Streats, 22 March 2002
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Title Section12 2002-03-22 1 Streats FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002 Hotline: 1800-844-5566 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 429/03/200112 words
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707 2002-03-22 1 Sonny Phua; Stephanie Goh - By_ Sonny Phua Stephanie Goh FAT is jolly, fat is beautiful, and fat does not equal incompetence, declared eight obese people including a doctor, two nurses, two entertainers and three others yesterday. And the doctor, who says his ample707 words
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MORNING RUSH
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Article107 2002-03-22 1 THE civil law suit filed by Abu Bakar Bashir against the Singapore Government for discrediting him was heard at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday. Commenting on the hearing, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said: “As is well-known and universally accepted under international law,107 words
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171 2002-03-22 1 – Sarah Ng - Sarah Ng THE party Whip for all People’s Party MPs will be lifted on matters of conscience, but it does not apply to every issue relating to beliefs or conscience. One example is religion. The context in which it is debated in Parliament will171 words
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Advertisement19 2002-03-22 1 ‘Fat people also have an inborn desire to prove themselves by working harder.’ Ms Melody Ling, 23, software engineer19 words
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Advertisement16 2002-03-22 1 A Bedok Bod or Hougang He-man? Heartland hunks vie for the Mr Tourism title PAGE 2816 words
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STREATS local
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Article277 2002-03-22 2 Note of sympathy to Islamabad pastor DARUL ARQAM and Perdaus, two Singapore Muslim organisations, have written to the Protestant International Church in Islamabad, expressing horror and grief over the recent grenade attack which killed five church members. The joint statement by Darul Arqam president Ridzuan Wu277 words
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Article66 2002-03-22 2 ONE KIND ACT Julie Boey I felt ill and had to alight from a train at dementi MRT station on March 21, just before Bam. I stood on the platform for about 10 minutes, hoping that I would recover. Thank you to the lady who helped66 words
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Article, Illustration179 2002-03-22 2 DON’T be surprised if you hear the dulcet tones of opera singers or the mellow strains of the harmonica the next time you are near Smith Street in Chinatown. Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts David Lim has suggested that local arts groupsLianhe Zaobao - 179 words
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95 2002-03-22 2 IT was easy pickings for thieves, who broke through a plywood wall to help themselves to a bonanza of cellphones. Businessman Jai Prakash, 36, thought that the walls of his new shop in High Street Centre were made of brick. Apparently not. One, between95 words
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Article, Illustration278 2002-03-22 3 r Khushwant Singh - Rag and bone man gets 30 months’jail Reports by r Khushwant Singh A RAG and bone man became so enraged with the constant noise from a flat above his that he attacked the neighbour with a chopper, rendering him semi-paralysed. Lim Soon Beng, 51 (right), who278 words
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180 2002-03-22 3 AN Indonesian maid, who stole an ATM card from her employer’s home and made several withdrawals amounting to $6,000, was jailed for nine months yesterday. The court heard that on Jan 9, Naritem Nurodi, 25, found the Overseas Union Bank card in a180 words
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Article151 2002-03-22 3 SECURITY guard Hoo Kok Kwai, 40, was yesterday jailed for five years for threatening a Central Narcotics Bureau officer with a Molotov cocktail, At about 4.20 pm on Jan 16, Ho had tried to break through a police cordon around his flat at Ang Mo151 words
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Article, Illustration449 2002-03-22 4 Karen Chen - Leave the car at home, soak in nature by_ Karen Chen CAR-FREE Day (CFD) and Übin Day Mr John Lim, 55, will be happily embracing both next month. The executive director of insurance company Newstate Stenhouse and his family will be luxuriating in449 words
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Article, Illustration279 2002-03-22 4 STARTING May 1, cruise and ferry passengers will have to pay a charge to help to help port operator PSA Corp defray higher security costs after the Sept 11 attacks on the US. There will be a $6 security charge for cruise passengers and a 60279 words
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209 2002-03-22 4 IF half of all the 1.8 million taxpayers filed their income tax returns electronically, it would save the tax office $2.43 million. That is a saving of $2.70 for each tax return filed online, a scheme introduced in 1998. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore209 words
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191 2002-03-22 4 THE records of more than 20 parallel car importers were seized yesterday in a Customs swoop that could identify import tax evaders. The Customs department and importers described the checks as routine, but a previous check, in June 1997, revealed millions in unpaid191 words
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STREATS vocal
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Article, Illustration574 2002-03-22 6 DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM - By 1 DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM I JUST don’t buy it. When the CEO of a hospital says that he’s not going to hire fat people because they’re not good role models, that’s discrimination, pure and simple. Echoing society’s prevailing view that being overweight inherently means574 words
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Article149 2002-03-22 6 I AGREE wi th Alexandra Hospital chief executive officer Liak Teng Lit, who was quoted as saying in “Size and prejudice” (Streats, March 21) that overweight doctors and nurses are not ideal role models, so the hospital is reluctant to employ them. Doctors should embody health.149 words
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Article150 2002-03-22 6 RECENT news reports indicate that our Government is pushing hard to develop entrepreneurs in Singapore. A new polytechnic entrepreneurship course came first, and now even young children will learn business skills. I would like to identify some past mistakes born of the Government’s enthusiasm to150 words
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Article212 2002-03-22 6 WE’VE heard a lot about how maids misbehave, but not much about maid agencies that are negligent and evasive. Employers pay a lot for a maid, and the Ministry of Manpower demands that they be solely responsible for the worker. How can this be acceptable when212 words
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121 2002-03-22 6 I REFER to “Bad drivers not always at fault” (Streats, March 21). While taxi drivers’ ill-timed and poorly executed manoeuvres on the road might stem from inaccurate or untimely instructions from passengers, the responsibility for controlling a vehicle ultimately lies with its driver. I doubt121 words
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STREATS financial
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Article450 2002-03-22 8 STI: 1,793.87 8.01 Reuters SHARES closed mixed yesterday as worries about possible interest rate hikes and a convertible bond issue by Capita Land dragged the property sector lower, but banks attracted scattered buying. “Property stocks weakened for two reasons. One is the fear of rate– Reuters - 450 words
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Article420 2002-03-22 8 Growing demand for local debt issues Reuters PROPERTY group Capita Land Ltd said yesterday it had successfully placed a non-rated $3BO million convertible bond thanks to growing demand for debt issues by local companies. Singapore’s second largest listed property company yesterday priced a $3BO million five-year convertible– Reuters - 420 words
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272 2002-03-22 8 Reuters MORGAN Stanley said yesterday it raised its forecast for Singapore’s 2002 real economic growth to 3.8 per cent from 3 per cent, citing signs of stronger global demand. “We believe the terms of trade will improve steadily this year given that electronics– Reuters - 272 words
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Article22 2002-03-22 8 US$: 551.825 552.607 EURO: $1,616 Ss: DM1.215 Ss: 72.01 YEN Ss: RM2.083 Ss: HK54.274 Ss: 23.73 BAHT Ss: 5,403 RUPIAH22 words
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MONEY SCAN
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Article84 2002-03-22 8 Reuters RAFFLES International Holdings, a subsidiary of Raffles Holdings Ltd, said yesterday it had clinched a deal to manage two deluxe hotels in Turkey. The sealing of hotel contracts will increase Raffles’ room portfolio by 527 rooms, the company said. The two hotels, owned by the Pension– Reuters - 84 words
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Article67 2002-03-22 8 Reuters HONG Leong Finance said yesterday its 2001 net profit rose 87.6 per cent to $78.77 million boosted by asset disposals. The firm said results for the current year are expected to be satisfactory and will comprise the first full year of the merged finance business– Reuters - 67 words
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Article76 2002-03-22 8 Reuters CONSUMER prices in Singapore are expected to barely rise this year, increasing just 0.12 per cent, a poll of 10 research houses showed. The inflation rate should pick up to 1.4 per cent in 2003, against a 1 per cent rise last year, the poll showed– Reuters - 76 words
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Article, Illustration298 2002-03-22 12 -afp SAN FRANCISCO The integration of Hewlett-Packard and Compaq, with its possible internal diversions, may allow their competitors to leap ahead in the fast-moving technology market, observers say. The merger, awaiting the outcome of a contested-afp; Reuters. - 298 words
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Article198 2002-03-22 12 Reuters HOUSTON Accounting firm Arthur Andersen pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a federal obstruction of justice charge and vowed to fight for survival, as it held continued rescue talks to sell off parts of its business. Mr Eugene Frauenheim, managing partner of Andersen’s Houston office,– Reuters - 198 words
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STREATS medical
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Article91 2002-03-22 14 HEALTH FACT ONE cause of blindness is retinal detachment. This may come with age. The vitreous fluid (the gel-like material that fills the eyeball) shrinks as we grow older. This is normal and does not usually cause retinal damage. However, inflammation or myopia may cause the retina to91 words
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Article, Illustration379 2002-03-22 14 Europeans concur with Americans but side-effects cause worry AP BARCELONA European breast cancer experts said this week that new research has proven that tamoxifen prevents breast cancer. US researchers reached the same conclusion in 1998. However, the Europeans are not ready to join in recommending tamoxifen– AP - 379 words
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Article205 2002-03-22 14 -afp NEW YORK Scientists hope to correct poor sight by stitching a rubber band to the back of the eyes. The band squeezes the eyeballs to bring fuzzy images into focus. Instead of fumbling for his glasses to read a book, the pensioner of the-afp - 205 words
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Article115 2002-03-22 14 AP SAN FRANCISCO A synthetic pheromone added to perfumes makes women more attractive to men. A San Francisco State University (SFSU) study of 36 single women found that three-quarters reported enhanced sex lives with men from kissing and heavy petting to full sex when their– AP - 115 words
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Article140 2002-03-22 14 Qlama 60-year-old man with osteoporosis. I have been prescribed alendronate sodium and calcium with Vitamin D. Will they cause kidney stones? A A common side effect of alendronate sodium is stomach discomfort. This can be prevented by taking the medicine with a big glass of water before breakfast.140 words
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STREATS regional
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Article, Illustration43 2002-03-22 19 An elevated commuter train leaves Bangkok’s Phayathai station while traffic gets jammed below. The Sky Train travels along 24kms of double lines running at a speed of 35kph on pillar-supported tracks above some of Bangkok's most congested shopping and office areas43 words
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147 2002-03-22 19 HONGKONG More popular Japanese snacks are being removed from Hongkong supermarket shelves by order of the government after they were found to contain a suspected carcinogen. Twelve more products were removed from sale on Wednesday, bringing to 16 the number considered off limits147 words
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334 2002-03-22 19 -afp BEIJING Workers’ leaders in the north-eastern city of Liaoyang vowed yesterday that they would defy possible arrest and continue large-scale protests demanding the release of labour activists and the payment of pensions and benefits. “Many of us have nothing to eat and the-afp - 334 words
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Article303 2002-03-22 19 Three Indonesians held in Manila linked to Fathur Wire services MANILA Three Indonesians detained in the Philippines are linked to suspected A 1 Qaeda bomb expert Fathur Rohman A 1 Ghozi, police said yesterday. Agus Dwikama, Tamsil Linrung and Abdul Jammal Balsas, arrested at the Manila airport. – Wire services - 303 words
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99 2002-03-22 19 Wire services WASHINGTON The US yesterday denied that it was planning to dispatch antiterror advisers to Indonesia. Said White House spokesman Ari Fleischer: “There is no plan to do that.” Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria Clarke supported him, but did not rule out future cooperation with– Wire services - 99 words
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Article110 2002-03-22 20 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR A man has come clean about how he won a car in a competition he set out to stink so badly that the other contestants quit. Mr A Sritharan, 23, said he did not brush his teeth, bathe or change his clothes-AFP - 110 words
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290 2002-03-22 20 AP BANGKOK A school teacher was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in Muslim-dominated southern Thailand yesterday, the latest in an explosion of violence that has left 11 other people dead in 10 days. Mr Rungroj Ampapom, 36,– AP - 290 words
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Article, Illustration223 2002-03-22 20 Reuters SANDAKAN, Sabah As US military advisers help the Philippine army root out Abu Sayyaf rebels, Malaysia worries what may happen if fighting flares out of control. Malaysia has been guarding the beaches for two years since the Abu Sayyaf took hostages from two– Reuters; P Jfjffin. - 223 words
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STREATS global
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Article299 2002-03-22 21 Thaksin only govt head from region at poverty conference -AFP MONTERREY, Mexico Leaders from Asian powerhouses ranging from Japan to China and India are conspicuous by their absence at the high-profile UN summit to finance the war on poverty. Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra-AFP - 299 words
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Article, Illustration114 2002-03-22 21 Reuters LIMA At least seven people were killed when a car bomb exploded near the US Embassy in Lima three days before a visit by US President George W Bush, police said. It was not immediately known who planted the bomb, which exploded– Reuters; "AFP - 114 words
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Article457 2002-03-22 23 Taleban and A 1 Qaeda men ‘hiding across border’ ISLAMABAD US forces in Afghanistan may enter Pakistan to capture or kill Taleban and A 1 Qaeda fighters believed to be sheltering there. This will be, however, a last resort, said Major-General Franklin L Hagenbeck of457 words
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246 2002-03-22 23 Retuers ANKARA, Turkey Mr Dick Cheney is returning to Washington empty handed. The US Vice-President left the Middle East on Wednesday after failing to muster support for an attack on Iraq. The trip sought support for further steps in the US-led “war on– Retuers - 246 words
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Article, Illustration42 2002-03-22 23 Afghans perching on a tree around a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif yesterday to get a better view of ceremonies marking the Persian New Year. The holiday marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated in Afghanistan and across Central Asia42 words
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Article175 2002-03-22 23 -AFP RAMALLAH US Vice-President Dick Cheney has agreed to meet Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, despite saying he wouldn’t until a ceasefire had been implemented. The meeting will take place on Monday in Egypt. It will be the first time that Mr Arafat will be leaving-AFP - 175 words
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Article102 2002-03-22 23 -AFP SHIPS are to lose their female status, the shipping industry’s bible, Lloyd’s List, has announced. From April 1, the daily will refer to ships as “it” instead of “she”. Lloyd’s List said the move was a sad but necessary step in order to bring the paper-AFP - 102 words
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Article106 2002-03-22 23 CONDOMS in trees have enticed Aborigines to practise safe sex in a remote Australian town, the Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday. Reports of sexually transmitted diseases have declined in Fitzroy Crossing, south-west of Darwin, since the local health service began hanging condoms in trees in areas where106 words
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Advertisement244 2002-03-22 24 The Rice Table The centrepiece of Indonesian cuisine is the rijsttafeV, a phase coined by the Dutch which literally means 'rice table'. Developed by the Dutch the story goes that they first approached Indonesian food with a great deal of caution, first sampling one dish and than another u ntil244 words
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STREATS people
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Article, Illustration397 2002-03-22 26 Capitol Hill denizens are going ga-ga over rock star activist Bono WASHINGTON The most influential outsider here is not a lobbyist, a FOG (Friend of George), a columnist, a consultant or a concubine. It’s Bono. “Seriously,” cbsnews.com reported. “Bono, the U 2 star with no surname.” BonoAP - 397 words
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Article, Illustration363 2002-03-22 26 Reuters CANBERRA A string of scandals has erased any third-term honeymoon Australian Prime Minister John Howard might have hoped for this year, sparking speculation that early retirement might be looking increasingly attractive. Mr Howard, a wily veteran known for his ability to come back from political– Reuters; AFP - 363 words
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easy STREATS
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Article, Illustration565 2002-03-22 28 Cara van Miriah - They’re vying for the Mr Tourism title, but are clueless about how to promote Singapore. One even suggested handing out flyers listing Geylang’s charms By Cara van Miriah THE format was familiar. They paraded in casual wear, swimwear and later in their evening apparel. They were not beautyClarence Chan] - 565 words
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Article, Illustration538 2002-03-22 29 If hot stones make you think of steaks and seafood, think again. DIANA SER checks out hot stone massage, a spa treatment that is gaining popularity here GETTING stoned has taken on a different meaning for me. There I was, lying in the dark naked save for aFrancis Lee - 538 words
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Article113 2002-03-22 29 FRIENDS may come to an end after its ninth season in 2003, but Joey Tribbiani will carry on. The dimwitted actor played by Matt Leßlanc will get his own show in a spin-off, reported PageSix.com. Joey finally gets a big role as the part of a113 words
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Article, Illustration122 2002-03-22 29 WHAT will happen when the British prime minister falls in love with the tea girl on his first day at Downing Street? Hugh Grant is slated to play the premier in a new political comedy, reported PeopleNews.com. It will see him working again with Richard122 words
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Article, Illustration277 2002-03-22 30 VICKI ZHAO WEI’S choice of clothes has got her into trouble once again. Some time ago it was a dress with a Japanese military flag. She was slammed for being insensitive and for disregarding the suffering of Chinese under Japanese occupation. Now, the ChineseDaily - 277 words
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Article, Illustration184 2002-03-22 30 CELEST CHONG’S headed for the the big time going by the praise she’s been getting in the Taiwanese media. She looks set to be the next successful Singapore export after Kit Chan and Stefanie Sun. At the Taiwan launch of her debut album, Belong to Myself,184 words
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Article156 2002-03-22 30 NOTORIETY is going to Chu Mei-feng’s head. In Singapore last week, she came across as sincere when she said she wanted to start a new life. But the woman seems to be enjoying the attention as was evident in a press conference she gave back156 words
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Article, Illustration162 2002-03-22 30 LOS ANGELES Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has caught the potentially fatal hepatitis C disease from ex-husband Tommy Lee. “I contracted hepatitis C while sharing a tattoo needle with my ex-husband Tommy Lee,” she said on Wednesday. Anderson, 34, whose barbed-wire tattoo rings her162 words
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Article, Illustration439 2002-03-22 32 WILEEN CHANG - Innards have never been so delicious Foodie two-shoes By WILEEN CHANG THE French have their goose liver, the Scots their haggis... and the Chinese their pig’s organs. You may think that not many people can stomach the stuff, but the crowds lap up the cholesterol and sodiumladen insidesChoo Chwee Hua - 439 words
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Article, Illustration69 2002-03-22 36 There will be thunderstorms in the afternoon in the northern, western and central regions. The temperature will range from 24°C to 32°C and the tide will reach 2m at 5.18 pm. And the weekend won’t get better weather, not with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon overPic Francis Lee - 69 words
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Article55 2002-03-22 36 THE MAGICAL VOYAGE OF ULYSSES Drama Centre Till tomorrow, 3pm and Bpm Tickets at $lO Call Dramaplus Arts at 6336-8984 This is based on John Wiles’ interpretation of Homer’s classic. A 20-member cast uses a combination of dance, music, mime, puppetry and mask work to make a popular classic55 words
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Article, Illustration160 2002-03-22 36 LEARN THE SALSA! Chijmes March 31, 3-4pm, 4-5pm E-mailjelita@caldwellarts.com.sg How about learning some sizzling salsa moves in time for the Streats Singapore International Latin Festival? All you have to do is to be one of the first 200 readers to register by e-mailing the above address and you’ll be160 words
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Article100 2002-03-22 36 SHIGENORI KUDO FLUTE RECITAL Alliance Francaise Theatre Tomorrow, 7.30 pm Tickets at $lO Available from Yamaha outlets at Plaza Singapura, Thomson Plaza and Tampines Mall Mr Shigenori Kudo is a world-renowned flutist and recording artiste who studied at the Paris International Conservatory. DREAMS OF GREAT STRINGS MUSIC SCO Concert100 words
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Article48 2002-03-22 36 DOUBLEBILL: MICHAEL MENES AND SEAN MEO Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel Sunday to Tuesday, Bpm Tickets at $36, $3l, $26 Call Sistic at 6348-5555 Be dazzled by Michael Menes’ unique mix of theatre, physical comedy and mind-boggling antics. Sean Meo is here directly from Montreal’s Just For Laughs48 words
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Article42 2002-03-22 36 EXPRESSIONS INTERNATIONAL OPEN HOUSE Thomson Imperial Court (200 Upper Thomson Road) Tomorrow, 9-30am,-6pm Find out more about their latest beauty treatment, ShiTao (Way of the Stones). All visitors will receive free ScenTao Wellness kits and a free Shape-Up or Facial Treat.42 words
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Just a minute
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Article137 2002-03-22 36 Help set a record. Skip-a-thon 2002 aims to break the Guinness World Record for mass rope-skipping held by 1,060 Hongkong students. The organisers eight students from Singapore Management University hope to rope more than 2,000 people in. It’s free but a $2 donation will get you a137 words
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Article, Illustration62 2002-03-22 38 9pm, STAR Movies (SCV 58) April 1942. Hitler’s U-boats have brought war to the US. What the American public doesn’t know is that the Allies are suffering massive shipping losses off the East Coast. Unable to crack the U-boat radio codes, the US Navy struggles blindly against the German62 words
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Article61 2002-03-22 38 10pm, Channel i Johnny (Damon Wayans) and his younger brother, Seymour (Marlon Wayans), are comrades in con. They’re one step ahead of the police and two months behind in the rent. When Johnny runs into beautiful Amber Evans (Stacey Dash), he decides to get an honest job. However,61 words
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Article, Illustration83 2002-03-22 38 THE annual Oscar fashion circus looks set to be an eye-popping one this year., You’ve got Oscar-nominated lovelies like Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Jennifer Connelly and Renee Zellweger stylish clothes-horses all. Then you’ve got the always fashionably-garbed wives like stunners Uma Thurman and Jada Pinkett Smith.AP - 83 words
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Article, Illustration157 2002-03-22 38 CENTRO #02-02 One Fullerton Tel: 6220-2288 www.centro360.com E-mail: info @centro360. com Nearest MRT: Raffles Place DISC jockey 2Funky, one of the rising stars of the London club scene, will be helming the decks tomorrow at the sleek and trendy waterfront Centro dance club. He’s played alongside heavyweights such157 words
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Miscellaneous469 2002-03-22 38 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 These days Aquarius is angling for an easy win. You’d rather skip the messy stuff, although your partner might not agree with a quick fix. A little stress is sometimes a good thing. PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 The stars are469 words
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STREATS sports
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Article508 2002-03-22 43 Tan Kim Han - For parents of bright talents, sports school should meet expectations By Tan Kim Han YES, we will send our children to the Singapore Sports School but only if it meets our expectations. So said five parents, whose children are among Singapore’s brightest young talents, of508 words
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Article, Illustration185 2002-03-22 43 SINGAPORE Armed Forces FC will present its Croatian-born marksman Mirko Grabovac (above) with a Golden boot for his 100-goal achievement in the S-League. SAFFC manager Kok Wai Leong revealed yesterday that the 31 -year-old will also be presented with a cash award before tomorrow’s home match185 words
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Article, Illustration64 2002-03-22 43 Outgoing Minister for Community Development and Sports Abdullah Tarmugi (thirdfrom left) bidding farewell to the sports fraternity at his send-off function at the Stadium Waterfront yesterday evening. Mr Abdullah, who will be Speaker ofParliamentfrom Monday, is largely credited for raising a whopping $5OO million for local sportsZaoßao - 64 words
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Article, Illustration623 2002-03-22 44 After Champions League high, Liverpool eyes Premiership Wire services LIVERPOOL Phil Thompson has high hopes that hamstring victim Michael Owen (right) will be fit for Liverpool’s showdown with Chelsea on Sunday. The England marksman, top-scorer for the Reds this season, was not considered fit enough to take– Wire services; ReutkV - 623 words
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Article300 2002-03-22 44 -AFP LONDON Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has said he will stay at Arsenal to give the London club something to cheer after it was knocked out of the Champions League by Juventus. Some experts believe that failure in Europe would see an exodus of-AFP - 300 words
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Article368 2002-03-22 44 TOMORROW Charlton v Bolton Head-to-head: Charlton won 23, Bolton won 35. Draws: 11 Previous meetings: Dec 15 Bolton 0 Charlton 0; Mar 4, 2000 Bolton 0 Charlton 2 (Div 1) Last six league matches: Bolton LWDDLL; Charlton DLDWDW Team news: Charlton Kinsella doubtful, Fish injured. Bolton Gudni Bergsson368 words
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276 2002-03-22 45 Reuters ATHENS Real Madrid coach Vincente Del Bosque has hinted that he would favour a Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, after his side drew its final group match 2-2 against Panathinaikos on Wednesday. “I would like to avoid Deportivo La Coruna in the next– Reuters - 276 words
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Article192 2002-03-22 45 Group C k Panathinaikos (Gre) 2 (Liberopoulos 9, Goumas 64) Real Madrid (Spa) 2 (Morientes 11, Portillo 80) k Sparta Prague (Cze) 2 (Sionko r 63, Jarosik 71) FC Porto (Por) 0 Group D Juventus (Ita) 1 (Zalayeta 76) Arsenal (Eng) 0 Deportivo La Coruna (Spa) 1 (Tristan192 words
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Article, Illustration349 2002-03-22 45 Arsenal will bounce back, says Wenger Wire services CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Juventus 1 Arsenal 0 TURIN Arsenal’s cherished dream of a treble did not die in the eerie emptiness of the Stadio delle Alpi so much as with the injury-time goal it conceded at Bayer Leverkusen last month (the– Wire services - 349 words
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Article108 2002-03-22 45 SOCCER -AP MILAN Inter Milan’s Brazilian star Ronaldo looked fit as he played 36 minutes of a warm-up match with a junior team on Wednesday. He has been troubled by a string of muscle problems this season on his return to the Serie A from a two-year-AP - 108 words
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SWIMMING
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Article115 2002-03-22 45 Reuters MELBOURNE Australia’s world champion swimmer lan Thorpe is so fast he is able to surf his own waves in the pool, Australia team biomechanist Bruce Mason said yesterday. Mason said scientists could not explain how Thorpe, whose big feet power the most devastating kick in swimming, propelled– Reuters - 115 words
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Article81 2002-03-22 45 -AFP MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota Aaron Peirsol heard the roar of the crowd at the US swimming championships on Wednesday, and knew he wasn’t letting a world record get away. The 18-year-old turned on the speed in the final 50m and won the 200 m backstroke title with a-AFP - 81 words
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Article, Illustration374 2002-03-22 47 rAdam Hashidy - NTUC INCOME S-LEAGUE Home United 5 Balestier Central 2 Home striker celebrates citizenship in style By_ r Adam Hashidy EGMAR Goncalves (right) last night celebrated the successful application of his Singapore citizenship by banging in four mesmerising goals. When asked after the game if he was374 words
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Article, Illustration340 2002-03-22 47 Reuters NBA CHAMPIONSHIP Wizards 107 Nuggets 75 DENVER, Colorado Michael Jordan (right) scored only seven points in Washington Wizards victory over Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, but his return to action after a 12-game absence showed why he has been dubbed “His Aimess”. Jordan, who underwent surgery– Reuters; Reuters - 340 words
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Article116 2002-03-22 47 PWDI F A Pts I. 4 4 0 0 9 5 12 2. Geytang United 5 3 1 1 9 4 10 3. Sengkang Marine 4 3 1 0 8 4 10 4. Home United 5 2 2 1 11 8 8 5. Sembawang 4 2 1 1 10116 words
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Miscellaneous34 2002-03-22 45 IN THE LIVING ROOM BASKETBALL NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies (ESPN Ch 23, 9am). DELAYED TELECAST GOLF: PGA Tour: The Players Championship, Ist rd (Star Sports Ch24,lopm). SOCCER: EPL Preview (Channel i, 12mn).34 words
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