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Article, Illustration485 2001-09-29 1 Luggage left behind by this man provides chilling clue Mohamed Ahta is believed \o have piloted hijacked plane; sludied in Han burg f Germany; met with Iraqi intelligence official in Prague Sato m M. A. Al Suqami possibly lived in Florida; sot in seat 10B Wail M.485 words
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452 2001-09-29 1 THERE is nothing remarkable about these 19 faces whose pictures the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released yesterday. Each wears a slight smile, a harmless middle-class look and gives absolutely no hint of being involved in unleashing the terror of the452 words
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GROUND ZERO/ AN ENVOY SPEAKS
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Article, Illustration463 2001-09-29 2 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian by- Country in the middle worries conflicts will spiral out of control bo onyian@ne wstoday. co m. sg IF ever there was a country being pulled in different directions by different compulsions, it is Pakistan. And if someone can explain its extremely delicate sometimesALVIN TOR - 463 words
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Article150 2001-09-29 2 Agencies LONDON Saudi Arabia will now allow Washington to launch military action from a United States base on its territory against Islamic militant Osama bin Laden and his protectors in Afghanistan, a source familiar with Saudi foreign policy said yesterday. The Washington Post had previously reported— Agencies - 150 words
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GROUND ZERO/ A TIME TO ACT
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Article268 2001-09-29 3 Agencies JAKARTA Indonesia, which was blasted on Thursday by the US Ambassador for failing to act against intimidation by hardline militants, yesterday disclosed an evacuation plan for foreigners. Jakarta police chief Inspector-General Sofyan Jacoeb announced plans to set up safe houses for foreign nationals in Indonesia,— Agencies - 268 words
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Article, Illustration380 2001-09-29 3 TOKYO Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has backed America's call to arras by proposing a new law that would allow Japan to provide logistical support for any US military action. The legislation is required, since Article 9 of Japan's Constitution renounces war as a means of settling380 words
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GROUND ZERO/ THE OTHER VICTIMS
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Article, Illustration276 2001-09-29 4 World's worst humanitarian crisis gets noticed at last ISLAMABAD For 10 years, their plight generated little media interest and received little international attention. Now, in an ironic twist of fate, long-suffering Afghan refugees (picture) are finally getting the attention they deserve, even as the prospect of a US-led276 words
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Article154 2001-09-29 4 SYDNEY With war clouds hovering over Afghanistan, the Commonwealth summit, which brings together Britain and its former colonies, has been postponed indefinitely. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said the Commonwealth had decided there was little point in holding its Oct 6 to 9 meeting without the154 words
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114 2001-09-29 4 KUALA LUMPUR Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government has proof of links between home-grown militants who call themselves Kumpulan Militan Malaysia (KMM) and the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan. These include photographs of the men while in Afghanistan, their pictures with– Bernama - 114 words
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Article107 2001-09-29 4 Reuters LOS ANGELES An Air Canada jetliner bound for Toronto returned to Los Angeles under the escort of two US fighter jets on Thursday after a passenger caught smoking in the bathroom made an "anti-American threat", airline officials said. Air Canada flight 792, a Boeing 767— Reuters - 107 words
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Article87 2001-09-29 4 LONDON While America prepares for war, Osama bin Laden is also preparing to launch fresh terror attacks. The Minister for Europe, Mr Peter Ham, said on BBC that he believed attacks have been planned for the coming weeks. Mr Ham, however, did not specify where or87 words
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Miscellaneous17 2001-09-29 4 FeaturihgToday... IT 13 Introverted? Not Mrs Bush (above) Out 16 The children's hour 18 Happy, safe babies17 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article118 2001-09-29 5 We should see this from Singapore's point of 4K^ view. What is our interest? Do we need to stand up for international law and order, and peace and security from terrorist attacks, or do jf we lay low in order to avoid attracting attention and in order to avoid raising118 words
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Article221 2001-09-29 5 – Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei EYE problems in the elderly are often under-diagnosed or treated late because many people attribute them to the process of ageing. For those suffering from glaucoma, late detection can sometimes mean blindness. Other common eye problems such as cataracts and refractive errors221 words
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Article181 2001-09-29 5 – Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek HE used to be a cook at the Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH), but following an accident at work and his subsequent retrenchment, he now works as a carpark attendant. Mr X Thenarasu, 35, had to charge the electric food trolleys used to distribute food181 words
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Article146 2001-09-29 5 Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei IT is never too young to learn about sexual abuse. Instead of the usual song and dance, wide-eyed kids at Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School watched a skit on sexual abuse as part of their Children's Day celebration yesterday. In the skit put146 words
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Article, Illustration253 2001-09-29 5 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Virgin wants a share of mobile pie here by chaopeh@n ewsto d ay.c om .sg VIRGIN Mobile (Asia) is gearing up to make its grand entrance as the fourth mobile operator in Singapore, starting with a publicity stunt today at Orchard Road. "I can only say253 words
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Article307 2001-09-29 6 Singapore-Malaysia pact may be re-negotiated IT appears that there will be no tunnel under the Johor Strait and no Kuala Lumpur-Singapore railway line on the Malaysian side of the strait. In the skeletal pact inked between Singapore and Malaysia on Sept 4, Malaysia had agreed307 words
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251 2001-09-29 6 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances THE chairman of the regional legislative assembly of the Riau Islands, Mr Andi Anhar Chalid reportedly accused Singapore of buying illegally dredged sand. "I have strong evidence showing Singapore's involvement in illegal sand dredging in the waters of Riau Islands," Antara quoted251 words
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Article, Illustration157 2001-09-29 6 – Cathken Tung - Cathken Tung FROM now till the end of October, international visitors and home-coming Singaporeans will be greeted by a riot of colour at Changi Airport. Three- to six-year-olds from the Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Centre are displaying their 150 feet-long (46-metre) mural (picture), painted withHungry Caterpillar Preschool Centre. - 157 words
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Article269 2001-09-29 6 — Ng Hwee Koon - Ng Hwee Koon CLOSE to 15 per cent of 658 patients admitted to selected wards in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) were malnourished, a study done in March and April this year has found. Most tended to be elderly, cancer patients or those from medical wards.269 words
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Article200 2001-09-29 6 — Elaine Quek - Chased, chopped, chased Elaine Quek THE HOME is supposed to be a safe place, but it was not for Mdm Zheng Shu Juan, 32. Brutally murdered in her Yishun Ring Road flat in March, she suffered no fewer than 32 slash wounds inflicted with a chopper. When the police found200 words
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Article, Illustration79 2001-09-29 6 – Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham A NEW Zealander, who allegedly sent an e-mail claiming there was a bomb on a SIA flight, was released on $50,000 bail yesterday. Marco Eldon Kerkmeester, 35, was to board an SIA flight to Johannesburg a day after the New York Twin Towers79 words
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LETTERS
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Letter641 2001-09-29 7 Hussin Mutalib, PhD - Hussin Mutalib, PhD Better to prepare society to understand the events that will unfold in the days ahead IT is heartening to note the many reports that gradually portray terrorism for what it is and should be a heinous and unspeakable crime against humanity and a641 words
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128 2001-09-29 7 Rikki Gideon - Rikki Gideon I REFER to the article "Crane pain" (Today, Sept 26). Maintenance activities such as the one in question account for by far the largest proportion of industrial accidents, of which slips and falls, again as in this case, are128 words
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88 2001-09-29 7 Yee Yang Shane - Yee Yang Shane I REFER to the article "Is this why Joscelin seemed distracted?" (Today, Sept 28). This story is nothing more than salacious gossip. The perverse linking of the father's sentencing with his daughter's "muted performance" was not newsworthy and served no purpose but88 words
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Letter151 2001-09-29 7 Editor's Reply WHAT was reported in the newspaper was not gossip, salacious or otherwise. It was reportage on a criminal offence that had been dealt with by a court of law. We, at TODAY, sympathise with Joscelin Yeo. Like all of Singapore, we had wondered why151 words
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Letter56 2001-09-29 7 LeeCH - LeeCH I REFER to the article "Crack-free cockpit" (Today, Sept 28). Airlines providing air marshals to ensure the safety of their passengers could provide passengers with some peace of mind. Asian airlines could train flight attendants and pilots in the use of small firearms, if employing56 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article538 2001-09-29 8 Ivay Tay - Ivay Tay MAS to monitor credit lines of individuals by ivay @news t a d ay. com .sg THE Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will monitor credit/charge card statistics to ensure that prudent lending guidelines are adhered to by card issuers. It said the aim is to538 words
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Article146 2001-09-29 8 Bloomberg NEW DELHI India's Bharti Group and Sing Tel may team up with another entity to complete an international voice and data network, possibly saving as much as US$4OO million in the process. Network i2i Ltd, as their joint venture is called, will connect Chennai via an– Bloomberg - 146 words
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Article72 2001-09-29 8 ASIAONE, the Internet arm of Singapore Press Holdings, expects a bleak financial year ending August 2002 because of the worsening economy. The company reported a net loss of $14.9 million in the financial year just ended, slightly better than the $15.1 million loss the previous72 words
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Article229 2001-09-29 8 Bloomberg NEPTUNE Orient Lines, Maersk Sealand and other global shipping lines will announce increased charges soon to meet higher insurance costs due to the risk of a possible war. The two companies, together with other members of the Informal Rate Agreement, plan to implement a temporary risk— Bloomberg - 229 words
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Market Watch
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Article97 2001-09-29 8 SNP Corporation has acquired a 60 per cent stake worth HK$57 million (5513.4 million) in Hong Kong-based Excel United Company (Excel). The move boosts the group's market share in specialty printing and paves the way for future expansion in China. Excel mainly produces pop-up/board books and97 words
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Article88 2001-09-29 8 PACIFIC Internet is the first ISP to provide easy access to cost-effective wireless broadband services for use at home and at hotspots. The service allows users to synchronise calendars, use e-mail, surf, do video streaming and word processing using both fixed and mobile terminals. The service has88 words
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Article63 2001-09-29 8 MAINBOARD listed FHTK Holdings, a global key player in high quality fresh produce, has suffered a higher net loss of $131.7 million for the 15--month financial period ended June 30, on a 52 per cent higher turnover of $176.2 million. In the previous 12-month financial year, it63 words
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Article28 2001-09-29 8 Your S$1 buys US$ 0.5674 UK£ 0.3860 Yen 67.429 Mr.s 4.4291 |RM 2.1557 i Euro 0.6192 Rupioi-i 5514.8 Boht 25.208 Peso 29.143 A$ 1.1483 Rupee 27.160 Won 742.0228 words
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Article121 2001-09-29 8 Bloomberg FLEXTRONICS International, the second-biggest contract manufacturer of electronics, will take over making Hewlett-Packard's large-format printers in Singapore. The terms of the transaction won't be disclosed, said Flextronics spokesman Stephanie Council. Hewlett-Packard does not break out sales of its products within different regions, company spokesmanBloomberg - 121 words
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Article158 2001-09-29 9 UNITED Overseas Bank has set up an integration steering committee at board level to set strategic directions and formulate policies following the successful completion of the bank's bid for Overseas Union Bank, The committee is headed by Mr Wee Cho Yaw, chairman of the combined158 words
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Market News
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Article184 2001-09-29 9 TRADING in Singapore was positive yesterday, spurred by gains in regional bourses. Red chip and selected blue chip stocks rose to help propel the Straits Times Index up 8.66 points, to close at 1319.53. In all, trading volume was robust with 335 million transacted, worth $389 million. There were184 words
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Article112 2001-09-29 9 EXTENDED buying by bargain hunters and the landslide victory of the Barisan Nasional in the Sarawak state election helped to lift the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) to an intra-day high of 619.6 in the morning. However, profit-taking activities narrowed the KLCI's gains to only 2.7 points with the112 words
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Article2336 2001-09-29 9 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) :und House/Fund Names Bid Price Offer Price \BN AMRO Asset Management (Singapore) LBHAMROStnrEurapeEnty 0.751 N/A LBH AMRO Star Europe Bd 0.975 N/A LBH AMRO Star Europe Bol 0.838 N/A IBH AMB0 Star Asian ligtr Eqly 0.566 N/A IBH AMRO Star Asia Bond 1.1382,336 words
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Article, Illustration1130 2001-09-29 10 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng More offered for auction but buyers need convincing by ye wm eng@ newstoday. com. sg Mortgagee sales at auctions have risen significantly amid the harder economic times. Figures compiled by Jones Lang LaSalle showed an average of 360 such properties per quarter this1,130 words
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WORLD NEWS
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211 2001-09-29 11 Agencies TOKYO In a ruling that may spark public outrage, a former Health Ministry official involved in a tainted blood scandal has been given a suspended sentence. A Japanese court yesterday sentenced Akihito Matsumura to a year in prison for failing to stop the– Agencies - 211 words
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Article137 2001-09-29 11 KUALA LUMPUR Assassination proves to be a sensitive word in the light of global efforts to fight terrorism. Getting the jitters is the Malaysian Home Ministry, which saw a newly-released Hollywood movie that carries a plot to assassinate the "president" of the country, as "insensitive and distasteful". Deputy137 words
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Article134 2001-09-29 11 — Oana- Antara - Oana-Antara TOKYO President Megawati Sukarnoputri has blamed Indonesia's lack of capability to repay its massive debts on immoral government officials who "rob" the state coffers. "Much of the (country's) savings are stolen We must prevent these officials from stealing our money," she said yesterday. Ms Megawati, however,134 words
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Article, Illustration244 2001-09-29 11 Dr M and opposition on why BN won KUALA LUMPUR It's all about tactics when it comes to winning elections. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad attributed the ruling Barisan Nasional's (BN) resounding victory in Sarawak election to voters' rejection of rough and dirty tactics by– Revtfxs photo - 244 words
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Advertisement103 2001-09-29 11 LornaWhiston ■sslest Charity Book Bonanza Second-hand books for sale (adults' and children's) in aid of Touch Community Services and Children's Charity Association. Venue: Forum, The Shopping Mall (Basement 1), Orchard Road Date: Saturday, 29th September Sunday, 30th September Time: 10am 6pm Open To The Public A Come along and enjoy103 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration615 2001-09-29 12 DRY ICE by Sisyphus Technology will define relationships between cars and people WHEN Henry Ford invented the internal combustion engine and the car, he dreamt of everybody owning one "so long as it is black". His purpose was basic: quick and safe transport. Things are very different615 words
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Article, Illustration421 2001-09-29 12 Anis Ahmed - Anis Ahmed Reuters by in Dhaka SLUM-dweller Hazera Begum voted in the 1991 election which ushered to power the first-ever women Prime Minister in predominantly Muslim Bangladesh. Hopes among women for an improvement in their lot surged when– Reuters - 421 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration533 2001-09-29 13 Today Foreign Desk The First Lady has recently proven herself an effective speaker WASHINGTON Laura Bush, too, will never be the same again in the wake of the attacks on the United States at least in the media's eyes. While her husband uses the harsh rhetoric– Today Foreign Desk; AFP photo. - 533 words
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Article, Illustration431 2001-09-29 13 Edmund T Shern - Edmund T Shern My Say by edmund@'paprika.com.SE IT USED to be that people would believe anything they see on TV. The good news is that we've moved on. The bad news is that now, people believe anything they read on e-mail. How many times have431 words
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Miscellaneous5 2001-09-29 13 INSIDE: ♦14/WeekendStyle 16/Kids'TimeOut *19/Health *20/Motoring5 words
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WEEKENDSTYLE
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Article, Illustration232 2001-09-29 14 Last week, my fashion stylist friend rang me. "Hey, time to go shopping," he said. "Annex is celebrating its first birthday." Terence knows me so well Annex at The Heeren Shops is one of my favourite shopping places. And, of course I have to be there232 words
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Article, Illustration182 2001-09-29 15 IF you missed the hot Spring/Summer 2001 collections from U2, U2too and G2OOO, now's your last chance to grab them. And all at bargain prices to boot! From now until Oct 7, all outlets will be holding Spring/Summer clearance sales at182 words
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Article, Illustration357 2001-09-29 15 Sian E Jay - Sian E Jay Hermes reinvents ways to wear this classic item by si an@n ews today.com.sg 'T*HE house of Hermes has 1. long been admired for its beautiful and unique silk prints, especially its famous carre (scarves), which grace the wardrobes of millions of women all over the357 words
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Kid'sTimeOut
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Article, Illustration271 2001-09-29 16 OH Rats! There's A Package for GrannylNo, there's actually nothing fishy about that. The two phrases are the titles of two puppet shows by the Sydney Puppet Theatre. Australia's the Sydney Puppet Theatre will be here to add some fun and variety this Children's271 words
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Article, Illustration442 2001-09-29 16 Jeffrey Tan - Jeffrey Tan by jefftan@newstoday.com.sg FAMILIES where both parents work compensate by hiring maids or getting grandparents to help with the kids. Many parents are soothed by messages from family counsellors about how "quality time" is more important than quantity of time spent. But that is cold comfort442 words
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Article, Illustration290 2001-09-29 16 Sophia Ang - Sophia Ang BUBBLE tea and sympathy. And toys, too. That's what some orphans received ahead of Children's Day. After Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, Youth Day and Teachers' Day, it is time to remember the little ones, especially those who have to get by without the luxuries290 words
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Advertisement49 2001-09-29 17 When: Till 1A Oct 2001 Action: Every weekend during this period! Get a copy of the October issue of card to enjoy special promotions and discounts at Annex and The Catch the Esprit Scent Senses JI W Fragrance Launch Roadshow More details at the Customer Service cleo -rT'" 149 words
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Miscellaneous1055 2001-09-29 17 CHILDREN'S Day is Museum the Asian Civilisations Time: I Oam 5pm children per session.Tickets also buy these books at around the corner. Price: Free Museum will launch the Venue: Singapore History can be obtained from the affordable prices. Proceeds For the working parent Enquiries: Call 337 3888 ACE Space backpack1,055 words
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FAMILY
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Article, Illustration584 2001-09-29 18 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo Babies'R'Us has a wide range of products for the little ones by ra che] @newstoday. com. sg IF you know you are having a baby, you would want to prepare the best things in the world for him. If you are going to be a584 words
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Advertisement120 2001-09-29 18 Prop-A-Baby prevents baby from rolling over while sleeping at "fPPPj^FPS How to make all the right choices? Expect it to be Fun! %]F J£ \ss^C# Haw a fun time choosing from our great selection of everything for baby from strollers and playpens to bibs even baby basics. Expect it to120 words
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HEALTH
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Article829 2001-09-29 19 Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo New strains are resistant even to powerful drugs by rac he! @ne wstoday. co m. sg DO we still have to fear tuberculosis (TB) in the new millennium? TB used to be a disease so fatal that no one could escape death once829 words
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Article, Illustration492 2001-09-29 19 – Rachel Lo - Rachel Lo WANT to pamper and groom yourself for a raid-autumn festival dinner? Want to look more radiant for this year's mid-autumn celebrations? Expressions International, an ISO 9002 certified healthy-lifestyle provider offering total beauty and spa services, is offering exciting promotions and giveaways at Orchard Studio (96 Somerset492 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration502 2001-09-29 20 Colin Yong - Colin Yong For sun-worshippers, the new Peugeot 206 is a unique driving experience ANYONE who has owned or driven a cabriolet would have a story to tell. From getting stuck behind garbage trucks to being an open target for bird droppings. There's just no shortage of502 words
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Article, Illustration173 2001-09-29 20 THREE years after its launch, the Renault Clio (below) has undergone a comprehensive mid-life facelift, emerging with a bold new appearance. Though it may take some getting used to, the Clio's updated design brings it in line with other Renault models and showcases the French manufacturer's173 words
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Article59 2001-09-29 20 BMW sprang a surprise by unveiling this concept car at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, which ended last Sunday. The M 3 CSL (right) is about 200 kg lighter than the standard car, and its 3.2-litre engine has been tuned to produce even more power. The 0-100km/h59 words
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Article, Illustration180 2001-09-29 20 THE burgeoning interest in motor sports here has led to a proliferation of driving courses, both locally and on racing circuits in Malaysia. Stamford Tyres International, which distributes Falken tyres, is getting into the act as well. It is organising a Falken Advanced Driving Course on Oct180 words
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Article, Illustration449 2001-09-29 21 HOW many times have you popped open the bonnet of your car, only to wonder what all those tubes, wires and chunks of metal actually do? When buying a new car, it's too easy to get caught up with horsepower449 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration236 2001-09-29 22 GEORGE Lucas' original Luke Skywalker has this piece of advice for Star Wars: "Lighten up!" Well, that's what Mark Hamill (picture) would like to tell Lucas the next time they meet. In an interview with British magazine Empire, Hamill was initially reluctant to give his opinion236 words
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Article, Illustration509 2001-09-29 22 Reuters/Variety Allen cringes at being a 'celebrity' LONDON Woody Allen (picture), whose private life became as famous as his films, said celebrity status really makes him cringe. And to fans who adore his quirky and offbeat New York comedies, the film director offers a heartfelt plea. His– Reuters/Variety - 509 words
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Article, Illustration266 2001-09-29 23 Ardent's Prince Edward angers royal family ARDENT Productions, the British company behind the controversial documentary X-Pats about outrageous British expatriates in Singapore, is in trouble again. This time, the film company's boss, Prince Edward, is himself in hot water with the royal family. Ardent had broken an unofficial– SBCTESS photo - 266 words
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Article, Illustration185 2001-09-29 23 Reuters/Variety WASHINGTON Humour's stihapparently welcome at the White House, made clear earlier this week when President George W Bush (above, right) privately gave Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (above, left) an unusual gift for heads of state: a poster of the 1952 Western classic High Noon (below). Turns— Reuters/Variety - 185 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration642 2001-09-29 24 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan Star Search winner all set to act and sing his way to fame by hazd@newstoday. co ra. sg STAR Search winner Shi Bin may be only 19, and the youngest champion in Star Search history, but the Shanghai-born actor exudes a charm and maturity beyondWONG LI SHAN - 642 words
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Article, Illustration236 2001-09-29 24 HERE'S Christy Chung at her boldest in the buff. Her latest movie, Jan Dara, may not pass through the censors in Hong Kong, a city where soft porn movies are as common as dim sum restaurants. The Thai movie is slated for releaseApple Daily photo - 236 words
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Article300 2001-09-29 24 /CHANNEL News Asia V^ (International) turned one yesterday. And there are many reasons to celebrate. Asia's youngest regional news station has hit its 12-million viewership target after barely one year two years ahead of plan. Now, 12 million households and more than 35,000 hotel rooms across 15300 words
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Miscellaneous1425 2001-09-29 25 April Rhapsody Channel 8, 9.30 am Filem $ensosi Gil° Giio Moments of Endearment R a |u Chocha Vrcantham Central, 4pm A Suria, 10pm Channel U, Bpm M if^^ W^\ Jaafar and Humid work for a Datuk Just when you think that all is over L oBiJ*ik ft x ~^v and1,425 words
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Article, Illustration776 2001-09-29 26 NEW YORK The middleweight champion of the world doesn't have to buy his clothes at the Big Tall man shop. He can shop off the rack, like most of the rest of us. He needn't duck under ceilings or have the doorways greased so he can makeAllsport photo - 776 words
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368 2001-09-29 27 -AFP Golf SAN ANTONIO Marco Dawson had a bogey-free first round to lead the Texas Open. He is hoping to finish in the top three and retain his PGA Tour card. His seven-under-par 64 has him one stroke in front of the-AFP - 368 words
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Article, Illustration784 2001-09-29 27 -AFP Drivers and Americans will unite in sport Formula 1 INDIANAPOLIS Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was worried about racing in tomorrow's United States Grand Prix in the wake of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, But the German star and his fellow Fl drivers decided it-AFP; I AiLSWfir photo - 784 words
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192 2001-09-29 27 -AFP SALT LAKE CITY -John Stockton, the National Basketball Association's alltime assists and steals leader, has signed a multi-year deal with the Utah Jazz, the only team he has played with in the league. According to reports, the free agent guard will-AFP - 192 words
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Article, Illustration509 2001-09-29 28 Reuters Asian giant has one foot in the World Cup door ABU DHABI China moved within sight of its first appearance in the World Cup finals when it beat the United Arab Emirates 1-0 yesterday to maintain its unbeaten record in its Group B qualifying group.– Reuters; AFP photo - 509 words
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244 2001-09-29 28 -AFP MADRAS World cricket's controversial former chief, Jagmohan Dalmiya, hopes to wrest control of the Indian board this weekend in a bitter election that has caught the attention of political heavyweights. Dalmiya, 62, is vying for the presidency of the cash-rich Board of-AFP - 244 words
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537 2001-09-29 28 MOSCOW Ipswich Town boss George Burley revealed his pride in his men at the magnificent Uefa Cup win in Moscow yesterday. Now, he hopes the 2-1 victory against Torpedo Moscow will ignite Ipswich's league form after a stuttering start to the season, reported BBCSport.com.537 words
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Article, Illustration509 2001-09-29 29 -AFP Last season's top two resume hostilities in first big match-up of the season Serie A MILAN Champion AS Roma hopes to put pretender Juventus in its place tonight in Turin when the two sides meet in the biggest clash of the Italian first division season so far.-AFP; Allsport photo - 509 words
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575 2001-09-29 29 -AFP Priinera Liga MADRID Real Sociedad lies at the foot of the Spanish first division with one point and only one goal to its name in four matches. Tonight, it nervously awaits the arrival of Catalan giant Barcelona for a crucial match. Three-AFP - 575 words
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203 2001-09-29 29 Reuters WELLINGTON A team of adventure runners is being assembled to compete in the world's first marathon to the South Pole. The 42.195 km race, to be held in January through snow drifts and across slippery ice fields in freezing temperatures,– Reuters - 203 words
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Article, Illustration581 2001-09-29 30 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho NTUC Income S-League Jurong 0 Home Ufd 1 by Stanley @ne wstoday. com. sg IF DAVID Beckham's moment of madness in France '98 cost England a semi-final berth in the World Cup, then Home United midfielders Hrvoje Matkovic and Paulo Morellato must be reallyWEETECKHIAN - 581 words
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Article, Illustration316 2001-09-29 30 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho ON OCTOBER 18, when championship hopeful Home United takes on arch rival SAFFC in the NTUC Income S-League, it won't be top local referees like N. Santhan or Shamsul Maid in officiating. Instead, this traditionally fiery and action-packed derby fixture will316 words
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Article, Illustration424 2001-09-29 31 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by j o se@n ewsto d ay, en m. sg SINGAPORE'S Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat combined splendidly during the second day of the Nations Cup at the Royal Selangor Club in Malaysia. The team jumped from 15th spotAllsport photo - 424 words
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368 2001-09-29 31 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg CLEMENTI Khalsa's player-coach Vlado Bozinoski has been told by the management to cease coaching responsibilities and to contribute only as a player for the remainder of this year's S-League season. This is because the club is assessing the coaching ability368 words
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Article142 2001-09-29 31 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR Two more athletes who competed in the South-east Asia Games in Kuala Lumpur have tested positive for a banned substance, SEA Games Federation medical commissioner M. Jegathesan said yesterday. But he declined to identify the two or say whether they– Reuters - 142 words
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Article, Illustration635 2001-09-29 32 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Ex-Devil will look forward to slaying former team-mates Tottenham v Man United by leonard@newstoday.com.sg IT SEEMS like only yesterday when the Old Trafford faithful sang "Oh Teddy, Teddy, Teddy Teddy Teddy Teddy She-ring-ham". Tonight, Teddy Sheringham will once again share the same pitch as hisI Allspobtpkota - 635 words
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Article118 2001-09-29 32 -AFP THE HAGUE Dutch authorities foiled a terrorist attack on the French national football team during Euro 2000, the Dutch minister of interior affairs Klaas de Vries said. "About 10 people were involved. They were members of the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC),-AFP - 118 words
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Article111 2001-09-29 32 -AFP ROME Lazio completed the signing of Perugia's Italian international midfielder Fabio Liverani for US$l3 million ($23 million). The 25-year-old son of an Italian father and Somalian mother, who earlier this year became the first mixed-race player to represent Italy, has signed a five-year contract with-AFP - 111 words
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