City Weekly, 1 November 1996

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    Masthead
    23 1 CITY Weekly RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS GUIDE DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/86 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1,1906 Vol.O N 0.43
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      280 1 IBHUU nORMIRX Healthy, glossy skin coat for your pets. Proven results in four days. Tafc to our PHARMACIST at the Ist ewr NATIONAL POT SHOW'% WTCHALL6, 8-11 NOVD6 PTE LTD QiveYo Ult LlaiiiA Lease OeLiee Hay's formulation extracted from herbal plants is the key holistic approach for balding, hair loss,
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Mega music store to spoil shoppers
      673 2  -  200 listening stations to help you choose from its stock of over 250,000 CDs By BALVINDER SANDHU A VIDEO wall, a DJ booth, a portable stage and over 250,000 compact discs are just some of the features you can expect from this mega music
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  • ON THE SHELF
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      Write on your lips
      192 2 THEY may look like marker pens at first but these sleek-looking writing instruments are actually lipsticks. Joining the ranks of no-smudge, non-fade lipsticks is Christian Dior’s Rouge Incorruptible ($34). What makes this lipstick stand out from the rest is its airtight brush applicator vial, which keeps
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      Higher, thicker heels
      175 2 IF YOU’RE looking for a new pair of shoes and have a bit of money to spend, drop by this boutique. Italian label Granello offers a range of gorgeous footwear in black and dark brown leather. The autumn/winter collection for women stresses exaggerated proportions, with heels higher
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      149 2 V V. Icsl b 1 vdfln .my r In fHHhBS^^a N*' v V £x$ks*vt(Ms WmiSlPTILTD Tel: (45) 737-7783 Fax: (65) 732-3221 Manufacturer A Wholesaler of M Ladies'ready-to-wear Corporate Uniform K U M O N tfou 6m&cu- t&at... Students are under the Kumon Method of Learning in more than 30 countries
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Time is money
      325 3 Shop offers designer watches that will set you back by as much as $100,000 THE next time you’re shopping at Tangs Studio, watch out for them. They are classy timepieces offered at Luxtime Boutique, one of the upmarket retail corners that has come up at the designer
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      224 3 FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ‘Buffets to bring out the Qourmet in ‘you! LUNCH BUFFET 1.1 Hi 14ft B wed Buck Pepper Crabs 2. ItSSifiF Prawn Salad with Mixed Fruits Special Hoi Sour Red Fish iHl |Ri -f Fresh Scallop in Tapioca Mash SUMS Boiled Chicken in Chinese Wine 3.I5IJIM1 immi J
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  • Queensland Holidays
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      Brisbane – the gourmet city
      500 1 Brisbane the gourmet city BRISBANE city boasts of gastronomical delights which include local and international specialities. Stylish cafes bustling with activity, liven up the city day and night. Some of the city’s best cafes and brasseries can be found along Park Road in the trendy suburb of Milton. Watch the
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      316 1 SALE 1 st Nov to 30th Nov 1996 storewide discounts of up to whilst stocks last! 35%!? -.'.nv.-v-n-r*...... f^argesse An inspiration to classic living 224 Telok Kurau Road (lorong L). #01-01 UNI Building. Singapore *****6 Tel 440 4766 1100 2000/1700 Hrs (Sun Public Holidays). Closed on Monday INSURANCE l*R( )M(
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      172 1 T-Shirts and Queensland P Holiday Giveaways! ion 1: Royal Brunei Airlines flies to Brisbane from Singapore every Wednesday and Sunday. (Circle) True or False Question 2: Brisbane is well-known for its restaurants that serve up local and international specialities. (Circle) True or False Weekly Draw Prizes: 5 Queensland Tourist 6
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      320 2 BIS BIS BIS BIS E13 EIEI BISELS BISE15I BIS BIS \H\3 ELS BIS BIS on th e at OfievUetfy Enjoy a Choice of 3 Great Special Offers Promotion 1 (Period: 18 Oct 17 Nov) l I r V Discount Off All A-La-Carte Tim Sum Menus (Excludes other Promotion and Set
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Let your body do the talking
      230 3 MUSIC “Classical Songs by Joke Van Mannekes-Kroon”: Soloist Joke Van Mannekcs-Kroon, from the Netherlands, will perform, while Singaporean pianist Jia-Lin YewCasteels will accompany her. When: Today from 12.30 to 1.15 pm. Where: Shell Theatrette, Level 3, Podium Block, Shell Tower. Free admission. OTHERS “What’s
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    • THE ARTS
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        Peep show
        487 3 View the human figure through eyes of artists By NGIAU CHEAN FEI THE human figure is the focus of their work but their interpretations of it are as sharp in contrast as black and white. Artists Jean Sim and Sia Joo Hiang, two LaSalleSIA College of the Arts
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      197 3 Set Free Soma paop|a Just canl keop stB. They see the MN wound than n am big adventure playground. Tima b too precious to bo ipont ptoddng grmty through m. Wo had these free vrits in mind when we developed the Contour range, with its emphasis on Rghtness and r
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  • CD REVIEWS
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      Boys big on talents
      705 4  -  BALVINDER SANDHU BACKSTREET BOYS Backstreet Boys (Form) THIS album sold 10,000 copies within its first three days of release in Singapore, thanks to the group’s many teenage fans. But it must be said that the Backstreet Boys is not a teenybopper band. Constantly being compared to
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      22 4 .JCV..TLI ADMIRAL ENTERPRISE lilk 5040 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2 #01-435 S pore *****3 Fax: 482 3654 GST: MX *****-07 YO
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      341 4 LEARN TO FLY THE Powi RGlidfR m IN THREE DAYS *r i i THATS RIGHT!!! We did say learn to fly, because in Powergliding we take off like a plane, soar like a glider and land like a parachute. We don't jump off planes or mountains and we always have
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    The Donna Karan couple
    377 5  -  Demi and Bruce dress up for $7-m ad By BARBARA KOH HOLLYWOOD’S most famous couple gets even more famous with Donna Karan’s fall ad campaign. Stylish pictures of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, clad in outfits by the American designer, were splattered all over fashion magazines
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      228 5 A Good Plano is not necessary an expensive one. Fair Price Piano Mart 120 sets of piano on offer. #03-01, Funan Centre (MRT City Hall Station), Tel: 338 0009. Digital Plano, Up to 50% Discount (made in Japan only ISO 9002 Musical Instrument Factory) Full range of more than 10
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Unfriendly fire
      470 6  -  Commander has to live with guilt of killing own men By ANDRE YEO KILLING your own men that is one of the crudest realities in war. It is also something armoured tank commander, Lt Colonel Nathaniel Serling, has to live with for the rest of his life. While
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      114 6 r LATEST INTEGRATED STEREO MIXER $680 ONLY •kteUAuAc&neu MX 7000 (Now available ip black) Specially designed for Home Karaoke, Sound Engineer, DJ, Karaoke Lounge Singer. Enhance your basic vocal to sound like a professional singer. Eliminate feedback and hum which can damage your speakers. Up to 8 microphone inputs. Enjoy
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      179 6 /VUcordless INNOVAT1VELY DESIGNED WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM BY l® PATENT PENDING KEC A SMALL ADAPTOR CONVERTS STANDARD MICROPHONE TO WIRELESS OPERATION JUST INSERT YOUR MICROPHONE INTO MICORDLESS N AND IT WILL INSTANTLY TURN INTO A PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS MICROPHONE. NDING^BT IAS ADVANTAGES OF A MICORDLESS: •YOU MAY USE THE EXISTING MICROPHONE TO
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      151 6 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE Paper Shredder ri USA PS50. Black 1 year warranty included) $150 Cash 4 Carry Steal _0Filing gK» Cupboard $195 $229 -~J $188 (340H«410Wx37SOmm) Cash Cany *mw, Chair a® Assorted Cotour $60 Cash 4 Carry Dask with side return table 30 Hanging Pedestal (w/o Chair) 1 dO0L*80OWx75OH Chany
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      65 7 «wnssm HI rntm* Mohamed Mustafa Samsuddin Co Pee Ltd Mustafa Centre 145 Syed Alwi Road Tel: 295 5855 Fax: 295 5866 OWE APPLIANCES »nmc ui ci MMOS.HW Special Mohamad Mustafa Samsu From Now Till 5 18 Tel: 295 CARPETS CURTAINS fcCiKONICS /r rWARB^;*, CROCKERY GLASSWARE 1 9t SOUVENIRS Pwj m
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      389 8 L_ A 1 r v <9 £T C i *4 s t ;#V' r T»**»1 r ~w i1\ MERLIN GOLDSMITH Jtfc£i± Quid3« Cni1)Laiii>> 75 SKANGOON ROAD SINGAPORE *****0 IE:*****68,*****67 FAX:*****69 1. •> WE VALUE! 01 OUR STOMERS Mr. Wilson Siaw (Manager) WuM! WE ARE SPECIAUSED IN MAKING MODERN INDIAN STYLE
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  • Deepavali festival of Lights
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      Shoppers look for bargains at Serangoon Road
      336 9  -  By BALVINDER SANDHU LITTLE India has been buzzing with activity these past few weeks with shoppers grabbing the best bargains they can find. The shoppers come from all over the island, in the hope of finding worthwhile buys for Deepavali, which falls on
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      10,000 varieties of saris to choose from
      261 9 THIS Indian clothing store says its has the biggest variety of ready-made sari blouses in town. With almost 10,000 varieties, from plain cotton, to embroidered and silk, Poornima Creations, at Serangoon Road, is the shop to goto. Owner Deputy Singh said: “Besides local
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      Fiery fish head burns your palate
      374 10  -  By PEARLIN SIOW THE fish head curry at this restaurant will take your breath away literally! Extremely spicy, but also too good to miss, the assam fish head curry (512 for small) at Kaaraikudi Indian Restaurant is one of the best I have tried.
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      Indo-Chinese vegetarian least
      389 11  -  By PEARUN SIOW ITS name is synonymous with economical and delicious Indian food. In fact, so well-established is Komala’s that nonIndians are not only familiar with, but also huge fans of the chain of restaurants. Starting first with Komala’s Villas 50 years ago, Komala’s Organisation now runs
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      68 9 HOUSE OF FINE INDIAN DINING WORLD’S BEST CURRY HOUSE ■Aiisir.ili.i l\'\i Orchard Rd ambience at Serangoon Rd prices If yon are tired of tasting fancy decor and not food; come and ours will put you in a state of NIRVANA Outdoor and in-liouse (seats 100) Catering at most reasonable prices
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      91 10 'RAIMA CREATIONS THE SHOP OF EXCLUSIVE WEAR!! A; 1 t > WE ARE THE QUEEN OF EXCLUSIVE SAREES, SAREE BLOUSES^ KING OF TRADITIONAL GENTS WEAR If you're not sure how to tie a saree the salesgirl at FOORNIMA CREATIONS will assist you in wearing it! Essentials needed for wearing sarees
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      94 11 ■Ml-II HI. 3? Si BAN AN ALE AF AT KAARAIKUDI BANANALEAF RESTAURANT, you'll absolutely swoon over our mouth-watering specialty the original fish head curry from the state of Chettinadu. We also serve other South-lndian del icacies such as crabs, prawns, briyani and a variety of vegetarian dishes authentic tastes guaranteed
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  • BITES
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      Spice up your Deepavali
      300 12 ADD some spice to your life this Deepavali. Feast on a spread of authentic Indian specialities from today to November 11 at The Marco Polo Singapore’s Parrots. With more than 20 years of experience between them, Indian guest chefs Mark Crocker and Ranvir Singh will be
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      Dine at the top
      79 12 TREAT your other half to a lavish six-course set dinner. Top of the M revolving restaurant at The Mandarin Singapore will be serving the $85 meal, which includes coffee or tea and two glasses of wine, for dinner this month. Go from cold lobster souffle to
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      65 12 Wedding MS Banquet i y m w m $298 00 inclusive of Nett, From Etc Soft ne Authentic Fukien And Cantonese Cuisine Prepared By Master Chef Hong Kong Tim Sum 50% Discount Every Sat, Sun P.H. Karaoke Room available for reservations, please call Tel: *****88 SUMMER CATE RESTAURANT 50 Market
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      242 12 H.C.118.96 Stir-Fried Spare Ribs with Deep-Fried Beancurd Roll Diced Orange Plum Sauce And Seaweed Roll Sauteed Prawn Roll in Cream Sauce Deep Fried Bacon Roll In Thousand Island Sauce Baked Beggar's Chicken Wrapped In Flour Come Savour The 1986's Dishes That Make Us What We Are Today! Come celebrate our
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  • EATING OUT
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      Diem xin with a herbal twist
      775 13  -  By LEE GEOK BOI EAT for health and enjoy it. Greenlife Herbal and Seafood Restaurant as its name suggests specialises in herbal food the double-boiled soups and dishes cooked with various herbs that are believed to do you good. Said the restaurant s general
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      286 13 #81 MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT Taiwanese Cuisine Ac Seafood uffet Lunch All You Can Hut Taiwanese Porridge Adult: $14. SO Child under 10:$$.SO Daily with 60 different types of dishes. Fresh salad har, fresh fruits. Sushi, Taiwan Dantze noodles and porridge. Special Package WEDDING DINNERS, BIRTH CELEBRATION, COMPANY LUNCH OR DINNER
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  • FOOD
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      Dark, sweet sauce makes niang dou fu special
      432 14  -  Crisp ingredients served apart from noodles topped with shallots and chives By PEARLIN SIOW THIS coffee shop sells food so good that everything is finished by three in the afternoon! He Kou Fu Eating House offers a variety of food, from chicken
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      276 14 NOT TO BE MISSED VICTOR MORRIS PTE LTD EXHIBITION ON AUSTRALIAN PROPERTIES M The one only Qenuine QuangZhou Zhu Jiang Recipe Roast Meat KAY LEE ROAST MEAT JOINT >1 (Only outlet in S'pore with no other branches) 189, Paya Lcbar Rd (Beside BP Station) S 1440 Tel *****78 Now is
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      Well worth the wait
      457 15  -  After several dramatic events including a near-fatal onstage accident, Steelheart returns with ‘Wait’ By BALVINDER SANDHU STEELHEART’S latest album couldn’t be more apdy named. It took the American rock band three years to come up with its third album, “Wait”, as it was held up by
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      'You Oughta Know' star's coming
      119 15 CALLING Alanis Morisette fans. I just thought you oughta know that the Canadian singer will be in town for a one-night gig next month. Hailed as the current “queen of popular, intelligent rock”, Morisette rose to stardom with her debut album “Jagged Linle Pill which
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      Molly Mallone's turns 1
      124 15 MOLLY MALONE’S is turning one and everyone’s invited to the party. The pub will start its month-long birthday celebrations with a traditional song-and-dance performance on Sunday at 4 pm. Molly will be there to greet you and band Blue Notes will be belting out Irish oldies
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      Your own Aussie home, tailor-made
      252 15 THE bungalow you're dreaming of but can't afford here could be waiting for you Down Under. That's a slice of the good life Victor Morris First National Real Estate hopes to offer you. According to managing director Victor Wee, the most exciting destination for Asians
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      149 15 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. o^ e 0 m nCvjMi 5$ 400 Orchard Road #04-21 f Orchard Tower Singapore 0923 Tel: *****78/*****58 Business Hours 10.00 am 11.00 pm SPRING HEALTH FITNESS CENTRE Facilities available I Gymnasium
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      359 16 MASSAGE STEAM BATH SAUNA Our spacious restroom coJicc lounge provide you I fie comfort ami quiet ambience with video programmes. fni DELIGHT HEALTH CENTRE (Former Dai-ichi Health Centre) 11th Floor, Dai-ichi Hotel, 81 Anson Road. Singapore *****8 Tel 222 9588, 222 9566 10.00 am 12.00 midnight) Golden Garden Health Centre
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      283 17 i I r 1 An investment tour without obligation. Visit Australia's most profitable investment properties in the fastest ever "growth region" The Gold Coast. Anyone planning to visit the Gold Coast can enjoy this special entitlement just by visiting our showroom at 10 Collyer Quay, Ground Floor, #01-05, Raffles Place.
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