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Title Section9 2003-10-31 1 Streats FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph„com.sg mita <p>9 words
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Article653 2003-10-31 1 Shervin Seah - More S’poreans are finding it hard to bottle their anger as stress at work and home takes its toll By Shervin Seah THE recently released movie Anger Management, starring Adam Sandler whose hot temper was supposed to be calmed by counsellor Jack Nicholson, might have been a653 words
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Article538 2003-10-31 2 Chua Kong Ho; Choong Choon Yee - Govt to leave it to rail operators to decide if SMRT will take over NEL By Chua Kong Ho Choong Choon Yee RIGHTS to operate future rail lines will automatically go to SMRT Corp if North-East Line (NEL) operator SBS Transit gives up running the 20km538 words
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Article, Illustration119 2003-10-31 2 – Chua Kong Ho - Chua Kong Ho AIRLINES which bring more passengers to Changi Airport will receive up to $4O million in incentives under a scheme announced yesterday. The Growth Incentive Scheme, which takes effect from Jan 1 next year and will continue until end-2005, will reward airlines according toST - 119 words
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Article, Illustration533 2003-10-31 3 Scientists at S’pore meeting hail Harvard researcher’s gesture and see it as way to beat US restrictions Wire services A HARVARD University scientist, driven by personal tragedy to find a diabetes cure, has created 17 new stem cell lines that he will make– Wire services - 533 words
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Article, Illustration388 2003-10-31 4 Zubaidah Nazeer - Meritus Mandarin staff sweep hospitality industry awards B y Zubaidah Nazeer IN the hotel industry, a good worker is a star. On that score, Meritus Mandarin has a constellation. When awards were presented on Wednesday to outstanding people employed by hotels, Meritus Mandarin’s workers walked away with 72Zubaidah Nazeer - 388 words
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Article, Illustration175 2003-10-31 4 Zubaidah Nazeer - By. Zubaidah Nazeer NEARLY 20,000 people have so far cast their votes for this year’s Active Senior Citizen and Grandparent of the Year awards. Today is the last day for members of the public to vote in the Senior Citizens awards. Mr Phua175 words
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Article, Illustration465 2003-10-31 6 Lim Han Ming - World’s greatest living explorer’ hits S’pore By Lim Han Ming PRINCE Charles once called him “mad but marvellous”. The Guinness Book of Records hails him as the “world’s greatest living explorer”. It’s not difficult to see why. At the age of 59, Sir RanulphAFP - 465 words
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138 2003-10-31 10 BUZZ STOP Khushwant Singh MORE than 1,000 world medical experts and researchers on Down’s Syndrome, will meet in Singapore on April 14-18 next year to exchange views and present their findings on the illness. The event, the Bth World Down SyndromeKhushwant Singh - 138 words
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Article, Illustration38 2003-10-31 10 Daimler Chrysler staff Gladys Teo showing off a Mercedes Benz A-Class which runs on hydrogen. Seven such cars fitted with fuel-cell technology are expected to hit Singapore's roads in April next year. Edwin Koo Edwin KooEdwin Koo - 38 words
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Article140 2003-10-31 10 SembEnviro’s vacuum vehicle AS part of an experiment to make garbage collecting more attractive to Singaporeans, a “vacuum cleaner on wheels” is being used to collect trash from Housing Board blocks in Jalan Besar. The vacuum vehicle, called EnviroEz, clears the rubbish chutes of several blocks140 words
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Article134 2003-10-31 10 JTC’s glamour upgrade JTC Corporation is seeking proposals from developers for recreation and sports-related projects in Tuas. The Straits Times reports today that the industrial landlord is planning to turn two plots of industrial land there into an outdoor activity centre. One is 24ha bounded by134 words
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Article155 2003-10-31 10 S Explosives also seized Reuters INDONESIAN police have caught one of the most wanted men in South-east Asia, a key suspect in the Aug 5 bombing of the US-run Marriott hotel in 1 Jakarta, a senior officer said yesterday The man, identified only as Tohir, was– Reuters - 155 words
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Article108 2003-10-31 10 US Economic growth unexpectedly bolted to a blistering annual pace of 7.2 per cent in the third quarter, the fastest in 19 years, the government said yesterday. It roared past Wall Street’s forecast of 6 per cent growth in gross domestic product. News of the108 words
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Article74 2003-10-31 10 -AP TWO Malaysia Airlines (MAS) employees have been detained for questioning about wires that had been cut in an airliner’s cockpit, the airline’s spokesman said yesterday. MAS grounded the Airbus A 330 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct 2, two hours before its scheduled take-off after-AP - 74 words
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Article100 2003-10-31 10 THE US government is prepared to take the “risk” of accelerating training of local militiamen to patrol trouble spots in Iraq, The New York Times reported yesterday. Under a plan being developed by the Pentagon, Iraqis now acting as security guards at key locations would be given100 words
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Article99 2003-10-31 10 -AP A MALAYSIAN man in Australia was imprisoned for three years yesterday for a high-tech ATM scam that netted him more than A 5600,000 (*****,000). Kok Meng Ng, 29, implanted a device in the card slots of 36 ATMs around Sydney which recorded information from cards’ magnetic-AP - 99 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration484 2003-10-31 12 Khushwant Singh - Pay-per-view service gets MDA approval By Khushwant Singh A NEW contender will be moving into the pay-per-view market here. Singapore-based Cyber Business Network (CBN) has been awarded a six-month trial licence by the Media Development Authority (MDA) to operate a video-on-demand service over484 words
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287 2003-10-31 12 Janice Wong - By Janice Wong MORE than half of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) are pessimistic about their business performance this year, with many wishing for low interest loans, low business costs and tax breaks. These are some results from a survey released yesterday to287 words
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Article108 2003-10-31 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE The Export-Import Bank of the United States on Wednesday filed a suit in a US court against Singapore-registered Asia Pulp Paper (APP), which yesterday failed to win support from a majority of its creditors for plans to reorganise almost half its US$l4 billion (Ss24– Bloomberg - 108 words
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Article76 2003-10-31 12 SINGAPORE Keppel Land yesterday said that it plans to build homes in four more Chinese cities in the next few years as part of its strategy to expand into that country. It will build single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums in Tianjin, Chongqing, Ningbo and Suzhou, said Mr76 words
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Article63 2003-10-31 12 Reuters SINGAPORE Cycle Carriage yesterday reported a sharply higher quarterly net profit, boosted by a strong performance from its Indonesian car unit. C&C, which owns 35.1 per cent of PT Astra International, said that net profit for the third quarter to September rose to $l2B million– Reuters - 63 words
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Article82 2003-10-31 12 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR Indian and Chinese firms that lost a US$3.B billion (556.6 billion) Malaysian rail contract to a local consortium have refused to bid for sub-contracts, the Malaysian contractors said yesterday. The winning group, MMC-Gamuda, will now carry out most of the work itself with the– Reuters - 82 words
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Article, Illustration209 2003-10-31 14 VETERAN bankers Lee Hee Seng (pictured at left) and Wee Cho Yaw (right) are stepping down from the Singapore Press Holdings board of directors in December after serving 19 years at the media group. Mr Lee, recently retired from United Overseas Bank, which he209 words
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Article238 2003-10-31 14 SINGAPORE Internet entrepreneur William Ding, founder of Nasdaq-listed Net Ease, is China’s first tech billionaire, clinching top spot in Forbes Global China rich list with an estimated US$l.l billion (Ssl.9 billion). “Chinese are embracing new technology very rapidly and the potential global implication of what is238 words
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Article, Illustration253 2003-10-31 16 Wire agencies SINGAPORE Qantas Airways chief executive said yesterday Asian governments must stop blocking the consolidation of the airline industry and lift ownership restrictions and merger limitations. Mr Geoff Dixon said that the liberalisation of mergers among airlines in the region has beenWire agencies; Reuters \ - 253 words
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106 2003-10-31 16 -AP CANBERRA The Australian Senate yesterday rejected legislation that would have cleared the way for a multi-billion-dollar sell-off of the government’s 50.1 per cent stake in the nation’s dominant telecommunications company, Telstra Corp. Treasurer Peter Costello immediately vowed to reintroduce the Bill to-AP - 106 words
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Article, Illustration833 2003-10-31 18 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - Comment By WILLIAM PESEK Jr Bloomberg HONG KONG It seems like just yesterday that Mr Richard Li, boy wonder and heir apparent to billionaire Li Ka Shing’s domination of Hong Kong’s economy, personified the city’s problems. Now, the younger Li’s PCCW may offer Hong– Bloomberg; Bloomberg - 833 words
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Article, Illustration623 2003-10-31 20 Japanese toy makers turn to adult market for sustainable growth Reuters TOKYO Mr Yoshihiro Koshimoto, a 43-year-old Japanese company employee, insists he doesn’t play with dolls. So what’s he doing with a furry gnome-like toy that looks like an adorable cartoon character? “He’s more like family,” MrReuters - 623 words
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222 2003-10-31 20 Reuters TOKYO Nissan Motor Co, Japan’s third-largest auto maker, said yesterday that it would recall 2.55 million cars worldwide at an estimated cost of some 16 billion yen (***** million) due to an engine defect. The recall applies to 1.02 million carsReuters - 222 words
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363 2003-10-31 20 The Washington Post WASHINGTON According to US supermarket giants Safeway, Albertson’s and Kroger, the competitive threat from Wal-Mart makes it impossible for them to survive without cutting the pay and benefits of unionised employees. But the 70,000 striking or locked-out members of theThe Washington Post - 363 words
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432 2003-10-31 22 STI: 1,715.30 6.99 Reuters SHARES finished lower for the second consecutive day yesterday, dragged down by news of a share placement by ST Assembly, but strong results from Singapore Airlines cushioned the fall. The Straits Times Index finished 0.41 per cent, or 6.99 points,Reuters - 432 words
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Article, Illustration751 2003-10-31 24 PETER SIOW - By PETER SIOW SOME mornings, I cycle to the Ghim Moh jogging and bicycle track to breathe fresh air, listen to the birds sing and please my heart doctor. I have made many friends there: The taxi driver who regales me with tales of amorous teenagers751 words
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Article, Illustration693 2003-10-31 26 PHILIP LEE - By PHILIP LEE THE day is not far away when young Singaporeans will no longer use handwriting the way their grandparents did. Indeed, that day may already be here. Young working men and women today can get by without the need to write atFrancis Lee - 693 words
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my HOME YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO BUYING AND SELLING
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Article, Illustration528 2003-10-31 29 Janice Wong - A luxury hotel in Mauritius gets a little help in synergising with the elements from a geomancer in Singapore By Janice Wong IN a nondescript three-room flat in Ang Mo Kio lives a geomancer responsible for the design of a luxury hotel in Mauritius, an island528 words
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INTERIOR
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Article, Illustration479 2003-10-31 36 THE moment you walk into this home, the promise of exotic grace greets you. An ornate metal gate leads to the front door, which has hanging by it an opulent painting of a Chinese emperor peering into a doorway. “It indicates how you might feel at this point,”479 words
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Article368 2003-10-31 38 I REFER to the letters, “Will we ever get an HDB flat?” (Streats, Oct 21), by Ms Tan Guek Ling, and “Want a flat? Do research” (Streats, Oct 22), by Ms Jodie Tay. HDB is committed to providing sufficient flats to meet the housing demand368 words
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Article194 2003-10-31 38 I REFER to Mr Roger Poh’s letter, “End standing in line at DBS, POSBank branches” (Streats, Oct 30). I wonder whether it would be better for him to use a machine such as an ATM, as most simple transactions can now be done that way.194 words
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Article, Illustration200 2003-10-31 38 I REFER to Mr Jason Sim’s letter, “Teach ethics to boost morals” (Streats, Oct 30), in particular his response to Mr Conrad Raj’s commentary about hackers. Ethics may appear to be morals but, more often than not, it doesn’t match the latter and at200 words
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Article167 2003-10-31 38 I REFER to the report, “10fold rise in number of MRT cheats” (Streats, Oct 30). I also noticed that many do not tap or scan their cards upon boarding a bus, especially when it is crowded, and so enjoy a free ride. Those who do tap their167 words
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238 2003-10-31 42 JERUSALEM Lieutenant-General Mo she Yaalon, the Israeli military’s chief of staff, said that current hardline policies against the Palestinians were working against Israel’s “strategic interest” and had contributed to the downfall of the previous .Palestinian prime minister, said the New York Times, citing the Israeli238 words
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Article, Illustration427 2003-10-31 42 California firefighters eager to face nature’s wrath The Washington Post STEVENSON RANCH, California Firefighter John Bagala wants to be where the action is. That is why he is filling in for a buddy on what would have been his day off when the call cameThe Washington Post; Reuters - 427 words
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282 2003-10-31 42 Wire services NEW YORK Race was in the news on both sides of the Atlantic with a professor in London and a teacher here being disciplined for their behaviour. A white teacher in the New York borough of Queens has come under fire– Wire services - 282 words
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Article, Illustration59 2003-10-31 44 Japanese fishermen working on a boat filled with dolphins, while a diver emerges from the blood-tinted water off Taiji town in Wakayama Prefecture, in this photo taken by a US anti-whaling group. More than 60 striped dolphins have been caught there this year under a government quota system.AP - 59 words
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236 2003-10-31 44 HOBART Tasmania Governor Richard Butler has become the subject of internal Singapore Airlines (SIA) documents after he requested a seat upgrade during a recent trip, a newspaper here reported yesterday. The Mercury said that the former chief UN weapons inspector in Iraq and236 words
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Article460 2003-10-31 44 Mahathir identifies national goals, successes in parting speech Wire services KUALA LUMPUR Outgoing Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who began his political career as a Malay nationalist in 1964, said yesterday in his parting speech as Umno president that there should be a fresh focus– Wire services - 460 words
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Advertisement404 2003-10-31 43 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE The Tasty Times FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2003 www.tunglok.com Pair of legs and monkey heads found in Chinatown... SO, WE caught your attention. Please read on. No, there was no gruesome murder or hacker on the loose, so no need for any panic or self-imposed curfew. Yes, indeed, many404 words
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Article263 2003-10-31 46 LONDON Yet another study has been published establishing a link between red meat and a higher risk of breast cancer. This latest one, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that eating large amounts of red meat and saturated fat in itself can263 words
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Article87 2003-10-31 46 Reuters WASHINGTON Women who take an aspirin a day, which many-do to prevent heart attack and stroke and for headaches, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer. The surprise finding, from a US study of 88,000 nurses, worried doctors. Women who took one to three aspirins■ Reuters - 87 words
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Article, Illustration639 2003-10-31 48 He’s a clear leader in the Chinese R&B scene, but Taiwanese singer David Tao is not letting that lofty position curb his tongue or his opinions, GARYLIM discovers HE’S not known to mince his words. Previously, he has described the Chinese pop scene with terms such639 words
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Article, Illustration86 2003-10-31 48 THE brother of Oklahoma City bombing conspirator, Terry Nichols, is sueing film-maker Michael Moore, who made the Oscar-winning Bowling for Columbine. James Nichols says that he was tricked into being interviewed for the documentary, and, in a lawsuit filed in Detroit on Monday, is alleging libel, defamation86 words
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Article, Illustration106 2003-10-31 48 CANADIAN music chain stores HMV, Music World and Sunrise Records are throwing out their Rolling Stones records after the band signed a deal to market a newly-launched DVD, Four Flicks, through electronics stores from until early 2004. HMV Canada said that the move could cost up106 words
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87 2003-10-31 48 THE good news is, young musicians today are less likely than their predecessors to promote drugs. This finding was highlighted in an annual survey by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, referring to a report published by the University of87 words
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Article, Illustration1010 2003-10-31 50 Love your gorgeous new laptop but hate that awful bag it came with? JASMINE MILLER checks out some stylish alternatives that you’d be proud to be seen toting THIS is a common grouse among professional women: If you can’t afford a Prada. or Gucci laptop bag, you’re doomed1,010 words
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Article, Illustration226 2003-10-31 52 Your new weekly update on the latest products and services in town All-in-one phone ATTENTION, mobile warriors. 02’s latest techhie gadget is the Xda II PDA tri-band phone, an upgraded version of its first Xda released last year. Touted as the world’s first Bluetooth-enabled PDA phone device,226 words
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Article, Illustration421 2003-10-31 54 JUDI LOW - Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? Judi Low’s recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals that are easy to do and cost $lO or less for four servings, will see you through these tough times Stylish eating on a shoestring B J JUDI LOW THINK VeniceFrancis Lee - 421 words
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Article, Illustration644 2003-10-31 56 ADAM lIASHIDY - Adam About Town ADAM lIASHIDY LET’S stop kidding ourselves. The reason we sit through a beauty pageant is to catch a glimpse of unbelievably beautiful and glamorous women. Lovely legs? Check. Slender hips and full breasts? Check. A flawless complexion and soft, flowing hair?AFP - 644 words
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Article, Illustration90 2003-10-31 57 Wall-mounted barometers and thermometers have had their day. One mail-order site has on its Christmas list the Wireless Digital Weather Station. It looks like a bedside clock but can give temperature and humidity readings, forecasts and lunar cycles. In Singapore, afternoon thunderstorms in the north, centralPic Edwin Koo - 90 words
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Article, Illustration39 2003-10-31 57 10.45 pm, Channel U Fengming reveals Yaowei’s evil deeds to Zhengxian and Yongchang, verifying that Yaowei was the culprit behind the framing of Zhengxian. The incensed Zhengxian and Yongchang confront Yaowei, who shows no signs of remorse.39 words
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Article74 2003-10-31 57 10.30 pm, Cinemax (SCV 59) A Stephen King thriller written specifically for the small screen, this three-parter tells the story of the Rose Red mansion which was commissioned by an oil magnate. His wife spent her life adding on to the house until she mysteriously vanishes.74 words
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Article, Illustration62 2003-10-31 57 MY UNIVERSE Today till Nov 9; 10.30 am7pm Monday to Friday, llam-spm on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday iPreciation Fine Arts (Fullerton Hotel, #Ol-10, tel 6339-0678) Free Artist Irene Chou modernises the ancient genre of ink painting by adapting the techniques and the expressions of traditional Chinese styles and62 words
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Article72 2003-10-31 57 STARLIGHT CINEMA Till Saturday, Bpm Fort Canning Green Tickets at $l4 from Ticket Charge You’re expected to go in costume to this inaugural Halloween movie extravaganza. There will be a children’s charity Trick or Treat tonight and the movies are Monsters Inc and Pitch Black. Tomorrow’s movies are Scary72 words
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Miscellaneous5 2003-10-31 57 Muslims’ break-fast time: 6.52 pm.5 words
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Miscellaneous481 2003-10-31 57 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 PISCES FEB 19 MAR 20 You wake up behind the curve. The wrong chemistry would be bad medicine for your system at this time. Yoga or bodywork are more wholesome ways of raising your energy level for the festivities ahead.481 words
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Article, Illustration457 2003-10-31 58 ADAM HASHIDY - Ranieri has Hasselbaink to thank for the club’s league performance Soccer smart By ADAM HASHIDY CHELSEA to offload Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (right) in January? You’ve got to be kidding. From the looks of it, one of the major reasons for manager Claudio Ranieri still being at the helmReuters M - 457 words
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Article481 2003-10-31 58 TOMORROW Leeds United v Arsenal Head to head: Leeds won 41, Arsenal 41. Draws 31. Previous league meetings: May 4 Arsenal 2 Leeds 3; Sept 28, 2002 Leeds 1 Arsenal 4 Last 6 league matches: Leeds LLLWLL; Arsenal DDWWWD Team news: Leeds Viduka, Matteo doubtful; Arsenal Vieira out,481 words
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Article, Illustration419 2003-10-31 60 Ronaldo disappointed at not being allowed to play for 90 minutes ap MADRID Brazilian ace Ronaldo (above) wants to play the full 90 minutes for Real Madrid in order to improve his chances of ending his goal drought. Real host Athletic de Bilbao in the Spanish league on■ ap - 419 words
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Article114 2003-10-31 60 Wire services LIVERPOOL Gerard Houllier was as pleased about the chances Emile Heskey missed as the two goals he put away against Blackburn to send Liverpool into the fourth round of the Carling Cup on Wednesday. Manager Houllier was delighted that the England striker was creating chances for– Wire services - 114 words
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Article108 2003-10-31 60 k Aston Villa 1 (Hitzlsperger 75) r Leicester City 0 k Blackburn Rovers 3 (Yorke 35, 9O, Ferguson 81) Liverpool 4 (Murphy 41-pen, Heskey 49, 61, Kewell 79) k Chelsea 4 (Floyd Basselbaink r 14, Gudjohnsen 36, 65-pen, Cole 87) Notts County 2 (Barras 27, Stall108 words
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Article, Illustration412 2003-10-31 62 Tan Kim Han - FAS may put Fandi in charge of Young lions next season By Tan Kim Han FANDI Ahmad (below) may be the new tamer of the Young Lions next season. The out-of-work coach he was recently released by Singapore Armed Forces FC met with officials of the Football AssociationBH - 412 words
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Article, Illustration422 2003-10-31 62 YES IF Singapore football is seriously striving to make it among the top teams in Asia, then the Foreign Talent Scheme should422 words
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Article, Illustration431 2003-10-31 63 Ireland keyed up to take match to Australia in battle of quarter-finalists ■QZI3B RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 Namibia 7 Romania 37 Live: France v USA (Star Sports Ch 24, today, 4.30 pm). AFP MELBOURNE Ireland captain Keith Wood (right) said tomorrow’s final pool match here against world championAFP; AP - 431 words
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300 2003-10-31 63 Reuters NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS Sacramento 106 Cleveland 92 SACRAMENTO Leßron James turned in a tremendous performance in his muchanticipated NBA debut on Wednesday, but the Sacramento Kings still defeated his Cleveland Cavaliers 106-92. The 18-year-old James had 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds and– Reuters - 300 words
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Article91 2003-10-31 63 THE Singapore Under-23 team has been drawn in Group B of the men’s football competition, together with Myanmar, Malaysia and Cambodia, at the 22nd South-east Asia Games to be held in Vietnam. Singapore will take on Myanmar in the opening match on Nov 29 before meeting91 words
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Article113 2003-10-31 63 AFP LONDON Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira voiced his frustration at the latest thigh injury which is expected to keep him out of the team for at least three weeks. The Frenchman picked up the injury against Dynamo Kiev last week on his return after a three-week absence forAFP - 113 words
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Article88 2003-10-31 63 LONDON David Beckham has run up a £432,875 (551.27 million) bill at his Madrid hotel in just 11 weeks. The England captain, 28, took over two suites at the five-star Santa Maura in August. He is often joined by wife Victoria and sons Brooklyn and Romeo. And88 words
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Miscellaneous59 2003-10-31 63 IN THE LIVING ROOM BASKETBALL: NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns (Star Sports Ch24,11.30am). GOLF: PGA Nationwide Tour Championships, 2nd round (Star Sports Ch 24, tomorrow, 2.30 am). RUGBY: World Cup: France v USA (Star Sports, Ch 24, 4.30 pm). DELAYED TELECAST GOLF: EPGA Volvo Masters Andalucia, day 2 Super59 words
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