Streats, 13 August 2003
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Title Section10 2003-08-13 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003 E-maii: streats@spii.com.sg mita <p> 111/03/200310 words
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Article557 2003-08-13 1 Janice Wong - SIA Cargo builds up own cockpit crew as parent company lays off 26 By Janice Wong THE cargo arm of Singapore Airlines (SLA) has been carrying out an exercise to recruit cadet pilots to meet future needs, just days after SIA retrenched 26 experienced pilots. At least 40557 words
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Advertisement213 2003-08-13 1 StreatsSmart Money A quarterly special PAGES 21 TO 31 YOUNG» UNMOVED? ZUBAIDAH NAZEER scoffs at wearing red and white on Aug 9 j» PAGE 14 DEEPA VWYASINGAM isn't shocked anymore by news of terror attacks PAGE 17 YOUNG AND EAGER The Sports School should include golf in its curriculum because213 words
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Article67 2003-08-13 2 PEOPLE who are jobless can learn how to prepare more effective resumes and ways to impress prospective employers during interviews. Professional trainer Michael Lum will hold his third training session tomorrow from 1.45 pm to spm in a fourth-floor function room at the Orchard YMCA. Admission67 words
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Article, Illustration487 2003-08-13 2 Khushwant Singh - Tiy freelancing, project work or developing niche markets: corporate trainer Khushwant Singh THE jobless should forget about banging their heads against the brick wall of rejection put up by prospective employers. Go into parallel worlds of freelancing, project work or developing niche markets, advised corporateFrancis Lee - 487 words
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Article, Illustration423 2003-08-13 3 Zubaidah Nazeer - AVA agrees that repeated washing over time could age the plastic and release chemical compounds By Zubaidah Nazeer MARKET research executive Anita Hui, 27, has a habit of cleaning and re-using plastic bottles after emptying them of the soft drink or mineral water they423 words
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Article, Illustration392 2003-08-13 4 US Navy launches novel approach to deploying personnel WASHINGTON The US Navy has found a new way to find people to take unpopular jobs in distant places. Online auctions. But the auctions are just one part of a new plan to unleash the powerAFP - 392 words
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239 2003-08-13 4 Choong Choon Yee - By Choong Choon Yee PHILANTHROPY benefits not just its recipients because it works both ways. That’s the view of Hewlett-Packard South-east Asia’s vice-president and managing director, Mr Tan Choon Seng, 51. Mr Tan yesterday presented a cheque for US$l4O,OOO (*****,700) to the National239 words
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136 2003-08-13 6 BUZZSTOP TOMORROW’S Parliament session promises to be interesting with issues such as transparency and the availability of information likely to be discussed. MPs are expected to urge the Government to be more forthcoming not just with information, but to also provide them136 words
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Article, Illustration57 2003-08-13 6 An old man looking stunned as Killiney Road turned into a ‘river’ yesterday courtesy of a water-main leak. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) said the cause was heavy vehicular traffic but did not elaborate. Some 56 PUB customers had to rely on water wagons for water supply whileEdwin Koo - 57 words
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Article133 2003-08-13 6 WWII mustard gas incident Wire services JAPAN yesterday apologised to China for an incident on Aug 4, where 36 people in Heilongjiang province became ill after construction workers unearthed five drums filled with mustard gas which Chinese officials said were left behind by Japanese troops. – Wire services - 133 words
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Article151 2003-08-13 6 Economists express optimism -AFP SINGAPORE’S economy will stage a strong recovery in the second half of the year after being severely jolted by the Iraq war and the Sars crisis, economists said yesterday. The Government on Monday officially lowered its growth targets for the year-AFP - 151 words
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Article150 2003-08-13 6 Hamas suicide attacks Wire services FOLLOWING two suicide bombings yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon warned that he will not move on with the US-backed peace plan “if terrorism doesn’t cease completely”. Two Israelis died in the attacks at a strip mall in Israel– Wire services - 150 words
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Article85 2003-08-13 6 AFP ALLEGED terror group chief Abu Bakar Bashir yesterday accused the CIA of carrying out the bombings in Bali and Jakarta. Bashir, 64, who allegedly leads the Jemaah Islamiah, is charged with trying to topple the Indonesian government through terrorism. “The issue now is the extremely high– AFP - 85 words
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Article83 2003-08-13 6 -AP CHINA’S communist leaders plan to amend its constitution to promote economic development, drawing on the ideology of recently retired president Jiang Zemin, official media said yesterday, without giving details of the possible changes. But foreign analysts said that they include the communist era’s first guarantee of-AP - 83 words
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Article96 2003-08-13 6 ASMAR Latin Sani, the alleged bomber who attacked Jakarta’s JW Marriott Hotel, is part of an elite suicide squad that is still active, the Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday, citing an unnamed police source. “Asmar is part of al5 memberstrong Laskar Khos, or special force,” the96 words
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Article90 2003-08-13 6 BANGKOK’S population is ageing, and its soaring divorce rate and falling birth rate are not helping. The Straits Times reports today that Dr Kua Wongboonsin of Chulalongkom University’s College of Population Studies said that in just seven years, the city’s divorce rate increased to 20.9 per cent of90 words
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Financial
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Article613 2003-08-13 8 Chug Kong Ho - Setback for potential home-loan clients as bank becomes first to raise interest rate By Chug Kong Ho HOMEBUYERS still deciding on which loan package to take are facing a fast-closing window of opportunity for bargain-basement rates, as the recent rise in interbank rates begins to cut into613 words
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310 2003-08-13 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Shares of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) and other Asian shipping lines, which have as much as doubled this year, may keep rising as soaring Asian exports and higher freight rates boost profits, investors said. NOL’s shares have risen– Bloomberg - 310 words
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Article83 2003-08-13 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Capita Land Ltd, which plans to double investments in China in about three years, yesterday said that it will buy land for development only when there is demand for new homes, rather than accumulate property as it did in Singapore. The developer, which started selling– Bloomberg - 83 words
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Article89 2003-08-13 8 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s pension fund, the Employees Provident Fund, yesterday said that a local company has expressed interest in buying its stake in KFC Holdings (Malaysia). Nasmudi Sdn “recently approached us for the acquisition” of the stake, fund chairman Abdul Halim Ali said. Nasmudi has– Bloomberg - 89 words
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Article97 2003-08-13 8 Bloomberg HONG KONG Billionaire Li Ka Shing’s Cheung Kong (Holdings) plans to start selling apartments at two luxury projects in Hong Kong to visitors from China for at least a 10th more than earlier units. The developer will sell a remaining 670 apartments at One Beacon– Bloomberg - 97 words
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Article89 2003-08-13 8 -AP NEW YORK America Online is asking AOL Time Warner to drop “AOL” from its name, concerned that negative publicity about the parent company is hurting the online service’s efforts to right itself. America Online chief executive Jonathan Miller said in an internal e-mail on Monday-AP - 89 words
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Article, Illustration594 2003-08-13 11 Small company's suit against IBM could undermine open-source software -AP SAN JOSE A small Utah company is making claims that some of its intellectual property has been copied into the Linux operating system without permission. “For the first time in the history of the industry, we have-AP; AP - 594 words
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193 2003-08-13 11 -AFP SYDNEY Australia’s top corporate watchdog, Mr David Knott, announced yesterday that he would resign at the end of the year, almost two years before his contract expires. He took over as chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission-AFP - 193 words
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Article317 2003-08-13 12 SGX, HKEx, ASX seen posting better results Reuters SINGAPORE Asia’s listed stock exchanges in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia are expected to report improved quarterly profits in the next few weeks as the end of the Iraq war spurred a rebound in equity markets. Wall Street’s rally. – Reuters - 317 words
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Article387 2003-08-13 12 STI: 1,563.63 10.04 Reuters SHARES firmed yesterday as investors bought banks and blue chips in the hope that the economy would pick up after a weak first half, and following solid results from firms such as SembCorp Industries. “There’s some consolation that the earnings are. – Reuters - 387 words
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Article24 2003-08-13 12 *AS AT AUGUST 12 US$: 551.756 Ss: RM2.163 552.824 Ss: HK54.440 EURO: 551.996 Ss: 23.80 BAHT Ss: 67.55 YEN Ss: 4,855 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration723 2003-08-13 14 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - By ZUBAIDAH NAZEER I HAVE been labelled a traitor. My crime? I confessed to a senior colleague that, come every National Day, I’ve scooted out of Singapore for the sheer reason that it is another public holiday that I can plan a vacation around. That, atAshlelgh Sim - 723 words
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Article, Illustration697 2003-08-13 17 DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM - By DEEPA VIJIYASINGAM YES, it was barbaric. Yes, it was tragic. And it was most certainly horrific. But no, I don’t really feel anything about the bomb blast in Jakarta that killed at least 10 people. Apathy, this is not. Being innately curious, I697 words
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Article497 2003-08-13 18 IN his contemplative commentary, “Holding on for dear life” (Streats, Aug 7), Peter Siow rightly declared that life may be imperfect but it is still worth living for. Alas, it has come too late for some young Singaporeans. More parents and social workers must speak up497 words
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Article130 2003-08-13 18 THERE are many IDD calling cards currently in the market, each trying to lure customers by offering more calling time. But is there a catch? Yes, going by my experience. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that more time was deducted from my130 words
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114 2003-08-13 18 I REFER to the report, “Studies can wait, hurt teens can’t” (Streats, Aug 4), in which the Open-Sea Charity Swim organised by the Student Advisory Centre was mentioned. I wish to highlight the role of Mr Lee Meng Teck of the People’s Association Sea114 words
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163 2003-08-13 18 WE refer to Ms Kelly Lek’s letter, “MOE’s indiscretion” (Streats, Aug 6). We would like to apologise to Ms Lek for omitting to take into account her request to carry out any investigation discreetly when she made the complaint via e-mail to the163 words
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StreatsSmart Money Your personal finance quarterly special
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Article, Illustration680 2003-08-13 21 Choong Choon Yee - Here’s your guide to making seme of the wide range of financial terms and products out there on the market By' Choong Choon Yee UNDERSTANDING financial products and terms, although not easy, is the key to working out financial strategy for the average consumer.Francis Lee - 680 words
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Article634 2003-08-13 22 t Janice Wong - By_ t Janice Wong IN managing your investments, it is important to be familiar with the meanings of the terms and buzzwords. Don’t let jargon become an obstacle. The glossary below tries to demystify some common investment terms. Accretive Growing in size by external634 words
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Article, Illustration1088 2003-08-13 24 Chua Kong Ho - Customers would do well to ask the right questions before investing their hard-earned money By. Chua Kong Ho Source: Association of Banks In S'pore BANKS nowadays sell a plethora of financial products, from investment products such as unit trusts to protection products such as insurance policies. AndSource: Association of Banks In S'pore - 1,088 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-08-13 28 Janice Wong - Credit lines are good for solving short-term cash flow problems, but don’t get carried away because ofthe promotional freebies By. Janice Wong THE proposition over the phone usually sounds good. Sign up for the bank’s personal credit line at no cost for the first year550 words
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Article173 2003-08-13 28 BANK NAME OF CREDIT LINE REGULAR INTEREST RATES PROMOTIONAL RATES ANNUAL FEE MONTHLY REPAYMENT (WHICHEVER HIGHER) SOME EXTRA FEATURES FOR SIGNING UP ABN Amro MoneyLine 13% pa for first $5,000 9.5% pa for balance above $5,000 5.88% pa for first $5,000 3.33% pa for balance above $5,000173 words
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Article, Illustration470 2003-08-13 30 ChuaKongHo - E-commerce has grown and matured f by leaps and bounds and merchants are constantly A coming up with services that promise to give the j i consumer even more A Ik convenience M ChuaKongHo IN the old days, you had to queue up at a cinema to buy470 words
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Global
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Article420 2003-08-13 32 Terror group eyed Java boarding schools: CNN JAKARTA Syafiq Alil’ha, a student from a pesantren or religious boarding school in Tuban, Central Java, swears that he would never be drawn into a terror movement like Jemaah Islamiah (JI). But that may not be the420 words
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Article375 2003-08-13 34 Narrowly approved ethics code allows them to head off commercial crime Reuters SAN FRANCISCO The American Bar Association on Monday narrowly passed a controversial proposal that will allow lawyers to break sacred lawyer-client secrecy rules, so as to help stop financial crimes. In a– Reuters - 375 words
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Article, Illustration55 2003-08-13 34 BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London yesterday as he arrives to give evidence on day two of the Hutton inquiry into the death of weapons expert David Kelly. Mr Gilligan claims that the British government talked up the threat posed by Iraq'sReuters - 55 words
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184 2003-08-13 34 Reuters NEW YORK -The Pentagon’s vilified plan for a terrorism “futures” market was axed recently before it saw the light of day, but some private online betting exchanges may soon pick up where the government left off. To Mr John Delaney, chief executive of– Reuters - 184 words
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Article, Illustration464 2003-08-13 35 Former Iraqi leader is a firm believer in magic -AP HEET, Iraq The wrinkled old man sprays perfume around the sparse, dingy room it smells nicer than incense then holds out his hands and feet for a visitor to bind, instructing him to knot-AP; AP - 464 words
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Article311 2003-08-13 36 Reuters NEW YORK It’s confirmed: Women who are overweight or obese before becoming pregnant are putting their own health and pregnancy at risk. Danish researchers have found that the relationship between weight and a higher risk of pregnancy complications holds true regardless of maternal glucose– Reuters - 311 words
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Article120 2003-08-13 36 QWhat are the benefits of drinking 1.5 litres of water every morning? Alt is advisable to drink about six to eight glasses (1.5 to 2 litres) of fluid daily. This can be consumed in the form of plain water, beverages or soup throughout the day. There is no120 words
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Article, Illustration645 2003-08-13 38 JillLim - Veteran local writer Robert Yeo, whose play Changi is opening in Malaysia, wants theatre groups here to stage older local plays By JillLim SOMEWHAT frustrated and neglected that could well sum up the feelings of veteran local writer Robert Yeo, and not just for himself. Yeo, 63,mußm - 645 words
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Article, Illustration99 2003-08-13 38 EGYPTIAN actor Omar Sharif is to receive the 60th Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion award for his film achievements. The 71-year-old who has been acting for 50 years has starred in classic films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Doctor Zhivago (1965), reportedAnanova.com yesterday.99 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-08-13 38 Reuters DON’T blame the actors, at least, that’s what Ben Affleck seems to be saying about the spectacular failure of his movie Gigli, which co-stars his fiance, Jennifer Lopez. Instead, he blames the storm of tabloid stories, negative Internet buzz and a just plain bad– Reuters - 111 words
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111 2003-08-13 38 California race a game literally THE battle to become governor of California is to be turned into a television game show by an American channel, reported BBC News online yesterday. The Game Show Network will pick five of the 193 candidates who have registered to run for governor for the111 words
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Article, Illustration461 2003-08-13 40 Julie Sim - By Julie Sim LEADING local artist Tan Swee Hian will be the first Nantah alumnus to be honoured by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The 60-year-old artist will receive the honorary Doctor of Letters degree from NTU next month. Said Mr Tan, who graduated fromUanhe Zaobao - 461 words
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Article, Illustration204 2003-08-13 42 Gary Lim - By Gary Lim CALL them passe, mushy, or what you will, but with a combined age of more than one century, Air Supply Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell certainly got die-hard fans off their seats during its concert at Suntec Convention Hall last Sunday evening. Hitchcock,204 words
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Article, Illustration430 2003-08-13 42 Khushwant Singh - He has seen a local writers association grow from strength to strength since he took over its leadership two years ago. Now he feels ready to move on By. Khushwant Singh WHEN Mr N G Kutty took over as president of the Society of SingaporeKhushwant Sjagh - 430 words
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Article, Illustration94 2003-08-13 43 This one’s for the figure-happy. Our weatherman, the National Environment Agency, recently m issued statistics for i the month of August since 1869. Average rainfall for the month: 176 mm; Highest rainfall 526.8 mm (1878); Lowest rainfall 18mm (1888); Average number of raindays: 14. And todayPic Francis Lee - 94 words
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Article, Illustration61 2003-08-13 43 10pm, Channel i Anime comes to Channel i in the form of this full-length feature. The deadliest assassin of the Meiji Revolution swears that he will not kill again. But peace does not last and when the flames of revolution rise once again, Kenshin must take up his61 words
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Article49 2003-08-13 43 Bpm, Channel U When Ah Beng goes into hiding, his mother (Tay Wan Ling) finds out that it was her daughter-in-law (Ann Poh) who borrowed money from illegal sources. Real life loan sharks join host Quan Yifeng to defend their trade ethics during tonight’s live segment.49 words
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Article70 2003-08-13 43 AN APPRECIATION OF ANDREI TARKOVSKY’S SOLARIS Tomorrow, 7pm Alliance Francaise auditorium (1, Sarkies Road) Admission by Singapore Film Society membership (available at the door, $5O to $9O) Remade in 2002 by Steven Soderbergh (and starring George Clooney), Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris is a visually hypnotic, deeply affecting story of conscience,70 words
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Article, Illustration56 2003-08-13 43 MARDI GRAS Till Sunday, Bpm Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel Tickets at $3l to $7l from Sistic When a group of people, both gay and straight, plan to organise Singapore’s first Pride Parade at the Padang, will they prove that Singaporeans are truly one people, one nation or will the56 words
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Advertisement177 2003-08-13 40 Streats ne masterclass Don't miss this last chance to participate in our popular wine masterclass series. The sessions will enlighten you on how you can entertain your friends and relatives with a good vintage. Mr Tan Kah Hin, a well-known wine lecturer will take you through the origins and history177 words
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Advertisement45 2003-08-13 43 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. FRESHNESS YOU CAN PICK UcA SENG CHOON FARM JjX if OMEGA 3+6 J\gE a >Jk *«*Z uU>. 1 7<-45 words
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Miscellaneous480 2003-08-13 43 Yourdailyhoroscope jp AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com ARIES MAR 21-APR 19 Reduce expenses to widen your profit margin. Let others scoff at a simple equation that works for you. Without the extra interference, Aquarius finds that he or she has greater access480 words
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Countdown TO THE ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP
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Article, Illustration617 2003-08-13 44 LIM HAN MING - With Beckham out of the way, who will be the next pin-up star? STREATS continues its countdown to the English Premiership, starting on Saturday. Here, reporter Lim Han Ming singles out Australian hunk Harry Kewell as the man to make the girls cry. By LIM HAN MINGReuters - 617 words
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Article, Illustration148 2003-08-13 44 David Dunn, 23, midfielder, Birmingham City Known for dating The Sun’s Page 3 “stunna” Jackie Degg. More recently, Dunn has been seeing curvy actress Sammy Winward. The former Blackburn midfielder moved to Birmingham City after frequent bust-ups with manager Graeme Souness over his “playboy” lifestyle. Jermaine Jenas,148 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-08-13 46 No big signings, but Arsenal tie key players to long-term contracts Reuters LONDON Chelsea may have been spending Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s money like water, but that doesn’t bother Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger the least. The Frenchman is confident that his team’s position as the No 1– Reuters; AP - 550 words
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Article387 2003-08-13 46 -AFP LEEDS Things looked as if they could hardly get worse for Leeds United and Peter Reid after last season’s flirtation with relegation. But the close season has allowed no let-up in their dramatic decline in fortunes and another battle with the drop beckons. The-AFP - 387 words
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277 2003-08-13 49 Reuters ROCHESTER, New York The difference between a good and a great season, says Tiger Woods, is seeing a major victory beside his name at the end of the year. This week will represent the American’s last chance of making his season great.. – Reuters - 277 words
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Article, Illustration541 2003-08-13 49 Tan Kim Han - Former national coach misses the adrenalin rush of football battle By Tan Kim Han HE has been away in Bangalore, India, for the past five months, yet he still knows Singapore football like the back of his hand. When Streats spoke to Vincent Subramaniam (left) yesterday, the541 words
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Article117 2003-08-13 49 BADMINTON THE Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) yesterday unveiled plans to quality for the Thomas/Über Cup finals by 2012. To achieve sports excellence, the SBA will work closely with the Singapore Sports School to develop a youth team for their 2012 team and beyond. The national squads will117 words
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FOOTBALL
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Article79 2003-08-13 49 -AFP MANCHESTER Portuguese teenage striker Ronaldo yesterday completed a £12.24 million (5534.4 million) move to English Premiership champions Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon. “I am very happy to sign for the best team in the world and proud to be the first Portuguese player to join Manchester-AFP - 79 words
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Article67 2003-08-13 49 JURONG FC advanced to the semi-finals of the Big Trumpet Singapore Cup after a 2-0 win over Young Lions at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night. The Cobras of Jurong won through an own goal by Young Lions defender Razaleigh Khalik and a header by veteran Dalis67 words
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Article, Illustration584 2003-08-13 51 GODFREY ROBERT - Parents knock on Singapore Sports School’s door in bid to have golf included Tee-off with Godfrey By GODFREY ROBERT The Straits Times FAILING light prevented a young boy and his dad from completing their scheduled ninehole social round of golf at Tanah Merah Country Club on Monday evening.The Straits Times; Jerry Seh - 584 words
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Miscellaneous41 2003-08-13 49 IN THE LIVING ROOM GENERAL: Sports News: Sportscenter Asia (ESPN Ch 23, Bpm) SOCCER: Champions League qualifier: Partizan Belgrade v Newcastle (Super Sports Ch 22, Aug 14, 2.25 am) TENNIS: Masters Series: Western Southern Group Masters, 2nd rd (Star Sports Ch24,llpm)41 words
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Advertisement225 2003-08-13 50 Major supporter G S J 26 31 August. 2003 Esplanade Theatres on the Bay Festival Concerts Esplanade Concert Hall Night i: Friday 29 August 2003, 7.30 pm Handel: Trio Sonata no. 1 Oboe. Violin and Basso Continue Haydn: String Quartet opus 33 no. 6 Dohnanyi; Piano Quintet no, 1 Mendelssohn:225 words
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Advertisement44 2003-08-13 51 Lianhe Zaobao Have Wuhan's Jiqing Street! EES <£•&> Happening! A •w m .♦V' Radiohead Blur These were some of the world’s top bands that performed live at the two-day Summer Sonic festival in Tokyo. We were there the new paper 0-733 44 55 e-mail: tnp@sph.com.sg44 words
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