Weekend East, 1 October 1999
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Title Section15 1999-10-01 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 14 No. 39 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway^om:sg Friday, October 1, 199915 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration323 1999-10-01 2 ANGELICA TAN - Touched by the bowling bug By ANGELICA TAN THE children from Min Xin Primary will be having a ball of a time today. As their Children’s Day treat, all 760 students will go bowling. The school booked the Cathay Bowl at East Coast Parkway and323 words
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Article, Illustration248 1999-10-01 3 DENYSE YEO - Touched by counsellors By DENYSE YEO BEHIND their smiles lie troubles unknown to most Singaporean kids. “If we are unhappy, we can tell our sadness to the counsellors.” That’s one response from one of the smiles belonging to kids in the Touch Thinkers Club programmePix by FRANCIS LEE - 248 words
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Article, Illustration358 1999-10-01 5 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO HIS family business is in ruins, a family friend is paralysed and life has a different meaning now. Taiwanese national, Hsieh Yueh Feng, 16, is another victim of the deadly earthquake that hit his country on September 21.358 words
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Article140 1999-10-01 5 TAIWANESE national Madam Tu Chin Lan, 40, lives in Pasir Ris St 53 and arrived here last year. She and her husband wanted a safe environment in which to raise their three daughters, aged three, 11 and 13. Her hubby works as a real estate agent in140 words
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Article, Illustration347 1999-10-01 7 ANDRE YEO - Shoppers and tenants like new concept By ANDRE YEO WHEN George Lee, goes to the post office in Eunos Rd (above), he can make a pair of spectacles, sip ice mocha or buy fruits and vegetables. He can also listen to music compact discs,347 words
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Article, Illustration407 1999-10-01 8 SARAH NG - By SARAH NG DRAMA classes are becoming more than just acting and reciting poetry. At Mayflower Primary School, primary two students learn about starting a pizza business in their weekly one-hour drama class, conducted by facilitators from The Necessary Stage (TNS). M We need407 words
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Article, Illustration396 1999-10-01 8 DENYSE YEO - By DENYSE YEO IT’S a long weekend for kids this week. That’s because today is Children’s Day, and many places have organised activities till the sun sets on Sunday. Singapore Science Centre Excitement bubbles over with lots of stuff for kids to see396 words
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Article, Illustration388 1999-10-01 9 ANDRE YEO - Gunong Sayang Association to move into Siglap South CC By ANDRE YEO THE Gunong Sayang Association will move into the Siglap South Community Centre next year after it undergoes a $3.85-million facelift to become a centre for the performing arts. This would benefit388 words
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Article296 1999-10-01 10 SARAH NG - By SARAH NG FOR three years, Lynn (not her real name) silently suffered from physical and verbal abuse for being slow. At home, she was hit and called “a prostitute” by her mother, who complained that she was slow in housework. At work, she was296 words
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Article, Illustration194 1999-10-01 10 ESTABLISHED in 1992, the Singapore Anglican Welfare Council was set up as a shelter for men. It started housing homeless women and children, and in 1997, destitute families as well, at four day centres. Currently, the East Coast day centre provides refuge to 29 adults and194 words
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Advertisement165 1999-10-01 2 Poh Meng Air-Conditioning Pte Ltd Carrier Casement Air Con $975 We specialise in Sales, Installation, Repair and Maintenance Contract Islandwide Service, CIDB Licence. Absorb GST. Blk 4028 #Ol-203 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park I Singapore *****9 Tel: 457 4373 Fax: 552 8445 If lf#%|| Hundreds of Orthopaedic Spinal Imll I\J165 words
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Advertisement289 1999-10-01 2 CONCEPT (Sole Ac;e nt) 1 Coleman St. The Adelphi #BM3 S(1 *****) Tel: 334 9488 Fax: 333 4436 BIOSKIN is specially formulated for various skin problems and is customised to individual special needs. It is so effective that you can see remarkable improvement within 10 days or MONEY BACK GUARANTEED.289 words
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Advertisement414 1999-10-01 3 i v> 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 Full range of Car Stereo Accessories Package Offer For CO Changer/Radio/Cassette Trade-in your CO/Radio/ Cassette Player at High Value CD/RAOIO TUNER From From $299 BLAUPUNKT RADIOPHONE414 words
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Article, Illustration363 1999-10-01 4 DID YOU know the new bank notes are not accepted by most car park autopay machines? It was reported that vendors will only reprogram the autopay and notechanging machines to accept the new notes next February. A number of WEEKENDeast readers told DESMOND363 words
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Advertisement219 1999-10-01 4 AA Vehicle Inspection Centre Kaki Bukit. Bigger premises. Convenient location. A,,_o* oVV 1 Eoa *33ES* AAVIC now inspects all vehicles at AAVIC Kaki Bukit Ave 4. Whatever class your vehicle may be, you can come to AA Vehicle Inspection Centre, now at Kaki Bukit Avenue 4. With new and bigger219 words
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Advertisement153 1999-10-01 4 Restaurante Wine Bar Savour the Best in Spanish Mediterranean Cuisines m Introducing new additions to our menu We specialize in PaeUa including Chicken Rabbit meat Paella or Stock Squid Ink Rice. *An extensive Tapas Menus of about 40 chioces. Rabbit Stew Spanish Roast Suckling Pig Choices of Salads, Soup &Main153 words
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Advertisement402 1999-10-01 5 Buy 48" 3-Bbded Aluminum Ceiling Fan (3 years guaranteed] Get Valid froml/10-5/10 Valid from 1/10-5/10 Valid from 1/10-5/10 Valid from 2 ,1/10- 5/10 KS? BUY 4 ONE GET ONE 48" 3-Biaded Aluminum Ceiling Fan with Light Kit c/w remote control $l6B (3 Years Guaranteed) Study 2 Lamp Valid froml/10-5/10 UK402 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article185 1999-10-01 6 I AM 52 years old and menopaused three years ago. My health is generally good, except for an impaired kidney. This impairment was diagnosed by my doctor 12 years ago. Other than a regular medical checkup, no medication has been given to me. I am suffering from185 words
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141 1999-10-01 6 MY 29-month-old son has atopic eczema. His skin is rather dry. He also scratches it because of the itch. Prescribed steroid creams only solve the problem temporarily. I was advised to try evening primrose oil but am not sure if it is suitable for toddlers.141 words
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130 1999-10-01 6 I HAVE aplastic anaemia and am taking 500 mg of vitamin C, B complex (two tablets) and 5 mg folic acid every morning. Are there other vitamins that can boost my health or cure my condition? LOH HOCK HUAT Bedok South Ave 3130 words
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Advertisement84 1999-10-01 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 Shailer Cottier, Kordel s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Gentlng Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A84 words
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DIARY
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Article, Illustration617 1999-10-01 11 SARAH NG - COMPILED by SARAH NG Exhibition Art of Kingman, Ecuador in Singapore Hailed as one of the greatest representatives of social realism, Ecuadorian artist Kingman paints expressive yet poignant pictures of inequalities and exploitation. Oct 7-9, 10 am-6 pm daily. Selegie Gallery, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 111617 words
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Advertisement166 1999-10-01 11 DISCOVERTHE WONDERS OF HENNA! 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, top-grade166 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration436 1999-10-01 12 DENYSE YEO - By DENYSE YEO What happens? FIRST things first. Pierce Brosnan is gorgeous to watch. No two ways about it. And yes, Rene Russo’s slinky dress is everything you’d expect it to be. Plot-wise though, it’s pretty straightforward. Wealthy financier Thomas Crown, played to perfection by436 words
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Advertisement96 1999-10-01 12 Good Food Unique Ambience Reasonable Prices Friendly Service Thai Tom Yam Fish Head Rovai Thai Mango Chicken (Half Chicken) $12.00 m $l4 Black Cra v-‘- N -x-: mm. Fried Prawn with Wheat 14.00 Cur Wt ARE HER* HJWUi ROAD Special Bean on Hot Plate $B.OO <ATO*G KATONG CtNTRE iNTUt EAST96 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration504 1999-10-01 13 ANGELICA TAN - By ANGELICA TAN CRACKLING charcoal, spurts of cinders flaking away like orange fairy dust, flames licking languidly at the pot of bubbling broth... Ahhh! A charcoal steamboat does bring back the flavours of the old504 words
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Article, Illustration98 1999-10-01 19 CHIAK all you can at Traders Hotel’s Traders Cafe. The highlights of the Chiak (“eat” in Hokkien) buffet dinner are the skewers of meat, seafood and vegetables, which ar% brought to the table and served onto your plate. But first, start off with a bread basket complete with98 words
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Article, Illustration76 1999-10-01 19 “AUTUMN in Japan” comes to Singapore. With this promotion, Inagiku at The Westin Stamford and Westin Plaza brings you fresh seafood from the island of Hokkaido. The monster catch of the day would be the famous giant Taraba crab (right) and Hanasaki crab. Other fresh imports76 words
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Article, Illustration97 1999-10-01 19 SPICY Northern Indian delights are the highlights at Alison Hotel’s Cafe Fontainebleau. For the month of October, the buffet features a corner with such spicy treats as tandoori chicken (right), fish masala, yellow dhal, and naan. And there’s more from the international buffet, including beef tenderloin with97 words
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Article72 1999-10-01 19 YOU can now take away your dim sum from Goodwood Park Hotel’s Garden Seafood Restaurant. Drive or walk in to pick up favourites, such as mini-egg custard, yam croquette and char siew pau from the takeaway counter, launched today. Prices range from 60 cents to72 words
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Advertisement110 1999-10-01 13 Know a place with good food? Call Angelica Tan at 740-1214 THAI ARHAN THAI HOUSE m X Green Curry Chicken Served With Salted Fish Steamed King Praums With Lime Sauce Tom Yam Praums House Special Thai Otak Thai Black Pepper Crab Thai Mango Salad 10% Discount for all ala-carte dishes.110 words
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Advertisement147 1999-10-01 13 :v* Kid's V Pasir Ris Park Elias Road (Carpark E) Tel 583 9030 Duck/Fish Feeding y Kampong fishing M :>■ Pond Size 8 Inches (Depth) :M Fish Aquarium Fish KAMPONG FISHING Children uses bucket net to scoop fish from the "Longkan’. Charges :$8 per child per hour $250 for bucket147 words
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Singapore Favourites
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Article, Illustration631 1999-10-01 14 Lee Geok Boi - By Lee Geok Boi ITS meat-free and ideal for a vegetarian because it combines soy protein with vegetables all in one dish. Tahu goreng (right), is a classic Malay dish that non-vegetarians can enjoy too. Although it is commonly eaten on its own, I631 words
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Advertisement10 1999-10-01 14 In Singapore Favourites a fortnight from now: Recipe for vaday10 words
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Advertisement2222 1999-10-01 19 WEEKENDeast, a handy weekly tabloid serving advertisers and consumers the eastern part of Singapore. For enquiries or ad bookings, call 740-1151 or *****52 It's more than just a friendship introduction line. You can invite friends for Mahjong Games, Exchange of CD's, Room Sharing, Car Pools, Invitation to Parties/Barbecues, Trading of2,222 words
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Article, Illustration520 1999-10-01 20 DENYSE YEO - By DENYSE YEO MEOW! That’s the sound of a $5,000 cat calling at Cathy’s Cat Services, a pet shop at Joo Chiat Place that is devoted to all things feline. And yep, you read that right. There are indeed cats that cost more than an520 words
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