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Title Section21 2000-12-22 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets FRIDAY 22 December 2000 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/2000 Another quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings21 words
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Article, Illustration446 2000-12-22 1 KHUSHWANT SINGH - by KHUSHWANT SINGH ONE MONTH ago, Mr Thanvanthri Nadesen Veerappan was “gasping for breath, like a fish out of water” and on the verge of death. “I couldn’t utter two sentences without gasping for air,” said the shipping consultant. His wife and daughter watchedPtc: Lianhe Zaoc;v'i - 446 words
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Article260 2000-12-22 1 mmqrush THE three SIA pilots detained in Taiwan for more than seven weeks since the crash of SQOO6 have been released. Just when they they are expected to return could not be confirmed by press time last night. Taiwan had announced that the pilots involved in260 words
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Advertisement23 2000-12-22 1 Bad news Markets dive on fears of hard landing in US PAGE 2 n Good news Police haul in hospital hooligans PAGE 323 words
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Article357 2000-12-22 2 -afp THREE days before Christmas and the season of goodwill is being threatened by stock markets going down, down, down. Pessimism and fears of a hard landing in the US economy sent shockwaves throughout markets in Asia and Europe yesterday. In Singapore, the Straits-afp - 357 words
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Article, Illustration270 2000-12-22 2 KAREN WONG - by KAREN WONG THIS time last year, 14-year-old Lena (not her real name) was held captive in an Ang Mo Kio flat and tortured by her friends (see report below). A year later, her nightmares have stopped. The only things that remain are tears,270 words
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Article143 2000-12-22 2 LENA was abused by seven youths between 11 and 18 years old. They cut her hair; yanked out a tooth, slapped and kicked her, beat her with sticks, rods and books and scalded her with boiling water Three of the girls, all sisters, and their male143 words
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Article282 2000-12-22 3 WINSTON CHONG - by WINSTON CHONG FOUR of the 10 hooligans who terrorised sick and already traumatised patients at the Singapore General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department two weeks ago have been caught The gang had barged into the hospital at 6.20 am armed with wooden poles and shouting282 words
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Article89 2000-12-22 3 onekindact KM Wong, 27: WOULD like to thank three people who came to my aid during the morning rush hour on Dec 19. I was in the Raffles Place MRT heading to my office when I suddenly felt faint and passed out I had no choice89 words
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305 2000-12-22 3 f DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM - by f DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM She suffered from involuntary loss of urine during routine activities SHE made sure she never drank too much water when she was out. Simple things such as running for a bus or exercising became embarrassing. Madam Seah Piak Hong, a 45-year-old305 words
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Article, Illustration180 2000-12-22 5 A TAXI driver and his front-seat passenger were killed yesterday when a tipper lorry collided with the vehicle they were in. The accident occured at the junction of Simei Road and Upper Changi Road East at about 10.30 am. The tipper lorry, which wasPic: Shin Min Daily News - 180 words
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Article117 2000-12-22 5 A THIEF pushed an elderly woman against a wall outside her home and snatched her gold jewellery on Wednesday. Madam Cheng Siam Keng, 83, was shoved against the wall outside her 11 th-floor unit at Block 120 Geylang East Central as she was about to unlock her117 words
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Article80 2000-12-22 5 A 17-YEAR-OLD Malaysian died of a mystery illness while in Singapore on his holidays. Chu Kok Siong had already felt ill and received medication before he arrived here on Sunday, his family told Lianhe Wanbao. By Tuesday, he was running a high temperature and was taken80 words
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Article97 2000-12-22 5 A FORMER ticketing officer who dishonestly obtained more than $90,000 from two travel agencies she worked for was jailed for six months yesterday. Tan Mong-Nie, 29, pleaded guilty to two charges of criminal breach of trust by taking $80,593 of her employers’ funds. A third charge, involving97 words
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Article, Illustration607 2000-12-22 6 IF YOU can even help it after I finish with him, resist the temptation to reach for a copy of the year-end edition of Time magazine featuring US President-Elect George W Bush. For on it, you will see a rather unflattering portrait of the 54-year-old607 words
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Article, Illustration118 2000-12-22 7 SAWASDEE KA. Welcome to the land of tom yam, green curry, pineapple rice. All these Thai specialities and more are available at NTUC Fair Price’s first country-specific grocery store. Thai Street takes up four lanes of the 15,000-sqm outlet at Rochor Centre. The 10 shelves containPic: ST - 118 words
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292 2000-12-22 7 DO you have an idea about how to turn Singapore into a culturally vibrant city or develop your children’s creativity? If so, Mr Sim Wong Hoo wants to hear from you. Mr Sim, chairman of Singapore’s world technology player, Creative Technology,292 words
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Article, Illustration71 2000-12-22 7 Our weather girl says You can expect showers with thunder in the afternoon and early evening. But don't let the rainy weather dampen your spirits. Remember, Christmas is just round the corner. Temperatures will reach a high of 32°C. High tide will hit 2.6 m at 8.35 am. Weather girlPic: Francis Lee - 71 words
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Article46 2000-12-22 7 Good news for small and medium enterprises. The Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) and HewlettPackard (HP) have started a training programme, e-Gen Education (e-Growing Enterprise Net-enabling Education), to help SMEs do business via the Internet. For more information, visit www.psb.gov.sg or call 278-4666.46 words
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Article64 2000-12-22 7 Today's the last day to go down to Junction 8 in Bishan to pledge your organs for transplant after death. NKF volunteers will be there from spm to 9pm to hand out organ pledge cards, k You can also volunteer m to promote organ donation or pledge m. your64 words
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Article28 2000-12-22 7 Get into the Christmas mood and be entertained by carolling groups when you go down to YMCA today from 7.30 pm. It's free. Call 430-2209.28 words
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Miscellaneous7 2000-12-22 7 Break-fast time for Muslims today: 7.05 pm7 words
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316 2000-12-22 8 -ap She told us she hated foreigners; especially white people -A police spokesman KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian woman who told police she hates foreigners slashed a German tourist with a meat cleaver on a Penang public street, police said on Thursday. Gerbert Christain, 30,-ap - 316 words
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Article, Illustration54 2000-12-22 8 An East Timorese helps to set up a giant display of nativity figures of Jesus, Joseph and Mary in Dili yesterday. This is the second Christmas for East Timorese after they voted to reject the autonomy package offered by Jakarta last year. About 90% of East TimoresePic: AP - 54 words
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Article190 2000-12-22 8 -AFP That was the question asked in an exam TOKYO -A high school teacher in western Japan has been reprimanded after setting an exam question which asked his pupils how to get away with murder. The 51-year-old teacher set the question for a Dec-AFP - 190 words
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166 2000-12-22 8 -ap SYDNEY Many Australians are facing up to the unthinkable a Christmas ban on backyard barbecues. Under the fire bans, barbecues using wood or charcoal are outlawed. Only barbecues fuelled by gas can still be lit. With soaring temperatures recorded across much of south-ap - 166 words
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Article106 2000-12-22 8 -AFP BEIJING Cockroaches are taking over Beijing under the noses of the Chinese capital’s complacent residents. The China Daily said yesterday that 87 per cent of Beijing’s restaurants, 88 per cent of hospitals and 75 per cent of housing have been overrun by roaches. The invasion-AFP - 106 words
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Article186 2000-12-22 8 AP BEIJING The days of plenty could be over for workers in Chinese state industries, once among China’s most privileged. They will find pay increasingly linked to performance under new wage and salary guidelines, the official China Daily reported yesterday. The Ministry of Labour and– AP - 186 words
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Article298 2000-12-22 10 Wire services. BANDA ACEH Trust between the people of Aceh and the movers and shakers in Jakarta is at an all time low, despite a visit this week to the province by President Abdurrahman Wahid. The reason: A boo-boo on the part of the Jakarta– Wire services. - 298 words
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Article71 2000-12-22 10 Reuters JAKARTA Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid yesterday denied speculation of an impending cabinet reshuffle. Media reports said that several ministers were expected to quit because of disappointment over his leadership. “In the cabinet meeting, the president said there will not be a reshuffle. "That is just– Reuters - 71 words
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Article116 2000-12-22 10 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian workers whose bosses are refusing to grant them two extra public holidays have made thousands of complaint calls to the Labour Department. Because the Hari Raya festival marking the end of the Ramadan fasting month is being celebrated twice this year in January-AFP - 116 words
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Article85 2000-12-22 10 AP TOKYO A Japan Airlines Boeing 747 carrying 312 people caught fire after landing in northern Japan. None of the passengers were injured, officials said yesterday. The passenger jet was taxiing after landing at an airport on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, when the crew– AP - 85 words
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Article71 2000-12-22 10 Reuters HONGKONG Hongkong lawmakers voted to preserve existing laws that impose heavy penalties on unlawful gatherings. After a fierce debate spanning two days, the government received backing from the 60member legislature in an unprecedented motion to maintain the status quo. Current rules require people to seek– Reuters - 71 words
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Article83 2000-12-22 10 Reuters BRISBANE Australian Dennis Fountain, 62, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, one relating to his wife, Jane, and the other to “a person or persons unknown”. He also faces three counts of extortion, two counts of product contamination, two of malicious poisoning– Reuters - 83 words
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209 2000-12-22 13 -AP ISLAMABAD Pakistan has made a peace overture to India, announcing the withdrawal of some of its troops from the Kashmir border. The gesture came on Wednesday in response to India’s offer to extend by a month a cease-fire with Islamic militants in the region.-AP - 209 words
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Article102 2000-12-22 13 Reuters BERLIN Germany issued an urgent public warning on Wednesday to stop using certain products containing meat obtained from the backbones of cattle slaughtered before Oct 1. Health Minister Andrea Fischer issued a statement saying the warning was a precautionary step. As fears over the spread– Reuters - 102 words
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Article127 2000-12-22 13 justbelieveit -AFP PARIS One of the most urgent problems of the space era how an astronaut can get a beer in zero gravity will soon be cracked. In space, beer floats around idly inside its barrel, which means that as much gas as beer is-AFP - 127 words
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Article, Illustration141 2000-12-22 15 -ap JERUSALEM At the age of 77, Israel’s senior politician Mr Shimon Peres has entered the race to become prime minister. The man who has spent 50 years in politics and who has-long been associated with Middle East peace won the Nobel Peace Prize-ap - 141 words
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Article94 2000-12-22 15 gofigure. Charles Jenson, a South Dakota native, has been through 970 operations, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. In an effort to cure Basal Cell Naevus Syndrome, also known as Gorlin's Syndrome, surgeons operated upon Mr Jenson. It is a rare genetic disease, where tumours normally94 words
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Article203 2000-12-22 15 AP AUSTIN Texas With less than a month before he is sworn in as President, George W Bush is stepping aside as Texas Governor as he races to remake the federal government and forge ties with key constituencies. As he hurtled toward the start of– AP - 203 words
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Article137 2000-12-22 15 Reuters LONDON Fifty Kurdish protesters hijacked the world’s tallest ferris wheel and threatened to set themselves on fire, but surrendered to British police about five hours later. Riot police on Wednesday persuaded the protesters, who wanted to draw attention to the plight of Kurdish prisoners in– Reuters - 137 words
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Article63 2000-12-22 15 webcites. For family entertainment on the Web, Disney (Disney.com) scores with its versatility. Go to the Walt Disney Family Museum where there are tons of activities you can explore together with your kids. Or go to the kids section for cartoons, online games with Mickey and friends. There63 words
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Article258 2000-12-22 16 AP The pair were among a group of 19 pilots and cabin crew caught on hidden camera LONDON British Airways has fired two pilots who were filmed drinking alcohol hours before a flight, the airline said yesterday. The pair were among a group of 19 pilotsAP - 258 words
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Article64 2000-12-22 16 knowornot The modern day figure of Father Christmas (Santa Claus) was first introduced by artist Haddon Sundblom in advertisements for the Coca-Cola Company. The gift giver actually has various names. Saint Nicholas became Sinterklass for the Dutch. The Americans pronounced it Santa Claus. In Britain and64 words
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Article, Illustration61 2000-12-22 16 A woman and child pass a prop from the movie Jurassic Park on a New York street. The complete 14m prop, based on Tyrannosaurus rex, is among several from the movie that is on sale. It is priced at U *****,000 ($595,*****). The models were displayed outsidePic: Reuters - 61 words
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194 2000-12-22 16 Reuters If convicted, he could face two years in a juvenile detention facility ESPANOLA, New Mexico A 14-year-old boy could be charged with a felony for slapping a girl’s buttocks at their high school. Officials said on Wednesday that the incident– Reuters - 194 words
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Article128 2000-12-22 16 Reuters WASHINGTON A fat-laden diet could lead not only to obesity and heart disease but to thinning, fragile bones, researchers said on Wednesday. Mice fed a high-fat diet for seven months, less than half their life span, loss dramatic amounts of minerals from their– Reuters - 128 words
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Article75 2000-12-22 16 AP COLOMBO International fast-food chain Domino’s Pizza will start operations tomorrow in Sri Lanka, a spokesman for the company said. Cargills Ltd, Sri Lanka’s top supermarket chain, will provide space at four of its outlets in the capital Colombo, for the pizza. “Yes, indeed we are– AP - 75 words
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Article109 2000-12-22 16 Reuters WASHINGTON Scientists said on Wednesday they may have found a good way to identify the healthiest embryos for use in making test-tube babies and discovered some basic biology in the process. Little structures called microtubules in the egg cell may be key, infertility specialist– Reuters - 109 words
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Article77 2000-12-22 16 -AFP NEW DELHI India’s lower house of parliament was adjourned for three hours yesterday as some MPs gave an unruly welcome to a bill aimed at reserving 33 per cent of seats for women. The bill was first introduced in parliament three years ago, but has-AFP - 77 words
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Article82 2000-12-22 16 -AFP BERLIN Germans have discovered the Internet for Christmas shopping this year, paving the way for the country to eventually dethrone Britain as Europe’s e-commerce leader, industry analysts say. Germany is expected to post US$636 million ($l.l billion) in online sales during the holiday season. “Germany-AFP - 82 words
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124 2000-12-22 19 Reuters CARACAS Peru’s fugitive spymaster Vladimiro Montesinos has reportedly undergone plastic surgery in Caracas. The director of a private clinic here said Manuel Antonio Rodriguez Perez, the alias allegedly used by Montesinos to sneak into the country, underwent facial recdhstruction last week and got– Reuters - 124 words
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Article, Illustration226 2000-12-22 19 -AFP PHNOM PENH Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihanouk talked about his failing health in a rare address on national television, revealing for the first time that he had recently" suffered a minor stroke. Speaking in a shaky voice, the 78-year-old said he often felt on-AFP; Pic: Reuters - 226 words
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Article, Illustration124 2000-12-22 19 -AFP CAIRO Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who had to be supported by his bodyguards at the funeral of a top Palestinian explosives expert, said he had been^J .overcome by emotion and not tired-. ness. “I wasn’t tired,’ he told Egyptian i television on Wednesday,-AFP - 124 words
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84 2000-12-22 19 AP MOSCOW Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik lost almost 10 kg due to nervous tension during his competition with chess king Garry Kasparov in London last month. Mr Kramnik, 25, dethroned Mr Kasparov, 37, during the match held outside the auspices of the international chess federation.– AP - 84 words
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Article, Illustration183 2000-12-22 19 Reuters WASHINGTON Former US president George Bush, who lost his bid for a second term in 1992 to his successor Bill Clinton, denied that his son’s success in the recent presidential election had inspired any feeling of revenge. “Please believe me. it is– Reuters; Pic: Reuters - 183 words
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Article, Illustration731 2000-12-22 21 CARA van MIRIAH - by CARA van MIRIAH NOVEMBER, December and January are the months when clubs cash in. It’s common sense since everyone has a fat year-end bonus to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year. New clubs have joined in the fray. Some are already operating, whilePic: Drew Fritz - 731 words
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Article, Illustration269 2000-12-22 22 Wileen Chang - mnaie two shoes by Wileen Chang HAVE you ever walked into an and wished you could order everything on the menu? If you have a sweet tooth and cakes are your weakness, then you’ll be tempted to order all the cakes that you see at Secret Recipe.269 words
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Article65 2000-12-22 22 Tips for buffet dining: 1. Never eat while you are stiil in the buffet line. 2. Always use the serving utensils provided. 3. Don't pile huge mounds of food on your plate you can always go back for more. 4. Always use a clean plate when you go65 words
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Article58 2000-12-22 22 Irene recommends you try the lor mee at: Blk 31, §Ol-02, Kelantan Lane She says: "I always like to have my lor mee here. It is simply delicious! The owner piles on heaps ofwu xiang, stewed pork, fish fillet, deep fried wanton, egg, prawn spring roll and58 words
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361 2000-12-22 24 Just one, I think these sort of measures will be more effective in preventing non-smokers from picking up the habit, it's not going to stop those that are already smoking. Miss Norlinah Hassan, 28, admin officer Banning advertisements is not going361 words
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Article, Illustration82 2000-12-22 27 YVONNE KWOK picks a line-up of TV fare for the couch potato right through to the New Year Christmas Eve, i Opm, V V Entertainment (SCV 56) A tale of espionage involving a beautiful Chinese model who, with the help of an interior designer and a private detective,82 words
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Article, Illustration79 2000-12-22 27 New Year's Day, 7pm, TCS 5 A bunch of fresh-faced teenagers join the army in i the hope of getting a citi-jj zenship on Earth in thisp futuristic flick based Robert A Heinlein’s classic® novel. What they didn’t bar-p gain for was that the bugs they fight are79 words
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Article89 2000-12-22 27 Christmas Day, 10pm, TCS 5 Two single parents, played by Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney, fail to get their children to go on a school field trip and end up having to take turns babysitting. In the course of one day, they fall in love. For Pfeiffer,89 words
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Article65 2000-12-22 27 Christmas Day, 10pm, V V Entertainment (SCV 56) Cecilia Cheung and Richie Ren star in this love «story about a blind mute who’s desperately in love with a sweet-faced Florence Nightingale (Cheung). So strong is his love that even when he dies in a car accident,65 words
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Article, Illustration65 2000-12-22 27 Christmas Eve, 8pm, TCS 8 So he’s the king of slapstick and crude humour, but Stephen Chow is still the King of Comedy in Asia. This time round, he plays an unlucky actor who tries to better his fortunes by sucking up to his directors, but of65 words
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Article63 2000-12-22 27 Hari Raya Puasa, 10pm, TCS 5 Jim Carrey plays born loser Stanley Ipkiss who finds an ancient mask with strange powers one night, dons it and is transformed into a suave, fast-talking green-faced superhero. He goes on to paint the town red, rob a bank and woo singer63 words
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Article, Illustration241 2000-12-22 32 LOOKS like local Media Corp artistes Vivian Lai and Joey Swee are not the only ones with driving problems. Hongkong heartthrob Daniel Chan was hauled to the Hongkong courts on Wednesday for an acci- dent that he was involved in in April. According to Daniel, the241 words
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Article, Illustration50 2000-12-22 32 10pm,TCS5 Chick movie about four friends who re-unite after 20 years. Chrissy wants her old friends’ company when she learns that she’s expecting. Their reunion triggers a flood of memories. Stars Demi Moore, Rosie O’ Donnell, Melanie Griffith and Rita Wilson. Also look out for Christina Ricci.50 words
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Article56 2000-12-22 32 10.30 pm, TCS 5 Alexander McQueen is one of fashion’s most talked-about and most inspiring designers. Born to working class parents, McQueen’s mum attends all his shows, which have developed a reputation for being controversial. This documentary traces his career, from leaving school at 16 to his56 words
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Article, Illustration86 2000-12-22 32 7pm, Disney (SCV 33) W This is one of two Winnie the Pooh spe- W cials on the Disney channel today, the other being Seasons of Giving at Bpm. The cute but dim bear forgets to include his wish with everyone else’s in Christopher86 words
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Article, Illustration374 2000-12-22 34 -AP JACKSONVILLE, Florida-David Duval, the only other player besides Tiger Woods to be ranked No. 1 in the world the past three years, is close to becoming his team-mate at Nike Golf with a head-to-toe endorsement deal. The deal would involve Duval-AP; Pic: REUTERS - 374 words
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Article, Illustration388 2000-12-22 36 Reuters SAO PAULO, Brazil -Veteran striker Romario scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Vasco da Gama came from three goals behind to beat Palmeiras 4-3 away in an astonishing Copa Mercosur final on Wednesday. Romario completed Vasco’s amazing second-half recovery when he tapped in– Reuters; Pic: AFP - 388 words
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318 2000-12-22 36 Reuters MADRID John Carew scored a brilliant late-goal to earn Valencia a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday and ensure his side will go into the New Year as Spanish First Division leader. But his joy was short-lived, asReuters - 318 words
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208 2000-12-22 36 -AP LOS ANGELES Fielding a starting line-up with four players making international debuts, Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in an exhibition game. Santiago Solari, playing in only his second international match on Wednesday, headed Lucas Castroman’s left-footed cross past goalkeeper Jorge Campos-AP - 208 words
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252 2000-12-22 39 -AP DALLAS Shawn Kemp, after being fined by the Portland Trail Blazers for missing practice, blamed his absence on weariness triggered by his new diet. Kemp slept through the workout on Tuesday morning, then joined his team-mates in Dallas after catching an-AP - 252 words
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378 2000-12-22 39 -AP CHARLOTTE, North Carolina-In the second-lowest scoring game in National Basketball Association history, the Charlotte Hornets held the Miami Heat to a franchise-low in points in a 65-56 victory on Wednesday. The teams combined for only 121 points two more than-AP - 378 words
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