Today, 31 December 2004

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    13 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Friday December 31, 2004 MICA (P) 103/07/2004
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    Lock icon Relief fund doubled to $5m
    661 1  -  Tor Ching Li SINGAPORE will usher in the New Year tonight in a sombre mood, with the usual fanfare of fireworks replaced by moments of silence in remembrance of those killed, injured and made homeless in 11 countries by last Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis. Last
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    Lock icon Khao Lak: Paradise swept away
    858 1  -  Derrick A Paulo Khao Lak, IT WAS said that Khao Lak was even more badly hit than Phuket Island by the tsunamis that struck the Thai holiday coast But nothing can prepare a person for the sight itself. A long stretch of beach, resort after
    TREVOR TAN  -  858 words
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      23 1 Pledge to quit at www.fresh-air-for-women.com NEWSX^/lEWS Sombre end Year-end parties expected to be muted/4 lookingback Pages 16-20 mr brown 'Leave' means more work/24
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      Lock icon False warnings send thousands fleeing in Asian coastal areas
      397 2 Agencies TENS of thousands of residents fled tsunami-battered coasts in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand after warnings of possible new killer waves yesterday. The warnings came as the death toll soared to 118,000 with Indonesia, the worst hit by Sunday's tsunamis,
      — Agencies  -  397 words
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      If you would like to help ...
      438 3 If you would like to help DBS/POSB Donate via ATM or through DBS ißanking. OCBC Donate via ATM, credit card through its call centre, Internet banking or phone banking. Ml Starting tomorrow, SMS DONATE to 8880 for a $10 donation. Administrative charges are waived. Note: The omission of the launch
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      Indon issues appeal for volunteers
      338 3  -  Ansley Ng THANKING the Singapore government and Singaporeans for their donations, the Indonesian embassy yesterday called for volunteers to sort and pack relief items that have been donated. Besides manpower, it also seeks medical supplies, drinking water and dried and canned foodstuffs. In a statement
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      Sombre countdown to 2005 on tap
      844 4  -  Jasmine Yin Parties expected to be muted, focus will be on aiding tsunami victims TONIGHT'S New Year countdown parties will proceed but with less fanfare, and with many incorporating fundraising activities for the tsunami victims. As many Singaporeans called for tonight's parties to be
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        Lock icon Surviving toddler returns home
        80 4 Channel NewsAsia Three-year-old Tan Wei En returned to Singapore on Wednesday night. The boy, who lost his mother to the tsunami, had been found alone in Phuket's Wachira Hospital after the disaster. The body of his mother, Madam Ong Bee Ling, was found late Wednesday afternoon
        — Channel NewsAsia  -  80 words
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        Lock icon S'pore sends water to Maldives
        78 4 Channel NewsAsia Singapore will air-freight 3,000 litres of potable water to the Maldives as part of the tsunami relief package for the islands The PUB will also be shipping its portable desalination plant over to help turn contaminated underground water to drinking water. Also arriving
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        Lock icon S'pore-based ship capsized
        50 4 Bloomberg singapore-Dasea container snip operator Samudera Shipping Line said one of its ships capsized in Indonesia during Sunday's tsunami. The company's Sinar Andalas vessel, a cement carrier, was in port in Aceh, Indonesia, when the incident occurred. Four crew members were rescued while 15 are still missina.
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      Lock icon COMING TO TERMS...
      63 6 TREVOR TAN Once a high-end holiday resort frequented by the well-heeled, Khao Lak, north of Phuket, now lies in utter devastation following the tsunami that slammed into the Thai coastline Left: Acehnese holding a candlelight vigil in remembrance of those killed. Right: A Thai family gathering their
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      Lock icon Students to get involved in relief efforts
      404 6  -  Lee U-Wen MOE will assist in linking schools to agencies giving aid to tsunami victims AS SCHOOLS re-open on Monday, principals and teachers are being urged to give students plenty of opportunities to contribute to relief efforts for tsunami victims whether it be
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  • singapore news
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      Bye to Streats, Ch i
      151 8 Last day for SPH's free newspaper and TV channel THE last issue of Singapore Press Holdings' (SPH) free newspaper Streats (picture) hit the streets today, while its free-to-air Channel i will shut down operations tonight at midnight The 92-page final edition of Streats carries the
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      Lock icon Police boat runs aground at Benjamin Sheares Bridge
      145 8  -  Ansley Ng ANSLEY NG A Police Coast Guard patrol boat ran aground off the shore at Marina Promenade park yesterday. The 18-metre long vessel was patrolling in the waters near the Benjamin Sheares Bridge at 9.30 am when it suffered mechanical failure
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    • SINGAPOREsnippets
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        Man stabbed at Orchard Rd
        62 8 A Chinese man was stabbed outside CK Tang Shopping Centre yesterday. When police arrived at 1 1.35am, they found him bleeding from his abdomen. The man, in nis late 40s, was rushed to the Singapore General Hospital. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman, who will
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        Huang Na murder suspect held
        56 8 Vegetable seller Took Leng How, charged with the murder of eight-year-old Huang Na, returned to court yesterday after an extended three weeks of tests. He will be held for another five weeks at Queenstown Remand Prison. The next hearing will be on Feb 3, with
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  • world news
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      Lock icon Still rare at the top
      370 10 Agencies Only slight increase in number of top female office bearers LONDON Choosing the "Mummy Track" may just cost working women a promotion. A report by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) revealed that the representation of British women in top positions in politics, business, the
      — Agencies; AFP  -  370 words
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      British women who broke the glass ceiling
      214 10 Chief executive of a FTSE 100 company, 1997 Ms Marjorie Scardino of the media group Pearson. Chief constable, 1995 Ms Pauline Clare headed the Lancashire constabulary 1995-2002. Prime minister, 1979 Ms Margaret Thatcher was twice asked when seeking selection as a Tory candidate
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      Lock icon Peres to be PM Sharon's No 2
      176 10 AFP JERUSALEM Israeli opposition leader Shimon Peres will become Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's No 2 in a new coalition government, a statement from the premier's office said. The deal will pave the way for an agreement between the Labour party of Mr Peres
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      Lock icon Techno anthem provokes anger
      117 10 Agencies SYDNEY Plans to play a techno dance version of the Australian national anthem at Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations have provoked a chorus of outrage, with some critics branding it sacrilegious. The three-minute rendition of Advance Australia Fair will be included in a programme of
      — Agencies  -  117 words
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      Lock icon Estrada's surgeon runs into HK hurdle
      352 12 -AFP He is not allowed to operate on deposed Philippine leader HONG KONG Hong Kong medical authorities have refused permission for deposed Philippine President Joseph Estrada's surgeon to operate on him there. US-based surgeon Christopher Mow who flew to Hong Kong without the registration
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      Lock icon Drink to the Year of the Rooster
      62 12 AFP Mr Yasumichi Hayashi, an employee for Japanese wine and whisky giant Suntory displays ceramic bottles shaped like roosters containing 12-year-old Royal Whiskey (right) and 15-year-old Premium Royal Whiskey (left), to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rooster. The collector's item whisky bottles
      AFP  -  62 words
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      Open up, UK civil servants urged
      288 12 LONDON From next year, the people in the United Kingdom can post questions to government offices and civil servants are obliged to attend to it, the Independent reported. With the introduction of the landmark Freedom of Information Act, ministers are promising that officials will
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      Lock icon Defeated rival's plea rejected
      211 12 -AFP KIEV Ukraine's West-leaning opposition leader, Viktor Yushchenko, forged ahead with thrashing out a new government, and brushed off a lastditch legal challenge by his defeated pro-Moscow presidential rival. The Supreme Court rejected two complaints by defeated Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich about the conduct of the
      -AFP; AFP  -  211 words
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      Lock icon Snow falls on UAE mountains
      174 12 Agencies DUBAI Snow has fallen over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time, leaving a white blanket over the mountains of Ras al-Khaimah as the desert country experienced a cold spell and aboveaverage rainfall. The snow fell over the Al-Jees mountain range in
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        Lock icon New bird flu case in Vietnam
        57 12 AFP A 1 6-year-old girl in southern Vietnam has been infected with the lethal strain of bird flu that has killed at least 20 people in the country since late last year. A hospital doctor said: "We suspect that she contracted the virus after
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        Lock icon Saudi security forces kill 10 Islamic militants
        89 12 AFP Saudi security forces have killed a total of 10 Islamic militants including two of the kingdom's most wanted men in two days of clashes in Riyadh, state television reported yesterday. Among the dead was Yemeni Ibrahim Ahmad Abdel Maiid al-Rimy, who is
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    Lock icon AFTER THE TRAGEDIES...
    905 16  -  Teo Hwee Nak the character of a society is revealed. What do our actions say about us? YEAR 2004 draws to an end on a tragic note. The tsunamis that hit several Asian and African countries on Boxing Day killed more people than all the tsunamis of
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    GUNS OR ROSES?
    743 18  -  Asif Ansar A look at three burning issues in Asia SUBTLE ground-shifts that took place this year, and which might occur in the next, could determine if three of the world's long simmering hotspots will move in the direction of a lasting solution or escalate into volatile
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  • STARS OF 2004
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      Roger Federer
      40 18 Federer became the first man since Mats Wilander in 1 988 to win three Grand Slams in one season. His biggest challenge in 2005 is to become the first player to win a Grand Slam in one year.
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      Vijay Singh
      40 18 Nine victories, and the first golfer to pass the US$lO million ($l6 million) mark in earnings. His duel with Tiger Woods, who appears to be returning to his old form, will be one of the highlights of 2005.
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      Russian women tennis players
      40 18 Russia dominated women's tennis in 2004. Anastasia Myskina, Maria Sharapova and Svetlana Kuznetsova won Grand Slam titles. Remember their names, for if Serena and Venus don't get their act together, they could dominate again in 2005.
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      Michael Phelps
      42 18 Phelps, 1 9, caused the biggest splash in swimming in 2004, winning eight medals at the Olympics. With six golds, he may not have wiped Mark Spitz's name from the record books, but he is now set to break records.
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      Boston Red Sox
      61 18 The Red Sox broke an 86-year-old curse when they won the World Series, but it could have only succeeded in bringing out the monster in the New York Yankees. The Real Madrid of baseball will now set out to buy the best players in their bid to
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      Detroit Pistons
      26 18 The starless Pistons won the NBA title against all expectations in 2004, but will teamwork and dogged spirit carry them through again in 2005?
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      Australia cricket team
      47 18 The current Australian cricket team is clearly the best in 2004, and there is a school of thought that it could go down as the best in the history of the game. But the Ashes test against a reborn England in 2005 is tasty.
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      Lance Armstrong
      38 18 A record six Tour de France titles but will he go for seven? In Damiano Cunego, cycling may have found his successor. The 23-year-old Italian topped the World Cup standings and is tipped to succeed Armstrong.
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      Thierry Henry
      38 18 Another stunning year saw Arsenal's brilliant Frenchman emerge as runnerup to Ronaldinho in the Fifa World Player of the Year awards. Many say he deserved to be No 1 but he could do it next year.
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      Ronaldinho
      36 18 The 2004 Fifa World Player of the Year's outrageous dribbling skills left defences standing as he inspired Barcelona's renaissance at home and in Europe. His form will be crucial for Barcelona to realise their dreams.
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      Steven Gerrard
      39 18 Liverpool's midfield powerhouse has been one of the most influential players in the Premiership over the last 12 months. His talent has attracted numerous bids and 2005 could spark a bidding war for him with no limits.
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    MUST-SEE TV
    562 20  -  Elisa Chia Singaporeans with Idol fever were glued to their television sets IT WAS a very good year for television audiences. Depending on where you stand, that is. Idol fever has been building here for some time. The second season of American Idol helped stoke the fire last
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  • TAKING STOCK
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      Moderate economic growth
      82 20 Fund managers were generally cautious, with most expecting economic growth to slow compared with 2004. Several reasons were cited for the caution including the risk of a slowdown in the United States given rising interest rates and higher inflation. This will impact spending among consumers in the
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      Favoured asset classes, regions
      135 20 Many fund managers did not show a strong preference for equities or bonds. Instead, they predicted that there could be opportunities in both asset classes. However, they did highlight that markets will remain volatile and investment returns in 2005 are likely to moderate compared with 2003
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      US dollar expected to slide more
      71 20 Fund managers expect the US currency to continue sliding in 2005, although most were non-committal about the extent to which the US dollar will fall. This does not augur well for US dol-lar-based investments, but it could be a boon for Asia where central
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      Benign outlook for inflation and interest rates
      99 20 Although economic growth is likely to moderate, inflation is expected to pick up given higher commodity prices. However, the pick-up in inflation is projected to be modest as the prospect for slower economic growth is likely to cap consumer and producer prices. Consequently,
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      Concerns persist about oil prices
      58 20 Fund managers remain wary about oil prices, although they have come off sharply from their highs in the fourth quarter of 2004. This is because they expect geopolitical tensions to persist and demand for oil to remain strong from emerging markets like China and India.
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      No hard landing for China
      91 20 Fund managers do not see a hard landing for China. While its economic growth is likely to slow, it is expected to be robust at close to 8 per cent. As for the Chinese currency, fund managers do not expect an imminent revaluation. Any adjustments
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      113 20 TV 2004'S TOP 10 I Channel 5 I RANKING PROGRAMME 1 Singapore Idol: The Final Showdown Results I 2 Singapore Idol: I The Final Showdown 3 Singapore Idol: Auditions I 4 Movie: Harry Potter And I The Sorcerer's Stone I 5 National Day Parade I1 6-9 Singapore Idol 10 Athens
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      Focus On The Family
      228 24  -  Dr James Dobson w Tbiws PRICELESS MEMORIES I've always thought that kids were funny. I'm reminded, of Ann Ortland's 11-year-old son, Nels, whom she described in her book, Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman. She had taken this rambunctious boy to their pediatrician for a routine physical
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      Readers' 2005 wish list
      433 24  -  MARY LEE HASLINDA SHAMSUDIN LIM BOON HEE S MALAR For That all schools will ban lessons for the first two weeks of school and get teachers to use the hours in class getting to know their students: their strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes, habits, etc. That
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      'Leave' means more work
      861 24  -  mr brown The things you learn about kids after a few days THE two kids have been refusing to take their naps or sleep early these two weeks. For a three-and-a-half-year-old girl and her 14-month-old brother, sleep can wait because having Mom and Dad at home
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      Unfair to judge youth forum as 'elitist'
      698 26  -  Ahmad Nizam NYF was open to all youth in age group and it acted as platform to stimulate exchange of ideas I REFER to the Dec 28 letters by Zayed Talib," 'Elite' do not represent all S'pore youth" and Vicnan KP "Poor people
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        Singapore
        60 28 SHARE prices ended marginally higher on bar-gain-hunting late yesterday in blue chip stocks amid light trade ahead of today's half-day session. The ST Index closed 3.74 points, or 0.2 per cent, higher at 2,061.56, after trading between 2,057.35 and 2,065.77 during the day. Gainers led losers 21 1 to
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        Lock icon STI-2,061.56 +3.74
        29 28 Dow Jones Traders expect the stock market to remain subdued until after the New Year's Day holiday when fund managers and other market players return to work.
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        World markets
        57 28 Index Nikkei 225 Value *****.76 C Pis +107.20 Change +0.94 Hang Seng Ordinaries laiwan Wtd *****.55 4054.90 6100.86 -102.83 +12.70 +12.37 -0.72 +0.31 +0.20 Korea Comp 895.92 +11.65 +1.32 KLCI 910.13 +2.55 +0.28 SET Index 668.10 +3.64 +0.55 lakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Wumbai Sensex 1000.23 232.28
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        Lock icon Commodities
        26 28 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oi 437.4 Silver uss/oi 6.85 Platinum uss/oi 860 Rubber cents/kg 198.75 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1394.5 Brent crude uss/barrel 39.37 Information provided by
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        Your S$1 buys
        36 28 US$ 0.6105 UK£ 0.3182 Yen 63.408 HK$ 4.7484 RM 2.3198 Euro 0.4487 Rupiah 5689.7 Baht 23.934 Peso 34.358 A$ 0.7889 Indian Rs 26.678 Won 635.58 C$ 0.7398 Yuan 5.0526 NZ$ 0.8554 NTS 19.521
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      Lock icon Changi records 30m passengers
      177 28 -AFP A RECORD 30 million passengers have passed through Changi Airport this year, surpassing the previous mark of 29 million in 2002 Total passenger traffic in the January-to-November period grew 4.5 per cent from the same period in 2002, the Government said. No comparisons were made
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      252 28 Dow Jones Packer-Ho venture eyes S'pore casino MELBOURNE A new US$32O-million ($524-million) Asian gaming venture backed by Macau casino baron Stanley Ho and Australia's richest man Kerry Packer will be among hopefuls jostling for the right to operate Singapore's first Las Vegas-style casino. The partnership between Mr Packer's
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      Lock icon MAS tightens rules on rebates by banks for housing loans
      235 28 Val Chua FROM Jan 6, the cash rebates that you might receive when taking up a housing loan from a bank or financial institution will not be paid to you immediately. Instead, the rebates will be disbursed by the bank
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        222 30 Bloomberg CHINA Merchants Holdings International Co said it would buy 30 per cent of the Shanghai company that runs the world's third-busiest container port, seeking to profit from China's growing overseas trade. State-controlled China Merchants will pay 5.6 billion yuan ($l.l billion) to
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        230 30 Bloomberg Funds will be used to equip new 12-inch wafer fabrication plant CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing has arranged loan facilities totalling US$l.O5 billion ($1.72 billion) to fund the purchase of manufacturing gear for a new factory. The chip-maker needs the funds to equip its latest factory, known
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        118 30 COMFORTDELGRO is partnering one of Chengdu's largest transport operators to operate long-distance bus services, taxi services and automotive repair services, a move which will further increase its presence in the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan. The joint venture company, Chengdu ComfortDelGro Chang Yun Transportation,
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        195 30 Dow Jones MINISTER for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong said yesterday he was "hopeful" progress would be made on an open skies agreement with Australia when he meets with his Australian counterpart in the middle of February. "We're hopeful, but only time will tell,"
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        309 30 -Dow Jones ASIA'S leading oil-importing nations will gather next week in New Delhi for a first-of-its-kind meeting with major exporters to tackle what Asian importers feel are unfair oil prices they are obliged to pay. Ministers and senior officials from
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      675 31 Brought to you by i^dSfc? NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD FREE ENTRY TO THE (3k m Celebrate the New Year at the museums on Jan 1! For more museum happenings, log on to www.nhb.gov.sg. ASIAN CIVILISATIONS I n^MH £m*k MUSEUM, ARMENIAN S> T*- ailxCCI WL T 39 Armenian Street Opening Hours: 9am
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      426 32  -  Elisa Chia Chill-out radio arrives in the form of Lush 99.5 IF YOU haven't heard, MediaCorp Radio is launching its 13th station today. Lush 99.5 takes over the frequency previously occupied by Passion 99.5FM, the National Arts Council's dedicated arts station that was run by MediaCorp Radio. Passion
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      442 32  -  Felix Cheong ON WEDNESDAY, as we folded old clothes to be donated to the tsunami victims, I asked my wife: "Maybe we should pack a few DVDs, too?" Her rejoinder "Even if they have DVD players, they have no electricity!" Of course, it was
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      194 33  -  -Jeanine Tan FORMER Channel U artistes who didn't make the crossover to MediaCorp TV Holdings after the recent merger of the two TV stations have found a new career in radio. Beginning next year, actresses Evelyn Tan and Lina Ng, as well
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        Sentosa's The Nation's Countdown 2005
        86 33 Stretching along Sentosa's Siloso Beach, The Nation's Countdown 2005 features three major party sectors including the main stage area and two cosier entertainment zones with live band performances. It promises a 12-hour stellar line-up of live performances from 7pm by celebrities including hip hop band
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        The Arts House's Asia Major: Countdown to 2005
        77 33 The Arts House's first countdown party celebrates the varied cultures of Asia, with scores of activities happening within the rooms of the 178-year-old building. The victims of the recent tragedy will not be forgotten. When the Victoria Memorial Hall's clock chimes 12
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        IndoChine's New Year's Eve party marathon
        84 33 IndoChine's three outlets will be transformed into three different themed party venues The Colonial Ball at IndoChine Empress Place, The Forbidden Ball at The Forbidden City in Clarke Quay and Mardi Gras at IndoChine Wisma Atria. Transportation between the three venues will be provided.
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        Zouk's 'Rich and Famous' New Year's Eve party
        75 33 Tiger Beer presents Zouk's "Rich and Famous" party, as it kick starts its "The Tiger Nation" advertising campaign encouraging optimism, spontaneity and, of course, Tiger Beer. Zouk's compound will be turned into a manor, complete with manicured gardens (at the VIP carpark).
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      We Don't Live Here Anymore
      234 34  -  YONG SHU CHIANG FILM REVIEWby" BASED on two short stories by the late American writer Andre Dubus, whose In the Bedroom was made into an eponymous Academy Award-nominated drama three years ago, this is another film set in what appears to be suburban idyll. But
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      463 34  -  Yong Shu Chiang Even with additional star power, this amiable reunion seldom rises above retread status FILM REVIEW Meet the Fockers ''pHERE was -L much about Meet the Parents seen as a surprise hit in 2000 despite megastar Robert De Niro's participation that I liked. Nurse Gaylord
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          259 35 FILM REVIEW by yong shu chiang A SINGLE dad, middleaged Du (Fan Wei), who works at a nightclub's parking lot, appears set for marital bliss, successfully courting a sweet local florist who'd be a good mum for his wayward teenage son. Unfortunately, life doesn't always turn
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          Seed of Chucky
          227 35  -  YONG SHU CHIANG FILM REVIEWby" THERE'S a sexually-con-fused young doll, whose parents were murderous dolls now immortalised in B-grade horror films; there's Jennifer Tilly; there's a cameo from a member of pop group S Club; and there's plenty of gloriously silly humour. The Chucky series began in
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          London Voodoo
          99 35  -  YONG SHU CHIANG FILM REVIEWby" THE acting in London Voodoo, which first-time British director Robert Pratten made to win a bet with his wife, is atrocious. Pratten, challenged by his wife to write a script, made this movie about an American couple who move to a house in
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      1577 36 Holiday Eve Movie 2 WL I i Holiday Eve Movie 3 y"\ Singapore 2004 IP i I \f*\ Naked Gun 33 1/3, The Final Insult I Sister Act 1,1 j channel NewsAsia, 9.32 P m ~j~ Channel 5,3.15pm p(i^ 1 jk j Channel 5,4.45pm fl j Looks back at a
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      Lock icon Goodbye, No 92
      616 39 -AP Friends and fans pay their last respects to Reggie White, NFL's greatest defensive lineman CHARLOTTE Bill Bates saw the talent and the passion in Reggie White before nearly anyone else, back when they were team-mates at Tennessee more than 20 years ago. "He was so raw
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      Lock icon Across the globe, sport does its bit for tsunami disaster victims in Asia
      395 39 LONDON The world of sport has united to help the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster, reported BBC Sport yesterday. England's cricketers, on tour in South Africa, have donated £15,000 ($47,144) to the relief fund, while their
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      Lock icon No resting on laurels
      469 40  -  STANLEY HO SBA technical director happy with 2004, but wants an even better 2005 HIS charges have performed admirably on the international stage; a new batch of talented young shuttlers is knocking at the door of the national team; and badminton is fast becoming one of
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      Lock icon Hewitt slams Australian Open organisers
      339 40 -AFP ADELAIDE Lleyton Hewitt said yesterday that slow court surfaces are hurting his chances next month of becoming the first local to win the Australian Open in 29 years. The former world No 1 criticised the Melbourne Park court surface, saying it was a factor
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      Lock icon Golden Phelps punished
      218 40 -AP SALISBURY, Maryland Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps was sentenced to 18 months probation yesterday, after pleading guilty to drunken driving. Judge Lloyd 0 Whitehead granted Phelps probation before judgment, meaning his record will be expunged if he complies with the terms of probation. Phelps won eight
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      Lock icon James injured
      411 41 Cavaliers star in collision with Mutombo NBA Houston 98 Cleveland 87 CLEVELAND, Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers star forward Leßron James left the game Wednesday (yesterday morning, Singapore time) after taking a hard, albeit accidental, elbow to the head from Houston Rockets back-up centre Dikembe Mutombo. James, who turns 20
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      Lock icon Yankees sign Wright
      132 41 -AFP NEW YORK The New York Yankees still want Arizona Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, but in the meantime they confirmed the signing of right-handed hurler Jaret Wright yesterday. The Yankees officially announced a three-year deal with Wright Financial terms were not disclosed, but it is reportedly worth
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      Lock icon Arsenal gunning for top spot
      605 42 Agencies After a priceless win, boss Wenger says Gunners are on their bike with heads down ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Newcastle 0 Arsenal 1 LONDON Manager Arsene Wenger refused to set Arsenal any new targets, after the win at Newcastle left his side five points behind Premiership
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      Lock icon Morientes says he's going to Liverpool
      319 42 LONDON Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has declared he will join Liverpool in January's transfer window, reported BBC Sport yesterday. The 28-year-old is struggling to make the first team at Real with Ronaldo, Raul and ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen above him in the pecking
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      Lock icon Savage reveals why he wants a transfer to Rovers
      243 42 BIRMINGHAM Birmingham City midfielder Robbie Savage told BBC Sport that family problems are behind his desire to join Blackburn Rovers. "I have got real family problems back home and so has my wife," said Wrex-ham-born Savage. "These things all add up
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      Lock icon Real turn to Luxemburgo
      283 44 -AFP MADRID Real Madrid will be hoping the appointment of former Brazilian national coach Wanderley Luxemburgo (above) as manager can harness the samba style already on offer on the pitch in the form of fellow countrymen Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos. Yesterday, Real ditched Mariano Garcia Remon,
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      Lock icon Fergie slams English FA
      569 44 -AFP United boss calls potential 3-match ban on Rooney unfair, immoral LONDON Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson yesterday claimed the Football Association's (FA) disciplinary procedures were "flawed and immoral". While United have yet to make a final decision over whether to contest a charge of violent
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      265 44 -AFP CRICKET TEST South Africa v England DURBAN South Africa held on for a draw in a match where fortunes swung dramatically, when bad light stopped play on the final afternoon of the second Test against England yesterday. South Africa,
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      Lock icon Back down to earth
      455 45  -  JOSE RAYMOND Cock-a-hoop on Wednesday night, but Avramovic warns the Lions of complacency in the second leg HE RANTED and raved at the referee, but screamed salutations at his players. Amid shouts of "well done my boys", Singapore national coach Radojko Avramovic planted a kiss on
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      388 45  -  Jose Raymond THEY bombed out at the group stages of the last two editions of the Tiger Cup and the SEA Games. Now, six years after their one and only international triumph, Singapore are on the verge of qualifying for the Tiger
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      FAS to do their part for victims of tsunami disaster
      254 45  -  STANLEY HO AMID the celebrations after the Lions' hard-fought Tiger Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Myanmar on Wednesday, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) did not forget the thousands of victims from last Sunday's tsunami disaster. Yesterday, the FAS announced
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