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Title Section12 2004-11-19 1 Streats FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2004 website: www.streats.coiii.sg e-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MICA (P) 196/03/200412 words
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Article464 2004-11-19 1 As Asian govts flock to rival software, Microsoft CEO warns that Windows competitor violates 228 patents Wire services SINGAPORE Microsoft Corp chief operating officer Steve Ballmer yesterday warned Asian governments that they could face intellectual property rights-infringement lawsuits for using rival open-source operating platforms such asWire services - 464 words
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Article, Illustration491 2004-11-19 1 Robin Ganguly - By Robin Ganguly IF you happen to see a hot-air balloon taking to the skies today, and if you decide to hop on for a ride, you’ll have Rishikesh Rajendra Naidu to thank. He has single-handedly organised the ride, right from puttingNg Sor Luan - 491 words
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Article306 2004-11-19 2 KMT staff not paid, PFP may lose office WITH parliamentary elections looming next month, Taiwanese political parties are finding themselves sinking deeper into debt. One party may even find itself homeless when the lease of its current office runs out next month, while another is306 words
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Article242 2004-11-19 2 -AFP LONDON British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Wednesday that Britain could become the world leader in the controversial field of stem cell research. Mr Blair, launching the Department of Trade and Industry’s new five-year plan, took the opportunity to send a “strong-AFP - 242 words
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Article, Illustration412 2004-11-19 3 Sharlene Tan - Computerised health-care system on trial By Sharlene Tan ALEXANDRA Hospital, in an effort to make itself “hassle-free” for patients, is undertaking a new initiative to develop a seamless and costeffective health-care system. The hospital, which will be relocated to Yishun Central in 2009, is working with412 words
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215 2004-11-19 3 AP WASHINGTON A luxury hotel is promising some of the finer things in life fur coat, 18-karat gold watch, plush bathrobes with political party affiliation to the couple willing to buy its presidential inauguration package for the over-the-top price of UAP - 215 words
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Article, Illustration237 2004-11-19 3 POLICE are seeking a serial molester who is believed to be on the loose in the Choa Chu Kang area. The Chinese man in his 30s had used a “sit-up” ruse to lure three young girls into following him before molesting them, The Straits Times237 words
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367 2004-11-19 4 -AP SINGAPORE Asia’s new initiative to combat piracy and deter terror strikes in the crucial Malacca Strait and surrounding seas by linking communications among the navies of 16 countries is nearly ready to begin, Singapore’s defence minister said yesterday. Rear-Admiral (NS) Teo-AP - 367 words
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Article, Illustration384 2004-11-19 4 ‘Police, military must work together to reduce violence’ AFP BANGKOK Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej has warned that the kingdom’s stability depends on peace in the restive south where police said yesterday that a soldier and a civilian had been shot dead. Speaking beforeAFP - 384 words
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Article424 2004-11-19 6 Yudhoyono has vision of a beautified Indon capital JAKARTA From a polluted, trafficsnarled, flood-prone urban sprawl, a “world-class city” will be born. This is the vision of Indonesia’s new president, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who has outlined his plan for the Jakarta of the future, the424 words
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210 2004-11-19 6 Wire services JAKARTA Indonesia’s new president has warned his countrymen to abandon high expectations of quick fixes to rampant corruption, sectarian and separatist conflict, widespread unemployment and the threat of terrorism. In his first policy address since taking office last month, Dr Susilo– Wire services - 210 words
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133 2004-11-19 8 STOP TURKEY is a deserving candidate for European Union (EU) membership, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said in remarks published in Ankara yesterday. He said that Singapore welcomes Turkey’s possible accession to the EU, The Straits Times reports today. “Turkey’s133 words
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Article, Illustration83 2004-11-19 8 Ashieigh Sim - Text and picture by Ashieigh Sim THE new Pelican Cove at Jurong Bird Park will have the most comprehensive collection of pelicans in the world, with more than 40 birds from all seven species of the pelican family. There is a glass-sided tank through which you can see83 words
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Article150 2004-11-19 8 Cardholders also earn Link Points THE People’s Association (PA) will launch PAssion, a card that entitles members of the 106 community centres and clubs, and over 1,800 grassroots organisations under PA to discounts of between 5 and 10 per cent for PA-run courses and the150 words
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Article131 2004-11-19 8 Tatler ex-editor in the dock A LAWYER representing the British ex-editor of Singapore Tatler magazine yesterday sought to get the number of drug-related charges against his client reduced. Nigel Simmonds, 40, was arrested in a drug operation last month and faces charges of consuming Ice,131 words
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139 2004-11-19 8 Govt denies opposition’s claim Wire services EQUIPPED with black-market blueprints of a nuclear bomb and some weapons-grade uranium, Teheran is deceiving the United Nations by secretly continuing activities meant to give it atomic arms by next year, an Iranian opposition group claimed. Mr Farid Soleimani,Wire services - 139 words
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Article93 2004-11-19 8 AFP BEIJING kindergartens are seeking to employ female security guards instead of men to thwart violence following a string of fatal attacks against children. One school recently hired a former policewoman, who will be the city’s first female kindergarten security guard, the Xinhua news agency said. SheAFP - 93 words
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Article101 2004-11-19 8 AFP JAPAN plans to step up patrols of the East China Sea by launching surveillance missions from a civilian airport after a Chinese submarine intruded into its waters this month, a report said yesterday. Japan’s government is exploring the possibility of making the military share theAFP - 101 words
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Article103 2004-11-19 8 -AFP HONG KONG tycoon Nina Wang, reputed to be the richest woman in Asia, has been granted a court appeal to seek control of her late husband’s multi-billion dollar estate, legal officials said yesterday. The 66-year-old’s bid will be heard by the Court of Final Appeal,-AFP - 103 words
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Article98 2004-11-19 8 COE premiums fell across the board at the close of yesterday’s tender, reports The Straits Times today. With more certificates released for tender since last month, COE prices are at the lowest levels in more than a decade. Posting the largest drop of $l,OOl was the98 words
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Financial
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Article420 2004-11-19 12 First batch to train in India under MTI scheme FOR years Singapore has looked to India to tap the talent of skilled IT professionals. But in a role reversal of sorts, Indian software giant Satyam Computer announced yesterday that it would recruit fresh management graduates from420 words
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Article, Illustration306 2004-11-19 12 Chua Kong Ho - Chua Kong Ho THE young big-spender now has another credit card to choose from that is especially good for those Lasik and botox jobs. OCBC Bank yesterday unveiled its Titanium card targeted at the yuppie dollar, entering a crowded market with306 words
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357 2004-11-19 12 DO you know the difference between the effective interest rate and the applied interest rate on your bank loans? And do you know that you may have to pay 24 per cent interest on the outstanding balance of your so-called zero per cent357 words
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96 2004-11-19 12 TEN finalists have been selected for the SICCI-DBS Indian Entrepreneur Awards 2004, the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry -announced in a press release yesterday. The panel of judges, comprising prominent businessmen and professionals, was chaired by Mr JY Pillay, chairman of Singapore96 words
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259 2004-11-19 14 Investors can take up to 49% stake Bloomberg BEIJING China will let foreign investors take stakes in television production companies for the first time, widening access for media companies in the world’s biggest TV market by viewers. The new policy, to take effect on– Bloomberg - 259 words
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Article, Illustration76 2004-11-19 14 Edwin Khoo - Text and picture by Edwin Khoo Mr Shunsuke Ohtsu, managing director of Hitachi Asia, presenting a voucher for a 29-inch colour TV to Singapore Cheshire Home’s chief nursing officer, Sister Elizabeth Jacques. Hitachi Asia, under a unique gift exchange programme unveiled yesterday marking the Japanese company’s 15th year76 words
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201 2004-11-19 14 AFP BUENOS AIRES Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday hailed strengthened ties with Argentina, a day after signing cooperation deals that could see up to US$2O billion (Ss32 billion) of investment head to Argentina over the next decade. Mr Hu said in– AFP - 201 words
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Article343 2004-11-19 17 Aussie carrier in talks with Air Macau, HK’s Shun Tak to launch joint-venture airline Bloomberg HONG KONG Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd, Australia’s second-biggest airline, is seeking to expand overseas as growth slows in its domestic market, where it plans to add just two aircraft– Bloomberg - 343 words
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133 2004-11-19 17 AP HONG KONG fn a gradual opening of China’s skies, Beijing and Macau have agreed to give their airlines more flying rights, which could help the gambling enclave establish itself as a gateway for budget travel. Macau a former Portuguese colony thatAP - 133 words
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Article, Illustration533 2004-11-19 20 Kmart boss studied billionaire financier’s style Bloomberg NEW YORK Mr Edward Lampert (pictured) began studying the shareholder letters published by billionaire investor Warren Buffett while working at Goldman, Sachs Co’s risk arbitrage department during the 1980 s. Mr Buffett’s practice of buying assets shunned byBloomberg; AP - 533 words
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191 2004-11-19 20 Bloomberg NEW DELHI India’s government has given banks the power to take over the management of companies that default on loans, part of its drive to clean up bad debts. The government issued a decree amending the Securitisation Act passed in November 2002, itBloomberg - 191 words
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Article28 2004-11-19 20 STI: 2,032.62 IS 13.78 •AS AT NOV 18 US$: 551.645 Ss: RM2.310 553.061 Ss: HK54.725 EURO: $52,148 Ss: 24.35 BAHT Ss: 63.07 YEN Ss: 5,469 RUPIAH28 words
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Article, Illustration608 2004-11-19 22 Cellphone users find device addictive, socially disruptive AFP WASHINGTON The Blackberry, a portable phone that also receives e-mails, is taking over the lives of many American executives and not always for the better. Mr Donald Caron, a senior-vice president for Smith Barney Citigroup, has notAFP - 608 words
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Article, Illustration1018 2004-11-19 24 PHILIP LEE - By PHILIP LEE JUST after I had finished writing my commentary last Thursday on Singaporean women being too picky in choosing mates, my colleague Godfrey Robert, who had read it, told me: “When you return to work on Monday, be prepared for1,018 words
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Article194 2004-11-19 26 THE report, “Jobs yes, bosses yucks” (Streats, Nov 17), is enlightening. The reason why our local senior managers are not seen as being decisive or making necessary changes in their companies is that they are averse to taking risks. They believe that employees are resistant194 words
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Article224 2004-11-19 26 THE need to own a humble HDB property was never so strong till I began to approach 35 years old the age that qualifies single Singaporeans to buy an HDB flat. I’m a permanent resident (PR) who has called Singapore home for the past224 words
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Article158 2004-11-19 26 I THANK the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) for its support in educating the public on the commitments of pet ownership, via recent advertisements featuring a golden retriever. Many pets are bought from pet shops or adopted in haste only to be abandoned because owners are158 words
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195 2004-11-19 26 MR Mark Fong, in his letter, “Baffled by rule for medical expenses” (Streats, Nov 12), suggested that Medisave and Medishield be used to pay for pre-operation medical tests. Medisave was designed primarily to help individuals meet their personal or immediate family’s inpatient, i.e. hospitalisation, expenses. So195 words
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Article303 2004-11-19 26 I REFER to the report, “S’pore ready for casinos?” (Streats, Nov 17), which said that Dr Vivian Balakrishnan was hoping to shift the focus of debate on casinos to whether our society is ready for it. If being ready means that we can accept casinos,303 words
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480 2004-11-19 28 Military officials, experts now unsure legitimate govt will emerge from polls BAGHDAD The recapture of Fallujah has not broken the insurgents’ will to fight and may not pay the big dividend US planners had hoped to improve security enough to hold national elections in480 words
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Article, Illustration302 2004-11-19 28 -AFP SANTIAGO, Chile A “terror premium” on oil prices and rising interest rates look set to brake Asia Pacific economies after a roaring performance in 2004, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum said in a forecast. In a report to Apec trade ministers attending-AFP; Reuters - 302 words
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Article179 2004-11-19 28 AFP LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas In an interview on Wednesday with ABC News on the eve of the opening of his presidential library, former US president Bill Clinton lashed out at independent counsel Kenneth Starr, whose efforts were largely responsible for Mr Clinton’s impeachment on chargesAFP - 179 words
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Article89 2004-11-19 28 AFP PARIS Microsoft’s new search engine has caught up technically with market leader Google, the British weekly New Scientist reports. It asked software engineers and scientists to test an early version of Microsoft’s MSN Search service. The experts from top US universities gave MSN Search highAFP - 89 words
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Article367 2004-11-19 30 Rivals woo poor nations with vows of financial aid ■AP BEIJING Most outsiders who have heard of Vanuatu probably know the tiny Pacific island nation that played host to the latest season of the TV contest Survivor. Now, Vanuatu is the guest star in a■AP - 367 words
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Article, Illustration51 2004-11-19 30 Police making preparations to destroy confiscated fireworks produced and transported illegally in Feidong County in east China’s Anhui province on Wednesday. More than 1,600 boxes of illegal fireworks worth more than US$3O,OOO (5549,500) have been confiscated in the past 10 months to ensure the safety of local citizensXinhua - 51 words
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193 2004-11-19 30 The Washington Post SEOUL As tougher immigration laws make it increasingly harder for foreign students to learn English in the US, immersion villages have sprouted in South Korea. First developed by officials in Kyonggi, a prosperous province of 10 million south of Seoul, fiveThe Washington Post - 193 words
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Article210 2004-11-19 30 Wire services SEOUL While reports filter out of North Korea that portraits of the country’s leader, Mr Kim Jong 11, have been removed from their honoured spots, the official radio and news agency are dropping the honorific “Dear Leader” from their reports on Mr Kim,– Wire services - 210 words
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285 2004-11-19 32 NEW YORK Doctors have found a new way to circumvent the invasive angiogram to diagnose if a patient has heart disease. Multidetector CT scans, which give doctors a detailed picture of the human heart, are winning over US cardiologists, with many choosing the technique285 words
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181 2004-11-19 32 ■AFP PARIS Women workers who suffer from high levels of stress are twice as likely to have painful menstruation than those who have low stress, according to a US-Chinese study published yesterday in the British specialist journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers at the Children’s■AFP - 181 words
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Article, Illustration527 2004-11-19 34 Zubaidah Nazeer - Despite hwer prices and impravedfibres that makd easier, interior designersfindfew takers for wall-to-wall carpeting By Zubaidah Nazeer WHEN her family bought their Bedok three-room flat in 1989, Ms Priscilla Liew decided to carpet her living room and her master bedroom. She recalled paying less than $4,000 forEdwin Koo - 527 words
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388 2004-11-19 34 Kkushwant Singh - By Kkushwant Singh ULTRA-HIGH 3.3 m ceilings, a private lift lobby for each apartment and recreational facilities that include a 45m lap pool and “couples only” bubble pools. Welcome to the world of upmarket condominium living in The Metz in Devonshire Road.388 words
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Article, Illustration499 2004-11-19 37 ■AP Modernism pioneer Florence Knoll Bassett’s furniture pieces on show lr i Philadelphia may be 50 years °ld, but they will hardly look dated in a contemporary home Philadelphia —Though the jhrniture designs featured in Ms Florence Knoll Bassett’s first-ever Museum exhibition are a halfCe ntury old, they■AP - 499 words
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Article, Illustration665 2004-11-19 38 nnoe ared on the scene and it plans to reach out to wy J THEIR music is classical and so are their instruments. But their publicity photograph shows them casually dressed and in various jumping poses a deliberate choice for this group of 13 musicians, who are out665 words
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Article, Illustration126 2004-11-19 40 NEW from -H2o+ the Mint Ice series of products, with natural menthol to stimulate the skin. The natural body wash (529.40) has vitamin E and Provitamin B to moisturise and soothe, while the skin smoother ($54.60) contains sea salts, natural oils and menthol to. invigorate,126 words
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Article, Illustration74 2004-11-19 40 REEBOK has launched another series of spectacles frames in colours that include lime green, cherry red, bright yellow and misty blue so that you can sport a matching look from head to toe. It also has new sunglasses, including the ***** and *****, with the DMX74 words
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Article, Illustration148 2004-11-19 42 MOTHERS En Vogue has a new collection of clothes for the pregnant woman who wants to look stylish, sophisticated and sexy for the festive season. The maternity wear items include Grecian-style dresses and gowns, bandeau tops, plunging halters and drop-waist dresses, made from richlytextured fabrics148 words
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Article, Illustration167 2004-11-19 42 ***** Brown’s new collection, Holiday 2004, has a dazzling array of colours for the eyes, cheeks and lips, as well as accessories that make making up a breeze. Some highlights: The Eye Kohl Palette Eye shadow in black, indigo, blue and khaki. Comes with a dual-167 words
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Article, Illustration477 2004-11-19 44 Gregory Leow - By Gregory Leow TO hear that a local a cappella group is having its 10th anniversary is not something that happens every day. Budak Pantai has been around for that long and is successful to boot. But don’t ask its members lawyer Michael Loh,477 words
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Article, Illustration107 2004-11-19 44 THANKS to shows such as Fahrenheit 9/11, the documentary has become a draw in its own right, as has the festival focusing on this genre. Amsterdam’s IDEA documentary film festival, that opened yesterday, has been steadily gaining popularity, almost doubling its visitors over the past five107 words
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Article, Illustration133 2004-11-19 44 THE Asian Children’s Festival, which runs until Dec 5, was launched yesterday at the Singapore Expo. Now in its fifth year, the festival, presented by the National Library Board, includes story-telling sessions, drama productions, workshops and seminars for parents and children and conferences for writers and133 words
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Article, Illustration110 2004-11-19 44 VETERAN Hong Kong actress Carina Lau (pictured) has become the CEO of a 24-hour Hong Kong shopping channel called TV Mart. But the 38-year-old assured her fans that she would not give up acting. When interviewed, she said that her beau, Tony Leung, was110 words
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Article, Illustration440 2004-11-19 46 JUDI LOW - Flavours of east west PEAR, NORI AND TOFU SALAD Looking to impress in the kitchen on a budget? These recipes for stylish, nutritious, yummy meals are easy to do and cost $lO or less for four servings Stylish eating on a shoestring By JUDI LOW WHAT YOU NEED For theJudl Low $ - 440 words
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Article, Illustration119 2004-11-19 49 r HONEY production in the UK highlands has slumped to a record low because of a two-pronged attack by the damp weather and a killer parasite which has affected hives further south. The threat from the bug the Varroa destructor mite is so serious, it isPic Edwin Koo - 119 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration46 2004-11-19 49 Channel i c. orrv icted killer and white supremacist j n Cayhall is on death row for the j 7 Murders of two young children. ls visited by a young law associate > also happens to be his grandson. Gene Hackman, Chris and Faye Dunaway.46 words
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Article42 2004-11-19 49 9pm, Cinemax (Star Hub Ch 59) Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her daughter take refuge in a supposedly attack-proof panic room in their new apartment when three intruders Burnham (Forest Whitaker), Raoul (Dwight Yoakam) and Junior (Jared Leto) break in.42 words
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Happenin’
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Article, Illustration60 2004-11-19 49 EFFLORESCENCE Sunday, 7-30 pm Academy Theatre, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Campus 3 (151, Bencoolen Street) Tickets at $l5 and $2O, call 6512-4168 Showcasing Nafa’s outstanding young Chinese instrumentalists, aged 10 to 16, in concert. They will be participating in the 2004 National Chinese Music Competition at the end60 words
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Article61 2004-11-19 49 THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL Today, 7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am and 3pm Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel Tickets at $lB from Sistic Omar Alvarez from Argentina combines puppetry and visual images with a spectacular display of light and illusions to depict Hans Christian Andersen’s story of a little girl who61 words
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Miscellaneous507 2004-11-19 49 Yourdaih horoscope by Kelli Fox at Ashology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 The time for elitism and exclusion is passing. Get used to a world where you play a more active role. Not everything that happens is planned. From now on, try to have at least one507 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration424 2004-11-19 50 Gary Lim - World No 1 men’s doubles pair find unique way to the top... By Gary Lim WHAT does it take to become the top badminton men’s doubles players in the world? Loads of hard work and some quarrelling along the way The Indonesian pair of Hadiyanto Luluk,424 words
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Article, Illustration137 2004-11-19 50 Edwin Koo - Story and pictures by Edwin Koo EUPHEMIA Tan (pictured) tees off with the poise of a professional despite being just 10 years old. She is among the 380 participants in Singapore’s First Tee Golf and Life Skills Programme, included as a cocurricular activity at Methodist Girls’137 words
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Article165 2004-11-19 50 Gary Lim - By Gary Lim XING AIYING is now the sole flag-bearer for Singapo in the singles event of the Aviva Open Singapore after Kendrick Lee lost his pre-quarter-final against third seed Chen Hong of China yesterday. Lee had a tough time against Chen, ranked sixth165 words
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Article, Illustration572 2004-11-19 52 LIM HAN MING - should inspire Soccer smart By LIM HAN MING IF RAFAEL Benitez walks into a casino now, chances are that he will lose his shirt. The Liverpool manager’s first season in charge has been riddled with bad luck as injuries have robbed him of the services of star/ - 572 words
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Article531 2004-11-19 52 TOMORROW: Manchester United (7th in table) vs Charlton Athletic (9th) Head to head: Man U won 32, Charlton 10, Draws 11 Previous league meetings: April 20 Man U 2 Charlton 0; Sept 13, 2003 Charlton 0 Man U 2 Last 6 league matches: Man U WDLWDD; Charlton WWLLDL531 words
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Article, Illustration476 2004-11-19 54 Aggression part of Rooneys game, insists skipper Beckham Wire services MADRID England skipper David Beckham sprang to the defence of tempestuous teen striker Wayne Rooney, who came within an ace of a red card during Wednesday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Spain. Asier del Homo scored the winner■ Wire services - 476 words
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198 2004-11-19 54 Wire services MADRID England coach Sven-Gorafl Eriksson condemned the behaviour of home fans who directed racist chants at England’s black players during his side’s 0-1 defeat to Spain. Said Eriksson: “When things like this happen, something should be done. But I think it’s a matter– Wire services - 198 words
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211 2004-11-19 54 Wire services BEIJING China coach Arie Haan should not take the whole blame for the team’s elimination from the World Cup, a top official said yesterday. China suffered a traumatic exit from the Asian 2006 World Cup qualifiers despite thrashing Hong Kong 7-0Wire services - 211 words
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257 2004-11-19 55 Wire services LONDON Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes to be fit for tomorrow’s Premiership home match against Charlton Athletic. He suffered a hip injury in Holland’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Andorra on Wednesday. He was substituted in the first half,Wire services - 257 words
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Article, Illustration481 2004-11-19 55 World champion crashes to first defeat in qualifiers in high-altitude Ecuador Wire services QUITO, Ecuador Ronaldo blamed the high altitude after Ecuador ended Brazil’s 10rtiatch unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday. “I had-a big headache, I was short of air and I needed oxygenWire services; AFP - 481 words
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Article147 2004-11-19 55 BOWLING REMY ONG and Valerie Teo will represent Singapore in the 40th AMF World Cup. It will be held here at the new Superbowl Telok Blangah at Safra’s Mount Faber Clubhouse from Dec 5 to 12. About 2,000 bowlers from 96 countries are expected to participate. This147 words
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Article127 2004-11-19 55 BASKETBALL Reuters NEW YORK Chauncey Billups scored 21 points in his return to the line-up as hosts Detroit Pistons also welcomed back coach Larry Brown and Ben Wallace with a 93-85 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The defending NBA champions improved to 4-3 and snapped aReuters - 127 words
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Article49 2004-11-19 55 FOOTBALL Wire services LONDON Arsenal footballer Graham Stack was charged with raping a 21-year-old girl at his home, Scotland Yard said on Wednesday. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who is on loan to Millwall, was charged following the alleged rape in Beckenham, south-east London on Sept 1. Wire services– Wire services - 49 words
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Miscellaneous25 2004-11-19 55 IN THE LIVING ROOM BASKETBALL: New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets (Ch 24, 8.30 pm) GOLF: PGA World Cup, Day 2 (Ch 23, 8.30 pm)25 words
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Advertisement568 2004-11-19 57 lhi cms FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2004 website: www.streats.com.sg» e-mail. streats@sph,com.sg SHARE YOUR PAPER Cartoo charac Malls o ONCE again, the Mails of Centrepoint stand out as the premier destinations for the Christmas shopping season. Not only have the mails outdone themselves with their festive offering and goodies, the entertainment line-up568 words
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Advertisement611 2004-11-19 59 MESfrWKt»" I ill*! C A r A -—>-7-3 J -> A mmm itl J r —i I I i J FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2004 STREATS Pis i F-» }^P?5 4 Very Mojo Christmas Show* 1 Catch The Powerpuff Girls™, Dexter J and Dee Dee in action, as they foil Mojo611 words
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Advertisement1043 2004-11-19 60 ADVERTISEMENT Mojo Jojo Scene GET DOWN TO MONKEY BUSINESS! 4 7 TtJO MNTIjOIJK I Bis I® 1 V i ,18 m I am Mojo Jojo™. I am your favourite Cartoon Network character. And you will vote for me at the Malls of Centrepoint. You will not vote for those_silly The1,043 words
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