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Article, Illustration46 2002-12-11 1 "Singaporeans tend to be fairly dismissive of Malaysia. Its inefficiencies are derided as its general 'messiness'. But that messiness permits a certain amount of creative thinking." Don't miss the best-selling author's take on the challenges that Singapore faces in COMMENTARY tomorrow46 words
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Article96 2002-12-11 1 Reuters 3.15 AM LATEST] WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has kept US interest rates steady at four-decade lows as expected, saving its ammunition for next year as it waits to see whether the economy can weather the recent "soft spot". The unanimous decision leaves the trend-setting federal funds rate— Reuters - 96 words
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Article448 2002-12-11 1 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Will Asian carriers benefit from US airline's nosedive? by chingli@newstoday.com.sg IS there no end to the nosedive of the airline industry? Last year, the post-Sept 11 dip in passenger numbers plunged the Swiss national carrier, Swissair, to its corporate death. Now, America's United Airlines448 words
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Miscellaneous17 2002-12-11 1 See Pages 17 and 19 Neil Humphreys dates Busby's Babes Page 42 bbbVbs' likiMs Manchester, courtesy of17 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article598 2002-12-11 2 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Banks start jostling for piece of HDB loan pie by derric;k@newstoday.com.s£; FOR 85 per cent of Singaporeans, yesterday marked the first step into the unknown the commercialisation of home loan mortgages for HDB flats. The market will actually be freed up only from Jan 1598 words
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Service Excellence
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Article, Illustration543 2002-12-11 3 Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua Service motto drives Comfort Bus to excellence by sarah@newstoday.com.sg COMFORT Bus is a relatively new transport company, but it has already received a number of accolades. The most recent is the Service Excellence Awards given out by SPRING Singapore. Officially launched in April this year,SARAH CHUA - 543 words
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Article, Illustration113 2002-12-11 3 Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise services. EXSA is managed jointly by SPRING Singapore and seven industry113 words
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Article267 2002-12-11 4 -Agencies HK anti-subversion legislation raises rights concerns HONG KONG As the date for the implementation of a tough anti-subver-sion law draws near, the voices of concern that fundamental freedoms will be curtailed are growing louder. Hong Kong's government aims to enact by July an anti-subversion law, which-Agencies - 267 words
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192 2002-12-11 4 Continued from Page 1 passengers change their bookings. If you have mileage programmes with United and you're not sure they will deliver on that, you will choose another carrier." SIA itself appeared unruffled by the bankruptcy of its fellow Star Alliance member with192 words
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Article174 2002-12-11 4 -Reuters BALI The Indonesian police have turned the heat on the Jeraaah Islamiyah group by sending a team of investigators to Malaysia to track funds they say were supplied by the militants to finance the Oct 12 Bali bombings. Police said last week about-Reuters - 174 words
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Miscellaneous9 2002-12-11 4 7HE4WO TOWlifs, f. Movie Promotion turn to page 339 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration464 2002-12-11 6 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Technopreneur joins group which includes Blair, Bono by ching] i@ tie wstoday. co m. sg WHAT do Bono, the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Mr Joshua Koh (picture), a 28-year-old Singaporean rebekurned-technopre-neur, have in common?464 words
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Article, Illustration118 2002-12-11 6 – Grace Toy - Grace Toy SPEAKER of Parliament Abdullah Tarmugi (picture) is Acting President until Dec 23 while President S R Nathan is in Europe on a private visit. The duty normally falls on Mr Lim Kirn San, chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers. However, under the Constitution,118 words
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Article366 2002-12-11 8 Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua Residents talk of the good life last year by sarah@newstoday.com.sg LIFE in Singapore a year ago was not bad at all, unless you wanted to buy a car or house. This was the conclusion drawn by three researchers from the National University of Singapore's Business School Dr366 words
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Article, Illustration315 2002-12-11 8 – Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern SINGAPORE'S best-known opposition figure, Mr J B Jeyaretnam (picture), will turn 77 next month. Yesterday, the veterar «vd«*i«wi submitted an unusual "birthday request" to the police. At a press conference in his office in Sim Lim Tower yesterday, Mr Jeyaretnam announced315 words
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Article139 2002-12-11 8 Channel News Asia THE facilities management arm of CPG Corporation, previously known as the Public Works Department (PWD), will be able to serve clients better on the move from January next year. That's when it will launch a $5 million state-of-the-art technology system to allow– Channel News Asia - 139 words
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LETTERS
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Letter343 2002-12-11 10 Tan Kin Lian - Tan Kin Lian One way to help those out of work I REFER to the article, "Sunday market a boost" (Today, Dec 9). I congratulate the Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC, Ms Irene Ng, for initiating the Sunday market to help housewives and retrenched residents set up343 words
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296 2002-12-11 10 Oh Kirn Chong - Oh Kirn Chong I REFER to your report "Credit caution" (Today, Nov 22). It was comforting to hear Senior Minister of State for Finance and Industry Tharman Shanmugaratnam say that the Government is concerned about surging household debt, which has hit 174296 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article221 2002-12-11 12 -AFP 98 Holdings cannot raise offer before Dec 23, Oei says 'no' THE takeover saga of Singapore industrial giant Nat Steel Ltd has seen a new development, with the chief bidder barred from raising his offer and the biggest shareholder refusing the amount on the table. The Securities Industry-AFP - 221 words
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Market Watch
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Article119 2002-12-11 12 SINGAPORE stocks rose, led by DBS Group Holdings and other banks, as some investors judged their 4.6 per cent decline as a group in the past four days excessive, given the outlook for profit. The STI added 19.18, or 1.4 per cent, to close at 1,367.10. DBS climbed 50119 words
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Article59 2002-12-11 12 Index Value Change Ft! Nikkei 225 8804.52 -23.53 -0.27 Hnng Seng All OrdinwiB Taiwan Wtd 9857.99 2955.70 4755 Ql ■10.49 ■32.20 63.66 ■0.11 ■1.08 1.42 Karen i j SET Index 702 41 365.35 ■6.47 +0.26 ■0.94 +0.07 Jakarta la up 397.0E ■0.65 -0.1* Phils Camp Sherizen B Mumhni59 words
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Article36 2002-12-11 12 us$ LIKE Yen HK$ RM Euro Rujlicil Bohl 0.5668 0.3530 69.786 4.4201 2.1537 0.5592 5103.7 24.6Q04 Peso AS Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NT$ 30.2426 1.0060 27.3181 689.923 0.8846 4.6911 1.1240 19.754036 words
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Article22 2002-12-11 12 SGX kid uW« 325.500 >ilver U5$/oz 4615 fernwn usvk 599.900 Rubber tanvig 147.00 Palm Oil RM/tonru 1601 Brent crude iKS/boitd 25.90SGX - 22 words
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Article58 2002-12-11 12 By volume Dm 10 Chartered DatntrftUSS SingTel fcirci l:l:i Ml Gtiraya TPV SembCorp TR Heiwofks STtaemb Close 0.905 0.755 1.270 0.430 1.210 0.455 0.570 0.S15 0.115 1.430 Change 0.010 +0.010 +0.020 ■0.005 +0.005 +0.010 +0.005 +0.010 -1.1 +1.3 +1.6 -1.1 +1.1 +1.8 +0.6 +2.9 'OOO 63,692 16,54558 words
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Article84 2002-12-11 12 By$ Dec 10 DBS Close Change 11.200 +0.500 UOB 11.800 +0.200 JMH *****5$ 6.050 +(1.150 Veniore 14.600 +0.100 Cr«nriva 50 13.700 +D.1W) HKLond USS 1.400 +0.100 DCBC 9.650 +0.1 DO Mono Polo 1.710 +0.090 SingamasC 2!:HI!S STItTFlOO 1.600 +0.080 13.960 +0.080 By percentage Dot 10 L&M Kyosho84 words
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Article82 2002-12-11 12 BLOOMBERG By$ Dec 10 Close Change SIA 10.700 -0.200 SIA 200 10.600 -0.200 DBS Bk i% NCPS *****.700 -0.200 SPH 19.600 -0.100 SpLond 3.100 4060 UOI 2.940 -0.060 GreatEost 8.750 4050 OUE 5.800 4050 Courts Sp 0.495 404S OrtiniNlold 0.250 -0.030 By percentage Dec 10 WiiOffice (loseBLOOMBERG - 82 words
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Article235 2002-12-11 14 Bloomberg Merrill sells Chartered stake, likely at profit JUST one month ago, Merrill Lynch was sitting on a potential-ly-huge loss from its underwriting of Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's rights issue. When Chartered's share price fell below the issue price, the investment bank was left holding a large– Bloomberg - 235 words
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Article73 2002-12-11 14 Bloomberg MULTIVISION Intelligent Surveillance, a provider of digital video products and solutions, is raising $16.1 million in an initial public offering. Hong Kong-based Multi Vision will sell 70.1 million shares at 23 cents each, 10.5 million shares to the public and 59.6 million shares to— Bloomberg - 73 words
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Article, Illustration317 2002-12-11 17 Bloomberg Asian currencies fall as investors bank on US dollar ASIAN currencies, including the Singapore dollar, were lower yesterday on expectations a new US Treasury Secretary picked by President George W Bush will boost growth in the world's biggest economy, luring investors to the US dollar. The Singapore– Bloomberg - 317 words
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Article207 2002-12-11 17 SINGTEL announced yesterday that it will receive an extraordinary dividend of $133.7 million from its associate Belgacom SA. Belgacom Belgium's biggest telephone company approved an overall dividend of 570 million euros ($l.Ol billion) at a meeting yesterday. Sing Tel expects to receive its share by the207 words
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198 2002-12-11 17 Bloomberg SINGAPORE will lift a 20 per cent foreign ownership limit on finance companies from today, a move that will allow those companies that trade on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to merge their local and foreign shares, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said— Bloomberg - 198 words
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Article116 2002-12-11 17 Channel News Asia TEMASEK Holdings said it is impartial in its search for a buyer for the CPG, formerly known as the Public Works Department. The company is being divested as part of the Temasek charter for diluting or selling non-strategic businesses. A management buyout (MBO)— Channel News Asia - 116 words
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Article, Illustration493 2002-12-11 19 Bloomberg Friedman to follow long line of Goldman partners to Washington NEW YORK President George W Bush's choice of former Goldman Sachs Group chairman Stephen Friedman (picture) as his chief economic advisor continues a long tradition of Goldman partners trading Wall Street for Washington. Mr Friedman, said– Bloomberg - 493 words
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Advertisement680 2002-12-11 19 ADVERTORIAL Why an MBA? Why an online MBA? by Dr. Donald Babcock Universitas 21 Global Academic Provost Employers naturally tend to look for resources the best evidence available when available ranking candidates for hire or for worldwide. In promotion. Accordingly, professionals addition, they who seek promotion, or who may be680 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration234 2002-12-11 20 Agencies LONDON A real-life soap opera is unfolding in Downing Street, revolving around Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie (picture), her "lifestyle guru" and an Australian conman who faces deportation. Even if nobody has broken the law, Downing Street is hard-pressed to play down the scandal— Agencies - 234 words
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Article114 2002-12-11 20 Reuters WASHINGTON A federal judge has dismissed an unprecedented lawsuit by Congress' investigative arm seeking the names of executives consulted by the White House on its energy policy. The head of Congress' General Accounting Office, Comptroller General David Walker, filed the suit in February this— Reuters - 114 words
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Article128 2002-12-11 20 -AFP WASHINGTON Facing an alarming rise in anti-American protests in recent weeks, Washington reminded South Koreans that they rely on the United States to defend them against rival North Korea. "Remember, we're there for the defence of the South Korean people and we-AFP - 128 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article144 2002-12-11 22 Agencies CARACAS Venezuela's main airline, Aeropostal, yesterday joined in the nationwide strikes which have paralysed the country's oil output and exports. Speaking on behalf of Aeropostal staff, Captain Pedro Camero said only "humanitarian flights" would be operated and 60 national and international flights would be suspended— Agencies - 144 words
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Article, Illustration274 2002-12-11 22 Agencies It grabs only full copy of Iraq report UNITED NATIONS The United States upset members of the United Nations Security Council after its officials removed the only complete copy of Iraq's arms declaration from UN headquarters soon after it arrived, said reports on Monday.— Agencies - 274 words
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Article127 2002-12-11 22 Reuters NEW YORK Plans are being made to keep the streets free of gridlock as New York braces itself for what could be a devastating bus and subway strike in the coining week. The 34,000 members of the city transit workers union are threatening to— Reuters - 127 words
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Advertisement1121 2002-12-11 23 Advertorial j j A M(9_ m s^ The Singapore Youth Award (SYA) is the highest national honour bestowed upon youths who have significantly \n/r achieved excellence and contributed to the society. Administered by the National Youth Council (NYC), SYA was instituted in 1975 and known as the National Youth Service1,121 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration786 2002-12-11 24 Dr Eric Teo - Dr Eric Teo Bombings galvanised opposition to terror but will its resolve last? by news (KTiewst od ay. com. sg OCT 12, 2002 is generally considered the 911 of South-east Asia, a turning point in the region's efforts to combat terrorism as part of the international786 words
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341 2002-12-11 24 -AFP MELBOURNE Australia's highest court yesterday made a landmark defamation ruling which Internet experts said would have global implications as to what can be published online. The High Court unanimously dismissed an appeal by international news service agency, Dow Jones, to have-AFP - 341 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration234 2002-12-11 26 Here come the Women of the Year Reuters/Variety WASHINGTON -A movie star with a sagging middle, a whistle-blower at Enron and the new House Minority Leader were among those named in Ms magazine's list of Women of the Year. "For all those who thought this was the post-feminist era, getReuters/Variety - 234 words
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Article, Illustration682 2002-12-11 26 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Locally made cartoon about the Monkey King aims high by shuchiang@newstoday.com.sg '"PHERE'S something familiar about an J. animation series that's currently in the works. It's not the American-sounding voices or the impressive three-dimensional visuals but the whimsical characters of the science-fiction adventure. TheFor all its - 682 words
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Article, Illustration588 2002-12-11 28 Asif Ansar - Asif Ansar But they've kissed goodbye to their hell-raising days by asif©newstod ay. com. sg TT was a clean, lean and a little lless mean Red Hot Chilli Peppers that sizzled on Sunday night at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The band, which sparked an inferno with a588 words
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Article62 2002-12-11 28 CHRISTMAS PROMOTION 2002 CHRISTMAS CAROLLING A series of carolling sessions has been organised to create a festive air for shoppers. Caroilers from five different groups will be performing. SADeaf Carollers will kick off the event with fheir song-sign versions of all-time Christinas favourites. Date: Dec 15- 23 Time:62 words
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Article, Illustration267 2002-12-11 30 CLASS is not over but Cynthia Koh is already one of the top scorers. A decade after her debut on television in 1992, her popularity is still running high judging from her recent nomination as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Actresses267 words
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Article, Illustration545 2002-12-11 30 Lee Sze Yong - Lee Sze Yong Fanny takes on ambitious role in First Touch by sz eyo ng® newstod ay.com. sg UNDERNEATH Fannie Khng's seemingly cold exterior is a warm and fun-loving person. "I am born with this dao (Singlish for aloof and unfriendly) look. You can't blame me for that!"545 words
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Article, Illustration709 2002-12-11 31 Serene Foo - Serene Foo The melancholic actor on reel and real life YOU can identify a brilliant actor when you find it difficult to separate his real self from his on-screen personas. Some might argue that it is easy playing oneself but veteran actors like Tony Leung live and breathe709 words
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Article148 2002-12-11 31 Reuters LONDON Rock legend Pete Townshend is almost deaf after nearly 40 years of subjecting his ears to his own crashing guitar riffs with the British band, The Who. The Sun newspaper quoted Townshend, 57, on Tuesday as saying that his hearing had worsened since— Reuters - 148 words
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Article86 2002-12-11 32 Singapore Top 10 (Dec 5 Dec 8) weeks 1 Die Another Day 1 2(1) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 4 3 (2) Treasure Planet 2 4 Surprise Party (Korean) 1 5 (3) Ghost Ship NC 16 3 6 (4) Swimfan 2 7 (8) Santa vs the Snowman (IMAX)86 words
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93 2002-12-11 32 North American Top 10 (Nov 29 Dec I) weekend cumulative day: ?ross gross 12.84m US$120.21m Analyze That US$11.03m US$11.03m 1 (1) Harry Potter and the Chamber... US$10.09m US$213.97m I Empire US$6.28m US$6.28m (4) Treasure Planet US$5.54m US$23.65m (3) The Santa Clause 2 US$5.33m US$120.14m (5) Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights93 words
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Article, Illustration315 2002-12-11 32 Reuters/Variety Die Another Day delays demise to stay on top HOLLYWOOD -James Bond took his own advice as the 007 action film Die Another Day (MGM) delayed its demise at the weekend box office with another No 1 performance. The picture took home another US$l2.B million– Reuters/Variety; Rf.uters photos - 315 words
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Advertisement27 2002-12-11 32 6DOI, Gokjen Mile Tower Beach Road iprJp GIIOST IN LOVET Ttt^:9.oopm KATAWAN v:i: Tdj: 1.00,7.00pm SAMSARA -;>V TiJy-J.OOpm ll^i^^Tl^j^li HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER Tdy;1.15,3.00,7.30 r 9.3Dpm27 words
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Article342 2002-12-11 38 BOSTON Tough shots by Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker dealt the Orlando Magic a tough loss. Long jumpers by Pierce and Walker in overtime lifted the surging Boston Celtics to a 114-109 victory over the Magic, whose road woes continued, reported NBA com. Pierce scored342 words
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Article, Illustration365 2002-12-11 38 – S. Murali - S. Murali That's what this new simulator promises JUST five years ago, it was common that most golfers bought their clubs off the shelf, going into any shop and then asking for the brand that all their friends are playing. But things have changed365 words
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Article, Illustration606 2002-12-11 40 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang After Asian Games triumph, Kirn sets her sights on Athens 2004 by kelvin@newsto d ay. c am. sg DO NOT be fooled by Kirn Hee Jung's demure manner and winsome smile. Place the weapon of her choice the epee in her hand and the SouthERNEST CHUA - 606 words
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Article116 2002-12-11 40 -AFP DOHA Olympic legend Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia and women's world champion Sonia O'Sullivan of Ireland are favourites for the US$l million ($1.7 million) Doha 10km road races here today. Gebreselassie, double Olympic 10,000 m champion, is making his comeback after surgery to a foot following the-AFP - 116 words
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Article106 2002-12-11 40 LA QUINTA- Casey Martin, who successfully sued the US PGA Tour to use a golf cart in competition, failed to qualify for the 2003 tour on Monday after falling apart on the final few holes of a qualifying tournament. Martin, who suffers from a circulatory disorder in his106 words
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193 2002-12-11 40 -AFP LONDON Plans to help China match European and South American countries on the world soccer stage centred on the biggest grassroots football project in the world, unveiled here. It is hoped that six million young players will take part in the scheme-AFP - 193 words
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Article76 2002-12-11 41 TEHRAN An Iranian appeals court has confirmed a five-year ban on an international football player convicted of off-the-pitch antics in a brothel, a court official said yesterday. However, the Tehran appeals court spared 22-year-old Mojahed Khaziravi the punishment of 99 lashes handed down by a court after his76 words
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Article97 2002-12-11 41 LONDON Sunderland was booed off the pitch after its poor season continued with a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City in the English Premier League yesterday. Howard Wilkinson's side suffered its fifth successive defeat in all competitions and left it second bottom of the table with97 words
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Article69 2002-12-11 41 LONDON Arsenal's Martin Keown is sweating over the Football Association's view of the match video which shows his clash with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy during the Gunners' 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday. The England defender apologised to his manager Arsene Wenger for the incident69 words
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Article71 2002-12-11 41 LONDON Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was named Britain's Racehorse Owner of the Year on Monday thanks to the seven Group One successes of Rock of Gibraltar. The Scotsman singled out Aidan O'Brien as "a fantastic trainer" and praised the two jockeys who rode the horse, Johnny71 words
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Article, Illustration686 2002-12-11 41 Agencies On current form, the OldTrafforcl side has the edge Champions League Man United v Deportivo La Coruna Live, tomorrow morning, Ch 5 24, 3.30 am PARIS Manchester United's needs were briefly well served last season by the part league, part knockout format of the Champions League until– Agencies; Getty Images - 686 words
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267 2002-12-11 41 -AFP Champions League Bomssia Dortmund v AC Milan Live, tomorrow morning, Ch 23, 3.30 am ROME World Cup winner Rivaldo is unlikely to play for AC Milan in today's (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) Champions League second phase match away to Borussia Dortmund, despite-AFP - 267 words
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Article, Illustration724 2002-12-11 42 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys Manchester United legend George Best tells Today... Exclusive in Today's Afternoon Edition Neil Humphreys reports on the Champions League showdown between Arsenal and Valencia from Highbury THE greatest British footballer of all time has heard the question many times. But George Best,Getty Images - 724 words
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346 2002-12-11 42 MANCHESTER United has-beens who criticise the current stars at Old Trafford are a disgrace to their profession, according to one of the club's legends. Paddy Crerand, one of the 'Busby Babes' who lifted the European Cup in 1968, is fed-up with346 words
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Article81 2002-12-11 43 VENICE A court here yesterday began hearing a request by the United States to extradite an Uzbek national accused of conspiring to fix skating events at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov is alleged to be a major figure in the Russian mafia. US81 words
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Article115 2002-12-11 43 NEW DELHI India has rejected players' contracts for next year's World Cup, leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) facing a showdown with its corporate partners. The Indians will forego personal endorsements which conflict with official sponsors only during the February 8-March 23 tournament in southern Africa, instead115 words
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Article62 2002-12-11 43 MIAMI Ricky Williams and the Miami Dolphins ignored the effects of a torrential downpour to romp to a 27-9 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL yesterday. Williams rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns to help improve Miami's record to 8-5. It was his second straight62 words
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Article64 2002-12-11 43 KUALA LUMPUR South African Relief Goosen, king of the European Tour for the past two seasons, and America's John Daly will headline the US$l.l million {$1.9 million) Carlsberg Malaysian Open next year. World N0.5 Goosen and twotime Major winner Daly will aim to get their year off64 words
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Article, Illustration714 2002-12-11 43 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Minnow Philippines perfect time for strikers to click into gear Tiger Beer Challenge Trophy Singapore v Philippines National Stadium, Bpm I by stanley@newstoday.com.sg THERE is little doubt Singapore will come out on top tonight against Philippines in its final warm-up match for next714 words
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233 2002-12-11 43 Agencies SYDNEY Martina Hingis yesterday withdrew from next month's Australian Open, raising concerns about the future of her career. The former world No.l has struggled to recover from ankle surgery in May that kept her out of the French Open– Agencies - 233 words
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