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Article, Illustration513 2000-12-22 1 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian by! boonyian@newstoday.com.sg ASIAN stocks from Singapore to Tokyo took a nose-dive yes- terday, proving that in the stockmarket, a little panic and a little greed can go a long way. The plunges were panicky over-reactions to bad news from the United513 words
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126 2000-12-22 1 THE three pilots of SQOO6 are on homesoil, at last, but the respite may not last for long. Captain Foong Chee Kong, and co-pilots Latiff Cyrano and Ng Kheng Leng flew in at 10.30pm last night, after a top Singapore Airlines126 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration295 2000-12-22 2 HEDYKHOO - HEDYKHOO 'Bait and switch' tactics lure in job applicants Today photo by THE ads in the newspapers looked so enticing. "Earn $650 per assignment. Flexible work hours. No working experience required." But three TODAY reporters who went to six companies for interviews found that the old295 words
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Article189 2000-12-22 2 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung by JAMIE Yeo was at a bridal boutique in Toa Payoh yesterday, trying out a wedding gown and asking: "Is it too much? The lace, and the long train?" No, the actress was not getting hitched. Actually, it was a scene from the current season of189 words
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Article103 2000-12-22 2 HONG KONG The "can-do" spirit that Hong Kong was once noted for is on the wane. About a third of the 2,004 people interviewed by the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies said they expected the territory's importance in the Asia-Pacific region to be reduced, reported Hong103 words
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Article, Illustration245 2000-12-22 2 -AFP. COOBER PEDY (AUSTRALIA) There is no golf course quite like this one in Australia. There isn't a speck of grass in sight. The only green stuff to be found are small squares of the artificial kind at some of the holes, usually on-AFP.; AFP photo - 245 words
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Article, Illustration380 2000-12-22 3 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei Singapore has first lung transplant success r, pheiphei@newstoday.com.sg A STUNNING medical procedure has dragged a man from the verge of death onto the road to recovery in just over a month. On Nov 6, Mr Thanvanthri Nadesan Veerappan (far left) was admitted380 words
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Article237 2000-12-22 3 Mahesha Thenabadu - Mahesha Thenabadu by_ BEFORE you indulge in your favourite chocolate this festive season, take a look at the packaging. The Consumer Association of Singapore (Case) has confiscated chocolates from a range of shops. Why? Because they come with no expiry dates. Glitzy multi-coloured lighting and accessories are237 words
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Article, Illustration157 2000-12-22 3 David Ngiau - David Ngiau by david@newstoday.com.sg A TAXI driver and his passenger were killed when a motor tipper slammed into them yesterday morning. The accident happened at the T-junction of Upper Changi Road East and Simei Road. .At about 10.35 am yesterday, the motor-tip-per was157 words
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117 2000-12-22 3 HDB flats tendered from 2001 will use gas instead of electricity for water heating. The Inter-Agency Committee on Energy Effiency (lACEE) made this recommendation because it is more energy efficient. Gas pipes, which used to end upon entering the kitchen,117 words
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Article, Illustration308 2000-12-22 4 Elaine Quek - I was never distracted Elaine Quek Accident driver claims phone call not a problem by. elaine@newstoday.com.sg THE conversation in the car was not distracting. Nor was the thought that she and her husband were very late for a party. Julia Elizabeth Tubbs (right), 35, who killed a Korean other and308 words
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Article, Illustration247 2000-12-22 4 BANGALORE India's hottest star Hrithik Roshan tied the knot on Wednesday, sparking immediate fears that his stock would fall in the eyes of his female fans. "My fans are not disappointed", said Hrithik and went on to add, "they are all happy for me."247 words
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Article, Illustration166 2000-12-22 4 SEVENTY beneficiaries of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) got a night out on the town last night. The 70 persons who are from the Society for the Physically Disabled and Gracehaven, a home for less fortunate children, were treated to166 words
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Article163 2000-12-22 4 Mahesha Thenabadu - Mahesha Thenabadu by! SHAW Foundation gave out less in charity this year because of weaker property rentals. Last year, the foundation gave out $17.7 million. This year, it was $13.5 million. Mr CV Chen from the foundation said the dip came about because of the163 words
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Miscellaneous115 2000-12-22 4 READ 0N... Hang on, East Asia Companies in the region are facing hard times as business slows/8 JTC launches portal for 7,000 tenants Users stand to reduce cycle time and lower business costs/9 Turkish anger spills into Europe Europe cities bear the brunt of Turkish demonstrations/ 12 Zhang Ziyi: Panda115 words
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Article385 2000-12-22 6 Ng Hwee Koon - Ng Hwee Koon Case: Consumer has to decide by hweeknoon@newstoday.com.sg IT'S up to the consumer to set the standard when it comes to a makeover and a photo shoot. Chairman of the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case), Mr Stephen Loke, said that one of the readers385 words
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Article, Illustration102 2000-12-22 6 KHING CHONG - KHING CHONG TWELVE-year-old Kevin Wang (in red shirt), having a ball of a time, together with his aunt Madam Becky (centre), make a franatic dash for his favourite Lego toys at Toys 'R' Us on Tuesday. They were two of the 55102 words
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348 2000-12-22 6 Zul Liana - Zul Liana I WAS reading the articles on the makeover shoot and wedding photo shoot in the recent issues of Today. They really caught my attention. Are these people actually providing the service that they are offering or are they simply348 words
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Article162 2000-12-22 6 Leong Siew Teng - Leong Siew Teng I READ with cold anger another article that once again exposes the dark activities of ads that list "Part-time work. Administration, dataentry and filing. Earn $10-$ 15 per hour". These are really unregulated bucket shops that make people put in their money and then162 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration452 2000-12-22 8 Hard times as business slows PIZZA Pel, Thailand's largest fast-food chain, opened 20 new outlets this year on the hope that economic recovery would spur demand for its fried chicken and other fare. Now, after economic growth more than halved in the third quarter toReuters photo - 452 words
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Article, Illustration235 2000-12-22 9 Chin Weilin - Chin Weilin Users stand to reduce cycle time and lower business costs By JURONG Town Corporation! (JTC) has launched the largest-ever e-portal in Singapore for its 7,000 tenants. Costing $5 million, the project is a joint venture by JTC, Arcasia Land, Microsoft, National Computer235 words
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179 2000-12-22 9 GIC Special Investments, the government's private equity investment arm, has teamed up with United Overseas Bank and Allianz AG, Europe's number two insurer, to tap the fund management market in China. LJOB and Alliance will each hold a 40 per cent stake in179 words
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210 2000-12-22 9 CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's number three maker of custom chips, said it may cut its forecast for 2001 sales and profit, plunging its shares to their lowest level in more than 13 months. The company, which had been predicting a 40 per cent sales210 words
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MARKET NEWS
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Article, Illustration569 2000-12-22 10 SINGAPORE shares closed broadly lower as US stocks sold off on earnings concerns again. Markets across Asia fell between 0.45 per cent and 3.53 per cent after the Nasdaq plunged more than seven per cent last night, its seventh worst one569 words
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Article, Illustration518 2000-12-22 10 KUALA LUMPUR The market had a weak opening and was down for most of the day. But it sprang back to life in the last one hour of trading on domestic buying support. The Dow's and Nasdaq's weak overnight performance sent prices tumbling518 words
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Article, Illustration730 2000-12-22 11 Shazalina Salim - Shazalina Salim No need to be Cinderella on the eves of Christmas and New Year by: shazalina@newstoday.com.sg PARTY-GOERS who rely on public transportation do not have to worry about being stranded on the eves of Christmas and New Year should they be unable toToday photos by WONG KHING CHONG - 730 words
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Article, Illustration325 2000-12-22 12 Agencies. European cities bear the brunt of demonstrations against the recent prison stormings inTurkey LONDON The storming of 20 Turkish prisons is causing ripples in several European cities with large Turkish immigrant communities. From London to Berne, groups of Turks have been demonstrating in aAgencies.; Reuters photo - 325 words
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208 2000-12-22 12 Reuters BANDA ACEH To the bureaucrats in Jakarta, implementation of Islamic syariah law in Indonesia's rebellious Aceh will help end decades of bloodshed. Nothing could be further from the truth. Analysts said the government's fumbling attempts to wave syariah law like an olive branch at– Reuters - 208 words
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146 2000-12-22 12 Reuters AMSTERDAM Duelling may sound like the stuff of historical novels, but three Dutchmen discovered on Wednesday that shooting it out over a woman can still land you in jail. The two lovestruck rivals and the organiser of the duel were convicted for– Reuters - 146 words
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146 2000-12-22 12 Agencies MANILA A top Philippine judge presiding at President Joseph Estrada's corruption trial yesterday reprimanded prosecutors for suggesting that key bank documents could have been tampered with. Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide said it was unfair for the prosecutors to "make evaluationsAgencies - 146 words
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Article119 2000-12-22 12 AFP HONG KONG Hong Kong's Legislative Council voted to keep the controversial public ordinance law yesterday, despite calls for its abolition. The 36-21 vote on the law, branded "evil" by student campaigners, followed a two-day motion debate on whether or not to scrap it. TheAFP - 119 words
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Article145 2000-12-22 14 AFP SAN FRANCISCO Darla Prestwich, 36, was an active seller on the wildly successful eßay auction website, selling watches, coins, dolls, jewellery and baseball cards. Among her better sales: a 1879 Carson City Morgan silver dollar, mint condition, stamped with an expert's seal of approval. OnlineAFP - 145 words
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Article93 2000-12-22 14 Reuters LONDON Making jokes about the Spice Girls is not good for one's political career. Just ask Mr Liam Fox, the health spokesman for Britain's opposition Conservative Party. The Guardian newspaper had quoted Mr Fox as telling guests at a Christmas Party: "What do you call– Reuters - 93 words
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Article, Illustration31 2000-12-22 14 Titis picture was captured by Nasa s Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope and images the solar atmosphere at several wavelengths showing the atmosphere at different temperatures. AFP photoAFP photo - 31 words
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Article273 2000-12-22 14 Reuters Play Station can be used for war WASHINGTON Iraqi President Mr Saddam Hussein seems to have developed a huge fascination with Sony's latest mega-hit, Play Station 2. A secret US Defence Intelligence Agency report said that as many as 4,000 of the popular video game unitsReuters - 273 words
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113 2000-12-22 14 Keuters BERLIN Germans have been advised to stop eating sausages made of meat from the backbones of cattle because they could be infected with the mad cow disease. German Health Minister Andrea Fischer said that the warning was a precaution based on theKeuters - 113 words
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Article, Illustration365 2000-12-22 16 Agencies Can Paul O'Neill make a difference to the US economy? WASHINGTON The man tipped to be the next Treasury Secretary had led some of the most powerful companies in the United States. Still, some observers described President-elect George W Bush's choice of Mr Paul O'Neill,Agencies; Reuters photo - 365 words
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Article78 2000-12-22 16 -AFP BEIJING Cockroaches are taking over Beijing, invading restaurants, hotels and even hospitals under the noses of the Chinese capital's complacent residents. The invasion has taken city officials by surprise as cockroaches have traditionally been viewed as a problem plaguing southern China. Beijing has been virtually-AFP - 78 words
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Article126 2000-12-22 16 AFP TOKYO Questions like how to get away with murder may probably not justify a 51-year-ol< high school teacher's motive to pose questions that would leave a strong impact on his students According to Principal Otozo Koda, the question put by the teacher whose nameAFP - 126 words
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217 2000-12-22 16 Reuters BRUSSELS Shipping companies around the world must phase-out their single-hull oil tankers. Otherwise they will be banned by the European Union (EU). Such tankers have been blamed for some of the world's worst oil slick disasters. On Thursday, the EU's 15■ Reuters - 217 words
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154 2000-12-22 16 MOSCOW Russia's secretive spies have finally lifted the veil over their highly-cloistered lives. In this rather relaxed age, the usually stiff and silent members of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) have let their guards down to show off an exceptional ability154 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article791 2000-12-22 17 Dry Ice by Sisyphus What do Chinese women want? Should absurdity be celebrated? JUST a few more days, and then it's Christmas. Another few more beyond that, and it's New Year New Century, New Millennium. It's time once again to make merry, and to celebrate. For there is791 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration630 2000-12-22 18 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan Slang Irfl China's treasures come together for a good cause by hazel. tan@newstoday.com.sg IT is easy to understand why Zhang Ziyi was chosen to be the ambassador for Animal Planet's PANDAVENTURE and Giant Panda series. Like the panda, the Chinese actress herself is also one of630 words
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Article, Illustration530 2000-12-22 19 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim Opted for poly instead and nothing could make him happier By: zackaria@newstodayxom.sg WHEN kids his age were rejoicing after the PSLE exams, Yusry Harfuddin was huddled over his newly-bought computer writing computer programs. And, when he was in Raffles Institution, Yusry andTODAY photo by Hedy Khoo - 530 words
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Article, Illustration477 2000-12-22 20 Yap Geok Hui - Yap Geok Hui New series on a saga of treachery by www@eas teiti.com.sg MediaCorp Studios' latest offering, The Stratagem, is a saga of personal struggles and deception set against a background of high finance. Its Mandarin title, Shi Ji Gong Lue (loosely translated as Conqueror Of The477 words
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Article, Illustration738 2000-12-22 21 David Ngiau - David Ngiau She's friendly but make no mistake she's one tough lady By david@newstoday.com.sg SHE's the gatekeeper of Amoeba, determining who to let in through her door and who to keep out. Quite honestly though, Sindie Finalice(left) doesn't quite seem to look the part of "door-*****". Yes, thatToday photo by WEE TECKHIAN - 738 words
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Article, Illustration1284 2000-12-22 26 Lisa Sabbage - Lisa Sabbage Kitsch calendar art or serious artist? Norman Rockwell is still as American as its favourite dessert. And now, a retrospective of his work tours the country. by Once dismissed as a painter of kitsch calendar images, Norman Rockwell is now winning new fans with a1,284 words
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Article, Illustration792 2000-12-22 29 Elsbeth van den Doel - Elsbeth van den Doel Why put up with plain and drab walls when there are no end to decorative opportunities? Do it yourself or buy off the shelves there's something for everyone Above is a lithograph of the Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae,792 words
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Miscellaneous747 2000-12-22 22 I Sea Dog up for adoption Compiled by Rosalind Png to divorce her for the man he loves. rosalind@newstQday.com.sg While the two men are struggling against the odds, Wei Guo, a young student feels that Lan Yu \jfjgf Legend of Mahsuri is the one for him. The play brings out747 words
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Article, Illustration170 2000-12-22 32 Tests prove side airbags fitted on ca can sav< many lives Crash tests have shown that side airbags, head bags and inflatable curtains greatly reduce the chance of passengers suffering serious head injuries in side-impact collisions. Last year, side impacts accounted for about a third of the nearly170 words
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Article, Illustration141 2000-12-22 32 '/rl'rl rl'/rr [I'/nr/cl I orl Mercedes-Benz's new compact estate will make its world premiere in Detroit Following the launches of the C-class saloon and sports coupe in the last year, Mercedes-Benz wil display the estate version of the car at the North American International Auto Show next month.141 words
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Article, Illustration326 2000-12-22 33 Chew Chen Yang; David Ting - Chew Chen Yang David Ting We asked several motoring industry personalities to share their festive wishes with us. Here's what they want Editor, Autocar Asean What car I want in my Christmas stocking: My own EG6 Honda Civic VTi, but with the Civic Type326 words
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Article, Illustration1217 2000-12-22 37 y Gurmeet Singh - y Gurmeet Singh Today Making a business out of art is not easy but sometimes, when the passion is genuine, beauty leads the way to an enriching life. Agung Rai of the famous Agung Rai Museum of Art in Übud, Bali, is a living example by Recognising1,217 words
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Article, Illustration404 2000-12-22 39 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek Paradise on the high seas by elaine@newstoday.cora.sg Circus. Disco. Food. Life on board ihe SuperSfar Virgo is a merry-go-round of fun. The moment you wake up, you get to treat yourself fo free Chinese tim sum or a Mediterranean buffet breakfast. Then, get into your/■•■■>■ ■ ■:oto by ELmNt QUiK - 404 words
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Advertisement104 2000-12-22 39 Set foot aboard the SuperStar Virgo and you're setting sail for more than just a relaxing cruise. You're embarking on a vacation that promises to pamper you with exquisite dining, superb entertainment, and the breath-taking sanctuaries on your island destinations of Phuket and Langkawi. Make your dreams a reality with104 words
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TECH NEWS
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Article, Illustration480 2000-12-22 40 Legendary Pro - Legendary Pro Master the art of hotkeying for greater efficiency AS a general rule in any real-time strategy (RTS) game, playing multi-player online without using shortcut keys is as good as voluntarily courting death. So in the complicated world of Starcraft (SC), mastering the art of "hotkeying"480 words
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Article, Illustration325 2000-12-22 40 Damian Chong - Damian Chong by WITH over $3,000 worth of prtees in the form of gaming products, the recent SihconHorizon.com Unreal Tournament (UT) Frag Fest 2000 was touted as the largest UT event here. This two-day event was held at the Surf4Sure LAN325 words
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Article, Illustration359 2000-12-22 41 Sol E Solomon - We do it online Sol E Solomon Singaporeans are Asia's greatest Internet chatterboxes by: solomon@newstoday.com.sg WHO says that Singaporeans tend to keep to themselves? In fact, they love a good chat as much as anyone else, even more so than others in the region. That is, if it's over theSource: Net Value - 359 words
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Article, Illustration131 2000-12-22 41 ENTERTAINMENT creator and provider M2b.com has selected Webvisions Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian hosting infrastructure service provider to facilitate its real time on-demand broadband streaming service. M2b currently offers eight broadband channels with streaming videos seven interactive entertainment and lifestyle channels and one online shopping portal for traders131 words
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Article89 2000-12-22 41 CIRCLECOM and Strategic Service Alliance Inc. will introduce Prepaid Internet Access Services to the AsiaPacific region in the first quarter of 2001. This facility will let users in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia access the Internet without the need to dial-up an ISP. The service comes in the89 words
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Article101 2000-12-22 41 INFORMATION, data and exchange services provider, CNET Networks, has invested US$6 million in cash, for ownership of seven Web sites across Asia that it formerly held with its joint venture partner, Asiacontent.com. By buying the 81 per cent interest in the sites, CNET now has direct101 words
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Article, Illustration898 2000-12-22 42 Reuters McMillan's entry heralds changing tide NBA NEW YORK When the Sonics had to replace Paul Westphal last month, they had three internal choices from their bench: Nate McMillan, Dwane Casey anc Bob Weiss, reports ESPN.com. Of the three, only Weiss had previous NBA head coaching– Reuters; Aj.lsi'oht photo - 898 words
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Article, Illustration523 2000-12-22 43 Italian League - Italian League AFP But clash with Juve will be a test of its true mettle Roma v Juventus MILAN Italian first division leader AS Roma hosts Juventus at the Olympic Stadium tonight in a pre-Christmas showdown that could go a long way to deciding theAFP; Allsivrt photo - 523 words
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352 2000-12-22 43 Reuters SAO PAULO Veteran striker Romario scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Vasco da Gama came from three goals behind to beat Palmeiras 4-3 away in an astonishing Copa Mercosur final on Wednesday. Romario completed Vasco's amazing second half recovery– Reuters - 352 words
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Article, Illustration472 2000-12-22 44 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas In our continuing A-Z'series mapping out the great sporting happenings of 2000, the English, French, Australians, an American and a Singaporean get a mention. We start with England, a football team gone horribly wrong... by leonard@newstoday.com.sg WHEN Glenn Hoddle was sacked in 1999, Kevin Keegan's appointment as472 words
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Article, Illustration216 2000-12-22 44 Team makes history by winning Euro crown FRANCE, the world champion, became European champion as well in July 2000. In an unforgettable European Championships final, "Les Bleu" made history by becoming the first World Champion to go on to win the European Cup when it beat Italy 2-1. Led216 words
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Article, Illustration150 2000-12-22 45 – Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang HANDSOME. Cute. Good-looking. These are some phrases female sports scribes have used to describe national bowler Andrew Fang (left). The photogenic National University of Singapore undergraduate made headlines in July when he won the Asian FIQ Masters title by beating Qatari world champion Ahmed Shaheen. His feat150 words
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Article323 2000-12-22 45 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Australia's Test team has rewritten the record books by: leonard@newstoday.com.sg GREAT? Maybe the greatest ever. Australia's cricket team created history and achieved a cherished place in cricket's hall of fame. By defeating the West Indies on 1 December 2000, captain Steve Waugh and his men set a323 words
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Article, Illustration289 2000-12-22 45 – Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas THREE years ago, a promising American cyclist was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Doctors gave him only a 30 percent chance of beating the disease. This year, that cyclist, Lance Armstrong became only the 11th rider in history to win one of the toughest events on the sportingAllsport photo - 289 words
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Article, Illustration886 2000-12-22 46 No let-up as O'Leary, Ridsdale plot Leeds' return to greatness LEEDS It is the side that the fans consider to be the Dream Team, and the side that Mark Viduka believes can bring the Championship back to Elland Road for the first timeAFP photo - 886 words
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Article, Illustration408 2000-12-22 47 Kelvin Phang - We've changed the rules Poulsen Kelvin Phang FAS decides to change its policy: Youth players can now choose to train near their homes or near their schools by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg CHRISTMAS has come early for young footballers aspiring to represent Singapore in the 2010 World Cup. Starting next year, players can408 words
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Article, Illustration488 2000-12-22 48 S Gulam - S Gulam Today Exclusive Mike Tyson v Lennox Lewis by gulam@newstoday.com.sg MIKE Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, boxing's most-awaited fight, is all set to happen right at our doorstep. Promote Classic, a Malaysian promoter, is on the verge of signing the deal which will bring the two best488 words
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