Streats, 20 May 2002
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Title Section12 2002-05-20 1 Streats MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 Hotline: 1800-844-5566 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 240/03/200212 words
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Article583 2002-05-20 1 Deepa Vijiyasingam - Don’t be despondent and keep up the fighting spirit: PM Goh ’•By. Deepa Vijiyasingam CHEER up and keep your chins up, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Singaporeans yesterday. In the midst of talk of economic gloom and doom, PM Goh reminded Singaporeans not to lose heart583 words
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MORNING RUSH
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Article140 2002-05-20 1 Wire services THE world welcomes a new country today East Timor. At midnight yesterday, witnessed by world leaders, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan formally handed over authority to the East Timor Parliament leader, Mr Francisco Guterres, who proclaimed independence. The moment brought to an end 450Wire services - 140 words
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Article153 2002-05-20 1 TRANSPORT Minister Yeo Cheow Tong yesterday reiterated that night-time Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is likely to be introduced on the Central Expressway (CTE). “What’s happening now is the volume of traffic going onto the CTE in the evening has exceeded the capacity of the highway,”153 words
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Advertisement52 2002-05-20 1 He's a star for Man U, but he might be sidelined in the World Cup PAGE 25 Xanana Gusmao leads his people to form a new nation East Timor 'i v" X T\ X O' NIN BLOOD PAGE M mm mL ■m Efe '//i, U re sv t.fv;, 'U'dAM. m52 words
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STREATS local
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Article, Illustration200 2002-05-20 2 Karen Chen - Commuter comfort at Toa Payoh By Karen Chen COMMUTER comfort climbed up a notch with the opening of Singapore’s first air-conditioned bus interchange in Toa Payoh yesterday. With the torrid heat yesterday, relief was evident on commuters’ faces as they waited for their buses,200 words
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184 2002-05-20 2 RETAILERS who hike prices unnecessarily could be exposed in the media and face warnings. Mr Chan Soo Sen, chairman of the new Committee to Combat Profiteering, said this would effectively deal with profiteering. His committee won’t have to take dishonest shopkeepers to court, he184 words
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Article38 2002-05-20 2 ONE KIND ACT Roy Ng Beng Hwee Thank you to the lady who held up bus No 502 at Hougang Avenue Bon May 18 after she saw my sister and I running for it.38 words
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393 2002-05-20 3 Karen Chen - By. Karen Chen THE HDB’s Registration for Flats scheme (RFS) is no more. No big deal, said most HDB buyers Streats approached. But some are still miffed over the options. National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan announced in Parliament393 words
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Article, Illustration190 2002-05-20 3 Soraya Salim - By Soraya Salim TO remember those who have lost their lives to Aids, Singapore joined more than 300 cities and towns in 60 countries in observing the 19th International Aids Candlelight Memorial yesterday. Organised by Action for Aids (AFA), the event included the lighting ofFrancis Lee | - 190 words
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Article287 2002-05-20 4 Health board wants low-sodium sauces BECAUSE more than 90 per cent of you consume too much salt, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) aims to help cut your intake. The plan is not to make you cut back on shakes of that salt cellar, but you287 words
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Article, Illustration364 2002-05-20 4 FOR as little as $3O to $7O, you could protect your child on a bicycle from harm ranging from scratches and bruises to trauma-induced personality changes, paralysis and even death. How? By buying him a helmet that would help prevent a head injury in case of a cycling4 4 I -aHkl - 364 words
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Article, Illustration237 2002-05-20 4 FOR $lOO, you can adopt a flamingo and visit Jurong Bird Park as many times as you wish for one year to check up on the bird. This is part of the new “Foster a Flamingo” scheme under which the Bird Park is looking forST - 237 words
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201 2002-05-20 4 A YOUNG man who was recently given a car by his father died in a motorcycle accident on the PIE over the weekend. Mechanic Jack Ho, 46, the father of ITE graduate Peter Ho Ren Rong said yesterday: “Peter passed his riding test in201 words
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Advertisement89 2002-05-20 2 Hunk and tears ‘I just keep getting these alpha male roles. I began getting resigned to my fate five years ago. It’s just a stereotype that falls very comfortably in all the casting directors’ minds.’ -Macho male lx Shen, who actually cries at movies and wants to dress up as89 words
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STREATS financial
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Article484 2002-05-20 6 The stock recommendation is the average of ail the recommendations submitted by analysts following the stock. There is a total of 29 brokers submitting recommendations but not every stock is followed by all the 29 brokers. Their recommendations are placed on a 1 to 5 points scale and484 words
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Article26 2002-05-20 6 •AS AT MAY 17 US$: 551.795 552.613 EURO: 551.639 Ss: DM1.235 Ss: 70.90 YEN Ss: RM2.117 Ss: HK54.345 Ss: 23.81 BAHT Ss: 5,053 RUPIAH26 words
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Article, Illustration324 2002-05-20 6 POSB accounts may actually be a blessing in disguise for DBS Bank. On the face of it, DBS Bank loses money servicing the accounts. DBS Bank’s consumer banking head said the loss was $44 million per year.324 words
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347 2002-05-20 6 -afp HORANA, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is wooing Indian and Singaporean investors as business confidence improves amid attempts by Norway to broker peace in the embattled island, the top investment regulator said. Board of Investment (BOI) chairman Aijunna Mahendran said there was a sudden-afp - 347 words
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Article185 2002-05-20 6 Reuters HONGKONG Hongkong has thrown open its doors to retail hedge funds, but industry players from around the world gathering for a major conference later this week say regulators are still wary of their brand of money management. “There isn’t anything that Hongkong isReuters - 185 words
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STREATS medical
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Article, Illustration379 2002-05-20 8 Caffeine, pizza take flak Reuters DAIRYLAND, Wisconsin If you wash pizza down with a strong cup of coffee, then order veggie and decaf and cut back on the cheese. That’s the message from three studies whose findings were released last week. Just one slice of– Reuters - 379 words
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217 2002-05-20 8 EUREKA, California Your mum and dad were right! Reading in the dark or holding a book too close to your face is bad for your eyes, BBC News Online reported last week. Short-sightedness, or myopia, can run in families, but there217 words
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Article190 2002-05-20 8 Q I have a belly that won’t go away even after I do 100 sit-ups and run. How do I get rid of it? A SIT-UPS will keep your abdominal muscles in good shape but they won’t have any major impact on the amount of fatty tissue you190 words
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Article62 2002-05-20 8 HEALTH FACT WOMEN who smoke generally experience menopause two years earlier than non-smokers. Women who experience early menopause (before age 40) may have premature menopause. There are many causes of premature menopause. These women will be at greater risk of developing osteoporosis (thinning of the bones)62 words
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STREATS vocal
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Article268 2002-05-20 11 THE Government should thoroughly evaluate the impact of policy changes on different portions of society before implementing them. A case in point are rules pertaining to the use of CPF ordinary funds for investment. When the Government was keen to support the stock market in the268 words
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166 2002-05-20 11 THE proposed cut in employers’ contributions to CPF for employees aged 40 and above will affect social cohesion by creating even greater income disparity and by causing more mortgage loan defaults. Most of us in that age group have contributed to economic growth over the166 words
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Article130 2002-05-20 11 FINANCE Minister Lee Hsien Loong did not give an assurance in his reply to MPs’ comments on the Budget during the parliamentary sitting on May 14 that the GST rate will remain unchanged during the five years after it is increased next year. Mr Ong Khiaw Hong, director (taxation)130 words
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108 2002-05-20 11 I’M glad that the media gave suitable prominence to the news that Singapore Airlines (SIA) restored employees’ wages to levels they were at before cost-saving cuts were made despite a 61 per cent dive in earnings. SIA really has set a fine example for108 words
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STREATS regional
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298 2002-05-20 13 Coherent strategy urgently needed in S-E Asia: officials AP KUALA LUMPUR Arrest, prosecution and extradition laws should be made more compatible throughout South-east Asia to help governments devise an urgently needed counter-terrorism strategy, senior officials from Asean countries said yesterday. Asean domestic security ministers– AP - 298 words
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116 2002-05-20 13 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is hopeful about the the two-day talks with Singapore scheduled for July. Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told the Star newspaper: “We hope they (die issues) will be resolved in the two days. Otherwise, we will have to meet again.116 words
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Article73 2002-05-20 13 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Selangor plans to invite British pensioners to teach English to rural folks, reports said yesterday. Selangor chief minister Mohamad Khir Toyo said that the state government had conveyed the idea to British representatives here who gave the thumbs-up to the proposal. “PensionersAFP - 73 words
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Article, Illustration44 2002-05-20 13 Asia’s tallest woman, China’s Yao Defen, thanking doctors and nurses at the Sanjiu hospital in the city of Guangzhou on Saturday, where she had been undergoing treatment to halt her growth. The 2.3 m tall Yao comes from China’s Anhui province AFPAFP - 44 words
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Article, Illustration278 2002-05-20 14 Megawati welcomed to celebrations Wire services DILI Mr Xanana Gusmao, who became East Timor’s first President at the stroke of midnight last night, wants to 'make peace with Indonesia. “We warmly welcome your presence here among us, not only in your capacity as head of stateWire services; 1 Reuters - 278 words
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85 2002-05-20 14 PRESIDENT S R Nathan and Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong have sent congratulatory messages to the leaders of East Timor on its independence. In his message to President Xanana Gusmao, President Nathan said East Timor had achieved its independence against overwhelming odds and wished Mr Gusmao85 words
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137 2002-05-20 14 Reuters AMBON The militant Muslim group Laskar Jihad surrendered hundreds of weapons to the military in a ceremony in the Moluccas yesterday. But the group said the weapons were only a small part of its armoury. Before giving up the rest, it wants– Reuters - 137 words
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STREATS global
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189 2002-05-20 15 Reuters WASHINGTON The A 1 Qaeda terror network may be planning attacks on apartment buildings in the US, the FBI said on Saturday. It has received information that A 1 Qaeda operatives are “considering renting apartments in unspecified areas of the US and thenReuters - 189 words
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Article108 2002-05-20 15 Reuters TEL AVIV The Israeli internal security service, Shin Beth, fears an attempt on the life of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, London’s Sunday Times reported yesterday. Shin Beth has identified extremists in settlers’ groups as the likely plotters, the paper said, adding that the settlers– Reuters - 108 words
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Article, Illustration56 2002-05-20 15 Temperatures are in the 40s and the sea’s free, so why not? Street urchins cooled off at the beach in Bombay yesterday to seek relief from the heat wave sweeping India. More than 680 people have died so far of heatstroke. Temperatures have gone well past 45C inReuters - 56 words
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Article372 2002-05-20 15 Four soldiers killed in attack on Indian army camp Wire services NEW DELHI Tensions rose yesterday when Islamic militants targeted another Indian army camp in Kashmir, killing four military personnel, even as Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee summoned a second meeting of his security cabinet– Wire services - 372 words
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Article, Illustration623 2002-05-20 16 Diana Ser - By Diana Ser Channel U hunk lx Shen tells us what makes him cry. And admits that he really wants to go where macho men fear to tread crossdressing TOUGH guys don’t cry. Neither do they want to dress up in women’s clothes. And, even if they623 words
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Article, Illustration620 2002-05-20 18 Darren Hayes is tired of acting like a pop star. He’d rather take a picture with fans than pose for them. DIANA SER queued up for a photo opportunity and a tete-a-tete I HAVE never, ever queued up to take a picture with620 words
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Article, Illustration263 2002-05-20 18 TONY LEUNG may not be to blame for Maggie Cheung’s divorce after all. Newspaper reports in France, Hongkong and Taiwan are now pointing their fingers at Maggie’s French director husband Olivier Assayas, 47 She dumped him after discovering that he was seeing a man, Hongkong’s Oriental DailyApple Daily - 263 words
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Article, Illustration126 2002-05-20 20 It’s a hot day for adventurous people. Explorer Christopher Columbus, after discovering the rich New World. for his masters, died in poverty on this day in 1506 in Spain. Looknig up at the skies in the morning, think about US aviator Charles Lindbergh, who flew fromPic Clarence Chan - 126 words
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Happenin’
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Article69 2002-05-20 20 TANG QUARTET A 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Victoria Concert Hall Wednesday and Thursday, Bpm Tickets at $36, $26, $2l, $l6 Call Sistic at 6348-5555 These guys have turned 10 as a group, but they look the same as when they started out. T’ang Quartet celebrates with a series of concerts69 words
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Article, Illustration57 2002-05-20 20 LAND OF THE SOUNDLESS Alliance Francaise AGF Theatre Thursday to Saturday, 3pm and Bpm Tickets at $l2 Call the Singapore Broadway Playhouse (6336-9152) or Grassroots Book Room (6337-9208) This award-winning Mandarin play from Hongkong is a mix of discussion and acting. Presented by the Singapore Broadway Playhouse, a non-profit57 words
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Article, Illustration137 2002-05-20 20 THE SECOND CITY DBS Arts Centre May 21 to May 26, 8pm Tickets at $55, $45, $40 and $35 Call TicketCharge at 6296-2929 This is an eight-member ensemble including Lisa Brooke (left). It is known for its irreverent and hilarious satire and improvisations. Its alumni include Mike Myers, Martin137 words
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Article, Illustration89 2002-05-20 20 PUPPET SHOW: NE ZHA Drama Centre Friday to Sunday, 3pm (Sat and Sun) and Bpm Tickets at $lB, $l5 and $l2 (children and senior citizens) Call Ticket Charge at 6296-2929 Arts group The Finger Players are known for transforming everyday objects into puppets. In this colourful tale of Ne89 words
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Just a minute
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Article83 2002-05-20 20 If you’re a techie, the Singapore Robotic Games 2002 might just be your cup of tea. From today until Wednesday at Singapore Expo Hall 4B. The Robot Sumo Competition Preliminary Rounds goes on all day from 9.30am. Semi-finals and finals are on Wednesday from 9.30am-2pm. Other highlights83 words
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Article50 2002-05-20 20 Government services are just a click away at www.ecitizen.gov.sg. The Government has moved more than 540 services online under this single cyber-roof. Links from this site let you request a CPF statement, inform Mindef of your trip, book a date for your IPPT and apply for a HDB flat.50 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration65 2002-05-20 21 m, Channel 5 ebe is dating a guy who works for lica. This causes difficulty when ebe wants to dump him on the same Monica plans to fire him. Chandler a problem at work when the guy >se promotion he sabotaged looks tiim. When Joey sets Rachel up i65 words
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Article38 2002-05-20 21 )pm, Channel U ly realises his wedding date ides with his open mobilisation od. Thinking that mobilisation not be activated, arries on with the >arations. But a it mobilisation does )fif on the big day.38 words
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Article, Illustration163 2002-05-20 21 TOM CRUISE’S next mission to take on Japan. He is expected to start filming a new movie, The Last Samurai, in January. Ananova reported over the weekend that the film is set in 19th century Japan but shooting will take place in Taranaki in New Zealand. That’s anotherAFP - 163 words
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Article, Illustration119 2002-05-20 21 Invented The Remix iddy £2 Bad Boy Records Present D boy Sean “Puffy” Combs is back 1 this 13-track remix. One track, ?ed A Girl (Pt 1), featuring Usher .oon, has climbed onto the board No 3 position. Another, land’s Unfoolish, has reached 1 on the US charts.119 words
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Miscellaneous442 2002-05-20 21 Yourdmlyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Part ways with bad company. Take the virtuous fork in the road. Aquarius is able to spot a major mistake before it happens. Hire yourself out to someone who needs your skills. TAURUS APR 20-MAY 20 Taurus wants perfection, and442 words
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STREATS sports
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Article, Illustration556 2002-05-20 22 Belgium scores in injuiy time to inflict rare defeat on world champion -AFP INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY France 1 Belgium 2 PARIS Belgium scored a shock 2-1 victory over France on Saturday after its captain Marc Wilmots scored in injury time to ruin the World Cup holder’s send-off party.-AFP; afp I - 556 words
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285 2002-05-20 22 afp GUANGZHOU, China The allconquering Indonesians sealed an unprecedented fifth successive Thor Cup crown yesterday as they shatter Malaysian dreams with a dramatic come-ffom-behind victory. The Malaysians had come into th match with high hopes of an upset, could not deny the mighty Indonesi;afp - 285 words
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Article, Illustration385 2002-05-20 24 Lim Han Ming - SAFFC footballers help wheel disabled participants in TNP Big Walk By Lim Han Ming HIS new pair of running shoes left him with blisters on both feet. But that did not stop Singapore Armed Forces FC player Daniel Bennett from doing his bit for charity at yesterday’sLim Han Ming. - 385 words
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Article298 2002-05-20 24 AFP NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS LA Lakers 106 Sacramento 99 (LA Lakers lead best-of-seven series 1-0) SACRAMENTO, California Kobe Bryant scored 30 points as Los Angeles Lakers defeated Sacramento Kings 106-99 on Saturday, extending their NBA record, play-off road winning streak to 12 games. Lakers, bidding forAFP - 298 words
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Article, Illustration423 2002-05-20 25 Tan Kim Han - Uruguay has an abundance of in-form strikers for World Cup By Tan Kim Han DIEGO FORLAN (below) turned 23 yesterday, but the occasion might not be a happy one for the Uruguayan striker. For the Manchester United ace looks certain to play only a minor roleI* Tan Kim Han - 423 words
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243 2002-05-20 25 Tan Kim Han - By Tan Kim Han STRIKER Ahmad Latiff Khamarudin is back in the national squad. The Singapore Armed Forces FC player was called up yesterday to replace Home United star forward Egmar Goncalves, who has pulled out of tomorrow’s Singapore-Uruguay friendly because of a knee injury. National243 words
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Countdown to World Cup 2002
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Article, Illustration234 2002-05-20 27 SOUTH KOREA POLAND USA PORTUGAL days to go Streats continues with its World Cup countdown, focusing on Portugal, the team tipped to top Group D. Dubbed the Brazil of Europe, it’s high time it barked up its aesthetic appeal with a tangible achievement Tomorrow: Spotlight on Group PEDRO234 words
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Article, Illustration727 2002-05-20 26 With Europe’s biggest names in the squad, Portugal has a good chance of winning the big prize Wire services LISBON Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira has been preparing his talented players for this year’s World Cup finals with one important motto in mind: “Stop– Wire services; AP - 727 words
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THE OTHERS
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Article, Illustration121 2002-05-20 27 CAN the Poles make a triumphant return after 16 years in the wilderness? The defence marshalled by Germany-based defender Tomasz Waldoch appears to be Poland’s greatest asset. In attack, it boasts Nigeria-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe. With eight goals in nine qualifying matches, the Poles need his goals if they121 words
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Article, Illustration146 2002-05-20 27 IT has yet to win a match in the World Cup. But with home ground advantage, the Koreans are expected to fare better this time. A good result against Poland, followed by a mustwin encounter against the US should give the co-host an outside chance of going through146 words
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Article, Illustration120 2002-05-20 27 PLAYING in its seventh World Cup, it is out to redeem itself after finishing last at France ’9B. To do that, it needs to inject self-confidence. The retirement of former skipper Tab Ramos and the withdrawal of injured midfielder Chris Armas have hampered preparations. But it has exciting talent120 words
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Advertisement458 2002-05-20 24 tftuncz 2662 20 22 May 2002 (Monday till Wednesday) Hall 48, Singapore EXPO GAMES SCHEDULE HU 20 May 2002 Monday 9.30 am: Opening Ceremony 9.45 am: International Robot Contest Challenge Course 9.45 am: Legged Robot Obstacle Race 21 May 2002 Tuesday 9.45 am: Robot Sumo Competition (Prelims) 12.00 noon: Micromouse458 words
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Page 24 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 2002-05-20 24 IN THE LIVING ROOM GOLF: Deutsche Bank SAP Open: Day 4 (Ch 22, 6pm). DELAYED TELECAST GOLF: Mastercard Colonial tournament: Day 4 (Ch 24, 2pm).25 words
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