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Title Section10 2004-08-24 1 Streats TUESDAY, AUGS6T 24, 2004 E-mall: streats@sphxom.sg MITA (P) 196/03/200410 words
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Article, Illustration700 2004-08-24 1 Chua Kong Ho; Choong Choon Yee - C t' li tfi to li' 1 *ct By Chua Kong Ho Choong Choon Yee CREATIVE Technologies chairman Sim Wong Hoo is taking another crack at a pet project developing high-speed, fixed-wing hovercraft after an earlier venture in Australia failed. Mr Sim and some of700 words
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Advertisement113 2004-08-24 1 joinin fray Budget carrier Tiger Airways to fly to Bangkok next month and says it’s ready for price war sparkling esu Its Young entrepreneurs Lye Kim Sheong and Kenneth Lim break into the jewellery business ir I Sim Wong He crack at a pet high-speed, fi after an earlie failed.113 words
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320 2004-08-24 2 Lee Chop Kiong - By Lee Chop Kiong COUPLES yesterday welcomed measures announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to encourage more births, but some employers had reservations about the extended maternity leave. During his National Day Rally speech on Sunday, PM Lee said maternity leave would320 words
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Article, Illustration491 2004-08-24 2 SarahNg - Woman who wrote to Hsien Loong expresses her gratitude B y SarahNg WHEN Ms Adeline Tan e-mailed a letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, she had hoped it would catch his eye for it embodied the problems faced by many parents with youngNgSorLuan - 491 words
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Article, Illustration393 2004-08-24 3 M’siaban sees egg price surge, frozen chicken stable SUPPLIES of chicken and eggs here have been dwindling since the ban last Thursday on imports of Malaysian poultry and poultry products after the discovery of bird flu at a Kelantan state farm. Though the ban hasReuters - 393 words
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Article, Illustration461 2004-08-24 4 Khushwant Singh - Rates will be 40% less than full-service carriers’; it’s ready for price war By Khushwant Singh BUDGET airline Tiger Airways received its air operator’s certificate yesterday and immediately unsheathed its claws. In a press conference, its chief executive officer, Mr Patrick Gan,461 words
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250 2004-08-24 6 -AFP MANILA The Philippines faces an Argentinian-type debt default within the next three years with unless drastic steps are taken to improve the nation’s finances, a group of economists at the University of the Philippines warned yesterday. A likely uptick in global interest-AFP - 250 words
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Article, Illustration543 2004-08-24 6 Holed up in Najaf shrine, A 1 Sadr supporters weary Wire services NAJAF, Iraq For Mr Naseer Junaid, holed up in the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, the strongest urge is to make a telephone call back home to his ailing'l2-year-old daughter in the– Wire services; AFP - 543 words
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135 2004-08-24 8 BUZZ STOP A FORMER SIA employee yesterday lost a seven-year legal battle with the carrier over his dismissal, when the Court of Appeal denied him permission to appeal and ordered him to pay costs of $2,500. But Mr Clement Louis135 words
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Article162 2004-08-24 8 – Sharlene Tan - ATF 2005 to be held in Langkawi Sharlene Tan A PUBLICITY blitz is going on in all 10 Asean capitals this month to promote the 24th Asean Tourism Forum (ATF), which will be held in Langkawi next January. “The objective of ATF is to bring162 words
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145 2004-08-24 8 It’s permitted, says Perak mufti -AFP A ROW erupted yesterday over comments made by Muslim leaders in Malaysia that a husband could not be guilty of raping his wife. The Malaysian Human Rights Commission had urged the government to make marital rape a crime,-AFP - 145 words
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Article, Illustration67 2004-08-24 8 Ashieigh Sim - Text and picture by Ashieigh Sim Mr Michael Lee Hong Hwee sitting among miniature cardboard figures of himself in this art exhibit called When a Body Meets a Building at Alliance Francaise. Inspired by his love for architecture and the human form the artist explores the relationship between67 words
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129 2004-08-24 8 -afp NORTH Korea yesterday described US President George W Bush as an “imbecile” and a “tyrant” who was worse than Adolf Hitler, and ruled out holding new talks on nuclear weapons with the US. In an unusually strong attack, a North Korean foreign-afp - 129 words
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Article94 2004-08-24 8 -AP HAZE from forest fires that is fouling skies over Indonesia and Malaysia may worsen in coming months as farmers continue to torch land to make way for crops. Bush fires have put smoke over large parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan islands in recent months. The-AP - 94 words
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Article88 2004-08-24 8 A FEMALE rhesus macaque, which was illegally kept as a pet in a warehouse off Malan Road in Telok Blangah, has been confiscated, following a raid by officers from the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority. The monkey was found88 words
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Article90 2004-08-24 8 SINGAPORE Press Holdings yesterday gave $200,000 to 20 charities benefiting the needy elderly, The Straits Times reports today. The charities include Sunlove Home Help Service, St Luke’s Elder Care, Lions Befrienders and Bright Hill Evergreen Home. SPH chief executive Alan Chan presented a $lO,OOO cheque90 words
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Article90 2004-08-24 8 DR Sim Thean Shee is the last of the eight doctors from Grace Polyclinic to be convicted by the Singapore Medical Council. He has been convicted on eight out of 17 charges related to the inappropriate prescription of hypnotic medication such as Erimin and Dormicum over90 words
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Article, Illustration505 2004-08-24 10 Janice Wong - Former SIA steward Lye Kim Sheong and ex-IT marketing executive Kenneth Lim, who have launched their ownjewellery range, offer some tips on starting a business from scratch W M Rrepreneursjj By Janice Wong PRODUCING a jewellery range with $30,000 is surely a tough proposition, but isPics: Edwin Koo - 505 words
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Article102 2004-08-24 10 Reuters SINGAPORE The country’s consumer prices fell unexpectedly last month after holding steady in June, official data showed yesterday. But analysts say that prices look set to pick up as the economy improves and world commodity prices surge. The drop marked the first seasonally adjusted fall in– Reuters - 102 words
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Article86 2004-08-24 10 -AP SINGAPORE A team of Singapore executives will leave for Malaysia today on a four-day visit to grab a greater share of contract work from Malaysia’s carmakers. International Enterprise Singapore said in a statement that Malaysia’s automotive sector is among the world’s top 20, and ranks-AP - 86 words
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Article73 2004-08-24 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Mapletree Investments yesterday said that it has signed an agreement to buy three logistics and warehouse properties for $52.5 million. The properties were bought for a real estate investment trust that it is setting up in the next 12 months, the company said. The buildings– Bloomberg - 73 words
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Article81 2004-08-24 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Raffles Holdings will manage a 65-villa resort in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, the company said in a statement to the Singapore Exchange. The Raffles Taimana Resort Tahaa, French Polynesia, is owned by Hong Kong’s Veritas Ltd, and will be the 13th managed under– Bloomberg - 81 words
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Article326 2004-08-24 12 Share offer, the year’s largest, expected to open in October and values telco at up to $2.5b SINGAPORE Star Hub Ltd’s long-awaited IPO is finally on track, with the preliminary prospectus being filed over the weekend. The IPO will be the year’s largest, raising326 words
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131 2004-08-24 12 -AFP SYDNEY Australia’s competition watchdog yesterday recommended that national carrier Qantas should be permitted to maintain a nearly decade-old alliance with British Airways for another five years. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said benefits to consumers on the lucrative “Kangaroo route” between-AFP - 131 words
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Article, Illustration361 2004-08-24 13 Zubaidah Nazeer - Owner of top architect firm, others to speak on their ups and downs in business By Zubaidah Nazeer WHEN architect Koh Seow Chuan (pictured) was 27 years old, he had hoped to be a partner in an architectural firm, Malayan Architects CoPartnership, but itAshlelgh Sim - 361 words
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Article171 2004-08-24 13 -AFP HANOI Vietnam’s Finance Ministry will support national shipping company Gemadept as the first domestic firm to list on a foreign stock market when it does so in Singapore, a ministry official said yesterday. “The ministry has been looking for one or two eligible Vietnamese companies-AFP - 171 words
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Article507 2004-08-24 14 48 cite lack of trust as reason for switching advisers Bloomberg NEW YORK Merrill Lynch Co, the biggest US securities broker, and ÜBS AG, the world’s largest money manager, are among the Wall Street firms which together are losing some of the wealthiest Americans as– Bloomberg - 507 words
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Article27 2004-08-24 14 STI: 1,900.16 5.23 *AS AT AUGUST 23 US$: 551.707 Ss: 64.06 YEN Ss: 24.28 BAHT 563.102 Ss: RM2.226 Ss: 5,427 RUPIAH EURO: 562.099 Ss: HK64.56927 words
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Article, Illustration683 2004-08-24 16 DAVID DeROSA - By DAVID DeROSA Bloomberg SINCE when do politicians turn down an opportunity to take a swipe at energy markets and the forces of supply and demand? Last Wednesday, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder rebutted suggestions that his country’s economy may be damaged by world oil– Bloomberg - 683 words
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Article178 2004-08-24 18 THE PM’s speech was “all inclusive” for every Singaporean, and I am sure many will have felt inspired by the long yet interesting address. Key announcements on policy changes must have been welcomed by all Singaporeans, particularly those concerning baby bonus and a178 words
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180 2004-08-24 18 A TAXI driver recently expressed some doubts to me about Mr Lee Hsien Loong being the next Prime Minister. But after listening to the new PM last night in his long National Day Rally speech, I strongly believe he is a man of180 words
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Article125 2004-08-24 18 ACCOLADES to PM Lee Hsien Loong for his “be connected” NDR speech. His feel for the grassroots is palpable and his sincerity evident from examples he cited in encounters with ordinary Singaporeans. To me, he is a merchant of hope for this nation. His125 words
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114 2004-08-24 18 I VIGOROUSLY applaud PM Lee Hsien Loong for his NDR speech, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I am glad that many benefits will be extended to working mothers in our society. My concern is whether the medical benefits are only applicable to women in the114 words
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Article128 2004-08-24 18 WE keep hearing stories about how Singaporeans seeking financial assistance at meet-the-people sessions are seen with cellphones. Critics question how they can need assistance if they can afford to subscribe to the phone service. I would like to point out that the cost of subscription to128 words
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Article71 2004-08-24 18 IN yesterday’s front-page report, “PM Lee’s bold approach” we said that childcare leave would be granted at two days per child per year for families with children aged below 12. This is incorrect. The child has to be aged under seven. Also, each parent will receive two days childcare71 words
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Article, Illustration181 2004-08-24 20 IT was heartening to see Singaporeans gathering around TVs at homes and in public areas to catch Li Jiawei’s game on Saturday. However, what disappointed me were some of the reactions after her loss. Prior to her game, the media were raving about her. I remember also181 words
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203 2004-08-24 20 ONCE again Team Singapore will come home emptyhanded from the Olympics. All the high hopes and expectations finally crashed after our last medal hope, paddler Li Jiawei, lost to the North Korean woman. So what went wrong with our preparations and training? Our players203 words
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Article80 2004-08-24 20 I THINK Li Jiawei played very well. I hope that her fellow Singaporeans will not be too quick to blame her for not winning a medal. Let us do our bit to congratulate her for a job well done. I respect her for her humility and for80 words
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Article199 2004-08-24 20 RONALD Susilo and Li Jiawei have reopened the path that was first laid more than 40 years ago by our weightlifter Tan Howe Liang, Singapore’s only Olympic medallist. We applaud these two who tried so hard this year, and will always remember their anguish at failing199 words
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Article105 2004-08-24 20 IT is always better late than never, and this dictum applies in the case of the long-overdue recognition of our Olympic silver medallist Tan Howe Liang, who brought honour to Singapore more than 40 years ago. The honour for him need not necessarily be monetary.105 words
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Global
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367 2004-08-24 22 Officials fail to spot fake passports: Asean anti-terror chief Wire services KUALA LUMPUR Terrorists are slipping through borders in South-east Asia using fake passports because immigration authorities at airports and other checkpoints fail to recognise suspicious documents, security experts said yesterday. “These people who– Wire services - 367 words
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Article186 2004-08-24 22 Reuters HONG KONG The arrest in south China of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for hiring a prostitute has eroded support for his party, hanging a question mark over its chances of victory in the city’s legislative elections. A survey released before the detention last– Reuters - 186 words
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Article, Illustration279 2004-08-24 22 BEIJING Even as China races ahead with exports of its manufactured goods, alarm bells reportedly are sounding in the nation of 1.3 billion over its recently acquired status as a net importer of food. The three biggest exporters of food products to China lastReuters - 279 words
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Article185 2004-08-24 22 -AFP HONG KONG Hong Kongers famously told a survey last year they were too busy with work for relationships. Now a new technology will enable them to go dating using their famous passion for cellphones Artificial Life, a Hong Kong-based phone technology firm, has created the-AFP - 185 words
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267 2004-08-24 24 Canberra says airports can’t afford to join scheme -AP CANBERRA The Australian government yesterday refused to introduce mandatory passenger and baggage screening at regional airports, saying that it would be too costly. Counter-terrorism security will be upgraded in a As4B million (Sss9 million) plan for-AP - 267 words
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Article, Illustration31 2004-08-24 24 Russian sportsmen run into the Vuoksa river, some 100 km away from St Petersburg, carrying inflatable rubber women during the ‘Bubble Baba’ (bubble woman) race on Sunday AFPAFP - 31 words
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Article147 2004-08-24 24 BEIJING A survey by China’s Ministry of Information has come up with a surprising finding, American City Business Journal reported yesterday. The study, which was intended to find out which kinds of technicians are in short supply in the country, showed that China needs up to147 words
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412 2004-08-24 26 Companies spend s7lb a year on ‘remedial training’ LONDON Britain’s examination system has come under a fierce attack, just before the announcement of the GCSE O-level results on Thursday, London’s Guardian newspaper reported yesterday. The attack comes from the Confederation of British Industry412 words
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Article151 2004-08-24 26 -AP WASHINGTON US Senate Intelligence Committee Republicans have proposed removing the nation’s largest intelligence gathering 'operations from the Central Intelligence Agency and the Pentagon and putting them directly under a new national intelligence director. Kansas Senator Pat Roberts, the panel chairman, unveiled on Sunday the-AP - 151 words
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Miscellaneous38 2004-08-24 25 at i J <* v s r ■c is it If? D D h V--0 C=7 EPL HIGHLIGHTS GOALS TUESDAYS 9PM WEDNESDAYS 12MN EPL PREVIEW 77G£l FRIDAYS 12MN S ON M 'W\ M A photos cotirMky of AFP I38 words
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Medical
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477 2004-08-24 28 Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Ms Nancy Achin Audesse, 45, knows a thing or two about serious illness and optimism. She’s had cancer four times: Hodgkin’s disease when she was 14, two bouts of breast cancer in her early 30s and melanoma– Los Angeles Times - 477 words
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Article, Illustration751 2004-08-24 29 Four wheels bad, two wheels good that may just be the mantra of those who, for economic reasons or vanity, prefer the vroom ofhikes. CHRISTOPHER LIM takes a close look at this vehicle class DRIVING around in a sedate sedan may be practical for ferrying kids to school751 words
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Article, Illustration801 2004-08-24 30 Starting out in an 1 office smaller than an HDB living room nine years ago, oak 3 Films now enjoys a s2m annual turnover. YVONNEKWOK traces its path to success L j WHEN Zaihirat Banu abandoned her earlier decision to study psychology at a Canadian university and801 words
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Article, Illustration467 2004-08-24 31 Sharlene Tan - By Sharlene Tan TORY Dobrin’s friends and fellow dancers didn’t think it was a good idea for him to join Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo nearly 25 years ago. But the present artistic director of The Trocks, as the company is affectionately known,467 words
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Article, Illustration211 2004-08-24 31 Wire services EDVARD Munch’s famous paintings The Scream (far right), Madonna (right) and others were stolen from an art museum on Sunday as stunned museum-goers watched armed men threatening the staff at gunpoint before taking the art work to a waiting car. “We don’t have– Wire services - 211 words
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Article, Illustration109 2004-08-24 31 WHEN Britney Spears ties the knot in November with Kevin Federline, it won’t just be a marriage it may also be a career move. Australia’s Undercover Music News reported that Spears and fiance Federline are meeting with MTV about becoming the next stars of “Newlyweds”. Current109 words
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Article, Illustration91 2004-08-24 31 RUSSELL Crowe has reportedly bitten the ear of his bodyguard Mark “Spud” Carroll during a drunken clash while filming his new boxing movie, The Cinderella Man. According to Britain’s Daily Mirror, the fiery Australian star’s “Mike Tyson” moment allegedly happened during a drinking session on the91 words
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Article, Illustration116 2004-08-24 31 BRITISH actor Hugh Grant has been spotted frolicking with Jemima Khan on a beach in the south of France. The 44-year-old actor couldn’t keep his hands off the beautiful ex-wife of Pakistan politician Imran, according to the News of the World tabloid. He was pictured kissing and116 words
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Article, Illustration549 2004-08-24 32 Sharon Soh - fuel I L J By Sharon Soh MENTION “Chinese vegetarian food”, and artificially-flavoured mock meats in greasy, overseasoned sauces come to mind. Instead of bringing out the flavour of vegetables, many vegetarian restaurants opt for the easy way out and rely heavily on oil, commercial sauces, and MSG,Wes; Sharon Soh - 549 words
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Article, Illustration121 2004-08-24 34 Taiwan is bracing itself for a typhoon that is expected to hit the island today if it 1 stays on its present course. Typhoon Aete,, packing maximum?sustained winds of 120 kmh, Is due to slam into Taiwan’s north-east coast. In Singapore, it’ll be slightly hazy. ShowersPic Ng Sor Luan - 121 words
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Article, Illustration48 2004-08-24 34 10pm, Channel i In this World War II movie, the Allies masquerade as Nazis and take over a U-boat to get an “enigma coding machine”. But the action really begins when they get stranded in it. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel and Jon Bon Jovi.48 words
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Article51 2004-08-24 34 10.35 pm, Star Movies (Star Hub Ch 58) Halle Berry gives an Oscar-winning performance in Monster’s Ball, about an embittered prison guard (Billy Bob Thornton) working on Death Row who begins an unlikely but emotionally charged affair with Leticia (Berry), the wife of a man he has just51 words
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Article, Illustration65 2004-08-24 34 CHOKHER BALI A PASSION PLAY Thursday, 7pm Marina 3, Golden Village Marina Due to overwhelming demand, there will be an extra screening of the Aishwarya Rai film Chokher Bali, which is part of India Film Week 2004. The film’s two other screenings have been sold out. The lush period65 words
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Article80 2004-08-24 34 LITTLE VICTORIES Tom till Aug 29,10 am, 12.00 pm, 2.30 pm DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road Fresh from its run at the Singapore Arts Festival 2004, this charming story, presented by SRT’s The Little Company, is for everyone over the age of 8. Tony thinks that his life80 words
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Miscellaneous497 2004-08-24 34 AQUARIUS JAN 20 -FEB 18 For the next two weeks, all kinds of fiery, dramatic, interesting types will cross your path with an equally interesting array of offers. This applies to all categories. Be on your toes. «OrTAURUS > APR 20-MAY 20 Your hunt for a soul mate could be497 words
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Article, Illustration500 2004-08-24 35 El Guerrouj and Lagatsetfor 1,500 m showdown DUEL OF THE DAY Wire services ATHENS Middle distance kingpins Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj i (below) and Kenyan Bernard Lagat jl (right) are set for a 1,500 m showdownS Both qualified for today’s final (tomorrow morning, Singapore time). El Guerrouj– Wire services; Pics: AP - 500 words
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281 2004-08-24 35 Reuters ATHENS The US men’s basketball team got their first comfortable win yesterday, routing winless Angola 89-53 in their final preliminary round game. While nowhere near as one-sided as the 116-48 victory against Angola at the 1992 Barcelona Games over players who had holes– Reuters - 281 words
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Article, Illustration451 2004-08-24 36 World’s fastest man’s first love is art and design AP ATHENS His first track event was the 100 m hydrants a Brooklyn kid running down the street leaping over every fire plug in his path. His second track event was the 100 m spokes the kid racing in– AP; AP - 451 words
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242 2004-08-24 36 -AP ATHENS Trevor Graham, who has coached some of the world’s best sprinters from his training base in North Carolina, acknowledged on Sunday night that he triggered the biggest drug scandal in the sport’s history by sending a syringe containing a-AP - 242 words
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Article129 2004-08-24 36 -Reuters ATHANASIA Tsoumeleka, a complete outsider, snatched the women’s Olympic 20km race walk title after a thrilling finish yesterday to give Greece its first athletics gold of the Games. She beat Russia’s Olimpiada Ivanova, the 2001 world champion, in a sprint finish, timing 1:29.125ec. Ivanova was-Reuters - 129 words
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Article81 2004-08-24 36 Reuters CHANTELLE Newbery gave Australia its first women’s Olympic diving title when she won the 10m platform on Sunday. The 27-year-old, who had retired from the sport three years ago, pushed Lao Lishi of China into the silver medal position with I the bronze going to– Reuters - 81 words
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Article120 2004-08-24 36 -AFP SWEDEN’S Christian Olsson was crowned champion in the triple jump on Sunday, adding the gold to his world and European titles. The 24-year-old had 17.79 m in the second round to take the title ahead of Romania’s Marian Oprea, who jumped 17.55 m. Bronze went to Russia’s-AFP - 120 words
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Article, Illustration389 2004-08-24 37 Victory will boostlraqs hopes of back home -AFP ATHENS Iraq’s rootless footballers face Paraguay today (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) knowing victory will hand their country only a second Olympic Games medal, an achievement which would have been deemed impossible just two weeks ago. Having stunned talent-packed-AFP; AP - 389 words
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Article58 2004-08-24 37 Country Gold Silver Bronze 1. United States 22 22 15 2. China 22 15 11 3. 13 9 13 4. 13 6 7 5. France 9 7 7 6. 8 10 11 7.ltaly 7 6 7 8. Russia 6 14 17 9. Korea 6 10 558 words
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Article22 2004-08-24 37 Australia won the team pursuit gold medal yesterday. Britain won the silver medal and Spain took the bronze.22 words
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203 2004-08-24 37 -AFP ATHENS South Korean Ryu Seung Min destroyed China’s dream of sweeping all the gold medals in table tennis for a third consecutive Olympics with victory over Wang Hao in the men’s singles final yesterday. Ryu, the world No 3, outlasted fourth-ranked Wang-AFP - 203 words
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Article, Illustration609 2004-08-24 38 China aims to beat US in gold-medal race in Beijing 2008 Wire services ATHENS China is determined to knock the US off the peak of the Olympic mountain by 2008, when the Games will be held in Beijing. The next edition of the Olympics will be just– Wire services; Reuters - 609 words
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Article201 2004-08-24 38 -AFP SOUTHAMPTON Paul Sturrock has resigned as manager of English Premiership side Southampton. “Following discussions over the weekend, Paul Sturrock will be leaving Southampton Football Club by mutual agreement with immediate effect,” chairman Rupert Lowe said in a statement issued yesterday. Sturrock, who took over from Gordon-AFP - 201 words
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Article219 2004-08-24 38 -AP LONDON Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said that it is time for the Reds to start delivering the goods on the field and become a real force to be reckoned with once again. Liverpool take a 2-0 lead into a home match against AK Graz of-AP - 219 words
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Article, Illustration620 2004-08-24 39 Tan Kim Han - Teck Whye Secondary loses, but captain Zulkifli wins praise By Tan Kim Han TECK Whye Secondary School and St Gabriel’s Secondary made it into the semi-finals of the National Schools C Division Champions League in contrasting fashion. Teck Whye won five games, drew one and lost onepics: Edwin Koo - 620 words
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