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Title Section12 2004-10-27 1 Streats WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2004 website: www.streats.com.sg e-mail-. streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 196/03/200412 words
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Article, Illustration209 2004-10-27 1 ap BOGOTA, Colombia Queen Noor (above) of Jordan is urging Muslim moderates to speak out against the “ranting” of extremists who use Islam to justify beheadings and suicide bombings against Americans and other Westerners. But Washington should also tone down its militaristic approach toap; AP - 209 words
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Article576 2004-10-27 1 network’s link to terrorism legally established Wire services NEW Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is considering outlawing the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terror group, but he wants “proof” first that the network exists in his country. The A 1 Qaeda-linked group is blamed for– Wire services - 576 words
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Article, Illustration180 2004-10-27 2 Lee Choo Kiong - By_ Lee Choo Kiong FOURTEEN local architects were awarded the prestigious three-yearly SIA (Singapore Institute of Architects) awards for their state-of-the-art designs of buildings this year. Over 100 entries were received, but only five SIA design awards and 17 honourable mentions were given out. The180 words
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Article, Illustration483 2004-10-27 2 Khushwant Singh - Ngiam warns against ignoring arts, literature Khushwant Singh THE straight-talking Mr Ngiam Tong Dow said last night that young Singaporeans are in danger of losing their roots and their Asian souls. Many lacked what he termed “cultural DNA”. Mr Ngiam, 67, a former senior civilKhushwant Singh - 483 words
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Article, Illustration371 2004-10-27 3 Christopher Lim - Government working to meet US deadline for machine-readable travel documents: minister By Christopher Lim BY the end of next year, most Singaporeans will probably replace their passports with new, electronic securitycompatible ones, as required by US authorities. Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng saidLlanhe Zaobao - 371 words
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293 2004-10-27 4 Reforms, political stability have buoyed sentiment: experts -AFP WASHINGTON US companies are considering a new wave of capital investments to South-east Asia following greater political stability and assurances of business-friendly reforms by leaders in the region, experts say. The US is the largest-AFP - 293 words
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Article, Illustration167 2004-10-27 4 TOKYO An accessory for Vodafone camera-phone handsets that was developed as a filter for nighttime photography reportedly has turned out to be a handy tool for peeping toms. The Yamada Denshi infrared filter allows the cameras to see through people’s clothing in certain conditions,167 words
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234 2004-10-27 6 Psychological treatment new feature in prisons, says vice-minister Reuters BEIJING China, which has the biggest prison population in the world, is reforming its penal system along the lines of Singapore and Canada, the official Xinhua news agency said in a report yesterday. China’s 670 prisons– Reuters - 234 words
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242 2004-10-27 6 Paid Jansen - By Paid Jansen SOME people shudder at the thought of being cooped up in a plane for long hours to travel from one country to another. Not the fighter pilots of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). A contingent of them flew RSAF242 words
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117 2004-10-27 8 BUZZSTOP BUS and taxi company ComfortDelGro believes it can become the world’s biggest land transport operator in four to six years. Chief executive Kua Hong Pak declined to say what the investment cost might be but back-of-envelope calculations show that it117 words
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Article, Illustration61 2004-10-27 8 Visitors looking at an elephant-shaped sculpture made from household items including television sets, heaters, fans, a toilet, shoes and radios -at a park at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday. Artworks by local and international artists are on display in the annual Sculptures by the Sea exhibition, situated alongAP - 61 words
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Article132 2004-10-27 8 Profiteers could face legal action THE Consumers Association of Singapore yesterday warned retailers who use high egg prices as an excuse for overcharging that they could face action under the Consumers Protection (Fair Trading) Act. Complaints about overcharging prompted Case to conduct three rounds of132 words
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144 2004-10-27 8 Steering parts defective -AFP JAPAN’S largest carmaker, Toyota Motor Corp, said yesterday that it would recall more than 330,000 cars and 9,000 small trucks in Japan to exchange defective steering parts. Five models of cars, including the Hilux Surf, produced between 1988 and 1996 in-AFP - 144 words
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Article144 2004-10-27 8 Biggest anti-smut case in China -AP A CHINESE court has sentenced a man to 19 years in prison for trafficking in pornographic DVDs in the biggest such case ever prosecuted in China, a news report said. The man was among 13 people sentenced in the-AP - 144 words
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Article94 2004-10-27 8 SMRT has launched a nationwide promotion to encourage and reward commuters who choose to travel with it. Under the scheme, commuters who make adult-fare trips on SMRT trains, the Bukit Panjang Light Rail and SMRT buses will have the numbers on their ez-link cards automatically entered94 words
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Article95 2004-10-27 8 A 44-YEAR-OLD Malaysian truck driver has been arrested for trying to smuggle in 2,299 cartons of cigarettes that have an estimated street value of $218,400. The cartons were found in a hidden compartment in the truck he was driving, during a routine check at the Tuas95 words
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Article104 2004-10-27 8 A 24-YEAR-OLD man and a 15-year-old girl were arrested by two traffic policemen early on Monday morning along Lorong 18 in Geylang. Five cellphones and a PDA were recovered from them. One of the cellphones belonged to a 58-year-old taxi driver from whom it was allegedly taken104 words
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Article79 2004-10-27 8 AUSTRALIA’S Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has developed an air cargo scanner that can rapidly detect illicit drugs and explosives concealed inside air freight containers. The advantage of this scanner is its ability to accurately and immediately detect and predict the composition, shape and density79 words
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Article, Illustration453 2004-10-27 10 ChuaKongHo - Rivals given licences first despite applying much later: airline By ChuaKongHo MALAYSIA’S Air Asia has shelved plans to start a budget airline here, after what it sees as a snub from the Singapore authorities, which granted approval to its rivals even though AirAFP - 453 words
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315 2004-10-27 10 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said yesterday that it had signed a $3OO million, seven-year deal with International Business Machines Corp (IBM) to outsource its information technology operations. About 130 jobs at Asia’s most profitable carrier will be cut under the deal,Reuters - 315 words
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Article93 2004-10-27 10 Reuters SINGAPORE SembLog said yesterday that it will not go ahead with a selective capital reduction after Swiss logistics group Kuehne Nagel cancelled a share buy-back agreement. Singapore-based SembCorp Logistics Ltd said that it received notice from Kuehne Nagel International (KNI) that KNI had placed its 5Reuters - 93 words
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Article86 2004-10-27 10 Reuters CHICAGO Shares of Google Inc hit a new high on Monday, giving the Web search leader a bigger market value than rival Yahoo Inc, as traders who had shorted the stock scrambled to buy back scarce shares after Google’s better-than-expected quarterly results last week. Based on– Reuters - 86 words
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Article85 2004-10-27 10 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Keppel Corp, a Singapore-based marine, engineering, real estate and telecommunications group, yesterday said that third-quarter profit rose 15 per cent, boosted by higher earnings from its property and oilrefinery units. Profit rose to $112.6 million, or 14.4 cents a share, from $9B million, or 12.6Bloomberg - 85 words
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Article75 2004-10-27 10 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore hotel and property group, United Overseas Land, recently a takeover target, said yesterday that its net profit for the third-quarter jumped 22 per cent on an 11 per cent rise in revenue. UOL said in a statement that profit for the three monthsReuters - 75 words
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Article, Illustration528 2004-10-27 12 ISG buyout to forge world’s biggest steelmaker, eclipsing Arcelor’s capacity Wire services LONDON Mr Lakshmi Mittal’s US$4.5 billion (557.5 billion) acquisition of International Steel Group may prompt a spree of deals as the steel industry consolidates to cut costs. Indian-born Mr Mittal (pictured), 54,– Wire services; Reuters - 528 words
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257 2004-10-27 12 -AP WASHINGTON US federal regulators are proposing to loosen restrictions on executives’ utterances in the weeks before their company goes public in a stock sale, a move that could bring the first significant changes in 70 years to a traditional fixture known-AP - 257 words
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Article418 2004-10-27 14 Backlash seen against foreign banks in Japan -AFP TOKYO The closure of Citigroup’s highly successful private banking operation in Japan could spell trouble for all foreign banks with units here catering to wealthy clients, banking analysts said. Citibank NA Japan was the industry leader in-AFP - 418 words
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Article197 2004-10-27 14 AP SHANGHAI China has reached agreement with Asean on completely removing tariffs on merchandise goods by 2010 as part of a proposed free trade agreement, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said yesterday. The agreement on ending most tariffs was reached during a meeting last week in– AP - 197 words
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Article, Illustration324 2004-10-27 15 Dimagi’s customers are Third World health agencies AP CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts Mr Vikram Kumar (pictured above with an array of smart cards) is hardly your typical tech chief executive. He shares a two-bedroom apartment with a sister and a nephew and gets around town by bicycle– AP; AP - 324 words
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Article27 2004-10-27 15 STI: 1,957.41 3.97 *AS AT OCT 26 US$: 551.664 Ss: RM2.283 553.062 Ss: HK54.675 EURO: 552.130 Ss: 24.66 BAHT Ss: 64.22 YEN Ss: 5,465 RUPIAH27 words
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Article, Illustration749 2004-10-27 16 ANDY MUKHERJEE - By ANDY MUKHERJEE Bloomberg MR Shane Smith found his big break in Wall Street’s moment of shame. Just as he was trying last year to steer his loss-making Internet financial services company, Market Age Pic, into a new area equity-research for retail clients 10– Bloomberg - 749 words
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Article, Illustration270 2004-10-27 19 I REFER to Mr Harry Chia Kim Seng’s letter, “Give ‘retired’ NSmen their fair share” (Streats, Oct 20) and Mr Conrad Raj’s commentary “Make ERS allocation fairer” (Streats, Oct 18). Mindef and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have valued and will continue to value the270 words
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Article127 2004-10-27 19 I’M puzzled that nothing much has been done to improve the unpleasant environment at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. This station is one of SMRT’s oldest. It has only three ascending escalators (no descending), which take commuters from the concourse to the MRT platform. In the127 words
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142 2004-10-27 19 I HAVE made at least five visits to the National Skin Centre (NSC) for my acne problem. The cost for both the consultation and medication came to almost $3OO, but the condition of my skin has worsened over the months. Early this month, I was142 words
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Article87 2004-10-27 19 WE refer to Ms Connie Sim’s letter “Why the long wait at clinic?” (Streats, Oct 25). We value Ms Sim’s feedback and would like to follow up on it. As Ms Sim did not indicate the date of her visit to the polyclinic, we would87 words
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383 2004-10-27 19 I DISAGREE with some of the points made by Ms Christina Eng in her letter “A cat-management system is the answer” (Streats, Oct 25). These cats have more than sufficient food and are living together harmoniously as a happy colony. There is no need to hunt383 words
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Article, Illustration460 2004-10-27 20 Rebels leave us no choice but to use force, says PM Thaksin Wire services TAKBAI, Thailand An Islamic leader yesterday accused Thai troops of overreacting in a crackdown on rioters that left at least 84 people dead and some 1,300 people behind bars.– Wire services; PIcs.Reuters, AFP - 460 words
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Article259 2004-10-27 20 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is concerned over the latest clash in neighbouring southern Thailand in which 84 protesters died in a confrontation with security forces, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said yesterday. “The flare-up in southern Thailand is a matter of concern to us. Thailand-AFP - 259 words
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178 2004-10-27 20 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Home Minister Azmi Khalid wants employers to help arrange for illegal workers, sent home during the amnesty period between this Friday and Nov 14, to return legally to the country after the festive season, the Malaysian daily Star reported yesterday. When178 words
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261 2004-10-27 22 -AP TAIPEI Taiwan yesterday sharply disagreed with the US its most important friend and said that US Secretary of State Colin Powell was wrong when he insisted the island isn’t an independent country. “Taiwan is a sovereign, independent nation. This is reality,” Premier-AP - 261 words
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Article, Illustration310 2004-10-27 22 President proposes independence, UN mandate, joint control ■AFP ISLAMABAD President Pervez Musharraf’s call for a national debate on ways to resolve Pakistan’s dispute with India over Kashmir drew a mixed reaction yesterday, from applause to uncertainty and even calls for jihad. In an address■AFP; AP - 310 words
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323 2004-10-27 24 Wire services LONDON A steaming cup of tea, the relaxing drink of choice for millions around the world, could help ward off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists said yesterday. Laboratory tests found that regular cups of green and black tea inhibit tjie activity– Wire services - 323 words
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223 2004-10-27 24 Reuters NEW YORK Many herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can damage the eyes, including some alternative therapies that are used by people trying to correct eye problems, new research shows. According to a review of reported cases and medical literature, commonly used supplements– Reuters - 223 words
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Article, Illustration637 2004-10-27 26 The man an d his muse Although divorcedfrom actress Maggie Cheung, French director Olivier Assayas crafted an award-winning rolefor her in his latest film Clean. YVONNE KWOKfinds out more JUST what kind of a man would engage the interest of Hong Kong film goddess Maggie Cheung? You could easily conjureUanhe Zaobao - 637 words
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Article, Illustration116 2004-10-27 26 YOU have to feel slightly sorry for Chinese Olympic gold medallist Tian Liang (pictured), who recently expressed his desire to work with Jackie Chan on a movie. The actor declined, saying: “I can’t think of any script to do with him.” Tian’s agent said116 words
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111 2004-10-27 26 JERRY Springer The Opera is struggling to continue in London’s West End. The musical’s producers have admitted that the company is losing money, partly due to its libel suit against British tabloid The Daily Mail. Ticket sales have been poor and money that should have111 words
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Article, Illustration79 2004-10-27 26 ACTOR Harrison Ford (pictured) has banned elk hunting on his 323 ha ranch in Wyoming. This is despite official efforts to reduce elk numbers, which have risen to 5,100, above the state’s target of 4,400. Warning signs have been placed around the actor’s property to79 words
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Article, Illustration575 2004-10-27 28 Sharlene Tan - By_ Sharlene Tan MRS Lee Chin Koon, who wrote the famous Mrs Lee’s Cookbook, was well-known for her Nonya dishes, but she also had a diverse collection of Hainanese, Cantonese and Indonesian recipes, such as boneless stuffed chicken, sweet and sour pork and rissoles. HerAshlelgh Sim - 575 words
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Article, Illustration332 2004-10-27 30 THE sorry state of the single shows no sign of ending. In the UK, singles sales have slumped so much that just 2,000 copies are enough to make the Top 40. This figure is less than a third of what it would have332 words
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Article, Illustration547 2004-10-27 30 YVONNE KWOK - The beleaguered Sheikh Haikel complained recently about the close attention of the media, but isn’t that what celebrity is all about? Broadside By YVONNE KWOK FIRST, he was sacked from his part-time deejaying gig by Media Corp Radio when he encouraged a young man,547 words
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Article, Illustration106 2004-10-27 31 Weather-related reception problems, commonly called rain fade, were ranked as the top reason satellite users in the US would consider switching from satellite to cable TV, according to a new survey by Lyra Research’s DTV View group. So local TV viewers may want to note thatPic Ng Sor Luan - 106 words
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Article51 2004-10-27 31 9pm, Cinemax (Star Flub Ch 59) lowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) constructs a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield, only to realise that his ballfield has been divinely ordained to give a second chance to people who have sacrificed certain valuable aspects of their51 words
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Article, Illustration58 2004-10-27 31 10pm, Channel i The Nazis have kidnapped Indy’s father for his diary, which contains maps and first-hand accounts of many of the world’s most sacred and hidden treasures. Indy must make his way into Germany in order to save his father and the treasured58 words
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Article, Illustration50 2004-10-27 31 REFLECTIONS Today and tomorrow, 10am-7pm 11 Nathan Road, #lO-01 Regency Park Free Catch the works of Asian artist D T Thombare, whose paintings deal with nature, its realisation and the human mind. His use of figures in a multidimensional background adds a touch of mysterious depth to his works.50 words
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Article67 2004-10-27 31 5x2 Today, 9-15 pm Alliance Francaise, No 1 Sarkies Road Tickets at $8 from Sistic The latest from the director of 8 Women and Swimming Pool, this film tells the story of a young couple, Gilles and Marion, in their 30s, filmed in five crucial moments of67 words
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Miscellaneous510 2004-10-27 31 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 You take nature personally. Subtle energy flows are as familiar to you as traffic patterns are to commuters. Even as you use this special knowledge for personal gain, be sure that the rest of humanity benefits, too. 0 PISCES FEB 19 -MAR 20 A little bit510 words
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Article, Illustration417 2004-10-27 32 Tan Kim Han - Woodwork denies Geylang place in AFC Cup final By Tan Kim Han AFC CUP SEMI-FINAL (2ND LEG) Geylang United 0 Al Wahdal (Al Wahda win 2-1 on aggregate) IN the end, what stood between Geylang United and a historic Cup final weren’t any menacing opponent. It wasPic»: Ng Sot Lean - 417 words
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328 2004-10-27 32 Lim Han Ming - By Lim Han Ming IF all goes well, Tania D’ Silva will have two daughters studying in the Singapore Sports School (SSS). Her elder daughter, Sonia, 13, joined the SSS netball academy this year. Now, D’Silva, a 37-year-old personal assistant, wants her younger daughter328 words
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Article, Illustration467 2004-10-27 33 Van Nistelrooy lucky to escape criminal charges, feels ex-Premiership referee LONDON Ruud van Nistelrooy’s (right) challenge on Arsenal defender Ashley Cole is one of the worst challenges he has seen, a former top Premiership referee has said. Jeff Winter said that the Manchester United striker was lucky notAP - 467 words
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249 2004-10-27 33 Wire services LONDON Arsenal striker Jose Reyes has hit out at Manchester United’s roughhouse tactics during Sunday’s controversial Old Trafford encounter. The Spaniard claims that he was left black and blue by United’s tough tackling in the 0-2 defeat. Said Reyes: “In all my sporting– Wire services - 249 words
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Article368 2004-10-27 33 Wire services LONDON Ruud van Nistelrooy says that he is innocent of charges he tried deliberately to hurt Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole during Manchester United’s controversial 2-0 win on Sunday. The striker has been charged with serious foul play by the Football Association (FA) for kicking theWire services - 368 words
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244 2004-10-27 34 -AFP MEXICO Mexico has been awarded a Formula One Grand Prix after a one-year hiatus, it was announced by Mexican authorities on Monday. The inaugural Grand Prix will be held in 2006 in the eastern resort of Cancun with the contract running till 2010,-AFP - 244 words
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Article, Illustration545 2004-10-27 34 Tee-off with Godfrey Robert PERSONAL glory and country’s pride aside, every time Thongchai Jaidee (above) plays in a major golf tournament these days, he believes that he is representing Asia. Naturally so. As leading moneywinner on the Asian Tour Order of Merit with U *****,375 (*****,400),545 words
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Article88 2004-10-27 34 GOLF -AFP PARIS The Arnold Palmer-designed Victoria Course at Vilamoura in Portugal’s southern Algarve region will host next year’s World Cup of golf, the International Federation of PGA Tours have announced. It will be the first time that the event, which features 24 countries with two-AFP - 88 words
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Article102 2004-10-27 34 POOL AUTO Sport Gallery Pub defeated Devil’s Bar 5-4 in the final of The New Paper After 5 Pool League 2004 at Dbl O yesterday. But for the composure of Auto Sport Gallery Pub’s Roz Tang and Kevin Tang, the title could have easily gone Devil’s Bar’s102 words
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Article111 2004-10-27 34 FOOTBALL Wire services LONDON Newspaper coverage of Premiership and Football League matches could end on Monday because of a dispute beween the press and football’s ruling bodies. If the row is not resolved, journalists and photographers from national newspapers could be barred from all 92 grounds as of– Wire services - 111 words
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Miscellaneous32 2004-10-27 34 IN THE LIVING ROOM FOOTBALL: EPL goals (Channel i, tomorrow, 12.30 am). Spanish Primera Liga highlights (Channel i, tomorrow, lam). Italian Serie A: AC Milan vs Atalanta (Ch 22, tomorrow, 2.25 am).32 words
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Article399 2004-10-27 37 Janice Wong - Recent economic slowdowns have eroded the 5Cs dream somewhat. But, with a little help from the professionals, you’ll get by just fine By- Janice Wong WHEN I got my first credit card five or six years ago, I used it everywhere I could flashing the399 words
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Article, Illustration473 2004-10-27 38 CHUA KONG HO tells you what to keep in mind when determining just how much insurance cover is enough SOME people sign up for insurance policy after insurance policy to protect themselves against financial losses from illness and untimely death or disability, while others think their company473 words
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Article, Illustration580 2004-10-27 40 Discounts at food and beverage outlets are a key strategy in the credit card battle, as CHUA KONG HO finds out CREDIT cards are a dime a dozen in today’s consumer credit market. Take a walk down Orchard Road and chances are you can sign up580 words
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Article254 2004-10-27 40 TAKING THE TIME TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHILE APPLYING FOR CREDIT CARDS CAN HELP YOU AVOID INCURRING UNNECESSARY EXPENSES. LIABILITY If you lose your card, most banks will limit your liability once you report It. If you do not report the loss promptly and254 words
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Article, Illustration658 2004-10-27 42 Buying your dream home can be both exciting and daunting. But having a clear understanding of what to do and what not to do can make it a pleasant experience BUDGETING The recent economic recession has seen many home owners stretched beyond their means. It is important658 words
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Article, Illustration689 2004-10-27 44 Janice Wong - Low COE prices make buying a car an attractive proposition, but there’s also the option of car-sharing it’s hassle-free and cheap By Janice Wong THE plentiful supply of certificates of entitlement (COEs) in the coming months will make it the best time in over a decade689 words
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Article, Illustration532 2004-10-27 46 ChuaKongHo - Close encounter of the Buffett kind Author Robert Miles, whose books are bought by the legendary investor himself, is in town to share Buffett’s philosophies By ChuaKongHo A SINGAPOREAN once made a U *****,000 (*****,000) bid to have lunch with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who made532 words
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