Streats, 30 November 2004
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Title Section13 2004-11-30 1 Streats TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2004 website: www.streats.com.sg e mail: streats@sph.com.sg MICA (P) 196/03/200413 words
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Article460 2004-11-30 1 Islamist group recruiting volunteers to support Iraqi rebels battling US-led forces Wire services JAKARTA An Indonesian Islamist group known for its raids on nightspots said yesterday that it will send volunteers to help Iraq’s insurgents fight US-led forces in the city of Fallujah. The Islamic– Wire services - 460 words
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Article, Illustration372 2004-11-30 1 Wire services YANGON Myanmar’s detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her period of house arrest extended by another year, her opposition party and security officials said yesterday. “We have heard the news that her tenure has been extended by another one– Wire services; AFP - 372 words
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Article219 2004-11-30 2 MALAYSIA will soon ban smoking in workplaces as well as in air-conditioned premises such as bars, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and casinos. Human Resources Minister Dr Fong Chan Onn said that this new regulation, to be enforced within six months, is not an anti-smoking drive,219 words
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Article, Illustration301 2004-11-30 2 Britons feel employers not doing enough to make them stay LONDON The new year’s resolution for one in four working Britons is not to give drinking or smoking, but to give up their jobs, The Guardian newspaper reported yesterday. The You Gov survey conducted forAFP - 301 words
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231 2004-11-30 3 Christopher Lim - B y Christopher Lim TWO projects by the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) were among 10 which won awards for innovation last Tuesday. The winners thought up transport projects related to the land, air and sea. They received the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) Minister231 words
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Article183 2004-11-30 3 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore, facing a record-low birth rate and an ageing workforce, is aiming for a 40 per cent rise in the number of babies bom a year following new pro-fertility steps designed to rekindle the embers of romance. The Government hopes that the policies– Reuters - 183 words
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Article, Illustration56 2004-11-30 3 An employee of Malaysiabased TH Koid Foundation displaying the HV-7 in Kuala Lumpur, which is claimed to be the world’s fastest HIV rapid test kit that can screen HIV antibodies in 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, French doctors claimed they have developed a vaccine that can reduce the levelsAP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration450 2004-11-30 3 Lee Choo Kiong - Nigerian waited overnight for accomplice By Lee Choo Kiong TWO men, a Nigerian and a South African, were arrested on Sunday at Changi Airport after police found 1.26 kg of heroin on one of them. Both were detained at the transitEdwin Koo - 450 words
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Article, Illustration289 2004-11-30 4 $226m project to build S’pore’s biggest reservoir drew 48 bids CONSTRUCTION of the multi-million-dollar barrage spanning the waters between Marina South and Marina East has been awarded to Koh Brothers Building Civil Engineering The tender offer by the Public Utilities Board to build the289 words
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Article226 2004-11-30 4 Conrad Raj - By Conrad Raj ASEAN countries, with the exception of Thailand and Myanmar, have joined hands to better fight crime and terrorism by signing the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. Under this treaty, signed in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Asean members provide legal assistance226 words
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Article, Illustration317 2004-11-30 6 Charismatic ex-DPM leads crowds to challenge presidential poll results KIEV You could easily mistake her for an attractive middle-aged woman. But don’t let her wellgroomed blonde hair fool you. Former deputy prime minister Yuliya Tymoshenko, 44, is now being called Ukraine’s Joan of Arc, The Times317 words
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Article188 2004-11-30 6 FALUNGONG activists in Taiwan allegedly disrupted the transmissions of Hong Kong satellite service provider Asia Sat, which interrupted Chinese TV programmes for more than four hours on Nov 20. China’s www.sznews.com reported yesterday that the source of the interference was in the area of Yangmingshan188 words
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132 2004-11-30 8 BUZZSTOP SINGAPORE opened a new air force base yesterday, an extension of the existing Changi Air Base, the Ministry of Defence said. Changi Air Base (East) has a 3km runway, and is spread over 200 hectares. The new facility will provide easier132 words
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Article, Illustration44 2004-11-30 8 Chinese vendors arranging their merchandise in front of a Christmas advertisement in Shanghai on Sunday. Although Christmas is not officially celebrated in communist China, the holiday is becoming increasingly popular as the Chinese increasingly adopt Western ideas and festivals ReutersReuters - 44 words
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Article133 2004-11-30 8 All eight directors bankrupt TRANSPORT operator Trans-United Corp will be liquidated after a year under judicial management, The Straits Times reports today. The company, formed by 12 private bus operators three years ago, has bankrupted all its eight directors and will leave hundreds of creditors unpaid.133 words
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Article161 2004-11-30 8 ‘Other posts’ open for Hamzeh -AFP KING Abdullah II on Sunday stripped his half-brother, Prince Hamzeh A 1 Hussein, of the title of crown prince, in a letter read out on Jordanian television. The king wrote in the letter that the surprise decision was taken-AFP - 161 words
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Article149 2004-11-30 8 ‘He sped up visa for lover’s nanny 5 Reuters A BRITISH minister faced an inquiry yesterday into claims that he abused his position to speed a visa for his lover’s Filipina nanny in an embarrassing case for Mr Tony Blair’s government months before an– Reuters - 149 words
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Article71 2004-11-30 8 PRESIDENT S R Nathan has appointed two new district judges to the Subordinate Courts’ Bench. Judge Khoo Oon Soo was formerly a senior state counsel, while Judge Hui Choon Kuen was formerly a deputy public prosecutor. Both have been with the criminal justice division of the71 words
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Article93 2004-11-30 8 A TOTAL of 561 Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers will receive medals for commendation, efficiency and long service at the National Day Awards Ceremony. Of these, four officers will receive both the efficiency medal and the long service medal, the SCDF said in a93 words
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Article102 2004-11-30 8 -AFP INDIA’S federal parliament will install defibrillators in the building in case debates prove too stressful for MPs with heart conditions, the Indian Express reported yesterday. It said that 14 of the emergency machines would be placed at key points such as parliament’s library where MPs-AFP - 102 words
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Article100 2004-11-30 8 -afp THE Dalai Lama yesterday arrived in Russia’s Buddhist region of Kalmykia for a long-awaited visit that is certain to anger China. The revered 69-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader flew into Kalmykia from New Delhi. He was due to stay until tomorrow in his first trip to-afp - 100 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration521 2004-11-30 10 Chua Kong Ho - Lim, Joshua Chia B^° and sound engineers, have set S M By Chua Kong Ho HOME Studio looks like, well, home actually. With plush sofas, a fridge crammed with soft drinks and beer, electric guitars and a serious array of sound-recording equipment, Home Studio, an audio post-production companyEdwin Koo - 521 words
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Article80 2004-11-30 10 Reuters SINGAPORE Asia-Pacific food maker and distributor Cerebos Pacific has declared a total dividend of 25 cents a share for the financial year ended Sept 30, a 56 per cent jump from the payout of the previous period. The Singapore-listed firm yesterday posted a5l per cent surge– Reuters - 80 words
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Article90 2004-11-30 10 SINGAPORE Fifty listed companies have signed up for Phase II of the SGX-MAS Research Incentive Scheme, which is to be launched shortly. The participation of five research firms has also been cleared, bringing the total number of participating .companies to 172, the Singapore Exchange said yesterday.90 words
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Article62 2004-11-30 10 -AFP SINGAPORE Low-cost airline Valuair and global online accommodation provider Wotif.com yesterday announced a partnership to help each other tap into the region’s increasingly competitive budget tourism industry. Prospective passengers with Valuair will now be able to book their accommodation through Wotif.com, which specialises in discounted accommodation in-AFP - 62 words
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Article86 2004-11-30 10 -AFP SYDNEY Australian discount airline Virgin Blue yesterday said that its talks on a new low-cost airline based in Macau remained on track despite rival Qantas’ decision to establish a Singapore-based rival. Jetstar Asia, a joint-venture between Qantas and Temasek Holdings, is to begin operations next-AFP - 86 words
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248 2004-11-30 12 Reuters SINGAPORE Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, the biggest flotation in Singapore this year, is cutting its offer period for retail investors after institutions signed up for more than four times the units on offer. The trust, based on a Singapore shopping and– Reuters - 248 words
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Article, Illustration440 2004-11-30 12 MAS fighting to keep local unit down against greenback: AWSJ report SINGAPORE The Singapore dollar rose to a six-year high yesterday after the world’s major central banks signalled that they would allow the US currency to extend its slide. The Singapore dollar gained 0.1 perAFP - 440 words
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Article24 2004-11-30 12 *AS AT NOV 29 US$: 551.641 553.103 EURO: 552.175 Ss: 62.74 YEN Ss: RM2.316 Ss: HK54.739 Ss: 24.09 BAHT Ss: 5,494 RUPIAH24 words
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339 2004-11-30 13 The Straits Times THE merger of Singapore’s two free-to-air TV operations means the days of conflicting sets of ratings information will soon be over. In the four years of cut-throat competition between Media Corp and SPH Media Works, two market research firms were contracted– The Straits Times - 339 words
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Article371 2004-11-30 13 Many have moved textile output to low-cost places in view of Jan 1 cut-off date The Straits Times WHILE the scrapping of global textile export quotas next year may kill off clothing manufacturing here, Singapore’s garment and textile companies certainly do not expect to– The Straits Times - 371 words
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367 2004-11-30 14 Foreign funds waiting for sale process to be expedited Bloomberg HONG KONG Overseas investors may spend as much as US$l5 billion (5524.5 billion) buying bad loans in China in the next three years provided the government makes good on a commitment to– Bloomberg - 367 words
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Article, Illustration312 2004-11-30 14 NEW YORK -It’s that time of the year again on Wall Street. Top managers at the major financial institutions are devoting many hours each week at meetings to discuss the annual year-end bonus payments: How much of the firm’s profits should be allocatedReuters - 312 words
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Article, Illustration521 2004-11-30 16 Toymaker takes the lead in good work conditions, but contractors spoil record Los Argeies Times GUANGDONG PROVINCE Just off a wide dirt road that leads to a densely packed jumble of factories, workers behind one guarded metal gate toil seven days a week, sometimes as many– Los Argeies Times; Bloomberg - 521 words
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Advertisement734 2004-11-30 13 financial. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2004 Ratings firms fight for new contract THE merger of Singapore’s two free-to-air TV operations means the days of conflicting sets of ratings information will soon be over. In the four years of cut-throat competition between Media Corp and SPH Media Works, two market research firms734 words
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Article, Illustration726 2004-11-30 18 WONG WEI KONG - By WONG WEI KONG The Business Times SHOULD the Singapore Exchange (SGX) come down harder on IPO managers who bring duds to the market? A week or so ago, responding to the outcry over newly-listed companies issuing profit warnings, SGX CEO Hsieh FuThe Business Times - 726 words
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Article101 2004-11-30 19 I REFER to the letter “LTA will mull traffic lights idea” (Streats, Nov 4). There was a minor accident at the entrance to the U-tum along Bukit Timah Road on the morning of Nov 26. Before worse accidents happen, may I therefore urge the LTA and101 words
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Article100 2004-11-30 19 THE letter “Carpark systems designed for convenience” (Streats, Nov 22) was edited to state that “Nets essentially provides whichever system the operator chooses”. It should have said that “Nets essentially provides the payment facility for whichever carpark system the operator has chosen”. We are sorry for the error. In100 words
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Article169 2004-11-30 19 I AGREE wholeheartedly with the points Ms Sarah Ng made in her commentary “Recycling firms not up to mark” (Streats, Nov 29). I live in Woodlands. For about a year, my estate was on the recycling scheme and collection was very regular. I religiously kept all sorts169 words
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414 2004-11-30 19 THE Action For Singapore Dogs Society (www.asdsingapore.com) has been helping stray and abandoned dogs for the past four years and successfully re-homed dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperament. So we thought we might share some of our experiences concerning the issue414 words
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Article209 2004-11-30 19 THE innovative suggestions that Mr Nicholas Jeremy Wong gave in his letter, “Smoking-ban extension: Can it be enforced?” (Streats, Nov 26) are more easily said than done. Given the many letters to the press about the need to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke, I209 words
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163 2004-11-30 19 I HAVE noticed that the air-conditioning in most taxis is not cool enough, especially during the day. It is known that bad air circulation in air-conditioned offices can cause fatigue and health problems for office workers. A taxi, with its much smaller air space, if163 words
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Advertisement91 2004-11-30 19 HAVE YOUR SAY E-mail us at f i ats@t |»h a mm* sg or write to The Editor, Streats, News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore *****4. You should include your name, address and contact number. We reserve the right to edit your letters for brevity and clarity. By your91 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration319 2004-11-30 20 Pradeep Rajan - Mid-East’s problems home-grown: French analyst By Pradeep Rajan THE current conflict between the West and the Islamic world is not a clash of civilisations. This is according to Professor Guy Sorman (right), a renowned French commentator on Islamic affairs, who sees the source of thePradeep Rajan - 319 words
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Article, Illustration46 2004-11-30 20 A beach on Australia's King Island, off Tasmania, dotted with the carcasses of dead dolphins and pilot whales on Sunday. Some 80 whales and dolphins died after swimming onto the beach. Rescue teams yesterday were desperately trying to prevent more from becoming stranded APAP - 46 words
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148 2004-11-30 20 -AFP VIENTIANE Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra met leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia late Sunday to soothe tensions over unrest in the Muslim-majority Thai south. He had threatened to walk out of the Asean summit that began in the Laotian capital yesterday if the issue of-AFP - 148 words
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Article66 2004-11-30 20 VIENTIANE Singapore has concluded a free trade agreement with South Korea on the sidelines of the Asean summit here. Singapore said that the deal will wipe out tariffs on almost 75 per cent of its exports to South Korea. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and66 words
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Article, Illustration430 2004-11-30 21 -AFP CHENJIASHAN, China The 141 miners trapped inside a north China mine following a gas explosion have no chance of survival and are presumed dead, said a local communist party secretary yesterday. “They have no chance of surviving at all, not even a 1 per-AFP; AFP - 430 words
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296 2004-11-30 21 High court to hear execution appeals -AFP BEIJING China is in the final stages of revising its law on the death penalty, which will rescind the right of lower courts to have the last say on executions, state media reported yesterday. The move is-AFP - 296 words
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Advertisement88 2004-11-30 21 Bonjela Teething Gel Because it's not just babies who need relief As its name suggests, Bonjela has been specially formulated to bring fast, soothing relief from teething pains. Gently massage a dab of gel onto the gum and within minutes, your baby can feel just as relieved as you do.88 words
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Medical
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284 2004-11-30 22 AP NEW YORK A handful of recent experiments involving magnetic and electrical impulses may offer hope to stroke patients who suffer from speech impediments and weakened limbs. In the magnetic approach, called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation or rTMS, tightly focused magnetic pulses are sent to– AP - 284 words
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Article132 2004-11-30 22 LONDON Stomach cancer, which has long been associated with infection by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, also known to cause ulcers, may in fact be triggered by bone marrow cells that appear to migrate to the stomach to try to repair damage caused by the infection, new132 words
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Driving ambition
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Article, Illustration486 2004-11-30 24 Electronic stability systems can prevent rollovers, spinouts, but US carmakers have yet to embrace this life-saving feature because of its hefty price tag Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON -Ms Kat Mastrangelo was driving down a curvy mountain road on hard-packed snow last winter when she hit a patch of– Los Angeles Times - 486 words
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Article, Illustration519 2004-11-30 24 Paid Jansen - Paid Jansen CAR lovers spend hours prowling the Internet to get a peek at the latest offerings of automobile manufacturers. Often they head for spy sites, websites which post unauthorised pictures of prototype models being tested by carmakers. But these photographs519 words
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EasyStreats
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Article, Illustration602 2004-11-30 25 Can the animals of the Chinese zodiac help make a local company’s debut feature cartoon a success? Its managing director hopes so. He tells SHARLENE TAN more CUBIX International, a local brand consultancy company, is venturing into the 3D animation movie industry in what seems like oneEdwin Koo - 602 words
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Article218 2004-11-30 25 WHILE many media professionals are expected to descend on the Asia Television Forum and the Asia Film Market and Conference from tomorrow, and millions of dollars worth of deals are expected to be clinched, members of the public are not left out of the annual Asia Media218 words
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Article, Illustration421 2004-11-30 26 THE Golden Horse Film Festival, taking place in Taiwan this week, used to be a showcase for Taiwan’s once-flourishing film industry. But while a Golden Horse award is still coveted by makers of Chinese-language films in Asia, the island’s own film industry has been in poor421 words
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Article, Illustration178 2004-11-30 26 CHILD pianist Abigail Sin (pictured) has won a top prize at the Ist Asean Chopin Piano Competition, held in Kuala Lumpur from Nov 24 to 26. This qualifies her for the 6th Asian International Chopin Piano Competition, to be held in Japan in January. The178 words
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Article, Illustration408 2004-11-30 27 Sharon Soh - i. j By_ Sharon Soh SOMETIMES, it takes an avid restaurant-hopper to get a restaurant right. In the case of 2-Door, the wine- friendly approach and well-thought-out bar menu (finally!) reflects its owner’s observation on what diners really want. In her dining out experiences, at home and abroad,408 words
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Article55 2004-11-30 27 NEW at KFC the Popcorn Shake. It comprises bite-sized pieces of chicken with a crispy coating. Just sprinkle the seasoning over, shake and eat. You can choose either tom smm seasoning, with lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli and other spices, or the garlic pepper seasoning. Available only55 words
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Article, Illustration64 2004-11-30 27 POKKA has introduced Pokka Essencia, a “supplement drink” that contains 560 g of “the purest form” of green tea catechins. Its publicity material lists eight benefits of these catechins, from slowing the ageing process to enhancing the immune system to cleaning up blood vessels. The sugar-free drink64 words
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Article, Illustration71 2004-11-30 27 GLAD’S new Press ’n Seal wrap promises not just to cling but to also seal, thanks to a patented Griptex technology that uses “embossed film with food-safe adhesive in the dimples”. And it doesn’t just stick to plastic, glass and porcelain, but also styrofoam and wood71 words
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Article, Illustration110 2004-11-30 28 Thousands of Thanksgiving holiday travellers across the United States suffered through delays caused by rough weather and high traffic over the weekend. More than 37 million Americans are estimated to be travelling more than 50 miles from home over the weekend. Heavy snow around the countryPic Edwin Koo - 110 words
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Happenin’
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Article55 2004-11-30 28 CHRISTMAS SCENE Thursday, Bpm Victoria Concert Hall Tickets from $l5 to $BO at Sistic Singapore Lyric Orchestra performs choral highlights from Handel’s Messiah, popular Christmas carol arrangements by John Rutter and seasonal favourites such as Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus and O Holy Night. The evening ends with a Christmas55 words
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Article59 2004-11-30 28 MEN SAYING NO TO VIOLENCE Thursday, 7pTn Library Orchard Free A forum for men by men as part of Aware’s White Ribbon Campaign. Four men a social service worker, a doctor, a new father and a consultant on family matters share their personal experiences and speak on how men59 words
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Advertisement143 2004-11-30 28 L if you know something we don’t jjjjjjj jp Streats Who Reads Wins X(\\ l CULINARY CLASS 2 y. KITCHEN’S •«X 4 fri- ’s* xif? mw c WRip up a CXjnas oFeast with the celebrated aFeticien C uc ff Learn, eat, drink and be merry at this high-spirited affair. Firstly,143 words
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Miscellaneous452 2004-11-30 28 Yourdailyhoroscope Jp AQUARIUS JAN2O-FEB 18 by Kelli Fox at Aslrology.com PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 You stagger beneath an oppressive weight. You don’t have to carry all this, especially once you realise it’s of your own making. Clean out your system or your house, and be amazed at the difference. Your452 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration576 2004-11-30 29 Tan Kim Han - Khairul Amri, 19, could be the solution to Singapore’s striker woes By Tan Kim Han HE may be just 19, but Khairul Amri Mohammad could be Singapore’s trump card in next month’s Tiger Cup. In recent matches, the striker has displayed the ability to rescue Singapore fromnvp - 576 words
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318 2004-11-30 29 TIMOTHY LOW’S high point in his five-year golfing career was winning the Dr Wee Kim Wee challenge trophy at Warren Golf and Country Club last year. Said the 14-year-old: “Imagine winning the trophy named after my greatgrand uncle. It was only a club318 words
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326 2004-11-30 30 Wire services MADRID Michael Owen has promised to continue fighting for his place after coming off the bench to score again for Real Madrid. The England international grabbed his side’s last goal in the 87th minute of a 5-0 win over Levante– Wire services - 326 words
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Article, Illustration507 2004-11-30 30 Gary Lim - Teo targets top-eight World Cup finish despite lack of match practice By Gary Lim NATIONAL kegler Valerie Teo is targeting a top-eight finish in the AMF Bowling World Cup here from Dec 5 to 12. Although she has not taken part in competitions since July because ofBH - 507 words
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281 2004-11-30 30 -AFP LONDON Manchester United’s bitter rivalry with Arsenal will be renewed tomorrow (Thursday morning, Singapore time) when the Premiership giants clash in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. They will meet at Old Trafford, where last month United’s 2-0 win ended the reigning-AFP - 281 words
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Article, Illustration492 2004-11-30 31 Wenger hopes adversity will bring the best out of Arsenal Reuters LONDON Arsenal’s 1-2 defeat to Liverpool has provided further evidence that a team who roared to record-breaking success are finally running out of steam. Sunday’s loss at Anfield, inflicted through a spectacular long shot by striker– Reuters; AFP - 492 words
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188 2004-11-30 31 -AFP LONDON Patrick Vieira has warned English Premiership rivals Chelsea that Arsenal will not abandon their crown without a fight. “We’re still hungry for the title,” he told the London Evening Standard. And he said that Arsenal’s poor run can be put right once-AFP - 188 words
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Article162 2004-11-30 31 BASKETBALL -AFP TORONTO Larry Hughes posted his first triple-double of the NBA season on Sunday, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Washington Wizards defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-109 in overtime. Washington trailed by nine points with less than four minutes in regulation, then went on-AFP - 162 words
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Article174 2004-11-30 31 GOLF -AFP LA QUINTA, California Fred Couples made two big putts worth at least US$3OO,OOO (*****,000) apiece to again emerge the big winner at the Skins Game, which also featured Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Adam Scott. Couples sank a 27-foot birdie try at the par-four 10th-AFP - 174 words
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