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Title Section13 2003-07-23 1 TODAY SHARE YOUR FREE COPY Wednesday www.todayonline.com July 23, 2003 mita (p) 002/11/200213 words
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Article, Illustration903 2003-07-23 1 Rahul Pathak; Lee Ching Wern - Rahul Pathak Lee Ching Wern Soon, being more senior may not mean higher pay by and rahul@newstoday.com.sg VERY quietly, away from the glare of media, a radical project is taking shape that could change the look and feel of your pay cheque. Working with903 words
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Advertisement281 2003-07-23 1 /)/\=DJA£ORP 2am LATEST US officials are carrying out DNA tests on two badly-burned bodies following a raid on a house in Mosul. The bodies are believed to be those of Uday and Qusay, sons of ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The men were killed in a gun battle with US281 words
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Miscellaneous43 2003-07-23 1 Good things t await I. you today i IT JUST TASTES BETTER™ Turn to page 4 Sars has made Spore stronger, says PM Goh See Page 4 V i^___ '^_*^''/-s4' II ITI uptight H about fl nuditY says lEva Mendes I Page 2643 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration627 2003-07-23 2 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Korean twins separated in four-and-a-half-hour op by huileng@newstoday.com.sg IN AN uncharacteristically understated fashion, Raffles Hospital yesterday announced that conjoined twins Min Sa-Rang and Min Ji-Hye, who were joined at the hip, had been successfully separated in an operation that lasted four-and-a-half hours. Gone wasAFP photo - 627 words
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Article181 2003-07-23 2 Channel News Asia KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has asked Singapore to return to the negotiating table to try and resolve the water dispute. Malaysia's Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said he is looking for dialogue, not arbitration, for now. He said Singapore and Malaysia have fantastic peo-ple-to-people– Channel News Asia - 181 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration576 2003-07-23 3 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan Jasmine Yin They use own study to counter SBS' assumptions by kim@newstoday.com.sg REFUSING to take no for an answer, residents living in the vicinity of Buangkok station have hit back with a survey that debunks the assumptions governing SBS Transit's decision to keepJasmine Yin - 576 words
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Article, Illustration317 2003-07-23 4 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li The Tree of Life' takes root in remembrance of Sars loss by chingli@newstoday.com.sg THEY came as individuals, but left as a community united in tribute to Singapore's Sars heroes. Hundreds of Singaporeans flocked to the Palm Valley at the Botanic Gardens on Monday to participate317 words
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315 2003-07-23 4 — Madeleine Chang - Madeleine Chang IN three years' time, the video gaming industry will be worth US$B6 billion ($l5l billion). Since 1999, the industry has been outshining the movie industry. Last year, sales of electronic games topped US$lO.3 billion, far better315 words
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144 2003-07-23 4 -AFP THE Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced on Monday the creation of a Food and Beverage Division to exploit one of the city's main attractions food. STB's chief executive Lim Neo Chian said that the division will "maximise the opportunities to promote food as-AFP - 144 words
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IN THE NEWS
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Article54 2003-07-23 4 A $10 million initiative called Locally-based Enterprise Advancement Programme (Leap) was launched on Monday to create a business environment that is conducive for entrepreneurs. The Economic Development Board aims to help young enterprises and emerging industries by leveraging on the contacts and connections of venture capitalists, business54 words
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Article52 2003-07-23 4 Three quarters of expatriates here are likely to leave their employers at the end of their assignments, according to a study by Insead Business School. This means that companies risk losing internationally-experi-enced employees. The expats' grouse is that their companies have poor career planning systems and52 words
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Article60 2003-07-23 4 Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong visited Jakarta to present four thermal scanners to Indonesia's Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar. The scanners will be used for screening passengers at the international airport. Mr Yeo said that the partnership with Indonesia is in keeping with Asean's commitment to remain60 words
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Article, Illustration294 2003-07-23 6 2003 Singapore Quality Award Presentation AT the 9th Singapore Quality Award (SQA) presentation ceremony last night, more than 400 people gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, to honour the best business organisations in Singapore. Senior Minister of State for Trade Industry and Education, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam,WEE TECK HIAN and ERNEST CHUA - 294 words
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Article, Illustration98 2003-07-23 8 WEARING aprons that were about three-quarters of their size, the primary one students at Monfort Primary School became miniature chefs in a culinary competition organised by NTUC FairPrice. The students created dishes using the kiwi fruit as the main ingredient. Scott HendroffALVIN TOH - 98 words
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Article385 2003-07-23 8 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo $21 b resort taking shape by derrick@newstoday.com.sg LAS VEGAS, the mecca of gambling, will soon no longer be 20 hours and a dream away for Singaporeans and other Asians. One casino owner has decided that if the money cannot go to the mountain, then385 words
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Advertisement25 2003-07-23 8 The chance to win a Canon PowerShot S5O is now at your fingertips. Look out for the Canon DIGIC SMS Contest ad in TODAY'S publication!25 words
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Miscellaneous9 2003-07-23 8 ABRSM exams on jazz now available See Page 279 words
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LETTERS
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Letter254 2003-07-23 10 Alex Cheong - Alex Cheong NEL is a boon, but many people prefer the convenience of the bus I NOTE that SBS Transit and Tibs will be rationalising certain bus routes now that the North East Line (NEL) is in operation. This information is out on the Public Transport Council's254 words
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Letter117 2003-07-23 10 T Rajagopal - T Rajagopal I REFER to the thoughtful letter, "3-point strategy" (Today, July 21), from the president of the NTUC, Mr John de Payva, on how to help workers become confident and nimble. While some companies sponsor their staff for training, the onus lies with the employee117 words
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196 2003-07-23 10 Jason Lee Boon Hong - Jason Lee Boon Hong I ATTENDED the recent Alive! concert at Zhenghua Square. I applaud the organising committee's decision to hold the concert in the heartlands. HDB residents usually have to travel to concert venues such as the Singapore Indoor Stadium or Sentosa to196 words
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Letter, Illustration207 2003-07-23 10 Jeffrey Law Lee Beng - Jeffrey Law Lee Beng I READ with interest and amusement the commentary, "Pawn shop generation 2" (Today, July 21). From time immemorial, pawn shops have been in existence and people who borrow money in exchange for pawned valuables are usually those who cannot make207 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Corporate Briefs
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Article58 2003-07-23 12 AFX-Asia has finalised the sale of its whollyowned unit, American Eagle Tankers (AET), to Malaysia International Shipping Corp (MISC) after NOL and MISC shareholders approved the deal. Under the deal, MISC paid NOL US$445 million ($782.5 million) in cash. MISC will also fund the US$75 millionAFX-Asia - 58 words
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Article71 2003-07-23 12 AFX-Asia said net profit in the second quarter to June fell 30.5 per cent year-on-year to $4,857 million as losses and goodwill charges for its UK unit, S Daniels, and weaker margins offset higher sales. Sales rose to $124,873 million from $93,956 million previously. S Daniels, which– AFX-Asia - 71 words
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Article34 2003-07-23 12 AFX-Asia CSE GLOBAL has secured $16 million worth of contracts in the African oil and gas market. Among these deals are two contracts worth $7.7 million from Exxon-Mobil's Kizomba B Offshore Africa Development Project.– AFX-Asia - 34 words
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Article199 2003-07-23 12 Bloomberg It follows yen's decline and may weaken further THE Singapore dollar fell after the yen's decline reinforced trader speculation that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will favour a weakening currency after lowering its target earlier this month. The MAS tries to prevent the Singapore dollar– Bloomberg - 199 words
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Market Watch
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Article57 2003-07-23 12 By volume July 22 Intend Ipco DMXTech MultiVis Chartered Reed Citiraya Japan Asia GES SembCorp Close 0.270 0.170 0.475 0.340 1.070 0.075 0.540 0.105 0.495 1.440 Change -0.010 +0.010 +0.040 +0.005 -0.020 -0.005 +0.005 +0.040 -3.6 +6.3 +9.2 +1.5 -1.8 -4.5 +1.0 +2.9 'OOO 69,409 69,399 56,09157 words
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Article81 2003-07-23 12 July 22 .SIM Close Changi 0.895 +0.08. HTLInl 0.780 +0.06. ShanghaiAC 2k HKS Breweries 0.590 +0.061 6.100 +0.051 IMH 400USS 6.750 +0.051 OMX Tech 0.475 +0.041 3P Bal 2.940 +0.041 Hucin Hsin 1.040 +0.041 SembCorp 1.440 +0.041 Jy percentage luly 22 Close Change 'akTech 0.150 +25.0 lalarland81 words
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Article82 2003-07-23 12 luly 22 Close Changi )BS 11.500 -0.401 ilA 200 10.600 -0.401 iPH 18.900 -0.401 iPHlOO 19.000 -0.301 /enlure 17.300 -0.301 3BS Bk 6% NCPS*****.800 -0.201 XBC 10.500 -0.201 ieaview 5.900 -0.201 ilA 10.700 -0.201 illETFlOO 15.750 -0.201 By percentage July 22 _iaW*****6 Close Changi 0.010 -33.: .SCW*****782 words
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Article86 2003-07-23 12 AFX-Asia SHARE prices closed lower, extending losses for a fourth consecutive session, in line with weaker regional markets after Wall Street's overnight losses. SembCorp Industries and its unit, SembCorp Marine, bucked the decline of most blue chips such as DBS after bagging a new shipbuilding contract. Osim International roseAFX-Asia - 86 words
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Article61 2003-07-23 12 Index Nikkei 225 Value 9485.97 Change Pts -41.76 -0.44% Hang Seng KLCI Sydney All Ords Taiwan Weighted *****.71 712.86 3048.50 5261.01 -94.15 -6.80 -22.10 41.71 -0.93% -0.94% -0.72% 0.80% Korea Composite Uiai SE1 Index 699.70 488.58 +6.20 +1.14 0.89% 0.23% lakarta Composite Philippines Comp Shenzhen B 516.78 1301.4861 words
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Article18 2003-07-23 12 Gold uss/oi 356 Platinum uss/oi 685 Rubber centsAg 179 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1331 Brent crude uss/barrel 28.4018 words
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Article, Illustration41 2003-07-23 12 SGX Bloomberg US$ 0.57 UK£ 0.35 Yen 68 HK$ 4.44 RM 2.16 Euro 0.50 Rupiah 4,794 Baht 24 Peso 30.61 A$ 0.87 Indian Rs 26 Won 673 C$ 0.80 Yuan 4.71 NZ$ 0.98 NTS 19.57 Information provided by:SGX; Bloomberg - 41 words
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Article109 2003-07-23 14 SCS blames squeeze SINGAPORE Computer Systems' net profit in the second quarter to June fell sharply to $7,000 from $5,485 million a year earlier. "In line with the contraction of Singapore's economy in the second quarter, SCS's performance was affected by lower demand for IT products and related109 words
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Article59 2003-07-23 14 AFX-Asia THE initial public offering (IPO) of 5.48 million Agva Corporation shares was 174 times subscribed. Meanwhile, integrated precision plastics manufacturer Sunningdale Precision Industries will offer 80 million shares at $0.32 each through an IPO, and Devotion Eco-Thermal, a Chinese maker and supplier of heating boilers for– AFX-Asia - 59 words
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Article332 2003-07-23 14 Francis Kan - Francis Kan by francis@newstoday.com.sg LOCAL small and medium enterprises are starting to make their mark among Singapore's fastest-growing companies, according to a ranking released yesterday. The "Fastest Growing 50" list (FGSO), compiled by research firm DP Information Network, ranks Singapore-incorporated companies based on their sales growth332 words
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BUSINESS
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166 2003-07-23 16 Bloomberg TOKYO Tokyo Stock Exchange president Masaaki Tsuchida said more than 100 companies may sell shares on the country's main bourse this year the biggest number since 2000 as rising share prices in Japan lure firms eager to raise cash. "A growing numberBloomberg - 166 words
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Article, Illustration309 2003-07-23 16 -AFP HK moves target for balanced budget from 2007 to 2010 HONG KONG Hong Kong's government may not be able to balance its budget until the year to March 2010, against its target of March 2007, with the deficit for the current year expected to widen to HK$B5.4-AFP; Getty Images - 309 words
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Article342 2003-07-23 18 Bloomberg Bharti should see profits following rate-cut and policy on free incoming calls BHARTI Tele-Ventures, India's biggest mobile phone operator, may report a second-quarter profit as a public company compared to the loss a year earlier as cheaper rates boosted sales. The net income of the company– Bloomberg - 342 words
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Article, Illustration3168 2003-07-23 18 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Although carefully verified, data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy or sell3,168 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article336 2003-07-23 20 Bush faces pressure to commit US forces to Liberia MONROVIA As fighting raged unabated yesterday in Liberia's war-wrecked capital, Monrovia, where nearly 700 civilians have been killed, the US faced increasing pressure to send in troops to the African nation founded by freed American slaves. Government336 words
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Article, Illustration70 2003-07-23 20 Reuters photo VISITING British Prime Minister Tony Blair (left) with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng at the riverside Bund overlooking Pudong financial district yesterday. Mr Blair is wrapping up his China trip after seeing headway on North Korea talks and is heading for Hong Kong afterReuters photo - 70 words
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Article277 2003-07-23 20 Reuters NEW BEDFORD (Massachusetts) "Go back to Iraq!" the young men shouted as they beat and kicked the pizza delivery man in the face, breaking his jaw in three places. They bound his body with rope, stuffed a sock in his mouth to muffle his screamsReuters - 277 words
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271 2003-07-23 20 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian government lawyers yesterday fought against a bail application by jailed ex-Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, saying there was no guarantee that he would not violate the law if he were freed. The move prompted a furious response by Anwar'sAFP - 271 words
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AROUND THE WORLD
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Article84 2003-07-23 20 -AFP EIGHT people were injured in two bomb blasts in popular Spanish beach resorts yesterday, heralding what the authorities fear could be the start of a summer campaign by Basque separatists to disrupt the country's lucrative tourist industry. A first explosion at a hotel-AFP - 84 words
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Article83 2003-07-23 20 Reuters A BRITISH woman broke one of the toughest sporting records when she held her breath and dived 122 metres into the Caribbean sea. Human submarine Tanya Streeter held her breath for three minutes and 38 seconds during her underwater odyssey, British newspapers reported yesterday. Ms– Reuters - 83 words
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Article61 2003-07-23 20 -AFP THE world's first tongue transplant has been carried out successfully by a team of Austrian surgeons on a 42-year-old patient suffering from tongue cancer, a spokesman for Vienna's general hospital announced The operation, carried out on Saturday, lasted 14 hours and the patient was "in-AFP - 61 words
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165 2003-07-23 20 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR French President Jacques Chirac paid a five-hour visit to Malaysia yesterday, meeting with Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and receiving a peace award, officials said. Mr Chirac, en route to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, was honoured with a-AFP - 165 words
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Article100 2003-07-23 20 AFP. NEW DELHI India's army commander-in-chief for Kashmir and another general were injured while a brigadier was killed yesterday during an attack by Islamic militants who were hiding inside a military garrison. Lieutenant General Hari Prasad, the commander, and Lt Gen TPS Brar received shrapnel injuriesAFP. - 100 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration967 2003-07-23 22 Soh Buck Song - Soh Buck Song Boston's July 4 party and its message for Singaporeans by news@newstoday. com. sg "The farther back you can see, the more likely you can see farther ahead." Winston Churchill THIS statement, which I spotted recently, comes from a poster advertising– Getty Images - 967 words
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Article, Illustration722 2003-07-23 26 Derrick A Paulo in Los Angeles - Derrick A Paulo in Los Angeles These two girls in 2F2Fw\\\ set your pulse racing JUST like how the cars of 2 Fast 2 Furious have a way of dazzling audiences, the two female stars in the film have a way of getting people's722 words
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Article346 2003-07-23 27 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Enthusiasts can now take jazz exams on various instruments by ianice@newstoday.com.se It has been maturing like a fine wine, with Singaporeans slowly taking to its flavour over the years. And now, jazz enthusiasts here can play a more active role. Instead of mere346 words
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DAILY BREW
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Article, Illustration75 2003-07-23 27 Reuters Coldplay singer Chris Martin has been charged with malicious damage by Australian police following an altercation at a beach resort, a police source told Reuters yesterday. Martin, 26 boyfriend of actress Gwyneth Paltrow- and his band performed at the Splendour In The Grass music festival at– Reuters - 75 words
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Article, Illustration81 2003-07-23 27 I Ten copies of Air Supply's I new 36-track, double-CD I compilation release, I Forever Love, are up for I grabs.The giveaway is in I conjunction with Russell I Hitchcock and Graham Russell's concert on Aug 10 at 7.30pm at Suntec City Convention Hall.Tickets at $105,81 words
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189 2003-07-23 28 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES Sony's Bad Boys II proved to be very good in North American cinemas this weekend as the action sequel arrested U5546.52 million ($Bl.Bl million) on its debut The opening for the Michael Bay-directed actioncomedy, starring Will Smith– Reuters/Hollywood Reporter - 189 words
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Miscellaneous212 2003-07-23 28 weekend gross cumulative gross weeks 1 Bad Boys II US$ 46.52 m US$ 46.52 m 1 2 (1) Pirates of the Caribbean US$ 34.03 m US$ 133.01 m 2 3 (2) League of Extraordinary Gentlemen US$ 10.16 m US$ 42.53 m 2 4 (3) Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines212 words
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Miscellaneous1681 2003-07-23 30 Nang-nak channel 8, io.4spm Champions World 2003 Man Uvs Glasglow Celtic ch 5, Ham Detik Suria, 8 30pm Insight cna, 9.32pm &12 32am With no David Beckham, the American Efforts have been stepped up to ascertain if f^^a-g^ B/ public will have no superstar to cheer when *1 Muslim Singaporeans,1,681 words
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Article, Illustration76 2003-07-23 31 Overall standings top 10 (after the 15th stage) 1 Lance Armstrong (USA) 65hr 36min 23sec, 2 Jan Ullrich (Ger) at 1:07, 3 Alexandre Vinoukurov (Kaz) 2:45, 4 Haimar Zubeldia (Esp) 5:16, 5 Iban Mayo (Esp) 5:25, 6 Ivan Basso (Ita) 8:08, 7 Tyler Hamilton (USA) 9:02, 8 Christophe Moreau (Fra)AFP photo - 76 words
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Article395 2003-07-23 31 -AFP Armstrong still leads, but admits he's struggling LUZ-ARDIDEN, France Lance Armstrong admitted it has been a "crisis-filled" Tour de France so far but judging by his powers of recovery, the American seems to be handling the race's impromptu challenges well. US Postal's four-time race winner-AFP - 395 words
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Article, Illustration532 2003-07-23 32 Agencies Brazilian now claims Man United had little to offer except money LONDON The bickering goes on. First, Manchester United suggested that Ronaldinho was not big enough to take up the challenge of playing for the world's most famous club. Now, the Brazilian striker has claimed he– Agencies; Getty Images - 532 words
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Article, Illustration272 2003-07-23 32 Reuters BARCELONA Veteran American Jenny Thompson captured the women's 100 metres butterfly title on Monday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), lifting the record for the most medals in a world championship toll. Thompson, 30, and also winner of eight Olympic gold medals, wonReuters; Reuters photo - 272 words
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Article, Illustration205 2003-07-23 32 -AFP LOS ANGELES Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson (picture) said yesterday he was"saddened" by the sexual assault allegations levelled against the National Basketball Association team's star guard Kobe Bryant. "For the past four years, it has been my privilege to coach Kobe Bryant,"-AFP; Getty Images | - 205 words
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Article, Illustration438 2003-07-23 33 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Singapore could struggle against opponent's South American contingent by stanley@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE may well face a team made up of predominantly South Americans when the Lions take on Palestine in the Asian Cup 2004 Group B qualifiers in September. Last year, the Palestine Football Federation (PFF)AFP photo - 438 words
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Article111 2003-07-23 33 – Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn AFTER a torrid first round which saw him finish 18th in the 24-strong field, Singapore's top bowler Remy Ong is back in contention for the knock-out stages of the U5552,000 ($91,000) World Tenpin Bowling Association World Ranking Masters in Florida. On Monday (yesterday111 words
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Article, Illustration343 2003-07-23 33 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn by' yohinn@newstoday.com.sg TEN years ago, he reached the pinnacle of his career by clinching the middleweight gold medal at the 1993 World Amateur Bodybuilding Championship in Seoul. Three years later, his world collapsed when the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB)ERNEST CHUA - 343 words
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LETTERS
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Letter468 2003-07-23 34 Darren Carroll - The top pros didn't play badly at Open WITH regard to S Murali's comment, "Open shame" (Today July 22), allow me to highlight a few points. The writer's opening salvo about seeing better back nines played by SICC juniors is taking the word "ludicrous" to a468 words
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117 2003-07-23 34 Herbert Teo - Herbert Teo I REFER to S Murali's "Open Shame" comment yesterday. It begets an answer as to why the champions faltered. All the big guns are used to milliondollar manicured fairways and greens that are like carpets or marble floors. But the sight117 words
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Letter, Illustration129 2003-07-23 34 77? Samuel - 77? Samuel I REFER to the comment "Open Shame" yesterday. I agree with your writer's views. I am a two-handicapper and played at the Sandwich course in tough conditions when I shot a 77. Although it is a difficult course, I expected more from players like129 words
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Letter106 2003-07-23 34 David Kirby - David Kirby I REFER to the comment "Open shame" in your Sports section yesterday. Ben Curtis deserves a little more credit for his performance at the British Open. Yes, he bogeyed four of the last seven holes, but he still managed to card a 69106 words
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Letter, Illustration264 2003-07-23 34 Agencies LONDON Italian champion Juventus will step up its attempts to sign Arsenal's French playmaker, Robert Pires, media reports said yesterday. The Italian club president, Luciano Moggi, has instructed agents to make a £4 million ($11.25 million) bid, which he believesAgencies; Getty Images - 264 words
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Article, Illustration557 2003-07-23 35 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Ranieri bullish as Chelsea prepares to set the world alight by in Kuala Lumpur leonard@newstoday.com.sg THIS time they were out in force. There were twice the number of journalists, cameramen and crew as Chelsea rolled into Kuala Lumpur yesterday for the FA Premier League AsiaGetty Images - 557 words
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Article, Illustration257 2003-07-23 35 I sports@newstoday.com.sg I WITH their keepsakes under their arm, participants at last night's Sports United charity dinner got down to the business of football, a day before the first FA Premier League Asia Cup. There's a fair amount of juggling, if one hopes to find out just where257 words
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