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Title Section10 2003-12-04 1 Streats THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2003 E-mail: streats@sph„com.sg mita (p> 111/03/200310 words
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Article637 2003-12-04 1 Chita Kong Ho - 23-year-old clause in Alpa-S constitution gives tiny group big clout By Chita Kong Ho COMMENTARY A 23-YEAR-OLD anomaly in the pilot union’s constitution has allowed a very small group of pilots to start the ball rolling in what has become a gripping drama and drawn in the Senior637 words
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Article, Illustration290 2003-12-04 2 SarahNg - SarahNg THEY call themselves the “Happy Angels” and they are spreading some of the cheer. Twice a month, this group of Singapore Airlines flight attendants spend their afternoons in a small room in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, working on the faces, feet andAshlelgh Sim - 290 words
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Article313 2003-12-04 2 It joins growing list of countries outlawing junk mail Wire services SYDNEY Australia has become the latest nation to pass an anti-spam Bill, which will punish senders of junk mail with hefty fines. However, the law, which was passed on Tuesday, is not expected toWire services - 313 words
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Article593 2003-12-04 3 Chua Kong Ho - ‘Pilots should stop this rumour-mongering and start constructive moves to rebuild the union together and not take the “if you are not with us you are with them” attitude...’ Capt Kader, in a posting on the Alpa-S website Capt Kader sets out his views and plans593 words
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Article, Illustration565 2003-12-04 4 Khushwant Singh - AIA firm on move to take back agents’ fees i By Khushwant Singh AMERICAN International Assurance (AIA) told 600 of its agents on Tuesday to return all commissions earned from persuading customers to sell their investment-linked product (ILP) and buy a second one on565 words
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256 2003-12-04 4 I Khushwant Singh - By I Khushwant Singh A DISPUTE between 27 staff members and the board and senior management staff of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Singapore has seen an appeal to the president emeritus of the association, Dr Robert Loh. But even256 words
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Article, Illustration144 2003-12-04 6 Sujin Thomas - By Sujin Thomas CITYSIM, Singapore’s first prepaid tourist cellphone service, is set to provide a wider range of services. The SIM card, issued by Sing Tel, is based on browsing technology developed by Gemplus Technologies, a manufacturer of smartcards and chip technology. The service will144 words
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Article, Illustration423 2003-12-04 6 Khushwant Singh - His team helped crack Hyatt rape, Anthony Ler cases By Khushwant Singh THE clues he seeks are not bloodstains or fingerprints. The trail this sleuth follows in pursuit of felons is digital. Acting Inspector Abdul Murad Abdul Latiff (pictured), 39, and his team at the Technology423 words
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Article, Illustration214 2003-12-04 6 Julie Sim - By_ Julie Sim MONEYMAKER hopeful Wilson Lu has put $BO,OOO into bringing in and marketing an invention that promises to dramatically increase the talk time on cellphones. Mr Lu, an exhibitor at yesterday’s Lianhe Zaobao Classified Money-making Ideas event at Suntec Singapore Concourse, said that214 words
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125 2003-12-04 8 BUZZSTOP Bloomberg SINGAPORE’S manufacturing expanded at a slower pace in November than in the preceding month as electronics makers including Creative Technology and Venture Corp received fewer orders from overseas customers. The Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management said that– Bloomberg - 125 words
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Article, Illustration69 2003-12-04 8 Ashleigh Sim - Text and picture by Ashleigh Sim Volunteers dressed as Santa making their way back to their coach after a carolling session outside Shaw House yesterday. Hailing from the US, they are part of the Santa Goodwill Tour which will be visiting several children's and old folks' homes in69 words
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Article117 2003-12-04 8 Estate management to be regulated A NEW accreditation scheme for the estate management industry was launched yesterday. Run jointly by the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) and the Association of Property and Facility Managers (APFM), it sets minimum standards for about 200 managing agents of117 words
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Article140 2003-12-04 8 Branch managers held in scandal AP STATE-OWNED Bank Rakyat Indonesia yesterday said that it has uncovered lending fraud worth millions of dollars at three of its Jakarta branches. The bank, Indonesia’s fourth-largest, discovered irregularities in September and set aside 294 billion rupiah (5559.7 million) to– AP - 140 words
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Article148 2003-12-04 8 COE prices CERTIFICATES of entitlement (COE) fell by up to 9 per cent at this month’s first tender yesterday to close at slightly over $24,000. COEs for cars up to 1,600 cc which make up nearly half of all COEs used for cars went for148 words
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Article105 2003-12-04 8 AP PRODUCTIVITY of US companies rocketed at a 9.4 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, the best showing in 20 years, offering" an encouraging sign that the economic resurgence would last. The increase in productivity the amount an employee produces per hour of workAP - 105 words
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Article95 2003-12-04 8 Reuters CHINESE President Hu Jintao yesterday urged Hong Kong’s leader to reach out to its people after the city’s main proBeijing party suffered a severe defeat in last month’s district polls. But Mr Hu also praised Mr Tung Chee Hwa’s embattled Beijing-backed government for its work– Reuters - 95 words
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Article103 2003-12-04 8 Reuters THE largest Muslim rebel group in the Philippines said that it has given up all hopes of securing a peace deal before next May’s election due to a lack of political will in the Arroyo administration. “Personally, even if President Arroyo returns to power after– Reuters - 103 words
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Article99 2003-12-04 8 Reuters “TRY authentic sushi and tempura.” It’s not a sign outside a restaurant, but a line that Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hopes will lure the world’s tourists to his country. As part of a campaign to double the number of tourists to 10 million a– Reuters - 99 words
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Article, Illustration663 2003-12-04 10 ChuaKongHo - Wes Tech Electronics seems poised to cash in on the upcoming recovery, thanks to CEO Jeffrey Tan LSesdaq Focus By ChuaKongHo MR Jeffrey Tan has made a number of business decisions in the past year that he feels has positioned Wes Tech Electronics to cash inChua Kong Ho / - 663 words
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Article73 2003-12-04 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, which gets half its profit from servicing aircraft, said that it expects to get the maintenance contract for Singapore budget carrier Valuair Ltd because of the package it will offer. The contract may be awarded as early as the– Bloomberg - 73 words
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Article104 2003-12-04 10 Reuters SINGAPORE China’s biggest state bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), entered the fast growing Singapore initial public offering market yesterday in a bid to break into the international investment banking arena. The Singapore branch of China’s top lender is managing and underwriting– Reuters - 104 words
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Article69 2003-12-04 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Cosco Container Lines, a unit of China’s largest shipping company, plans to double the number of containers it handles in Singapore after its sister company took a stake in a terminal here. Cosco Container, the world’s eighthlargest container shipping company, will move more thanBloomberg - 69 words
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Article98 2003-12-04 10 Bloomberg COLOMBO Banyan Tree Hotels Resorts, an operator of spa resorts in Asia, said that it is temporarily halting new investments in Sri Lanka because of political uncertainties on the island. “We’re taking a cautious approach given the political situation,” said Ms Kalai Natarajan, a Singapore-based– Bloomberg - 98 words
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Article, Illustration494 2003-12-04 12 Choong Choon Yee - Half the suppliers could vanish through M&A or bankruptcy by 2005, says Gartner Choong Choon Yee RESEARCH house Gartner expects the number of technology suppliers worldwide to halve by 2005, and that could affect the job market here. There are 2,300 publiclytraded software companies in theAFP - 494 words
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205 2003-12-04 12 IT’S a great way to fly, even in economy class. Passengers flying Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new executive economy class on the ultra longhaul A-345 Leadership between Singapore and Los Angeles will not only get more leg room, they will also get amenities such as205 words
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Article482 2003-12-04 14 Highest quarterly profit since 1999 expected Bloomberg BANGKOK Precious Shipping Pci, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record high. Thailand’sBloomberg - 482 words
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Article243 2003-12-04 14 Reuter» BANGKOK Shares in Thailand’s largest brokerage, Kim Eng Securities (Thailand), more than doubled on their debut yesterday, boosted by the company’s bright earnings outlook in a booming stock market. Kim Eng shares opened at 35 baht, 145 per cent higher than the offer priceReuter» - 243 words
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Article, Illustration453 2003-12-04 16 China charges ahead in a wideopen market Reuters BEIJING A decade ago, hawker Zhang Zhengnong said, his family was one of the first in its neighbourhood in rural China to have a telephone at home. “It was a big deal,” recalled Mr Zhang, 28, who moved here fromReuters; AP - 453 words
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Article234 2003-12-04 16 Bloomberg HONG KONG China’s three publicly traded telephone companies are running out of profitable assets to buy, a prospect that may end a seven-month stock rally in which their combined market value has risen by US$24 billion (Ss4l billion). China Mobile (HK), now the world’sBloomberg - 234 words
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Article, Illustration313 2003-12-04 18 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan raised RM34O million (Ssls4 million) selling a 20 per cent stake in his satellite company through private share placements to fund managers, bankers involved in the transaction said yesterday. The sale may lead to the end of a– Bloomberg - 313 words
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202 2003-12-04 18 Reuters SHANGHAI Wal-Mart Stores plans to spend US$lB million (Ss3l million) on opening three outlets in China’s financial stronghold, its first foray into the rich but intensely competitive eastern coastal arena. The world’s biggest company by revenue will throw open its doors to– Reuters - 202 words
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Article, Illustration503 2003-12-04 20 Sony Pictures boss who okayed box-office hit Spider-Man leads list of Hollywood’s 100 most powerful women Reuters ANGELES Ms Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures, was named Hollywood’s most powerful woman on Tuesday thanks in part to the popularity of a male superhero and other– Reuters; Pics: Reuters r,—rr-s-z u »' - 503 words
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Article, Illustration369 2003-12-04 22 Billionaire Kerkorian seeks sl.7b in compensation over Daimler deal Wire services WILMINGTON, Delaware Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, 86, told a US court yesterday that the 1998 creation of Daimler Chrysler AG, one erf the biggest deals in automotive history, was based on “deception” and “ffaudulence”.Wire services; Reuters - 369 words
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Article335 2003-12-04 22 STI: 1,737.46 8.5 Reuters SHARES closed higher yesterday in thin volumes as property firms such as City Developments, which had lagged the market, rebounded on signs of an accelerating global economic recovery. The Straits Times index finished up 0.49 per cent, or 8.50 points, at 1,737.46. Gainers beat– Reuters - 335 words
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Article24 2003-12-04 22 AS AT DECEMBER 3 US$: 551,719 EURO: 552.076 Ss: RM2.210 Ss: 23.21 BAHT 552.972 Ss: 63.21 YEN Ss: HK54.515 Ss: 4,938 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration728 2003-12-04 24 WILLIAM PESEK Jr - Comment By WILLIAM PESEK Jr 7 Bloomberg HO CHI MINH CITY Needing a little late-day java jolt in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, you spot the übiquitous circular, green-and-black logo. You step inside and suddenly realise: This isn’t Starbucks! Welcome to “Starblacks”, a7 – Bloomberg - 728 words
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Article, Illustration737 2003-12-04 26 SOH WEN LIN - Soh what? By SOH WEN LIN The Straits Times WHAT are year-end bonuses being spent on this year, a colleague stopped by my desk to ask the other day. In particular, were the bonuses of people in my peer group going down theThe Straits Times - 737 words
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Advertisement271 2003-12-04 28 m mm&i THIS REVOLUTIONARY CHRISTMAS will have you marching off with rare finds The Great Revolution Dance Witness the fervour and zealousness of dance performances and the famous Revolutionary March as dancers from China explode into song and dance of the Cultural Revolution. 4-14 December 2003 Mon Fri at Ipm271 words
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246 2003-12-04 29 THE report, “Study mamas grounded” (Streats, Dec 3), mentioned that the new Ministry of Manpower (MOM) ruling forbids China study mamas from working during their first year here. This effectively adds to the pressures that these mothers already face. Most children of246 words
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Article658 2003-12-04 29 OUR company provides loans for car hire purchases and to car dealers for the purchase of new and secondhand cars. With the recent fluctuations in the price of COEs and the depressed secondhand car market, many car buyers are deregistering their vehicles earlier to658 words
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Article203 2003-12-04 29 MY family and I opted to dine at a Thai restaurant at Millenia Walk which was displaying a prominent signboard outside to promote its “a-la-carte buffet” dinner. After our drinks arrived, my brother noticed that the “buffet a-la-carte menu” (in fine print, near the bottom) restricted203 words
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174 2003-12-04 29 THREE days after I hired a maid from an agency recently, she complained that she had heart problems and told me that she had been in intensive care before she came to Singapore. She wanted to return to Sri Lanka, and174 words
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Article225 2003-12-04 31 I REFER to “Insecure in Punggol” (Streats, Nov 28), a letter by Mr James Chi about the quality of the metal grille gates provided in new flats. We wish to assure residents that the metal grille gates provided in our new flats are securely installed225 words
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133 2003-12-04 31 I TOOK bus service 169 (TIB 429 E) from Ang Mo Kio bus interchange to Yishun on Nov 29. During the journey, at about 8.25 pm, the bus stopped at Upper Thomson Road, at the bus stop on Upper Thomson Road where Sembawang Baptist133 words
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54 2003-12-04 31 I REFER to the report, “Dutch court bans ‘terror cat, from streets” (Streats, Dec 3). The Dutch are so humane to just ban the cat from roaming the streets. If the terror cat was in Singapore, it would certainly have been sentenced54 words
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Article464 2003-12-04 33 Beijing extends diplomatic reach in effort to become global power BEIJING While the US is busy fighting the global war on terror, China is launching a charm offensive. In its quest for superpower status, it is propagating an image of itself as a balanced force464 words
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Article, Illustration48 2003-12-04 33 Colombian students pretending to be enjoying a day at the beach while lounging in the middle of a busy Bogota street on Monday. They were staging a protest to call for more open spaces in the city to be made available for the public ReutersReuters - 48 words
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284 2003-12-04 33 Wire services BEIJING The man who did more than any other Chinese to help his country get into the World Trade Organisation is optimistic a trade war with the US can be avoided, state media reported yesterday. Mr Long Yongtu, secretarygeneral of Boao Forum■ Wire services - 284 words
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146 2003-12-04 33 DUBAI A pregnant Filipina who underwent an emergency caesarian procedure while in transit through Dubai was refused release from a government hospital because she could not pay the bill, according to news reports. Ms Evelyn Masanay was en route to the Philippines from Saudi146 words
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468 2003-12-04 34 Thaksin’s ban on playboy lawmakers draws flak Wire services BANGKOK Some lawmakers of Thailand’s ruling party are threatening to rebel over a proposal by the leadership to ban members who cheat on their wives or take mistresses. The Thai Rak Thai (Thais Love– Wire services - 468 words
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157 2003-12-04 34 KUALA TERENGGANU Terengganu PAS legislator Satiful Bahari Mamat said that polygamy, more than education, would benefit single mothers who are facing hardship. “This (polygamy) is better than teaching them to use computers, which will be difficult for them to learn,” he said157 words
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266 2003-12-04 34 Reuters TUNIS US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday that he had a right to meet anyone with ideas on Middle East peace despite Israel’s criticism that it would be a mistake for him to see the authors of an unofficial– Reuters - 266 words
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Article, Illustration131 2003-12-04 35 -AP BAGHDAD Workers yesterday removed the first of four gigantic busts of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein that sat atop the headquarters of the US-led coalition authority. The workers used a construction crane to remove the 4m-tall head of Saddam from his former Republican Palace, now-AP; AFP - 131 words
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Article271 2003-12-04 35 Prime Minister Khin Nyunt nudging Myanmar towards democracy -AFP YANGON Myanmar may seem to be stuck in a political impasse with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest, but behind the scenes, the junta appears to be working towards democratic reforms by 2006, analysts said.-AFP - 271 words
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255 2003-12-04 36 Reuters NAIROBI Ms Agnes Munyiva has been a prostitute for 31 years in Kenya’s Majengo red light district, and like many in the trade, has had her share of unprotected sex. Despite long exposure to HIV-positive men, she is HIV-negative. So are some other– Reuters - 255 words
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Article, Illustration373 2003-12-04 36 ‘Suspect attacked officers; they used adequate force’ CINCINNATI In a significant move, a black American leader has supported the action of the Cincinnati police force following the release of a videotape showing a fight between a black man who later died and the police, Worldnetdaily.com reportedAFP - 373 words
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Article, Illustration287 2003-12-04 38 He toys with interviewer LONDON Illusionist David Blaine said that his recent stunt of being suspended in a box for 44 days was a sham. He was never there at all, he said. News website Ananova.com yesterday reported that he told GMTV, a breakfastReuters - 287 words
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154 2003-12-04 40 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Microsoft said yesterday that it is working closely with the Malaysian government after pirated copies of its next generation computer operating system went on sale years before it is due for release. The software, codenamed “Longhorn” and designed as the successor-AFP - 154 words
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Article, Illustration208 2003-12-04 40 New parly proposes Suharto daughter AFP JAKARTA A small Indonesian political party wants a daughter of former dictator Suharto to run for president in next year’s election, reports said yesterday. “People from Aceh to Papua want Sister Tutut to run,” Mr Raden Hartono, chairman of the ConcernAFP; Jakarta Post - 208 words
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Advertisement239 2003-12-04 34 !i Y. A BRING HOME THE FINEST YULETIDE DELICACIES ONLY PROM GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL On an occasion as special as Christmas, only the best will do for your guests. That is why we are pleased to introduce our delicious dining offerings prepared by our renowned chefs. Choose from a variety239 words
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Advertisement221 2003-12-04 35 THERE’S NO BETTER CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR THAN AT GOODWOOD PLACE FOR CELEBRATIONS PARK HOTEL With so much lined up for you this season, you simply can’t miss our expert chefs’ seasonal creations. Celebrate in style at our Gala Dinners; or ring in the New Year at our Countdown Parties at221 words
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Advertisement599 2003-12-04 38 m M OW «INH A POP f, AUTUMN i V/ «y HOME FAIR 2003 29 NOVEMBER 7 DECEMBER 2003 SINGAPORE EXPO HALL 6 12NOON to 10PM A S P LENDID SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! m mm A 7i A Q I ..v i Seeking inspiring ideas for your home? Well, be spoilt599 words
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Advertisement280 2003-12-04 39 r\i a Christmas G BIRD! Simply place your order at any Jack's Place Steakhouse I or order online www.jacksplace.com.sg. Last day of order 21 Dec 10% discount for all roast items and logcakes before 12 Dec 2003 m A SIO COMPLIMENTARY VOUCHER is given for online orders above 100 for280 words
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Advertisement124 2003-12-04 40 ESSENTIAL BUYS THIS CHRISTMAS PRICED FROM $17.35 TNO DOUBT 'THE SINGLES 1992 2003" A 7 with u an exclusive Tjf premium .VIWMkIMtMS» ENRIQUE 7 BUSTED "A PRESENT FOR EVERYONE' SUGABABES THREE j the very best of Christmas favourites SUGABABES "THREE" 1 VOLUME TWO THE VERY BEST OF CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES w124 words
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Advertisement488 2003-12-04 41 Outperform Sharp Mind We aii know how important it is to perform optimally at work, especially in today's changing economic climate. Situations at work often call for you to stay sharp and alert to remain on top of things. Be it closing that important business deal or giving that highpowered488 words
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240 2003-12-04 42 CANBERRA Eating an orange a day can keep certain cancers away, according to a new Australian study. Government research group Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Csiro) found that consuming citrus fruits could reduce the risk of mouth, larynx and stomach cancers by up240 words
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Article134 2003-12-04 42 QHow often does a person need to exercise a week? How long should each session be? After exercise, how long should one wait before taking a meal? A For general health and fitness, a person needs to exercise three to five times a week for 30 to 60134 words
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Advertisement28 2003-12-04 42 Iff!* K f .'ĔSJ* jWWIM, »r\/e mv^ lC life RENEWED? Jon Bon Jovi talks about his latest album This Left Feels Right. In Lite, tomorrow The Straits Times28 words
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Advertisement190 2003-12-04 43 H L IS; 1‘! sii|B jggg Eucerin Hydro-Protect is proven* to neutralise free radicals. Neutralise free radicals with the unique combination of Alpha-Glucosylrutin (AGR), pure Vitamin E and sun protection filter (SPFIS). Protect your skin against environmental stress with guaranteed triple protection. Your skin will feel refreshed and smooth, from190 words
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Article, Illustration314 2003-12-04 44 Technology is the stuff of dreams these days, especially if you are talking to a walking geek who lives and speaks the latest IT gizmos and games. ALFRED SIEW recommends four highly desirable gifts this week and another four next week AN IPOD ALTERNATIVE Philips hddlOO,314 words
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Advertisement52 2003-12-04 44 ADSL MODEM ROUTER ...connecting wisely... Terms and Conditions: Quarterly Bitting. Contract period 24 months. Onetime activation charge of SSIS6. WIRE Biz Broadband 512 k unlimited $177 Includes: 3x Wireless Clients 1 x ADSL Modem Router lx Wireless Access Point Free Installation Support M 1 BEACON M *****770 http://www.itnow.com.sg /mth f52 words
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Advertisement262 2003-12-04 45 til V*—"N/-V I rU+pUc*for <ai ctUMi*** i a D bdh-A-Pbh®^ o 0 0 up S* su<^ these set m« a A season like this calls for a special celebration menu. Take your pick from our set meals, and enjoy a sensational 'Ring-A-Ding-A-Ling' Sundae for only $2! Plus, have your Swensen's262 words
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Article, Illustration697 2003-12-04 46 For these twojilmmakers-in-the-making, a new initiative has turned their dream into reality. GARYLIM reports AT the junction of Niven Road and MacKenzie Road on Tuesday evening, two men were busy directing the proceedings on the set of a location shoot. The intersection had been unexpectedly busyFrancis Lee - 697 words
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Article343 2003-12-04 46 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok CO-PRODUCTIONS, made-by-Singapore content and animation projects: These are just some of the visible results of the Government’s Media 21 initiative since its launch five months ago. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the second Asia Media Festival, Acting Manpower Minister Ng343 words
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Article, Illustration769 2003-12-04 52 Sharon Soh - By Sharon Soh OVER the past two years or so, bistros have been springing up all over our island. Even top-end restaurants such as Marmalade and Les Amis got in the act and opened more casual spin-offs Marmalade Pantry and The Canteen, respectively. Another high-profile bistro is thePica: Ashlelgh Sim - 769 words
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Article, Illustration502 2003-12-04 53 DO you love throwing parties especially for Christmas but loathe the shopping, preparing, cooking and subsequent clean-up? Go ahead with the stylish party at home by taking advantage of the fact that countless restaurants are offering takeaways not just of bakery items but also hot courses, from turkeyPics: Marriot Hotel - 502 words
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Article, Illustration135 2003-12-04 54 CHECK out Christmas treats at Jack’s Place, from roast turkey with fruity tutt sauce (s7o+++ for skg) and roast lamb leg (S66+++ for 2kg with bone in) to a sushi party platter (s4o+++). Desserts include mango log cake (s33.Bo+++ for approximately Ikg), blackforest cake (s29.Bo+++ for135 words
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Article95 2003-12-04 54 LEI Garden has created special dishes for Christmas, among them turkey prepared in east-meets-west styles, and dishes such as pan-fried foie gras with wild mushrooms and asparagus. A set menu of eight dishes including roast whole leg of baby lamb, with Christmas pudding for dessert, is priced95 words
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Article67 2003-12-04 54 SHANGRI-LA’S Rasa Sentosa Resort is offering a special package from now to Feb 28, starting at sl9B+++ per room per night. It includes complimentary breakfast for two and bottle of champagne if you book the executive panoramic room. And from Saturday to Jan 1, shells will67 words
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Article, Illustration101 2003-12-04 54 Bread Talk has a choice of three log cakes for the season: hazelnut fusion, a blend of hazelnut mousse and chocolate sponge; chocolate lush, with chocolate sponge and dark chocolate; vanilla romance, fresh fruit in soft vanilla sponge and cream. Prices are $3O for the first two, and101 words
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Article, Illustration387 2003-12-04 56 Robin Ganguly - B y Robin Ganguly YESTERDAY, there was a party at the Esplanade and it had all the trappings of a wild rock show in a place where rowdy behaviour is usually frowned upon by highbrow concert-goers. But the kids didn’t care, and the aisles ofBot'y - 387 words
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Article, Illustration228 2003-12-04 56 THIS month, the Science Centre celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight by the Wright Brothers. The Omni-Theatre will be screening the 27-minute film To Fly, covering flight and the view from the top. Also part of the screening is the 11-minute Time Concerto,228 words
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Article, Illustration227 2003-12-04 58 JillLim - By_ JillLim SWAN LAKE ooo®® DVD REVIEW I LOVED Barbie dolls and I love watching ballet. But combining the two? Having done Nutcracker and Rapunzel in 2001 and last year respectively, Barbie takes on the name and superficially the classical ballet role of Odette for227 words
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Article, Illustration257 2003-12-04 58 Gary Lim - by_ Gary Lim FUNNY WILD GIRL ©o©€>® VCD REVIEW IT was through a cruel twist of fate that two girls from very different backgrounds became sisters. This Korean series starts off with a poor farmer finding a pregnan woman unconscious one wintry night. He brings her257 words
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Article, Illustration242 2003-12-04 60 Ckoong Choon Yee - By Ckoong Choon Yee LOST IN TRANSLATION GQOG® MUSIC REVIEW IF the Kill Bill Vol 1 soundtrack is the bikeriding, samurai sword-wielding female assassin, then Lost in Translation is its poetry-reciting, bedroom-bound younger sister who prefers quiet melancholy to blood-thirsty mayhem. Director Sofia Coppola shows in her second242 words
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Article, Illustration428 2003-12-04 60 JillLim - By JillLim A NICE slim little book, yet one that will probably hit close to home for many. This is for anyone who has ever been stumped when asked unexpectedly what they want to be doing in five years’ time. Many of us, I suspect, would go:I t . tnt h; Itut - 428 words
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Article, Illustration114 2003-12-04 61 The UN is offering a diploma course to educate water engineers of the future. Terra Daily reported that the UN University, headquartered in Tokyo, launched oni Monday the online I course to train t Water-management I experts in line with! a UN goal to halve unPic Melissa Boey - 114 words
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Article, Illustration33 2003-12-04 61 9pm, Channel i The six remaining family members face the Elimination Challenge on a sinking boat. Four eliminated players are allowed to save one person, leaving two to face the board33 words
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Article63 2003-12-04 61 10pm, Star World (SCVIB) This new relationship/reality series gives a single guy and a single girl the opportunity to find a real relationship match while living in the ultimate bachelor pad. The contestants one man and one woman will each be introduced to two new members of the63 words
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Article, Illustration62 2003-12-04 61 SWEDENMADE ART Opens tomorrow at 6.30 pm, from Saturday till Jan 30,10am-7pm daily Wetterling Teo Gallery (3, Kim Yan Road); Free A collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden, the exhibition showcases an eclectic mix of art by Swedish artists. Participating artists include Gosta Backlund (whose enamel on steel Black62 words
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Article75 2003-12-04 61 SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY SCREENING Today, 7pm and 9pm Alliance Francaise (1, Sarkies Road) Admission hy membership (available at the door) In The Coast Guard (7pm), Korean director Kim Ki Duk explores madness in the military in a savage parable of a dislocated country. Mysterious Object At Noon (9pm) is75 words
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Advertisement863 2003-12-04 51 STOCKING OF GOODIES AH the goodies you’ve ever dreamt of. at your fingertips... Sheraton Towers Singapore 15°o off all Christmas Goodies Takeaway from 6 25 Dec. Order a: 6539 562 V. 'JS York Hotel 10% off all festive goodies (15% off with minimum $250 purchase in a single receipt) from863 words
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Advertisement688 2003-12-04 52 l JOB Credit Card andStreats serve up the best dining in Singapore From now till end June 2004, enjoy irresistible Birthday Treats on the same month of your birthday. Or dig into these savoury sweetmeats, pastries and cakes with exclusive UOB Dining Privileges. Whitebait Kale 10% off total bill with688 words
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Advertisement259 2003-12-04 53 m 3£ This is Italian in 3 Easy Steps. This is the Card. Want to really celebrate the season? There’s no better way than an Italian dinner in the comfort of your home. Chef David of Michelangelo’s, Chef Mario of Zambuca and Chef Angelo will show you how it’s done259 words
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Advertisement18 2003-12-04 53 UOB Dining Privileges UOB Cardmembers enjoy Dining Privileges when they purchase their festive goodies at these places mentioned18 words
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Advertisement38 2003-12-04 54 &BA pAAfic ddvx ruwu# Otah 25# Satay 25<z Stingray $1 Full range of raw and cook BBQ foods and accessories. it hit it Excellent food Award 2002 90 Geylang Lor 27 Singapore *****5 licence No: E 017! 1638 words
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Advertisement203 2003-12-04 54 Tok Panian Nonya Buffe Relive the Peranakan Spirits, Tabam Tabam eat till you full, Savour long lost food like Ayam Buah Keluak, Hee Peow Soup, Woo Sit Goreng, Sdmbal Jentong..... Min 2 person Valid for Dec 2003 For Dine-in only j ßecommendedJ* Not va j ic j w j t203 words
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Advertisement298 2003-12-04 55 \.v hk CELEBRATE A CONCORDE CHRISTMAS! Tis the season to be jolly and full! Treat yourself and your family to the most delicious Christmas ever at the Melting Pot Cafe at the Concorde Hotel! Melting Pot Cafe ‘TWCMN-ONE CURRY RICE SPECIAL” WEEKDAY BUFFET LUNCH 1 to 31 December 2003 A298 words
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Miscellaneous19 2003-12-04 56 It’s the must-see animation since Finding Nemo! Featuring Original Songs by Academy ■M A 4 disney.com/brotherbear In Cinemas Now19 words
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Advertisement103 2003-12-04 60 Here’s a perfect gift for someone with great taste... Tony Roma's To make a purchase, simply visit any Tony Roma’s outlet. Corporate discount is also available. i Tony Roma’s FAMOUS FOR RIBS *j This Holiday Season, enjoy a 15% DISCOUNT on our party menu! Whether it is a corporate function,103 words
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Advertisement188 2003-12-04 61 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. Set Menu A Ideal to be shared by 2 to 3 persons, this set consists of 2 glasses of Christmas Magic Mocktail, an Appetizer188 words
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Miscellaneous453 2003-12-04 61 Yourdailyhoroseope jP AQUARIUS* JAN2O-FEB 18 PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com ARIES MAR 21-APR 19 Gambits, proposals and seductions go far better than planned. Other people’s approaches may work, but yours is much more interesting. A future legend has its roots in today’s fantastic truth. Former combatants453 words
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22nd SEA GAMES VIETNAM 2003 COUNT DOWN SWIMMING 1 DAY TO GO
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Article, Illustration109 2003-12-04 62 AFP HANOI Police seized four fake tickets used to gain entry to last weekend’s opening matches in the football competition of the South-east Asia Games, state media reported yesterday. The tickets were bought by fans desperate to watch Sunday’s opener in which Indonesia beat minnowAFP - 109 words
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142 2003-12-04 62 -AFP HO CHI MINH An estimated 10,000 foreign visitors are expected to travel to Vietnam during the Games, raising fears of transport chaos in Hanoi and here, both of which are already plagued by traffic jams and inadequate road networks. Authorities, however, have played down-AFP - 142 words
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Article, Illustration496 2003-12-04 62 Adam HaAidy in Hanoi - Eight swimming golds for Singapore may be a bit far-fetched By. Adam HaAidy in Hanoi SIX golds from swimming at the South-east Asia Games in Vietnam. Nothing more, nothing less. Though the Singapore Swimming Association have predicted an eight-gold haul, the number seems a bit bold. There are496 words
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Article, Illustration485 2003-12-04 63 PETER SIOW - Comment By PETER SIOW SINGAPORE 0 MALAYSIA 2 IT was a confrontation for which you want to be in your seat five minutes before kickoff. Whenever bitter rivals Singapore and Malaysia clash, often generated is the sort of publicity usually reserved for a major conflict. ItEPA - 485 words
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Article366 2003-12-04 63 Tan Kim Han - B v Tan Kim Han THE script is nothing new. Singapore dominated the game against Malaysia but just couldn’t score So Singapore, which lost 0-2, failed to reach the South-east Asia Games semi-finals for the second time running. Some officials blamed it on Lady Luck. But366 words
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325 2003-12-04 65 LONDON David Beckham is worth a cool £6O million (Ssl7B million), but this is peanuts compared to soccer’s real fat-cats. He is only 43rd in the Top 100 of British football’s money men and women. At No 1 is Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich325 words
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Article, Illustration441 2003-12-04 65 Veteran Vieira pays tribute to Gunners’ young striker Aliadiere Wire services LONDON Patrick Vieira played the whole of Arsenal’s 5-1 League Cup win over Wolverhampton at Highbury and said he felt ready to resume his role in the club’s Premiership challenge. In his first start after– Wire services; Reuters - 441 words
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Article113 2003-12-04 65 FOOTBALL AFP DORTMUND A double strike by fit-again Turkish star Hakan Sukur kept Galatasaray’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League final 16 alive with a 2-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday. The victory puts Fatih Terim’s side on six points, which means that second place inAFP - 113 words
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Article89 2003-12-04 65 BASKETBALL Reuters PHILADELPHIA Donyell Marshall scored 27 points in his Toronto Raptors debut and Jalen Rose had eight assists in his first game for the team to spark a 95-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Marshall, Rose and Lonny Baxter made an immediate impact in theirReuters - 89 words
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Article92 2003-12-04 65 MARATHON AFP LIMA A Bolivian runner who finished third in the women’s halfmarathon in Meseta del Bombon turned out to be a man, the Peruvian sports institute confirmed on Tuesday. Sandra Cortes Tancara crossed the line in lhr 36min 03sec, finishing third overall behind the winnerAFP - 92 words
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Article, Illustration577 2003-12-04 66 Billionaire Glazer’s action could determine future of Man United Reuters NEW YORK As Malcolm Glazer (below) hunches over the sidelines at the Raymond James stadium, his small frame made conspicuous by a ginger beard and high waistband, it is easy to understand why he has attracted■ Reuters - 577 words
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Article, Illustration460 2003-12-04 67 Lim Han Ming - Physiotherapist and colleagues will provide free massage at Singapore Marathon By Lim Han Ming PHYSIOTHERAPIST Sharon Lim (left) will have her hands full at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Sunday. Together with a group of colleagues from Alexandra Hospital, the 25-year-old will be providing free massage toAshlelgh Sim - 460 words
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Miscellaneous40 2003-12-04 65 IN THE LIVING ROOM FOOTBALL: Spanish Primera Liga: Racing v Sevilla (Live, Channel i, tomorrow, 4am). DELAYED TELECAST FOOTBALL: Spanish Primera Liga: Valladolid v Deportivo La Coruna (Super Sports Plus Ch2l, 6pm), Malaga v Barcelona (Super Sports Plus Ch2l, Bpm).40 words
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