while 157 stocks remained unchanged or93 words
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Article36 2003-10-30 14 us$ UK£ Yen HK$ RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.5728 0.3376 62.021 4.4433 2.1765 0.4908 4914.2 22.882 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 31.705 0.8119 25.946 680.29 0.7505 4.7405 0.9352 19.408936 words
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Article60 2003-10-30 14 Index Value Change Pis "k Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ordinaries laiwan Wtd Korea Comp 10,739.22 12,130.51 3,274.70 6,095.87 779.66 +178.21 +38.63 +20.40 +20.42 +4.30 +1.69 +0.32 +0.63 +0.34 +0.55 KLCI 809.97 +4.33 +0.54 SET Index 624.80 +9.41 +1.53 lakarta Comp 624.56 -2.29 -0.37 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1,364.8260 words
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Article27 2003-10-30 14 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by jold us$/oi 383.700 iilver us$/oz 5.110 'latinum us$/oi 752.000 Rubber centsAg 243.75 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1 908 Brent crude us$/barrel 28.81SGX,; Bloomberg - 27 words
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Article55 2003-10-30 14 By volume (ing's SW chartered (XD iastTech Dculus JniFiber IEM-EVER IMInt iagle AMI Close 0.430 1.760 0.420 0.525 0.105 0.165 0.295 0.125 0.120 0.415 Change -0.060 -0.040 -0.130 +0.005 -0.010 -0.025 -0.020 -0.025 -3.3 -8.7 -19.8 +5.0 -3.3 -16.7 -14.3 -5.7 '000 95,511 70,951 55,288 53,820 33,46555 words
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Article75 2003-10-30 14 )y$ Close Change GreatEast 11.500 +0.200 RSH 0.490 +0.175 Creative 50 18.600 +0.100 F&N 12.000 +0.100 F&N 100 11.900 +0.100 KepCorp OCBC 6.000 +0.100 12.100 +0.100 Innovalu 1.880 +0.090 Noble 2.450 +0.060 Chemlnd 1.070 +0.050 By percentage Close Change RSH 0.490 +55.6 Falmac 0.125 +13.6 EWSport 0.08575 words
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Article73 2003-10-30 14 By Close Change Venture 18.900 -0.400 DBS Bk6% NCPS10 108.500 -0.300 OCBC4.5%NCPS 100 102.000 -0.300 SIA 11.300 -0.300 JMH400USS 7.050 -0.250 Norelco 1.230 -0.220 CITYDEV 5.950 -0.200 SIA 200 11.400 -0.200 C&C 5.450 -0.150 By percentage Close C PanpacMed W0401 09 0.010 Change -33.3 KingWan W*****4 0.01573 words
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Article251 2003-10-30 16 -Dow Jones Ibra says group hasn't indicated plans for merger with Danamon A CONSORTIUM led by Temasek Holdings and South Korea's Kookmin Bank has won the bid to take a 51 per cent stake in PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (Ibra)-Dow Jones - 251 words
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Article138 2003-10-30 16 Dow Jones HELPED by an accounting change, ST Assembly Test Services (Stats) reported yesterday its first quarterly profit after 10 loss-making quarters. Analysts said the surge in revenue, due to rising global demand for chips, pointed to sustained profits for the company, which is moreDow Jones - 138 words
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Article285 2003-10-30 16 Agencies Agencies Dow Jones Bloomberg Dow Jones SIA Engineering's net profit fell 29.5 per cent to $38.3 million, or 3.82 cents per share, in the quarter ended Sept 30 from a year earlier, on lower demand and depressed rates. Revenue fell by 26.4 per cent on year to– Agencies; – Dow Jones; – Bloomberg - 285 words
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Article, Illustration657 2003-10-30 18 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Commentary All eyes are now on DrThaksin as Dr M prepares to step down by news@news today, com, sg AMONG the most tantalising issues debated at last week's summit of AsiaPacific leaders was this: Asia needs a spokesman preferably one whom foreignReuters photo - 657 words
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Article, Illustration451 2003-10-30 20 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng Asian shippers hope China government can abolish charges by yewmeng@news today, com, sg ASIAN shippers have joined hands to condemn what they call the "illegal" practice of imposing terminal handling charges by shipping cartels. They want to abolish the charges, alleging that the rates— Bloomberg photo - 451 words
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149 2003-10-30 20 CHENGDU Century Development has signed a deal with the Chengdu municipal government in China to buy a 42-hectare site for 441 million yuan ($91.7 million) to develop a township project Chengdu Century Development is a subsidiary of CityOne Township Development Pte Ltd, a149 words
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Article92 2003-10-30 20 Reuters WASHINGTON United States Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday kept its key interest rate unchanged in a bid to foster a brisk economic expansion, lower unemployment and put an end to concerns that inflation might drift too low. The federal funds rate will remain at oneReuters - 92 words
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Article, Illustration929 2003-10-30 22 Val Chua - Val Chua Inspire, Service, service, service, says NeoAsia's MD Jimmy Ang by val@newstoday.com.sg FOR Mr Jimmy Ang, there is no better way to make money than from women. Make no mistake, the youthful-looking entrepreneur does it the legitimate way. He sells skin-care products to appearance-conscious■ Inspire, - 929 words
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138 2003-10-30 22 Branding help for small and medium enterprises SINGAPOREAN firms can tap into a number of government schemes if they decide to embark on branding exercises. For instance, the Letas scheme administered by SPRING Singapore subsidises up to 50 per cent of the cost of hiring a branding expert or consultancy,138 words
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Article, Illustration250 2003-10-30 23 ARE you frustrated with expensive yet unreliable commercial printers? Take it in-house. Hewlett Packard's new laser printers let you print professional-looking collaterals such as brochures, certificates and membership cards with ease. The HP Color LaserJet 9500 series, which is designed to print250 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration458 2003-10-30 24 Putin's chief-of-staff quits, tainted by his support for arrested oil company head MOSCOW A widening political scandal following the arrest of an influential Russian oil tycoon claimed another victim yesterday this time the high-profile figure being none other than President Vladimir Putin's chief-of-staff. According to local news— Reuters photo - 458 words
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164 2003-10-30 24 Reuters WASHINGTON The Bush administration has declined to support a Senate decision to restrict aid to Malaysia because of the "anti-Semitic" remarks of its outgoing Prime Minister. "We believe the incoming Malaysian administration should be judged on its own actions and– Reuters - 164 words
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Article81 2003-10-30 24 Reuters. The Philippines has enlisted the country's largest rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (Milf), in the fight against the regional Jemaah Islamiah (Jl) militant network, Defence Secretary Eduardo Ermita said yesterday. Milf has agreed to implement a pact to hand over wanted criminals andReuters. - 81 words
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Article49 2003-10-30 24 The first Arab university in Israefhas officially opened in a village in the Western Galilee, the Ha'aretz daily reported. The university, which will also operate as an overseas branch of the University of Indianapolis, will have three initial departments computer studies, environmental studies and communications.49 words
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Article60 2003-10-30 24 -AFP Twelve of the 1 3 miners trapped for five days underground in southern Russia were found alive by rescuers One miner was reported dead, officials said. Rescue teams discovered the miners after entering the tunnel where they had taken refuge. Last Thursday, freezing water from-AFP - 60 words
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311 2003-10-30 26 Reuters Tensions over its nuclear ambitions haven't affected Pyongyang's reforms, says British consultant BEIJING The tensions caused by its nuclear ambitions have not stonewalled North Korea's economic reform plans. For the first time, the hermit kingdom wants foreign lawyers and accountants to– Reuters - 311 words
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Article, Illustration104 2003-10-30 26 Reuters photo Madam Chiang Kai-Shek, who died at the age of 106 last week, will be entombed temporarily in New York pending a burial alongside her Chinese nationalist leader husband, family members said yesterday. As a mark of respect, a pro-China labour union in Hong Kong organised aReuters photo - 104 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration879 2003-10-30 28 Dr Khoo How San - Dr Khoo How San And other cheeky takes on the rules of diplomatic-speak by news@newstoday.com.sg ONE wag once said that as Caesar spurted blood and fell down with impaled daggers, he turned to Brutus, his trusted friend and constant breakfast companion but nowEng Kong - 879 words
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Article, Illustration713 2003-10-30 30 AFP Chadha hopes to get Hollywood tapping its feet to a bhangra beat GURINDER Chadha, the director of hit film Bend It Like Beckham, is hoping to popularise Indian films across the world with a new musical based on Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice. It'sAFP; AFP photo - 713 words
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Article, Illustration330 2003-10-30 32 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Don't expect more, just (Demi) Moore I Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Alliance EVERYTHING that this Charlie's Angels movie, a sequel to the mega-hit from three years ago that made more than US$l25 million ($217 million) in the US alone, promised to be can be330 words
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Article, Illustration205 2003-10-30 32 HVN TWO very different worlds collide after a rush-hour accident in this gripping drama starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L Jackson. Affleck, in a rare solid performance, plays Gavin, a hotshot attorney dangerously close to forgoing every principle he's ever held. Jackson is Doyle, a recovering alcoholic about205 words
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Article, Illustration585 2003-10-30 34 Like a beautiful THE face of South Africa has changed since the National Party government and the African National Congress reached an agreement on the establishment of equality and unity in the early 90s. However, South Africa continues to be stereotyped as a country with high crime rates which585 words
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Article, Illustration203 2003-10-30 35 ANANDA Travel is something of an "old hand" at travel in South Africa. Its travel packages to South Africa are among the best in town. Through the agency's close relationship with the South African High Commission, Ananda is able to keep abreast of developments in203 words
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364 2003-10-30 36 AFP CAIRO Egyptian television productions have risen sharply this year to meet demand during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, where Arabs throughout the Middle East gather at home or in cafes to watch 30-day series. The fare includes heart-break romance stories, historical dramas, religiousAFP - 364 words
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Article, Illustration151 2003-10-30 38 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES Orlando Bloom, famed for his roles in the Lord of the Rings series and the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, has signed on for the lead role in director Ridley Scott's period epic Kingdom of Heaven. The– Reuters/Hollywood Reporter; — Getty Images - 151 words
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Article, Illustration229 2003-10-30 38 -Reuters LOS ANGELES Rocker Courtney Love surrendered to Beverly Hills police on Tuesday to face drug-possession charges stemming from her arrest earlier this month after breaking windows at a boyfriend's house. The 39-year-old singer for rock band Hole and widow of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain-Reuters; – AFP photo - 229 words
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227 2003-10-30 38 LONDON After many months, Jude Law and Sadie Frost's bitter, angry feuds came to an end as the High Court granted them a divorce, reports British newspaper The Sun. The divorce will be finalised in six weeks, on account of Law's unreasonable227 words
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Article, Illustration371 2003-10-30 40 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Rights group uncovers labour violations by factory making rap star's clothing line NEW YORK Advocates of workers' rights said on Tuesday that hip-hop music and fashion entrepreneur Sean Combs' trendy clothing line used a "sweatshop" in Honduras where women sew expensive garments for pitifully low pay.– Reuters/Hollywood Reporter; – AFP photo; — AFP photo - 371 words
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Article, Illustration384 2003-10-30 42 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung Lingerie too good to be kept under wraps by news@news today, com, sg LINGERIE is making a bold statement on the fashion scene. With an increasing number of women buying luxury lingerie to pamper themselves, underwear is no longer just for support and cover-up.384 words
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Article, Illustration189 2003-10-30 42 CamyTan - CamyTan TNSPIRED by the Jxonstellation of polar stars, Swiss watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot launched the first timepiece under the Zenith brand in 1865. Zenith is the maker of the El Primero mechanism, the world's highest performance chronograph with a balance wheel that vibrates at 36,000 beats189 words
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Article, Illustration297 2003-10-30 42 -Corny Tan - -Corny Tan WRINKLES the dread of every woman. The worst thing is, you cannot stop skin from ageing. Skin ageing develops at two levels: Cellular and tissue. Tissue damage is caused by exposure to free radicals and UV rays while cellular damage occurs when the297 words
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Article, Illustration476 2003-10-30 42 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim The signature BK WHOPPER™. BURGER King's value meals get beefier as the popular fast food joint teams up with adrenaline-pumping event, the WWE™ Passport To SmackDown, which will take place on Dec 5 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Here's your chance to476 words
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Article, Illustration336 2003-10-30 44 Camy Tan - Camy Tan Flexus, the latest from Scholl, is more than sandals by camy@newstoday.com.sg WHETHER you are a globe-trotting metrosexual with a designer wardrobe, or a rugged man whose next adventure involves trekking on bumpy terrain, a man who cares for his feet shows a– Today photo by Koh Mui Fong - 336 words
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Article, Illustration201 2003-10-30 44 Reuters A HOST of celebrities from the world of music and fashion joined forces at a star-studded extravaganza hosted by Britain's Prince Charles on Oct 15 to raise money for his charity. Some of the world's top models showed off designs by 17Reuters; – AFP photo - 201 words
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Article, Illustration733 2003-10-30 46 Melody Tan - Melody Tan That's the promise at chapter2 by news@newstoday.com.sg SOME people say hair isn't interesting or worth pampering. After all, it's hair today, gone tomorrow. The people at chapter2, a hair salon in Bugis Village, beg to differ. To these visionary folk, hair733 words
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Article, Illustration11 2003-10-30 43 Tomatoes Asparagus Baby corn Aeroponic butterhead Hydroponic butterhead11 words
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Article639 2003-10-30 43 Teo Siok Kuan - Teo Siok Kuan Organic veggies are gaining popularity by eatout@newstoday.com.sg THERE is a bewildering variety of goods on our supermarket shelves. Today and NTUC FairPrice supermarkets bring you a consumer column that will help you read the labels, assess the products and make the best choices. WE ARE639 words
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Article156 2003-10-30 43 TOMATO SALAD You can try to use all organic vegetables or choose to use only some organic vegetables. Ingredients (serves 8): 10 organic tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 red organic onions, cut into wedges, separated 2 yellow organic onions, cut into wedges, separated 2 organic cucumbers, peeled,156 words
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Article, Illustration438 2003-10-30 43 Justine Moss - Justine Moss Smooth Semillon Douglas Gully Semillon Country of origin: South Australia Region: McLaren Vale Grape: Semillon Vintage: 1998 Alcohol content:l2.s per cent by volume Buy from: NTUC FairPrice supermarkets Price: $21.71 THE Semillon grape is not as well-known as it deserves to be. While it is438 words
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Article, Illustration912 2003-10-30 48 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh Cuddly koalas, puffing steam trains, a real cowboy town and life-sized beach dolls make Melbourne a playground paradise THERE are times now when I miss those days I had a little child to show the marvels of the world to. When they912 words
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Article, Illustration343 2003-10-30 49 WHERE TO SHOP FOR CHILDREN Queen Victoria Market Melbourne's most famous market has lots to keep both parent and kids happily occupied for a whole day. Apart from the profusion of fruits, vegetables and souvenir stores to browse and explore, there are also lots343 words
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Article, Illustration178 2003-10-30 51 Air Mauritius increases weekly flights from Singapore TRAVELLERS heading for Mauritius will now have more options when booking a flight. Since Oct 26, Air Mauritius, which began operating in Singapore in 1985, has increased its weekly flights from Singapore to the paradise island from two to three.178 words
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Article146 2003-10-30 51 SHORTER journeys from Dubai to New Zealand or North America are no longer a pipe dream following Emirates' acquisition of ultra-long range Airbus A340-500. The Dubai-based carrier is the first airline to operate the Airbus A340-500 which allows for the opening up of new nonstop routes,146 words
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Article, Illustration206 2003-10-30 52 A service for travellers who seek affordable quality The BA World Traveller Plus offers PASSENGERS on long-haul flights who seek greater comfort and quality at an affordable price may want to check out British Airways' World Traveller Plus. The service is aimed at both cost-conscious business travellers and206 words
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Article96 2003-10-30 52 TAKE a walk down any major street in Malaysia today and you are likely to be overwhelmed by the aroma of freshly-baked festive delicacies. From now until Nov 25 during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan almost every street across the country will have its own Bazaar96 words
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Article104 2003-10-30 52 A CHANCE to sample some of the finest dishes and wines from Switzerland awaits guests to the Panorama restaurant in Hong Kong's New World Renaissance Hotel. The promotion, which runs from Nov 14 to Nov 30, will offer guests an array of dishes native to104 words
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Article, Illustration530 2003-10-30 54 Justine Moss - Justine Moss /It's a showcase of historic, cultural and gastronomic attractions in Fremantle by traveller@newstoday.com.sg FREMANTLE, affectionately dubbed "Freo" by the locals, is an essential port of call when visiting Perth in Western Australia. It is a mere 30 minutes' drive away from the state's capital. A showcase530 words
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Advertisement72 2003-10-30 57 It doesn't take much to be someone's hero. Just do what you always do. Who knew making someone happy could be this easy? A landscape designer can help tend a vegetable garden in a home. A homemaker can help an elderly neighbour buy groceries. And a student can encourage national72 words
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Article, Illustration1056 2003-10-30 58 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath Billed as the third-largest sporting event on the planet, the Rugby World Cup is hardly the best versus the best by news@newstoday.com.sg THERE is no tournament today without spin, no event not painted with hype. Sport is invaded by marketing men in dark suitsGetty Images - 1,056 words
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Article, Illustration549 2003-10-30 59 Injured Laker star looks on as new signings steal thunder to deliver win NBA basketball Los Angeles 109 Dallas 93 Malone, Payton make impressive debuts LOS ANGELES It was time for the Los Angeles Lakers to play basketball. It was time for Karl Malone and Gary PaytonReuters photo - 549 words
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Article, Illustration298 2003-10-30 59 Agencies LOS ANGELES At a private meeting, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson fined Kobe Bryant (above) an undisclosed amount for his highly critical comments of team-mate Shaquille O'Neal. Jackson, veteran Karl Malone, Bryant and O'Neal all spoke at the meeting on Tuesday nightAgencies; Reuters photo - 298 words
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Article, Illustration534 2003-10-30 60 Agencies Leeds star could face FA charge for throwing plastic bottle into crowd English League Cup, third round Leeds 2 v Man United 3 Djemba-Djemba hits a late winner LONDON In just one day, Leeds United manager Peter Reid had to contend with huge debts, an early– Agencies; Getty Images - 534 words
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Article, Illustration300 2003-10-30 60 Agencies MADRID David Beckham (picture) has vowed to support Rio Ferdinand "through thick and thin" as he fights a drugs test charge. At press time last night, the England defender was expected to be charged by the English Football Association withAgencies; I v Getty Images - 300 words
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Article67 2003-10-30 60 BANGKOK Thailand's tycoon-turned-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he was considering buying Premiership side Fulham. "I am considering it, but I have not decided yet," Thaksin told journalists when asked about Thai newspaper reports that the kingdom's richest man wanted to buy the team from its Egyptian-born billionaire owner67 words
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Article83 2003-10-30 60 THAILAND'S Teerapol Saijaraktrakul scored the first perfect game of the 36th Singapore Open yesterday, earning a standing ovation at the Victor's Superbowl and a possible $10,000 cash prize. He hit 13 strikes during the second game of a 946 series (238, 300, 226, 182), the second perfect game83 words
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Article70 2003-10-30 60 LONDON Manchester United reported Chelsea to the Premier League yesterday over allegations that Peter Kenyon has been working for the London club without clearance. Former United chief executive Kenyon said last month he was quitting Old Trafford for Chelsea and was supposed to be on "gardening leave". But70 words
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Article84 2003-10-30 60 FARIDABAD, India Back-up pace bowlers Brad Williams and Nathan Bracken skittled New Zealand for 97 before Australia raced to an eight-wicket win in their one-day triangular match yesterday. The 28-year-old Williams captured a career-best four for 22 and left-arm Bracken three for 25 as the New Zealanders were84 words
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Article, Illustration252 2003-10-30 61 Reuters LONDON Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand (picture) was charged with misconduct yesterday by the Football Association for "failure or refusal" to take a drugs test. Ferdinand missed a random dope test on Sept 23 at his club's Carrington training ground,Reuters; Reuters photo - 252 words
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Article, Illustration534 2003-10-30 61 Agencies Leeds star could face FA charge for throwing plastic bottle into crowd English League Cup, third round Leeds 2 v Man United 3 Djemba-Djemba hits a late winner LONDON In just one day, Leeds United manager Peter Reid had to contend with huge debts, an earlyAgencies; Getty Images - 534 words
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Article67 2003-10-30 61 BANGKOK Thailand's tycoon-turned-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he was considering buying Premiership side Fulham. "I am considering it, but I have not decided yet," Thaksin told journalists when asked about Thai newspaper reports that the kingdom's richest man wanted to buy the team from its Egyptian-born billionaire owner67 words
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Article83 2003-10-30 61 THAILAND'S Teerapol Saijaraktrakul scored the first perfect game of the 36th Singapore Open yesterday, earning a standing ovation at the Victor's Superbowl and a possible $10,000 cash prize. He hit 13 strikes during the second game of a 946 series (238, 300, 226, 182), the second perfect game83 words
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Article70 2003-10-30 61 LONDON Manchester United reported Chelsea to the Premier League yesterday over allegations that Peter Kenyon has been working for the London club without clearance. Former United chief executive Kenyon said last month he was quitting Old Trafford for Chelsea and was supposed to be on "gardening leave". But70 words
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Article84 2003-10-30 61 FARIDABAD, India Back-up pace bowlers Brad Williams and Nathan Bracken skittled New Zealand for 97 before Australia raced to an eight-wicket win in their one-day triangular match yesterday. The 28-year-old Williams captured a career-best four for 22 and left-arm Bracken three for 25 as the New Zealanders were84 words
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Article, Illustration529 2003-10-30 63 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho J-League side sets bold S-League targets for 2004 Today photo by by stanley@newstoday.com.sg THE club intends to finish among the top three next season, establish a football academy and become the most popular team in the S-League. After announcing its participation in next season's S-League yesterday,Wong Khing Chong I - 529 words
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Article, Illustration206 2003-10-30 63 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho AFTER a memorable 16-year playing career, former Singapore captain Lim Tong Hai (right) has decided to hang up his football boots. The 34-year-old Geylang United defender made the decision after last Saturday's Singapore Cup final defeat against Home United. "I've been toying206 words
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Article89 2003-10-30 63 SINGAPORE'S top shuttler Ronald Susilo suffered a shock exit at the hands of Thailand's Boonsak Polsana in the first round of the Hong Kong Open on Tuesday night. Seeded eighth for this six-star tournament, Susilo was expected to make light work of his opponent, ranked 29th89 words
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Article, Illustration262 2003-10-30 63 — Tan Wee Boon - Tan Wee Boon IN most companies, there is an unwritten rule that you should never outshine your boss. However, for the staff at Osim International, an additional four-days leave is up for grabs for anyone who beats chief executive officer Ron Sim262 words
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Miscellaneous17 2003-10-30 58 Yesterday's Rugby World Cup result: Canada 24 Tonga 7 Today's fixture: Namibia v Romania, live, spm, Ch2417 words
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