Streats, 23 January 2003
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Title Section10 2003-01-23 1 Streats THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita <p) 240/03/200210 words
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Article697 2003-01-23 1 Yvonne Kwok - CSFB’s Stephen Stonefield leaves to join Singapore’s Lion Digital Pictures By Yvonne Kwok WHEN Mr Stephen Stonefield first thought of retirement three years ago, he never imagined that he would be trading the conservative image of a high-powered investment banker for the glamorous one of a697 words
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Advertisement198 2003-01-23 1 ’VIIUWIUV. It has been a tough year for CSFB, which posted a 2002 fourth-quarter loss of US$79O million (551.37 billion) and a full-year loss of about US$l.2 billion. It has also been an eventful year for the Singapore-based Mr Stonefield, who handed over CSFB’s Asia-Pacific chairmanship to Mr Paul Calello198 words
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Morning Rush
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Article307 2003-01-23 2 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok SINGAPORE’S first digital feature film animation studio has grand ambitions: Lion Digital Pictures hopes to start construction of a 45,000 sq ft facility for its operations in the second quarter of this year. The location has not been fixed yet. The go-ahead for307 words
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Article105 2003-01-23 2 John Kao, chairman Filmmaker, former Harvard Business School professor, international business consultant Douglas Glen, CEO Former senior executive with Lucasfilm, Sega and Mattel Toys Barbara Ross, CFO Former global finance executive with Lehman Brothers and Chase David Brown, VP operations Co-founder and former CEO of Academy-award winning105 words
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Article, Illustration474 2003-01-23 3 Janice Wong - Singapore to regulate trade of traditional Chinese delicacy By Janice Wong MS SELINA ANG wanted more than a ring when Mr Leslie Lim, 28, proposed marriage to her last year. The avid diver made him promise that no shark’s fin soup would be served474 words
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Article600 2003-01-23 5 Deepa Vijiyasingam - Property developer Wing Tai may offer a second apartment to a lucky buyer By Deepa Vijiyasingam IN what is probably the most attractive buyer incentive ever given by a property developer, Wing Tai may offer a second $BOO,OOO apartment as the top lucky draw prize600 words
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Article, Illustration232 2003-01-23 5 Sarah Ng - fy. Sarah Ng IF your stressful lifestyle is thwarting plans to start a family, Singapore’s sex guru, Dr Wei Siang Yu, wants to help. He prescribes three seminars on sexual health and a romantic interlude on Bintan or Batam. Dr Wei, 33, presenter of UFMlOO.3’s Sex232 words
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140 2003-01-23 6 Reuters THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) yesterday said that it has relaxed the policy for car financing to allow financial institutions to set the terms for loans. MAS said in a statement on its website that under its earlier car-loan– Reuters - 140 words
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Article135 2003-01-23 6 Pedra Branca dispute DEPUTY Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tony Tan said yesterday that Malaysia should be wise and restrain its vessels from further intrusions into Singapore waters at Pedra Branca. “If such intrusions continue, the Malaysian government will have to bear the responsibility if actions135 words
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Article169 2003-01-23 6 Pedra Branca dispute SINGAPORE and Malaysia’s leaders have been urged to refrain from making statements on the disputed island of Pedra Branca so that it does not become a war of words that worsen bilateral ties. The appeal came from Malaysia’s Umno Youth chief Datuk169 words
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Article, Illustration38 2003-01-23 6 South Korean middle school students yesterday at a five-day winter survival camp at Marine Training Centre in Gimpo, west of Seoul. About 150 students participated in the camp to strengthen themselves mentally and physically APAP - 38 words
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Article146 2003-01-23 6 THE Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said yesterday that Singapore would soon have its own “Central Park” with boardwalks, hiking trails, a canopy walkway and an observation tower. Part of the URA’s programme over the next 15 years, these facilities ire to be built by next year:146 words
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Article85 2003-01-23 6 DESPITE the approaching Chinese New Year, COE prices slipped in all but the category for motorcycles. Rates for cars above 1,600 cc were 14 per cent less at $25,028. COEs for smaller cars (up to 1,600 cc) and taxis plunged by almost $2,000 to $26,499, the lowest85 words
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Article86 2003-01-23 6 IF you expect the maximum possible security against terrorist attack, key factors are your alertness and cooperation. This message emerged from Parliament yesterday at the close of debate on the White Paper on terrorism. Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said: “Singaporeans cannot afford to hold the complacent86 words
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Article101 2003-01-23 6 BRITAIN will replace its O- and Alevel exam system with a version of the International Baccalaureate (IB), to be implemented most likely at the end of the decade. Students will work towards the baccalaureate from the age of 14 and sit for the exam at101 words
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Article104 2003-01-23 6 -AP A POWERFUL earthquake ripped through western and central Mexico on Tuesday night, killing at least 23 people, collapsing dozens of houses and leaving the worst-hit state shrouded in darkness with power outages. Mr Adan de la Paz of the Mexican Red Cross said 21 people-AP - 104 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration585 2003-01-23 8 Janice Wong - Legal eagle hopes to change perceptions about Indian businesswomen By Janice Wong HER clients are more likely to find legal consultant Leena Pinsler in a suit than in a sari. This conscious sartorial decision stems from a remark her boss made some years ago when she was workingFrancis Lee - 585 words
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Article96 2003-01-23 8 THE Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry started the Career Women’s Group (CWG) in 1994. Its chairwoman is Ms Claire Chiang, 50, the director of Banyan Tree Gallery, and it has 400 members. The entrance fee is $220 and individual subscription fee is $240 a96 words
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Article103 2003-01-23 8 SINGAPORE OCBC bank will no longer offer promotional HDB home loan packages. It has instead lowered rates which will be on offer every day. Customers “are getting confused with the different packages available, which change within days”, said executive vice-president and head of group consumer financial103 words
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Article82 2003-01-23 8 SINGAPORE DBS Asset Management (DBSAM) yesterday announced the setting up of a hedge fund. The DBS Absolute Return Fund will be offered to investors with a minimum initial subscription of $5,000 for the capital guaranteed version and $20,000 for the non-guaranteed option. The guaranteed version will pledge82 words
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Article91 2003-01-23 8 Reuters SINGAPORE In an attempt at damage control, Neptune Orient Lines yesterday told analysts that it would cut costs and improve investment returns this year. This comes after it shocked investors with a record 2002 loss forecast of around US$335 million (*****.5 million). But shares– Reuters - 91 words
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Article71 2003-01-23 8 Reuters TAIPEI Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) has begun moving in equipment at its Singapore venture with Infineon Technologies AG. UMC said yesterday that its UMCi venture was beginning to install equipment bought from Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron, calling it an important milestone for the– Reuters - 71 words
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Article, Illustration609 2003-01-23 10 Faced with s7b debt, ‘Superbo/ tries to resurrect dream Bloomberg HONGKONG Mr Richard Li, a notebook computer on his knee, shows what became of his dream to sell televised programmes to millions in Asia on the Internet. As he taps the pad, a model– Bloomberg; Bloomtoerg - 609 words
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Article266 2003-01-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s Securities Commission is studying ways to attract more companies to the stock exchange in an effort to promote the IPO market. The number of companies applying for listing has dropped sharply since the regional financial crisis four years ago from266 words
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Article24 2003-01-23 12 'AS AT JANUARY 22 US$: S$1,732 S$2.799 EURO: SS1.859 S$: 68.22 YEN S$: RM2.194 S$: HK$4.502 S$: 24.67 BAHT S$: 5,129 RUPIAH24 words
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Article316 2003-01-23 12 STI: 1,369.13 3.81 Reuters SHARES closed mixed yesterday, reversing early losses to end in the black, thanks to gains in Singapore Press Holdings and OCBC Bank. However, sentiment remained cautious on reports of a troop buildup in the Middle East and the tough posture by– Reuters - 316 words
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Article, Illustration524 2003-01-23 15 Beverage giving coffee and colas a mn for the money AP TOKYO With a couple of Starbucks and at least one other big-name coffee shop within easy walking distance, not long ago Mr Tomohiro Tsuchiya would have been better off opening his– AP; AP - 524 words
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Advertisement103 2003-01-23 9 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 no better place to do it103 words
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Comment
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Article, Illustration687 2003-01-23 17 JANICE WONG - By JANICE WONG MY elder sister, my only sibling, will migrate to Australia with her husband and two children next month. The coming event, a sad one for my parents, has affected me in a different way. I don’t think I shall miss her687 words
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Article262 2003-01-23 19 TRANSPORT Minister Yeo Cheow Tong has said that fares on the new NorthEast MRT line could be more expensive than those for other lines because it is “totally underground, the stations will be more expensive to operate with the air-con systems and all that there262 words
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Article333 2003-01-23 19 Kudos to you. It was high time for someone from the media to speak up (“Black sheep and their ‘kurang ajar’ flock”, Streats, Jan 21). Time is indeed not on our side as is evident from the generations of “kurang ajar” (ill-bred in Malay) stock.333 words
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Article264 2003-01-23 19 THANK you for the commentary “Black sheep and their ‘kurang ajar’ flock” (Streats, Jan 21). It gives some assurance that there are people who notice the attitude and actions of some sad Singaporeans and do not condone them. May I share my idea of how these many264 words
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Medical
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Article78 2003-01-23 20 HEALTH FACT THESE are minerals needed by the body in only small amounts (milligrams or micrograms daily). Also known as microminerals, they include iron, iodine, fluorine, zinc, chromium, selenium, manganese and copper. In contrast, macrominerals are needed in larger amounts (0.3 to 2g a day), and78 words
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Article371 2003-01-23 20 Discovery may lead to new treatment approaches Reuters MILAN Two Italian scientists have discovered a gene linked to severe migraines, a finding they say could pave the way to banishing not only migraines but everyday headaches as well. Geneticist Giorgio Casari and neuro-scientist Roberto Marconi– Reuters - 371 words
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Article109 2003-01-23 20 Is it enough to 9 take calcium- enriched drinks instead of foods that are rich in natural calcium? A Although calciumenriched drinks provide us with calcium, they may also be high in sugar and contain little other nutrients. Also, different foods contain calcium in different forms, and j109 words
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Global
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Article270 2003-01-23 22 Man-made lightning bolts can fry the enemy’s computers WASHINGTON Meet the US next wonder weapon the high-power microwave (HPM). HPMs are man-made lightning bolts with powerful electromagnetic pulses that can travel into bunkers via ventilation ducts, frying the computers and electronics which produce and deliver biological270 words
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Article, Illustration37 2003-01-23 22 Hundreds °ffluffy stuffed goats were spread out in front of a Shanghai shopping mall yesterday to mark the Year of the Goat, which starts on Feb 1, providing an obstacle course for office workers AFPAFP - 37 words
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Article83 2003-01-23 22 WELLINGTON -An Egypt-trained doctor whose application to practise in New Zealand was rejected after he misspelled “anaesthesia” his chosen field says the country’s Medical Council is “just finding excuses”, a newspaper reported. Dr Mohamed Ashraf Abdel Salam said he would sit a fresh English-language test, The83 words
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175 2003-01-23 22 NOTTINGHAM, England A tribunal has ruled that the management of a Bumaston, England-based Toyota car plant racially insulted an ethnic Indian worker and blocked his advancement because of his colour, a British newspaper reported. Mr Vijay Madara, 29, was told to memorise a wiring175 words
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390 2003-01-23 22 Reuters HONGKONG -When is the number 520 worth a whole lot more than its numerals imply? When it’s sent to you in a Chinese Internet chatroom, where it means you’ve just been propositioned by someone using Chinese Web shorthand to– Reuters - 390 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration819 2003-01-23 24 ALFRED SIEW - By ALFRED SIEW The Computer Times Technology has improved so much that you can get everyone at home surfing on the same connection easily UP until a few years ago, few people had more than one PC at home. To get on the Internet,819 words
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Article, Illustration395 2003-01-23 26 THERE are two basic types of computer monitors and each uses a different technology. The first kind comprises a cathode ray tube (CRT) which is encased in a plastic shell. In this kind, beams are shot from the back of the tube to the inside395 words
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Article, Illustration829 2003-01-23 26 GEOFFREY PEREIRA - By GEOFFREY PEREIRA The Straits Times IF you had once wished for a stylish flat-panel computer monitor but had banished the thought because of cost, go check the prices again. They have dropped considerably in the past few years and these liquid crystalThe Straits Times - 829 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration121 2003-01-23 29 THE sequel to cult film Trainspotting, Porno, has hit a snag. Director Danny Boyle says that the cast of Robert Carlyle, Ewan McGregor and Jonny Lee Miller look too healthy. All three are due to return for the film, which is set 10 years after Trainspotting,121 words
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Article, Illustration99 2003-01-23 29 RAMBO’S next target: Osama bin Laden. Yes, Sylvester Stallone has written the script for Rambo IV, due out next year, in which Rambo battles the Taleban, said The Sun recently. Said a movie insider: “The original story had Rambo killing bin Laden singlehandedly, but even Sly99 words
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106 2003-01-23 29 MEDIAWORKS actress Irin Gan, 31, Was charged in the traffic court yesterday with careless driving. She allegedly lost control of her Rover 416 at about 4.15 am on Oct 11 last year, causing it to crash into a guard rail of the sliproad joining Keppel106 words
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Article, Illustration518 2003-01-23 29 Don confuse the real Shaggy with his wild public image, says CAROLINE MARCUS HE’S known for being Mr LoverLover, but the real Shaggy is more of a gentleman than an outrageous flirt. The 34-year-old reggae-pop star flew into town early yesterday morning to host the MTV518 words
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Article, Illustration335 2003-01-23 30 GREGORYLEOW - GREGORYLEOW 8 MILE Starring Eminem, Kim Basinger and Brittany Murphy. Directed by Curtis Hanson ©o®®® EMINEM is another in a long, long list of pop acts who have attempted the big screen. For a pop celebrity-driven movie, it is surprisingly watchable, thanks to the talented production team335 words
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Article141 2003-01-23 30 DIGITAL photo editing and a dash of political correctness has turned the old, smokin’ Paul McCartney into a non-smoker. His cigarette on the classic Beatles album, Abbey Road, has been airbrushed out of posters and other merchandise by US poster companies, and there are fears that141 words
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Article, Illustration69 2003-01-23 30 HOT on the heels of his best director Golden Globe win for Gangs of New York, Martin Scorsese, 60, will receive the Directors Guild of America’s lifetime achievement award, the union’s highest tribute. In the guild’s 67-year history, only 29 directors have previously received this69 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-01-23 31 THE Australian bushfire could provide valuable data on global climate change. Dr Richard Betts, from Britain’s Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, said he is developing a model on global climate and fire will form a vital part of it. “We just don’t have thatPic Clarence Chan - 111 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration50 2003-01-23 31 Bpm, Channel 5 Winnie’s father, Prof Leung, moves out after a big fight with his wife. Prof Leung decides to hang out with the boys, meaning Charles and Teck Meng. He hits the pubs and almost ends up dancing on the bar top. Too bad that’s illegal.50 words
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Article53 2003-01-23 31 9pm, Channel i The team takes its best car to a show, hoping to win an award, make the cover of a custom-car magazine and get the shop some much needed coverage. However, trouble brews when Christopher takes all the credit for the work on the car, ignoring Tommy’s53 words
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Happenin’
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Article40 2003-01-23 31 SPORTS INJURIES Today, 2pm Punggol Community Club (3, Hougang Avenue 6) $l, call the CC at 6387-1833 to register Dr Tan Jee Li, head of the Sports Medicine Centre at Changi General Hospital, gives a talk on sports injuries.40 words
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Article, Illustration63 2003-01-23 31 DOUBLE HAPPINESS A FANTASY IN RED Opening tonight at 7-30 pm. Till Feb 9; 11.30am-Bpm, Monday to Saturday, 12pm-5.30pm on Sunday, closed on public holidays Utterly Art (208, South Bridge Road, #O2-01) Free Justin Lee Chee Kong’s first solo exhibition is a heady fizz of East-West pop art that63 words
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Miscellaneous476 2003-01-23 31 Yburdailylioroscope gfe PISCES FEB 19-MAR2O AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Conformity may be Aquarius’ worst enemy, but swimming with the current is the only way to get things done. Stop fighting what you can’t understand. At least you’re still free within the paradise of your mind. A symbol is merely a476 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration739 2003-01-23 33 Adam HasMdy - APGA Order of Merit winner Randhawa looks to tougher challenges, starting with the Caltex Masters Adam HasMdy AS world No 2, Ernie Els is expected to pull rank at the US$9OO,OOO (S$ 1.56 million) Singapore Caltex Masters, starting today at the Laguna National Golf and Country739 words
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Article, Illustration716 2003-01-23 35 FA may get involved as managers engage in war of words Wire services LONDON The Football Association seems certain to become involved in the row between Sheffield United manager Neil Wamock and Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier over claims that Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz spat at Wamock on Tuesday.– Wire services; Reuters - 716 words
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175 2003-01-23 35 AFP London Tottenham fans have told the English Premiership club they are re ady to leave White Hart Lane, their *k>rth London home for 104 years. Ninety per cent of the 13,000 Su pporters who have so far completed a u online– AFP - 175 words
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Article127 2003-01-23 35 -AFP LIVERPOOL Chinese international midfielder Li Tie will be able to play against Brazil next month after his Premiership side Everton agreed to release him as it does not have a game at the time of the clash. It gives the 25-year-old another chance to-AFP - 127 words
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Article85 2003-01-23 35 -AFP DOHA Brazil, including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Roberto Carlos will play the stars of the Arab Gulf monarchies in a testimonial in Bahrain on April 1, an official said yesterday. The South Americans will be paid US$B5O,OOO (551.47 million) for the one-off game, said Sheikh Fawwaz-AFP - 85 words
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Article101 2003-01-23 35 -afp SUNDERLAND English Premiership struggler Sunderland received a welcome boost on Tuesday when Japanese World Cup star Kazuyuki Toda revealed he would like to sign for it. The 25-year-old hardman midfielder was outstanding in Japan’s run to the second round of the World Cup finals last year. He-afp - 101 words
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Article, Illustration363 2003-01-23 36 -AFP NEWCASTLE Newcastle United is poised to spend £l5 million (Ss4l million) to buy Jonathan Woodgate from Leeds United and Brazilian Kleberson before the closure of the Fifa transfer window. Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd flew to Brazil on Tuesday to meet 23-years-old-AFP - 363 words
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Article, Illustration468 2003-01-23 37 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP Dallas 107 Houston 86 DALLAS The Dallas Mavericks badly needed to get back on course. And the Houston Rockets appeared eager to help them. Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki (below) scored all 26 of his points over the final three quarters and the Mavericks468 words
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Article, Illustration560 2003-01-23 39 Clijsters has the ability to unsettle Serena in semi-final Reuters MELBOURNE There was no mistaking the irritation in Serena Williams’ voice. She said: “Vengeance belongs to God. I am just here to play tennis.” But, a runaway world No 1, Serena has never just played tennis.– Reuters; AP - 560 words
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