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Title Section13 2004-05-08 1 weekendTODAY May 8- 9 2004 MITA (p) 009/03/2003 we set you thinking todayonline.com13 words
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289 2004-05-08 1 Ng Shing Vi - Ng Shing Vi A SK-TONNE pillar bound for HDB upgrading works fell off the back of a long trailer at a road junction yesterday morning. Nobody was hurt The 5m by 2.5 m concrete slab tipped in the middle of the slip road289 words
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Article, Illustration650 2004-05-08 1 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho THE fact that the transaction had to take place in a toilet cubicle should have been warning enough for Roy. But the 21-year-old student wasn't thinking very clearly as he handed over $150 in cash to a stranger whom he had met just650 words
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Article, Illustration167 2004-05-08 1 I "We are aware I that anabolic I steroids are easily I available in local I gyms. But doping I happens not just in I bodybuilding, but I other sports as well. "The thought of steroids readily available to athletes is terrifying. Athletes must167 words
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Miscellaneous3 2004-05-08 1 INSIDE vi^kendlblMY lr^rl|hlltf]lTllH3 words
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NEWS
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250 2004-05-08 2 FROM Monday, Mr Shaun Scow, the CEO of MediaCorp News, will be MediaCorp's group managing director. Mr Scow will be in charge of MediaCorp News Pte Ltd, MediaCorp TVI2 Pte Ltd and Group Communications. He will oversee the news function of the group, covering TV,250 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-05-08 2 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak, US must show stamina in anti-terror fight in Iraq THE state of affairs in Iraq may look bad now, but a hasty departure by American and coalition troops from Iraq would be worse, said Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong at aAFP - 437 words
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Article155 2004-05-08 2 HIS was not on the list of invited participants, but Singapore Democratic Party leader Chee Soon Juan entered the room from the back door halfway through the forum. Dr Chee told reporters later that he was in the United States on a five-month fellowship programme155 words
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Article64 2004-05-08 2 Wong Fei Wan - Wong Fei Wan MRS Caroline Lee, the principal of St Margaret's Secondary School, died of a stroke on Friday after she collapsed in school on Thursday. The mother of two would have celebrated her 57th birthday next Saturday. The much-loved principal had been with the school64 words
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Article, Illustration690 2004-05-08 3 Lee Han Shih - Lee Han Shih N EWSSSDUDSD^ SICC case an example of how unrepentant a govt dept can be THE Singapore Island Country Club's (SICC) recent run-in with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) may have seemed a matter of concern only to the club's690 words
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259 2004-05-08 4 Agencies WASHINGTON United States Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld apologised and took responsibility at a congressional hearing on Friday for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners held by US forces outside Baghdad. "In recent days, there has been a good deal of discussion about who bears responsibilityAgencies - 259 words
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SINGAPOREsnippets
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Article60 2004-05-08 4 Channel News Asia Tests show the Longkou brand of vermicelli from China is safe for consumption, the Agri Food and Veterinary Authority said. The "harmful chemicals" recently quoted by China Central Television were benzoyl peroxide and ammonium bicarbonate both safe additives approved internationally. NTUC Fair Price— Channel News Asia - 60 words
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Article43 2004-05-08 4 Channel News Asia The Courage Awards are now the Healthcare Humanities Awards. There are 34 winners this year out of more than 170 nominees. Courage Fund administrators want to honour healthcare professionals for their work with the sick.— Channel News Asia - 43 words
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Article, Illustration620 2004-05-08 4 Simon Marks - Simon Marks Taguba report highlights the system's failure WASHINGTON On Thursday morning I poured myself a coffee, toasted a bagel and over a 45-minute breakfast found time to accomplish a task that appears to have bedevilled the US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. I sat down and readAFP I - 620 words
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Miscellaneous8 2004-05-08 4 r see ClassAd section from pages 32-33 l8 words
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HUMOUR/NEWS
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Article, Illustration775 2004-05-08 6 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys Riot shields and full body armour are not required in the classroom just yet MY GRANDMOTHER is very fond of Pleasantville. Not the movie, but the whimsical, carefree town where she spent her childhood. References to this magical place are usually prefacedYEN YOK - 775 words
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Article, Illustration51 2004-05-08 6 TREVOR TAN National Healthcare Group and Tan Jock Seng Hospital chief executive, Dr Lim Suet Wun (left), showing The Silent War to Acting Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan (rightj. The commemorative book chronicling the hospital's experience with the Sars crisis last year was launched onTREVOR TAN - 51 words
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LETTERS
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176 2004-05-08 8 Koh Hui Jing - Koh Hui Jing I REFER to the letter, "Are we adopting a complaining culture?" (Today, May 6). I disagree with the writer that the penchant for Singaporeans to complain is equivalent to fostering an apathetic culture. On the contrary, valid complaints, if taken seriously176 words
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Letter260 2004-05-08 8 Timothy Tang Nam Yen - Timothy Tang Nam Yen Stairs a bane for the sick and old I WAS waiting at the overhead bridge which connects Singapore General Hospital (SGH) to the Outram MRT station when I noticed that hospital patients and the elderly heading towards the station had to260 words
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Letter212 2004-05-08 8 Jeanna Das - Jeanna Das WE REFER to Mr Carlson Chong's letter, "Collapses reveal cracks in system" (Today, May 3). Mr Chong suggested that "technical competence and company sustainability" were not assessed adequately during the tender evaluation. The public sector tender system for construction projects, in fact, requires212 words
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BUSINESS
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Article361 2004-05-08 10 Val Chua - Val Chua They could hold the key in a UOL bidding war WITH the potential to control more than 10 per cent of United Overseas Land (UOL), warrant holders may play a crucial role if a bidding war for the property company breaks out One of the biggest361 words
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225 2004-05-08 10 Val Chua - Val Chua THE Securities Investors Association Singapore (Sias) will investigate the accounting inaccuracies by Informatics, amid an outcry from shareholders who have lost 70 per cent of their share value in the education group. It plans to meet Informatics chairman Wong Tai and225 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article234 2004-05-08 10 Dow Jones Mirroring regional markets, share prices closed lower on Friday amid heightening concerns that US interest rates would rise and over spiralling oil prices. The ST Index closed down 22.89 points, or 1.2 per cent, at 1,843.72. Decliners led advancers 196 to 127 as 557.8 million shares were— Dow Jones - 234 words
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Article56 2004-05-08 10 By volume AsiaPharm PanpacMed FibreChem SingTel UniFiber UOL Summit Interra Chartered Bio-Treat Close 0.440 0.170 0.395 2.350 0.165 2.190 0.175 0.210 1.440 0.870 Change +0.080 -0.005 +0.020 -0.040 -0.005 +0.010 +0.025 +0.010 -0.020 +22.2 -2.9 +5.3 -1.7 -2.9 +0.5 +16.7 +5.0 -1.4 'OOO 55,210 35,551 25,319 23,29356 words
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Article69 2004-05-08 10 By$ Close Change F&N 14.100 +0.200 Venture 18.400 +0.200 AsiaPharm 0.440 +0.080 NOVENA 0.310 +0.050 Robinson 5.700 +0.050 DatacrftUSS 1.130 +0.040 NOL 2.030 +0.040 PFood 1.340 +0.040 EngWah 0.320 +0.030 HL Fin 2.930 +0.030 By percentage Colorland Close Change 0.100 +25.0 AsiaPharm 0.440 +22.2 PNE Ind 0.11569 words
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Article72 2004-05-08 10 By$ Close Change DBS 14.300 -0.400 APB Breweries 8.650 -0.350 Creative 50 17.400 -0.300 UOB 13.500 -0.300 CITYDEV 5.450 -0.200 OCBC 12.400 -0.200 SPH 100 21.300 -0.200 STIETF100 18.710 -0.170 Noble 3.200 -0.160 By percentage Close Change NWTech W*****1 0.005 -50.0 L&M 0.010 -33.3 Sunlight W*****4 0.02572 words
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Article60 2004-05-08 10 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.82 Change Pis -132.52 -1.15 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.76 3401.20 6040.26 -99.55 -5.40 +130.47 -0.83 -0.16 +2.21 Korea Comp 838.74 +1.06 +0.13 KLCI 835.37 -7.40 -0.88 SET Index 636.80 +2.79 +0.44 Jakarta Comp 743.63 -2.48 -0.33 Phils Comp Shenzhen B 1554.6960 words
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Article26 2004-05-08 10 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 386.500 Silver uss/oz 5.780 Platinum uss/oz 796.500 Rubber cents/kg 250 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1870 Bient crude uss/barrel 36.06 Information provided bySGX, Bloomberg - 26 words
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Article36 2004-05-08 10 US$ 0.5919 UK£ 0.3295 Yen 64.99 HK$ 4.617 RM 2.2494 Euro 0.49 Rupiah 5155.2 Baht 23.61 Peso 32.971 A$ 0.8202 Indian Rs 26.448 Won 690.236 C$ 0.8164 Yuan 4.8996 NZ$ 0.9386 NTS 19.6536 words
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Article159 2004-05-08 12 Channel News Asia Singapore and Jordan have successfully concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement and a bilateral investment treaty, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said yesterday. The agreements, which will be signed soon, form part of a broader framework on closer economic partnership between Singapore and Jordan,Channel News Asia - 159 words
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Article, Illustration193 2004-05-08 12 Agencies April unemployment rate falls to 5.6% WASHINGTON United States employers hired workers at a rapid pace for a second month in a row, helping to lower the unemployment rate and validating Wall Street's judgment that the "jobless recovery" has finally bloomed into a real recovery.Agencies; BLOOMBERG - 193 words
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Article191 2004-05-08 12 -Dow Jones KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's Central Depository will transfer the remaining 0.5 per cent of the Central Limit Order Book International (Clob) shares to the account of shareholders on Oct 1, Bursa Malaysia said on Friday. Six years ago, the Malaysian and Singapore stock-Dow Jones - 191 words
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Article125 2004-05-08 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Airlines has revamped its top management structure and appointed a new finance chief, as the airline prepares to face rising competition from existing rivals and low-cost carriers. Chief executive officer Chew Choon Seng, 57, will have six senior vice-presidents directly reporting to him under– Bloomberg - 125 words
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Article, Illustration416 2004-05-08 14 Bloomberg JET fuel prices, which make up as much as 20 per cent of airlines' costs, may rise from a four-year high in Asia, just as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways are facing increased competition from new budget carriers. AviationBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 416 words
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Article, Illustration131 2004-05-08 14 Bloomberg NEPTUNE Orient Lines (NOL) may invest in a rail network which moves containers from ports to New Delhi over the next one to two years, the Shipping Times reported, citing the company's container shipping executive, Mr Ron Widdows. NOL is likely to– Bloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 131 words
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Article89 2004-05-08 14 Bloomberg A SLOWDOWN in China's economy will push global commodity prices lower, restraining inflation, said Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan. His forecast came as Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said that he is taking "forceful" steps to slow growth. Mr Greenspan told a bankers' conferenceBloomberg - 89 words
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Article, Illustration306 2004-05-08 14 Reuters LIKE the mathematical term that inspired its name, the valuation of Google Inc is expected to amount to a very big number when it breaks new ground by selling an estimated US$2.7 billion ($4.6 billion) in stock through a "Dutch auction"– Reuters; BLOOMBERG - 306 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration363 2004-05-08 16 'Osama offer' of reward applies to top US officials too DUBAI Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has apparently posted a message on the Internet, promising bounties of gold to anyone who kills United States Administrator in Iraq, Ambassador Paul Bremer, or United Nations Sec-retary-General KofiAFP - 363 words
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Article133 2004-05-08 16 Reuters MANILA Two Philippine Christian groups have given their blessing to President Gloria Arroyo in Monday's election, virtually assuring her of victory. The Iglesia Ni Cristo sect, which commands a bloc vote of about two million, said it supported Mrs Arroyo, The Philippine Star reported. TheReuters - 133 words
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GLOBALround
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Article52 2004-05-08 16 Reuters A bomb exploded in a packed Shia mosque in Karachi on Friday, killing at least 1 0 people and wounding dozens. It was the latest attack on a Shia mosque in Pakistan, which has long been troubled by violence between the minority Shia sect and— Reuters - 52 words
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Article35 2004-05-08 16 Reuters Nepal's royalist Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa resigned on Friday after weeks of protests by opposition groups. His move could pave the way for talks between the king and the opposition.-Reuters - 35 words
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Article70 2004-05-08 16 AFP Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Friday Muslim militants in last week's uprising had been brainwashed by extremists. "Many widows only learned after their husbands died that they were made to take an oath, drink special water and keep secrets," he said. His statements echoAFP - 70 words
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HUMOUR/WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration787 2004-05-08 18 Dave Barry - Dave Barry Dave Barry mulls outsourcing his column and promises no let-up in quality BEFORE we get to today's column, I have an important announcement regarding outsourcing. "Outsourcing" is a business expression that in layperson's terms means "sourcing out." It is a trend that started years787 words
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Article112 2004-05-08 18 AFP BEIJING A chef fired 12 times for refusing to cook wild animals was awarded the honorary title, "Green Chef Protecting Wildlife", by the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). Mr Zhang Xingguo's defiance also saw him resign 20 times from cooking jobs, the Xinhua newsAFP - 112 words
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GLOBALroundup
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Article, Illustration45 2004-05-08 18 Vietnamese re-enacting, on Friday, the 7 954 surrender of French troops at Dien Biyen Phu, to mark the 50th anniversary of the battle, seen as a turning point in Vietnamese history that put an end to the 7 00-year-long French colonial occupation.45 words
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Article66 2004-05-08 18 AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a second four-year term on Friday in a ceremony in the Kremlin. Vowing to make Russia "a strong but peaceful nation", he addressed concerns that power was being centralised in the Kremlin, saying the successAFP - 66 words
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Article66 2004-05-08 18 AFP Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda, announced his resignation on Friday over a scandal involving non-payment of pensions by ministers. Analysts said Mr Fukuda sacrificed himself to avert a major crisis for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi from the resignation of all seven ministers involved– AFP - 66 words
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Article65 2004-05-08 18 AFP Almost half-a-billion people were affected by natural disasters in China last year, with more than 2,000 dying and some seven million displaced, statistics showed on Friday. According to figures published by the National Statistical Bureau and the National Meteorological Bureau, a massive 490 millionAFP - 65 words
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Article80 2004-05-08 18 Reuters Nearly one in 10 Britons admitted to dumping a partner by using cell phone text messages rather than breaking the news face-to-face, according to a survey. While a third of those polled said they had had an argument by text, nearly half admittedReuters - 80 words
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Article, Illustration482 2004-05-08 20 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Classical crossover group Amici Forever plays up its sex appeal SEX sells. That's the naked truth and the five-member Amici Forever is well aware of that Combining the sex appeal of a pop band with classical vocal training, Amici Forever (Amici means Friends in Italian) is482 words
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Article, Illustration225 2004-05-08 20 – Wendy Cheng - Wendy Cheng SINGAPOREAN author Goh Sin Tub turns 77 this year and reckons that his book, Walk Like a Dragon, is his best work ever. Dragon, Mr Goh's 21st book, is a collection of 65 personal stories about Singapore's past, from World War IIWENDY CHENG - 225 words
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Article, Illustration285 2004-05-08 20 Wendy Cheng - Wendy Cheng "SHE can cook meh?" is probably the most common Singaporean response to the news that diva Sandy Lam has released a cookbook with grandma's recipes. And yes, the 38-year-old Hong Kong star can cook. Sandy whipped up a simple three-course meal for reporters on Thursday,Ik 1 DAVID YEO - 285 words
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eatout
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Article, Illustration595 2004-05-08 22 Sam Chua - Sam Chua oul THOSE who know the Adam Road food centre of old will remember a stuffy little place with a less-than-clean environment but really good food. Those days are gone. After a face-lift about two years ago, the new Adam Road food centre isDAVID YEO - 595 words
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Article, Illustration370 2004-05-08 24 AFP NEW YORK The cast of the hit comedy series Friends went their separate ways on Thursday, leaving a huge army of fans with a gap in their television viewing that networks admit will be hard to fill. An audience of about 50 million people had been predictedAFP; ifc'" tfi - 370 words
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Article25 2004-05-08 25 Serene Foo - Serene Foo It's hard to go wrong with a compelling story. In this case, that of famed transvestite Thai kickboxing champion Parinya Charoenphol.25 words
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Article29 2004-05-08 25 SF Starring Andy Lav and Jackie Cheung. Just when you thought there are only so many ways to skin a Hong Kong gangland flick, this'll surprise you.SF - 29 words
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Article28 2004-05-08 25 – Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Best described as a cross between Groundhog Day and Memento, this Adam SandierDrew Barrymore comedy is a delight. Little false sentiment here.28 words
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Article18 2004-05-08 25 YSC Part two of Quentin Tarantino's tribute to kung-fu flicks It's original. It's Tarantino.– YSC - 18 words
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Article24 2004-05-08 25 Wendy Cheng - Wendy Cheng Blood. Gore. Zombies. Corny jokes. A bit of sex. Perfect for horror movie fans, even the most jaded.24 words
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Article24 2004-05-08 25 YSC This time, it isn't Bennifer's fault. Kevin Smith's comedy is well, it's hard to tell what the director is up to.– YSC - 24 words
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Article28 2004-05-08 25 SF Hong Kong thriller starring Karena Lam (Inner Senses) and Anjelica Lee (The Eye). Billed as a cross between Senses and Eye. The first hour is fine.SF - 28 words
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Article41 2004-05-08 25 Felix Cheong - Felix Cheong The intentions are good, but director Mcl Gibson can't separate message from medium in his film about the last hours of Christ. What could have been a great, poetic film is a religious tract.41 words
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Article29 2004-05-08 25 STARSKY HUTCH YSC The same Ben Stiller comedy formula is applied here, in this parody or the self-same 70s TV series. It'll be hard to keep a straight face.– YSC - 29 words
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Article30 2004-05-08 25 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern A great cast (Cate Blanchett, Tommy Lee Jones), an A-list director (Ron Howard), but where's the drama, the tension? The title literally says it all.30 words
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Article30 2004-05-08 25 YSC It seems like a good concept: bring together Dracula Frankenstein and the werewolf. Pity then this film is short on ideas on how to use them better.YSC - 30 words
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Article, Illustration119 2004-05-08 26 WHEN it officially goes on sale later this month, the Kia Picanto will be Singapore's most affordable car at $49,999 with a COE. Powered by a Hyundai-designed 1.1-litre engine with 65bhp, the five-door Picanto is available with a five-speed manual or119 words
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Article, Illustration757 2004-05-08 26 Colin Yong - Colin Yong The 6 Series may have lost its top as a coupe but it is now a real winner as a convertible COUPES, on the whole, are serious cars. They look sporty, entertain keen drivers with their responsive handling and pay little heed to the757 words
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Article, Illustration427 2004-05-08 27 Sheldon Trollope - Sheldon Trollope This Hyundai MPV can now seat 8 passengers LET'S face it We are all fans of overengineering. Some of us wear diving watches capable of going deeper beneath the ocean's surface than most submarines ever will. Others buy computers with inter-galac-tic processing427 words
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Article, Illustration127 2004-05-08 27 FOLLOWING the lead of Honda and Toyota in sourcing Asean-built cars for the Singapore market, Ford will soon be importing an updated version of the Laser saloon from the Philippines. The car is expected to arrive here next month. Like the Toyota Corolla127 words
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Article, Illustration92 2004-05-08 27 If you're in a bind, trying to get rid of those lingering odours in your fridge, Toshiba solves your problems with its new refrigerator The Toshiba Auto Ice Maker. It has a Plasma Deodorizer that eliminates odours and kills harmful bacteria, thus keeping your food fresher for92 words
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Article, Illustration53 2004-05-08 27 Tantalise your tastebuds with the new Passion Fruit with Green Tea pastilles from Lakerol. Savour the fruity and distinctive taste of passionfruit and the refreshing flavour of Green Tea. The Lakerol Passion Fruit with Green Tea pastilles is sold at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol marts53 words
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Article, Illustration66 2004-05-08 27 This mother's day, besides showering mum with lots of love, treat her to the rich chocolate flavours of DOVE Amicelli. Made in Austria, each box contains 16 sticks of crispy wafer that is filled with rich hazelnut praline and covered with smooth and silky DOVE milk chocolate. DOVE66 words
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Article, Illustration74 2004-05-08 27 Start your day with the wholesome goodness of the Gardenia Nutri Multi-Grain. This healthy bread combines 12 wholesome grains to give you more dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. From now till May 23, get a pack of Gardenia Lite Meal Rolls free when you purchase a loaf of74 words
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Article, Illustration588 2004-05-08 28 Cindy Tong - Cindy Tong Enhance your homes most J positive aspects with curtains DECORATING windows might seem like an inconsequential aspect of home decor to some, but interior designers beg to differ. If put together properly, curtains, blinds and other accessories can contribute substantially to enhancing your home's most positiveTOTS 'N' TEENS - 588 words
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Article, Illustration581 2004-05-08 34 Agencies Newcastle must rebuild quickly to end silverware drought UEFA CUP SEMI-FINAL, 2ND LEG Marseille 2 Newcastle 0 (agg 2-0) PARIS Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson had nothing but praise for Marseille striker Didier Drogba, probably because it gave him a chance to avoid discussing his side's shortcomings.Agencies; GETTY IMAGES - 581 words
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Article, Illustration285 2004-05-08 34 SERIEA Inter Milan v Parma ROME With AC Milan wrapping up the Serie A title last week, attention turns on Sunday to the race for the last available Champions League place and the battle to avoid relegation. Milan, Roma and Juventus have already285 words
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Article, Illustration346 2004-05-08 34 PRIMERA LIGA Sevilla v Valencia MADRID League leaders Valencia could clinch their second Spanish title in three years if results go their way this weekend. Real Madrid and Barcelona both need to drop points on Saturday while the Uefa Cup finalists have to winGETTY IMAGES - 346 words
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Article, Illustration288 2004-05-08 35 Colin Yong TODAY motoring correspondent 1 M Schumacher 2 J Button 3 F Alonso It will take either a disastrous qualifying lap or a mechanical problem toaen^^^^^^^^ Schumacher his five out of five wins this Sunday. Also riding high is Jenson Button, whose BAR-Honda car is well-suited288 words
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Article, Illustration581 2004-05-08 35 LAN DE COTTA - LAN DE COTTA Spaniard's fervent support won't be enough to stop Schumacher FORMULA 1 Spanish Grand Prix IT'S a long shot, but Michael Schumacher has the chance of reaching a milestone that has been beyond the grasp of every other driver in Formula 1 history:AFP - 581 words
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Article, Illustration199 2004-05-08 35 AFP COLOMBO Sri Lanka's star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (picture) was unfazed after equalling the world Test wicket record of 519 during the first Test against Zimbabwe, telling a local newspaper on Friday it was all in a day's work. "I didn't feel anythingAFP - 199 words
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Article, Illustration272 2004-05-08 35 -AFP NBA PLAYOFFS Indiana 94 Miami 81 (Indiana lead best-of-seven series 1-0) INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana Ron Artest overcame migraine to score 25 points and Jamaal Tinsley was nearly perfect from the floor en route to 17 as the Indiana Pacers rolled to a 94-81 victory-AFP; REUTERS - 272 words
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309 2004-05-08 36 TAN YO- HINN - TAN YO-HINN ON WEDNESDAY, bomb blasts rocked the Greek capital Athens, the host city for August's XXV Olympic Games. In response, the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) are set to implement their own security measures for the Singapore contingent in Athens. SNOC309 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-05-08 36 -AFP Veteran holds off the big names to set course record GOLF Wachovia Championship, Ist round CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Thousands of fans watching Tiger Woods post his first bogey-free round of the year missed out on all the excitement behind them Kirk Triplett setting the course record-AFP; AFP - 437 words
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Article, Illustration518 2004-05-08 37 STANLEY HO - STANLEY HO Prof Ho doesn't rule out further additions to the S-League stanley@newstoday.com.sg THE Football Association of Singapore (FAS) have suggested that the S-League could include more foreign teams next season. New FAS president Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, who is also the SeniorTREVOR TAN - 518 words
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Article, Illustration162 2004-05-08 37 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho ALBIREX Niigata will get an increased seating capacity at their home ground, following the intervention of new Football Association of Singapore president Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee. On Monday, this newspaper revealed that the Japanese club have reached a stalemate with162 words
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Article, Illustration269 2004-05-08 37 KOH WEI LING - KOH WEI LING NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE Tampines 1 Woodlands 1 TAMPINES Rovers strike duo Noh Alam Shah and Mirko Grabovac were in devastating form against Woodlands Wellington on Friday night But one man surpassed even their efforts to deny the Stags three pointsDAVID YEO - 269 words
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Article, Illustration637 2004-05-08 38 Agencies With Mourinho waiting in the wings, Italian vows to leave on a winning note ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Manchester United v Chelsea LONDON Considering the millions invested, Chelsea's trophy-less season is likely to be deemed a failure. But that hasn't stopped Claudio Ranieri from defiantly insisting heAgencies; GETTY IMAGES - 637 words
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252 2004-05-08 38 Agencies KUALA LUMPUR The Timor Leste national football team will compete in their first international football tournament in December after accepting an invitation by the Asean Football Federation (AFF) to take part in this year's Tiger Cup. Timor Leste's participation in the– Agencies - 252 words
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Article88 2004-05-08 38 KISS your partner, win a Tiger Beer and drink it while watching Manchester United take on Chelsea. At Dubliner's on Saturday night, Tiger Beer is organising a live screening of the English Premiership showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea. Apart from Xbox games before the match88 words
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Article83 2004-05-08 38 MACAU India's Amandeep Johl battled winds to preserve his one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the U*****,000 ($466,000) Macau Open on Friday. Johl, who set a new course record on Thursday with 62, carded a second round two-under-par 69 in the Asian Tour event at Macau83 words
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