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Article1262 2003-01-25 1 Kim-Kyna Tan ft/^l 4-„ J - Kim-Kyna Tan ft/^l 4-„ J SM Lee's daughter speaks of charity, childhood, convictions, but no photos please by kim@newstoday.com.sg A COUPLE of nights back, a publicity-shy member of the Lee family stood before an appreciative audience at the Four Seasons ballroom and said matter-of-factly: "I have never attended1,262 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration363 2003-01-25 2 Grace Tay - Grace Tay by grace@newstoday.com.sg HOTELIER Ong Beng Seng and his 98 Holdings consortium last night moved swiftly to secure the Nat Steel board for themselves at the end of a protracted takeover battle with a rival bidder. Nat Steel announced four new board members while five363 words
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Article126 2003-01-25 3 Channel News Asia SINGAPORE-Malaysia relations will take centrestage when Parliament sits on Saturday. Six MPs have tabled questions on the matter. Foreign Affairs Minister Prof S Jayakumar will deliver a ministerial statement "Bilateral Relations with Malaysia: Water and Other Issues". MPs have asked the Minister toChannel News Asia - 126 words
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Article, Illustration502 2003-01-25 3 Val Chua - Val Chua Ignore Causeway politics, urges columnist by val@newsto day. com. sg TWO words make up Mr Karim Raslan's (picture) drawling encouragement to Singaporeans and Malaysians caught in the crossfire of the political war of words. "Relax, brother." The Malaysian-based lawyer and columnist yesterday urged citizens of both502 words
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Article, Illustration1227 2003-01-25 4 Francis Kan - Francis Kan With the good times long over, Hong Kong struggles to move on by francis@newstoday.com.sg BROWSING through a shop selling DVDs in Hong Kong, the first thing that struck me was the way the movies were arranged. Rather than an alphabetical listing based on each1,227 words
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NEWS HUMOUR
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Article, Illustration414 2003-01-25 6 — Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua WANT to donate some furniture but don't know how or where? Some e-sawy students are eager to help. They and their teacher are planning to set up an innovative charity programme by establishing an online e-karang guni (rag-and-bone) portal toSARAH CHUA - 414 words
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Article, Illustration839 2003-01-25 6 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys by neiKs'newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S hipswingers have renamed Holland Village. Speaking to a "trendy" friend, he suggested a trip to the recently renovated haven of coffee shops, bars and bistros. What he actually said was: "Hey, let's check out Holland V." To which IENG KONG - 839 words
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Miscellaneous14 2003-01-25 3 Channel News Asia will carry Prof Jayakumar's ministerial statement live at 12.30pm on Saturday.14 words
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LETTERS
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Letter242 2003-01-25 8 Tan Chee Keong, Roy - Tan Chee Keong, Roy Use stock options with other incentives I DO NOT agree entirely with Mr Tan Kin Lian's opinions in his letter, "Why bonus is a better option" (Today, Jan 24). We should not abandon stock options as a tool to give incentives to employees just242 words
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299 2003-01-25 8 Karen Tan - Karen Tan I REFER to the letter, "Medisave for better health plans?" by Ms Junifer Ng Peck Geok (Today, Jan 22), which called for the use of Medisave to pay for the premiums of enhanced health plans offered by some insurance firms. We share her299 words
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SAVVY INVESTOR
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Article, Illustration992 2003-01-25 9 Mano Sabnani - Mano Sabnani ■by |mano(g>newstoday.com.sg J A weekly column that focuses on investment opportunities arising from market trends and corporate developments What will be hot in 2003? COMMODITIES COULD RISE, AS STOCKS AND THE DOLLAR DECLINE JUST when most investors thought inflation was well and truly defeated and nearly992 words
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BUSINESS
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83 2003-01-25 10 Bloomberg CAPITAL Group Cos raised its stake in Sing Tel to six per cent by buying 1.39 million shares. It now controls 1.07 billion shares, Sing Tel said in a statement to the Singapore Exchange. The stake, worth about $1.45 billion based on Friday'sBloomberg - 83 words
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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ...
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Article101 2003-01-25 10 MobileOne Hold DBS Vickers Securities In its maiden set of results, the board of directors elected to surprise shareholders with the recommendation of a higher-than-expected dividend of 7.3 cents (vs indications at the IPO of a six-cent payout). This should help^ move the stock closer to its IPO price of– DBS Vickers Securities - 101 words
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Article117 2003-01-25 10 Neptune Orient Lines Sell Phillip Securities Research Following some exceptional writeoff, the management revealed that results for FY2002 will be worse than what they expected during the interim. Net loss for the full year is expected to be not more than US$335 million ($5Bl million). With the loss of about– Phillip Securities Research - 117 words
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Article111 2003-01-25 10 People's Food Holdings Buy Phillip Securities Research The company announced that it has entered into two separate agreements with Chinese counterparties that will see its slaughtering capacity increase by about SO per cent within the next five years. Pfood confirmed that the expansion plans will be financed by internal resources.With– Phillip Securities Research - 111 words
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Article86 2003-01-25 10 Hyflux Outperform OCBC Investment Research Hyflux will reap substantially larger benefits from the PUB seawater desalination project than previously expected. Instead of $50 million, management is expecting revenue from the membrane supply alone to exceed $100 million. We are therefore revising our forecasts for FYO3 and FYO4 upward significantly.With the– OCBC Investment Research - 86 words
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Article92 2003-01-25 10 Qian Hu Market Perform OCBC Investment Research Qian Hu's full-year net profit of $6.5 million was 6.5 per cent above consensus but in line with our forecast. Outlook for Qian Hu remains good and management expects to maintain a healthy growth in turnover and overall profitability in FY2003. Overseas ■perations– OCBC Investment Research - 92 words
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Article254 2003-01-25 10 STOCK PICKS 'STRONG BUYS' DEFINITIONS: Forecast earnings-per-share (EPS): The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, forecasted for the current fiscal year. Price/Earnings ratio (P/E ratio): A stock's P/E tells us how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E254 words
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Market Watch
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Article116 2003-01-25 10 INVESTORS ducked for cover on Friday ahead of the weekend, with traders content to exit their positions ahead of the report to the UN Security Council on Iraq's weapons programme next week. The STI tumbled 10.91 points down to its nadir at 1,353.50 before settling for a 6.37-point loss116 words
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Article54 2003-01-25 10 Index Value Change Pis Nikkei 225 8731.65 59.27 -0.67 Hang Seng _l Ordinaries .aiw an Wtd 9460.02 3000.10 5057.32 -124.68 2.30 -21.48 -1.30 0.08 -0.42 Korea Comp SET Index 609.43 376.89 -15.75 0.33 -2.52 0.09 lakarta Comp Phils Comp ihenzen B 405.34 1050.42 205.58 -1.43 1.89 4.28 -0.3554 words
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Article36 2003-01-25 10 USS UK£ Yen HK$ RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.5779 0.3541 68.149 4.5071 2.1957 0.5358 5139.9 24.662 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 31.048 0.9766 27.686 678.74 0.8793 4.7835 1.0485 19.92136 words
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Article14 2003-01-25 10 Gold us$/oz Silver us$/oz 364.70 4.785 Platinum us$/oz 638.50 Brent crude us$/b.rrel 32.2514 words
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Article55 2003-01-25 10 By volume Jan 24 Close Change '000 DesStudio Chartered L&M DatacrftUSS DMXTech TAC 200USS Hitchins TTInt El-Nets CapitaLand 0.210 0.750 0.005 0.765 0.280 0.655 0.190 0.430 0.015 1.060 -0.045 -0.005 -0.040 -0.015 -0.020 +0.005 -0.020 -5.7 -50.0 -5.0 -5.1 -9.5 +50.0 -1.9 32,756 23,176 20,474 15,372 10,71555 words
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Article81 2003-01-25 10 By$ Jan 24 Close Change DBS Bk 6% NCPS *****.600 +0.100 SPH 19.000 +0.100 SPH 100 19.100 +0.100 GPBat 1.800 +0.030 Informatics 1.160 +0.030 STEngg 1.790 +0.030 HPL 0.985 +0.025 LHT 0.080 +0.025 SC Global 0.940 +0.025 Giken 0.135 +0.020 By percentage Jan 24 Close Change SinSoonH81 words
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Article80 2003-01-25 10 By$ Jan 24 Creative 50 Close Change 12.900 -0.200 SIA 200 10.100 -0.200 Venture 13.400 -0.200 OCBC 9.550 -0.150 NatSteel 1.970 -0.110 DBS 10.900 -0.100 GreatEast 8.900 -0.100 JMH 400USS 6.100 -0.100 SIA 10.100 -0.100 C&C 3.660 -0.060 By percentage Jan 24 Close Change L&M 0.005 -0.00580 words
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PROPERTY WATCH
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Article, Illustration1384 2003-01-25 12 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng Private home prices slide as negative sentiment prevails by yewmeng@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S private residential property prices fell 1.8 per cent last year, the third straight year of decline. But this was better than the 11.7 per cent drop in 2001. The drop came as1,384 words
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85 2003-01-25 12 FROM this year onwards, property tax is payable yearly in advance in January. As this is the first year that property tax is billed annually, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) is extending the payment deadline by 14 days to Feb 14. There85 words
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Article, Illustration362 2003-01-25 14 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Singapore includes GST in new GDP calculation by derrick@newstoday.com.sg ECONOMISTS will be scrambling this weekend to redo their calculations, thanks to changes implemented by the Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS). In a press briefing on Friday, DOS announced that it is rebasing Singapore's362 words
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Article3520 2003-01-25 14 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS Enquiries: Call 852-2973-6600 E-mail lipper.asia@reuters.com Provided by: LIPPER Date FdName NAV/Bid Oiler Price Price Aberdeen A set Management (Asia). 23/ A ierc een Se -American,Ooportunities 0.555 0.583 23/ A ierc een Se -Asian High Yield 1.231 1.268 23/ A ierc een Se -China Opportunities 0.946 0.995 23/3,520 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration740 2003-01-25 16 Agencies Family tries to hold on to reins of Italian business giant TURIN Former Fiat president Giovanni Agnelli, who belied his early reputation as a playboy to become one of the most ruthless and influential businessmen in Europe, has died at the age of— Agencies; Getty Images - 740 words
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Article, Illustration171 2003-01-25 16 AFP SEOUL A little known red book, akin to that of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, has revealed another side to North Korean leader Kirn Jong Il's drive to create a cult around himself. Entitled The Great Teacher of Journalists, the 170-page book is a uniqueAFP; – Reuters photo - 171 words
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Article160 2003-01-25 16 -AFP LUCKNOW As a bitter cold snap kills hundreds in northern India, homeless people are seeking relief from the deadly weather by warming themselves at funeral pyres. Cremation grounds in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh's capital, Lucknow, have become the favourite hangouts of the poor and-AFP - 160 words
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Article, Illustration325 2003-01-25 17 Scientists who cooperate with UN ordered killed, says US NEW YORK In a move that may turn on the heat in the Persian Gulf, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has ordered that any scientist who cooperates with United Nations weapons inspectors will be killed, according to an AFP report.325 words
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225 2003-01-25 17 Agencies SEOUL South Korean leaders launched a new diplomatic drive with North Korea on Friday, raising hopes of a breakthrough in the region's nuclear crisis. Just hours after both sides agreed to work for a peaceful solution to the crisis, the Presidential Blue– Agencies - 225 words
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Article133 2003-01-25 17 Reuters HONG KONG The explosives used by Chechen rebels to commandeer a Moscow theatre last year reached their destination with the help of many greased wheels. Investigators determined that the bus which carried the 120 kg of explosives had been stopped by police at least 50Reuters - 133 words
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126 2003-01-25 17 AFP KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian Internet newspaper being investigated for publishing an allegedly seditious letter said on Friday that it had been slapped with an eviction notice in another bid to shut it down. The notice came after police raided the office of Malaysiakini on MondayAFP - 126 words
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Article197 2003-01-25 17 AFP WASHINGTON Members of the US House of Representatives could soon be receiving hampers stuffed with pate and chocolate from lobbyists seeking a sympathetic ear. The luckier ones could fly off to enjoy a few rounds of golf or tennis at a sun-drenched resort, where theyAFP - 197 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article148 2003-01-25 18 Reuters COPENHAGEN A Danish bomb squad shot to pieces a teddy bear left on the doorstep of a Jehovah's Witness hall with a note saying it contained a bomb, police said. A group of Jehovah's Witnesses were on their way into a meeting hallReuters - 148 words
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Article137 2003-01-25 18 Reuters BERLIN A cookbook is not just a publicity tool for chefs and gourmets, but for a country's intelligence agency as well. As part of its public relations drive, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany's version of the Central Intelligence Agency, has written a cookbook containing recipes for dishesReuters - 137 words
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Article, Illustration34 2003-01-25 18 SYED SURESH <pin-3&?©^e *>*$ l_ot\& «*> l^Wo^W.' Syed is a freelance animator and illustrator. Suresh is the co-creator of Mr Kiasu and other comic strips. He recently authored a book entitled When I was in Uniform.34 words
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Article, Illustration746 2003-01-25 18 Dave Barry - Dave Barry Dave risks life, limb and liver on a danger-filled holiday in the Caribbean by weekend@newstoday.com.sg IN these times of international tension, real news professionals disregard their personal safety and head for the world's trouble spots. Thus it was that I travelled recently toENGKONG - 746 words
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Advertisement64 2003-01-25 17 QeieU^U Voaa^ IsApAt) WW ,^9m^J&l,mtmm__l _____________jcJl ■V\ '^Vwl"^*" t' Singa Inn Seafood Restaurant will be closed on 1/2/2003 and 2/2/2003 for the Lunar New Year holidays. Business will resume on 3/2/2003. v} "Fa Cai Yu Sheng" is available now till 15/2/2003. The Management and Staff of Singa Inn Seafood Restaurant64 words
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Article, Illustration884 2003-01-25 19 Simon Tay - Simon Tay by weekend@newstoday.com.sg THE common man's perspective on politics comes out in what we call coffeeshop talk. In these difficult times, issues are being debated there that echo in the corridors of power. Indeed, how and where we drink our coffee can have widerEng Kong - 884 words
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FEATURE
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Article143 2003-01-25 20 THEATRE The Crow Show This hilarious drama by The Necessary Stage traces the friendship between a crow and a crow shooter.The play explores the themes of friendship and respect. Date: Sunday Time: 5.30pm Venue: Woodlands Civic Plaza Entry: Free Enquiries: Call the organiser at 6440 8115 Haus Meaning thirst143 words
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Article152 2003-01-25 20 ENGLISH PROGRAMMES No Title Channel 1 Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd Ch 5 2 Living With Lydia Ch 5 3 Moulmein High Ch 5 4 Sunday Prime Movie Dr Dolittle (R) Ch 5 5 Beyblade Central 6 Must See Tuesday Movie -The Faculty152 words
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Article, Illustration1076 2003-01-25 20 Asif Ansar - Asif Ansar America's tendency to rewrite history so it comes out triumphant is deluded and dangerous, says critic by asif@newstoday.com.sg HOLLYWOOD has done it again. This time it's the latest James Bond movie which has come under attack for depicting South Korea as a hapless1,076 words
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Article, Illustration422 2003-01-25 21 -Janice Lee - -Janice Lee A LOCAL artist's depiction of the Singapore flag has been banned from display by the authorities. The painting, which was slated to be displayed at Justin Lee Chee Kong's first solo exhibition, Double Happiness a Fantasy in Red, featured cutouts of the422 words
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EPICURE
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Article, Illustration341 2003-01-25 22 Jeffrey Yang - Jeffrey Yang by eatout@newstoday.com.sg THIS week, I'd like to share with you some of the wines which I'll be buying for my personal cellar this year, which I've designated as my "new world Pinot Noir" exploration year. Rhones I'm a great Rhone fan. So, much of341 words
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Article, Illustration477 2003-01-25 22 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim Phuc Deli Viet recreates street-side delights of Vietnam Where: Phuc Deli Viet 3 Amoy Street, Far East Square Telephone: 6538 9983 Operating hours: Mondays to Saturdays Ham to 9.30pm MRT station: Raffles Place Carpark: Far East Square by eatout@newstoday.com.sg FOR four years, Phuc Deli Viet477 words
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262 2003-01-25 22 – Katrina Karim - Dining at 6,000 feet on the fourth storey? Katrina Karim ACCORDING to the Singapore Airport Terminal Services' executive sous chef Simon Loke, he would never serve food to passengers without first testing them at a cruising altitude of between 6,000 and 10,000 feet. But there's no need to designate one262 words
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FESTIVE FAMILY FAVOURITES TODAY
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Article, Illustration1357 2003-01-25 24 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh On Chinese New Year's eve, cement the bonds of love with good food and tradition by pauline@newstoday.com.sg CALL me a sentimental fool, but my eyes dampened as I tried to explain to a Melbourne friend why I had to rush back home1,357 words
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Article, Illustration451 2003-01-25 26 Serene Foo in Taipei - What I really want to do is SING with A mei Serene Foo in Taipei by serene@newstoday.com.sg YOU'D have to hear it from the horse's mouth to believe it At a press conference in Taipei on Thursday to promote his coming Hollywood offering, Shanghai Knights, the sequel to Shanghai Noon451 words
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Article117 2003-01-25 27 HOLLYWOOD The American Society of Cinematographers has nominated the late Conrad Hall for its top feature award for his work on Road to Perdition. It's the fifth nomination for Hall, who died of cancer on Jan 4. The other four nominees were first-timers: Michael Ballhaus (Gangs of– Reuters/Variety - 117 words
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Article104 2003-01-25 27 Reuters/Variety NEW YORK David Fincher has committed to shoot Sony Pictures' The Lords ofDogtown, a film about the surf and skate culture that took root in Venice Beach, California, in the *****. Lords was originally planned to be the directorial debut of Limp Bizkit frontman Fred– Reuters/Variety - 104 words
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Article, Illustration709 2003-01-25 27 Reuters/Variety 80s leading ladies Daryl Hannah and Tatum O'Neal live on at Sundance PARK CITY, Utah They were once two of Hollywood's leading actresses. But after fading from the spotlight in the *****, Daryl Hannah and Tatum O'Neal want fans to know they're back, appearing in twoReuters/Variety; Reuters photo - 709 words
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Article, Illustration655 2003-01-25 28 -YSC Recommended films Infernal Affairs: A tale of two cops (Andy Lav, Tony Leung) one undercover within a Triad, the C^j other a mole for the Triad. A masterpiece, Affairs [X has just raised the bar for Hong Kong's gangster- film genre. Serene Foo Tadpole: He's a 15-year-old.-YSC - 655 words
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Miscellaneous19 2003-01-25 28 All the FA Cup clashes mp* happening this weekend v/tjJL See Sports, Page 40 A^_fc; uum t__ _f!lg fcn^19 words
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Article, Illustration447 2003-01-25 30 -Janice Lee - -Janice Lee Today photo by. SHE'S Ravi Shankar's daughter and a brilliant artiste in her own right And there was no doubt that the crowd appreciated the sultry vocals of Norah Jones on Thursday night. While punk chick Avril Lavigne had most people jumping across town,ERNEST CHUA - 447 words
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Article, Illustration294 2003-01-25 30 -AFP LOS ANGELES Police said rape charges against the husband of pop diva Celine Dion have been dropped after his accuser was charged with trying to extort US$l3.5 million ($23.4 million) from the famous couple. Police decided not to pursue allegations that Rene Angelil-AFP; Getty Images - 294 words
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Article, Illustration206 2003-01-25 30 IF you want to catch Ronan Keating (picture) turning as red as a beetroot, catch the second season of The Kumars At No 42 this Sunday. A guest on the opening episode, Ronan tells of his first kiss, among other interesting revelations. Also206 words
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Article187 2003-01-25 30 LOS ANGELES Eddie Vedder and his Seattle-based rock group, Pearl Jam, are letting fans know they're still alive. The band plans to launch a 48-city North American tour in April at the Pepsi Center, Denver, in support of its latest album, Riot Act,187 words
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Article, Illustration441 2003-01-25 31 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia She wants to be a real Asian and open doors for 'our people' by elisa@newstoday.com.sg THERE is no doubting the steely determination of Coco Lee. The Hong Kong-born, San Franciscobred singer wants to take another stab at the American market never mind that her USWONG KHING CHONG - 441 words
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Article, Illustration399 2003-01-25 31 – Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia I APOLOGISE. But it's hard not to drop your jaws when Chester Bennington (picture) says he listens to 'NSync's music. After all, their brand of music is miles apart! Laughing, he said: "I'm not embarrassed by anything I listen to. "Good songs are399 words
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Article180 2003-01-25 31 Reuters/Variety LONDON One of London's most famous music venues, which in its heyday in the 1960s played host to The Who, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, is for sale, its administrators said on Thursday. The Marquee Club, which in the 1970s was the epicentre– Reuters/Variety - 180 words
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Advertisement153 2003-01-25 31 Top Ten Charts 1. Power Of Love Various Artistes 2. Best of No.l Hits 2003 Various Artistes 3. Let Go Avril Lavigne 4. Operation Dance 3 Various Artistes 5. The Best of MTV 02 Various Artistes 6. One Love Blue 7. Unbreakable Westlife Greatest Hits 8. Lord of The Rings153 words
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Article, Illustration679 2003-01-25 32 Colin Yong - Colin Yong by colin@newstoday.com.sg REMEMBER the Daihatsu Charade GTti? This fiery three-door hatchback from the late 1980s had a tiny one-litre engine but electronic fuel injection and a turbocharger boosted its power output to lOObhp, making it one of the quickest and most exciting compact cars679 words
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Article, Illustration138 2003-01-25 32 SUBARU has started taking orders for the new Impreza (picture), even before the cars appear in the showroom. Available only two years after the introduction of the previous model, the latest car has new styling features at the front and rear. These were added because138 words
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Article, Illustration173 2003-01-25 32 Go visiting in style THE local Hyundai distributor, Komoco Motors, may be your saviour if you are still hoping to take delivery of a new car before Chinese New Year. The company is offering immediate registration on all Hyundai models and promises to deliver all cars booked this weekend by173 words
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Article348 2003-01-25 33 Colin Yong - Colin Yong Toyota eyes the young, trendy by colin@newstoday.com.sg THE next time you see Britney Spears dancing to the beat of one of her hit songs on television, it may not be in a music video but a car commercial. Toyota has engaged the American pop star as348 words
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Article, Illustration194 2003-01-25 33 TOYOTA'S Gateway plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand, is unlike the typical Japanese or European car factory. Opened in 1996, it is relatively new and has all the features one would expect in a modern plant. It is, however, also heavily reliant on humans to control194 words
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Article, Illustration344 2003-01-25 33 CAR showrooms have seen a dramatic rise in interest from buyers since Wednesday, when the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it was lifting its car loan guidelines that restricted the maximum financing for the purchase of a car to 70 per cent of its price. Previously, buyers344 words
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Article, Illustration342 2003-01-25 34 MORE than a century ago, designer William Morris said: "Have nothing in your house which you don't know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." Today, these words have more meaning than ever as design plays an important part in people's decisions to buy household appliances. Your342 words
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Article, Illustration274 2003-01-25 36 Jessica Harjono - Jessica Harjono ONE day, a young seaman meets a pirate in a restaurant and they take turns to share their experiences and adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, a hook in place of his right hand and an eye patch.274 words
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Article160 2003-01-25 36 IN a lobby, Bucharest "The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time, we regret that you will be unbearable." In a Leipzig lift: "Do not enter the lift backwards and only when lit up." In a lift, Paris: "Please leave your values at160 words
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Article, Illustration695 2003-01-25 37 AFP Oakland Raiders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers January 27, 6.30 am, Ch 23 SAN DIEGO The Oakland Raiders' No. 1 offence clashes with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' National Football League's (NFL) leading defence in Super Bowl XXXVII on Sunday (Monday morning, Singapore time), theAFP; I Getty Images - 695 words
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Article185 2003-01-25 37 AFP NEW YORK -Houston Rockets rookie star Yao Ming displaced Shaquille O'Neal as the starting centre for the Western Conference in final fan balloting for the National Basketball Association All-Star Game. Michael Jordan finished third among guards in the Eastern Conference and may not participate in whatAFP - 185 words
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Article, Illustration919 2003-01-25 38 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath by weekend@newstoday.com.sg Why the men get paid THE biggest travesty in tennis is that women are given the same prize money as the men at the Australian Open? Let's be honest, as a policy it reeks of bias. It's an equality that justGETTY IMAGES I - 919 words
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Article, Illustration161 2003-01-25 39 JOHN BELL - JOHN BELL Horse Racing Written By RACING over the weekend at the Singapore Racecourse is highlighted by Sunday's running of the $250,000 E.W. Barker Memorial Trophy (1400 m). The best horses in Singapore are chasing the domestic Group 2 event at Kranji, headlined by161 words
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Article383 2003-01-25 40 AFP LONDON Arsenal is top of the Premiership, gunning for glory in the Champions League and is the odds-on favourite to retain the FA Cup this season. Farnborough Town, its opponent in the fourth round on Saturday, is 10th in the Football Conference, only go to EuropeAFP - 383 words
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Article, Illustration637 2003-01-25 40 Agencies Red Devils have rediscovered their form, save for the Welsh wonder FA Cup, 4th round Man United v West Ham Live, Sunday, Ch22, 8.55pm MANCHESTER At any other time, the story of Manchester United's fourth round clash against West Ham in the FAAgencies; Getty Images - 637 words
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Article, Illustration468 2003-01-25 41 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho But S-League champ looks to have a sound replacement Today file photo by stanley@newstoday.com.sg REIGNING S-League champion SAFFC's hopes of retaining its title has been dealt a huge blow even before a ball has been kicked in anger. It was revealed yesterday that the Warriors will468 words
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Article231 2003-01-25 41 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho THE unbeaten run has come to an end. S-League outfit Woodlands Wellington was handed a 0-4 thumping by Kedah in the SembCorp Power Gas Challenge Cup match On Friday. Senegalese striker Matar Diop gave Kedah a well-deserved lead in the 38th minute, before Malaysian international Akmal231 words
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Article, Illustration183 2003-01-25 41 MOTO X made its long-awaited Asian debut in Kuala Lumpur on Friday and proved a smashing hit with the fans. Four of United States' top professional bikers Jake Windham, Chuck Carothers, Jeremy Carter and Doug Parsons took to the ramps at the Asian X Games for183 words
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Article, Illustration452 2003-01-25 41 Today photo by SINGAPORE needed Hong Kong China to beat Sri Lanka and then score a hatful of goals itself to have any chance of reaching the final. The Republic achieved the second goal, emphatically thrashing Thailand 6-0 on Friday. ButWEETECKHIAN - 452 words
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Article, Illustration209 2003-01-25 42 -AFP LONDON The English Football Association (FA) said Friday that it would consider naming all players who fail drugs tests in the future. This after it came under fire for refusing to identify the first English player to test positive for the banned steroid nandrolone. The player has-AFP - 209 words
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Article, Illustration726 2003-01-25 42 -AFP There has never been such a compelling sibling rivalry in sport Tennis Australian Open, women's final Live, Ch 22, Saturday, 10.30 am MELBOURNE She couldn't bear to watch as sister Serena stood on the brink of defeat against Kirn Clijsters but Venus Williams' eyes are now-AFP; GETTY IMAGES - 726 words
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327 2003-01-25 42 Tennis Australian Open Too much for tired Roddick MELBOURNE Rainer Schuettler became the first German to reach a Grand Slam final in seven years when he wore down American Andy Roddick in four sets to reach Sunday's Australian Open final. The327 words
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Article124 2003-01-25 43 CHINA'S Liang Wen Chong became the first player on the European or Asian PGA Tours to be disqualified for using an illegal club under rules introduced this year. Liang, who used a Mizuno 300 SII, was told of the infraction at the end of the second round,124 words
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Article, Illustration429 2003-01-25 43 ERNIE Els' (picture) purple patch continued on the second day of the Caltex Masters, presented by Carlsberg, as he took the clubhouse lead at Laguna National Golf and Country Club. The South African, chasing his fourth consecutive win, fired429 words
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Article, Illustration701 2003-01-25 43 S. Murali - S. Murali by murali@newstoday.com.sg TWO rounds gone and just three shots behind Ernie Els, competing in a big golf tournament Growing up as Singapore's most precocious golf talent, such a scenario must have been in the dreams of Lam Chih Bing (picture) on many701 words
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