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Title Section13 2004-02-28 1 weekendTODAY February 28 29 2004 MITA (P) 009/03/2003 we set you thinking todayonline.com13 words
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Article682 2004-02-28 1 Francis Kan - Francis Kan With the economy in better health, DPM Lee has rightly focused on the social issues IF last year's Budget was a desperate attempt to help Singaporeans fend off the effects of economic malaise, this year's can be viewed as a follow-up aimed at682 words
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451 2004-02-28 1 Loh Chee Kong; Samten Wangchuk - Loh Chee Kong Samten Wangchuk THEY are Singapore's brainiest 16-year-olds, scoring perfect grades in all their subjects in the 2003 O-level examinations 10 Als each to be exact But just how well do they measure up on current affairs?451 words
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Miscellaneous177 2004-02-28 1 Report on stemming falling birth rates to be ready before National Day Rally. Page 2 Medisave top-ups ranging from $50 to $200 for all Singapore citizens aged 50 and above. An additional $100 million for Medifund to help needy patients meet their medical expenses. I Exempt individuals' foreignI sourced income177 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration591 2004-02-28 2 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern RAISING the fertility rate, keeping healthcare costs low, reviewing the cost structures in higher education policy and ensuring enough finances for retirement are the four social issues topping the Government's agenda this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong591 words
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Article515 2004-02-28 2 Top up Medisave accounts of older Singaporeans Medisave top-ups ranging from $50 to $200 for Singapore citizens aged 50 and above. Higher top-ups for those aged 60 and above or with lower Medisave balances. Inject more money into Medifund An additional $100 million for Medifund to help515 words
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Article, Illustration514 2004-02-28 3 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo MOE says humorist's website was 'wrongly classified' as 'extreme' IN HIS weekly column in this newspaper, he describes his website as a record of the "dysfunctional side of Singapore life". It also carries pictures of his four-month-old son and three-year-old daughter.514 words
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357 2004-02-28 3 – Ted Chen - Ted Chen DINERS at The Fullerton Hotel, who were in a flap over the past fortnight for not being served chicken dishes, will be pleased to know that their beloved fowl is back on the menu since yesterday. This reporter was one of357 words
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SINGAPOREsnipptes
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Article79 2004-02-28 3 National Development Minister Man Bow Tan said his ministry would consider a request to do away with the replacement fee for homeowners to inspect and replace their windows. The consideration will be made when the ministry proposed legislation to ensure the safety of79 words
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88 2004-02-28 3 Reacting immediately to the budget announcement that excise duty on beer would be reduced, Asia Pacific Breweries (APBS) announced on Friday night that it would reduce its price on beer by 40 cents per litre from Monday. "We have some stock88 words
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98 2004-02-28 3 The remaining sections of the Hopea Sanaa! or "Changi Tree" that were felled carelessly by an estate management company last year, will be preserved at the Singapore Zoo. The 150-year-old tree will be transported to the zoo next week and will be used98 words
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HOT NEWS
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392 2004-02-28 4 More eavesdropping reports, Annan wants spying stopped now LONDON Former British minister Clare Short's allegation that the United Nations' chief's conversations were tapped sparked fresh revelations on Friday that could stir the furore further. Details emerged on Friday that former UN weapons inspectors392 words
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275 2004-02-28 4 – Elisia Yeo - Elisia Yeo THAILAND'S Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra launched an attack on Friday on a human rights report from the United States' State Department, saying it had hurt his feelings. The annual report, which has prompted an official complaint from275 words
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Article, Illustration48 2004-02-28 4 REUTERS One person was killed and at least 139 were missing after an explosion ripped through the luxury Super Ferry 14 on Friday night, forcing hundreds of passengers to jump into the sea off Manila. Some passengers huddled in the bow to escape the fire.REUTERS - 48 words
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174 2004-02-28 4 -AFP TOKYO Japanese who are still angered by the worst terrorist attack in the nation's history said the death sentence for Aum Supreme Truth guru Shoko Asahara was not sufficient punishment "In the old days, a person could be dragged through the streets and-AFP - 174 words
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HUMOUR
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Article, Illustration765 2004-02-28 6 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys Perverts, paddling immigrants have people shrinking in fear UNEXPECTED cold weather transforms your voice into a squeak while parts of your anatomy turn purple, shrivel up and practically disappear. This temporary sex change is not helped by a need to pee a lot Welcome toENG KONG - 765 words
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220 2004-02-28 6 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances FOR smashing a wine glass into a man's face at a night club, a Republic of Singapore Air Force pilot faces a jail term, caning and perhaps the end of his career. Explaining his reasons for reducing220 words
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Article, Illustration547 2004-02-28 7 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li How small firms can get smart on IT solutions that SMBs' revenue performance year-on-year tends to be erratic, making credit loans a challenge to obtain. SMBs grappling with cashflow challenges ought to consider leasing, rather than buying, equipment to free up creditWEE TECK HIAN - 547 words
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Article, Illustration105 2004-02-28 8 Pamper your dog with Caesar's quality dog food and pamper yourself with the adorable Caesar plush slippers. Shaped like the Caesar dog, these furry slip-ons are yours for only $6.90 when you collect seven Caesar top foils. Simply make your payment at any of the five selected SingPost105 words
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Article, Illustration137 2004-02-28 8 Are you worried about burning holes in your expensive silk top each time you try to press out the wrinkles? Using vertical steam irons will eliminate the problem. Steamer Marketing Asia Pacific has two ranges of steamers: for professional use and for residential use,137 words
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Article, Illustration116 2004-02-28 8 Keep your baby warm and help him sleep better with Baby Cozy, a sleeping bag for infants six weeks and older (or weighing 4.6kg or more). With this sleeping bag, you can do away with blankets and other beddings which may cause suffocation or other conditions leading to116 words
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LETTERS
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276 2004-02-28 8 Teo Seh Yian, Tammie - Teo Seh Yian, Tammie Plight of S'poreans who don't qualify for subsidies I REFER to the letter, "The rich are also cost-conscious" (Today, Feb 27) by Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming The writer argues that it is within the rights of the276 words
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184 2004-02-28 8 Benjamin Gan - Benjamin Gan I REFER to the letter, "The rich are also cost-conscious" by Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming (Today, Feb 27). I agree with Mr Loh's comments that the rich have every right to turn to government hospitals for treatment. However, I would184 words
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206 2004-02-28 8 Dr Rajeswari Sreenivasan - Dr Rajeswari Sreenivasan I REFER to your report, "Teachers turn students" (Today, Feb 27). While it is an excellent idea to send science teachers on a one-month attachment to the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology to upgrade their skills, I believe that it206 words
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BUSINESS
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Article461 2004-02-28 9 Bloomberg But plan to cut top-tier personal income tax delayed SINGAPORE has cut corporate income tax to stem a flight of manufacturing industries and lure new investments by companies with a view to spur growth and create more jobs. The Government will lower the maximum tax– Bloomberg - 461 words
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318 2004-02-28 9 — Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh SINGAPOREANS who earn income abroad no longer have to worry that the taxman will come knocking, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong revealed in his Budget speech on Friday. Currently, foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by residents is subject to tax, unless specifically318 words
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220 2004-02-28 9 – Lee C/zz'w^ Werw - Lee C/zz'w^ Werw COME July 1, it will be easier for companies to hire middletier, skilled foreign workers such as nurses, computer programmers and IT technicians. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will add a new category of work passes to cover such220 words
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Article255 2004-02-28 10 Agencies It hits $112.6m, declares 6 cents special dividend HONG Leong Asia, the manufacturing arm of Hong Leong Group, said that its profit last year trebled to a record $112.6 million, from $37.4 million a year ago, thanks to higher sales. The maker of dieselAgencies - 255 words
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312 2004-02-28 10 Kevin Tan - Kevin Tan SESDAQ-listed Midas Holdings fulfilled investors' expectations of a golden performance with a 27.6-per-cent jump in full year earnings last year, as the company's competitive pricing strategy generated strong revenue growth. The China-based manufacturer of infrastructure-related products reported a net profit312 words
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Article98 2004-02-28 10 Channel NewsAsia Newly-listed chip-tester United Test Assembly has posted a narrower net loss of $7.6 million for the full year, from $22.6 million in 2002. In the fourth quarter, it made a net profit of $2.3 million versus a $4.8 million loss in the same period a year ago.Channel NewsAsia - 98 words
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205 2004-02-28 10 Agencies COMFORTDELGRO, Singapore's largest land transport company, said fourth-quar-ter profit doubled after it cut costs and received a payment from the government Net income for the three months ended Dec 31 was $43.6 million, compared with $20.4 million in the previous year. Profit includedAgencies - 205 words
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Market WATCH
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Article213 2004-02-28 10 Agencies SHARES ended flat on Friday in lackluster trade ahead of the weekend, traders said, with most investors taking a backseat as the government unveiled its fiscal Budget. The ST Index slipped a mere 0.07 point to 1888.63. Losers led gainers 1 62 to 1 60 while market volume— Agencies - 213 words
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Article57 2004-02-28 10 By volume Close Change '000 Wee Poh Horizon Bio-Treat Straco Jade UnitedTAC ChinaFlexP ACCS Pac Cent Cosco Corp 0.020 0.230 1.090 0.285 0.235 0.950 0.920 0.855 0.335 0.935 +0.015 -0.005 -0.695 +0.015 +0.005 -0.005 +0.010 +0.015 +7.0 -1.7 -74.7 +1.6 +0.5 -0.6 +3.1 +1.6 72,990 65,434 62,48757 words
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Article80 2004-02-28 10 By$ F&N Close Change 14.200 +0.300 CMShekou 100 HKS 6.300 +0.200 Transpac 1.800 +0.190 Robinson 8.300 +0.150 JurCem 0.940 +0.105 Creative 50 17.900 +0.100 SPH 100 18.700 +0.100 ST Assemb 1.880 +0.090 HTL Inl 1.160 +0.080 HLAsia 1.920 +0.070 By percentage Globa Close Change 0.025 +25.0 ChipEngS80 words
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Article77 2004-02-28 10 By$ Close Change Jade 0.235 -0.695 DBS Bk 6% NCPS10 107.300 -0.500 DBS 14.700 -0.200 OUE 6.550 -0.150 NalSleel 2.150 -0.140 ElecUSS 3.040 -0.120 Haw Par 4.880 -0.100 JMH 400USS 9.450 -0.100 OCBC4.55SNCPS100 101.000 -0.100 SPH 18.600 -0.100 By percentage Jade Close Change 0.235 -74.7 LCDev 0.09077 words
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Article60 2004-02-28 10 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.92 Change Pis +226.63 +2.10 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.03 3372.50 6750.54 +232.39 +14.40 +57.29 +1.70 +0.43 +0.86 Korea Comp KLCI 883.42 879.24 +18.56 -6.10 +2.15 -0.69 SET Index 716.30 +18.38 +2.63 Jakarta Comp 761.08 -14.93 -1.92 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1483.1860 words
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Article24 2004-02-28 10 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 393.100 Silver uss/oi 6.640 Platinum uss/oz 870.00 Rubber centsAg 225.50 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1 967.50 Brent crude uss/barrel 32.54SGX,; Bloomberg - 24 words
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Article36 2004-02-28 10 US$ 0.5883 UK£ 0.3181 Yen 64.2519 HK$ 4.5785 RM 2.2354 Euro 0.4744 Rupiah 4973.6757 Baht 23.1301 Peso 33.1392 A$ 0.7675 Indian Rs 26.6155 Won 691.8145 C$ 0.7931 Yuan 4.869 NZ$ 0.8621 NTS 19.565336 words
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281 2004-02-28 13 Bloomberg FORMER Lazard LLC banker Timothy Collins and Mr J Christopher Flowers, once a partner at Goldman Sachs Group, led an investment group that earned 834 billion yen ($l3 billion) from the share sale of Japan's Shinsei– Bloomberg - 281 words
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830 2004-02-28 13 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Bloomberg Commentary The behemoth's takeover of Koram Bank is a huge opportunity for that economy PRESIDENT Roh Moo Hyun is not getting much praise from South Koreans. His approval rating is down 50 points since taking office a year ago. And— Bloomberg - 830 words
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SAVVY INVESTOR
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Article, Illustration472 2004-02-28 12 Emril Shafeeq Jamil - Emril Shafeeq Jamil Microsoft mogul Bill Gates, with a net worth of USs46.6b, still reigns supreme THE magic of JK Rowlings, author of the hugely successful Harry Potter series, has landed her a spot on the Forbes World's Billionaire List. The 38-year-old Briton is one of 64BLOOMBERG - 472 words
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Article, Illustration96 2004-02-28 12 Forbes named the late Khoo Teck Puat as Singapore's richest man, with a net worth of US$4.3 billion ($7.3 billion). The tycoon, who was Stanchart's biggest single shareholder, rose to 108th in the global ranking, from 137th last year. Kwek Leng Beng Net worth: USs2.Bb Ranking: 17696 words
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STOCKcalls
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Article202 2004-02-28 12 Unisteel ($1.42) BUY ING Research FYO3 profits grew 39 per cent year-on-year as margins expanded due to better operating leverage and more surface-treatment services. The firm remains a strong cash generator and is thus able to afford a nearly 6-per-cent dividend yield. Dividends for the year came to 8 cents,ING Research - 202 words
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Article168 2004-02-28 12 Cosco (93.5 cents) BUY kelive.com With the stock up 40 per cent since December last year and nearing consensus price target of $1, the quintessential question on investors' mind must be: What does $1 mean? On merits of 1) favourable sector exposure to bulk shipping ship repairs; 2) potential growthkelive.com - 168 words
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Article204 2004-02-28 12 NOL($2.IO) BUY ING Research NOL reported gross net profit of US$429 million ($729 million), above market expectations. The result was driven by strong yield management and tight cost controls, coupled with pricing power and favourable momentum in the core operations. The company achieved US$l63 million in cost savings in FYO3ING Research - 204 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration867 2004-02-28 14 Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh AS A physical construction, a wall seems innocuous and effective as a means of protection for those within. Throughout history, governments have resorted to building physical barriers, such as the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall, to keep intruders out Recently, ThailandU - 867 words
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181 2004-02-28 14 BANGKOK The plan to privatise the state-owned electricity corporation is fast becoming another major political crisis for the government. Some 30,000 workers at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) toughened their stance, declaring their "absolute opposition" to the government's plans to privatise181 words
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GLOBALroundup
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59 2004-02-28 14 AP Malaysia extended the detention of seven alleged members of the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group for two more years, saying that they still pose a security threat, an official said. Their detention orders expired on Friday. They are among dozens of alleged militants who have– AP - 59 words
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Article99 2004-02-28 14 AFP Russian cosmonaut Alexander Kalery and American astronaut Michael Foale interrupted the first spacewalk involving the entire two-man crew of the International Space Station on Friday, due to a fault in Mr Kalery's suit. The pair had managed to complete much of the planned workAFP - 99 words
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Article80 2004-02-28 14 AP British parents who fail to prevent their children from repeatedly missing school face fines of up to £100 ($317) under measures that came into force on Friday. Head teachers, police officers and education welfare officials can impose the fines. Around 50,000 pupils out of– AP - 80 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1121 2004-02-28 15 John Gee - John Gee Our identity as 'Asians' is not written in stone, as we cannot discount the role of evolution WHEN modern Singapore was planned by the British, it was envisaged that it would be inhabited by different nationalities, each living in its own clearly-defined area, accordingYEN YOK - 1,121 words
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Article, Illustration233 2004-02-28 16 Yong Shu Chiang - And the Oscar doesn't go to Yong Shu Chiang When nominees should leave their speeches at home WHEN the 76th Academy Awards are announced on Sunday (Monday morning, Singapore time), one thing is for certain: Someone, somewhere, will be upset with the results. Movie fans in Singapore can tune in233 words
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93 2004-02-28 16 When Julie Christie, Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter all lost to As Good As It Gets actress Helen Hunt in 1998,1 figured something was up. Dench, heartbroken and heartbreaking in Mrs Brown, should have won. The following year, Cate93 words
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93 2004-02-28 16 Looking back at the last decade, seven films from Asia have vied for this award, but only Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won in 2001. The list of snubs consists of Hero (2003), Lagaan (2002), Children of Heaven (1999), Eat Drink, Man Woman (1995),93 words
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185 2004-02-28 16 Hollywood nice guys Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington each has five nominations and two Oscars. In fact, Hanks won two years in a row a rare feat given that the Academy likes to spread its prizes around for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump in 1994 and 1995.185 words
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Article, Illustration860 2004-02-28 16 – David Ngiau; David Ngiau; Cheah Chee Kong; Yong Shu Chiang; Geoff Malone; Daniel Yun - David Ngiau David Ngiau Cheah Chee Kong Yong Shu Chiang Geoff Malone Daniel Yun QUITE a few of my colleagues an bing their hands with glee. Last year, I won the office Oscar after predicting eight out of the twel selected Academy Award categories, year, I860 words
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Article, Illustration204 2004-02-28 17 DN YSC CK GM DY BEST PICTURE LOTR: The Return of the King Lost in Translation Master Commander Mystic River Seabiscuit BEST DIRECTOR Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation Clint Eastwood, Mystic River Peter Jackson, LOTR: The Return of the King Fernando Meirelles, City of God204 words
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Article, Illustration307 2004-02-28 18 Serene Foo - Serene Foo He hopes new movie will exceed previous film's takings IT MUST be one of the most auspicious places to start the cameras rolling for a movie about gambling. From March 4, local filmmaker Jack Neo's latest production The Best Bet will commence filming at307 words
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IN CINEMAS ROUND-UP
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48 2004-02-28 19 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang The conclusion of Peter Jackson's ambitious trilogy, adapted from J R R Tolkien's books, heralds his arrival as a giant among directors and crowns this cinematic franchise as arguably the one to rule them all.48 words
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Article30 2004-02-28 19 YSC Scarlett Johansson [Lost in Translation) is a maid in the Vermeer household, and the painter's muse, in this period drama. An absorbing, visual feast.YSC - 30 words
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Article34 2004-02-28 19 YSC An Iranian immigrant (Ben Kingsley) and a recovering alcoholic (Jennifer Connelly) fight over a house. A gripping film about prejudice and miscommunication, hintinq at the US-Middle East relations.YSC - 34 words
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Article37 2004-02-28 19 YSC A woman is raped, her angry boyfriend goes after the rapist, in a film tola backwards (like Memento). By now you've heard all about the graphic nature of the film, but the film has merit.YSC - 37 words
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Article36 2004-02-28 19 Serene Foo A library assistant (Asano Tadanobu) wants to end his life in Bangkok, but is seduced back into the chaos of life by an acid-tongued woman. Atmospheric, contemplative, devastatingly funny.Serene Foo - 36 words
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Article36 2004-02-28 19 SF Charismatic leads Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson illuminate this tale of two Americans who forge an unlikely friendship while in Tokyo. Oscar nominated for best film, director, screenplay and best actor (Murray).SF - 36 words
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Article30 2004-02-28 19 SF Charlize Theron, playing real-life prosti-tute-turned-serial killer Aileen Wuornos, is monstrously good. And as Oscar loves beautiful people who go ugly for the camera, the award is surely her's– SF - 30 words
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Article46 2004-02-28 19 YSC A small-town police chief (Denzel Washington) is tempted to dip into confiscated drug money when his lover is diagnosed with cancer. Then his lover and the money go missing, and he has to find out who set him up. A sensational thriller.– YSC - 46 words
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Article36 2004-02-28 19 SF Risk analyst Reuben Feffer's (Ben Stiller) well-planned life goes topsy-turvy when his wife dumps him and he finds himself falling for unpredictable bohemian girl Polly Prince. A play-it-safe comedy that lacks edge.SF - 36 words
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Article42 2004-02-28 19 Ne/7 Humphreys - Ne/7 Humphreys The story of the world's biggest storyteller, who tells so many tall tales that even his son can't tell fact from fiction. Tim Burton's family film is entertaining, even if the sideshows hoq centrestaae a bit too much.42 words
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Article37 2004-02-28 19 YSC English Patient director Anthony Minghella's American Civil War epic, about a soldier's (Jude Law) odyssey to reunite with his love (Nicole Kidman), a woman he only knew briefly. A film about survivors, for survivors.YSC - 37 words
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Article38 2004-02-28 19 YSC Grace (Nicole Kidman) is a mysterious fugitive who the citizens of a small town agree to harbour, but she ends up kept like a chained animal, who must accede to everybody's desires. She eventually fights back.– YSC - 38 words
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Article29 2004-02-28 19 YSC A prison therapist (Halle Berry) wakes up to find herself now a patient, accused of murdering her husband. A decent horror thriller, until a weak Act Three.– YSC - 29 words
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Article48 2004-02-28 19 YSC A very personal story from writer-director Jim Sheridan, about an Irish family's moving to and settling in the Big Apple. It's hard to criticise an artist trying to portray his life story fairly, and with a feelgood factor, it's hard to dislike this film too.YSC - 48 words
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Article31 2004-02-28 19 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Five people camp in lakeside woods that seem haunted. This Norwegian horror film provides plenty of suspense, but doesn't back it up with any concrete story development.31 words
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Article22 2004-02-28 19 YSC The latest film from The Fast and the Furious and XXX producer Neal Moritz focuses on bikers, running on empty.– YSC - 22 words
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Article, Illustration103 2004-02-28 19 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia SINGER Fish Leong (picture) is often mistaken for a Taiwanese. "I guess that's the result of living away from home for seven years," laughed the 25-year-old Malaysian, who's done well for herself in her new "second home". She's now in town to receive a103 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-02-28 20 Susan Goh - Susan Goh A resort-style apartment made for relaxation and recreation BOASTING a resort-like ambience accentuated by a breathtaking view of the swimming pool, living it up in this 125-sq-m apartment is a matter of course. "The owners gave us free rein with the interior design," said Angela437 words
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Article, Illustration574 2004-02-28 21 Justine Moss - Justine Moss For best results, do so while the claypot rice is still hot THE word "claypot" brings back memories of my first few years in Singapore. Across the road from my apartment, on the edge of Chinatown, was a local restaurant574 words
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FOODnotes
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Article, Illustration137 2004-02-28 21 It's seafood galore at Pizza Hut after three new pizza and pasta items were introduced on Feb 1 6. The "Ocean Sensation" pizza ($1 8.90 regular, $24.90 large) comes with a generous amount of tuna, squid, crab stick pepped with pineapples, green and red capsicums137 words
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Article152 2004-02-28 21 Order a main course ($13.90) from Swensen's "Treasures of the Sea" menu and be rewarded with a free admission ticket to Sentosa that's valid till March 31, as well as a free scuba diving trial session worth $75 (not inclusive of rental fees of diving152 words
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Article, Illustration634 2004-02-28 22 Colin Yong in Germany - Colin Yong in Germany An expanded product range and a new identity will help Audi close in on its rivals SIX new vehicle concepts introduced over the next three years will see German premium car manufacturer Audi continue its record growth for production, vehicle sales and revenue.634 words
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Article, Illustration450 2004-02-28 22 RALPH Weyler knows what it takes for a premium car manufacturer to find success in Asian markets. After all, he spent 20 years in various marketing and sales positions with BMW before joining Audi five months ago. Now on Audi's board of management and responsible for450 words
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Article, Illustration615 2004-02-28 23 – Colin Yong - Colin Yong When in its element, the 156 GTA from Alfa Romeo feels like a cut-price Ferrari HOW do you tell that Alfa Romeo designed this car for real motoring enthusiasts? Simply by lifting the bonnet to see what lies underneath it because the guys from615 words
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Article, Illustration115 2004-02-28 23 WITH a likely price tag of under $64,000 with COE, the 1.6-litre version of Hyundai's Getz will offer one of the best price-to-performance ratios in the small-car class. Komoco Motors has already placed several orders for the 105bhp car and expects to start deliveries115 words
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Article, Illustration115 2004-02-28 23 THIS is the first official photograph of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, which will make its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday. Mercedes uses the "CL" prefix to denote its coupe models and says that while the CLS has four doors, it blends115 words
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Miscellaneous1601 2004-02-28 24 SATURDAY PROGRAMMES HIGHLIGHTS 6.00AM On the Bund cent™T _A W^T fJ SS.,A (Last Episode) B.OOAM Bob the Builder rf| K^B il**: V 11 rWAMMFT 6- 30 101"1"? Northwest (Preschool) I <_£*} sff P ll V/^ UiiAJMJMIiL, J^ i China i 8.30 The Road Runner Show '^fcAf^ fIMjIII MS^/ <H Channel1,601 words
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Article, Illustration435 2004-02-28 25 IT TAKES more than just love to care for a pet. Each month, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) receives up to 290 dogs abandoned by "animal lovers" wno have decided that they are incapable of taking care of their pets.435 words
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Article167 2004-02-28 25 Have a fun-filled Sunday watching your furry friends as they take to stage on March 7 for the "cat walk" at the Purina Friskies Championship Cat Show 2004. Felines of different breeds will strut their stuff onstage to vie for top posi- tions in the various categories,167 words
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Article250 2004-02-28 28 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN HE HAS made 13 Test appearances for the Australian national rugby team. According to sources, former Wallaby prop Matthew Ryan is now set to be the new national coach of the Singapore national rugby team. He is also expected to be named as the250 words
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Article233 2004-02-28 28 Koh Wei Ling - Koh Wei Ling THE NEW Zealand All Blacks have made the Haka world famous. Now, in the search for a call to arms for the Singapore Reds, all schools have been invited to create a unique war cry. Complete with action, it is to help cheer233 words
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Article, Illustration355 2004-02-28 28 At last, a happy Houllier - At last, a happy Houllier. Agencies Reds' manager praises Baros as the Kop sing his name UEFA CUP, THIRD RD, FIRST LEG Liverpool 2 Levski Sofia 0 LIVERPOOL Gerard Houllier reserved his most fulsome praise for man-of-the-match Milan Baros in Thursday's {Friday morning, Singapore time) excellent 2-0Agencies; GETTY IMAGES - 355 words
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Article187 2004-02-28 28 AFP NEWCASTLE Newcastle's Alan Shearer hit out at manager Bobby Robson for leaving him out of the Uefa Cup third round first leg tie against Norwegian side Valerenga on Thursday {Friday morning, Singapore time). Shearer was left on the bench for the match, which ended inAFP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration271 2004-02-28 28 – Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn THE POOL players for this weekend's US$5O,OOO ($85,000) San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour Championship won't be relishing the prospect of facing two members of the Reyes family. In their way will be former world champion Efren Reyes, hailed as arguably271 words
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Article, Illustration571 2004-02-28 29 Juninho - Juninho Agencies Bemedalled world-class talent key to clubs' hunt for elusive silverware CARLING CUP FINAL Middlesbrough v Bolton LONDON What Middlesbrough and Bolton Wanderers lack in glamour and silverware will be more than made up for by the skills of foreign players like 'Jay-Jay'Agencies - 571 words
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Article, Illustration298 2004-02-28 29 AFP GOLF Chrysler Classic TUCSON, Arizona Frank Lickliter began his title defence at the US$3 million ($5 million) Chrysler Classic with a bang Thursday {Friday morning, Singapore time), nabbing nine birdies en route to a 9-under-par 63. American Lickliter served notice toAFP; I AP - 298 words
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Article66 2004-02-28 29 MANILA India's Jeev Milkha Singh battled windy conditions to lead the US$l5O,OOO ($255,000) DHL Philippine Open on Friday. Singh, a four-time winner in Asia, carded an even par 71 to take the lead by one stroke from overniqht leader Adam Groom of Australia, who stumbled to66 words
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Article79 2004-02-28 29 ATHENS lOC President Jacques Rogge said here Thursday he was confident that the Iraqi Olympic team would be able to march in the Athens Olympics under the Iraqi national flag. Rogge said he did not want to jump the gun, but he was confident the lOC's79 words
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Article, Illustration93 2004-02-28 29 MANCHESTER Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (picture) has appealed to the team's fans not to protest against Irish tycoon John Magnier at next month's Cheltenham Festival horse-racing meeting. Ferguson is involved in a dispute with Magnier, who along with fellow racehorse owner and Irishman J93 words
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Article91 2004-02-28 29 CHICAGO A fan-deflected baseball that many believe cost the Chicago Cubs a World Series berth last season was destroyed on Thursday, a ritual that provided catharsis, if no real closure, to the question of the Cubs curse. The infamous ball was transformed into a pile91 words
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Article79 2004-02-28 29 LOS ANGELES Peja Stojakovic scored 37 points and Mike Bibby hit a late three-pointer to help the short-handed Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-101 in a Western Conference showdown on Thursday. Sacramento continued their winning ways, despite the absence of Brad Miller and Bobby79 words
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Article, Illustration476 2004-02-28 30 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND A MEMBER of the women's SEA Games gold-medal winning badminton team has informed the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) that she wants to quit Xiao Luxi, 22, who became a Singapore citizen last July afterTODAY FILE PHOTO - 476 words
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Article, Illustration264 2004-02-28 30 Agencies GOLF World Match Play Championship CARLSBAD, California South Africa's Trevor Immelman (picture) has only played against Tiger Woods once, but he feels he knows the world No l's swing intimately. "I've watched Tiger Woods' golf swing probably a million times, whether it be onAgencies - 264 words
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Article, Illustration659 2004-02-28 30 Agencies French striker can expect nothing less than a hammering from the Fulham fans ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Fulham v Man United LONDON Fulham will contribute big-time to one of the worst weeks in Alex Ferguson's long reign at Manchester United, if they complete a Premier League double overAgencies; GETTY IMAGES - 659 words
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Article, Illustration478 2004-02-28 30 AFP PRIMERA LIGA Real Madrid v Celta Vigo MADRID Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz turns his attention to domestic matters with the visit of Celta Vigo on Sunday, and he is starting to believe his team canAFP - 478 words
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Article312 2004-02-28 31 MILAN Italian football clubs face months of intense scrutiny over their financial activities, after unprecedented raids on the offices of 51 clubs as part of a widening investigation into suspected accounting fraud. Some 1,000 police took part in Thursday's nationwide operation, looking312 words
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Miscellaneous228 2004-02-28 31 Saturday 7.00am Golf PGA: Chrysler Classic of Tucson, Day 2, Ch i 9.30am NBA Portland Trailblazers v Houston Rockets, Ch23 7.00pm Pool Asian 9-Ball Tour, Quarter-finals, Ch24 10.55pm EPL Arsenal v Charlton, Ch23 10.55pm EPL Fulham v Man United, Ch 24 Sunday 1.30am Golf WGC Accenture Match Play Championship, Quarter-finals,228 words
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