City Weekly, 6 December 1996

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    Masthead
    26 1 CITY Weekly THE RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/96 FRIDAY, DECEMBER S, 1996 V 01.9 N 0.48
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      185 1 Win holiday packages to Brisbane and the Gold Coast IVE YOUR A NEW LEASE OF UFE With Hay's Formula, you need no longer worry about hair problems like balding, hair loss, damaged hair, premature greying, dandruff, brittle hair and so on. Hay's holistic approach using a unique formula made of
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Own a part of Michaelangelo
      457 2  -  Shop offers unusual works of art and custom-made furniture NGIAU CHEAN FEI FANCY having Michaelangelo over at your place? Well, it won’t be quite having the legend over for tea or having one of his sculptures as your living room’s centrepiece, but these art pieces,
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      Sins in black and white
      459 4  -  Handmade chocolates tempt sweet-toothed By BALVINDER SANDHU NEVER thought it was possible to walk into a shop and order a menage a trois Now, you can do that at Sins Choc Shoppe, which has some interesting names for its chocolate pralines. Its business manager, Mr
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      294 2 —n Ilf* *-tr 7783 V--ti f. -i. f U<t J I-- J ■vwouiociurar o» wnomoter of Locfas* nad/tomar M Corporate Uniform B INStRANi I ru< )MoTioN I ivv I njiiiif Via k ini*l\dK". 11 <>t Kit.id I ;i\ v I >im ■«mill mi lup.iir Wjiui luiliu linn m| liiMir.iiuc I'ului
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      73 2 Re-model your Bathroom and Kitchen without replacing It beautifies and increases the value of your home instantly. Before We provide innovative solution to the following: Broken, cracked chipped bathtubs sinks Difficult to clean surfaces Faded colour shine Outdated colours patterns Add your choice of colours Prevents moss growth grime Rough
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      232 3 f ii t f tf f y f 11 in iiminii i ■r, rUt wmWI&L v w r par^ »o/,i P;‘ 7 lH iv-^asH L ««M« OfU€MT <KIRN ORIENT OCEAN RESTAURANT Promotion 3 SET MENU SPECIAL 4b G SET 3rd Floor Hotel Miramar Book now to avoid disappointment Tel: 736,3677
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      74 4 This Week's Special resh Durian C Oux <£fieoia£iiij Baum Cake (CJyuifi JCajiii wifi ifieah fox itieff Caked witfi Come-made touch, uritk Cre.*k bujxedienti, no axtificiaCfCaoouxi and. no fixeiexxratujei. in iixteen fCaoouxi. of youx choice. is no othex fiface Cihe OUXi. 'SafadoetMEdelweiss Millenia 9 Raffles Boulevard #Ol-98 Millenia Walk Singapore *****6
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      104 4 LA $6BO ONLY (Now available irr black) Specialty designed for Home Karaoke, Sound Engineer, DJ, Karaoke Lounge Singer. Enhance your basic vocal to sound like a professional singer. Eliminate feedback and hum which can damage your speakers. Up to 8 microphone inputs. Enjoy singing as if you are in a
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      250 5 ENJOY A no HO HO FEAST AT HIS XU AS XIANG LUNCH Special Buffet (Promotion Period: 06 Dec 29 Dec) (Business Hours for Lunch 11.30 am 2.45pmT H Includes Tim Sum 25 More Items! $l B.OO NETT avraursi $20.00 NETT (wmranu No Take-away orders!! Minimum 2 persons!! Children 5-9 yrs
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    Peekaboo
    433 6 Stars stun in designer outfits THE region's best productions showed off their talents at the first Asian Television Awards. Held at TCS last Friday, the occasion also let the stars make a statement of their own with some flashing irresistible smiles, while others showed off more than just their
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      104 6 4 an Does your If child need care 1 while you are Develop your child's full potential at Life Community Services (Before and After School Care) Children need love, attention and time. At Life Community Services BA.S.C. you can expect the best care available because voe really love children and
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Accent on Russian classics
      402 7 DANCE “Asean Dance Festival ’96": Leading choreographers and dancers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam will present this celebration of dance. The gala opening on Sunday will kick off with excerpts from all the dances. It will include Singapore’s contribution, entitled “Living
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      Modern twist to old dance form
      187 7  -  CELINE TEO WILL traditional art forms continue to exist in this electronic age? Yes, say two experts who are masters in their art gamelan, a traditional bronze percussion instrument, and topeng pajengan, a ritualistic dance in wnich a single performer uses various masks to
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      173 7 THE NAIL BAR Our Services include: Acrylic Nails Nail Wraps Infills Problem Nails Manicure Pedicure Waxing Tinting Professional Courses Personal Courses for Extension Nails from $2OO For mote infornhition >. 1 ill: Woman's World Beauty Centre 277 Orchard Road O3-39 Specialists Shopping Centre i Singapore 0923 Tel: 734 9618 734
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      190 7 15% to 85%. Discount on All Acoustic Pianos SCREW m XMAS UJCKY DU* KAWAI. The Name You Can Trust 100" o Marie Assembled In Japan CXSH Height 113 cm sit Exam Model Design U/P $6900 CX2IH Height 127 cm Professional Exam Model Tfttmfl U/P $6999 With Profeaaional Adjustable Bench worth
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  • Home Ideas
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      Where form sits with function
      403 8  -  By PEARLIN SIOW THIS line of Italian furniture will add a touch of class to any home. Offering simple and functional, yet timeless designs, B B Italia believes that furniture should be both pleasing to the eye as well as practical. For example, a shelf
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      Yule-time rugs
      113 8 DRESS up your house this yuletide season with “Christmassy” carpets. Just for the season, Dinco World Carpets has a special Christmas collection from Belgium. Featuring cheery and bright motifs of bells, snowmen (above) and toys, the carpets come in a standard size of 60 cm by 95 cm
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      262 8 GENUINE DECORATIVE WROUCHT-IRON GRILLES From T.Tniebsnbachep of VV. GernitlllV Itcu'mc of Imitation! TnigbendGsign <TT> ifhmifKcciC'fn A product by the beat and for the best T/T patented trademark epitomizes the pride of unmistakable German Craftsmanship. It is the definition of beauty and durability. Another German trademark you can rely on. fagionaiOfflcw
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      63 8 v v\‘ 8 V f, 'Y Call us on 482 0003 Prices include workmanship, materials, S.S. Brackets GST. Brand |Window(s)| 1 Room($) 2 Room(s)| 3 Room($) 14 Room($) 700.40 1421.40 DAIKIN SANYO NATIONAL 741.60 MITSUBISHI 1699.50 2626.50 3965.50 5047.00 1596.50 IK! i ADMIRAL ENTERPRISE KIK >O4ll \nx Mo Kio Inti
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  • Park Mall
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      Classical range with a modern twist
      321 9 HOMEOWNERS looking for new furnishing ideas can now turn to classical period furniture with a modern twist. Usually associated with the wealthy, classical furniture is not only more affordable now, but also built to fit smaller apartments. Acanthus Collection, at Park Mall, features European-influenced
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      12 9 ACANTHUS COLLECTION iSCJ 'r£ V: 4 k'-. -4. "V, /<i v;.v *^#tw»:v:?nkww*:
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      38 9 1 "Matilda" BJ Bean (UK) JACKIE TEDDY BEAR #O2-18 Park Mall, 9 Penang Road Singapore *****9 Te1:334 6927 Fax:337 2098 Opens Daily: 1 lam-9pm Enhance your home with works of pottery Asian Arts from The m Ma« itjii
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      30 9 18th Century French Style clocks (half hourly strike on bell, silver plated case.) Mechanical 8 days movement. THINKERS NOVELTY 9 Penang Road, Parte Mall #Ol -13 Siflfl2port£3B4s9 V 'A1:3^1'434/5^4682 YVYyMW*
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  • Christmas Spree
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      Log on with ice-cream cakes
      74 10 THOSE tired of the usual Christmas log can try a tropical durian ice-cream or fruit ’n’ nut brandy pie instead. This range of yuletide pies and logs have been specially created for the season by Swensen’s. For your Christmas log, you can also pick from
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      T-shirts with a cause
      114 11 GET a friend this limited edition Tshirt and do your part to raise Aids awareness. As part of its “Giving Never Goes Out of Style” campaign, A/X Armani Exchange is offering limited edition long-sleeved T-shirts (right) which bear the label’s logo and Giorgio Armani’s signature printed
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      Party dazzlers
      133 11 IF YOU’RE looking for an accessory that will dazzle at that upcomk ing Christmas party, check out K these crystal offerings, ft From Daniel Swarovski comes H classy handbags that will, literalE i ly, add shine to your evening wear. Sleek lines are the name of the game
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      Keys to budding composer’s heart
      137 11 GIVE your loved one a musical Christmas. Cristofori Music offers Roland’s latest piano, the KR-570 (above), which can be used by both beginner and advanced pianists. The piano, at $3,899, is a powerful and intelligent instrument which offers 270 sounds and 152 professional music styles.
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      Bits and pieces of Mickey
      86 11 IF YOUR sister’s a Mickey Mouse fan, she’ll love these trinkets. From Bits Pieces, a chain offering sterling silver jewellery, comes the Disney collection which offers rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants featuring the most popular mouse in the world. The Disney Generation 1 range features
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      455 10 T estiue < iewton^ FAIR PRICE PIANO MART "sar an Centre (MRT City Hail Station) Tel: *****09 You i can test-play this model at any ofCristofori Music Centre for all piano/orgaft j buyers from now i 8-tfW; >‘ N f/O' Roland Digital Piano Ist and only ISO 9002 musical instrument
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      80 10 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN me Bs EXOTICALLY CALIFORNIAN F R S C O COVE SINGAPORE FRISCO COVE RESTAURANT 275 Thomson Road #Ol-07 Novena Ville Singapore *****5 Tel: 255 2838 Fax: 251 2838 ALL DAY DINING FRISCO LUNCHEONS AT $21.90++ CHRISTMAS EVE MENU AT $65.00++ o^ ill mv '?>rDEC <96 Direct impart Direct
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      108 11 S&WIC W'flM A GIFT SHOP FOR AIL OCCASIONS II HAVE A WHALE of A TIME •shopping WITH US 10 ANSON ROAD #O2-80A INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE *****3 TEL 323 0398 mramam OFFERS A GREAT DEAL!!! 3 TAPES S 10 for 4 Days 5 TAPES 15 for 6 Days 7 TAPES 20
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  • Queensland Holidays
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      See the best of Cairns – from a train
      685 12 See the best of Cairns from a train Spice up your tour with a trip into the rainforest T", Ec r„ d offshore attractions of Cairns, encompassing the aweinspiring stretch of the Great Barrier Reef and its collection of coral islands, have been key in drawing holiday-makers to this pulsating
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      307 12 Kuranda Market*. ihc place is ion 2; the ►hirts and Queensland mm Holiday Giveaways! place that u hut becoming the landmark of Caims City and famous for. lt is famous for its is the name of the new attraction that offers Rodeo Action in Oitbadu of Caims and when will
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      Our very own Beach Boys
      454 13  -  The y’re anything but surfer-type dudes and love singing a cappella By BALVINDER SANDHU WHILE California has the famous Beach Boys, Singapore has Budak Pantai. The guys from Budak Pantai Malay for beach boys made a name for themselves when they won the “Rolling Good
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      107 13 CfMl &K4MI tfat... KUMO N v A Students are under the Kumon Method of Learning in more than 30 countries in the world. PROVEN: KUMON PRE-SCHOOL PUPILS CAN DO PRIMARY SCHOOL WORK AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS CAN SOLVE SECONDARY SCHOOL MATH PROBLEMS. The first Kumon Centre in Singapore is now
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      139 13 HONG KONG JUMBO SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (•..oclated with the World Famoua lumbo Floating Restaurant of Hong Kong) A SPICY CRABS ft, that are prepared to cater to the 1 discerning Singaporean tastebuds BAKED BUTTER FRAGRANT PRAWNS f SUCCULENT CRABsT fi AND SHARK’S FIN are available at a special price of $l2
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Hardly heroic hero
      570 14  -  By NGIAU CHEAN FEI BRUCE WILLIS’ latest action hero is hardly heroic, but he delivers the goods in one of the strongest performances of his career. Little talking is required of the star, who fits well into writer-director Walter Hill’s parable film. “Last Man Standing” transplants Japanese
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      Michael Jordan scores hit with toon team
      469 15  -  See Bugs, Daffy and Porky play ball with NBA greats By ANDRE YEO QUESTION: Would a movie about Michael Jordan playing basketball with a bunch of cartoon characters be a hit? Answer Most definitely* Making his motion picture debut, the world’s greatest basketball
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      222 14 Don't let the Airborrfe Germs •ypsyrk' GERMITROL” eie this .Christmas Seas* Improoa Your Quality of Ilia s PLUS! Free delivery with gift wrapping and card for this festive season! Germ Count Test Fresher Pre Germltrol Post GermHrol > It uses a well proven Patented UVC System to kill germs in
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      220 15 f AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION for Office Use (smoking rooms) for Home Use (for the kids) Honeywell Enviracaire CPZ Air Cleaner for SMOKE When You Need To Be Sure that your AIR is CLEAN CPZ filter removes up to 1.3 kg of cigarette smoke, odour, tar and nicotine. Unlike normal filters,
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      173 15 y i 4f VE ALL YOUR I SKIN COAT PROBLEMS ■cats. Rabbits, Hamsters,etc) too.tmrnir Healthy, Glossy Skin Coat In 4 Days! Tested and proven, primrose<»i Highly recommended by Mr. Piet Jacobs, renowned international Dog Show Judge, Belgium. >Ol Bio-Herbal Food Catalyst itching and scratching Constant hair loss Bald patches Dry
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  • EATING OUT
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      Food galore at this MarketSquare
      497 16  -  By PEARLIN SIOW THIS food court resembles a country marketplace in the south of France. Soothing Mediterranean music wafts out of discreetly-placed speakers, while uniformed waiters and waitresses clear your tables efficiendy. And with 14 stalls offering a choice of local and continental cuisine as
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      Food court resembles French marketplace
      102 17 Rice ‘N’ Toppings stall. With a thick and tasty peanut sauce and ingredients of sotong, kang kong, pork slices and prawns, this mi fen dish is truly savoury. And if you are a caffeine-addict, you will love the freshly -brewed coffee at the Bar Salon.
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      370 16 MAY CARDEN RESTAURANT Taiwanese Cuisine Seafood Buffet Lunch All You Can Eat Taiwanese Porridge Adult: $14.80 Child under 10:$8.80 Daily with 60 different types of dishes. Fresh salad bar, fresh fruits. Sushi, Taiwan Dantze noodles and porridge. Special Package WEDDING DINNERS, BIRTH CELEBRATION, COMPANY LUNCH OR DINNER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS For
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      105 17 BOON TONG KEE LITTLE GOURMET NO. 425, River Valley Road, (off Zion Road) Singapore *****4 Tel: 736-3213 Business Hrs: 11.00 am 2.50 pm, 5.00 pm 2.00 am (Closed every Monday) 9 V, Ma\\eV pard Ji Sp* c He IP OH Mouth-watering good, delicious, juicy chicken The best chicken in town.
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      268 17 Wedding Banquet D lT- From >298.00 Nett, inclusive of Soft DrinJ4flMMMßHnane... Etc. Authentic Fukien And Cantonese Cuisine Prepared By Master Chef Hong Kong Tim Sum 50% Discount Every Sat, Sun P.H. Karaoke Room available for reservations please call Tel: *****88 I# SUMMER CATE RESTAURANT 50 Market Street Golden Shoe Car
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  • NIGHTSCENE
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      Get dancing with Intrigue
      254 18  -  BALVINDER SANDHU COME and dance along with this new rhythm and blues act. Intrigue, a Brooklynbased vocal trio, will be performing at Sparks tomorrow night. Made up of Audley Wiggan Jr, Anthony Harper and his brother Jaeson, the young band has received rave reviews for its
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  • BITES
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      ‘Balanced’ diet
      171 18 BALANCE the yin and the yang in your body with herbal and health foods. Furama Hotel’s Furama Palace is offering dishes that combine yin ingredients such as fruits and leafy green vegetables, with yang ones such as red meat and eggs, this month. Herbs and spices, such as
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      Chicken rice with wine
      118 18 HAVE chicken rice with a glass of wine. Enjoy the Mandarin Singapore’s award-winning chicken rice with your choice of wine for $l9 at OUB Chatterbox at the OUB Centre. Available till December 19 from 11 am to 3 pm, the package is to celebrate the coffee-house’s
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      Lunch, high tea rolled into one
      97 18  -  PEARLIN SIOW PLEASE your palate with a lunch-cum-high tea, featuring a selection of local, Western and North Indian dishes. Besides local favourites such as tabu goreng and roti proto, diners can also enjoy North Indian dishes, including chicken tikka and vegetable samosa. There are
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      168 18 G xjulhXkAjh/ JCexiltß/ Facilities available Massage Sauna H| Steam Hydro Pekin Mini Theatre Mini Cafellb nence 149 Rochor Road Fu Lu Shou Complex #O4-02/03 Singapore *****5 Tel: *****70 (4 lines) Business Hours: I lam-11 pm* GALAXY DE SAUNA Com© and pamper yourself In our newly renovated GALAXY Our experienced and
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      352 19 MASSAGE STEAM BATH SAUNA Our spacious restroom i coffee lounge provide you the comfort and quiet ambience w ith video programmes. M DELIGHT HEALTH CENTRE (Former DaMctii Health Centre) 11th Floor, Dai-ichi Hotel, 81 Anson Road, Singapore *****8 Tel: 222 9588, 222 9566 (10.00 m 12.00 midnight) 1 vmm La
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      301 20 BEFOR 67 KG W MS V‘V. V ■m r ?J bEKSk? 4 *MSmm MMMMI u READ WHAT MS BONNIE CHAN HAS TO SAY ABOUT HER NEW FIGURE "Slender Lady slimming systems have provided outstanding results for me. Within 24 'Thermatrim' treatments and nutritional counselling/balanced diet, I lost a total of
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