Weekend East, 23 October 1998
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Weekend East
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Title Section15 1998-10-23 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 13 No. 41 E-mail: focuspub@cybei^ay.cojri>g Friday, October 23, 199815 words
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Advertisement274 1998-10-23 1 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY w Want to learn how to cook some local favourites? Let our food writer Lee Geok Boi show you how easily they can be done. She has a new recipe every fortnight This week, you can find it on Page 17 > L >1 f274 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration409 1998-10-23 2 ANDRE YEO - Children rear digital animal to do battle Pix and story by ANDRE YEO MORE than 1,000 people, half of them primary school children, descended on Ngee Ann City on Deepavali to buy a Japanesemade electronic game. They queued in the hot morning sun to buy DigiMon409 words
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Article, Illustration600 1998-10-23 2 ANDRE YEO - ANDRE YEO A TEACHER bought a mystery novel about a killer who removes his victims’ facial tissue with a scalpel and got cut by a blade-like object found in the book. The bookstore from where she bought it said it was a security feature put600 words
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Article, Illustration460 1998-10-23 4 SELINA LUM - In the limelight after 39 years! By SELINA LUM THE next time you hop into Mr Lawrence Ng’s Comfort taxi, do aak him about his paintings. You see, this cabby, who is also an artist, will be holding a joint exhibition with China-bom Wong Swee460 words
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Article102 1998-10-23 4 MEN spend lesser time on a shopping trip than women but they spend more money each time, according to a survey by Temasek Polytechnic. It was carried out in January and covered 900 males and 900 females between 15 and 59 years old. It found102 words
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409 1998-10-23 5 JULIANA YEH - Students say work gives them confidence By JULIANA YEH POLY graduates have found that work attachments pay in this economic downturn. Thirty-six of the 40 students who took part in Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Accountancy Practical Training Programme were offered jobs upon graduation409 words
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198 1998-10-23 5 MICROSOFT has slashed prices of its latest games and software, some by up to 50 per cent so you won’t buy from pirates. It announced this during the launch of its latest products last Monday for the Christmas season including the much awaited Combat Flight198 words
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Advertisement154 1998-10-23 2 3 C 30, Merchant Road, #Ol-04, Riverside Point, Singapore *****2 (Opposite Clarice Quay). Business hour 12pm to 10 30pm. Tel: 535 0383 8,4 Crab M Goreng CLAW QUAY MERCHANT SQUARE jRCHANT COURT HOTII Every $5O Spent Entitle You To One Lifetime VIP GOLD CARD. Full range ol Car Stereo Accessories154 words
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Advertisement427 1998-10-23 4 Bedok Centre Electrical Co. >“ Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 TOSHIBA buy 4 TOSHIBA 48PJ7UE (48") Available full range of projection TV from 48"- 61" TOSHIBA 34E8DE(34") DRAMATIC VISION Bold Images of Monumental Dimension s HVDS-T (Hi- Visual Dramatic Sound-Theatre) Sound System Advanced 5-0 Picture Enchanting Circuttry WST427 words
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Advertisement136 1998-10-23 4 Wth the pace and pressure of the 90s lifestyle, do you have the time or energy to find the perfect life partner? We take the responsibility off your shoulders. With more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record; we have developed an intimate understanding of friendship, love136 words
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Advertisement16 1998-10-23 5 Have you got news for us? Call Celine Teo on 740-1213 or Andre Yeo on 740-226616 words
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Advertisement21 1998-10-23 5 r .-> *i fc ».s£>) v 9 •O* 1«w 4> REEF BRAZIL THE ESSENCE Of THE SANDAI nm mo CONNECT i LTD21 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article212 1998-10-23 6 I HAVE very sensitive skin. A small cut or scratched mosquito bite takes a long time to heal. The heels of my feet are also so dry that the skin cracks and bleeds. When the wound dries up, it itches terribly. I apply aloe212 words
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Article, Illustration242 1998-10-23 6 Light exercise not enough I AM 61 years old. For the past few years, I have been exercising three to four times a week using a chestexpander, working out for 10 minutes each time. At my age, I know it is a slow process trying to242 words
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Article159 1998-10-23 6 Likely to be caused by changes in hormone level I HAVE been on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for four years now. I am 51 years old. Since then, brown spots have developed on both my hands. My doctor says the spots are not caused by the159 words
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Article93 1998-10-23 6 MY nine-year-old daughter has dry skin even though she is not suffering from .eczema. I give her npulti-vitamins with iron every day. Can I also give her evening primrose oil? JUDY WANG Tampines St 11 Dry skin responds well to evening primrose oil and it might93 words
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Article62 1998-10-23 6 A HOLISTIC festival will be held on October 31 and November 1 at the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge. Besides workshops and talks, there will also be massage, aromatherapy, tarot card reading and feng shui sessions. It will be held from 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets at62 words
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Advertisement173 1998-10-23 6 s KORDEL’S so yfars or txrfßifNCi \s hl AITHCARf V'./ EYE BRIGHT FOR HEALTHY EYES Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer or TV? Does work in the office or at school require you to concentrate on a lot of paper work? If so, then173 words
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Advertisement83 1998-10-23 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 Shatter Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A Kordel’s83 words
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Article312 1998-10-23 7 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO FREE meditation classes are being offered at a Thai temple in Bedok Walk. And you need not be a monk, or Thai, or even Buddhist, to attend these classes. Regardless of race or religion, the Palelai Temple will welcome anyone who312 words
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Advertisement275 1998-10-23 7 Results of the WEEKENDEAST/East Coast Special contest Adrian Neo *****21A Bernadette Um *****71 J Evelyn Tan *****77 C Goh HuatTee *****89 C Sow Kok Chuen *****071 Leong Khln Lian *****22E Wu Soon Wah *****43 D Lim Keow Geok *****97E Soon Ah See *****58 G LoyTiewWee *****11E Winners will be notified275 words
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Advertisement92 1998-10-23 7 Where you can g 0... THOSE looking for alternative methods to relieve stress can try the Breathing Space in Tras Street which offers yoga, boxercise, meditation and weekend retreats to Batam. Tel: 220-3867. For those living in the East, Siglap Community Centre offers a yoga class which will begin Dec92 words
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Advertisement223 1998-10-23 7 dings) Manually opreated cylinder lawn mower. Cutting width :28cm(11") 38cm (15'). Cutting height :3 positions from 1,5-3.5 cm (1/2"-1 3/8"). Wheels Nylon with rubber tyre. Weight :Bkg./9kg. -The 5-blade cylinder ensures a beautiful and even cut. -The handle is shaped to ensure a comfortable work. -The lower blade is ajustable223 words
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Best In The Central
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156 1998-10-23 8 TRADITIONAL dishes such as buah keluak ($8.20), itek sioh ($5.80) and babi ay am pongteh ($7.50) are just a phone call away. At Bibik's Place, a family-run restaurant synonymous with Nonya food, two bibik run the kitchen. The chefs, 60-year-old Daisy Ong and her156 words
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Article, Illustration284 1998-10-23 9 JULIANA YEH - Popular Italian restaurant has menu for all JULIANA YEH FOR Italian food lovers, the restaurant known as Spagheddies requires no introduction. It was set up a few years ago at Tanglin Mall and has since expanded its operations to Marina Leisureplex. The restaurant strives to284 words
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Article, Illustration316 1998-10-23 10 JULIANA YEH - JULIANA YEH SHAN WAHID is one gutsy woman. After working in a petrochemical company for almost 20 years, she left to venture into the food business. Her coffee shop sits inconspicuously along Bendemeer Road but this is where its appearance may deceive. Slightly subdued by day, this316 words
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Article, Illustration490 1998-10-23 12 SELINA LUM - Restaurant’s 7th anniversary offer SELINA LUM /-yN THE food and m beverage business, one has to be creative to stay ahead. So says Mr Johnnie Young, president of Oriental Thai Inn Seafood Restaurant. He’s probably right. After all, he created waves when he started490 words
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Article, Illustration207 1998-10-23 14 DESMOND NG - Well-designed furniture for healthy work place DESMOND NG BAD POSTURE, poorly-designed furniture and improper working habits can cause work-related physical discomforts. Complaints of eye fatigue, aching arms, legs and back are often due to computer users’ lack of attention to their working areas. According to Office207 words
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Advertisement189 1998-10-23 8 f fc\ Holidays Direct TJj/J H L P P MP f' I weeks. rldwide co Contact Name: Tel:(H) Address; (0) I/We are interested in: Selling Owning Studio I Bedroom Renting Out 2 Bedroom. Renting 3 Bedroom Week No. (s) Resort Location: the revival touch s>: ITALIAN SPA You're trapped in189 words
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Advertisement305 1998-10-23 8 WEEKEND +1 Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Genting Lane. News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 Newt Desk 740*1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2 9 90 ti7 4 pa Mt U r Now $29.90 9.90 tr $9 90 r-:u ii rV, 4 «cs U P $4490 Now $34.90 111. $54.40305 words
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Advertisement179 1998-10-23 11 s' m SB&a Si c 1 ir 5 WL?' ll y njoy the traditional taste of Chinese-style seafood the way you love at Shan Muslim Seafood Restaurant. F 1 .jPflfj/f m Our expert chefs will prepare the best chilli crabs, steamed prawns, sweet sour fish and all kinds of tempting179 words
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Advertisement224 1998-10-23 13 MBHIh m&sm 1t.,. mm iw -1 Claypot Shark's Fin Braised Abalone King Lobster Bird Nest Chilli Crabs Jumbo Prawns Ocean Of Fishes Clayfish Venison Fire Mountain Chicken Flying Swan Fish Maw Scallops Green Curry Tom Yam Olive Rice Mango Guava Salad Crispy Pata Oriental Five Star Squids BBQ Hotplates Thai224 words
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Advertisement204 1998-10-23 14 OFFICE FURNITURE SPECIAL Q, SHENBAO Is A Trodemark Recognised Worldwide For Computer And Office Furniture. >’ SHENBAO Helps You Make Special Top Shelf Design. The series proves the versatility, functionality and quality required for today's office. Contemporary European furniture design. Totally utilize the latest German and Italian highly-computerized woodworking machinery.204 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration374 1998-10-23 15 SELINA LUM - By SELINA LUM What happens? IT is 1998, 20 years after Michael Myers terrorised his sister Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the original “Halloween”. Living in a small town under the alias Keri Tate after faking her death, Laurie (played once374 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration232 1998-10-23 15 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO ITS PURPLE outside, inside, upstairs and downstairs. In fact, whichever way you look around this double-storey theme restaurant in Katong, you are surrounded by the royal colour purple. And that is what the owners of Forbidden City hope to do make you232 words
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Advertisement207 1998-10-23 15 Win Halloween H2O movie tickets and notepads Five winners stand to win a pair of movie tickets and a Halloween H2O notepad, sticker and mini-poster each if they can answer the questions below. 1. Michael Myers is the serial killer who returns after 20 years in the thriller Halloween H2O.207 words
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Advertisement105 1998-10-23 15 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, Totally Reliable we mean. FREE* 1 X COLLECTION DELIVERY Call Us At TEL: 442-7576 Applicable tor i nm/wv $2O only 480 Changi Road (*****4) (facing Kembangan MRT Station) Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 7am-6pm Closed on Sundays Sc105 words
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DIARY
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Article, Illustration597 1998-10-23 16 EXHIBITION Game of Chance Showcasing 20 new paintings by French artist Isabelle Plante, whose works evoke the magical realm of fairy tales. Putting together sketches of landscapes, she meticulously applies colours mainly blues and greens layer by layer, to create Middle Ages-inspired landscapes populated by improbable597 words
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Advertisement226 1998-10-23 16 tfaTwi/feTlwfe Mmfeumto ontessori has an unmatched record for producing exciting results in young children. Pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1907, this world-renowned programme has proven its effectiveness at developing bright, active yet disciplined children. Certainly, this is one of the best preparation for your child to excel within Singapore's226 words
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Singapore Favourites
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Article, Illustration840 1998-10-23 17 Lee Geok Boi - By Lee Geok Boi IT KEEPS well and tastes great overnight. The übiquitous nasi lemak, or coconut rice, even improves with some standing. Some even prefer it cold and several hours old. It makes good sense to double the recipe and cook enough for breakfast840 words
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Advertisement154 1998-10-23 17 Starting this week, WEEKENDeast brings you a fortnightly series on recipes of local favourites. We start with one for the well-loved nasi lemak. DELIGHTS REX WESTERN FOOD Block 640 #Ol-40 Bukit Batok East Ave 3 Singapore *****0 Tel: *****01 Opens Daily: 1 lam to 9.30 pm (alternate Mondays off) N.Z.154 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration364 1998-10-23 18 SELINA LUM - They’re paper-thin, milky-rich and huge By SELINA LUM WITH wooden clogs hanging on the wall, colourful tulips in flower boxes and a windmill logo on its menu, this restaurant is unmistakably Dutch. Newly opened at Forum The Shopping Mall, the Old Dutch Restaurant claims that364 words
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Article, Illustration71 1998-10-23 23 DELIGHTFUL claypot creations are unearthed at this cafe. At Boulevard Hotel’s Cafe Carousel, you can enjoy claypot rice with steamed chicken, claypot vermicelli with crab, claypot double-boiled herbal duck soup and claypot briased pork knuckles with black mushrooms. Available till the end of November, the dishes,71 words
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Advertisement311 1998-10-23 18 •JO to* 9J y PANGAOSHOU TRUSTED SINCE 1890 JOY PANGAOSHOU LOZENGES 4-A **>♦** For relief of symptoms of colds and flu such as minor throat irritations and sore throats and helps clear nasal passages. Another quality product from JOY! Available at Sogo Food Hall, Sogo Raffles, Bee Cheng Hiang and311 words
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Advertisement1007 1998-10-23 20 Your Guide To Better Buys Services WEEKEND CLASSIFIED Call Hasanah, Tel: 740-1152 nr Sandy. Tel: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 COLLECTORS l5 COLLECTORS 1 5 PAWZEEYA ART GALLERIE I Presents for your viewing pieosure Works of art from S'pore and Abroad in various medium Oil/Water Colour/Batik/Chinese brush and others. Offers immed portrait1,007 words
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Advertisement870 1998-10-23 21 Your Guide To Better Buys Services WEEKEND CLASSIFIED Call Hasan ah Tel: 740-1152 or Sandy Tel: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 FOR THE YOUNG 76 A bpee< Chinese Enrichment Preparatory Classes for Primary 1 (English <Sar Maths). Transport available FOR THE YOUNG 76 LANGUAGE COURSES 79 coursell 11 MAKING FR, DS MAKING870 words
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Advertisement3416 1998-10-23 22 Advertisement persona! n<ilh new firirntis anti o/ti pats. Or simply leave your onm persona! message. To respond to advertisers, make sure you have their personal box number To advertise yourself, just phone and leave your message Calls are charged at 75 cents a minute on domestic phones. 80 cents on3,416 words
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Article70 1998-10-23 23 THE smokey aroma of barbecued delights beckons at this buffet. ANA Hotel’s Cafe-in-the-Park presents a barbecued fare with scrumptious sausages, chicken, beef, lamb kebab, sambal stingray and salmon fillet. There are soups, salads and smoked mussels with dill sauce to complement your meal. Priced at $25 (adult) and70 words
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Advertisement651 1998-10-23 23 -HowMwrttsa WEEKENDeast Is the only quality newspaper servicing the community In the East and South east and we have served the community since 1986. We offer a unique rate for advertisers and a joint rate for those who want to reach customers in the city area. Drop in. You can651 words
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Advertisement80 1998-10-23 23 SLIPPERY FLOORSt 1 Back By Popular Demand Treat 2 toilets for the price of EL 0> o at $3OO only. O' You don't want accident to happen. Not when you can prevent them! jfc f; fi* fi fP H jfi; *Hi<J M >J‘J iiWiK (Tltt 'I call us at 180 words
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