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Title Section10 2004-07-22 1 Streats THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (pj 196/03/200410 words
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Article569 2004-07-22 1 Conrad Raj - Central bank’s in-house fond managers’ admirable performance was main cause of eightfold rise in profits By Conrad Raj THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) enjoyed a near eightfold increase in net earnings for its financial year ended March 31, 2004. Its earnings skyrocketed to nearly569 words
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Article363 2004-07-22 2 Job insecurity blamed for workplace injuries, lower fertility rates PARIS Temporary and contract work are undergoing serious scrutiny in Spain, the International Herald Tribune reported yesterday. Experts, who have been lobbying for change, say that the instability of short-term jobs can affect everything from workplace363 words
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Article, Illustration191 2004-07-22 2 Edzmn Koo - Text and picture by Edzmn Koo STARHUB chief executive Terry Clontz, 53, agreed to take on six other infocomm leaders at something he had never done before. After all, it was for charity and he didn’t even find coconut husking that tough. “At least this is191 words
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289 2004-07-22 3 Christopher Lim - By Christopher Lim MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) won the Best Cabin Staff honours for the third straight year. In the survey by Skytrax, a British airline industry research company, this month, Singapore Airlines (SIA) finished sixth, improving on its ninth placing last year.289 words
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Article, Illustration488 2004-07-22 3 ChuaKongHo - As S’pore carrier’s first plane arrives, CEO says there will be no austerity extremes By_ ChuaKongHo TIGER Airways may not pay staff medical bills and expects them to pay for their uniforms. But the no-frills carrier will stop short of some extreme cost-cutting measures takenLlanhe Zaobao - 488 words
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267 2004-07-22 3 ATHENS Guards accompanying national leaders to next month’s Athens Olympics will be allowed to carry guns as allowed by international security protocols, Greece said yesterday. But guards protecting athletes will be barred from bearing arms, Public Order Minister George Voulgarakis said in a statement,267 words
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Article99 2004-07-22 3 -AP JAKARTA Bird flu has resurfaced in parts of Indonesia, prompting officials to launch a massive campaign to vaccinate chickens, the government announced yesterday. Dr Tri Satya Putri Naipospos, director of animal health for the Ministry of Agriculture, said that the government planned to distribute-AP - 99 words
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Article, Illustration402 2004-07-22 4 Pradeep Rajan - Soaring oil prices drive Prius sales; buyers wait 7 months for delivery By Pradeep Rajan GOOGLE founders and soon-to-be-billionaires Larry Page and Sergey Brin drive them. And so many other Americans are clamouring for them that dealers have stopped taking any more orders until next402 words
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Article, Illustration238 2004-07-22 4 Sarah Ng - Sarah Ng IF a giant were to visit the National Stadium on Aug 9, he would feel completely at home for this year’s National Day celebration is packed with things that are huge. Flowers, fans and balloons measuring up to 4m high and238 words
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Article544 2004-07-22 6 Khushwant Singh - Defendant Catherine Ong says tycoon bought her dinners, expensive wine By Khushwant Singh FORMER journalist Catherine Ong yesterday denied in the High Court that she held a grudge against tycoon Oei Hong Leong. She said: “I don’t dislike Mr Oei. He’s very charming towards me544 words
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Article175 2004-07-22 6 Christopher Lim - By Christopher Lim MAGGI’S cooking programme, Maggi Nutrition Cooking School, was a hit at Admiralty Secondary School yesterday. Taught by veteran cooking instructor Nancy Ng and nutritionist Agatha Khow, the programme was well received by parents, teachers and students who asked for two sessions (one hour175 words
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121 2004-07-22 8 BUZZSTOP CHINA has rejected Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s reasons for his recent visit to Taiwan and said Singapore should use “concrete actions” to win the confidence of the Chinese people, The Straits Times reports today. In a statement released121 words
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Article, Illustration40 2004-07-22 8 A woman looking at a painted bronze sculpture by Italian artist Rabarama at an open-air exhibition in Shanghai yesterday. The Italian contemporary artist's exhibition will be on until Aug 20 at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall AFPAFP - 40 words
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Article134 2004-07-22 8 Hotel occupancy at 2-1/2-year high Bloomberg SINGAPORE’S June tourist arrivals more than doubled from the corresponding month last year, boosted by travellers from Indonesia, China and India. The number of tourists rose to 686,597 from 316,584 in June last year, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)– Bloomberg - 134 words
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Article154 2004-07-22 8 Don’t expect help, incentives: PM SCHOLARSHIP holders, you can go off and do your own thing after a few years in service, but don’t expect any help from the Government or a safety net if things don’t work out. That was the message from154 words
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Article147 2004-07-22 8 More rain forecast for the week Reuters MUDFLOWS and landslides in southern China have killed 10 people in recent days and more rain is forecast as this year’s flood death toll rose to more than 300, state media said yesterday. Heavy rain across southern– Reuters - 147 words
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Article95 2004-07-22 8 FIFTEEN patients from the National Heart Centre will be part of a worldwide trial in the US to determine the best course of treatment for heart failure patients. Surgical Treatments for Ischaemic Heart Failure will involve 2,800 patients from 30 countries, The Straits Times reports today.95 words
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Article101 2004-07-22 8 -AP MORE than 9,900 subway employees in major cities and workers at South Korea’s third-largest carmaker, GM Daewoo Auto Technology Co, went off the job yesterday in the latest in a rash of summer strikes that have prompted government warnings of a crackdown. On Tuesday, the-AP - 101 words
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Article94 2004-07-22 8 -AFP A SECRET videotape at a US poultry plant showing chickens kicked, abused and slammed against walls prompted a pledge on Tuesday from the company of an investigation and a pledge to use more humane treatment. The reaction came from Pilgrim’s Pride, the second-largest US-AFP - 94 words
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Article89 2004-07-22 8 Reuters DON’T worry if you can’t make it to Rio de Janeiro’s raucous Carnival in February. Tourists will soon have a chance to enjoy the deafening samba drums, near-naked dancers and bright floats all year round. In September, Rio plans to open the doors to Samba– Reuters - 89 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration540 2004-07-22 10 Chug Kong Ho - Sing Tel plans cellphone search service by year-end By Chug Kong Ho MOBILEONE is in discussions to add Yahoo!, MSN and other search engines to its suite of cellphone applications, after a successful launch of its Google search service in April generated substantial trafficAshleigh Sim - 540 words
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338 2004-07-22 10 Choong Choon Yee - By Choong Choon Yee THE number of writs of summons filed against individuals and companies increased in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. However, that is no cause for worry, said Infocredit D&B Singapore (ICD&B) executive director William Lim,338 words
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219 2004-07-22 10 Reuters MELBOURNE/SINGAPORE Australia’s competition watchdog yesterday approved an A 52.2 billion (552.7 billion) deal by Singapore Powef Ltd to buy US-based TXU Corp’s Australian assets. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Sing Power had agreed to separate some businesses to address– Reuters - 219 words
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Article144 2004-07-22 10 Reuters SINGAPORE The SembCorp Marine Ltd shipyard group said yesterday that it had bought a 30 per cent stake in China’s largest shiprepair company for about $49 million. The company said the stake in Cosco Shipyard Group would help grow its marine business in China and– Reuters - 144 words
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Article, Illustration547 2004-07-22 12 Choong Choon Yee - Sincere Watch goes regional, keeps the profits flowing despite economic slowdown f. 1 ecus By Choong Choon Yee SINCERE Watch appears to have everything running on time. The luxury watch specialist announced in May a sterling set of results and gave shareholders a 50th anniversary dividend of547 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-07-22 14 Return of sl2Bb to shareholders seen as baring software giant’s lack of investment ideas Reuters SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK Microsoft Corp’s massive proposed payout to shareholders is impressive by any standard, a signal of a company with the resources to meet mounting pressure to produce income– Reuters; AP - 437 words
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Article20 2004-07-22 14 US$: 551.707 Ss: RM2.227 553.165 Ss: HK54.571 EURO: 552.106 Ss: 23.97 BAHT Ss: 63.64 YEN Ss: 5,271 RUPIAH20 words
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Article324 2004-07-22 14 STI: 1,873.17 7.91 Reuters BLUE chips were up 0.42 per cent at the close yesterday, buoyed by a rebound in recently battered technology stocks such as Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Straits Times Index rose 7.91 points to end trade at 1,873.17. The market gave a muted response to the Monetary– Reuters - 324 words
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Article, Illustration497 2004-07-22 16 3.5% estimate marks fastest pace of expansion in 8 years for world’s second-largest economy Bloomberg TOKYO Japan’s government doubled its economic growth forecast for this fiscal year to 3.5 per cent, the fastest pace in eight years, bringing the world’s second-largest economy closer to ending deflation.. – Bloomberg; AFP - 497 words
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Article, Illustration676 2004-07-22 18 GEOFF TAN - By GEOFF TAN THE old proclamation by those past their youth, but who optimistically insist that life begins at 40, will be happy to know that more and more people are thinking that life really begins at 60. Come to think of it,676 words
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Article177 2004-07-22 20 I CONTACTED the customer service department of the Central Provident Fund Board for guidance on making a lump-sum payment into my CPF ordinary account to cover instalments on my housing loan. The sum was to cover monthly payments spread over one year. But the staff177 words
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184 2004-07-22 20 WE refer to Mr Lau Tong Heng’s letter, “Will SGH’s use of bill collector jack up costs?” (Streats, July 19). We would like to thank Mr Lau for his feedback. We have since contacted the patient’s family and clarified regarding their concerns. We apologise for184 words
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Article, Illustration358 2004-07-22 20 I WAS surprised to read Ms Janice Wong’s article, “When a kiss is not a kiss” (Streats, July 20). I always thought a kiss was a kiss and that if you kissed a woman on the street without her permission, you would358 words
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Article159 2004-07-22 20 I WOULD like to commend the driver of service 502 bus number SBS 3745, which I boarded on the morning of July 21. The driver was extremely courteous and, whenever passengers alighted, he said: “Thank you. Bye-Bye. Have a nice day.” He made sure that all159 words
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158 2004-07-22 20 I REFER to Mr Lau Chay Yean’s letter, “Rationale behind HDB dogs rule” (Streats, July 19). I agree that owners should take proper care of their dogs and ensure that they do not cause nuisance to neighbours. If smaller breeds are approved as158 words
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Article346 2004-07-22 22 Summer shortfall worst since 1980 s AFP SHANGHAI Drastic power shortages in China are set to worsen as electricity producers battle to meet the country’s insatiable appetite for energy, a leading official was quoted as saying yesterday. “We still see no change in sight or. – AFP - 346 words
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Article137 2004-07-22 22 -AFP HONG KONG Hong Kong democrats will for the first time be invited to meet senior members of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a leading legislator said yesterday. Pro-democracy lawmakers have been invited along with other legislators to meet the garrison for an Aug 1-AFP - 137 words
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115 2004-07-22 22 Reuters WASHINGTON China’s economic growth has deliberately slowed but does not appear to be sinking further, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday, adding that China does not represent an inflation threat to the US. “Clearly through the second quarter, where their quarter-by-quarter rate– Reuters - 115 words
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Article, Illustration72 2004-07-22 22 AP Patients bending over tables while receiving herbal treatment using burning argy wood placed on top of ginger slices -at a hospital in Fujian province on Tuesday. The day was a special one in the Chinese calendar to receive treatment for ailments such as chronic asthma, accordingAP; AFP - 72 words
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Article, Illustration71 2004-07-22 24 A page of a giant photo book, which Mazda Motors Corp said is the world's largest, being turned at an unveiling at the company's photo gallery in Tokyo yesterday. The book features photographs of Mazda's compact vehicle Verisa, and is up for an entry into the Guinness BookReuters - 71 words
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Article283 2004-07-22 24 DPM Najib wants to see turnaround KUALA LUMPUR Health and safety standards in Malaysia’s workplaces are still below par despite a drive by the government to improve them. Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said yesterday that he believes the problem is a combination of a283 words
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Article175 2004-07-22 24 KUALA LUMPUR Thousands of Indonesian maids in Malaysia work inhumane hours for almost no pay, with many enduring sexual assault and other abuse by their employers, Human Rights Watch said yesterday. New York-based Human Rights Watch said it compiled a report on the mistreatment from175 words
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Article, Illustration281 2004-07-22 26 His party shrugs off Mega’s attempts at forming alliances with politicians JAKARTA Indonesian presidential candidate j Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (pictured) and his running mate, Mr Jusuf Kalla, are not perturbed by incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri’s efforts to canvass support for the Sept 20 runoff. Mr Jusuf, Ms Megawati’s281 words
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108 2004-07-22 26 -AFP HONG KONG A Hong Kong gambler has allegedly cheated a new American-owned casino in Macau out of HK$3O million (556.5 million) while playing baccarat, a report said yesterday. The alleged deception took place over several days last week and only emerged after Sands-AFP - 108 words
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315 2004-07-22 28 Breast cancer victims on gentler treatment don’t lose out: study Reuters WASHINGTON Another study has found that using high doses of chemotherapy to treat women with breast cancer saves no more lives than a gentler approach, British researchers said on Tuesday. The report, published– Reuters - 315 words
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219 2004-07-22 28 -AFP CHICAGO Long-term statin therapy reduces cholesterol levels and reverses some of the clogging of arteries seen in children who are genetically predisposed to early heart disease, a study released on Tuesday said. Children with hypercholesterolemia suffer from severely elevated levels of-AFP - 219 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration671 2004-07-22 29 AARONTAN - With better photo quality cameras in phones will become handy A devices rather than just a fad By AARONTAN Computer Times makers are sprucing up if handsets for sharper snapshots rtle gapixel cameras, thanks to )o Pularity of camera-phones the world. 5 ls is aComputer Times - 671 words
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Article, Illustration630 2004-07-22 30 Gerhard Oppitz turns your notion of a imrld-renowned pianist upside dozen, He also flies planes and speaks seven languages, reports SHARLENE TAN RENOWNED German pianist Gerhard Oppitz is no stranger to Changi Airport, having transited here many times over the past 25 years. But yesterday was the firstAshleigh Sim - 630 words
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Article, Illustration303 2004-07-22 30 Lester Chiew - By_ Lester Chiew THE Athens Olympics may still ft three weeks away, but Singapore ft j already produced a double Olymp*: gold medallist albeit not the sporting kind. The 29-strong Victoria Chorale clinched two gold medals at the biennial Choir Olympics, which held in Bremen,303 words
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Article, Illustration433 2004-07-22 31 YVONNE KWOK - By YVONNE KWOK THE RETURN Starring Konstantin Lavronenko, Vladimir Garin and Ivan Dobronravov Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev SELDOM is the heart, the intellect and the spirit engaged with such elegant passion as it is with director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s cinematic debut, The Return. The film possesses a433 words
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241 2004-07-22 31 Zubaidah Nazeer - By_ Zubaidah Nazeer CONNIE AND CARLA Starring: Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny Director: Michael Lembeck ASPIRING drama-mamas and divawannabes rejoice this is the perfect movie for you. Not only is it loud, over-the-top and totally chaotic, the two actresses, Nia Vardalos (My Big241 words
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Article, Illustration318 2004-07-22 31 Yvonne Kwok - Yvonne Kwok I, ROBOT Starring: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Chi Mcßride Directed by Alex Proyas ©o©®® SUMMER blockbusters have been redefined by films such as the SpiderMan franchise and The Matrix actionpacked and CGI-peppered, but with a storyline that actually means something. Unfortunately, I, Robot, does318 words
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Article, Illustration492 2004-07-22 32 • -T „ ' Liza Lm - By -T Liza Lm WHEN Mr Andrew Quek first stepped on the new Changi Boardwalk, it was love at first sight. Said the 46-year-old avid angler: “The peace and quiet here is a nice change from the hustle and bustle of city life. The first time I came492 words
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Article, Illustration574 2004-07-22 34 Zubaidah Nazeer - By. Zubaidah Nazeer THINK Arab Street and visions of luxurious carpets or colourful textiles come to mind. But a gastronomical invasion has been quietly taking place there over the last few years, with a variety of eateries offering exotic cuisines ranging from Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern574 words
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Article, Illustration612 2004-07-22 38 Zubaidah Nazeer - By_ Zubaidah Nazeer SO your moisturiser smells like apple, your foot lotion has mint and the newest skincare item you’ve bought reads “egg white peel-off mask”. With nearly every other skincare product boasting that its “made from natural items”, there really isn’t any reason why you612 words
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Article, Illustration250 2004-07-22 38 Sharlene Tan - By Sharlene Tan KA LA SHI TIAO GOU (CALA, MY DOG!) GOO VCD REVIEW MY impression of movies made in China has been of costumefilled, loaded-with-extras-and-big-stars Zhang Yimou epics like Raise The Red Lantern and Hero. But Ka La Shi Tiao Gou or Cala, My Dog! has250 words
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Article, Illustration113 2004-07-22 39 Researchers have found that a climate phenomenon I called zonal westerly winds are causing whale I strandings in south-east Australia, the New Scientist reported last week. Roughly every 10 years, these winds cause cold sub-Antarctic water to move north to the Tasmanian coast. Many whale speciesPicAshleigh Sim - 113 words
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Article, Illustration39 2004-07-22 39 9pm, Channel U is bombarded with questions re garding rumours about Liangren’s affair on the programme that she aosts. The radio station’s producers suggest arranging an interview between her and Liangren for Publicity but she refuses.39 words
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Article49 2004-07-22 39 10.30 pm, Central The news of David’s redundancy is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked. When Neil and Jennifer finally come to confirm his redundancy package, David abandons his pride and begs to keep his job. But will they listen?49 words
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Happenin’
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Article, Illustration54 2004-07-22 39 GUINNESS LIVE! Tonight, Bpm Harry’s at The Esplanade Tickets at $lO from venue Selena Tan, Emma Yong and Pam Oei (pictured) will give you a glimpse of their upcoming new cabaret, The Revenge of the Dim Sum Dollies. American comedy troupe Mission IMPROVabIe will be engaging the audience with54 words
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Article78 2004-07-22 39 RACES "04 Saturday, Bam Singapore Turf Club $5O (aged 22 and above) and $2O (21 and below) Participants in this car rally cum treasure hunt can choose to race on wheels or by foot and stand to win up to $l,lOO in shopping and travel vouchers. There will also78 words
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Miscellaneous386 2004-07-22 39 Yourdailyhoroseope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Prepare for lots of intimate conversations with kindred spirits and to enjoy the wonderful feeling that only comes from being in the middle of a pack of like-minded souls. A relationship that’s not fit for public386 words
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Sports
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Article457 2004-07-22 40 Gary Lim - Olympic wild cards denied for two pairs of Singaporean sailors By Gary Lim SINGAPORE’S 470 sailors were dealt a cruel blow yesterday. Singapore Sailing had hoped that two pairs Toh Liying and Tok Lee Ching, and Roy Tay and Chung Pei Ming would be awarded wild cards457 words
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Article, Illustration42 2004-07-22 40 Chinese cheerleader Yan Yuan Yuan taking part in a competition to select the team for the Athens Olympics. China named a 407-strong squad, its biggest ever, with women outnumbering men 269 to 138. It aims to win 20 gold medals.42 words
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Article93 2004-07-22 40 -AFP LONDON England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is reported to have split from his long-term partner, feisty Italian lawyer Nancy Dell’Olio. The fallout from the breakup of one of Britain’s most high-profile couples was splashed across yesterday’s taboids with “close friends” of both Eriksson and Dell’Olio confirming-AFP - 93 words
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Article, Illustration475 2004-07-22 41 Gary Lim - Taking knocks is part of top wakeboarder Tan’s daily routine By Gary Lim I SUTER Tan (below) can’t walk I J °ng distances because his I Passion has taken its toll on I bis knees and ankles. Eight years ago, he even I c °ughed up blood afterEdwin Koo - 475 words
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Article, Illustration450 2004-07-22 42 Bielsa hails Argentina’s victory as one of the best performances Reuters LIMA Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa enjoyed one of the best performances of his five-year reign as his team demolished Colombia 3-0 in Tuesday’s Copa America semi-final. He said: “I don’t have all our games readily in my– Reuters; AFP - 450 words
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153 2004-07-22 42 Reuters BEIJING Japan coach Zico was at odds with his players following their 1-0 victory over Oman in their opening match at the Asian Cup. Oman dominated the secondhalf on Tuesday as the Gulf side sought to cancel out Shunsuke Nakamura’s 34th-minute goal fo* Japan,– Reuters - 153 words
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Article167 2004-07-22 42 -AP MIAMI Shaquille O’Neal wants to show the NBA that the Los Angeles Lakers kept the wrong All-Star. And he plans to do it by leading the Miami Heat to a title. He made a grand entrance at a rally welcoming him to Miami on Tuesday. He-AP - 167 words
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192 2004-07-22 43 Tan Kim Han - Tan Kim Han TAMPINES Rovers’ robust midfielder Tan Kim Leng has been dropped from the national squad. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) have decided to give him the cold shoulder following his sacking in last week’s friendly international against Malaysia. Then, he192 words
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FOOTBALL
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Article70 2004-07-22 43 S-LEAGUE leaders Home United trounced Sinchi Golden-Throat FC 3-1 at Hougang Stadium last night. A 59th minute goal by J Surachai and a brace by Egmar Goncalves (29th, 90th) overcame Li Benjian’s free-kick in the 55th minute. In the other match at the Queenstown Stadium, Tanjong70 words
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Article62 2004-07-22 43 Reuters BEIJING Striker Mohamed Hubail snatched an injury-time equaliser as Bahrain salvaged a 1-1 draw against Qatar at the Asian Cup yesterday. Qatar, who fired coach Philippe Troussier on Tuesday, looked to be heading for a controversial victory in rain-swept Beijing following Wesam Rizik’s 59th-minute penalty. But– Reuters - 62 words
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Article63 2004-07-22 43 CYCLING Reuters L’ALPE D’HUEZ, France American Lance Armstrong, riding for the US Postal team, won yesterday’s 16th stage of the Tom de France cycling race, a 15.5-km individual time trial from Bourg d’Oisans to L’Alpe d’Huez. Jan Ullrich of Germany (T-Mobile) finished second and his team-mate Andreas Kloeden– Reuters - 63 words
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Article, Illustration464 2004-07-22 43 Ferguson renews feud with Chelsea manager Mourinho ahead of new season Wire services LONDON Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (left) has reignited his feud with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho by claiming that the London club’s huge spending will not guarantee success. Ferguson was involved in a– Wire services - 464 words
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Miscellaneous42 2004-07-22 43 IN THE LIVING ROOM CYCLING: Tour de France, Stage 17 (Ch 23, 9.55 pm). GOLF: Nissan Irish Open, day 1 (Ch2l, 11.30 pm). US Bank Championship, day 1 (Ch i, tomorrow, 4am). FOOTBALL: Asian Cup: Turkmenistan v Iraq (Ch 24, 6.30 pm).42 words
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