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Article, Illustration723 2003-01-02 1 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern by chingwern@newstoday.com.sg AS Singaporeans were getting ready to welcome the new year, a woman who had fought to liberate this land passed away silently. You may not have heard of Madam Linda Chen Mong Hock (picture). But if circumstances had been723 words
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Article280 2003-01-02 1 THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to signal its stand on the Singdollar today. While MAS will maintain its "neutral" policy, it will also let the currency fall to between $1.72 and $1.80 per US dollar by March 31, from $1,737 today, 11 analysts280 words
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Miscellaneous9 2003-01-02 1 TWO SISTERS MISSING FOR 10 DAYS See Page 29 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration366 2003-01-02 2 Fight terrorism ensure the triumph of moderate Islam THE fight against terrorism is not just about making arrests; it is also making sure that moderate Islam win over the militant version in an ideological tussle, said Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong (picture). "If moderate Islam does not win the ideological366 words
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Article285 2003-01-02 2 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Family members find ICs in bush in Sembawang Park by jose@newstoday.com.sg THEY informed their mother they were going out to look for jobs but 10 days later, two sisters 18-year-old Mariana Osman and 20-year-old Jumliah Osman have yet to return home. Worse, they have not called285 words
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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Article, Illustration671 2003-01-02 3 Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua 23 years on, McDonald's is keeping customers happy by sarah@newstoday.com.sg THERE is a saying at the fast food giant, McDonald's. "We are a people company that serves burgers and not a burger company that serves people," said McDonald's senior operations consultant Josie Liow. Into itsSARAH C^UA - 671 words
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Article252 2003-01-02 4 AFP Those who attack Malaysia will get one: Dr M KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Serf Dr Mahathir Mohamad has warned that anyone who threatens the country's sovereignty will end up with a "bloody nose". "We promise that if anyone violates our freedom with pre-emptive actionAFP - 252 words
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88 2003-01-02 4 KUALA TERENGGANU Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on New Year's Day that Kuala Lumpur hoped to agree by the middle of next month with Singapore on a date for the signing of the accord to refer the overlapping claims on Pedra Branca88 words
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Article, Illustration112 2003-01-02 4 -AFP SYDNEY A witness on board the first plane to fly over the cyclone-battered South Pacific island of Tikopia reported massive destruction and few signs of life. Cameraman Geoff Mackley yesterday described the remote island, which was lashed by Cyclone Zoe on Sunday, as-AFP; Reuters photo - 112 words
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Article, Illustration405 2003-01-02 4 Val Chua - Val Chua by val@newstoday.com.sg THE year may have just started but some enterprising Singaporeans are already brimming with ideas to bring some cheer to the less-privileged. For instance, next month, you may be approached by student fund-raisers from the Bishan Institute ofWONG KHING CHONG - 405 words
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LETTERS
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119 2003-01-02 6 Susan Christine McKenzie - Susan Christine McKenzie YOUR Commentary, "Time to enjoy golden years" (Today, Dec 30), permitted Mr Narayana Narayana to pontificate about whether people at the age of 60 should work. However, meritocracy needs to be the guiding principle. If a worker is willing to work, is both119 words
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Letter, Illustration390 2003-01-02 6 Andrew Koh - Andrew Koh Find out what are the major concerns of S'poreans I REFER to Mr Ong Keng Yong's observations about some Singaporeans as reported in your article, "From PMO, a little sadly" (Weekend Today, Dec 28-29). What the Prime Minister's former Press Secretary has mentioned is very390 words
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Letter, Illustration410 2003-01-02 6 Tan Kim Hock - Tan Kim Hock THE report, "From PMO, a little sadly" (Weekend Today, Dec 28-29) struck a chord. This is because I experienced deprivation and abject poverty during the Japanese occupation and British colonial rule in the 1940s and 50s. I have also lived through410 words
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Advertisement162 2003-01-02 6 Established in 2001, the Singapore Millennium Foundation (SMF) is a non-profit organization set up to promote and advance scientific progress and R&D in Singapore. The SMF grants awards to bright and passionate talent of all nationalities to pursue a research career in Singapore. If you are a graduate and fervent162 words
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BUSINESSNEWS
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Article500 2003-01-02 8 Bloomberg Dip coincides with fall in demand for US assets NEW YORK The US dollar dipped to a three-year low at the end of 2002 against the euro as investors' appetite for US assets waned. The US dollar fell 15 per cent against the euro last— Bloomberg - 500 words
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Article, Illustration183 2003-01-02 8 – Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh THE Asia-Pacific IT industry is expected to grow 11 per cent this year to US$Bl billion ($140.5 billion), according to the industry research firm, IDC. Personal computers, low and mid-range servers and local area network equipment are expected to rebound. Digital cameras183 words
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Article595 2003-01-02 10 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon but Asian bourses are expected to fare well by news@newstoday.com.sg THE year ahead is likely to be a choppy one for stock markets, given a myriad of economic and political uncertainties. A lot depends on where the US economy is headed and currently,595 words
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Article, Illustration266 2003-01-02 10 Bloomberg HONG KONG BT Group Pic agreed to sell a 21 per cent stake in SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings for a third of what it paid three years ago, as the former UK phone monopoly exits Asia to focus on its homeBloomberg; AFP photo - 266 words
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141 2003-01-02 10 Bloomberg BEIJING China Petroleum Chemical Corp, Asia's largest oil refiner, said it will cut about 10,000 workers this year or 2.4 per cent of its workforce to trim costs. The company, known as Sinopec, said it removed 20,000 workers from its payroll last– Bloomberg - 141 words
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119 2003-01-02 10 WEALTH management firm dollarDEX has more than $500 million in transacted assets for customers as it crossed into its fourth year. With over 35,000 customers, this means an average of more than $14,000 per customer. "We think the half-billion mark is still far off from what119 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article318 2003-01-02 12 Agencies Bush vows to pursue peaceful solutions with Iraq, N Korea TEXAS US President George W Bush resolved to try and find peaceful solutions to the showdown with Iraq and the nuclear challenge from North Korea. His New Year's Eve vow came even as the US built– Agencies - 318 words
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Article, Illustration46 2003-01-02 12 Reuters photo Fireworks explode above New York's Times Square moments after the New Year was ushered in. Hundreds of thousands of revellers packed the square amid heavy security to watch the 99th annual "ball drop", celebrating the passing of 2002 into 2003.Reuters photo - 46 words
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163 2003-01-02 12 AFP SEOUL South Koreans rang in the New Year with a massive anti-US protest as 22,000 people braved winter temperatures and gathered on a street close to the US Embassy. The rally was organised by civic groups to protest against theAFP - 163 words
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Article140 2003-01-02 12 -AFP PESHAWAR (Pakistan) A US B-52 bomber dropped two bombs on a Pakistani religious school in the South Waziristan district near the border with Afghanistan on Sunday, witnesses said yesterday. The bombing raid was launched after US forces patrolling the Afghan side of the border-AFP - 140 words
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Article82 2003-01-02 12 Agencies SYDNEY Australia stepped up security at all detention centres for asylum seekers after a fifth such centre was torched on Tuesday night Asylum seekers at the Villawood detention centre in suburban Sydney attempted to ram their way through the perimeter gates using a car stolen– Agencies - 82 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration831 2003-01-02 13 Our Commentary Page writers on their wishes for 2003 RAVI VELOO Co-author of the book,The Difference j Between Malaysians And j Singaporeans I Instead of squabbling amongst our- I selves over sensational, but small, j matters, I hope the region will turn831 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration486 2003-01-02 14 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang by shuchiang@newstoday.com.sg WRITING a novel and getting it published can be a painful process, especially as author Tan Guan Heng (picture) describes it Tan is currently working on his third novel although he has been completely blind since 1968 and the486 words
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Advertisement260 2003-01-02 14 Blind author who has written two novels now working on the third Confident that you'll be the belle of the ball? The Miss Singapore Universe™ 2003 Pageant wants someone exactly like you. Not only will you walk away with $10,000 cash, attractive prizes and a MediaCorp contract, you'll have the260 words
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INFOTECH
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Article, Illustration822 2003-01-02 15 Theano Nikitas - Theano Nikitas This 4-megapixel ultracompact has a bevy of options for the user to fiddle with TAsia Product Reviews asia. cnet. com/reviews by news@newstoday.com.sg THE compact, 4-megapixel Pentax Optio 430RS will appeal to novices who want a camera they can grow into. Although the camera has822 words
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Article, Illustration145 2003-01-02 15 BATTLE the evil forces of Mordor in the Xbox game based on The Lord of the Rings movies. Step into the roles of Legolas the Elf, Aragorn the Ranger and Gimli the Dwarf, each with unique fighting styles and upgradeable combat moves.145 words
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Miscellaneous12 2003-01-02 15 The next issue of INFOTECH magazine will be published on Jan 14.12 words
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LIMELIHT
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Article, Illustration361 2003-01-02 16 Janice Lee - Janice Lee by jani ce@newstoday.com.sg WITH three albums under their belt, the Lighthouse Family has released one more to add to their fabulous collection. And the latest one will be a special treat for fans it is a compilation of the group's greatest hits.ALVIN TOE - 361 words
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Article, Illustration434 2003-01-02 16 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia Malay series to be dubbed into Hindi, Tamil by elisa@newstoday.com.sg AMADE-IN-SINGAPORE Malay drama will soon make its way into India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives as well as Mauritius and reach pockets of Hindi-speaking people in South Africa, London and Canada. Cinta Bollywood, orALVIN TOE - 434 words
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Advertisement97 2003-01-02 16 STUDY IN SWITZERLAND |jyii in™hi«tkin«i Hmo Bachelors I Masters Degree in INILKNAIIUNAL HUILL u^t^l TV«i Mmmm^mmmm*. management institute H<"e' °f Toiffiam Management: gS£!Sm£ 'Obtain a world-class Swiss Higher university, u.k.) Diploma a British Degree in 3 years 1 yr Post-Grad Diploma or Msc in International Tourism Management international tourism residential97 words
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FOODFORUM
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Article, Illustration514 2003-01-02 17 Teo Siok Kuan - Teo Siok Kuan Can't use them at one go? Here's how to store them by eatout@newstoday.com.sg HERBS are so easily available these days, and as the Singaporean palate gets more and more sophisticated, the demand for these fresh flavours will increase. So where can we get514 words
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Advertisement94 2003-01-02 17 IS YOUR MARGARINE INCREASING YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER? Chances are, your margarine contains trans fats. But there's a good chance you won't find it on the label. Research naiui-i i shows that women with a diet high in trans fats have more chance of developing breast cancer*. Naturel has94 words
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Advertisement33 2003-01-02 18 i tAi Ftc: dlice Discover a new driving Signal early before turning or switching lanes Wave to say "Thanks" to other drivers who gave way Be helpful to other motoi to you frustration33 words
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CITYSTYLE
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Article, Illustration257 2003-01-02 20 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia ALVIN TOH and ERNEST CHUA LESS is more, is how the MTVgeneration prefer their party gear especially if it's for a beach bash like The Nation's Countdown 2003. Close to 20,000 revellers slipped on their tees, bikinis and bermudas to bid adieuALVIN TOH and ERNEST CHUA - 257 words
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Article, Illustration489 2003-01-02 21 Toh Xing Yu - Toh Xing Yu, HERE S another amazing beauty fact that may surprise you. Did you know that more than 2,500 ingredients are used in beauty products? The humble pot of blusher in your hand may contain 30 ingredients while your favourite bottle of489 words
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Article, Illustration303 2003-01-02 21 Janice Lee - Janice Lee WE all suffer from damaged hair. Faced with pollution, harsh rays from the sun, acid rain and the chlorine in swimming pools, there aren't many people who can say their hair is in mint condition. Hair also suffers the ill effects of the bleach and gunk303 words
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TRAVELLER
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Article, Illustration943 2003-01-02 22 Christine Khor - Christine Khor Photos by Tourism and the arts boom as Shanghai bustles with life by day and night by traveller@newstoday.com.sg AFTER a five-year absence, a fortnight in the world's most futuristic megapolis reaps myriad sensations. The agenda is business by day, and the arts and goodCHARLES CHEN and LEE MING-HSUN; STB. - 943 words
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Article396 2003-01-02 24 If you like to 07 your hand at the casino cables, there is no becter place than Singaporeans' favourite gambling resort, Genting Highlands. But then the hill resort is also for the family, with its cool temperatures, fun rides, arcades, golf courses and great hotels. A 3N tour starts396 words
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372 2003-01-02 24 When you are hit with diarrhoea TRAVEL HEALTH FEATURE DIARRHOEA is a bane and often painfully when travelling, even in developed countries. While staying in five-star hotels and eating at fine restaurants may limit your risk, no one is immune from it. The treatment for traveller's diarrhoea involves three steps:372 words
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Article, Illustration153 2003-01-02 24 QANTAS will be launching a seat that transforms into what it calls "the world's longest Business class bed". At almost two metres when it is fullystretched, the seats will be installed from the second half of this year on its Boeing 747-400s and will be153 words
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Article172 2003-01-02 24 Agencies RESILIENCE and unity will enable Asean member countries to seize opportunities, even as they strive to manage and overcome the problems and challenges that recent events have inflicted on the tourism industry. "Asean Unity: Ensuring A Brighter Future" is the theme of the 22ndAgencies - 172 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration264 2003-01-02 26 Eminem's mum and Kim Basinger's character EMINEM'S mum, Debbie Mathers, is furious at Kim Basinger, who plays a character based on her in the new rap movie, 8 Miles. Mathers said Basinger's portrayal of her is offensive and incorrect, in particular her dodgy hairstyle. The film, which is264 words
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Article, Illustration575 2003-01-02 28 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Unforgettable epic crowns Scorsese's career FILM REVIEW Gangs of New York AFTER 30 years of yearning and scheming, and having to battle to the very end, legendary director Martin Scorsese has conquered his elusive white whale. It has been a driving ambition of the575 words
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Miscellaneous10 2003-01-02 26 Yong Shu Chiang reviews Gangs of New York Page 2810 words
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Miscellaneous1590 2003-01-02 30 The West Wing 111 -On the Day Before ch 5, win Badrul Oh Badrul Suria, 9 30 P m Earthvisions Big Cat Crisis Arts Central, 9 P m »20/20 channel NewAsia, 7.32pm When Bartlet vetoes the *k Badrul, a salesman looks like a Hindi I Lions, cheetahs, Bengal tigers fP^~^?^^^r:^^B1,590 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration787 2003-01-02 31 NBA'^|^&st player is still a star att^Hbn despite the age WASHINGTON Gone are the days when his every move on the court was a potential poster. When he was the cornerstone of a team that would win six NBA titles. When a catchy commercialGetty Images - 787 words
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399 2003-01-02 31 Reuters CHRISTCHURCH New Zealand dismissed India's hapless batting line-up for 108 before winning its third oneday international by five wickets yesterday to take a 3-0 series lead. The home side, having skittled India in 41.1 overs on a bouncy– Reuters - 399 words
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Article, Illustration474 2003-01-02 32 AFP S. Africans split on cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe JOHANNESBURG South Africans are at loggerheads over calls for Zimbabwe's exclusion as a Cricket World Cup venue, recalling sports boycotts of South Africa in apartheid days. The government is strongly in favour of matches being played– AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 474 words
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Article, Illustration312 2003-01-02 32 Reuters PERTH Serena Williams and James Blake put in a pair of pulsating performances at the Hopman Cup yesterday to oust defending champion Spain from the mixed team contest Dazzling in a vibrant orange outfit, Williams threw off the challenge of– Reuters; GETTY IMAGES - 312 words
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Article72 2003-01-02 32 SAO PAULO Kenyan marathon specialist Robert Cheruiyot coped best with the extremely humid conditions to win the traditional New Year's Eve Corrida race through the streets of Sao Paulo yesterday. Cheruiyot covered the 15-kilo-metre course in a time of 44min 59sec, seven seconds ahead of Marilson Gomes dos72 words
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Article92 2003-01-02 32 PALMA DE MALLORCA Real Mallorca striker Samuel Eto'o has promised to buy 30,000 euros ($54,565) worth of tickets for the club's fans to apologise for a sending off that resulted in him being banned for four matches. The Cameroon international was sent off after 30 minutes of a92 words
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Article69 2003-01-02 32 SYDNEY England has recalled veteran wicketkeeper Alec Stewart for the final Ashes Test starting today in the hope of avoiding a 5-0 series whitewash and spoiling Steve Waugh's record-equalling 156th Test appearance. Australia won the first four Tests to retain the Ashes for a record eighth time in69 words
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Article70 2003-01-02 32 MADRAS Asian tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand and fit-again Mark Philippoussis of Australia made flying starts in the season-open-ing ATP Indian Open here yesterday. The 23-year-old Thai, seeded second in the US$4OO,OOO ($693,680) event, won 7-5, 6-2. Philippoussis, returning to the circuit after a four-month lay-off due70 words
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210 2003-01-02 33 THE Bytes World Championship's first visit to Singapore, held at the National Sailing Centre at East Coast, has been pretty exciting fare so far. After two days of racing, the weather has been just perfect for sailing and the stage is210 words
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Article59 2003-01-02 33 BALESTIER Central Football Club will be holding trials for its Centre-of-Excellence (COE) Under-16 and Under--18 teams this Saturday. To be held at Toa Payoh Stadium at 3pm, the Tigers are looking to recruit promising young footballers born from 1985 to 1988. For further details, please call Mohd Zainudeen,59 words
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166 2003-01-02 33 JAKARTA The Asean Football Federation (AFF) says that it does not suspect any foul play over the high scorelines of certain Tiger Cup matches, reported the AFF official website. AFF honorary secretary Dato' Paul Mony said that the AFF Council heard the166 words
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Article, Illustration672 2003-01-02 33 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg WHENEVER the topic of X-Games and cycling crops up, the name Mat Hoffman will inevitably come up. He is, after all, the "Godfather" of bicycle stunt-riding, what is now commonly known as "vert riding" in X-Games speak. Crowned world champion no less thanCO I - 672 words
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Article, Illustration582 2003-01-02 34 English Premier League Arsenal 3 Chelsea 2 Gunners maintain five-point lead LONDON Arsenal survived a late Chelsea rally to stay five points clear at the Premiership summit after a dramatic win at Highbury yesterday. Arsene Wenger's side looked home and dry as it cruised into aGetty Images - 582 words
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Article, Illustration511 2003-01-02 34 English Premier League Man United 2 Sunderland 1 Black Cats denied in last 10 minutes MANCHESTER David Beckham and Paul Scholes rescued Manchester United with late goals to deny Sunderland a priceless Old Trafford scalp yesterday, reported BBCSportOnline. BeckhamGetty Images - 511 words
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Article177 2003-01-02 34 Reuters MADRID Real Madrid goes into today's rescheduled league clash with Sevilla at the Bernabeu convinced that a winning start to 2003 will inspire a swift return to normal service in the Spanish first division. Three successive league wins have taken Real up to third– Reuters - 177 words
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Article, Illustration579 2003-01-02 35 Vieira allays Wenger's fears of his departure in 2004 LONDON Arsene Wenger fears Patrick Vieira will be allowed to walk away from Arsenal and grab a multi-million pound freedom-of-contract wage deal. The Highbury manager is anxious his captain signs an extension to his current deal, which expires inGetty Images - 579 words
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