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Title Section14 2002-01-14 1 TODAY J^/|_ 0 11 Cl 3. V JanUar y I4' 2002 MITA (P) 063/11/200114 words
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Article, Illustration559 2002-01-14 1 Ambiga Raju - Ambiga Raju Japan and S'pore sign ground-breaking FTA by ambiga@newstoday.com.sg FROM China to the US, everyone is talking about how freetrade agreements (FTAs) can bring down trade barriers to make exports cheaper and investments more attractive. Singapore and Japan gave this concept a new meaning yesterdayWEETECKHIAN - 559 words
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Article148 2002-01-14 1 -AFP NEW YORK Twenty-nine Enron executives who sold their shares in the energy-trad-ing company before its stock plummeted are being investigated by federal regulators, the New York Times reported yesterday, citing court filings. As Enron stock climbed, the 29 began to sell their shares, netting US$l.l-AFP - 148 words
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Miscellaneous44 2002-01-14 1 TURIYIDPftGCIS DflGittiti WJ■:■■■■* ■!!< M EirW^l-jn LOOK INWARDS/2 and 14 Dr Yaacob Ibrahim calls on Muslim community to do soul searching SPH OVERRATED?/8 What consolidation means MAN U TOPS TABLE/35 Ruud Van Nistelrooy strikes in his seventh successive Premiership game, taking United to the top44 words
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HOT NEWS
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123 2002-01-14 2 — Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei THREE new board members have joined the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). They are Mr Huang Cheng Eng, executive vice-president (Marketing Regions) at Singapore Airlines (SIA); Ms Janet Ang Guat Har, managing director at IBM Singapore; and Ms Chan Lai Fung, deputy123 words
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Article431 2002-01-14 2 ran Hui Leng - ran Hui Leng Muslim Singaporeans urged to check their state of affairs by; huileng@newstoday.com.sg IT is a time for the Muslim community here to take stock of its state of affairs, said Minister of State (Community Development and Sports) Dr Yaacob Ibrahim yesterday. Referring to the arrests of 15431 words
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Article, Illustration228 2002-01-14 2 – Leong Phei Phei - Leong Phei Phei THE Government may issue a White Paper about the 15 Singaporeans arrested for terrorism-related activities under the Internal Security Act (ISA). This means that a more comprehensive account of last month's arrests will be made public and debated in Parliament. Minister for228 words
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194 2002-01-14 2 SENIOR Minister Lee Kuan Yew will speak at the inaugural Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia public lecture on Feb 5. In a statement issued by the Singapore Management University (SMU), the event's organiser, SM Lee said that he felt it194 words
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Article106 2002-01-14 3 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR The thrice-postponed court hearing of jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim's appeal against corruption charges has led to a one-meal-a-day protest by the former Deputy Prime Minister. "I am not being given a fair chance. The appeal is taking an unduly long time and I-AFP - 106 words
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Article83 2002-01-14 3 AFP BANGKOK Two bomb blasts that rocked a Thai-Cambodia border casino sent hundreds of Thai gamblers, including an influential politician, fleeing. The presence of Mr Chalerm Yoobamrung in Cambodia raises speculation that his fugitive son has fled to that country. His son, Duangchalerm, who was charged with theAFP - 83 words
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Article181 2002-01-14 3 KANGAR Sixty-nine Parti Keadilan Nasional members in Perlis state have defected to Umno ahead of the by-election in Indera Kayangan on Saturday. And Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad sees it as a sign of Keadilan's imminent doom. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Dr Mahathir described Keadilan181 words
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Article, Illustration517 2002-01-14 3 Musharraf takes the high ground ISLAMABAD Mindful of the praise from the United States for Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's landmark speech, India yesterday welcomed key elements of his statement India's Foreign Minister, Mr Jaswant Singh, reacted positively to President Musharraf's crackdown on Islamic militants butReuters photo - 517 words
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Article, Illustration301 2002-01-14 4 Simone Erasmus - Simone Erasmus Ping Yi's plan is to keep students off streets by simone@newstoday. com. sg PING Yi Secondary School wants to keep its students off the streets, so it has set up a Local Area Network (LAN) gaming studio with the help of six young entrepreneurs.301 words
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Article91 2002-01-14 4 ANTHONY John Stafford, 57, a managing director of a company here, died when his motorcycle collided with an SBS bus. Mr Stafford suffered head injuries in the Saturday accident on Clementi Road. The SBS Transit Service 165 bus was turning right and heading towards Clementi Bus91 words
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Article100 2002-01-14 4 YOU'VE heard of Fuji apples, but what about Aomori apples? These exotic apples originate in the Japanese prefecture of Aomori. You can get a taste of the six varieties at Carrefour's Aomori Japanese Fair until Sunday. There are 600 varieties of Aomori apples, but only 15 are available100 words
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103 2002-01-14 4 From Feb 2, you can fly to Pakistan on Singapore Airlines (SIA) again. SQ4IB, operated by a 8777-200, was suspended due to security concerns in Afghanistan. Now that the situation has stabilised, SIA said the flights would resume on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. From103 words
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Advertisement196 2002-01-14 2 Can FORMULA C-23 really rejuvenate your skin in 14 weeks? l, N Before FORMULA C-23 14 weeks after After 4 months in Singapore, the truth is finally out. As expected, FORMULA C-23 has delivered what it d^.^ promises. In fact, in less than 14 weeks. Mrifeh. Customers who started on196 words
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Miscellaneous9 2002-01-14 2 For excerpts of Dr Yaacob's speech, see Page 149 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration188 2002-01-14 5 P Raveentharan - P Raveentharan I AM pleased to find out that more sports personalities were added to the Hall of Fame last Friday. However, missing from the line-up were disabled sportsmen, who have brought fame to Singapore and won accolades in international competitions. If they had been given188 words
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Letter103 2002-01-14 5 Lauren Noto - Lauren Noto I REFER to the article, "They're human, too" (Today, Jan 10). The Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC) appreciates and has noted Dr Hui Keem Peng's point of view. Since distributing the human stem cell research consultation paper to the public and specifically to103 words
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Letter156 2002-01-14 5 Lam Yew Hung - Lam Yew Hung MR Ravi Veloo's diatribe in his commentary, "Beware, the wrath of the liberals (Today, Jan 11), certainly makes for a shocking read. What is a liberal? Isn't Mr Veloo one too, in asserting his right to express himself? I don't see "nature lovers"156 words
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Letter104 2002-01-14 5 Wong Teck Tian - Wong Teck Tian I REFER to the article, "New flats in old estates" (Today, Jan 10). To alleviate the problem of an oversupply of new flats, I would like the HDB to review its housing policy to make it easier for resale flat owners to apply for new104 words
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Letter59 2002-01-14 5 / Ramasingam - Ramasingam RESIDENTS of HDB blocks next to the MRT tracks between Yio Chu Kang and Ang Mo Kio have recently noticed an increase in the noise from trains. SMRT should take steps to minimise the noise. Train drivers should reduce speed along this stretch and the tracks59 words
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207 2002-01-14 5 Lionel De Souza - Lionel De Souza I MUST congratulate Mr S Gulam for his article, "The biggest terrorist of them all" (Today, Jan 11). I am a Catholic and a retired police officer. When I joined the Police Force in 1961, a majority of the junior officers (from constable207 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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255 2002-01-14 6 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said a review of the ringgit peg introduced in September 1998 to beat currency speculators was not imminent. "The ringgit is fine at 3.80 (to the US dollar) at this moment," he was quoted asAFP - 255 words
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264 2002-01-14 6 AFP TOKYO A rapid drop in the yen against the dollar has sparked official concerns of fresh financial instability in Asia, and analysts warned that the currency will slide further as Japan teeters on the brink of crisis. The yen has lost aroundAFP - 264 words
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Article124 2002-01-14 6 -AFP TOKYO Mr Junichiro Miyazu, president of Japan's telecom giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT), plans to step down in June when his third two-year term ends, a report said yesterday. The Asahi Shimbun newspaper also said that Mr Koji Ohboshi, chairman of-AFP - 124 words
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Article1011 2002-01-14 8 Mano Sabnani - Mano Sabnani COMMENTARY Future will depend heavily on well-being of The StraitsTimes by mano@newstoday.com.sg Now, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), a favourite of investors in the local market, is also making a U-turn, ostensibly to focus on its core media business. SPH wants to divest almost1,011 words
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Article, Illustration489 2002-01-14 9 -AFP Yuppies could perk up demand but buyers are scarce PRIVATE residential property is becoming more affordable in land-scarce Singapore as developers cut their prices amid the economic slump. But buyers are scarce. Even those who can afford to finance housing loans usually taken out over-AFP - 489 words
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Corporate Briefs
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Article68 2002-01-14 10 SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering's unit ST Kinetics has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Ireland's Timoney Holdings for $9.37 million. ST Kinetics also has a call option expiring on March 31, 2008, to increase the stake to 51 per cent. Timoney Holdings makes suspension systems68 words
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Article57 2002-01-14 10 FOOD and beverage company Want Want Holdings has cancelled an agreement signed in October last year with TopMill Investment Corp to start a joint venture in China. The main purpose of the agreement was to make and sell western fast food products. Want Want did not57 words
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Article57 2002-01-14 10 THE property department of Muis (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) has been corporatised and will begin operations as Warees Investments from next month. The corporatisation will allow Muis a statutory body responsible for Muslim affairs in Singapore to focus on religious, social and community issues. Muis will57 words
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Article329 2002-01-14 10 -AFP Hynix-Micron merger needs more discussion SEOUL The head of South Korea's ailing Hynix Semiconductor Inc yesterday warned of further delays in alliance talks with US giant Micron Technology Inc. Hynix chief executive officer Mr Park ChongSup urged his worn-out staff to have patience with the prolonged-AFP - 329 words
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Article27 2002-01-14 10 Your S$1 buys US$ 0.5430 UK£ 0.3756 Yen 71.806 HK$ 4.2347 RM 2.0632 Euro 0.6095 Rupiah 5663.7 Baht 23.863 Peso 27.857 A$ 1.0419 Rupee 26.290 Won 711.6327 words
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Miscellaneous13 2002-01-14 8 More affordable private residential properties in ;N "BDduHl land-scarce Singapore but few buyers.13 words
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Advertisement57 2002-01-14 10 6 years ago, the nation was touched by the actions of these ordinary Singaporeans, who shone bright with devotion and compassion for the less fortunate. 6 years later, this series returns, continuing the story of these selfless heroes and their charges. Tonight Every Monday, 9.30pm Know anyone extraordinary? email us57 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article262 2002-01-14 12 Was it retrenchment or punishment? KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government has expressed concern over the firing of some 40 staff of The Sun newspaper last week. Human Resources Minister, Datuk Fong Chan Onn, said his officers would investigate it. "The ministry's stand is that there should262 words
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Article157 2002-01-14 12 AFP TAIPEI In a move that is likely to irritate China, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has given the green light to add the word "Taiwan" to local passports. Currently, the passports refer to the island as the "Republic of China" (ROC), a name given to ChinaAFP - 157 words
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Article123 2002-01-14 12 Agencies WASHINGTON Former US Secretary of State, Mr Cyrus Vance, who was best remembered for forging the IsraeliEgyptian Camp David peace treaty of March 1979, died on Saturday. He was 84. Mr Vance suffered from Alzheimer's disease. A soft-spoken World War II veteran with a fullAgencies - 123 words
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179 2002-01-14 12 AFP. MANILA Days before the first anniversary of President Gloria Arroyo's ascension to office on Jan 20, which led to a popular uprising that ousted Joseph Estrada, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is on full alert. "We are doing a round-the-clock patrol ofAFP. - 179 words
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136 2002-01-14 12 What the regional papers said yesterday The Star/ Malaysia Dr M: Singapore group has ties with Malaysian suspects Malaysia suspects that a militant group operating in Singapore may have links with a network in Malaysia. The government has found out that the group also has connections in Indonesia and the136 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1005 2002-01-14 14 Yaacob calls for soul-searching in community Dr Yaacob Ibrahim (picture), Minister of State for Community Development and Sports and MP for Jalan Besar GRC, spoke to Nanyang Technological University students at a Hari Raya celebration held at the Aljunied Islamic School yesterday. Here are excerpts from1,005 words
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Advertisement253 2002-01-14 15 Cut Cost. Retrain Staff. Cut down your salary cost to virtually $0 when you retrain your staff under Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP). SRP incentives: Employee 40 years old and above* Employee below 40 years old 100% course fee support 90% course fee support (capped at $20 per trainee-hour) (capped at253 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration628 2002-01-14 16 Jeffrey Tan - Jeffrey Tan One hour with Lydia Sum Single mum Lydia believes in leaving her child with happy memories FOR some, having to put on a happy face in front of an audience for 41 years would have sapped them of all enthusiasm. Not Lydia Sum. The628 words
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Article, Illustration42 2002-01-14 16 Denpa Shorten. Who said the Top Fun Castaway Girl contest was going to be easy? Tonight at 8 on Channel 8, watch the 12 girl "survivors slug it out to represent Singapore on the latanese programme,Denpa Shorten. - 42 words
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Article, Illustration78 2002-01-14 16 IT might have come two days late, but Zoe Tay (picture) was happy to celebrate her 34th birthday at a bash organised by her fans at the Hard Rock Cafe on Saturday. An informal group of about 40 fans organised the party, with the help of the Hard78 words
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Miscellaneous5 2002-01-14 16 INSIDE: •29/EatOut •30/lnCinemas *31/TV listings5 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration253 2002-01-14 17 Jenny Kong - Jenny Kong by j enny@newstoday.com. sg E'S been a quiet time for *Mei, who retreated from the limelight a year ago. But away from the public eye, the 28-year-old Taiwanese songbird has undergone some big changes: She has a new image, a new record label, and,KOHMUIFONG. "^1 - 253 words
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Article264 2002-01-14 17 Jeremy Phua - Jeremy Phua by jphua@mediacorpradio.com ONE of the most challenging aspects of forming a band is staying together. Twenty-six years on and after 13 studio albums and 27 million copies sold The Cure remains one of the most prolific bands. The Cure only took off internationally264 words
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Article, Illustration44 2002-01-14 17 Greatest HitS The Cure CD REVIEW From the first track to the last, Smith and gang perform each song with such subtle authority that even the early tracks don't sound dated. Each song is brought up-to-date instrumentally and will be a treat for fans.44 words
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THE NEXT DEGREE
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Article, Illustration272 2002-01-14 18 Let's face it: We are not in the best of times. With the recession expected to increase unemployment, it might be time to consider the option of going back to school to enhance your skills. Today presents the options you have to get from here to the272 words
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Article, Illustration597 2002-01-14 18 Forget the straightforward paper chase. When it comes to graduate studies, gaining a global outlook on what you know can make a world of difference. Remember, it's all about broadening your mind. MAKING the first move that's what the selection process is allSERENE GOH - 597 words
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269 2002-01-14 18 Before you sign up for a course, here are some tips from the PSB Academy on what to consider: Your needs. You should consider your needs, for example, whether your work schedules allow you to attend classes regularly, or if you269 words
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Article, Illustration608 2002-01-14 20 ONE key word comes to mind when you seeking out an area of study to pursue: Choice. But to ensure you have the most possible options for the courses you wish to study, focus on two vital things: Meeting application deadlines and selling yourself so that more608 words
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Article, Illustration525 2002-01-14 21 CHINESE culture is not an uncommon area of interest for Asia's students. But when you come from New Delhi, India, and you are working on a PhD in Chinese, and count one of the most moving books you've read as Ba Jin's classic Jia (Family), even mainland525 words
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Article, Illustration860 2002-01-14 22 You may never even see your university campus. But when it comes to distance learning, the best advantage is the feel of being right at home. TAKING a full two years off work to enrol in a full-time course may be too much of a860 words
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138 2002-01-14 23 Self discipline is perhaps the toughest of them all but Dr Tan pointed out that it is also the most rewarding. Here's how to succeed distance learning: Try to form a study support group of like-minded motivated colleagues who can meet regularly. Commit yourself138 words
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Article233 2002-01-14 24 Money is still the order of the day when you take the road to higher learning. Nonetheless, a mid-career person has the advantage of shoring up resources before taking the plunge. In Singapore, financial aid from third parties remains limited to elite applicants. So, the Association233 words
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Article77 2002-01-14 24 Prepare a financial plan to lay out all the key expenses that you anticipate. Highlight key expenses such as mortgages, installments, maintenance, savings and other financial commitments. Installments are available at most institutions providing post-graduate programmes. These will suit those who have to continue working while they77 words
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Article228 2002-01-14 25 Don't carpet bomb. Ignore your Singaporean urge to be kiasu. Apply only for scholarships that target your interests and strengths. Recommendations. Most scholarships require letters of recommendation from advisers, employers, supervisors or other individuals who can attest to your character, ability and achievements. Their endorsement228 words
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Article, Illustration517 2002-01-14 26 YES, you've probably heard of what in business terms is called an exit strategy. But post-graduate students have to think of the opposite: the re-entry strategy. One argument against taking time off work to pursue a post-graduate degree is that you might517 words
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Advertisement809 2002-01-14 27 The Pursuit Of Academic Excellence in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS, offers a wide range of disciplines and has a large graduate student population. The following graduate programmes are available: Research programmes leading to Master's degrees and degree of Doctor809 words
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Article483 2002-01-14 28 Reuters UK schools turn to international programme LONDON A growing number of British schools believe it's the answer to how the nation's youth should be educated. The International Baccalaureate (IB), created in 1968 by the Geneva-based International Baccalaureate Organisation, was initially designed to enable international students to carryReuters - 483 words
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132 2002-01-14 28 BANGKOK Secondary school students have described a new "child-cen-tred" learning approach advocated by the Education Ministry as kwai, a common Thai word for something stupid. The students, speaking at an assembly to mark Children's Day, said that if teachers pulled out and left everything to students,132 words
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Article, Illustration260 2002-01-14 29 Sam Chua - Sam Chua with a little Asian thrown in by sam@newstoday.com.sg A CHIC new restaurant has come to town. Shev Shev, named after co-owner Shevaun Ng, serves a scrumptious selection of modern European dishes in a cosy dining area. For starters, a friend and I chose the260 words
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Article, Illustration192 2002-01-14 29 New Year. New Menu Indulge in new selections from the a la carte menu at Hua Ting, Orchard Hotel Singapore. The menu comprises dishes crafted by Master Chef Chan Kwok.The selection includes fried shark's fin with egg in golden cup, braised sliced abalone with conpoy stuffed in hairy gourd192 words
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Miscellaneous11 2002-01-14 29 A Beautiful Mind picked as best CritlCS* page 30 for more11 words
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Article, Illustration76 2002-01-14 30 Some lucky people got to watch Black Hawk Down at an outdoor screening at Army Green Park (formerly Kent Ridge Park) near NUS, on Saturday. The film was chosen for screening as it epitomises the "professionalism and discipline" of the army. Directed by Ridley76 words
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Article, Illustration257 2002-01-14 30 -Reuters LOS ANGELES A Beautiful Mind was picked as best movie of the year by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA). The BFCA consists of 160 broadcast and online film reviewers in the United States and Canada. The association bestowed four prizes on A Beautiful Mind,-Reuters - 257 words
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Miscellaneous1405 2002-01-14 31 //\~DIj\CORP /A=DIACORP Russell Watson Arts Central, 10pm Monday Mega Movie The Jackal Money Mind channel NewsAsia, n.34am W Since young, Russell Channel 5,7.30pm The Euro has finally I, m Bruce Willis is the jackal, an infamous spy who is Bpm, lam LuCky Numbers Channel 8, 7pm hired to assassinate the1,405 words
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Article, Illustration396 2002-01-14 32 AFP PARAPARAUMU Tiger Woods (picture) could be forced to review his standard US$2 million ($3.7 million) a tournament appearance fee. A consortium backed by investment bankers FR Partners which put up the money to bring Woods to the New Zealand Open is facing a loss thatAFP - 396 words
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Article162 2002-01-14 32 CHICAGO The Los Angeles Lakers went down swinging in a 106-104 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls yesterday, as Shaquille O'Neal gave new meaning to the expression "Shaq Attack". In a rare display of temper, O'Neal attacked Bulls centre Brad Miller with two overhand roundhouse closed162 words
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Article, Illustration324 2002-01-14 33 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg FIFTY LUCKY readers will get a chance to bowl with some of Asia's top bowlers and local celebrities in a special evening held in conjunction with the CGU Asian Bowling Tour (ABT) Grand Slam Final. Organised by Today and ESPN Star Sports, this324 words
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Article, Illustration275 2002-01-14 34 2.30am latest! English Premier League Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1 Gunners stay fourth, Liverpool fifth LONDON John Arne Riise erased some of his midweek embarrassment with the goal that salvaged a moraleboosting point for Liverpool at Highbury. Riise headed an own goal in Liverpool's defeat by Southampton,Reuters photo - 275 words
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532 2002-01-14 34 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg THE Lions are going the wrong way in the world rankings. According to the latest results compiled by the world's football governing body Fifa at the end of Dec 2001, the Republic is languishing in 115th position. This is532 words
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Article93 2002-01-14 34 SEVERAL national SEA Games athletes took part in a 115km challenge at Changi Beach last Saturday to help raise over $60,000 in the 2002 Charity Triathlon. Swimmers Mark Chay and Christel Bouvron, fencer Nicholas Fang, cyclist Seah Teck Wee and women's soccer captain Michele Lee represented sponsored teams93 words
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Article67 2002-01-14 34 AFP OAKLAND Legend Jerry Rice caught nine passes for 183 yards and a touchdown to spark the Raiders past the New York Jets 38-24 in an opening-round NFL playoff game. Rice guided the 49ers to Super Bowl titles and now threatens to do so with his newAFP - 67 words
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Article68 2002-01-14 34 SINGAPORE'S number one junior Choo Tze Huang swept the overall and U-14 titles at the sth Philippines International Junior Golf championship last week. The 14-year-old shot rounds of 80, 82, 77, 81 to finish 15 strokes clear of runner-up and Singapore team-mate Koh Deng Shan to clinch68 words
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Article68 2002-01-14 34 AFP MELBOURNE South Africa beat world champion Australia by four wickets in a tri-nations competition one-day cricket clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday. Meanwhile, Tilan Samaraweera (76) and Upul Chandana (92) shared a Sri Lankan record eighth wicket partnership of 146 as their country reachedAFP - 68 words
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Article, Illustration568 2002-01-14 35 AFP English Premier League Southampton 1 Man United 3 Nistelrooy equals goalscoring record SOUTHAMPTON Reigning champion Manchester United completed its miraculous revival last night when it went to the top of the English Premiership table for the first time this season with a 3-1 victory over Southampton.AFP; Allsport photo - 568 words
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201 2002-01-14 35 -AFP RIO DE JANEIRO Ronaldo's convulsions hours before the 1998 World Cup final was caused by a painkilling injection, sports journal Lance reported here yesterday. According to Lance, the Brazilian striker received an injection of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs in his right knee just seven-AFP - 201 words
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361 2002-01-14 35 Agencies TYNESIDE Danny Mills faces a fine of two weeks wages after he was sent off against Newcastle, which beat Leeds 3-1 on Saturday. He was sent off for the second time this season after he recklessly kicked Craig Bellamy. David O'Leary was bitterlyAgencies - 361 words
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Article87 2002-01-14 35 MANCHESTER David Beckham has been given a final contract offer by Manchester United, according to yesterday's English newspaper reports. United have made a five year deal, reportedly worth around £100,000 ($266,687) a week, and are not prepared to negotiate the matter further. The midfielder's current contract87 words
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