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Article1440 2002-07-06 1 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian If you've time for just ONE report on talks with Malaysia... by b o onyian@ne wsto day. com. sg A S Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed XiHamid Albar fielded questions from journalists this week, one newsman asked him about "these wild estimates" going around about Malaysia1,440 words
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Article, Illustration641 2002-07-06 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg NUMEROUS gang fights between secret societies. Extortion. A stabbing incident. Possible sale and abuse of psychotropic drugs, no less. All these unsavoury incidents were reported and investigated at a clubhouse in Singapore. Not just any clubhouse, but that of Singapore641 words
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Miscellaneous26 2002-07-06 1 Britney's ploy that shook the world/22 v 1 Leeds unplugged ml Why O'Leary fell from the ,ff J mountain top/48 y /<L "~^X Simon Tap /Ut26 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration51 2002-07-06 2 Intrigued by the exquisite array of glamorous gowns, this boy decided he had to find out if there's any truth to the saving that true beauty is more than what's on the outside. WEE TECKHIAN Today photoWEE TECKHIAN - 51 words
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321 2002-07-06 2 – Elista Yeo - Elista Yeo CANBERRA A radical Australian plan has been floated to Asia-Pacific governments that would see the region's emergency services and military forces acting together in the event of a terrorist attack. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said on Friday that the plan, commissioned by321 words
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Advertisement177 2002-07-06 5 INFOCUS TOm Between TWO Lovers v/)xj —^SS^HH l^y yfc'iv*: noil »T V ia* ;nW buaul If 9Bfe '^M*' r *fl n7 s, *=s^' The Hanwei-Michelle-Ping Hui Love Triangle Unravelled IN a sudden twist of event, He openly confessed feelings for Catch Channel 8's new local the much speculated love tussle177 words
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FOCUS
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Article, Illustration1114 2002-07-06 6 Simon Tay - Simon Tay Of foreign talent, tired formulas and coping with failure SINGAPOREANS caught the World Cup fever. Thousands from many different walks of life watched the matches, whether along Orchard Road or at home. This included children so young they could hardly kick a ball and1,114 words
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Article, Illustration127 2002-07-06 7 GROUP Exklusiv, which holds the distributorship for Renault and Volkswagen, yesterday added Czech-made car Skoda, to its stable. It opened its new showroom yesterday at No 3, Leng Kee Road. Two models of the Skoda the Fabia and Octavia are on display at the showroom. Skoda's previous127 words
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Article396 2002-07-06 7 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek RTC case hinges on them, says counsel by elaine newstod ay. com. sg TWO points of law were raised by the Raffles Town Club (RTC) lawyers yesterday as they sought to get Singapore's biggest representative action suit to date thrown out. Senior counsel K Shanmugam said396 words
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Article, Illustration826 2002-07-06 8 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Local filmmakers jump over geography by sere ne@news tod ay.com ,sg SOON it could be passe to slap labels like Hollywood, European, Asian, or even Singapore film, on a celluloid offering. As it is, many movies these days are collaborations with cast and crew826 words
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Article299 2002-07-06 8 —Joy Frances - Joy Frances THE dangers of striking up a relationship through Internet chat rooms were revisited during the rape trial of an IT production supervisor on Friday. Last Christmas, Tan Khay Cheong, a married 34-year-old with two children, conned a woman in Johor into visiting him.299 words
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Article234 2002-07-06 8 Joy Frances - Joy Frances THIS Sunday, four pet-crazy societies are banding together to hold an adoption day in the hope that abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits will be re-homed. The event, held at Parkway Parade from 11am to 7pm, will see animals from the Society for the Prevention234 words
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Article169 2002-07-06 8 – Rosalyn him - Rosalyn him THE paints segment of Singapore's chemical industry is on the decline. Paint companies have been moving away to Xiamen and other parts of China and Vietnam. The workers in these firms who have lost jobs will find it hard to move to the more169 words
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LETTERS
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274 2002-07-06 9 Eric Tan Seh Yeow - Eric Tan Seh Yeow I AM writing with reference to reports that DBS Bank is looking into reviewing their current systems on Internet banking. Let me, at the outset, give my comments on remarks made by the bank's head of personal banking, Mrs Elsie274 words
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Letter203 2002-07-06 9 Tan Kin Lian - Tan Kin Lian I REFER to the letter from Lim Boon Hee, "Why didn't alarm ring?" (Today, July 5). He referred to the episode where 21 Internet banking transactions were made to move money into a hacker's account within half an hour. I suggest the following measures203 words
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Letter334 2002-07-06 9 I REFER to the letters on the new HDB Hub, "Explain the extravagance", by Mr See Leong Kit (Today, June IS), "Extravagance? No, just world class" by Ms Kathleen Kwan (Today, June 20) and "We need to know" by Ms Teo Seow Ling (Today,334 words
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Letter242 2002-07-06 9 Kathleen Kwan - Kathleen Kwan It's time to rethink our defence strategy AS OUR 37th National Day approaches, I could not help but wonder whether we should rethink our national defence strategy on an overall basis due to our small population, dwindling birth rates and an aging population which remains242 words
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268 2002-07-06 9 Tan Kong Soon Think Centre - Tan Kong Soon Think Centre I REFER to the letter "Frightful views on website" (Today, July 5). The writer expressed his horror upon reading the online contents of fateha.com website and asked for restrictions on freedoms of speech and268 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration649 2002-07-06 10 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by ehaopeh@newstoday.com.sg MOST people hardly take a second glance when they discard their old electronic devices like handphones, computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs). However, Citiraya Industries, a local company that collect these products, literally finds gold in such "waste". Soldered on649 words
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592 2002-07-06 10 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR For Mr T Ananda Krishnan, Monday marks the first time, since the Asian crisis, that one of his companies will debut on the Malaysian stock exchange. It offers a gauge on how well the tycoon's– Bloomberg - 592 words
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Article146 2002-07-06 11 GLOBAL power and automation technology group ABB has launched a new industrial IT centre in Singapore as part of a $15 million expansion plan. This included a high-tech training facility, a research and development team and a customer centre, reported Channel NewsAsia. ABB says the centre's146 words
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130 2002-07-06 11 -AFP SILKAIR will launch a twice-weekly service to Chengdu in China this month, increasing its number of destinations to 25. Airline chief executive Subhas Menon said the conclusion of an expanded air services agreement between China and Singapore paved the way for the flights to-AFP - 130 words
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Article180 2002-07-06 11 THIS weekend, OUB Centre will launch a selection of choice units at the Modena housing project. Located in Simei Street 4, the development is opposite the Simei MRT Station and Eastpoint Shopping Mall. The units come fully furnished with plush furniture and furnishings. These180 words
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Article472 2002-07-06 11 Francis Kan - Francis Kan Fate ofTemasek's chipmaker unclear clues about the fate of Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing from Temasek Holdings press conference earlier this week would have been disappointed. Rather than quell speculation about the Government's plans for the flagging chipmaker, Temasek executive director Ho Ching's comments on the matter only472 words
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Market Watch
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Article142 2002-07-06 11 THE market continued its upward movement in anticipation of a rebound on Wall Street after the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations took place without any major incidents. Also, increasingly, there have been calls by market strategists for investors to raise their investments in Asia as economic growth driven142 words
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Article56 2002-07-06 11 Index Value Change Pis X Nikkei 225 *****.09 +193.28 +1.12 Hong Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wid *****.16 3164.30 5255.23 +40.58 +7.70 +124.43 -0.38 -0.24 +2.43 Korea Cotnp SET Index Jotarto Camp 787.83 399.48 492.78 +19.09 +1.69 +4.06 +2.48 +0.42 +0.83 Phil; i>ii|] Shenien B Mumbai 1119.72 262.31 3327.2656 words
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Article36 2002-07-06 11 US$ 0.5642 OKI 0.3715 Yen 67.998 HK$ 4.4007 RM 2.1440 Euro 0.5797 Rjpioh 4998.9 Boht 23.494 P»so 28.543 A$ 1.0149 Indian b 27.550 Won 679.78 C$ 0.8653 Yuan 4.6697 NZ$ 1.1664 NTS 18.94536 words
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Article26 2002-07-06 11 Gold uss/oz 3)1.60 SiWr ust/n 4.955 Plotinum utthi 519.00 Ruhhtr [f mVk g 152.25 Palm oil RM/iM.B 1307 Brent crude u:.s. :f ■<. 7 j .it26 words
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Article, Illustration5 2002-07-06 11 Straits Times Index 10-Day Cfiart5 words
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Article55 2002-07-06 11 By volume Jul 5 '000 BlLlntl 33,202 SingTel 30,777 PocCent 19,29? DdlocrflUSS 16,061 Autron 12,273 By value Jul 5 DBS 64,653,324 Venture 60,206,000 DOB 57,427,380 SingTel 45,840,876 Creative 50 41,774,330 'OM Chartered 11,345 FuYu 10,629 KLW 10,465 SembCorp 9,908 Eosilecfi 9,401 i Cfiarterd 41,216,740 OCBC 40,476,689 SIA55 words
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Article74 2002-07-06 11 JulS Creative 50 Close Change 18.500 +1.900 Venture GreatEosI DBS 14.300 +0.900 10.100 +0.600 13.400 +0.500 SPH 21 .200 +0.500 5IIFTF *****PV 16.569 +0.425 JOB OCBC 13.700 +0.300 12.200 +0.300 SPH 100 CentrolP 21.000 +0.300 19.200 +0.300 By percentage M5 Close Change Strike W*****0 0.010+100.000 SembCoip □BECWO3022eO.D65+3tt.00O74 words
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Article79 2002-07-06 11 Jul 5 Close Change DBS Bk 6% HCPS*****.400 -0.200 AseanlOOUSS 7.750 -0.050 G&W Group 0.290 -0.050 MLnnd 1.180 -0.040 LionTetkt 0.120 -0.030 (hhnnlP 0.370 -0.030 KingWnn W*****4 0.040 -0.020 SIAEngg 2.3S0 -0.020 imests 0.400 -0.020 Food Junt 0.555 -0.020 By percentage Jul5 (lose Change KingWan W*****4 0.D4O79 words
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Article397 2002-07-06 12 Bloomberg SEMBCORP Industries' bid to take its marine unit private is the latest effort by a Singapore company to revamp operations and cut duplication. More may follow the examples of SembCorp, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and Keppel Corp in taking their units back into theBloomberg - 397 words
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Article1636 2002-07-06 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS Enquir^Col] BS2 2973 S6OO E-mail lipjißr.oiia@reuiers.tom Dole FundKnm NAV/M Mhr Priie Prke Ahirdifn Asset It qnajtmeni (Asia) i/7 i\ c r:ct-n Sc MTcritar Onpnriunnics 0.626 0.&59 HwiBiii i Hi -liTd Fd 1.1(1 1.M1 Yi !is|™i^"^ |Fm 8:11 i:i ft m m5 fflmSffi*' Ifi L13 /7 ilHiHScMTiS'liilv 15841,636 words
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Article728 2002-07-06 13 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon More such shocks may dent US investor confidence, so a safer bet could be Asia by A POLL of 18 fund managers during the week showed that only three have unit trusts with some exposure to WorldCom. And these three have a negligible exposure of728 words
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Article, Illustration1219 2002-07-06 14 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern The property market just wants to know by chingwern@newstoday. com. sg EVEN as the property market anxiously awaits the Government's announcement of Central Provident Fund (CPF) housing policy changes, analysts believe that any change is unlikely to have a drastic impact on the market.1,219 words
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Article348 2002-07-06 15 Bloomberg City Developments to sell over 1,000 homes CITY Developments and other property firms expect housing demand and prices to rise later this year, thus allowing Singapore's biggest developer by market value to match last year's sales of over 1,000 homes. Developers, brokers and analysts— Bloomberg - 348 words
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Article294 2002-07-06 15 Bloomberg TOKYO Japan Airlines' QAL) cargo arm has joined the freight units of Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Singapore Airlines {SIA} in an alliance on air cargo services. JAL's joining the team, which is known as "WOW", gives its partner carriers increased access toBloomberg - 294 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration1049 2002-07-06 16 Kalinga Seneviratne - Kalinga Seneviratne Tigers play politics, Sinhalese start to grumble SIX months ago, when I was last in Colombo, there was an air of optimism in this war-weary country. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe's United National Front (UNF) had just won a resounding victory in the Dec 5 polls,YEN YOK - 1,049 words
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Article, Illustration711 2002-07-06 17 Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh Martha Stewart's image takes a beating from scandals by j aime @ne wstoday. com. sg Except that she built her US$295-million empire by selling perfection. She has tips on to how to do almost everything perfectly from clearing the clutter in the living room,■■Ml Reuters photo - 711 words
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326 2002-07-06 17 LONDON Most parents assume they have a right to choose the schooling their children will receive. It is, however, a little more complicated for British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Having pledged that one of his government's priorities is improving the326 words
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Article, Illustration635 2002-07-06 18 Valerie Ng - Valerie Ng Will PAS become more radical under Abdul Hadi's leadership? MALAYSIA'S opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) has always been perceived as a radical party when compared to other Malay parties, such as Umno and Keadilan. Now, some observers expect it to be even morePUAYKOON - 635 words
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346 2002-07-06 18 Agencies KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian Prime Minister has virtually given his seal of approval to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Eazak to be the new No 2 when he leaves office in October next year. But several Umno leaders, including Datuk Seri— Agencies - 346 words
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Article109 2002-07-06 18 JOHOR Warning: If you carry out activities outside the fenced compound, you will be arrested and legal action will be taken against you. That is the message that State Tourism and Environment committee chairman Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek has for the Singapore personnel manning the lighthouse109 words
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Article, Illustration421 2002-07-06 19 Agencies Tensions rise after shooting at LA airport WASHINGTON The shooting at Los Angeles International Airport heightened anxiety across the United States, which had already been jittery on its first Independence Day anniversary since the Sept 11 attacks. On Thursday, a man opened fire and killed two peopleAgencies - 421 words
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Article110 2002-07-06 19 -AFP\ JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has worked out a secret peace plan with the Bush administration to end the Middle East conflict, according to reports on Friday. Although he did not provide any details about the plan, Mr Sharon was quoted as saying to-AFP\ - 110 words
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Article172 2002-07-06 19 -AFP TAIPEI American arm sales to Taiwan, long a controversial issue, is set to arouse Beijing's displeasure again. Taiwan said on Friday that it is prepared to receive the delivery of 120 advanced air-to-air missiles from the United States, after China test-fired similar weapons last week.-AFP - 172 words
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Article, Illustration125 2002-07-06 19 Agencies GAZA CITY Some 30,000 Palestinians marched here on Friday carrying the coffin of Mr Jehad Al A'marin, 45, the local leader of the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. The funeral, one of the largest since the Palestinian uprising started 21 months ago, was also for his— Agencies - 125 words
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Article240 2002-07-06 19 MANILA Philippine authorities said on Friday they have established links between a detained Indonesian Islamic militant and two bomb blasts in Jakarta and Manila in 2000. Agus Dwikarna, who was arrested at the Manila airport in March this year, has been implicated in the two bombings,240 words
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Article134 2002-07-06 19 AFP Reuters WELLINGTON Air New Zealand maintenance engineer Mohammed Nour al-Din Saffi, 36, stepson of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, admitted to making a mistake by entering the United States on a tourist visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said on Friday that MrAFP; Reuters - 134 words
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Advertisement83 2002-07-06 18 Get a great meal with MAGGlBraised Chicken Mushroom Mix. Buy a copy of weekend Tfoptty at selected locations* and get a free sachet ofMAGGI Braised Chicken Mushroom Mix worth $1.44. Available at these locations MediaCorp Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Bedok MRT, Bishan MRT, Boon Lay Publishing kiosks MRT, Bugis83 words
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COMMENTARY
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155 2002-07-06 20 AFP BEIJING Viewers in China will not be able to view BBC World television news for now as the Chinese authorities have switched off the channel's signals. The transmission of BBC World was suspended earlier this week because it had infringed broadcast rulesAFP - 155 words
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Letter100 2002-07-06 20 Reuters HONG KONG At least 30,000 Hong Kong civil servants are set to take to the street on Sunday to protest against a pay cut. If all turn up, it will be the largest demonstration in the Special Administrative Region since over a million people took to theReuters - 100 words
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Letter135 2002-07-06 20 Agencies WELLINGTON Despite admitting there was a case to answer, New Zealand police said on Friday that they would not prosecute Prime Minister Helen Clark for signing artwork she did not paint. Ms Clark admitted in April that she signed another person's artwork after being asked– Agencies - 135 words
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Letter, Illustration601 2002-07-06 20 Ivy Singh- Lim - Ivy Singh-Lim by weeke nd@ne wstoday. c o m.sg THE customer is always right! That was the first, last and "al 1-th e-time" rule that was drilled into me when I started work as a "rookie" salesperson in one of the world's largest manufacturing601 words
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Letter, Illustration776 2002-07-06 21 Dave Barry - Dave Barry by weekend@newstoday.com.sg THE topic of this column is a recent Washington Post report stating that manufacturers of appliances, computers, cars, etc want to know why Americans don't read their owners' manuals. WARNING: THIS COLUMN IS INTENDED FOR READING PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT776 words
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WEEKEND FEATURE
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Article, Illustration679 2002-07-06 22 Janice Lee - Janice Lee by (a handy Ss7o million over the past 12 months) but also the media coverage and website downloads. In Britney's case, the gossip copy that she inspires acts as a spur to the rest. Come on, admit it. At some point or679 words
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Article, Illustration1366 2002-07-06 23 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Car prices are at their lowest, but where are the buyers? by colin® newstoday. com, sg Ehas been more than two onths since the vehicle tax structure was changed to make buying a car cheaper, but using them more expensive. Contributing to the former are1,366 words
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Article, Illustration529 2002-07-06 24 Yee Wei Zhen - Yee Wei Zhen TV series aims to ignite creative streak in kids by weizhe n@ n e wsto day. c om.sg WHETHER we like it or not, innovation is the new buzz word for Singaporeans young and old. The Government has been promoting it; even business529 words
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587 2002-07-06 24 T^HERE comes a point in everyone's A life where roles are reversed within the family unit. Not only does the child mature and become a parent of his or her own offspring, but there is also a flip in responsibility when one's parent587 words
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Article, Illustration634 2002-07-06 25 Theresa Tan - Theresa Tan What can parents do to keep their children safe? by theresa_tan@ellemag.com.sg or having your child abused by paedophiles? I'll be honest, I think the latter is worse. I couldn't help myself: The thoughts kept flying through my head. Despite my concerted efforts to remind myselfYEN YOK - 634 words
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Article, Illustration748 2002-07-06 25 Cot a problem? They'll give you a solution. E-mail earthmother@newstoday.com.sg Second-hand smoke lAM 65 years old, love playing mahjong and have known my group of mahjong kakis for 20 years. One of them smokes heavily. It never bothered me much until I found out recently748 words
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Article, Illustration530 2002-07-06 26 WAY BACK WHEN For the generation who still believes that retro is the way to go, here's a bold fragrance that transports you back to the fabulous sixties. To acid colours and neon. To wild dancing and endless nights. The Iceberg Effusion Man blends the freshness of apple and530 words
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HOMECHEF WITH MAGGI
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Article, Illustration319 2002-07-06 27 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh Score points by keeping all the taste and none of the oil PAPER-WRAPPED chicken used to be a family treat reserved for special occasions. We patronised a restaurant at a chicken farm along Clementi Road. Going there was an exciting excursion for the kids. The problem319 words
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Article119 2002-07-06 27 WINNING LETTER: Hi, I thoroughly enjoy your "fast to cook, good to eat" recipes using Maggi mixes and I make sure I don't miss any of them. I think it would be very nice if you could feature some simple but tasty Chinese dishes cooked in a microwave. That119 words
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Article, Illustration137 2002-07-06 27 Wrapping and cooking The Chinese do it.The French do it and even the South Sea islanders do it.They wrap their food in paper, parchment or leaves and bake it, steam it or bury it under an open fire. In Chinese cuisine, especially, wrapping meat or fish137 words
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Article, Illustration147 2002-07-06 27 Ingredients: 1 packet MAGGI Braised Chicken Mushroom Mix 4 whole chicken legs, cut up 2 red chillies, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon ginger juice 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Method: 1. Marinate chicken pieces in MAGGI Braised Chicken Mushroom Mix. Add chillies, ginger juice and sesame seeds. 2. Cut waxed147 words
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EAT OUT
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Article, Illustration539 2002-07-06 28 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim Hand-made dumplings, noodles at East Coast by eatout@newstoday.com.sg FANCY some good North-eastern Chinese cuisine? But wait. What is North-eastern Chinese cuisine? Fried seafood or steamed cabbage dumplings, marinated jellyfish and hand-made minced meat noodles are some of the more notable dishes. Sounds good? Then539 words
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Article, Illustration423 2002-07-06 28 – Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Where: Hsiang Hsiang Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant 20 Eastwood Road (Old Bedok Road) #01-03 Eastwood Centre Telephone: 6449 8171 270 Thomson Road #01-06 Novena Garden Telephone: 6256 6601 Opening hours: 11.30am to 10.30pm (daily) IF the chic de'cor lures you in423 words
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Article, Illustration487 2002-07-06 29 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim This eatery dishes up good old-fashioned yong tau fu at hard-to-beat prices by They met, by chance, in Ampang when Mr Koh was on a feasting pilgrimage and chanced upon authentic Ampang yong tau fu. With the help of his friend, Mr Koh went aboutKARMANTSE - 487 words
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Article, Illustration230 2002-07-06 29 Cool Ice Blended Drinks THE Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf is introducing two new versions of it: Original Ice Blended drink. Due to popular demand, the ChaiTea Ice Blended is being re-introduced, along with the new Caramel Rooitea Herbal Ice Blended. The Chai Tea Blended ($6) is made with230 words
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Article, Illustration94 2002-07-06 29 CHEF Lee Chi Hwa (picture) of Marina Mandarin Singapore's premier Chinese restaurant Peach Blossoms has won gold at the 4th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine. Organised by the World Chinese Cuisine Association, the competition was held at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on94 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration564 2002-07-06 30 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Kurosawa would by sere ne@newstod ay.com.sg FILM REVIEW DIRECTOR Kim Sung Su noted that his new war epic, Mush: The Warrior, was inspired by the late Japanese film doyen Akira Kurosawa. It shows. Much of the sword-fighting in this period epic is done "Samurai-style" a "slow-mo"564 words
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Article, Illustration72 2002-07-06 30 The only thing I really care about right now is boys. I go for the smelly ones I don't like clean-cut, white picket fence, khaki pants-wear-ing boys. All my boyfriends have been really ugly. Kelly Osbourne (left), teenage daughter of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, in an interview with CosmoGIEL!-AFP photo - 72 words
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Article103 2002-07-06 31 'X^HE May 13 cover of Us magaJ. zine (right) sounded the wedding/alarm bells for Julia Roberts, 34, and Danny Moder, 33, who tied the knot on July 4, "This could go all the way", Moder's father told Us back then. But for Roberts? In103 words
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220 2002-07-06 31 Reuters LONDON The owners of an English memorabilia shop won the right to launch a full-scale High Court action against Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, for accusing them of selling a fake, autographed photo of her soccer star husband, David. On Thursday, the Court ofReuters - 220 words
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Article710 2002-07-06 32 -AFP The old guys of LA's porn industry are being swept away by Viagra-fortified boys CHATSWORTH (California) The cousin that Hollywood is too embarrassed to admit to, the pornographic film industry, is being swept up by a little pill. It's Viagra. And the invasion of a new "Viagra-AFP - 710 words
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Article173 2002-07-06 32 -AFP MOSCOW Russian cultural authorities are to recommend to film distributors that they blackball a Ukrainian movie chronicling early nationalist aspirations. Mikhail Shvydkoi, Russia's Culture Minister, said his officials believed Yury Ilyenko's A Prayer for Hetman Mazepa shouldn't be shown in cinemas as it could-AFP - 173 words
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Article, Illustration309 2002-07-06 33 Yee Wei Zhen - Yee Wei Zhen Not just a boy band, Shin adds value with age by weizhen@newstoday.com.sg IT gets better with age at least for one Taiwan-based hard rock band. Sh!n, whose members average age is 30, is not made up of teen poster-boy material. They have been performing at309 words
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Article258 2002-07-06 33 Priya Suri - Priya Suri HAVE you ever felt you were not good enough to take part in Wheel of Fortune? Well, Singapore's first big winner says: "Don't be shy, join in!" Mdm Lily Chen, 54, believes that SO per cent of the show is based on luck and258 words
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Article233 2002-07-06 33 MUSIC Lunch 'n Arts presents Whim 'n Rhythm The Yale Whim 'n Rhythm is back in town! Consisting of 14 singers, this a cappella sensation promises another dazzling performance suffused with tight harmonies and funky rhythms. Date: Monday Time: 12pm to 12.45pm Venue: Triple One Cafeteria Singapore Power Entry:233 words
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Article, Illustration325 2002-07-06 36 MERCEDES-BENZ'S C-class (above) has become only the second car ever to obtain the maximum rating in the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) crash tests. The C-class recorded scores of 88 percent for frontal impact and 94 percent for side impact, and its overall325 words
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Article, Illustration638 2002-07-06 36 Colin Yong - Colin Yong It's time to bid farewell to the 626 TWENTY-FIVE years is almost an eternity in the car world, but this is how long Mazda used the 626 name for. Five different model generations carried 626 badges, and the name has become as familiar638 words
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Article161 2002-07-06 37 DID you hear the one about the unlikely hero at Boat Quay recently? This show-off declared that he would swim across the Singapore River. He jumped in and started swimming. But before he could reach the halfway mark, he started to panic and shouted for help. A crowd161 words
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Article100 2002-07-06 38 *Most stages won in a single Tour: 8 Charles Pelissier (1930), Eddy Merckx (1970, 1974) and Freddy Maertens (1976) *Most stages won in Tour de France career: 34 Eddy Merckx *Biggest winning margin (since 1947): 28 minutes 27 seconds Fausto Coppi/Stan Ockers (1952) *Smallest winning margin:100 words
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Article, Illustration707 2002-07-06 38 Agencies It looks as if only tragedy can stop Armstrong now Cycling Tour de France American bidding for fourth in a row LUXEMBOURG When Lance Armstrong (picture) starts warming up prior to the Tour de France prologue this Saturday, he would be forgiven for using compatriot Greg Lemond– Agencies - 707 words
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Article, Illustration431 2002-07-06 39 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Singapore Uncler-21s set Asian championship target by j ose@ n ewstoday. com. sg FOUR years ago, Singapore missed out on being crowned Asia's best in the Asian Junior Netball Championships in New Delhi. That year, it was defeated 30-51 in a forgettable final against Sri>JOSE RAYMOND - 431 words
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Article251 2002-07-06 39 – Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond A DAUNTING task it may be, but Standard Chartered Dolphins coach Tony Tan is looking forward to the encounter against the Carlsberg Sharks on Saturday in the 2002 NTUC FairPrice Netball Super League at the Kallang Lifehub. The Dolphins only climbed out of251 words
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473 2002-07-06 39 Agencies Golf I Western Open Thunderstorms disrupt first round LEMONT David Gossett took advantage of calm conditions on Thursday morning to cram nine birdies into a pace-setting seven-under-par 65 in the first round of the Western Open. Severe thunderstorms later– Agencies - 473 words
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Article, Illustration536 2002-07-06 40 But he warns things will be different next season MANCHESTER First, it was club captain Roy Keane who pointed the finger at the players for Manchester United's failure last season. Now, United winger Ryan Giggs (picture) has done the same. Speaking to The Sun, he536 words
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Article, Illustration311 2002-07-06 40 Reuters LYON Roger Lemerre (picture) was sacked as coach of 1998 world champion France on Friday, the president of the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. "Roger Lemerre has been relieved of his duties as coach by the Federal Council of the FFF,"Reuters; AFPphoto - 311 words
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Article74 2002-07-06 40 LONDON Premiership champion Arsenal's star Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg could be out of action for at least three months, it was reported by The Sun on Friday. The 25-year-old is to undergo an operation Saturday on his worn away hip, which restricted him to just two appearances at74 words
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Article81 2002-07-06 40 MILAN Veteran Italian international Demetrio Albertini's dream of ending his career at AC Milan appears over after the Italian side loaned him out to rival Atletico Madrid, he told a press conference on Friday. The 31-year-old, who was a member of the Italian side that reached the81 words
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Article79 2002-07-06 40 SEOUL South Korea's soccer squad resolved a dispute over bonuses on Friday with each player and manager Guus Hiddink receiving 300 million won ($444,000) after the best performance by an Asian side in the World Cup's 72-year history. And in another development, South Korean Football Association president79 words
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Article92 2002-07-06 40 GLASGOW David Murray has quit his role as chairman of Scottish giant Rangers after 14 years at the helm, he revealed on the club's official website here Friday. Multi-millionaire businessman Murray has pumped around £60 million ($162 million) of his own money into the club during his92 words
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Article81 2002-07-06 40 LISBON Joao Pinto's club coach Laszlo Boloni has defended the Portugal striker who was provisionally suspended after punching a referee when he was sent off in the World Cup finals. "His reaction was an evident symptom of physical and mental fatigue," Boloni, coach of Sporting Lisbon, told81 words
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Article, Illustration620 2002-07-06 41 Barrichello fastest in wet conditions Formula 1 British Grand Prix Schumacher promises to go all out SILVERSTONE Ferrari's Brazilian Rubens Barrichello led the way in Friday's first free practice for the British Grand Prix, which has been overshadowed by Arrows' fight for survival. The orange cars were conspicuousReuters photo - 620 words
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Article, Illustration243 2002-07-06 41 AFP PARIS The farcical behaviour by Ferrari at last month's Austrian Grand Prix has prompted the sport's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), to launch a review of team orders, it was announced on Friday. FIA decided on the course of actionAFP; Reutess photo - 243 words
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159 2002-07-06 42 – Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang EXPECT plenty of excitement, thrills and hard-hitting tackling action at the Standard Chartered National Rugby Youth League 10-a-side tournament down at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium on Saturday. Rugby outfits Lion Red, Police Sports Association and two sides from the Singapore Recreation159 words
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Article, Illustration429 2002-07-06 42 Ray Chen - Ray Chen Spotlight on Bennett but Masrezwan steals the show by ray@ newstoday, com, sg WHILE the entire spotlight was on future Singapore citizen Daniel Bennett, a homegrown boy decided to steal the show in a one-sided encounter as league leader SAFFC handed Sengkang Marine a 6-1WONG KHING CHONG - 429 words
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Article, Illustration421 2002-07-06 42 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kel vi n@news today.com. sg TEENAGE sensation Valerie Teo (picture) remained within Striking distance for her fourth medal at the 17th Asian FIQ Championships in Hong Kong on Friday. After the first block of eight games, she is in sixth421 words
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Article, Illustration771 2002-07-06 43 Stanley Ho; Ray Chen - Stanley Ho and Ray Chen Despite Strike's huge success, Singapore Pools says not necessarily so by Stanley ©newstoday.com. sg THEY raked in a whopping $500 million from a frantic month of World Cup betting fever. That was more than double what Singapore Pools expected when theGetty Images - 771 words
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Article, Illustration321 2002-07-06 43 Agencies CHESTER-LE-STREET England skipper Nasser Hussain urged his batsmen to learn from the latest Sachin Tendulkar (picture) masterclass following the rain-ruined game at Durham. Tendulkar's 105 was his 32nd one-day century, but his first against England, and steered his side to a totalAgencies; AFP photo - 321 words
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Article, Illustration964 2002-07-06 44 Rohit Brjjnath - Rohit Brjjnath EVERY time one of tennis' leading men loses a match he shouldn't (15 seeds gone in Wimbledon's first week, was it?), it's nothing to do with his attention being diverted by his blonde entourage, or that he's forgotten his coach said, "hit toAFP photo - 964 words
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387 2002-07-06 44 WIMBLEDON Time beats everybody. Paul Gascoigne can't glide effortlessly past the first defender anymore. Richard Gere plays suburban dad rather than dangerous stud. Hey, it happens. When you get old, you get old, reported ESPN.com. When Pete Sampras' last387 words
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Article, Illustration639 2002-07-06 45 The rest may lament it, but the sisters don't have a problem dominating Tennis Wimbledon Women's final, live on Ch24, Saturday, 9pm LONDON Even before a ball was hit on the manicured lawns of the All England Club, it seemed inevitable that the Williams sisters would meetReuters photo - 639 words
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331 2002-07-06 45 AFP TOKYO Former Brazil international Zico has reached an agreement with the Japan Football Association (JFA) to coach the national team, Kyodo News agency said on Friday. Zico's attorney Antonio Simoes da Costa ended negotiations on the four-year-long contract with association representativesAFP - 331 words
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Article326 2002-07-06 45 Agencies SYDNEY The Wallabies could yet be at full strength for next week's TriNations rugby opener against New Zealand, with key players Toutai Kefu and Jeremy Paul both likely to play. Outside-centre Matthew Burke is also expected to recover from a shoulder injury, withAgencies - 326 words
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Article, Illustration1937 2002-07-06 48 Agencies LONDON Just 12 months ago, he was touted as the best young manager in the country. His name even came up in some quarters when a replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson was mentioned. He was the blue-eyed hoy on the fastAgencies; Getty Images; a^^^^^H - 1,937 words
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