Today, 15 April 2002

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    7 1 TODAY MITA(P) 063/11/2001 April 15, 2002 Monday
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    Band-aid diplomacy
    698 1 More than this needed under Mideast new rules of engagement RAMALLAH (West Bank) His diplomatic mission to the Middle East which sceptics derided as "band-aid diplomacy" was seen as doomed from the start And after meeting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, US Secretary
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    Lock icon NZ Premier in fake art slip-up
    149 1 -AFP AUCKLAND New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark's credibility has suffered a dent after she admitted to signing her name on a piece of art that she never painted. Ms Clark's office had commissioned an artist to do a painting for a charity auction
    -AFP  -  149 words
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      45 1 Call 190CL91B-11BB Did Tiger win the US Masters? Who won the battle of London in the FA Cup semi-finals? Call after 6am today (or the results of both the US Masters and FA Cup matches Look out for our guide to the arts. Centre pages
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Lock icon $5.5 m for NKF
      110 2  -  Low Shi Ping Today photo by FIFTY MediaCorp artistes performed breathtaking acts yesterday evening to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Highlights of the second leg of the 9th NKF charity show included a skipping act by Christopher Lee (picture) and Zoe Tay balancing
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      End in sight?
      340 2  -  Leong Phei Phei First-quarter GDP estimates show fewer layoffs by pheiphei@newstoday.com.sg FEWER people are expected to be retrenched as the economy picks up but the unemployment problem may get worse before it gets better. Employers may be cautious about hiring more workers at the first signs of
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      Lock icon The citizens' voice
      143 2 Channel NewsAsia FORMER Speaker of Parliament Tan Soo Khoon hopes to get more people outside of Parliament to voice their opinions. While Parliament is one place for frank opinions, the issue has to go beyond the confines of Parliament House, said Mr Tan yesterday at a Charity
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      Shift from Golden Mile
      234 2  -  Zackaria Abdul Rahim WHAT is known as Little Thailand for many Thai nationals here is giving grassroots organisations and city planners a minor headache. On Sundays, some 5,000 Thais, most of whom are foreign contract workers, flock to the area around Golden Mile Complex along Beach
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      High-speed KL
      291 3 Malaysia closer to Vision 2020: Dr M SEPANG (Malaysia) The launch of Malaysia's first high-speed train project (picture) on Saturday proves the country could succeed against all odds, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. He said the completion of the KL City Air Terminal (CAT) and
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      Pay more for free seating but...
      374 3  -  Jose Raymond WHAT happens when Singaporeans are given the freedom to choose their seats in a movie theatre? One possible answer was played out at Broadway cinema in Ang Mo Kio on Saturday. Fans of the newly-released Tamil movie, Gemini, were told to pay
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      BJP may lose support
      243 3 NEW DELHI Upset over Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's refusal to sack Gujarat's Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, a key ally in the ruling coalition, is threatening to withdraw support for the central government But he is leaving the decision to withdraw support to its
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      A challenge Khoo can't conquer
      246 4 A WEEK ago, we reported that intrepid adventurer Khoo Swee Chiow was making good headway in his Hitachi Extreme North Expedition. His wife revealed that Mr Khoo's mother, who is in her 80s, had no idea of his progress across the North Pole. His family
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      Teaching the giant
      408 4  -  Richard Seah S'pore education firms have edge over competition in lucrative China market by richs@newstoday.com.sg THE potential is huge. The competition is hot. Yet Singapore's education providers have scored well against the "Who's Who" in international education who have all flocked to China, attracted by a "mind-boggling"
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      158 5 I I^L^Ji "CPF statement must show minimum balance SSIS,OOO. Free passport holder may be claimed after a MAP consultation. Limit to one person, while stocks last. 'Applicable to cash investment. All applications for units in the funds must be made on an application form accompanying the prospectuses. Investors should read
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      URA plans long overdue ...
      264 6  - URA plans long overdue Jayaprakash S but conservation should not be artificial THE Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced its new and bold ideas at its corpo-rate-plan seminar recently. Though long overdue, I welcome and truly appreciate this move. People need space, and fields in most of the new estates are
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      Degree on attitude
      163 6  -  David Cheong I REFER to the letter by Miss Julia Rosalyn Kang (Today, April 12). I believe her perception of the bias practice of multinational companies (MNCs) favouring overseas graduates is not true. I work for the largest American MNC in Singapore and I do not see
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      Work flexibility is a win-win arrangement for all: MCDS
      473 6 WE agree with Ms Ambiga Raju in "Time to Stand Up for Mum" (Today, March 27) that working mothers today have to juggle multiple tasks as mother, wife, daughter and employee. Achieving the right harmony of work and family can also
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
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      Lock icon M'sia wooing K Line
      212 9 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia plans to poach Japanese shipper Kawasaki Risen Kaisha (K Line) from Singapore's ports after wooing away Taiwan's largest shipper, Evergreen Marine Corp, officials and industry players said. "We are in contact with all liners," an official with the Malaysian Port of Tanjung
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      Training and certification for tutors
      258 9  -  Val Chua IF A certification scheme developed by PSB Academy takes ofl in Singapore, potential tutors will have to undergo intensive training and examinations. The 28-hour programme will kick off for tutors from Sky Media, which will invest $240,000 to train 300 new tutors. Sky
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      Lock icon Watchdog to quiz Mizuho
      142 9 -AFP TOKYO Japan's financial watchdog will quiz Mizuho Holdings over massive computer problems that have resulted in delays of money transfer orders, a news report said yesterday. The agency will question why the Mizuho management went ahead with the merger of three major banks on April
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      Penny stocks back in vogue
      365 9  -  Vasu Menon by SINGAPORE stocks did well in the first quarter especially penny stocks many of which posted strong gains, outperforming blue chips and the Straits Times Index. Data from Investamatic showed that of the 575 stocks and warrants listed on the local bourse, 420
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      Lock icon Open up
      153 10 Bloomberg To boost AOLTime Warner shares NEW YORK AOL Time Warner Inc investors say additional disclosures on partnerships and debt in its first-quar-ter results this month may help boost shares of the world's biggest media company. The stock rose 50 cents to US$2O.lO ($36.87) after falling to US$l9
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    • Market Watch
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        Singapore
        94 10 AFTER testing the 1800 level several times, the Singapore market fell sharply in the early part of the week. But a rebound in the last two days of the week saw the Straits Times Index end the week down 28 points at 1750. The early weakness in the market
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        Week's SGX top rises
        82 10 iy$ iprilS to 12 Close Change SrealEost 12.600 +1.000 :&C 4.500 +0.300 'HEMKron 0.230 +0.230 iingamasC 2kHKS 0.980 +0.120 )BSBk6%NCPSI0 102.700 +0.100 iobirrson 5.350 +0.100 By percentage April 8 to 12 Close Change KiaivHo W0210I9 0.010 +1.000 HoGCen W*****2 0.010 +1.000 Integra 0.130 +0.300 Chosen 0.305
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        Week's SGX top falls
        79 10 By$ April 8 lo 12 Close Change IS DJ USTECHIOUSS 46.300 -2.300 Venture 17.000 1.800 Cieative 50 19.900 -1.600 SPH 23.700 -0.900 SPH 100 23.800 -0.700 By percentage April 8 lo 12 (lose Change lpcoW0212!70 0.010 0.500 Presstrete 0.045 -0.250 Nyted 0.100 -O.200 Yongnam 0.215 -0.173
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        Straits Times Index — 10-Day Chart
        5 10 Straits Times Index 10-Day Chart
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        Week's SGX most active
        58 10 By volume April 8 to 12 '000 PNE Micron 127,014 Ipco 122,320 Integra 107,526 STEngg 52,772 Ju.Teeh 51,695 1W KLW Chatted DolacrftUSS Chosen '000 51,491 45,393 42,394 38,538 37,37! By value Aprils to 12 DBS 206,049,621 Charted 195,712,306 Venture 193,965,021 UOB 180,243,035 5IA 146,925,670 DOC STEngg
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        World markets
        51 10 Index Volue Change Pis Nikkei 225 Hang Seng ill Ordinaries foiwan Wld *****.98 *****.48 *****0 6182.59 ■184.29 -34.43 ■12.10 +108.83 -1.6! -0.3! -0.31 +1.7' Korea Camp SET Index 87S.69 379.63 +12.83 +1.68 +1.4' +0.4' lokoria (amp fhils Comp ihenzen B 539.27 1405.34 231.50 +7.76 -9.44 +0.16 +1.41 -0.6;
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        Your S$1 buys
        32 10 JS$ JKt fen m IM iuro tupioh 0.5444 0.3788 71.918 4.2464 2.0686 0.6189 5199.4 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Vuan m 27.772 1.0193 26.626 723.83 0.8643 4.5064 1.2307
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        13 10 Bloomberg Sold U5S/M lilvBf USJ/oz 4.593 KUDDer mKAg Palm Oil BM/lonnt 1168
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      241 10 Our Prestigious Partner Universities University of University LaTrobe Southern Illinois South Australia of Hull University University National University University of Monash of Ireland Louisville University The following programs are now open for registration in Singapore: School of Business Management PhD in Business Management Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Executive MBA
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Lock icon Britain braces for Saddam's possible smallpox strike
      159 12 AFP LONDON Talks that Iraq could counter military action with biological warfare has prompted Britain to rush through an order for 16 million doses of the smallpox vaccine. The Sunday Telegraph said intelligence on the possible threat from Iraq was exchanged between British
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      Lock icon Hugo is boss again
      236 12 Agencies Ousted Chavez returns as President CARACAS By a twist of fate, Venezuela's ousted President Hugo Chavez returned yesterday to resume presidential functions. He told supporters who welcomed him as he arrived from detention on a Caribbean island: "Venezuela will not tolerate autocracy. I know these
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      Lock icon $11 million birthday
      85 12 -AFP SEOUL China has given impoverished North Korea a US$6 million ($ll million) grant to mark the anniversary of its late founding leader, Kim 11-Sung, state media reported yesterday. Monitored in Seoul, the Korean Central News Agency reported the grant-in-aid donation. It said the money was a
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      Lock icon When silence became violent
      108 12 -AFP JAKARTA Bali's normally solemn "Day of Silence", a Hindu religious day of introspection, turned rowdy at the weekend when devotees carrying giant puppets representing evil spirits went on a rampage in two villages. Brawls broke out during processions of the ghoulish Ogoh-Ogoh effigies late on
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  • COMMENTARY
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      I welcome a rise in GST
      1015 14  -  Ravi Veloo It's fairer, but Government should protect the poor and reduce waste by THIS really doesn't seem like the right time to say this to welcome the proposed two percentage point rise in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), under certain conditions. It
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  • UPFRONT
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      Teachers as educators
      801 16  -  Audrey Perera They also have the responsibility of emphasising cultural awareness to their students by THERE aren't many who would disagree with this premise: that one's teachers have a definite influence on the people we become as adults. We've all had the teacher who helped fertilise an
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      Lock icon Pony-tailed editor new face of Time in Asia
      349 16 -Reuters HONG KONG A pony-tailed former drug user in his 30s who hung around with bikers may seem an unlikely senior editor for Time magazine, a US bastion of news coverage for more than 75 years. But the venerable news magazine has
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      347 16 0 University of Canberra Ell The University of Canberra (Authorised provider #*****K) is fis owned by the Australian Government in the Australia Capital KM Territory and it is a member of the Unified National System, and of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Professional Options: Accounting/Banking
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  • LIVINGLEARNING
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      Be sought after ...
      566 23 Be sought after Southern Cross University's business courses are innovative and flexible WITH a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching and research, Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) has been regarded as one of the best in the region. It is home to more than 10,000 students, with a pool
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      MDIS INTERACTIVE
      84 23 Be rewarded with a $150 shopping voucher for every international student who is referred to MDIS and enrolled in a day-time programme. Offer valid till Nov 30. Contact MDIS, Aljunied at 250, Sims Avenue, #02-01, SK Building, Singapore *****3 or call the centre at 6842 6666. Queries on
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      Internet wisdom on living, learning and working
      357 23 SO, you want to take life less seriously but don't know how to? Here are some tips: If you can't get the work done in the first 24 hours, work nights. A pat on the back is only a few inches from a
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      Lock icon Harvard prof leaves over racial dispute
      171 23 -Reuters PRINCETON Black studies scholar Cornel West said he was leaving Harvard University for Ivy League rival Princeton, after a dispute over diversity angered several of Harvard's AfricanAmerican professors. Princeton said it would appoint West, who taught at the New Jersey school earlier in
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      119 23 &MDIS founded 1956 Management Development Institute of Singapore BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA) TRAVEL, TOURISM HOSPITALITY (TTH) Recognition and exemptions granted from universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc. Students may gain admission to Bachelors and/or Masters degrees from these universities. Certificate Programme (Part-Time) Commences on 24 June 2002
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  • EATOUT
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      What a catch!
      313 24  -  Anwar Hashim Eat your fill at Lagun Sari with 60 dishes to choose from by anwar@newstoday.com.sg Where: Lagun Sari Indonesian Seafood Restaurant 76, Peck Seah Street Telephone: 6324 3478 Recommended: Black pepper fish Beef rendang Chilli prawns LAGUN Sari Indonesian Seafood Restaurant offers a value-for-money buffet spread
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      Feast like Sumo wrestlers
      496 25  -  Sam Chua Platters of meat, seafood and veggies in miso soup to work up your appetite Where: Chanko Masakatsu Japanese Restaurant Parco Bugis Junction #01-88 Telephone: 6334 2059 Business Hours: Lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm last order: 2.15pm Dinner 5.30pm to 10.30pm last order 10.15pm Recomended: Chanko
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      Be charmed by these Vietnamese delights
      306 25  -  Jennifer Chen by j ennifer@newstoday.com. sg DELICIOUS and healthy, that's the menu at the Orchard Cafe this week as it presents its Charming Tastes of Vietnam spread. The flavours, quite authentic since the food is prepared by chefs from the Sofitel Hotel in Hanoi,
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        RESORT STYLE DINING
        97 25 Come taste great nosh at Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort this month. The tantalising line-up at The Terrace features BBQ veal chops with mushroom cream, fresh herb marinated grilled veal loin and veal kebab on lemon grass skewer with king prawns among others. If you fancy fresh, succulent
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        KFC GOES HAWAIIAN
        56 25 Burger lovers will be tantalised by the Waikiki burger-a Hawaiian-inspired recipe that brings together a mouthwatering combination of a whole crispy chicken fillet, a ring of fresh, juicy pineapple and refreshing lime mayonnaise tucked inside a fresh bun. The Waikiki burger will be sold at all KFC
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        A FEAST WITH PENGUINS
        57 25 Dine with penguins at the Jurong BirdPark on April 19 and 26 from 7pm to I Opm and enjoy an array of fresh seafood delights for $98 (nett) for adults and $78 (nett) for children aged between three and 12 years old. Charges include admission to
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      Those were the days
      494 26  -  Chan Seet Fun Two professional PAs recall era of the typewriter by 'TVHEY have 46 years of secretarial J. experience between them. And after all these years, they still love their work. For personal assistant Doris Toh, 42 (picture), it is something she always wanted to
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      Give her a treat
      85 27 It is something even a busy boss should do HEY boss, it's time to show your secretary how much you appreciate her. We know how busy you are, so we've done the leg work for you. Here are some treats for that very important person in
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      Hai Tien Lo Cantonese Restaurant
      36 27 Sumptuous Cantonese fare $140 or $180+++ for two persons). Door gifts: Frame vouchers and movie tickets. Spend $100 and you can win fabulous prizes. April 22 to 26. Tel: 6434 8338
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      Jack's Place Steakhouse and Restaurants (44)
      52 27 The special ($16.50++) includes fruit juice, soup, grilled New Zealand sirloin, fish combo or fish fillet combination, dessert and coffee or tea. Door gift (while stocks last) will be given. If you want to order a cake, call 6287 6298 or visit their website
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      Cafe Brio
      45 27 Buffet lunch (s3B+++ per person), from April 22 to 26 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel cafe. There are door gifts, a lucky draw for a weekend stay in the hotel and a fashion show from April 24 to 26. Tel: 6233 1100
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      Kuishin Bo
      27 27 Popular Japanese but reasonably priced restaurant. Special ($19.80+) includes salmon sashimi, grilled salmon teriyaki, fruits, chawanmushi and dessert. April 18 to 28. Tel: 6238 7088
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      Chungking Chinese Private Dining
      45 27 This restaurant at Amara Hotel offers a choice of two five-course menus at $48+++ and $68+++ (free flow of wine) for lunch and dinner. They come with a gift of incense cones and a ceramic holder. April 22-26. Tel: 6337 9920
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      Singapore Marriott Hotel
      51 27 Lunch at $38.95+++ per person at the cafe. Luncheon ($4B nett per person) on April 25 features Japanese appetisers and a main course. The event, hosted by the Flying Dutchman, includes a fashion show, lucky draw and an in-house spa promotion. April 22 to 27. Tel: 6831
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      Grand Hyatt Singapore
      36 27 International buffet lunch ($55 nett per person) at the Grand Ballroom. There will be "live" show stations, a chocolate fountain, door gifts and a fashion show. April 22 to 26. Tel: 6416- 7125
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      Prego
      31 27  -  Amy Van Set lunch (s4o+++ per person) by Italian Chef Giampaolo Maffini. There are door gifts, a fashion show and lucky draw. April 22 to 27. Tel: 6431-5156 -Compiled by
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      Keep the bottom line healthy
      453 28  -  Cathleen Tung Fit workers lead to successful businesses which ultimately benefit the nation by cathleen@newstoday.com.sg IT IS commonly accepted that when you are healthy, you perform better at work. Yet, it is precisely because of stress and time constraints due to work that we often
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      Lock icon Simple exercises can perk you up
      315 28 FEELING sore after a day at the office? It may be because you're not getting enough exercise. So when you take a break, do some simple stretching exercise. Neck stretches Tuck your chin in and bend your head forward. Relax your shoulders. Look over
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      151 26 n Forward I 2002 i\ "M 2002 r**^l v'\ Solutions tor forward thinking office professionals secretaries 22 to 24 April 2002 f/sj 11 am to 7pm Suntc ipore MJm r I For Y2002 Secretaries and V Administrative Professionals Week -h A v vis a v Kl Showcase of the latest
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      333 28 •'Fast Forward 2002 Solutions for forward thinking V office professionals secretaries Our treats will make every secretary feel like a boss. Celebrate Secretaries' Week at The Pan Pacific Send her on a Singapore between 22 to 26 April and treat her special movie date !,i^K3M\Vij to a full course of
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      219 29 i Pure Oxygen for Healthier Lifestyle. JacelynTay A f MediaCorp Artiste Florence Tan MediaCorp Artiste 1 1 MediaCorp Artiste i BonaOxy No Oxygen No Life Formulations Enhance Health Beauty Oxygen and Vitamin Healthy Drink is vital to: Body Function in Balance Harmony. Oxygen Water and Skincare Cleansing is vital to:
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  • INCINEMAS
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      Is Jennifer Aniston pregnant?
      80 30 HOLLYWOOD is abuzz with the rumour that Jennifer Aniston (picture) is pregnant. The origin of this rumour seems to be the actress's decision to give up smoking, according to peoplenews.com. Her supportive husband, Brad Pitt, has also recently quit smoking. Further evidence offered by the US
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      More 'hair gel' for Cameron?
      117 30 Diaz just can't get enough of it HOLLYWOOD beauty Cameron Diaz (picture) is itching to make more movies because she is desperate to be involved with more sperm, according to World Entertainment News Network. The blonde actress, whose role in the 1998 flick, There's Something
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      Liz's alleged stalker remanded in custody
      131 30 A MAN who is accused of stalking Liz Hurley (picture) has appeared in court. Petar Mihajlovic, 32, has been remanded in custody under Section Two of the Protection from Harassment Act after a hearing at West London Magistrates Court, reported peoplenews.com. Mihajlovic, who gave
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      Wahlberg in remake of Italian Job
      106 30 RAPPER turned underwear model turned actor Mark Wahlberg (picture) is to star in a remake of the Italian Job, reported peoplenews.com. The film, based on the 1969 original, starring Michael Caine, Benny Hill and Noel Coward, will see Wahlberg playing the character Charlie Croker,
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      Stick to the laughs
      523 31  -  David Ngiau Film abandons comedy for cliches in second half FILM REVIEW Showtime (Now showing) DESPITE being torpedoed by their script, Robert De Niro and Eddie Murphy rise above Showtime to give us some great comic moments at least three scenes made me laugh till my
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      535 31 ■MJ I IJ} -LUMlhii f\ iM?M i I 111 iU i iV\ MM UUU} 14* MMM Orphan of Anyang (China) Harmful Insect (Japan) Director: Wang Chao Director: Akihiko Shiota A single man in his 40s adopts an abandoned A troubled 13-year-old girl prefers the company baby, and then invites the
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  • LIFESTYLE
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      Fitness with the Flintstones
      338 32 Planet Fitness 1 theme night injects fun into exercise KEEPING fit does not only have to be about hard work and discipline. Which is why the good people at Planet Fitness constantly dream up outrageously fun parties for their members. This Thursday night, the club at
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      73 32 PLANET Fitness was set up in Great World City in 1998.The Far East Square club followed in 1999.This year, Planet Fitness celebrates its fifth anniversary with the addition of a third centre, to be located in Suntec City. Planet Fitness has state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment, fully-outfitted
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  • LIMELIGHT
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      Lock icon The king's 'secrets'
      471 33  -  Elisa Chia Nanxing on tattoos and putting on weight THE King of Caldecott Hill has some words of wisdom for the fame-seek-ers out there. Unless you master the art of patience, your path to stardom may not be bright, said Li Nanxing (picture). "I've been in this
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      54 33 TV Mobile Highlights (April 15-21) ASIA TODAY unorthodox themes like Zen, New Country, Today to Friday, 9am Retro and Avant Garde. Catch up on the latest Asian news. MTV SCREEN THE LIVING HOME Saturday Bam, Sunday 5.30pm Saturday, 10.30am TheVJ reviews two new releases from Pick up furnishing concepts that
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      Lock icon Ferrari 1-2 at Imola
      293 35  -  Ivan Lim Barrichello's first finish this year by ivan@newstoday.com.sg IN A race devoid of major incidents, the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola saw Ferrari secure a one-two, with Williams taking third and fourth. In fact, the race ended with the top four in exactly the
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      Lock icon Tendulkar leads Indian fightback
      107 35 Reuters GEORGETOWN Sachin Tendulkar struck 79 to lead India's fightback after West Indies piled up 501 in its first innings on the third day of the first Test yesterday. The 28-year-old shared in a 78-run third-wicket stand with opener Shiv Sundar Das (33) before Rahul Dravid
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      Don't bet against Tiger
      778 36 Golf US Masters, third round World class leaderboard should see final round classic AUGUSTA It wasn't the perfect shot, but, hey, it was close. Until, of course, the 14th green one that's always had a mind of its own let the ball trickle back down the
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      Lock icon Arsenal through
      467 37 Double very much on as own goal sinks gutsy Boro English FA Cup Arsenal 1 Middlesbrough 0 Gunners go through by the skin of their teeth MANCHESTER Arsenal stayed on course for the league and cup double as Middlesbrough's Gianluca Festa put through his own goal to send
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      Houllier in good spirits after Owen winner
      528 37 English Premier League Sunderland 0 Liverpool 1 Reds secure Champions League football next season WEARSIDE Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier insisted he always had faith in Michael Owen (picture) after the England striker's goal gave his side victory at Sunderland yesterday. Owen had been
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      Ronaldo rescues Inter
      86 37 MILAN Ronaldo scored twice as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Brescia 2-1 yesterday and maintain its two-point lead over AS Roma in the Italian Serie A title race. The Brazilian was making his first league start for almost four months after recovering from the latest
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      Thuram for Man Utd?
      70 37 ROME Lilian Thuram says he would be interested in a move to Manchester United but only if he could play in the centre of defence. Thuram chose Juventus ahead of United when he moved from Parma last summer. He said: "If Alex Ferguson calls and says
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      Super Khalid
      84 37 LONDON Moroccan-born Khalid Khannouchi won the men's race of the London Marathon in a new world best time of 2min 05min 37sec as Haile Gebrselassie finished third in his first serious attempt at the distance yesterday. Khannouchi held off the challenge of Paul Tergat of Kenya and Gebrselassie
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      Vieira leaving?
      76 37 LONDON Patrick Vieira is set to reject an offer of an one-year extension to his contract with Arsenal, according to his agent The France midfielder wants a five-year deal worth £100,000 ($265,000) a week after tax, reported the News of the World. Vieira's agent, Marc Roger said: "Patrick
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      Stray bullets scare
      490 38  -  Jose Raymond New shooting centre needs wall to protect clay shooters Today Exclusive by jose@newstoday.com.sg FOR the last eight months, Singapore's trap and skeet shooters at the brand new National Shooting Centre (NSC) have been on the edge. All because of incidents of ricocheting bullets from the
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      Confident Fiji set to take Singapore Sevens by storm
      404 38  -  Stanley Ho IT IS widely recognised as one of the most developed of Pacific island economies. But, besides being rich in resources like wood, minerals and fish, Fiji also produces top class sevens' rugby players. It is amazing that a country
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      167 35 vie >Na«\\^tku^^| V The newspaper that you are holding is the latest to hit the streets of Singapore. It aims to give readers all the news that matters. If you have what it takes to be part of our team, we would like to invite you to join Today as:
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      125 39 I The Rugby World Sevens Series I is coming to Singapore! f~ .Watch the giants of rugby between 20th 21st April 2002 in some sweat-slinging, y^~"\\ teeth-rattling, bone-crushing action. Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the latest \r C Of?) /saZ/V champion on the circuit England, will all be there
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      1201 42 SING STRING QUARTET* SSO OPEN AIR CONCERT* AUTUMN TOMYAM The Sing String Quartet makes its The Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Back for a second season, Autumn J^j^^^^^^P^^^^HHl^^^^l debut with the monumental Death and Conductor Emeritus Choo Hoey will Tomyam by ACTION Theatre presents ,(f :'t' ne Maiden quartet by Schubert and
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      873 43 Ml f< PAGES FROM THE 60'S: A School of Fine Arts at LASALLE-SIA. Date: March 1 Dec 1 (Closed on PHILATELIC DISPLAY* Date: April 5 May 3 (Closed on Mon) Forty years later, we honour the 60s Mon) Time: 10am 6pm (9am 9pm on Fri] W^^^B with stamps marking significant
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      1068 44 with piano accompaniment. Winners The schemes provide full or partial of the competition will have a chance funding for arts students and artists to to play with the Singapore Chinese receive training in Singapore and Orchestra (SCO) and participate in abroad. There are seven schemes in master classes conducted by
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