Weekend East, 24 April 1998

Microfilm: NL21359
Total Pages: 15
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    14 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 15 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, April 24,1998
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      291 1 f* pfti A >,4a ELiSA INTERNATIONAL Singapore Dress Sz Cheong Sam Less 30% Pande Road UpwM Ginza Plaza 101.29 Liang Court #O5-35 Ngee Ann City Td: 241-3268 Td: 872-2168 Td: 339-9168 Td: 733-9688 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY INSIDE Cab driver’s handy ‘passengers’ W i fe. i mm ft ii
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  • NEWS
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      Saras’ pills are not what the doctor ordered
      256 2  - Saras pills are not what the doctor ordered By CELINE TEO DON'T be shocked when ydli come across hundreds of medicine capsules strewn on a platform while shopping. You are looking at a contemporary art piece called “A Continuous Dance of Energy" by fine art graduate, Saraswati Gramich (right). The
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      Boss of his own firm at age 25
      432 2  -  By ANDRE YEO THE parents of a former life insurance agent spent $60,000 to travel to Australia and the United States with their son so he could own a coffee cafe here. Today, the Tan family can be seen working proudly at
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      Cabby’s handy ‘sidekick’
      267 4  -  Hand puppets bring smiles to fares By ANDRE YEO IF a hand puppet reaches out to collect your taxi fare, stay calm. It is just Comfort cabby, Micky Woo, doing his bit to liven up your trip. Mr Woo is so proud of his job that he
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      Kian Kiat’s a pillar of support for family
      248 4  -  By ANGELICA TAN STUDENT Beh Kian Kiat is only 14, but he is filial, mature and responsible. And his lessons in responsibility are learnt from dealing with his father’s kidney failure. His father, Beh Chiak Meng, 40, works as a salesperson and
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      No monkeying around with this giant fish
      352 5  -  Farmer imports them for the zoo By DESMOND NG THIS feisty carnivore grows up to 4 m and makes a meal out of birds by leaping out of the water and plucking them off overhanging trees like apples. No, it is not a
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      Mamma mia here they go again
      99 5 LIANG COURT is taking shoppers on a nostalgic ride back to the groovy seventies with a series of appearances by impersonator acts from Australia. The shows will be held every last weekend of the month till July. Catch “BABBA”, a take-off of the Swedish
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      81 2 if AERO FURNISHING CENTRE ngjjBo Marine Parade #O3-25 Tel: 344 8121 (iiam-9.30 P m) *****2 Mattress Sale Up to 50% Discount King KoiJ 5' Mattress UP$l6OO Now $BOO Local Distributor of King Koil matresses V I! m S^llc wm Hire purchase scheme available at all branches CITY Apollo Centre No.
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      44 2 DIFFERENT TASTES </Mam J Mov^/siy No service charge A no hidden extra, just the food. Be Different! Taste the Difference! JACKIE'S BOWL 542 East Coast Road 5(*****1) Tel: 241-6518 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight daily. Dine-in comfort with FREE parking. Take-aways also available.
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      118 3 V W" PAHKWA With SEIYU, MARKS SPENCER, STARBUCKS, the newly renovated TOP 20 and BEST CONNECTION coming to Parkway this May, you will P r\ y/ r enjoy shopping in Parkway even more. Tired with too much shopping? Treat yourself to a cup of aromatic coffee from STARBUCKS to rejuvenate
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      168 4 KEC'WMLOMR KEC EPBII Video CD Player x Made by Japanese Factory AC/DC 6V Detachable CD Player indoor/outdoor 1 yr guarantee $199 Handphone Call Flash W Wireless operation $9.90 KEC’ Wireless Mic System M ***** Single $lBB Available in $3BO adaptor or handheld type Collar Wireless Mic System Good for Presentation.
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      128 4 A One-Stop Renovation Interior Design Centre J flSaiftilitlS GRAND INTERIOR RENOVATION WORKS IMM: 569 1033 YISHUN: 758 1233 2 Jurong East St. 21 IMM Building 103-03 I (Japanese restaurant <o3Olon he right) Blk 925 #Ol -233 YisKun Central 1 (Near bos interchange) Managed by experienced professionals in revonations Excellent qudHy
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  • KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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      Watch diet to curb high cholesterol
      194 6 MY 65-year-old mother was diagnosed as having high cholesterol last year. Despite taking Zocar, a drug prescribed by her doctor, for six months, her cholesterol level remained high. Her medication has since been changed to Atromid Does this medication iiave any sideeffects? What vitamins
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      Evening primrose and starflower oil help ease pre-menstrual syndrome
      149 6 WHAT is the difference between evening primrose oil and starflower oil? Does starflower oil ease pre-menstrual syndrome? UU LAY HOONG Woodlands Ave 4 Starflower oil is actually borage oil, derived from the seeds of the borage plant. Both evening primrose oil
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      Heavy menstrual flow tires woman out
      168 6 Folic acid, multi-vitamins and herbs can rejuvenate I HAVE an extremely heavy menstrual flow each month, leaving me extremely tired. I have been taking folic acid regularly. Would a regular iron supplement be better? I am afraid of an overdose. Please advise. JENNY LEE
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      Fats, not bones add to body weight
      189 6 I WAS born heavy-boned and big framed. Weighing 83 kg and standing at 1.59 m in height, I know that I am grossly overweight. However, I do not know what the problem is. IRENE NG East Coast Rd Our bones contribute very little
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      135 6 ,1 V J<ORDEL’S] SO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ARE YOU TAKING ENOUGH CALCIUM? You know that calcium is needed for developing strong bones and teeth. But if your diet is lacking in calcium-rich foods, what can you do? Supplement it with Kordel's Calcium Plus which is enriched with magnesium
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      82 6 Ask a question and get a $5O gift pack GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeaat, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Gentlng Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems, A s
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
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      Experience dance of the gipsys
      240 7 “Carmen Flamenco” Today, tomorrow and Sunday, 8 pm. Kallang Theatre. Tickets at $l5, $25, $35, $5O and $75. The Luisillo Spanish Dance Company, Teatro de Danza Espanola, comprises of 30 musicians and dancers. They will be performing the flamenco version of “Carmen” and “La TVilla”,
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      Graceful women on display
      107 7 “Langage Exotique” Till May 17, 11 am to 8 pm. Opera Gallery, Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Free. An exhibition of works by JeanFrancois Larrieu and Linda Le Kniff. Born in 1960 in Tarbes, France, JeanFrancois is a selftaught artist who paints with a unique architectural style. His
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      93 7 CARRIE MAKEUP HAIR TRAINING STUDIO A) PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTE HAIR STYLING COURSE Have you always wanted to be part of the challenging world of makeup hair styling artistry? Be trained by some of the most expenenced in the field. MAKEUP SYLLABUS; Personal, Bridal, Photographic, Fashion, Stage Television, Avant Garde, Magazine,
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  • Woman & Beauty
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      On the cutting edge of style
      147 8/9 I DECONSTRUCTIONISM is big news this season. However, don’t start donning past year’s punk and grunge-inspired styles. The current look is edgy but I classy. Those who are still in the dark can look to Fendi for inspiration. Colours are I toned down, diluted
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      276 8/9 Truly Perfect Bodvlines mli v 4z f\C Get Into A Better Shape Now! Neck k 1 Arm Shaping Thi#i Shaping Breast Finning Btxly Contouring Ibm Hip Flrmii Bodycare Programme: Our dedicated and prolessional beauiy cunsutents will make >uu every vtsti lultiJtatg and satisfying We otter a spexiaHy tormulaied weight loss
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      147 8/9 fl/ou ffDe&i/*e SLIMLOOK Face Slimming Gel A Revolutionary Product You Must Tty Have you ever wondered how you can have a slim face to go with your slim figure? Here is the answer. We have a new product called Slimlook which contains Slimenzymes, a contouring complex. Slimlook will recontour your
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Garfield menu for those with only one life
      427 10  -  From comic strip to soft toys, badges, caps and now, a theme restaurant By ANGELICA TAN NO (XftiC cat fw*d but good s(qflf is whatutt'Mi’ll find f at this theme cafe. Fun, .oheery jund technicoloured eye-catching muralfi of the lovable feline, Garfield’s
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      Winnie the Pooh contest update
      106 10 MORE good news for fans of Winnie the Pooh. Our promotion with McDonald’s, carried in last week’s papers, drew such an overwhelming response that the quick service restaurant has agreed to give another 25 sets of Pooh and friends collectibles to our readers. There are
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      They’re sinful
      395 11  -  But who cares if you still go to heaven By ANGELICA TAN CHOCOHOLICS will think they’ve died and gone to heaven. And “heaven” looks just like a Godiva chocolate box with mirrors, cherubs and classy gold corrugated iron panels. Death by Chocolate, which has spread from New Zealand
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      Creamy king of fruits
      87 15 SINK your teeth into a creamy durian mousse cake ($3B per kg) with thick durian pulp sandwiched between a light layer of sponge cake. Or, have a tasty durian cream roll ($3O per kg) filled with melt-in-your-mouth durian cream. Another delectable morsel is durian cream puff
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      New dishes at lower prices
      96 15 THIS restaurant bursts with new creations at prices that are five per cent lower. Paolo and Ping’s at Royal Crowne Plaza has launched a new menu with exciting additions such as Spaghetti con Aragosta (fresh lobster simmered in tomatoes and herbs on a bed of
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      Enjoy Thai lunch on Sunday
      115 15 SPICE up the Sunday family get-together with a scrumptious Thai lunch. The Pimai Thai Restaurant at the Hotel InterContinental offers a five-course lunch. Start with appetising Thord Mun Pla (golden fried fish cake flavoured with chilli paste and lime leaves) or tom yam soup. Then,
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      125 10 COLA STEAMBOAT HOUSE NOWAVAUABITATTASTCOAST PARK! A-La-Carte Buffet Eat As Much As You Can for only: Lunch sl3.Bo++ Dinner sl6.Bo++ Minimum 2 persons) WE HA VE BETTER OFFERS HERE: More than 40 choices including Oyster, Pomfret, Prawn, Scallop many other good foods. No extra charge for Tom-Yum soup No Surcharge for
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      58 11 l H < n 4 NASI ULAM Every Friday Try our Buah Keluak, Honey Garlic Chicken, Popiah, Curry Fish Head, Fish With Black Sauce, etc. We do catering for all occasions. 162 Upper East Coast Road 5(*****9) Tel: 243 0093 Fax: 444 3579 Pager: 9300 6887 Closed on Tuesday Business
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      200 11 SUCKLING PIG SHARK'S FIN SET MENU $l9B for 10 pax Menu: Cold Dish, Shark's Fin Soup, Suckling Pig, Deep Fried Soon-Hock, Boiled Live Prawns, "Teochew" Cabbage, Noodles Dessert. MONK JUMPS OVER THE WALL SET MENU O/I Q Qf\ por pax (minimum 4 persons) Advance Booking Menu: Cold Dish, Monk Jumps
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      1168 13 L 740 I I S 2 FAX j 745 1022 76 FOR THE YOUNG MONTE KIDZ WORLD Blk 625 Elias Road. Elias Mall #O2-330 (Beside MacDonald's) MONTESSORI PLAYGROUP 20 mths 3 yrs MONTESSORI CURRICULUM 3 6 yrs a well planned and multi- sensorial curriculum to develop your child's potential Math,
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      3275 14 Advertisement ■iimmmmmmpmmMmmim PERSONALffina FEMALE !£6T AP Of THE IJ it *3799 Jennifer, 23, working studying. A simple humorous person. Wishes to know sincere friends i >r companionship. king sincere,’caring, men aged above 35, A expatriates are 3544 ChrteMna, of box no. 1508, I'm a cashier. 38.1 like Karaoke I shopping,
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      539 15 8 T«* 1022 XL > T IS2 B 103 NTRODUCERS r ICE BREAKERS A (Govt. Regn No: *****0/00M) http://www.gs.com.Bg/lcebreakers People of all races professions join Ice Breakers everyday, looking for someone to love and care for. These are people who instead of waiting passively to see what life will bring
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    Single and happy
    226 16  -  OUR BACK PAGE GIRL DESMOND NG SOFT-SPOKEN, gentle and sweet These are the first few adjectives that came to my mind when I met this young lady for the first time. And you would think that this lass is happily attached but no, Amy Tan is single
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    ‘Topless women’ a hit with fans
    609 16  -  11TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL By CELINE TEO MORE than 30 of the 300 films, in this year’s film festival have already sold out. Unfortunately, no matter how popular these films such as “The Castle” and “Topless Women Talk about Their Lives” may be, extra
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      147 16 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI To enhance the leamins of Chinese and imbue creative thinking, the following SUNDAY classes are conducted by specially selected teachers: A. Chinese for Secondary Students School syllabus Supplement Sec 1,3,4 classes -9.00 am -10.30 am Sec 2 classes -10.30 am -12 noon B. Chinese for Primary
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