City Weekly, 20 June 1997
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Title Section25 1997-06-20 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA <P) 114/***** FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1007 VW.IO N 0.2425 words
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Article, Illustration440 1997-06-20 1 BALVINDER SANDHU - Local book features 20 ‘paranormal’ Success stories By BALVINDER SANDHU THE only thing “paranormal" about the “SFiles” is that it features ordinary people with extraordinary achievements. The book (right) may not have a David Duchovny or Gillian Anderson, but it stars 20 Singaporeans who have made a name440 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement272 1997-06-20 1 EmpText the Beauty Challenge EDIC ft?*2 Top 10 Beauty Defence > Skin Texture Rediscover baby toft akin with Improvtd skin elasticity, firmness and radiance. Environment navtaksas and nourishes deydratad. pigmented and uneven skin tone from harmful UV rays and air poluooa Body Svatam Promotes coll renewal and increases blood circulation.272 words
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Article, Illustration514 1997-06-20 1 ANDRE YEO - Prickly problem Prickl y heat problem for the king of fruits Durian sellers say hot weather hitting sales By ANDRE YEO THIS durian season has been somewhat thorny for some durian sellers who claim that sales have been hit by the hoc weather. Durian sellers said the heat was keeping514 words
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RETAIL NEWS
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424 1997-06-20 2 PEARLIN SIOW - Esprit store, car park converted into shopping gallery By PEARLIN SIOW SHOPPERS on Orchard Road will be greeted by a spate of retail oudets come November. Crown Prince Hotel, now undergoing a major revamp, has disclosed that a new shopping gallery is in the pipeline.424 words
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Article, Illustration407 1997-06-20 2 CELINE TEO - FESTIVAL OF ASIAN PERFORMING ARTS 1997 By CELINE TEO THOUGH all of the shows in this years Festival of Asian Performing Arts have been well received there are no plans to bring any of them back. Instead the National Arts Council will introduce407 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement106 1997-06-20 2 s? 477 CHANCI ROAD SINGAPORE *****3 TEL: 741 9838/742 1119 Hokkien Mee That is Outstanding It Menu: Fried hokkien mee, pepper crab, barbecued sotong, abalone special noodle, fish maw soup, chilli crab, special seafood fried rice, oyster egg, etc. ft-:**, Opening Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily except on106 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1997-06-20 2 DANCE Caucasus Folk Dance Ensemble When: June 26 and 27 at 8 pm. Where: World Trade Centre Auditorium Tickets at $16, $26 and $36. DRAMA Shanghai People's Art Theatre "The Woman Who Stayed Behind” When: Today at 8 pm. Where: Drama Centre. Sold out. "Geylang Serai Karam" or "Geylang Serai176 words
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Advertisement236 1997-06-20 3 ■n k»p c«w you eat? from our Hong Kong food A. L-La- Carte Buffet ,q:/> v *;;**•>£ LUNCH 3.80 (MON-FRII 1M (MON-FRIDAY) (SAT, SUN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS] Shark’s Fin Dumpling Soup Steamed Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Deep-fried Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Cantonese Cuisine 7 items 3JB Dessert236 words
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THE ARTS
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Article, Illustration624 1997-06-20 4 CELINE TEO - Humane story of the Siamese twins By CELINE TEO ARE two people joined at the hip and considered freaks, anything to sing about? The director and cast of Action Theatres new musical, “Chang and Eng”, based on the true story of the Siamese twins, seem to think624 words
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Advertisement179 1997-06-20 4 There is a Special Weekend Surprise at the "Komala's Fine Dining" What Is It? Come and Experience Due to a Private Function, we will be closed for business on 22nd June I 997 between 6.30 to I opm. Lunch Buffet: $11.50 Dinner Buffet: $13.50 call us at: 3 r tne179 words
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WEEKLY DIARY
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Article, Illustration259 1997-06-20 5 DANCE "Ballet Under The Stars”: This popular event returns with three ballets, “The Graduation Ball” and “Raymonda Act III”, choreographed by Colin Peasley from The Australian Ballet, and “Les Nuits D’ete” or “The Summer Nights”, by French choreographer Jean-Paul Comelin. When: June 26,27 and 29 at spm259 words
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Article341 1997-06-20 5 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO EXHIBITION "Coins, Bank notes and Stamps Auction”: More than 200 coins, including a Straits Settlement gold set from a century ago, 650 old and rare bank notes from the region, including China, and stamps from the Japanese Occupation as well as one341 words
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Advertisement292 1997-06-20 5 Acfnr P ian X JL (Registered in Germany) 100 Sets Pre-introductory Offer at unbelievable Mass-Sales Prices. 21 -22 June 1997 10.00 am -6.00 pm Blk 3014 Bedok Ind Park E #O2-2148 449 4866 Date Time Venue Tel aX QUALITY aHHHH|H||aH|^^ Superior performance you would expect in pianos costing thousands more.292 words
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AT THE MOVIES
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Article, Illustration565 1997-06-20 6 ANDRE YEO - Action flick bombs as it falls prey to prequel's success By ANDRE YEO THIS is one movie cruise operators will not show on their ships. Not just because of the subject matter but also due to the movies poor performance. While “Speed” scored big in 1994 for565 words
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Article, Illustration534 1997-06-20 7 BALVINDER; SANDHU - Hopeless romantic tries to win back childhood sweetheart, ex-fiancee plots to take revenge By BALVINDER SANDHU BEING addicted to love can be a dangerous thing for the other party involved. Or so this movie tries to show. “Addicted to Love” is a delightful romantic comedy about534 words
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Advertisement181 1997-06-20 6 HAVE YOUR OWN REFLEXOLOGY KEC® •drifiQUkfc-CT-102 FOOT MASSAGER It proven that Foot Reflexology has very good result to improve health by circulating your blood. U.P. $l3O NOW: $6B i By simply pressing the tip to your foot, it gives strong static wave that massage the acupoint. This equipment so light,181 words
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Advertisement69 1997-06-20 6 AMSCC PERSONNEL Need someone reliable to look after your loved ones? Our maids are fiiOy trained in babycarW household chores taking care of the aged. Newly arrivals transfer maids available immediately!! Our benefits for your money worth include: English speaking Indonesians/PhSippinai Extended Guarantee Period with unlimited replacements Home services Maids69 words
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Advertisement83 1997-06-20 6 Insist on GENUINE Authorised Dealer for sAflm DAIKI f• r LI f You’ll have no Worries and Nonsense With over a decade of experience, we specialize from Residential to Industrial type of air-con system, including installation, contract, maintenance and repair work. SALE I [SERVICE I I DESIGN I CALL: 46283 words
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Advertisement98 1997-06-20 7 CLASSICAL MODERN ROSEWOOD FURNITURE SALE ;Srt, i Mt 7 pa Offer i 1800 Rosewood Oval Set Offer:slSBB I art 7 Rosewood Diapfay l. LaDDfC wun -1- A ugnongs, mirror or shdvw Rosewood TV Cabinet (IM deaigra I atyfaa) from 24" to 72" Offer from $4BB $9BB Rosewood H-Bsdt Sofa Set-598 words
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Advertisement80 1997-06-20 7 VSf r' u A great business opportunity is in store for you on 18 July 1997 in both City Weekly and WEEKENDeast. City Weekly and WEEKENDeast are circulating respectively in the eastern and central zone of Singapore together with The Straits Times every Friday. Both papers cover a focused market80 words
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Article, Illustration320 1997-06-20 8/9 Gianfranco Ferre turns heads with his figure-hugging outfits -for men YOU’VE seen figure-hugging outfits for women, here’s as closefitting as it’ll get for you men. Despite a conservative palette of sombre colours of grey, brown and black for this spring and summer, Gianfranco Ferre’s men’s collection willText and page design: BARBARA KOH - 320 words
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Article, Illustration213 1997-06-20 8/9 WITH Paul Smith, you have to expea the must* peered. No matter how prepared yon are for his works, his collections never cease to surprise and his spring/aummer offerings are no different. Separates rather than complete ensembles set the tone for the season, so be ready to match213 words
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Page 8/9 Advertisements
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Advertisement97 1997-06-20 8/9 SHOPPING CESTIVAL A bumper business opportunity is in store for you on 27 June 1997 in CITY WEEKLY and WEEKENDeast. CITY WEEKLY WEEKENDeast present Shopping Festival timed appropriately to draw customers to your shop for great value-for-money purchases. CITY WEEKLY is circulating in the central zone and WEEKENDeast in the97 words
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INTERVIEWS
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Article, Illustration451 1997-06-20 11 BALVINDER; SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU WHAT started out as a jam session six months ago ended up with an album for these four guys. Mnemonic Groove comprising Richard Das (vocals, bass, guitars, piano), 19; Jonathan Skipp (guitars, bass, backing vocals), 19; Kiron Chahel (drums, percussion, backing451 words
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Article, Illustration470 1997-06-20 11 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU ENGLISH pop duo Ant Dec plan to conquer the world with their music In Era, they have even formed a cult all tongue-in-cheek, of course. “We were doing a photo shoot in a studio and the photographer just mentioned that we had470 words
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Advertisement158 1997-06-20 11 EUSfI HAW INTBtNATIONAL School Holiday Sale Up to 50% Discount 5000 F Marine Parade #Ol-26 Laguna Park Spore *****9 Tel: 241 3268 #Ol-27 Ginza Plaza Tel: 872 2168 #Ol-29 Liang Court Tel: 339 9168 #O2-23 Paragon Tel: 733 9688 PUgISA MARKETING SERVICES FIRST QUALITY FULL FIT: OUR MOST POPULAR BRIEF158 words
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EATING OUT
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Article, Illustration490 1997-06-20 12 PEARLIN SIOW - Have briyani with fish head curry, fried sotong, mutton Mysore the traditional way By PEARLIN SIOW THIS Indian restaurant will appeal to those with a penchant for tasty and traditional cuisine. Run by Mr R Samy, and a few family members, Katong Banana Leaf offers490 words
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Article, Illustration677 1997-06-20 13 LEE GEOK BOI - Relax, have a meal and a beer or two with family and friends By LEE GEOK BOI FOR a quick get-away-from-it-ail feeling, pop into this pub that is in a row of shophouses near Changi Prison, for a meal and a beer677 words
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Advertisement104 1997-06-20 12 d THASEVI FOOD EATING HOUSE The Traditional And Popular Rati Praia In Singapore Specialities:. Fish-head Cony, Fried Mutton Cutlets, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Ribs, Nasi BeriyanL Daily: 6 am-1030 pm Every Friday: Closed from 12 pm 230 pm Rest Day. Last Friday of each month. 237/239 Jalan Kaya Singapore *****1. (ONLY104 words
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Advertisement75 1997-06-20 13 WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Come and savour our array of Authentic Cantonese Cuisine. Complimentary serving of Roasted/ Suckling Pig and Shark's Fin Soup for every customer. V. 460, For onlysl 3.Bo+ Adult &SB.Bo+ Child on Every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm For reservations, please call *****66 (3 lines) AMPLE75 words
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Advertisement119 1997-06-20 13 Dot Just Cafe i uuunuwm 1, "■TL., itti Experience our 100% organic coffee a World of flavoured coffee, tea and coke! Flavoured Coke: Kiwi, Peach, Rasberry, Tiramisu, Hazel Nut, Chocolate, Irish Cream, Orange and many more... Flavoured Coffee: Hot Spicy, Banana Fudge Latte, Lava java Flow, Red Cactus Latte and119 words
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Article, Illustration87 1997-06-20 14 ENJOY Eastern and Western foods for dinner. At New Park Hotels New Park Cafe, you can enjoy Japanese delights such as steamed white fish with special sauce, and grilled chicken with sweet sauce and egg custard. The Western selection includes baked lasagne with cheese and grilled veal German87 words
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BITES
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Article, Illustration120 1997-06-20 14 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW FANS of Japanese cuisine should not miss this promotion. Three special sushi sets matsu, take and ume are available at Shangri-La Hotel’s Nadaman. The matsu item consists of salmon, prawn, grilled eel, California and yellow pickle rolls. For the take set, the dish is made120 words
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Article110 1997-06-20 14 HERE’S your chance to have an enchanting dinner under the stars and by the poolside. Goodwood Park Hotel’s Cafe L’Espresso presents its alfresco flambe dinner where you can enjoy a showmanship of chefs flaming succulent meats and seafood to perfection. Patrons can dine on exquisite110 words
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Article, Illustration118 1997-06-20 14 CRAVING for a good meal in a cool ambience? At Marriott Hotel’s Garden Terrace Bar Grill, patrons can lap up the cool poolside breeze while digging into an assortment of mouthwatering seafood and pasta dishes. Start off with appetisers such soft shell crab drizzled with118 words
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Article72 1997-06-20 14 HERE’S an easier way to enjoy roast. At Hotel InterContinental’s The Deli Shop, there are some great roast selections such as honey and anise glazed ham, roasted Mediterranean spiced chicken, warm smoked salmon with dill yoghurt sauce and salad or steamed salmon with boiled potatoes.72 words
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Advertisement346 1997-06-20 15 PISS A Health Centre "iii.<i the right touch" for total relaxation i New L Management. Newly Renovated., Steam Sauna Video Coffee Lounge Swedish Shiatsu Massages (All Rooms With Shower Attached) Call us at: (65) 734 9873 734 9874 #O4-16 Cuppage Plaza “furious fr est an W Video Room L ‘"f346 words
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COVER STORY: SINGAPORE'S S-FILES
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Article, Illustration182 1997-06-20 16 FOR someone with just clerical experience, Patsy Chua shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Patsy, 33, was the top BMW salesperson last year. In 1995, her first year at the company, she sold 81 cars, with sales totalling $l6 million,182 words
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Article, Illustration212 1997-06-20 16 HER face is probably one of the most familiar of the 20 featured in the book. Most of us would have seen Theresa Chew, founder of Expressions Slimfit studios, in one of her many advertisements. She set up her business after she was so impressed with212 words
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Article, Illustration175 1997-06-20 16 JUNAIDAH TARJO (right) believes that it is never too late for a career change. The 40-year-old switched careers two years ago from nursing to real estate and within that time, has garnered the National Achievers Award which is in recog- nition of her contributions175 words
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