The New Paper, 21 December 1998
1998-12-21
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CLINTON’S NEW WAR
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Article, Illustration484 1998-12-21 2 impeach /im'pi:tf/ V to charge a public ofticia (before an official body) with serious misbehaviour in office J ——mm———MMMIM—MMMMI—MWiMBMIMMMIMMPJBMMiMm Wire services. BANKING on public support to scare his political enemies out of voting to oust him from office. Sending feelers to moderate Republicans in theWire services. - 484 words
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Article274 1998-12-21 2 PUBLIC support for Mr Clinton rose yesterday after the vote to impeach him, according to a new poll. An NBC poll of 510 adults on Saturday showed support for the President rising from 68 per cent to 72 per cent after the US Congress voted to lay274 words
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Article60 1998-12-21 2 Clinton provided "perjurious, false and misleading testimony to the grand jury..." It's his word against hers. In January, Clinton denied having any "sexual relations" with Lewinsky. The broad definition covered even touching her breasts and genitals. This conflicts with her tell-all confession. His later confession60 words
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Article58 1998-12-21 2 He prevented, obstructed and impeded the administration of justice." Was Lewinsky promised a job for her silence? She claims not, saying no one asked her to lie and she was never promised a job for her silence. Circumstantial evidence exists, however, says Time magazine. No testimony, however,58 words
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Article225 1998-12-21 2 US officials say their president's woes won't affect his foreign policy. But some analysts in Asia aren't convinced. The impeachment could hurt US influence in Asia, they say. They fear it could lead to a freeze on policy making, upsetting the world markets. On iV, Secretary of State225 words
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Article112 1998-12-21 2 provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony in response to questions..." The evidence: Mr Clinton's response may not have been technically false if one follows the definition given of "sexual relations". But his lack of recall when asked about his gifts to Ms Lewinsky and his similar memory lapse about112 words
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STRIKE AGAINST IRAQ
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Article, Illustration409 1998-12-21 3 AFTER THE BOMBING. WHAT NOW? The Independent and Reuters. CLIP Mr Saddam Hussein's wings, then replace him. This is new plan laid out by US President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday. In almost identical speeches, both leaders outlined four main elements in the plan:The Independent and Reuters.; Picture/ Reuters - 409 words
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184 1998-12-21 3 BOTH the US and Britain are doing a lot of chest-thumping on the success of the bombing. However, both acknowledged that Mr Saddam Hussein will rebuild his war machine in about a year's time. The attack, which lasted a total of 70 hours,184 words
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Advertisement234 1998-12-21 3 Are you proficient in English? Arc you content with the way How to express your ideas you speak and write? Arc you fluently. sure that you arc not making The study requires only a little mistakes that cause people to time, and very moderate fees underrate you? You are judged234 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article, Illustration518 1998-12-21 4 MR Paddy Chew tucked heartily into his Caesar salad on the balcony of Monkey's Cafe in Orchard Tower last week. He hadn't been there since he became the first in Singapore to say in public, last Saturday, that he has the HIVPictures/ Sam Yeo - 518 words
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Article248 1998-12-21 4 HE led a "havoc" life after he turned 21. Then an air-steward, he would party and have casual sex with both men and women on his frequent working trips. 'WHEN I WAS DRUNK' Said Mr Paddy Chew: "I've had a few sexual partners and also casual248 words
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QUICKNEWS
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276 1998-12-21 5 m PRIME rates and interbank rates may be down, but real interest rates in Singapore are now at their highest levels since the last recession. And this 12-year high in real lending costs is expected to crimp business investments, as firms will find it276 words
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Article, Illustration54 1998-12-21 5 «(G*This BAZAAR OPEN, STALLS CLOSED: Hari Raya festivities have started at Geylang Serai, but some bazaar stalls are still empty. Of the 408 stalls available, 56 have not been taken up yet, reports Berita Harian. And this, despite the fact that fewer stalls are being offered thisPicture/ Berita Harian - 54 words
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News Break
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Article64 1998-12-21 5 transport! SINGAPORE Bus Service (SBS) is likely to win the tender to run the North-East MRT line and two light rail lines, said some analysts. The reason: SBS' track record and bigger size. The only other company invited to bid was Trans-Island Bus Services. The winner will64 words
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Article71 1998-12-21 5 CRIME EIGHT is not a lucky number for Tampines fish farmer Leow Ah Kwee, 40. That is how many times his farm has been hit by thieves in the last nine months, despite guard dogs, a burglar alarm and overnight watches by the police. The last time, on71 words
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Article59 1998-12-21 5 MEDIA SINGAPORE Cable Vision is looking to education for kids as the key to boosting subscriptions. "In 1999, SCVs big push will be education, to tell parents cable TV will be advantageous to kids," said SCVs programming vice-president Sandie Lee. SCV is looking at offering more educational59 words
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Article62 1998-12-21 5 ■TECHNOLOGY! FIRST the mouse, now the RAT. It allows portable computer users to be reached via the Internet. The RAT, Reverse Address Translation program, was developed at the National University of Singapore. It is installed directly into the Internet Service Provider or the company's corporate network. The user's62 words
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Article45 1998-12-21 5 International Herald Tribune: Clinton's fate is now in hands of Senate New Straits Times: Clinton aims to seek Senate compromise Berita Harian Malaysia: Attack fails to save Clinton BBC news: Iraq assesses costs of four nights of US and British air raids45 words
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Article, Illustration159 1998-12-21 6 Pmus THERE are no endangered Furbies. That is the message from Tiger Electronics, maker of this year's hot new electronic toy. An example of electronic wizardry, the toy comes out of the box speaking its own language, F\irbish, but gradually switches to English, making it look159 words
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Article51 1998-12-21 6 HEALTH HOW widespread are contact lens complications among Singaporeans? That is what a big survey at the Changi General, Tan Tock Seng and National University hospitals and the Singapore National Eye Centre hopes to find out. It will cover patients hospitalised for contact-lens complications as well as51 words
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Article60 1998-12-21 6 JAPAN JAPAN'S government expects its economy to get much worse in the next four months. It slashed its growth forecast for the year to March to minus 2.2 per cent its second revision in 2Vi months at a special cabinet meeting yesterday, reports The Business Times. This result60 words
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Article65 1998-12-21 6 THE US US tycoon Donald Trump's planned 72-storey residential tower in New York is too high, say critics. The 260m-high tower, (almost as tall as the OUB Centre here) will dwarf the 39-storey UN building, a major city landmark. Critics of the plan for the world's tallest65 words
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Article55 1998-12-21 6 CHINA BEIJING released prominent dissident Liu Nianchun yesterday. After more than three years of imprisonment, Mr Liu, 50, left China for New York with his wife and their 11-year-old daughter. He was freed to seek medical treatment. Dissident Wang Dan, who was released on medical parole in April,55 words
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Article46 1998-12-21 6 The Straits Times: Clinton digs in, as shameful trial looms The Business Times: S'pore real interest rates hit 12-year high Lianhe Zaobao: Impeached by House, Clinton refuses to resign Berita Harian: House impeaches Clinton RCS morning news: Bombing of Iraq over for now46 words
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Article87 1998-12-21 6 i They just kept coming in! Cartons and cartons of diapers, and we had to keep distributing them as fast as they came in, because we just didn f t have the space. Some even came in with photographs of the elderly people featured in the newspapers cut87 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration35 1998-12-21 7 THEY ARE POOLING RESOURCES TO SET UP A RIPPLE: Coaches Ng Meng Seng, Desmond Wong, Jacob See, Urn Lee Eng, Chief Coach See Puay Kheng and Sunny Yap Picture/ Alvin TohPicture/ Alvin Toh - 35 words
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Article361 1998-12-21 8 Woon Wui Tek - BY Woon Wui Tek WHAT is a swimming club without swimming coaches? Well, the Singapore Swimming Club (SSC) is losing five of its seven swimming coaches and a couple of top officials as well. Led by chief coach See Puay Kheng, the coaches resigned on Thursday. "We will361 words
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Article144 1998-12-21 8 THE Singapore Swimming Club made news in October when its vice-president, Mr Alan Chua, won a confidence vote. Mr Chua, was accused of wanting some coaches (including the chief coach) out. About 700 members attended the five-hour extraordinary general meeting. Mr Chua had 465 votes in his144 words
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Article, Illustration854 1998-12-21 9 Cashless society? How about going less-cards too? Singaporeans' wallets are becoming thicker with cards. With the introduction of the Sing Tel Freedom Phonecard this month, we now have one more card to add to our growing collection. As Singapore moves towards becoming a cashless society, will we now854 words
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Article, Illustration89 1998-12-21 10 mui*mui< The Straits Times Forum letter writer Tay Un Slau feels Singapore's goal of reaching the World Cup finals in 2010 win never be reached if schools are expected to play a big role: It does not matter how much money and time is89 words
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Article, Illustration462 1998-12-21 10 MELVIN SINGH - SILKAIR TRAGEDY Report MELVIN SINGH in Palembang in Palembang LITTLE Marcus Choo was back in Palembang. About a year ago, helped by a buddy, he scanned the passenger name list at the local police headquarters for his father's name. Mr Richard Choo Choon Kiat, 36, was onePicture CHOO CHWEE HUA - 462 words
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Article296 1998-12-21 10 ONE YEAR ON MAKE no mistake, the tears will never dry up. But now is the time for healing. Some relatives and friends of the 104 who died said looking at the memorial in Palembang reminded them that it was time to move on. Said Mr Mohammed296 words
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Article, Illustration133 1998-12-21 11 SILKAIR TRAGEDY ONE YEAR ON IN HIS OWN WAY: A little boy praying before a tombstone. MISSING DADDY: Seven-year-old Marcus Choo mourning his father, Mr Richard Choo Choon Kiat, with his mother Madam Fiona Soh, 37, and an aunt (right). i COMFORT IN HEAVEN: Ten-year-old Nikola Soen133 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration477 1998-12-21 12 In tough times, you'd think the going gets tougher for former drug addicts and prisoners who are looking for jobs. Yet, one organisation says any such person going to it for a job gets one. YONG SHUHOONG reports YES, the Industrial and Services Co-operative Society Limited (Iscos) says477 words
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Article, Illustration77 1998-12-21 12 READERS who present any two The New Paper mastheads (page one logos) from Dec 21-31 at the Singapore Zoological Gardens ticketing counter will get a 25 per cent discount off entry fees to the Zoo. Each person can buy up to five entry tickets with the two mastheads77 words
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Article69 1998-12-21 12 ISCOS aims to "initiate, develop and operate profitable businesses for the employment of ex-prisoners and ex-drug addicts." Who can be members: former drug addict or prisoner H family member of an inmate or ex-inmate staff or a member of organisations involved in the aftercare of ex-inmates I69 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article270 1998-12-21 14 Source: BBC. THIS is what a Scottish family says the authorities in Israel have done. Scottish tourist Alistair Sinclair died in Israel in April. His relatives are suing Israel for one million shekels ($393,500) for removing his heart and thyroid for medical tests withoutSource: BBC. - 270 words
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Article330 1998-12-21 15 MORE SERVANTS COMPLAIN Wire services. IT took an Egyptian 10-pound note ($5) and an SOS message for police to turn up at a hotel suite of an Egyptian prince. A taxi driver was waiting for a fare outside the Ramses Hilton hotel in Cairo on FridayWire services. - 330 words
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Article, Illustration177 1998-12-21 15 THE Paris underground train system is set to come up smelling like roses from this week. And of lemon, orange and lavender. Researchers for the Metro have developed Madeleine, an antidote to the foul odours plaguing the subway system, the BBC reports. It is named177 words
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Article, Illustration261 1998-12-21 15 ON Jan 1, the world will see the birth of the euro. It will be the single currency for 11 of the 15 European Union (EU) members. Euro coins and bills will not be introduced until the end of 2001. But German marks, French francs,261 words
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Article144 1998-12-21 16 Reuters. A MAGNIFICENT flight. That was how British balloonist Richard Branson described his round-the-world attempt so far, despite being bounced around in violent thunderstorms. And despite passing dangerously close by the glooe's hot spot, Iraq. The entrepeneur and his American former rival, Steve Fossett, wereReuters. - 144 words
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Article, Illustration92 1998-12-21 17 mm<mui< Grumpy and unhelpful sales staff Is a common sight in Germany, especially during the Christmas season, said a Reuters report. Ms Monika Mueller, a 50-year-old woman selling Jewellery in a large department store, blamed customers for the less-than-friendly attitude of her fellow salesmen and salewomen: They92 words
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Advertisement642 1998-12-21 17 Where Winter Crabs lake Centresta?e. The best time of the year is here! You can now indulge in the famous MATSU Nigataken Winter Crabs in equatorial Singapore -in the cool comfort of Matsu. Savour Snow Crabs (Echizen Gani), Giant King Crabs (Taraba Gani) and even Winter oysters (Kaki). All painstakingly642 words
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DEARWIJEY
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Article, Illustration197 1998-12-21 19 QI AM taking 0 levels this year. I have thought about going on to a polytechnic. However, I'm worried it may not help me achieve my dreams of getting into the music industry. I'm interested in such areas as singing, songwriting and producing. My197 words
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161 1998-12-21 19 QI'LL be taking the O levels this year. I wish to pursue a career in geology and its related fields, such as ecology or zoology. But I'm weak in physics. What subject combinations should I take in a JC for such a161 words
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Article179 1998-12-21 19 FROM THE TOURISM BOARD I REFER to the letter from Libra in The New Paper, Nov 30. I would like to clarify some of the information provided by Mr Wijey on tourist guides in Singapore. The tourist guide course is offered jointly by the Centre179 words
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Article, Illustration281 1998-12-21 20 Architecture is my design QI AM taking my Os this year in the express stream. As a pure science student, I'm doing English, Chinese, E maths, A maths, physics, chemistry, literature and geography. For my recent preliminary exams, I scored As for languages and humanities, but Bs for the281 words
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Article155 1998-12-21 20 QI AM taking my 0 levels this year and intend to apply to be a stewardess with Singapore Airlines (SIA). The problem is that I am too short. I've heard that one has to be at least 1.58 m tall. I'm only 1.53 m. Does height155 words
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Article162 1998-12-21 20 QI AM a Secondary 2 student. With an A 1 for Science, A 2 for maths and a B3 for English and Mother Tongue in my finals, I got into the sub-science stream. Next year, however, my class does not offer any pure-science subjects, only162 words
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Article, Illustration691 1998-12-21 21 Yong Siew Fern - It was not the first time Zoe had wept while talking about her father. She had cried, too, when she launched her 10th anniversary album in late October. And while being interviewed by Gurmit Singh during his talkshow on Saturday night. It was a night of tears andPictures/ Sam Yeo - 691 words
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Article, Illustration332 1998-12-21 22 IT was a wild and wonderful night for the TV comedians. First, Mark Lee beat his "veteran" partner Jack Neo to win Best Comedy Performer award. But Jack was no loser. And Mark ended up a double winner. Both comedians were voted among the Top 10 Most PopularPicture/ Kenneth Koh - 332 words
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Article127 1998-12-21 22 Best Acton Xie Shaoguang (Stand By Me) Best Actress: Huang Biren (Stand By Me) Best Drama Serial: Stand By Me Best Screenplay: Stand By Me Best Supporting Acton Chen Guohua (Around People's Park) Best Supporting Actress: Xiang Vun (Around People's Park) Best Primetime Comedy Programme: Comedy Night Best127 words
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Article, Illustration345 1998-12-21 23 Avis Wong - By Avis Wong THE first day she stepped into the Ruan Ensemble class, the rest of the students stared. Zaherah Mohd Ismail looks Malay, so when she joined the Chinese instrumental group in Secondary 1 as part of her extra-curricular activity (ECA) at Pasir345 words
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Article, Illustration316 1998-12-21 24 Stage actors Debra Tengand John Widelock star in Love Letters, a play about love. EDWIN YEOgrills them to find out their experiences with the different types of love PUPPY LOVE Debra Teng (DT): I guess I had this at about five. It was a man who livedPicture/ Alvin Toh - 316 words
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Article19 1998-12-21 24 What: Love Letters When: Today to Wednesday Where: Drama Centre Ticketing: $15 and $20, from Sistic outlets.19 words
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145 1998-12-21 24 LOVE letters is a play about two people who met when they were five years old. One, Andy Ladd (John Widelock), becomes a politician, but he has never forgotten Melissa (Debra Teng), his childhood sweetheart. Their relationship is chronicled through the love letters they145 words
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Advertisement197 1998-12-21 23 StArbUzZ LISTEN to our celebrity buzz on 1900-*****04. What aristocratic title does Jamie Lee Curtis have? How much was she paid for her work in the original Halloween? Which rocker did she use to date? Find out more in 10 things you never knew about her. Also, get the latest197 words
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Advertisement79 1998-12-21 24 MEET MTV MANDARIN VJ BELINDA LEE T**iW LIVE AT THE PARTY!! Vogue Disco Pub 6 Wine Bar (Central Mall. 7 Magazine Road) mf 200 FREE TICKETS UP FOR GRAB! Come down to SPH REDEMPTION COUNTER (Outside Raffles Place MRT Station) on Tuesday 22 Dec '9812.00pm onwards to exchange your 379 words
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Article, Illustration286 1998-12-21 25 Carol Leong - By Carol Leong GET ready to shimmer, shine and show off. MTV has a range of party clothes that provide value for money even if you're pulling out all stops t impress in this season of economic blues. Whether it is for an afternoon get-together, a286 words
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Article, Illustration209 1998-12-21 25 WANT to spend Christmas Day with MTV babe Belinda Lee? This is your last chance to attend the coolest party of the year. There are just 200 tickets left for The New Paper's exclusive Christmas Day party at Vogue Disco Pub209 words
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Article, Illustration498 1998-12-21 26 AUGUSTINE PANG - ET CETERA WITH AUGUSTINE PANG A THING that's puzzled me is the frequency with which I've been sick lately. In early September, I was knocked out for a week. Sore throat, flu, high fever, the works. Fair enough, I thought. One major illness is a498 words
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Miscellaneous56 1998-12-21 27 COMIC I iC* v 5S£ A\ 9 I'ywmant I \V/lKllZCKteL2££Lj IWMSS-) iSK£3Bff> \Wl||||lf Wrm //mf SiillMlF the statue of liberty I j|Sfc MSSSIS in \f7 ILToSSIKSET II I LOOK HOW Potent IT IS 111 JT&f fL»SKJSv£S?tS? i -row PEOPLE snLL A (J./ L}/ mBtJOL SmBOL OF ft>UTICAL J p iM56 words
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Article, Illustration375 1998-12-21 28 Teo Yun Yun - BY Teo Yun Yun WHAT better way to get into the festive mood than tucking in to turkey and wine while watching the Christmas crowds stroll by? Carlton Hotel's Victoria Cafe is one spot for doing just that. Located at the junction of Bras Basah Road and VictoriaPicture/ Sam Yeo - 375 words
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Article, Illustration185 1998-12-21 42 EUROPE KICKOFF: SERIE A IN ITALY Reuters. PERUGIA 2 FIORENTINA 2 JAPAN'S Hidetoshi Nakata kept his cool to convert a penalty five minutes into stoppage time as Perugia held Serie A leader Fiorentina yesterday. Fiorentina was hit by a goal from Croat Milan Rapaijc after justReuters.; Picture/ Reuters - 185 words
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Article, Illustration356 1998-12-21 42 AFP. Roberto Baggio was Inter-Milan's hero last night. He scored one goal and set up two more as Inter stormed back to beat 10-man AS Roma 4-1 in a Serie A clash in Milan. And to think that Baggio went into action only in the 55th minute, whenAFP. - 356 words
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Article223 1998-12-21 42 ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION SAMPDORIA 2 AC MILAN 2 Leonardo and German Oliver Bierhoff scored for Milan. Francesco Palmieri and Ariel Ortega helped grab a vital point in Sampdoria's fight against relegation. JUVENILIS 3 SALERNITANA 0 Italy international Filippo Inzaghi's hat-trick made the day. CAGLIARI 0 BOLOGNA223 words
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Article189 1998-12-21 42 AFP SAMPDORIA'S would-be coach, David Piatt, was very happy with his team's 2-2 draw against AC Milan yesterday. Sampdoria trailed 2-1 until Argentinian Ariel Ortega curled home a superb free-kick in the 86th minute. Piatt is in the centre of a row between theAFP - 189 words
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Article, Illustration450 1998-12-21 43 As Chelsea staked its claim for the title, fellow favourite Manchester United stumbled yet again in the weekend's shock result. What now, asks JEFFREY LOW, as the race opens up...? Send in your FAR POST response to: E-mail: TNPsports @sph.com.sg Fax: Deadline: Midnight tomorrow. MAN UNITED450 words
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103 1998-12-21 43 CHELSEA 2 SPURS 0 NO one outstanding here in Chelsea's long overdue return to the summit. Not exactly Gustavo Poyet, not really Gianfranco Zola. Does it mean that Gianluca Vialli has, at last, found the fluent teamwork that has eluded his multi-national squad for103 words
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Advertisement354 1998-12-21 43 LEADING SCORERS: 12: Dion Dublin (Aston Villa, including 3 for Coventry) 10: Michael Owen (Liverpool), Hamilton Ricard (Middlesbrough) 9: Gianfranco Zola (Chelsea), Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 8: Marcus Gayle (Wimbledon) 7: lan Wright (West Ham), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United), Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal), Gustavo Poyet (Chelsea) 6: Alan Shearer (Newcastle), Clive354 words
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Article, Illustration331 1998-12-21 44 ARSENAL 3 Denis Bergkamp 28th min Patrick Vieira 53 Emmanuel Petit 82 LEEDS 1 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 66 Half-time: 1-0 Crowd: 38,025 ARSENAL Manninger Dixon Vieira Bould Vivas Ljungberg (Grimandi 71) Anelka Bergkamp Overmars (Wreh 87) Keown Petit Sent Off: Grimandi LEEDS Martyn Haaland Hasselbaink Bowyer HopkinAFP.; Picture/ Reuters - 331 words
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Article, Illustration123 1998-12-21 44 Arsenal's French midfielder Emmanuel Petit returned to first team action yesterday and inspired his team-mates to a vital Premiership win over in-form Leeds. While the influential World Cup winner has been sidelined with injury, Arsene Wenger's men have slipped behind in123 words
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Article288 1998-12-21 45 TODAY STRUGGLING Charlton have every reason to fear the worst when league leader Aston Villa visit the Valley tonight. Alan Curbishley's men haven't beaten any team since their 4-2 victory over West Ham in October eight games ago. And although the name of288 words
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Article, Illustration337 1998-12-21 45 ASTON Villa manager John Gergory is confident his side can enjoy a Merry Christmas by achieving victories over Charlton, Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday before the New Year, reports Internet site Football 365. But he is aware of the importance of337 words
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Article, Illustration111 1998-12-21 45 STAN Collymore appears to be manager John Gregory's only selection poser. And it is quite a problem, given the good form of striker Julian Joachim. Collymore has been unable to get his place back after returning from inujury and suspension with Joachim and Dion111 words
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Article, Illustration132 1998-12-21 46 CHELSEA 2 SPURSO Tottenham manager George Graham was full of praise for Chelsea after his team was beaten in the Premiership match on Saturday. Chelsea have got it right. I believe it could be their year because Chelsea have the depth and strength in theirPicture/ Reuters - 132 words
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Article228 1998-12-21 46 CHELSEA is top of the Premiership table for the first time in nine years. And player-manager Gianluca Vialli has challenged his. players to stay ahead of the pack, reports Sky Sports. Vialli returned to the starting line-up against Tottenham on Saturday and played his part in the 2-0228 words
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Advertisement189 1998-12-21 45 JURONG LIFELINE: The New Paper has set up a Save Jurong Lifeline. Each time you call 1900-*****07, $2.40 will be charged to your phone bill, of which $2 will go to Jurong Football Club. The rest covers administration costs. All callers are eligible for a lucky draw. DONOR OFFER: Enzer189 words
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Advertisement43 1998-12-21 46 isssmssmi bggljjuiGHm SUNDAY: Arsenal 3 Leeds 1 SATURDAY: Chelsea 2 Tottenham 0 Coventry 1 Derby 1 Liverpool 2 Sheff Wed 0 Man United 2 Middlesbrough 3 Newcastle 1 Leicester 0 Forest 2 Blackburn 2 Southampton 3 Wimbledon 1 West Ham 2 Everton 143 words
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Article, Illustration525 1998-12-21 47 GOODBYE BANGKOK... ...HELLO PUSAN She has won 33 medals for India at previous Asian Games ...but this time there was no glory for sprint queen PT Usha. But it was not all doom and gloom for the country as another star emerged in Bangkok middlePicture/ Reuters - 525 words
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Article, Illustration370 1998-12-21 47 MIDDLE DISTANCE STAR UNTIL these Asian Games, India had never had a woman who could win in the longer distances. There was PT Usha no doubt, but she specialised in the shorter 400 m and the sprints. Jyotirmoyee Sikdhar changed all of370 words
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Article, Illustration171 1998-12-21 48 GOODBYE BANGKOK... ...HELLO PUSAN Reuters. THAI national soccer coach Peter Withe insists he's just a political football caught up in the recent coach-for-votes scandal. "I was asked to come here to do a job to help with the development of footballReuters.; Picture/ Reuters - 171 words
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Article312 1998-12-21 48 AFP. IRANIAN goalkeeper Nima Nakisa believes an Asian boycott of football's 2002 World Cup finals would damage the sport. Iran won the Asian Games gold medal on Saturday, beating Kuwait 2-0 in the final, and Nakisa believes the team can qualify for Asia's first-ever finals, inAFP. - 312 words
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210 1998-12-21 48 Reuters BIG changes are likely to be made to the Asian Games soccer tournament before the next Games in 2002, Asian football chief Peter Velappan said yesterday. "We have to bring a little more order into the tournament to ensure qualityReuters - 210 words
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Article, Illustration420 1998-12-21 49 fIOODBYE BANGKOK... ...HELLO PUSAN AFP. CHINA'S athletes were blasted yesterday for their poor showing at the Asian games. China finished with 129 medals, eight fewer than in Hiroshima four years ago. Chef de mission Yuan Weimin, a senior member of the Chinese Olympic Committee, saidAFP.; Picture/ Reuters - 420 words
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Article178 1998-12-21 49 A record can be broken but a medal can. Japanese triple gold medal sprinter Koji Ito, the athlete of the Games, on why the battle for medals is so fierce despite the competition often being less than world-class. Chinese athletes always refuse. They do not compete178 words
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Article89 1998-12-21 49 SINGAPORE'S final medal tally: GOLD: 1. Joan Huang and Naomi Tan (sailing). 2. Siew Shaw Her and Colin Ng (sailing). SILVER: 1. Anthony Kiong (sailing). 2. Tan Tiong Boon (pool). 3. Jesmine Ho (bowling). BRONZE: 1. Tracey Tan (sailing). 2. Roy Tay (sailing). 3. Tan Wearn Haw and89 words
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Article, Illustration46 1998-12-21 50 Fifteen days of happiness, 15 days of friendship, 15 days of harmony and 15 days of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia, declaring the event over as mascot Chaiyo (above) wavesgooodbye to the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok.46 words
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Article201 1998-12-21 50 AFP. SOME thought that, deep in the pits of recession, Thailand would never make the 13th Asian Games a success. But when the curtains came down yesterday, Thailand celebrated with the same exuberance that has always concluded a Thai sporting event. In a spectacular display ofAFP. - 201 words
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Article, Illustration71 1998-12-21 50 IVs in the nature of the Thais that they are not really good at advance preparations, but when the time gets close they really concentrate and pull it all together. IVs not just true of the Games, but of daily business. IVs amazing. Advertising man Tsuji Naojuki, saying71 words
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