Streats, 8 December 2001
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Title Section17 2001-12-08 1 STREATS SATURDAY 8 December 2001 Another quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 429/03/200117 words
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288 2001-12-08 1 KHUSHWANT SINGH - by I KHUSHWANT SINGH JOB-SEEKING has just become more hassle-free. Instead of having to visit the CareerLink centre at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) at Havelock Road to tap its job databank, you’ll now find one closer to you. Yesterday, 13 Career Link288 words
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Article195 2001-12-08 1 since the beginning of this month, the North-east Community Development Council (CDC) has been operating an online employment portal. What’s unique about www.northeast.org.sg is that job-seekers can also specify where they want to work, and vacancies only in those areas will be featured.195 words
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morning rush
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Article103 2001-12-08 1 VIRGIN MOBILE and Star Hub have cut their Short Messaging Service (SMS) charges. Virgin Mobile slashed its Prepay charges by 20 per cent. Now incoming and outgoing local calls are 20 cents a minute; connection charges for outgoing calls are 10 cents each; and SMS are five103 words
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Article88 2001-12-08 1 IF you didn’t vote in last month’s General Election, your name is set to be struck off the Registers of Electors. The list of names of non-voters is now open for inspection at the Elections Department, community centres and community clubs. If you didn’t vote, you can88 words
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280 2001-12-08 1 Wire services KABUL The euphoria over Kandahar’s fall yesterday was dampened as America’s two most wanted men slipped away. Opposition and US soldiers went into parts of Kandahar but found Mullah Mohammed Omar had flown the coop. In the east, Northern Alliance soldiers– Wire services - 280 words
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Streatsmart local
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Article, Illustration426 2001-12-08 2 DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM - by I DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM FOUR Orchard Road shopping centres had unexpected visits from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) yesterday and all four received warning notices for flouting fire safety rules. Random enforcement checks are carried out weekly throughout the year,Pic: Francis V' - 426 words
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118 2001-12-08 2 Secure the Christmas tree and keep it away from heat sources, live wires and lightings. Ensure that the Christmas tree doesn’t block the exit or any other fire fighting facilities. Read the labels on the original package of decorative lights to verify correct118 words
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Article194 2001-12-08 2 EIKTHA MURLI KHEMLANI - by EIKTHA MURLI KHEMLANI AN early start got a 67-year-old cleaner robbed. On Thursday, at 6.20 am, Madam Wong Fong Ngoh was walking along Mountbatten Road when a man approached her from behind and snatched her handbag, containing $lO, her identity card and her Transitlink fare card.194 words
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Article183 2001-12-08 2 – Eiktha Murli Khemlani - news scan. Eiktha Murli Khemlani A MAN with gold-tinted spiky short hair and multiple earrings on his left ear snatched a woman’s cellphone from around her neck on Hiesday. At 12.45 pm, the 35-year-old Chinese teacher alighted from a bus and was walking along the pavement of Farrer183 words
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Article63 2001-12-08 2 IN “7-year itch”(Streats, yesterday), we reported that the mean age at which men first marry was up from 28 in 1970 to 30.1; for brides, the age up from 24.1 to 27.1. This is incorrect. The figures are for non-Muslims and the mean marriage age for both men and63 words
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Article, Illustration393 2001-12-08 3 Karen chen - National Volunteer Centre launches new movement by i Karen chen S| Mgaporeans, isten up. I The National Volunteer e ntre (NVC) would like to all of you to go MAD. No, not MAD as in crazy, but as in Making A Difference. At the closing ceremony of393 words
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Article155 2001-12-08 3 THE NTUC Fairprice annual collection of used textbooks for poor students has received a lukewarm response so far. The drive started on Nov 23 and only 20,000 textbooks have been acquired so far, compared with 100,000 copies during the same period last year, Lianhe Zaobao reported yesterday.155 words
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Just a minute
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Article77 2001-12-08 3 How would you like to own a Liverpool jersey autographed by the soccer team and support animal welfare at the same time? The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has two jerseys to auction. Submit your bid, minimum $l,OOO, by fax at 382-4162, or post77 words
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Article58 2001-12-08 3 Be at the Changi Chapel and Museum today at 9am to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the invasion of Singapore by the Japanese. See the launch of the book The Story of Changi and a presentation of a painting by the New Zealand High Commission. The chapel is at58 words
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Article, Illustration47 2001-12-08 3 It's going to be a wet trip to and from work if you live in the North, Central or East as thunderstorms on expected in /tin early Decembei S weather girl Streats reader Michelle Ang Outfit Top Shop Make up Angela Choo <£******42247 words
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418 2001-12-08 4 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - reports by ZUBAIDAH NAZEER SINGAPORE Democratic Party (SDA) chief, Mr Chiam See Tong, made an appearance in court yesterday not to face charges, but to defend a rowdy SDA supporter. The supporter was charged with disorderly conduct during an incident after an418 words
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Article38 2001-12-08 4 onekindact Wong Hong Lan: left my NTUC Link card at the counter at Burger King at Liat Tower on Nov 10. One of the staff, Jennifer Ong, called NTUC to return the card to me.38 words
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221 2001-12-08 4 FOR 11 years, Leticia Dela Cruz, 36, served hef employers faithfully. But all that came to nothing when she stole a $315 cheque from them. In court yesterday, the curly-haired Filipino maid stood in the dock with stooped shoulders and a bowed head, glancing221 words
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Streatsmart interchange
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Article248 2001-12-08 5 AFTER reading “Maid beat baby in her care” (Streats, Dec 6), I would like to air my concerns. Recently there have been quite a few cases of maids beating babies or children. This is very scary for working Mothers who rely heavily on maids.248 words
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Article127 2001-12-08 5 REFER to the letter, “My journey to JB is pure hell” (Streats, Dec 6). I think most Johorians who travel to Work via the Woodlands Checkpoint endure a similar experience to that of the writer. But, because the majority of them are blue-collar workers,127 words
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Article141 2001-12-08 5 I DISAGREE with the writer of “Why should we stand for this?”, a letter in yesterday’s Streats. I and many others prefer to ride on the new generation trains with wider seats. I’m sure that SMRT did a thorough study before commissioning the changes. The141 words
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101 2001-12-08 5 WE refer to “Costly medicine” (Streats, Dec 1), a letter by S Lee. Standard drugs prescribed for subsidised day patients qualify for a high rate of government subsidy, whereas non-standard drugs are not subsidised. If subsidised patients cannot afford a drug that a doctor prescribes,101 words
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Article137 2001-12-08 5 I AM concerned that the crow population in Ang Mo Kio has multiplied several times since the last cull early this year. Every evening when I return home, the skyline is filled with the silhouettes of crows roosting in the trees along Ang Mo137 words
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WAR
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Article, Illustration334 2001-12-08 6 Reuters KABUL Afghanistan’s new governing alliance is facing increasing dissent within its ranks. On Wednesday two powerful faction leaders General Rashid Dostum and Pir Sayed Ahmed Gailani said they were unhappy with the new cabinet’s composition. Yesterday, another– Reuters; Pic: Reuters - 334 words
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war diary
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Article71 2001-12-08 6 -AFP AID efforts to care for displaced Afghans could soon run into trouble unless donors come up with new funding, UN refugee agency chief Ruud Lubbers warned yesterday. Mr Lubbers, in Oslo to attend a conference of Nobel Peace Prize winners, said he would start. -AFP - 71 words
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Article61 2001-12-08 6 Reuters THE death toll from the US bombing blunder near Kandahar rose to nine yesterday when a sixth Afghan soldier died from injuries sustained in the strike, the Pentagon said. Initial reports after Wednesday’s “friendly fire” accident said three US special forces soldiers and five Afghan– Reuters - 61 words
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Article57 2001-12-08 6 US forces have started targeting Taleban and A 1 Qaeda leaders, in an attempt to cut them off from their troops, the BBC reported last night. Rear Admiral John Stufflebeem, deputy director of operations for the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the tactic was57 words
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Article491 2001-12-08 6 THE Taleban’s surrender of Kandahar is the beginning of the end of one of the strangest wars of modern times, The Times of London said in an editorial yesterday. It was also the shortest in Afghanistan’s recent history. Britain’s First Afghan War, which culminated in491 words
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Article81 2001-12-08 6 se UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed the plan for a post-Taleban transitional government in Afghanistan. The 15-0 vote formally approves the agreement reached by anti-Taleban Afghan groups in Bonn, Germany, to form an interim government to run the country for six month beginning on Dec 22.81 words
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Article62 2001-12-08 7 US Attorney-General John Ashcroft yesterday accused critics of the new anti-terror measures of "aiding terrorists"and "eroding national unity" the BBC reported yesterday. Mr Ashcroft was responding to concerns expressed by Democrats and civil liberties groups that measures including military tribunals, wiretapping and detentions may go too far.62 words
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447 2001-12-08 7 Quetta, Pakistan The Taleban may e surrending, but the hatred among its foreign fighters is as vicious as ever. “If I had a gun now, I would shoot p°u,” 36-year-old Saudi Abdul Rahman P°ld American journalists when they447 words
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Article, Illustration253 2001-12-08 7 Wire services Melawa, Afghanistan Al Qaeda lighters were last night fighting back v igorously in the White Mountains of e astern Afghanistan. The terrorists fired mortars at Northern Alliance forces from their hideouts. Anti-Taleban forces said they had captured part– Wire services; 1 PicAFP - 253 words
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Article, Illustration213 2001-12-08 7 Wire services CAMP RHINO US Marine hunter-killer patrols killed seven “enemy forces” overnight in the first ground attacks since they seized this base W in southern Afghanistan 6- two weeks ago, officers said H yesterday. “Last evening we successfully engaged enemy forces Pk along– Wire services - 213 words
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262 2001-12-08 8 13.6 m package to help middle-aged workers Japan jobs bill passed -AFP TOKYO Japan’s upper house yesterday passed a bill that proposes to spend ¥930 million ($13.6 million) to create work for 100,000 mainly middleaged workers, an official said. The bill is part of a package of ¥877 billion in-AFP - 262 words
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Article224 2001-12-08 8 MANILA A 32-year-old Filipino farmer who believed his penis was driving him to sin sliced it off with a machete in a fit of religious fervour, family members and doctors said yesterday. Relatives said they found the former security guard lying on the floor, covered224 words
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Article, Illustration244 2001-12-08 8 -AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is intensifying its probe into links between Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network and its own Islamic militants. Authorities have focused on members of the Malaysian Mujahadin Group, or KMM, who trained in Afghanistan, followed Osama bin Laden’s calls to target-AP; PicAP - 244 words
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Article143 2001-12-08 8 Reuters TOKYO Emperor Akihito yesterday named Japan’s new princess. She will be called Aiko meaning “a person who loves others”. The name was selected from a list of choices offered by classics scholars, who pored over traditional Chinese texts. The seven-day-old baby also got a second– Reuters - 143 words
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Article151 2001-12-08 8 -AP LONDON Prince Edward’s wife Sophie said yesterday she was very sad after losing their first baby in an ectopic pregnancy. Bearing a large arrangement of lilac and cream flowers, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth 11, who is also Earl of Wessex, visited his wife in-AP - 151 words
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163 2001-12-08 8 -AP BANGKOK-A Thai tourism tycoon is planning to build Asia’s first nudist colony on a Myanmar island where he has been given a 45-year concession by the country’s military junta, The Nation newspaper reported yesterday. The nudist club is the latest business venture of-AP - 163 words
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252 2001-12-08 9 Reuters GAZA Israeli planes bombed the Palestinian Authority’s main police headquarters yesterday, wounding at least 18 people. The air strike in Gaza City reduced two four-storey buildings to rubble, officials and witnesses said. TWo huge explosions sent a large– Reuters - 252 words
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Article212 2001-12-08 9 -AP New DELHI India’s plan to sell its stake in loss-making Air-lndia has been stalled with the sole bidder walking away, a r eport said yesterday. In a letter to the Disinvest- blent Ministry this week,Tatas, a top private industrial group, said it had-AP - 212 words
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Article, Illustration193 2001-12-08 9 -AP COLOMBO Sri Lanka’s opposition has claimed victory in Wednesday’s parliamentary elections. The final result announced yesterday showed that the United National Front, a coalition headed by former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, won 114 of 225 seats in parliament. The ruling People’s Alliance won just 77-AP; Pic: AFP - 193 words
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Article215 2001-12-08 9 They earn over 200,000 a year on average LONDON The world’s bestpaid accountants are British, BBC News Online reported yesterday. Their average earnings of US$ll7,OOO ($214,000) a year compare with the U 5573,000 ($134,000) paid to accountants in Switzerland, second in the wage league, a215 words
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weird world
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Article102 2001-12-08 9 Reuters MONKEYS and apes in India’s Lucknow zoo will get a daily dose of brandy to ensure they stay warm and happy this winter, the Asian Age reported yesterday. The drink will be mixed with warm water and served in special glasses, the daily said, adding– Reuters - 102 words
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Article71 2001-12-08 9 CAREFUL Polish motorists have been handed treats by police officers disguised as Santas, Ananova.com reported. The motorists were given presents such as ice scrapers or lollipops. Traffic police hope the Santa On The Road campaign will improve safety on notoriously deadly Polish roads over the Christmas71 words
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Article74 2001-12-08 9 BANGKOK'S stray dogs will be tattooed “on a prominent part of their body” when they’ve been neutered, The Nation reported yesterday. Instead of having their ears nicked when they’ve been sterilised, strays will now be tattooed with black ink. Mr Kris Hiranrat, Bangkok city health74 words
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Article72 2001-12-08 9 GOSSIPING on cellphones allows people to become ape-like in their behaviour, BBC News Online reported. Anthropologists in Oxford, England, say phone chats are the human equivalent of apes grooming. They claim it helps build relationships, solve conflicts, teach social skills and make friends. Dr Kate Fox of72 words
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Article73 2001-12-08 9 AN Englishman escaped a fine for not displaying a tax disc on his car windscreen by showing police officers how his parrot stole and ate it, Ananova.com reported. Mr John Lomax took the bird called Jake into his local station in north-east England to prove his73 words
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Article, Illustration292 2001-12-08 10 WASHINGTON The new interim prime minister of Afghanistan first came to the attention of US officials when he helped funnel covert American aid to the mujahedeen fighting the Soviets occupying his country. Since then, Mr Hamid Karzai, 43, a Pashtun292 words
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Article, Illustration282 2001-12-08 10 Reuters NEW YORK -Unruffled, UN SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan on Thursday gave the high-pitched fluffy red muppet Elmo a lesson in “conflict resolution”, calmed down his monster friends and received a group hug in return. Taping a segment of Sesame Street, Mr Annan showed his– Reuters - 282 words
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Article, Illustration431 2001-12-08 11 DIANA SER - r p II I Baby brother? There is nothing carefree about Kelly Chen's younger sibling Victor, who sings the blues about fame fry DIANA SER MOST people do not like to be known as so-and-so’s brother. Not Victor Chen. The 23-year-old brother of Hongkong singer Kelly Cheni*u f’ fiun • - 431 words
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Article, Illustration450 2001-12-08 12 STEPHANIE GOH - S'porean documentary on exhuming graves makes it to Discovery Channel by STEPHANIE GOH TAN PIN PIN is not one who’s afraid to ask questions. And it could be precisely this that got her chosen over 61 local entrants to offer a Singaporean perspective in a series of450 words
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Article, Illustration507 2001-12-08 13 rVONNE KWOK - 5 hidden behind more than 20 names in his 7 6-year career, f Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook, won't put out a record under real name because 'it's not very cool' r VONNE KWOK DJs are notoriously fond of picks’ strange monikers. Ipnd one of the strangest belongsPic Choo Chweetfua - 507 words
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channel scan
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Today's must-see TV
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Article61 2001-12-08 13 CANDYMAN FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Saturday, 10pm, TV Works The hook-armed Candyman returns in this sequel set in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The Tarrants are an old-money family. When the father succumbs to the vengeance of the mythical killer, daughter Annie studies all she can about the legend to defeat61 words
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Article49 2001-12-08 13 Sunday, 7.30 pm, TV Works This new-reality animal-encounter series takes us to one of the last places in North America where predatory animals still rule. Directed like a fast-moving dramatic adventure series, it looks at how close man can get to the most ferocious creatures on earth.49 words
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Article, Illustration68 2001-12-08 13 Saturday, Bpm, Channel U Princess Shengping of the Tang Dynasty excels at both literature and martial arts. I She flees when 1 the emperor ar- ranges a marriage for her. Instead she marries Guo Ai. But the palace is a place of intrigues and Guo is68 words
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Article, Illustration54 2001-12-08 13 Sunday, 9pm, Star Movies (SCV 58) Policeman Charlie has a split personality and when he runs out of medication turns into aggressive, foul-mouthed Hank. Both personalities fall in love with a girl and they wage war with each other for the confused one’s affections. Stars Jim54 words
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Article, Illustration209 2001-12-08 15 MEDIACORP artiste Aileen Tan is unlucky. On Tbesday, barely two weeks after she reached the peak of her career by clinching the Best Actress title at the Star Awards, she fell from a height. While filming a travelogue segment in Malaysia, Aileen fell from a two-storey•'•</! ;/ i)ig vjfl - 209 words
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Article, Illustration280 2001-12-08 15 HONGKONG TVB actor Marco Ngai Chun Kit is desperate to become a singer. He thinks that he can sing, and would be able to do a “very good job” if given the chance. “I’ve been bugging my manager that I want to sing, so much so280 words
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Article, Illustration186 2001-12-08 15 HONGKONG viewers have a bone to pick with Zhang Ziyi’s latest Visa card commercial. They find that the commercial is too violent, and gives chefs in Hongkong a bad image. The ad shows Ziyi having soup in a restaurant, and complaining that the soup is too186 words
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Article, Illustration126 2001-12-08 15 Chinese actress Zhao Wei is making headlines a gain for all the wrong reasons. The doe-eyed actress of My Fair Princess fame slammed by Chinese historians and academics f°r being insensitive to Chinese history and people suffered during the Japanese invasion. It all started when126 words
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easyStreats sports
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Article96 2001-12-08 17 basketball DUSTON Michael Jordan hrned to the Washington line--1 on Thursday and scored 10 of 5 18 points in the fourth period lead the Wizards to an 85-82 1 ctory over the Houston )c kets. Jordan missed Tbesday’s game San Antonio with a right knee96 words
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Article64 2001-12-08 17 Jennis -AFP Ydney World Nol Lleyton 6 Witt announced yesterday he split with coach Darren '^hill. He said another former AusDavis Cup tennis player, s on Stoltenberg, would replace fahill who gave no reasons for their partnership. Stoltenberg, a former Wimble°ti semi-finalist, would assume coaching duties-AFP - 64 words
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Article67 2001-12-08 17 sailing -AFP *'o DE JANEIRO Sir Peter llake, one of New Zealand’s Porting legends, was murdered p pirates here on Wednesday. Blake had won the America’s pTp twice and the Fastnet race in l9 79 and 1989. His crowning glory was guidTeam New Zealand to retain-AFP - 67 words
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Article, Illustration446 2001-12-08 17 r UEFA CUP Leeds 2 Grasshopper 2 (Leeds wins 4-3 on aggregate)^ huh -Wire services LONDON Leeds boss David O’Leary was a relieved man after his side scraped through to the last 16 of the Uefa Cup on the back of a-Wire services; Pic: AFP - 446 words
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Article188 2001-12-08 17 k BrondbyO f Parma 3 (Mboma 43, Nakata 57, LamouchiB4) (Parma wins 4-1 on aggregate) k Hertha Berlin 0 r Servette 3 (Hilton 17, FreiSO, Obradovic7o) (Servette wins 3-0 on aggregate) k UteksLovetchl (Yurukov9o) f AEK Athens I (Gamarra 17) (AEK wins 4-3 on aggregate) k Lille188 words
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Article, Illustration209 2001-12-08 18 Wire services LONDON Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (above) believes David Beckham’s exertions for England this season have taken their toll on his form at club level. The England captain was dropped for Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions’ League win over Boavista after being– Wire services - 209 words
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Article, Illustration262 2001-12-08 18 lO5 million if clubs want Beckham from Man U SIGN UP OR GO LONDON Manchester United is ready to consider offers for David Beckham if he does not sign a new contract in the next six months. The asking price will start at £4O million ($lO5 million), with AC Milan262 words
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Article365 2001-12-08 18 LONDON David Beckham has progressed enough into adulthood not to throw a tantrum after being left out of the Manchester United side that played against Boavista. Indeed, the chances are that the England captain will be pulling on his red No 7 shirt again when West365 words
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Article, Illustration422 2001-12-08 19 TAN KIM HAN - by' TAN KIM HAN YES, there will be a challenging year ahead for the SLeague, given the current gloomy economic situation. Yes, there will be a marginal cut in subsidies for S-League clubs (see sidebar below). But thePic: Choo Ehwee Hua - 422 words
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Article161 2001-12-08 19 S-League Total subsidies cut by 5 per cent (from $374,500 to $352,000) for dubs. Uniformed groups Home United and SAFFC will receive $50,000 less. Prize money for top eight clubs instead of top three. Ist-$lOO,OOO 2nd-$45,000 3rd-$20,000 4th-$15,000 sth -$12,000 6th-$lO,OOO 7th-$B,OOO Bth $6,000 Total prize money161 words
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Article, Illustration253 2001-12-08 19 r ADAM HASHIDY - by r ADAM HASHIDY THE Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress (STBC) stands by its reasons for terminating national coach Ron Hoppe’s contract and sees no need to apologise for them. Yesterday, STBC president Dr TT Ong (above) said he was not worried by Hoppe’s253 words
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Article, Illustration538 2001-12-08 20 ADAM HASHIDY - Soccer SMART by i ADAM HASHIDY PELE observed early this week that for any manager today, it really doesn’t matter if the team plays beautiful or ugly football. For it all boils down to one thing: Winning. Take a look538 words
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Article418 2001-12-08 20 *TODAY: Charlton Athletic v Tottenham Hotspurs Head-to-head: Charlton won 11, Spurs won 22. Draws: 9 Previous meetings: Feb 03: Spurs 0 Charlton 0; Sept 16,2000: Charlton 1 Spurs 0 Last six league matches: Charlton LLWDLD; Spurs WWLDWW Team news: Charlton Costa to start; Spurs Freund suspended, Ferdinand doubtful.418 words
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Miscellaneous22 2001-12-08 13 From the Creators of We #1 re mm C H pP flip tin. isk \i3w^ PIXAR tNSTERS, BiC, NOW SHOWING ©DISNEY/PIXAR m22 words
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Miscellaneous473 2001-12-08 14 War cjjrtndtMgm vu zmite hwkJm Csj/luaiau Your Daily Horoscope jicttjjiitiijs JAN 20-FEB 18 Others think that you’re aloof, but you’re just being cautious. The Virgo moon gives airy Aquarius a solid base on which to stand. Leave behind your erratic behaviour You have too much to lose by messing up.473 words
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Miscellaneous52 2001-12-08 17 flthelivingroom. SOCCER: EPL Manchester United v Ham United (Star Sports Ch 24, 10.50 pm), Liverpool v Middlesbrough (ESPN Ch23,10.50pm) Spanish League: Tenerife v Real Madrid (ESPN Ch 23 and City ty Nov 9,5 am). BASKETBALL NBA: Sacramento Kings ,V LA Lakers (Star Sports Ch24,llam). OELAYED TELECAST SOCCER: EPL Preview (TV52 words
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