Streats, 11 January 2002
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Title Section18 2002-01-11 1 Streats FRIDAY 11 January 2002 Another quality publication of. w Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 429/03/200118 words
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Article207 2002-01-11 1 mmmrush.. IT should be all systems go for the $3OO million ez-link smart card system in March. Once that is in place, it doesn’t matter if you don’t know the fare to your destination. When you board the bus, the maximum fare is deducted. Tap207 words
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Article, Illustration359 2002-01-11 1 ROBIN GANGULY - by ROBIN GANGULY GENERAL Pervez Musharraf’s address to Pakistan this weekend is so important that war or peace in the subcontinent could depend on it. India will be watching to see if the Pakistani president denounces terrorism or againP/C:API - 359 words
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LOCAL
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257 2002-01-11 2 SONNY PHUA - by SONNY PHUA A SNATCH thief grabbed a carrier bag that a 38-year-old accounts executive was holding and escaped with $37,000 in cash and two crossed cheques totalling $500,000. The incident happened at about 12.15 pm on Wednesday after the woman and another female friend257 words
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Article55 2002-01-11 2 If you intend to cash large amounts of money, the police advise to to take the following precautions: Have someone accompany you. If you cash cheques regularly, you should vary your routes and times of travel to the bank. Clasp the bag containing the money tightly or sling55 words
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261 2002-01-11 2 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - by ZUBAIDAH NAZEER A NEW testing method will screen people for 10 types of cancer at a time, its Chinese developers said yesterday. Shanghai Health Digit researchers have invented a new device the Protein Chip System which can detect proteins indicative of261 words
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Article85 2002-01-11 2 TWO men and a woman were caught trying to sneak out of Singapore on Wednesday night. At 11.25 pm, immigration officers at Woodlands Checkpoint stopped a Malaysian-registered car for checks. When the boot of the Proton Wira was opened, three people were found inside. They85 words
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Article84 2002-01-11 2 POLICE raided a flat at Merpati Road early Wednesday morning and seized $28,000 worth of goods after getting a tip-off that the flat was used as a distribution centre for illegal VCDs. A total of 5,065 VCDs were seized, along with 42 cartons of cigarettes. Eight Chinese84 words
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Article148 2002-01-11 2 VCDs of ex-Taipei city councillor Chu Mei-feng which sparked a scandal in Taiwan have surfaced here. About 200 copies have been seized. In raids conducted in Woodlands, Jurong and MacPherson since the beginning of this year, the Films and Publications Department (FPD) and police have arrested148 words
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Article77 2002-01-11 2 onekindact Dennis Q Canlas I lost my wallet in a cinema at Causeway Point on Jan 5. But the wallet and all its contents miraculously turned up in our mailbox later the same day. I wish I could personally thank the mystery good Samaritan. If you77 words
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Article, Illustration483 2002-01-11 3 SONNY PHUA - by SONNY PHUA THE man found murdered with an unidentified woman in the carpark of Orchard Towers appeared to have had an unusual relationship with his boss. Although employed asPic: Choo Chwee Hua - 483 words
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Article, Illustration423 2002-01-11 4 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - by ZUBAIDAH NAZEER THE funeral is over. Now comes the waiting and the endless questions as the Ministry of the Environment (ENV) tries to pinpoint what caused the food poisoning death of Madam Fong423 words
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184 2002-01-11 4 Precautions against acddental contact with pesticide: Read the label and heed its directions. Keep children, their toys and pets away during application and until the pesticide has dried or for as long as recommended. Store pesticides out of children's reach, in a locked cabinet or184 words
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Article, Illustration389 2002-01-11 4 DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM - by DEEPAVIJIYASINGAM THE couple were made for each other in a Bonnie-and-Clyde way. Like a shorter-lived version of the infamous lovers’ crime spree, which was depicted by Hollywood, Ng Beng San, 29, and girlfriend Ng Hong Eng, 3s, committed a string of offences over three days389 words
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Article186 2002-01-11 8 I REFER to “Get witchcraft out of our schools” (Streats, Jan 10), a letter by 24 concerned parents and educators. It is difficult enough to raise children these days because of all the unhealthy content on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, on the broadcast media and186 words
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84 2002-01-11 8 I FOUND it very disturbing to read that a passage about witchcraft, including information about casting spells, is included in a Primary 2 English textbook and activity book. I agree with the 24 concerned parents and educators who wrote the letter “Get witchcraft out of84 words
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Article136 2002-01-11 8 I REFER to the letter by MRT traveller (Streats, Jan 9). The writer suggests that a “Don’t spread your diseases” notice should be posted in MRT trains to tell passengers that they should cover their mouths or noses when they cough or sneeze. I136 words
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177 2002-01-11 8 I REFER to “Cabbies, please keep it private” (Streats, Jan 8), a letter by Ms Jasmine. I would like to point out to Ms Jaspiine that a cab is like a cabby’s office. A cabby is just like any other worker who177 words
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FINANCIAL
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Article163 2002-01-11 6 AS AT 9AM Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency Currencies 1 Bid j Offer Australian dollar 0.9630 0.9810 Canadian dollar 1.1450 1.1690 Euro 1.6420 1.6660 NZ dollar 0.7850 0.8080 Sterling pound 2.6460 2.6730 US dollar 1.8430 1.8550 Local dollars to WO units of foreign163 words
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Article, Illustration361 2002-01-11 6 -AFP SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) is trying its best to avoid posting its first-ever loss, said chairman Koh Boon Hwee yesterday. Mr Koh said the Sept 11 attacks exacerbated the problems faced by the carrier, which was already squeezed by a decline-AFP - 361 words
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496 2002-01-11 6 STI: 1,706.64 20.44 -AFP SINGAPORE shares ended at a sixmonth high yesterday with technology stocts hogging the spotlight as a wave of liquidity drove prices on. Stocks closed 1.2 per cent higher with the key Straits Times Index (STI) ending up 20.44 points at-AFP - 496 words
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money scan
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64 2002-01-11 6 Reuters CHANGI Airport’s electronics and telecommunications cargo traffic fell 53.2 per cent to 568 tonnes in November from year ago, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Food, beverages and tobacco were the most actively handled cargo, accounting for 14.2 per– Reuters - 64 words
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81 2002-01-11 6 Reuters GKGOH Research raised its ratings on Allgreen Properties and First Capital Corp Ltd (FCC), but maintained a neutral call on the property sector. “We are still neutral on the sector, as valuations generally look stretched after the recent run-up in property stock prices,” said– Reuters - 81 words
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80 2002-01-11 6 -AFP MRTSUNEKAZU Matsudaira, a Japanese executive with extensive experience in the telecom sector, has been named the chief executive of C2C, the submarine cable subsidiary of Sing Tel. Mr Matsudaira will oversee C2C’s operations in the AsiaPacific region from his base at the company’s-AFP - 80 words
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92 2002-01-11 6 Reuters WASHINGTON The US recession’s days are numbered, an influential panel of economists predicted yesterday. Blue Chip Economic Indicators, a monthly newsletter, said that more than 90 per cent of the private economists it surveyed for its January issue pegged the end of– Reuters - 92 words
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MEDICAL
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Article, Illustration386 2002-01-11 10 Wire services PARIS American doctors are trying out ultrasound vasectomies. These take just a couple of minutes and need no cut. They may even need no surgeon, which would make it handy for developing countries. With the new technique, the vas deferens (the tubes– Wire services - 386 words
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Article160 2002-01-11 10 Xinhua BEIJING A Chinese scientist has developed a non-drug therapy to help drug addicts kick the habit. Dr Han Jisheng, who is also a scientific consultant for the World Health Organisation, has invented a device called Han’s Acupoint Nerve Stimulator (Hans) which can stop– Xinhua - 160 words
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Article72 2002-01-11 10 healthfact If you have a mildly curved penis that has always been so, you're normal and don't need treatment. If it appears twisted as well, this again is natural. But if your penis has only recently begun curving, you may have Peyronie's disease, says a 1997 Journal of72 words
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Article168 2002-01-11 10 How can I stop hiccups? Al Hiccups are usually brought about by irritation of the muscle layer between the chest and the abdomen the diaphragm. You will need to consult a doctor if you have persistent hiccups. A good history-taking by the doctor and some investigations may be168 words
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REGIONAL
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Article, Illustration314 2002-01-11 12 -AP HONGKONG Hongkong’s top court said yesterday that 5,000 China migrants suing to stay must leave. In its final verdict, the Court of Final Appeal said the right to stay applied only to-AP; Pic: AFP - 314 words
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Article109 2002-01-11 12 Reuters TOKYO A former top tax man suspected of evading taxes was arrested yesterday. Tsunekichi Hamada, 64, former chief of a regional tax office, is suspected of hiding 730 million yen ($lO million) in taxable corporate income, mainly in the form of commissions from firms– Reuters - 109 words
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185 2002-01-11 12 -AP TAIPEI Hackers linked to terrorists used Taiwan to deface US military and government websites, Taiwan police said yesterday. The hackers first broke into computers in Taiwan and then launched their attacks on the US, Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau said. The FBI asked-AP - 185 words
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weird world
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Article82 2002-01-11 12 A WHISKY-SPITTING chair has been invented by a Dutch furniture company. The Original Whisky Chair spurts whisky from a lion’s head at the end of an arm rest, Ananova.com reported. The chair has a two-litre supply and will be unveiled next week at a trade fair82 words
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Article109 2002-01-11 12 ELDERLY Englishman Cyril Pacey has received a letter from his local hospital telling him that he’s several months pregnant. Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital wrote to Mr Pacey, 75, saying he could not be admitted for his planned operation because of his condition, the Sun reported109 words
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Article68 2002-01-11 12 LUMPIER sauces could soon be back on European supermarket shelves. Bowing to pressure from sauce-making companies, the European Union is set to make a decision on whether to ease its “lumpiness test” for sauces, The Times reported. Currently, any tinned sauce deemed to contain more than68 words
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262 2002-01-11 15 CHRISTMAS ISLAND Reports of sex attacks, nude romps, indecent acts and theft by sailors aboard an Australian navy ship would be investigated, the Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday. The newspaper said that military police confirmed they are investigating allegations of262 words
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Article214 2002-01-11 15 SYDNEY Vandals and shoplifters here may pay on-the-spot fines in the future. Under a proposed scheme, New South Wales police would have the choice of issuing a fine to an offender or sending them through the courts, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday. If fines214 words
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Article, Illustration66 2002-01-11 15 Boys of the Ami aboriginal tribe helping one another put on their festive headdresses during their new year festival recently in the village of Rui Liang, near Taipei. Taiwan might soon end a five-decade ban on tourist visits from China, and Chinese travellers will likely be eager toPicAP - 66 words
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Article92 2002-01-11 15 -AP JAKARTA A former minister and close friend of former president Suharto has been arrested, police said yesterday. Bustanil Arifin, 76, is suspected of stealing 10 billion rupiah ($l.B million) from the state food distribution agency in 1990, said police spokesman Maj Alex Mandalika. Mr Suharto appointed-AP - 92 words
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GLOBAL
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508 2002-01-11 16 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR A man detained during a crackdown on Islamic militants in Malaysia met two of the Sept 11 suicide hijackers, a report said yesterday. The man, a Malaysian, and one of 13 suspects arrested between Dec– Reuters - 508 words
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215 2002-01-11 16 -AP ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico his Malaysian wife vanished in 1999. He was jailed for life on Wednesday. In a deal with prosecutors, Diazien Hossencofft pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence. Had he been convicted of murder, Hossencofft,-AP - 215 words
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Article, Illustration52 2002-01-11 16 LOOK WHO'S TALKING: A third-generation (3g) cellphone by Sanyo simulates a three-way video conference call at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The slide-style phone can also send instant messages and short video clips or digital still photos from a built-in camera. Pic: ReutersPic: Reuters - 52 words
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Article192 2002-01-11 16 Wire services KANDAHAR US forces were yesterday finding it difficult to recover the bodies of seven Marines killed wher their KC-130 tanker plane crashed intc a mountain in Pakistan on Wednesday. The crash site is on a steep slope anc inaccessible to any type– Wire services - 192 words
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168 2002-01-11 16 -Al OTTAWA Gory photographs of diseases caused by cigarettes are discouraging smoking, a Canadian survey suggests. Ninety per cent of smokers polled noticed the warnings on the cigarette packaging and 44 per cent said the graphic photos increased their motivation to quit, the Canadian Cancer-Al - 168 words
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Article144 2002-01-11 16 -neuter BORDEAUX A French woman and her son are being investigated after she was caught buying bread with a fake 50-euro note. The note was forged by her son on his home computer, a prosecutor in the southwestern town of Marmande said. The woman,-neuter - 144 words
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PEOPLE
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Article, Illustration339 2002-01-11 17 Reuters NEW DELHI A hardliner, a hawk and a wily politician who could one day lead the world’s second-most populous nation. That’s how Indian Home Minister Lai Krishna Advani (below) has been described by various political commentators. Currently on a six-day visit to– Reuters; Pic: Reuters - 339 words
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VOCAL
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Article, Illustration873 2002-01-11 19 SHINICHI KISHIMA - by SHINICHI KISHIMA Reuters JAPANESE Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s battle over structural reform has always been with the enemy within. And the deteriorating economy is giving the old guard in his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) plenty of ammunition. The LDP’s general meeting on Jan 18 and internal– Reuters; Pic-.AP - 873 words
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Article, Illustration603 2002-01-11 21 SONNY PHUA - To most of us, downs are just a barrel of laughs. To one man, it's a vocation to make people happy by SONNY PHUA WHILE some young men pump iron to gain confidence, Joseph Tay, 21, goes to the other extreme he puts on make-up. Donning hisPk:WuUFen - 603 words
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Article105 2002-01-11 21 IF proof is required that entertainment is a recessionproof business, just take a look at Zephydom, a local entertainment company set up by 25-year-old entrepreneur Vivien Goh. "Business is still all right because companies have to promote their products or services more during the recession,"said Ms Goh,105 words
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Article, Illustration90 2002-01-11 22 Pop/Rock Male artist: Lenny Kravitz Female artist: Janet Jackson Band, duo or group: TV Sync Album: Survivor (Destiny's Child) New artist: Alicia Keys (right) Soul/R&B Male trtist: Luther Vandross Female artist: Aaliyah Band, duo or group: Destiny's Child i Album: Aaliyah (Aaliyah) New artist: Alicia KeysWicAFP| - 90 words
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Article, Illustration144 2002-01-11 22 Reuters LOS ANGELES Five young ladies of soul swept the American Music Awards on Wednesday, while Michael Jackson received an anti-climactic award for “artist of the century”. Newcomer Alicia Keys, R&B trio Destiny’s Child and late singer Aaliyah each won two prizes during the ceremony– Reuters; i Pic: AFP - 144 words
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Article, Illustration89 2002-01-11 22 STEPHANIE GOH - fiatiastetianma by STEPHANIE GOH Directed by Alejandro Amenabar Starring Nicole Kidman, Flonauia Flanagan, Afakina Mann, James Bentley This might be one of 'em haunted house flicks, but don't go expecting digitalised phantoms in this film. An understated, yet strikingly stylish movie, Spanish director Alejandro Amenabar shuns big-budget effects89 words
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Article48 2002-01-11 22 Golaugh. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet Starring Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Dominique Pinon The Parisian answer to Ally Mcßeal, Amelie from Montmartre oozes deliberate offbeat charm and wide-eyed girlishness. As she decides to play guardian angel to the city's lost and lonely souls, laughs ensue.48 words
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Article63 2002-01-11 22 GothrilL Directed by Peter Jackson Starring Elijah Wood, lan McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean Be prepared for three of the most spell-binding hours you'll have in the cinema this year as you journey into fantastical realms where elves63 words
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Article45 2002-01-11 22 Gocry. Directed by Kwak Kyung- Taek Starring Yoo Oh-Sung, Jang Dong-gun The story of the bond between four childhood pals. Not quite as unforgettable as 1986's Stand By Me, but be prepared for some serious male bonding and occasional moments of heartwrenching Korean melodrama.45 words
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Article48 2002-01-11 22 Goromance. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Takeshi Naitou, Yasuko Sawaguchi Lovable kid Chihiro gets lost in an fantastical world of weary gods and fearsome sorceresses, but meets and falls for faithful dragon Haku. What can I say? These Japanese kids start young.48 words
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Article, Illustration319 2002-01-11 24 WILEEN CHANG - by WILEEN CHANG The folks at Lilly Pilly at Circular Road have gone fur- j ther. At this WHAT'S being put between two slices of bread nowadays? Certainly more than just ham and cheese or tuna and mayonnaise. These days you’re hardpressed to choosehcrßy Fionas L,:>P - 319 words
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Article, Illustration274 2002-01-11 25 STEPHANIE GOH - by STEPHANIE GOH IS there really something different about TV Works’ spanking new series on Singapore? Highly-charged Energizer bunnies Ivan Heng and Neo Swee Lin, aka hosts of new local magazine programme Really Something, are convinced there is. “I think there is something very charmingPic: Wu Li fen - 274 words
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Article, Illustration281 2002-01-11 25 DIANA SER - by DIANA SER IT'S a wonder that Hongkong actress Ada Choi’s eyes are not criss-crossed with laugh lines by now. The 27-year-old former Miss Hongkong finds so many things funny. k Such as her Cantonese- accented Mandarin “You want me to speak Mandarin? giWill that be too hard281 words
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Article, Illustration153 2002-01-11 26 IF things turn out as planned, Singapore songbird Stefanie Sun may soon be seen on the big screen. Well-known Taiwanese producer Xu Ligong has said that he is keen to cast the singer as a young pianist in his new film, First Love, which mayPic: Reuters - 153 words
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Article, Illustration147 2002-01-11 26 FANS of hearthrobs Andy Lau and Edison Chen will be delighted to know that they will be cast as father and son in a HK$6O million (sl4million) flick produced by Jackie Chan. The action film, Initial D, is based on the wellread Japanese manga147 words
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Article, Illustration91 2002-01-11 28 /Vo prizes for guessing what today's weather will be like. It will be just like yesterday. And the day before windy, with occasional passing showers. And it will continue that way throughout the weekend. There will be passing showers in the late morning today, as wellPic Francis Lee - 91 words
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Article197 2002-01-11 28 Check this out Just .a minute Interested to learn more about Wing Chun Kuen a close-range method of combat that the late Bruce Lee practised? Then let Master Chua Kah Joo and his disciples from Wing Chun Kuen Training Centre show you the gongfu that emphasises economy of movement, directness197 words
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Happenin'
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Article82 2002-01-11 28 RIVER HONGBAO KARAOKE COMPETITION Closing date for registration: Tomorrow Call 354-4078 or visit the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations' website at www.sfcca.org.sg It may not be Talentime but at least you won’t be “sabotaged” by the stylist. This year, the River Hongbao adds a new feature to its82 words
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Article, Illustration53 2002-01-11 28 GOOD LIVING VILLAGE@ORCHARD Carpark space at the junction of Grange Road and Somerset Road (opposite Cineleisure) Tomorrow, 10am-Wpm The cool weather is perfect for browsing this street market That offers exotic local and foreign crafts and merchandise. Featuring over 70 stalls, it opens on the second and last weekend53 words
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Article53 2002-01-11 28 VOICES IN THE PARK Pasir Ris Park (next to PA bungalows) Sunday, 5.30-7 pm Free Bring the picnic mats, chicken curry and bee hoon. Local a cappella groups Budak Pantai, Nanu and Key Elements are treating you to an evening of contemporary, classical and pop songs. Time for a53 words
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Article134 2002-01-11 28 WHAT WOMEN WANT... TO KNOW FROM THEIR GYNAES Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road Sunday, 12-3pm $10 Tel: 311-1111 or e-mail public_forum@raffleshospital.com For only $10, you can find out from specialists on matters such as abnormal pap smears and when you are most fertile. Doetors from the hospital will134 words
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Tune in TV & Movie news
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Article29 2002-01-11 30 7pm, TV Works Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez star in this film about two garbage collectors who discover a corpse and get into some serious trouble.29 words
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Article48 2002-01-11 30 10.30 pm, Channel U Meng quickly masters Wuxin’s teachings. Yingtai’s many traps to snare Feng all fail. Because of Meng’s change of attitude, Feng falls in love with him again. But Meng’s romantic travails do not end there as Mei implores him not to accept Feng’s love.48 words
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Article71 2002-01-11 30 Midnight, Central Laurence Olivier starred, directed and produced this film version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. The King of Denmark dies suddenly, leaving Claudius, the king’s brother, the throne. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, suspects his father was murdered. Claudius’ hasty marriage to Hamlet’s mother arouses his suspicion and when his71 words
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Article, Illustration114 2002-01-11 30 TWO of Kevin Spacey’s leading ladies became pregnant while on the set of his latest film and the smooth-talker is taking credit for it. Both Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore conceived while The Shipping News was in production in Newfoundland, Canada, last year and their co-star114 words
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Article, Illustration107 2002-01-11 30 ZOUK 17 Jiak Kim Street Singapore *****0 Tel: 738-2988 www.zoukclub.com ARTISTE Dave Lee is known for his many pseudonyms. The inventor of disco-house doesn’t want to be discriminated for his genre of music despite having lent his expertise to heavyweight chart-toppers such as Brand New Heavies, Simply Red,107 words
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Miscellaneous468 2002-01-11 30 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Freedom of expression is your greatest gift at this point in the lunar cycle. When the moon is in Sagittarius, Aquarius becomes the organiser and spokesperson. Sweeping gestures convince those immune to greater subtlety. nscxs FEB 19-MAR 20 Few enjoy servitude,468 words
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Article, Illustration363 2002-01-11 32 -AFP MELBOURNE Americans Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati will resume their battle to be the best of the best when the Australian Open starts on Monday at Melbourne Park. The pair shared two Grand Slam titles apiece last season with-AFP; Pic: Reuters; Pics: Reuters, AP - 363 words
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Article365 2002-01-11 32 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP LA Lakers 109 Indiana 90 INDIANAPOLIS Kobe Bryant had Indiana Pacers so bedazzled that its coach injured himself. Bryant scored 31 points and took over when Shaquille O’Neal sat down with foul trouble as the Los Angeles Lakers outclassed Pacers for its fifth365 words
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Article, Illustration557 2002-01-11 35 WORTHINGTON CUP SEMI-FINALS~Chelsea 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1 LONDON Chelsea plucked Jody Morris and John Terry from a courtroom dock and put them straight into its team for the Worthington Cup semifinals against Tottenham. While Terry had been expected to play, it wasPic.AP - 557 words
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Article, Illustration578 2002-01-11 36 LIM HAN MING - Socce6MART by LIM HAN MING EARLY this week, my boss asked me if Arsenal’s defence can handle the lightning pace of Michael Owen and Nicolas Anelka (below) when Liverpool visits Highbury on Sunday. Knowing that the Gunners will be missing the servicesPic: Reuters - 578 words
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Article480 2002-01-11 36 ■TOMORROW Aston Villa v Derby County. Head-to-head: Villa won 64, Derby won 42. Draws: 23 Previous meetings: Dec 22: Derby 3 Villa 1; Feb 24: Derby 1 Villa 0 Last six league matches: Villa LWLLDD; Derby LLWLWL Team news: Villa Kachloul, Delaney, Alpay, Balaban fit; Derby Ducrocq, Riggott,480 words
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Article, Illustration690 2002-01-11 37 r ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Southampton 2 Liverpool oj v.. LONDON For as long as Gerard Houllier remains away from office, the mediocrity that is beginning to drag Liverpool down the Premiership table appears likely to continue. This was a desperate performance, a display so disappointingPic: Reuters - 690 words
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Article, Illustration283 2002-01-11 37 LONDON David Beckham (above) is in for a busy summer. After fulfilling one fantasy by leading England to the World Cup, he gets to indulge in another as a Ferrari test driver. Beckham, who took possession of a £120,000 ($318,000) Ferrari Modena 360 convertible283 words
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Article, Illustration447 2002-01-11 39 LIM HAN MING - by LIM HAN MING THE Football Association of Singapore concluded its investigation into the Singapore Cup final fiasco last night. Its final decision: There was no hanky-panky when S-League champion Geylang United crashed 0-8 to Home United in447 words
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215 2002-01-11 39 LONDON England aims to play South Korea in a pre-World Cup friendly durlng a training camp in the co-host country before moving to Japan for the start °f the tournament, a report said on Wednesday. England will be based on the South215 words
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Article120 2002-01-11 39 •GOLF -AFP PARAPARAUMU, New Zealand The controversy that has dogged Tiger Woods’ appearance at the New Zealand Open erupted again yesterday when Kiwi star Greg Turner unleashed a scathing attack on the special treatment accorded to the world No 1. Turner, a winner of the-AFP - 120 words
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Article68 2002-01-11 39 •TRIATHLON SEVERAL local sport stars will be among more than 100 athletes competing in a charity triathlon tomorrow to raise $lOO,OOO. Gerard Yeo, Mark Chay, Gerald Koh, Christel Bouvron, Nicholas Fang, SeahTeck Wee and Michele Lee will be slogging it out in the gruelling68 words
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Article106 2002-01-11 39 •SOCCER Reuters ROME Nicola Amoruso scored a hat-trick as Juventus outplayed Atalanta 4-2 in its Italian Cup quar-ter-final, first leg at the Stadio Delle Alpi on Wednesday. Corrado Colombo gave Atalanta the lead with a superb overhead kick from Daniele Berretta’s cross in the 13th minute. But– Reuters - 106 words
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