City Weekly, 12 November 1999

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    23 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENI ERTAINMENT, FOOD AND COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 003/10/99 E-mail: focuspubdcybenMay.com.sg FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1999 V 01.12 N 0.45
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      371 1 Violin/Viola/ Cello/D-Ja n Tke/tyffeQtop ass Dealing m New Student Store OPE Europe Others. instruments by our violin GRAMERCY MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 291 293 lanjong Katong Road Singapore *****6 lei: (65)345 3815 On Page 2 Santa rides in to a cool reception Shades of blue, white and silver, not loud
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    Lock icon It's a blue X'mas
    457 2  -  The last festivity this century celebrates cool colours By DESMOND NG j€! DASH of blue, a sprinkle of silver and Orchard Rd sizzles into a carnival of lights and festivities as the Christmas light-up officially kicks off tomorrow evening. Millennium colours, such as blue, silver and
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      247 2 KING KOIL SPINAL GUARD (ORIGINAL USA MODEL) A Long History of Unsurpassed Support, Now Even BETTER! For years, Spinal Guard sleep sets have been satisfying the needs of those who want to wake up without a backache caused by the inadequate support of a too soft mattress. The heart of
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      64 2 .-s^' flow to reach us 82 GenHng Lane, News Centre, Leve)2 Singapore *****7 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marbling: 740-1151/2 The Best Super Cut INf Blk 190Toa Rayoh Central Lor 6 #Ol -516 Singapore *****0 Tel: 258 1463 By Appointment Mon Sat 10am Bpm Sun Public Holiday Closed For every hair perming,
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  • THE ARTS
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      335 3  -  Puppeteers put body and soul into Monkey King tale By SARAH NG MOUNTAINS move. Lightning flashes. With a quick lift of his legs, the Monkey King somersaults into the air to exchange kicks with the White Bone Demon. Six puppeteers from the Nanyang
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      Lock icon Kean Hau's 'funny fingers'
      139 3 CHOY Kean Hau (top right) can do wonders with his fingers. The 22-year-old, who manipulates the legendary Monkey King, has fingers that bend at "unnatural" angles. Forming an inverted "T" with his fingers, Kean Hau showed us how his thumb and last three fingers are bent
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      Lock icon 'Triple 9' star trades gun for apron
      246 4 HOT babe Anna Belle Francis of “Triple 9” and “Forever Fever” fame says goodbye to her wilder days to embrace the simpler aspects of life. In her latest theatrical outing in the black comedy “Red, Blue, Green”, Anna Belle delves into the joy
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      Lock icon Daredevil lx plunges into the action
      298 4 Sarah Ng talks to the stars of two plays in Action Theatre's First 42 Theatre Festival DAREDEVIL actor lx Shen may be known for his hobbies which include sky diving and hang gliding. But do you know about his more down-to-earth pastime? He shoots
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      337 3 Learning Vision Centres Where Learning is a Joyful Experience The Learning Vision Group of quality child care development centres strives to develop dynamic children with strong moral values and passion for learning. We offer a comprehensive curriculum developed by a highly-qualified team of professional early childhood educators, including our Consultant
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      111 4 fKifififrr m <rr >-■ mm*. n .V. T r i: I,MJ v P>/i <#■' x JfclfJP^ 7 Royal Thar% M* Mango Chickeft Thai Fish Head am Pepper CraD (Half Chicken) $14.00 $12.00 Fried Prawn with Wheat &r $14.00 r Special Bean Curd on s Hot Plate I *k > $B.OO
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      71 4 At 42 Waterloo St. Performances start at 7.30 pm. Tickets from Ticketcbarge at 296-2929. p «T*?s4 t (mh icioiM Q)atm^(ne *r, .25 .•••:> limited W-? x'- r ,y f 2 a HURRY! ri* Te H9J428 Ytmtt SHANGHAI PALACE Seaf taurant Excelsior Hotel Level 4^ Coleman Street S*pore *****5 (Near to
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  • BITES
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      Lock icon A Fabio-lous comeback
      101 5 HE broke his leg in four places in a road accident in March and was bedridden till August. But Chef Fabio lannone (centre) is back on his feet with a host of new dishes at his restaurant, La Smorfia, at Purvis Street. Adding to his repertoire of
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      89 5  -  By ANGELICA TAN LADYHILL Hotel may be a thing of the past, but those hankering for its local goodies, take heart. York Hotel is bringing Ladyhills mouth-watering specialities to the White Rose Cafe till Dec 16. It’s yesterday once more with Hokkien popiah, Nonya laksa, Teochew mee pok,
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      Lock icon Popular spread of Japanese items
      99 5 ONCE again, the popular Japanese buffet makes a comeback at New Park Centra's New Park Cafe. While skilled sushi chefs whip up fresh varieties on the spot, the tables offer a spread of hot and cold items. Check out favourites such as baby octopus, marinated
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      68 5 cineleisure LflSUBt. f DOB, ENTERTAINMENT ANQ A DASH OF GIFT! 7^ Mum jay mo r *~r Jr.r. ’V. m 0& Mi Mw 3>iUJ s ii» IML •jj;' ,r,i, t s Ssa&S ft- W mmwrn MB c£rsr. HHk >- u T #4' a B&SIH Mi r ■Egsgt;•■• ■f-r t.:; /•o CATHAY
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  • Singapore Favourites
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      Lock icon Stir up tasty noodles with simple items
      408 6  -  In a fortnight: Recipe for fish head soup By Lee Geok Boi THE tingle of chillies, the tang of lime juice. These are the flavours of Singapore. Although this recipe for oyster sauce bee hoon is not a standard Singapore favourite but my
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      235 6 GERMITROL* Improve Your 000/ffy of Ufe J Do you know we breathe in 10,000 to 1,000,000 germs everyday! GERMITROL Air Cleaners Germitro! filters dust dirt like any other air cleaners, it is the only one using a patented UVC system to kill airborne germs! Patented Model GIOOS 2*5 X 240
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  • EATING OUT
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      Lock icon A Cantonese gem in Erskine Rd
      548 7  -  By ANGELICA TAN CANTONESE restaurants are not hard to come by these days. But sniffing out the cuisine from Shun Tuck in Guangdong, may prove a litde bit trickier. Which is why Shunde Kitchen, nesded in an inconspicuous corner along Erskine Rd, is a
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      51 7 ORIGINAL BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THEWALL roc t Favour Premium Quality Ingredients Impeccably Cooked in the Traditional Way. SSSK K^- &&< a Harbour City Restaurant <g 460 Alexandra Road #O3-01 PSA Building Singapore *****3 Tel: 273 3966 Fax: 278 2602 Visit our website at URL httpV/www.harbourcity.com.sg Building is handicapped-friendly. Ample covered
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      196 7 Introducing an exciting new experience in dining! m V 7 as UWs^ JHrkSi* j PEARL RIVER PALACE offers you CHOICES UNLIMITED A La. Carte: $6.80 nett per dish Choose from an astounding array of 92 exciting dishes including Steamed Pomfret With Bean Crumbs, Deep Fried Butter Prawns, Stewed Duck With
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  • WHAT'S ON
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      757 8  -  COMPILED by SARAH NG Exhibtion n Collection Yugloslnv Milcnko Prvacki acknowledges the-co-existence of historical and experimental approaches in painting in his collection of drawings and installation. Till Nov 21, noon-7 pm daily. Closed on Mon. Plastiquc Kinetic Worms, 68 Pagoda St. Free. Music Behave: If Only
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    Lock icon Set sail for day of family fun
    143 9 HOP on the banana boat, speed away on a jet ski or have a go at sailing. All that fun awaits the whole family at the SAF Yacht Clubs Carnival by the Straits, which is on this Sunday from 10 am to 5
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    186 9 NO need to break the bank for a gym membership. One from NTUC Income Fitness Centre could cost as little as $2O per month. Despite having what it claims to be the lowest membership fees in town, the centre offers state-of-the-art equipment
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      217 9 millennium Celebration with a Difference Ulorld Trade Centre Expo Gateway 18-21 nou 9911 am-9pm Daily free Admission to Expo Schedule of folks Workshops ($lO -$35 per Talk/ Workshop) A Race for Life: Triathlon by Dr. Ruth Heidrich* (USA). Understanding the Message of Pain Illness by Katharine Bless (Swiss). Alternative Professional
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      392 9 LUNCH BUFFET ,30 10 X; PAX Baked Crab with Black Pepper Crab’s Stick with Salad Sauce Fresh Scallop Salad with Cocktail Fruits Fried Broccoli with XO Sauce Plus many more dishes Tim Sum 9-COJRSE PEKING DUCK $163 L V 2 price for child below 9 years old 10 PAX $12.30
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    Lock icon Inhaling pure oxygen to perk up stressed execs
    237 10  -  By DESMOND NG THEY are selling fresh air to relieve stress now. Just like some people need their daily shot of espresso to perk them up at work, there are others who are turning to more unconventional ways of adding more oomph
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    Lock icon Oil firm's food mart drawing non-motorists
    306 10 WHEN an oil company sells rice at a lower price than major supermarkets, you know times are changing. Shell’s Select Food Mart, which carries 1,600 to 2,000 items, have been gaining a reputation for selling groceries and snacks at competitive prices. Under its “Sure
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      325 11  -  By SARAH NG What happens WHAT can you expect when a savvy jewel thief heads the burglary department of the LAPD? Not only does Miles Logan (Martin Lawrence) crack every corner shop robbery that comes along, his unorthodox style of crime-busting leaves
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      34 11 your at mm ikiosks and it r s FREE! Bus shelters Thai Embassy, The Heenen, Somerset (opp Phoenix Hotel) Lucky Plaza, Orchard Emerald, Bugis (MRT Entrance) interchanges Serangoon Central, Bukit Batok Central, Bishan Central
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      256 11 TRACK SUITS $l9. $9. ITED K SUITS 90.90 SUN-PROTECTIVE SWIMWEAR LESS 20% PETER RABBIT 50% DISCOUNT v ■2ND ANNIVERSARY 5.A..L...E HAPPENING AT p BLOUSE SKIRT (SET) $9.90 Wear A WHITE BLOUSE $4.90 ,M. ***** Mayer Cardholders are entitled to a pcs Further 5% off for every $5O spent* SUITS *To
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    Lock icon A rendezvous with French cinema
    741 12  -  15th French Film Festival By ANDRE YEO IT'S TIME for a rendezvous with Catherine Deneuve, Vanessa Paradis, and Gerard Depardieu as the 15th French Film Festival kicks off on Sunday. This year, tne festival, which runs till November 28, will be held at the Picturehouse,
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