Streats, 29 September 2003
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Title Section10 2003-09-29 1 Streats •MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita ;p) m/03/200^10 words
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Article571 2003-09-29 1 Gary Lim - SRC puts up for auction memberships of people with long overdue club bills By Gary Lim AS rising unemployment continues to thin the ranks of middle-class Singaporeans, another piece of bad news awaits them. Those who fail to pay their country club dues could end up with571 words
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Advertisement66 2003-09-29 1 Streat •MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 111/03/2< Irina Mazepa and Ekaterina lordanidi, Russian exponents of the traditional Chinese martial art, put on an impressive display during a show here. ADAM HASHIDY reports BOUND BY THE LAW CONRAD RAJ urges more leeway for judges, page 13 VIDEO KNIGHT66 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration480 2003-09-29 2 Julie Sim - Spore police report no accidents during 3-month pilot, reviewing trial on scooters By Julie Sim EVEN as the Singapore Police Force complete their trial run of the Segway, a battery-operated scooter, for patrol duty in large indoor areas, the manufacturer has recalled480 words
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Article, Illustration405 2003-09-29 3 Shervin Seah - AVA awaits details from top surgeon By Shervin Seah OFFICERS from the Agri-Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) visited the home of well-known surgeon and nature-lover Professor Francis SeowChoen last Monday and took away several endangered species of tortoises. Also confiscated were two shinglebacked skinks,Llanhe Zaobao - 405 words
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Article, Illustration474 2003-09-29 4 Sarah Ng - Albert Odell, owner of video rental shop for discerning TV and movie buffs, dies By- Sarah Ng CUSTOMERS who were late in returning videotapes borrowed from the shop owned by Mr Albert Michael Odell often braced themselves for a ticking off. But thoseFrancis Lee - 474 words
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206 2003-09-29 4 LONDON In a move akin to a cigarette company banning employees from smoking, millionaire telecoms boss John Caudwell, 50, has banned his staff from sending e-mail, the Daily Mirror reported last week. Mr Caudwell, owner of the Phones 4U chain and who calls206 words
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129 2003-09-29 6 BUZZSTOP ALMOST half of Singaporean singles have had sex. Among them, more than half have had multiple sexual partners and about a quarter have had one-night stands. These are some of the findings of a Singapore Press Holdings129 words
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Article135 2003-09-29 6 Unprecedented nationwide blackout -AFP ITALY was plunged into darkness on Saturday night after a mammoth power outage, which caused havoc on public transport nationwide. Only the island of Sardinia was unaffected. Civil protection services were summoned for an emergency meeting in Rome yesterday morning-AFP - 135 words
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Article136 2003-09-29 6 Account slips from USs2m to zero SYDNEY businessman, Mr David Weatherstone, 44, came to Singapore last week to solve the mystery of an allegedly missing US$l.95 million. In 1996, his father, Mr Allan Weatherstone, now 72, moved U *****,000 to an investment account with the Singapore136 words
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Article, Illustration56 2003-09-29 6 Ms Nicole Tan, 28, and Mr VJee Tie Yi, 18, the winners of the Lady Salsa Dance Competition, have won an all-expense paid trip to watch the musical Lady Salsa at Genting Highlands in Malaysia. Yesterday's event was organised by Jitterbugs and cosponsored by Millennia Walk and Genting InternationalAshieigh Sim - 56 words
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Article135 2003-09-29 6 DISGRUNTLED investors are complaining that it was too hard to get shares in recent initial public offerings (IPOs). The Straits Times reports today that this was the view of several retail investors who applied for shares in new issues but failed to get any. Issue135 words
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Article91 2003-09-29 6 AP MANY young Taiwanese hope that the island can follow Singapore in improving government efficiency and encouraging more respect for law and order, according to a poll released yesterday. About 20 per cent of the respondents aged between 20 and 30 chose Singapore as a development– AP - 91 words
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Article90 2003-09-29 6 A US federal judge who last week blocked a registry allowing telephone subscribers to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls reportedly had his own name on the list. The number of US District Judge Edward W Nottingham was added to the registry on July 28, according90 words
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Article85 2003-09-29 6 -AFP TWO US education groups have won a lawsuit against a Beijing company which allegedly sold their Englishlanguage tests to Chinese students without permission, state media said yesterday. A Beijing court on Saturday ordered the New Oriental School to pay 10 million yuan (552.09 million) in-AFP - 85 words
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Article97 2003-09-29 6 SIX suspects have been arrested in an investigation of bogus State Treasury cheques being used to appropriate more than RM3 million (S$ 1.4 million) of Penang state government funds. “We believe there are others and it’s a matter of time before they are arrested,” Penang chief97 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration452 2003-09-29 8 Janice Wong - Businessmen speak of Mandarin advantage By_ Janice Wong SEX guru and entrepreneur Wei Siang Yu advises Chinese Singaporeans: Use it. Don’t lose it. He is referring to Mandarin, a language he brushed up on this year. He is now proficient enough inEdwin Koo - 452 words
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236 2003-09-29 8 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings, the Singapore Government’s investment unit, has joined Kookmin Bank, South Korea’s largest lender, in a bid for Bank Intemasional Indonesia, a company spokesman said on Saturday. Temasek, through its Asia Financial Holdings fund, and Kookmin may pay about– Bloomberg - 236 words
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Article24 2003-09-29 8 •AS AT SEPTEMBER 26 US$: S$1.732 S$2.872 EURO: S$1.988 S$: 64.66 YEN S$: RM2.195 S$: HKS4.481 S$: 23.18 BAHT S$: 4,874 RUPIAH24 words
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Article72 2003-09-29 8 AFP NEW DELHI US auto executives picked India over China as the most popular business process outsourcing destination, said a survey released here yesterday by global management firm AT Kearney. The Chicago-headquartered firm said that almost a quarter of 500 US auto executives polled for the survey– AFP - 72 words
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Article86 2003-09-29 8 AFP SHANGHAI Efforts by China’s asset management corporations to hive off more non-performing loans (NPLs) suggest that the government is renewing its bid to clean up the banking system, as international pressure mounts to speed up currency reforms, analysts say. A Beijing-based electronic exchange reportedly will soon– AFP - 86 words
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Article71 2003-09-29 8 -AFP TOKYO Japan’s new Finance Minister Tanigaki Sadakazu yesterday said that he was ready to step into markets to curb the yen’s strength if there were irregular movements. Mr Sadakazu, who took office last Monday, said that “intervening to counter speculative and irregular movements is-AFP - 71 words
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Article78 2003-09-29 8 Bloomberg DETROIT Daimler Chrysler AG chief executive officer Juergen Schrempp resigned from the New York Stock Exchange board, as interim exchange chairman John Reed prepares corporate governance reforms in the wake of a controversy over the US$l4O million (***** million) paid to former chairman Richard Grasso. Mr– Bloomberg - 78 words
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Article, Illustration467 2003-09-29 11 ShermnSeah - Motorola pioneer traces company’s 30-year evolution B v ShermnSeah WHEN computers were first introduced in his company, he didn’t even know how to switch them on. Now, Mr Aktar H Thaker (pictured), 53, is the director of distribution (Asia) for safety and security solutions at Motorola467 words
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Article, Illustration408 2003-09-29 11 NEW YORK In what must be a world first, the US is spending US$33 million (5557.2 million) on publicity for the new US$2O bill scheduled to be launched on Oct 9. Public relations firm BursonMarsteller, a product placement firm and one of Hollywood’sBloomberg - 408 words
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399 2003-09-29 11 Reuters SINGAPORE What did rich Asians do with their time when the Sars epidemic put a brake on their businesses and stopped them travelling? They spent some quality hours with their personal investments, according to the private banking arm of ÜBS. “Sars made– Reuters - 399 words
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Article, Illustration743 2003-09-29 13 CONRAD RAJ - By CONRAD RAJ CHIEF Justice Yong Pung How faced a dilemma about a couple of weeks ago in a case involving Steve Wong Tiew Yong, 54, the former head of Changi International Airport Services’ (CIAS) auxiliary police. Wong had abused his powers by743 words
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Advertisement370 2003-09-29 13 MHP *****9 1 BioCalth US-patented product gets to the bone of your health! HEALTH KNOWLEDGE OF BONE Bone is mainly made up of collagen and bone salts such as calcium. Decrease in calcium and collagen in the bones could result in the weakening of the bones and affect joints. For370 words
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Vocal
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Article276 2003-09-29 14 I RECENTLY bought a new flat from the Housing Board. Under HDB rules, if a flat owner wishes to make the monthly mortgage payment with money from his CPF account, he must buy an insurance policy under the Home Protection Scheme (HPS). However, this requirement may276 words
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318 2003-09-29 14 I REFER to media reports about rising debt and record bankruptcies in Singapore. Some of the reasons for the above may be as follows: I With the establishment of the Consumer Credit Bureau, it is now more difficult to get credit facilities to318 words
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Article, Illustration147 2003-09-29 14 I HAVE noticed a trend in Streats articles of late that, in effect, fuels the Battle of the Sexes debate. Specifically, the roles men and women should play versus those they have the right to play. I find it all futile and meaningless. Admittedly, the status147 words
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Article110 2003-09-29 14 ON April 30,1 successfully tendered for three road signs in the Com Chest Street of Singapore e-Auction. Payment has been made as required. However, after some five months, the road signs are still not available for collection. When I first enquired, I was advised that110 words
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Article205 2003-09-29 14 WE can learn from the life experiences of Ms Madeleine Albright and Mrs Gladys Staines. Ms Albright’s broken marriage did not deter her from moving forward and upward. In fact, she did not let her personal emotions interfere with her work. She said: “Did my career205 words
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Advertisement85 2003-09-29 14 HAVE YOUR SAY E-mail us at streats@sph.e0in.8g or write to The Editor, Streats, News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore *****4. You should include your name, address and contact number. We reserve the right to edit your letters for brevity and clarity. By your writing to us it shall be85 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration136 2003-09-29 16 LONDON Halfway through his 44-day fast in a Perspex box, there are suggestions that illusionist David Blaine is cheating. Instead of losing weight, he has put on weight, said the Sun newspaper, which published pictures of him, saying that he had “a flabby chestAP - 136 words
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523 2003-09-29 16 Hambali spent six months recruiting in Cambodia: report BANGKOK Jemaah Islamiah (JI) has moved its operations to Bangladesh and set up a sleeper cell of future leaders in Pakistan because of the crackdown on the group in South-east Asia. Previously, JI was considered to523 words
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Article, Illustration289 2003-09-29 16 OAKLEY, California The launch of a high school club would rarely rate more than a couple of lines in a local newspaper, but 15-year-old Lisa McClelland has reportedly whipped up a media frenzy with her plan for a “Caucasian club” at her289 words
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Article431 2003-09-29 18 China could launch its first manned space mission as early as next month Los Angeles Times SHANGHAI The dozen or so “taikonauts”, candidates for China’s first man in space, are all stellar pilots with the Chinese air force. The corps, named after the Chinese word for– Los Angeles Times - 431 words
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Article, Illustration187 2003-09-29 18 Reuters KOUROU, French Guiana Europe’s first mission to the Moon took off aboard a European Ariane rocket from French Guiana on Saturday, space officials said. The Ariane-5 rocket carrying the Smart-1 Moon exploration probe and two commercial satellites blasted off at 8.14 pm from– Reuters; AFP - 187 words
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Medical
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299 2003-09-29 19 Wire agencies GENEVA Be concerned about breast cancer, but don’t ignore heart problems. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging women to pay closer attention to cardiovascular diseases, even as breast cancer awareness campaigns take off in several countries including Singapore next month. It said. – Wire agencies - 299 words
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Article164 2003-09-29 19 QWhat cooking oil is suitable for cooking Asian dishes? A Six in 10 Singaporeans use blended vegetable oils in their home cooking. Most blended vegetable oils in the market contain proportionately more saturated fat than unsaturated cooking oils. Use blended vegetables oils that carry the Healthier Choice symbol,164 words
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Advertisement339 2003-09-29 19 Ba Ministry Of Health Singapore WDA Singapore workforce development agency Nl? Nanyang Polytechnic Strategic Manpower Conversion Programme (Healthcare) RADIOGRAPHY The Ministry of Health and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), in collaboration with Nanyang Polytechnic and participating hospitals have launched a Strategic Manpower Conversion Programme (SMCP) for the healthcare sector339 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration660 2003-09-29 20 Ann Kok, still popular after all these years, chats with GARY LIM about her thoughts and aspirations, and yes, THAT starry starry night seven years ago when Singaporeans really sat up and took notice HER popularity here remains unwavering despite three years of almost non-existence on660 words
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Article, Illustration139 2003-09-29 20 ACTOR Bruce Willis has offered US$l million (Ssl.7 million) of his own money to whoever captures deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Said Willis, who was in Iraq to entertain US troops: “Well, I don’t think anybody is ever pro-war but I’m certainly anti-terrorism and the situation in139 words
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Article, Illustration106 2003-09-29 20 POP singer Natalie Imbruglia’s desire for privacy at her English home by the River Thames has backfired, reported The SunHerald yesterday. The willow trees she had planted when she moved in three years ago to “screen her from prying eyes” have apparently grown so out of106 words
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Article90 2003-09-29 20 Reuters ELTON John is selling off the contents of his London home as he goes minimalist after a lifetime of flamboyant extravagance, auctioning everything from Elizabethan paintings to Art Deco beds. “He wanted a complete change,” Alexandra Reece of auction house Sotheby’s told reporters in London on– Reuters - 90 words
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journeys
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Article, Illustration668 2003-09-29 21 All it took was a whiff of lap cheong fan. And GREGORY LEOWforgot the wonders of the Italian food that he had been enjoying in Tuscany for a week TUSCANY, on paper, seemed like the perfect holiday destination. It is a different country with wonderful rural settings, peacef’/a Gregor» Leo*» 1 - 668 words
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Article, Illustration655 2003-09-29 22 Gregory Leow - By_ Gregory Leow A GOOD opportunity for budding writers that’s how “hobby writer” and business consultant Wong Chet Choon describes Theatre Works’ annual 24-hour playwriting competition. He won a merit award in this year’s contest. The 38-year-old took part in the very first Theatre655 words
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Article, Illustration100 2003-09-29 23 The average annual salary of “atmospheric scientists” in the US in 2000 was U 5558,510 (S$102,000), The Seattle Times reported in a careers feature yesterday. Most salaries are between U 5539,780 and U 5572,740. There are 6,900 civilian rfieteorologists in the US. Studying to be aPic Francis Lee - 100 words
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Tune in
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Article, Illustration55 2003-09-29 23 10pm, Channel i After their rash one-night-stand results in an unanticipated pregnancy, two virtual strangers a stuffy, upwardly mobile white Manhattanite and an intense Chicana artist impetuously decide to tie the knot. Can they survive the pressures of their backgrounds and fall in love for real? Starring55 words
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Article64 2003-09-29 23 7pm, Channel 5 Val Kilmer is Simon Templar, a classy, cunning master thief and “man of a thousand faces” who sells his services to the highest bidder. Hired by an ambitious Russian politician (Rade Serbedzija) to steal the formula for cold fusion, Templar falls in love with Dr64 words
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Happenin’
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Article81 2003-09-29 23 JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL Till Sunday, various times Japanese Association auditorium (120, Adam Road) Free (queue numbers for current day sessions from 7pm on weekdays and 11am on weekends outside the auditorium) Featuring a variety of contemporary and classic titles that represent the best of Japanese cinema. There is also81 words
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Article, Illustration57 2003-09-29 23 WORLD ANIMAL DAY Friday to Sunday, llam-9.30pm Parco Bugis Junction Free Pick up some tips from SPCA pet care counsellors on how to take care of your animals. Various animal welfare groups will be exhibiting and distributing brochures promoting their respective causes. You can also play games with WKRZ57 words
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Miscellaneous445 2003-09-29 23 Yourdailyhoroseope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Sabotage feels justified, but some chaos is too much even for you. It’s important that you leave behind a high-quality memory trail. Those that come after you should praise your name rather than curse it. SrVTAURUS445 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration483 2003-09-29 25 Tan Kim Han - By Tan Kim Han TROUBLED S-League club Tanjong Pagar United may be down, but they are not out yet. Yesterday, general manager Richard Woon revealed that the financially strapped club are in negotiation with a potential sponsor. Should they agree to come on board, then483 words
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Article, Illustration220 2003-09-29 25 MADRID They sat together on a plush sofa, heads close to each other. As other guests socialised around them, England captain David Beckham, 28, and Spanish supermodel Esther Canadas, 26, (left) chatted intimately for two hours, reports The Sunday Mirror. The surprising scene came in the earlyAP - 220 words
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Article, Illustration502 2003-09-29 26 Adam Hashidy - Two Russian wushu exponents endure harsh climate in their bid to achieve perfection By 'Adam Hashidy WINTER in Russia is dreadful. Snow falls heavily in temperatures below minus 20 deg C. The cold bites to the bone. No one in his right mind would be out in suchAshleigh Simn - 502 words
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FOOTBALL
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Article96 2003-09-29 26 Reuters LONDON A hat-trick by Jamaican striker Kevin Lisbie gave Charlton Atheltic a pulsating 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League yesterday. Czech midfielder Vladimir Smicer gave Liverpool an early lead. He was put through by Australia playmaker Harry Kewell, but a double strike by Lisbie put– Reuters - 96 words
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Article135 2003-09-29 26 SINGAPORE was thrashed 0-4 by Kuwait in Kuwait City on Saturday (Sunday morning, Singapore time) in the Asian Cup Group B qualifiers. The Lions, who lost 1-3 in the home leg, fell to a brace by Bashar Abdullah (25th, 78th) and goals from Bader Mutawa (46th) and Ali135 words
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Article84 2003-09-29 26 SWIMMING THE Singapore Swimming Club yesterday held a memorial service for their head coach the late Zhou Tongwen. The 62-year-old Chinese coach died on Sept 10. He is survived by his wife, Yang Ruo Nan, and son Zhou Yang. Zhou coached some of Singapore’s top swimmers such as84 words
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Article, Illustration231 2003-09-29 27 Wire services MADRID Valencia went to the top of the Spanish First Division with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid yesterday. Valencia have 13 points from their unbeaten five games while Deportivo slip to second, one point behind. The 2001-02 champions took the lead over the– Wire services; Reuters - 231 words
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Article, Illustration339 2003-09-29 27 Ranieri likens team to a baby failing to take first steps -AFP LONDON Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri likened his “suffering” to a father watching his baby trying and failing to take his first steps. His team stumbled to an unconvincing 1 -0 victory against Aston Villa on Saturday.-AFP; AP - 339 words
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Miscellaneous18 2003-09-29 26 IN THE LIVING ROOM AMERICAN FOOTBALL NFL: Indianapolis Colts v New Orleans Saints (Live, Ch 23, 8.28 am).18 words
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