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Title Section10 2004-08-20 1 Streats FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2004 E-mail: streats@sphxom.sg mita (p) 196/03/200410 words
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Article, Illustration588 2004-08-20 1 Khushwant Singh - Govt-initiated council to seek views from public, welfare groups in a month B y Khushwant Singh THE contentious issue of just how much charities should tell the public about the way they handle their funds is about to get an airing thanks to a body588 words
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Advertisement171 2004-08-20 1 ?«-tf acuvut wmm FR PDA Y ACUVUE colours SHARI YOUR PAPER deals”, such as low-interest loans or real estate at reduced prices, to executives, trustees and other insiders. That prompted reader See Leong Kit, 56, a retiree, to write a letter published on Aug 18 urging charities here to disclose171 words
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Article147 2004-08-20 2 -AFP BEIJING China has set up public bank accounts so that corrupt officials can voluntarily return bribes they have pocketed in return for lighter punishment, state media reported yesterday. Accounts have so far been set up in six provinces and 20 cities, Xinhua news agency said,-AFP - 147 words
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Article, Illustration417 2004-08-20 2 4,000 corrupt officials have fled China overpast 20 years Wire services BEIJING About 4,000 corrupt Chinese officials have fled abroad in the past two decades, taking with them ill-gotten funds totalling more than five billion yuan (S$ 1.04 billion). That jawdropping figure was part ofWire services; AP - 417 words
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Article600 2004-08-20 3 Christopher Lim; Lee Choo Kiong - Importers reluctant to bring in chilled eggs By Christopher Lim Lee Choo Kiong THE ban on imported poultry and poultry products from Malaysia has, not unexpectedly, led to increases in egg prices and that of chicken in some outlets. Suppliers of frozen chicken have warned that600 words
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Article, Illustration294 2004-08-20 3 Wire services KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has experienced an outbreak of the HSNI bird flu virus, responsible for several human deaths in Vietnam and Thailand, the government announced yesterday. It confirmed that avian flu had been found among chickens in a village in the– Wire services; Reuters - 294 words
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224 2004-08-20 3 Janice Wong - By_ Janice Wong In Ho Chi Minh City NATIONAL Development Minister Mah Bow Tan yesterday assured Singaporeans that there are enough frozen chickens in Singapore to last three months. So there is no need for panic buying. Moreover, the ban on poultry from224 words
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Article, Illustration401 2004-08-20 4 Sarah Ng - PM Lee will kick off National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign next month with carnival on Tanjong Beach By Sarah Ng JUST two years ago, Dr Raymond Chua was overweight and got tired easily. He knew his lack of fitness was because of his weight. So401 words
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Article, Illustration452 2004-08-20 6 Skyline can barely be seen as visibility drops to 1km Wire services HONG KONG At least six ships and boats were involved in collisions in Hong Kong’s harbour yesterday as choking pollution reduced visibility to barely a kilometre, marine officials said. Government shipping chiefsWire services; AFP - 452 words
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146 2004-08-20 8 BUZZSTOP A CHARITY auction has made one man’s dream of skydiving come true, The Straits Times reports today. The last time Raja Singh, 43, jumped out of a plane was as a commando 20 years ago. But it all ended146 words
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Article, Illustration55 2004-08-20 8 Edwin Koo - Text and picture by l Edwin Koo Less than an hour into his two-hour performance, busker Roy Payamal was stopped by staff from continuing his show at the Orchard MRT station on Wednesday. He was performing a mime called Peace, where he was a golden statue55 words
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Article144 2004-08-20 8 Finn’s biggest single hiring ELECTRONICS company Philips plans to hire 200 engineers and managers for its product development centre here within the next two months. It is the Dutch electronics giant’s largest single recruitment drive for the centre since it was set up four years144 words
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Article120 2004-08-20 8 Aussie govt spearheads course in KL AFP THE Australian government will next week launch its first training programme at the new South-east Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism in Kuala Lumpur, the embassy there said yesterday. Twenty-five officials from nine countries will take part in the programme, “whichAFP - 120 words
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Article155 2004-08-20 8 Nicoll Highway collapse inquiry AN engineer for one of the main contractors at the Nicoll Highway excavation site yesterday accused a subcontractor of lying about telephoning him to say why a possibly crucial instrument reading could not be taken for two days before the April155 words
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Article117 2004-08-20 8 AFP A BEIJING media company said yesterday that it will start a trial scheme to install television sets in the city’s taxis and light rail network to provide on-board entertainment for passengers. The company is hoping to install television screens in 3,000 taxis by the endAFP - 117 words
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Article91 2004-08-20 8 ap MALAYSIA has postponed a campaign to detain and deport hundreds of thousands of Indonesian illegal immigrants following a request from Jakarta, news reports said yesterday. Jakarta sought the delay because of next month’s presidential election and the Muslim fasting month in October, Malaysian Home Minister Azmiap - 91 words
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Article88 2004-08-20 8 CONFLUENCE, the champion mare who retired recently, was euthanised on Wednesday on humane grounds. She underwent major surgery on her left foreleg in June. But about a week ago, the implants in her leg started to fail, resulting in a breakage of the fused joint. Confluence’s career winnings88 words
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Article89 2004-08-20 8 ■AFP BUDGET carrier Valuair will begin a second daily service to Jakarta next week to tap into the growing traffic between the two neighbours, the airline said yesterday. The second flight to Jakarta, starting on Monday, will be an evening service. The existing daily flight leaves■AFP - 89 words
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Article389 2004-08-20 12 Rising price likely to see Asia’s GDP growth down one percentage point Wire services LONDON Oil prices struck a fresh record yesterday, threatening to hurt Asian economic growth and force the region to make painful adjustments. US sweet light crude rose 93 US centsWire services - 389 words
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81 2004-08-20 12 Singapore Airlines and Silk Air yesterday said that skyrocketing oil prices have forced them to raise ticket prices to up to US$l2 (5520.57) beginning next month. Passengers will now have to pay a US$7 surcharge for flights between Singapore and other parts of South-east Asia,81 words
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Article, Illustration344 2004-08-20 12 Janice Wong - By Janice Wong In Ho Chi Minh City DEVELOPER Keppel Land was yesterday given the green light by the Vietnamese government to construct Saigon Sports City, a 74ha integrated residential, commercial, recreational and sporting hub in Ho Chi Minh City. KepLand, the propertyST - 344 words
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Article98 2004-08-20 12 Bloomberg SYDNEY Thakral Holdings Group, the Australian property management unit of Singapore-based electronic equipment retailer Thakral Corp, agreed to buy Brisbane’s Sheraton Hotel for Asloo million (*****.3 million). The company yesterday said that net income in the 12 months ended June 30 rose to As3s million, orBloomberg - 98 words
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Article113 2004-08-20 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Raffles Holdings Ltd, which owns the 116-year-old Raffles Hotel in Singapore, will form a joint marketing programme with India’s Taj Group of hotels, as the two companies seek to expand overseas sales. They will market their luxury hotels by jointly promoting services at travel fairs andBloomberg - 113 words
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Article74 2004-08-20 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Datacraft Asia Ltd, which sets up and manages corporate computer networks in 13 Asian countries, is starting to expand its workforce again to tap demand for consulting services related to data storage and computer security. Singapore-based Datacraft, which has kept the number of employees stable atBloomberg - 74 words
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Article84 2004-08-20 12 Bloomberg SYDNEY Qantas Airways Ltd, Australia’s biggest airline, posted a record profit in the second half on cost cuts and a rebound in travel. Qantas shares fell as much as 6 per cent on concern that rising fuel prices will erode earnings. Net income was A 5290.6Bloomberg - 84 words
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Article, Illustration360 2004-08-20 14 Govt data for the end 0f2002 gives insight into size of S’pore’s ‘external economy Reuters SINGAPORE The Republic had US$l59 billion worth of overseas investments at the end of 2002 even before recent regional expansion sprees by Singapore investment company Temasek Holdings, government data showed yesterday.Reuters - 360 words
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230 2004-08-20 14 Bloomberg HONG KONG Billionaire Li Ka Shing, Asia’s richest businessman, said that he is “confident” about Hong Kong’s economy and may even increase his companies’ investment in the city. “Although we’re expanding overseas, our Hong Kong businesses haven’t shrunk.– Bloomberg - 230 words
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293 2004-08-20 16 Little chance for investors to turn an instant profit on allocations as all who bid will get shares Reuters NEW YORK Google Inc, the most popular Internet search engine, raised US$l.67 billion (552.84 billion) on Wednesday in its long-awaited IPO after slashing the price andReuters - 293 words
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144 2004-08-20 16 -AFP SHANGHAI Growth in China’s power consumption is expected to ease in the second half -of this year as measures to slow investment and rising electricity prices cool demand, state press said yesterday. China’s energy needs were forecast to slow to growth of-AFP - 144 words
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Article, Illustration315 2004-08-20 18 Famed Tokyo market sees sales drop 20% as big retailers muscle in on business Reuters TOKYO It’s been years since Mr Takao Hasebe barked out bids at the early morning tuna auction down at Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, but his return for a visitReuters - 315 words
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Article136 2004-08-20 18 STI: 1,907.05 16.37 Reuters SHARES rose about 1 per cent to their highest levels in over a week yesterday as investors bought beaten-down technology sector blue chips. The Straits Times Index ended up 16.37 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 1,907.05. Overall, gainers outnumbered losers 263 to 102 in briskReuters - 136 words
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Article24 2004-08-20 18 *AS AT AUGUST 19 US$: SSI.7UL 553.118 EURO: 552.113 Ss: 64.02 YEN Ss: RM2.221 Ss: HK54.559 Ss: 24.24 BAHT Ss: 5,408 RUPIAH24 words
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Article, Illustration856 2004-08-20 22 PHILIP LEE - By PHILIP LEE IT has always been a habit of mine not to throw away any letter or postcard that I receive. This practice of keeping such mail started because as a young man, I wrote prolifically to both friends and pen-pals overseas. In turn,Ashleigh Sim - 856 words
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184 2004-08-20 25 I REFER to the letters “Charities should reveal pay, perk of top execs” (Streats, Aug 18), by Mr See Leong Kit, and “Transparency permits informed generosity” (Streats, Aug 19), by Mr Richard Stevenson. Mr See suggested that our charities follow publicly listed companies and be184 words
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Article116 2004-08-20 25 I APPLAUD Ronald Susilo’s remarkable performance in this Olympics Games. His triumph over the World No 1 player brought joy, sparked interest and had people from all walks of life talking about it. I felt a huge sense of pride and thought that he would116 words
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325 2004-08-20 25 IT was encouraging to read that Singapore Airlines has come out to clearly define its role and position in the local airline industry (“SIA to let budget rivals fight it out”, Streats, Aug 18). Now that SIA has said that it is positioning itself to325 words
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Article178 2004-08-20 25 I REFER to Ms Cindy Tan’s letter, “Making parking family-friendly” (Streats, Aug 18). I am a housewife and I visit my elderly mother about three times a week. I have to drive to her home and I find the parking charges very hefty. I usually stay178 words
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112 2004-08-20 25 I AGREE with the views expressed by Mr Shankar Raj an in his letter, “Rethink carpark fees at parks” (Streats, Aug 19) and I would like to add something to take this issue a step further. As part of the effort by the112 words
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145 2004-08-20 25 I REFER to the letter, “Act to thwart vandals” (Streats, July 30), by Mr Eddie Liew. HDB has taken security factors into consideration in designing multi-storey carparks (MSCP). HDB MSCPs are built at easily accessible locations. The decks and staircases of the145 words
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Article, Illustration60 2004-08-20 26 Protesters dressed as Thai-boxing orang utans performing during a demonstration against orang utan smuggling yesterday in front of the Thai embassy in Jakarta. The activists accused the Thai government of smuggling 115 orang utans from Indonesia and using them for entertainment at Safari World in Bangkok. TheyAP - 60 words
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257 2004-08-20 26 -AFP KATHMANDU A blockade of the Nepalese capital called by Maoist rebels entered a second day yesterday, causing a rise in food prices and prompting the government to declare that the city had enough supplies for a month. The government also deployed extra security-AFP - 257 words
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319 2004-08-20 26 Slump in jobs despite business boom NEW YORK The rising cost of health insurance is affecting job creation in the United States, the New York Times reported yesterday. Despite nearly three years of uninterrupted economic growth, US government data, industry surveys and319 words
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Article175 2004-08-20 26 -AFP BAGHDAD The Iraqi government yesterday accused Shi’ite militia leader Muqtada A 1 Sadr of trickery, saying that he broke a pledge to disarm and abandon his shrine stronghold in the holy city of Najaf. “Really actions speak louder than words. We’ve made very clear-AFP - 175 words
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Article366 2004-08-20 28 Tie-up seen as no guarantee of second presidency -AFP JAKARTA President Megawati Sukarnoputri yesterday forged a pact with Indonesia’s largest political group Golkar to form a bloc that will dominate parliament but is seen as unlikely to ensure her re-election. Golkar, Ms Megawati’s Indonesian Democratic-AFP - 366 words
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164 2004-08-20 28 AFP SEOUL The head of South Korea’s ruling Uri Party resigned yesterday after allegations that his father had collaborated with Japan during its 1910-1945 colonial rule. Mr Shin Ki Nam’s resignation sent the party into disarray as he had led a driveAFP - 164 words
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441 2004-08-20 30 Reuters BOSTON A new technology that counts cancer cells in the blood helps to predict the success of breast cancer treatments more quickly and more reliably than established methods, researchers reported on Wednesday. A study published in yesterday’s edition of The New England Journal of– Reuters - 441 words
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Article439 2004-08-20 32 Zuhaidah Nazeer - Here’s a list of things to do to avoid having your money go down the drain By Zuhaidah Nazeer YOUR toilet flush doesn’t work. So your first thought is to flip through the Yellow Pages to find a plumber. But complaints about unscrupulous plumbers are on439 words
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Article, Illustration472 2004-08-20 32 FOR someone who admits that he was once a manual labourer, Mr Tony Phua has come a long way. Today, Mr Phua and his wife, Doris (pictured, below), who founded Singapore’s Da Vinci group a classical furniture retail and export business have yet another achievement toIST J; Lianhe Zaobao - 472 words
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Article, Illustration507 2004-08-20 34 Declared a World Heritage site by Unesco last month, the Luis Barragan Houses minimalist style inspires thousands of visitors each year AP MEXICO CITY Behind a drab concrete wall, down a back street in the working class neighbourhood of Tacubaya, sits a hidden jewel of Mexican architecture.AP; Pics: AP, - 507 words
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Article, Illustration645 2004-08-20 36 Iris Tan dropped omofthe corporate rat race to pursue her passion. The owner of newly-opened MoSaico shows EDWIN KOO some of her works CLAD in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, 29-year-old Iris Tan was once a peculiar sight at Defii Lane, an industrial area more accustomedPics: Edwin Koo - 645 words
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Article, Illustration635 2004-08-20 38 Swarovski, a name synonymous with crystals and accessaries, leads off the Singapore Fashion Week’s Designer Shows tonight with a Crystal Odyssey, a showcase of crystal fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2005, reports JASMINE MILLER CRYSTALS continue to play a large role in fashion, as women the world over lookPHOTOGRAPHY: Jamie Koh - 635 words
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Article, Illustration97 2004-08-20 40 FREE and easy beauty, that’s the offering by Terry this season. By Terry now has a host of portable yet chic beauty palettes for the modem woman-on-the-move. I The limited edition Move Glow Palette contains two lip lacquers, a powder blush, compact pow and two powder eyeshadows. The97 words
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Article, Illustration70 2004-08-20 40 A FRESH and totally unexpected interpretation of the classic lavender fragrance, Penhaligon’s Lavandula is a marriage of levels. High basil, canella and pepper rise over mid-range lavender, lily and clary sage, and deeper resonances of musk, vanilla, amberwood and tonka bean. The result: a sensual, hypnotic, yet70 words
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Article, Illustration143 2004-08-20 40 ESTEE Lauder presents a Colour Story for Autumn, featuring Pure Colour Eyeliner and Lip Tint a collaboration of colour for eyes and lips. Inky dark eyes and red, succulent lips are inspired by the runway looks for fall romantic femininity with a little bit of rock ‘n’143 words
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Article75 2004-08-20 40 THE women’s range from French sportswear label Le Coq Sportif entices with shades of pink and spicy citrus. Retro’s still running strong, with styles that hark back to cheerleader movies figurehugging tops and skirts made with 70s fabrics like cotton, polyester and mixed poly mesh. The play of75 words
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219 2004-08-20 42 GregoryLeow - GregoryLeow IF you have not snapped up your tickets to the Eagles concert next month, you may already be too late. Almost all the top $499 seats were snapped up by 4pm yesterday, and are likely to be sold out by today. About half219 words
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Article, Illustration396 2004-08-20 42 JUDILOW - Stylish eating on a shoestring By. JUDILOW Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? These recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals are easy to do and cost $lO or less for four servings SWEET basil (daun kemangi), along with lemongrass (serai) and kaffir lime leaves (daunJudl Low - 396 words
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Article, Illustration137 2004-08-20 44 El Nino weather conditions, which can bring drought to Asia and cause flooding in South America, are more likely this year because of a warming of the central Pacific Ocean, the Australian government’s weather forecaster said. An El Nino-induced drought could slash output 1 of palmPic Ng Sor Luan - 137 words
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Article53 2004-08-20 44 9pm, STAR Movies (Star Hub Ch 58) Daredevil (Ben Affleck) is a man blinded by a radioactive chemical accident as a young boy but left with superhuman senses and an agile acrobatic ability. By day, he is Matt Murdock, a defence attorney. By night, he becomes Daredevil, a superhero53 words
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Article, Illustration44 2004-08-20 44 9.30 pm, Channel i Kim Leng and his gang thrash the Durian King Rooftop Niteclub. When Johnson Tan finds out that Feon is singing there, he too sends his gang to destroy the place. In the ensuing battle, Seow Lang goes missing.44 words
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Happenin'
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Article, Illustration50 2004-08-20 44 GUINNESS LIVE! Today, Bpm Newsroom Bar (11, Unity St, #Ol-19) Tickets at $lO at the door Comediennes Irene Ang, Koh Chieng Mun and Patricia Mok as the “Powder PufFTai Tais” give an an account of life in Singapore from a woman’s perspective. With a special guest appearance by Kumar.50 words
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Article60 2004-08-20 44 COLD TURKEY CHALLENGE Tomorrow, 2pm-9pm Sentosa Sapphire 2 Beach (next to Sunset Bay) Free (register at www.fresh-air-for-women.com) For women who want to stop smoking. Get some support to help you out. Sweat it out at a fitness workshop, frisbee competition or relax with a hand spa and yoga cum60 words
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Advertisement192 2004-08-20 44 Ist Annual SAMSUNG SKYDIVE FESTIVAL SINGAPORE 21st 22nd August 2004 Marina Bayfront Bam Bpm EXTREME SPORTS AIRSHOW On the 21st and 22nd August 2004, swoop yourself down to Marina Bay Waterfront for the Ist Annual Samsung Skydiving Festival. Come witness some of the best skydivers in the world tear up192 words
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Article, Illustration1078 2004-08-20 46 Beginning today, track and field events take centre stage at the Olympics. Here are some of the names, and events, that could be the major talking points in days to come THE DUELS -AFP MEN 100 M MAURICE GREENE (USA) VS KIM COLLINS (SKN) A-AFP; Plcs'AP AFP Refflwm – * 9 K W; afp - 1,078 words
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Article, Illustration431 2004-08-20 48 US 4x200m relay team shatter oldest swimming record to win gold AFP ATHENS The United States’ 4x200m relay team shattered the oldest swimming record in the book on Wednesday to claim the gold and their country’s sixth Olympic crown. Natalie Coughlin, Carly Piper, Dana Vollmer and KaitlinAFP - 431 words
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Article99 2004-08-20 48 AFP ATHENS Newly crowned 100 m freestyle champion Pieter van den Hoogenband and freestyle legend Alexander Popov failed to advance from the 50m freestyle heats yesterday. Van den Hoogenband’s time of 22.565ec was 17th, just missing out on the semi-finals. Popov’s time of 22.585ec putAFP - 99 words
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179 2004-08-20 48 -AP ATHENS Otylia Jedrzejczak of Poland won her third medal of the Olympics, overling Australia’s Petria of 2:05.78 set two years ago. Said Jedrzejczak: “At 100 m, I saw that she (Thomas) was in front. So in the next 100 m, I had-AP - 179 words
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SHORT NOTES
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Article90 2004-08-20 48 AFP FIVE weightlifters failed drugs tests before competing in the Olympic Games since July 30, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed yesterday. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) was expected to issue a statement on the latest scandal to hit the sport late yesterday. A long-standing IWF member, whoAFP - 90 words
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Article93 2004-08-20 48 Reuters PAUL Hamm’s triumph in gymnastics ended 52 years of Soviet and Asian domination of the men’s all-round competition and vindicated the United States’ decision to completely revamp its training methods. Before Hamm’s come-ffom-behind win late on Wednesday, the US men’s team had won only one all-roundReuters - 93 words
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Article87 2004-08-20 48 AFP ZHANG Guozheng went through the pain barrier to grab a third Olympic weightlifting gold for China on Wednesday. The world and Asian champion hobbled back to collect his gold after injuring his back on his way to victory in the men’s 69kg division. He won withAFP - 87 words
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359 2004-08-20 50 Lim Han Ming - Swimming coach Dempsey admits results are disappointing By Lim Han Ming THE Singapore Swimming Association will have much soul searching to do following the swimmers’ dismal performance at the Olympics. None of the five swimmers Joscelin Yeo, Nicolette Teo, Christel Bouvron, Mark Chay and359 words
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Article, Illustration340 2004-08-20 50 Wire services ATHENS China’s Zhang Ning (right) described winning an Olympic gold at the age of 29 as a miracle. She produced a rousing comeback to defeat fourth seed Mia Audina of Holland 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 in an enthralling women’s singles badminton final hereWire services; Reuters - 340 words
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Article, Illustration634 2004-08-20 51 PETER SIOW - Comment By PETER SIOW FIVE Singapore swimmers competing in just eight events in the Olympics, and not even a single personal best! Not one made it to the next round, either. What about all the promises made before the selection committee? Were they just empty words?634 words
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225 2004-08-20 51 AP ATHENS New Zealand rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final five minutes to beat world champion SerbiaMontenegro 90-87 in a physical game yesterday in basketball. It had the officials attracting as much attention as the loser’s suddenly precarious path to theAP - 225 words
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