City Weekly, 15 August 1997

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    Masthead
    22 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/96 VW.10N0.32 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16,1907
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      247 1 Shftnecote Antifungal Shampoo for Dogs/Cats with 4 way action:y* mmmmgmmmmmmmmgm w INTERNAT Restoration Replacement Centre USA INDONESIA* MALAYSIA SINGAPORE WEIXGROW INTERNATIONAL Restores your confidence with our professional services We relieve your worries by providing the solution to all your hair and scalp problems. Engaging the most advanced hair replacement technology
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    Four find funds
    541 2  -  T’ang Quartets dream of learning to perform together comes true By C ELINE TEO WITH the help of some private benefactors, the members of one of Singapore’s most famous classical quartets will be packing up their cases and heading for the United States to polish up their
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      174 2 SNG ARMS CAMPING 9, Trtnggnu Street Singapore *****3 Tel: (65>*****66 Fax: (65)-*****00 OUTDOORe RODUCTS b% LEATHERMAN Supertool MAG-LUE Torches SNGARMS Dome Tent LESS 40% MANUFACTURER, RETAIL A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR Full range of Camping Equipment Handy Tools with more than 300 Brands from all over the World to choose from. l(
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      118 2 .1 ■M*' 30 Merchant Road, #Ol-04 Riverside Point (opp. Clarke Quay) Tel: *****83 Business Hours: I2pm-10.30pm spstz'M-d PR&Mcn'i&n 2 BABY LOBSTERS FOR ONLY 8.80 BABY LOBSTER PANCCANC (Non Spicy) SAMBAL fr 3 BABY tl LOBSTER Dining bv the river under the star > .v- Insist on GENUINE Authorised Dealer for
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Glassware fit for royalty
      344 3 FANCY decorative wares from crystal to carpets can be found here. Camelot, which opened at Ngee Ann City in June, is a store that specialises in handmade decorative items for the home. Among the wares available are glass, crystal and porcelain. The 232-sq m store also
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      Quality comfort
      338 3  -  BALVINDER SANDHU QUALITY is the most important thing when it comes to the furniture sold at this store. Opened last month, the United B&B Italia showroom has a variety of quality furniture which comes with a 10year structural warranty and a certificate of authenticity. An interesting piece in
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      85 3 V vi .V'' I' r» 1 > v 'Wn j s restaurante winet>ar \v US s v. f EoAcrUiMCi tUt in (MW uciwtiti i t> wv vi >r\ V v m\fm A it "9kvat Sptrt*titit» imeirnttn LOBSTER PAELLA ZARZUELA 28 TYPES OF TAMS KING PRAWNS FRESH OYSTER HOME-MADE PIZZAS SPANISH
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    Targets too huge to miss
    423 4  -  American artist's love for creating huge pieces which cannot go unnoticed By CELINE TEO THIS American artists glossy paintings shouldn’t be missed. And not just because most are over 10 meters long. They are by wellknown American artist James Rosenquist, who was a contemporary of
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      278 4 ADVERTISEMENT Battling flab with special pistols OUT of shape and just haven't the time to exercise Try this innovative massaging tool from Germany that claims to be able to tone up flabby bodies. Available at Glamour Beauty Centre, the Suction Pump Massage (SPM) is said to be able to firm
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      60 4 EmpText i ADMIRAL AIR CONDITIONING ANO ENGINEERING PTE LTD ADMIRAL ENTERPRISE BLOCK 5040 »01 435 ANG MO KIO INDUSTRIAL PARK 2 SINGAPORE *****3 FAX 482 3654 (GST REGISTERED) Window 11 Room 12 Rooms 13 Rooms Mils Ml IM I Wl Ml rj i w»:i w.i i Ml CARRIER CASEMENT AIR-CON
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      60 4 Winners for Chang and Eng Contest Ist Prise Keong Keat Seng *****42/H 2nd Prize 3rd Prize Tng Puay Fern Joanne Er *****996/F *****025/I 4th 10th Prize Vincent Leek-*****9/Z Goh Yueh Chyi, Carol *****72/E Felicia Yap L P *****56/A Miss S W Wong *****25/Z Chang Chee Kok *****11/A Jerome Teow- *****6/F
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Snap out of it
      593 5  -  By CELINE TEO DRAMA “Re R": Presented by Singapore Broadway House, this dance presentation depicts the mindscape, fantasies and dreams of people caught up by the routine of everyday life. When: 7111 Sunday, 8 pm. Where: The Sub-sta-tion. Tickets at $l2. DANCE u Gcylang People in
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  • FILM
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      Peggu Su Should have stayed home
      462 5  -  By CELINE TEO CINDERELLA cannot go to the ball wearing someone elses dress. “Peggy Su!" is a Chinese fairy tale about a young girl, Peggy (Pamela Oei), who works in a Chinese laundry and is invited to a dance by David (David Geoi), a
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      129 5 Desert. Arctic. Temperate. Tropic Retail. Now, our outerwear performs better in every environment. HIGH SIERRA.. Sierra Sport Outerwear Put one on each time you go outside. Smart gear for today.™ #Ol -21/22 #Ol-16 #O2-430 #O3-09 #O4-68 #O4-26 #Ol-10 #O3-223 #Ol -07 #O6-07/08 #O3-23 #O2-76A. SPORTS CONNECTION PTE LTD Show Towers
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    ON THE SHELF
    83 6 For six years, women enjoyed the pleasures of this fragrance. Men now have the chance to experience it. Christian Dior offers Dune for Men, a natural, woody fragrance that has refreshing mandarin, gende jasmine accents, a robust touch of wild sage, sensuality of sandalwood and the warmth
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      The face of extreme terror
      397 6  -  FBI agent exchanges faces with terrorist hoping to save the lives of thousands By ANDRE YEO FROM director John Woo (“Broken Arrow”) comes another actionpacked blockbuster about the continuing battle between good and evil. In what must be a coup for the Hong Kong director,
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      164 6 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE Kapor on raooef Made in USA PSSO, Back 1 year warranty included) $l5O Cash&Carry sssr Steel Filing Mhigh Cabinet Cupboard $229 Colour $6O CesftA Carry Diplomat Firs resistance Safe ™caa $lBB (340Hx410Wx3730mrr) Caah& Catty 'T Dealt with tide return labia 30 Hanging Pedestal (w/o Chair) 1600U800Wx750H Cherry
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      138 6 FOR EFFECTIVE, FOCUSED ADVERTISING CITY WEEKLY GARDEN STORAGE SHEDS OUTDOOR TEAKWOOD FURNITURE 3 DAYS SALE. Don't MISS! SAVES EXTRA SSS I Made to last.For homes: patios, balconies. garM Hotels Restaurants, cafeterias, poolsides rdens. ’Mr* A Hi 'Mk STORAGE SHEDS in Green, Beige Silver. 14 sizes. Corrosion Protected. Durability for 10
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    Driving licence not needed
    618 7  -  All you need is zest for thrill as you go around a circuit at 120 km per hour By ANDRE YEO HERE’S Singapore’s first and only kart-rental establishment. So far, 3,000 people have sped through its gates. Kan World Pte Ltd, located in Yung Ho Road
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      61 7 Attract Shoppers Next Door. Advertise in CITY WEEKLY JAPANESE FOOD FESTIVAL AN AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA Discount on all food and beverages (Valid for dinner only) No further discount will be entertained with VIP/Privilege cards or any other promotions Not valid for take-away Valid nightly at Momiji Funan Centre outlet only lOMIJI
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      133 7 CARRIE MAKEUP HAIR STUDIO a PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTE A HAIR STYLING COURSE Hove you always wanted to be port of the challenging world or makeup hair styling artistry? Be trained by some of the most experienced in the field. Let our top instructors Makeup Director guide you with tneir weolih
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    Basically British
    488 8/9  -  French Connection United Kingdom hits town with a collection of trendy pared down separates in blues, greys, khakis and whites By PEARLIN SIOW THESE no-nonsense ensembles can make you look smart in a jiffy. Whether you are dressing for the office or a night out, the outfits from
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    Crystal you can wear
    157 8/9 IF YOU’RE a fan of crystals and don’t mind a little attention, check out this new range of sunglasses. Working with Silhouette International, Daniel Swarovski has come up with a range of eyewear which stars sunglasses highlighted with crystals on the frames. And to complete the
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      113 8/9 g=J r=» pu c=J r=a cJ r=» trJ pj crJ pa pj pii »—I pj KIM'S PLACE 477 CHANCI ROAD SINGAPORE *****3 TEL: 741 9838/742 1119 Hokkien mee That is Outstanding H \r lx VTj® Menu Fried hokkien mee, pepper crab, barbecued sotong, abalone special noodle, fish maw soup, chilli
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      63 8/9 I It’ Hit*?' Offer \i 20% DISCOUNT (Chanukah Cakes only) Offer valid till end Aug '97 Blk 264 Tainpmes St 21 #Ol 110 Tel 783 0100 Blk 111 Ton Payoh Lor 1 #Ol-360 Tel 353 2313 Ruxy Square Shopping Centre #Ol 53 Tel 447 2900 GnmuiAaA/ JEWISH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE i
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      76 8/9 H-C-R-106-S' WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Como and savour our array of Authentic Cantonese Cuisine. Complimentary of Roasted Suckling Pig and Shark's Fin n Soup for every customer. For only $14.95* Adult $8.95* Chijd on Every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm For reservations, Tel: *****66 Fax: *****02 AMPLE FREE CAR
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      109 8/9 h/e i 31 m Mf Pwto Lm N% i bl. H& S&iamonch CWm HONESTY is NOT just the best but our ONLY policy. And there can be no other policy. Hsit our store and have a totally new experience with Jewellery. Come and discover the truth behind tales told by
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  • ON GEYLAND ROAD
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      Drive your car into the salon
      393 10 Whether it’s installing your car’s audio system, changing tyres or getting a car wash, Auto Salon can oblige A SPECIAL FOCUS BY CITY WEEKLY THIS shop takes care of all your car care needs. Whether it’s servicing your engine, changing your tyres, or just
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      268 10 WZ V f*® New Showroom M%. Jul Opening Sale 3 days only. SONY. VPH-550 B DVD Player TOSHIBA TLP-310 $3BBB One Year Guarantee Worth $9BB or 100" Screen Plus installation VGA input Super brightness Compact High Resolution KEC* Wireless Mic System Micordless is an innovative adaptor that turns your micordless
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      181 10 t V ■j r ffiT r v -j r, r l Hua TUo's Ancient Recipes Ever wanted to cool yourself on a hot day? Search no more,our new Coconut Bird's nest Cooling Tea will flush all the hotness awayl Concocted from the finest bird's nest, together with coconuts, the Coconut
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  • BITES
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      Barbecued meat and pork ribs delight
      106 11  -  By PEARLIN SIOW INVITE your friends and family for a lipsmacking Cantonese set meal. At Amara Hotel’s Cafe Oriental, diners can enjoy tasty soups such as watercress with pork ribs, Szechuan vegetable, pork rib with lotus seed as well as duck with salted vegetables.
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      Tasty slithery dishes
      132 11 INDULGE in a meal of eels at this Japanese restaurant. Shangri-La Hotels Nadaman restaurant is featuring a promotion where customers can enjoy special set menus or an a-la carte selection of eel dishes. A six-course set lunch ($2B) consists of the delicacy cooked with chilled tomatoes and
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      Taste of Turkey
      119 11 EXPERIENCE the tastes, sights and sounds of Turkey. On till August 20, this Turkish food and cultural festival at Mandarin Hotel’s The Belvedere features a daily dinner buffet that costs $3B and a weekend lunch buffet lunch that costs $35. Prepared by chefs from Turkey, the spread
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      Pig skins and pancakes
      63 11 HERE’S something delicious. Marriott Hotels Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is offering braised Australian abalone ($15.95 per piece). If you like barbecued suckling pig, you will be delighted to know that the restaurant is featuring barbecued suckling pig skin with small pancake at $29.95 (whole pig) and
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      Something hot 'n' spicy
      105 11 IF YOU’RE for a meal that’s a little different, try this fiery number. Stan off with a mixed seafood taco salad ($14.50) at Hard Rock Cafe. The salad comes in a giant tortilla shell with lenuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo guacamole, marinated seafood and
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      186 11 m m m OMiCii Re§fawan|- s, Cafe ContemporaPH Indonesian IxperienCe Just one of our regulars uwurmmr m mum hu OPEN UNTIL 3 AJM. miy Friday, Saturday Eva off Public Holiday. Regular operating hours throughout the weak between 11.30 a.m. 11.00 p.m. Indigenous of Indonesia Ikan Bumbu $19.90 Ikan Bumbu Belado
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  • EATING OUT
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      Dine in the kitchen
      413 12  -  The chef lavishes you with personal attention By PEARLIN SIOW THIS restaurant touts fun rather than formal dining despite its classy decor. Named after a street in New Orleans famous for its vibrant night-life, Cajun-Creole food, jazz and annual Mardi Gras festivities, it is a restaurant
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      Spicy food which does not set your mouth on fire
      396 12  -  By LAI EE NA SUMPTUOUS Indonesian cuisine may be spicy but does not necessarily set fire to the tongue. The fact that Bumbu Indonesian Restaurant Cafe draws a large western expatriate clientele proves the point. Start your meal with a
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      95 12 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. Outsiae CBD 33 ■n i 0 Massage Suana All rooms with showers attached 400 Orchard Road #O4-19 to 22 Orchard Tower Singapore *****5 Te1:734 7778/738 SISB Business Hours: 10.00 am 11.00
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      74 12 GALAXY DE SAUNA Com© and pamper yourself In our newly renovated GALAXY. Our experienced and charming Masseuses will soothe your day. Swedish Shiatsu Massage Foot Reflexology Steam Sauna We»-Fumished room with shower attached. TV Coffee Lounge Our most popular blind Masseur Mr leo Seng Huat is professionally trained In Shiatsu.
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      381 13 BUKTTTIMAH MASSAGE PARLOUR l** i.>i 4 K s ww mg imiimivii was** Attached Bathroom •Sauna 9 a n Business hours 10am-11pm Swedish Shiatsu Massage Sauna 1 Jalan Anak Bukit #BI-12/14 Bukit Timah Plaza, Singapore *****6 Tel: *****61, *****62 PISSA Health Centre j •3 s "‘last the right touch for total
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      3937 14 102 MAKING FRIENDS ADVERTISEMENT PERSONALITY BEST AS if tb otook fflm mxmm 9006 H, l-m Jenny, 28 (skataa. itkmm, dance*) Hope to meal tome Ms SS7S Sharon. 18 A a Stxtart H U ike to know man abt Mk drop me a mag. sms H, lYn v 23 A to
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    Software for Chinese
    270 15  -  Two engineers create software that recognises Chinese characters By LAI EE NA IT TOOK two engineers only three months to create a software that recognises very cursive Chinese handwriting for PC users. “Singaporeans should be exhilarated that this is a home-grown piece of technology. “Its very advanced
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      658 15 Call *****51 now for a complete presentation on how CITY WEEKLY can work for you. f- TFTFn<S TEL HU 152 4 FAYt 145 21 BEAUTY/ HAIR CARE INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED AESTHETICIAN using the best of aromatic treatments tram Austria. Facials with a difference Visible effect. Tel: *****78. 22 DOMESTIC HELP K
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    Peter’s passionate pursuit
    464 16  -  The Himalayas are the inspiration for an anthology of photographs to be published by avid trekker By LAI EE NA THE passion for the Himalayas has drawn a corporate and family man, Mr Peter Laurenson, 34, back to the region on a quest. He hopes to publish
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      78 16 cover snrypo® Sign up nov. for the Makeover at S$ 129.00 receive a 50°o discount t haircut or 20% discount on oerin coiour hem treatment ('all sei vices done the same day) Makeover: Har ‘•/in •M. :kf ..'i >&. eye!;' hoping Outfits S. ar ,e .oi k •1 expo; ures
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