Streats, 13 May 2003
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Title Section10 2003-05-13 1 Streats TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita <p> 111/03/200310 words
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Article582 2003-05-13 1 Chua Kong Ho - Businesses report roaring trade last weekend and see signs of turnaround in consumer confidence as fear of Sars subsides By Chua Kong Ho SINGAPOREANS are known to have three pet passions: shopping, eating and movie-going. Over the Mother’s Day weekend, they indulged and with enthusiasm not seen in582 words
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Advertisement50 2003-05-13 1 STEADY DOES IT Web services firm Little Bulb Ideas survives dotcom crash but its founders are too busy to celebrate, reports CHUA KONG HO I’VE GOT STD No, it’s not what you think, says WONG SAVE OUR KIDS Channel s’s latest gameshow puts undue pressure on children, says YVONNE KWOK50 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration456 2003-05-13 2 Janice Wong; Zubaidah Nazeer - St John’s Island not suitable, says Balaji By Janice Wong Zubaidah Nazeer ONE of Singapore’s southern isles, St John’s Island, started life as a quarantine centre for early immigrants during the late 1880 s. Indentured labourers from India and China would stay there for 40456 words
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Article, Illustration620 2003-05-13 3 ChuaKongHo - By ChuaKongHo READERS and advertisers are giving their verdict on changes to Streats in dramatic fashion: 800,000 people now read it daily, while advertising has jumped by up to 35 per cent since March. Streats is now the most read English-language newspaper here after The620 words
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SARS UPDATE
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Article, Illustration394 2003-05-13 4 Transfusion has a success rate of more than 60% HONGKONG A doctor in Hongkong who survived Sars is developing a treatment that uses his own blood for patients who do not respond to conventional anti-viral drugs. The treatment gives patients a transfusionAP; rinwtrm «*•**■». - 394 words
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Article45 2003-05-13 4 Change from yesterday TREATED AND DISCHARGED 156 1 IN HOSPITAL 20 -1 (IN CRITICAL CONDITION 8) DEAD 28 TOTAL NO OF CASES 205* INDEX CASES 7 SUSPECT CASES 5 -2 UNDER HOME QUARANTINE 737 -80 includes one case who died from non-Sars causes45 words
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198 2003-05-13 4 – Julie Sim - Julie Sim SIX students from Bowen Secondary School were admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital yesterday for observation for low-grade fever or cough. They were among 120 people identified through contact tracing after a 14-year-old student from the school was admitted to TTSH on Saturday198 words
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89 2003-05-13 4 -AFP MALAYSIA said yesterday that students from Sars-hit countries and Filipino workers will be put under a 10-day quarantine upon entry, effective immediately. Malaysia reported two more suspected Sars cases yesterday, including a 19-year-old Japanese tourist who was in transit back to Japan after a-AFP - 89 words
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118 2003-05-13 6 BUZZSTOP NINE telecoms companies have blasted Singapore Telecom’s attempts to get its hands untied over the pricing and marketing of international calls, reports The Straits Times today. They did so in response to the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore’s call for feedback after Sing118 words
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Article149 2003-05-13 6 Umno rally in KL MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad addressed his ruling party members on Sunday at the Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, where independence was declared in 1957, with a warning. “Today, we face a new form of colonialism by the superpowers which are more149 words
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Article137 2003-05-13 6 Cabinet reshuffle DR LEE BOON YANG has often insisted that workers need to continuously upgrade their skills. Now, the former manpower minister says he will have to practise what he preaches, The Straits Times reports today. “I will have to be a lifelong learner137 words
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Article, Illustration34 2003-05-13 6 With her hair flying about, pop star Shakira performing at her concert in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Sunday. The show marked the end other Mangousta’s Tour in Latin America ReutersReuters - 34 words
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Article161 2003-05-13 6 AFP A THAI taxi driver has hit on a way to boost his earnings and reduce his passengers’ traffic-induced stress: karaoke on wheels. Mr Vichian Simma, a 23-year-old from Thailand’s north-eastern Buriram, installed a karaoke system in his cab when the hours of trawling Bangkok’s streetsAFP - 161 words
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Article97 2003-05-13 6 HOTEL group Shangri-La Asia yesterday said it would reconsider the five HK cent (one Singapore cent) dividend per share it announced two months ago because of the impact of the Sars outbreak. The Straits Times today quotes a statement from Shangri-La saying that its board of directors97 words
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Article101 2003-05-13 6 Reuters THE Singapore Trade Industry Ministry will release official data on the first-quarter gross domestic product next Monday the Government said yesterday. It said last month that the economy grew 1.5 per cent in the March quarter from a year earlier and 0.7 per centReuters - 101 words
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Article89 2003-05-13 6 AFP GERMAN Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will meet with Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and deliver a speech organised by the Institute of South-east Asian Studies during his visit here today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. Mr Schroeder’s visit will be his first official tripAFP - 89 words
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Article80 2003-05-13 6 THIEVES climbed up scaffolding, smashed a window and made away with the Saliera (or salt cellar), a 25cm-high Benvenuto Cellini sculpture early on Sunday. “The alarm was activated,” museum director Mr Wilfried Seipel told the Austrian television network, ORF. “Why this wasn’t reacted to in good time80 words
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Advertisement182 2003-05-13 4 HEALTH ALERT If you feel unwell and have symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle aches and chills, stay at home. Do not go to work or school. Call the MOH Special Ambulance Hotline (24 hours) at 993. An ambulance will take you to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for screening at182 words
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Advertisement129 2003-05-13 5 C* «1 1-iM I§IS#SS SSp m r u n' n fill Hi f ms" i 3 ITT 1* i -i H W *1 •ns r Hr «r i® I .’S n 0 n M w «i Fd I’ve never celebrated my Birthday in a cable car with my family before.129 words
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Financial
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330 2003-05-13 8 STI: 1,327.42^17.82 Reuters SHARES powered to their highest levels in a month in heavy volumes yesterday as optimism over the containment of Sars and hopes for a US profit rebound lit a spark in DBS Group and other blue chips. The Straits TimesReuters - 330 words
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Article24 2003-05-13 8 •AS AT MAY 12 US$: 551.732 552.792 EURO: 552.011 Ss: 67.18 YEN Ss: RM2.194 Ss: HK54.503 Ss: 24.45 BAHT Ss: 4,874 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration413 2003-05-13 8 Oei sitting on s26m profit, say analysts Wire services SINGAPORE BIL International saw another feverish session in the stock market yesterday, as investors drove the share price up another 16 per cent. The stock rose as high as 84 cents before closing at 80.5– Wire services - 413 words
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Article82 2003-05-13 8 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR EON Capital Bhd is in talks to buy a controlling stake in bigger rival AMMB Holdings Bhd in a merger deal that would create Malaysia’s third-biggest banking group. If the deal goes ahead, the merged group would have combined assets of U 5522.37 billionReuters - 82 words
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Article87 2003-05-13 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Far East Organization said it sold 80 per cent of the units on offer at the Icon to invited guests over the weekend. The developer put 161 of 646 units up for sale, at prices ranging from $350,000 for a 583 sq ftBloomberg - 87 words
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Article80 2003-05-13 8 Reuters SINGAPORE SembCorp Industries yesterday reported an 18.2 per cent rise in its first-quarter net profit, but dropped its forecast for a flat result for the full year due to the Sars outbreak. “We need to be cautious, to really look at what is the ultimateReuters - 80 words
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Article, Illustration274 2003-05-13 8 Bloomberg NEW YORK Media mogul Rupert Murdoch (pictured) completed a 20-year quest when he agreed to invest US$6.6 billion (Ssl 1.4 billion) in DirecTV satellite-television service. But some investors do not share his enthusiasm. Shares of News Corp’s Fox Entertainment Group Inc unit fellBloomberg - 274 words
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Article, Illustration892 2003-05-13 10 Chua Kong Ho - Thar char siew rice days behind them, the 26-year-old partners in this Internet services company aren’t ready to ease up and splurge yet not when there are deadlines to meet and new deeds to close Wunfl r ri ĕ\ na i i Strepreneurs* Byi ChuaJonathan Wee - 892 words
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Comment
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Article, Illustration621 2003-05-13 12 JANICE WONG - By JANICE WONG WHEN I told a senior colleague, Philip, that I wanted to write about my shyness, he almost fell off his swivel chair. “You shy? Since when? You are so outspoken,” he said incredulously. We had a spirited debate. It ended with him becoming621 words
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Advertisement217 2003-05-13 12 Upgrade your employees and enjoy $3,600 SDF subsidy UNIVERSITY OF LONDON DIPLOMA IN LAW Leading directly to Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) second year Why Law? All of us are presumed to know the law Do we really know the law? Knowing the rules will help you succeed in business and217 words
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Advertisement174 2003-05-13 13 Be covered for SARS Insurance Plan Incomeshield 530,000 life cover vtf $l5O daily hospital benefit Medical cover guaranteed for life *4 20% premium discount* sloo home quarantine $450,000 lifetime benefits During these uncertain times, you can protect your loved ones and enjoy maximum peace of mind. SARS Insurance Plan is174 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration429 2003-05-13 15 Power tussle in Iraq could spread to Saudi Arabia, say analysts [•'Hi mmmmmmmm. Hh n.R rilß Si |§ml|l m m** 'i.iiit-i.iinr •>••••* Mini» £lAuMjl Wire services JEDDAH Iraq’s top Shi’ite leader Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir A 1 Hakim could unwittingly turn out to be the face of– Wire services; Reuters - 429 words
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228 2003-05-13 15 MELBOURNE A Singaporean man is believed to be involved in what has become an international incident of drug smuggling involving the North Koreans. According to The Washington Post, Singaporean Lee Qwang, 34, entered Australia on a tourist visa along with Malaysians Teng Kiam Fah,228 words
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Article81 2003-05-13 15 Reuters EMERGENCY crews in three cities in the US and in Canada were set yesterday to see how ready they were for a radiological and biological attack. The fictitious low-level radiation exercise will cost US$l6 million (Ss2B million) and run until Friday in the US and then■ Reuters - 81 words
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Article88 2003-05-13 15 AP THAILAND’S finance minister, on his way to give a speech to central bank officials from 17 countries, was locked in his official car, a BMW, yesterday after an onboard computer malfunction caused it to stall on a Bangkok street. A security guard at a buildingAP - 88 words
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Article98 2003-05-13 15 THE US is staking a claim that could be worth a fortune in mineral and biological treasures in the last wild place on earth: the deep seabed, The Boston Globe said yesterday. A little-known provision in the decades-old Law of the Sea Treaty of 1982 allows countries98 words
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Article91 2003-05-13 15 Reuters BRITISH senior minister Clare Short, who fiercely criticised Prime Minister Tony Blair over war in Iraq, quit the government yesterday. Mr Blair’s office has appointed Baroness Amos, a junior Foreign Office minister, to replace her in the International Development department. Before war in Iraq, Ms ShortReuters - 91 words
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Vocal
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634 2003-05-13 16 WE refer to “My troubles with Nokia” (Streats, May 6), a letter by Mr David Griffiths. We appreciate the feedback given by Mr Griffiths and would like to take this opportunity to clarify the concerns raised in his letter. We performed a thorough634 words
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Article164 2003-05-13 16 I REFER to “Feeling cheated by telepay” (Streats, May 9), a letter by Mr Ng Guan Hong. 1900 services are mostly provided for and operated by third-party service providers. Phone operators such as Sing Tel act as the billing agents for these service providers. For164 words
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Article344 2003-05-13 16 I REFER to the letters by H C Lee (Streats, May 7) and M L Phun (Streats, May 9) regarding problems encountered with the delivery of SMS messages. The M 1 network, which handles more than seven million SMS messages a day, has more344 words
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Article27 2003-05-13 16 IN our report, “Mandarin gets fever scanners” (May 9), we misspelt the hotel’s name. The correct spelling is Meritus Mandarin. We are sorry for the error.27 words
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Advertisement1076 2003-05-13 17 EVERY DAY, SOMEONE SHOPS FOR FREE AT CENTREPOINT. 9-25 May 2003 Get ready for 100% bargains at Centrepoint this month. Complete with heaps and heaps of freebies and goodies, you’ll find it impossible to leave Centrepoint 100% empty-handed. Or 0% satisfied. Free Ist-Hour Parking Park your car at Centrepoint for1,076 words
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Medical
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Article355 2003-05-13 18 Results of Alzheimer’s sufferers’ scans LONDON A study has found that the brains of Alzheimer’s patients are similar to children’s brains in certain ways, BBC Online reported on Sunday. The findings could could yield clues to the cause of Alzheimer’s disease and lead to better diagnosis.355 words
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Article130 2003-05-13 18 QCan the use of sugar substitutes help in weight control? A Sugar substitutes are low in calories. Some people find them useful if they want a sweet taste without the calories. However, it is important to note that food that contains sugar substitutes is not necessarily calorie-free. Unless130 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration708 2003-05-13 20 YVONNE KWOK - Tellytubby By' YVONNE KWOK As if childrens karaoke contests on TV aren’t enough, Channel 5 now plans to launch a new gameshow called Singapore’s Brainiest Kid. Self-esteem problems aside, are we reinforcing the notion that smart kids are the best kind of kids to have? TWO things708 words
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Article, Illustration169 2003-05-13 20 BECOMING the winning Survivor was the last thing Jenna Morasca expected. She told CBS News that she left the TV adventure series set in the Brazilian Amazon last year thinking the votes from seven ousted contestants would have gone to Matthew Von Ertfelda, the 3 3-year-old restaurant169 words
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Article, Illustration83 2003-05-13 20 Reuters JUST as Toronto begins to relax after weeks of worrying about Sars, hometown author Margaret Atwood is releasing a novel about a deadly virus that wipes out civilisation. Oryx and Crake is about a character called Snowman, the last human inhabitant left– Reuters - 83 words
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Article64 2003-05-13 20 GEORGE Clooney has reportedly been asked to play the lead in a film adaptation of the Fantastic Four comic strip, reported The Guardian. He is to be Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic, who, with his wife Sue, her brother Johnny, and pilot Ben, developed powers after64 words
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Article, Illustration581 2003-05-13 22 Good food and time to enjoy it are the hallmarks ofa Spanish meal, an Asia-based Spanish chef tells JILL LIM. He will be hosting the next Streats Culinary Masterclass later this month BY all means, bring on the tapas and paella the best-known elements of Spanish food.Francis Lee - 581 words
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Article, Illustration115 2003-05-13 24 THERE’S a pattern to all that El Nino flood-and-drought madness, says Nasa scientist Scott Curtis. He told the BBC’s Science in Action that the peak of El Nino the cyclic warming and cooling of the surface of the central and eastern Pacific showed in a wetPic Ash leigh Sim - 115 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration48 2003-05-13 24 10pm, Central Timid LV (Little Voice) mourns her dead father and obsesses over his record collection by singing along to his favourite performers. Her talent for emulating Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Shirley Bassey are soon discovered by her domineering mother’s boyfriend, a small-time showbiz agent.48 words
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Article54 2003-05-13 24 4.30 pm, Channel U Xiulan is separated from her husband Wenhui in a war. Facing extreme hardship, she is forced to remarry. Twenty-five years later, Xiulan and Wenhui meet again. However, Xiulan is a mother of three while Wenhui stayed single to wait for her. Will their54 words
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Happenin’
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Article57 2003-05-13 24 NIGHT SHELTER Last day today, Bpm Raffles Hotel, Jubilee Hall Tickets from $l2 to $22 (call 6331-0390) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts theatre students stage Night Shelter, which is based on Maxim Gorky’s In the Lower Depths. Set in Shanghai during the Japanese Occupation, its complicated storyline revolves around57 words
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Article, Illustration67 2003-05-13 24 DESIGNING WITH NATURE: AN EXHIBITION ON DESIGN IN BASKETRY Tomorrow till Nov 1,12pm-9pm Woodlands Regional Library (tel: 6332-3255) Free The collection depicts how basketry is used in everyday life in Asia. The showcase includes basketwork items such as backpacks, rice containers, water receptacles, garments, containers, dish covers and ceremonial67 words
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Advertisement195 2003-05-13 22 Streats I KSS masterclass W m r r Our popular masterclass series continues with another Spanish treat. In response to your requests, our latest session features a mouth-watering paella, by Sol Restaurante's new Executive Chef, Carlos Huertas. The native of Madrid digs into his heritage to create a delectable paella195 words
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Advertisement177 2003-05-13 24 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191. Please check with organisers for latest status of events. 55 ONE THE tt BE See To Reloaded Matrix The Night On the Opening YOU'RE ENTITLE YOUR ORIGINAL I YOUR GIFT W SH ~2SS&&sZ3S^*SZZ177 words
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Page 24 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous441 2003-05-13 24 Yourdailyhoroseope jp AQUARIUS* JAN2O-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at AetTology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 Casual genius is your way of life and your fashion statement. Play to the crowd for that extra ripple of amazement. Aquarius’ personal issues are out in the open. Let the world see how human you441 words
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Advertisement212 2003-05-13 25 Pi '«Pti Oil University of Wollongong Ranked the nation's top university for the past three years by Australia's Good Universities Guide for students' "educational experience" and "graduate outcomes". Joint winner of the year 1999/2000 2000/2001. The only University to be awarded the prestige for 2 consecutive years. Ranked Top 10212 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration541 2003-05-13 26 City rivals Inter and AC Milan battle for spot in European final AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS (2ND LEG) Inter Milan v AC Milan ROME Dubbed the “death of Italian football”, Inter Milan is very much alive and kicking in the Champions League. Berated by the Spanish press for itsAFP; Reuters - 541 words
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297 2003-05-13 26 -ap CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS (2ND LEG) Juventus v Real Madrid LONDON Ronaldo has been named in Real Madrid’s squad for tomorrow’s (Thursday morning, Singapore time) Champions League semi-final visit to Juventus, although his chances of playing appear slim. The Brazilian World Cup star-ap - 297 words
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Article, Illustration631 2003-05-13 29 TAN KIM HAN - The S-League is thinking of moving its Saturday matches to Sunday in the hope of boosting attendance. Will it work? Some fans don’t think so, while others want more competitive matches Talking pointy By TAN KIM HAN THE S-League is keen to reschedule all its Saturday631 words
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Article, Illustration339 2003-05-13 29 Reuters NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS LA Lakers 99 San Antonio 95 (Series tied 2-2) LOS ANGELES Three-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers sent coach Phil Jackson a get-well gift on Sunday. They came from behind to beat San Antonio Spurs 99-95 in the Western Conference– Reuters - 339 words
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Article, Illustration577 2003-05-13 31 Liverpool, Everton, West Ham biggest losers on final day Reuters LONDON Champion Manchester United paraded its hard-won trophy, Arsenal limbered up for the FA Cup final and West Ham United made a dignified exit when the curtain fell on a thrilling Premier League season on Sunday. United crowned– Reuters; Reuters - 577 words
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Article286 2003-05-13 31 Birmingham 2 (Horsfield 80, John 88) West Ham 2 (Ferdinand 66, Di Canio 89) Bolton 2 (Frandsen 10, Okocha 21) Middlesbrough 1 (Ricketts 61) Chariton 0 Fulham 1 (Saha 33pen) Chelsea 2 (Desailly 14, Gronkjaer 27) Liverpool 1 (Hyypia 11) k Everton 1 (Campbell 8) r Manchester United286 words
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Advertisement37 2003-05-13 26 Blood went to my brain Chairman of satellite channel CETV Robert Chua speaks to The New Paper on: m Stress The near closure of his TV station His brain operation per e-mail: tnp@sph.com.sg Hotline: 1800* ***** 5537 words
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Advertisement606 2003-05-13 28 Courses of Prestige from Prestigious Universities At Hartford, we offer only the top courses from top universities around the world. Top notch courses that are specially designed to bring you popular expertise and international recognition. So that your aspiration is not just a dream, but an achievable reality. Make that606 words
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Advertisement15 2003-05-13 29 Should S-League matches be held on Saturday or Sunday? Please email your views to streats@sph.com.sg15 words
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Page 31 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous56 2003-05-13 31 Wmm IMMNHMBMifiHHNHi IN THE LIVING ROOM GENERAL Sportscenter Asia (ESPN Ch 23, Bpm). SOCCER: Football Focus (ESPN Ch 23, 8.30 pm). Uefa Champions League s-final, 2nd leg: Inter Milan v AC Milan (May 14 ESPN Ch 23 and RTMI, 2.30 am and Chs, 2.35 am) TENNIS: Masters Series, Germany 2nd56 words
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