Weekend East, 4 June 1999

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    15 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 14 No. 22 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, June 4, 1999
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      108 1 wm*. WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY '*'r *<r* This new futuristic ‘complex’ at Paya Lebar is drawing oohs and aahs. Is it a space station? To find out what it is. Get-rich-quick scams target Singaporeans African con men promise a 30% ‘cut’ to help get money out of country. As many
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      44 1 9 JUU 7999 use of' c (\'o lists >* flie One-Stop Mttsk Store EUROPE'S MASTER MAKERS From: Germany, France, Italy, Czech Rep China. Antiqu e/Vintage Violins Cellos are also available. _J GRAMERCY MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 293 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore *****6 Tel: (65)345 3815
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  • NEWS
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      Lock icon Red letter day for Singapore Post
      444 2  -  Stamp of approval for brand new look By ANDRE YEO IT LOOKS like a space station has been built beside Paya Lebar MRT Station. Coated in metallic grey and towering at 14 storeys, the $3BO million building is Singapore Post’s new headquarters. The Singapore
      Pictures by FRANCIS LEE  -  444 words
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      Lock icon Conman claims he’s son of former African president
      607 3  -  By ANDRE YEO AFRICAN conmen have sent thousands of letters promising commissions worth millions of dollars to our businessmen over the past few years. They are offering Singaporeans a generous commission for sending goods, transferring funds or receiving overseas funds. And while
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      Lock icon Crowd spurs Boon Whee on
      369 4  -  By DESMOND NG HE LOOKED out of place among the other contestants. Dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with tie and black leather shoes, 26-year-old Lye Boon Whee looked more at home in an office than on the Dance Dance Revolution machine at Cineleisure Orchard. But
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      Lock icon This teddy belongs to the First Lady
      325 5  -  It’s one of many dignitary bears up for auction By SARAH NG IF YOU are taking your teddy bears to the Asia’s Premier Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Fair, make sure you pack an extra jar of honey. With activities lasting the whole day,
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      Lock icon This job’s for Spiderman
      479 6  -  Those with vertigo need not apply By CELINE TEO HE’S cleaned the minute hand on London’s Big Ben and washed the windows of the 21-storey Grand Hyatt Regency hotel here. Nick Conway, 26, might have done his last job dressed in a Tshirt, shorts and sandals
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      207 2 THE GREAT SINGAPORE SALE! ONE WEEK ONLY. SAVES $lOO-$2OO/- NOW The 4ns mt To Tour Storage PrMms, GARDEN STORAGE SHED in Coiourbond Light Green, Dark Green Zincalume Silver. Corrosion Protected. 10 -15 years of durability. For homes, schools, Clubs factories Sizes: s'x3\ 6'xs', 8 x3 ,8 x5 ,8 x7\ 10'x5',
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      575 4 ONE STOP SERVICE JOB GUARANTEE Bed ok Reformative Tra«m^intre mm 9001 IT£ Tampines Tampines St 92 We are here 2 j 9008 CP 9010 9003 9004 mm CP 9012 CP 9005 liliiiiiilsfs 9007 9006 Tam s St 92 V: mam AAW B a oppor 1 SP(W pama i e pemanw
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      182 5 Fisrnt St I Cellulite affects everyone. Young or old, male or female. Even slender women can have cellulite. And as we grow older, we are more susceptible to it. Find out more about this problem from WEEKENDeast columnist Shailer Cottier, nutritionist and author of several health-related books. Topics include: 1
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      128 5 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI The following classes are comducted: To learn the professional skill of flower arrangement Friday 7:00 to B:3opm (starting on 11 Jun) Fee for 3 months: $2OO EglßwgHrfi •BnTianftgment Class Sec I -Thurs or Fri 7:00 to B:3opm Sec 2 Fri 5:00 to 6:3opm Sec 3 4
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      155 6 Sitges new set menus now available from Monday to Saturday ONLY s9.Bo++ .*T ySt&fSS: -SMon&Tues" Oven-baked Chicken in Chefs Creation or Assam Pepper Grilled Fish JL.., H m I V: J i Wed&Thurs** Lemon Chicken with Steamed Rice or Special Marinated Seabass with Steamed Rice H t n I W
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      43 6 Ethnic Furniture And Accessories livinG Clearance Sale Up To m Accessories: Mirrors Picture Lamps Vases 180 Albert St. #Ol-07 Albert Court Mall S(*****1) Tel: 333 5638 Fax: 333 5639 e-mail: mosslive@singnet.com.sg Opening hours: Mon Sat: 10.30 am -7.30 pm, Sun: i lam 6pm
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    244 7 No air time, subscription fee and licence needed HANDY PHONES IT’S small, light and economical. Kenwood’s Free Talk is a walkie-talkie that is suitable for both private and commercial use. Said the company’s sales manager, Mr William Phan: “The important difference is that this is the first
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      177 7 TAC No: LPREQ-RFED-A1 029-98 KENWOOD No Activation No Contract No Airtime Fee No Licence Required •x m LU -*x :;vi Talk TM Size: 4.0” x 2.2” Weight: 180 g Available in yellow black. At work Warehouse operations, F&B operations, event management etc. At leisure Camping, sports, fishing, school/association outdoor activities
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    469 8 Reporter Andre Yeo at the mountain bike race Smile that sums up the race HE was thinking of withdrawing from the mountain bike race at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on Sunday because of an injury. But he went ahead with
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      151 8 If Hundreds of Orthopaedic Spinal mil I%J IYWII Support Posture Spring Mattresses DIRECT WAREHOUSE SALE SINGLE SIZE 90X190X20 CM QUEEN SIZE 152X190X20 CM *230 *33<KP SUPER SINGLE 105X190X20 CM KING SIZE 180X190X20 *270 *470 SINGLE SCAN BED SIZE *1 QUEEN t a SUPER WONDE 3-IN-1 V COMPLETE DIVAN SET WITH
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      259 9 TT rr mm "jf\ "MM!, m C~: Zso*£3i <3 v A4LC YOhlte Sands At r 2C Tug dWuse* s-ffasuHc T‘gL S. l, al* a Watchhimfp'it fire callow swords and do death defying stunts and be amazed! Sorcerer 6 June: 2pm Catch the magic of the Middle East in this mysterious
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  • DIARY
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      899 10 Exhibition Everest: Singapore at The Summit Showcasing the artifacts collected during the expedition, including a prized rock, and other video footages and photographs of the arduous journey. Till Oct 24, 9 am-5.30 pm (Tue-Sun); till 9 pm (Wed). Closed on Mon. Singapore History Museum. Admission charges at $3
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      248 10 SUNGEI API-API FISHING COMPETITION 6th June 1999 (Sunday) Fishing times: 10am 4pm Presentation by Minister of Education, Second Minister of Defence Rear-Admiral Teo Chee Hean MP for Pasir Ris GRC About 1,500 kg sea fishes such as Groupers, Red Snapper, Mangove Jack, Sea-Bass, Singa-head Snapper Gold Snapper will be released
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  • THE GREAT SINGAPORE SALE
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      229 11 NOW in its second week, the Great Singapore Sale continues with more funfilled activities and promotions for shoppers. Model enthusiasts will have a chance to show off their creativity and workmanship in a modelling contest. You can also pick up some tricks from the magician
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      308 11  -  By ANGELICA TAN CHINESE performer Cui Wenping (left) gives new meaning to the idiom “face the music”. As a facial musical master, the 45-year-old from Beijing makes music without any instruments. Instead, his face is his percussion drum as he thumps and raps his
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      155 11 $-0 r I m J9BOOJr FREE SKATE LIGHT Size Available: 29-37 Mojo Inline Skates sgaigß Kangoo Skates M #1 Only available at Parkway Branch. Inline Skates Accessories Available: (Wheels/ Bearings/Skate Tools/ Spaneparts) m m 'Hif--71 (Senior) Skateboards $38.00 (Junior) Branded Shoes on Clearance From 11.90 onwards (Lucky Sizes Reebok Adidas
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    346 12 Sincerity is beautician’s key to success AFTER 17 years, beautician Mary Yen is as enthusiastic as ever about her work. “It is my interest to make people feel beautiful, so that they’ll be happy,” said the owner of Destiny Beauty Centre. So, besides good service and
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      597 12 ■tub mu. 1 "m §4" hmh aim' ”i Mm 3MB ,i,| Mr r ,"Bl l fm V ®w j&K m UtMHt w mts&Zs V Wfiu travel to the citu to have Breakfast when you can have it the traditional WM herel l WE ARE OPEN WITH A NEW REVAMP Special
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      449 13  -  Feel-good comedy hits the jackpot By CELINE TEO What happens? BOISTEROUS pensioner Jackie O’Shea (lan Bannen) reads in a newspaper that someone from his village has the winning lottery ticket. Seeing how the remote village of Tullymore has a total population of 52, Jackie
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      463 13 One Get One Free W c Mld Year Scaled 48" 3-Bladed Aluminum Ceiling Fan (3 years guaranteed) _J^§! Valid from 4/6 7/6 60" 5-Bladed Ceiling Fan with 188 Big MotS (Life Time Warranty) UK 52" 5-Bladed Ceiling Fan (5 years guaranteed) V Valid from 4/6 7/6 48" 3-Bladed Aluminum Ceiling
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Lock icon Ramu returns to dish out more fiery fare
      437 14  -  Famous fish head curry is fit for a rajah By SARAH NG A WHIFF of exotic spices welcomes you as you push open the glass doors. The decor is modest but the food is far from simple. Rather, it is fit for
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      195 14  -  By ANGELICA TAN PLANNING a healthy meal could be quite a hassle, let alone cooking it. Campbell’s Soup eases your cooking headaches with the new Home Cookery Planner recipe cards. These Asian recipes were created by food consultant Violet Oon (right) according
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      123 15 ITS less than a month to wine and dine time as the sixth annual Singapore Food Festival descends on our food-loving isle from July 2 to 23. This year, the gastronomic affair will open with the food street carnival from July 2 to 4 at Parco
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      Lock icon New dishes to go with popiah
      238 15 IT’S not just about popiah. Flip the menu and be greeted by a couple of new dishes at Good Chance Pohpiah. Kong bak with yam ($6), steamed cape cod ($l4 for small, $24 for big) and pepper or panfried king prawns ($l2 for small,
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      83 15 JUST one buffet gives you two of China’s popular cuisines. For the month of June, Furama Hotel’s Tiffany Coffee House has a Cantonese and Sichuan buffet promotion (left). The array includes roast meat platter, Sichuan hot and sour soup, ma po dou fu
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      99 15 THAI chefs from Shangri-La Bangkok will cook up a feast at Traders Hotel’s traders Cafe. Till June 13, all the buffets at the cafe will feature Thai dishes such as crispy vermicelli, spicy shrimp with lemon grass and chilli paste, and seafood souffle in
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      105 15 Say ‘mama mia to Italian treat MAMA MIA! Look at this Italian feast (right) at Le Meridien’s Cafe Georges. For starters, there is beef berso a 1 a grilled portobello mushrooms with herbs and prosciutto ham with melon. Then, feast on leg of lamb with olive sauce, roast beef tenderloin
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      82 15 FEAST on a host of international dishes. The buffet at Alison Hotel’s Cafe Fontainebleau features Western fare such as Irish stew and Asian favourites such as Thai red curry chicken. But the locus of the buffet is the Japanese corner with maki rolls, teriyaki chicken
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      3659 16 an For your convenience, you may also obtain the list of current greeting through: F ax-on-Demand. Call 841 6449 m Mail or E-mail. Call 841 6449 and leave your mailing address or E-mail address Internet, www.two-2-tango.com 8 Days 1900 912 6338 to browse greetings by different age group No personal
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      1052 17 ii m I Your Guide To Better Buys Services CLASSIFI 'el: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 •v: C COORsls II II FOR TOE YOUNG FUTUREKIDS Marine Parade 1 Marine Parade Central, #l2-04 Parkway Builders Centre 5(*****8) JUNE HOLIDAY Computer CAMPS This holiday, let your child learn NEW Computer Skills while having GREAT
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      2287 18 Your Guide To Better Buys Services WEEKEND CLASSIFIED Cell Tel: 7MIS2 or Sand?, Tel: 149-1291 Fax: 145-1922 RELIGIOUS I I RELIGIOUS .ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 15 181 96 96 RADLET TUT O R S Registered with Ministry of Education Attention To All Foreign Students Seeking Admission To Singapore Schools 1999. Intensive tutoring
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      1104 20 LOOK AT YOUR TYRES IF YOUR TYRE WEAR IS SLANTING TO ONE SIDE LIKE THIS THEN YOU HAVE A WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROBLEM COMPUTER 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT The Wheels of your car are designed to be adjusted at specific tilted angle whilst stationary. This will enable the tyre to hold the road
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