Weekend East, 10 February 1995

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    16 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 128/10/94 VOL 10 No. 5 Friday, February 10,1995
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 188 1 INSIDE INQ PLACES: Page 6 EEKLY UPDATE: Page 7 EXPRESSWAY: Pages 8-9 HOME THEATRE: Page 13 HEALTH PAGE: Page 14 CLASSIFIEDS: Pages 18-19 GEOFACTS: Page 20 ID ■■u DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 75,000 HOMES IN THE EAST Strict TV diet Are our kids watching too much TV. Some, like Siew San,
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  • NEWS
    • 604 2  -  Many parents agree with Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s recent remark that that children today are watching too much TV. By MARGUERITA TAN and JOYCE PAUL ONLY two hours of television, once a week. That’s all the time that Yang Siew San, eight, is
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    • 226 8  -  By JOYCE PAUL SIGLAP SECONDARY students will open this year’s Young People’s Theatre (YPT) with plays on the relationship between the young and the elderly. A total of 34 students are involved in this project with theatre company The Necessary Stage. They will devise
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    • 215 10  -  It reaches spastic children with toys By JOYCE PAUL THIS library does not stack books, just toys. It lends them only to spastic children. The Toy Library at the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore in Gilstead Road is the only one of its kind here.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 737 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol-212, Singapore 1852 (off Tampines Ave 1- Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 at PRE-INSPECTION SERVICE When your annual ROY inspection is due, buy our PRE-INSPECTION SERVICE PACKAGE and we will service and do all that is
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    • 159 2 COMPARE!!! ...which would you rather buy? PACO vs Other Japanese Pianos 1. Height: 121 cm (Exam Model) 2. Solid spruce soundboard for rich natural resonant tone (Area: 1890 sq inch) 3. Hand-made, for responsive repetitive touch with depth, in N.Korea. Q.C in Japan 4. No internal plastic parts 5. Solid
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 686 3 SEE THE WORLD WITH > NEWSMAN TII/&/U. roup Newsman Group 10th ANNIVERSARY PROMOTION From now till 31 Mar'9s every $5O spent will entitle you a chance to participate in our draw Ist Prize: Two return airtickets to Beijing+ 1 pair of Cezanne Watch sth Prize: Two return airtickets to Philippines
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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  • CENTRESTAGE
    • 430 5  -  ‘The Odd Couple’ brings a joyous message By JOYCE PAUL TWO women estranged from their husbands live together and behave like a married couple but are soon at odds with each other. This is the crux of Neil Simon’s new version of “The Odd Couple” to
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    • Article, Illustration
      166 20 What is the world’s newest island nation? I NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC I rhe tiny Pacific island of Palau the only remaining United Nations trust territory established after World War II achieved full independence Oct. 1, 1994, becoming the world’s newest country, the 190th. Until its change of status to the
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    • 425 20  -  By MARGUERITA TAN THEY are the best. That’s what six individuals learnt when they each received a similar invitation to take part in this year’s National Day Parade. But why them? When they themselves think that they are hardly successful in life, let alone being the
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 366 5 15 ,h Annivesary BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO. BLK 214 BEDOK TOWN CENTRE #Ol-163 TEL:*****32/3 JVC M pm HARIRAYA2 OFFER! 32" Panoramic Wide Vision 16:9 Natural Colours with New High-Sensitivity CCD >LP (Long Play) Mode Full Range AF with Auto Macro 1 2-Lux Low-Light Sensitivity Auto Head Cleaner 1 Quick Review
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  • GOINGPLACES
    • 389 6  - See the sights from a plane DESTINATION... ...NEW ZEALAND By MARGUERITA TAN A COUNTRY that is gaining in popularity with Singaporeans is the adventure-filled land of New Zealand. South-east of the Australian continent, it comprises two main islands North and South Islands; Stewart Island; and Chatham Islands. Besides being a
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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    • 78 6 Ftom floor to ceiling. pm n*B& hi b&wm, We specialise in: Interior Design Custom-Made Furniture Residential/ Commercial Project General Renovation iwrm«v* t m,m,J Ctnmk Broken Marble 3 Rooms 'M ik** 2100 s2Bo 4 Rooms 'GBSm, $3BOO $4200 5 Rooms $4400 $5200 Executive Masionette $5600 $6400 -TT- Tel: 345-9409/345-9760 Pager: 502-9594
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
    • 446 7 EXHIBITION Film and theatre posters from former East Germany Till March 2, Mondays to Fridays, 9 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6 pm. Goethe Art Gallery, Goethe-lnstitut Singapore. Free admision. Featuring 40 colourful and outstanding film and theatre posters from the former East Germany. The
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    • Article, Illustration
      118 7 DANCE Shapiro and Smith Dance Company Tonight and tomorrow, 8. Guinness Theatre, The Substation. $25 at venue. This New York dance company (left) will present a 60-minute programme of breathtaking physical and poignant themes. It will perform human experiences and relationships with slapstick humour and offers psychological
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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    • 139 8 i Every Friday 75,000 copies Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore 1334 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2 MOTOR SALES CENTRE Blk 3007 Übi Road 1 #Ol-418 Singapore 1440 Tel: *****09 (4 Lines) Fax: *****31 IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS Specialise In Sales and Service
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  • WEEKEND east EXPRESSWAY A MONTHLY FEATURE
    • 302 9  -  By LIONEL SEAH T|HE original Lexus LS4OO was a world class luxury sedan. The critics raved about it and its popularity spanned the United States to even China. Not content with just being comparable with the best from Europe, Lexus has just launched its
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 125 9 PARK WAY AUTO ACCESSORIES Blk 66 Kallang Bahru #Ol-519 Singapore 1233 Tel: *****93 Fax: *****97 KENWOOD The KRC-390 High Power Cassette Receiver comes equipped with CD changer control, removable faceplate, separate bass, treble and loudness controls. RCA pre-out. Packaged with the KDC-C602 CD Auto Changer. sBBB*only FREE CD with every
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    • 341 9 FACT SHEET Price: $300,208, excluding COE and insurance. Road tax: $6,946 per year. Engine: V 8 Quad Cam 32-va1ve,3,969 cc. Power/Torque: 264 bhp 5,400 rpm/365 nm 4,600 rpm. Performance: 0 -100 kph in 7.5 secs. Top speed: 250 kph. Fuel consumption: 8.3 km/I (city mode) For: Silky smooth power, silent
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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    • 95 10 Acquire A Skill To Success We provide: f Professional Basic Course Day Evening classes for basic to advance stages in hair styling technique, particularly for those who aspire to take up a career in hair dressing. Hairdressing Course 6-month hairdressing full course 4-month hairdressing intermediate, advance course I or 2-month
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 348 11 Offer Valid Till 16/2/94 Or While Stocks Last! All Prices Include GST Z f'JiiZ'j'JiDl yJSCOU/J-f 3 235 41 VS& a COWHEAD <&, Butter 250 g Buy 2 Get 1 Free PLANTERS Cheese Curls 340 g °<l\ SFI Fish Tempura JSOFTLAN Fabric Conditioner 2ltr Rr Strawmushroom 425 g 3* 414 I
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 109 12 FIRST it was Michael Jackson, now it’s Cindy Crawford. The supermodel also known as ex-Mrs Richard Gere has been headhunted to pro- mote an ambitious Pepsi-Cola advertising campaign for the international market. It will have reached more than 300 million consumers in 30 coun- tries, including
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    • 83 12 MORE news on Gurmit Singh’s upcoming wedding. The compere will be tying the knot with flight attendant Melissa Wong on February 25 at Grace Assembly of God at 3.30 pm, followed by a dinner reception at Fort Gate in Fort Canning Park. On the wedding invite, the
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 155 12 N^fernica Hairdressing Beauty Salon Training Centre Mon-Fri 12.00 Noon 7.30 pm Sat Holiday 9.30 am 6.00 pm Closed on Sunday, Labour, Vesak National Days Blk 209 Bedok Centre #O3-633 5(1646) TEL 242-0620 449-9070 si a a m i m f 'ik Bessily Beauty Services Training Centre Blk 27A Chai Chee
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  • HOMETHEATRE
    • 125 13 COMMANDO ARNIE is back but he’s a devoted father this time. In “Commando”, he plays Colonel John Matrix, the ultimate soldier and one-man army. His impressive credentials include being the leader of a special commando strike force unit. Now, he is retired and living peacefully under
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    • 184 13 AIRHEADS CATCH Brendan Fraser with long hair and wearing torn and tattered jeans. Fresh from “Encino Man”, Fraser plays Chazz, the lead singer of an amateur rock group, The Lone Rangers, in “Airheads”. In the film, Chazz and his buddies, bassist Rex (Steve Buscemi) and
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    • 181 13  -  SUZANNAH ALI PREDATOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER does not have to play only “blood and guts” roles. Of late, he has opted for the sensitive “man of the 90s” roles such as “Junior” and “Kindergarten Cop” both of which have endeared him to a whole new audience. But his first
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 11 13 All the videos are available for rent at leadlri9 video shops.
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    • 119 13 Carpet Flooring from $1.50 P.S.F Carpet Bed $l6OO/--$2500/-Mali rs Wall-paper, Blinds, Curtain, Custom-made Furniture interior trading |#o2-37 Katong People's’Complex S'pore (1542) Tel: 344 4408 Pager: 701 5499 (Richard Lim) ARTS LASER DISC CENTRE TEDS ARTS VIDEO PTE LTD Tel: 582-1383 Block 441 #Ol-88 Pasir Ris Dr 6 (1851) Daily opening
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    • 144 13 TRINITY MUSIC CENTRE SWGAPOREOFHCWLPUBUCRB 3 RESOfTA'nVECOITRE(MUSIC) can now Centre for the plowing Examinations: For the Practical Theory May/ June 1995 Examinations Closing Date: 24 February 1995 (Theory and Practical) Note: Theory Examination Date 13 May 1995 Registration forms, syllabus and full details are available from the Official Public Centre for
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  • HEALTHPAGE
    • 317 14  -  By Dr H L S The article is written by an eye physician and surgeon as part of East Shore Hospital’s contribution to the community. Readers who have questions relating to the topic can write to: The Editor, Health Page, WEEKENDeast, News Centre, Level
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    • 473 14  -  HEALTH TODAY [ask Henry Osiecki MY FATHER is an alcoholic who gets into a violent temper after drinking. His efforts to give up alcohol have so far failed. Is there anything he can take nutritionally that may help him stop drinking? Alcoholism is both
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
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    • 153 14 WAH SHENG HEALTH FOOD ENTERPRISE 100, Jalan Sultan #O5-41 Sultan Plaza S(0719) Tel: 293-1289 REISHI, the mysterious plant, has been popular for thousands of years in the Orient. Today, its incredible ingredients, and its remarkable effects for the human body are talked about more than its revitalizing role in the
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  • VALENTINE’SDAY
    • 367 15 Valentine’s Day is here again and hotels have come up with exciting packages. Celine Tan goes on a gastronomical journey to find out what awaits those in love. ALKAFF MANSION THOSE in love who want to soak in the atmosphere of a hilltop view
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    • 206 15 THIS Valentine’s Day warm the heart of your loved one with a special gift. Synergraphic Design has a range of glass ornaments to suit the occasion. Choose from heartshaped pendants in different colours. Made of art glass, they come complete with silver chains.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 247 16 IT’S that time of the year to spoil her again. Come February 14, you will have an excuse to break that diet plan and indulge in a delicious candlelight affair. Many restaurants will be playing cupid that night so
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    • 76 16 BREAK fast with a spread of Middle Eastern Muslim specialities. Chef Bassam Jawabra from the Dubai Hilton has been flown in especially to prepare unique Gulf dishes such as ouzi or whole leg of lamb, shees tawook or skewered chicken, makhoubeh or lamb with rice
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    • 180 17 BE SPOILT for choice with unlimited Sichuan dishes. A new menu consisting of more than 60 dishes for lunch and dinner has been introduced at Hotel Imperial Singapore's Chinatown Restaurant. The a la carte selection includes shark’s fin with crab meat soup, shrimps with cashew nuts,
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
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  • Page 19 Miscellaneous
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
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