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Article, Illustration581 2002-07-09 1 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Branson magic rings hollow in tough market LESS than two weeks ago, the boss of Virgin Asia said in an interview that operations were on track though Virgin Mobile would probably take three to four years to show a profit. We will never know if581 words
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Article236 2002-07-09 1 Agencies BARCELONA Finally, there is hope for people suffering from Aids. A conference being held here was awash yesterday with talk of a potential Aids vaccine and a revolutionary new drug. BBC reported that the preventive vaccine, manufactured by American company Vax Gen, is the onlyAgencies - 236 words
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Miscellaneous12 2002-07-09 1 More churning of water Twist to talks with Malaysia See Page 2112 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article267 2002-07-09 2 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian Spore viewed as lax in human trafficking laws IN the eyes of the US State Department, Singapore is in the company of countries such as Angola, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Pakistan and Sierra Leone when it comes to combating human trafficking. This classification baffles the Government, said267 words
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Article174 2002-07-09 2 A new independent panel, the Council on Corporate Disclosure and Governance {CCDG) wili be set up in August to prescribe accounting standards for Singapore companies. New laws have been passed to choke the financial lifelines for terrorist groups. Among the provisions are laws to allow the authorities174 words
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Article224 2002-07-09 2 ■ Lee Ching Went - Lee Ching Went SINGAPORE'S fifth polytechnic will open its doors next year to its first batch of 800 students. The Republic Polytechnic, which will be located near the Woodlands MRT station, will accept 1,200 students in 2004 and another 1,800 in 2005. Education Minister Teo224 words
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Article343 2002-07-09 3 Agencies Indonesian judge acts after Manulife appeals JAKARTA Foreign investors' flagging confidence in the Indonesian judiciary was restored partially yesterday after the Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling declaring the Indonesian unit of Manulife Financial Corp bankrupt. The June 13 ruling by the Jakarta Commercial Court hadAgencies - 343 words
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Article176 2002-07-09 3 AFP KUALA LUMPUR -The Terengganu state assembly yesterday approved plans to impose the hudud laws in the state despite fierce public opposition. All 28 hardline Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) members in the 32-seat assembly supported the Bill, which seeks to make alcohol consumption, illicit sex andAFP - 176 words
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Article, Illustration40 2002-07-09 3 Afp photo ONE of Britain's most high-tech warships, the HMS Nottingham, nearly sank after hitting well-charted rocks as it waited for a helicopter which had taken an injured crewman to an island off Australia's east coast.Afp photo - 40 words
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300 2002-07-09 3 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond IT was a case of forgetfulness that caused a Royal Malaysian police officer to leave 10 bullets in his bag. Forty-two-year-old Sergeant Abdul Halim was arrested at Changi Airport Terminal One on Saturday as he was about to board a 12.40pm flight300 words
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Article380 2002-07-09 4 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek WHAT should be stated explicitly in the membership contract of Raffles Town Club <RTQ? Lawyers for the club and the 4,895 members who have launched legal action against RTC gave different answers to the question. RTC lawyer Senior Counsel X Shanmugam continued to maintain380 words
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Article, Illustration242 2002-07-09 4 Toh Boon Ngee - Toh Boon Ngee Toh Boon Ngee MANY schools care for children with special needs but few show the same attention to their families. Staff at the Rainbow Centre (EC), however, take a serious approach to helping family members cope with their children's disabilities. "It's a holistic approach– Toh Boon Ngee; Rainbow Centre - 242 words
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145 2002-07-09 4 Newsßadio 93.8 YOU now have a hassle-free way of applying for a work permit if you want to hire confinement nannies from Malaysia. In the past, many Singaporeans were not aware that they needed work permits to bring in foreign confinement nannies, even if theyNewsßadio 93.8 - 145 words
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Article189 2002-07-09 4 Joy Frances - Joy Frances SOME bright sparks from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are hoping to do for data processing what call back facilities did for long-dis-tance phone calls. The idea is the brainchild of Associate Professor Teo Yong Meng, who is heading the team of eight189 words
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LETTERS
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231 2002-07-09 8 Samuel Tan - Samuel Tan I REFER to the article, "Of punks, slam-dancing and that 4pm 'advice'" (TODAY, July 2). The article did not present a complete and fair picture of what actually happened. At the end of May, when FM 96.3,231 words
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Letter340 2002-07-09 8 Thanukumari - Views are free Thanukumari But freedom is not immunity or impunity I REFER to the letters, "Keep views free" by Ms Diana Lee Minyi (Today, July 8) and "Unbridled expression can be dangerous" by Mr Soon Kirn Hock (Today July 8). I find the fears and trepidation regarding the recent340 words
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Miscellaneous128 2002-07-09 10 Have you heard? We are 1 Its premium is affordable... J covered by Elder Shield. J Ir* 11 f ...which can be paid using Medisave/ 1 llf Yes.' Any Singaporean If W aged between 40 *d 69 J V f Auntie, what is Eldershield? qualities. y<^\ H V It's an128 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article366 2002-07-09 11 Bloomberg Singapore aims to go global with its private banking services SINGAPORE, the only Asian country with a triple-A credit rating, is betting that this seal of fiscal prudence gives it an edge over Hong Kong in its bid to grab a share of the region's US$2.5– Bloomberg - 366 words
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Article128 2002-07-09 11 Reuters NEW YORK Merck Co, the secondbiggest drugmaker, said its pharmacybenefits subsidiary, Medco, recorded US$l4.l billion ($24.87 billion) in revenue it did not receive. Also in the company's filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, it said that it subtracted the same amount as anReuters - 128 words
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Market Watch
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Article127 2002-07-09 11 SINGAPORE shares did an about-turn yesterday and caught some by surprise as many had hoped the market would take advantage of Wall Street's strong bounce on Friday for further gains. The STI index fell 20.25 points to 1,621.28. Some would view this as a healthy correction following the close127 words
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Article58 2002-07-09 11 Index Value Change Ph Nikkei 275 Hang Seng VI Ordinaries lei win Vi'td *****.3O *****.45 3181.10 5377.84 +189.98 -2.71 +16.80 +122.63 +1.79 -0.03 +0.53 +2.33 Korea Coirp JE1 Index lokorto Camp 783.35 400.46 484.61 •4.48 -0.64 -8.17 -0.57 -0.16 -1.66 Phils Comp ihenzen G '.'inn l:i i 1121.2358 words
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Article36 2002-07-09 11 US$ 0.5669 UKI 0.3702 Yen 67.298 HK$ 1.4229 RM 2.1548 Euro 0.5754 Rupioh 5046.8 Baht 23.462 Peso 28.611 A$ 1.0049 Indian R; 27.631 Won 675.65 C$ 0.8614 Yuan 4.6920 NZ$ 1.1547 NT$ 19.0Q336 words
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Article20 2002-07-09 11 GoldlHMn 311.30 Silver uss/oi 4.955 Platinum ust/oi 519.50 Rubber terns/kg 153.25 Pahn oil RM/'-cmc- 1330 Brenl etude uiJ/bmt 25.9120 words
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Article, Illustration5 2002-07-09 11 Straits Times Index 10-Day Chart5 words
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Article56 2002-07-09 11 By volume Jul 8 '000 EILImI 37,239 Roly 14,947 DutoirhUSS 14,237 AsiaMed 13,033 QiddHu 12,739 Ey value Jul 3 DBS 44,323,600 Chartered 38,289,260 Venture 35,302,200 Creative 50 26,045,730 BlLlnil 24,672,77! '000 Autron 12,314 Europlren 11,657 Sing Tel 11,349 strikeWo3t22O 11,137 Chartered 10,240 OCBC 20,712,196 DatarftUSS 18,894,190 00856 words
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Article80 2002-07-09 11 3y$ lul S Close Change JBS Bk 6% HCPS10 102.500 +0.100 GretrtEwl 10.200 +0.100 iingnmnsC 2kHKS 1.760 +0.070 law Per 4.500 +0.060 PK 1.030 +0.055 feoHS 1.950 +0.040 HiaaHii 0.830 +0.040 Imtek 1.260 +0.040 hlntl 0.660 +0.030 fien-Toyo D.210 +0.030 Sy percentage Jul 8 KingW(inW*****4 SloboW*****6 (loss80 words
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Article80 2002-07-09 11 &oomberq By$ Jul S Close Change 5PH 20.600 -0.60O SPH 100 20.600 -0.400 DIAMONDS 100SS 94.700 -0.300 CITYOEV 6.000 -0.300 SOEIFIOOIOPV 16.363 -0.206 Venture 14.600 -0.200 UOB 13.500 -0.200 Creative 50 18.300 -0.200 SIA 12.900 -0.200 5IA200 12.800 -0.200 By percentage Jul 8 Close Change 4rm!troagW*****0 0.010&oomberq - 80 words
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Article232 2002-07-09 13 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Economy to grow in 2nd quarter: Poll AFTER four straight quarters of contraction, Singapore's economy is forecast to turn positive in the second quarter on a year-on-year basis. A Reuters poll of seven economists expects the economy to have grown by 2.6 per cent in232 words
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232 2002-07-09 13 Bloomberg SINGTEL, which is seeking new sources of domestic revenue, said it may take 18 months to start an interactive television service once it receives government approval. Singapore Cablevision's exclusive licence to offer pay-TV programmes here expired last month. The government hasn'tBloomberg - 232 words
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Article125 2002-07-09 13 Channel News Asia IT WAS not a futile wait afterall for those who have been queueing at a makeshift tent at Punggol Road since Saturday. The Housing Development Board announced yesterday that it is offering its fourth batch of surplus flats for its monthly— Channel News Asia - 125 words
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175 2002-07-09 13 AFP KUALA LUMPUR South-east Asian nations moved yesterday to deepen trade ties with Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a business council aimed at doubling trade over the next decade. Australia and New Zealand, jointly known as the Close Economic RelationsAFP - 175 words
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Corporate Briefs
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Article42 2002-07-09 13 OSIM International, which sells health-care products from massage chairs to foot reflexology rollers, is seeking a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company said it appointed ICEA Capital as its financial adviser to study the matter.42 words
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Article59 2002-07-09 13 SINGAPORE-based Dragon Land will develop a residential project and a golf course in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, with a local partner. Costing US$l5 million, the project tentatively named Dragon Yangtze Garden will be a mixed villa and apartment development. Construction, which will begin in early September, will59 words
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Article227 2002-07-09 14 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon THE value of stocks held by Asia's 20 biggest fund managers increased to U*****.16 billion ($289.5 billion) at the end of June, up from U*****.8 billion at end May, according to data from Lipper Asia. The region's five largest fund managers227 words
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53 2002-07-09 14 The writer is chief editor, finatiQ Bank of Singapore (www.finatiq. com) (USS billion) June 30 May 31 Chg Japan 127.8 127.5 +0.3 Hong Kong 46.6 46.8 -0.5 Australia 23.6 23.2 +1.7 South Korea 21.3 20.5 +3.8 Singapore 17.3 16.6 +4.353 words
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Article401 2002-07-09 15 Reuters Bush plan to include jail terms for errant CEOs WASHINGTON Eager to shed a pro-business image that has become a liability following a wave of accounting scandals, President George W Bush is finalising new measures to crack down on corporate misconduct, with criminal penalties and jailReuters - 401 words
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Article391 2002-07-09 16 Spore ranks lower in two surveys on cost of living SINGAPORE is no longer among the world's costliest cities, according to two independent surveys. A survey by multi-national firm Mercer Human Resource Consulting, released yesterday, showed that 11 of the 15 most costly cities are391 words
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Article137 2002-07-09 16 Reuters BEIJING engineer Wang Fei, who visited Singapore this year, says travelling overseas is now the in-thing for Chinese. Millions of her fellow countrymen seem to agree. The country's 1.3-billion-strong population is unleashing more than 10 million overseas travellers each year and the figure is rising.Reuters - 137 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article323 2002-07-09 17 Support for UK's first multi-faith school LONDON In a move to transform the image of faith-based education, the Church of England has thrown its weight behind a proposal to unite Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Hindu children in the country's first multi-faith secondary school. They hope that the school323 words
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154 2002-07-09 17 SYDNEY Overseas students who struggle with English would find it harder to enrol in Australian schools as the federal government plans for a shake-up of the billion-dollar international education industry. In a move prompted by mounting concerns that the entry screening system154 words
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Article386 2002-07-09 21 Spore rejects water proposal: M'sia KUALA LUMPUR The negotiations over water between Singapore and Malaysia may have just become more complicated. First, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Singapore had rejected his country's proposal for a steep hike in prices under the existing water agreements386 words
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Article104 2002-07-09 21 -AFP JAKARTA Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri yesterday defended her party's decision not to seek a parliamentary probe into alleged graft by the Speaker, saying legislators have more important things to do. "Not everything has to be settled by a special commission," Megawati was quoted as-AFP - 104 words
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Article70 2002-07-09 21 Agencies JAKARTA At least 26 people died when a blaze engulfed a karaoke lounge and restaurant in the Indonesian city of Palembang, police said yesterday. The fire broke out at the five-storey Heppi karaoke lounge and restaurant on Sunday afternoon and was extinguished aroundAgencies - 70 words
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111 2002-07-09 21 When air fares beat train fares AFP NEW DELHI -Airlines in India have launched a blistering fare war, slashing ticket prices by as much as 50 per cent in the face of sluggish economic growth and travel warnings by foreign governments. The price cuts, which will be effective from AugAFP - 111 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration634 2002-07-09 22 William Pesek Jr - Indonesia past forward William Pesek Jr Four years after Suharto, it's one step forward, two steps backward that the economy is on a gradual, self-sustaining recovery," said an economist But, for most here, the fallout from the Asian crisis continues to spread. Indonesians still live with the anxiety and lawlessnessAFPphoto - 634 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration738 2002-07-09 24 Reuters Some success stories but most Afghan women find the going tough LONDON Life has changed tremendously for some Afghan women. Some have jobs, a few are high up in politics and many are enjoying the freedoms of education, expression and a social life. But six monthsReuters; Reuters photo - 738 words
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Article, Illustration744 2002-07-09 25 Pauline DLoh L - Pauline DLoh L There are many ways to eat fish, and here are two more for your repertoire MILKFISH. The name has caught my eye many times as I wandered past the fish counter at Carrefour. I've not noticed this beautiful silvery creature before. It looked744 words
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INFOTECH
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Article207 2002-07-09 26 – Sol E Solomon - Sol E Solomon CONTINUING its commitment to the small office home office (Soho) and small and medium enterprise (SME) segment here, Linksys, a vendor of wireless networking, broadband and local area network products, will soon start a service that will raise the skills of users and its207 words
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Article354 2002-07-09 26 Toh Boon Ngee - Toh Boon Ngee Software market in Asia-Pacific expected to boom THE Asia-Pacific region will see strong growth in the use of customer relationship management (CRM) software over the next few years. According to a study by research firm Frost and Sullivan, the AsiaPacific CRM market is expected354 words
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Article283 2002-07-09 26 Matthew Boon - Matthew Boon AS revenues decrease, so do IT budgets. Hence, firms must look for ways to reduce expenditure and maximise the return on their IT investments. Hardware, software and IT resource consolidation is one way to achieve medium to long-term savings on IT expenditure, in terms of283 words
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Article, Illustration192 2002-07-09 28 David Ngiao - David Ngiao A FTER filming Spider-Man, and Xithen having to do all those promotional tours for the film, Tobey Maguire (picture) is rewarding himself with some well-deserved timeoff. And he's really letting it all hang out... The 27-year-old actor was spotted on a beach inAFP photo - 192 words
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Article, Illustration211 2002-07-09 28 Julia Roberts' stand-in 'father' FOR her surprise July 4 wedding to cameraman Danny Moder, Julia Roberts (picture) got an unknown, older Irish man to give her away. For the 34-year-old actress, whose father passed away from cancer when she was only 10 years old, Mick Devine is like a father,-AFP photo - 211 words
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223 2002-07-09 28 and Roberts gets Full Frontal THERE'S been much positive buzz on Steven Soderbergh's latest film, Full Frontal, which is due out in August in the US, reports IFILM. Frontal is described as an "unofficial sequel of sorts" to sex, lies, and videotape, Soderbergh's debut and a Palme dOr winner at223 words
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Article421 2002-07-09 29 Reuters/ Variety String of flops downs respected British film company LONDON In a huge setback for the British film industry, the state-owned production and distribution company behind such hits as My Beautiful Laundretk and Trainspotting is being shut down. British broadcaster Channel 4's decision to close FilmReuters/; Variety - 421 words
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253 2002-07-09 29 Reuters/ Variefy PARIS Fallen Vivendi Universal chairman JeanMarie Messier may have the left the entertainment giant without the US$lB million ($30.7 million) golden parachute he was seeking. Board members have reportedly nixed the payout, fearing a lawsuit from minority shareholders. Vivendi's prized entertainment assetsReuters/; Variefy - 253 words
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Article105 2002-07-09 29 TEAN-MARIE Messier has told the French magaI zinc, Le Point, that former Seagram co-chairman Charles Bronfman was his principal nemesis on Vivendi's board. He says Bronfman never fully accepted liquorgiant Seagram's involvement in the entertainment business or the sale of the company to Vivendi, decisions made105 words
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Article, Illustration208 2002-07-09 29 Reuters LONDON Hollywood star Richard Widraark found Marilyn Monroe "God-awful to work with". And when it comes to heroes, the 87-year-old Widmark has no doubt about his Spencer Tracy. Widmark, one of the last survivors of Hollywood's golden era, told the Daily TelegraphReuters; – AFP photo - 208 words
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Miscellaneous1546 2002-07-09 30 ON TV mmmm •W3 China Special Must See Tuesday Movie Predator HESSSHH^^^B Meteor Garden Print to Screen Love in the Afternoon Channel News Asia, 9.30pm Channel 5,7pm Hi B*K Channel 8, 10 30pm Arts Central, 10pm II \jy -jJH^k Dliffh <md fas "n"ip of commandos are hard by I. j1,546 words
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Article, Illustration389 2002-07-09 31 Sian E Jay - Sian E Jay Sculptures that speak to the human spirit SEE the 79 works in the Rodin exhibition because it is art that will speak to the human spirit. When you see the sculptures, you will understand why Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was considered one of the finest sculptors389 words
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Article145 2002-07-09 31 — Priya Suri - Priya Suri A TEAM of four young men who went to Paris to compete in the 2002 L'Oreal Marketing Competition may not have bagged the top prize but the group received special recognition for its innovative ideas. The team, comprising John Team, Justin Leong, Clement Wong and145 words
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Article, Illustration86 2002-07-09 31 Janice Lee - Janice Lee THEY'VE hit town and everyone wants a piece of Fame. Fans can take home a little something to remember the musical by. Merchandise from Fame (picture) is available at the Kallang Theatre. The soundtrack is available for $25. Mugs and caps cost86 words
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Article, Illustration123 2002-07-09 32 A pictorial look at this week's clash between the Vipers and the Mannas Today photos by Patricia Gok sticks out her tongue, ala Michad Jordan, Bail-faced. Mannas shooter Liv Peishan aims for the net. But the Mannas were still beaten 34-56 by the Vipers lastJose Raymond - 123 words
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Article, Illustration385 2002-07-09 32 LONDON Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone (picture) threw the future of the British Grand Prix into fresh doubt yesterday after he slammed the event for its poor organisation. He raged: "It's a county fair masquerading as a world event." The prestigiousAFP photo - 385 words
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Article142 2002-07-09 32 BEIJING China could be handed a Formula One grand prix as early as 2004. Building is scheduled to start on a new circuit near Shanghai later this month, reported Ananova.com. It has been suggested that the first Chinese Grand Prix could take place the142 words
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Article, Illustration454 2002-07-09 33 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang Swimming legend Chan chides today's athletes for lacking hunger THE current generation of athletes have "squandered the rich legacy" left by Singapore's sports champions of the 1960s and'7os. That is the opinion of Singapore's swimming legend Patricia Chan, who chaired a panel discussion on454 words
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279 2002-07-09 33 -AFP PRETORIA South Africa's cricket authorities have scrapped a controversial quota system requiring at least one black player in the national team, Beeld newspaper reported yesterday. The decision, taken by the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCB) at the weekend, also scrapped the-AFP - 279 words
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105 2002-07-09 33 SINGAPORE Armed Forces Sports Association {Safsa) clinched the Standard Chartered Bank National Youth League 10-aside crown after beating Lion Red 19-0 on Saturday. National Under-19s cap- tain Ravi Shankar opened the scoring in the first minute with a converted try for the army boys. Just105 words
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Article, Illustration643 2002-07-09 34 Agencies Aussies forget Hewitt's tantrums to hail his Wimbledon triumph SYDNEY Lleyton Hewitt's past indiscretions and fragile relationship with the Australian public and media were finally forgotten, after he beat Argentina's David Nalbandian to win the Wimbledon men's singles title. Pictures and reports of Hewitt'sAgencies; Reuters photo - 643 words
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371 2002-07-09 34 -AFP LEMONT Jerry Kelly may be a bit too elderly for the 20-something 'Young Guns', but he is making a name for himself at the ripe old age of 35. The Wisconsin native continued his breakthrough year on Sunday, rallying from a-AFP - 371 words
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Article301 2002-07-09 34 Agencies KANSAS At 42, Juli Inkster found her game at the perfect time, shooting the round of her life to win the US Women's Open by two strokes on Sunday. The American did what nearly everyone thought was impossible when she ran down Annika Sorenstam inAgencies - 301 words
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Article, Illustration762 2002-07-09 35 Agencies Venables has had no success since 1996 50... LONDON Terry Venables remains one of the most enigmatic figures in football. He is highly regarded with Premiership coaches, despite a very modest career record and a string of controversies relating to his business affairs.Agencies; Reuters photo - 762 words
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367 2002-07-09 35 Agencies LEEDS Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale revealed his delight at convincing Terry Venables to take charge and then gave the coach his first task keep Rio Ferdinand at the club. "I firmly believe we have got the best, the very best," Ridsdale said. "YouAgencies - 367 words
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Article292 2002-07-09 35 Reuters EINDHOVEN Guvs Hiddink, who took South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals, is to return as coach to Dutch First Division side PSV Eindhoven. "Coach Guvs Hiddink has given a definitive answer and will coach the club's first team for the next two seasons,"Reuters - 292 words
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