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Title Section14 2004-02-18 1 TODAY we set you thinking < todayonline.com Wednesday February 18, 2004 i MITA (P) 002/11/200214 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration705 2004-02-18 1 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Our kids must have space to pursue their passion chingli@newstoday.com.sg AT A community event last year, Acting Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam (above) was grilled by a precocious youngster "Why are you acting as a minister and not a real one?" To which the705 words
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Article145 2004-02-18 1 AFP TOKYO Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew a strong 2.7 per cent last year, the Cabinet Office said early today. In the three months to December alone, the world's secondlargest economy expanded 1.7 per cent in real terms from the previous quarter, theAFP - 145 words
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Article94 2004-02-18 1 -AFP NEW YORK US stocks posted solid gains yesterday as a bout of merger fever swept Wall Street after mobile phone operator Cingular clinched its US$4l-billion ($68.6-billion) takeover bid for AT and T Wireless in a move that proposes to create America's largest wireless-AFP - 94 words
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Article69 2004-02-18 1 Reuters LOS ANGELES The Walt Disney Company announced yesterday that it had agreed to buy the Muppets and the Bear in the Blue House characters from the Jim Henson Company for undisclosed terms. Disney, which has flirted for more than a decade with acquiring Kermit– Reuters - 69 words
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Miscellaneous42 2004-02-18 1 NEWSX^/lEWS I Suffer the kids Are we treating them like I salesmen with quotas?/3 Robinson boost I Pays $2 special dividend, I hints at share buyback/1 21 Mandatory sentencing removes |udges discretion/21 India may pay for lack of I preparation/34 ADVICE I42 words
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Miscellaneous7 2004-02-18 1 VALENCIA FANS TO SUE REF SPORTS 327 words
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HOT NEWS
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165 2004-02-18 2 — Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li MOE: School should have handled incident better ALL the 17 Kent Ridge Secondary students involved in a pornographic VCD crackdown last Monday have returned to school, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) in a press statement that was released yesterday.165 words
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Article, Illustration798 2004-02-18 3 Suresh Mark Kumar - Suresh Mark Kumar ■I gijif oconmiGnt Our children should not be forced to raise funds for their schools A REVENUE target is set; new products are manufactured and management sets a target for the sales force. Did you fail to sell your quota by798 words
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148 2004-02-18 4 – Loh Chee Kong - Loh Chee Kong AS MANY as 800 Nanyang Technological University undergraduates will get a chance to spend up to a year overseas by early next year. Under the Global Immersion Programme, the NTU is partnering four universities and two industrial parks in China148 words
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SINGAPOREsnippets
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57 2004-02-18 4 The Police will conduct their first open mobilisation exercise for operationally-ready National Servicemen in the next two weeks. During the exercise, the Police logo and code words will be flashed in English and Mandarin on television. A mobilisation message and code words will also be57 words
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91 2004-02-18 4 Thirty-six youths were caught during an anti-drug raid outside a nightspot on Orchard Road. They were rounded up as they were leaving Sparks Discotheque early yesterday. Ten of them, including a teenaged girl, tested positive for drug consumption. Five were sent to drug91 words
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Article77 2004-02-18 4 The National Environment Agency and Johor's Department of Environment will hold an emergency exercise tomorrow at the Second Link at Tuas. The exercise will simulate an accident involving a prime mover carrying tanks containing anhydrous ammonia. Smoke will be used to simulate the leakage of ammonia77 words
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Article50 2004-02-18 4 The Home Team Career Fair will be held this weekend from noon to Bpm outside Shaw House. The Singapore Police Force, the Singapore Prison Service and the Singapore Civil Defence Force will be present to raise awareness of careers within the teams and to recruit applicants.50 words
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Article, Illustration362 2004-02-18 4 Agencies 4,450 accused of child sex abuse in the United States NEW YORK More than 4,000 US priests were accused of child abuse between 1950 to 2002, according to a draft survey for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, CNN reported on Monday. The survey, whichAgencies; AFP - 362 words
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HOME NEWS
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375 2004-02-18 6 Raymond Andrew - Raymond Andrew A FORMER policeman, convicted for having oral sex with a 16-year-old girl, had his sentence halved by Chief Justice Yong Pung How yesterday. But Annis bin Abdullah, who pleaded guilty and was convicted on Nov 6 last year, was still ticked375 words
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200 2004-02-18 6 — Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li IT'S NO game of chance that Singapore beat Italy to win the bid to host the 2006 World Lottery Association (WLA) Convention, according to WLA president Reidar Nordby. Speaking to reporters while in town yesterday to tour the area,200 words
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LETTERS
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171 2004-02-18 8 Santi Yeo Her Chuen - Santi Yeo Her Chuen Researchers seem to live in ivory towers, not concerned with bread and butter issues THE Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Iseas) is a highbrow think tank and the views expressed by its researchers are often akin to those living in ivory171 words
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264 2004-02-18 8 Lee Kheng Hock - Lee Kheng Hock I REFER to the letter, "Are feedback units up to the task?" by Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming (Today, Feb 13). I agree with the writer that it is not reasonable to expect each and every suggestion to be incorporated or implemented.264 words
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Letter164 2004-02-18 8 Goh Shih Yong - Goh Shih Yong I REFER to the letter, "What do we hope to learn from culling 5,000 chickens" by Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming (Weekend Today, Feb 14-15). We are conducting the culling exercise to ensure that all the relevant Government agencies are operationally ready to deal164 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article169 2004-02-18 10 Agencies $92m sale completes exit from oil tanker business NEPTUNE Orient Lines (NOL) said it is selling its tanker unit, Neptune Associated Shipping, to a unit of Hong Kong's Titan (Holdings) for US$55.l million ($92 million). NOL will gain US$B million from the sale of Neptune– Agencies - 169 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article142 2004-02-18 10 Dow Jones SHARES ended higher yesterday, with gains led by technology counters and bank stocks, traders said. The ST Index rose 32.08 points, or 1.7 per cent, to close at 1878.38. Gainers led losers 223 to 83. Volume slipped to 1.06 billion shares worth $938.5 million, from 872.9 million— Dow Jones - 142 words
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Article58 2004-02-18 10 By volume Bio-Treat Interra Pac Cent UnitedTAC Integra Ellipsiz Cosco Corp AEM-EVER ChinaFlexP Speedy-Tech Close 0.995 0.235 0.365 1.060 0.100 0.715 0.895 0.405 0.975 0.775 Change +0.125 +0.010 +0.010 +0.040 +0.050 +0.040 +0.015 +0.050 +0.015 +14.4 +4.4 +2.8 +3.9 +7.5 +4.7 +3.8 +5.4 +2.0 'OOO 223,220 45,61458 words
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Article79 2004-02-18 10 By$ DBS Close Change 15.900 +0.400 Venture 21.300 +0.400 Creative 50 18.600 +0.300 SPH 100 18.900 +0.300 STIETF100 18.840 +0.240 JSH 500USS 5.150 +0.210 CITYDEV 6.850 +0.200 F&N 13.100 +0.200 SPH 18.900 +0.200 UOB 13.900 +0.200 By percentage Close Change GeneMedix 0.560 +28.7 Hiap Hoe 0.025 +25.079 words
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Article41 2004-02-18 10 SGX, Bloomberg US$ 0.5973 UK£ 0.3159 Yen 63.0021 HK$ 4.6407 RM 2.2695 Euro 0.4677 Rupiah 5010.0051 Baht 23.2357 Peso 33.5066 A$ 0.7535 Indian Rs 27.057 Won 691.993 C$ 0.7857 Yuan 4.9441 NZ$ 0.8453 NTS 19.7676 Information provided bySGX,; Bloomberg - 41 words
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Article21 2004-02-18 10 Gold uss/oz 414.200 Silver uss/oi 6.660 Platinum uss/oi 850.00 Rubber centsAg 215 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1898.50 Brent crude uss/barrel 31.0821 words
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Article61 2004-02-18 10 Index Value Ch hange Nikkei 225 *****.13 Pis +152.41 +1.44 Hang Seng Ml Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.44 3346.40 6600.47 -16.09 +9.20 +35.10 -0.12 +0.28 +0.53 Korea Comp 884.80 +3.52 +0.40 KLCI 845.80 +17.63 +2.13 SET Index 748.83 +9.91 +1.34 Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Mumbai Sensex 776.9961 words
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Article69 2004-02-18 10 By Close Change CoscoCorRCCPS*****4 4.100 -0.120 SIA200 11.800 -0.100 Thai Prime200USS 11.800 -0.100 APB Breweries 7.200 -0.050 AURIC 1.160 -0.040 SupPack 0.230 -0.035 JurTech 1.420 -0.030 MarcoPolo 2.080 -0.030 Asiatravel 0.595 -0.025 By percentage L&M Close C 0.010 Change -33.3 Colorland 0.065 -23.5 El-Nets 0.025 -16.7 TMC69 words
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203 2004-02-18 11 Dow Jones INVESTMENTS in Singapore's logistics and transport engineering industries are expected to grow 8 per cent this year, in line with the expected overall rate of growth for investments, the Economic Development Board said yesterday. The board said that— Dow Jones - 203 words
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Article, Illustration305 2004-02-18 11 Dow Jones Exports driven by non-electronic goods SINGAPORE'S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 2.7 per cent year on year in January, dropping from a 30.7 per cent gain in December, reflecting the slowdown in activity due to the Lunar New Year holidays. On a seasonally-adjusted basis,— Dow Jones; WONG KHING CHONG - 305 words
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310 2004-02-18 12 Suresh Mark Kumar - Suresh Mark Kumar It is also considering share buyback ROBINSON Co, which owns Singapore's oldest retailer Robinsons, has declared a whopping special dividend of $2, on top of an interim dividend of 18 cents, as part of its plan to distribute cash back to310 words
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CORPORATEbriefs
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Article65 2004-02-18 12 Singapore and Panama have agreed to begin discussions for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) and hope negotiations can be completed within a year, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said yesterday. The decision follows Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo's meeting with the65 words
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Article49 2004-02-18 12 The retail tranche of 4.5 million shares in Matex International's initial public offering (IPO) was about 275 times subscribed. The entire IPO of 45 million shares at 28 cents each was about 30 times subscribed. Shares in the specialty chemicals maker will start trading today.49 words
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233 2004-02-18 12 – Kevin Tan - Kevin Tan CONSUMER complaints against banks are on the rise, as customers face increasing difficulty in meeting their loan repayments. Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) executive director Seah Seng Choon said consumer complaints against banks and insurance companies had "gone up quite substantially" from 221233 words
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Article, Illustration308 2004-02-18 14 Agencies APP China Group to float shares on Shanghai exchange as early as next year THE former China division of debt-ridden Asia Pulp Paper (APP) is seeking to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. APP China Group plans to float its shares as early— Agencies; BLOOMBERG - 308 words
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208 2004-02-18 14 Reuters LOS ANGELES Walt Disney's board unanimously rejected on Monday cable operator Comcast Corp's unsolicited takeover bid, saying it did not "reflect fully Disney's intrinsic value and earnings prospects". The Disney board said it would consider any "legitimate proposal" that created— Reuters - 208 words
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STOCKcalls
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Article76 2004-02-18 16 Portek (51.5 cents) OUTPERFORM Portek has clinched six new contracts worth $22 million, involving projects in five countries. About $17 million of this amount will be recognised in FYJuneO4. We are not adjusting our forecast for FYO4 and FYOS as we have already assumed some contract wins in our projections.76 words
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Article84 2004-02-18 16 Axis Systems (72.5 cents) BUY DBS Vickers Research Axis' 2Q04 results were in line with expectations as the company gears up for a much better 2H04 than 1 HO4. This is on the back of commencement of projects in 2Q04. Our buy call will be reinforced if Axis turns its– DBS Vickers Research - 84 words
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210 2004-02-18 16 Bloomberg China may revalue yuan in 2Q: expert THE Singapore dollar may advance on speculation that China's government will reduce the limits on the appreciation of the yuan. Traders said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) monitors the Chinese currency to help contain– Bloomberg - 210 words
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Article, Illustration2142 2004-02-18 16 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on compilations is not guaranteed by Upper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell2,142 words
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INFOTECH
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Article, Illustration170 2004-02-18 18 Dawn Ong - Dawn Ong BASKETBALL fans listen up. Microsoft Studios has released the latest version of NBA Inside Drive for the Xbox and what a realistic game it is. The basketball arenas and courts are highly-detailed and the players are modelled realistically. You170 words
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Article, Illustration190 2004-02-18 18 -AFP Digital camera makers up the ante FRENZY competition among digital camera makers has pushed them to offer more megapixels and software features for their new models. Yesterday, Fujifilm launched its FinePix F7lO with 6.2 megapixels, a resolution normally found in the professional SLR (single-lens reflex)-AFP; AFP - 190 words
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WORLD NEWS
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195 2004-02-18 19 PUTRAJAYA Five days after he was charged for graft, Malaysia's Land and Cooperative Development Minister Kasitah Gaddam was reported to have met with the Malaysian prime minister yesterday morning. The minister met for an hour with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the latter's195 words
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217 2004-02-18 19 .-AFP BANGKOK Thailand's hope of declaring itself free of the deadly bird flu was dashed as it warned of more possible outbreaks across the nation. Environment Minister Prapat Panyachatraksa confirmed yesterday that HSNI had been detected in hundreds of dead storks found on.-AFP - 217 words
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Article, Illustration311 2004-02-18 19 -AP NAIROBI The woman rumoured to have had an affair with Democratic presidential candidate Senator John Kerry finally broke her silence four days after the allegations surfaced on the Internet Ms Alexandra Polier issued a statement on Monday to the Associated Press denying the allegations.-AP; PUAY KOON - 311 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article55 2004-02-18 19 -AFP Five people were killed when a powerful earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Monday. The head of the Indonesian national earthquake centre, Mr Fauzi, said seven people were injured and several houses collapsed when the quake-AFP - 55 words
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Article64 2004-02-18 19 -AFP Iran s embattled reformist President Mohammad Khatami urged Iranians on Monday to vote en masse this Friday to keep hardliners from seizing control of the parliament through low turnout. He called on a disgruntled and apathetic public to put aside their complaints over-AFP - 64 words
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89 2004-02-18 19 AFP Pakistan has asked India to negotiate a joint agreement to lower the threat of a nuclear or conventional war and to scale back the arms race between the two countries, officials said yesterday. A foreign ministry official said Pakistan hoped a "strategic restraint regime" could. – AFP - 89 words
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Article, Illustration314 2004-02-18 20 Agencies President seeks foreign help against uprising GONAIVES (Haiti) After 11 days of violence which has resulted in numerous deaths, Haiti President JeanBertrand Aristide is appealing for international help to end an uprising against him. He told reporters at the presidential palace that he has discussed the request– Agencies; REUTERS - 314 words
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Article185 2004-02-18 20 Agencies BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has instructed that fences be erected at the border between Thailand and Malaysia in a bid to prevent terrorists from taking advantage of the porous border. The Bangkok Post reported that Dr Thaksin gave the instructions during a– Agencies - 185 words
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GLOBALroundup
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103 2004-02-18 20 -AFP Italian researchers have discovered a new form of mad cow disease, according to a study published yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The new strain raises concern that more people may be getting the human form of-AFP - 103 words
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34 2004-02-18 20 AFP Britain has advised its citizens not to go Saudi Arabia, warning that terrorists may be "in the final stages of preparing more attacks" in the country.– AFP - 34 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration51 2004-02-18 21 Rescuers fleeing as a four-storey shophouse collapses after a gas explosion in Prapradaeng district on the western outskirts of Bangkok yesterday. At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured when tanks of cooking gas exploded. The ensuing fire also destroyed four buildings, police51 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article73 2004-02-18 21 AP An outbreak of dengue fever has killed 77 people across Indonesia and infected thousands more, health officials said yesterday. They said 4,500 people were hospitalised for the mosquito-borne disease twice the rate of last year mostly in the capital and other parts of East– AP - 73 words
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Article96 2004-02-18 21 AFP The man responsible for the sensational murder of India's "Bandit Queen" escaped from a high-security prison in New Delhi yesterday apparently aided by a group of bandits dressed as police, reports said. Police said Sher Singh Rana, being held for the July 2001 murder of– AFP - 96 words
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Article83 2004-02-18 21 AP The Australian army has apologised to an elite commando who was accused and cleared of kicking two corpses in East Timor, saying the case against him was weak, an official said yesterday. The case against the unidentified Special Air Services soldier collapsed after witnesses failed– AP - 83 words
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Article, Illustration1039 2004-02-18 21 Yeo Lay Hwee - Yeo Lay Hwee Mandatory sentencing does not allow judges to exercise their discretion OVER the last year or so, Singapore has been abuzz with remaking society, restructuring the economy, paradigm shifts, thinking out of the box and all that we need to do to make Singapore1,039 words
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Article, Illustration884 2004-02-18 22 Ted Chen - Ted Chen Australian Idol tells what it takes to be crowned Singapore's first "Idol" BE humble and be yourself. These were sound words of advice given by Guy Sebastian to Singaporeans who dream of being the first "Singapore Idol". The local version of American Idol, theWEE TECK HIAN - 884 words
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Article, Illustration424 2004-02-18 23 – Zul Othman - Zul Othman AS A musician, nothing irks Martin Sloveig (picture) more than being pigeon-holed. "That kind of filtered French house is really past us," explained the producer/DJ. "Daft Punk pioneered a new style, which is why some people followed and got the press it424 words
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Article229 2004-02-18 24 JANET Jackson is planning to turn her infamous bare-a-breast stunt into a fashion business, according to World Entertainment News Network. The singer plans to launch her own range of saucy underwear and jewellery including nipple rings, leather bras and chastity belts after her nipple decoration shocked229 words
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Article, Illustration397 2004-02-18 24 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Eclectic opening of arts festival signals taste of things to come MULIADI Ahmad Jaafar spent 14 years playing in piano bars in Switzerland. His audiences have included celebrities such as Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer. "They're not fans lah," the 53-year-old said bashfully. "TheyWEE TECK HIAN - 397 words
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Article381 2004-02-18 25 -AP 50 First Dates top draw for Valentine's Day weekend LOS ANGELES Adam Sandier and Drew Barrymore's romantic 50 First Dates proved an irresistible draw for the Valentine's Day weekend date crowd, taking in US$4l million ($68.7 million) to debut as the top movie in the United States,-AP - 381 words
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Article, Illustration430 2004-02-18 30 Agencies Boston Red Sox livid after Yankees confirm stunning A-Rod coup NEW YORK As New York Yankees fans shook their heads in disbelief, followers of the Boston Red Sox did the same. But their emotions could hardly have been more different as the Alex Rodriguez trade– Agencies; REUTERS - 430 words
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Article, Illustration375 2004-02-18 31 -AFP World sprint star slams drug innuendos LONDON Olympic sprint champion Marion Jones has hit back at drug slurs after she was dragged into the THG doping scandal stirred up by Californian nutritionist Victor Conte. "I've done nothing wrong," the American told the Daily Mirror-AFP; AFP - 375 words
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Article151 2004-02-18 31 Reuters COLOMBO Sri Lanka spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan hopes Australia's selectors will name leg-spinner Shane Warne in their squad for the three-match Test series between the two sides. Muralitharan wants to race with Warne, 34, who is available for selection after a oneyear drugs ban, to theReuters - 151 words
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Article, Illustration568 2004-02-18 32 Becks takes on the man who took his No 7 shirt INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY Portugal v England LONDON Aside from leaving the club he had supported since childhood, David Beckham was also reluctant to give up hi Manchester United jersey. The prized No 7 had been worn byGETTY IMAGES - 568 words
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217 2004-02-18 32 AFP VALENCIA A group of Valencia fans, furious that a late controversial penalty denied their team a win at Real Madrid on Sunday, said yesterday that they plan to take court action against referee Tristante Oliva. The spot kick, converted by LuisAFP - 217 words
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117 2004-02-18 32 AFP ROME Italian investigators are to probe whether Italian cyclist Marco Pantani was supplied with the cocaine which may have killed him. The state prosecutor's office is to file a complaint against an unknown person for drugs trafficking, a legal procedure allowing investigators to considerAFP - 117 words
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Article, Illustration294 2004-02-18 33 KOHWEILING - KOHWEILING Ohashi not satisfied, but Geylang's O'Donell impressed S-LEAGUE PRESEASON Geylang 1 Albirex 1 IT WAS their first outing on Singapore soil. Apart from ex-SAFFC and Sembawang Rangers midfielder Akihiro Nakamura, the rest of the 20-man Albirex Niigata squad whose average age is 21 wereTODAY PHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 294 words
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Article, Illustration309 2004-02-18 33 KOH WEI LING - KOH WEI LING BOTH are making their debuts as coaches in the upcoming S-League season. But their circumstances could not be more different. Simon Clark, the 37-year-old player-coach of Woodlands Wellington, was given free rein in his team selection. According to the Englishman, he "personally picked"309 words
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Article, Illustration496 2004-02-18 34 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Indians not as well prepared and star Bhutia's nursing his hamstring PRE-WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS India v Singapore, Group 3 AFTER watching East Bengal beat Geylang 3-2 at Bedok Stadium last week, Singapore coach Radojko Avramovic expressed some concern ahead of the Lions' clashJOSE RAYMOND - 496 words
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Article, Illustration345 2004-02-18 34 -AFP PRE-WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Japan v Oman, Group 3 SAITAMA, Japan Brazilian coach Zico has warned Japan against complacency as they prepare to kickoff their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign against Oman here tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time). Asian champions Japan,-AFP; AFP - 345 words
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Article, Illustration157 2004-02-18 35 LONDON In a historic move, Arsenal may get to keep the FA Cup trophy if they make it a hat-trick of wins this year. English Football Association officials are discussing the plan and will make a decision before the semi-finals, reported TheGETTY IMAGES - 157 words
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Article, Illustration570 2004-02-18 35 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN S-League champs Home would have no problem playing in Malaysia Cup ON MONDAY, this newspaper broke the news that an S-League team could possibly play in the Malaysia Cup competition. Next week, Minister Mah Bow Tan, president of the Football Association of Singapore, willTODAY FILE PHOTO - 570 words
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Article, Illustration282 2004-02-18 35 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN BADMINTON, THOMAS CUP QUALIFIER Singapore 5 Pakistan 0 SINGAPORE'S Thomas Cup qualifying campaign got off to a winning start yesterday, but their coach was not particularly impressed with the performance. In their opening match of the 2004 Thomas Cup continental stage (Asia)FODAY FILE PHOTO - 282 words
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Article108 2004-02-18 35 -AFP BERLIN Tiger Woods, who lost his Buick Invitational title to John Daly at the weekend, has pulled out of the Tour Players' Championship of Europe for personal reasons, organisers at the St Leon-Rot tournament near Heidelberg said yesterday. Reports said Woods who has won the-AFP - 108 words
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