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Title Section13 2004-05-13 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Thursday May 13, 2004 mita (P) 002/11/200213 words
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Article, Illustration721 2004-05-13 1 Val Chua - Val Chua Kevin Tan Tycoon buys 17m shares in troubled education group JUST when the market was expecting Indonesia-born tycoon Oei Hong Leong to enter the takeover tussle for United Overseas Land (UOL), he surprised the market by mopping up a massive 17 million sharesKevin Tan - 721 words
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Miscellaneous31 2004-05-13 1 NEWSX^/lEWS New old But why has society given elderly a bad name?/28 Happy 80th Shaw Organisation aqes gracefully with its staff/30 Venga quits Rams manager leaves the club he helped form/4431 words
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Miscellaneous8 2004-05-13 1 CULINARY DELIGHTS jS jS FROM Trnwollor Pnno "\9K8 words
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HOT NEWS
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511 2004-05-13 2 Francis Kan; Ng Shing Yi - Francis Kan Ng Shing Yi Many of the claims were factually inaccurate and wilfully distorted, it charges A RECENT article in the Far Eastern Economic Review (Feer) criticising Singapore's management of its public finances has drawn a sharp response from the Government511 words
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Article63 2004-05-13 2 Channel NewsAsia /a series vi power nips uisrupieu me Bukit Panjang LRT three times yesterday. The first, a 40-minute delay happened just before noon. An hour later, the trains stopped again but resumed service after an 1 8-minute repair. A third stoppage occurred justChannel NewsAsia - 63 words
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Article66 2004-05-13 2 Newsßadio 93.8 A former official with the Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association (Pergas) is now a wanted man. Muhamad Mohamad Ishak, convicted of abetting a man to smuggle drugs, failed to turn up for sentencing yesterday. He faces up to 30 years behind– Newsßadio 93.8 - 66 words
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Article, Illustration402 2004-05-13 3 Raymond Andrew - Raymond Andrew Mahathir, Rafidah and Daim named IN HIS final appeal against a sodomy conviction, former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim alleged that the country's former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad had headed a conspiracy to destroy him. According to AFP, Anwar's lawyers alleged at the402 words
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234 2004-05-13 3 — Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo THE painful lessons of the Nicoll Highway and Ayer Rajah disasters are being slowly incorporated into the public tendering system. Yesterday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) introduced a safety performance scheme for future civil works contracts. Contractors with good safety performance234 words
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Article, Illustration368 2004-05-13 4 Agencies Family of beheaded American blame US govt for not helping him WEST CHESTER (Pennsylvania) As the world came to grips with the shocking execution of American Nick Berg by Islamic militants in Iraq, his grieving parents hit out at the US government for not helping– Agencies - 368 words
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139 2004-05-13 4 AFP BANGKOK Thai security forces are on the verge of capturing up to 19 ringleaders behind this year's violence in the restive Muslim-majority south, Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yonchaiyudh said yesterday. Mr Chavalit, who is in charge of security affairs, said he had orderedAFP - 139 words
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161 2004-05-13 4 -AFP DAMASCUS Syrian officials yesterday dismissed the newly-imposed US sanctions on Damascus over charges of supporting terrorism, saying it was a joke and they would have no impact on their country and its economy. "The principle of imposing sanctions on Syria is a-AFP - 161 words
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262 2004-05-13 4 BANGKOK Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's plan to buy a stake in English football club Liverpool is beginning to face growing criticism after it was revealed that he intends to use taxpayers' money for the deal, newspapers said yesterday. Critics have been outraged262 words
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356 2004-05-13 6 Raymond Andrew THERE are many who believe that the Malaysian government's anti-corruption arrests just before the polls in March were an election ploy. These cynics could be in for a surprise, says Mr Abdul Aziz Ibrahim, founder and executive president ofRaymond Andrew - 356 words
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Article, Illustration422 2004-05-13 6 Loh Chee Kong - Loh Chee Kong All-rounder Ariff wants to return to his poly to teach HE is the president of Republic Polytechnic's public-speaking club, a student ambassador and an active voice in inter-poly debates and forums. Mr Ariff B Abdul Aziz started a peer support programme for422 words
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Article195 2004-05-13 6 – Liew Mei Yan - Liew Mei Yan DEANS of the National University of Singapore (NUS) will now take on greater responsibilities so as to effectively lead and manage their faculties, said NUS president Professor Shih Choon Fong at the University Awards 2004 yesterday. Deans will be recruiting talent from various195 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration465 2004-05-13 8 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond ESPN commentator gets writ to force football coach to pay up ONE is a familiar football commentator while the other is a former S-League football coach. Both men also run successful football academies. But unknown to many, ESPN pundit Paul Masefield, 35,465 words
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281 2004-05-13 8 - NgShingYi - -NgShingYi "WORKERS who are unemployed are unemployable". Does your supervisor agree with this statement? If he does, he is demonstrating a lack of "affection", according to a new psychometric test called Facets. But wait If he answered "no" or "maybe", it could indicate a lack281 words
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Advertisement141 2004-05-13 9 What's stopping you from investing in Japan? After over a decade of stagnation, the signs are pointing to a brighter future. Japan has now had its Bth consecutive quarter of growth (annualised 6.4% 1 in the last quarter of 2003). Japanese companies have begun investing again. Unemployment has fallen from141 words
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LETTERS
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Letter63 2004-05-13 10 Vimalan Siva - Vimalan Siva RECENTLY, SMRT started playing public announcements on trains asking passengers to be more gracious, with one skit about talking too loudly. What irony. If anything, these announcements/skits were the only source of any annoying noise. Passengers want a peaceful journey. Not the bombardment by such announcements63 words
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Letter209 2004-05-13 10 Michael Loh - Michael Loh Proposed Bill must address other complex issues THE proposed new "anticloning" Bill, as now laid out, basically prohibits the process of cloning, trading and importing cloned embryos, etc. However, I feel that the Bill does not go far enough to address the more complex issues which209 words
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182 2004-05-13 10 Lim Boon Hee - Lim Boon Hee I REFER to the article, "Soon, the struggle will end (Today, May 12). The Land Transport Authority's (LTA) reason for not providing lifts at Outram Park MRT station, and its alternative solution of providing additional stops for the Singapore General182 words
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132 2004-05-13 10 John F Grant - John F Grant YOUR snippet, "Man jumps out of SIA plane at Changi" (Today, May 11) leaves one wanting more details. If I understand it correctly, this Swiss gentleman drunk and physically abusive towards Singapore Airlines staff committed a criminal offence of132 words
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Letter, Illustration604 2004-05-13 12 Hotiajk From the Letters Editor's Desk RARELY has a foreign issue roused Singaporeans to this extent, with 14 readers writing in over the past week about the abuse of prisoners in Iraq by American and allied soldiers. Emotions ran high with pictorial revelation after revelation. Calling theseREUTERS - 604 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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206 2004-05-13 14 Bloomberg Firm studies plan for bigger Saudi Arabia project SUMITOMO Chemical Co, Japan's second-largest producer of chemicals, said it may delay building a US$l billion ($1.7 billion) chemical plant in Singapore with Royal Dutch/Shell Group for at least four years, as it considers– Bloomberg - 206 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article166 2004-05-13 14 Dow Jones Share prices closed slightly lower as investors feared rising interest rates would cap corporate earnings and damp interest in stocks. The ST Index closed 1.22 points, or 0.07 per cent lower, at 1802.17. Decliners led advancers 173 to 151 as 680.5 million shares were traded. United Overseas— Dow Jones - 166 words
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Article65 2004-05-13 14 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.58 Change Pis +246.40 +2.26 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.18 3383.90 5958.79 +20.09 +21.00 +72.43 +0.17 +0.63 +1.23 Korea Comp 817.09 +26.07 +3.30 KLCI 818.72 +8.56 +1.06 SET Index 622.01 +3.91 +0.63 Jakarta Comp Phils Comp ShenzhenSGX,; Bloomberg - 65 words
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Article58 2004-05-13 14 By volume Informatics Wee Poh AsiaPharm Jishan TAC 2OOUSS FibreChem Pac Cent Adroit UOL Cosco Corp Close 0.310 0.015 0.440 0.245 2.380 0.375 0.300 0.090 2.210 0.755 Change +0.075 -0.005 -0.025 +0.005 +0.140 +0.010 +0.100 -0.010 +31.9 -25.0 -5.4 +2.1 +6.3 +12.5 +4.7 -1.3 '000 96,834 25,56958 words
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Article69 2004-05-13 14 By$ Close < Change IAC 2000SS 2.380 +0.140 UOLW*****1 0.985 +0.115 FSN 13.700 +0.100 SIA 200 10.300 +0.100 SPH 21.000 +0.100 UOB 13.400 +0.100 UOL 2.210 +0.100 CapitaComm 100 1.110 +0.090 Informatics 0.310 +0.075 By percentage Informatics Close i 0.310 Change +31.9 Hor Kew 0.060 +20.0 Inno-Pac69 words
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Article79 2004-05-13 14 By$ Close Change >ingamasC2kHKS iPH 100 3.500 20.600 -0.525 -0.500 /enture 17.600 -0.300 RafflesH 0.440 -0.205 XBC 12.100 -0.200 reoHS 2.870 -0.170 >p Land 3.680 -0.140 lardine (S( 6.200 -0.100 IMH 400USS 10.200 -0.100 KepCorp 6.800 -0.100 )y percentage Close Change .&M 0.010 -33.3 (afflesH 0.440 -31.879 words
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Article36 2004-05-13 14 US$ 0.5813 UK£ 0.3311 Yen 65.769 HK$ 4.5339 RM 2.2089 Euro 0.4897 Rupiah 5222.8 Baht 23.623 Peso 32.54 A$ 0.8339 Indian Rs 26.396 Won 690.70 C$ 0.8061 Yuan 4.8114 NZ$ 0.9596 NTS 19.55936 words
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Article21 2004-05-13 14 Gold uss/oz 379.300 Silver uss/oi 5.620 Platinum uss/oi 787.500 Rubber centsAg 250.50 Palm oil RM/tonne 1854 Brent crude uss/borrel 36.6821 words
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Article, Illustration1448 2004-05-13 15 Tan Kin Lian - Tan Kin Lian IT is a good idea to start financial planning when you are young, right from your first job. SAVE EARLY A good guide is to save about 10% to 15% of your monthly earnings. You may need this money later for your1,448 words
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Article, Illustration396 2004-05-13 16 -Dow Jones $935m deal part of UOB's plan to raise group earnings from overseas UNITED Overseas Bank (UOB) and ABN Amro Bank NV have signed an agreement for UOB to take a majority stake in Thailand's Bank of Asia (BOA). The move will expand-Dow Jones; bloombergß - 396 words
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Article148 2004-05-13 16 – Kevin Tan - Kevin Tan A NEW regulatory body was launched here yesterday to oversee accounting and corporate compliance measures. The Accounting Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), formed by a merger of the Registry of Companies and Businesses and the Public Accountant's Board, will seek to attract foreign companies by148 words
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195 2004-05-13 18 Val Chua - Val Chua A MEETING between Informatics and the Securities Investors Association Singapore (Sias) was postponed at the last-minute yesterday because it was deemed "inappropriate" and "premature" by the education group. Sias had arranged the session after receiving complaints from shareholders who have lost 70 per195 words
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Article, Illustration273 2004-05-13 18 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Lasseters International launching IPO today at 23.5 cents a share THE Singapore stock market is set to welcome its first casino stock. Lasseters International, an operator of casinos and hotels based in Australia's Northern Territories, is planning to raise net proceeds of aroundCHAN CHAO PEH - 273 words
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Article192 2004-05-13 18 Hong Leong Asia, the manufacturing and distribution arm of the Hong Leong group, said net profit rose 16 per cent to $17.15 million or 4.79 cents a share in the first auarter, from $14.75 million or 4.15 cents a share a year ago. It said sales was up 1192 words
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Article, Illustration490 2004-05-13 20 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Bloomberg Commentary The currency's rise adds fuel to economies in the region THE Australian dollar, once the Asian region's brawniest currency, is suddenly looking pretty frail. It's down about 12 per cent against the US dollar since reaching a seven-year high in— Bloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 490 words
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149 2004-05-13 20 DATACRAFT Asia turned in a small second quarter net profit from a loss a year earlier, helped by growing demand for IT in the 13 Asian markets where it operates. The company, which mainly installs computer networks and equipment, posted149 words
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Article, Illustration416 2004-05-13 22 Kevin Tan - Kevin Tan Analyst says strong economic growth will drive gains MALAYSIAN stocks are poised for a significant upswing this year despite a sharp pullback that started at the end of March, according to a senior fund manager from DBS Asset Management The benchmarkBLOOMBERG - 416 words
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147 2004-05-13 22 Dow Jones COSCO Corp (Singapore) yesterday reported a four-fold rise in first quarter net profit due to high ship-charter rates. The Singapore-listed unit of China's largest shipping conglomerate Cosco Shipping Co said net profit for the three months to March 31 amounted toDow Jones - 147 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration256 2004-05-13 24 Agencies Glowing exit polls and stock market reaction buoy the incumbent MANILA Even before the official result of Monday's election is formally declared, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has called for a cabinet meeting to begin implementing her campaign pledges. A presidential statement– Agencies; REUTERS - 256 words
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Article156 2004-05-13 24 -AFP SYDNEY For the first time, Australians have been explicitly named in an Al Qaeda terror manual as the main targets for terrorist attacks in Indonesia. The Australian newspaper said yesterday the 11-page manual, "Targeting the Cities", specifies which foreign nationals to target in Muslim-AFP - 156 words
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217 2004-05-13 24 -AFP YOGYAKARTA-The United States proposal to combat sea piracy and terrorism threats in Asia-Pacific waters received no response at the Asean Regional Forum yesterday. "The US presented their idea but there was no response. I don't know what they will do-AFP - 217 words
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GLOBALroundup
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67 2004-05-13 24 Reuters The exiled brother ot Pakistan's deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday hours after Pakistani officials refused to let him return home. Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Mr Shahbaz Sharif was deported onboard an unscheduled Pakistan International AirwaysReuters - 67 words
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69 2004-05-13 24 Reuters inaonesian rresiaenr iv\egawan ouKarnopurn regisrerea yesterday to run for a new term in the July 5 presidential election, joining five other contenders vying for the country's top post. Speaking to reporters after filing her nomination papers, Ms Megawati said the countryReuters - 69 words
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61 2004-05-13 24 Reuters Brazil said on Tuesday it would expel a New York Times correspondent for writing that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a drinking problem. Mr Lula said journalist Larry Rohter deserved to lose his visa after writing that his drinking had– Reuters - 61 words
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Article, Illustration310 2004-05-13 26 Agencies Ex-diplomat was hysterical after being convicted on Tuesday KARANGASEM (Indonesia) Just a day after he was convicted of paedophilia, former Australian diplomat William Brown was found dead in his jail cell. The body of the 52-year-old was found hanging from his cell window– Agencies; REUTERS - 310 words
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Article119 2004-05-13 26 Agencies GAZA Egyptian diplomats have begun talks with Palestinian militants in Gaza in a bid to persuade them to hand over the remains of six Israeli soldiers killed in a raid. The move came as Israeli tanks and infantry troops backed by helicopters continued house-to-house– Agencies - 119 words
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GLOBALroundup
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56 2004-05-13 26 The Malaysian opposition Democratic Action Party is seeking to impeach the Election Commission (EC) chairperson over the most "disgraceful, chaotic and unfair" general election in the nation's history, Malaysiakini reported yesterday. The EC and its chief have been under intense criticism over the56 words
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45 2004-05-13 26 -AFP China yesterday announced a year-long campaign to weed out government officials who torture and maltreat prisoners. The move comes after Beijing called for an investigation into alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US and British troops.-AFP - 45 words
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50 2004-05-13 26 AFP Transparent trash bins are being installed at major railway stations in Japan to prevent them being used to hide bombs. The East Japan Railway Co will install 2,300 bins on platforms at 50 bullet train stations and 250 stations on other lines.– AFP - 50 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration864 2004-05-13 28 Constance Singam - Constance Singam There is a crucial difference between society's image and what the elderly feel about themselves THE latest survey of people over 65 shows that nine out of 10 live with their families and yet almost 43 per cent said they feel864 words
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Article, Illustration411 2004-05-13 34 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Alfian Sa'at joins Wild Rice as its first ever playwright-in-residence ALFIAN Sa'at and Ivan Heng agree on this: There are no cons to their latest arrangement The former is a writer, poet and playwright who is known for tackling tough issues in411 words
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Article72 2004-05-13 35 Singapore The ANZ New Zealand Film Festival the first of its kind in Singapore kicks off tonight. Featuring nine films until May 19, the festival's highlights include the acclaimed dramas, Once Were Warriors, Whale Rider, and two splatter films Braindead and Bad Taste by Lord72 words
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Article65 2004-05-13 35 If you do, nominate him/her for Neighbourly Affairs, an upcoming game show on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. Fax your contact details, as well as that of your nominee's, to 6250 3060 by June 30. (Attn: Neighbourly Affairs, MediaCorp Studios Pte Ltd Entertainment Productions.) If selected, programme65 words
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Article, Illustration1896 2004-05-13 36 Savoury snacks haute cuisine Jennifer Chen strolls into a tapas bar in Madrid and crosses paths with master chefs in Lyon A Taste of Spain Paella, right: Originating from Valencia, this popular dish combines saf-fron-flavoured rice with various meats and seafood in a shallow pan. The paella at La BarracaJENNIFER CHEN - 1,896 words
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Article, Illustration585 2004-05-13 38 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung Culinary spread will complete 'Fragrant Harbour' experience ONE has not truly experienced Hong Kong until one has tasted the varied culinary spread that the "Fragrant Harbour" has to offer. Start your day with breakfast at one of the many Chinese-style coffee housesHONG KONG TOURISM BOARD - 585 words
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Article, Illustration349 2004-05-13 38 WHAT do Bram Stoker and Jules Verne have in common, apart from being popular authors? Answer Their respective novels, Dracula and The Castle from the Carpathians, are literary works inspired by the Romanian landscape and its medieval castles. Majestic mountains (such as Mount Moldoveanu, at349 words
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Article, Illustration320 2004-05-13 40 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham Pamper yourself with a new mask from Cortry WHILE most of us are willing to splurge on skincare products and treatments for our faces and bodies, how many of us pay attention to our necks? Coincidentally, your neck is an indicator of your age and health.ERNEST CHUA - 320 words
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Article, Illustration245 2004-05-13 40 YOU know that a product has made it when it is part of the Official Academy Awards Basket the ultimate goodie bag of highend products given to performers, presenters and nominees at the annual Academy Awards. After all, only the best ranging from mobile phonesERNEST CHUA I - 245 words
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Article, Illustration517 2004-05-13 42 Coach demands better performances from injury-hit squad Tampines v Geylang Tampines Stadium, 7.30pm ALVIN CHUA news@newstoday.com.sg LAST season, Geylang United were one of the most organised sides in the S-League with the best defensive record. The Eagles were fortunate to be spared the lengthyTODAY FILE PHOTO - 517 words
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Article, Illustration359 2004-05-13 42 – Alvin Chua - Alvin Chua HE'S ON FIRE WHEN you're 33 and regarded as one of the best crossers of the ball in the S-League, you could well be forgiven for resting on your laurels. But Tampines Rovers' veteran winger Steven Tan trains harderTODAY FILE PHOTO - 359 words
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Article, Illustration350 2004-05-13 43 GREATEST MOMENTS... Tampines Rovers midfielder Zulkarnaen Zainal, 29, recalls silencing a hostile crowd in Lebanon and tells ALVIN CHUA why it was the greatest goal of his Lions career f I'll never forget M scoring for Singapore in the dying minutes against Lebanon in aToday FILE PHOTO - 350 words
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238 2004-05-13 43 – Alvin Chua - Alvin Chua TAMPINES isn't a place particularly celebrated for its food, the way Katong is for its laksa or Jalan Kayu is for its prata. But there are a few makan spots of note. In the shopping malls, the Ample Tea House at Century238 words
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Article, Illustration700 2004-05-13 44 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND The colourful, controversial character who gave the club their name moves east to join Tampines FOR the best part of a decade, the name R Vengadasalam, or Venga, was synonymous with Woodlands Wellington. He gave the club their name when they formed in 1996700 words
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233 2004-05-13 44 CALL it a coincidence, but statistics don't lie. Although the phrase "S-League Champions" has been banned in the Woodlands Wellington dressing room by player-coach Simon Clark, history seems to suggest the Rams will lift their ever league title this season. Since the S-League adopted a233 words
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Article, Illustration1029 2004-05-13 45 ROHIT BRIJNATH - ROHIT BRIJNATH Tennis season is stuttering and needs a kick-start at Roland Garros OF ALL tournaments dotted on the globe, none has the hauteur of Roland Garros, a sort of chic arrogance. This is Paris, you understand. Here, style is everything. Jean Borotra, one of the FrenchGETTY IMAGES, AFP - 1,029 words
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Article, Illustration581 2004-05-13 46 Agencies Club have one week to reject Thaksin and take my money, says Morgan LONDON Millionaire building magnate Steve Morgan has given Liverpool seven days to accept his plan to inject £73 million ($223 million) into the club as an alternative to Thai Prime Minister Thaksin ShinawatraAgencies; REUTERS, AFP - 581 words
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Article, Illustration338 2004-05-13 46 -AFP BADMINTON ÜberCup JAKARTA China's head coach predicted a fourth consecutive Über Cup victory for his all-conquering women's badminton team last night after they cruised into the semi-finals with a crushing win over Malaysia. The Chinese dispensed with the services of-AFP; REUTERS - 338 words
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236 2004-05-13 46 KOH WEI LING - KOH WEI LING NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE Balestier 1 Young Lions 2 THE Young Lions might have come away with the three points, but Balester Khalsa will reflect on a night of wasted opportunities. The home side lost the NTUC IncomeYeo's S-League clash 2-1236 words
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Article105 2004-05-13 46 ATHENS Olympic officials banished long-standing fears that Athens would not be ready for August's Games, giving the Greek capital the green light yesterday. Denis Oswald, the International Olympic Committee's chief inspector, had repeatedly warned organisers about delays in building facilities, but he said his confidence was now105 words
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