Streats, 18 August 2004
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Title Section10 2004-08-18 1 Steals WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com,sg MITA (P) 196/03/200410 words
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Article, Illustration476 2004-08-18 1 Gary Lim - By Gary Lim ON a day when every other Singaporean competitor in Athens bowed out tamely, badminton player Ronald Susilo kept the Republic’s flag flying at the Olympic Games. Singaporeans woke up only to find their hopes in476 words
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Article, Illustration429 2004-08-18 2 Choong Choon Yee - State of emergency declared after riots in capital By_ Choong Choon Yee ALTHOUGH a state of emergency has been declared in the Maldives, Singaporeans are still travelling there. Travel agencies told Streats yesterday that there have been no cancellations or inquiries about the unrest there fromAP - 429 words
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176 2004-08-18 2 Wire services JAKARTA Six people convicted for the October 2002 Bali bombings had their sentences cut yesterday as prisoners across Indonesia were granted leniency to mark Indonesia’s 59th anniversary ofindependence. The six, serving between three and 16 years for assisting– Wire services - 176 words
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Article, Illustration426 2004-08-18 3 Zubaidah Nazeer - Cambridge scientist may be first to create ‘nanoflowers’ By. Zubaidah Nazeer WHEN Ho Ghim Wei started her nanoscience project, she had no idea that her experiments with silicon carbide compounds would generate materials not only exciting for their potential applications, but also breathtaking in their beauty.426 words
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Article, Illustration403 2004-08-18 4 Sarah Ng - Priority is to raise cooperation among govt bodies to fight terror Reports by Sarah Ng DEPUTY Prime Minister Tony Tan said last night that he will spend the next 11 months before his retirement to further raise the level of cooperation among government ministries and403 words
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258 2004-08-18 4 THE biggest private donation to education in Singapore was made at the Istana last night by the Lee Foundation which gave $5O million to Singapore Management University (SMU). It is also the largest gift that the four-year-old private university has received since Hong Kong258 words
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Article, Illustration388 2004-08-18 6 Christopher Lim - Competition launched by Mica to honour top talent in Asia Christopher Lim SINGAPORE’S youths proved themselves to be among Asia’s most creative when they swept all the top prizes in the inaugural Creative Youth Exchange (CYX) awards yesterday. They beat contestants from China, Indonesia, Hong388 words
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127 2004-08-18 8 BUZZSTOP HEALTH Minister Khaw Boon Wan yesterday commented that MediShield premiums and benefits have not been adjusted for 12 years, another hint that premiums and benefits are due to rise. He added, though, that his aim was to ensure that premiums127 words
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Article, Illustration76 2004-08-18 8 Ashieigh Sim - Text and picture by Ashieigh Sim A visitor to the Singapore Art Museum getting herself photographed with life-sized bronze sculptures in the museum’s courtyard on Monday. The sculptures have been created by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming based on his observations of daily life. Several of his works can76 words
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Article149 2004-08-18 8 One infantry batallion chosen AN infantry battalion of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is being converted into an experimental fighting force that will test new weapons and tactics for urban warfare, The Straits Times reports today. The 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, based at149 words
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Article140 2004-08-18 8 Co-op accuses lawyer of CBT THE Telecoms Credit Cooperative (TCC) Ltd, a thrift and loan society, has lodged a complaint with the police that former lawyer R Yogendran committed criminal breach of trust in the way he handled $300,000 of its funds in 1990. Mr Yogendran, 51,140 words
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Article146 2004-08-18 8 Nicoll Highway collapse inquiry AN instrument that might have warned something was amiss was not examined for two days prior to the Nicoll Highway collapse, an inquiry into the incident was told yesterday. Mr Chakkarapani Balasubramani, the site supervisor of sub-contractor L&M Geotechnic, which146 words
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Article82 2004-08-18 8 MALAYSIANS who get married overseas must register their marriages in Malaysia within six months of their return, The Star newspaper reported yesterday. Many couples were unaware that they had to do so, said Women, Family and Community Development Ministry parliamentary secretary Chew Mei Fun. Couples who failed82 words
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Article88 2004-08-18 8 Reuters SINGAPORE’S exports beat expectations last month, rising a seasonally adjusted 2.6 per cent from June on bigger shipments of drugs, chemicals and computer chips amid waning momentum for electronics goods. Analysts said that growth in technology exports was slowing due to a build-up in global– Reuters - 88 words
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Article114 2004-08-18 8 Reuters VIETNAMESE officials said yesterday that two children, who died of bird flu earlier this month, had tested positive for the HSNI strain. The latest outbreak of the virus has killed three people so far. “It is the HSNI virus,” said a doctor at the Hanoi– Reuters - 114 words
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Article78 2004-08-18 8 FIFTY-EIGHT immigration offenders were nabbed early yesterday morning at a work yard along Admiralty Road West. When officers from the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) arrived at the site at about 2.55 am, they discovered the suspects sleeping in containers that were stacked up. All 58 men78 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration537 2004-08-18 10 Janice Wong - Hanoi hopes to learn from S’pore model, vice-minister tells investment forum By Janice Wong IN HANOI IT might not be too long before a few Vietnamese companies are listed on the Singapore Exchange. The Vietnamese government has been looking at a few of its promisingAFP - 537 words
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255 2004-08-18 10 -AFP SINGAPORE Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis yesterday announced that it will build a US$lBO million (Ss3o9 million) plant in Singapore to boost its global manufacturing capacity and meet growing demand for its products. Construction of the plant is expected to start late this year,-AFP - 255 words
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Article88 2004-08-18 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings’ $2.8 billion takeover offer for Neptune Orient Lines will close at 3.30 pm on Sept 15, the investment company said in a statement to the Singapore Exchange. Temasek offered NOL shareholders $2.80 a share in cash to boost its stake to more than– Bloomberg - 88 words
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Article82 2004-08-18 10 SINGAPORE Hong Leong Finance and Spring-Singapore were yesterday named recipients of this year’s Friends of Enterprise award. The award, given to business-friendly organisations, were set up by non-profit organisation Spirit of Enterprise (SoE). SoE yesterday also named 39 Honorees, who will be feted at a ceremony82 words
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Article87 2004-08-18 10 SINGAPORE Osim International yesterday entered the South Korean market, launching its first store in Seoul. Singapore-based Osim now has 538 stores in 83 cities in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania. “Koreans no longer have to travel far to see Osim products showcased87 words
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Article62 2004-08-18 10 SINGAPORE The Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS) has agreed on a deal with international corporate credit rating and investment grading agency Rapid Ratings, which will allow SIAS members access to its equity and credit risk services. The 63,000 members of SIAS can access Rapid Ratings’62 words
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Article, Illustration385 2004-08-18 12 Bloomberg Land sale rale eased for island to draw rich residents SINGAPORE Singapore will start selling land to foreigners on Sentosa with fewer restrictions, easing rules on sales to non-citizens that apply to the rest of the country. Foreign sales open today at Sentosa Cove Pte,– Bloomberg; ST - 385 words
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150 2004-08-18 12 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Safuan Group, a Malaysian developer, will swop its stake in a South African housing project for a controlling share in Singapore’s Mediastream Ltd in a transaction valued at about $B5 million. Safuan will sell its 70 per cent stake in– Bloomberg - 150 words
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Article438 2004-08-18 14 Investigation follows disclosure that phone equipment maker would restate earnings a second time Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO Nortel Networks Corp, North America’s largest maker of phone equipment, said yesterday that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had begun a criminal investigation of its accounting. The police informed Nortel– Bloomberg - 438 words
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Article, Illustration392 2004-08-18 16 Fed rate hike blow for US consumers struggling to clear $3.44t of liabilities Reuters WASHINGTON A mouthful of maggots could not deter Ms Michele Goncalo from vying for a US$5O,OOO (5585,915) prize in a television game show because, like millions of other Americans, she wants– Reuters - 392 words
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Article158 2004-08-18 16 STI: 1,880.52 2.92 Reuters SHARES ended a touch higher yesterday as oil prices fell, but dealers said that a pullback from early highs and low trading volumes reflected a cautious mood among investors. The Straits Times Index finished up 2.92 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 1,880.52, off an early– Reuters - 158 words
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Article24 2004-08-18 16 *AS AT AUGUST 17 US$: 551,714 EURO: 552.117 Ss: RM2.217 Ss: 24.21 BAHT 553.148 Ss: 64.41 YEN Ss: HK54.551 Ss: 5,417 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration702 2004-08-18 18 ANDY MUKHERJEE - By ANDY MUKHERJEE Bloomberg LISTENING to Indian Finance Minister P Chidambaram describe what he calls the country’s “unsolved riddle”, one begins to get a sense of how frustrating it must be to make policy in a country where the best of planning is rendered meaningless– Bloomberg - 702 words
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128 2004-08-18 20 I REFER to the report, “Taxman to probe US charity bosses’ pay” (Streats, Aug 12). The US Internal Revenue Service found that some charity organisations were spending more on executive compensation, perks and other expenses than they gave to needy people who128 words
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Article248 2004-08-18 20 I REFER to the letter, “Singapore Idol: Blame William Hung” (Streats, Aug 17), by Mr Narayana Narayana. Mr Narayana may be right in saying that the ineptitude of Mr William Hung was what gained him celebrity standing, and this has prompted hordes of others of the same248 words
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Article143 2004-08-18 22 WE agree with the points made by Ms Michelle Lee in her letter, “Dog owners, take note” (Streats, Aug 12) and we would like to thank her for the feedback. The National Environment Agency urges people who walk dogs to clean up their animals’ droppings.143 words
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253 2004-08-18 22 ACCORDING to BBC News, official figures show that about 40 children are killed and more than 9,000 injured while travelling in cars every year in the United Kingdom. Experts believe that two out of three of these deaths or injuries could be avoided by253 words
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Article161 2004-08-18 22 CAN we have a review of the current parking charges for weekday evenings and Saturdays at HDB residential carparks? Many couples like to visit both sets of parents’ homes when they are not working. These visits can easily last two to 10 hours on Saturdays. Others visit161 words
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257 2004-08-18 24 AP BEIJING China yesterday bristled at a US decision not to send home Chinese Muslims held at Guantanamo Bay, amid fears from human rights groups that the prisoners would be tortured or killed in China. “The Chinese government’s stance on the issue of– AP - 257 words
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Article, Illustration50 2004-08-18 24 The Calayan rail is a new species of flightless bird that has been discovered on a tiny, remote northern Philippine island of Calayan, Filipino and British bird experts said yesterday. The size of a small crow, it has dark brown plumage and bright orangered legs and beak AFPAFP - 50 words
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Article250 2004-08-18 24 Wire services BERLIN -The global relocation of US troops proposed by President George W Bush on Monday may hurt the economies of some German, Japanese and South Korean towns. In Germany, news of the planned withdrawal has sparked fears that thousands of local jobs may– Wire services - 250 words
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Article, Illustration36 2004-08-18 26 Indonesians climbing up greased poles in the hope of winning prizes during independence day festivities yesterday at Ancol Water Park in Jakarta. Indonesia yesterday celebrated its 59th year of independence from Dutch rule APAP - 36 words
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Article294 2004-08-18 26 Meeting with minister to ‘promote industry’ KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has denied that there is any dispute with budget airline Air Asia after the national carrier suggested it might launch a no-frills unit of its own. In a statement issued on Monday, MAS stressed294 words
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132 2004-08-18 26 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines will not compete head-on with the region’s emerging low-cost carriers, but will keep a stake in a budget airline while focusing on the long-haul market, chief executive Chew Choon Seng said yesterday. “We do not want to close– Reuters - 132 words
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369 2004-08-18 28 Ad tune-up shops cash in on online profiles boom NEW YORK Writing a good personal ad has always been an art, but these days it is big business, thanks to a jump in the number of online profiles on services such as Match, Yahoo and369 words
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214 2004-08-18 28 Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is preparing to sign new gambling agreements with several Indian tribes, including one that could spawn the state’s first major urban casino— something the governor has said he opposed. The Bay Area facility, a short drive– Los Angeles Times - 214 words
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Medical
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256 2004-08-18 30 Reuters NEW YORK More than one-fifth of patients with type 2 diabetes have decreased blood flow to the heart, but no symptoms to suggest there is a problem, according to a report in the medical journal Diabetes Care. Known as myocardial ischemia, this serious– Reuters - 256 words
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Article, Illustration145 2004-08-18 30 Reuters NEW YORK -Mr Lee lacocca j (above), the former chief executive of Chrysler, said on Monday that he is contributing i more than US$l million (S$ 1.7 million) and seeking to raise an additional US$ll million to fund a promising new treatment for– Reuters - 145 words
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Article, Illustration807 2004-08-18 34 Following a successful debut last year, Indigo is back this year mthfilms that are helmed not only by established Indian directors but also burgeoning talent from the Indian diaspora, reports SHARLENE TAN ONE’S a successful music composer, another an acclaimed cinematographer and the third a film school807 words
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Article, Illustration215 2004-08-18 35 Sharlene Tan - By Sharlene Tan DESMOND Wong thought someone was playing a trick on him when Food Junction staff called him on Monday to inform him that he had won the first prize for their 10th Anniversary Grand Draw. “I was so surprised because this215 words
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Article, Illustration90 2004-08-18 35 A CHRISTMAS card made by late grunge rocker Kurt Cobain when he was six years old sold at auction for U 5516,200 (5527,800), organiser Julien Entertainment said yesterday. A drawing Cobain created in high school of ex-US president Ronald Reagan raised another U 5514,400 at the90 words
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Article, Illustration264 2004-08-18 36 Lee Chop Kiong - By Lee Chop Kiong HONG KONG actress Monica Chan Fat Yung is a “knight” in shining armour when she dons her diving suit. A certified first aid coach and scuba-diving coach, she rescued a drowning man at a beach in Hong Kong Sai Kung last year,264 words
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Article, Illustration509 2004-08-18 37 YVONNE KWOK - He may have been sexy, naughty and bitchy on his Perfect 10 radio show, Morning Madness, but rapper Sheikh Haikel deserves a second chance Broadside By YVONNE KWOK TIMES are tough for our radio deejays. In less than three weeks, several of them have been accused ofThe New PSJP- - 509 words
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Article, Illustration108 2004-08-18 37 THREE... Extremes, the sequel to the Hong Kong hit Three, has been given a restricted rating in Hong Kong due to its sensitive nature. The horror flick is made up of three stories by directors from Hong Kong, Korea and Japan. According to Hong Kong108 words
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Article, Illustration63 2004-08-18 37 Reuters ACTRESS Diane Lane (right), best known for her Oscarnominated role as a cheating wife in Unfaithful, has married her real-life leading man, actor Josh Brolin. Lane, 39, tied the knot with Brolin, 36, at the West Coast over the weekend. No other details were revealed.– Reuters - 63 words
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Article, Illustration125 2004-08-18 38 A massive clean-up operation is under way in north Cornwall after devastating flash floods hit the area, BBC News Online reported yesterday. Buildings were destroyed and more than 50 cars swept away as the village of Boscastle was hit by a wall of flood water 3mPic Ng Sor Luan - 125 words
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Article, Illustration46 2004-08-18 38 10pm, Channel i An up-and-coming assassin is tested when he is ordered to kill a random victim, Angel Chaste, picked from a Phonebook. His uneasiness in killing an innocent person leads to several failed attempts, which alerts Angel. Stars James Belushi and Sheryl Lee.46 words
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Article45 2004-08-18 38 Bpm, Channel U With Dandan’s help, Xia Lin realises that she is also in the wrong. Xiaodong arranges for Xia Lin to meet up with Chunlian and Qiufeng, and they settle their differences and displeasure. Starring Lynn Poh, Lina Ng and Chen Huihui.45 words
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Article, Illustration51 2004-08-18 38 WATER-COLOUR EXPRESSIONS Tomorrow till Aug 25; llam-6.30pm, Monday to Friday; llam-6pm, Saturday and Sunday galeriehelvedere (MITA Building, #Ol-09, tel 6737-3080). Free Singaporean artist Wong Chor Yee’s first solo exhibition. She depicts the vibrancy and charms of Singapore which may have bypassed our attention in our hustle and bustle of51 words
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Article63 2004-08-18 38 THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN Tomorrow till Aug 29, Bpm (3pm matinee on weekends) Victoria Theatre Tickets from $33 to $53 at Sistic Acclaimed Canadian playwright Michel Tremblay celebrates his mother and all mothers. The play follows Nana and her son from one witty vignette to another in63 words
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Advertisement86 2004-08-18 38 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. of Thailand prepared ai the e na s m ets: bugis junction #o2* great world city #O2-26 T 6732 4523 lot 1 shoppers' mail86 words
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Miscellaneous485 2004-08-18 38 Yourdailvhoroscope JfP AQUARIUS JAN2O-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com FEB 19-MAR 20 From the time your eyes open, you’ll have the undeniable urge to express yourself, no holds barred even more undeniable than usual, that is. Expect to raise some eyebrows, and don’t even try to pretend not to485 words
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Olympics
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Article, Illustration511 2004-08-18 39 Van den Hoogenband, Thorpe and Popov keep US out of semis.... DUEL OF THE DAY Wire services ATHENS lan Thorpe of Australia, Pieter van den Hoogenband of Holland and Russia’s Alexander Popov are on course to slug it out for the 100 m freestyle gold– Wire services; Pics: Reuters, AP, AFP - 511 words
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Article, Illustration456 2004-08-18 40 Luo delivers China’s first swimming gold since 1996 in 100 m breaststroke triumph -AFP ATHENS Two-time world champion Luo Xuejuan (left) posted a Games record of lmin 06.645ec on Monday to give China its first Olympic swimming gold since 1996 in the women’s 100 m breaststroke. “I-AFP - 456 words
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Article, Illustration188 2004-08-18 40 -AFP ATHENS Lisbeth Lenton (right) and Jodie Henry will be bidding to emulate Australian swim legend Dawn Fraser when they line up for the women’s 100 m freestyle today. Fraser was the last Australian woman to hold the title when she claimed a 100 m-AFP - 188 words
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Article, Illustration188 2004-08-18 40 -AFP ATHENS American Aaron Peirsol (right) clinched the first Olympic gold medal of his career when he won the men’s 100 m backstroke in 54.065ec on Monday. “There were lots of good people in this race, and fortunately I came out on top,” he said. “It-AFP - 188 words
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340 2004-08-18 41 Wire services ATHENS Ahmed al-Maktoum entered the Olympic record books as the first medallist from the United Arab Emirates when he captured the men’s double trap shooting gold yesterday. A member of Dubai’s ruling al-Maktoum family and a former national squash champion, his– Wire services - 340 words
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Article, Illustration361 2004-08-18 41 Gary Lim - Miserable performances by Singapore swimmers, paddlers By Gary Lim SINGAPORE shuttler Ronald Susilo’s Olympic qualification for the men’s singles quarter-finals has brought much joy to the nation. But the same cannot be said of the swimmers, whose Olympic performances have brought only frowns. None of themPics: AP AFP, Reuters - 361 words
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Article53 2004-08-18 41 Country Gold Silver Bronze 1. 10 4 2 2. 6 2 5 3. 6 11 4. United States 3 5 5 5. Russia 2 5 2 6. France 2 2 3 7. Italy 2 2 1 8. 201 B.Ukraine 2 0 1 10. Germany 12 153 words
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Article21 2004-08-18 41 Paul Hamm will be looking to become the first American man to win the gymnastics all-round title tonight.21 words
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Article, Illustration382 2004-08-18 42 Andent Olympia setting gives shotputters chance to shine AFP ATHENS It will be the United States versus the rest of the world in the men’s shot put as the big men get a rare chance to hog the spotlight, or perhaps it should be shot light,. – AFP; Reuters - 382 words
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Article, Illustration230 2004-08-18 42 -AFP ATHENS Athletics great Merlene Ottey (above) pledged yesterday that she was in the sort of form to make the final of the women’s 100 m at the age of 44. Ottey is attempting to land her first Olympic title in her seventh Olympics-AFP - 230 words
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SHORT NOTES
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Article112 2004-08-18 42 -AFP YAO MING scored 39 points and pulled down 13 rebounds as China defeated New Zealand 69-62 in an Olympic basketball preliminary round game, levelling the Chinese record for the Games at 1-1. Yao scored 16 points in the first half, giving China a 29-20 lead at the-AFP - 112 words
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Article105 2004-08-18 42 Bloomberg MICHAEL PHELPS may still take home US$5lO,OOO (*****,000) after failing in his bid to win a record-tying seven Olympic gold medals and earn a US$l million bonus. He will get U *****,000 from US Olympic and swimming groups for winning a gold and two bronzes in his– Bloomberg - 105 words
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Article86 2004-08-18 42 -AP OLYMPICS organisers increased security inside all sports venues yesterday after a Canadian spectator managed to dive into a swimming pool. Officials said that he was trying to send a love message to his wife by getting on television. “He had bought a ticket as a spectator. He-AP - 86 words
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Sports
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250 2004-08-18 43 -AFP LONDON David Beckham has pledged that the England team will unite behind coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, starting with today’s friendly against Ukraine. Beckham said that he and his teammates were fully behind Eriksson following the controversy sparked by the Swede’s affair with Football Association-AFP - 250 words
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Article, Illustration445 2004-08-18 43 Tee-off with Godfrey Robert S MASILAMANY switched to golf because he was disillusioned with football. As a national defender from 1980 to 1982 who played in the Merdeka tournament and the Merlion Cup event, he made quite a mark during Singapore football’s heyday. Then injury struck, and after two445 words
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Article98 2004-08-18 43 GOLF -AP MILWAUKEE United States captain Hal Sutton named Jay Haas and Stewart Cink to the Ryder Cup team on Monday. The US team, with five major championship winners at the top of their line-up Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love 111, Jim Furyk and David Toms-AP - 98 words
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FOOTBALL
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Article89 2004-08-18 43 Reuters ROME Italy coach Marcello Lippi has blamed a lack of form for his decision to exclude striker Alessandro Del Piero from his squad for today’s friendly international against Iceland. While injuries ruled out Italy’s other leading strikers, Francesco Totti and Christian Vieri, from the 21-man squad– Reuters - 89 words
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Article73 2004-08-18 43 LONDON Liverpool are close to completing a £10.7 million (5533.7 million) deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Xabi Alonso. The highly rated 22-year-old Spanish international could arrive in Merseyside for a medical later this week, reported Soccernet. Alonso’s agent Inaki Ibanez said: “The crossing of Xabi Alonso to73 words
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Miscellaneous81 2004-08-18 43 IN THE LIVING ROOM GOLF: US Amateur Open Championship, Ist rd (Live, Ch 23, tomorrow, lam) FOOTBALL: International friendlies: Norway v Belgium (tomorrow, lam), Scotland v Hungary (tomorrow, 3am) Channel i. Sweden v Holland (Live, Ch2l, tomorrow, 2.10 am), Czech Republic v Greece (Live, Ch 22, tomorrow, 2.10 am), England81 words
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