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    14 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Thursday November 4, 2004 1 MICA (P) 103/07/2004
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    IT'S BUSH AGAIN
    562 1 Kerry concedes defeat after Ohio cliffhanger Bush wins clear majority of popular vote Electorate backs foreign, security policies Republicans up presence in House, Senate WASHINGTON Democratic Senator John Kerry phoned President George W Bush early this morning (Singapore time) to concede the presidential election, CAW quoted aides
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      A godsend for US politics
      637 2 IN an election fraught with uncertainty, one man stands out as nothing short of a phenomenon. The Democrat candidate for Illinois, Mr Barack Obama, took the Republican-controlled state in a landslide victory on Tuesday, becoming only the third African American senator in 150 years. He
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        Lock icon Bears, bottles also on ballots
        221 3 AFP As voters in the United States went to the polls in a hotly-contested presidential election, they also voted in referenda that varied in nature from being socially and politically lofty to downright odd. Issues included a proposed ban on hunters tempting bears with food
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        Lock icon Congrats, President ... Karzai
        96 3 Congrats, President Karzai AFP While Britain awaited the outcome of the US presidential election yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Blair poked fun at the delay by pausing in Parliament as he congratulated Mr Hamid Karzai, the newly-elected president of Afghanistan. "I'm sure the whole House will join with me in sending
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      Lock icon More power for Republicans
      409 3 Agencies Congressional victories, unseating of top Democrat boost party's strength WASHINGTON President George W Bush's Republican Party retained control of the House of Representatives and looked set to consolidate their power by winning the Senate, as well. Virtually all sitting representatives in the 435-member House won
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      Bush more appealing to general populace, says US envoy
      182 3 THE US Ambassador to Singapore, Mr Frank Lavin, speaking at a forum here organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Channel News Asia, pointed out that the Democratic Party's Mr John Kerry had scored with the voters on the
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      Lock icon Hope for reinvigorated Paris-Washington ties
      151 3 AFP PAEIS French politicians yesterday hoped the outcome of the US elections would provide an occasion for a reinvigorated Paris-Washington relationship and an impulse for a stronger Europe to counterbalance the US superpower. "It's a new phase which is starting at a very important moment
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      162 3 X Finally, a smarter way to Perth. Early Bird Saver Flexi Fare* Fare* Fare* $350 $440 $620 return return return (direct bookings only) From I December 2004, Valuair flies you daily to Perth. You'll enjoy even more leg room compared to the economy class seats on other airlines. And there
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      SESAMIN SUITS YOUR NEEDS
      505 4  -  Melody Tan HEALTHY BITES BRAND'S Your partner in support of a healthy lifestyle news@newstoday.com.sg WHAT comes from tiny sesame seeds and is expertly extracted to maintain your good health? Sesamin of course. Studies have shown that Sesamin protects and maintains the liver's functions; contains antioxidant properties
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      Singapore's high-risk ventures
      883 4  -  Lee Han Shih IMEWSSfillllllSllL. Can our small nation fare better than Japan and the US to succeed in a technology gamble? SINGAPORE'S decision to invest in its future by identifying potential technology winners which would involve the need to invest huge sums of money deserves a long,
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      SingPost and Warner Bros team up with Santa Claus
      160 6  -  Surekha A Yadav WITH Christmas drawing near and with children's wish lists growing longer, Sing Post has decided to bring Santa Claus a little closer to home. On specially-designed postcards, children in Singapore can now write to Santa, telling him about
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      450,000 could become unemployed in 2 years
      520 6  -  Ng Shing Vi But the Learning Festival can help keep them employed shingyi@newstoday.com.sg THE Workforce Development Agency (WDA) has identified as many as 450,000 workers who are "at risk" of becoming unemployed in two years. Besides the older, less educated workers, this group
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      DPM Tan to discuss terrorism issue with students
      150 8 DEPUTY Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Security and Defence Tony Tan will speak to some 400 young Singaporeans at a dialogue on national security this Friday, at National Junior College. It will be the second in a series of public forums
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      Hospital bills still stump the public
      501 8  -  Tan Hui Leng If we want Singapore to be a medical hub and promote medical tourism, I think charges have to be very transparent. Consumers must have information not only about medical treatment but also on prices, so that they can make the best
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      Leaders wanted
      391 11  -  Derrick A Paulo Students cite the need to change mindset of peers derrick@newstoday.com.sg THE authorities have had youths clearly in their sight in recent months to get the young to play a role in Singapore's future. Yesterday, students identified the need for a mindset change as a crucial
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      Lock icon COE prices drop to lowest in a year
      128 11 Channel News Asia COE prices for cars have plunged to their lowest levels in 12 months. Prices dropped from just under $200 to almost $2,000 in all categories, except for motorcycles. This continues a downward trend since the announcement of 22 to
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        Body confirmed as Huang Na
        57 11 Police said forensic tests have confirmed that the decomposed body of a naked girl found on Sunday is that of 8-year-old Chinese national Huang Na. The cause of death was "acute airway occlusion", or suffocation. Arrangements are being made for the girl's mother, Madam Huang
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        Lock icon Be wary of illegal animal trade
        76 11 Newsßadio 93.8 The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) yesterday launched its "Wild But Not Free" campaign to raise awareness about the booming illegal pet trade which is threatening the existence of wildlife in Asia. Among the 10 celebrities endorsing its campaign is
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        Lock icon PR charaed with maid abuse
        107 11 AFP A Canadian housewife has been charged with alleged abuses against an Indian maid, including switching on a vacuum cleaner after sticking the hose into the maid's mouth, said police. Alka Mandloi, 43, a Singapore permanent resident, was in court on Tuesday to face seven
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        Singaporean faces murder rap
        66 11 A Singaporean has been charged in the Malaccan Magistrate's Court with the murder of his Taiwanese neighbour in her condominium a fortnight ago, reported The Star. Kelvyn Jonn, 24, is alleged to have caused the death of housewife Lin Fang Chu, 42, by hacking and slashing
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      Chee's timing off
      640 12  -  Lee Ching Wern He could have returned in time for hearing: Counsel chingwern@newsto day, com. sg OPPOSITION leader Chee Soon Juan could have returned to Singapore in time for the court hearing he missed, suggested senior counsel Davinder Singh yesterday. Mr Singh said this in court, opposing
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      Lock icon Dispute over witness accounts of dunking
      192 12 Channel News Asia THE fourth commando trainer charged with failing to stop the dunking of Second Sergeant Hu Enhuai and Captain Ho Wan Huo has disagreed with the testimonies of two witnesses. Warrant Officer S Balakrishnan told the court yesterday he disagreed with Second
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      Sistic in dispute with theatre firm
      401 16  -  David Chew Escape says Sistic's website indicated its shows were sold out when they were not, leading to a loss of sales david. chew@newstoday. com.sg LOCAL theatre company Escape has found itself in the middle of a drama off the stage. That is because
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      Long-awaited supermarket comes to Punggol
      158 16  -  Surekha A Yadav TRANSFORMED from a fishing and farming community, the Punggol area has grown into a new estate housing almost 50,000 residents who need amenities such as good shopping centres. Noting this, Rear Admiral Teo Chee Hean said that the opening of a new
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      Online activities that help assess a child's development
      336 16  -  Eveline Gan eveline@newstoday.com.sg SHE was not sure if she was over-reacting when she suspected that her two-and-half-year-old son had speech problems. But going through the trial KidzGrow Online program helped Madam Lim her confirm her suspicions and get help for her son.
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      996 14 The Singapore Learning Festival takes place islandwide from 5 Nov to 4 Dec, offering what you need to know about upgrading yourself. Learn about employability skills needed in the workplace, sign up for training, and have a chat with our advisors. Attend talks, learning activities, or visit a Learning Satellite
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      Lock icon 3,000 troops to nab 2 men
      296 18 Indonesia ups efforts to catch Jl bombmakers JAKARTA Indonesia has deployed 3,000 police officers to West Java province where regional terror network Jemaah Islamiyah's two top bombmakers are believed to be hiding, the Jakarta Post said yesterday. National police chief General Da'i Bactiar said
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      Real Madrid football stadium a terror target?
      183 18 MADRID Spanish investigators have found evidence of planned Islamic militant attacks against several strategic sites in the capital. The targets include railway stations, the Real Madrid soccer stadium and the main conference centre. Anti-terrorism judge Baltasar Garzon made the allegations in a report,
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    • this QUIRKY world
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        Lock icon Lion attacks preaching trespasser
        68 18 AFP A 46-year-old man suspected of suffering from mental illness was attacked by a lion yesterday after he crossed a barbed wire fence to "preach" to two of the animals at Taipei's Mucha Zoo. "Jesus save you!" the man shouted to the animals before one of
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        Lock icon Burglar drops photo and ID
        75 18 AFP It was not the most difficult case Britain's police have ever faced. Drunken burglar Jordan Barnes, 20, having broken into a house in the north-east town of Sunderland, not only dropped some of his loot nearby but also a key ring bearing his name
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      Lock icon Who will pilot UAE's magic carpet now?
      491 21  -  Clement Mesenas With AFP reports Power-sharing may be the key to nation's progress after leader's death clement@newstoday.com.sg HE LOOKED like a desert chieftain out of Lawrence of Arabia in his flowing robes and bearded visage. And in many ways, United Arab Emirates President
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      Lock icon Arundhati Roy calls Bush a war criminal
      165 21 Agencies SYDNEY Award-winning Indian author Arundhati Roy yesterday branded US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair "war criminals" for their Iraq policies. Ms Roy, whose acclaimed debut novel The God of Small Things won the 1997 Booker Prize, made
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      Lock icon Tensions high after slaying
      227 21 Agencies THE HAGUE Dutch politicians and commentators were united in condemning the murder of controversial film-maker Theo van Gogh in Amsterdam and called for calm together with representatives of the Dutch Muslim community. Mr van Gogh, who is also a columnist, was widely known for his
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      Lock icon Take that! Thai Muslim deaths spark senate brawl
      149 23 Agencies BANGKOK A Thai senator punched his colleague in the face during a debate over who was to blame for the custody deaths of 78 Muslims in the kingdom's south last week. The scuffle started after a pro-government senator, Mr Adul Wanchbaitanawong
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      Target: Snatch thieves
      447 23 Harsh penalties on way in M'sia for those guilty of such crimes IPOH (Malaysia) Malaysia is to introduce a new law to curb a wave of snatch thefts that have grown to alarming proportions, reported The Star yesterday. A Bill aimed at cracking down on the menace
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        Ibrahim seeks meeting with Abdullah
        75 23 Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has contacted the office of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi requesting a meeting as soon as possible, reported Malaysiakini yesterday. Mr Anwar had said he would like to meet the premier to thank him for initiating judicial independence
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        Lock icon British MPs endorse 'light smacking' for kids
        48 23 AFP British members of parliament voted 424 75 against an amendment to a Bill to ban the smacking of children. As a result, "light smacking" would continue to be allowed, but any kind of punishment that causes physical injury is banned.
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        Lock icon UK plan laws to ban smoking in pubs
        77 23 AFP Britain's thousands of pubs, traditionally cloaked in a thick fog of cigarette fumes, could become largely smoke-free under planned new anti-tobacco laws, The Times reported yesterday. New laws would ban all smoking in bars, restaurants and offices, apart from certain sections
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        Lock icon Iran approves bill to fingerprint US tourists
        42 23 AFP US travellers visiting Iran will be fingerprinted upon entering the country. Iran said the move is in response to a similar requirement imposed by the United States for Iranians entering the US be photographed.
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        Lock icon 16 Umno members on the hook in graft crackdown
        57 23 AP Stepping up a crackdown on corruption, Malaysia's ruling United Malays National Organisation yesterday suspended 16 members, including a lawmaker Astaman Abdul Aziz, on suspicion of buying votes for senior offices, Bernama news agency reported. They were suspended for three years,
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      Focus On TheFamily
      234 24  -  Dr James Dobson T&dsfsl COPING WITH ANXIETY One of the unfortunate characteristics of life in the modern world is the high level of anxiety that so many people experience today. Most of us have moments when we endure emotional discomfort of one kind or another. For many
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      Pay ERP charges monthly?
      255 24  -  ALICE TAN LTA is studying ways to make ERP payments more convenient Letter from Manager, Media Relations, Land Transport Authority I WOULD like to thank Mr Kevin Lim Kheng Aun for his letter, "Allow grace period for forgetful motorists to pay ERP charges" (Oct 30). Our
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      Up to pilgrims to choose their Haj package
      479 24  -  HJ MOHAMEDZEN IDRIS Letter from Head, Haj Services Strategic Unit, Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) WE REFER to the letter from Mr Mohd Sulaiman, "Why the exorbitant prices to make pilgrimage to Mecca," (Oct 26). We want to assure him and
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      Singapore needs to adopt 'stranger danger' message
      294 25  -  SUSAN WALLACE] I Letter from IN REPLY to "Painful lessons from the death of Huang Na" (Nov 3) by Prem Singh, I would like to express my heartfelt sorrow over what happened to the innocent little girl. As the mum of a 5-year-old
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      4-day week? Not quite
      236 26  -  JEAN TAN MOM clarifies new policies on working hours for staff Letter from Director, Corporate Communciations For Permanent Secretary Ministry of Manpower I REFER to the article, "MOM introduces 4-day work week" (Oct 29), taken from Newsßadio -93.8. The headline is misleading and may give readers
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      HDB loans to help beat the blues
      221 26  -  LOHSWEEHENG I Letter from Deputy Director (Resale) For Director (Estate Administration Property) Housing Development Board I REFER to the letter "Downpayment blues" (Oct 29) by Mr Shamsunnisha Ibrahim. The Housing Development Board (HDB) provides mortgage loans at concessionary interest rates to first-time flat
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      A union of Asian telcos
      361 27  -  Jaime Koh The pact gives member operators potential base of 300 m users jaime@newstoday.com.sg SINGTEL has partnered six other leading Asian mobile phone operators to establish an infrastructure that will serve 56 million customers in the region. Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd, a joint venture company,
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      Lock icon Great Eastern enjoys $65m profit in third quarter
      101 27 Bloomberg THIRD-quarter profit of Great Eastern Holdings Singapore's biggest life insurer by assets rose 2 per cent on the country's stronger economy. Net income rose to $64.5 million, or 13 cents a share, for the quarter ended Sept 30, from $63.1 million,
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        96 27 Dow Jones SHARE prices ended higher, boosted by rising US stock futures in Asian trade and spillover sentiment from regional bourses. The higher US stock futures due to expectations of a re-election for President George W Bush who is viewed as more pro-trade suggested gains to come on Wall
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        26 27 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oz 422.200 Silver uss/oi 7.050 Platinum uss/oz 827.000 Rubber centsAg 47.86 Palm Oil RM/tonne 2286 Brent crude uss/borrel 47.86 Information provided by
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        444 28 Agencies Incumbent US President perceived as more market- and trade-friendly ASIAN stocks rose yesterday on indications that US President George W Bush, whose trade and business policies are seen as more market-friendly in the region, will be re-elected. Singapore's ST Index rose 22.05 points, or
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        203 28 Channel News Asia Mobile One is testing three different systems for providing wireless highspeed Internet access for computers. The first trial is under way while the other two will start before the year ends. Elec Eltek International has reported a net profit of US$l 1.2 million ($1 8.7 million),
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        296 28  -  Tay Tsen-Waye BANDWIDTH connectivity with India has expanded drastically following the completion of Singapore's first Indianowned submarine fibre optic cable linking the two countries. Since going live in September, the Tata Indicom Cable (TIC) with a bandwidth of 5.12
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        109 28 Dow Jones JAKARTA Temasek Holdings is among the investors looking to buy a stake in Bank Danamon, Indonesia's fifth biggest lender, a source familiar with the deal said. The Indonesian government, which owns a 20.5-per-cent stake in Bank Danamon, launched yesterday the sale of
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          703 30  -  Vasu Menon Henderson European Property tops the list, the Philippines surprises while Spore is also favoured DESPITE the volatile investment climate in the first 10 months of this year, investors would have enjoyed decent returns on their investments if they had bought into a
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        274 32 AFP SINGAPORE was declared the world's best-managed city in a survey of major capitals by a global property consultancy. The Republic was trailed by Barcelona, Dubai and New York, with Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong also among the top 10 in the inaugural City Governance
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        296 33 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian budget carrier Air Asia's plan to acquire new aircraft to increase its fleet to 80 planes is on track despite its initial public offering (IPO) raising less funds than initially indicated, a senior company official said yesterday. Air Asia set the
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        69 33 Dow Jones SEMBCORP Marine said yesterday its Jurong Shipyard unit signed an US$B4 million ($l4O million) contract to build two container vessels for German ship-owner Reederei F Laeisz. Under the contract, Jurong Shipyard will build two 2,600 TEU (20-foot-equivalent unit) container ships that will ply regional
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      135 29 B* iJ W' v X ilila fi^b. v _j ft® K^ m lk mm H «9v' I I^VV l^wllwll Ivy I In a marathon, it's just about you and the road. Nothing else matters. Not pain. fl Not logic. Just the very next step that you absolutely must take and
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      314 31 I li^S k newbalance^ SB|Kml COMPETSTOmIB 1 4 Nis for marathon. Nis about you and the road. Nothing else matters. Not pain. Not logic. V yl Just the very next step that you absolutely must take and your burning desire to do V %M something that you will remember for
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      172 34  -  Eveline Gan THIS year's Asian Television Awards (ATV) ceremony will be a "very special" event for Channel News Asia's prime time current affairs series Get Real presenter Diana Ser. She is one of the five nominees for ATV's Best Current Affairs Presenter category.
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      580 34  -  Jeanine Tan jeanine@newstoday.com.sg QHARON Au gesticulates 0 enthusiastically when she speaks, while an awkwardly large hibiscus flower balances precariously on the left side of her ear. The image may go well with the perennial xiao cha bor (crazy woman) characters she takes on as a television host
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      173 35  -  Cheng Puay Koon Old School TOBIAS Wolff constructs a charming narrative of one writer's reminiscences about life at an elite boys' school, then shreds it in a fit of disconcerting disillusion. His Old School, resonant with age-old traditions and an infallible Honour Code, is home to distinguished gentlemen
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      386 35  - Taking on a cold case David Chew JournalistTesoro tackles the handling of another reporter's murder in his book, The Invisible Palace david.chew@newstoday.com.se IT WOULD have been just another murder. Just another of the nearly 900 journalists killed between 1982 and 1999. But Indonesian investigative journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin's death was
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      592 36  -  Jeanine Tan Cat spats? Cold diva? Shameless flirt? Just what is true about the Idol contestants? We give you the lowdown YOU know you have arrived when people talk about you. In the case of the Singapore Idol contestants, all sorts of rumours have been spread. The bulk
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        357 37  -  Jeanine Tan THE HUSBAND of Cheang Pui San, the runner-up of the MediaCorp Radio Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge, was so pained by his wife's suffering during the contest that he couldn't hold back his tears. Samuel Goh was by his wife's side constantly during
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        386 38  -  YONG SHU CHIANG DVD REVIEW BY THIS neighbourhood barbershop is frequented by loyal customers who, obviously, want to get their hair cut It's also where they hang out with friends and shoot the breeze. It's the heart of the community where guys from all walks of
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        697 40  -  Pearlyn Tham Expecting women have more fashionable maternity wear labels to choose from pearlyn@newstoday.com.sg GONE are the days when maternity wear meant frumpy Peter Pancollared dresses. Mums-to-be can now stay stylish in tube tops, k jeans and evening gowns re-worked I for comfort and fit,
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        286 42  -  Pearlyn Tham Watch hands, that is, with the limited edition Leßron 2 pearlyn@newstoday.com.sj IF YOU'RE an NBA fan, the new Nike Timing limited edition Leßron 2 watch may score points with you. This is the second watch in a series inspired by NBA star Leßron
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      508 43  -  Lynn Seah The North-east From fresh groceries and ready-to-cat items to fine wines and travel needs, Punggol Plaza's Fair Price has it all food@newstoday.com.se PUNGGOL is a lovely area to live in. The flats are new and well-designed. And with Sungei Punggol on one side, Sungei Serangoon on
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        221 44 WithWotif.com, it's not a tall order FOR those who have yet to make their holiday plans for the Deepavali and Hari Raya weekend, check out the great deals at Wotif.com (www.wotif. com), the global specialist in last-minute accommodations. By taking advantage of savings of up to 70
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        169 44 Founded in 2000, Wotif.com a global specialist in lastminute bookings of accommodation offers travellers 6,000 choices in 32 countries to suit all budgets and needs at heavily-discounted rates. With no pre-registration and only five clicks to make a booking, the simplicity of Wotif.com's website and booking engine has
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          158 44 TO mark its 40th anniversary next year, Chan Brothers Travel is holding a logo and tagline design competition. The contest, which runs until Nov 30, is open to everyone and there is no limit to the number of entries. The winning entry may be used in
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          159 44 height luxury SINCE Nov 1, passengers travelling on Air France's Singapore-Paris routes nave been enjoying the latest comforts in the airline's first and business classes. Under the airline's New Travel Concept, its redesigned I'Espace Premiere (First Class) offers added space and privacy while
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        383 46 THE land of Israel plays host to three of the world's most distinctive religions. To the Jews, it is the "promised land of milk and honey". To Muslims, it bears the site of Prophet Muhammad's ascent to heaven. To Christians, it is the place
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        551 46  -  KM Lee Visit Qatar's capital, Doha, where the desert meets the sea traveller@newstoday.com.sg A CITY that is going places. That is the impression that a first-time visitor is likely to have of Doha, the capital of Qatar, whose vast natural gas reserves have turned it into
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      124 36 Guess who will be eliminated in our weekly contest and stand to win a pair of tickets to catch the finals at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 1 December 2004. Exclusively for Star Hub customers. r# f f mil/ A flfq^ 9\VM '-W 'A I it' Hk Mobile ji fl v^
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      84 37 Best Bet on TV Jack Neo's hit film, The Best Bet, has been transformed into a 14-part sitcom, which will debut on Nov 13 on MediaCorp TV Channel 8 at 9pm. While the film sees three friends played by Christopher Lee, Liv Qianyi and Mark Lee strike it rich through
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      104 41 B A new! wQider finish LIQUID-TO-POWDER L^te-4 FOUNDATION liquid perfect coverage v that turns to weightless r wder Powder finish r>«+;«« for beautifully flawless )erfection... skin in just o ne g^, i n a Shake." super blendable spf 15 oil-free Josie Maran www.maybelline.com.sg MAYBELLINE NEW YO RK MAYBE SHE'S BORN
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      163 42 I H W TODAY LANCOME present Lancome Christmas Makeup Workshop I V^ V^^| What's sparkling for this Christmas? I -jgr'-wW LancOme Beauty Expert will show you how to look stunning this Christmas Vi with Lancome's latest Makeup Collection. J Date Saturday, 27 November 2004 fHffTWnfT r Hfl Tjme 2:3opm 4:3opm
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      104 47 the M Card it's easy to call home about anything. jfs| any tips f°r taking Thanks to the Ml-Vodafone partnership, M Card users are the first in Singapore to enjoy instant connection on a pre-paid card. KStay in touch and enjoy hassle-free direct-dialing with M Card when roaming on the
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      1093 48 tu fV /Vernt CHANNEL CHANNEL sur i a ,30 x™ A r* i -i channel newsasia Channel of the Year, ATV Awards 2003 i 6.00 AM Kyoro Chan 8.00 Berita 7.00 Good Morning Singapore 3.00 Harga Diri 8.30 Akhir Kata 2004 Headlines 6.00 AM Mr Bean The Animated Series i
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      300 49 On 8 this NWI lisi]^ To most, they hold TH€ dream job oiith forme M' j w A l^^j 1^ and glamour to match. But aihot ore celebrities' frp'JwTat") V B very own dream jobs? Find out as they realise their HffliVi^ I M^—- dreams for a day! Hosted by
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      1034 51  -  ROHITBRIJNATH From Vijay to Federer, picking the sportsperson of the year isn't easy IT'S TIME to sweep the cobwebs off the memory, press the rewind button in the mind, sort through dog-eared newspaper cuttings and gather those diminishing brain cells. Yeah, yeah, we know
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      708 52 -AP GOLF Tour Championship ATLANTA Tiger Woods does not play golf with a ring on his finger. That was the answer to the first question about how things might be different in his first tournament as a married man. But the biggest changes were more subtle.
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      325 52 NBA LA Lakers 89 Denver 78 LOS ANGELES Maybe the Los Angeles Lakers can be successful without Kobe Bryant taking over the whole show. They certainly were in their first game as Bryant's team. He had 25 points, seven assists and three blocked shots. And
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      167 52 AFP SAN JOSE Evidence in the Balco steroid case links Greek sprinters Kostadinos Kenteris and Katerina Thanou to the once-undetectable steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), the San Jose Mercury News reported yesterday. The newspaper claims that an email included in papers filed on Friday by
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      499 53  -  TANYO-HINN Singapore achieve highest world ranking after Plate win yohinn@newstoday.com.sg THANKS to one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, the Singapore Reds kept their promise and reclaimed the Division 2 title last week. After defeating the highly-fancied Arabian Gulf 32-6 in the semi-final, the Reds
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      212 53  -  DAN PEK dan@newstoday.com.sg AFTER leading Albirex Niigata to a respectable fifth-place finish in their maiden S-League season, head coach Hiroshi Ohashi (picture) has decided to leave the White Swans. He is returning to Japan to work with the nation's top female footballers. Said
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      378 53 MANCHESTER It had to happen eventually and, sure enough, the annual Roy Keane rant arrived yesterday morning (Singapore time). Though nowhere near as vitriolic as previous years, when Keane has castigated colleagues for their "Rolex culture" and playboy lifestyles, the Manchester United
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      142 53 League Home Team Away learn (singapore date time) UECup Parm Steaua Fri, 05/11/04 2.00 am UECup Besiktas Bilbao Fri, 05/11/04 2.30 am UECup Newcastle D Tbilisi Fri, 05/11/04 3.30 am UECup Middlesbrough Lazio Fri, 05/11/04 4.00 am E League Champ Millwall Sunderland Sat, 06/11/04 3.45 am Check the current odds
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      365 54 -AFP BOMBAY India's bid to secure a facesaving win over Australia got off on the wrong foot, after they lost two quick wickets in the 11 overs bowled on the rain-hit opening day of the fourth Test here yesterday. Persistent rain allowed just 49 minutes
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      513 54 Agencies Arsenal bossWenger concedes that fatigue is taking its toll CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP E Arsenal 1 Panathinaikos 1 LONDON The signs are there, but if there is a crisis at Highbury, then nobody has told manager Arsene Wenger. In a miserable fortnight, the Premiership champions have
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      300 54 Agencies CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP H CSKA Moscow 0 Chelsea 1 MOSCOW Arjen Robben has struggled to make his mark with the Blues so far this season. But his superb first-half winner at CSKA Moscow suggests that not only are his days on the bench numbered,
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      48 54 11.50 am Cricket Australia Tour of India 4th Test, Day 2, Pay-Per-View,ChllO Tomorrow lam Tennis Tennis Masters Series France, Ch24 lam Golf US PGA Tour 2004: Tour Championship, Chi 3.55 am Football Uefa Cup Middlesbrough v Lazio, Ch2l 3.25 am Football Uefa Cup Newcastle v Dinamo Tbilisi, Ch22
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