Weekend East, 12 March 1999
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Weekend East
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Title Section15 1999-03-12 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 14 No.lo E-mail: focuspub@ cyberway.com.sg Friday, March 12, 199915 words
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Advertisement326 1999-03-12 1 D BY CONCERT PIANISTS ALL OVER THE WORLD j PR w/t% i Estobfey 1871 NOW, THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TOOWNA HANDCRAFTED 100% ORIGINAL EUROPEAN PIANO AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. I Sole Agents Singapore Malaysia GRAMERCY MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 293 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore *****6 Tel: 345 3815 i rg tiir ijr326 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration482 1999-03-12 2 ANDRE YEO - Two-wheelers blame narrow paths and humps Pictures and story by ANDRE YEO IT IS safer to cycle on the pedestrian pavement than the cycling track at the East Coast Park, said two-wheelers. An ironic statement considering the public uproar blaming them for causing accidents482 words
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Article, Illustration179 1999-03-12 2 ANGELICA TAN - By ANGELICA TAN WHO said you cannot teach an old dog new tricks? Eight of Singapore’s top dogs proved otherwise. The clever mutts, including a golden retriever, a cocker spaniel, a maltese, a miniature pinscher and schnauzers, hogged the limelight at White Sands last Saturday179 words
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Article, Illustration466 1999-03-12 6 CELINE TEO - 17th Century Chinese junk cost Pitiot $173k By CELINE TEO ALL aboard seafarers! A traditional Chinese junk is moored off the Changi Sailing Club and this is your chance to step on board this majestic 17th Century boat. The Sao Mai, which means Morning Star in Vietnamese,466 words
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Article74 1999-03-12 6 TO HELP fund the Sao Mai adventure, the Alliance Francaise will be screening “The Drum Crab”. The film, inspired by another Frenchman’s attempt to sail a similar route, will be shown on March 16 and 17 An exhibition, featuring 1,000 years of maritime tradition, will be held74 words
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Article, Illustration541 1999-03-12 4 DESMOND NG - One big family for staff and students By DESMOND NG OUT OF concern, she bought him a bun but he flung it out of the classroom instead. This happened 21 years ago, but for mathematics teacher Kang Bee Hoon, it was an541 words
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Advertisement161 1999-03-12 4 KIM'S PLACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 477 Changi Road 5(*****3) Operating Hours: 5.30 pm -1.30 am (daily) Tel: 742 1119 NONYA STEAMED RED FISH BUTTER PRAWNS HERBAL CHICKEN USUAL $54 (DINE IN ONLY) LIVE BIG CRAB C VS. PER 100 G USUAL $2.80 No Service Charges GST i pBcI^L A Special Supplement161 words
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Advertisement80 1999-03-12 4 PONGGOI SEAFOOD LUNCH PROMOTION at EAST COAST PARKWAY CHALET from 11:30 pm 2:30 pm o y< o Discount on all Seafood items only m Valid till 30 April 99 NO S€RVIC€ CHRRGC Promotions inclusive of Weekends Public Holidays Discounts not applicable in conjunction with other offers, such as Food vouchers80 words
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Your Neighbor
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Article, Illustration370 1999-03-12 5 ANGELICA TAN - Some toil day in and day out to feed themselves By ANGELICA TAN EVEN at 75, trishaw rider Tan Ah Hai still has to slog for a living. Tan, who never married, has no family to take care of him. So, for the370 words
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Article175 1999-03-12 5 Study in Australia This talk aims to provide essential information for those who are interested in furthering their studies in Australia. The speaker is Mr Thomas Eng of LE Academic Placements. The talk will be held on March 17 from 2.30 to 4.30 pm in175 words
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Advertisement181 1999-03-12 5 t"— MONTESSORI LONDON MONTESSORI CENTRE Pasir Paniang Centre, 65 Pasir Paniang Road, Singapore *****6 Tel: 476 1472 Fax: 476 1473 http://www.london-montessori.com PREVIEW Find out more about the world renowned Montessori Method of Education for young children and how you can attain an internationally recognised qualification to teach this prestigious, proven181 words
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Advertisement316 1999-03-12 5 m 2/2> *y FIR.EE CALENDAR ir Free installation of purchase for 8 lights and above. UK 52" ft 5-Blade Ceiling Fan Special Offer oH s e P ecial $l2B EH. X $l9B UP $3BB (5 years Guarantee) Limitedto2 purchases per, coupon Life Time Warranty 60* 5 Biaded Ceding Fan with316 words
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Advertisement47 1999-03-12 6 D.yuu know om other n )tf J f 552 >* *1 ’***'»< wy '<* 1/310M have another shop in the City area, you may want to get to know the other “twin” and get better coverage for your advertisement. If) advertise, n Jill Lum at 140-1146 Serene Choong at 740-115147 words
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Advertisement132 1999-03-12 6 A I Singapore's IstTimeshare Resale Broker Wish to SELL We sell to buyers from all over the world. Wish to BUY Own aTimeshare Resort from 555,999 Only! Tel: (65) 323 3751 or Fax (65) 227 9273 IMPORTANT: We Offer A Full 5 Day Cooling Off Period. Within Such Time All132 words
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FILM FESTIVAL
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Article, Illustration459 1999-03-12 7 CELINE TEO - Showcase of 300 films from 40 countries By CELINE TEO THIS year’s 12th Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF), which will be held from April 16 to May 1, will offer film buffs a veritable feast of more than 300 films from over 40 countries. Festival programmers459 words
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Advertisement235 1999-03-12 7 JACKSPEED AUTOMOBILE (S) PTE LTD CALTEX Timing Belt Timing Bearing •Timing Oil Seal *Fan Belt Air-con Belt Oil Pump Belt Power Steering Belt Alternator Belt Labour Charges to Change Timing System Now only from $lBO overhaul clutch system Clutch Disc Clutch Bearing Clutch Cover Clutch Oil Seal Labour Charges to235 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration54 1999-03-12 8 Who: Alicia Witt, and Rebecca Gayheart and Jared Leto What: Horror yarn a la Scream where campus kids discuss modern ghost stories and discover that the school has its own legend which soon reappears ensuing a blood bath. Why: A cast of young TV actors who are extremely54 words
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Article, Illustration633 1999-03-12 8 Celine Teo and Selina Lum continue with their preview of the movies coming your way. Some of these shows may not win any Oscars but they are expected to do well at the box office. Never Been Kissed Who: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette What: A copy-editor yearning to633 words
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Article, Illustration563 1999-03-12 9 Amy Who: Ben Mendelsohn, Rachel Griffiths, Alana de Roma. What: A little girl who has lost her singer father, has not spoken for years. Her desperate mum fleeing from welfare officers takes her to inner Melbourne where she miraculously starts to communicate with a songwriter563 words
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Advertisement93 1999-03-12 8 Adjustable Lightweight Aluminium Louvre. When the louvre is closed, it keeps out rain. When the louvre is opened, it has a flexible control of sunlight and ventilation. Standard powder coat colour: White, Grey, Beige Brown. We also have other coating (exterior) colour. I A m Awning/Roofing 1 year warranty Reasonable93 words
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Advertisement90 1999-03-12 8 -SL JfK idl to '•>> r> ?> $3.00 ONLY SPECIAL PROMOTION Fish cooked in Mum’s Special Sauce (min order of $3O from our a-la-carte menu, not valid with VIP cards/any other promotions) Dried Beancurd Stuffed with Minced Pork Chicken Buah Keluak Hainanese Lamb Stew Rendang Beef Black Pepper Pork Ribs90 words
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Advertisement235 1999-03-12 9 y™ Weekly Leisure Shopping Guide 515 S,. y \k m 5f For enquiries or ad bookings, call us 740-1151/2. 198 ElEJjj] e (For 10 persons) Usual: $298 Cold Dish Combination Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat Roasted Suckling Pig Deep Fried Soon Hock Fish Steamed Live Prawns Braised Cabbage in Teochew-style235 words
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Your Dream Home
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Article, Illustration459 1999-03-12 10/11 SELINA LUM - By SELINA LUM FINALLY, there is a one-stop furnishing centre in the east. Located just opposite Parkway V 1 Parade, Inter-Link Home World l is the east’s answer to IMM and Ikea. Taking up the third level of the 1 modem peach-coloured New Roxy 1459 words
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Advertisement147 1999-03-12 10/11 INTERLINK HOME WORLD One of the largest one-stop furnishing lifestyle centres in town f t2j Rosewood Furniture from China Up $2388 Now $lBBB t °o o* ktrpo^ To tc p ToC'tV ■ill D i i TO $l4BB S'» m mrm mm "l. -v.jk Discount mm S'. rat# Dining Set Bedroom147 words
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Advertisement57 1999-03-12 10/11 ontoffivt VCD, Intef-LinkHonw World. Just answer the following question Q inter-link Home World is on the floor of New Roxy Square. Send your entries by April 2,1999 to Your Dream Home contest. WEEKENDeasI Focus Publishing Ltd MacPherson Road Post Office Locked Bag Service No 14, S pore *****6 Address Spore:57 words
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DIARY
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Article, Illustration209 1999-03-12 12 Lost Light Syonan Jinja Shrine Choreographer Angela Liong and French artist Philippe Laleu developed this multi-disciplinary performance about tracing memories to vanished sites. Today till Sunday, 8 pm. AGF Auditorium, Alliance Francaise. Tickets at $20 and $15 (student and Alliance Francaise member) available at Sistic. Outbreak! Break209 words
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Article, Illustration150 1999-03-12 12 Graz Opera Considered to be one of Austria’s leading opera companies, the Graz Opera will showcase its production of Mozart’s popular opera, “Cosi Fan Tutte”, a tongue-in-cheek look at love and fidelity. March 18 and 19, 7 pm. Kallang Theatre. Tickets at $20, $30, $50, $80 and $120 (concession:150 words
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Article, Illustration795 1999-03-12 12 Carnet de Voyages Hungarian-born Molnar combines ingenious compositions and hyper-realistic painting techniques to create images close to photography, while Vietnam-born Kelyne uses a geometric style to express her subjects. Till March 21, 11 am to 8 pm. Opera Gallery, #02-12H, Ngee Ann City. Free. Beyond Tradition Chua Ek Kay,795 words
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Advertisement4189 1999-03-12 13 -9123-123 English Version Mandarin Version 1900-9123-323 others’ advertisements, check your messages or leave your messages. LA INTRO of the week ***** Hi. I’m Eve, 28, Chinese who is relatively a good listener. Enjoys listening to music chatting over the phone. Inviting good nature, sensible communicative j individual to be part4,189 words
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WEEKEND food
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Article, Illustration428 1999-03-12 14 ANGELICA TAN - Prices are down to earth By ANGELICA TAN IT was known as Ocean Basket when it first opened last December. But barely three months later, the conspicuous seafood restaurant at the entrance of Plaza Singapura has changed its name to Fish Co Seafood in a428 words
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Advertisement93 1999-03-12 14 v.v>r < f f m it 0 t par t y e sr $&3&BggSK m >v (english version) Make new friends in a “FLASH” (cantonese version) OZ ou can chat with so TTKH ladies Call (english) HULL many party 7 friends on the line. So come on down. The party93 words
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Advertisement71 1999-03-12 14 SHABU SHABU RESTAURANT 5, Coleman St. #O4-01, Excelsior Hotel $(*****5) SAaiurSAdvin 2 pen widen (inclusive of items listed below): Dashi (Fish Stock) Narato Maki Chikuwa Hakusai Shun Niku Enoki Shitake Fish Cake Roasted Fish Cake White Cabbage Tang O Golden xMushroom Fresh Mushroom One VIP room equipped with Karaoke system71 words
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Singapore Favourites
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Article, Illustration509 1999-03-12 15 Lee Geok Boi - By Lee Geok Boi IT’S not the sort of dish you would want to or should eat frequently. But kong bak bao (right) is delicious as a special treat. It is a classic that is served in the best Hokkien restaurants and homes. The classic509 words
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Advertisement125 1999-03-12 15 Hi lip if Assorted Cold And Hot Combination ;|f ft j l| Of Double-Boiled Superior S Shark’s FiigWith Ginseng And 1 or Shark's Fin Soup With Crab Meat Braised Sliced Abalone With I Vegetables BBQ Whole Suckling Pig y-1 tt Deep Fried “Soon Hock” Fish it Boiled Live Prawns With125 words
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Advertisement59 1999-03-12 15 i m MFFERENT TASTES Ct(t Sotfwuj-fflte ffum 's ffjeranahcut (joohina No service charge no hidden extra, just the food be Different Taste the Difference! PICTUREHOUSE 6 Handy Road, #O2-00 Cathay Building 5(*****) Tel: 336 3340 JACKIE’S BOWL 542 East Coast Road 5(*****1) TeL *****18 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight59 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article75 1999-03-12 16 SINK into plush leather sofas while you partake in a delightful teatime spread. At Conrad International’s Lobby Lounge, salmon and cucumber sandwiches and chocolatechip scones served with cream and strawberry preserve are just some of the teatime treats which await. Complementing the pastries is a myriad of freshly75 words
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Article, Illustration101 1999-03-12 16 THE popular Japanese food and dessert buffet promotion (above) makes a comeback at Plaza Parkroyal’s Cafe Plaza. With freshly made sushi and tempura, the spread also includes sakana misoyaki (grilled fish with miso paste), niku yaki (fried beef in sweet wine sauce) and agedashi doufu (deep-fried bean101 words
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Article85 1999-03-12 16 NORWEGIAN cuisine is known for its high standards when it comes to fish dishes. But there is more than smoked salmon at this Norwegian dinner buffet. At The Plaza Cafe at The Westin Stamford and Westin Plaza, the promotion also includes fillet of had- dock with85 words
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Article, Illustration75 1999-03-12 16 PENANG hawkers are back again at York Hotel’s White Rose Cafe/Coffee Bar. The 20 hawkers will be cooking up a feast (above). This includes tangy Penang laksa, Penang char kway teow, cuttlefish kangkong, crispy lor bak, and oyster omelette. Desserts include apom balik, creamy ice-kacang and chendol.75 words
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Advertisement150 1999-03-12 16 l isten To The Best Of British Speakers Design exploiting the full potential of YAMAHA DSP-A1 (bothEUESI 3EB***** winners) In our Home Theatre set up The magnetically shielded Celestion A3 is crafted to meet the demands of recording technologies where sources like CD, Home Theatre Dolby AC3 DTS for example,150 words
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Advertisement256 1999-03-12 16 Punggol Fishing Park contest Punggol Fishing Park (see advertisement below) will be giving away 25 $5O fishing vouchers to readers who can answer the question below correctly. Q: Name 3 things you can do at Punggol Fishing Park. A: 1 2. 3 Name: Age: Address: S’pore: Occupation: Send your entries256 words
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Advertisement1377 1999-03-12 18 Services Buys Your Guide To Better ii im ILSJJ CfK SUCCESS Ji\ J RECRUITMENT SERVICES INDON FILIPINO SRI LANKAN Accredited with Philippines Embassy to )rocess home leave/passport renewal. < No. 1 Marine Parade Central #O6-05 Parkway Builders' Centre (Above McDonald) E-mail success@pacific.net.sg wr^r: s vnl lit AD HOC IRONING services1,377 words
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