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Weekend East
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Title Section16 1996-03-01 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 073/10/95 Vol 11 No. 8 Friday, March 1,199616 words
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Article, Illustration478 1996-03-01 1 JOYCE PAUL - Hot air balloon ride, fitness club and more fast food outlets for family centre By JOYCE PAUL BIG SPLASH will soon be making waves again when it reopens in June. Closed for the past two years for a $5-million face-lift, the recreation centre478 words
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Advertisement64 1996-03-01 1 DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 79,000 HOMES IN THE EAST «®f/i HONG HUA CONTACT LEN Bedok Town Central: Blk 205 01-377, Tel: 443 7968/441 1646 (Near MRT/Bus Interchange NTUC) The Professional Standard of Optometry in East Zone! •All Contact Lenses Comes With 100% Guarantee. jpSSSSC! 1 c \r.Cr C/jh ey a on64 words
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Advertisement13 1996-03-01 1 r--flying ambulance BB8g@55ya Storewide Discount days a fear SEE PAGE 12 13 m13 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration562 1996-03-01 2 Doctors mystified as she heals on the way to hospital NATIONAL ENQUIRER A TODDLER plummeted three storeys to the ground and was so badly hurt that paramedics rushed her to the hospital in an emergency helicopter. But by theNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 562 words
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Article, Illustration618 1996-03-01 4 SHIR-KHIM GO - Sick book normal flights costing fraction of private jet hire to get medical treatment abroad By SHIR-KHIM GO PATIENTS looking for a sky ambulance to shuttle them on stretchers from one country to another are finding a cheaper way of doing so than hiring a private jet. They618 words
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Article, Illustration415 1996-03-01 7 SHIR-KHIM GO - Family reunion with all 178 of them! Relatives gather across the Causeway to feast, pray at Hari Raya By SHIR-KHIM GO THIS Hari Raya turned out to be more than the usual family affair for photographer Mohd Azni Ahmad. Expecting to see the usual relatives at the family gathering, the415 words
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Advertisement81 1996-03-01 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol -212, S’pore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tol: 783 2332 Fax; 781 6702 100% FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL o CAR SERVICING AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE OF $69 1. ELF 100% synthetic oil —4 litres 2. Original eng.81 words
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Advertisement124 1996-03-01 2 ER UNBEATABLE NORMAL OIL CAR SERVICE PACKAGES For as little as $33 and 10 mins, you can have your car serviced by us. This package includes 4 litres of ELF Super Engine Oil, an original filter and a reminder for your next oil change. $33 OIL FILTER For the demanding124 words
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Advertisement414 1996-03-01 3 THE KALLANG ROLLER Lolling good time at Kallang Roller unit #O3-05 Tel: 348 6793. OPENINGTIME: IOAM-lIPM W e are moving down to ground floor unit no. and will be closed temporary to upgrade ourself inorder to serve you better! We apologize for any inconveniences caused! Outlets:* 4190 Ang Mo KioAve414 words
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Advertisement219 1996-03-01 4 Every Friday 79,000 copies Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane. News Centre. Level 2. Singapore *****7 News Desk 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2 Aero Aero Furnishing Centre Parkway Furniture Electrical Centre |EAST ZONE SHOWROOM 80 Marine Parade Road #O3-27 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****28 12pm-9.30pm m fl IS219 words
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Advertisement431 1996-03-01 5 .1, f\ MX PRO Series Compact y. Component Systems MX-S7OO 800 W (PMPO) Amplifier/Tuner/CD Player/Cassette Deck Dolby Pro Logic Surround Panoramic Surround with DAP Karaoke Functions JVC VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED i mm Q m I 5 u I Colour Television di n-ion *4r MX-C220 500 W (PMPO) Amplifier/Tuner/CD431 words
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GOINGPLACES
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Article, Illustration445 1996-03-01 6 Watch batik painting, traditional boat-building and giant turtles laying eggs in Terengganu DESTINATION MALAYSIA MENTION unspoilt beaches and tranquil waters, and Malaysia comes to mind. Besides Langkawi and Penang, the place to be at now is Terengganu. Situated just above Pahang on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia,445 words
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Advertisement446 1996-03-01 6 fargesse JAn Inspiration to Classic Living Largesse, a pCace that showcases fine reproductions of CfassicaCfurniture of the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th Century and <Exptic Chinoiserie. r ■"T mm 224 Tetok Kurqu Rood (Lorong L). #Ol -01 UNI Bldg. *****. Tel: 440 4766 1100-2000/ 1700 Hrs (Sun&Pubic Hoidoys). Closed on446 words
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Advertisement85 1996-03-01 6 KEY-CUT (Ith Golden Scd We arc back at Blk 17 Bedok South Road #Ol-577 Singapore *****7 (Opp. Tinwrt Junior Cotog*) For appointment, please call 441J351 *****36 SPECIAL PROMOTION SPECIAL FOR Dinner Dance Makeup Hairstyling CUT STEAM Usual Price {K MOW: 535 tO 545 CUT DAMAGE HAIR TREATMENT (Senscience C.P.R.) Usual85 words
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Advertisement80 1996-03-01 7 “NEW INTRODUCTORY” from A.M. Goh Enterprise Block 3, Defu Lane 10, #Ol-590 Singapore 1953 TEL: 280 6955, 282 8516 Cargo Platform Hand Truck Modal: WT3OO Maximum Load: 300kgs. Price SS4SJW/unit (Big) Ss39JXyunit (Small) >'r (150 kgs) SS42.OQ/unit SS42.OQOJI malarial) 1 ABS s"°A.oo S^rW Classic Swing Rod help you to play80 words
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Advertisement461 1996-03-01 7 KAWAI “7Ac Scu*td /tnucnd (Ac TVonlct 30 SUCCESSFUL YEARS US SINGAPORE (Special Discount Dp To $2 ISO On F*lanos) "KtUWU't, 'JtcKAC&t tyuftd ‘PittHS&l From The Famous “EX' (selected by famous Artistes in the Chopin/ Tchalkovsky/Aithur Rubinstein fir many other competitions around the world) Comes The New Kawai "RX" Series KAWAI461 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article106 1996-03-01 8 MY FIVE-YEAR-OLD does not take proper meals. He loves snacking on sweets and chocolates. I worry that he is malnutritioned as he is quite skinny. ANGELINA TAN Bedok Reservoir Rd Your son is quite a finicky eater and has a poor appetite. You may want106 words
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Article149 1996-03-01 8 A STRESSFUL job and frequent dining out have taken a toll on me. I was diagnosed with blood pressure bordering on the high side, three years ago. My doctor has suggested medication. At age 44, I do not wish to pop pills for the rest of149 words
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Article85 1996-03-01 8 MY THREE-YEAR-OLD has itchy rashes all over his body, especially at the joints. He makes it worse by scratching them. Antibiotics and cream given by doctors provide only temporary relief. JESSLYN WEE Tampines St 11 Your son is suffering from eczema or inflammation of the skin. This is85 words
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Article118 1996-03-01 8 MY DIGESTIVE system has been giving me problems for about 10 years. Now, at age 34, I often feel abdominal discomfort after a meal, causing me to visit the toilet very often. I watch my diet and exercise regularly. CHOW KHUAN YEW Tampines St 21 It looks like118 words
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Article197 1996-03-01 8 MY EIGHT-YEAR. OLD suffers from asthma. The wheezing worsens at night, disrupting his sleep. He uses a ventolin spray during such attacks, but I worry about side-effects. Is there an alternative to ventolin? MAH KOK SANG Marine Drive An asthma attack can be triggered by an allergic reaction197 words
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Advertisement179 1996-03-01 8 I i ■f y CHILDREN'S MULTI VITAMINS MINERALS 60 tablets CHILDREN'S MULTI viumint and Min***** slpa "»cjwy air***- 6 CHILDREN’S APPETITE INCREASER ,.JgP (*****5? J .CHILDREN'S rrD Ap I’ETITE INCREASE 60 tablets r '««o*?clwnt t***' 1 CHILDREN’S C 100 CHILDREN'S Cl<X> <5 60 tablets Io liuiip njS'OS^Healfhy habits such as179 words
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Advertisement83 1996-03-01 8 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or query on nutrition that’s bugging you? Get it out of your system and fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier Kordel’s Health Column do WEEKENDeast, Level 2 News Centre, 82 Genting Lane, Singapore83 words
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Article36 1996-03-01 9 We may be separated, but we show up at weddings and events together. The like they have a family. Why should they be caught in the middle? We’re not divorcing them. 9 Fergie36 words
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Advertisement169 1996-03-01 9 Psedok Interchange ice SBS 225 Green STARGATESy c> B/537 Bedok North #Ol-541 5(*****’ TEL: M/B/W CPU $l3OO $715 $615 $295 $155 $6O Intel P-166 Intel P-133 Intel P-120 IBM 586-120 AMD 486-120 Intel 486-33 MEMORY IMB 30P 4MB 72P BMB 72P 16MB 72P 4MB EDO 72P BMB EDO 72P DRIVES169 words
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Advertisement101 1996-03-01 9 See eye to eye with us comfortably* NORMAL ASTIGMATISM What Is Astigmatism? NORMAL VISION ASTIGMATIC VISION SPHERICAL CORNEA IRREGULAR CORNEA S There is no single best vision correction device for everyone or for every refractive error. Only your eye care practitioner has the technical knowledge and experience to recommend the101 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration438 1996-03-01 10 GERALDINE WANG - Death row inmates tell their story through nun By GERALDINE WANG THE material is good but, alas, the delivery is not. Despite having all the hallmarks of a good production solid story-line, impressive cast and promising director, “Dead Man Walking” still falls short of expectations. The film438 words
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Advertisement206 1996-03-01 10 Active Wear SALES 0 AT 59: ’SATURDAYS SUNDAYS ONLY Half Hour Special 2.30 pm to 3.00 pm Be There. #O2-21/22 Parkway Parade. Leotards $12.90 $19.00 Dancetop $12.90 $19.00 Tights $12.90 $19.00 Catsuit $12.90 $26.90 Bodysuit $12.90 $19.00 Cardigans, Briefs and MORE! rry-s 111 check mtf i-Viur Tourism and Hospitality Management206 words
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Advertisement166 1996-03-01 10 HHD HPWT FVftivrff 4D HATYAI/KOH SAMUI f s e $3BB 2D/3D BINTAN SEDONA LAGOON fsef,slBB 5D PANGKORISLAND fsef,slBB 3D2N TIOMAN BERJAYA RESORTf e f,5198 302 N TIOMAN PAYA RESORTf e f, $l5B 3D2N TINGGIISLAND f&ef,sl4B 3D2N LANJUT BEACH RESORTf &e f,5178 3D2N STRAWBERRY PARK f,sllB 2D.3D MALACCA HERITAGE f,s 98166 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration377 1996-03-01 11 SHIR-KHIM GO - Pumpkins’ traumatic past adds impact to heart-wrenching numbers SHIR-KHIM GO THIS band knows all about melancholy and sadness. Dramatic events in the members’ life have allowed Smashing Pumpkins (right) to do justice to the heart-wrenching songs on its latest album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite377 words
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Article, Illustration218 1996-03-01 16 MADONNA (far right) is so determined to maintain a hair-free body, she gets an $B5O (US$6OO) wax treatment once a month. The Material Girl flies in a specialist from a Miami Beach beauty salon to wherever she happens to be. That’s just218 words
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Advertisement43 1996-03-01 11 QENL'INE ONCE A YEAR OFFER! ANNUAL SALEjjj±^ 6 *up to (^Prestige) 40% V DISCOUNT SHOWER SCREENS MORE WET OR SUPPERY FLOORS! Australian 4 attractive Made to 1 ss measue l Components any 'Mj ma ba:hroom 'biJOiltUi GOH&KENG #O3-20, Parkway Parade ICL vTT I43 words
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Advertisement314 1996-03-01 11 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 32-inch Wide Aspect Super Flat Screen Super Multi-21 System Panoramic Super Slim Dome Speakers Multiple-use PIP Panoramic Mode Remote Control System Teletext Decoder 29‘ Super Multi -System Colour TV Super Flat Picture Tube A2/NICAM Stereo Sound Reception Power Bass314 words
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Advertisement560 1996-03-01 12/13 mm® t V, .iMaSC n_n K A LTL Ci fet. f VAUD TILL 7 MAR '96 Wh,/« Stocks Last D ROYAL UMBRELLAi Fragrant Rice skg M 1 DUTCHILADY Instant (Bonus Packnll Y OVALMJNE CHESDALE Cheese Singles 250 g feU OVALTINE I.skg B/WClaypot AQUAFRESH Flex Toothbrush B/W Aquafresh Toothpas MAZOLA Corn560 words
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Article, Illustration212 1996-03-01 14 NATIONAL ENQUIRER GOOD citizen Bill Zeiders shovelled the snow away from a fire hydrant in front of his home, then just for fun he used the pile to build a 4.6-m (15-ft) snowman. “People loved him. They honked their horns and grinned as theyNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 212 words
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Advertisement899 1996-03-01 14 Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus MM* Bornean orangutan .What are the most private primates? rhc orange-haired orangutans of Sumatra and Borneo are the most arboreal of the great apes, and the most solitary of all primates. Their t name comes from Malay for “person of I Unlike the more social chimpanzees, bonobos899 words
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Advertisement337 1996-03-01 15 m V prd« icn 312, TELOK KURAU ROAD, SINGAPORE *****0 Most offers come with a hook. This is ours. We simply offer the best selection of frames and mats for prints, pictures or keepsakes. Plus superb craftmanship and experts advice. No strings attached. Wt specialise in: Ail antique modern frames337 words
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Page 15 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous281 1996-03-01 15 WARREN BEATTY is the notorious gangster who is captivated by Annette Bening in “Bugsy". DISCOVERY DISCOVERY SHOWCASE: SURFER GIRL Sunday. 9 pm WOMEN world champion surfers from America and Australia speak of their passion for the sport in this one-hour special. Shot on location in Fiji, it features the surfers’281 words
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Miscellaneous8 1996-03-01 15 CABLEEAST Picks of the week (march 1- 7)8 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article300 1996-03-01 16 DANCE “Ballet Under the Stars No Strict Rules” March 15 to 17, 7.30 pm. The Green, Fort Canning Park. $7 and $l3 at OKH Ballet Centre at Tanglin Shopping Centre, Park Mall and at the door on performance day. The Singapore Dance Theatre will be staging300 words
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Advertisement244 1996-03-01 16 A D 0 N I 6"" TREATS SKIN PROBLEMS NUSKIN ate' IN 45 MINUTES Wri Helps your skin to breathe through unclogged pores ADONIS" Treatment NUSKIN Using flower extracts the 'Nuskin' Treatment is totally different. We are committed to solving skin problems from their roots. And most important of all,244 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration466 1996-03-01 17 GERALDINE WANG - Try home-style Eurasian dishes, pig’s trotters with turmeric, rolling stew By GERALDINE WANG FANCY pig’s trotters flavoured with turmeric, a rolling stew, and fish cooked in white wine? If so, home-style Eurasian cuisine may just be your cup of tea. Just check out Casa Bom Vento466 words
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Article, Illustration80 1996-03-01 18 SAVOUR Japanese dishes alongside international ones at this cafe. Favourites from the Land of the Rising Sun include assorted sushi, salmon sashimi, seafood tempura, fried udon and yakitori. For dessert, check out the mango pudding, cakes and fresh fruits, and end the meal with coffee or tea. Priced80 words
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Article66 1996-03-01 18 TUCK into the king of crustaceans served with fine wine. Restaurant Raphael at Imperial Hotel Singapore is serving lobster in various styles this month. Start off the evening with lobster bisque and lobster pancake served with shiitake mushroom and go on to main course choices of Caesar’s salad66 words
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Article62 1996-03-01 18 HEAD for this bakery if you feel the urge to eat cheesecake. The cake will be available in four flavours at The Pan Pacific Hotel’s Aromaz Bakery and Deli till the end of next month. Choose from a daily selection of pistachio, mango, banana or triple brownie fudge.62 words
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Article100 1996-03-01 18 TREAT yourself to Malaysian favourites while staying on this side of the Causeway. Tropics Coffee Garden at Novotel Orchid Singapore is serving a spread of Malaysian fare this month. Dishes from each of the Malaysian states are featured, including soto ayam from Johore, laksa and murtabak from100 words
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Article, Illustration640 1996-03-01 19 LEE GEOK BOI - Stuff yourself with xiao lung bao, guo tia without paying fancy prices at food court stall By LEE GEOK BOI GET a taste of Shanghainese food without its fancy prices at a quaintly-named food court outlet. Smiler’s Hut gets its name from an allusion in Chinese poetry to640 words
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Advertisement130 1996-03-01 17 WEEKENDeast, Singapore’s first regional community newspaper published since 1986. Distributed FREE with The Straits Times every Friday to 79,000 homes in the east: Mountbatten, Katong, Eunos, Geylang, Aljunied, Bedok, Marine Parade, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Hougang.. For focused, effective advertising, call Rosshida or Lin at 740-1151/2. V'*" Nett onward I or130 words
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Advertisement86 1996-03-01 17 BRINGING HOTEL-STYLE FUNCTIONS TO YOUR DOORSTEPS r Former 5-star executive chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience brings you mouth-watering recipes for all your occasions. Our Specialities: Seminars packages Theme parties and buffet ranging from $lO- $25 for min of 30 pax eg: International, Mexican, Italian etc Ice-carving86 words
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Advertisement168 1996-03-01 18 SSei if M M. SUPER MARINA CAFE PTE LTD 6 MARINA GREEN. (S) *****9 (SUPERBOWL GOLF-COUNTRY CLUB) TEL: 322 4221 FAX: 324 0625 CFIMfIFWTIM STECI/E XO FEB *96 S MAR *96 FATT CHOY YU SHENG CHEFS SPECIAL HERBS SOUP 'SOYA CHICKEN (HALF PORTION) >BAKED PRAWN WITH BUTTER SAUCE BRAISED ABALONE168 words
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Advertisement73 1996-03-01 18 T2|*f COWAY VILLAGE RESTAURANT 112 East Coast Road #O3-16/17/18 Katong Mall Singapore *****2 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****58 A H I* K 4 v arc &r. LUNCH TIME SPECIAL Tim Sum 1 /2 price (Mon to Sat except Sunday: Public Holidays Festive Seas ,5, Seasons) We cater for Company Functions, Birthday73 words
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Advertisement225 1996-03-01 18 Angel's PiMrißFumlor Cafe BooUngs are LUNAR NEW YEAR SPECIAL (Period: 18 Feb 96 4 Mar 96) 8 persons sl9B+ 9 persons s2lB+ 10 persons s23B+ Fai Cai Yu Sheng (Salmon Fish) Shark's Fin with Crab Meat ■Miff* Crispy Roast Chicken Steamed Seabass with Plum Sauce fcltlS* Butter Prawn aumm Braised225 words
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Advertisement99 1996-03-01 19 < if JThis is Eurasian Feng. This is Mr. Feng, Feng, Feng. j t Feng best typifies Casa Bom Vento as a j Eurasian eatery. This Eurasian spicy-rempa curry dish with innards like liver, gizzard and kidney is a real must for exotic food lovers. j It goes very well99 words
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Advertisement60 1996-03-01 19 |\T!'Y 3 V p V Come tb the “Kampung” on the Bay and discover the unique taste of our Kampung Yogurt, ice-cream, teh tarik or Italy’s Number 1 coffee! We also serve Mi Siam, Mi Rebus, Soto Ayam, Lontong, Chicken Curry with bread, traditional kampung kuehs and lotsa kind of60 words
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CENTRESTAGE
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Article, Illustration330 1996-03-01 20 JOYCE PAUL - By JOYCE PAUL HIS feet hurt from the sharp rocks but he continued to climb them. No, he’s not a moun-tain-climber but an artist who wanted to paint the rocks so badly that he ignored the scratches and the arduous climb. Said ItalianAmerican artist Stefano Castronovo: “I really330 words
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Advertisement901 1996-03-01 20 2 Day Piano Warehouse Sale Date: 2nd 3rd March 1996 Time: 10am- 6pm Venue: Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Pk E #O2-2154 (Behind Changi Fire Station) Bus No: 2,10,17,227 Tel: *****66 120 sets of Piano on Fantastic Offer! Definitely one to suit your choice! 15 sets good 2nd hand pianos with901 words
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Advertisement873 1996-03-01 21 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 20 CHILD CARE CENTRES 22 DOMESTIC HELP f# ARLY CHILDHOO fit CfIRIV CHILDHOOD CDUCAftC CCNTRC UUe offer you ond your child quality childcare services. UUe hove full day/half day core programmes for Playschool. Nursery 1 and 2. Kindergarten 1 ond 2. Before/flfter school873 words
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Advertisement966 1996-03-01 22 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 76 FOR THE YOUNG 78 TUITION es McNulty school UNIQUE MINISTRY APPROVED COURSES; EXPAT. TEACHERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE EARLY MATHEMATICAL ENRICHMENT Speech Listening Phonics Pre Reading Reading Skills Creative Writing Composition Comprehension Cloze Passages Syllabus for Word Attack Spelling CONCEPTS Sets Subsets Equivalent Non-Equivalent Sets Decision Making Problem966 words
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Advertisement321 1996-03-01 24 NTUC HNESS**^ SHE ALOT MORE Only At air Price Tampines Nall Cut Save TYSON Chicken Thighs I I per box/2.27k I I I Ltd to 3 boxes per coupon Valid till 6/3/96 at TAML r-n u chicken thighs CHILEAN Packham Pears CHICKEN p ARrs BRASTAGI Cabbage perlOOg *flrl J tv*321 words
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