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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article441 2002-08-22 1 Bloomberg Fed rate cuts can't always smooth out road to US recovery WASHINGTON Three Federal Reserve policy makers said interest rates are low enough to keep consumers spending and fuel the US economy's rebound, suggesting the Fed does not share the view of some economists and investors– Bloomberg - 441 words
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Article69 2002-08-22 1 Reuters QUEBEC Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien unexpectedly announced yesterday that he would quit in February 2004. A power struggle between his supporters and those of his former Finance Minister, Mr Paul Martin, had paralysed the government and threatened to split his ruling Liberal Party.Reuters - 69 words
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235 2002-08-22 1 Agencies NEW YORK US share prices closed moderately higher yesterday as investors reacted brightly to comments by Federal Reserve officials and a multi-billion-dollar media deal between AOL and AT&T. The Dow Jones index rose 85.16 points, or 0.96 per cent, to— Agencies - 235 words
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Miscellaneous26 2002-08-22 1 I th IkjtsSv I i jr^H ii i J^H A [Ir^ jJ Bitter end to Big Phil's tenure Brazil, Italy defeated Germany, France held Page 3926 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration420 2002-08-22 2 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond SDA starts preparations for next General Election by j ds e@ne wstn day. en m. sg THE Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) will announce a major reshuffle within its ranks this weekend and also signal that it has started preparing for the next elections. The factToday file photo - 420 words
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264 2002-08-22 2 ANOTHER murder has taken place within the last 10 days, with robbery as the apparent motive. The victim is a 73-year-old man, who was found dead in his three-room Bedok North flat yesterday. Mr Lau Kiew Kong, who was found lying face down on the264 words
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Article177 2002-08-22 2 AFP SINGAPORE Airlines pilots are hoping to settle this week the row over in-flight rest, averting the possibility of industrial action. Speaking after another round of talks yesterday, Captain Frank John, vice-president for industrial affairs of the Air Line Pilots Association of Singapore (Alpa-S), said furtherAFP - 177 words
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Article211 2002-08-22 2 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern NTUC Income and Great Eastern, the two insurers for ElderShield, may extend the Sept 30 deadline by two to three months to allow more people who have opted out of the scheme to opt back in. About one-fifth of the 1.2 million Singaporeans211 words
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Article271 2002-08-22 3 Constitutional changes boost his power ISLAMABAD The pursuit of democracy is a continual challenge for most countries. But Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf yesterday pushed the boundaries by insisting he was trying to preserve it. After months of debate, Mr Musharraf announced sweeping constitutional changes that boost his power271 words
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Article, Illustration431 2002-08-22 3 — Joy Frances - Joy Frances LAWYERS of Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew yesterday refuted Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan's claim that he could not afford the $20,000 deposit he would need for Queen's Counsel to represent him in431 words
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HOME NEWS
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388 2002-08-22 5 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern by ch i ngwern ©newstoday.com. sg MANY people are joining the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) as union members because of the rebates and incentives offered at its cooperatives. In a public perception survey by Gallup, 60388 words
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377 2002-08-22 5 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim by zack aria@ne wsto day. co m. sg MALAY/Muslim families who cannot afford to send their children to preschool, even after government subsidies, can expect more help in the form of a $10-million Education Trust Fund.377 words
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LETTERS
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156 2002-08-22 6 Yak Chin Hua - Yak Chin Hua I REFER to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's National Day Rally speech ("Emotionally yours", Today, Aug 19). Those who move freely in search of better job opportunities and better lifestyles can become the prime movers in our future economy.156 words
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Letter244 2002-08-22 6 Tay Kim Lian - Tay Kim Lian Doctors can help stop abuse I REFER to the article, "Check-up catch" (Today, Aug 15) and the letter, "If doctors are unable to help (Weekend Today, Aug 17-18). I was perturbed to read one doctor say, "it takes time, and time is244 words
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92 2002-08-22 6 Irvin him Kim Leong - Irvin him Kim Leong IN HIS National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong did not point out that one can never be sure that foreign-born citizens will stay here if things go wrong ("Emotionally yours", Today, Aug 19). Taking up Singapore92 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article274 2002-08-22 8 PSA moves to keep customers PSA Corp has secured about three-quarters of its Singapore throughput on contracts of at least five years to help prevent more shipping companies from moving to Malaysia. PSA, which runs the world's second-busiest container port, has still to conclude contract talks with Japan's No274 words
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Article134 2002-08-22 8 Reuters SINGAPORE'S domestic wholesale trade index fell 6.4 per cent in the second quarter versus a year earlier but grew 12.1 per cent against the first three months of this year, the government said yesterday. A statement from the Department of Statistics said that the– Reuters - 134 words
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Market Watch
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Article128 2002-08-22 8 THE benchmark ST index took the decline in US indices in its stride and held up well. The index traded within a 10-point band and ended 0.14 point down at 1,533.47. For every stock that rose, over two fell while 344 counters were unchanged. The traded volume was 466128 words
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Article55 2002-08-22 8 Index Value Change to Nikkei 525 9642.61 +21.92 +.23 Hong Seng All Drdinnries Taiwan '.'.'id *****.26 3113.80 4887.79 5.75 -12.40 -31.47 -.06 -.40 -.64 Keren Comp SET Index Jakarta Gomp 745.12 372.22 457.22 +8.42 -1.03 +.47 +1.14 -.28 +.10 Phils Comp Shenzen B uliiii 1104.73 244.54 3084.38 -24.1555 words
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Article38 2002-08-22 8 m M fen rIKS m Euro iupiah 3abt 0.5720 0.3748 67.778 4.4630 2.1743 0.5B4B 5052.3 24.066 Peso A$ I r Jinn Rs Won C$ Vunn NZ$ NT$ 29.742 1.0506 27.771 682.04 0.8966 4.7333 1.2222 19.45438 words
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Article21 2002-08-22 8 Gold uss/oi 310.400 Rubber tmnAg 152.00 Silver uss/« 4.137 Pajm oil mi/i™ 1519 Platinum usv°i 546.700 Brent trade usi/baml 27.2421 words
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Article74 2002-08-22 8 ly$ tug 21 Close Change )CBC 10.900 +0.200 .PH 19.800 +0.2O0 By pettenlage Aug 21 Close Change SenWbrplMW*****8 0.030 +50.000 Wcpkn WO407O5? 0.020+33.333 iPHlOO 19.800 +0.20O Mentor 0.500 +25.000 fenture 12.600 -0.100 Eastern Pub 0.190+11.765 )B5Bk6JiNCPS10 103.900 +0100 IPSC0H 0.190+11.765 tPB Breweries 5.150 0.100 Armstrong 0.055+10.000 Aenlor74 words
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Article80 2002-08-22 8 Bloomberg By$ By percentage Aug 21 Units Is Close Change 0.435 -0.855 Aug 11 Close Change Links Is 0.435 -66.279 Iselan(S) 2.400 -0.640 GMGUSS 0.015 -25.000 UOB 13.900 0.200 Iseton(S) 2.400 -21.053 SIA 12.000 0.200 El-Nets 0.020 -20.000 CITVDEV 6.200 -0.150 SPP 0.040 -20.000 Creative 50 GreatEasIBloomberg - 80 words
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Article, Illustration412 2002-08-22 10 Val Chua - Val Chua Developer confident of good launch for its biggest project this year by val@news to d ay.com. sg HONG Leong Group's Tripartite Developers will soon be launching its biggest project this year Edelweiss Park (picture) at an average of $508 per square foot. The412 words
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149 2002-08-22 12 Agencies CANBERRA Australia's economy would soon slow down and more people would find themselves out of a job, a key survey indicated yesterday. The annualised growth rate of the WestpacMelbourne Institute leading index dropped to 1.6 per cent in June, its lowest levelAgencies - 149 words
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Article305 2002-08-22 12 Reuters But falling dollar may boost US exports WASHINGTON The United States trade deficit narrowed slightly in June but mushroomed 8.1 per cent over the first six months o the year to a record U*****.01 billion ($362.3 billion). Mr Sung Won Sohn, chief economist at Wells FargoReuters - 305 words
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Article95 2002-08-22 12 AFP MONTEVIDEO Uruguay promised to close four insolvent banks as part of a US$3.9 billion ($6.9 billion) International Monetary Fund deal, the government said as bank employees protested and the economy was forecast to shrink by 11 per cent. Uruguay is to receive the money nearAFP - 95 words
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Article144 2002-08-22 14 Bloomberg S Korean economy improving SEOUL South Korea's economy probably grew more than 5.7 per cent in the second quarter from a year earlier, accelerating from the previous quarter, according to Finance Minister Jeon Yun Churl. "The general view is that sec-ond-quarter growth will top firstquarter growth of 5.7– Bloomberg - 144 words
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Article112 2002-08-22 14 -AFP BERLIN German Finance Minister Hans Eichel is considering raising corporate tax by 1.5 per cent to help the country cope with the damage from devastating floods that is estimated at 15 billion euros ($26 billion). Raising the tax from 25 to 26.5 per-AFP - 112 words
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Article80 2002-08-22 14 AFP TOKYO —Japan's all-industries index fell 0.1 per cent in June from a month earlier due to weak domestic demand and stuttering corporate investment, data showed yesterday. The index, which monitors industries including construction, agriculture and fisheries, had risen one per cent in May, the MinistryAFP - 80 words
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Article318 2002-08-22 16 Reuters He may testify against other company officials HOUSTON Former Enron Corp finance expert Michael Kopper pleaded guilty yesterday to money laundering and fraud charges, the first Enron executive to admit to a criminal role in the collapse of the giant energy company. With Kopper's plea, federal– Reuters - 318 words
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Corporate Briefs
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53 2002-08-22 16 DBS Group, South-east Asia's largest banking group, said that Mr Robert Montgomery Howe has resigned as board director of the group and the bank. Mr Howe, an American, is also the chairman of Internet and technology consulting firm Scient Inc, which filed for Chapter53 words
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Article51 2002-08-22 16 Singapore Airport Terminal Services {Sats} has added Air Macau to its client list following the inclusion of Hainan Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines earlier this year. Air Macau made its maiden flight to Singapore yesterday, marking the beginning of a twice-weekly Macau to Singapore51 words
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51 2002-08-22 16 The Ascott Group has agreed to sell Cuppage Terrace, a leasehold property in downtown Singapore, to Sll Cuppage Terrace Pte Ltd for $19 million. The sale is in line with the property developer's strategy to divest non-core assets and focus on its serviced residence51 words
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Article132 2002-08-22 16 AFP SAN FRANCISCO Computer maker Dell said it will begin selling unbranded computers to small US dealers, who, in turn, will market the machines under their own names to small businesses. Dell spokeswoman Amy King said the company will begin the programme tomorrow to exploit a potential US$3AFP - 132 words
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Article103 2002-08-22 16 SINGAPORE'S investments abroad moderated in 2000 after registering strong growth in 1999 following the end of the Asian financial crisis. The total stock of the Republic's investment abroad expanded by 4.8 per cent to $220 billion at end 2000, said the Department of Statistics (DOS) yesterday. This is103 words
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Article76 2002-08-22 16 SINGAPORE transportation firm, Comfort Group, said it would invest $100 million in China to boost its taxi operations and also venture into car rental businesses. Mr Lim Jit Poh, chairman of Comfort, said during yesterday's general shareholders' meeting: "Besides taxis, we hope to engage in the branded car76 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article281 2002-08-22 18 Tensions rise as Indonesia arrests suspected Aceh guerrilla JAKARTA Relations between the Indonesian government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have been rocked again by the arrest of an alleged group member believed to be behind a bombing campaign in Jakarta. During the past few281 words
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Article127 2002-08-22 18 -AFP CHANGSHA (China) The threat of floods have prompted the authorities to declare a state of emergency in Hunan, one of China's most densely-populated provinces. The water levels in the rain-swollen Dongting Lake have threatened to burst embankments, which will affect about 10 million people and 667,000-AFP - 127 words
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Article98 2002-08-22 18 Agencies ZAMBOANGA (Philippines) In their first kidnapping since US troops left the Philippines last month, Abu Sayyaf guerrillas took eight Filipinos hostage yesterday. The cosmetic products agents were in a minibus on their way to a sales campaign on Jolo island when they were stopped by the– Agencies - 98 words
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Article255 2002-08-22 19 Agencies Aborigine to lead Australia's Democrats CANBERRA A major rupture took place in Australian politics yesterday after the leader of the Democrats, which holds the balance of power in the Senate, resigned yesterday. Once touted as a fresh new force in politics, Senator Natasha Stott Despoja, 32, tendered– Agencies - 255 words
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Article, Illustration45 2002-08-22 19 Reuters photo At least eight people were killed, and others may be buried under the rubble, as the result of an explosion in a Moscow block of flats on Tuesday. The blast was caused by a gas teak, according to the police.Reuters photo - 45 words
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132 2002-08-22 19 BANGKOK A top Thai official and several senior government officials are in hot soup over alleged school milk-money kickbacks in the latest round of an anti-corruption campaign. Livestock Department direc- tor-general Rapipong Wongdee, his sister, provincial officials and the wife132 words
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Article158 2002-08-22 19 -AFP JAKARTA The proposal for a convict-exchange programme between the Philippines and Indonesia has been given the thumbs-up, short of an official agreement, by Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, The proposal, initiated by the Philippines, will allow convicts to serve their terms in their respective countries. It was-AFP - 158 words
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304 2002-08-22 22 Agencies BERLIN A little-known Iraqi opposition group might have done anti-Saddam Hussein forces a big disservice by its brief occupation of the country's embassy in the German capital. By bursting into the embassy building on Tuesday afternoon and taking several hostages, the so-called DemocraticAgencies - 304 words
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Article229 2002-08-22 22 US loses billions of WASHINGTON Tens of billions of dollars are being moved out of the United States as many Saudis, disgruntled with accusations hurled at them for their alleged role in funding terrorists, shift funds out of American banks. An analyst said the total funds withdrawn amounted to US$2OO229 words
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Article112 2002-08-22 22 Reuters. AFP BANGKOK An Australian tourist has died after being stung by a toxic jellyfish while swimming in the sea off Koh Pha-ngan, a popular Thai resort island. Mr Sean Tyrell, 25, died on Aug 9 at the island's Ban Don Inter-clinic, reported The Nation. He was takenReuters.; AFP - 112 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1002 2002-08-22 24 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Households appear to be bracing for an economic storm by in Tokyo IT'S a rare data report that says almost everything about an economy the world needs to know. One out of Beijing last week did just that and reminded investors that China mayReutess photo - 1,002 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration831 2002-08-22 25 Sudha G Tilak - Sudha G Tilak Rajnikanth's latest film bombs and he keeps them guessing about his future by in Chennai i(T AM not interested in enterX ing politics but, if time demands, I may," says Tamil cinema superstar Rajnikanth in his comeback film, Baba. The three million831 words
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Article395 2002-08-22 26 Reuben Lee - Reuben Lee by reuben.lee@asia.cnet.com 'T*HE new Olympus C-300Z surprised us J. with an extensive set of features that you would expect only in higher-end cameras. This advanced point-and-shoot camera serves well with its 3-megapixel capture, 2.8X optical zoom and short movie recording. Those looking for more control over395 words
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Article123 2002-08-22 26 PROS: Quick access to commonly used functions Useful pre-set shooting modes Low price for a 3-megapixel camera with 2.8X optical zoom CONS: Mount too far left No built-in mic or speaker Sluggish image processing ESTIMATED PRICE; $699 As for performance, the camera clocked an average start-up time and123 words
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Article, Illustration213 2002-08-22 26 BLAZENET PRO: It optimises me way your Windows PC can send and receive information across the Internet. By default, Windows does not handle incoming and outgoing data as optimally as possible. FRIZZBY: A communicator that enables you to get into contact with other Frizzby users. You can maif,213 words
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Article, Illustration599 2002-08-22 27 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim There's something fantastic about chicken QINGAPOREANS love chicken, and we Oeat it more than any other meats. It is also one of the most affordable meats in the markets, and sold in a wide variety of cuts, sizes and packaging. It is a599 words
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Article, Illustration326 2002-08-22 28 Yee Wei Zhen - Yee Wei Zhen Inaugural event aimed at promoting family bonding by we \7. he 11 <«) ne ws to d ay. co m. s g 'T*HE Chinese tradition of lanternX making will be back at the Family Feast of Lanterns next month. Besides showcasing the creations of326 words
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Article, Illustration142 2002-08-22 28 WHEN you were a child, your parents would have read nursery rhymes or fairy tales to you before bedtime. Now, the National Library Board and the Family Education Department hope that, under their Born to Read, Read to Bond programme (picture), more than 50,000 families will spend142 words
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Article, Illustration101 2002-08-22 28 WONG KHING CHONG Sommeliers racing around the Raffles City Atrium in an event which kicked off the first International Wine and European Cheese Affair launched byjasons Wine Cellar of Market Place. More than 500 winery labels from France, Australia, the United States, South Africa and Argentina are takingWONG KHING CHONG - 101 words
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Miscellaneous64 2002-08-22 28 PARTICIPATE INTERNATIONAL WINE AND EUROPEAN CHEESE AFFAIR Get ready for a fun time with Singapore's first International Wine and European Cheese Affair. Learn to prepare meals using wine and cheese at a cooking session by Daniele Rau let-Raynaud, the winner of Woman of Substance 2000 by Wine and Dine. Date:64 words
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Article, Illustration593 2002-08-22 29 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham Hong Kong designer wins by putting the fun into tradition by pea rlyii newstoday. com, sg BALDWIN Pui is no brooding, melancholic and angst-ridden young fashion designer. The winner of Monday night's Asian Young Fashion Designers Contest (AYFDC) showed a collection that was refreshingly eclectic, funspiritedWONG KHING CHONG - 593 words
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Article, Illustration508 2002-08-22 29 Toh Xing Yu Miss EverSofl - Good skin is easy to achieve if you follow these basic rules Toh Xing Yu Miss EverSofl IF you think that washing your face many times a day will give you good skin, think again. Washing your face too many times a day will result in skin that is dehydrated508 words
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Advertisement330 2002-08-22 30 NOKIA Connecting People g^f-. JS. ,^5* l >.-^ S% Step out of reality with Nokia 3510. Live out your fantasies with the new polyphonic ringing tones for a whole new melodious experience. Let your hair down and rock and roll on a stage that is entirely yours. Download new ringing330 words
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Article, Illustration373 2002-08-22 31 Elisa Chia - A love story Elisa Chia By Leon Lai and Peter Chan WITHIN an hour, two eligible bachelors told me that while they believe in. romance, they don't think much of marriage. "Marriage only serves to give a sense of security to women. It doesn't do any good to men at373 words
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Article, Illustration670 2002-08-22 32 Yong Shu Chiang in Los Angeles - Yong Shu Chiang in Los Angeles Diesel takes the spy game to its XXX-treme FILM REVIEW XXX (Opens today) THE previously cheerless girl is suddenly laughing her head off. Her breakfast date, who has just revealed to her that he's a secret agent, isn't very amused. "What's so670 words
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Article, Illustration393 2002-08-22 33 Reuters/Variety VANCOUVER For years, Hollywood guilds bemoaned the emigration of film productions to Canada, which offers cheaper locations. But these days, shooting in Vancouver has created a Canuck conundrum as beggars and druggies are upset, and hookers are demanding compensation for the business they lose, thanksReuters/Variety - 393 words
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Article73 2002-08-22 33 BRAD Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are the sexiest celebrities around, according to InStyk magazine readers. According to this year's InStyk "Sexy Poll", both Pitt and Aniston, who married in July 2000, topped two categories each: Pitt was named "Sex Symbol Most Deserving of His Title" and Friends73 words
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Article, Illustration141 2002-08-22 33 Brad Pitt:"Sex Symbot Most Deserving of His Title" Jennifer Lopez: "Woman Whose Sex Appeal You'd LikeTo Borrow ForA Night" and "Sexiest Diva" Catherine Zeta-Jones" Sexiest Female Import" Naomi Watts: "Sexiest Rising Femafe Star" Hayden Christensen:"Sexiest Rising Male Star" Hugh Jac km an: "Sexiest Accent" TobeyReuters photo - 141 words
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Article, Illustration223 2002-08-22 33 AFP BANGKOK Swinging 1960s throwback sleuth Austin Powers has been spotted moonlighting as a cooking gas deliveryman in Bangkok, in the latest publicity gimmick staged by Thailand's most talked-about gas shop. Owner Narongwith Suthiviriyakul made headlines earlier this month for dressing his deliverymen inAFP; AFP photos - 223 words
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Miscellaneous1481 2002-08-22 34 Oat TV" Earthvisions Meerkat BBBGi *^HPBi Melayu Di Sri Lanka Grosse Pointe Prelude to Mosaic Madness Arts Centre!, 9pm iß&hs»Ji Su ™'83Opm °SS anm' 5 < lam tllflline' Newsteia' B' 30 Pm Renowned Cambridge, scientist Tim Glutton- This introductory episode traces the genesis Hunter becomes furious when the scrip! Brock1,481 words
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Article401 2002-08-22 35 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by Stanley @news to day.com.sg TO THE delight of the partisan crowd, Singapore shuttler Ronald Susilo shocked current world champion and Thomas Cup winner Hendrawan of Indonesia in the 2002 YonexSunrise Singapore Open last night. The 23-year-old had bounced back brilliantly from a set down401 words
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Article277 2002-08-22 35 HE HAD not one, not two, but nine opportunities to go one up against Chinese top seed Xia Xuanze. But Singapore shuttler Hendra Wijaya was unable to capitalise on his advantage, and was subsequently knocked out of the 2002 Yonex-Sunrise Singapore Open men's singles yesterday.277 words
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Article, Illustration328 2002-08-22 35 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by j o se@newsto day. c o m. sg THE NTUC Income Stingrays kept their cool and secured a place in the grand final after defeating the Nike Northern Marlins 40-34 in the 2002 NTUC FairPrice Netball Super League (NSL) preliminary final heldWEE TECK HI AN - 328 words
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Article, Illustration268 2002-08-22 36 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Teenager scores fifth goal in three matches by st a nl ey@n ewsto d ay. c n ra. sg SINGAPORE'S rising star Khairul Amri has done it again. The 17-year-old Singapore Combined Schools forward, who can simply do no wrong at the moment, scored268 words
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236 2002-08-22 36 LONDON Italian football legend Franco Baresi has resigned from his position as director of football at English Premiership side Fulham. The former AC Milan and Italy player was officially appointed as director of football by the London club's chairman Mohamed Al Fayed on June236 words
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Article87 2002-08-22 36 LONDON Arsenal defender Ashley Cole will not face a charge for an alleged dive in his side's 2-0 win over Birmingham City, the English Football Association said yesterday. The England player was involved in a challenge with Birmingham's Aliou Cisse in the second half of Sunday's87 words
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Article129 2002-08-22 36 LIVERPOOL Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has warned his men he will take swift action to eradicate what the Frenchman calls the cancer of sulky players. Houllier, speaking a day after Finnish striker Jari Litmanen said he was unhappy at being left on the substitutes' bench, told the club's129 words
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226 2002-08-22 38 Reuters LONDON The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing one of its biggest challenges as "player power" threatens to severely damage next month's prestigious ICC Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka and leave the sport in crisis. Many of the world's top playersReuters - 226 words
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Article, Illustration522 2002-08-22 38 -AFP BEIJING Chinese officials have ordered wayward NBA star Wang Zhizhi to return to the national team, state media said yesterday, but assured the centre he will not be punished for a disappearing act that sparked speculation he could defect. The China Basketball Association (CBA) also-AFP; Garry Images - 522 words
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Article220 2002-08-22 39 SOFIA World Cup finalist Germany had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Bulgaria in its first international meeting since its 2-0 defeat by Brazil in the World Cup final seven weeks ago. Injuries to several key players forced German coach Rudi Voller to crank up his220 words
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Article, Illustration408 2002-08-22 39 Agencies Scolari ends successful reign on a losing note FORTALEZA Brazil flopped on its return to action seven weeks after lifting a record fifth World Cup in Japan, losing a friendly at home to Paraguay 1-0. Nelson Cuevas hit the only goal after 27 minutes at the CastelaoAgencies; AFP photo - 408 words
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Article220 2002-08-22 39 AFP LONDON Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has stoked up tomorrow's Premiership clash at home to Manchester United by claiming Alex Ferguson's men were not worthy of winning the title last season. The Italian insisted Arsenal was on a different level to United whose campaign fellAFP - 220 words
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Article41 2002-08-22 39 LONDON Ipswich Town has agreed to sell its captain and Ireland midfielder Matt Holland to premier league Aston Villa, the English first division club said yesterday. The 28-year-old now needs to agree personal terms with Villa.41 words
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308 2002-08-22 39 Agencies PARIS European champion France was held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia, to the disappointment of fans hoping for a turnaround after their side's disastrous World Cup campaign. France, which lost its world crown after the worst performance by a defendingAgencies - 308 words
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