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Title Section22 2001-05-18 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets FRIDAY 18 May 2001 Another quality publication of gyp Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/200022 words
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507 2001-05-18 1 KAREN CHEN - O Strict dad, 68, ignored by son O Girl plans to flee from strict dad Girl falls fleeing vy from 8th-floor home by I KAREN CHEN HE'S 68, has poor eyesight, high-blood pressure and lonely. He lives in a oneroom rental flat, ignored and away from507 words
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morning rush
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Article96 2001-05-18 1 LRT service disrupted again A POWER failure yesterday disrupted the Bukit Panjang LRT service from I.lBpm to 4pm. A damaged signal rail near the station had caused the power trip. Power supply was restored after the switch was temporarily repaired at 4pm. Only Service B, the anti-clock-wise loop, was in96 words
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Article80 2001-05-18 1 SINGAPORE'S non-oil domestic exports a key indicator of the country’s economic performance fell 1.2 per cent in April from the same month last year. It was also the second month in a row the figure has fallen. The closely-watched figure dropped in April because of the slowing80 words
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Article53 2001-05-18 1 HDB upgrading projects may be common these days, but Prime Minister Goh ChokTong yesterday urged Singaporeans not to take them for granted. Speaking at the launch of the Main Upgrading Programme for five blocks at Marine Crescent, Mr Goh warned that unforeseen events might upset Singapore’s53 words
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289 2001-05-18 2 SINGAPOREANS are all for their children to use the Internet. In an Intel survey of over 8,000 people in the AsiaPacific, Singaporeans were highly supportive of their children logging on to289 words
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80 2001-05-18 2 WHEN asked whose refrigerator they would/ like to look into using a webcam, Singaporeans were more curious about Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong’s fridge than ZoeTay’s. TWenty-two per cent wanted to peep into Mr Goh’s fridge, nine per cent wanted to see Zoe80 words
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286 2001-05-18 2 SARAH NG - by SARAH NG CONTAMINATED prawns can pass on hepatitis A, a doctor said yesterday. The virus is spread through sewage-contaminated shellfish, seafood or drinking water. “Since prawns are seafood, technically speaking, you could contract the hepatitis A virus from eating undercooked286 words
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Article14 2001-05-18 2 morningsmile Marriage is a three-ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering!14 words
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Article, Illustration302 2001-05-18 3 SONNY PHUA - by] SONNY PHUA HE had never asked his wife to choose his shirt for his night out before. It turned out to be his final request. Just after midnight yesterday, Mr Lim Seng Geok, 47, was coming home from his karaoke session with colleagues when he was302 words
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UNLIKELY HEROES
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Article, Illustration351 2001-05-18 3 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - reports by, ZUBAIDAH NAZEER IT took a kindergarten teacher and a fireman story to ignite Syahrul Fahmi’s ambition to be a fire-fighter. His imaginary fire fights began at six, when he got his first fire truck toy from his parents. Now he’s got 13 of them,Pic: Wu Lifen - 351 words
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Article, Illustration306 2001-05-18 3 HE was halfway through dinner when he heard shouts for help. Mr Chua Kim Kong promptly put down his chopsticks, pulled his pants over his shorts and ran out to help out. The 63-year-old retiree saw a snatch thief running away with a woman’s handbag towardsPic: Wu Lifen - 306 words
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265 2001-05-18 4 A 61-YEAR-OLD accused of a sexual assault had to be forcibly extracted from his flat after he fled and locked himself inside. After a 15-minute standoff, 10 policemen entered the sixth-floor Toa Payoh flat and arrested the man265 words
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Article209 2001-05-18 4 KHUSHWANT SINGH - by KHUSHWANT SINGH THEY were tennis partners at the Singapore Swimming Club, but drifted apart and ended up enemies. Yesterday, Ong Sin Peng, 55, a parttime sports instructor, found himself in a different court a court of law for threatening Mr SimYongTeng, 56, a fellow209 words
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Article123 2001-05-18 4 – Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh TOCK LeongThiam, 34, used a threat of violence in a bid to extort money from an elderly man. Tock tried to make 71-year-old Mr Goh Kim Koon give him $3O on a bus at about 7.30 pm on March 10. A court123 words
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Escape... from home
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Article, Illustration299 2001-05-18 7 KAREN CHEN - reports by KAREN CHEN MS SHIREEN Sheikh, 20, a sales coordinator at Borders bookstore, is preparing to leave the home she shares with her 51-year-old father and two siblings. The reason: She can no longer get along with her father. “We used to bePic: Wu Lifen - 299 words
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308 2001-05-18 7 SHE had just graduated from the Institute of Technical Education in Bishan. She is soon to be engaged to her boyfriend of three years. However, Ms Junidah Jummard is now lying unconscious in the intensive care unit of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).308 words
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Article, Illustration82 2001-05-18 7 Our weather girl says You need not worry if you are planning to party all night long tonight, as showers are expected only in the morning and early afternoon over many areas. The afternoon heat will peak at 32°C, and by nightfall you should enjoy a cool 25°C. The tidePic: Wu Lifen - 82 words
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Article73 2001-05-18 7 onekindact Cathy REALISED I had lost my handphone and raced back to look for it on April 12. Thanks to the guy who spotted the frantic look on my face and handed me back my phone, which he had found earlier. If you wish to highlight a73 words
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Article74 2001-05-18 7 From this month Just a minute Boys can enjoy a longer validity period on their passports. This will cut down on the number of renewals. The validity periods have been extended as follows: For boys 11-16 V 2 years old: two years or till age of 16V» whichever is earlier.74 words
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Article, Illustration591 2001-05-18 6 Diana Ser - hittheStreets with Diana Ser HERE'S a million-dollar question: What is the most exciting event happening this weekend? (A) TV Works’ launch show TV Land: The Musical (B) MediaCorp’s Who Wants to Be A Millionaire celebrity special (C) Your date591 words
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Streatsmart regional
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244 2001-05-18 8 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Politicians from Malaysia’s ruling coalition hailed yesterday the decision by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to appoint a Chinese assistant to get closer to the community. “I think the PM has made a lot of mistakes. Scolding the Chinese and-AFP - 244 words
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Article, Illustration471 2001-05-18 8 A DRUG addict in Kuala Lumpur had one more day with his little daughter yesterday. Today he should know if he can keep her or give her up. They were allowed to spend the time at his sister’s home. The issue willPic: Sin Chew Jit Poh - 471 words
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Article206 2001-05-18 8 -AP KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian official rode several kilometres on the hood of a speeding car when a trader in pirated video discs first tried to run him down, then fled during a raid. Mr Mohd Helmi Hasan was among about a dozen Home Ministry officials-AP - 206 words
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Article163 2001-05-18 8 JAKARTA The era of President Abdurrahman Wahid should come to an end soon and not drag on till 2004, parliamentary speaker Akbar Tandjung said yesterday. He revealed that the meeting between leaders of 10 rival parties on Wednesday had recommended that President Abdurrahman, popularly163 words
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Article, Illustration295 2001-05-18 10 -AFP MANILA Having deposed president Joseph Estrada arrested was a “difficult act of political will”, his successor said on Wednesday. President Gloria Arroyo said at an investors’ forum in Hongkong via a video link that it was not easy-AFP; Pic: Reuters - 295 words
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335 2001-05-18 10 Wire agencies BEIJING China yesterday reacted curtly to a Pentagonsponsored study which called for a shift in the US military presence in Asia, saying that any attempt to contain China was wrong and would fail. “Any ideas or proposals to contain China through increased– Wire agencies - 335 words
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Article58 2001-05-18 10 webdtes Talentz.com, started by an American elementary music teacher; aims to make music education easily and freely available to one and all. Mr Note, an animated character, pops up in two sections to teach kids and tonally-challenged adults about notes, pitch, octaves and key with clear58 words
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141 2001-05-18 10 Oana-Kyodo TOKYO Police will install 190 video security cameras in 10 cities, including Tokyo and Osaka, over the next year to combat nighttime crime, the National Police Agency said yesterday. The cameras will be installed on utility poles and spaced at 80m intervals on roads,– Oana-Kyodo - 141 words
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between the lines Ties and times
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Article206 2001-05-18 12 The motivation of the new deci-sion-makers in Washington is quite simple. They want the US to have its way. They do not want to rule the world; their essential impulse is defensive and nationalist They believe that the US is the best of all countries, with206 words
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Article215 2001-05-18 12 Australia's inescapable destiny is in the Asia-Pacific region. It must comprehensively engage with East Asia: economically, politically, culturally and in security terms. Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, in an address in Sydney in November, reminded his audience that many Australian perceptions of East Asians were "old215 words
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Article155 2001-05-18 12 All societies are burdened with historical baggage. In New Zealand, the old stereotypes about Asia's political backwardness and economic poverty have yet to be replaced by a general appreciation of the region's adaptability, dynamism and diversity. Countries that were formerly aid recipients are now major trading partners155 words
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Streatsmart global
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299 2001-05-18 13 Reuters WASHINGTON Intense workouts that give you an endorphin rush are no longer the way to stay fit. “We’re living longer now, we’re trying to stay more active on an aging frame,” said Dr Nicholas DiNubile,– Reuters - 299 words
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Article, Illustration170 2001-05-18 13 WEST PALM BEACH, Florida A teenager who shot dead one of his favourite teachers was convicted of second degree murder on Wednesday. If Nathaniel Brazill, 14, had been given a verdict of first degree murder for last May’s killing of Barry Grunow,Pic: AFP - 170 words
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weird world
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Article62 2001-05-18 15 -ap TUXTLA GUTIERREZ Around 20 Mexican prisoners sewed their lips shut to pressure officials to release them from jail. The group, sympathisers of the Zapatista rebels, took the action because more than half of the jail’s prisoners had been released. The prisoners say they had completed-ap - 62 words
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Article65 2001-05-18 15 -ap BRISBANE A small outback town facing extinction because of a plummeting population is offering city dwellers blocks of land at dirt cheap prices. Jandowae, in Queensland state, has already sold 12 residential plots for Asl(s2 US cents) each since announcing the deal. Jandowae is-ap - 65 words
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Article71 2001-05-18 15 -AP AUCKLAND A runaway plane taxied down the runway as its pilot lay helpless on the ground watching it gather speed, before slamming into a fence. Pilot Eddie Cannon-James had put on the Cessna 210’s parking brake, leaving the engine and propeller ticking over while he jumped from-AP - 71 words
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Article47 2001-05-18 15 LONDON Bees have come across as expert jailors. The Mirror, quoting scientist, said they build tiny jails to imprison beetle intruders. Insects caught trying to steal food from South African honeybees end up trapped in the prisons while members of the colony stand guard.47 words
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Article52 2001-05-18 15 -AFP MONTREAL The remains of three people who died when the Titanic sank are to be exhumed in an attempt to identify them. Researchers at Laurentian University’s forensic laboratory in Ontario will exhume the remains of the victims to analyse the DNA of tissue samples taken from-AFP - 52 words
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Article57 2001-05-18 15 -AFP DENVER Six roosters believed to have been on their way to Mexico for cockfighting rings were confiscated from mail boxes in a post office. The Denver Animal Shelter was called to a postal station by a supervisor who had heard roosters crowing in six-AFP - 57 words
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Article, Illustration384 2001-05-18 15 -AFP KABUL It is not the normal stuff of headlines, but in a city where television, music and most sport are outlawed, a swimming pool is news. “This is great fun in this funless city. We haven’t had such a-AFP; Pic: AFP - 384 words
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242 2001-05-18 17 -AP BOGOTA, Colombia Over 200 people were kidnapped by suspected rightwing paramilitary fighters in Colombia in what the army described as the country’s biggest mass kidnapping. President Andres Pastrana said that “it appears” paramilitaries were behind the abductions of the 207 mostly young men working-AP - 242 words
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179 2001-05-18 17 -AFP armonk, New York US computer giant IBM has been commissioned to build Europe’s fastest non-military supercomputer. Germany’s Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences has awarded the company a multimillion dollar contract to build the machine, which IBM said will be capable-AFP - 179 words
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Article, Illustration352 2001-05-18 19 -AFP LONDON Regret. That is what Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is feeling after he had time to cool off and think about the brawl that tainted his name and shocked the world. Pictures showed him punching a protester-AFP; Pic.AP - 352 words
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Article70 2001-05-18 19 -AFP LONDON “Wobbly Wednesday” was how the Daily Telegraph described it. Mr John Prescott got involved in a brawl. And Prime Minister Tony Blair was confronted by a patient’s wife. Home Secretary Jack Straw was booed and heckled when he told the Police Federation conference that morale-AFP - 70 words
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Article, Illustration157 2001-05-18 19 BIRMINGHAM Ms Sharon Storer, 38, was so furious about the treatment her husband was getting that she lashed out at Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was visiting Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday. She waved her finger in his face and told him it was timePic: Reuters - 157 words
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283 2001-05-18 19 Just one question\ The Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Singapore Tourism Board want to know what Singaporeans want at Orchard Road in five to 10 years'time. We asked some people: I want to see more 'live' entertainment events such as fashion shows283 words
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Article, Illustration309 2001-05-18 20 Reuters BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spends time to be with his family especially in the kitchen. “I always cook for my children. I enjoy cooking. Cooking is very relaxing,”he told CNN in an interview published yesterday.– Reuters; PiC AP - 309 words
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Article, Illustration187 2001-05-18 20 AUSTIN Texas Jenna Bush, 19, pleaded no contest on Wednesday to charges of underage drinking. The daughter of US President George W Bush was ordered to pay U 5551.25 ($92.71) in court costs, perform eight hours of community service and attend six hours ofLft'c: Reuters* - 187 words
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Stephanie @ the movies
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Article, Illustration537 2001-05-18 22 Spy Kids Directed by: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega; Daryl Sahara It's about: Two kids who save a) their kidnapped parents and b) the whole world from the evil clutches of crazed villains Minion and Mr Lisp.537 words
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Article, Illustration263 2001-05-18 22 What are the other movie reviewers'takes on Spy Kids? Is the public praising or poo-pooing it? Read on... Reviewers' takes riter-director Robert Rodriguez named his three sons Rebel, Rocket and Racer. When a man does that, you can bet your life he knows how children think. Sure enough,263 words
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Reelity bites
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Article59 2001-05-18 23 SPY Kids director Robert Rodriguez edit- ed the movie in his garage. The movie was actually inspired by his segment, The Misbehavers, in the movie Four Rooms, which was directed by four directors. In that segment, before The Misbehavers turn to the “porno” channel, they are watching59 words
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Article, Illustration163 2001-05-18 23 PRODUCERS who are looking for cheap actors can look up Bqn Affleck’s number in the phone book. According to IMDb.com, Affleck, who received US$l2.5 million ($22.6 million) for Bounce, has no qualms about lowering his asking price. But there’s a catch. The script has got to163 words
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Article114 2001-05-18 23 -AFP IF the Robinsons have their way, you’ll be seeing more movies like The Green Mile. The husband-wife duo, Barry and Connie Robinson, both entertainment industry veterans, announced on Tuesday the launch of their new company No Weapon Productions which will produce “film and television projects that focus-AFP - 114 words
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Article, Illustration71 2001-05-18 23 JULIA Roberts will be playing a woman who walks across the outback with her three camels and a dog in a film called Tracks. According to Entertainment Weekly, Roberts has been involved in the film intermittently for several years, though Helen Hunt was once rumoured71 words
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Article44 2001-05-18 24 830 pm, Channel U Kanichi’s younger daughter Suzu makes preparations for her marriage to Hiroshi. Kanichi is opposed to the marriage and refuses to meet Hiroshi’s parents, so Suzu goes to meet them with her mother. But Kanichi just happens to drop by.44 words
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Article, Illustration90 2001-05-18 24 Bpm, Channel 8 Ngor joins the police force as a clerk only because they pay well. She is not interested in the job; the blissful thoughts of her happy marriage are enough to keep her spirits up every day. Or so I she thinks. 1 She soon finds90 words
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Article38 2001-05-18 24 9pm, TCM (SCVI7) Katharine Hepburn plays a socialite who is engaged to stuffy coal company executive. Things turn around when her ex-husband (Cary Grant) and a newspaper scandal reporter (James Stewart) arrive on the scene.38 words
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Article, Illustration541 2001-05-18 24 YVONNE KWOK - Wednesday night's rehearsal for the Big Buffet's opening show served up a a whole host of yummy treats, big and small. Dare we say it's 'sedap'l by YVONNE KWOK CAN Adrian Pang fly? Can Channel U feather-weights Ericia Lee, Lina Ng and Evelyn Tan beat heavy-weights lx Shen,Pics: Francis Lee - 541 words
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Article, Illustration424 2001-05-18 26 Wileen Chang - Fwaii two shoes by Wileen Chang FANCY restaurants are fine, but it’s when one discovers a good no-frills eatery that the true Singaporean foodie gets excited. The Village, which also has down-to-earth prices is the latest addition to the list of such dining options. The unpretentious outletPIC: Wu Lifen - 424 words
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Article189 2001-05-18 26 Jason Foo recommends you try chee cheong fun and chicken wings at Blk 120, Commonwealth Crescent, #Ol- Comonwealth Crescent Food Centre (Facing childrens'playground, in front of Block 104) Opening hours: sam to Ipm (every day), Bpm to 2am (only on Friday Saturday) Jason says: "The chee cheong189 words
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Article, Illustration589 2001-05-18 28 -Reuters CANNES -The hottest ticket in town at this year’s Cannes film festival wasn’t in competition, wasn’t finished and wasn’t even a film. But such is the excitement surrounding the Hollywood adaptation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy that even-Reuters; PicAP - 589 words
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Article, Illustration191 2001-05-18 30 MEDIAWORKS artistes Kym Ng, lx Shen, Ericia Lee and Lina Ng will be participating in the New Paper Big Walk this Sunday. Kym, for one, is rather excited, as she has never participated in a mass jog before. “I’m going to walk the whole191 words
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Article, Illustration365 2001-05-18 30 IF there’s one celebrity who knows what it’s like to be accused of murder, it’s OJ Simpson. On Wednesday, the former American football star and actor told WNBC’s Extra that he was “fascinated” by the murder of Robert Blake’s365 words
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Article, Illustration188 2001-05-18 31 Reuters PROFESSIONAL wrestling programmes must be banished to a later hour because of the impact the excessive violence may have on children, the Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has told local television channels. The US-based World Wrestling Federation (WWF) programmes with showy costumes, brash personalities– Reuters - 188 words
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easyStreats sports
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Article, Illustration467 2001-05-18 35 JAY, my 12-year-old nephew, is now studying in Perth. I visited him recently and asked if he enjoyed studying in Australia. His reply was a spontaneous “Yes”. His face held a smile and confidence that told the world he was a happy child. So why467 words
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142 2001-05-18 35 -AFP Madrid Real Madrid and Juventus are locked in a r ecord-breaking tug of war °ver world player of the year Zinedine Zidane, it was reported here yesterday. Spanish giant Real has offered its Italian rival a staggering US$5O million ($9O million) plus three-AFP - 142 words
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Article, Illustration203 2001-05-18 35 -AFP MILAN Juventus and Holland midfielder Edgar Davids (right) was suspended yesterday following his positive test for the banned steroid nandrolone, the Italian Football Federation disciplinary committee announced. He was suspended pending an outcome of a hearing into his case, and the committee announced the-AFP - 203 words
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Article, Illustration356 2001-05-18 36 He joins Jordan as the only players to score 50 points twice in one playoff series PHILADELPHIA After accepting his NBA Most Valuable Player award on Wednesday, Allen Iverson went out and made a case for MVP of the playoffs as he led the PhiladelphiaPic: AFP - 356 words
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Article, Illustration497 2001-05-18 37 TAN KIM HAN - by TAN KIM HAN S-LEAGUE Sembawang 2 Jurong4 WITH an average age of 30, it must be the oldest team in the SLeague. But at Yishun Stadium last night, Jurong FC turned the clock back to march to its sixth winFranks Lee - 497 words
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Article166 2001-05-18 37 LIM HAN MING - by I LIM HAN MING S- LEAGUE Tanjong Pagar 3 Woodlands 1 MARK these two names Narongchai Vachraban and Kittitat Natarue in your notebook. For it’s only a matter of time before they become household names in the NTUC Income S-League. Yesterday, the two Thai youngsters worked166 words
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Article, Illustration564 2001-05-18 38 -Wire services DORTMUND, Germany Alaves coach Jose Manule Esnal “Mane” said that his players would remain proud of their achievements despite falling agonisingly short of victory. He said: “Dortmund has seen a great final. And it was possibly the smallest team in the-Wire services; Pic.AP - 564 words
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Article266 2001-05-18 38 -AFP THE penpics of Liverpool’s previous biggest successes in Europe. Uefa Cup 2001 An amazing nine-goal thriller is settled when Alaves defender Delfi Geli heads into his own net in the 117th minute for a remarkable victory. European Cup 1984 Liverpool beats AS Roma on penalites-AFP - 266 words
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Article, Illustration531 2001-05-18 39 UEFA CUP FINAL Liverpool 5 Alaves 4 DORTMUND, Germany Gerard Houllier believes that his Liverpool cup heroes are on the verge of football immortality. The Anfield boss saw his side shake off Spanish fighters Alaves to win a stunning Uefa CupPic:AP - 531 words
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Article, Illustration224 2001-05-18 39 LIVERPOOL'S incredible win is the latest in the list of great matches, and will be remembered as an all-time classic. The nine-goal thriller was the highest-scoring European final since Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 in the 7 960 European Cup final. The first European Cup finalPic: Reuters I - 224 words
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Article76 2001-05-18 39 LIVERPOOL will face the winner of this season’s European Champions League in the Super Cup in August. After the Uefa Cup, the Reds can now look forward to a date with either Bayern Munich or Valencia in Monaco on Aug 24. The clash comes just76 words
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