City Weekly, 18 April 1997

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    Masthead
    24 1 CITY weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/BB FRIDAY, APRIL 18,1907 VM.IO No. 15
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    More locals buying fine art works
    1042 1  -  Keen collectors willing to pay more for local works By CELINE TEO MORE Singaporeans are turning into fine an collectors. Why else would two major international an and antiques lairs be held in Singapore next week? And it was only last month that auctioneers
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      65 1 Just a small reminder that we still take the world’s greatest pictures. Nikon* o •S»A»L*O*N* G?or 0/our Crowning Glory... Spired of dull, split ends and rough hair? Treat yourself at Jean Yip Salon and we'll give you an uplifting experience with our new RELAXER HAIR PROGRAMME. Find out more about
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      100 1 siFitfT^FiTT^BMfß-iS? 1 WEEK SET LUNCH VIETNAMESE SET ttan Wan Soup or Beef Consomme MtxedWtnamr.se Batter (Spring Itol. Sugarcane Prawn. V ietnamese Ham, Chicken Sabd) Fried CabmeatVenmeefli in Cbypot Vietnamese Desert Ttadkional Vietnamese Ceflee/Tea FRENCH SET Seafood Vegetable Soup Shredded Chkfcen Ham Sdad Char-Gni Beef Baby Rfc with Sauteefotato and Vegetable
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  • MY LITTLE SHOP
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      Rocketed to world of movie knick-knacks
      409 2  -  By PEARLIN SIOW FILM buffi can now decorate their homes with memorabilia from their favourite movies. Filled with merchandise, from inexpensive $1 trading cards to a $2,000 prototype of a 1977 Star Wars Landspeeder, Silver Rocket is a haven for movie fanatics who just
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      200 2 Oriental Thai Inn Seafood Shark's Fin Restaurant '■•VS /'///t //t/t Undoubted The Best 97-100 Duxton Road (Tg. Pagar) Singapore *****1 For Reservation. Tel: 222-4073 Lunch: 11am 3pm Dinner: 6.30 pm -11 pm A JM* I**' wv w f > f :Jn U^4 ...c< e*Ate I A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL
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  • INTERVIEW
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      He's no rookie when it comes to making films
      547 3  -  Director Conrad Rooks plans to make one on life of princess reincarnated as young boy after more than 20-year break By CELINE TEO A FILM on the life of a Russian princess, who is reincarnated as a young boy 30 years
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      227 3 KPRf LUNCH si 6.00 h [FOR WEEKDAYS] Q (FOR WEEKENDS] MMH-# Ten Items Of Hong Kong Tim Sum mm Five Kinds Garnish Dish mmm Shark’s Fin Soup With Shredded Abalone Sea-Cucumber Steamed Talipia With Yellow Bean Crumb 9mm Quick Boiled Live Prawns Steamed Scallop With Beancurd In Black Bean Sauce
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  • ON THE SHELF
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      Stretch wear
      116 4  -  PEARLIN SIOW SHOW off your figure with a range of clingy fashion wear. A collection that is all about stretch, Guess? Spring 1997 dares you to don its vividly-coloured knits and denims. Draw attention with the range’s summer shades of blue, green and yellow in floral and zigzag
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      Hot bod
      102 4 RAISE temperatures with this collection of super-sexy apparel. Made of stretch jersey fabric, the MCM spring/summer 1997 collection should please the body-conscious. It combines matt and shine with lots of stripes and pretty gingham. Jeans carry an embroidered pattern on back pockets and are made of plain stretch
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      Dragon luck
      102 4 BRING good luck with a dragon crystal sculpture. The imperial animal is the inspiration for the second in the Swarovski Collectors Society’s (SCS’s) trilogy on Fabulous Creatures. The first sculpture in this annual series, introduced last year, was the unicorn. Available only to SCS members, the sculpture measures
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Orchard Road carnival kicks off month of shopping fun
      362 4  -  CELINE TEO EACH of the four weeks of the Great Singapore Sale will have distinct themes this year to make the whole shopping experience more interesting. The monthlong sale which stretches from June 27 to July 27, will begin with the
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      153 4 u 1 OffiCC 'nenovsrwon 501 Upp Thomson Rd #O5-18 Thomson Plaza, Singapore *****8 Td 454-7966 Fax 555-0186 Opening hrs: Mon Thurs 12noon Bpm Frl Sun Pub Hoi. 12noon 9pm. TYPIST HYDRAULIC CHAIR Valued at $45 or $3O CASH VOUCHER for purchases over $5OO (except Special offer items) while stocks last
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      125 4 MAO€ IN CHINA r on the heed is divided into three —Jtinfl and falling. It is normal to drop 5 of hair a day through combing. But if the rof hair faUing-off everyday is above 100 strands it is »to pay attention to the problem. If undetected thinning haw-toss persists,
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      113 5 88 RESTAURANT "7th Anniversary. Seafood Sensation. Promotion Period: 1 O April 4 May 1997 To CELEBRATE THIS JOYOUS OCCASION SPECIALLY FOR OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS, OUR Hong Kong chefs have also specially PREPARED DELICIOUS SEAFOOD CUISINE MENUS from the 7 Seas. So hurry, make your RESERVATIONS AT ANY OF OUR FOUR
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Putting justice on trial – a third time
      435 6  - Putting justice on trial a third time True story on murder of civil rights activist shows colour of hatred By BALVINDER SANDHU CONTRARY to what the title suggests, this movie has nothing to do with ghosts. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is actually an excellent recount of events surrounding the murder of
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      Give your pet healthy skin and a luscious coat
      338 6 GET RID of your pets skin problems with these supplements. The first food supplement, Velcote, contains highly-concentrated and essential fatty acids which are essential for promoting healthy skin and a luscious coat. A liquid supplement, it contains evening primrose and wheat
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      164 6 INSURANCE PROMOTION Renew your insurance through us fit enjoyed Low Premium Free Welcome Gift Free 24hrs Towing 50% Discount On Excess Free Service Tb Renew Road Ifcx 5% Discount On Engine Repair Pickup Delivery Of Cl Free Labour On Service Worth #l5 WELCOME GIFT FREE GIFT REPAIRS (Japanese) Front Drive
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      121 6 m AT VE ALL YOUR I' SKIN COAT Total Essential Fatty Adds Complex with Evening Primrose Oil Rabbits, Hamsters.etc) -RRHHRHHHHHHhHSK* Healthy, Glossy Skin coat in 4 Days! Tested and proven. Highly recommended by Mr. Piet Jacobs renowned international Dog Show Judge, Belgium H 810-HeiDal Food Catalyst Itching and scratching Constant
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      256 7 Kanebo Art through Technology A A w m L7r All New FAIRCREA Senes Kanebo's entire FAIRCREA Series has been redesigned to give you a clear, clean complexion while protecting your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. For whitening results you can see in the mirror, switch your skin
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    Lock icon White days, black nights and...
    383 8/9  -  ...pink, gold and floral prints for those who want some colour By BARBARA KOH GIANFRANCO FRRRE has got it 'down in black and white his women’s collection, that is. It’s white days and black nights for Ferre’s spring/ summer collection. Pure white can be found
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      53 8/9 Tt’lciUuini) iiiul voice mcssinjiiuj soviet: ll> iilltowlive inU'ivstiiu] tlirillirnj aiui ivlaviiuj WHY BORED AND LONELY MARE NEW FRIENDS AND COMPANIONS CALL NOW-1900-912-4321 ifffim SPEAK VIA IVR SYSTEM WITH OTHER CALLERS PRESENTLY ON LINE AWAITING YOUR CALL TO SPEAK SEEKING FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANION callers an charged 75 cents/minute must be above
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      44 8/9 ELISA HftW INTERNATIONAL x Designer Fashion Wear for all occasions. Discount up to 30%. 5000 F Marine Parade Rd #Ol-26 Laguna Park S'pore *****9 Tel: 241 3268 #Ol-27 Ginza Plaza Tel: 872 2168 #Ol-29 Liang Court Tel: 339 9168 #O2-23 Paragon Tel: 733 9688
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Pyramid challenge
      354 10  -  By CELINE TEO DANCE “The Challenge”: A unique acrobatic dance company from Montreal, Dynamo Dance will present “The Challenge*. In it, performers will scale a pyramid-like set. When: Today and tomorrow at 8 pm. Where: Victoria Theatre. Tickets at $lO, $l6 and $26. DRAMA “Cinemime": This tribute to
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      533 10 Tor |ust sl6B* (10 persons) Enjoy IMs~And A Choice Of Ifeese. Harbour City CoO CuU Platter Braised Sharlt'e Fine with Drier) Seafood Steamed Li* FLA in Light Samct Braised E-Fu Noodles Dessert Delufbt Pluscboueof<ui)i4odierdiAej_ M Witti out adusHiEstumCMntons Set Menu, you can now enjoy e voder venetyot the finest Cantonese
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      96 10 PROMOTIONAL SALE New Tyre 175/70 X 13 $6O 185/60 X 14 $B5 (Excluding GST) Min purchase 2 pcs new tyres and get FREE Off Wheel Balancing Wheel Alignment Check Air-cond check Hurry While Stocks Last. If your steering wheel vibrates at the speed of 80 km per hour and above,
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  • THE ARTS
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      Where size is the BIG thing
      530 11  -  Cheeky comedy of mistaken identities pokes fun at obsession By CELINE TEO SIZE seems to be a big thing in todays permissive society and this obsession is the subject of the latest production by The Stage Club. In “Habeas Corpus”, an old spinster, Connie
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      86 11 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE Paper Shredder Mac* In USA PBBO, Stack lyttrwvnnly $l5O OateiACany rx+ Cdokit sl9o $229 Optoma! Bra $lBB (340Ht410Wx3750mm) Ca* a Carry Dai widr tide retam table whole al 08ar $4BO Chair Colour $6O CaahU Carry Computer Table PCB6O WlO5OxD4BOxH75Ol 50 $239 atOfcrs3Bo Computer Table PCI 03 WCTMMBOmH7BOSI39
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      38 11 We specialise in maintenance contract. Guaranteed workmanship. All types of air-conditioning units available. ADMIRAL AIR CONDITIONING AND ENGINEERING PTE LTD ADMIRAL ENTERPRISE BLOCK 5040 =Ol-435 ANG MO KIO INDUSTRIAL PARK 2 SINGAPORE *****3 FAX 482 3654 (GST REGISTERED)
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  • EATING OUT
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      Hotel kopi tiam serves good zhu chao dishes
      436 12  -  By PEARLIN SIOW FOR good Chinese food in a wonderful ambience, this place is hard to beat. Located at Traders Hotel Singapore, Ah Hois Kitchen offers diners an enchanting view of the hotels rooftop landscaped garden, which houses a swimming pool and
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      127 12 T AV' •J: oor. Prepared by our noted Nonya chef, The Ong sisters Monica (previously from Paramount Hotel) and Daisy. Come savour the Sambal Jantong that won her ’First Prize’ in the Nonya Food contest. (Upon availably only). SPECIALITY FOOD; Hati Babi Bungkus, served with preserved mustard leaf. Itek Sioh,
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      66 12 momui «nm mwm Available At Both Funan Centre Tampines Mall Outlets, y Ww.-' Promotion Valid Till 9 Way 1997 WOO y^/ PrMefe Carte Of Any tther PramstiM. *Endi Cenpoa Is LUM T# Om Order Only. ‘Ha 4 Tampines Central 5, 404-01 Tampines Mall, Singapore *****0 Fax: 714 6209 Tel: 784
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    Secretaries' Week
    497 13 SECRETARIES* WEEK is from April 21 to 25. Here are some ideas on where you can take your secretary to. Californian cuisine TREAT her to a sumptuous lunch at The Orientals Lianas restaurant which serves Californian cuisine. Light-eaters can have the two-course meal ($34), while heavier eaters can
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    Eat all you can at restaurant's 5th anniversary
    323 13 THIS restaurant is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a series of value-for-money promodons. Oriental Thai Inn is rewarding customers with an eat-all-you-can promotion whipped up by its group of 10 Thai chefs. This special will feature 42 mouth-water-ing specialities as well as
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      73 13 WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Come and savour our array of Authentic Cantonese Cuisine. jrving of Roasted Suckling Pig and Shark's Fin Soup for For only $14.95* Adult $8.95* child T Mowutm on Every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm For reservations, Tel: *****66 Fax: *****02 AMPLE FREE CAR PARKING FOR
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      69 13 K m s? m @Aeutae ‘PoAfUetA Foodcourt outlet: 51, Neil Rd #Ol-14/15/16 S'pore *****9 Tel: *****51 Restaurant: 12, Afiwal St (Off Beach Road) Singapore *****5 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****31 Hokkfen Pohpiah Roll-it-up yourself style Foodcourt outlet: 51, Neil Road #Ol-14/15/16 Singapore *****9 Tel: *****51 Restaurant: 12, AJiwal Street (off Beach
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  • THE ARTS
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      Regenerated Cats
      613 14  -  British group adds zest to musicals By CELINE TEO LONDON’S colourful night life comes to Singapore with the Regeneration Theatre Company (RTC). The group of 11 performers entertain with a diverse repertoire which includes songs from Andrew Lloyd Webbers musicals, hits by The Beatles and the latest Brit
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  • INTERVIEWS
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      Find out their song
      338 14  -  Code Red guys name their favourites By BALVINDER SANDHU YOU’VE heard their “This Is Our Song” often enough on the airwaves, but what really is their song? Neil Watts, Lee Missen, Phil Rodell and Roger Ratajczak of rhythm and blues-inspired Code Red were stumped by the
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      Living in a dreamworld
      193 14 THIS trio is in a dreamworld of its own. Although the members of Swedish group Dreamworld can’t quite remember how they came up with their name, they fed it suits them just right now. Member Bella Morel, 31, said: "Its an appropriate name because we fed
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      47 14 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. i Massage All rooms with Suana showers attached 400 Orchard Road #O4-19 to 22 Orchard Tower Singapore *****5 Te1:734 7778 738 5158 Business Hours: 10.00 am 11.00 pm
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      136 16 CARRIE MAKEUP HAIR STUDIO VI an PROFESSIONAL MAKIUP ARTIST! COURSE Personal, Bridal Styling, Photographic, Fashion, Television, Stage image Creation COlirS6 f66' $2 500 inclusive of full set of cosmetics, skincare brushes Day count: Tues&Thurs 10.50 am to 4.00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Commencement otto* 6 May 1997 (Course A) Tues
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