Streats, 22 January 2003
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2003-01-22
1
40
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/streats
Streats
-
Title Section9 2003-01-22 1 Streats Wednesday, January 22,2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (p> 240/03/20029 words
-
Article, Illustration672 2003-01-22 1 Deepa Vijiyasingam - Self-service kiosk lets Indian restaurant serve food faster and cheaper, and cuts cashier workload Deepa Vijiyasingam A BIG change in the way restaurant patrons select their food and pay the bill is happening in Little India. Mr MK Ramachandra, 51, the owner of three IndianDrew Fritz - 672 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement97 2003-01-22 1 s r»H) WASTE NOT, WANT NOT More Singaporeans find that recycling is no longer a big waste of time, but there are still kinks to iron out in the system, reports SARAH NG LEE HAN SHIH Spalling concrete, seeping sewage just who can fiat owners turn to for help when97 words
-
-
Morning Rush
-
Article154 2003-01-22 2 ONE KIND ACT Yap Wei Foong Kimberly On Jan 16, my mother took a Comfort taxi home from Europa East Coast. She was a little tipsy. The cabby gave her a plastic bag in case she felt nauseous and checked with her if he was going154 words
-
Article, Illustration509 2003-01-22 2 Khushwant Singh - He turns unwanted stalks and pulp into usable products By_ Khushwant Singh WHEN Mr Gary Choo returned from a business trip in China in the mid-*****, he brought home an unlikely memento two sacks of rice stalks. These are the stems of rice plants which are509 words
-
Article, Illustration584 2003-01-22 3 Restricting ex-hackers’ access to computers causing rift in US legal system, says report SAN FRANCISCO Mr Kevin Mitnick, 39, one of the world’s most notorious computer hackers, was back on the Internet yesterday, his former playground which landed him in jail for five years. Mr584 words
-
470 2003-01-22 4 Sarah Ng - Rubbish chute makes it too easy to chuck recyclables B y Sarah Ng TWICE a month, housewife Anusuya Shan places a grey crate on the kerb outside her house in Seletar Hills. The 35cm-high, hard plastic box is always filled with recyclables such470 words
-
Article, Illustration29 2003-01-22 4 A woman hanging out used plastic bags to dry along a canal in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh city, before selling them for recycling AFP >y~rsFiAFP >y~rsFi - 29 words
-
Article, Illustration462 2003-01-22 4 SARAH NG - Comment By SARAH NG ONCE a month, a black phenomenon appears on the street kerbs of Bathurst, a town a two-and-a-half-hour drive west of Sydney. Outside each house is a black plastic crate filled to the brim with old newspapers and magazines, cereal boxes,462 words
-
Article, Illustration79 2003-01-22 7 BUZ STOP RICHARD TAN, founder of seminar organiser Success Resources, last night beat four other finalists to win the Phoenix Award, which recognises the efforts of entrepreneurs who overcome adversity. Mr Tan, 45, received the accolade after battling back from a disastrous $600,000 business failure79 words
-
Article156 2003-01-22 7 Economic Restructuring Shares A SECOND chance is being given to nearly 10,000 lower-income Singaporeans who did not claim their Economic Restructuring Shares, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. They will be sought out by grassroots leaders and helped to deposit the $5O top-up156 words
-
Article138 2003-01-22 7 Dr Yaacob in JI debate SPEAKING in Parliament yesterday during debate on the White Paper on the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) arrests, Muslim Affairs Minister Yaacob Ibrahim stressed that the means to beat extremism was a belief in the concept of “Unity in Diversity”. Dr Yaacob said138 words
-
Article, Illustration70 2003-01-22 7 A striking British firefighter is seen through the flames of a brazier on the picket line at Halifax fire station. As Britain geared up for a possible war with Iraq, around 19,000 troops roughly one-sixth of the British army were yesterday called on to provide emergencyReuters - 70 words
-
171 2003-01-22 7 SIX months before the tenders for Singapore’s first desalination plant closed last June, Hyflux’s partner, the US-based Mirant, backed out of the bid, The Straits Times reports today. A partner was found in Ondeo, whose subsidiary, Ondeo Degemont, was to design and construct the171 words
-
Article86 2003-01-22 7 -AP INDONESIAN police yesterday recommended that prosecutors file treason charges against Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir. Bashir is accused of involvement in church bombings two years ago, a plot to assassinate President Megawati Sukarnoputri and is the alleged spiritual leader of the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiah,-AP - 86 words
-
Article107 2003-01-22 7 -AFP PARENTS travelling with youngsters on Singapore Airlines flights can block out in-flight movies which they deem unfit for their children to watch. Children travelling alone can also be subjected to such restrictions on SlA’s Kris World entertainment facility if their parents tell the airline in-AFP - 107 words
-
Article102 2003-01-22 7 SHOP rents have remained fairly stable despite the addition of one million sq ft of new retail space last year. Property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle told The Straits Times that prime rents in major Orchard Road malls remained at $36.80 per sq ft (psf) per month in102 words
-
Article94 2003-01-22 7 -AP THE Iraqi government will expand its cooperation with UN weapons inspectors under a new agreement worked out in two days of talks, but it’s sure the US military will attack Iraq anyway, Iraqi Vice-President Taha Yassin Ramadan said yesterday. “It is possible any minute, any second-AP - 94 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement234 2003-01-22 2 -mix WEEKEND CLASSES AVAILABLE: GROWyour WITH ALTRON’S EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA COURSES 4 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) 4 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING (I DIPLOMA IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION d DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AmdedhvLCCl 4 PRIVATE SECRETARIAL DIPLOMA AmJeJtrLCCI With 100% Training Grants, Allowances Benefits for preapproved courses, you can go234 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement120 2003-01-22 3 v«4 I MBA SUCCES\ idm intake |w OS Yo ur 100% delivered by UTS faculty staff Possibility of DOUBLE MASTER awards is just MBus 10th intake Fm 0? a STEP away Specialisation either in Finance or International Business Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma can be obtained upon completion of 4120 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement338 2003-01-22 4 LAW QUALIFICATIONS [•l7 mivu Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 2-year graduate entry available A challenging 3-year direct honours degree with a 100-year history that would be of interest to individuals with an academic or professional interest in developing a wiae knowledge of legal and contractual issues. Subjects include English Legal System,338 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement239 2003-01-22 5 Mils#! the the V»* the goodne// convenience in party catering e-Buffet An interesting mix of Asian International favourites for Buffet Package with a minimum requirement of 30 persons ry?m Mm*** m mm e-Set Like enjoying Restaurant Food in the comfort of your Home Harmony Reunion Menu $288.00 Prosperity Reunion Menu239 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement468 2003-01-22 6 the month is 0, Health Promotion Board S Eat Eat 2 servings of fruit and 2 servings of vegetables every day for a healthier you! Eat a variety to obtain maximum benefits. Include some brightly-coloured fruit as they contain more phytochemicals than pale-coloured ones, to help protect against diseases. every468 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement334 2003-01-22 8 I. V 35 f s M& itH MILLENIA WALK ABUNDANCE V- -N m Sff «tMILLENIA WALK 10 Jan 9 Feb 2003 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Millenia Walk. From fashions, gifts to home ideas, you will find a wealth of surprises in store. Harvey Norman Abundance of Spring From now334 words
-
-
Financial
-
Article, Illustration789 2003-01-22 9 Choong Choon Yee - S’porean uses personal contacts to help firm set up China business By_ Choong Choon Yee SAM KIM LENG CHOON took up smoking and learned how to knock back a bottle or two of 52 per cent proof Chinese wine. His efforts paid off. TheseFrancis Lee - 789 words
-
Article85 2003-01-22 9 Reuters SINGAPORE Weak exports and sluggish domestic demand could push Singapore’s economy back into recession in the first half of this year, Barclays Capital said yesterday. “Our concerns are further increased by the government’s unusual hawkishness where, despite a climate of deflation and below-trend growth, the MAS (Monetary– Reuters - 85 words
-
Article84 2003-01-22 9 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Ascott Group, Asia’s biggest serviced apartments operator, yesterday said that it will fund its 84.2 million euro (Sslss million) purchase of European rival Citadines Group without selling new shares. It will pay for the acquisition with $lO2 million of cash on hand and bank– Bloomberg - 84 words
-
Article81 2003-01-22 9 Bloomberg HONGKONG CLSA, the Asian investment banking arm of France’s Credit Lyonnais, yesterday said that it has fired 14 employees in Hongkong, Singapore and Malaysia to cut costs. Analyst Andy Collier, who covered the media industry, and consumer industry analyst Patricia Wong were among four who lost– Bloomberg - 81 words
-
Article83 2003-01-22 9 Bloomberg TOKYO JP Morgan Chase’s AsiaPacific vice-chairman, Mr Brad Broadman, will be transferred to Singapore from Japan in June to expand its business in south and South-east Asia. Mr Keiichi Miki, president at JP Morgan Trust Bank, and Mr Tetsuya Kawano, president of JP Morgan Securities Asia,– Bloomberg - 83 words
-
316 2003-01-22 11 Fuel hedging will control losses if US attacks Iraq Wire services SINGAPORE The airline industry will bounce back fairly rapidly from a short US-Iraq war, Singapore Airlines chairman Koh Boon Hwee said yesterday. But “if it is extended, all bets are off”. He– Wire services - 316 words
-
Article, Illustration220 2003-01-22 11 Reuters SHANGHAI Mr Fred Chen often gazes at a snapshot of himself and his daughter. Since moving to China early last year on business, the Taiwanese garment trader and Lauren, 12, have been separated. Flights between China and Taiwan must go through a third a– Reuters; Reuters - 220 words
-
Article, Illustration430 2003-01-22 12 Shipping line warns 0f2002 losses, but is upbeat about freight rates Wire services SINGAPORE Neptune Orient Lines is expecting to post record 2002 losses of nearly $335 million even as it foresees a turnaround in freight rates after a two-year industry slump. “Our preliminary– Wire services - 430 words
-
409 2003-01-22 12 STI: 1,365.32 2.13 Reuters SHARES broke a four-day losing run and closed with modest gains yesterday as investors hunted for bargains among techs such as Datacraft Asia and blue chips such as United Overseas Bank. The Straits Times Index finished 0.16 per cent, or 2.13– Reuters - 409 words
-
Article24 2003-01-22 12 •AS AT JANUARY 0 US$: 551.736 552.785 EURO: 551.847 Ss: 68.60 YEN Ss: RM2.189 Ss: HK54.492 Ss: 24.67 BAHT Ss: 5,119 RUPIAH24 words
-
Article279 2003-01-22 12 Wire services SINGAPORE Keppel Telecommunications Transportation yesterday reported a return to profit, helped by the partial divestment of its stake in Mobile One (Asia). KepTel, a unit of Keppel Corp, beat analysts estimates by posting a net profit of $86.06 million for last year,– Wire services - 279 words
-
Article, Illustration466 2003-01-22 14 Anheuser-Busch stock rose 7% last year and posted 16 quarters of EPS growth -ap ST LOUIS Investing may lose its appeal in a bear market, but drinking doesn’t. So while the US economy sputters and Wall Street suffers, the producer of “The King of Beers”-ap; AP - 466 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement211 2003-01-22 10 y; lpf M mm mm mms w •S/ r:# s D W?Ss .m S 3 H H 11 m Ism mmmm IP 1 PPpM«|gpfe ■■■■■■Bl fl; A s l/Vide Screen Takes You There Hold on tight you're in for the home theater ride of your life. With its impressively wide211 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement55 2003-01-22 11 Are you getting 1.55% p.a. on your Private Property Loan? Refinance with ABN AMRO Bank, ranked No. 1 Private Property Home Loan by DollarDEX, and get the latest Pioneer DVD Player’absolutely FREE. Hurry! At this rate, stocks are disappearing fast. Call now 1800 ABN AMRO (226 2676) Minimum loan amount55 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement109 2003-01-22 13 I 1 i t t Catch the MTV Asia Awards first on TV! On Star Hub CableTV, to be exact. The first TV station to bring you the MTV Asia Awards in Singapore. So, if you want to catch a glimpse of Missy Elliot, Robbie Williams or Suede, there’s no109 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement528 2003-01-22 14 TOSS UP YOUR PROSPERITY AT THE RIVER VIEW ‘Yu Sheng’ Set Menus ‘Loi Hei’ for good luck the whole year round. All set menus include a dish of Yu Sheng and other auspicious creations. 31 Jan-15 Feb $llB for 4 persons $lBB for 6 persons $298 for 8-10 persons $398528 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement81 2003-01-22 15 CRAVE THE NEW SCENT FOR MEN GET IT ON. WWW.CRAVECALVINKLEIN.COM c R A V E COOL CELLPHONE? CONCERT TICKET? RAVISHING GIRL? RUSSIAN VODKA? AUGUILERA? ATOMIC KITTENS? VIDEO GAMES? VACATION WITH GIRLFRIENDS? ELECTRIC GUITAR? EMINEM MUSIC CD? FILL IN YOUR PARTICULARS. RIP THIS OFF FOR A CRAVE INSTANT DIP JUST ZIP81 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement354 2003-01-22 16 Reference no:- ITEng/20, 22 Jan/Streats ARE YOU QUALIFIED T< ijATfili as Us. <2 sissasi our succes ON THE HOTTEST TECH llilfill IT Pathway Bachelor of IT Launching in July 2003 Highly Popular Full-tir Call now! Programme! FULL-TIME PSB Advanced Diploma in IT plus CISCO Certified Network Associate Equivalent to 2nd354 words
-
-
Comment
-
Article, Illustration608 2003-01-22 17 LEE HAN SHIH - By LEE HAN SHIH The Business Times FROM spalling concrete to spewing sewage, HDB residents are being hit by problems and they do not know who to turn to their town council or the Housing and Development Board. Life used to beThe Business Times - 608 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement234 2003-01-22 17 Let others know that you can take care of things because you bothered to take care of yourself. Dark rings around the eyes. Dull, sagging or blemished skin on the face. These are the things that make you look tired and worn out-surely, not the way to build a good234 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement312 2003-01-22 18 < c* 3 4 Lucky Cookies Giveaw; Receive a box of Chinese New Year Cookies FREE when you spend $8 above* at the Drinks Counter. While stocks last! '"'/A Prosperity Draws (23 Jan &31 Jan) More than $2OOO worth of festive hampers auspicious suckling pigs to be won! FSimply complete312 words
-
-
Vocal
-
148 2003-01-22 19 BECAUSE of the current economic downturn, rising unemployment, debts and bankruptcy, which affect breadwinners and probably their children as well, I would like to suggest that schools begin teaching financial planning. In the US, the National Endowment for Financial Education’s (Nefe) High School Financial Planning148 words
-
Article94 2003-01-22 19 all due respect, I disagree with the insinuation that Singaporeans are not confident about Newater, Miich was attributed to Johor Besar Abdul Ghani in the report “Mentri pushes new line” (Streats, Jan 20). I, for one, am very proud of the Government’s efforts to tackle the94 words
-
177 2003-01-22 19 I REFER to the Committee Against Profiteering’s recent finding that an increase in tofu prices was not a case of traders profiteering from the increase in the goods and services tax. Committee head Chan Soo Sen announced that it was just a justified price177 words
-
Article332 2003-01-22 19 THIS is in response to Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming’s letter, “Don’t make me an organ farm” (Streats, Jan 15). I come from a family in which young and old have all pledged their corneas for transplantation. My grandfather, father and uncle, who have already passed332 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement85 2003-01-22 19 HAVE YOUR SAY E-mail us at streats sph.com. sg or write to The Editor, Streats, News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore *****4. You should include your name, ddress and contact number. We reserve the right to edit your letters for brevity and clarity. By your writing to us. it85 words
-
Advertisement124 2003-01-22 19 The Lingerie for the Modern Woman L i on to SALE pJVTf&r the Festive Season FREE W ONLY The Lingerie St< rchases. LAST! scious Woman REATIONS CUI •mm a C! Qfi We're flexible enough to help you realise your dreams No matter who you are, where you are, and how124 words
-
-
Medical
-
Article, Illustration256 2003-01-22 20 One-year-olds copy actress’ behaviour in video test LONDON Be careful what you let your baby watch on TV A study published yesterday found that children as young as one can be influenced by what they watch, reported The Daily Telegraph. Dr Donna Mumme, a256 words
-
Article93 2003-01-22 20 HEALTH FACT LYMPH is the fluid that bathes the body’s tissues, enabling it to receive water, proteins, lymphoctyes (a type of white blood cell), electrolytes and other items from the blood. It is transported in the lymphatic system and passes through lymph nodes, swellings93 words
-
Article, Illustration203 2003-01-22 20 HEALTH FORUM A Both green and black tea come from the same plant. The differences in colour and flavour are a result of different processing. Tea, whether green or black, contains flavonoids. These compounds work as antioxidants that may protect our body fromClarence Chan - 203 words
-
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement217 2003-01-22 20 University of Sunderland BA CHons) in An internationally reputable business degree 18 Modules include Global Information l r~ (Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, ACU) Recognized by The Guardian as England's best new university in 2001 Best new university in the UK for the overall quality, range and quantity217 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement232 2003-01-22 21 Copyright (0 2003 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia and Nokia mnmdif ig'People NOKIA Connecting People BREAKFAST? age m m UK The MMS-Enabled Nokia 3530. For Beak-Dropping Multimedia Messaging. Tea or lunch? “Brunch” or “Tunch”? Send your invites via MMS 1 to really impress! With a full colour screen, the new232 words
-
-
Global
-
Article, Illustration496 2003-01-22 22 Thousands in Canberra prepare to flee their homes AP CANBERRA Mr Elton Willis knows the risk of living where he does on the very edge of Canberra, looking out over fields dotted with eucalyptus trees and the occasional kangaroo. He’s prepared to take the– AP; jAP - 496 words
-
Article210 2003-01-22 22 RABAT, Morocco Osama bin Laden managed to evade sophisticated US technology and advancing troops in Afghanistan’s Tora Bora by two means: a simple ploy and a lieutenant’s absolute loyalty, according to a newspaper report. Moroccan bodyguard Abdallah Tabarak, agreed to risk his own life by210 words
-
Article136 2003-01-22 22 MELBOURNE Secondary school children in Victoria have received a booklet which gives them advice on avoiding drug charges, carrying weapons and concealing abortions from their parents. Parents, family groups and the State Opposition have roundly condemned the 62page guide described as “a lout’s guide to136 words
-
Article166 2003-01-22 22 -ap OSLO In Norway, it’s okay to have a phony phone listing such as Donald Duck or Osama bin Laden. But a widow can’t use her late husband’s name in the directory. Odny Fotland, 82, recently complained to Norway’s biggest newspaper, Verdens Gang, that the-ap - 166 words
-
Article399 2003-01-22 24 Nuclear dispute a setback for dreams of many -AP IMJINGAK, South Korea Mr Wie Taik Seol’s watery eyes glinted in the sun as he gazed towards North Korea, the land where he was bom 85 years ago and the land he fears he will never see again.-AP - 399 words
-
Article, Illustration165 2003-01-22 24 -AP TOKYO The newest car safety feature from Toyota doesn’t wait for a crash to happen. Equipped with a wallet-size radar on the front grille (picture) that judges the distance of oncoming objects, the car knows when it’s about to crash and tightens seat belts and-AP; AP - 165 words
-
139 2003-01-22 24 LONDON Taking a contraceptive pill can influence a woman’s taste in men, researchers have claimed. Scientists at UK’s St Andrews and Stirling Universities said that taking the contraceptive may lead to women choosing men with a “macho” appearance, as opposed to those with139 words
-
Article, Illustration348 2003-01-22 25 Poor and homeless hardest hit by freak weather -AP NEW DELHI It’s for people like Ms Shashi Bala that the cold sweeping South Asia bites the fiercest. In her crowded New Delhi shantytown, where unemployment and disease are rampant and poverty the norm, she stays-AP; ap; AP - 348 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement650 2003-01-22 23 TNEWYEAR Newlmage Surprise your friends and relatives with your brand new figure this New Year. Sensation Slimming Gel is simple to use, proven to be safe and produce effective results within days. For a minimum cost, Senzation gives you maximum results. CALL NOW to place your order as stock is650 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement300 2003-01-22 24 WITH Over 30 intakes have succeeded! How about you? Centre for Management Excellence (CME) employs a fresh innovative approach to tertiary education in Singapore. MLA BLA MASTER 8F landscape architecture y r ■II -'.BACHELOR ©F MW LANDSCAPE t!n^°sm ARCHITECTURE •Endorsed by Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects Professional membership in Singapore,300 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement31 2003-01-22 25 "It's hard to live up to those photos," Australian model Travis Fimmel reveals to LIONEL SEAH about his Calvin Klein ads. \\te 11 m A “Sr Avv.w*A 'K ►ln Life tomorrow31 words
-
-
Easy Streats
-
Article, Illustration668 2003-01-22 26 MrPhoon Yew Tien, the Singapore Symphony Orchestras composer-in-residencefor the year, has embraced new technology to help him compose. JILLLIM reports ONE of the first things Phoon Yew Tien said as he hurriedly cleared papers in the room where he composes is: “Don’t think composers are special people.Francis Lee - 668 words
-
Article, Illustration376 2003-01-22 27 Attitude You Wear Clueless about what to wear this Chinese New Year? Jeans are a hip and comfortable option IF Hollywood stars are turning up at major events and movie premiers in jeans and supermodels are happily strutting their stuff in them there’s really no reason376 words
-
Article, Illustration532 2003-01-22 28 Gregory Leow - By Gregory Leow HE did just two readings for the launch of an album that showcases world music, but he so impressed its producers that they might include him on their second album. We’re talking about pop culture532 words
-
Article, Illustration258 2003-01-22 30 JACK Nicholson may have won the Golden Globe for best actor in the film About Schmidt, but co-star Kathy Bates is winning plaudits for a scene in which she disrobes and steps into a hot tub with Jack. It’s a scene-stealer, said a USA TodayReuters - 258 words
-
Article, Illustration164 2003-01-22 30 THEY say love is blind. But it certainly isn’t deaf. Hongkong actress Carina Lau apparently isn’t impressed with boyfriend Tony Leung’s singing. In chat show Swallow Time, she told Taiwanese variety show veteran Chang Hsiao-yen that Tony’s vocal cords were not made for singing, reportedApple Dally - 164 words
-
Article, Illustration120 2003-01-22 30 HONGKONG’S heavenly idol Andy Lau has declared that he is not married. Nor does he have a love child. The actor of recent Hongkong action flick Infernal Affairs puts the blame on the Hongkong media for the rumours, reported Sing Tao Daily “I swear I am120 words
-
Article, Illustration105 2003-01-22 30 AN unprecedented 90minute fly-on-the-wall documentary on Michael Jackson will be shown on British channel ITVI in February, on the Tonight with Trevor McDonald show. Interviewer Martin Bashir, who had previously interviewed Diana, Princess of Wales, followed the singer for eight months, reported The Independent. No105 words
-
Article, Illustration108 2003-01-22 31 -i3 WHAT a good way to beat the winter cold by ducking into a public hot bath. Many people in Afghanistan are escaping the freezing weather by visiting their ancient Turkish baths. Kabul officially has about 50 public baths, as well as a number of privatePic Clarence Chan - 108 words
-
Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
-
Article, Illustration64 2003-01-22 31 9pm, Channel i When a long-distance call to Chico, California, shows up on Becker’s phone bill, he decides to dispute the charge. He even disputes the existence of the town, claiming that it’s just a code word that the phone company uses for bogus charges. Margaret warns Becker not64 words
-
Article44 2003-01-22 31 10pm, Central The first feature animation film based on the work of legendary manga master Osama Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy and Metropolis). Black Jack is an underground surgeon. His biggest challenge is to expose the conspiracy behind a new breed of super-humans.44 words
-
-
Happenin’
-
Article39 2003-01-22 31 REIKI ART OF HEALING Tonight, 7pm library ©orchard (#O5-22/26NgeeAnn City podium block) Free Reiki Master VN Mittal talks about the natural healing system of Reiki which taps universal life force energy to provide relief from stress and depression.39 words
-
Article, Illustration67 2003-01-22 31 GALA FILM PREMIERE Tonight, 9pm GV Grand (Level 3, Great World City) Tickets at $lOO, call the Singapore Film Society hotline at 9017-0160 or e-mail CMTYC@sfs.org.sg Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Frank W Abagnale, Jr in Catch Me If You Can. At 17, Frank’s claim to fame is being the67 words
-
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement85 2003-01-22 27 a FesTive TreaT Free exclusive Denim notcbook in 2 DiFFerem sizes For purcHase of s7o* aßove promoTion STarrs ist Dec 2002. Spend $7O above in one receipt and get a small denim notebook. Spend $l5O above in one receipt and get an A4-size denim notebook. While stocks last. old jeans85 words
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement105 2003-01-22 28 I I Elementary to Advanced Level ggmbridgel Exam i nation Sponsorship 36 years of experience in the field of private education Experienced, Qualified Dedicated Teachers Classes in small groups Comfortable classrooms Near MRT/Bus Interchange /Hawker Centre Join us for Quality, Comfort, Convenience, Satisfaction, Low Fees And Better Results. J Macau105 words
-
-
Page 29 Advertisements
-
Advertisement152 2003-01-22 29 m* M* s /S ""■*>*«* S 4 M >i r* mmmt i S* f r. m, m tn. m m w m f i<f iti «8 1 •ss w Yi In Cinemas Th RATING TO BE ADVISED BUENA VISTA PICTURES DISTRIBUTION AND SPYGLASS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LP :£'h‘ NEW NEW n152 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement32 2003-01-22 30 the quick and better way to e-pay. i.if f.i '»!V ’{4 2tn C m mt v et.? rto e,j i fi *2 «I \f iVI 1: ifif- f j l> 1? ~T"332 words
-
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Advertisement112 2003-01-22 31 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191 Come and win prizes at the iQB Roadshow on 22-24 Jan, at Far East Square! E-Pay with iQB Direct Debit at our booth, and win a bottle of wine, or a wine opener112 words
-
-
Page 31 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous498 2003-01-22 31 Yourdailyhoroscope PISCES by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com FEB 19-MAR 20 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Fun takes a back seat to necessity. The Capricorn moon lays down the law, and you can see the wisdom of obeying it. Anarchy is a fine theory, but it assumes a level of self-regulation of498 words
-
-
Page 32 Advertisements
-
Advertisement741 2003-01-22 32 vni'n fJ*je T 0 o f r PRODUCT OF SINGAPORE Honey Chicken Bun Chicken Bun Chicken Bun Chicken Ross 'Two for ill AA Spicy Chicken Floss |n& Prawn Floss i Two for .r*. Vt 2 Two for Two for Two for Two for $1.20 %ms J Conditions ferns Haw lemts741 words
-
-
Sports
-
Article, Illustration683 2003-01-22 33 For the first time, sailor Lynette Chng talks of her four-hour ordeal in the grey, rough sea after falling overboard during a regatta last Saturday. Here she tells Streats reporter ADAM HASHIDY of her life-and-death battle. Cool head and experience helped Chng survive IT683 words
-
Article, Illustration61 2003-01-22 33 The ‘Soul Sisters returned to entertain crowds at the Woodland Stadium last night as host Woodlands Wellington scored a 2-0 win over Selangor in the SembCorp Power and Gas Challenge tournament. Itimi Dickson and Australian triallist Branimir Mikulic were the scorers. In an earlier game, Penang defeated KedahFranc/s Lee I - 61 words
-
Article, Illustration361 2003-01-22 34 -AFP AUCKLAND New Zealander Russell Coutts is probably the most hated man in his country. The reason is obvious. The Alinghi skipper will sail for Switzerland against New Zealand in the race for the America’s Cup next month. That decision has not gone down-AFP; AP - 361 words
-
Article, Illustration391 2003-01-22 34 Tan Kim Han - Singapore eyes top talent to oversee athletic development courses By_ Tan Kim Han THE Singapore Amateur Athletic Association (SAAA) is keen to employ a technical director to oversee its development course. He will be asked to: Develop elite athletes Educate local coaches Put in place a proper391 words
-
Article, Illustration607 2003-01-22 37 Talented American looks to fire more than blanks Wire services MELBOURNE American young gun Andy Roddick admits he has been an underachiever in the other Grand Slams outside the US Open. With world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt out of the way, the opportunity is there for the 20-year-old– Wire services; I AFP - 607 words
-
Article206 2003-01-22 37 -AFP MELBOURNE Former women’s world No 1 Steffi Graf will partner husband Andre Agassi in the mixed doubles at this year’s French Open if Agassi wins the Australian Open. The ultimate love match is a distinct possibility with Agassi two matches away from clinching his fourth-AFP - 206 words
-
Article144 2003-01-22 39 GOLF -AP HAVANA Diego Maradona has found a new passion: golf. He said: “I admit that I don’t feel the same emotions on the golf course as I did kicking the ball around. But I play every day, training like an animal. “Sometimes when I am sleeping, I-AP - 144 words
-
SOCCER
-
Article111 2003-01-22 39 -AFP LONDON Everton confirmed on Monday that China defender Li Weifeng had left the club by mutual consent after failing to hold down a first team place. The 24-year-old returned to China before Christmas for treatment on a broken nose. He was due back at Goodison Park-AFP - 111 words
-
Article105 2003-01-22 39 -AFP Beijing Former England star Paul Gascoigne, who is in China, says Chinese players should use their brains more. Gascoigne has yet to find a club Willing to take him. He said that after several days training With First Division club Liaoning Bodao it was apparent Chinese footballers-AFP - 105 words
-
-
Article, Illustration554 2003-01-22 39 Henry: Atmosphere at Arsenal similar to a youth team -AFP LONDON France’s World Cupwinning striker Thierry Henry (left) said the key to English champion Arsenal’s success is team spirit. The 25-year-old recently scored his 100th goal for the London club. On Sunday, his hat-trick helped put-AFP; AP - 554 words
-
Article245 2003-01-22 39 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP LA Lakers 96 LA Clippers 92 LOS ANGELES Thanks to huge contributions by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers forged slightly ahead of the Clippers in NBA action on Monday night. They triumphed 96-92 with O’Neal pumping in 32 points and245 words
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement627 2003-01-22 35 I C<\K open more doors of opportunities. Because I am Wit'lt hADIC n If you want to unlock your potential and open doors of opportunities, we're in the right league to help you. With over 45 years of experience, there is no better choice than MDIS.Our dedicated and highly-qualified lecturers627 words
-
-
Page 36 Advertisements
-
Advertisement77 2003-01-22 36 V..v -jU\ H lltl OPEN SEASON It's open season Down Under and the big guns are heading south to make a few killings, Who will return with the coveted trophy'? Find out on Channel i before the natives go extinct. The Grand Slam of Asia Pacific WOMEN'S IST SEMI 2ND77 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement44 2003-01-22 37 LEAGUE CUP Did Liverpool overcome first-leg deficit against Sheffield United to enter the final? o s f|Mim itiiiiiit m mmms® mmmsam m a*-s--©».. Taiwanese boyband F 4 -m T7A JT nr destined to Lianhe Zaobao «tt®» right from the start? t I S 344 words
-
-
Page 38 Advertisements
-
Advertisement58 2003-01-22 38 REACH YOUR TARGET Reaching 900,000 prime prospects couldn't be easier. Simply advertise in Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News to access the 70% of Chinese newspaper readers who don't read any English dailies*. Call 1800 822 6382 now and extend your reach like never before. *Source: AC58 words
-
-
Page 39 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous33 2003-01-22 39 HHHHH Hi HH 4 IN THE LIVING ROOM SOCCER: Worthington Cup s-final, 2nd leg: Blackburn v Manchester United (Super Sports Plus Ch2l, tomorrow, 4am). TENNIS: Australian Open, Q-finals (Super Sports Ch 22, Bam).33 words
-
-
Page 40 Advertisements
-
Advertisement432 2003-01-22 40 celebrate great deals with cashline. .OMO, Cashline Festive Bundle 1 WBBpWBWWWWWMi HP Colour Prim Print up to HP PhotoßEt 3 99.90 x 26 months is«i GST inclusive as Compaq Presario 6260 AP- $1,699 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.OGHz m •CD-RW Floppy Disk Drive J§ 40GB Hard Disk 128 MB DDR432 words
-