Streats, 9 November 2000
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2000-11-09
1
36
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/streats
Streats
-
Title Section21 2000-11-09 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets THURSDAY 9 November 2000 Another quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/200021 words
-
510 2000-11-09 1 Karen Wong - by Karen Wong A PALE and fragile 23-year-old yesterday sat sobbing silently in a cold courtroom as the judge told her she would have to spend the next eight months in jail. The sentence capped a young510 words
-
Article, Illustration192 2000-11-09 1 electionrifslr. k FIRST it was Vice-President AI Gore, 52, who was leading. Then it was Texas Governor George W Bush, 53. Then, it was Mr Gore again. Only to be toppled by Mr Bush again. ThePics: AP - 192 words
-
Streatsmart local
-
Article384 2000-11-09 2 -AFP TAIPEI Taiwan authorities made it clear they had judicial sovereignty over the investigation into the SQOO6 crash. “According to Taiwan’s criminal law, we surely have the judicial sovereignty if investigation suggests the three SIA pilots were to blame,” said Taiwan’s justice minister Chen-AFP - 384 words
-
Article190 2000-11-09 2 Violetta Wong - by Violetta Wong IF you dined at Green Garden Bar Restaurant at Serangoon Road and ordered Hennessy or Martell brandy, you might have got cheap bootleg instead. A 43-year-old Malaysian man, Tan Kim Teong, his brother, and sister-in-law pleaded guilty in court yesterday for bottling and selling190 words
-
Article, Illustration226 2000-11-09 2 ORGANISATIONS throughout Singapore are holding various activities spurred by Clean and Green Week. Arcasia Land, NOVO Environmental Technological Services and Transnational Recycling Industries teamed up to start a recycling programme which involves about 240 companies at Science Park 1 and 2. Every two weeks, thePic:ST - 226 words
-
Article77 2000-11-09 2 THE joint venture producing the Today newspaper has lost one of its four partners Delgro. A joint statement by the four Media Corp, RFP Investments (the investment unit of SMRT), Sing Tel Yellow Pages and Delgro said that Delgro has decided not to participate as77 words
-
Article125 2000-11-09 2 THE police are not leaving any stone unturned in seeking out immigration offenders. In two consecutive days this week, 49 illegal immigrants have been arrested. On Tuesday, four women and 10 men, all Thais, were arrested in a raid in a forested area at125 words
-
Article109 2000-11-09 3 morningsmile What they don't teach in the MBA course. Assmosis -The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by 'kissing up'to the boss. OBlame-storming Sitting around in a group discussing why a deadline was missed or why a project failed and who was109 words
-
196 2000-11-09 3 GOOD news for those who like a wager. From Dec 4, you will be able to buy 4D, Toto, Singapore Sweep and Score tickets sold by Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club (STC) by visiting one outlet. Besides offering customers one-stop service, the two organisations196 words
-
Article248 2000-11-09 3 Clementi and Jurong residents soon will pay less GARBAGE collection privatisation in Clementi and Jurong will mean a cut in service charges for housing board residents in those areas by next year. HDB residents in both areas now pay $8.70 a month. Charges in248 words
-
187 2000-11-09 3 A SINGAPOREAN woman is recuperating after a lifesaving operation in London last month. As reported in the Nov 1 issue of Streats, Miss Melissa Wong, 23, underwent an emergency liver transplant last month after developing liver failure and facing death from Wilson’s disease. The rare genetic disease,187 words
-
Article198 2000-11-09 3 AN elderly woman fell prey to a robber while on her way home from the market. On Tuesday, at about 9.30 am, Madam Huang You Song, 71, entered the lift at Blk 739, Yishun Avenue 5 and pressed the button for the sixth floor. A young T-shirted198 words
-
Article121 2000-11-09 4 onekindact Zarina, secretary: would like to thank Mr Shahrum, Mr Leo and Mr Chandra at Singapore Post Centre for helping me to locate my lost photo negatives. I dropped my office mail into the mailbox at the MRT without realising that my photo negatives was in the121 words
-
Article224 2000-11-09 4 Karen Wong - by Karen Wong ANGRY that his wife accused him of having an affair after he hadn’t come home for three days, Toh Lay Teow carried her to a window of their fifth-floor flat and threatened to chuck her down, a court heard yesterday. Toh,224 words
-
news scan
-
Article108 2000-11-09 4 AIRLINE officer Goh Seng Hock, 49, was standing outside a karaoke pub at Telok Kurau Road on Tuesday at about 11pm, when two men confronted him. One alleged that Mr Goh had kicked him earlier. The two men pulled him to a corner and108 words
-
Article78 2000-11-09 4 THREE bungling thieves tried to steal a pickup truck but rammed it into a parked van. On Monday at about 4am, Mr Shamsuri, 34, spotted three men at the car park of Block 5 Teban Gardens. He later heard a loud revving sound, followed by a loud78 words
-
-
Article, Illustration308 2000-11-09 5 Paper responds to readers' feedback AGED 155 and still in touch with readers’ needs and desires. The Straits Times yesterday came in five separate sections. This demonstrates how seriously the Singapore Press Holdings’ flagship newspaper takes its 1.2 million readers’ feedback. The reason forPic: ST - 308 words
-
Article, Illustration70 2000-11-09 5 Our weather girl says No matter where you are this afternoon, you'll probably hear the roar of thunder and see bolts of lightning streak across the sky. The temperature will hit a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius and high tide will reach 2.7 m at 9.33 am. Weather girl fromPic: Francis Lee - 70 words
-
Just a minute
-
Article74 2000-11-09 5 If you have ideas on how to make Singapore more familyfriendly and its people more eager to get married, the Ministry of Community Development and Sports (MCDS) wants to hear from you. Five work groups and seven action groups have set out to gather views from people74 words
-
Article39 2000-11-09 5 If your blood group is 0+ or A+, you might want to donate blood to help the SI A plane crash victims at the Singapore General Hospital. Donations can be made at the National Blood Centre (Tel: 229-0626).39 words
-
Article59 2000-11-09 5 Gain from pain. Head down to Artfolio Space at the Raffles Hotel Arcade and check out the works of Indonesian artist Pande Ketut Taman. The paintings were influenced by the social and political unrest in his country and embody a feeling of fear and suffering. On till59 words
-
-
Article, Illustration306 2000-11-09 7 SEOUL Creditors cut off their lifeline to Daewoo Motor yesterday after last-minute negotiations with its union collapsed. The vehicle manufacturer, which is laden with more than US$lO billion (5517.3 billion) in debt, will now be forced into Korea’s biggest bankruptcy ever. South Korea’s third-largest vehicle manufacturer hadPic: AFP - 306 words
-
154 2000-11-09 7 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian health officials have raided beauty salons and seized dangerous skin-whitening cosmetics after complaints from users, a report said yesterday. The Sun newspaper said officers raided seven salons in the Kuala Lumpur outskirts on Monday after complaints from women of peeling or-AFP - 154 words
-
news scan
-
Article77 2000-11-09 7 Reuters ADELAIDE The skeletons of three babies have been found under the floorboards on an old house. Police said they would search the house and immediate area to ensure no other remains were buried. They dismissed speculation the discovery could resolve one of Australia’s most mysterious crimes– Reuters - 77 words
-
Article108 2000-11-09 7 Reuters TOKYO After nearly three decades on the run, the leader of the extreme leftist Japanese Red Army was captured yesterday. Fusako Shigenobu, 55, was seized outside a hotel in the city of Takatsuki in western Japan and arrested for her alleged role in the group’s– Reuters - 108 words
-
Article88 2000-11-09 7 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian Immigration Department has blamed Indonesia for severe overcrowding at a detention camp for illegal immigrants. Enforcement director Nasir Ahmad, quoted by the Star and Sun newspapers, said Indonesian authorities in the ports of Dumai and Belawan were now allowing the-AFP - 88 words
-
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement84 2000-11-09 2 Stri ts HOTLINE 1800 844-5566 FAX *****22 E-MAIL streats@sph.com.sg ADDRESS 82 Genting lane, News Centre, Level 2 5(*****7) CIRCULATION Customer Service *****77 MARKETING Nalini@sph.com.sg Vivian: 740 2067 Adeline: *****27 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS cats@sph.com.sg RECRUITMENT ADVERTISMENTS recruitment @sph.com.sg Look out for these treats inside! Word Game Have loads of fun with our84 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement77 2000-11-09 3 MeduCare now covers hand, foot and mouth disease. MeduCare is the first and only education savings plan that covers your child against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), in addition to other child-related illnesses. This new benefit is also extended to all existing MeduCare policyholders. kiedUOeL Great Eastern Life Call77 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement412 2000-11-09 4 ONE-STOP S 3 M—‘1,299 UP.-52.-288 La Cafa Man established one stop design centre that has always specialised in catering to your interior design needs. Now we have opened a new branch to better assist you in making your dream home a reality. So visit us now! Let us impress you412 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement16 2000-11-09 5 SH3I3 Halve your mobile phone bill with free incoming calls (until 31 March 2001). Star Hub16 words
-
Advertisement16 2000-11-09 5 US, THRILL US, TIP US OFF TELL BUZZ US J l-J 0 0 0 U UFO16 words
-
-
Streatsmart column
-
206 2000-11-09 6 betweenthelines Europe, Asia and the rest of the world never get the US president they really want because he is always an American. Transatlantic Man or, one day, Transpacific Woman? For now, the planet will have to wait for a White206 words
-
Article, Illustration473 2000-11-09 6 TWO pointed questions have come to the fore for women in the past week Wear them up? Or wear them down? Her mammaries, that is. One researcher claims holding one’s “assets” captive could cause “breast pain” and increase the risk of tumours. Another refutes that claim473 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement196 2000-11-09 6 Do You Know The bottle of FANCL skincare products are made so small If you think that a small product size means less cost-performance, think again. FANCL skincare products come in unique, mini-sized bottles. Because our products are free of preservatives and anti-bacterial agents, the natural ingredients are easily spoilt196 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement91 2000-11-09 7 FOOD. WINE. TRAVEL. PRESENTS. DESIGNER WEAR. SPA. FOOD. WINE. TRAVEL. PRESENTS. DESIGNER WEAR. SPA. FOOD. WINE. TRAVEL. PRESENTS. DESIGNER WEAR. SPA. FOOD. FOOD. WINE. TRAVEL. WINE. TRAVEL. Can't remember what you spent your money on? citibank.com.sg click Log on to check your recent activities by November 30, 2000 for a91 words
-
-
Streatsmart regional
-
Article323 2000-11-09 8 -afp Plan aims to harness IT to catapult the world's poorest into the Internet age SYDNEY Australia might become a driving force in a plan to put a computer into every village in the developing world, officials said yesterday. The plan is to confront-afp - 323 words
-
187 2000-11-09 8 -AFP BANDA ACEH, Indonesia Hundreds of thousands of Acehnese were streaming towards the capital of their restive Indonesian province yesterday to join a massive two-day pro-inde-pendence rally, residents said. But their efforts to join the rally which starts tomorrow to mark the first anniversary-AFP - 187 words
-
news scan
-
Article76 2000-11-09 8 AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia and Indonesia are to boost cooperation in border patrols, the national news agency reported. Malaysian Defence Minister Najib Tun Razak was quoted by Bernama news agency as saying on Tuesday that the move was to keep relations smooth. “The two governments felt that– AP - 76 words
-
Article74 2000-11-09 8 -AP PORT MORESBY An Australian woman was shot and stabbed to death by robbers, police said yesterday. Helen Suzanne Nish, 44, was attacked while driving from the store she ran in the town of Lae, 200 km north of Port Moresby. Lae police commander Chief Superintendent Awan-AP - 74 words
-
Article54 2000-11-09 8 ap HONGKONG -Three men broke into an online newspaper office, waving wooden rods and a knife and smashing computer screens as they demanded the journalists “stop reporting any fabricated stories,” police said yesterday. No one was injured in Monday’s confrontation inside the office of HKcyber.com which publishes– ap - 54 words
-
Article58 2000-11-09 8 -AP BANGKOK Police said yesterday they have arrested the owner of a fireworks kiosk where a massive explosion set off a fire, killing one and injuring 84. Patipan Tongprayoon, 41, was charged on Tuesday with causing loss of life and destruction of property, the police chief of-AP - 58 words
-
-
64 2000-11-09 10 webcites Ever want to experience the feeling of being Big Brother? At terraserver.microsoft.com, you can see detailed aerial black and white photographs taken from satellites and the archives of the US Geological Survey. Just click on any part of the navigable world map and64 words
-
154 2000-11-09 10 Reuters TAIPEI Taiwan’s opposition, angered by the scrapping of a nuclear plant, intensified its attacks on President Chen Shui-bian yesterday. But analysts doubted whether it could muster enough clout to oust Mr Chen. “Give the people another chance to vote,” read a half-page advertisement– Reuters - 154 words
-
262 2000-11-09 10 -afp Appeals court orders former president to be summoned JAKARTA An Indonesian appeals court yesterday overturned the dismissal of a multi-million-dollar corruption case against former president Suharto, and ruled that the case should resume. “The appeal has been granted. The Jakarta High Court orders the-afp - 262 words
-
Article161 2000-11-09 10 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s central bank said yesterday it was re-introducing the RMI banknote, now worth 46 Singapore cents, which was phased out in 1989 after being replaced by a coin. The RM2 note introduced in February ’96 will be gradually withdrawn but the RMI coin-AFP - 161 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement114 2000-11-09 8 crqSsi COMPUTE B^CHDOL c* Training Certification ATTEND OUR FREE TRAINING DEMONSTRATION 99% Passing Track Record for A+ Certification CALL NOW *****33 Sign up during Training Demo to receive “Basic Digital Video. Editing Training worth $120”. PC Hardware Software Technical Training/ A+ Certification Train and certify as a world class PC114 words
-
Advertisement35 2000-11-09 8 Present this copy of STREA T 5 and enjoy 20% off Sellecca Solution (usual $149.90) Offer valid from November 9-15,2000. T V MM at an Y W Innovations stores. media Offer valid while stocks last.35 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous43 2000-11-09 8 famousfirst. life f/xsr nnashin to Be RAM£X> WITH THE. W/T£#e#Z> -TOKPCtXD A (ftS TH& BX/T/SH HMS UGHTNING IN 1876. Tft& F/asr SUCCLSSFOL S£Lr-PROP&LLO> TOKPE&a h/fls PGHONsrwrr&D sy aos&zt mh/tgm<m> ini 970, nnp MNNUPftCrUR£J> ay -THE ba/t/sh GOV£AMM£a)T IN /87/» ©2OOO Coovriqht Duo International43 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement48 2000-11-09 9 TO GET TO THE NEWS FAST Fresh Home News Hot Money and Sports News The Many Flavours of Asian News HI M isii M V v. A Rich Blend of Prime and World News Ah! The Aroma of Life! MyMoming My Straits Times Call 749 7233 for subscription48 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement125 2000-11-09 10 Regus instant offices: Start work straightaway wherever you are. Regus is changing the way people work by providing fully furnished, staffed and equipped offices on flexible terms. Your company can be operational within 24 hours, in Singapore or over 350 centres worldwide. Complete infrastructure, leading edge technology and efficient services,125 words
-
Advertisement135 2000-11-09 10 Strayed sexist awakes Can you crack this word puzzle? Pick up your copy of Streats this Saturday for details In n o vci t ivc ‘HigMigfits 184 Latest digital recorder in the digital market Easily download into PC Cheaper cost when you send by voice «Simple telephone recording Longest recording135 words
-
-
Streatsmart global
-
143 2000-11-09 11 Reuters justbelieveit NEW DELHI A prominent Indian doctor has called for a Ministry of Sex to tackle an alarming rise in Aids and other sexrelated health problems, The Asian Age newspaper said yesterday: Dr Prakash Kothari told a seminar in the city of Chandigarh– Reuters - 143 words
-
261 2000-11-09 11 Reuters India is forecast to show one of the fastest growths in Internet usage in the Asia-Pacific BOMBAY Indian surfers spend more money and time on the Internet than on TV, video games and music, a new study said. The average user is a– Reuters - 261 words
-
Article194 2000-11-09 11 Reuters AMSTERDAM Hackers broke into Microsoft Corp’s computer networks at least twice in as many weeks. This was despite the company’s distribution of a software patch that would have prevented the latest break-in. A Dutch hacker from Delft named Dimitri said he broke into one of Microsoft’s– Reuters - 194 words
-
know or not
-
54 2000-11-09 11 THE phrase, as old as the fourth century, had a literal meaning. Up to a certain number of years, a horse's age can be determined by examining its teeth. To perform such an examination is looking a gift54 words
-
Article34 2000-11-09 11 THE best-known Pygmy groups are those of tropical Africa, but they also include some of the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and the Asian Pygmies known as the Negritos.34 words
-
-
Article, Illustration391 2000-11-09 13 Reuters JOHANNESBURG Graphic video footage of police dogs repeatedly savaging three black men while six laughing white officers urged them on has thrown South African racism into sharp relief a month before nationwide local elections. National Police Commissioner Jackie– Reuters; Pic: Reuters/ South African Broadcasting Corporation - 391 words
-
Article77 2000-11-09 13 knowornot King Francis I of France had 13,600 gold buttons on a single coat. Other priceless fashion statements over the ages include Marie de Medici's dress, which had 39,000 tiny pearls and 3,000 diamonds. The wife of King Henry IV of France, wore it only once although it77 words
-
165 2000-11-09 13 -AFP LONDON Britain is reportedly being attacked by a breed of “super rats” which have grown immune to modern poisons. The Financial Times on Wednesday quoted a survey conducted by the National Pest Technicians Association. It showed Britain’s rat population has soared to the-AFP - 165 words
-
news scan
-
Article84 2000-11-09 13 Reuters PORDENONE, Italy Exploding food has sparked fears of a bombing campaign in northern Italy. A man in Portogruaro noticed that one egg in a pack of six had a wire sticking out of it. It had been drained and refilled with an explosive. A woman– Reuters - 84 words
-
Article92 2000-11-09 13 .-AP MONTMAGNY, Quebec A man who sexually assaulted male hitch-hikers after feeding them tranquiliser-laced food has been sentenced to 18 years and five months in prison. Andre Gagnon, a former pastry-maker, had been convicted on 17 criminal charges, including manslaughter in the death of one.-AP - 92 words
-
Article70 2000-11-09 13 Reuters WORMS, Germany An elderly German man was trapped in his bathroom for two days after burglars locked him in. The 82-year-old man had been watering flowers outside his flat when two men grabbed him and marched him into the bathroom before fleeing with 200 marks– Reuters - 70 words
-
Article100 2000-11-09 13 AP LANSDALE, Pennsylvania As many as 21 children became infected with E. Coli during a visit to a petting zoo, health officials say. Two of the children, girls ages three and four, remained on kidney dialysis on Tuesday. E. Coli infections have been confirmed in 12– AP - 100 words
-
Article56 2000-11-09 13 -AFP LONDON Siamese twin Jodie was said to be making “good progress” in intensive care early yesterday after a marathon operation. Three-month-old Jodie was still described as “critical but stable” in St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, where surgeons performed a 20hour operation that resulted in the inevitable death-AFP - 56 words
-
-
Article57 2000-11-09 13 gofigure World Youth Sex Survey What percentage of young Singaporeans will wait for their wedding day before having sex? Forty-two per cent, as compared to 48 per cent of Malaysians, 43 per cent of Taiwanese, and 42 per cent of Thais, and one per cent for– World Youth Sex Survey - 57 words
-
Article, Illustration308 2000-11-09 14 Reuters WASHINGTON The US pres idential cliffhanger dissolved into unprecedented confusion yesterday. Republican George W. Bush saw his apparent victory over Democrat Al Gore snatched away when a recount was called in the crucial state of Florida. Mr Gore, who had phoned Mr Bush– Reuters; Pic: Reuters - 308 words
-
Article285 2000-11-09 14 Reuters LONDON Politicians around the world were left with egg on their faces yesterday, after rushing to be among the first to congratulate Republican George W. Bush for his apparent win in the US election. After CNN and other media said Mr Bush had won the election,– Reuters - 285 words
-
Article, Illustration171 2000-11-09 14 Reuters NASHVILLE Democratic US Vice-President Al Gore was in “great spirits” after retracting his concession of the presidential election. “He’s in really great spirits... laughing,” Mr Peter Knight, an old friend and former chief of staff to Mr Gore, told reporters yesterday. Mr Gore– Reuters; Pic: AFP - 171 words
-
Article304 2000-11-09 15 -AP WASHINGTON Republicans retained' their hold on Congress yesterday by the slimmest of margins. Joining Hillary Clinton in the Senate is Jean Carnahan, widow of Missouri Democratic governor Mel Carnahan, killed last month in a plane crash. She said she will accept the job for-AP - 304 words
-
Article, Illustration326 2000-11-09 15 -AP NEW YORK Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday became the only US First Lady ever to be elected to public office. She defeated Rep Rick Lazio to triumph in her historic quest for the US Senate. The campaign was the longest-AP; Pic: AFP - 326 words
-
poll scan
-
Article87 2000-11-09 15 -CNN GOVERNOR Mel Carnahan has beaten incumbent Republican Senator John Ashcroft for the US Senate seat from Missouri. Only thing is, Mr Carnahan died in a plane crash on Oct 16. By then, it was too late to remove his name from the ballot. Mr Carnahan’s-CNN - 87 words
-
Article96 2000-11-09 15 LOS ANGELES Results from the polls could be delayed for days because of a new form of voting. In Washington state, for the first time, more people voted by mail. The state of Oregon conducted the first all-mail election for president in the US. The chief of96 words
-
Article100 2000-11-09 15 -AFP CHICAGO Funeral directors were mobilised for the polls. The Chicago Urban League and the Rainbow Push Coalition teamed up with the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association in a non-partisan “Limos to the Polls” programme. More than a dozen black-owned funeral homes in Chicago were-AFP - 100 words
-
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement27 2000-11-09 11 r si TALK must COS/CBS Office Skills Secretarial Accounting am/pm classes SDF Grant w.Brighton Commerciad raining Centre 141 Market Street #Ol-00 AEC Centre [TEL 224 7555 J27 words
-
Advertisement262 2000-11-09 11 i'Jg Incredible !r"”0 to I IVI a' 545 Max Flash Max Uno Plus Numeric Pager FREE with Message Pager; FREE with 8,700 or NTUC Linkpoints (new/upgrade) FREE With r 3,625 or $25 NTUC Linkpoints (new/upgrade) m *'4 Max Life Message Pager FREE with 4,350 OR Max Atom Numeric Pager FREE262 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement179 2000-11-09 12 in ALPINE MOC (red) onnecting U to th€ world of sports MERRELL® On your feet. Not your mind." ALPINE SLIDE (red) m ALPINE SLIDE (yellow) ALPINE MOC (yellow) ALPINE SLIDE (blue) ALPINE MOC (blue) mmmmm m. ALPINE SLIDE (green) ALPINE MOC (green) ALPINE MOC (silver) ALPINE SLIDE (silver) •<«1 ALPINE179 words
-
-
Streatsmart people
-
Article, Illustration455 2000-11-09 16 Kudrow's smart move playing dumb Reuters LOS ANGELES It is getting harder to find a really dumb blonde these days. Take Lisa Kudrow, the ditzy massage therapist Phoebe in Friends who cannot hold a tune, keep a parent or get a joke. It turns out Kudrow was set for a– Reuters; ■rtc. - 455 words
-
Article, Illustration128 2000-11-09 16 Reuters LONDON Canadian Margaret Atwood won the Booker, Britain’s most famous literary prize, at the fourth attempt with her sweeping saga The Blind Assassin. The £21,000 (5552,710) prize guarantees the author instant literary cult status and a place on bestseller lists around the– Reuters; Pic: AP - 128 words
-
Article, Illustration107 2000-11-09 16 AP LOS ANGELES Harrison Ford and his wife of 17 years, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, are living apart. “We have been living apart for the past month. We sincerely hope that we can work out our differences,” the couple said in a statement– AP; Pic: AFP - 107 words
-
Two up for MediaWorks
-
Article, Illustration312 2000-11-09 17 Diana Ser - by Diana Ser THE BUXOMY host of TCS 8 programme Travel Hunt, Ericia Lee, effectively ended the hot pursuit for her talent by the two television stations here when she signed a three-year contract with SPH Mediaworks on Tuesday evening. Up till her signing312 words
-
Article, Illustration314 2000-11-09 17 THE Chinese believe that when things are not going well, you should throw a party to chase away the bad luck. It seems to work for actress-compere Lina Ng because on her wedding day on Sept 11, she received an invitation to join the314 words
-
-
Article, Illustration194 2000-11-09 17 VICKY Zhao Wei, the petite star of My Fair Princess, has declared that she has had enough of her character after two seasons in the Taiwanese serial. Word has it that author Qiong Yao will pen a third instalment of immensely popular194 words
-
Article, Illustration157 2000-11-09 17 Reuters COPENHAGEN Denmark’s Queen Mother Ingrid, whose husband King Frederik accepted during his reign that the monarchy had to be stripped of political power, died on Tuesday aged 90. The funeral will take place on Nov 14, the palace said. The death of the popular grand– Reuters - 157 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement183 2000-11-09 18 www.ml.com.sg Everywhere under the sun. mm m mm m> Si sw itli mm m 11 v Ready for the super mobile power of M 1 Smart Dualßand? OK2I. The power-packed $2l plan with over 400 minutes* of free talktime! Mow you get to talk all you can, to your hey/glrl/isest183 words
-
-
OK21 Pop Buzz
-
Article, Illustration492 2000-11-09 19 Jay Ming - by. Jay Ming SHE shares Takuya “Levi’s” Kimura's jeans. For that alone, she’s the envy of most Japanese women, and then some. You see. Shizuka Kudo is the girlfriend of Japanese Drama King Takuya Kirnura. declared the most desired male baby-making machine, in a recent survey in Japan.492 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement25 2000-11-09 19 for a new mobile generation! Free Off-Peak talktime: worth $2l per month [vf OK sil [vf OK 300 Free SMS Messages Ej OK Conference Call25 words
-
-
easyStreats
-
Article, Illustration528 2000-11-09 20 Diana Ser - by Diana Ser THE only “newbie” to join Mediaworks’ small but growing stable of stars, Taiwanese Sean Lee already has a good thing going for him the Chinese press has dubbed him the “Taiwanese Li Nanxing”. With a new five-year contract with MediaworksPic: Francis Lee - 528 words
-
Article, Illustration292 2000-11-09 21 at the movies You can reach Stephanie Goh at gohcys@sph.com.sg Bring It On Directed by: Peyton Reed Starring: Kristen Dunst, Jesse Bradford, Eliza Dushku IT would be unfair to expect a film about cheerleading to be anything but fluff in your face. And that’s what Bring292 words
-
channel scan...
-
Today's must-see TV...
-
Article48 2000-11-09 21 9pm, TCS 5 This is the last episode of TWG’s current season. Gurmit Singh gets a well-deserved break after he interviews Bardot and Lum May Yee for tonight’s show Expect the Aussie popstars to put up a lively performance and give some us quotable quotes.48 words
-
Article, Illustration82 2000-11-09 21 9pm, TCS 8 This series comes to an end next Monday, a so you can expect A the action to fly i thick and fast. I Shusheng is so I remorseful about 1 causing hurt to Shangwen that he asks Shangwen to return to Yi Hai82 words
-
88 2000-11-09 21 10pm, Central Ok, so Riverdance has everyone tapping their feet. But there’s more to Irish dancing than that and this documentary tries to capture the essence of this phenomenon. This hour-long show takes the viewer from the dance’s historical origins in rural Ireland88 words
-
Article, Illustration66 2000-11-09 21 9pm, Star Movies k (SCV 58) Adam Sandler plays a dork who has been bullied endlessly while acting as a “water distribu- wtW tion engineer" for a W football team. Finally, frustrated beyond belief, he launches himself onto his bullies like a missile, turning himself into an overnight66 words
-
Article, Illustration41 2000-11-09 21 11pm, HBO (SCV 60) Romantic comedy about two sisters who are actually witches. They ĔBr must battle a P family curse: I Men they fall in 1 love with always 1 die early. Stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.41 words
-
-
-
Article, Illustration470 2000-11-09 22 Christepher Wee - personality speaking by Christepher Wee AS a customer, I’m easy to please. As long as the service is not outright rude, nasty or unreasonable, I can live without the smile. After all, we all have bad days. But not everyone agrees with me.470 words
-
Article, Illustration252 2000-11-09 26 Just one question Presently only girls have to go for abortion counselling Streats asked Jerome Simon, 18, if guys should go for it too. GUYS should definitely go with the girl for- the counselling but I don’t think it should be made252 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement180 2000-11-09 23 Lace Kin FURNITURE HOME ACCESSORIES Factory Outlet Sale A wide range of kiln dried plantation grown, recycled or antique indoor outdoor teakwood furniture direct from our factory in Indonesia Date 9 12 November 2000 Time 10am-Bpm Venue Euro-Asia Investment Warehouse No. 20, Penjuru Lane Singapore *****3 Tel: 467 7342 Fax:180 words
-
-
Page 23 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous492 2000-11-09 23 birt today, bare Ith er Your Daily Horoscope mm rius JAN 20-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com gemini MAY 20- JUN 19 You may not know who or what youYe missing until you see that person or thing. Don’t be too greedy in your excitement. There’s still a balance492 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 2000-11-09 24 GIORDANO simply Shake http://www.giordano.com.sg >j|p (jg Simply Shake your way down to the new Giordano store at Rivervale Mall in Sengkang check out the latest collection. What’s more, with a 20% discount coupon attached, there’s more reason to move.your way.thece. DOW, I I NB-Bhhan msa GV Bishan 1900-912-1234 In the109 words
-
-
Page 24 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1550 2000-11-09 24 El Bugis f io,IWJ UA Bugis Junction 337-9655 Bring It On 12.15 pm, 2.40, 4.45,7, 9.15 Bedazzled Noon, 2.15 pm, 4.30, 6.45, 9 In the Mood for Love [Mandarin] 12.30 pm, 2.45, 7.15, 9.30 Coyote Ugly spm UA Beach Road 391-2550 Bring It On 12.15 pm, 2.30, 4.45, 7, 9.151,550 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement107 2000-11-09 25 A utoformat Ready MW >4 pi v. i JK ■mm *«1 rnm-i Created for true entertainment. v--: >■ oerstand that no or e product can satisfy different k inds of people. That is why we have created a wide range of new products to suit the discerning customers. Join us107 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement172 2000-11-09 26 Holiday Treat: Every day, 2 readers wilt win a 2DIN Kuala Lumpur Free easy package for 2. Includes breakfast buffet transport (Sin-KL-Sin) Use the questions to help you find the four hidden words in this word puzzle. 1. Gunung Raya Travel offers tour packages to Kuala Lumpur, Highlands, Tioman and172 words
-
Advertisement46 2000-11-09 26 Grand Prize in Kuala Lumpur Win a 3D2N Kuala Lumpur Free and Easy Package for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids). Includes daily breakfast buffet and 2-way transport (Sin-KL-Sin) Watch out for details on Saturday (Nov 11) CENTURY KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL ft 4 946 words
-
-
Page 26 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous199 2000-11-09 26 Arrange the 16 letters into four-letter words which read the same both across and down, like this: Here are the 16 letters for today's puzzle and a clue to one of the answers but we're not saying which. (Clue:An Alliance of Power) AAAI II K R RS S S TT199 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 2000-11-09 27 Ten winners will each win a $5O meal voucher VILLAGE There are differences 1 between the pictures. Four ©Seven Ten Calll9oo-971-0005 by midnight tonight with your answer. Each call costs 20 cents. Then check tomorrow's paper to see if you are correct! Winners will be announced on Monday (Nov 13)133 words
-
-
Page 28 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous314 2000-11-09 28 < m m m m The story so far. Jia Yuzhen is a 69-year-oid renowned antique dealer. He buys an ancient screen for US$3 million. A year later, jet black hair sprouts on his previously bald head, and he looks 30 years younger... Has Jia Yuzhen discovered an anti-ageing agent?314 words
-
-
Page 29 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous199 2000-11-09 29 On the fourth night What did you find, gentlemen? W We can t publicise the results, or we’ll be the laughing stock of the entire medical world! Everything said here mustn’t be breathed to another soul Wisely. SflfiS» 7<t We ve done very thorough tests on Mr Jia, but...er...urn... U199 words
-
-
Page 30 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous249 2000-11-09 30 THURSDAY 9 9 November 2000 The story so far... Iron Heart Tie Xin Nan demanded Xiao Yuer mobilise him so he could stop the horse thieves from killing the traders at the market. Xiao Yuer did, although he thought Tie was stupid to admit that the thieves were after him.249 words
-
-
Page 31 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous173 2000-11-09 31 I mm 9.ISWJ9 r m H I PyJUDMUI.OP” 1 w. y wy a®w I 'Th? iF i v*£ w* BSSIgW», > X-fcssagK*'- '■■;T '-ftM<-9»»«s- <W!*-SR IMHr/ <> m ,3? -si,. **Z~£r -.tv ’'-W:l. v.».. Is. -w “’v*» •*»v X "**V tyj H J ,)V -T 5 •>&& SB"! «s*o T\173 words
-
-
easyStreats sports people
-
Article, Illustration199 2000-11-09 32 Reuters LONDON Former England soccer coach Kevin Keegan plans to sue a British Sunday newspaper over allegations of gambling and rifts in his Euro 2000 squad, British newspapers reported yesterday. Keegan disappeared from public view after resigning on the night his side lost 0-1 to Germany– Reuters - 199 words
-
Article, Illustration250 2000-11-09 32 -AFP VALDERRAMA, SPAIN Europe's top golfers are demanding the European Tour opens up its books for examination by an independent auditor. They claim that they are not being given enough details about how the multi-million dollar business is being run, how much money the senior-AFP - 250 words
-
Article, Illustration194 2000-11-09 32 Reuters LASVEGAS It took a while but Lennox Lewis has grown comfortably into his position as world heavyweight champion, says his manager Frank Maloney. “I think it was the second victory over Evander Holyfield that did it,” Maloney said on Tuesday of Lewis, who will defend– Reuters - 194 words
-
-
easyStreats sports
-
Article, Illustration601 2000-11-09 33 Reuters ISTANBUL Galatasaray coach Mircea Lucescu said that a measure of luck helped his soccer team progress to the next phase of the Champions League after a 2-2 draw which also saw Austrian opponent Sturm Graz qualify. The Turks were reduced to 10 men after Emre– Reuters; Pic: AP - 601 words
-
161 2000-11-09 33 Reuters, AFP DONETSK Arsenal’s previously splendid Champions League campaign shuddered to an embarrassing first-phase conclusion as it went down 0-3 to Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk. On a freezing night the Ukrainians bowed out from the competition with pride as goals from Serhiy Atelkin,– Reuters, AFP - 161 words
-
Article, Illustration293 2000-11-09 33 -AFP LAS VEGAS A dramatic size difference between champion Lennox Lewis and smaller challenger David Tua could make Saturday’s heavyweight boxing title fight here a tedious affair instead of a slugfest. Britain’s Lewis stands more than 15cm taller than his-AFP - 293 words
-
Article, Illustration447 2000-11-09 34 Los Angeles Times, AP MILWAUKEE The concept of defence may not have filtered down to the Bucks just yet, but they can always look at the game tape of the guys in the blue jerseys. From the opening squeaks of the sneakers on TuesdayLos Angeles Times, AP; Pic: Reuters - 447 words
-
Article231 2000-11-09 34 -AP SOTOGRANDE (Spain) At least Tiger Woods made the trip. The season-ending American Express Championship, which was set up last season to bring the world’s top players together, counted 12 American defections on Tuesday despite a winner’s purse of US$l million (551.73 million). Big money-AP - 231 words
-
Article, Illustration444 2000-11-09 35 Lions need goals and plenty of them Thumping victories by Malaysia and Vietnam leaves Singapore needing a big win SONGKHIA The goals have flown fast and thick and now it is Singapore’s turn to do some catching up as the Tiger Cup preliminary round heats up. As they went offPic: George Gascon - 444 words
-
Article, Illustration515 2000-11-09 35 -AFP SONGKHLA Buoyed by its 5-0 drubbing of Laos, Malaysia is ready to gun down Cambodia in their Tiger Cup group B clash here today. But national coach Abdul Rahman Ibrahim is taking nothing for granted as his team goes in search of a win that-AFP - 515 words
-
-
Page 34 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous87 2000-11-09 34 Inthelivingroom ICE HOCKEY NHL: Philadelphia Flyers v Pittsburgh Penguins (ESPN Ch 23, Bam) SOCCER Tiger Cup: Cambodia v Malaysia (Star Sports Ch 24, 5.30 pm), Singapore v Laos (Sportscity, 6pm and Star Sports Ch 24, Bpm) Uefa Cup 2nd rd, 2nd leg: Slovan Liberec v Liverpool (FC Ch 22, tomorrow,87 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement563 2000-11-09 36 SSGXiS ZSJSJDERD sony.com/charliesangels If you are, you could walk away with a grand prize worth more than $5,000 Charlie’s Angels. They’re beautiful, brilliant and deceptively well-trained in a variety of combat skills. Coupled with feminine charm, they’re lethally equipped as cool detectives to take on even the riskiest assignments. Now563 words
-