Streats, 23 July 2003
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Title Section11 2003-07-23 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com, sg mita (pj 111/03/200311 words
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Article511 2003-07-23 1 Chita Kong Ho - Airport handler loses major security contract to rival Sats By_ Chita Kong Ho MORE auxiliary police officers working in Changi Airport are in danger of losing their jobs after their employer, Changi International Airport Services (CIAS), lost a major security manpower contract to511 words
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175 2003-07-23 1 SARS will be taught as a university examination subject from next month. The new module, to be offered at the National University of Singapore, will focus on the pathological aspect of the deadly virus and what preventive measures to take against it. The175 words
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316 2003-07-23 2 NEW YORK Pepsi-Cola Co isn’t monkeying around with its new game show. And it isn’t offering peanuts either. The Pepsi Play for A Billion show opens on the Warner Brothers TV Channel, simply known as The WB, on Sept 14 in the US and316 words
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Article, Illustration364 2003-07-23 2 Shervin Seah - Samsonite places ad in Straits Times to nullify liability By Shervin Seah AT least two people have tried to cash in on the printing errors on the back of Samsonite discount vouchers given out to 600,000 schoolchildren last Saturday. According to Mr Ronnie364 words
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Article, Illustration451 2003-07-23 3 Khushwant Singh - Police harmony programme attunes officers to religious, racial sensitivities B y Khushwant Singh FOR most of his 21 years, Mr Iskandar Shah’s friends were mainly Indians and Malays. But soon after he was drafted into national service in April as a police trainee, his circle of pals grewKhushwant Singh - 451 words
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Article, Illustration376 2003-07-23 4 Gregory Leow - Inaugural SQC awards for private education organisations By Gregory Leow FOR retired military officer, Major Shu Moo Cheun, 52, winning a Singapore Quality Class (SQC) award for running a private education organisation excellently would be more than a trophy to decorate his wall. For him, itAshleigh Sim - 376 words
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Article, Illustration170 2003-07-23 4 AN oil company’s move to cut pump prices to celebrate Singapore’s 38th birthday has sparked a price war. Singapore Petroleum Company is giving a 10 per cent discount on petrol prices at all its nine service stations for 38 days, reported.Lianhe Zaobao yesterday. The promotion startedZaobao - 170 words
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125 2003-07-23 6 BUZZSTOP SARS bonded Singaporeans and made us a stronger country, said Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong at the Sars Commemoration Ceremony which took place at the Botanic Gardens yesterday evening. The gathering remembered the 33 people who died of Sars. It was also125 words
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Article163 2003-07-23 6 DPM Lee on economy, employment Wire services SINGAPORE’S economy, which has suffered two recessions in the past six years, is expected to grow as much as 2.5 per cent this year, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. “The US economy is also beginning– Wire services - 163 words
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Article150 2003-07-23 6 DPM Lee on pay cuts THE starting pay of the civil service could be cut by 10 per cent. A review of this is ongoing, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told trade unionists yesterday. He said that as demand for Singapore exports picks150 words
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Article, Illustration68 2003-07-23 6 A Saami woman playing football with a reindeer skin bag in Lovozero, a two-hour drive south-east of the Russian port of Murmansk, during a festival last month. Russia’s Saami, also known as Lapps, who number 1,800, have renewed Scandinavian links and their culture is now seeing aReuters - 68 words
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163 2003-07-23 6 PRIME Minister Goh Chok Tong’s recent disclosure that the Government employs homosexual people has caused a stir in the Christian community. The Straits Times reports today that the National Council of Churches, which represents the Anglicans, Methodists and Presbyterians, among others, met last Thursday163 words
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Article80 2003-07-23 6 TEMASEK Holdings, together with eight Singapore companies as co-sponsors, presented two thermal imaging scanners to Jakarta yesterday. They were handed over by Temasek executive director Ho Ching to Indonesian Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar at the Soekamo-Hatta International Airport, where the scanners will be used, Temasek said80 words
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Article92 2003-07-23 6 AFP THE South Korean baby twins who were joined at the pelvis were successfully separated at Raffles Hospital yesterday. Four-month-old Min Sa Rang and her sister Min Ji Hye underwent a five-and-a-half operation by a team of 16 specialists and about 50 medical support staff. They areAFP - 92 words
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Article87 2003-07-23 6 SINGAPORE and Australia’s free trade agreement will come into effect during a visit here by an Australian delegation on Sunday and Monday, the Government said yesterday. On Monday, the two countries will exchange notes to bring the trade pact into effect, the statement said. The87 words
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Article96 2003-07-23 6 GROWING numbers of married people are turning to Internet chat rooms for sexual thrills, a US study has found. Most did not think they were doing anything wrong, according to the report by a University of Florida researcher,. BBC Online said yesterday. “The Internet will soon become96 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration460 2003-07-23 8 Choong Choon Yee - Smoked salmon producer sees no prospects with budget airlines By Choong Choon Yee WHILE the idea of a budget airline taking off in Singapore might excite many people here, Mr Martin Fassler, 42, is not one of them. Swiss-born Mr Fassler is the founder and managingFrancis Lee - 460 words
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295 2003-07-23 8 Reuters SINGAPORE Loss-making Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd will need to raise fresh funds by the middle of next year to outfit its advanced factories, analysts said. But they said it was difficult to say how much Chartered might need and whetherReuters - 295 words
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Article72 2003-07-23 8 Reuters SINGAPORE Plastics manufacturer Sunningdale Precision Industries launched an initial public offering yesterday to raise $19.4 million, partly for expansion in Mexico and China. The company said that it will offer 80 million shares at 32 Singapore cents each. Ten million shares are for the public andReuters - 72 words
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Article66 2003-07-23 8 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore Food Industries, part of the Singapore Technologies defence conglomerate, said yesterday that net profit for the second quarter fell 30.5 per cent on the year, partly due to the impact of Sars. The second-quarter net profit for the three months to June came– Reuters - 66 words
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Article79 2003-07-23 8 Bloomberg HONG KONG The territory’s Container Terminal 9, which opened yesterday, may struggle to attract ships as lower rates at rival terminals in southern China threaten the city’s status as the world’s busiest seaport, analysts and investors said. CT9, as the new facility is called, is– Bloomberg - 79 words
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Article102 2003-07-23 8 AFP PERTH Liquidators for Alan Bond’s failed Bell Group launched here yesterday what is likely to be one of the longest civil actions in Australian history to try to recover up to A$ 1.4 billion (Ssl.6 billion). A syndicate of 20 Australian and overseas banks whichAFP - 102 words
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Article342 2003-07-23 11 STI: 1,550.51 20.28 Reuters SHARES ended lower for the fourth straight session yesterday as investors took profits and buying interest lost steam after a recent market rally. The Straits Times Index fell 1.29 per cent, or 20.28 points, to end at 1,550.51. Losers overwhelmed gainersReuters - 342 words
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Article24 2003-07-23 11 *AS AT JULY 22 US$: 551.759 552.822 EURO: 551.998 Ss: 67.78 YEN Ss: RM2.160 Ss: HK54.434 Ss: 23.79 BAHT Ss: 4.790 RUPIAH24 words
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186 2003-07-23 11 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Osim International expects sales in China to outperform the company’s overall annual growth target of 20 per cent to 30 per cent. Singapore-based Osim, which sells massage chairs and foot reflexology machines, said that sales in China are expected to growBloomberg - 186 words
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Article, Illustration387 2003-07-23 12 Investors await tax changes as new rules expected in October Reuters HONG KONG Hong Kong is poised to join Asia’s recent infatuation with real estate investment trusts (Reits) whether the market wants them or not. While proponents argue that Reits are attractive plays for yield-hungry investors,Reuters; AFP - 387 words
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140 2003-07-23 12 Bloomberg HONG KONG Kerry Properties shareholders rejected a HK53.54 billion (SsBoo million) buyout offer from Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuok even after he raised the price by 12 per cent. His offer ofHK$9.5O a share was still 40 per cent lower than the developer’s adjustedBloomberg - 140 words
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Article, Illustration409 2003-07-23 15 AFP ISTANBUL The new Cola Turka, launched in the midst of Turkey’s sizzling summer, is on everyone’s lips. It has been an instant success, with some suggesting that a diplomatic spat between Ankara and Washington has helped the new cola take on its betterknownAFP; ap - 409 words
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Article, Illustration676 2003-07-23 17 MAGDALENE PHANG - By MAGDALENE PHANG I WAS nearly seduced. The apartment for sale has all the trappings I want in a dream home almost. It will be just a few blocks from where I now live which is a stone’s throw from the latest housing buzz,676 words
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Article, Illustration212 2003-07-23 18 I WAS totally aghast at the commentary, “Victoria’s eco-garden is a boon” (Streats, July 18), in which Mr Philip Lee argued that Mr Lee Han Shih, in a previous commentary, should not have taken the Victoria School principal to task for building a $200,000 eco-garden. The question212 words
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Article37 2003-07-23 18 IN our report, MRAF’s Red Arrows to soar here un Oo” (Streats, July 21), we wrongly sara “Ministry of Defence sources told Thel&traits Times...”. It should hav«een “defence industry sourc^sll We are sorry fir the error.37 words
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Article, Illustration171 2003-07-23 18 I AM very disappointed with the way the Courage Fund donations are being used. It appears that the board of trustees has lost its direction. The Courage Fund was set up to offer financial aid to those affected by Sars. So the Courage Star171 words
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Article246 2003-07-23 18 I DISAGREE with the points Ms Magdalene Phang made in her commentary, “Put-downs do help keep kids in check” (Streats, July 18). Humiliating a child before his peers is not a good way to discipline the child. The child will, instead, develop a feeling of246 words
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Article437 2003-07-23 18 I AM very upset and disappointed with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for failing to put a patient’s needs above all else. My father was diagnosed with kidney failure in February. When we contacted the NKF, we were given a date one to two weeks later437 words
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Article, Illustration434 2003-07-23 20 Kell/s death puts reporter Gilligan in the spotlight LONDON Mr Andrew Gilligan, 34, the BBC reporter at the heart of the “sexed up” Iraq dossier affair, has always been a thorn in the side of the British government. In fact, he was hired'tiĕutetSA - 434 words
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Article, Illustration51 2003-07-23 20 A 14-year-old female polar bear named Pelusa has become the biggest attraction at Mendoza Zoo, I,lookm north-west of Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, since it turned violet after being given some medicine for a skin ailment The bear is expected to turn white its original colour after a monthReuters - 51 words
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216 2003-07-23 20 Oana-Yonhap SEOUL South Korea’s Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) yesterday raised doubts about the beneficial effects of increasing cigarette prices and claimed that such a move could cause a surge in criminal activities. MOFE, which has expressed reservations about the Ministry of Health andOana-Yonhap - 216 words
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Article344 2003-07-23 22 Move by Indon leader marks shift in PDI-P’s strategy ahead 0f2004 polls JAKARTA Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is wooing Islamic parties to better the chances of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in the 2004 presidential election. This was revealed to the media by PDI-P344 words
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Advertisement47 2003-07-23 20 WlVlDiningf vouchers" Here's an appetising offer that's hard to refuse! Look out for "Ala Carte", our diningout guide in tomorrow's Streats and check out the scrumptious culinary offerings. Best of all, you can take part in our contest and win attractive dining vouchers! Streats. Who Reads Wins47 words
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Advertisement1302 2003-07-23 23 It s All XVbout Wellness Advertising feature brought to you by EXPRESSIONS international W t Lin, ts K. t HUMi SB Isn’t it time we gave our health and well being more attention? Life is precious, however many of us seem to forget that our health is of key importance1,302 words
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Medical
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Article178 2003-07-23 24 Reuters NEW YORK Cholesterol isn’t just bad for the heart, it can affect your kidneys too, researchers have found. A multinational team of scientists had examined pairs of blood samples collected an average of 14 years apart from 4,483 initially healthy men. Dr Tobias Kurth of Boston’sReuters - 178 words
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Article, Illustration142 2003-07-23 24 QWhat is the most nutritional beverage with which to start the day? A Malt and cereal drinks, soya bean milk or reduced fat milk make nutritious beverages to start the day with. They provide good amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals. Prepare your m. own cereal or malt142 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration426 2003-07-23 28 It’s not just another f food magazine catering to all tastes and types: A new publication in town aims to promote South Asian cuisine in Singapore. SHERVINSEAH reports EXERCISE your taste buds as Savour showcases your favourite Indian cuisines such as curries and tandooris and introduces$/? - 426 words
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Article, Illustration321 2003-07-23 28 SAVOUR isn’t the only new magazine hitting the newsstands. Another two new local ones are Dare, a women’s mag launching next month, and men’s fashion and style publication LookßookMen, which started in June, a spinoff from Lookßook. Both lifestyle magazines are from Panpac Media,321 words
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Article, Illustration234 2003-07-23 30 THE Internet has been abuzz following the unveiling of the new Spider-man villain, Doc Ock. It appears on the Spider-Man 2 website (www.spiderman. sonypictures.com) and looks like a much sleeker incarnation of the many-limbed enemy, compared to the comic-book version, which saw him sport, for one thing, a234 words
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Article, Illustration199 2003-07-23 30 AFP TOP Bollywood producerdirector Rakesh Roshan must be hoping that science-fiction will go down well in India. He is planning a sciencefiction drama, Koi Mil Gaya (Someone Found), starring his son, Hrithik Roshan (seen here with Kareena Kapor) whose film career is currently sagging as a mentallychallengedAFP - 199 words
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Article, Illustration141 2003-07-23 30 JEFF Chen, the star of Mandarin TV drama Taiwan Ah Seng, is apparently so in love with Singapore that he is planning to send his two children to school here. Chen, who arrived last Friday for a concert to thank his fans, told Lianhe Wanbao: “I141 words
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Article, Illustration107 2003-07-23 31 Lifeguards in Florida could soon be offering beachgoers the weather report as well. A radio station there said yesterday that because of the many drownings off the Panhandle area of the state, the weatherman has offered his expertise to provide lifeguards with data on rip tides,Pic Edwin Koo - 107 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration53 2003-07-23 31 10pm, Channel i In the near future, where corporations screen their employees based on their genetic makeup, a man with a congenital heart condition tries to assume the identity of a former athlete with perfect genes in order to fulfill his dream of traveling in space. Starring Ethan Hawke53 words
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Article48 2003-07-23 31 9pm Channel U Yaodong fails his exams and quarrels with Yingtong over Tony again. Tony deliberately orders Yaodong around in front of Yingtong. Feeling humiliated, Yaodong loses control and punches Tony when he sees Tony’s arm over Yingtong’s shoulders. He is promptly sacked.48 words
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Happenin’
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Article52 2003-07-23 31 INITESTAND Today till Friday, Bpm 1 Nitestand Bar Comedy Club (#Ol-15/20, Clarke Quay) Tickets at $5l from Ticket Charge (tel 6296-2929) Stand-up comics Gary Eck, Akmal Saleh and Anthony Mir take a dig at life with their quick wit and rapier delivery. Complimentary food will be served before the52 words
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Article, Illustration68 2003-07-23 31 WATERLOO STORIES Tomorrow till Sunday, July 31 to Aug 3, Bpm The Room Upstairs (42 Waterloo Street) Tickets at s23from Ticket Charge (tel 6296-2929) A double bill of two plays which delve into the world I where truth and superstition,! past and present, the living and the dead, clash,68 words
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Miscellaneous469 2003-07-23 31 Yourdah horoscope jp AQUARIUS PISCiS JAN2O-FEB 18 JAN 20-FEB 18 You might be exaggerating the situation. Aquarians, of all people, should be able to transcend today’s quagmire with a breezy laugh. Think about how you feel rather than about how you look. l§r>/TAURUS /?"> APR 20-MAY 20 Do no harm469 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration606 2003-07-23 32 Lim Han Ming - Singapore sailing pair confident of achieving top-three target at world meet By Lim Han Ming NATIONAL sailors Toh Liying and Siobhan Tam had set a target before leaving for Portugal to compete in the 33rd Isaf World Youth Sailing Championships. They wanted to finish third at least. Now606 words
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324 2003-07-23 32 LONDON David Beckham spent around £l,OOO (552,813) in a upmarket sexy lingerie store, Agent Provocateur, in Knightsbridge, recently. The England captain and Real Madrid superstar bought, among other things, a pair of his ‘n’ hers jewel-encrusted whips. The midfielder studied a whole range324 words
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Article, Illustration452 2003-07-23 33 Armstrong punishes Ullrich in the mountains, but... Reuters LUZ-ARDIDEN, France Jan Ullrich (above right) received a punishing blow from Lance Armstrong (above left) on Monday, but the German rider claimed the Tour de France’s 15th stage had not been “too negative”. Said the 1997 Tour winner: “In– Reuters; AP - 452 words
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Article, Illustration439 2003-07-23 34 Kitajima eyes 200 m breaststroke world mark Wire services BARCELONA Rising Japanese swimming star Kosuke Kitajima (above) has served notice that his eyes are now firmly fixed on reclaiming the 200 m breaststroke world record. He lowered the 100 m breaststroke world mark on his way toWire services; AP - 439 words
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Article, Illustration640 2003-07-23 35 GODFREY ROBERT - Tee-off with Godfrey By GODFREY ROBERT The Straits Times AT odds of 42,000 to 1, it’s a rare feat for any golfer to post a hole-in-one. But not for Candy Yan (right). The woman professional has struck four holes-in-one, an extraordinary achievement. First-time visitors to her smallThe Straits Times; Ashleigh Sim - 640 words
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Article117 2003-07-23 35 BOWLING SPORTSMAN of the Year Remy Ong gave a better performance on the second day of the World Ranking Masters in Lake Wales, Florida. The Asian Games gold medallist improved eight places, from 18th to 10th, when he knocked down 1,319 pinfalls in six games on Monday.117 words
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Article94 2003-07-23 35 GOLF LONDON Punter Kevin Foster won £217,000 (S$611,000) by betting on Ben Curtis to win the British Open on Sunday. Foster, 48, laid out a total of £23,000 on unknown Curtis to lift the Claret Jug, including £5,000 at 10-1 with William Hill. Foster who normally bets94 words
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Article107 2003-07-23 35 BASKETBALL AFP WASHINGTON The uncertainty hanging over Kobe Bryant, charged last week with sexual assault, extends to his on-court future. Bryant, 25, has been selected to represent the United States in the 2004 Athens Games. But no decision will be made on his Olympic status until afterAFP - 107 words
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Miscellaneous24 2003-07-23 35 IN THE LIVING ROOM GENERAL: Sports News: Sportscenter Asia (ESPN Ch 23, Bpm). SOCCER: Champions world: Manchester United v Glasgow Celtics (Channel 5,11 am).24 words
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