Streats, 26 December 2003
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Title Section11 2003-12-26 1 Streats FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2003 \r E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg iwta (p> 111/03/2003\11 words
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Article, Illustration635 2003-12-26 1 Choong Choon Yee - Singaporeans upbeat about new year, but remain cautious By Choong Choon Yee COMFORT taxi driver Vidson Ng (pictured) is all smiles this week. For he expects this month’s takings to be about $3OO more than what he usually earns. Mr Ng, 42, who normally makes between 1,500 andFrancis Lee - 635 words
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Advertisement229 2003-12-26 1 a w. r; 6 n cautious mas s added: “People who still have obs are thankful; you can feel it atmosphere.” ucation provider 3rd Holdings’ executive, ncent Wee, id: “I saw people ing and ird Road ery led they jmed to be r I had a great vith my family,229 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration504 2003-12-26 2 Sim - Restaurants see no impact by BSE scare in US By Sim MAD cow disease or not, Singaporeans are still having their beef steaks. Restaurants offering quality beef continue to enjoy sizzling business despite the suspension of beef imports from the US after it reportedReuters - 504 words
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196 2003-12-26 2 WASHINGTON US food safety officials are saying that beef is probably not any worse than it ever was. They said that US beef was safe and that people should not be afraid to eat it, the Washington Post reported yesterday. “The risk here is196 words
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Article, Illustration414 2003-12-26 3 Airline scraps LA flights after terror alert -AP PARIS The US government was hoping to keep secret the information that possible terrorists were to be onboard some commercial flights between Paris and Los Angeles, in the hope of snagging the suspects, a US official-AP; AFP - 414 words
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Article170 2003-12-26 3 -AFP NEW YORK -US carrier Delta Airlines was forced to temporarily evacuate its terminal at New York’s La Guardia airport on Wednesday evening and re-screen passengers following a security breach. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) said that a female passenger had set off a metal-AFP - 170 words
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Article, Illustration243 2003-12-26 4 -AP LONGMONT, Colorado Mr Gary Clark and his wife Karri haven’t forgotten their second Christmas together. He knew that she wanted bathroom accessories, so he wrapped up a couple of gifts and waited. But the toilet seat and towel rack didn’t go over-AP - 243 words
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Article, Illustration376 2003-12-26 4 Zubaidah Nazeer - B v Zubaidah Nazeer “EVER dreamt of having 12 beautiful people sit on your desk for a year?” says the tagline for the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB’s) 2004 calendar. The “beautiful” people are from the entertainment, food and beverage, media and sports industry. AmongFrancis Lee - 376 words
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136 2003-12-26 6 BUZZSTOP -AP DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd has warned its customers about a fraudulent Internet site operating under the bank’s name, and officials yesterday said that they were seeking help abroad to shut it down. The web site, www.dbshk.net, uses the-AP - 136 words
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Article, Illustration46 2003-12-26 6 Melissa Boey - Text and picture by Melissa Boey Children from Jamiyah Children's Home Darul' Mawa fishing for guppies at a Christmas carnival at the Radin Mas Community Centre, which was organised by Grace Methodist Church and nine residents' committees. Text and picture by Melissa Boey46 words
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136 2003-12-26 6 Pyongyang’s nuclear disarmament Reuters SENIOR diplomats from Japan, South Korea and China will meet in Seoul next week to discuss North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, Japanese government officials said yesterday. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the diplomats would meet for two– Reuters - 136 words
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Article132 2003-12-26 6 Row over Rumsfeld’s 1984 visit NEWLY declassified documents have revealed that US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld went to Iraq in 1984 to show US support for Saddam Hussein’s regime despite its use of chemical weapons. The condemnation of Saddam’s use of chemical weapons was made132 words
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Article156 2003-12-26 6 M’siato review Act: minister -AFP MALAYSIA is studying the possibility of reducing the period a person may be held for interrogation under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The work of a committee set up to review the ISA two years ago is nearing completion and will-AFP - 156 words
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Article104 2003-12-26 6 -AFP THE European lander Beagle 2 has failed to make contact in its first chance to call home since its scheduled landing on Mars yesterday. Experts said that potential reasons included an unlucky landing in a deep hole or a crevasse, a misorientation of the lander’s-AFP - 104 words
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Article86 2003-12-26 6 -AFP MALAYSIA’S Senai Airport Terminal Services will invest RMI billion (SS4SO million) over the next five years to transform the airport into a logistics hub, The Star reported yesterday. Some 20 to 30 per cent of the funds would be internally generated and the balance will-AFP - 86 words
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Article96 2003-12-26 6 -AP OVER-THE-HILL chimpanzees will soon spend their retirement years in a Louisiana old folks home. Construction has begun on Chimp Haven, planned as US’s only preserve dedicated to chimps who have been retired as entertainers or as subjects of laboratory research. Up to 300 chimps will find-AP - 96 words
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Article81 2003-12-26 6 Bloomberg INDONESIA and other Muslimmajority nations must combat terrorism by tackling its root causes, such as injustice and poverty, said Mr Din Syamsuddin, vice-president of Muhammadiyah, the country’s second-largest Muslim organisation. Governments need to reduce the gaps between third-world countries and the developed countries and “find’ – Bloomberg - 81 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration367 2003-12-26 8 Janice Wong - Tailored Thai trips may cost more, but there is demand, says Sunny Holidays boss By- Janice Wong THE managing director of Sunny Holidays said that he has no slogan for his travel agency, but it could very well be, “It’s worth it”. Mr Johnny Ee, 55,Francis Lee - 367 words
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216 2003-12-26 8 -AFP TOKYO Japan’s largest computer maker Fujitsu said yesterday that it would form a joint venture firm with cable-maker Sumitomo Electric Industries to produce compound semiconductors next spring. Demand for compound semiconductors integrated circuit (IC) chips made of such materials as gallium-AFP - 216 words
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Article24 2003-12-26 8 *AS AT DECEMBER 24 US$: 551.709 563.015 EURO: 552.120 Ss: 62.87 YEN Ss: RM2.223 Ss: HK54.543 Ss: 23.17 BAHT Ss: 4,965 RUPIAH24 words
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352 2003-12-26 8 Reuters BANGALORE India’s film-makers are offering Internet movie downloads on the Kazaa website in a move that could lower costs and boost revenues in Bollywood, the world’s most prolific film production centre. Some 35 producers will be able to sell movies using Kazaa, a– Reuters - 352 words
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Article, Illustration465 2003-12-26 10 Rising property prices will give stimulus to economy Reuters PETALING JAYA Malaysian property developer Peter Chan surveys his biggest project from atop a hill. The 300-ha Damansara Perdana development near Kuala Lumpur is now dotted by clusters of high-rise buildings and construction of new flats.– Reuters; AFP - 465 words
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Article, Illustration377 2003-12-26 10 Wire services ROME Mr Calisto Tanzi (left), founder of the troubled Italian dairy giant Parmalat, is a self-made man who turned a modest pasteurised milk firm into one of the world’s leading food product manufacturers. Mr Tanzi, 65, was until last week CEO– Wire services; AP - 377 words
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Article, Illustration499 2003-12-26 12 Cambodia soya milk project a model for NGOs Reuters PHNOM PENH The aid projects and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which flooded Cambodia alongside a United Nations-led reconstruction effort in the early 1990 s are being viewed as key sources of potential private enterprise. The Hagar Soya Company– Reuters; AP - 499 words
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Article, Illustration433 2003-12-26 14 A devalued peso has created a boom in sales of this liquid gold -AP CAPITAN SARMIENTO, Argentina Now that the sting of the country’s worst economic crisis is past, farm exporters of everything from soya beans to beef and honey are enjoying a boom as a devalued-AP; AP - 433 words
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183 2003-12-26 14 Reuters BEIJING Amendments to outdated banking laws that would allow further reform of China’s creaking but reforming financial sector are ready to be approved by senior lawmakers, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday. Drafts of three banking laws had been reviewed at a– Reuters - 183 words
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Society
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Article, Illustration576 2003-12-26 9 Nivag Sattiar - Drive towards better quality of life and ageing population see growth in counselling careers Brought to you by Informatics Group Singapore Written by Nivag Sattiar In an increasingly stressful society where the demands of work overshadow many576 words
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656 2003-12-26 13 Dinesh Vinayathan - Ethical hackers lead US IT salary survey in wake of increased spending on cybersecurity Brought to you by Security One Written by Dinesh Vinayathan A new vulnerability in a popular operating system announced last month could potentially allow656 words
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137 2003-12-26 13 A CHFI represents a whole new breed of professionals adept not only at the hacking and countermeasure skills of ethical hackers, but are also able to track and investigate cybercrimes. Previously the mainstay of law enforcement and the intelligence community, CHFI137 words
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Article53 2003-12-26 13 Every IT professional needs to have some cybersecurity certification to stay relevant in a changing IT industry Rising wave of security incidences have raised awareness of employers, governments and customers Cybersecurity professionals command better pay than their counterparts Cybersecurity will and has become a mainstay of every IT53 words
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Comment
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Article, Illustration1001 2003-12-26 16 GODFREY ROBERT - By GODFREY ROBERT THE post-South-east Asia Games’ flag-unfurling, drum-beating and back-slapping seem justified because the Singapore contingent surpassed chef-de-mission Niam Chiang Meng’s gold-medal target by a massive 36 per cent. Mr Niam had set a 22-gold target a week before the 22nd edition1,001 words
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157 2003-12-26 18 I REFER to the letter from Jann Chan entitled, “Insurance rules one-sided” (Streats, Dec 23). Under the insurance plan offered by NTUC Income, we cover the following: Damage the cost of repairs; f Theft 80 per cent of the sum insured less depreciation, and 9157 words
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Article, Illustration85 2003-12-26 18 I APPLAUD your article on UK Shyam (Streats, Dec 24) for it sheds light on some of the problems runners had in the past with the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association (SAAA). It appears that the problem lies within the SAAA if it cannot understand the85 words
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Article72 2003-12-26 18 I FULLY agree with Mr Robin Ganguly’s commentary, “Sars: Let’s be 100% tough” (Streats, Dec 23), and wish to add that those two irresponsible researchers should be punished. We must establish whether their behaviour is criminal negligence. I wish to add that we should: Relocate research laboratories72 words
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Article, Illustration185 2003-12-26 18 I REFER to City Cab’s intention to stagger fare structures leading up to midnight. Not only do I agree with Mr Conrad Raj (Streats, Dec 23) that commuters are being penalised for what is already unacceptable behaviour by some cab drivers in displaying the185 words
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Article295 2003-12-26 18 ON Dec 23,1 tried to apply for a passport online. But I was very unhappy with the service provided via the Application for Passport On-line Electronic System (Apples) server. I could not get through the server. I called the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) and295 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration36 2003-12-26 20 Buckingham Palace is awash with lights that look like a giant Union Jack flag, as part of a ‘brightening up London campaign. It is one of 10 London landmarks to be lit up AFPAFP - 36 words
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554 2003-12-26 20 Economy, ticking biological clock attributed to rising birth rate -AFP STOCKHOLM The steady climb of Sweden’s birth rate continues, leaving the Scandinavian country facing a happy problem: its biggest baby boom in more than a decade. Just like the multitude of strollers blocking-AFP - 554 words
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227 2003-12-26 20 CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts Signs are now appearing here that a war is about to begin between American states over grabbing a slice of the biotechnology business pie, the Christian Science Monitor reported yesterday. As the state aims to become the next Silicon Valley,227 words
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Article162 2003-12-26 20 Reuters WASHINGTON In what could be the biggest change in US immigration law in nearly two decades, the Bush administration is drawing up plans to help more immigrants find work legally in the country. According to a White House official on Wednesday, US president George W– Reuters - 162 words
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Article329 2003-12-26 22 BEIJING For celebrity DJ Chozie, even drinking tea can become news if he’s not careful. With the paparazzi (“gouzai dui”, or “dog pack” in Mandarin) on his trail, his life has been an open book, with a focus on his relationship with Taiwan TV host Momoko,329 words
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374 2003-12-26 22 His policies still influence modem China’s development Xinhua BEIJING Many foreigners have leamt from the late Chairman Mao Zedong and his influence on economic and social development in modem China. Mr Gerhard Wahl, a German magnetic levitation expert, said that China’s current economic success was– Xinhua - 374 words
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Article, Illustration47 2003-12-26 22 Oily, a three-month-old orphaned African elephant, is about to be bottle-fed by a volunteer as he is loaded onto an aircraft at Lanseria International Airport, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday, for a trip to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya APAP - 47 words
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Article177 2003-12-26 22 BANGKOK The Thai government is considering a move to bring forward the closing time of nightspots to lam from 2am, the Bangkok Post reported yesterday. Thai Deputy Interior Minister Pracha Maleenond, who is in charge of the country’s much criticised “social order crusade”, is177 words
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385 2003-12-26 24 Subject extended to tertiary level KUALA LUMPUR Islamic studies will be extended to the tertiary level in Malaysia and students, regardless of their fields of study, will be encouraged to take up Islamic-related subjects, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Wednesday. This will385 words
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Article, Illustration33 2003-12-26 24 A Bangladeshi raftsman waiting for customers to cross the Buriganga River in Dhaka. Thousands of raftsmen, known locally as ‘majeeearn their living by transporting people or goods across the river AFPAFP - 33 words
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Article225 2003-12-26 24 KUALA LUMPUR Kelantan Mentri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has been accused of making statements that could undermine Malay unity, The Star reported yesterday. Malaysia’s Berita Harian said that his recent statement insinuating that the Malaysian Government and leaders are Jewish proxies because they do225 words
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Article, Illustration396 2003-12-26 26 Move aimed at resolving row with opposition Reuters ISLAMABAD Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agreed on Wednesday to step down as chief of army staff by the end of 2004, resolving a row with an opposition Islamic alliance that had virtually paralysed parliament. He called his– Reuters; Reuters - 396 words
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Article45 2003-12-26 26 Reuters A CONVOY carrying President Musharraf drove along a road in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi yesterday, 30 minutes before explosions killed seven people. Gen Musharraf, who escaped an assassination bid this month on the same road in Rawalpindi, was not hurt. Reuters– Reuters - 45 words
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Medical
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Article, Illustration264 2003-12-26 28 ENSURE that the year ends on a peaceful note by “fall-proofing” your home or your elderly parent’s home. In the US, falling is the leading accidental cause of death among the elderly, reported HealthDayNews website on Wednesday. According to geriatric specialists at264 words
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Article140 2003-12-26 28 QHow much cholesterol is there in a glass of low-fat milk and a slice of cheese? A One glass (250m1) of low-fat milk has about 15mg of cholesterol, while a slice of cheese has about 20mg. The recommended cholesterol intake is no more than 300 mg a day.140 words
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my HOME YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO HOME-OWNING
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Article, Illustration537 2003-12-26 30 The Washington Post IF you have a place for everything in your apartment and keep everything in its place, you’ll have more time, more energy, less stress and much more space, say professional organisers. Ms Donna Smallin (pictured) of Fountain Hills, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, is one– The Washington Post - 537 words
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INTERIOR
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Article, Illustration235 2003-12-26 32 Having a room dedicated to entertainment gives the family a great place to relax in HAIR salon chain owner Jean Yip doesn’t just give a shine to other people’s hair, she lets hers down sometimes as well. And this is just what the new room in235 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration501 2003-12-26 34 A rising young model-tumed-singer from Hong Kong shares memories of some of her scattier moments with GAKYLIM a SHE submitted her photographs to modelling agencies just for fun. But then, the offers started pouring in. And before she knew it, she was the poster girl for the501 words
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Article, Illustration85 2003-12-26 34 A FRENCH children’s author, Franck Le Calvez, plans to sue Disney, saying that many characters in the US giant’s hit cartoon, Finding Nemo, look very much like those from a book that he published last year, Pierrot the Clown Fish. His lawyers said that85 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-12-26 34 AN obsessed fan of violinist Vanessa-Mae has been banned from ever attending any of her concerts, and was also ordered to never contact her again. David Martin, 56, a hospital maintenance worker from Brighton, had kept a diary of her movements and wrote about four letters a111 words
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Article80 2003-12-26 34 LAS Vegas plans to build the world’s biggest Ferris wheel. It will reportedly resemble a spacecraft out of a Star Trek movie, with a 20,000 sq ft nightclub at its centre. Dubbed the Voyager, it will be 183 m high. The world’s largest Ferris80 words
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in style
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Article, Illustration480 2003-12-26 36 Forget dainty little trinkets. When it comes to jewellery now, the trend is to be brazen -IPS ANY time is a good time for a man to buy a woman jewellery. But while buying the right piece can win a man a special place in her heart,-IPS - 480 words
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Article, Illustration741 2003-12-26 38 ADAM lIASHIDY - Adam About Town By ADAM lIASHIDY ME a celebrity? I thought the day would never come. Sure, I can’t afford gold-plated taps and toilet bowls, or to fly first-class to Timbuktu. But for sure, I would have been admonished if nude photos of myself or my741 words
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Article, Illustration395 2003-12-26 38 JUDI LOW - Stylish eating on a shoestring By JUDI LOW Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? Judi Low’s recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals that are easy to make and cost $lO or less for four servings will see you through these tough times BREAD plates withFrancis Lee - 395 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-12-26 40 IT’S Christmas, but there’s no escaping grim news. More than 2,500 people will die unnecessarily in England and Wales this week as a direct result of the cold, the British weatherman said i this week. The Guardian reported that most 1 of the avoidable fatalities willPic Melissa Boey - 111 words
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Article51 2003-12-26 40 7pm, Channel i Tommy has.a big announcement. Titus and the gang are surprised to discover that it’s not Tommy who’s come out of the closet, but his father. When Tommy turns away from his father and refuses to accept him, it takes Ken, of all people, to convince him51 words
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Article, Illustration40 2003-12-26 40 Bpm, Channel U This week, Darren Lim, Cherie Lim and Lina Ng pit their culinary skills against each other to whip up a nutritious meal. Find out who’s best in the kitchen with host Kym Ng.40 words
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Article, Illustration68 2003-12-26 40 ESTON Today till Sunday, Bpm (3pm matinee on Saturday and Sunday) Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place Tickets at s26from Sistic In a dramatisation of excerpts from a novel by Stella Kon, Eston is an angelic being who meets various Singaporean characters and conducts each one of68 words
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Article100 2003-12-26 40 SHANGHAI YUE OPERA CHARITY NIGHT Saturday and Sunday, 7.30 pm Marine Parade CC Theatrette (278, Marine Parade Road) Tickets at $lO and $l5 and donation tickets at $5O and above are available at Aware (tel: 6779-7137) or call Ms Cheng Song Liew at 9368-6565 In this fundraiser for the100 words
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Miscellaneous471 2003-12-26 40 Yourdailyhoroscope jp aquarius" JAN2O-FEB 18 by Kelli Feu- at Astrology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 ARIES MAR2I -APR 19 You can get away with anything. Those that aren’t charmed by your attitude understand that resistance is futile. What’s it like to be immune? Remember the feeling for days when you can’t471 words
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Article, Illustration535 2003-12-26 42 LIM HAN MING - Premiership managers will be looking forward to the transfer window Soccer smart By LIM HAN MING IT was Christmas yesterday, but the footballers in England seemed to be in no mood to celebrate. With a full Premiership programme scheduled for today, they could hardly afford toReuters - 535 words
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Article560 2003-12-26 42 Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers Head to head: Arsenal won 49, Wolves 29. Draws 25. Previous league meetings: Dec 2 (League Cup) Arsenal 5 Wolves 1; Jan 24, 1999 (FA Cup) Wolves 1 Arsenal 2 Last 6 league matches: Arsenal WWDDWD; Wolves LDLDLL Team news: Arsenal Bergkamp, Wiltord doubtful,560 words
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Article, Illustration473 2003-12-26 44 Vieira: Arsenal’s status as only unbeaten side key to Premiership title run-in Wire services LONDON Arsenal’s status as the only unbeaten Premier League side at Christmas will give them a crucial edge in the title run-in, Gunners’ skipper Patrick Vieira (right) claimed on Wednesday. The French midfielder told– Wire services; Reuters - 473 words
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Article215 2003-12-26 44 -AFP LONDON Wayne Rooney has revealed that his Christmas wish is to help Everton achieve the European place they so narrowly missed out, on in his first, sensational season in top flight football. The Everton teenager burst onto the club and international scene last-AFP - 215 words
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273 2003-12-26 46 LONDON Rio Ferdinand was wrong not to go for the drug test, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted. Said Ferguson: “He was wrong not to go. He knows that, but we have to keep supporting him. He273 words
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Article, Illustration501 2003-12-26 46 Houllier wants whole squad to pull together to achieve European dreams Wire services LIVERPOOL Manager Gerard Houllier (right) insists that his squad and backroom staff share collective responsibility for ensuring the Reds claim a Champions League place. Liverpool chairman David Moores has made it plain that qualification– Wire services; Reuters - 501 words
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349 2003-12-26 46 -AFP LISBON Newcastle United’s Portuguese midfielder Hugo Viana has blasted the club’s manager Bobby Robson for refusing his request to be loaned back to Sporting Lisbon for the rest of the season. “Bobby Robson was not fair to me, I deserved more respect,”-AFP - 349 words
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Article, Illustration479 2003-12-26 47 Tan Kim Han - By Tan Kim Han IF YOUR wish this Christmas is for Singapore football to win a gold medal, take heart. It may well bag one if medals are offered for doublespeak, the art of saying one thing and meaning another. This being the season of goodwill479 words
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Article88 2003-12-26 47 FOOTBALL -AFP MANCHESTER Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has thrown his weight behind calls for the introduction of a midseason break in English football. While the rest of Europe prepares to shut down over the Christmas period, the English game is cranking into full gear. He said: “This-AFP - 88 words
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Article78 2003-12-26 47 YACHTING -AFP SYDNEY Two of the largest yachts ever to contest the Sydney to Hobart race are expected to dominate the battle for line honours in the 59th Bluewater Classic beginning today. Calm conditions are forecast for the 627 nautical mile dash south from Australia’s largest city-AFP - 78 words
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Article84 2003-12-26 47 BASKETBALL -AFP NEW YORK Toronto Raptors forward Vince Carter remained the leader in fan voting for the NBA All-Star Game after the second returns were announced here on Wednesday. Carter, the top vote-getter three of the last four seasons, has 1,134,147 votes. Detroit Pistons’ centre Ben Wallace,-AFP - 84 words
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Miscellaneous76 2003-12-26 47 IN THE LIVING ROOM BASKETBALL: NBA: Houston Rockets v LA Lakers (Star Sports Ch 24, 9.30 am). FOOTBALL: Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Star Sports Ch 24, 7.55 pm; Charlton Athletic v Chelsea (ESPN Ch 23, 8.25 pm. Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers (Star Sports Ch 24, 10.55 pm. Manchester United v76 words
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