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Title Section16 2003-07-10 1 TODAY SHARE YOUR FREE COPY h U V S Q 2i V July10'2003 MiTA(p)°o2/ii/2o °2 www.todayonline.com16 words
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Article686 2003-07-10 1 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Today Exclusive Big budget cut leaves many of them scrambling by derrick@newstoday.com.sg QUIETLY, without fuss, a significant and painful belt-tightening exercise has been underway in centres of learning across the island. When parents packed off their children back to classes recently, few realised686 words
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Article, Illustration591 2003-07-10 1 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Comment/ IN the wake of the vain attempt to separate Iranian conjoined twins Ladan and Laleh Bijani, it must be asked if Singapore's medical ethics make the cut Should the surgery have been undertaken, even if the twins had given their permission?WONG KHING CHONG - 591 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article828 2003-07-10 2 Sunny Goh - Sunny Goh News Comment Easy to bash Beijing but noise-makers are missing the point JUST about the only people having a good laugh at the expense of the Hong Kong authorities right now are the proindependence politicians and analysts in Taiwan. And why not? The Special Administrative Rally828 words
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Article, Illustration449 2003-07-10 2 Val Chua - Val Chua by val@news today, com, sg A FRESH round of speculation over Singapore Airlines' (SIA) interest in the Australian domestic market surfaced Down Under, when former chairman Cheong Choong Kong (picture) was in Brisbane this week. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Dr449 words
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191 2003-07-10 3 WASHINGTON Singapore has agreed to remove a major sticking point in the US Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA): Chewing gum. After intense lobbying by Chicago-based gum maker Wrigley and members of the US Congress, Singapore has agreed to allow the sale of sugar-free191 words
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Miscellaneous13 2003-07-10 3 Bodies flown home to Iran: Page 4 Tomorrow: The other point of view13 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration366 2003-07-10 4 Francis Kan - Francis Kan Interest in trade shows revives with end of Sars crisis by francis@newstoday.com.sg BUSINESS is starting to pick up in the Sars-struck exhibition and convention industry here. Industry players are reporting strong interest in shows scheduled for the rest of the year, following the removal of Singapore366 words
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274 2003-07-10 4 — Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern IT WAS their determination to return to Iran as separate bodies that brought Ladan and Laleh Bijani to Singapore six months ago. Last night, the twins were flown back to Iran in separate coffins. Their bodies were cleaned, wrapped and274 words
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244 2003-07-10 4 GOING by the latest exchange of official letters, the icy spat between Singapore and Indonesia over trade data has begun to thaw. Since June, Indonesian ministers have been stepping up allegations that Singapore is withholding its bilateral trade statistics as they do not correspond244 words
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Article88 2003-07-10 4 Reuters THE term ping-pong diplomacy takes on a new meaning at the weekend, when South-east Asian envoys play table tennis in Singapore. "It's part of a fairly concerted effort in Singapore to make sports part of our culture," said Mr Crosby Ong of Asia Pr.Comz, an organiserReuters - 88 words
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Article217 2003-07-10 6 FIRST AND LARGEST BUSINESS FORUM IN POST-SARS CHINA TEMASEK Holdings, IE Singapore and Capita Land will hold the first and largest two-day forum in post-Sars China, on July 31 and Aug 1. More than 300 participants, including business leaders, will explore investment opportunities in China. The guest-of-honour217 words
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Article393 2003-07-10 6 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li by chingli@newstoday.com.sg NINETY-NINE per cent of men do not get it, but low occurrence of breast cancer among men does not equate to no occurrence. And when they do get it, the stigma does not arise from the treatment of mastectomy breast393 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration212 2003-07-10 8 Sabrina Wong - Sabrina Wong Amid tragedy, an inspiring tale I AM deeply saddened to hear of the unsuccessful surgery and subsequent deaths of Iranian twin sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijani. The risks were high but most of us can empathise with the sisters in their yearning to live separate212 words
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Letter37 2003-07-10 8 Goh Chengying - Goh Chengying ON behalf of my class, 2/2 of Bedok Green Secondary School, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Iranian twins Ladan and Laleh, who died on Tuesday.37 words
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Letter192 2003-07-10 8 See Leong Kit - See Leong Kit I REFER to the report, "Prosecution's liver expert has his say" (Today, July 9). Many members of the public believe that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) was caught napping when it allowed Slim 10 to be sold freely. In 2001, the Slim 10192 words
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Letter68 2003-07-10 8 Yak Chin Hua - Yak Chin Hua I REFER to the report, "Goahead for bartop dances, 24-hr nightspots" (Today, July 9). Why did it take almost a year from the time Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong first raised it at the National Day Rally to reach the decision? With the Remaking Singapore68 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article317 2003-07-10 10 Francis Kan - Francis Kan SGX asks why shipping line shares soared to 3-year high by francis@newstoday.com.sg LONG neglected by investors, Singapore-listed Samudera Shipping Line made waves this week as punters chased the stock up to three-year highs. It has gained 43 per cent since last week and closed at317 words
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Corporate Briefs
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Article25 2003-07-10 10 Bloomberg which runs Australia's busiest airport, will cut its number of full-time employees by 160, or 40 per cent of its workforce.Bloomberg - 25 words
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Article32 2003-07-10 10 AFX-Asia said it has completed the sale of its Sing Tel Yellow Pages unit, but may change the $220 million sale's cash consideration to reflect "changes in working capital".– AFX-Asia - 32 words
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Article38 2003-07-10 10 AFX-Asia net profit in the year to April 30 grew nearly 200 per cent to $8.2 million from a year ago, the company said. The growth of its proprietary tyre rands aided the increase, it said.-AFX-Asia - 38 words
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118 2003-07-10 10 Bloomberg NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is being sued by a woman who says a ship's captain held her captive because she works for a law firm that's suing the cruise line. Beth and Mark Lurie say they were on a week-long Hawaiian cruise in February, whenBloomberg - 118 words
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Market Watch
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Article109 2003-07-10 10 -AFP SHARE prices closed 0.28 per cent higher yesterday led by select interest in blue-chip stocks, dealers said. The STI gained 4.2 points to end at 1,523.15 and the All-Singapore Equities index was up 2.6 points at 411.22. About 1.82 billion shares worth $882.96 million were traded, up from-AFP - 109 words
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Article61 2003-07-10 10 Index Value Change Pts Nikkei 225 Hang Seng KLCI Sydney All Ords Taiwan Weighted Korea Composite Thai SET Index Jakarta Composite Philippines Comp Shenzhen B 9,990.95 10,027.41 725.67 3,008.30 5,358.91 705.50 482.52 519.811 1,295.52 221.68 +92.23 +34.54 -1.33 -5.30 -9.06 -2.84 -14.12 +1.281 -6.70 0.00 +0.93 +0.35 -0.1861 words
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Article36 2003-07-10 10 us$ UK£ Yen HK$ RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.5703 0.3491 67.33 4.447 2.167 0.5022 4,673 23.73 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 30.40 0.8618 26.35 672.8 0.7772 4.7214 0.9660 19.5436 words
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Article22 2003-07-10 10 Gold us$/oi Silver us$/oi Platinum us$/oi 345.4 4.730 665.3 Rubber cents/kg 176.3 Palm Oil RM/tonne 141 2 Brent crude us$/borrel 28.1922 words
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Article57 2003-07-10 10 By volume July 8 Chartered Ipco UniFiber Full Apex Semitech Digiland Reed Horizon Beyonks GES Close 1.100 0.135 0.140 0.520 0.245 0.125 0.145 0.105 0.255 0.490 Change +0.040 +0.015 +0.010 +0.010 +0.005 -0.020 +0.015 +0.010 +3.8 +12.5 +7.7 +2.0 +2.1 -12.1 +6.3 +2.1 'OOO 88,014 81,275 62,18057 words
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Article84 2003-07-10 10 By$ July 8 Close Change BukitSem 12.900 +0.300 By percentage July 8 Close Change Integra R500 0.030 +50.0 SIA 200 10.700 +0.200 C&C 5.100 +0.140 JSH500USS 3.140 +0.140 Integra R 0.035 +40.0 L&M 0.020 +33.3 MediaS 0.040 +33.3 CSA 1.560 +0.130 Isetan(S) 2.500 +0.120 DBS Bk 6%84 words
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Article80 2003-07-10 10 By$ July 8 Close Change Thai Prime200USS 6.700 -0.200 By percentage July 8 Close Change BBR 0.020 -20.0 AVJenningsAS 1.460 -0.150 &eative 50 14.800 -0.100 ChipEngS W*****2 0.025 -16.7 CraftP 0.060 -14.3 GreatEast 10.400 -0.100 OCBC 10.400 -0.100 Yongnam 0.030 -14.3 FJBen W*****6 0.035 -12.5 OUE 7.05080 words
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148 2003-07-10 12 Bloomberg CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's fourth-biggest provider of made-to-order chips, will manufacture chips for Infineon Technologies in its biggest factory, Fab 2. It is the second contract announced this week. Full-scale production is scheduled to start next year. Chartered, which has been– Bloomberg - 148 words
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Article365 2003-07-10 12 Agencies Senior Pentagon official 'wants to block takeover of Global Crossing' WASHINGTON A senior Pentagon official is recommending that the US government block Singapore Technologies Telemedia's (STT) bid to take over troubled telecommunications concern, Global Crossing, according to The Wall Street Journal yesterday. Citing unnamed people– Agencies - 365 words
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Article108 2003-07-10 14 A WIRELESS broadband roaming trial is being conducted by Star Hub, Bluengine, Nautilus Networks and PC Connect (iCell), which allows customers to roam wirelessly at over 220 locations in Singapore without additional charges. This technical trial, expected to last a few months, aims to obtain customer feedback108 words
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Article, Illustration327 2003-07-10 14 Bloomberg Thai businessman leads his workers in anti-govt protest BANGKOK Thai Petrochemical and TPI Polene, founded by Prachai Leophairatana (picture), allowed about half their staff to take the day off to join a rally to protest the government's sale of state businesses. Mr Prachai has been a long– Bloomberg - 327 words
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191 2003-07-10 14 Bloomberg CITIGROUP Inc was fired as manager of a US$7OO million ($1.23 billion) global share sale by First Financial Holding Co, owner of Taiwan's fourth-largest bank by assets, after a dispute over the price of the stock on offer. The sale of one billion sharesBloomberg - 191 words
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Corporate Briefs
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Article37 2003-07-10 14 has appointed Mr Melvin Ang as senior vice-president effective yesterday. He will assist Mr Chang Long Jong, CEO of MediaCorp Studios, in content production and day-to-day operations. Mr Ang was previously with the SPH group.37 words
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Article41 2003-07-10 14 Bloomberg which owns about 279,000 square metres of property in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, may choose Singapore for a property trust listing, said Ms Karen Li, a spokeswoman for USI Holdings Ltd, the group's Hong Kong-listed unit.— Bloomberg - 41 words
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59 2003-07-10 14 AFX-Asia (A-REIT) said it had leased out an additional 26,422 square metres of industrial space in the second quarter, bringing the average occupancy rate of the group's portfolio of nine industrial properties to 81.2 per cent. The average monthly rental for the new leases ranges– AFX-Asia - 59 words
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Article57 2003-07-10 14 Agencies a computer systems integrator, said it will place 39 million new shares at 30 cents each to raise $1 1.44 million. The company said it will use the proceeds to fund the development of intellectual property rights for products complementary to its business, for research andAgencies - 57 words
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Article41 2003-07-10 14 Bloomberg the world's third-largest carmaker, signed a purchase agreement to buy 46 per cent of a local manufacturing venture with Indonesia's PT Astra International last Friday for US$226 million ($396 million), raising its holding to 95 per cent.— Bloomberg - 41 words
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Article234 2003-07-10 16 Bloomberg Bank is first foreign investor to buy yuan shares ÜBS, Europe's largest bank, bought shares in Chinese cargo, steel and phone equipment companies. This is the first purchase of yuan shares by an overseas investor since China opened its $500 billion capital market a decade ago.Bloomberg - 234 words
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Article163 2003-07-10 16 Bloomberg TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's largest supplier of made-to-order computer chips, said that the government had cut its stake in a US$B22 million ($1,442 billion) sale, taking advantage of rising technology stocks to plug its deficit The shareholders sold about 79 million American depository receipts– Bloomberg - 163 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article218 2003-07-10 19 Reuters WASHINGTON The United States government has broken a long-standing policy and agreed to provide assistance to the Palestinian authority. The move is seen as a bid to shore up the new Palestinian Prime Minister, Mr Mahmoud Abbas, and the shaky peace process. The first instalment of– Reuters - 218 words
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Article208 2003-07-10 19 AFP LONDON The row between the BBC and the British government over a dossier on Iraqi weapons took a twist when a Defence Ministry official admitted meeting BBC reporter Andrew Gilligan, AFP reported. The ministry said the official had come forward to say thatAFP - 208 words
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AROUND THE WORLD
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Article, Illustration67 2003-07-10 21 Agencies A US judge said she was inclined to throw out, for now, most of the charges against a millionaire socialite accused of spying on the US for China. US District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper said she was leaning towards dismissing three out of five charges against Chinese– Agencies - 67 words
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Article85 2003-07-10 21 AFP A suspected Iraqi intelligence operative has been captured by US troops in what is seen as an important breakthrough in the probe of Al Qaeda's foreign ties. Former Iraqi envoy to the Czech Republic, Mr Ahmad Khalil Ibrahim Samir Al-Ani, was taken into custody inAFP - 85 words
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Article67 2003-07-10 21 Reuters MALAYSIA had agreed to lead an international team to monitor a proposed cease- fire between Filipino troops and Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels while both sides hammer out a peace agreement, the Philippines said yesterday. Philippines Foreign Minister Bias Ople had suggested to Malaysia that it– Reuters - 67 words
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Article227 2003-07-10 21 Agencies Foreigners can also get espionage degrees from 3 Indon schools BATAM (Indonesia) Fancy a degree in spying? Three new schools in Indonesia can help, The Jakarta Post reported. The newspaper said that Batam, Riau and Sentul in West Java will open the world's first intelligence colleges,Agencies - 227 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1056 2003-07-10 22 Alex Au - Alex Au After PM Goh's remarks on status of gays by news@newstoday.com.sg PRIME Minister Goh Chok Tong's remarks to Time magazine touching on the gay issue, followed, by coincidence, two other major events abroad. They were tectonic shifts towards gay equality. In June,– Getty Images - 1,056 words
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WATZUP?
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Article, Illustration800 2003-07-10 24 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Vanessa Mac and Bond are only the tip of the iceberg, says their promoter Mcl Bush IT WAS a genre synonymous with tuxedos, "poncy" recital halls and big, white, curly wigs. But these days, classical music has taken on a wilder slant Having incorporated glitz and800 words
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Article, Illustration118 2003-07-10 24 IN this week's edition of 8 Days, Caldecott Heavenly Queen Zoe Tay recreates that sexy, iconic portrait of yore. Who can forget the magazine's iconic, oh-so-sexy decade-old portrait of Zoe on a leather couch draped in nothing but fur (right)? And did you118 words
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Article, Illustration461 2003-07-10 27 -Reuters LOS ANGELES Being a mother has changed actress Angelina Jolie (picture) a great deal. In a televised interview, the Oscar-winning actress said she felt transformed by adoptive motherhood. The 28-year-old actress also discussed her history of selfmutilation, bisexuality and the aftermath of a broken-Reuters; H_A£P£/wto_ - 461 words
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401 2003-07-10 27 Teng Qian Xi - Teng Qian Xi qianxi@newstoday.com.s; IN THE beginning, there was the word. Not enough, thought the organising committee of this year's Singapore Writer's Festival (SWF). Instead, they aimed for "renewal" of the written word by taking it off the page and bringing it to a401 words
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FEATURES
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Article, Illustration301 2003-07-10 28 Reuters Britney admits having sex with Justin LOS ANGELES Pop princess Britney Spears (picture) has admitted that she had sex with former boyfriend Justin Timberlake despite once vowing to remain a virgin until she wed. In the coming issue of W magazine, Britney details her relationshipReuters; I - 301 words
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Article113 2003-07-10 28 -AFP LOS ANGELES Winona Ryder is set to star in a Milos Forman film opposite Scan Connery, one of her first roles since her shoplifting conviction last year. Winona, 31, will star in famed director Forman's latest project, Embers, an adaptation of a 1942 novel by-AFP - 113 words
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CATS & DOGS
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Article, Illustration816 2003-07-10 29 JC Belle - JC Belle Groom Max to show him your love by news@newstoday.com. sq KEEPING a dog is not only about feeding him, giving him shelter and playing with him when you have the time. If you thought so, you may be better off keeping a toy dog. Just as816 words
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Article, Illustration126 2003-07-10 29 ARE you thinking of switching your dog to newALPO® dog food? Whenever a change in diet is made, it should be done gradually.This helps avoid the diges- tive upsets and food refusals which can occur if a diet is changed too quickly.The best method for switching126 words
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CITY STYLE
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Article, Illustration492 2003-07-10 30 Melody Tan - Melody Tan Triple ceramide complex, argireline and sunscreen keep skin young and supple by news@newstoday.com.sg DOES the thought of getting old and wrinkled put a frown on your face? Smile instead. According to Mr Tony Vargas, director of the Elizabeth Arden skin care research and492 words
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FOOD FORUM
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Article, Illustration13 2003-07-10 33 White rice Basmati rice Brown rice Fragrant rice. Brown/cargo rice^13 words
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Article616 2003-07-10 33 Katrina Karim - Katrina Karim Find out more from labels on the packets by eatout@newstoday.com.sg THERE is a bewildering variety of goods on our supermarket shelves. Starting this week, Today and NTUC Fair Price supermarkets bring you a consumer column that will help you read the labels,616 words
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Article203 2003-07-10 33 Chicken Flavoured Rice Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 small chicken, skinned and cut into bite-sizes 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 water chestnut, peeled and sliced 6 dried mushrooms, soaked and sliced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups fragrant rice Method: 1. Mix chopped chicken pieces with all203 words
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IN CINEMAS
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Article, Illustration502 2003-07-10 34 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang A week of formula-defying Indian films DEV Benegal isn't much of a Bollywood fan. Growing up in New Delhi, the 43-year-old film-maker was exposed to more American and British cinematic fare than the popular and formulaic song-and-dance flicks churned out by his native502 words
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Article352 2003-07-10 34 ]angAurAman (War and Peace) (PG) English/some Indian dialogue; 172 mm Directed byAnand Patwardhan A documentary about the pursuit of peace in the face of global militarism and war. July I 3 English, August (PG) English/Indian; I 18 mm Directed by Dcv Benegal A man influenced by Western thinking352 words
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Article211 2003-07-10 36 -AFP CAIRO A Egyptian film has become a box office hit with its frank treatment of marital sexual problems and adultery, breaking new ground in a conservative society. Sahar al-Layali, or Night Out, is the first film by young Egyptian director Hani Khalifa and-AFP - 211 words
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Article310 2003-07-10 37 HOT DEAL SPECIAL offers and bargains await early birds who decide to fly into the Fragrant Harbour, post-Sars. Now that Hong Kong has been taken off the World Health Organisation list of Sars-affected areas, the tourism authorities hope to bring visitors back to the territory with310 words
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Article, Illustration429 2003-07-10 38 Justine Moss - Justine Moss The SuperStar Virgo is back to take you on an unforgettable cruise with lots of perks by traveller@newstoday.com.sg ANCHORS aweigh! It's time to pack up your holiday gear and snap up one of Star Cruises' special deals on the SuperStar Virgo. After an extended429 words
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154 2003-07-10 40 PASSENGERS on board Swiss International Air Lines can expect more quiet comfort when they fly on its new Airbus A 340-300. The first of the carrier's seven A 340-300 orders was delivered from the manufacturer's delivery centre in Toulouse, France, to the airline's main154 words
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Article, Illustration673 2003-07-10 40 Francis Kan - Francis Kan Beyond the coastline of Mauritius is an inner beauty worth exploring by francis@newstoday.com.sg WRITING about the pristine beaches and turquoise waters of Mauritius would appear to be an exercise in futility. After all, how do you compete with the reams of prose already devoted to the673 words
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Miscellaneous1604 2003-07-10 42 I TV Wow Wow World Macau Earth visions Aits Cential, 9 30pm fe^, I Love is Beautiful channel B,9pm Yang Lan One on One with Channel 5, Bpm Bored of crowded malls, cafe culture and people watch- I Song Hui falls head over heels in love with Llll 1011(1 nOO1,604 words
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Article, Illustration474 2003-07-10 43 Agencies Cleveland star lives up to the hype ORLANDO Leßron James dominated the competition to the delight of his audience, then eyeballed the Scoreboard for his own satisfaction. With 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists on Tuesday {yesterday morning, Singapore time), the most talked-about highAgencies; Reuters photo - 474 words
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Article56 2003-07-10 43 AFP WASHINGTON Gary Fayton has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN reported on Tuesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) that the veteran point guard will accept the National Basketball Association team's mid-level exception, believed to be Los Angeles' limitAFP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration546 2003-07-10 44 AFP Mickelson hopes to find his game and lose that tag Golf Scottish Open, first round Live, today, 11pm, Ch 22 LOCH LOMOND Phil Mickelson (picture) is hoping a visit to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond can help him finally shake off one of the leastAFP - 546 words
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Article341 2003-07-10 44 AFP Cycling Tour de France Nazon ends Aussie yellow streak ST DIZIER, France Bradley McGee's golden spell in the Tour de France yellow jersey came to an end after a high-octane 167.5 km third stage here on Tuesday but the Australian said his team's race isAFP - 341 words
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Article, Illustration308 2003-07-10 44 -AFP SYDNEY Outspoken former Australian batsman David Hookes says Bangladesh does not deserve to play Test cricket and has called on Steve Waugh's world champions to humiliate their opposition in their two Tests in Australia. In comments that won't go down well with Asian cricket followers,-AFP; Getty Images I; Getty Images - 308 words
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Article313 2003-07-10 45 Agencies Aussie striker decides to join Liverpool SYDNEY After the David Beckham-Real Madrid saga and Ronaldinho's ongoing transfer auction, Harry Kewell's move to Liverpool hasn't been the most dramatic, or the most tedious, Premiership sale of the summer. But at least it's been settled. Yesterday, Kewell– Agencies - 313 words
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Article, Illustration110 2003-07-10 45 LONDON Claudio Ranieri has been given a vote of confidence by Chelsea's new owner Roman Abramovich, despite speculation that Sven-Goran Eriksson could take over at the London club. Ranieri met the Russian billionaire for the first time on Tuesday and a source close to the managerGetty Images - 110 words
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Article118 2003-07-10 45 AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Dean Jones will be in Singapore this weekend as a guest of the Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA) Outback Play Family Sports Day, to be held on Saturday at Marina South. Part of Play! Singapore, the ANZA Outback Play Family Sports Day118 words
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Article, Illustration461 2003-07-10 46 Agencies United set to sign Brazilian after Perez rules out further signings at Madrid MADRID After saying goodbye to both coach Carlos Queiroz and midfielder David Beckham, Manchester United should not lose out to Real Madrid for a third time. Brazilian striker Ronaldinho could be onAgencies; Getty Images - 461 words
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Article, Illustration368 2003-07-10 46 – Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn JUST over a decade ago, bodybuilding was among Singapore's elite sports. In six South-east Asia Games between 1987-1997, bodybuilding collected 21 gold, 11 silver and six bronze medals for the Republic. On the international stage, Azman Abdullah captured the middleweight silverWONG KHING CHONG - 368 words
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Article48 2003-07-10 46 LONDON Trevor Sinclair will leave West Ham United for Middlesbrough this week for a fee of £2 million ($5.7 million). The 30-year-old England international winger will become Middlesbrough's first summer signing and the second high-profile departure from Upton Park after Lee Bowyer's move to Newcastle United.48 words
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Article75 2003-07-10 46 KUALA LUMPUR The Asian PGA Tour has shrugged off the impact of the Sars virus and confirmed eight tournaments worth more than US$3 million ($5.25 million) for the final half of the 2003 season, which starts in September. Ramlan Haron, executive director of the Asian PGA, said the75 words
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Article47 2003-07-10 46 RALEIGH, North Carolina Triple Olympic champion Marion Jones and her partner, world 100 m record holder Tim Montgomery, named Dan Pfaff as their new coach on Tuesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). Pfaff had coached Canada's Donovan Bailey to the 100 m world record in 1996.47 words
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Article58 2003-07-10 46 ROME Inter Milan is close to signing Ajax midfielder Andy Van der Meyde, according to yesterday's Gazzetta dello Sport. The newspaper reported that Inter director Massimo Moretti was in Amsterdam to try and conclude a deal for the 23-year-old winger. It is believed Ajax wants around 8.6 million58 words
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Article60 2003-07-10 46 MUNICH German Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher, winner of the last two grands prix for Williams, has been annoyed by comparisons to his brother, Bunte magazine reported. The 28-year-old is third in the drivers' world championship, 11 points behind his 34-year-old brother Michael, a five-time world champion. Ralf60 words
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