Weekend East, 17 July 1998

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    16 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 27 E-mail: focuspub® cyberway.com.sg Friday, July 17, 1998
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  • NEWS
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      Desperate robber begs for $2 to return to Malaysia
      398 2  -  Condo guard spots man in estate at 3 am By ANDRE YEO A MAN begged for $2 to return to Malaysia when a condominium security guard found him loitering in the estate. Mahenderan Krishnan, 19, did not get the money. Instead,
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      Desperate robber begs for $2 to return to Malaysia
      398 4  -  Condo guard spots man in estate at 3 am By ANDRE YEO A MAN begged for $2 to return to Malaysia when a condominium security guard found him loitering in the estate. Mahenderan Krishnan, 19, did not get the money. Instead,
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      Shark-fin gets the chop
      346 6  -  Name change for Tung Lok Chinese restaurant By ANGELICA TAN ONE restaurant has changed its name. Another slashed its prices and increased the volume of its menu. In difficult economic times, these are just some strategies taken by two restaurants Tung Lok Restaurant and Paolo and
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      Old hands at good service
      366 7  -  They’re among the 103 long service staff at hotel By ANDRE YEO THESE men are just two of the 103 staff who have been with Goodwood Park Hotel for at least 20 years. Bell captain Mohd Sidik Mohd Yusoff, 55, and barman Pang Siau Jui,
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    • Article
      Music and light trade show woos public
      208 7  -  CELINE TEO THE annual music and light show in Singapore used to go by unnoticed unless one was in the trade. However, the organisers of ProLight and Pro-Audio, or Pala, took steps to make it more accessible to the pubic last year. HR
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      23 2 m Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2
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      1713 3 -as. Mrs jb k Cfc .s*< 8- 5* UeStVMMtI Pliitil 1 1 AMERICA /r TBS 26 Inch LCHOLAC Travel Subcase for every adult (on selected tours) Thousands of Singaporeans have visited the Grand Canyon with us for REE I Haven't you (on selected tours) J 7/8/12 Days USA DISCOVERY San
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      1705 5 4 M M Ti XSSb r 'i m r W H AMERICA AIiSTRMJA ==s 6 Days PERTH A FREMANTLE 4 rKttl u ipcn 1 m in ssnnt Z* 26 Inch ECHOLAC Travel Suitcase for every Adult (on selected tours) Thousands of Singaporeans have visited the Grand Canyon with us for
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      363 6 K EC VERT SPECIAL OFFER oo ONLY Model v EP-811 Very suitable for: Bedroom Travelling Outdoor Mobile /yr guarantee KEC MINI VIDEO CD PLAYER $199 Detachable CD Player Multi-System (PAL NTSC) Fa.>t Picture Search AC/DC 6V Size: Vfi"xb"xl" Japanese made Product by Japan KEC Wireless Mic System MC-3200 Available in
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      291 7 TOTAL INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTION AGAINST HOME AND OFFICE INTRUSION AT THE MOST AFFORDABLE PRICE! KSTSo CCTV BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM FIREPROOF FILING CABINET -r OFFICE PERSONAL SAFE CALL OUR HOTLINE FOR THE SAFEST CHOICE: *****52/3/4 for your security needs today! (AS© AUSTRALIA SAFE COMPANY (S.E.A) PTE LTD 20 KALLANG AVE 6th
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  • KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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      Senior citizens need even more calcium
      174 8 But take it with magnesium I HAD two fractures on the same foot within six months of each other two years ago. Since then, I have been on hormone replacement therapy and am taking calcium tablets. I am 47 years old. My daughter says
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      Cartilage becomes thinner with age
      232 8 So unprotected bones cause pain MY 70-year-old father-in-law complains of painful joints which affect his movement. He takes calcium supplements and milk regularly but the pain still persists. Are there suitable supplements for his ailment? CHIA BUAY HOON Pasir Ris St 21 The pain your
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      Men need calcium too
      195 8 This week’s column features questions on bones and joints. IT IS a well-known fact that calcium is good for developing strong bones and teeth. My friends and I are between 65 to 75 years old. Will taking calcium supplements still be effective for this age group?
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      Clicking in knee due to problem in cartilage or tendon
      151 8 I AM a 44-year-old secretary. The joints of my fingers and knee hurt. Sometimes, my left knee makes a clicking sound. The only exercise I get is when I go dancing. I also attend reflexology sessions to improve blood circulation.
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      137 8 KORDEL’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 to aid
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      83 8 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, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A Kordel’s
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  • FILM
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      Roughnecks save the day
      341 9  -  Common men become heroes ROBIN LANGE What happens AN ASTEROID is hurtling through space on a collision course with Earth. If they collide, all life will perish either from the force of the blast, or from the freezing sub-zero temperatures in the nuclear winter that will
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      237 9 dt I iia Look no further than Europa Changi Village for the best in food and entertainment this part of town! The grand-daddy of cafe pubs has a brand new look and a brand new menu for a great dining adventure. Dine al fresco on delicious Swensen's favourites like Crispy
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  • DIARY
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      Portrait of a governor
      101 10 EXHIBITION Portrait of Sir Frank A Swettenham This oil painting of the Governor of the Straits Settlements (right) in 1901 is the work of American artist John Singer Sargent, one of the leading painters of the Edwardian era The portrait, hailed by arts experts as the
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      Food for thought
      1033 10 EXHIBITION Eat See Food A showcase of more than 100 works by 18 renowned Australian food photographers, the theme is one close to the heart of many Singaporeans food. Selected images were recommended by members of the Society of Advertising Commercial and Magazine Photographers. Till Sunday, from
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      BARFLY
      248 11 Ice-Cold Beer Located in a converted 1910 Peranakan shop house, Ice-Cold Beer at Emerald Hill offers over 35 varieties of local and imported beer from their ice tanks set in the bar counter. There is also a pool table for those who enjoy a good game of cue ball.
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      293 10 r \ple Bo#, 0 3 Lucky Draws win $5O/000 worth of prizes tttt: 3 Days Only! Piano Promotion 17-19 July 1998 ASAHI Japan Top Grade Engineering Piano Height: 121 cm Finish: High gloss, black polished. Soundboard Valuable lone Wood and Finely Selected Solid Spruce (NOT 3-PLYWOOD) lor rich powerful tone
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      250 11 FREE GAR CHECKING QUOTATION TEL: 786 2811 CHIP SOON AUTO SUPPLY CO. Blk 9002 Tampines Street 93 (Behind SAFRA) #Ol-74 Tampines Industrial Park A (S’pore *****6) Business Hours: Mon to Sat -8.30 am to 7pm, Sun/Pub. Holidays -9.30 am to spm Air-conditioned waiting room. NETS, VISA Master Card accepted. All
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  • Woman & Beauty
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      Solve skin problems the natural way
      271 12  -  Centre uses mixture of herbs in treatment DESMOND NG THE ingredients may well be what Merlin used in ancient times, with herbs such as horse-tail, ribwort, pansy and lungwort. Although these herbs may not be used to conjure magic now, they form part of
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      Get framed
      124 13 DO AWAY with chunky spectacles with the Paul Smith collection of slim and chic eyewear. With the help of modem technology, the British designer's plastic frames are now cut for a better fit. The frames come in two types European and British traditional. Frames for the former have
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      Helping hand for fairer sex
      179 13 AS THE search for the fairer sex to live up to its name continues, whitening products are still in big demand. Guinot gives women a helping hand with its latest hand cream. Now, your hands do not have to remain shades darker than your face.
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      Girls seen holding on to their skirts
      414 13  -  By ANGELICA TAN WOMEN, beware! Some floors at public places are so glossy, they are almost like mirrors. And there are men who loiter around such areas to see what women are wearing under their skirts. Many people whom WEEKENDeast spoke to said
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      ‘Glossy floors reflect life’
      236 13 A PROFESSOR, Dr Sushama Merhashraf of the University of Delhi, who was in Singapore to give a talk on sexual harassment against women, said that she considered the issue a form of sexual harassment. “We do not know if the men are looking at the reflection
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      141 12 DR. MED. CHRISTINE SCI-RANMEK M nt’t V Sfe.”> w'M i Jenerntinny St'erAal A medically-developed skin renewing programme using ONLY pure plant ingredients. The treatment speeds up, effectively the natural regeneration process of skin renewal. By increasing blood circulation and inducing metabolism, your skin will produce new skin cells and collagen
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      121 13 DISCOVER TIIE WOXDERS OF HEW A! Would you like io have glossier, more manageable hair, cover unsightly grey hair and bring out your hair's hidden highlights? Then try our special Henna treatment. We make our own exclusive henna mix from a special recipe that combines natural henna herb powder, red
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    Compact kitchens
    201 14  -  By SELINA LUM OUR living area is increasingly being reduced but that is no reason to compromise on furnishings, especially in the kitchen, where space is essential. Unique Kitchen Fusion, the sole distributor for Arc Linea kitchens, offers integrated kitchen systems which combine functionality with sophisticated designs. Made
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      324 14 Find Out How You Can Receive $5O Every Month For Half A Year ffi $4BO Clean Easy to Refill J Vi $240 m $250 $3BO Panasonic KX-P6300 Laser Printer, 600dpi print quality Plustek Optic Pro 600P1300 x 600dpi, 30bit true colt/ 1200 P (600 x 1200dpi, 36bit true col) Scanner
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      188 14 Winners of the Name the Flowers contest The only All Natural Ticks Fleas Control in Singapore e-tk For more information, contact: o cean IL j A 1 T H AUNAIUtAI nas*ntAscow»o T: NonPoiMMM OCEAN HEALTHCARE (S) PTE LTD 42 Mactaggait Road #O5-02 Singapore *****6 Tel: 288 6810 Fax: 288 8326
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    New place gets old hand’s touch
    390 15  -  New manager and new look at Europa Changi Village By SELINA LUM EUROPA CHANGI VILLAGE not only has a new look but has a new manager as well. But Jeffrie Morias is no stranger to Europa regulars. On his first day on the job
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      289 15 The I 1 C Lv C/ For City Tyreauto is a new concept that combines the products and services available in most tyreshops and automotive workshops into a one-stop tyre and automotive service center for your convenience. Come and see it for yourself. SIMEI SHOPPING CENTRE k NEW< HOSPITAL} BUS
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      317 16 WEEKENDFOOD Icy creations inspire ANGELICA TAN to wax lyrical Ode to fruity ice-cream i f\ fw m urn r Azzura Gelati from Australia is available from $5.50 at cafes such as Borders Bistro, Death by Chocolate and hotels such as Mandarin and Grand Plaza. Take-aways are available from Jason's Supermarket
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Japanese fondue you’ll say oiishi to
      391 17  -  Kushiage’s good to eat and fast to cook By ANGELICA TAN STEAMBOAT dinners and Korean barbecues are lots of fun. Besides, the food seems to taste better because it’s selfcoo k e d and hot from the pot. In the tradition of steam- boats
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      Enjoy babi ponteh and udang goreng asam
      100 21 TREAT yourself to spicy Malaccan Nonya fare. At Apollo Hotel’s Luna Coffee House, enjoy spicy and savoury dishes such as mutton goreng lada, babi ponteh, otak otak, udang goreng asam and ayam buah keluak. The buffet, which is on till the end of
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      There’s ripe, juicy mangoes in these dishes
      77 21 IF YOU like ripe, fleshy mangoes, you will love these mango offerings for tea. Presented by Alkaff Mansion, the tea begins with Floating Island on Mango Coulis, a fluffy meringue in a pool of mango sauce. There’s also mango flavoured cheesecakes, mini charlottes,
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      Pastries and cakes for a quick bite
      84 21 HERE’S an offer to sweeten your cakes and pastries when you take away from this hotel. At Mandarin Deli, you’ll enjoy a 25 per cent discount on pastries, cakes and bread from 7.30 pm daily. The cake of the month is a lovely
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      57 17 NASI ULAM Every Friday m 2 ry 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 hours: 11.30
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      221 17 BifaißiralßiiGilßJrEiißifaißjrEiißJraßira Special Buddha Jump Over the Wall Set Menu for 4 persons l6B Original Buddha Jump Over the Wall (Served in Big Pot) Salmon Fish with Black Pepper Sauce Boiled Live Prawns Fish Maw in Casserole Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Mushrooms (Advance orders required before 2pm daily, for dining-in dinner
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      1387 18 feA f DA O B W, •#/> 'M 5# <KJgj>> TEL. s 740 1152 FAX i 745 1022 21 BEAUTY/HAIR CARE FACIAL BY EXPERT results. #O4-61 Peninsula Plaza (Unisex). Home service Pasir Ris (Ladies). 339 3311 anytime 21 BEAUTY/HAIR CARE HOME PERM (NO house calls) by experienced London trained. Hair
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      726 19 ilfiCfal BP t FIEDADBA 74 0 I I S 2 74 5 10 2 2 79 LANGUAGE COURSES 101 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT S Langua Centr (1) For Foreign Students Student Pass /Accommodation (2) Tuition fPri Sec) Knglish/Chinese /Maths Abaais Mental Arithmetic/ Phonics /Effective Rcading/Creative Writing (3) Japanese /French/Thai /Mandarin/EngUsh. (4) Pinyin
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      5786 20 Advertisement PERSONALITY T TT TT FEMALE iLSlMjiuKmx *3892 Fatimah, 37, Indian Muslim, not working now. Likes reading, music, watching TV. I'm a handicapped girl who like to meet new friends 3335-Manam. 40. rate mysel as an ava age person Lookng for sneae muskm genlleman 40-45 Hobbies travelmg music, rMdmg. moviM
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      615 21 103 INTRODUCERS •VV. 7~U€C+U& (Govt Regd. No. *****1/OOC Estd. In 1979) http://www.asiapage.com/goodlucK Tel: 336 5112 336 9223 (Ipm -10 pm daily) A Classic Place for Professional Men Pleasant Ladies Only Conditions to be a member with Goodluck Ladies must be neat and pleasant looking with good disposition Men must be
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      51 21 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, Totally Reliable we mean. FREE* 1 COLLECTION DELIVERY Call Us At TEL: 442-7576 Applicable for bill s exceeding $2O only. 480 Changi Road (*****4) (facing Kembangan MRT Station) Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 7am-6pm Closed on Sundays Public
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    Lock icon Fidi is growing into a fine lass
    249 22  -  OUR BACK PAGE GIRL By DESMOND NG NORFIDIYANA HASSIM looks like she walked right out from the pages of a fashion magazine. This pretty 18-year-old certainly has an impressive portfolio. With a smile, Fidi (her nickname) revealed that she has been acting and
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      226 22 Riverside Indonesian Restamynt 30. Merchant Road. #Ol-04, Riverside Point, Singapore *****2 (Opposite Clarke Quay). Business hour 12pm to 10 30pm. (Free Parking from Mon-Fn 12 2 30 pm 6 8 30 pm) Tel 535 0383 Wlf m w r Fa >7* V Charcoal Grilled Seabass $l5 ,A-k A*' //y t/u
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