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Title Section10 2004-08-26 1 Streats THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 E-mall: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 196/03/200410 words
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Article, Illustration410 2004-08-26 1 Govt unveils comprehensive package to promote parenthood Family first 'People must want to have children because they love children and they want to build up family life for themselves. But at the same time, we believe there’s a role for the Government and society to provide a conduciveZaobao - 410 words
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Family first
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Article, Illustration914 2004-08-26 4 i Sarah Ng - Govt’s effort to make S’pore a haven for families applauded By i Sarah Ng MS Audrey Pek (pictured above with her children) and her husband have decided to have a fourth child. Ms Pek, 31, a communications manager, has three girls aged seven,Ashlelgh Sim - 914 words
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Article, Illustration279 2004-08-26 5 Industry groups and companies have generally come out in support of the Government’s move to create a more family-friendly environment ‘Any impact on efficiency levels will be minimal and limited to the short run. ‘For instance, companies might have to either assign another staff to take on279 words
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218 2004-08-26 5 Khushwant Singh - By. t Khushwant Singh EXTENSIVE feedback was considered in the formulation of the new measures to promote parenthood. Chairman of the Steering Group on Population and Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang yesterday said the Working Committee on Population received 1,600218 words
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Article296 2004-08-26 5 AUSTRALIA Mothers receive an A 53,000 (553,600) baby bonus from the government. This will increase to A 54,000 in July 2006 and to A 55,000 in July 2008. Permanent employees are entitled to a minimum of 52 weeks of unpaid leave after the birth or296 words
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Article608 2004-08-26 6 Lee Chop Kiong - Ngee Ann Poly polls S’pore women on having kids By Lee Chop Kiong WHAT do Singaporean women worry about most when it comes to having children? Answer: Time and money. According to a survey, many said they might not have enough time to608 words
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Article, Illustration533 2004-08-26 8 Gary Lim - Marcus Ong was a regular fixture at track events even when his running days were over r Streats iBl (HVIH I I Gary Lim HE was known as the walking encyclopaedia of Singapore athletics. Mr Marcus Ong Teong Cheng could rattle off just about533 words
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Article, Illustration351 2004-08-26 8 Hundreds of Shi’ites heed Ayatollah Sistani’s call to march on Iraq holy city AFP BASRA Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric arrived back in the country yesterday to deal with the Najaf crisis as fighting around its holiest shrine neared a climax, officials and sourcesAFP; AP - 351 words
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147 2004-08-26 8 Bloomberg BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday that the government had arrested some top Islamic clerics suspected of planning the recent bombings in the southern Muslim-majority provinces. He didn’t say how many had been arrested. The government is also pursuing other suspects,– Bloomberg - 147 words
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453 2004-08-26 10 No link between smaller classes and test scores, studies in US, UK, Australia show MELBOURNE Reductions in class sizes have no major impact on student achievement, according to recent studies done in Australia, the United States and Britain. The real difference, educational researchers in these453 words
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181 2004-08-26 10 Washington Post WASHINGTON From tomorrow, US travellers on Northwest Airlines will have to pay as much as US$lO (Ssl7) extra to buy tickets by phone or in person, rather than through Northwest’s website. Hoping to trim about US$7O million in annual ticketWashington Post - 181 words
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Article, Illustration386 2004-08-26 10 AFP JOHANNESBURG The son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (both pictured above) was arrested in South Africa yesterday for allegedly bankrolling a coup plot in oilrich Equatorial Guinea that led to the arrest of dozens of suspected mercenaries five months ago. Millionaire businessman Mark Thatcher,AFP; AP - 386 words
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Article140 2004-08-26 10 Christopher Lim - By Christopher Lim ROAD users gained an improved information resource today with the official launch of the revamped One.motoring Internet portal yesterday. The new website combines the content and services of the Onepay.hub and Traffic.smart websites together with the former One .motoring website. Visitors can not140 words
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139 2004-08-26 12 BUZZSTOP AFP SINGAPOREAN hotelier Kwek Leng Beng, property developer Ng Teng Fong, UOB chairman Wee Cho Yaw and OCBC director Lee Seng Wee are among South-east Asia’s 10 wealthiest people. They feature in a list of the region’s 40AFP - 139 words
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Article, Illustration48 2004-08-26 12 Ashleigh Sim - Text and picture by Ashleigh Sim A model showing off a creation by Michael Ng, a hairstylist from The Scene. The L’Oreal Professionnei Autumn/Winter Trends event showcased the latest hairdos from five top stylists in Singapore at Chijmes on Monday. Text and picture by Ashleigh Sim48 words
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Article143 2004-08-26 12 Russians not ruling out terrorism AP A RUSSIAN airliner crashed and another apparently broke up in the air almost simultaneously after taking off from the same airport, killing all 89 people aboard and raising fears of a terrorist attack. Rescuers found wreckage from aAP - 143 words
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Article129 2004-08-26 12 Patrol Straits jointly: Indon spy boss ap DETAINED Muslim militants have told investigators they had contemplated attacks on shipping in the strategically important Malacca Straits, Indonesia’s intelligence chief said yesterday. Writing in an opinion piece in The Jakarta Post newspaper, Mr AM Hendropriyono also saidap - 129 words
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135 2004-08-26 12 3-day meeting in S’pore HOW can women in Asean countries be trained in information and communication technologies skills. This is a subject being addressed for the first time in a meeting here of policymakers of the 10 member countries. The three-day closed-door workshop started135 words
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Article69 2004-08-26 12 THE Government has appointed Mr Vanu Gopala Menon as Singapore’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, and Mr Burhan Gafoor as the permanent representative to the UN in Geneva. Before his new posting, Mr Menon was Singapore’s permanent representative to the UN in69 words
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Article111 2004-08-26 12 A TAXI driver was yesterday charged in a district court with molesting the 13-year-old younger sister of his former girlfriend, The Straits Times reports today. Tan Chin Hwee, 52, was accused of molesting the teenager twice at his mother’s flat on the morning of Feb 25111 words
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Article80 2004-08-26 12 A 60-YEAR-OLD man who is said to be a feared gangland figure was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the seizure of a large drugs haul. Central Narcotics Bureau officers seized about 30,000 Erimin tablets worth close to $300,000, $15,500 in cash and two cars used to80 words
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Article91 2004-08-26 12 AN Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority inspector is accused of taking bribes from a company in return for advice on food import regulations and licensing requirements. Krishnanmurthi Govindasamy, 53, appeared before a district court yesterday in connection with his allegedly having taken $7OO from food importer Eng91 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration545 2004-08-26 14 Profitable Silk Air will prevail, says CEO Wire services SINGAPORE Competition from budget carriers on some routes will be tougher than previously expected, Silk Air chief executive Mike Barclay said in an interview. Restrictions on the number of flight rights that Singapore has negotiated withWire services; ST - 545 words
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232 2004-08-26 14 Bloomberg BANGKOK Thailand’s telecom regulator, which was set up yesterday, may issue new phone licences to overseas operators and allow more Internet service providers to operate in the nation as early as December, Communications Minister Surapong Suebwonglee said. “Many overseas phone operators have– Bloomberg - 232 words
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Article89 2004-08-26 14 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest in almost four years in the second quarter as domestic demand grew and manufacturers raised production to meet overseas orders. The central bank said that full-year growth will probably top its forecast of 6 per cent toBloomberg - 89 words
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Article84 2004-08-26 14 Bloomberg SINGAPORE ABN Amro Holding will boost its commodity derivatives business in Singapore, offering the bank’s Asian clients a wider range of products that hedge against the risk of price movements. ABN Amro will hire traders and salesmen to offer over-the-counter energy products in Asia by theBloomberg - 84 words
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Article90 2004-08-26 14 SINGAPORE In a novel promotion, HSBC said yesterday that customers who use its credit cards every day in September will get a 25 per cent rebate of the total amount spent. There is no minimum sum required for each transaction and cardholders can earn a maximum cash90 words
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Article80 2004-08-26 14 SINGAPORE From Sept 1, customers who place deposits with UOB will be given a chance to win a $200,000 prize of their choice. The client who wins the UOB Grow for Life draw can chose to take a Porsche Cayenne, an annuity plan or free business80 words
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Article, Illustration408 2004-08-26 16 Private banking seen as high-risk moneylaundering area Reuters SINGAPORE An African investor recently approached a Singapore branch of a European private bank, wanting to deposit US$5O million (SsBs million). His business was declined because the investor had no references and was vague aboutReuters - 408 words
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Article, Illustration419 2004-08-26 18 Troubled S Asia region sees big success from its Red Delicious cyber promo AFP SOPORE, India They have not only survived but thrived in the conflict. And if scientist Sarwar Naqash gets his wish, Kashmiri apples will soon be on the world’s finestAFP - 419 words
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Article, Illustration443 2004-08-26 20 New containers will keep drink cold an hour longer AP PITTSBURGH How much would you pay for a bottle of beer that stays cold nearly an hour longer? Pittsburgh Brewing Co, the maker of Iron City Beer, is asking for an additional US$l (551.70) aAP - 443 words
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Article28 2004-08-26 20 STI: 1,917.09 I 11.69 *AS AT AUG 25 US$: 551.711 553.081 EURO: 552.072 Ss: 64.14 YEN Ss: RM2.220 Ss: HK54.558 Ss: 24.25 BAHT Ss: 5,421 RUPIAH28 words
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Article, Illustration712 2004-08-26 22 GODFREY ROBERT - By GODFREY ROBERT SINGAPORE’S table tennis ace Li Jiawei was only two points away from at least a $500,000 prize a silver medal at the current Olympic Games. But a sudden lapse of concentration saw her dream evaporate in Athens in her semi-final match against a712 words
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Article109 2004-08-26 24 SO refreshing, so bold. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kept his word to look after all the people. I’m grateful that he remembers us the grandparents. I leave home every morning to help look after my granddaughter. And it’s a great joy to know109 words
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162 2004-08-26 24 AS a working mother with two grown-up children, I am really concerned about the changes made to the maternity leave and childcare leave, as announced by PM Lee Hsien Loong. Will these changes cause unnecessary and unwanted births? And is it fair to162 words
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154 2004-08-26 24 MS Lee Siew Eng is not alone in suffering inconsiderate neighbours. I have endured littering and dripping clothes since I moved into my flat about six months ago. Not only have I put up with dripping laundry and mops, but someone also poured a154 words
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Article255 2004-08-26 27 I READ with interest the report, “Sim keeps hovercraft hope alive” (Streats, Aug 24), about local entrepreneur Sim Wong Hoo’s determination to keep his flying hovercraft idea alive despite failed attempts and initial setbacks. Mr Sim is a visionary inventor and a risk-taker. Singapore desperately255 words
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Article155 2004-08-26 27 AT Pierce Secondary School, students are made to pay $5 for a pass that allows them to take their cellphones to school. Those who take their phones without paying the $5 must surrender them complete with the SIM card and battery, and the school keeps155 words
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Article66 2004-08-26 27 THE floor tiles in the lift area of Block 250 Tampines Street 21 are uneven and the floor slopes. This is dangerous. A few months ago, one of my neighbours, a senior citizen, slipped and fell on the slippery tiles. Luckily she suffered only minor injuries. She66 words
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Article64 2004-08-26 27 IN our report, “William Hung to judge Next Big Thing” (Streats, Aug 25), it was reported that the William Hung TV specials will be broadcast on Channel U on Sept 25 and Oct 2. SPH Media Works has clarified that the specials will be shown on those dates on64 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration402 2004-08-26 29 China on alert as Aere heads its way; Fujian seen bearing brunt of typhoon’s sweep -AFP SHANGHAI Almost half a million people were evacuated in east China yesterday as it braced for the full force of Typhoon Aere, which was barrelling towards the mainland after-AFP; afp - 402 words
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184 2004-08-26 29 Reuters BEIJING China will auction a fleet of government cars in its latest effort to curb corruption and excess expenditure, the China Daily reported yesterday. Officials in the southern province of Guangdong hope to put the brake on the moreReuters - 184 words
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Article167 2004-08-26 29 AFP BEIJING -Regularly battered by rainstorms and typhoons, China plans to introduce a colour-coded system to warn people when the weather is about to turn for the worse, state media said yesterday. Warnings with blue, yellow, orange and red labels will be broadcast in Chinese and EnglishAFP - 167 words
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Article302 2004-08-26 29 Reuters WASHINGTON World health officials who only a few months ago were confident of controlling a fatal form of bird flu that keeps popping up in Asia are now less certain that they will be able to do so. “As it looks now, it isReuters - 302 words
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Article, Illustration88 2004-08-26 30 AFP TOKYO A former Sony engineer’s invention airconditioning that you can wear is being snapped up by the employers of workers toiling under the summer sun or in baking foundries. Each of Mr Hiroshi Ichigaya’s jackets (pictured) has two fans in the back which are connected to aAFP - 88 words
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Article391 2004-08-26 30 Australians see neighbour as greatest security risk Wire services CANBERRA Australians believe that neighbouring Indonesia is the greatest threat to their national security, according to study results released yesterday. The study of opinion polls on security issues by the independent Australian Strategic Policy Institute (Aspi) thinkWire services - 391 words
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230 2004-08-26 30 AFP HAT YAI, Thailand Thailand’s military said yesterday that the new round of its war on drugs would be “s6fter” than a campaign last year that left more than 2,000 people dead and sparked international condemnation. Thailand was criticised by human rights groupsAFP - 230 words
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Article, Illustration507 2004-08-26 32 Low profile has some asking if Gandhi’s in charge AFP NEW'DELHI He has been in power for nearly 100 days, but Indians are complaining they don’t see enough of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (pictured, left). Since coming to the job in May, the 71 -year-oldAFP - 507 words
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Medical
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Article292 2004-08-26 34 Bloomberg PRINCETON, New Jersey Relatives who have cared for Alzheimer’s disease patients suffer depression and anxiety after placing the patient in a nursing home and need to be offered treatment, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Care-giving by no means ends– Bloomberg - 292 words
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141 2004-08-26 34 Reuters WASHINGTON A compound used by blueberries and grapes to fight off fungal infections could help lower cholesterol, US researchers reported on Tuesday. The compound, called pterostilbene, also helps regulate blood sugar and might help fight type-2 diabetes, the researchers said at a meeting of the■ Reuters - 141 words
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Thursday Tech
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Article, Illustration475 2004-08-26 36 GEOFFREY PEREIRA - For the brand unconscious Heard of Shiro or Digimaster? Lesser known names are making digital cameras which produce decent pictures By GEOFFREY PEREIRA The Straits Times JUST about every digital equipment maker or company associated with computers, it seems, is now also making digital cameras. So we have companies knownThe Straits Times - 475 words
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Travel
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Article, Illustration603 2004-08-26 38 V a 7 FSr T^ iton f^ °y%r° t^ mha ya and Kanchanab^ n f travellers as well as the -■>v- MANY Singaporeans have been to Thailand more than once, and it is not hard to figure out why. Whether you are looking for beaches or bargains, nature603 words
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Article, Illustration702 2004-08-26 39 Kranji is known for its war memorial, nature reserve and farms. GREGORYLEOW checks out a new eatery that may spark off the growth of an agri-tainment industry in the boondocks THE opening of a bistro cafe is nothing much to shout about. But this particular oneri< ts Gm/'ory I tutW - 702 words
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Article, Illustration360 2004-08-26 40 Sharlene Tan - By Sharlene Tan THE BOURNE SUPREMACY Starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Karl Urban Directed by Paul Greengrass ©oo®® THE Bourne Identity was a smash hit. Its sequel, however, falls short, especially for those who anticipated an action movie on par with the first. The Bourne Supremacy,360 words
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Article, Illustration386 2004-08-26 40 Gregory Leow - By Gregory Leow OPEN WATER Starring Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein Directed by Chris Kentis OOQ®@ IT is every scuba-diver’s worst nightmare: to be left behind in the ocean and forgotten. This, in a nutshell, is the gimmick and plot of the movie. Written and directed386 words
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Article228 2004-08-26 40 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok 13 GOING ON 30 Starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis Directed by Gary Winick ©o©€>® AFTER a prominent role in that disastrous superhero flick Daredevil, Jennifer Gamer has finally struck gold with this effervescent comedy, which sparkles like giddy228 words
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Article, Illustration486 2004-08-26 45 Amy Van - By_ 'Amy Van AFTER 15 years as a crowd-puller at Chinatown Point, Mouth Restaurant launched its new branch at Safra Toa Payoh in July, taking over the former f venue of Chef Chan’s Cantonese Cuisine. Executive chef Benny Ip (formerly from Hong Kong’s Lei Garden) oversees all the486 words
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Article, Illustration484 2004-08-26 47 Gregory Leow - By_ Gregory Leow YOU’VE surely heard the saying, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And this week this issue got an airing with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong raising the matter in his National Day Rally speech. It’s also tackled in a484 words
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Article, Illustration135 2004-08-26 49 Hurricane Charley destroyed more 1 than 12,000 homes in Florida when it struck the state with 233 kph winds 11 days ago, according to an assessment released by the American Red Cross on Tuesday. •Charley, the strongest hurricane to hit the state since 1992, caused morePic Ng Sor Luan - 135 words
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Article74 2004-08-26 49 10pm, Channel i While Larissa is romanced on luxurious dates including a country club getaway, a scenic helicopter ride to waterfalls, and a trip to botanical gardens in Hilo, she is unaware that she is about to face another dramatic twist. One of her private dates is not74 words
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Article, Illustration27 2004-08-26 49 9pm, Channel U Liangren reveals that Yongheng will become a vegetable and even faces death if he does not undergo an emergency operation soon.27 words
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Article, Illustration97 2004-08-26 49 DEAD CERTAIN Till Aug 29, Bpm, Sat and Sun matinees at 3pm (no show on Sunday or Monday evenings) DBS Arts Centre Tickets: $24 for matinees and $34 for all other performances at Sistic Michael, played by Mark Waite, is an out of work actor. Elizabeth, played by Beatrice97 words
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Article40 2004-08-26 49 COMEX 2004 Today to Sunday, noon to 9pm Suntec City, Levels 3&4 Free Singapore’s biggest digital, IT and consumer electronics exhibition is back and spread over two levels of Suntec City Exhibition Centre. Pick up some bargains from participants.40 words
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Miscellaneous477 2004-08-26 49 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Tempted to confront your secret admirer? Well, before you do, know that they might not be ready for it especially if they’re not quite ready to take the plunge. Take your cue from your antennae and their eyes. GEMINI MAY477 words
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Article, Illustration472 2004-08-26 50 Team-mate threatens Gatlin’s double sprint dream DUEL OF THE DAY Wire services ATHENS Olympic Games 100 m champion Justin Gatlin (left) wants to become the first man to win the sprint double since Carl Lewis in 1984. But he has to keep a sharp lookout forWire services; Pics: Reuters, AFP - 472 words
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Article53 2004-08-26 52 Country Gold Silver Bronze 1.United States 25 28 20 2.China 24 16 12 3.Japan 15 8 10 4.Australia 14 10 14 5.Russia 10 18 21 6. France 10 7 9 7.Germany 9 10 13 8.Italy 8 6 8 9.Romania 8 4 4 10.Ukraine *At press time53 words
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Article32 2004-08-26 52 France’s Faustine Merret won the gold medal in the women’s mistral event yesterday. China’s Yin Jian took the silver while defending champion Alessandra Sensini of Italy won bronze.32 words
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Article229 2004-08-26 52 AFP ATHENS Iraq coach Adnan Hamd has warned his weary footballers that Olympic Games stageffight is threatening their dreams of delivering a bronze medal to their country for the first time since 1960. The scrutiny under which they’ve been under, as they blazed a trailAFP - 229 words
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Article, Illustration361 2004-08-26 52 Champion Taylor fails to make it to 400 m hurdles final Wire services ATHENS World champion Felix Sanchez (right) received a huge boost to his hopes of winning gold as defending champion Angelo Taylor of the United States crashed out of the 400 m hurdles semi-finals on– Wire services - 361 words
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Article, Illustration463 2004-08-26 54 Gold medal and Olympic record for Hayes as favourite Felicien falls early in race -AP ATHENS Joanna Hayes (left) of the United States screamed as she crossed the finish line of the 100 m hurdles in a new Olympic record on Tuesday. About 90m behind her, fallen world-AP; Reuters - 463 words
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205 2004-08-26 54 AFP t ATHENS -Yelena Isinbayeva beat fellow Russian Svetlana Feofanova to win the women’s pole vault gold medal on Tuesday, setting a world record of t 4.91 m in the process. When Feofanova failed at 4.80 m, Isinbayeva cleared it on her firstAFP - 205 words
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Article103 2004-08-26 54 -AFP TONIQUE Williams-Darling of the Bahamas won the women’s 400 m gold medal on Tuesday after a thrilling duel with world champion Ana Guevara of Mexico. Guevara, the most popular sportsperson in Mexico, was consoled on the telephone by Mexican President Vicente Fox after her defeat. The 28-year-old-AFP - 103 words
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Article105 2004-08-26 54 -AFP EZEKIEL Kemboi continued the Kenyan tradition in the 3,000 m steeplechase when he led a clean sweep by the East African nation, winning in Bmin 5.81 sec on Tuesday. Kenya has won the steeplechase title at every Games since 1968, missing only the 1976 and 1980 gold-AFP - 105 words
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Article89 2004-08-26 54 AFP ZOU ShiMing claimed China’s first Olympic boxing medal when he beat Aleksan Nalbandyan of Armenia 20-12 in the light flyweight (48kg) class to reach the semi-finals, where he is guaranteed at least a bronze medal. Lei Yuping’s bid for another medal for China ended in a 18-27AFP - 89 words
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Article170 2004-08-26 56 Reuters BUCHAREST Triple Olympic champion Catalina Ponor was hailed as the ‘new gymnastics queen’ by Romanian media as the triumphant squad returned home yesterday. The Romanian women won four of the six golds up for grabs in the competition, including the team event for the– Reuters - 170 words
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Article, Illustration508 2004-08-26 56 US boxers’ performance the worst since 1936 'Us?* -AFP ATHENS Andre Ward delayed for a day at least the worst Olympic boxing performance since 1936 for the United States when he defeated two-time world and European champion Evgeny Makarenko of Russia in the light heavyweight (81kg) quarter-finals on-AFP; AP - 508 words
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Article181 2004-08-26 58 -AFP LONDON Chelsea assistant manager Steve Clarke believes that the Londoners are getting closer to playing the sort of football expected of the Premiership big spenders. A 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Tuesday maintained Jose Mourinho’s side’s perfect start to the Premiership campaign. Clarke, who-AFP - 181 words
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144 2004-08-26 58 TAMPINES Rovers marched closer to their first S-League title after a 2-1 win over defending champions Home United last night. With the win, the Stags are now four points clear at the top of the table with three games left. Home, down to 10144 words
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Article, Illustration208 2004-08-26 58 Gary Lim - By. Gary Lim SINGAPORE sailing unearthed a world champion in Kingston, Canada, on Tuesday when Calvin Lim Zhi Yang (right) clinched the 2004 World Byte Championship. Lim, 15, was in devastating form as he swept aside 132 other competitors to win the title.208 words
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Article, Illustration444 2004-08-26 58 Benitez backs Kewell despite another unconvincing performance -AFP LIVERPOOL Rafael Benitez’s first European night at Anfield ended with a brief chorus of boos echoing round the famous old stadium after Liverpool succumbed to an embarrassing 0-1 defeat by AK Graz on Tuesday. The Austrian champions’ victory was-AFP - 444 words
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Article, Illustration519 2004-08-26 59 Tan Kim Han - St Gabriel’s Secondary value discipline more than winning By Tan Kim Han NATIONAL CDIV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL St Gabriel’s Sec vs Serangoon Sec (Tomorrow, 4.30 pm Jalan Besar Stadium) DISCIPLINE means a lot to St Gabriel’s Secondary School. They never shirk from benching errant players evenPics: Edwin Koo - 519 words
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Article, Illustration146 2004-08-26 59 IF there’s one player to look out for tomorrow in the Champions League C Division final, it has to be Hafiz Abu Sujad of St Gabriel’s Secondary School. The 14-year-old son of the late national player Abu Sujad is the school’s dangerman. Though lacking in size,146 words
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Miscellaneous36 2004-08-26 58 IN THE LIVING ROOM GOLF: BMW International Open, Day 1 (Delayed, Ch 22, tomorrow, lam). LPGA Wachovia Classic, Ist rd (Live, Ch 23, tomorrow, 3am). USPGA Tour Buick Championship, Ist rd (Live, Channel i, tomorrow, 4am)36 words
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