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Title Section19 2003-08-12 1 TODAY SHARE YOUR FREE COPY Tv c s d ay Au §ust i2 > 2°° 3 MITA (P) 002/11/2002 www.todayonline.com19 words
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Article850 2003-08-12 1 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak Managing foreign influx as joblessness takes a toll by' hweenak@newstoday.com.sg TWO weeks ago, two Nanyang Technological University economists opened a can of worms when they came out with statistics showing that the bulk of jobs over the last five years had gone to foreigners. That850 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration148 2003-08-12 1 THE number of cyber crimes and victims of cyber crimes have remained low in Singapore. However, such crimes still do occur and only an increased state of vigilance on the part of the society can prevent them. "We should make sure that cyber crimes148 words
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Article28 2003-08-12 1 BEIJING Twenty-eight miners have been killed in a coal mine explosion in northern China and 14 are missing, the Xinhua news agency reported this morning.28 words
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Article32 2003-08-12 1 Reuters THE Dow Jones index yesterday rose 26.26 points, or 0.29 per cent to end at 9,217.35. The Nasdaq Composite rose 17.48 Doints. or 1.06 Der cent to 1,661.51.– Reuters - 32 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article410 2003-08-12 2 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak SPH to fold Straits Times Weekly Edition by hweenak@newstoday.com.sg ANOTHER Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) publication is being canned. After retrenching 111 employees in June to "right size" the company and curb expenses, SPH said in a statement released yesterday that it will cease publication of410 words
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144 2003-08-12 2 Channel News Asia COMPANIES in Singapore are expecting to give an average pay rise of 2.8 per cent this year. The latest survey by human resource consultants Watson Wyatt also found that the average anticipated variable bonus is 1.4 months. But– Channel News Asia - 144 words
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Article764 2003-08-12 3 News Comment/Teng Qian Xi WHEN independent sociologist Dr Nirmala PuruShotam asked a Secondary 4 boy from a top high school to list his close friends, most of them were of the same race. "I always assumed that the next generation would be even more cosmopolitan than mine," she764 words
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IN THE NEWS
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92 2003-08-12 4 Channel News Asia LABOUR chief Lim Boon Heng says it's too early to talk about restoring the cuts to employers' CPF contributions. In fact, he argued yesterday that contribution rates should be kept as low as possible. Said Mr Lim: "I believe the– Channel News Asia - 92 words
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108 2003-08-12 4 Channel News Asia A TAIWANESE fishing trawler was attacked by two pirate ships in the Straits of Malacca yesterday. The pirates fired more than 200 bullets from machine guns at the trawler, which had about 20 crew on board.The captain of the trawler, who– Channel News Asia - 108 words
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125 2003-08-12 4 Newsradio 93.8 SEVERAL independent secondary schools have announced plans to double their tuition fees. Methodist Girls' School, Raffles Girls' School (RGS) and Singapore Chinese Girls' School (SCGS) will spread the hike over the next four years. Nanyang Girls' School plans to do it over three– Newsradio 93.8 - 125 words
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Article, Illustration496 2003-08-12 4 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Controversial natural therapy institute wants to open centre in Singapore by huileng@newstoday.com.sg IF ALL goes according to plan, Singapore could be the second country in the world to house a Gerson Institute. But the road ahead could be paved with roadblocks. Many US496 words
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Miscellaneous10 2003-08-12 3 There are children who need your help. See page 510 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration471 2003-08-12 6 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Both sides in RTC saga claim victory by joy@newstoday.com.sg THE Court of Appeal may have ruled that 4,885 Raffles Town Club (RTC) members will not be getting back $28,000 each in membership fees, but it appears that the case is far from over. Last471 words
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IN THE NEWS
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Article91 2003-08-12 6 GIVING blood has been made easier with the new DonorCare@HSA website. It allows blood donors to book an appointment via the Internet. Having an appointment will cut down on the waiting time as donors will be able to avoid peak periods at the Centre for91 words
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161 2003-08-12 6 ONE NUMBER FOR COMFORT, CITYCAB YELLOW-TOP TAXIS BY mid-2005, commuters need only call one number to get a ComfortDelGro taxi, instead of different numbers for the various operators. ComfortDelGro runs the biggest fleet of 16,000 taxis in Singapore, including those under the Comfort and City Cab brands, as well as161 words
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LETTERS
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Letter440 2003-08-12 7 Kannappan Chettiar - Kannappan Chettiar They prove themselves by overcoming challenges I REFER to the letter, "Unfair Competition" (Today, Aug 11) by Mr Paul Wee, in response to my earlier letter on the struggles of the Today newspaper. There is much bitterness in Mr Wee's views about "today's cut-throat440 words
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Letter, Illustration118 2003-08-12 7 Jeannie Ong - Jeannie Ong I JUST wanted to drop a note to say "Well Done!" for the National Day edition of Today (picture). I thoroughly enjoyed reading it My personal favourite is the Letters Page (something very close to my heart). I couldn't stop laughing at118 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Market Watch
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Article60 2003-08-12 8 Index Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ml Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd Korea Comp Value 9,487.80 10,093.54 3,136.50 5,214.60 704.58 Change Pis +160.27 +148.32 +0.80 -17.95 +0.44 +1.72% +1.49% +0.03% -0.34% +0.06% KLCI SET Index Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Mumbai Sensex 726.83 513.19 504.841 1,238.00 233.04 3,893.41 +4.62 +9.9960 words
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Article62 2003-08-12 8 By volume Hug 11 Hongguo Singpu Chartered Ezra Full Apex UniFood DatacrftUSS Sunningdale FAC 200USS SingTel Close 0.275 0.600 1.040 0.570 0.610 0.570 1.010 0.420 1.490 1.660 Change +0.030 +0.030 +0.020 +0.040 +0.050 +0.030 +0.040 +0.010 +0.120 +0.010 'OOO +12.2 53,060 +5.3 38,705 +2.0 29,963 +7.5 29,77062 words
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Article81 2003-08-12 8 By$ Hug 11 UOB Close Change 13.000 +0.300 Venture 17.800 +0.300 Creative 50 14.400 +0.200 F&N 10.000 +0.200 KepCorp Shang Asia 2kHKS 5.350 +0.200 6.500 +0.200 fhai Prime200USS 7.000 +0.150 ISH 500USS 3.320 +0.120 1AC 200USS 1.490 +0.120 CITYDEV 4.720 +0.100 By percentage Hug 11 Close Change81 words
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Article73 2003-08-12 8 By$ Aug 11 Close Changi 0CBC4.5%NCPS100 101.200 -0.401 KhangGuan 1.400 -0.231 SIA 10.600 -0.201 SIA200 10.700 -0.201 Seaview 8.950 -0.151 C&C 5.050 -0.101 GrealEast 10.200 -0.101 )TCn4.826%*****410k 1.130 -0.051 UOL 2.060 -0.041 By percentage Aug 11 Enzer Close Change 0.110 -21.4 Globa 0.025 -16.7 KhongGuan Kian Ho73 words
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Article50 2003-08-12 8 -AFP SINGAPORE share prices closed 1.24 per cent higher yesterday on selected bluechip buying, spurred by recent positive corporate earnings reports. The STI finished up 19.05 points at 1,553.59. Volume traded totalled 756.016 million shares valued at $569,367 million. Gainers led losers 189 to 90, with 305 stocks unchanged.-AFP - 50 words
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Article36 2003-08-12 8 US$ 0.***** UK£ 0.***** Yen 67.4905 HK$ 4.***** RM 2.***** Euro 0.***** Rupiah 4,865.33 Baht 23.8259 Peso 31.2411 A$ 0.***** Indian Rs 26.1694 Won 671.765 C$ 0.***** Yuan 4.***** NZ$ 0.***** NTS 19.588736 words
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Article, Illustration26 2003-08-12 8 SGX Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 357.315 Silver uss/oi 4.***** Platinum uss/oi 685.995 Rubber centsAg 182.25 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1397 Brent crude uss/barrel 30.06 Information provided by:SGX; Bloomberg - 26 words
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192 2003-08-12 8 Bloomberg SEMBCORP Industries, South-east Asia's biggest civil engineering group, said second-quarter profit rose 86 per cent as its utilities and logistics businesses made more money. Profit rose to $117.6 million or 6.5 cents, in the three months ended June 30, from $63.4 million, or 3.5Bloomberg - 192 words
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Article282 2003-08-12 8 Bloomberg Capita Land's Q2 profit rises to $87m CAPITALAND, Southeast Asia's biggest developer, said second-quarter profit rose 31 per cent, boosted by residential developments in Australia and China and other overseas ventures, as Singapore's economy slowed. Profit for the three months ended June 30 rose to– Bloomberg - 282 words
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Article, Illustration440 2003-08-12 10 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh But Sing Tel, Ayala still keen on Philippines mobile operator by chaopeh@ne wstoday. com. sg THE bid by Sing Tel and Ayala Corp to increase their stakes in the Philippines mobile operator Globe has stalled, but analysts said that seller Deutsche Telekom may yet— Bloomberg photo - 440 words
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172 2003-08-12 10 Bloomberg METRO Holdings said it is planning to securitise its 27 per cent stake in Ngee Ann City, one of Singapore's biggest retail and office development, for $538 million. Metro will sell its stake in Ngee Ann City to a specially set up– Bloomberg - 172 words
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Article378 2003-08-12 12 Bbomberg GDP shrinks 11.4 per cent in the last three months SINGAPORE, struggling to cut its dependence on electronics export and to diversify, posted its biggest economic contraction on record after manufacturing fell and Sars battered tourism and retail spending in the last quarter. The gross domestic product– Bbomberg - 378 words
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Article124 2003-08-12 14 Bloomberg to fund purchase of company VENTURE Corp, the biggest electronics maker listed on the Singapore Exchange, intends to issue 1.71 million new shares to buy the remaining one-third of Univac Precision Engineering. Venture, which makes products for customers such as Agilent Technologies, has– Bloomberg - 124 words
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Corporate Briefs
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Article177 2003-08-12 14 AFX-Asia AFX-Asia has broken the dry spell of the traditionally-quiet Hungry Ghost month. It sold 40 residential units over the National Day weekend, compared to 39 units in the previous weekend. Projects that enjoyed brisk takeup over the weekend included Rafflesia in Bishan (eight units), Casablanca in– AFX-Asia - 177 words
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Article, Illustration3306 2003-08-12 14 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 sell3,306 words
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Article213 2003-08-12 15 Bloomberg StanChart looks for partner after rival unveils plans STANDARD Chartered, a UK bank that makes about two-thirds of its profit in Asia, is talking to several banks in China about acquiring a stake, said Mr Peter Wong, the bank's chief executive in Hong Kong. Standard Chartered– Bloomberg - 213 words
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163 2003-08-12 15 Bloomberg CHINA'S quality inspection bureau revoked the soybean import licenses of at least three trading companies last week because it found too much grass in shipments, which is a violation of safety regulations, China's State Grain Administration said in a report. China— Bloomberg - 163 words
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Article, Illustration145 2003-08-12 15 Bloomberg HYUNDAI Motor, South Korea's largest automaker by sales, recorded an 86 per cent increase in second-quarter profit as the company sold more Grandeur KG sedans, Santa Fe sport-utili-ties and other pricier vehicles overseas. Net income jumped to 571 billion won ($B5O million) in the three– Bloomberg; Gejjy Images - 145 words
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88 2003-08-12 15 Bloomberg THE International Monetary Fund is confident the Indonesian government's four per cent target for gross domestic product growth this year is "achievable," said Mr Daniel Citrin, the fund's senior AsiaPacific director. "The situation is evolving, but we still think the 3.5 and four per– Bloomberg - 88 words
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INFOTECH
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Article, Illustration589 2003-08-12 16 Calvin Siew - Calvin Siew by i_ calvin.siew@asia.cnet.com HP'S latest top-of-the-line Deskjet offering, 5652, packs an awful lot under the hood. The manufacturer has even included a two-sided printing accessory. The inkjet printer is clad in an officeoriented black-and-silver finishing. You will not have problems fitting this machine on most desks589 words
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WORLD NEWS
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AROUND THE WORLD
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Article, Illustration65 2003-08-12 18 Agencies AUSTRALIA yesterday swore in a decorated Vietnam War hero and former army commando, Major-General Michael Jeffery (picture), as its 24th Governor-General. He replaces Mr Peter Hollingworth, a former Anglican archbishop, who left the nation's top unelected job in May amid widespread controversy over— Agencies - 65 words
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Article75 2003-08-12 18 -AFP PHILIPPINES President Gloria Arroyo yesterday lifted a State of Rebellion order imposed on July 27 after a failed military mutiny, saying the threat of further unrest has abated. Ms Arroyo added she had authorised the military to declassify details of a coup plot, including the-AFP - 75 words
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Article89 2003-08-12 18 Agencies AN Indonesian court yesterday sentenced a prominent militant Muslim to seven months in jail for raids on nightclubs in Jakarta, sparking a fight between his supporters and police inside the building. Mr Habib Mohammad Rizieq Shihab heads the Islamic Defenders Front, known for raids— Agencies - 89 words
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Article341 2003-08-12 18 Agencies Air strikes threat after teen is killed in border attack BEIRUT Israeli warplanes buzzed Lebanon's capital yesterday after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considered following up on air strikes in retaliation for the death of an Israeli in cross-border fire from the Hezbollah militia. SonicAgencies - 341 words
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Article, Illustration82 2003-08-12 18 -AFP Ms Yekaterina Dmitriyeva, the bride of Russian cosmonaut Yury Malenchenko, poses with a life-sized cut-out of her husband at a press conference in Seabrook, Texas, after a private ceremony which took place on Sunday at Nasas Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. The two were-AFP - 82 words
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150 2003-08-12 18 JAKARTA Indonesia's military chief yesterday threw his support behind Cabinet calls for a tough internal security law, saying this was the only way to combat terror attacks. General Endriartono Sutarto, who is close to President Megawati Sukarnoputri said such a law150 words
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Article149 2003-08-12 18 Agencies SYDNEY Australia yesterday said it had renewed military links with Indonesia's Kopassus special forces in its anti-terrorism efforts in the region, despite a previous ban to work with the elite military unit because of its dismal human rights record. Australian Defence Force head Peter Cosgrove– Agencies - 149 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1071 2003-08-12 19 Deep.K.Datta- Ray - Deep.K.Datta-Ray Clamour for welfare, but see what the Europeans had to pay for it WITH layoffs and economic forecasts heading south, Singaporeans may be excused for their gloomy outlook. While hard economic facts are not always reliable, the social ramifications of the downturnENG KONG - 1,071 words
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WATZUP?
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Article, Illustration924 2003-08-12 20 Felix Cheong - Felix Cheong After 13 years, Singapore's best-selling author Russell Lee remains a man without a face THE Hungry Ghost Festival is here again. Time to dig up some fresh dirt Time to open up closets in the skeleton of a certain Russell Lee. As you may know, Russell924 words
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THE GROOMING EXPERT
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Article, Illustration560 2003-08-12 21 Gillette Venus helps you shave less often and party more BEAUTY queens, movie goddesses and supermodels of all ages have been depicted as smoothskinned. So, women in history have used everything from string to homemade depilatories to rid themselves of body hair. Today, we have the Gillette Venus,560 words
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Article194 2003-08-12 21 HAVE a question on ladies' grooming? E-mail it to asktheexpert© newstoday.com.sg. If your question is used, you will receive a personal care travel kit worth $20 from Gillette. Q: I am currently using a man's shaver on my legs. I like to know what's the difference between194 words
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Article, Illustration180 2003-08-12 21 GILLETTE for Women Satin Care introduces new"Anti Nicks Cuts" Shave Gels, enriched with skin moisturising ingredients that help reduce nicks and cuts, leaving skin feeling satin smooth. Gillette for Women Satin Care Shave Gels is available in two collections: Skin benefits Available in the New Extra Gentle180 words
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Article, Illustration466 2003-08-12 22 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Balance explores 'what-ifs' over and over THE women had their say. Now, for a male perspective. Three months after the confessional accounts of Pulse, which focused on the choices three female characters made in their lives, Theatre Works' new production Balance seeks to equalise the466 words
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Article, Illustration316 2003-08-12 22 -Jeanine Tan - -Jeanine Tan CHERYL Fox's (picture) newscaster persona on Channel News Asia may be no-nonsense, but she has been nothing but nice as the host of MediaCorp TV Channel s's newest game show, Singapore's Brainiest. It's hard to imagine her tolerating some of the child contestants otherwise.316 words
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HEALTH
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Article, Illustration355 2003-08-12 23 Richard Seah - Richard Seah by news@newstoday.com.sg ARE you left-handed or right-hand-ed? Left-legged or right-legged? Here's another question: Which side of your body is heavier? The answer is important Both sides should weigh the same. I used a Spinal Analysis Machine (SAM, picture), which is fitted with two aligned weighing355 words
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AN ELDERCARE SPECIAL
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Article, Illustration562 2003-08-12 24 Chan Sect Fun - Chan Sect Fun With home care help, filial retiree can look after mum better by news@newstoday.com.sg SHE was once a robust samsui woman who could carry heavy loads effortlessly. But at the age of 89, just moving from her bed to her wheelchair is562 words
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Article108 2003-08-12 24 HOME MEDICAL SERVICE General practitioners and voluntary welfare organisations visit the homebound elderly. They look after the elderly who need long-term and repeated medical care for both chronic and acute medical conditions. HOME NURSING SERVICE Services provided include: •Wound dressing. Injections. Change of catheters and108 words
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Article, Illustration513 2003-08-12 24 EVEN if you are not a senior citizen like Mr Lee, home care services are available to help you take care of the elderly. Whether it's long-term daily help or short-term assistance when the caregiver needs to take a break, home care services are513 words
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Article, Illustration881 2003-08-12 25 DAY CARE CENTRES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Offer support to frail elderly while caregivers are at work. 1. Bo Tien Day Activity Centre Pending Road, Tel: 6769 0690 2. Care Comer Social Day Care Centre for the Elderly Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, Tel: 6253 6979 3. Golden881 words
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TRAVELLER
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Article, Illustration644 2003-08-12 26 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Opulerr£ x country estate hotels and genteel little towns fn Bradman country by pauline@newstoday.com.sg THE Southern Highlands has been a well-kept secret retreat for the Australians and only recently and reluctantly have they decided to share it with the rest of the world. And no wonder.Wee Teck Hian - 644 words
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Article, Illustration162 2003-08-12 27 The Southern Highlands is a treasure trove for the bargain hunter of antiques and the unusual. There are plenty here you cannot fine Berrima has an antique shop tf called Peppergreen that has an amazing collection of old Spode china, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood as well as drawers162 words
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IN CINEMAS
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Article, Illustration254 2003-08-12 28 Reuters Which is why you should vote for me, says Arnie LOS ANGELES Despite being out of the limelight over the past few years, up until the release of Terminator 3 on June 30, Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger disclosed on Sunday that he made over US$5O millionReuters; Reuters photo - 254 words
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Article152 2003-08-12 28 Reuters KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian film censors have ruled that the Jim Carrey comedy, Bruce Almighty, can play in the country's cinemas, despite objections from the Religious Affairs Minister, its distributor said on Monday. "They viewed it from every angle and found it was a typical Jim Carrey comedy,Reuters - 152 words
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Article131 2003-08-12 30 There are many different schools of pasta cooking, each claiming to be the best. Traditionally, we have been taught to add that tablespoon of oil and teaspoon of salt to the cooking liquid to prevent pasta sticking. But I have since found that it is not necessary to131 words
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Article127 2003-08-12 30 Obesity is becoming so common among our children. Too much fast food, sweets and soft drinks in their diet has produced a nation of chubby children. It pays to watch your children's daily intake of food and to start practising healthier cooking habits. Start with fat-free frying. Invest127 words
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Miscellaneous1777 2003-08-12 42 Wonders of The World First Toutn 2 You Are Singapore's Brainest Men of War channel 5,1 o P m The Commanding Heights Channel 8, 8.30pm g lUZilh"" Not Alone Channel 5, Bpm Kid Channel 5, 8.30pm Nick agrees t0 put together a tmm of The Battle of Ideas, Part 11,777 words
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Article, Illustration500 2003-08-12 44 Agencies Don't worry, it's the Portuguese version LISBON English Premiership champion Manchester United is set to sign the hottest property in Portuguese football, outstanding 18--year-old striker Cristiano Ronaldo, from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract. Portuguese state television RTP reported yesterday that United agreed to pay– Agencies; AFP photo - 500 words
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Article271 2003-08-12 44 LONDON Juan Sebastian Veron has launched a scathing attack on Alex Ferguson, accusing the Manchester United manager of being insincere and two faced. Chelsea's new £15 million ($42.27 million) signing told The Sun: "Ferguson wasn't sincere with me. Two months ago, a couple of clubs expressed271 words
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Article292 2003-08-12 44 -AFP LONDON English Premiership side Charlton has swooped to sign Paolo di Canio on the day the Italian journeyman said that former club West Ham would not have been relegated if he had been in the team. Di Canio, who has been a free agent since-AFP - 292 words
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Article291 2003-08-12 44 -AFP BEIJING Chinese basketball sensation Yao Ming says he is being overworked and not getting enough rest as the Chinese national team prepares for the upcoming Asian Basketball Championships. Yao, who last year was the firstever non-American born player to be drafted as the top-AFP - 291 words
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Article, Illustration333 2003-08-12 45 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Ex-Lion is the fastest to gain 100 Singapore caps by j ose@newstoday. com.sg ONLY four other former internationals Fandi Ahmad (101), David Lee (103), Malek Awab (122) and Samad Alapitchay (105) have crossed the magical 100 figure. It means Nazri Nasir is now in hallowed company.Today file photo - 333 words
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Article, Illustration316 2003-08-12 45 Tan Wee Boon - Tan Wee Boon IT WAS a disappointing first day for Singapore's SEA Games swimming hopefuls at the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex as the second round of trials got under way. Tragedy struck for national swimmer Gary Tan, who had been expectedWONG KHING CHONG - 316 words
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Article, Illustration329 2003-08-12 45 – Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn IF REVENGE is what Ronald Susilo is after, then yesterday's draw for the Yonex-Sunrise Singapore Open would have pleased Singapore's No. 1. In a crushing display, China's Chen Hong overcame Susilo easily in last year's final 15-4, 15-1. This time,Today file photo - 329 words
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Article, Illustration847 2003-08-12 46 S Gulam - S Gulam Forget Beckham and Veron, Solksjaer will be United's trump card this season Comment ■by gulam@newstoday.com.sg THE English Premiership season kicks off on Saturday with more interest than ever before. Why the even greater interest? Simply because there is more at stake than ever before. RussianGetty Images - 847 words
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