City Weekly, 16 May 1997

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    Masthead
    24 1 CITY weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER g DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/90 FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1997 VW.10No.19
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    Is your teen doing this?
    1166 1  -  By BALVINDER SANDHU THESE suit look like ordinary H but once there a boy basic) in j town, they go to great lengths to get dole B iij ulcu KRHt p||r J V CaAA ll g» r, M A nett grouptes rt&rtg oui ac ibi
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      48 1 EmpText •S»A*L*o*N* Qfour 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 your hair as you experience the touch of a professional. Before After
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    Kissing boys right smack on their lips
    278 2  -  BALVINDER SANDHU LAST weekend, Scotland-based boy band 911 was in town and the “band spotters” were caught in the act once again. Although it was daring the mid-year exams, these were still a lot of girls following them around, obviously placing the group
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Upmarket shop but everything's at $1.99 each
      559 3  -  The Heeren shop beats the under-$2 price By BALVINDER SANDHU YOU can buy anything at just below $2 at this shop and its not your friendly little neighbourhood store. Instead, 0ne.99 Shop is situated right smack in the heart of Orchard Road at
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    • ON THE SHELF
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        Mascara for your hair
        144 3 ADDING highlights to your hair has never been easier. Christian Dior’s latest creation will let you add colour to your hair with just the stroke of a wand. Mascara Flash (right) is, basically, mascara for the hair. You can choose to highlight with subtie shades of
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        Back-to-bosics skin care
        103 3 THESE products put the basic back to skin care. Those looking for a simple skin-care regime can check out the new range (below) from The Body Shop. The range, which can be tailored to meet different skin types, is made without added colouring or fragrance. The regime
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      Build your own computer
      668 4  -  Its easy, takes about half an hour if you know how By PEARLIN SIOW BUILDING your own personal computer is not as difficult as you think. According to manager Simon Hua of Linsheng Computer Supplies: “You can do it as long as you have some technical
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      156 4 (Govt. Reg No. *****7351) Join us to meet new friends from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia etc. Please visit us or call us. Pen friend service is also available Opening hours Mon Fri 11.00 am 7.00 pm 151 Chin Swee Road #Ol-49 Manhattan House Singapore *****6 < g 7373 0071 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
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  • WEEKLY DAIRY
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      Life-style of the Finns
      450 5  -  By CELINE TEO EXHIBITION u ln and Out: Contemporary Chinese Art from China and Australia”: It presents recent works by established Chinese artists such as photographer Liu Xian Xian and painter Li Tianyuan and Ah Xian and explores issues such as change, choice, gender and cultural
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      282 5 r Orient Ocean May Feast Special!! (Promo Period: Ist 31st MA\! 97) To chase away your mid-year blues our chefs from Hong Kong have prepared a sumptuous Tim Sum buffet spread fust for you. Adding on to the celebration we now introduce our high grade at low cost Set Menu
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  • THE ARTS
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      Kids turn stars for a day
      480 6  -  ‘Aesop’s Fables’ gets them involved in singing, acting and more By CELINE TEO IF YOU want your child to be a star, take him to watch this play. Although there are three actors on stage in Act 3s latest children’s play, “Aesop’s Fables”, the
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    Check out the puppet shows and story-telling at the library this school break
    396 6 The National library Board has lined up many activities to keep your children occupied during the coming holidays. Among them are puppet shows and story-telling and arts and crafts sessions. The programmes are aimed at children aged
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      107 6 SILVER CRYSTAL (In the business of clock for 3-Generation) 01-21 KATONGMALL Former K a tong People Complex 112 EAST COAST ROAD TEL: *****95 hr*: Tues-Sun. 7.30 pm) (opening 12 noon Import 100% German-made Grandfather, wall and table clocks from the famous blackforest clockmakers. V V SNG ARMS CAMPING 9, Trtngpmi
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Escape into the world of social dancing
      345 7  -  A film satire on human failings By CELINE TEO KNOWN TO the Japanese as social dancing, ballroom dancing takes to the centre stage again. This time through a Japanese film that has more spice and is less like “Strictly Ballroom”. The story revolves
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      Passport to watch 'Star Wars'
      95 7 A digitally enhanced version of tie Star Wars Trilogy wil soon premiere at Golden Village Cinemas. k> promote ftis galactic epic, Golden Village has 1 lii f» 111, T.H H, if nnnLii'nf mrrooucea me oior wars iniogy rassporr. it oorooins discounted ticket passes, lays R
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      Five elements to a great movie
      525 10  -  Watch out for elaborate sets and costumes, witty exchanges, good cast, special effects and interesting story-line By BALVINDER SANDHU DIRECTOR Luc Besson opens yet another dimension to film-making with his latest offering. After hit movies such as “La Femme Nikita” and “The Professional”, his
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    Lock icon WALK on the WILD SIDE
    499 8/9 Stripes, plaid, florals clash in typical Moschino style /FYOU enjoy turning heads and making a statement, you’ll love these printed tees and eyecatching prints. In typical Moschino style, the label’s Jeans line whips up a wild and wacky range of outfits that’ll surprise and, sometimes,
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      153 8/9 OFFICE 'nnurMmyn Tns^'TD 501 UppThomson Rd #O3-18Thomson Plaza, Singapore *****8 Tel: 454-7966 Fax 553-0186 Opening hrs: Mon Thurs 12noon Bpm. Fri 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 TVpist Hydraulic Chair
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      71 8/9 Velcote Hokamix WORK WONDERS FOR YOUR PET "I have the biggest winning Pomeranian Australia has known and you could see the difference in his coat.as well as the condition of his skin." Mrs E.M. Warner, Victoria. Australia Another of our happy and satisfied customers. Suitable for all furry pets. Available
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      1166 10 PERSONALffina pm* mm 3377 This goes out to anyone who loves adventure, partying &> having a good time. I'm Eileen, 18. 3019 Thanks tor the very good response to box 3234. Seeks guys to chat with. Msgs pis, but no nonsense. Su 3027 Hi there, I'm Ana, 36 a Muslim.
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    Cup final fever hits town
    541 11  -  Staff dress up in team jerseys, serve fish and chips at final's live telecast By ANDRE YEO IT’S the soccer-mad month of May when major European cup finals are won and lost. And several nightspots are getting into football fever mode to score big with
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      50 11 slzeeS FILING CABINETS .CUPBOARDS I LOCKERS Half Height Cupboard $165.00 Cotour Grey.Beqe. Brown/Beige 1.2.4 6 Compartment 40 Cabinet $186.00 L_ Full Height Cupboard $186.00 30 2D Cabinet Cabinet $176.00 $169.00 LIVING ROOM OFFICE SYSTEMS PTE LTD 20 Shaw Road, #Ol-02 Ching Shine Ind. Building, 5'*****6. Tel: *****00, *****68 Fax: *****68
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  • Cooking With Violet Oon
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      56 12 30 Merchant Road, #Ol-04 Riverside Point (opp. Clarke Quay) Tel: *****83 Business Hours: 12pm-10.30pm Enjoy delicious Indonesian Ayam udang Sotong Panggang other favourites by the river Enjoy cod and revel romantic JLk: Wash it do with oveiy garden. We will give away a Beautiful Banana Leave Plate for every $6O
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  • EATING OUT
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      Where they do things the BIG way
      607 13  -  By PEARLIN SIOW BIG is beautiful at this restaurant. From the table setting to the presentation of the dishes, Snappers restaurant is a place where one can easily feel dwarfed. The chairs are roomy and can fit two people comfortably. Maybe that is
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      Bubbly brews with your mock meat meal
      567 14  -  Vegetarian outlet woos younger crowd with East-West flavours By PEARLIN SIOW to appeal to the younger crowd by serving an interesting mix of vege- IF YOU associate vegetarian cuisine with older folk, this bubble tea restaurant will make you think again. Said Lao
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      Taste of California at Oscar's
      153 14 EXPERIENCE the rich and unique flavours of California. Oscar's Cafe and Terrace, at Conrad International Centennial Singapore, is serving an array of tempting Californian dishes all whipped up by Wente Vineyards Restaurant's award-winning chef, Kimball Jones. For starters, try spicy duck pizeha with wild mushrooms,
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      243 13 Reservation 345 3311 (Ext. 144) ug. N The Best Value Japanese Treat Business Hours: 11 .am-3 pm A. 6pm-11 pnT C 1 l\«. U' SilWHI* v > i sumi’iin’Hs > i l l •4. u 1 1 u> t \iu s*. 1 u i i i\t' ii\ I\4 »I Ivl
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      202 14 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. Outside CBD 5 K wr Massage All rooms with Suana showers attached 400 Orchard Road #O4-19 to 22 Orchard Tower Singapore *****5 Tel: 734 7778/738 SISB Business Hours: 10.00 am 11.00
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      402 15 lUM > Let our Charming and Experienced Pamper You after your Tiring Day. >* Swedish and Shiatsu Massage Golden Landmark Hotel— Level 5, 390 Victoria Street, Singapore *****1 Tel: 291 5366 291 5368 est n ous ft M 9 Video Room Os s*.# ;.v •'VfJtr 6* saS'Svr.s Message Sauna/Steam Bath
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    Lock icon In memory of P Ramlee
    593 16 Concert to feature Malaysian actor’s songs and films Festival of Asian Performing Arts 1997 /T IS hard to find an Asian actor of the same calibre as the late P Ramlee. He was not only a memorable actor who starred in almost 200 films, 50
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    On the Fringe
    243 16 IF YOU'RE wondering what to catch at he Fringe, here are some Juno 2 Drums of Jiangzhou Where: Raffles City. When: 12.30 pm. For hum Aboriginal Singing and Dance Troupe Where: Change Alley. When: 12.30 pm. Juno 3 Kecak and Fire Dance Puspita Jaya Where: Raffles City.
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