Project Eyeball, 6 December 2000
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Advertisement442 2000-12-06 1 NERVES OF ICE “When I first caught a glimpse of Greenland, I have to admit a thrill ran through me. Yet the icecap was just where I wanted to be.” See Pages 20-21 Thought-provoking works brighten G@allery Evason’s premises. See Page 24 ‘LET’S GET TESTED FOR VD’ Our Single Gal’s442 words
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Article188 2000-12-06 2 TALK about irony. An astrologer was murdered by three disgruntled clients in southern India because he refused to reimburse their fees after making wrong predictions. Police in the southern state of Tamil Nadu said the three unhappy men forced their way into astrologer Pandurangan’s office in the state capital188 words
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Eyeball NEWS
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141 2000-12-06 2 THOSE buying life insurance will now be able to make better-informed decisions, after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) accepted proposals to create a more competitive life-insurance industry. The MAS announced yesterday that it had accepted most of the recommendations by the Committee on Efficient Distribution141 words
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Article92 2000-12-06 2 IN A bid to unlock the mystery of youth behaviour, the National Youth Council and Family Resource and Training Centre will hold a lecture on the do’s and don’ts of communicating with the youth. Dr Joseph Eron, an innovator in brief therapy and author of Narrative Solution92 words
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92 2000-12-06 2 BID goodbye to rote learning. The right way to learn things is by solving problems. That’s the challenge that 500 delegates from 22 countries will discuss. The delegates are here for the 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Problem-based Learning, which opened yesterday. Speaking at92 words
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Article, Illustration240 2000-12-06 2 Leong Pik Yin - SM Lee bids farewell to old Telok Kurau Primary By Leong Pik Yin pikyin@sph.com.sg IF YOU think nothing of begging to get your kids into a big-name primary school, think again. Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who started out in a modest rural school, has thisLaw Kian Yan - 240 words
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Article, Illustration120 2000-12-06 2 AN UNIDENTIFIED man who jumped onto the tracks from the Eunos MRT station platform died after he was hit by an incoming train yesterday morning. The man, said to be an elderly Chinese man, was hit by the eastbound 8.16 am train despite anLianhe Wanbao - 120 words
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Eyeball FOCUS
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Article, Illustration573 2000-12-06 4 Eugene Wee; and Toh Bee Ping - Beijing insists on registration By Eugene Wee and Toh Bee Ping eugenew@sph.com.sg beeping@sph.com.sg IN BORDERLESS cyberspace, are questions of national sovereignty relevant? Well, the Chinese government thinks they are, and is staking its claim in the Internet domain name business. If you want to registerLuz Ramos - 573 words
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Article304 2000-12-06 11 Steven Ng - METAL GEAR SOLID FOR PC By Steven Ng stevenng@sph.com.sg BEING a spy is hard work. You operate alone, and simply don’t have the kind of firepower the bad guys have. Just ask James Bond. Originally developed for the Sony Play Station, the PC version of304 words
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Article, Illustration446 2000-12-06 11 Winston Goh - S’pore firm offers wireless solutions By Winston Goh winston@sph.com.sg THE big boys come to play at the Comdex exhibition held in the US. But among the IT bigwigs was a small Singaporean firm, Sunderland Technologies. These guys may be small, but they have found themselvesWang Huifen - 446 words
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The World
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Article, Illustration257 2000-12-06 3 OTBMHi Ireland’s taxis remained off the streets after a row over licencing, and more than 600 schools were closed as teachers staged another one-day strike for higher pay. I LONDON British PM Tony Blair won an opinion poll boost, giving him a 10-point lead over the opposition ConservativesBong Fortin - 257 words
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Article, Illustration258 2000-12-06 3 Wires JERUSALEM Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat displayed a submachine gun in public yesterday after being held up for more than an hour by an Israeli settlers protest in Gaza on his return from Qatar. Angered by the delay, Arafat held up the weapon in public– Wires; AP - 258 words
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Article202 2000-12-06 3 Beefing up image for coming election AP TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori reshuffled his Cabinet yesterday in hopes of rebuilding public support and reuniting his fractious party. But while the new Cabinet has been trimmed from 22 to 17 ahead of government restructuring– AP - 202 words
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361 2000-12-06 8 Wires WASHINGTON Al Gore’s presidential bid could end if he loses his Florida Supreme Court appeal, his lawyer David Boies revealed yesterday. Gore suffered two potentially fatal blows yesterday, as a Florida judge rejected the Democrat’s vote contest, and the US Supreme Court– Wires - 361 words
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Article, Illustration926 2000-12-06 8 Wires Buoyed by two legal victories that bring him closer to the White House, the Qovernor of Texas is pushing ahead with plans to take charge. AUSTIN (Texas) George W Bush is inviting job applications on his campaign website as he pushes ahead with plans to– Wires; AFP; Reuters - 926 words
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US Elections 2000
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662 2000-12-06 9 Thomas L Friedman - COMMENTARY By Thomas L Friedman NYT NEW YORK I feel sorry for Al Gore. It appears increasingly likely that he will lose the presidency by some 500 votes.. But I also find myself relieved that slowly but surely, in their own way, the– NYT - 662 words
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Article, Illustration638 2000-12-06 10 Designer McQueen leaves Givenchy Wires PARIS Alexander McQueen, self-styled fashion’s bad boy, who gave the world those naughty “bumster” trousers, has switched loyalties from the house of Givenchy to Gucci. Italian luxury goods empire Gucci Group managed to poach the maverick from under the very– Wires; AP - 638 words
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338 2000-12-06 10 BRITISH GOVT DENIES LOBBYING Wires LONDON Oxford University is likely to reject an application from Prince Azim, 18, the son of the Sultan of Brunei, for a place to read law because it does not believe that he is sufficiently qualified. The– Wires - 338 words
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Singapore
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Article, Illustration772 2000-12-06 5 Walter Fernandez - New opposition faces are no threat, says party sec-gen Goh By Walter Fernandez walter@sph.com.sg HEARD of “The Future Society”? No, it’s not a new Alvin Toffler novel, but it’s bound to become one of the hottest titles in town over the next 20Desmond Wee - 772 words
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467 2000-12-06 5 – Joanna Lim - A.M.P. PROPOSAL SHOT DOWN AGAIN Joanna Lim IF THE Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) had succeeded with its collective leadership proposal, Singapore could have ended up with the communal-based political parties seen in Malaysia. And in such a scenario, the Malay community would actually467 words
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Article, Illustration1037 2000-12-06 6 G Sivakkumaran - PM endorsed character reference By G Sivakkumaran gsiva@sph.com.sg NO LESS a personage than the Prime Minister spoke up for former Channel News Asia presenter Zahara Lateef, who was yesterday sentenced to two months’ jail for maid abuse. She had served as one of hisPictures: Wang Huifen - 1,037 words
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Article, Illustration43 2000-12-06 7 New SPH Media Works artistes striking a pose for the camera at yesterday’s TV Works party held at Far East Square: (from left) Lum May Yee, Imran Johri, Norleena Salim, Karen Tan, Adrian Pang and Dick Lee. Law Kian YanLaw Kian Yan - 43 words
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Article, Illustration797 2000-12-06 7 Wong Sher Maine - Though still only a plan, Singapore’s fourth university will aim to upgrade polytechnic skills By Wong Sher Maine sher@sph.com.sg HERE’S an early Christmas present for all Singaporeans: the possibility of a new, fourth university. Making the announcement yesterday after his visit to Nanyang Polytechnic, DrWong Sher Maine - 797 words
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Technology
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328 2000-12-06 12 WATCH ALL ANGLES Reuters LAUSANNE (Switzerland) Picture the scene. It is the Champions League final and Manchester United’s David Beckham has just scored the winner from what looked like an impossible angle. The goal is being discussed by astonished television viewers across– Reuters - 328 words
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Article, Illustration42 2000-12-06 12 Over two million pieces of Swissair Flight iii displayed here at a news conference in Halifax, Canada were recovered and analysed in an attempt to determine the cause of the crash that killed 229 people. AFPAFP - 42 words
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388 2000-12-06 12 Andrew Chin - Anti-Microsoft pest is more of a nuisance and can be easily fixed By Andrew Chin andrewc@sph.com.sg ANOTHER virus, known as Creative, has made its mark on the Web. No, it has nothing to do with Sim Wong Hoo’s Creative Technology. Unleashed by a388 words
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Business
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Article, Illustration81 2000-12-06 13 Straits Times Index (STI) Top 3 Active VOLUME CENTS PCRD 43,808,000 100 PCI 13,256,000 111 Omni Ind 10,826,000 282 Top 3 Gainers CENTS Venture 1510 70 4.9 SPH 2610 60 2.4 SIA 1680 50 3.1 Total number of gainers: 153 Top 3 Losers CENTS Ciipsallnd 310 -8 -2.5 Keppel81 words
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184 2000-12-06 13 IF YOU believe in buying a stock today and are looking to rake in profits in quickly, this site could be for you. Based on the well-known Turtle system of trading, the site tells you how much to buy and sell to control184 words
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Article261 2000-12-06 13 – Nicholas Yong - FINDING THE RIGHT MAN Nicholas Yong LISTED companies scouting around for independent directors for their boards have help: They can now tap the in-house databank of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). The databank service, which comes free, contains information of member directors, their qualifications261 words
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737 2000-12-06 13 Francis Kan - West-area dwellers most likely to do so; central dwellers the least likely By Francis Kan francisk@sph.com.sg WHEN it comes to their homes, some Singaporeans are not buying into the “small is beautiful” concept. A recent survey by the National University of Singapore’s (NUS)737 words
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Single’s SAY
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Article, Illustration628 2000-12-06 14 Soh Wen Lin - By Soh Wen Lin wenlin@brandeis.edu AS UNROMANTIC as it sounds, my group of friends at university and I have this dating policy: If things with a new significant other are starting to develop beyond the casual dating stage, we get tested with that significant628 words
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Article, Illustration337 2000-12-06 14 “Sumiko Tan Phenomenon: The cnlt of personality” (Dec 5) THE dulcet belle and deputy editor of The Straits’ Times’ Life! section is a celebrity in her own right. Her fortnightly diary entries draw a faithful following and some detractors. Is she your kind of heroine?Mik Zarzuela - 337 words
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Article, Illustration399 2000-12-06 16 ‘More price plans for broadband’ (Dec 01) MANY Singaporeans are waiting for high-speed access to become cheaper before they jump onto the broadband wagon and achieve lightning surfing speeds. Eyeball readers tell us what kind of broadband services they want to see, and at whatPaul Eric Roca - 399 words
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Article513 2000-12-06 16 ‘Looking for a better browser 9 (Nov 30) NETSCAPE, once king of the browsers, is now lagging behind Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE). Now that Netscape 6 has been released to match Internet Explorer 5.5, who’s the real king of the browsers? Eyeball readers tell us what513 words
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Miscellaneous29 2000-12-06 2 Qood morning! t Showers with thunder are expected in the afternoon and early evening affecting most areas. High: 33C 1 Low: 24C Tides: 7.05AM/2.4M 6.58PM/2.2M Met Service: http:/ www.gov.sg/metsin29 words
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Advertisement26 2000-12-06 4 Should China be the one to dictate which companies are allowed to offer registration services for Chinese-character Internet domain names? Give us your views at asial.com.sg26 words
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Advertisement28 2000-12-06 6 Turn to http^/eyeball. asial.com.sg for the full testimonials of Dr Ahmad Matter and S Puhaindran. Also on the site is a brief history of maid-abuse cases this year.28 words
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Advertisement50 2000-12-06 15 ■r; t V r,. r 31 41 There's always something in our Home pages for you to chew on* Edited by Warren who does not let go once he sinks his teeth into exciting news. In one of our five handy sections. IS! X mm Call 388 3838 for subscription50 words
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EyeSport
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Sport IN SHORT
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Article, Illustration56 2000-12-06 17 AP MIDDLESBROUGHMiddlesbrough has hired former England coach Terry Venables as first-team coach to work with manager Bryan Robson until the end of the season to help turn a dismal run of eight defeats and one draw in nine games. Middlesbrough is hoping Venables can help turn around– AP - 56 words
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Article33 2000-12-06 17 AP SUNDERLAND Sunderland jumped four places to sixth as goals by Alex Rae and Kevin Phillips earned Peter Reid’s team a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Stadium of Light.– AP - 33 words
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Article34 2000-12-06 17 Wires LONDON Chelsea defender Winston Bogarde is ready to quit Stamford Bridge after only three months. The 29-year-old Dutchman signed on a free transfer from Barcelona, but has had limited first-team action.– Wires - 34 words
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Article56 2000-12-06 17 AP LONDON Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke has accused Arsenal’s Patrick Vieira of being malicious and stupid during their clash at Elland Road last week. “The head-butting was not the only thing Vieira did to me in that game,” Bakke said. “He also elbowed me in the face.” Vieira– AP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration108 2000-12-06 18 Reuters AUCKLAND All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is concerned that the long rugby union season is taking its toil and could lead to some of New Zealand’s best players leaving the game prematurely. He returned to Christchurch following a year that started with a pre-season Super 12– Reuters; AFP - 108 words
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Article81 2000-12-06 18 AFP SINGAPORE Manchester United, English Premiership leader and arguably the world’s most famous football club, is to make a three-city Asian tour next year. The venues will include Singapore, organiser Pro Events Management said in a statement yesterday. Full details, including the other two venues and– AFP - 81 words
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Article60 2000-12-06 18 EIGHT years ago today, the New York Giants were practising on their private grass field when 20 punks suddenly slipped through a hole in the fence and started wielding bats, chains, umbrellas, shovels and steel bars against the players. The attack was over in 30 seconds and the60 words
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Article70 2000-12-06 19 Wires LONDON Chelsea captain Dennis Wise has played down talk of a split at the club after last week’s dismissal of Gianluca Vialli’s assistants, and is backing manager Claudio Ranieri to turn the club’s season around. Wise said: “The manager’s all right. We ail need a bit more– Wires - 70 words
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Article52 2000-12-06 19 Reuters SANTANDER Racing Santander sacked coach Andoni Goikoetxea yesterday. The club is second from bottom in the Spanish Primera Liga. Club president Miguel Angel Diaz announced the decision two days after a 4-1 defeat in Rayo Vallecano that left the club with just a point clear of bottom– Reuters - 52 words
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Article52 2000-12-06 19 Wires LONDON West Ham midfielder Frank Lampard spent most of Monday at the dentist’s after he collided with teammate Trevor Sinclair during the first half of the weekend’s match against Middlesbrough. The England player needed eight stitches on his mouth and gums while several of his teeth– Wires - 52 words
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Article74 2000-12-06 19 Reuters ROME Juventus defender Paolo Montero was given a three-match ban after being caught on television punching Inter Milan’s Luigi Di Biagio during their Serie A match on Sunday. Montero had played down the incident, saying: “Di Biagio said I punched him? Well, let’s go and play– Reuters - 74 words
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Article25 2000-12-06 17 FORMER England captain Tony Adams was branded a “donkey” in his younger years because of his hunched back and lack of pace.25 words
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Article, Illustration209 2000-12-06 17 WHEN a polygraph test is administered, questions are given to the examinee before hand. The test, which takes two to three hours to administer, has five phases. Introduction: The examiner gets background information on the case and the medical history of the person to be tested.AP - 209 words
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Article, Illustration644 2000-12-06 17 Luke Pachymuthu; and Adam Hashidy - No random polygraph tests, but players must sign agreement allowing it By Luke Pachymuthu and Adam Hashidy luke@sph.com.sg hashidy@sph.com.sg THERE will be no random lie detector tests, says S-League head honcho Chris Chan. “FAS officials will not be carrying polygraph machines644 words
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Article, Illustration419 2000-12-06 18 Double-double figures for four Nuggets Wires DENVER Antonio McDyess got some help from his Denver Nuggets teammates for a change. And the results showed as the Nuggets became the only team to score 100 points or more against the Philadelphia 76ers in 17 games– Wires; AFP - 419 words
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Article, Illustration543 2000-12-06 18 Luke Pachymuthu - BROKEN ANKLE STTLL ACTING UP By Luke Pachymuthu luke@sph.com.sg GRANT Hill was hoping for a new lease of life when he signed with the Orlando Magic in the off-sea-son. Instead, all he’s got so far is grief, thanks to an injured ankle. Hill,AFP - 543 words
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Article39 2000-12-06 19 “I HAVE never worked with Terry. But you talk to anyone who has, and they only have positive things to say about him.” Boro player Robbie Mustoe, on the arrival of Terry Venables as coach.39 words
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Article, Illustration485 2000-12-06 19 Contends misconduct charge is unfair Reuters LONDON By the time you read this, Patrick Vieira may or may not have been sent off in Arsenal’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich this morning. But one thing’s for sure, the volatile midfielder is already in hot– Reuters - 485 words
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World of SPORT
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Article, Illustration353 2000-12-06 19 Jon Saraceno - By Jon Saraceno USA Today THE sun-soaked, sand-between-their-toes December disappearing act that is the Miami Dolphins showed up for a critical late-season football game and won. And coming in Brrrrr-uffalo, in December, made it frosty and sweet. That the Dolphins are 10-3 and leading the ultra-competitive– USA Today; AFP - 353 words
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Advertisement34 2000-12-06 19 Log on to http^/eyebalLasial.com.sg for the latest in the Champions League: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, and Lazio vs Leeds. Tomorrow, catch Man United against Sturm Graz on ESPN (SCV, Ch 23) at 6 am.34 words
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Unwind
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Travel
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Article, Illustration1451 2000-12-06 20 W&'fy STEPHEN ROTHWELIi I (pedas@cycball.com. sg) braves biting cold and 1 murky bogs to pick his way 50 metres under the icecaps 11 in the land of the Vikings. I 1HAVE to admit, I’m jealous of the Vikings. They had a whale of a time plundering, rampagingJval Bard; Pictures: Jval Bard - 1,451 words
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Travel SHELF
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Article, Illustration86 2000-12-06 22 RIT Z C arlt on hotels i n Shanghai, Osaka, Seoul and Hong Kong now offer a 24-hour In-room Fitness Kit for US$3O (SSSO). Weights, resistance bands, exercise mats and fitness tapes are in the bag. But if this is too easy, you can ask for exercise86 words
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Article68 2000-12-06 22 IF YOU fancy a two-in-one package, head for Cyprus the North offers a Turkish experience; the South a Greek one. Europe’s easternmost Mediterranean isle is a perfect seven-day getaway destination, and it’s affordable at $1,388. Historical sites and museums, ancient castles, beaches and bars beckon. This promotion only68 words
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Article59 2000-12-06 22 IF WORK has been leaving you all aching and sore, it’s time to give yourself a well-deserved break. Pamper yourself with a body treat at Holiday Inn Tea Tree Spa Programs (Batam). Prices start at $145. Therapy services range from rejuvenating facials to body rubs and59 words
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Article51 2000-12-06 22 – Hera Chua - Hera Chua SICK of the rain? Get away from the pitter-patter, pack your gear and sunblock, and head for sunny Bali. Reliance Travel offers a four-day Bali trip from $5OB, It includes return economy-class airfare on Qantas Airways, daily breakfast and return airport transfers. To book, visit51 words
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Article, Illustration746 2000-12-06 22 NYT Once famed for its classy clubs and bars where the rich and famous hobnobbed, Qinzas new hostess bars are now catering to the average Joe. SUSUMU MAEJIMA reports. S NIGHT falls, young men and women show up in twos and threes and pass out handbills along– NYT - 746 words
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Arts
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Travel DIARY
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Article, Illustration70 2000-12-06 23 IT’S that time of the year again when Nuremberg in Germany is once again turned into a gorgeous and colossal Christmas market that draws more that 200,000 people from all over the world. Expect 185 festive stalls peddling everything from dried plums to gingerbreads to colourful lanterns. And,70 words
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Article131 2000-12-06 23 LONGING for a December away from the scorching sun? If the answer is yes, then you wouldn’t want to miss the grand re-opening of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, from Dec 15 to 17. Here you can walk barefoot on fresh snow and frolic on a131 words
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Article85 2000-12-06 23 – Hera Chua - Hera Chua AROUND for seven years now, the Fashion Rescue, oneofNewYork’sb igge st designer sales, is on again from Dec 2 to 10. Located at the Expo Centre at Madison Square Garden, it’s a shopper’s paradise. Expect great bargains from the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claibourne and85 words
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Article, Illustration580 2000-12-06 23 Staging a site-specific performance is a daunting task, especially when you have to contend with the elements, cautious sponsors and public liability. TAN DAWN WEI (dawntan@sph.com.sg) reports. 0ITE-SPECIFIC performances can be your worst nightmares. Angela Liong should know. The co-founder and artistic director of The Arts Fission CompanyWang Huifen - 580 words
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Article, Illustration222 2000-12-06 23 SINGAPORE audiences have gone on the bus, into a fountain and under a bunker to seek that all-rounded theatrical experience. We highlight a few notable ones: Trojan Women, TheatreWorks, 1991: A disused rock quarry was transformed into the ancient city of Troy, lit by a bonfire in the222 words
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Article, Illustration458 2000-12-06 24 WE CAST a critical eye over the four pieces with the help of Tan Siu Li, art consultant. DUST Saraswati Gramich Level one shop (mainpicture) What it is: Randomly placed feathers suggest the movement of dust, water or cloud formations. It’s used as an analogy of life somePictures: Wang Huifen - 458 words
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Article535 2000-12-06 24 Installation art has checked into new hotel The Q@llery Evason. TAN DAWN WEI dawntan@sph.com.sg) drops in for a visit. O NEW designer hotel is complete without artwork. The G@llery Evason which opened its doors just three months ago has adorned itself with some funky pieces to stand535 words
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Article, Illustration682 2000-12-06 25 Qone With That Thing, Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble’s new dinner-theatre offering, throws in insults, wacky dialogue and a Kriston-catered three-course meal. JUNE WAN (junewan@sph.com.sg) gets a taste. TRAGIC wedding dinner story is one every gossip wants to hear.' Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble’s Gone With That Thing682 words
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Article, Illustration371 2000-12-06 25 Tan Dawn Wei - S.S.O. GOES POP By Tan Dawn Wei dawntan@sph.com.sg CALL me a stubborn, old-fashioned purist, but I have serious problems coming to terms with classical-pop fusion. You know, the Vannessa Mae variety: Classical instruments raring to drown thumping drums or jangling electric guitars. That was the371 words
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Living Well
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Perfect parties
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Article, Illustration230 2000-12-06 26 CAMELLIA TAN - CAMELLIA TAN Director of Marmalade Restaurant Living well didnt someone call it the best revenge? Eyeball kicks off its weekly column on the art of living it up with tips on throwing parties like a pro, from the pros themselves. They share their entertaining tips and culinary skills230 words
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Article149 2000-12-06 26 TANG WEE SUNG - TANG WEE SUNG Chairman CEO ofCK Tang TANG Wee Sung’s colossal kitchen is worthy of a professional chef. There are stations for preparing, frying and baking, a wall of commercial refrigerators and freezers, plus a storeroom for his massive dinnerware collection. Meanwhile, his dining room overlooks the149 words
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Article, Illustration190 2000-12-06 26 SONNY BOEY - SONNY BOEY Managing director of Barang Barang Text and pictures from Home Decor Magazine DESPITE the stresses of running his own furnishings stores, slaving in the kitchen for hours to whip up a sumptuous spread from scratch is no sweat for Sonny Boey. Cantonese dishes with a modernText and pictures from Home & Decor Magazine; Photography (above right and above left): M Basheer Styling: Wong Siow Yuen - 190 words
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Advertisement38 2000-12-06 23 Urban Sanctuary, part of The Floating Stage Series, will be staged on the 35th storey of the Centennial Tower, 3 Temasek Avenue from Thursday to Sunday, at 8 pm. Tickets are $35. Call 238 6469for booking or enquiries.38 words
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Advertisement34 2000-12-06 25 Gone With That Thing is on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, at The Pavilion, Far East Square. Tickets at $30 (inclusive of dinner) are available at all TicketCharge Outlets. TicketCharge Hotline: 296 292934 words
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Article217 2000-12-06 27 Seminars for women Are you ready to leave? definition of the word “yes”. Appropriate rhetorical questions (formerly, “Honey, do I look fat?”). Elementary map reading. Crying and law enforcement. Advanced math seminar program your VCR. You can go shopping for less than four hours. Gaining 2 kg217 words
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Miscellaneous451 2000-12-06 27 Movies Sitcoms/serials Scarfies 7 pm Cinemax 59 This black comedy from New Zealand sees a group of university students planning to stay in an abandoned house. They discover a large crop of marijuana plants in the basement and decide to become drug lords for a day. All’s well and trippy451 words
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The Back Page
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Article, Illustration84 2000-12-06 28 CYBERBABE Lara Croft (left) has a boob job for the new version of the hit game, Tomb Raider. Computer programmers have given the scantily-clad action chick a better-defined 38D bust and a rounder bottom to boost Christmas sales. A spokeswoman for her creators, Core Design,84 words
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Article, Illustration83 2000-12-06 28 ANGELINA Jolie (right), who is currently filming a live-action Tomb Raider flick, was originally picked to join forces with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in the action-packed Charlie’s Angels movie. But the Oscar winner wasn’t impressed with what the producers had to offer. She said:83 words
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Article, Illustration278 2000-12-06 28 Wires PRETTY Woman star Jnlia Roberts has just become “Power Woman”. Roberts is the first actress to make the Hollywood Reporter’s list of the 50 most influential women in show business. Roberts Hollywood’s highest-paid actress with a US$2O-million (Ss34-million) per movie price tag was ranked the third– Wires - 278 words
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Article91 2000-12-06 28 ALLY Mcßeal stars Caksta Flockhart and Robert Downey Jr aren’t acting when they steam up the camera with their kisses. It’s turning into love for the two off the set, say pals. “When the camera stops rolling, the smooching doesn’t,” a source said. Downey’s character was91 words
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Article, Illustration183 2000-12-06 28 Wires EVEN though several US tabloids are claiming that Ellen DeGeneres’ famous ex, Anne Heche (left), is pregnant, the actress’ manager is denying the stork story, stating simply that Heche’s appetite has just increased... Scary Spice Mel B plans to import three tonnes of sand to turn her English– Wires - 183 words
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