Weekend East, 26 September 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section13 1997-09-26 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol. 12 No. 38 Friday, September 26, 199713 words
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Article, Illustration345 1997-09-26 1 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO ONE SNAKE has died at the Singapore Zoo and another four are sick, partly due to the haze. The first “casualty” of the smog, a blood python, died of respiratory problems last week, said the zoo's assistant manager for public relations, Mr345 words
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Advertisement255 1997-09-26 1 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY Reprieve f child-ca j centre closure r m h Hi wrfw. V l •v k r, -1 ONE more year to g 0... These tiny tots at the Metropolitan YMCA will have to find a new place next year. 7 o n p v% ALWAYS255 words
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NEWS
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563 1997-09-26 2 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO A CHILD-CARE centre in the Shenton Way area, due to close by year’s end, has been given a temporary reprieve. Working parents in the financial district were upset when they were told by the Metropolitan YMCA that the centre563 words
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292 1997-09-26 6 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW THIS well-mannered gentleman collects “barbaric beauties” as a hobby. “There is something very primitive and barbaric about the designs on the rugs,” says the affable Ben Fernandes about his exotic Caucasian rugs. According to the 60-some-thing financial consultant, these collectible carpets were292 words
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Advertisement282 1997-09-26 2 K 4 GOOD Furniture RETAILER AERO FURNISHING CENTRE Find the finest furniture and furnishing collection at AERO FURNISHING CENTRE *****02 King Kod SnilMW USA Contemporary bedroom sets, IQ Children s bedroom sets, exquisite sofa sets, modular cabinets, unique dining sets, quality mattress and morel Iff r i a IL* 1)282 words
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Article, Illustration248 1997-09-26 3 She starts fruit juice business INDONESIAN Marianna Sentany is her own boss and she’s only 23. Together with another partner, also 23, they churn out their own fizzy and fresh fruit juice aimed at children between five and 15 years old. The juice248 words
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Advertisement254 1997-09-26 3 [WEEKEm*-] Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Getting Lane. News Centre. Level 2, Singapore *****7 News Desk 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2 It's Time To Think Montessori. At Aranda Country Club. ■yi ontessori has an unmatched record for producing exciting results in young children. Pioneered 111] by Dr. Maria254 words
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ON CAMPUS
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Article, Illustration471 1997-09-26 4 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU LEARNING a foreign language is not restricted to students of this polytechnic. Temasek Polytechnic offers language courses to anyone who wants to learn it. Introduced in 1993, it is known as the Individual Foreign Language Learning (IFLL) course. It is471 words
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Advertisement141 1997-09-26 4 A‘SOUND CHOICE Special Price with Free Gift. K i,*' V T-1 VIDEO SYSTEM jfi’ It used to be that the only way to get a thrilling edge-of-your seat movie experience was at the local cinema. Now, surround sound technology has brought the movie theater experience into the home. With NHT'SVT-1141 words
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Advertisement55 1997-09-26 4 Ai' l links NEW SHIPMENT SALES (From now till 12 October 1997) Up to 30% Discount 25 Upper East Coast Road Crescendo Building Singapore *****0 Tel: *****50/ *****59 Fax: *****35 (Opposite POSBSgap and Shell station) Opening Hours Tuesday-Sun: llam-9pm Monday I lam-730pm l Quality neplices of period and ethnic furniture55 words
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Advertisement569 1997-09-26 5 MAD ABOI/T MEDITERRANEAN Co crdty witA autAentic MeJiterr<iDe<iD ■Tare «rt CRAVITA^. s s' 5 E3JESISOJO 83H533D dPZTEBJiI Every Friday $12.50 Daily between Saturday evening Available from P m fr° m from 10.30p.m. Monday to Friday and be merr y «(fie only Mad M** oint in the £ist C 0 I569 words
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Advertisement313 1997-09-26 6 Batrjjaf II here i)<h ></ /<><*/ abound-. I from 24th to the end of every month buffet^ Enjoy popular cuisine from around ihe world at the Bali i Adult Lunch sls* Dinner sl6* Child Lunch s9* Dinner slo* WEEKEND HIGH TEA Sat, Sun Holiday (3pm to spm) Adult Slo* Child313 words
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Advertisement259 1997-09-26 6 Vtwi-yi “f~VrSrtL S-AT^i-V^C TEPPANYAKI SPECIAL MOMIJI PRESENTS TEPPANYAKI SET LUNCH Only S$ 13.00++ Prawns Salmon Beancurd Mixed Vegetables Rice Miso Soup TEPPANYAKI SET DINNER Only S$ 24.00++ Prawns In Goma Sauce Black Pepper Beef Chicken Salmon Special (with egg) Mushroom Mixed Vegetables Rice Miso Soup MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 4 Tampines259 words
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WEEKLYDIARY
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Article, Illustration381 1997-09-26 7 DANCI “Words that Pass Through Me” Sept 29 and 30, 8 pm. Guinness Theatre. Tickets at $8 (adult) and $5 (student). This dance/movement presentation by Zai Kuning, is his first solo performance. Curren-tly engaged in exchange programmes in Tokyo and Seattle to further develop his dance/movement381 words
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Advertisement90 1997-09-26 7 l£fi ft ardrobe ar specialist AMAZING PRICE! Full Lining Jacket I 9 Only, usual $69 This is what you see when you visit our boutique shop. We had many more items at unbelievable price. Good Looking and Good Quality We are ab 133 New Bridge Road #Ol-4$ Chinatown Point, Podium90 words
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Advertisement266 1997-09-26 7 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 Anniversary Sale i*. THOMSON VTH 621 MULTI-SYSTEM CAPABILITY VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH 81-LINGUAL INTERACTIVE ON-SCREEN MENU (ENGLISH, CHINESE) AUTO PROGRAMMING FULL LOADING NTSC AV Line Recording G-code Digital Auto Tracking Picture Quality Adjustment Phase Lock Loop (Pll) Real Time Tape266 words
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Article, Illustration476 1997-09-26 8 CELINE TEO - Right pair of shoes to prevent injuries and blisters A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SPECIAL By CELINE TEO THE basics of healthy living means good eating habits and exercise. And at the base of proper exercise is simply the right pair of shoes. All the exercise is476 words
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Advertisement37 1997-09-26 8 Dunlop and Slazenger 1997 /1998 Sportswear Collections. IA s <s> in v! m. WouLi jl Exclusively available at MOHAMED MUSTAFA SAMSUDIN CO PTE LTn MUSTAFA CENTRE. 145 SYED ALWI ROAD. SINGAPORE *****4 TEL *****855 FAX 295 586637 words
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Advertisement788 1997-09-26 9 i 'Vv'' rk* PLUG in and get rid of the haze with one of these. .•3B Haze buster to clear air A COMPANY is selling more of its air cleaners because of the haze. According to Airverclean’s general manager Francis Lee, all its air cleaners are sold out. But you788 words
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Article, Illustration451 1997-09-26 10 M J SHE - By M J SHE MORE Asian women are beginning to experience thinning hair. While stress is a factor impairing hair growth, increasingly, lifestyle choices have been known to cause hair loss. Going on a diet, for instance, could result in one losing more451 words
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Article, Illustration357 1997-09-26 11 M j SHE - By M j SHE ALL OF us know of the papaya’s nutritional value. Some may be aware of its medicinal properties. But little do we know that the humble fruit, when mixed with other tropical plants and certain enzymes, yield a particular resis-tance-building357 words
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Article, Illustration306 1997-09-26 12 YOU can’t see them but they are there sharing your bed with you. Dust mites are microscopic creatures invisible to the naked eye that feed on human skin flakes. The bed makes an ideal feeding and breeding ground for mites. Carpets and306 words
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Article, Illustration329 1997-09-26 13 AFTER a hard day at work, give your fingers a rest and let this massager relieve you. The KEC head-to-toe electronic massager is designed by Chinyee Impex Pte Ltd. According to the company’s managing director Charlton Huang, the massager relieves body aches and stiffness in329 words
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Article, Illustration31 1997-09-26 13 For some great tasting dian xin for lunch, check out Carlton Hotels Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant. Served from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm. A DELICIOUS spread await diners.31 words
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Advertisement215 1997-09-26 10 QUALITY HAIR CARE Scalp Tonic L FHiliP IONGSIi *+*9**?' KJT CD *P^ or Scalp lo*w i KUP KING Sit' Gondrfconc' Condrtior^ t* L MUPWNGSIEV Shampoo Snmpoo i; mimti f* J •A, I" PHILIP KINGSLEY TRICHOLOGICAL CENTRE LONDON.NEW VORK.SINGAPORE Philip Kingsley, the world's leading authority in hair health, with his team215 words
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Advertisement175 1997-09-26 11 810 NORMALIZER Fermented Botanical Food Supplement 810 NORMALIZER is an advanced NEW health food supplement developed through biotechnological process by fermentation of Carica papaya linn and tropical plants with enzymes of Sun-0 strain and other yeast of traditional Japanese foods. Bio Normalizer enhances your body's wellbeing as well as improves175 words
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Advertisement207 1997-09-26 12 o wm i .-.V I mm :>'v m Ki*v True HEPA Air Cleaner Sneezing...? Running Nose...? Reduces your symptoms Improves indoor air quality Removes 99.97% of dust, smoke, gas odour Produces 680,000 litres of dust free air per hour 5 years warranty .Whisper quiet operation 5 years maintenance free Itchy207 words
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Advertisement98 1997-09-26 13 nr' r.i rJP/\D TO TOS With the newly discovered low-frequency wave, CT-101 becomes the most effective one among all. Innovatively designed SPONGE MASSAGE HEAD™ turns CT-101 into a multi-functional massager. Callus now fora demo right at your door step. Relieve aches and stiffness with, speedy results L I* PROMOTION PRICE98 words
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WOMAN AND BEAUTY
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Article, Illustration558 1997-09-26 14 PEARLIN SIOW - PEARLIN SIOW f r i HIS internationally- acclaimed American designer claims to be inspired by listening to women talk about what they want from their clothes how they want to wear it as well as what problems need solving. The various pieces thatPage design: May Poon - 558 words
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Article, Illustration348 1997-09-26 18 One -stop shop for cosmetics from around the world Sasa began as a small cosmetic counter in a shopping arcade A NEW paper bag may have caught your eye in the sea of familiar shopping bags from Orchard Road stores. White with striking pink patterns. the bag bears the word348 words
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WOMAN AND BEAUTY
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Article, Illustration346 1997-09-26 16 Supermodel still sought for looks NATIONAL ENQUIRER YES, it’s true the first supermodel is turning 50! Cheryl Tiegs, the fresh-faced beauty, trumpeted in the 1970 s as “The All-American Model”, hit the big 50 yesterday. But Cheryl says that she’s not getting older,NATIONAL ENQUIRER - 346 words
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Advertisement357 1997-09-26 16 66 tk (Shall, ecHArty, ytl- J.wn Top 10 Beauty Defence *Skln Texture Rediscover baby soft skin with improved skin elasticity, firmness ond rodionce. Environment Revitalises and nourishes dehydroted. pigmented and uneven skin tone from harmful UV rays and air pollution. Body System BBBIBi Promotes cell renewal and increases blood circuidtion.357 words
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Advertisement62 1997-09-26 16 Step in mw! You wiU see what's happening here. Manicure Pedicure (waxing included) French Manicure Full Set (acrylic) Fiberglass Nail Set Temporary Set Infill Nail Repair Strengthening of natural nails More than 100 over colors to choose on! CALL FOR APPOINTMENT NOW Opening H ours: 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Close62 words
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Advertisement454 1997-09-26 17 ft TOTAL DY BEAUTY Shape up to a beautiful slim body Today, slimming is a senous business and this is evident by the quest for the perfect and charming body by many women. To succeed in their quest for the perfect body, women are explonng ways to lose weight or454 words
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Advertisement192 1997-09-26 18 m A Q G CO S>oß‘S OU 0 An effective treatment that produces incredible results for skin with 0 acne problems 0 open pores 0 clogged pores 0 pigmentations 0 wrinkles 0 dark rings Brought back by demand! Free for all first-time customers only, Otherwise each treatment is $45. Offer192 words
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Advertisement248 1997-09-26 19 MAN BEAL) TY <\ ITALIA S P A th& i Ul 'revi val I touch You're trapped in a stressful lifestyle and you can't wait to break away if not for a luxurious moment. If you're seeking for a haven where you can unwind totally after a hard day's work.248 words
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Advertisement266 1997-09-26 20 N ■it dp QV do a <IV Programme Jor The Dag Simply come to tastpoint on Children's Day and you are in for all the fun and excitement! plus, there are lots of freebies and prizes to be given away! "Kcutaanoo. C'tee/t Cjana GUUoUeri Pa>ity 1 Oct 97 12.00 pm266 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration737 1997-09-26 21 LEE GEOK BOI - Bowl of rice comes with meat, vegetables and miso soup By LEE GEOK BOI A LITTLE restaurant tucked in the basement of Takashimaya Shopping Centre has the look of a fast-food outlet. The furniture is hard, in a bright yellow and dark green plastic737 words
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Article, Illustration378 1997-09-26 22 PEARLIN SIOW - Homely eating house serves spicy Eurasian dishes By PEARLIN SIOW A WIDE array of spices, a dash of creativity and a lot of loving care goes into the dishes served at this homely Eurasian restaurant. Eurasian cooking use a blend of exotic ingredients drawn from a variety378 words
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Article, Illustration147 1997-09-26 23 TUCK into a satisfying pasta lunch the next time you’re at the Singapore International Convention Exhibition Centre for an event. The pasta buffet at the Congress Deli is a must for fans of Italian food. Start off with the assortment of cold sal-147 words
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107 1997-09-26 23 RE-LIVE the good old kopi tiam days with a traditional breakfast of half-boiled eggs, toasted bread with Nonya kaya and coffee or ginger tea. Available at Hotel Asia’s Scotts Cafe, the yummy breakfast or afternoon tea comes as a set ($6) comprising two107 words
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Article, Illustration94 1997-09-26 23 UNWIND after a week of hard work with a leisurely English high tea. Served at Carlton Hotel’s Lobby Lounge, the tea spread features favourites such as waffles, blueberry muffins, meat pies, walnut pies, various sandwiches and more. There is a range of94 words
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Article128 1997-09-26 23 DINE here and you could walk away with valuable pearl jewellery. Hotel InterContinental’s Man Fu Yuan Restaurant presents an abalone menu where diners can win prizes up to $7,000 plus a weekend stay at the hotel and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Make up128 words
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Article, Illustration152 1997-09-26 23 THESE Meals-On-Trays are perfect for busy executives on the go as well as anyone in search of the convenience of a set lunch. Concorde Hotel’s Melting Pot Cafe’s Meals-On-Trays come complete with fragrant rice, side dishes, hot soup and the dessert of the day. Have the152 words
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133 1997-09-26 23 MUMS and dads, make a date with your little ones to celebrate Children’s Day at Hard Rock Cafe. Come Oct 1, your little rockers can enjoy treats with fun names like Jimi Tenderstix that’s a crispy fried chicken tenderloin served with honey mustard133 words
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62 1997-09-26 23 SAVOUR all your Japanese favourites in one buffet: sushi morsels, crispy tempura, teppanyaki all done on the spot. Go for the fried noodles, grilled chicken in sweet sauce, beef with yakiniku sauce and egg custard. New Park Hotel’s New Park Cafe’s Japanese buffet62 words
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Advertisement316 1997-09-26 21 10. Gjreat I treasons to ‘Buy a jfl Tough 420 Denier nylon with Polyurethane backing for complete water P" proofing. ES Handy front L*™ pocket for accessories. Perfect size and shape for school books. Double stitched zippers for extra durability. Oversize zipper pulls for easy opening. Zippers are covered by316 words
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Advertisement192 1997-09-26 22 mmmjs THAI PORRIDGE HOUSE Presents CHOICE OF: Sweet Potato Porridge Brown-Rice Porridge Mogolian Berries Porridge Barley Porridge Sesame Porridge Sweet Corn Porridge Green Bean Porridge Chinese Date Porridge AND ALSO: AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE Opening Promotion! Bait Price? Usual price MS's2* >3? NOW OFFER $9 $l2 $l6 Reasonable Price Prompt Service192 words
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Advertisement168 1997-09-26 22 m fIU4. Nonya Restaurant 14 Aliwal Street Singapore *****7 Tel: 299 3239 (opp. The Concourse, Beach Road). Opening hours: 11.30 am 2.30 pm 6.00 pm* 10.00 pm By Popular Demand We're Open on Sundays AUTHENTIC HOME COOKED NONYA FOOD Prepared by our noted Nonya chef,The Ong sisters Monica (previously from168 words
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Advertisement53 1997-09-26 23 fW€D€N SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Ml t* HONG KONG TIM SUM it n r Rock i Oyster uv R! 55 Y $1 i JLpnpc m min. half dozen kll I A k T—T &<9) 257, Changi Road, Singapore *****6 (Next to Darul Aman Mosque) Tel: 749 2933 Fax: 749 0740 Daily: Lunch53 words
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