Weekend East, 28 August 1998

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    15 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 33 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, August 28, 1998
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  • NEWS
    • Article
      Kids keep Abdul’s small shop going
      541 2  -  By ANDRE YEO INDIAN national, S M Abdul Wahab, relies on school-chil-dren to keep his Tampines provision shop afloat. His business used to thrive on the sale of household items and groceries. But the appearance of shopping centres across the road and the current
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      St Stephen’s bids farewell to old school at Siglap
      463 2  -  By ANDRE YEO I HAD not walked up that slope in 17 years, having left St Stephen’s in 1981 to go to another school nearer my home. As I trudged up the steep tar road, I remembered students shooting at a
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      Lessons in love for ex-classmates
      533 4  -  Divorce among young Singaporean couples is on the rise but a Pasir Ris couple tells WEEKENDeast how they keep the flame alive since being classmates in primary school. Picture and story by ANDRE YEO WHEN Sylvia Tan transferred schools in Primary Two, 22 years ago,
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    • Article
      Students to take part in 24-hour Hunger Banquet
      316 4  -  By SELINA LUM TO A starving person, even a simple meal of plain rice and Milo would seem like the tastiest banquet food. This is the premise behind the Hunger Banquet, where participants will fast for either 12 or 24 hours to
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  • FILM
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      Sparks fly not only from Zorro’s sword
      338 6  -  Banderas and Zeta-Jones smoke up the screen SELINA LUM What happens? DON Diego de la Vega < Anthony Hopkins), better known as the legendary masked hero Zorro, is defending Mexico against Spanish oppressors. The evil governor, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), upon discovering
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      229 6 Name the Masked Stars contest u U' < Name the masked stars and stand to win one of five sets of Zorro T-shirt and soundtrack worth 555. courtesy of Buena Vista Columbia Tristar Films. Here are some clues. The stars are: A) (Her best friend almost ruined her wedding.) (He
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      166 7 Great Delicious food r At m r 91 5 1 Special Package im and have great fun at The Big Spla and enjoy a SPECIAL sumptuous lunch (rice/noodles) including a drink at the New Rasa Big Splash for only $5! is redeemable between 11am t /m--mm food W>nn Breast to
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  • HEALTHY Living
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      Grandpa at the gym
      225 8  -  Fred’s 74 and works out with youngsters five days a week ANDRE YEO HE IS 74 years old, has three grandchildren and works out at an Orchard Road gym every weekday among people onethird his age. Fred Chan is Ray Wilson California Fitness Centers’ oldest member.
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      Drink your greens
      184 8  -  Powdered pure barley as good as veggies SELINA LUM GREEN leafy vegetables contain nutrients important for the well-being of the human body, but they are often missing from our diet as we may not always be able to have balanced meals. Kordel’s Pure Barley is touted as
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      Get muddy to lose weight
      324 9  -  Hot seaweed wrap helps burn fat and contour body ANGELICA TAN YOU want to lose those pounds. But after a hectic day, it’s tough enough dragging your weary body home, let alone start on an exercise routine. A solution is to pamper yourself with a
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      Hairy tales of the stars
      379 10  -  Salon keeps them looking good on and off the small screen CELINE TEO SHARON AU. Evelyn Tan and Huang Yiling these television stars are not waiting till they have a bad hair day to see the doctor. Prevention is better than cure and these stars
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      Tuck into a healthy bird
      341 11  -  Nine herbs used to bake chicken CELINE TEO IT IS a belief that Chinese herbs hold many medicinal properties. When these herbs are prepared with other foods such as chicken or in desserts, they make for nutritious and delicious dishes. However, with our busy lifestyles,
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    • KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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        14-year-old suffers from headaches
        155 12 I AM 14 years old. I suffer from constant headaches, especially after a long trip, stress or exertion during heavy exercise. I exercise daily and have balanced meals. My doctor tells me it is due to lack of sleep. How can I relieve the pain? AVERIL
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        Swelling in leg can lead to more serious problem
        167 12 I AM a senior citizen who suffers from cellulitis on my left leg. I do not have open wounds nor am I diabetic. I have been told to eat green vegetables and fresh fruits and to take multi-vita-mins to help build
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        Starring at PC for hours can cause eye strain and floaters
        141 12 I HAVE a problem with spots and floaters in my right eye. It’s irritating, especially when Pm on my PC at work. Is there any treatment or med- ication for this problem? SOH PEK AYE Bishan St 22 Working
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      430 8 Present this coupon at Ray Wilson California Fitness Centers to enjoy a one-week membership,, worth $l4O, FREE. Offer valid till September 28,1996. The at 1 #Ol-01, S pore J Call 8834-2100 for appointment. ali fni n c**mm 4 J S.HTNISS ClNTEgs"«ttXfd-«W>l»«orcMft. ■4. .r. JWR Hi RHMW J •i *S >
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      57 8 The Pioneer Health Food Store in Singapore and the Region HEALTH FOODS NATURAL REMEDIES 3 Coleman Street, #Ol-12 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore *****4. Branch #Ol-13, Golden Shoe Carpark 50 Market Street, Singapore *****4. WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY. Visit our shops, browse around, ask questions and
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      233 9 r\jr> £BpM* Q&e&tinif Gentj+v Total Body Beauty 6iA (n/iioerttfuvjp &f*ettf (£t*omotion& &iJUAo<{p gbefofy 4c^jfas*4f 9 r,546 jt&S IC*l «c, s V J Sormal'JucialSSS *y(ronmilfia@r*atn^ Full Body Scrub, Seaweed Mud Wraps, Aroma Therapy Relaxing combined with traditional manual massage plus sauna. To improve blood circulation encourage Lymphatic drainage Help weight loss
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      398 10 RENOWNED HAIR HEALTH CENTRE OPENS IN SINGAPORE HJS World famous trichologist, Mr Philip Kingsloy hat do showbizz luminaries such as actress Sigourney Weaver, singer Mick Jagger, socialite Ivana Trump and singer-actress Barbra Streisand have in common? They are all loyal customers of Philip Kingsley, the world's leading hair health authority.
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      55 11 Introducing the loftiest Herbal Chicken (Herfoai) Whole Bird Usual $12.00 NOW $B.OO w I**,*•Try our new Ginseng Chicken Usual $l5 NOW $lO. Hurry Order Now! Our Hotline: 447 4788 MELROSE BAKE HOUSE (S) PTE LTD 112 East Coast Road #Ol-36 Katong Mall fel rose Singapore *****2 BAKE House Y Tel
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      225 12 wm&* r '7 7'' ly B 1 MI < IT S THE NEAREST THING TO NATURE S PERFECT FOOD! Only Kordel s Pure Barley juice powder is 100% young green barley leaf extract. Research shows that the juice of young barley leaves contains the widest spectrum of nutrients from a
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      83 12 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, Gentinq Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A Korctel’s
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    Cyclists who rack their brain for ideas
    181 13 Seems like Singaporeans really have no lack of innovative ideas, especially when it comes to where they park their bicycles or how they padlock their bikes to the rack. BABY’S GONE... Looks like someone took the baby but forgot all about the pram.
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      119 13 DISCOVER THE WOKDERS OF lIEXXA! Would you like to 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 wine,
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      52 13 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, Totally Reliable we mean. FREE* 1 COLLECTION > DELIVERY T Call Us At TEL: 442-7576 Applicable for bill s exceeding S2O only. 480 Changi Road (*****4) (facing Kembangan MRT Station) Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 7am-6pm Closed on
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    Deep images
    90 14 Celebrate Our Oceans Marine Photo Exhibition Images taken in Singapore’s underwater environment and the seas in the region, captured by local underwater photographers to demonstrate the beauty of the marine habitat. This exhibition is organised by The Marine Conservation Group, Nature Society (Singapore) to commemorate the International Year
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    Young explorers’ journey of fun
    166 14  -  By DESMOND NG LET the children play make-believe Indiana Jones as they explore the tunnels and mazes at this new play centre. Kid Zone, a huge indoor play centre which opened this month, promises loads of fur and adventure for kids and parents Expect a
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      278 14 V Desert. Arctic Temperate. Tropic Retail. Now, our outerwear performs better in every environment. HIGH SIERRA. Sierra Sport Outerwear Put one on each time you go outside. TV Srrart gear for today. SPORTS CONNECTION PTE LTD 21/22 Shaw Tower* I Queer sway shopping Centre Queensway shopping Centre Shaw Cwitre {Behind
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      125 14 *T4£X ffIJS COLA STEAMBOAT HOUSE Huumnamtnusrcousrpm! A-La-Carte Buffet Eat As Much As You Can for only: Lunch sl4.Bo*++ Dinner $18.80%+ Minimum 2 persons) WE HAVE BETTER OFFERS HERE: Mere than 40 choices including Shiitake Mushroom, Pomfret, Prawn, Scallop many other good foods No extra charge forTom-Yum soup No Surchorge for
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Clever diet choice with baked spuds
      317 15  -  With less calories and no fat or cholesterol, humble potato is a healthy option for dieters By ANGELICA TAN A BAKED potato as a full meal did not sound like much. But the humble spud has been grossly underestimated as I felt full after
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      Buffet of oysters and sashimi
      111 19 HERE’S your chance to enjoy fresh New Zealand rock oysters, emu meat and sashimi. The tables at Plaza Parkroyal’s Cafe Plaza are laden with these delights. And what’s more, in September, this buffet spread will also include cold meat dishes, maki sushi and seafood such
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      The hawkers are back in town
      73 19 THE Penang hawkers are back with their mouth-watering fare. Till September 13, the Malaysian hawkers are bringing you their specialities at York Hotel’s White Rose Cafe and Coffee Bar. Eiyoy favourites such as cuttlefish kangkong, oyster omelette, Penang laksa, prawn chee cheong fun and
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      Hot and spicy delights
      106 19 FIRE up your tastebuds with hot curries straight from the stoves. Come September, Tiffany Coffee House at Furama Hotel presents the Asian curry promotion. Dig into mango sambal salad, crayfish with sweet potato curry, ox-tail and tripe curry and keema curry with lentils. Complementing the hot
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      53 15 (f ft fa DIFFERENT TAS?ES Oft \r////ty ///r •> Crr^my Curry Fish Head $l2/$ 14/$ 16 No service charge <& 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
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      201 15 at Tampines Mall 28 August ‘9B Good news for all residents of Tampines. The Pioneer of the fluffy Japanese cheesecakes is now available at Tampines .Mali. Visit us at Tampines Mall (inside NTUC) for our ever-favourite original cheesecake. Or impress your loved ones, friends or relatives with our speciality flavours
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      3353 18 Advertisement 5* personal with new friends and old pals. (9r simply leave your own personal message. To respond to advertisers, make sure you have their personal box number To advertise yourself, just phone and lease your message Calls are charged at 75 cents a minute on domestic phones, 80 cents
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