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Title Section10 2004-09-15 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg mita (p> 196/03/200410 words
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Article391 2004-09-15 1 Christopher Lim - No staff retrenched in unusual outsourcing exercise B y Christopher Lim IN an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has not only outsourced its entire information technology department to Hewlett Packard but transferred its staff there as well. Explaining this move in a391 words
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Advertisement86 2004-09-15 1 AFP WEDNESD4 mail: streats@sj ICil Fashion designer Vivienne Tam has an East-West mix to her spring collection PAGE 33 IVS AlSt-E SEAT? AJO PMBLEm! Some other airlines make you rush for your seats! We prefer assigned seating." Aisle or window, sir?" EATU&ES THAT MAkB US REFRESH .Ivu/V Complimentary meals, coffee86 words
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Advertisement52 2004-09-15 1 it’s confirmed S’pore-listed company A-Sonic is behind Guangzhou-based budget airline PAGE 12 no coach Sacked China-bom throwers hit back at SAAA, blaming lack of coaching PAGE 35 Streats s A-Sonic behind China budget airline? fern lokitd; do;»'* lit* «tows sxtpHvicd 5 2 China-born athletes j I shown the door J52 words
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Morning Rush
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Article, Illustration260 2004-09-15 2 Director apologises, says offending advert was digitally created Wire services COLOMBO More than 500 Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Myanmar have threatened to fast until death in front of the US Embassy here if a new Hollywood movie that they say denigrates– Wire services; AP - 260 words
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Article, Illustration193 2004-09-15 2 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok THE scheduled release of teen movie Saved!, starring Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin, next Thursday has been postponed for undisclosed reasons. The film’s local distributor, Lighthouse Pictures, has declined to comment on why film censors at the Media Development Authority (MDA)193 words
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573 2004-09-15 3 Zubaidah Nazeer - Donor wanted to repay the kindness of the doctor who became his father’s friend and his father figure 1 KIND ACT By Zubaidah Nazeer HOW true the old proverb, one good turn deserves another. A doctor treated a man for diabetes for573 words
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Article, Illustration312 2004-09-15 4 Sarah Ng - Shanghai centre headed by ex-student Reports by Sarah Ng TWO years ago, Ms Maggie Cheng (pictured, right) left China to study in Singapore. Now, she is selling Singapore’s brand of education to students in her home country. Ms Cheng, 27, is the assistant manager of MDIS312 words
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Article, Illustration257 2004-09-15 4 MS VERONIKA Siswojo (below) had always wanted to pursue tertiary education, but as an Indonesian Chinese, her chances of getting into one of the state universities in her country were slim. So she considered studying in countries such as Singapore, the United States and Australia.Ashlelgh Sim - 257 words
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Article418 2004-09-15 6 US academic comes up with simple new formula for calculating success that had previously been overlooked NEW YORK A finance professor has come up with a new formula for calculating the potential success of initial public offerings (IPOs). That in itself might not raise418 words
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Article, Illustration525 2004-09-15 8 Ezah’s father is blamed for sending Manny to hospital KUALA LUMPUR Ezah, five, is the same age as Elisabeth Musu. But while Elizabeth, or Manny, is struggling for her life in a Singapore hospital, Ezah plays in a terrace house here, oblivious to the fingers pointing525 words
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Article218 2004-09-15 8 -AFP WASHINGTON The US government will spend U *****.3 million (*****.8 million) to apply nanotechnology in the fight against cancer, the National Cancer Institute announced on Monday. “Nanotechnology has the potential to radically increase our options for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer,” the National Cancer-AFP - 218 words
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129 2004-09-15 10 BUZZSTOP BEING confronted with a “no trespassing” sign will become even less common for adventurous walkers around Singapore, who will now more often be given the decision to “enter at your own risk”. The Singapore Land Authority plans to open129 words
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Article, Illustration45 2004-09-15 10 Lava and smoke rising from Mount Etna on the southern Italian island of Sicily early yesterday morning. A new fissure yawned open on the south-eastern side of the volcano on Monday oozing out enough lava to cross a city block, researchers say ReutersReuters - 45 words
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Article130 2004-09-15 10 Safety concerns given low priority THE National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) called on companies and the authorities to place greater emphasis on worker safety, in a statement yesterday. The statement, issued in response to the Committee of Inquiry (COI) interim report of the Nicoll Highway130 words
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Article147 2004-09-15 10 MM Lee’s press-sec replies DR Chee Soon Juan is misleading the public with his recent statements about his case against Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, his press secretary said yesterday. “Dr Chee says that he will continue his claim against Mr Lee Kuan Yew if (1)147 words
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Article134 2004-09-15 10 300,000 places for courses THE Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Asme) was yesterday appointed to champion the cause of training among SMEs here, The Straits Times reports today. Asme aims to provide 300,000 training places for SME employees over the next three years. Its134 words
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Article99 2004-09-15 10 THE HDB yesterday said that it has decided to call for tenders in about two months’ time to build the Pinnacle@Duxton Singapore’s tallest public housing blocks. In total, 79 per cent or 1,456 of the units have already been booked. The HDB said that 4,953 applications had99 words
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Article82 2004-09-15 10 THE Five Power Defence Arrangements staged a counter-terrorism exercise off Pulau Tioman yesterday. The drill, part of Exercise Bersama Lima which ends on Sept 25, reflected the push for the group to “adapt to new challenges in the regional security environment”, The Straits Times reports today. Colonel82 words
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Article85 2004-09-15 10 MALAYSIAN authoritiesjdestroyed unlicensed VCD replicating machines at a steel factory in Penang last Saturday for the first time. The move sends a strong anti-piracy message and also has the practical effect of eliminating the machines from the production cycle, said Mr Michael C Ellis, senior vice-president and85 words
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Article105 2004-09-15 10 VOLVO is recalling 460,000 vehicles worldwide because a wiring problem could cause a fan to overheat and spark a fire, AP reported yesterday. The recall involves SBO and S6O sedans and XC7O and V7O wagons from the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years. SM Motors, the105 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration595 2004-09-15 12 ChuaKongHo - Budget carrier may rope in another S’pore firm, Airocean, as investor m By ChuaKongHo A-SONIC Aerospace, a Singapore-listed company that supplies aircraft components to many Chinese airlines, moved to push ahead in the regional budget airline race yesterday by teaming up with Guangdong’s largest tour operatorEdwin Koo - 595 words
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Article98 2004-09-15 12 -AFP SINGAPORE Thai Air Asia will launch in November a new budget service from Singapore to Phuket at a promotional fare of 29 cents for a oneway ticket, the carrier said yesterday. The promotional fares will be offered for 3,000 seats for travel starting Nov 5,-AFP - 98 words
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Article78 2004-09-15 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE A unit of OverseaChinese Banking Corp has agreed to sell the Whitesands Shopping Mall in Pasir Ris for $160.9 million, the bank said in a statement yesterday. The buyer is Arima Investment Pte Ltd, which is owned by ARMF (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the bank said.– Bloomberg - 78 words
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Article88 2004-09-15 12 THE Straits Times will be getting a head-to-toe makeover. Not just to improve her looks but her insides too. The new-look Straits Times, which will hit homes and news-stands on Oct 19, will be packed with more news, features and specials to bring readers the latest88 words
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360 2004-09-15 12 Janice Wong - By_ Janice Wong EXPERIENCE the joy of parenthood, the pain of a critical illness and the relief of retirement in just 10 minutes with insurer Great Eastern’s online reality game for adults. Called Walk of Life, and at a cost of $15,000,360 words
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Article315 2004-09-15 13 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings, bidding to buy Neptune Orient Lines, is 7.5 per cent short of a majority stake in Singapore’s biggest shipping company, less than two days before the offer lapses. Temasek wants a majority stake in NOL, which is also the world’s– Bloomberg - 315 words
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346 2004-09-15 13 Sarah Ng - By_ Sarah Ng MEDIAWORKS artiste Michelle Chia is known as the spokesman for slimming pill Extrim, but she has a male counterpart to sell the product Hong Kong celebrity Michael Tao. Mr Tao’s version of the advertisement comes after Lifeßrandz, which markets346 words
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Article464 2004-09-15 14 Seat-sharing with SIA likely after BA sell-off Bloomberg SYDNEY Qantas Airways, with the recent stake sell-off by British Airways, will now focus on growth in Asia. This may lead to a tie-up with an Asian carrier such as Singapore Airlines, investors and analysts said. “Qantas– Bloomberg - 464 words
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Article, Illustration245 2004-09-15 14 -AP LOS ANGELES -The leaders of the effort to oust Mr Michael Eisner (pictured) as chief executive of The Walt Disney Co have called on the company’s board to reject Mr Eisner’s offer to retire in 2006, as well as his pick of president-AP - 245 words
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Article, Illustration465 2004-09-15 15 It hopes to link entertainment to electronics Wire services TOKYO Sony Corp is banking on the US$3 billion (Sss billion) deal to acquire Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc to boost lagging profits by exploiting potential link-ups between its electronics and entertainment businesses. Under the deal, Sony’s– Wire services; AP - 465 words
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Article26 2004-09-15 15 •AS AT SEPTEMBER 14 STI: 1,994.13 8.34 US$: 551.692 $53,045 EURO: $52,077 Ss: 64.85 YEN Ss: RM2.246 Ss: HK54.610 Ss: 24.43 BAHT Ss: S,494RUPIAH26 words
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Article, Illustration248 2004-09-15 16 Inti Truck and Engine’s CXT modelled on commercial haulage vehicles -AFP CHICAGO Move over Hummer, the monster truck is coming. General Motors’ über-sport utility, the Hummer, has been the biggest and baddest passenger truck on the US market to date, but it may soon be getting-AFP - 248 words
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Advertisement236 2004-09-15 13 12 months from Sept 15, under the takeover and merger code. Temasek will then have to return its acceptances and can only purchase 1 per cent of NOL shares every six months. Bloomberg m Can't predict your future? Secure it with HSBC Insurance. Wealth? Longevity? We can’t be certain what236 words
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Advertisement462 2004-09-15 15 A secure future amidst uncertainty IN recent years, jobs are less secure. People may be retrenched. Salary may be cut. What is the best way to cope with uncertainty? In a recent survey, the majority of respondents said: They will save 10-20% of their salary by reducing expenses They prefer462 words
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Article, Illustration700 2004-09-15 18 GENEVIEVE CUA - By GENEVIEVE CUA The Business Times INVESTOR protection has never had it so good. Laws are in place, for one, to ensure a certain level of disclosure when it comes to the sale of investment products. Breaches of some of the termsThe Business Times - 700 words
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Article558 2004-09-15 22 RECENT commentaries in the media have urged the Government to provide state pensions for Singaporean retirees (eg, “Ways to keep the old financially secure”, by Dr Kanwaljit Soin, The Straits Times, Sept 2). We agree that it is important to help Singaporeans prepare financially for558 words
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Article269 2004-09-15 24 I READ with optimism the statement made by Tiger Airways chief executive Patrick Gan, who said: “Tiger Airways is dedicated to enabling more people to fly more often.” (Streats, Sept 8). Indeed, this should be the mantra for all budget carriers. Low-cost travel has finally arrived269 words
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139 2004-09-15 24 IN his letter, “Bollards make me feel safer” (Streats, Sept 7), Mr Tan Kok Tim mistakenly commended the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Allow me to set the record straight. In 1998, a runaway car ploughed into a bus stop, killing one and injuring two139 words
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Advertisement483 2004-09-15 25 For selected services and new customers only. Terms and conditions apply. Purity O 2 gets to the core of your skin problems! Undecided about what treatment is best for your skin problems? Not anymore! THINK Purity O 2 and you know you’ve just reached the right solution! Yes! More and483 words
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Global
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571 2004-09-15 26 Washington Post HONG KONG -The Chinese government on Monday refrained from saying much about the results of Sunday’s elections in Hong Kong, but the country’s Communist leaders had reason to be pleased. Defying expectations, their allies, who support Beijing’s hard line– Washington Post - 571 words
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277 2004-09-15 26 More Kremlin control on appointments of regional leaders sought -AFP MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin stepped up Kremlin control over Russia’s regions on Monday and called for moves to improve security in the north Caucasus as he appointed a new government chief of staff-AFP - 277 words
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Article, Illustration38 2004-09-15 26 McDonald’s franchise owner Errol Service at his restaurant in Harper Woods Michigan, that is furnished with a soft black leather sofa and highbacked booths. The fast-food chain has embarked on a redecorating campaign to boost sales AEAE - 38 words
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173 2004-09-15 26 -ap BAGHDAD A car bomb exploded near a police station in the Iraqi capital early yesterday as dozens of Iraqis were applying to join the force, killing at least 47 people and wounding 114, officials said. The blast left a gaping 3-ap - 173 words
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Article427 2004-09-15 28 Malaysian leaders seen closing ranks against former DPM’s return ahead of court ruling -ap KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian leaders closed ranks yesterday against former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, a day before a crucial court ruling that could pave the way for him to return-ap - 427 words
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285 2004-09-15 29 M’sia widens surveillance area as 2 more people placed under observation KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has placed two more people under hospital observation for signs of bird flu as authorities expand intensive surveillance for the disease to cover the entire state which borders Thailand.285 words
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Medical
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Article351 2004-09-15 30 Sarah Ng - By Sarah Ng IF Ms Shireen Huang had any complaint about the contraceptive pill, it would have to be its tendency to make her feel bloated. Ms Huang, 30, an administrator, was on the pill from when she got married three years ago until she351 words
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140 2004-09-15 30 -AP WASHINGTON There ’s a new option for people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness. The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved on Monday by the US Food and Drug Administration. A surgeon slips the lens through an incision and implants it in front of-AP - 140 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration902 2004-09-15 31 While some Singapore hands bemoan the fledgling local music scene, Pug Jelly, made up of foreigners, is basing itself here, reports ZUBAIDAH NAZEER. AUSTRALIANS Sam Cooper, 19, his brother Matt, 16, and Japanese Masashi Kimura, 20, would have you know that they are a Singapore band andAshieijgh Sim - 902 words
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Article, Illustration564 2004-09-15 32 YVONNE KWOK - J Despite the JL outrage voiced in Singapore Idol forums over the results of Thursday’s show the choices ultimately were bgiccd Broadside By YVONNE KWOK REMEMBER, about three weeks ago, Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim advised karma comedian David de Cruz to pray that young girls with564 words
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Article, Illustration478 2004-09-15 33 Wire services THE Asian invasion of fashion by designers around the world typically translates into sexy Chinese sheaths, mandarin collars and kimonos. But what sets China-bom Vivienne Tam apart is her ability to tweak Chinese prints with a Western twist, which is reflected in her spring collection that– Wire services; AFP - 478 words
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Article, Illustration127 2004-09-15 34 US oil prices hovered just shy of US$44 (Ss74) a barrel yesterday, awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Ivan in the Gulf of Mexico, where energy companies have evacuated thousands of offshore workers and shut some production, Reuters reported. Ivan, one of the fiercest Atlantic storms oni PicAshleigh Sim - 127 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration53 2004-09-15 34 10pm, Channel i Henry, a petty criminal, tries to escape from Alcatraz and is placed in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is 19 days, but he spends years alone in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and afterwards, a murderer. Starring Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon53 words
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Article50 2004-09-15 34 9pm, Star Movies (Star Hub Ch 58) Rachel Newman (Mila Kunis), a victim of American Psycho’s serial killer, escapes from him and cheats death. She then develops an unhealthy obsession with serial killers, and becomes one herself. Will anyone find out her secret before she kills again?50 words
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Happenin’
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Article56 2004-09-15 34 HOOPLA! Friday to Saturday, 11am to Bpm (show times on Saturday and Sunday at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm) United Square Free Entertaining and interactive learning activities for parents and children, with themes of characters from Playhouse Disney Channel. Win Disney premiums at game booths and learn with Pooh56 words
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Article, Illustration83 2004-09-15 34 SING SONG Tomorrow till Saturday, Sept 22-25, Sept 29-30, Oct 1-2, Bpm (3pm matinee on Sept 18-19, 25-26, Oct 2-3) Marine Parade Community Building Theatrette (278, Marine Parade Road) Tickets at $l6 and $2O from Sistic A tribute to musical memories the songs stuck in your head, the television83 words
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Page 34 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous487 2004-09-15 34 Yourdailyhoroscope _g® PISCES ©-©ARIES JAN2O-FEBIB FEB 19 MAR 20 MAR2I -APR 1 You’re eager for new experiences, and so ready for someone to come along with a whole pack of stories you (blessedly) haven’t heard yet. Don’t be afraid to go looking for them yourself. Someone may suddenly decide it’s487 words
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Article, Illustration426 2004-09-15 35 Tan Kim Han - Nanyang Primary will be first school to introduce triathlon as Co-Curricular Activity from next year Tan Kim Han ONE would not usually expect young children to be put through the gruelling paces of the triathlon. But come next year, Nanyang Primary School (NPS) will be grooming little\g S>of Luair - 426 words
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425 2004-09-15 35 Lim Han Ming - By_ Lim Han Ming NO coach, how do you train? That’s the common grouse of Chinaborn throwers Luan Wei and E Xiaoxu, both permanent residents, who have been dropped from the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association (SAAA) after failing to meet its targets in recent425 words
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Article, Illustration606 2004-09-15 36 Tee-off with Godfrey Robert ONE ambition, two granted wishes, three protagonists. As the Volkswagen Singapore Open Amateur Championship teed off yesterday at Sentosa’s Serapong course, three promising local junior golfers had different tales to tell on the eve of the international event. One was about606 words
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324 2004-09-15 36 Wire services BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan Holder Europe arrived in Detroit on Monday promising a fair but tough battle with the United States for the 35th Ryder Cup. European captain Bernhard Langer and his 12-man team were met by US skipper Hal Sutton at– Wire services - 324 words
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Article97 2004-09-15 36 GOLF FILIPINO Michael Bibat took a commanding six-shot lead on the first day of the Volkswagen Singapore Open Amateur Championship at Sentosa’s Serapong course yesterday. The only player to break par, Bibat shot a six-under 66 to lead from team-mate Jesselito Saragoza (72) in the 88-player field.97 words
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Article87 2004-09-15 36 FOOTBALL WOODLANDS Wellington thrashed Young Lions 4-0 in an S-League match last night. Goals by John Wilkinson (62nd), Park Kung Guy (72nd) and Goh Tat Chuan (85th, 90th) moved Woodlands to fifth spot. Tonight, Singapore Armed Forces FC meet Sinchi Golden Throat FC at the Choa Chu Kang87 words
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Article, Illustration499 2004-09-15 37 Gary Lim - Tan’s a rising football player, but his heart is in hockey By_ Gary Lim GAN Chee Hau, principal of Northland Secondary School (NSS), appeared stunned when Streats requested an interview with his school’s football star, Tan Yi Ru (right). “You’re interviewing him on football? Not hockey?”bawfamm. - 499 words
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Article, Illustration518 2004-09-15 38 Return of Van Nistelrooy, Heinze gives Ferguson more options AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (IST ROUND) Olympique Lyonnais vs Man United LYON, France Olympique Lyonnais’ preparations to face Manchester United tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) include pulling out all the stops to secure a table for manager Alex Ferguson. – AFP; [AFP - 518 words
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Article76 2004-09-15 38 LYON VS MAN UNITED IX2 Home 2.65 Draw 3.25 Away 2.25 1/2 GOAL Lyon (+ll/2) 1.19 Man United (-1 1/2) 3.85 TOTAL GOALS 0 goal 9.00 1 goal 4.70 2 goals 3.60 3 goals 3.80 4 goals 5.20 5 goals 7.90 6 goals 14.00 7 goals 30.00 876 words
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216 2004-09-15 38 AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (IST ROUND) Liverpool vs Monaco LIVERPOOL Liverpool have reason to be confident as they go into their first Champions League group game tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) against last season’s finalists Monaco at Anfield. The four-time European Cup winners beat West– AFP - 216 words
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Article70 2004-09-15 38 1X2 Home 1.70 Draw 3.37 Away 4.10 1/2 GOAL Liverpool (-11/2) 2.80 Monaco (+11/2) 1.35 TOTAL GOALS 0 goal 9.50 1 goal 4.80 2 goals 3.70 3 goals 3.80 4 goals 5.00 5 goals 7.70 6 goals 13.00 7 goals 29.00 8 goals 75.00 9+ goals 115.00 HALF70 words
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Article224 2004-09-15 39 -AFP LEVERKUSEN, Germany Playing against the mighty Real Madrid is always special, but it takes on extra significance for Bayer Leverkusen tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) when the German side look for Champions League revenge at the Bay Arena. Leverkusen were victims of a wonder goal-AFP - 224 words
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Page 36 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 2004-09-15 36 IN THE LIVING ROOM FOOTBALL: ERL Goals (Channel i, 12mn). Champions League, Phase 1: Liverpool vs Monaco (Ch 23 and Channel 5, tomorrow, 2.30 am), Lyon vs Manchester United (Ch 24, tomorrow, 2.30 am) DELAYED TELECAST Bayer Leverkusen vs Real Madrid (Ch 23, tomorrow, sam). Primera Liga highlights (Channel i,54 words
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