Streats, 29 January 2003
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Title Section10 2003-01-29 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 240/03/200210 words
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Article, Illustration485 2003-01-29 1 Janice Wong - Jewellery chain one of S’pore’s 100 most profitable SMEs By Janice Wong SUGGEST to Mr Lim Choo Kuan that there are too many jewellery retailers here and he will laugh. Despite the presence of such shops in almost every mall and comer of the island,Clarence Chan - 485 words
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Article569 2003-01-29 2 Choong Choon Yee - S’pore firm will gain from US trailblazer’s China foray Choong Choon Yee AMERICAN Timothy Neher wants the more than one billion people in China to buy his special watch for their children. And if he succeeds in grabbing even a fraction of that market, Singapore-listed569 words
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Article, Illustration294 2003-01-29 2 Francis Lee - B y Francis Lee LEE YONG couldn’t wait to choose a pair of new shoes for Chinese New Year. So while I was trying on a shirt in the fitting room at the Metro department store in Tampines Mall on Jan 10, my three-year-old daughter disobeyed herFrancis Lee - 294 words
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Article, Illustration315 2003-01-29 3 Khushwant Singh - By Khushwant Singh NSMAN Raymond Huang Yao Qing, 19, walked into the Subordinate Courts complex on Dec 2 with five blank bullets in his waistpouch. A routine check by a Cisco constable led to their discovery and he was arrested. The constable was not315 words
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Article250 2003-01-29 3 ALS system raked in s2om more yearly FIVE years after the electronic road-pricing (ERP) system was introduced, it still brings in less revenue than the old-fashioned area licensing scheme (ALS) it replaced. The ERP rakes in $BO million a year, while the ALS, which was250 words
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Article, Illustration697 2003-01-29 4 Zubaidah Nazeer - Going: Courts to Centrepoint Going: Daimaru as it closes operations Gone: Fish Co to the Glass House Coming: Carrefour and Best Denki By Zubaidah Nazeer ORCHARD Road shopping mall Plaza Singapura is poised for a musical chairs of sorts among its major tenants. As the697 words
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251 2003-01-29 4 -afp DUBLIN A computer browser, said to make surfing speeds on the Internet at least four times faster, has been invented by a 16-year old boy. Mr Adnan Osmani is a student at St Finian’s College in Mullingar, central Ireland. He spent 18 months writing-afp - 251 words
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105 2003-01-29 6 BUZZ STOP PRINT advertisements of the Singapore Management University (SMU) boast of its American-style teaching approach and suggest that its students are better prepared for the new economy. But that is just “puff” to National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) professors,105 words
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Article, Illustration53 2003-01-29 6 A volunteer carrying an injured victim after a blast yesterday in Kidapawan city, in the southern Philippines, which happened as a police bomb disposal expert was trying to defuse an explosive device. At least 21 people were hurt in the blast which sparked a fire in a three-storeyAP - 53 words
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140 2003-01-29 6 Cross-strait tensions SINGAPOREANS are behind the Government in its stand with Malaysia on bilateral issues but see no reason to boycott Malaysian goods. When asked whether the Government’s statement last Saturday about Malaysia’s shifting of the goalposts in negotiations over water would affect their140 words
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Article142 2003-01-29 6 Cross-strait tensions MALAYSIA yesterday gave the clearest indication to date of its intention to follow and possibly amend domestic laws in a bid to set a higher price for water supplied to Singapore. It also said that the current water pacts will not be extended142 words
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Article150 2003-01-29 6 LTAs new licence fee TAXI fares are likely to go up this year with the Land Transport Authority levying monthly licence fees of $25 per car. Analysts told The Straits Times that taxi operators are unlikely to absorb the additional cost. In Comfort’s case, the150 words
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Article92 2003-01-29 6 BINTAN residents yesterday received gifts of appreciation from the Singapore navy for their help in the recent patrol boat collision tragedy. The navy presented village heads, the six resorts and organisations such as the Indonesian army, navy and police with plaques and packages of essential items, including92 words
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Article86 2003-01-29 6 -AP INDONESIAN national police chief Da’i Bachtiar yesterday directly linked regional Islamic militant network Jemaah Islamiah with last year’s Bali nightclub bombings for the first time. “Jemaah Islamiah was present in the Bali bombings,” he told the Indonesian parliament. He also said that the group’s-AP - 86 words
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Article87 2003-01-29 6 THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) has one key piece of advice for listed companies unsure of what information it should make public: If in doubt, disclose. It issued this and other guidelines yesterday to clear up any confusion on the issue and gave advice on factors to consider,87 words
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Article96 2003-01-29 6 A SINGAPOREAN man was found badly burnt in Johor Baru last Thursday. Mr Soh Koon Hock, 39, died the next day with 95 per cent bums. Shin Min Daily News reported that he was rescued from a burning car in Pasir Gudang. But Lianhe Wanbao reported96 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration434 2003-01-29 8 Malaysian tycoon may buy 55% stake in International Bank of Asia SINGAPORE The International Bank of Asia (IBA) said yesterday that its controlling shareholder is in talks to sell its 55 per cent stake in the Hongkong-based bank to Malaysia’s Hong Leong Bank. IfApple Dally - 434 words
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Article, Illustration309 2003-01-29 8 Bukit Timah the petrol price battleground SINGAPORE Global oil prices are now at two-year highs of above US$3O a barrel as the threat of a US-Iraq war looms. Yet at home in Bukit Timah, petrol companies are offering discounts of up to 10 per cent to lure drivers to fill309 words
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Article183 2003-01-29 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines is planning to add flights to China to tap expected traffic growth on the route and to take advantage of a new air services agreement. The carrier plans to increase its twice-daily service to Beijing to three times daily. It– Bloomberg - 183 words
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99 2003-01-29 8 SINGAPORE Hong Leong Finance yesterday offered HDB flat buyers an interest rate of as low as 1.48 per cent a year, fixed for the first year. The second-year rate is fixed at 2.4 per cent. The revised package is for both purchases and99 words
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Article104 2003-01-29 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Keppel Land has shelved plans to start Singapore’s first office property trust because commercial real estate values have halved over the past five years. The developer which announced plans for the trust a year ago said that its $1.6 billion in office buildings and a– Bloomberg - 104 words
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Article, Illustration480 2003-01-29 10 WILLIAM PESEK - Market sell-off teaches telco a lesson in transparency and corporate governance Comment By WILLIAM PESEK Bloomberg SEOUL South Korea’s biggest cellphone company, SK Telecom, is feeling the wrath of global markets fed up with dodgy corporate practices. The company’s misfortune is great news for– Bloomberg; AFP - 480 words
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Article, Illustration591 2003-01-29 13 -AP NEW YORK This week marks an anniversary that the people at CNN would prefer be observed quietly very quietly. It was one year ago that Fox News Channel first beat CNN in the ratings game, toppling the network that invented cable news and had enjoyed-AP; AP - 591 words
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210 2003-01-29 14 Bloomberg NEW YORK Mr Michael Lauer’s US$B22 million (551.42 billion) Lancer Offshore Fund Ltd dropped 16 per cent last year, mostly because of tumbling stock prices last month. Investors have asked to redeem US$2OO million. In a letter to investors, Mr Lauer said that the– Bloomberg - 210 words
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Article319 2003-01-29 14 5T1:1,339.69 8.44 Reuters SHARES snapped a three-day losing run yesterday to close slightly higher as covering of short positions and mild bargain hunting propped up some blue chips and techs such as Chartered Semiconductor. But, with war looming in the Middle East, analysts were unsure– Reuters - 319 words
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Article24 2003-01-29 14 *AS AT JANUARY 28 US$: 551.731 EURO: 551.869 Ss: RM2.195 Ss: 24.67 BAHT 552.825 Ss: 68.62 YEN Ss: HK64.505 Ss: 5,130 RUPIAH24 words
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Advertisement223 2003-01-29 14 I LUCKY BAG The Fukubukuro Tradition An age-old Japanese tradition observed by department stores and retail shops during the new year, the Fukubukuro or Lucky Bag expresses the retail stores' appreciation for their customers' support over the years, and conveys their best wishes for the new year. The Fukubukuro is223 words
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Comment
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Article, Illustration680 2003-01-29 15 LEE HAN SHIH - By LEE HAN SHIH The Business Times SO, the Government is making yet another try to help the tourism industry. Will it work this time? On Monday, the Singapore Tourism Board announced a revamp and some new ways to get moreThe Business Times - 680 words
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Vocal
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Article, Illustration240 2003-01-29 16 I AGREE with Mr Michael Loh Yik Ming’s sentiments expressed in his letter “No need for Committee Against Profiteering” (Streats, Jan 22). The committee’s common finding after an investigation of alleged profiteering on the goods and services tax (GST) increase is that price rises240 words
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209 2003-01-29 16 I WOULD like to congratulate Ms Deepa Vijiyasingam on her excellent commentary about the Thaipusam procession “The Day devotees were kept waiting”, (Streats, Jan 28). My nephew was carrying a kavadi and we started to walk in the procession at spm. It was nearly 10.30209 words
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Article72 2003-01-29 16 I RECENTLY contacted my CPF investment account agent bank, DBS, to say that I wanted to attend Fraser Neave’s (F&N) annual general meeting on Jan 30. DBS duly wrote to F&N’s company secretary, who replied that “outsiders” were not allowed at the AGM. How can72 words
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267 2003-01-29 16 I REFER to the letter “GST help criteria skewed” (Streats, Jan 27) by Mr Leong Sze Hian, which suggested that the eligibility criteria of the Citizens’ Consultative Committee Assistance Scheme are skewed towards private property dwellers. The CCC Assistance Scheme offers additional help to267 words
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173 2003-01-29 16 THE Public Utilities Board (PUB) agrees with Mr Hee Ching Long, who wrote in his letter “What about saving water?” (Streats, Jan 24) that water conservation must go hand-in-hand with the development of new sources of water supply. The PUB has always adopted173 words
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Medical
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Article, Illustration290 2003-01-29 18 Women night owls and sleepy heads run risk of heart disease Reuters CHICAGO Women may have to be as particular as Goldilocks over the amount of sleep they get each night, a new study suggests. Women who do not get enough sleep as well– Reuters - 290 words
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Article134 2003-01-29 18 Q I have been asked to increase my protein intake ana to exercise, as I am underweight. But a health screening showed that my total protein is high. Will taking more protein be harmful? A An abnormal total serum protein test result can be due to different underlying134 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration396 2003-01-29 20 Chief UN weapons inspector keeps cool under pressure NEW YORK Chief UN weapons inspector Hans Blix now has one of the toughest jobs in the world. But, Mr Blix, who turns 76 in June, is not a man to buckle. His tone, as always, isReuters - 396 words
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Article164 2003-01-29 20 -AP SINGAPORE Asian countries yesterday criticised Iraq for not cooperating enough with UN weapons inspectors, but most governments, fearful of a looming war, cautioned the US against acting alone against Baghdad. China, Asia’s only permanent member of the UN Security Council, said that the inspectors should-AP - 164 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-01-29 21 Bush’s ultimate emulation of his father could be a re-election failure WASHINGTON Even as his high public-approval ratings begin to fade, US President George W Bush (pictured right) still cannot avoid the inevitable comparisons between his presidency and that of his father (left). Though their tenuresPics: AP - 550 words
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Article199 2003-01-29 21 JAKARTA At over $l,OOO a kg, kopi luwak is possibly one of the most expensive coffees in the world. It’s also probably the rarest. It is found only in the droppings of the luwak or civet. Coffee pickers scour the forests of North Sumatra after199 words
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Advertisement384 2003-01-29 20 Accents Of Joy Personal Development For the Individual The way the mystics in the East have categorised the evolution of consciousness is in 7 centers. The seventh is "knowing God", the six is "knowing yourself", the fifth is "being creative", and the fourth is "being loving, sharing and knowing others."384 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration572 2003-01-29 22 The film Frida, a biopic about troubled Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, has been a labour of lovefor actress Salma Hayek IT was Madonna who spearheaded the project for an English-language film about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. But it is Salma Hayek who has finally brought her toReuters - 572 words
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Article, Illustration158 2003-01-29 22 Reuters CONMAN Frank Abagnale dreaded seeing his teenage life of crime being recreated by Hollywood but, much to his surprise, it worked out fine. Abagnale, who had a cameo role in Catch Me If You Can, the tale of his own life, said: “I didn’t want to– Reuters - 158 words
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Article, Illustration79 2003-01-29 22 LIZA MINNELLI and David Gest are to shell out £3.2 million (Ss9 million) on a party to mark their first anniversary. The lavish party will cost more than the wedding because of increasing demands from the couple’s famous pals such as Michael Jackson and Liz Taylor, reported PeopleNews.com.79 words
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Article, Illustration81 2003-01-29 22 PAUL Reubens is a collector, not a pomographer. At least, that’s the argument from his lawyer in a motion contesting the child pornography case that he is facing. The document, filed last Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, said that police who raided his home81 words
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Article, Illustration326 2003-01-29 23 Attitude You Wear These days, youh find a non-denim range of jeans thatfeels just as good and looks f just as cool as its popular denim counterpart. And, like blue jeans, too can take you anywhere W WHEN it comes to that p miilion-dollar question what to wear?326 words
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Article, Illustration400 2003-01-29 25 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok FANS of former Media Corp No 3 “Ah Jie” (Big Sister) Ann Kok rejoice. The 29-year-old returns to our small screens after a two-year absence, joining local artistes Darren Lim and Apple Hong in Channel U’s latest Hongkong co-production with ATV,Yvonne Kwok - 400 words
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Article, Illustration245 2003-01-29 26 SALMAN Rushdie’s award-winning book, Midnight’s Children, has finally hit the stage, with the Royal Shakespeare Company to perform a song-and-dance version at London’s Barbican centre for five weeks, until Feb 23. Several previous attempts to make a film version failed. Adaptation of the 1981 Bookerwinning245 words
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Article135 2003-01-29 26 HONGKONG star Louis Koo believes in everlasting marital bliss, and his advice? “Keep on bickering”, just as his parents do. The actor, who plays a millionaire heartbreaker in his latest movie, Love for All Seasons, has denied being romantically linked to his co-star, Hongkong singer Sammi135 words
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130 2003-01-29 26 SHAWN YUE’S grandmother has become the target of Hongkong paparazzi hungry for news about the up-and-coming star. “My granny is already 80 years old, so I am worried that she won’t be able to discern if the person is a reporter or a crook,”130 words
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Article, Illustration96 2003-01-29 27 SOME towns in Australia are suffering stress over expected bushfires that are not happening. The water tastes of soot and clothes reek of smoke, and in the hamlet of Mitta Mitta, which has evacuated all infirm residents, a shopkeeper Annette Hill said: “If the fires don’ts Pic Clarence Chan - 96 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration45 2003-01-29 27 10pm, Channel i Wanda and her boyfriend, Otto, plot with George and Ken to rob a diamond collection. Wanda and Otto want the stolen diamonds for themselves. But they don’t know that George has moved the loot to another hiding place.45 words
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Article70 2003-01-29 27 Bpm, Channel U This episode focuses on one of Singapore’s social ills and one of its victims. Muna, an 18-year-old maid, is starved by her employer. She tolerates the harsh treatment and the beatings so that her family can benefit from her pay cheque. One70 words
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Happenin’
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Article43 2003-01-29 27 JAMBOREE THE LUNAR GATHERING Friday, Zouk $l2 before 9pm, $25 after, inclusive of two drinks See in Chinese New Year with Zouk’s resident DJB in the main room, Andrew Chow in Phuture and the stable of DJs from local clubbing portal Frontallabs.com43 words
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Article, Illustration48 2003-01-29 27 PASSION A SEASON OF DUETS Tonight and tomorrow, Bpm Theatre Studio, Esplanade Tickets at s26from Sistic This production presents duets from the past and new repertoires by Odyssey Dance Theatre’s artistic director, Danny Tan. The varied repertoires reflect the virtuosity of the company’s works and its dancers.48 words
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Advertisement76 2003-01-29 27 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191 Did Leeds t k crac I» TNP’s Edwin Yeo predicted a 2-0 win for Chelsea. Was he right? Chelsea v Leeds Boro v Villa Bolton v Everton Sunderland v Saints newsv news Hotline:76 words
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Miscellaneous367 2003-01-29 27 Yourdailyhoroscope Jp AQUARIUS PISCES JAN2O-FEB 18 FEBI9-MA 1-MAR 20 by Kelli Fox atAstrology.com ARIES MAR 21 -APR 19 Respect what others have to say rather than trying to prove them wrong. Join a mailing list or post to a news group. Socialise with your neighbour. Spend your money wisely. Avoid367 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration618 2003-01-29 28 Adam Hashidy - Susilo can bag SEA Games title, says Indonesian star By Adam Hashidy RONALD Susilo could get his hands on the South-east Asia Games badminton gold in Vietnam this December. But the 23-year-old, whose name no longer appears in small print, must first work on his consistency. So saidClarence Chan ■H - 618 words
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272 2003-01-29 28 Reuters LONDON -A war of words over badminton’s scoring system has broken out with a senior international official accusing England of playing “oldfashioned badminton under ancient laws”. Badminton Association of England chief executive Stephen Baddeley hit back yesterday by dubbing the current scoring– Reuters - 272 words
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Article, Illustration444 2003-01-29 29 Tan Kim Han - Ask and you will be told, says coach Darby By. Tan Kim Han PSSST...Want to know how Home United prepares for its S-League campaign this year? Just ask its head coach Steve Darby (right) and he will be more than willing to tell you. No kidding. Yesterday,444 words
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316 2003-01-29 29 Reuters MELBOURNE Greg Norman believes technology is ruining golf and rules should be introduced banning some of the changes. The former world No 1 said he wanted the sport’s administrators to follow Formula One’s lead by putting a limit on the types of innovations– Reuters - 316 words
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Article, Illustration320 2003-01-29 29 AFP NBA CHAMPIONSHIP Minnesota 106 San Antonio 95 MINNEAPOLIS In a battle of the Western Conference’s All-Star forwards, Kevin Garnett (below) clearly got the better of Tim Duncan. Garnett totalled a season high-tying 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves– AFP - 320 words
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404 2003-01-29 30 Reuters LONDON Tottenham Hotspur manager Glenn Hoddle is still searching for a new striking partner for Robbie Keane. But his more immediate task is to stop what he labels the most fearsome doubleact in the English Premier League. Two consecutive wins have lifted the– Reuters - 404 words
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Article, Illustration600 2003-01-29 30 Liverpool aims to close gap on Arsenal Wire services ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Liverpool v Arsenal LONDON Liverpool versus Arsenal fixtures are often pivotal in deciding English title races, but today’s (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) clash at Anfield is vital to both sides, albeit for different reasons. With– Wire services; Reuters - 600 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-01-29 31 Giggs says benching helped him regain his form MANCHESTER Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs (right) has admitted Sir Alex Ferguson was right to take him out of the firing line over the last month but confirmed he is back to his best. The Welsh wingerAFP - 550 words
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277 2003-01-29 31 Madrid Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman is not ruling out a return to the Premiership, but says reports linking him with an imminent move to Arsenal are wide of the mark. The Real Madrid midfielder has stru ggled to force his way into277 words
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SOCCER
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Article137 2003-01-29 31 -AFP LEEDS Leeds manager Terry Venables pleaded with his board of directors yesterday to resist a £lO million (Ss2B million) bid from Newcastle for centreback Jonathan Woodgate. Asked if he thought Woodgate would stay, Venables told Sky TV: “Yes, I do.” But the deal hangs entirely on-AFP - 137 words
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Article125 2003-01-29 31 -AFP BARCELONA Dutchman Louis van Gaal confirmed yesterday he was leaving Barcelona after just eight months in charge. Barcelona director Javier Perez Farquell said van Gaal would be compensated four million euros (557.5 million). The 51-year-old Dutchman led Barcelona to two league titles and the Spanish-AFP - 125 words
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Article77 2003-01-29 31 RUGBY NEW ZEALAND, the defending champion, and Fiji will be returning for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens Singapore on April 26 and 27. To pack the National Stadium, the IRB has decided to slash ticket prices. Tickets for the two days are: Grandstand (Adults $l2l, children77 words
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Miscellaneous23 2003-01-29 31 IN THE LIVING ROOM SOCCER: Football Focus (ESPN Ch 23, 8.30 pm). EPL: Liverpool v Arsenal (ESPN Ch 23, Jan 30, 3.55 am).23 words
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