City Weekly, 20 September 1996
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City Weekly
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Title Section21 1996-09-20 1 CITY Weekly RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS GUIDE DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1906 Vd.9 N 0.3721 words
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Article, Illustration668 1996-09-20 1 NGIAU CHEAN FEI - Golden Village Marina lures movie-goers with novel love-seats, art works, coffee and wine bar NGIAU CHEAN FEI IT HAS love-teats for two, specially commissioned art works in the foyer, and a lobby bar, serving wines, been and speciality cofiecs, overlooking Marina Bay. No,668 words
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Advertisement154 1996-09-20 1 Velcote Before: 63kg After: 46kg i 7a r m !«t? cf I Jean ip’s special weight loss programme removes stubborn tats in double quick time. Together with a sensible diet plan and tlie stale of the art body contouring technology, you will have a shapely anJ well*postured body. It really154 words
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Article, Illustration322 1996-09-20 2 THE addition of loveseats will be a novelty especially to the younger cinema-goer. Market-ing executive Derek Teng, 24, said: "This is a really interesting idea.l would definitely go with my girlfriend to try the loveseats. The normal cinema seats are restrictive because of their armrests.322 words
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Advertisement280 1996-09-20 2 Fashions full of charisma and always in vogue JASMINE Exclusive outlets: the.ensembles Tel: 732-5053 290, Orchard Road #O2-12 Paragon by Sogo Touch of Spring Tel: 323-6192 10, Anson Rood #O2-76A/77 International Plaza Bellevue Fashions Tel: 536-6327 2 Havelock Rood. Apollo Or #Ol-21 (opp. Furomo Hotel) Sole Distributor Chem-Tex (S) Pte280 words
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WEEKLY DIARY
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Article, Illustration387 1996-09-20 3 DRAMA “October”: The lives of the elderly are the focus of this play by The Necessary Stage. When: September 25 till October 5 at 8 pm. Where: Guinness Theatre, The Substation. Price: $lB at Tangs, or call 733-2716. “The Glass Menagerie”: Tennessee Williams’ classic387 words
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Advertisement456 1996-09-20 3 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE fc=j SB Steel o jn*l Filing H** Cabinet slfts $229 Paper Stmdder Made in USA PSSO, Back 1 year warranty Included) $l5O CashaCany 55?.°“ Diplomat Fire reeletance Sale $lBB (34Otfe410WX375Omm) Cash a Cany Assorted Colour $6O Cash a Carry Desk with side return table 3D Hanging Pedestal456 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration443 1996-09-20 4 ANDRE YEO - Mechanic’s newfound brilliance a blessing and a curse By ANDRE YEO IMAGINE being able to read four books in a day and remembering everything one has read, learning a foreign language in 20 minutes, moving objects with your mind and predicting earthquakes. Now,443 words
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Article, Illustration565 1996-09-20 5 NGIAU CHEAN FEI - Cable channel's first feature film not for the squeamish By NGIAU CHEAN FEI IMAGINE cockroaches performing a synchronised swimming number in a toilet bowl in a tribute to Busby Berkeley’s late thirties’ musicals! “Joe’s Apartment” tests the limits of tolerance for low-brow humour565 words
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Advertisement66 1996-09-20 4 New Koat Pie Ltd Reglaze your wall tiles or countertop and cleaning up (even goutlines between tiles) becomes an easy task, We reglaze on ready in 24 hours. l or ;i Free Ivstimate. all 7-/5 W mu m IHw# PP It MS \yj tjs w J > 'v KSM: !w66 words
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Advertisement176 1996-09-20 4 El BAD i F* 3~, WIN BRAND «X* WEI FA BAO Highly concentrated nutritional tablet The growth of hair on the head is divided into three penods: growing, resting and dropping. It is normal to drop about 50 strands of hair a day through combing. But if the number of176 words
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Advertisement135 1996-09-20 5 FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ‘Buffets to 6rin.fi out the Cjourmet in 'you! wusfh 'Sue. ~^C Hr •Mki' v ■\4 i v >■* s *< r» i CAN L i 4 ji Q Don't Miss This Golden Opportunity Promotion Period: 20TH SEP TO 29TH SEP ’96 BOULEVARD HOTEL COURT LEVEL 2 (Above135 words
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THE ARTS
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Article, Illustration451 1996-09-20 6 NGIAU CHEAN FEI - 'Happy Belly' chef Lim Kay Siu directs English Buddhist play By NGIAU CHEAN FEI THIS upcoming production -a Buddhist play in English is certainly a rarity, even here. Moreover, it will be staged at the Victoria Theatre. “Karma Kommittee”, written by Darius Lin with additional451 words
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Advertisement161 1996-09-20 6 fU mirm lIINW f From 11.30 am -2.30 pm SO COME AND HAVE THE PLEASURE OF CURLING YOUR TASTE BUDS t m Xiamen cuisine buffet lunch with an enticing spread of over 30 dishes reflecting their true heritage, including snacks and desserts. It is real value for money. SUMMER CATE161 words
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Advertisement107 1996-09-20 6 ERICSSON MOTOROLA NI-MH ORIGINAL SLIM BATTERY ‘While stocks lasts (Closed on Sundays) Wide range of original, compatiable handphones battery packs available. Available at: BESTRONICS TRADING CO; #O3-45 City Plaza, 810 Geylang Road Tel: 748 7715 Fax: 747 0421 saHyo mr-cons DAI KIN mM You’ll have no Worries and Nonsense With107 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration563 1996-09-20 7 BALVINDER; SANDHU - Seriously, Dog Eat Dog's songs are not preachy By BALVINDER SANDHU THE word “fun” seems to dominate the vocabulary of American band Dog Eat Dog. Saxophonist Scott Mueller explained: “It’s just a fun name. It’s taken from the expression ‘it’s a dog eat dog world’. We just thought563 words
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Advertisement69 1996-09-20 7 The Way To A Beautiful Window Dressing 1 m 5* Imported Curtain Fabrics Bedspread Upholstery Cushion Cover Carpet Wallcoverings Blinds Principal Distributor ForLuxaflex Sliding and Pivoting Shower Screen Doors (2 years Guarantee). Available in a wide selection of styles, the new generation Vanesse shower screen range is designed to suit69 words
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Advertisement162 1996-09-20 7 fjk a small adaptor converts /VA (AArpl standard microphone to f Y Uiv/vl UlvOu wireless operation Just insert your microphone into Micordless and it will instantly turn into a professional cordless microphone. The Advantages: You may use the existing microphone to save money. Any brand and class of microphone can162 words
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Style...
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Article, Illustration173 1996-09-20 8/9 TWO men were inspired to set up a shop offering classy maternity wear after they saw too many "badly-dressed* pregnant women in Sbenton Way one day. Determined to stop ♦hat trend, cousins Frederick Foong and Tyrwhitt Tan sat down and came up with the idea of having173 words
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Article, Illustration492 1996-09-20 8/9 PEARLIN SIOW - Local label aims to give foreign brands run for their money with cute, comfy designs PEARLIN SIOW A HOME-GROWN children’s wear label is aiming to give popular foreign brands such as Osh Kosh B’Gosh and Baby Guess a run for their money. At a time when492 words
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Article, Illustration183 1996-09-20 8/9 THIS collection of office wear is for the young executive looking for affordable yet stylish creations. If you want to update your work wardrobe, check out Jasmine, the latest women’s wear line by Chem-Tex (S) Pte Ltd. Said Chem-Tex sales and marketing director Regina Chan: “Our clothes183 words
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Advertisement115 1996-09-20 8/9 y li 8 SHARP XV-370P PORTABLE/LIGHT WEIGHT/ COMPACT PROJECTOR ~=rm i Vivid 900 LUX Brightness at 30" Easy Portability Built-in amplifier speaker Up to 150" Screen Projection Remote Control Convenience cpV <3 SHARP XV-3400S WOf 0 r «”rr>sto* ■> Portable. Adjustable sizes of views: 80", 100*, 150*, 200" using switch115 words
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Advertisement34 1996-09-20 8/9 Therapeutic Body Massage LADIES ONLY Have an Aromatherapy Full Body Massage and GET A FREE BODY SCRUB TREATMENT By Appointment Only THE EPICUREN CENTRE #O4-106A Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd Singapore *****3 Tel: *****3334 words
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Advertisement52 1996-09-20 8/9 supeS I FILING CABINETS CUPBOARDS LOCKERS Half Height Cuptx>ard $165.00 Lockers 1,2 4 Compartment Colour Grey. Beige. Brown/Beige Full Height Cupboard $186.00 4D Cabinet a $186.00 3D Cabinet 2D Cabinet $176.00 $165.00 LIVING ROOM OFFICE SYSTEMS PTE LTD 20 Shaw Road, #Ol-02 Ching Shine Ind. Building, 5’*****6. Tel: *****00, *****6852 words
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Advertisement355 1996-09-20 8/9 Credit Card Condominium GERMITROL Improve Your Qualify of Ufa Cash Do you Have the 6th C's? p. Cteoner Air! Country Club r Call us to get it now! Germ Count Test Pr* Germitrol Post Germltrol D Plaai* fax/s«nd quototloni and catalog! Nan*: Patented T#t Fax Addratt: r AlResearch Technology Pie355 words
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FOOD GOURMET
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Article330 1996-09-20 10 Is the longer the better for buffet tables? Pearlin Siow checks out three talks of the town Plaza Cafe AT A whopping 24 m, Plaza Cafe, the former Tea Room at The Westin Plaza, boasts the longest buffet table in town. And the spread it330 words
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Article, Illustration529 1996-09-20 11 Start with fresh oysters, tahu goreng or Thai-style salads, such as pickled mango or topshell. A must-try is the cold, mixed pasta made of Italian pastas such as fusilli, macaroni and spaghetti and tossed in a tomato concassee. This dish is amazingly light and delicious.529 words
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Article, Illustration351 1996-09-20 12 BALVINDER; SANDHU - Not too soggy or crispy, it's best eaten with fish head curry BALVINDER By SANDHU WITH the words “the best roti prata in Singapore” printed on this shop’s signboard, it’s difficult not to have a preconceived idea of how the prata will taste. One of the351 words
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Article, Illustration163 1996-09-20 13 briyani, either mutton or chicken, priced at $3.50 and $4 respectively. The serving is large so it may be wise to share the dish with someone if you’re a small eater. Other side dishes available are mutton ribs ($3 and $5), mutton chops ($2), mutton163 words
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Advertisement128 1996-09-20 10 Wine Dine At The Paris of Singapore... rrh i CP lit II a4fcJMusU< afeb. 232 Pasir Panjang Road, Pasir Panjang Village (Off South Buona Vista Centre). Tel: 779-5360 Business Hours: Lunch 11.30 am -3.00 pm Dinner 6.30 pm -10.30 pm Wedding Banquet ST v v< M rjm "I© 'A r128 words
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Advertisement128 1996-09-20 10 BOON TONG KEE LITTLE GOURMET NO. 425, River Valley Road, (off Zion Road) Singapore *****4 Tel: 736-3213 Business Hrs. 11.00 am 2.30 pm, 5.00 pm 2.00 am (Closed every Monday) I V. W A 8 f-7 Nja\\eV VNi |r3^ c^ arc UiP^ Sr fbn HB IPOH Mouth-watering good, delicious. Juicy128 words
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Advertisement55 1996-09-20 11 s MWQK 88 &UXMCC PoAfU*A Main Shop: 51, Neil Rd #Ol-14/15/16 S'pore *****9 Tel: *****51 Branch:, 12, Aliwal St (Off Beach Road) S'pore *****5 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****31 f Teochew Dishes Sharksfln $3 Steamed PromfeVGaroupa Fried Crayfish ££> •Prawnßoll •Fried -MaeSuah" Fried Oyster Omelette VO Golden Dragon Chicken •Yam Dessert55 words
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Advertisement135 1996-09-20 11 'iS pm S'4', J s X if L Hr.rnLlJ Dnr. <V, I fVr fionTa rnce bpsaii nx® (Pw Person) $3B $2B st 6 $l2 Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.. "Zhang's" Superior Shark's Fins In Hot Plate >3B $2B Braised Delicious Whole AbaloneJs3B $2B Scottish Baked Lobster Pan-fried Japanese Style Cod135 words
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Advertisement273 1996-09-20 12 JL KENSING RESTAURANT 1 hi noi! You'd only need to pay 10 cents* to enjoy our: (Available only for dinner) *for every $l5 spent per person. Usual price $lB/STEAfTIED LIVE SEA BASS with SPECIAL SAUCE (Available approximately 400 gm per serving d t y n r Special Promotional Price for273 words
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Advertisement75 1996-09-20 13 ft HOVER CITY RESTAURANT MOONCAKE FESTIVAL Get-together and celebrate with your family or friends and have a happy meal time! Taiwan-Style Chicken cooked with Sauce "Sha-Cha" Sauce Fish-head Steamboat Mini Steamboat Available Bubble Green Tea Now, you need not travel far to enjoy delicious and exotic meal! SIMS AVENUE .175 words
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Advertisement462 1996-09-20 13 4£-(£I MAY CARDEN RESTAURANT Taiwanese Cuisine Sc Seafood Buffet Lunch All You Can Eat Taiwanese Porrids r Adult: $14.80 Child under W:$8.80 (Weekend A Public Holidays Plus $2) Daily with 60 different types of dishes. Fresh salad bar, fresh fruits, Sushi, Taiwan Danlze noodles and porridge. Special Package WEDDING DINNERS,462 words
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BITES
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Article, Illustration94 1996-09-20 14 CELINE TAN - By CELINE TAN SAVOUR dishes that combine the ancient culinary skills of Buddhist monks with modem-style presentation. Cherry Garden at The Oriental Singapore is serving a vegetarian menu which includes stir-fried prawn gluten, doubleboiled mock duck with Chinese herbs, vegetarian abalone with garden greens, shredded vegetarian94 words
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Article, Illustration112 1996-09-20 14 THE tempting flavours of Vietnam beckons at this restaurant. Furama Hotel’s Tiffany Coffee House is serving authentic Vietnamese dishes whipped up by chefs from Hanoi and Halong. Must-try dishes include royal prawns, grilled chicken and mango roll, grilled fish in spicy sauce and stuffed pig’s trotters. The112 words
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Advertisement135 1996-09-20 14 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. ill! NK9 ou^ de 400 Orchard Road #O4-21 Orchard Tower Singapore 0923 Tel: *****78/*****58 Business Hours 10.00 am 11.00 pm <^(/£uA'Lcbn/ ©XAcuit/'ie/ 3Cea£tfv CjmVub '*Pe, Pence Facilities available Massage Sauna Steam135 words
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Advertisement102 1996-09-20 14 SPRING Facilities available HEALTH FITNESS CENTRE I Gymnasium Steam/Sauna I Coffee/ TV Lounge I All rooms with showers attached Boulevard Hotel Basement 1 200 Orchard Road Singapore *****47 ,v \'T*4V I 7312 -*****2, 73-4 5312 12 Business Hours: 10.00 am 1.00 am (Daily) We have the following facilities Rub-Back Steam/Sauna102 words
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Advertisement362 1996-09-20 15 Your weekly guide to health centres Lt our Charming and Experience? Masseuses Pamper You after your Tiring Day. Z a Swedish and Shiatsu Massage Golden Landmark HotelLevel 5, 390 Victoria Street, Singapore *****1 Tel: 291 5366 291 5368 Please call Berlinda or Noreen for appointment BUKIT TIMAH MASSAGE PARLOUR Business362 words
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Advertisement462 1996-09-20 16 "NEVER TOO OW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND BE SUM... I LOST 19 KG!" PROVEN EFFECTIVE WEIGHT-LOSS, INCH-LOSS PROGRAMME READ WHAT MRS SUSIE ANG HAS TO SAY ABOUT HER NEW FIGURE put on weight and had been fat for 10 years after I stopped working. I was unattractive in every sense462 words
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