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Title Section10 2004-08-31 1 Streats TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2004 E-tnaii: streats@sph.com.sg mita <p) 196/03/200410 words
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Article701 2004-08-31 1 ChuaKongHo - How low can budget airlines go before oil prices bum a hole in their pockets? By ChuaKongHo TIGER Airways has smashed previous records for low air fares by promising to sell a third of its available seats on the Bangkok, Phuket and Hat Yai routes701 words
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Advertisement135 2004-08-31 1 SHARE YOUR PAPER In the family way National panel to show how even small companies can implement pro-family measures at work PAGE 3 Shop around Singles should do some comparison shopping before settling down, or they might regret their choice of life partner, argues JANICE WONG PAGE 25 Stuck in135 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration439 2004-08-31 2 Gregory Leow - With slook award, NAC widens scope for scholarships By Gregory Leow FOR the first time since its inception in 1994, the Shell-National Arts Council is awarding a scholarship to a photographer. The recipient, Mr Jason Wee, 26, hopes that this $lOO,OOO award, the biggest of the439 words
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450 2004-08-31 3 Khushwant Singh - National panel unveils guidelines for pro-family measures By Khushwant Singh SMALL companies with few staff that are not sure if they can cope with family-friendly measures such as longer maternity leave and childcare leave will soon be shown how it can be done.450 words
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Article, Illustration102 2004-08-31 3 Ashteigh Sim - Text picture byAshteigh Sir Ashteigh Sim PANASONIC general manager Yamanishi Kazuhiro (left) explaining to Best Denki store manager J Morinaga the functions of the built-in card slots in the Viera, the electronics manufacturer’s latest plasma television which was unveiled yesterday. The launch was held102 words
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446 2004-08-31 3 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng FOR undergraduate Jason Lim, 21, old age is something so far away that he does not think about it. But he knows Singapore is facing the challenges of a greying population. He often hears his 68-year-old neighbour complain446 words
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Article149 2004-08-31 4 NEW YORK In a bizarre experiment likely to raise the hackles of ethics watchers worldwide, a maverick US scientist has implanted DNA taken from two corpses into cow eggs and created living embroyos. Dr Panos Zavos said that he took the DNA samples from the bodies of149 words
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416 2004-08-31 4 Point-by-point rebuttal of US report says cases are rare and services, penalties adequate THE Government yesterday rebutted a US report alleging that human trafficking is a “significant” problem in Singapore. “While Singapore is not spared vice activities, forced prostitution is very rare,” the Ministry of416 words
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Article, Illustration479 2004-08-31 6 Chua Kong Ho - Going in second is better as waters have then been tested: DBS’ Wong By Chua Kong Ho DBS Group Holdings does not see any “first-mover” advantage in buying a stake in a Chinese bank or setting up joint ventures ahead of the479 words
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152 2004-08-31 8 BUZZSTOP MORE than 25 per cent of home owners in 27 HDB blocks have rejected an offer from the board to install lifts that stop on every floor, sparking an outcry from their neighbours who voted yes. Citizens who live152 words
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Article, Illustration49 2004-08-31 8 An elderly Filipino taking refuge from floodwaters on a rooftop yesterday as youngsters still find reason to smile in Calumpit, Bulucan province, north of Manila. Low-lying areas continue to be inundated after last week's torrential rains. About 1.3 million people have been affected and 23 killed APAP - 49 words
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Article143 2004-08-31 8 Radical Iraqi cleric orders total truce AFP SHI’ITE radical leader Moqtada A 1 Sadr yesterday ordered a nationwide ceasefire and announced that his militant movement would join the political mainstream, one of his aides said in Baghdad. “The commander of the Sadr movement, leader MoqtadaAFP - 143 words
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Article132 2004-08-31 8 Fund to help revamp Islamic schools Reuters THE US announced a US$46B million (SsBoo million) aid to Indonesia, earmarking part of it to improve its Islamic schools, which have been blamed for encouraging fundamentalism. A US statement said that it was the largest development assistance– Reuters - 132 words
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151 2004-08-31 8 Opposition wins Bangkok election Reuters THAI Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday shrugged off an opposition victory in an election for Bangkok city governor seen as a wakeup call for his ruling party. Mr Apirak Kosayodhin, a businessman carrying the banner of the oppositionReuters - 151 words
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Article105 2004-08-31 8 HUMAN factor. That was the conclusion of a higher board of inquiry into the crash of an F-16C fighter in Arizona in the US on May 19. The Republic of Singapore Air Force jet crashed to the ground some 160 km south of Luke Air Force105 words
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Article85 2004-08-31 8 WOODLANDS New Town will get a junior college, which will welcome its first batch of students in next year, the Ministry of Education said in a statement released yesterday. Called Innova Junior College, the campus is located at 21 Champions Way, near Woodlands Avenue 2 and85 words
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Article109 2004-08-31 8 AFP A WOMAN believed to be the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong II died of a heart attack earlier this month after a long battle with breast cancer, South Korean media resported yesterday. Secret funeral services have been held in Pyongyang for MrAFP - 109 words
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Article94 2004-08-31 8 Reuters INDONESIAN presidential frontrunner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received a boost yesterday from rebel legislators of rival parties ahead of the Sept 20 run-off that will decide the country’s leadership. Around 50 legislators from several parties including President Megawati Sukarnoputri’s own Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle said they wouldReuters - 94 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration614 2004-08-31 10 Janice Wong - With a little help from her computer consultant husband, stay-at-home mum Martha Liebman runs a thriving online business reselling second-hand baby items trepreneurs jd By_ Janice Wong A STAY-AT-HOME mum (Sahm) can make a difference outside of her family, too. Expatriate wife Martha Liebman busies herselfI Edwin Koo - 614 words
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Article, Illustration140 2004-08-31 10 THE Business Times takes on a new look tomorrow in its first revamp since 1995. Besides a refreshing blue masthead, bigger fonts and a friendlier layout, content has been expanded to reflect a more complete read. Says Editor Alvin Tay: “Nine years on,140 words
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Article89 2004-08-31 10 Reuters SINGAPORE OCBC Bank yesterday said that it had set up a US$2 billion (553.42 billion) euro commercial paper programme to diversify funding sources and reduce costs. The programme will increase flexibility in tapping short-dated funds in the euro commercial paper market, the bank said. ChiefReuters - 89 words
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Article87 2004-08-31 10 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Maybank yesterday said that net profit in the year to June surged 21 per cent year-on-year on the back of higher interest income and sharply lower provisions for bad debts. Net profit reached RM2.42 billion (551.09 million) with pre-tax profit at RM3.36 billion,AFP - 87 words
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Article423 2004-08-31 12 Shipping line wants to expedite overland trade flow Bloomberg SINGAPORE Ports operator PSA International may invest in land-locked container cargo depots in China to help speed up overland trade flow through its sea ports, an executive said. Singapore-based PSA, which operates four container terminals in-three– Bloomberg - 423 words
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Article190 2004-08-31 12 Reuters BEIJING Car companies are lining up bumper to bumper to produce a new Beijing taxicab, the China Daily state newspaper said yesterday. The Chinese capital has deliberated since 2002 on which models would become the new standard taxicabs, a decision that would give– Reuters - 190 words
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Article27 2004-08-31 12 STI: 1,905.45 10.45 •AS AT AUG 30 US$: 551.715 Ss: RM2.215 553.071 Ss: HK54.548 EURO: 552.063 Ss: 24.29 BAHT Ss: 64.21 YEN Ss: 5,445 RUPIAH27 words
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155 2004-08-31 14 ORGANISERS of the Bull Run 2004 charity drive have plenty to smile about. To date, the Singapore Exchange (SGX), together with the financial industry and public-listed companies, has raised $l.l million in pledges since the launch of the campaign on July 13. The 2.Bkm155 words
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Article, Illustration341 2004-08-31 14 Bored with flesh, urbanites want wholesomeness LONDON You can get too much of a good thing even sex. This is a trend emerging among young urban trendsetters around the globe, according to the results of a study cited yesterday by the Financial Times.Reuters - 341 words
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Comment
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Article, Illustration859 2004-08-31 16 Timothy Shriver - By Timothy Shriver The Washington Post DESPITE the magic of the Olympic Games, we are reminded with every closing ceremony that at a certain level they are destined to disappoint all but a statistically minute number of us. They show us that■ The Washington Post - 859 words
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Vocal
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Article169 2004-08-31 18 THANK you, Prime Minister. I was deeply touched by the policy change to make it easier for singles aged 35 and older to buy resale HDB flats. I do not qualify as I am 21 years old, but the liberalisation gives me a sense169 words
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Article81 2004-08-31 18 AS a woman who chose to leave her job and stay home to take care of her baby, I am unhappy with the new perks. My son is 19 months old. We enjoy neither benefits from the old scheme nor the new one. Why are stay-at-home mums81 words
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Article156 2004-08-31 18 LETTERS by Ms Diana Ahmad (“Baby bonus: Sacrifice for the nation’s sake”) and Ms Choo Yee Eng (“Baby incentives skewed”) published in Streats on Aug 30 reflect two different views on one issue. I am sure that Minister Mr Lim Hng Kiang knew that mothers156 words
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152 2004-08-31 18 MS Janice Wong’s report “Tiger Airways crew to have formal look” (Streats, Aug 30) might have given the impression that it is very cheap to fly on some budget airlines. What is not known to many is that low fares advertised or announced are mainly152 words
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Article220 2004-08-31 18 I REFER to the letter “Should school impose phone fee?” (Streats, Aug 26), by Ms Janice Yang. As a school policy, pupils are not allowed to carry cellphones in Peirce Secondary School. This is clearly stated as part of the school rules in the student handbook.220 words
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Article195 2004-08-31 18 I REFER to Ms Janice Yang’s letter about Peirce Secondary School charging students $5 to carry their cellphones to school. I find the staff of the school, especially the principal and vice-principal, amazingly tolerant, patient, understanding and caring. They exhibit these qualities when dealing with195 words
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Article110 2004-08-31 18 WE thank Mr Alex Chua for highlighting the problem of dangerous floor tiles at Block 250 Tampines Street 21. No earlier feedback was received by us about the lift lobby flooring since it was re-tiled during the Interim Upgrading Programme in 2002 We have assessed110 words
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Global
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Article358 2004-08-31 20 3,000 troops pulled out of island, says Taipei Reuters TAIPEI China has withdrawn about 3,000 soldiers from a military exercise on an island facing Taiwan, the Taiwan defence ministry said yesterday. The development is prompting speculation that Beijing may have cancelled plans for further– Reuters - 358 words
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Article158 2004-08-31 20 Reuters BEIJING China has told banks to boost loans to poor students struggling to pay their way through university or face the consequences, the official Financial News reported yesterday. Banks must treat student loans as “an important task to guarantee the smooth entry intoReuters - 158 words
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433 2004-08-31 21 Wire services An early lead doesn’t assure victory: expert SYDNEY Recent polls give Australia’s opposition Labor Party a commanding lead in the run-up to the Oct 9 election, but a top pollster said yesterday that the vote would be close. The most recent survey,Wire services - 433 words
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Article, Illustration231 2004-08-31 21 AP NEW YORK More than 100,000 demonstrators marched past a heavily fortified Republican convention hall here on Sunday, chanting denunciations of the US administration and the war in Iraq as delegates flocked to the city to nominate President George W Bush for four more yearsAP - 231 words
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Medical
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Article404 2004-08-31 22 Treatment works on the brain to reduce cravings Reuters MUNICH An experimental drug that can help people both lose weight and quit smoking has shown good results in the largest clinical study of the product to date. The drug, rimonabant, is tipped by analysts as– Reuters - 404 words
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181 2004-08-31 22 AFP TORONTO Canadian doctors behind a major global study said on Sunday that it should be possible to prevent most premature heart attacks, after finding risk factors transcended ethnic and racial divides. The study found that heart attacks can be predicted by nine factorsAFP - 181 words
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Driving ambition
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Article, Illustration694 2004-08-31 23 Researchers produce model for a helicopter/car hybrid -AP IT’S a frustrated commuter’s escapist fantasy: literally lifting your car out of a clogged highway and soaring through the skies, landing just in time to motor into your driveway. Researchers stress that the ultimate dream an affordable, easy-to-use-AP; AP - 694 words
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Article, Illustration62 2004-08-31 23 DAIHATSU Motor Co has just introduced a mini vehicle aimed at young women. The Move Latte, with an engine capacity of 660 cc, features glass windows that the manufacturer says will reduce the penetration of ultraviolet rays by more than 90 per cent and a large, lighted62 words
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Article, Illustration76 2004-08-31 23 BMW is likely to raise output of the Mini with the launch of a new model, after sales of the current, modern-style car beat all expectations. The 500,000 th Mini rolled off the production line at BMW’s Oxford factory last week, two years ahead of schedule. BMW beganAP - 76 words
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Article, Illustration67 2004-08-31 23 THE Motor Triathlon Race Car (MTRC) is a two-seater concept vehicle, designed and built by Toyota, to compete in three different racing environments high-grip race track, narrow city street circuit and off-road course. It uses an electronically-controlled suspension system and the wheels have their own electric motors thatReuters - 67 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration780 2004-08-31 24 SHARLENE TAN discovers that making films is afar cry from what Li-Anne Huang used to do for a living FILM-MAKER Li-Anne Huang’s life used to be all about numbers and highpowered deals before she discovered her passion for making films. Explaining how she found herAshlelgh Sim - 780 words
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Article, Illustration371 2004-08-31 24 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok THE chance to make it big in the entertainment world is enough to make some people jump up and scream with joyBut the magnitude of the opportunity could just as well strike you dumb. That was just what happened to some371 words
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Article, Illustration527 2004-08-31 25 JANICE WONG - In transit Bij JANICE WONG AS a single looking at the institution of marriage, I feel like a wistful little girl hankering for the doggie in the shop window and asking: “How much?” I am talking about weighing the costs of a lifelong commitment, such as forsaking all527 words
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Article, Illustration580 2004-08-31 28 Amy Van - Srycii By 'Amy Van AFTER years of running the popular Dome Cafe franchise from Australia and Olio at Wheelock Place, Suntec F&B Holdings recently re-branded its new Olio Restaurant Cafe concept. You can now enjoy all-day dining at the two-month old flagship Olio at Suntec City’s Fountain Terrace.580 words
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Article, Illustration116 2004-08-31 29 Typhoon Chaba slammed into the south-western Japanese island of Kyushu yesterday, leaving 300,000 homes without power. About 20 people were injured as winds reached speeds of up to 210 kmh. Chaba is expected to beat its way along Japan’s western coast over the next two days,i Pic Ng Sor Luan - 116 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article62 2004-08-31 29 7.30 pm, Channel i Dana, 14, suspects that her mother, Emma, is having an affair. Desperate to save her parents’ marriage, she plans a wedding anniversary celebration for them. But things go awry and end up in a family tragedy. Dana despairs and blames herself. The family is forced62 words
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Article, Illustration70 2004-08-31 29 10pm, HBO (Star Hub Ch 60) Carrie finally visits Jack’s apartment. While it doesn’t scream scary bachelor, Carrie is less than thrilled when she finds out it has been decorated by Jack’s ex-girlfriend. Inevitably the question of the “exes” comes up. Things are complicated further when70 words
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Happenin’
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Article, Illustration40 2004-08-31 29 SSO GALA: GIL SHAHAM PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Tuesday and Friday, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: $27-$lO2 Tel: 6348-5555 American violin virtuoso Gil Shaham makes his Singapore debut at this Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert under the baton of Shui Lan.40 words
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Article56 2004-08-31 29 THE STAGE IS YOURS! Sept 4,5.30 pm to 7pm, Toa Pay oh Town Centre Amphitheatre Free Tel: 6837-9559 Budding performing artistes will showcase their talents in a concert for the community. The event aims to motivate and inspire the practice of arts at the community level, and provides a56 words
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Page 29 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous468 2004-08-31 29 Yourdailyhoroscope fP AQUARIUS «PISCES JAN2O-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com FEB 19-MAR 20 If you can continue to act like a grown-up despite the infantile behavior of those around you, you’ll do just fine. Don’t fall into their petty little traps, though or you’re on your own. Someone you468 words
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Olympics
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Article, Illustration518 2004-08-31 30 Woman behind Athens Olympics honoured as curtains come down on Games Wire services ATHENS Like a goddess of Greek mythology, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki (right) overcame all the odds to pull together the Athens Olympics. On Sunday night, the first lady of the games who heads the Athens 2004 organisingWire services; Pics: Reuters, AFP - 518 words
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Article463 2004-08-31 31 AP ATHENS It began with a scandal in the sprints and ended with an ambush in the marathon. The first rocked the host nation. The second startled everyone else. All it-proved is that there is still nothing in sports quite like the Olympics. Only at the– AP - 463 words
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Article, Illustration415 2004-08-31 32 China plans to make inroads into athletics, swimming and rowing Reuters ATHENS After a parade of Olympic champions in table tennis, diving, weightlifting and badminton, China put some new kids on the starting blocks swimmers, runners and rowers. It expected gold from what it calls “bing bang ball”Reuters - 415 words
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218 2004-08-31 32 ■AP ATHENS When China was threatening to dominate the medal race here, its Olympic chairman Yuan Weimin assured his United States counterpart, Peter Ueberroth: “Don’t worry, we won’t topple you.” He was right. The Chinese won 32 golds and 63 of all shades, compared■AP - 218 words
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Article, Illustration311 2004-08-31 33 Wire services ATHENS A misdemeanour court yesterday convicted a defrocked Irish priest for tackling the marathon leader during the Olympic race and gave him a one-year suspended sentence. The three-member court found Cornelius Horan (right), 57, guilty of violating Greek laws on extra-curricular– Wire services; Reuters - 311 words
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Article, Illustration413 2004-08-31 33 Games uncover 24 doping violations, twice the number of the previous high Reuters ATHENS It started with a missed drugs test and ended with a stripped gold medal. In between, it was dominated by steroids, stimulants and diuretics. The Athens Olympics truly earned the title– Reuters; ' _ AP J - 413 words
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Article84 2004-08-31 33 Country Gold Silver Bronze 1. United States 35 39 29 2. China 32 17 14 3. Russia 27 27 38 4. Australia 17 16 16 5. Japan 16 9 12 6. Germany 14 16 18 7. France 11 9 13 8. Italy 10 11 11 9.84 words
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Article, Illustration459 2004-08-31 34 In-form Hewitt eyeing second US Open title Reuters NEW YORK The secret is out. Lleyton Hewitt (right) is back in form and hungry for another Grand Slam title After losing his place at the top of the rankings last year, the Australian made some changes to his game, became– Reuters; AP - 459 words
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280 2004-08-31 34 Reuters LONDON Newcastle United have sacked their manager Bobby Robson, the English Premier League club said yesterday. “After a disappointing start to the Premier League season, the directors of Newcastle United have informed Bobby Robson that they have decided he is to– Reuters - 280 words
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220 2004-08-31 34 ■AFP MANCHESTER Manchester United’s Premiership title challenge took a nosedive yesterday when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton. The result leaves Alex Ferguson’s side floundering in mid-table, seven points adrift of Arsenal and Chelsea, who have both won their first four■AFP - 220 words
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Article90 2004-08-31 34 STARHUB CableTV and ESPN Star Sports reached an agreement yesterday over the continued broadcast of the English Premier League and related football programming in Singapore through to the 2006/2007 season. The significantly higher cost of English Premier League broadcast rights in Asia was a key90 words
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Article, Illustration405 2004-08-31 35 Tan Kim Han; TAN KIM HAN - rietv-five pda! 01 i vui ra lMixcty live gucu vyiivciia confident of joining Century Club S-League savvv By Tan Kim Han By TAN KIM HAN FIVE, four, three, two, one... No, Home United’s attacking midfielder Peres de Oliveira (above) is not counting sheep while in bed. It’s more405 words
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Article100 2004-08-31 35 ■P A D l F A wmm f Tampines Rovers 24 17 3 4 64 28 54 Home United 24 16 2 6 75 39 50 Young Uons 1 25 13 n 7 67 47 44 Albirex Niigata FC (S) 25 11 8 6 47 39 41 Woodlands Wellington100 words
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Article76 2004-08-31 35 TAMPINES V BALESTIER IX2 Tampines 1.16 Draw 6.50 Bal Khalsa 8.80 1/2 GOAL Tampines (-2 1/2} 2.15 Bal Khalsa (+2 1/2) 1.58 TOTAL GOALS 0 goal 24.00 1 goal 12.00 2 goals 6.50 3 goals 4.50 4 goals 4.50 5 goals 4.70 6 goals 6.40 7 goals 9.7076 words
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Article315 2004-08-31 35 T ONIGHTh -i Tampines Rovers v Balestier Khalsa (Tampines Stadium) This season: Balestier 1 Tampines 4, Tampines 3 Balestier 1 Last three league games (most recent first): Tampines beat Home 2-1 (H) beat Sinchi 2-0 (A) beat SAFFC 2-0 (A) Balestier beat Geylang 2-1 (A) lost to Tg315 words
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