City Weekly, 14 May 1999

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    Masthead
    22 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 281/10/98 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1999 V 01.12 No. 19
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      137 1 9 ■t The itopM it m y ts, mast From: Czechßep&'&ifis Antique/V7/?/nge Violins i ore also available. GRAMERCY MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 293 Tonjong Kotong Rood Singapore *****6 Tel: (65)345 3315 Dad lookalike contest.*, Pg 4; Pg 10; Kaya recipe... Pg 11 m f y/ v ,jdgia«ag as T^MSki If?
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    Not just another tall tale
    321 2 A physically inept Angelica Tan goes on the rack to file this report on the latest exercise to hit town “PILATES stretches the muscles and can make you taller,” I was told. “Hmm, you don’t say,” I thought to myself as I suspiciously eyed the
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    For art's sake
    420 2  -  Neighbours for 10 years have just become close friends By ANGELICA TAN TO RIDE out the economic storm, 11 art galleries have banded together to pitch themselves as a whole. The new arts centre The Art Gallery on level five of Paragon, includes eight gafleries which were
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      94 2 PRICE CUT! BEST BUY SAVES SlOO-S2OO/- NOW The Answer To Your Storage Problems, GARDEN STORAGE SHED in Colourbond Light Green, Dark Green Zincalume Silver. 7 DAYS SPECIAL SALE. Corrosion Protected. 10-15 years of durability. For homes, schools, Clubs factories Sizes: 5' x 3', 6' x 3', 8' x 3', 6'
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      89 2 (dv Thasevi Food Famous Jalan Kayu Prata Restaurant J (Formhf known as Thasevi Food Eating House) The Traditional And Popular Roti Prata In Singapore (ONLY outlet, not associated with other branches). m- xMMkVijtm x.au »nm g? ji 3 RESMUBftin i f*| if*! msm* Specialities: Fishhead Curry, Fried Mutton Cutiets, Tandoori
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      1997 3 HOLIDAYS MAY'99 TRAVEL PROMOTION THE BEST and vet, comparatively, /CaSISs THE CHEAPEST.... Come compare CTC’s QUALITY QUAI 0 in9 «n!!? PH am am «p mm amYVVt Hip ML YK W 1 Vth H I wf mL NEW MILLENNIUM GRAND LUCKY DRAWI999/2000 WIN 3 MERCEDES-BENZ CARS* PLUS AIR TICKETS CRUISE PACKAGES
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    Did anyone say you look like your dad?
    157 4 Does your son or daughter look just like dad? Send us a photograph. It may be one shot of the lookalikes or together or two single shots. Photos do not have to be taken recently. There is no age limit. We are
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  • THE ARTS
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      Expressway drama
      334 4  -  By SARAH NG HE HAD only a one-line role in his first play when he was 12. Now he writes .them himself. Chong Tze Chien, 23, is an up and coming playwright. His first fulllength play “Pan Island Expressway” (PIE) won the amateur category of the 1998 Singapore
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  • WHAT'S ON
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      Journey of life
      477 4  -  COMPILED By SARAH NG Exhibition La Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life) Bursting with colours, the expressionistic paintings of Raya-Sorkine and Marcel Mouly will take you through their life journeys and experiences. Till May 30, 11 am-8 pm daily. Opera Gallery, #O2-12H, Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Free. Music
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      155 4 THE BEST OFFER IN PRICE SERVICE Buy 2 Units Offer: Free Fixing Delivery 1 Buv Factory Direct At Low Prices The AnswerTo Your Storage Problems ‘HAMMER LOK’ BOLTLESS STEEL SHELVINGS Ideal for Home, Office, Factory, Shops, Storerooms. Quality, Strong Galvanised BHP Steel with Fibreboard Shelves. Cash Carry D.I.Y. Units Use
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    Coming soon to a drive-in near you...
    280 5 Coming soon to a drive-in near you ACTING FOR PERFORMANCE Pick up more advanced skills in script analysis and character development for the performing arts. June 10-July 29, 7-9 pm (eight Thurs sessions). Fees at $206. Registration closes on May 20. JAZZ-FUNK DANCE Polish your dancing skills with the guidance
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      106 5 at GOURMET SIET^TEiNf 99c a meal it* Inari Sushi Tom Yam Soup Singaporean Fried Rice Chicken Briyani Special House Salad 2 Scoops of Ice Cream One order per person at each stall. $5/- spent per person. Finally 7 great restaurants form a new eatery serving gourmet food at earthly prices
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      120 5 PROMOTION PERIOD LUNCH BUFFET 'VP FROM 1/5/99 UINNER BUFFET (Mon-Fri) *lO.BO (Sat, Sun, Eve Public Holidays) J§ H) ffi Tim Sum Specialities 26 Items lt H Hong Kong Cuisine 4 Items Desserts 3 Items ttt (Mon-Fri) TTT (Sat, Sun, Eve Public Holidays) Braised Shark’s Fin with Crab Meat Egg White
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  • OUR Kids
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      Spare the rod without spoiling the child
      353 6  -  Parent-child relationship should be based on love and respect, expert says ANGELICA TAN HER father never laid a hand on her nor raised his voice at her. He disciplined her by talking to her firmly, said educational psychologist Diane Tillman. Miss Tillman, who
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      Massage baby to show your love
      255 7 BABIES are bundles of joy to behold and nothing beats seeing them happy and healthy. Touch is one way of communicating our affection, and holding or cuddling babies A will help make them feel secure and loved. Massage is thus a good way for
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      Swing with Tarzan
      95 7 GIVE your kids some fun and give yourself a break. Tarzan’s Jungle for Kids will be opened at the Great World City shopping mall in conjunction with the launch of the Disney animated movie, “Tarzan”, on June 10. At this jungle playground complete with life-sized tree and
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      441 6 Flying Colors Playgroup...Childcare...Kindergarten Kumon Math...English...Chinese... Crestar Speech DramalßalletlArt.*; Yamaha MusicC.FutureKids Computer. Ednovation Curriculum Alive V) American frarv*wspc Chid Jsrdopmtnt CwNre incorporated both education and play ONE Convenient Location Mt m WA c res GREAT WORLD CITY *O3-09 TELI 835 1088 CHOA CHU KANG HOUGANG PASIR RiS WOODLANDS Lot 1 Choa
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      207 7 LORNA WHISTON STUDY CENTRES Holiday Classes for English Language Busy Bees 3+ years 2 hr sessions Monday Friday, mornings or afternoons. Leapfrogs 1 K1 Leapfrogs 2 K 2 Writers* Workshop Pl-P6 English Enrichment PldP6 3 hr sessions Monday Friday, mornings or afternoons. Teachers are fully qualified native English speakers. Small,
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      312 7 She'll learn more crawling through a tube than watching one. Our specially designed play equipment and myriad of parent/child interactive activities give your child something a television never could. Namely, improvements in social and motor skills, a higher sense of self-esteem, and breakthroughs in hand/eye coordination. Because when it comes
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Can't get enough of 'That One'
      415 8  -  By ANGELICA TAN What is it about? AIYAH! First they complain money no enough. Now, after the first movie grossed $5.8 million, they say “that one” not enough. “That one” means S-E-X. Or to phrase it nicely, L-O-V-E, lor! It all depends on who
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      159 8 Buffet Promotion Promotion Period: from Ist May 1999 onwards A FREE GLASS OF WHITE WINE* One serving per diner, age 21 yrs above, for Dinner Buffet only 30 items inclusive of Shark's Fin Soup with Crab Meat Bamboo Fungus (Applicable for Dinner Only) JBM" (Mon Fri) s mo (Sat, Sun,
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
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      306 8 MOVIE TRAILERS WITH ANDRE YEO ENTRAPMENT What: Sean Connery plays an art thief accused of stealing a priceless Rembrandt. Catherine Zeta-Jones is the insurance investigator sent to catch him. Where: Beach Road, Bishan, Boon Lay, Bugis Junction, Cathay, Century, Changi, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Grand, Jubilee, Jurong, Lido, Marina, Orchard,
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    May the Force be with ‘The Phantom Menace’
    515 9 SELINA LUM ON WHY THE PREQUEL MUST REACH FOR THE STARS WE KNOW there’s no way “Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace” could even come close to being a flop. Not with the media hype surrounding it. You might have heard
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      137 9 I A Singapore's IstTimeshare Resale Broker Wish to SELL We sell to buyers from all over the world. Wish to BUY Own aTimeshare Resort from 555,999 Only! Tel: (65) 323 3751 or Fax: (65) 227 9273 IMPORTANT: We Offer A Full 5 Day Cooling Off Period. Within Such Time All
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      193 9 CASH CARRY Teokwood Kopitiam Chair ONLY Rattan Bar Countar Chair $75 Tea Table ONLY im Round £7 Drum Stool ONLY 24-1 Tea-Set in Teakwood Ipc Oueen Size Bed 1 pc: Dressing Table Stool fe I Y sis > *M\ •> J J Kod King Koil Mattress Sale Up to 50%
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Soak in some culture while you shop
      400 10  -  Store owners not only sell gifts but offer bagfuls of information By SARAH NG LEARNING about other countries and their cultures is not confined to geography classes anymore. Now, you can do it while you shop. At Chijmes Retail Street, you can learn
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      185 10 Oriental Thai Inn Shark's Fin Seafood Restaurant 97-100 Duxton Road (Tg. Pagar) Singapore *****1 Lunch: I lam 3pm Dinner: 6.30 pm I I pm 1 J IU! i iy $5O cash voucher specially for Moms. Thank you for the over-whelming response r) m V (i ((Vi 5 SPECIAL SET MENU
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  • Singapore Favourites
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      Quick answer to aunt’s homemade kaya
      813 11  -  By Lee GeoK Boi THE kaya was thin, sugary and barely eggy but what a treat it was, spread on a slice of soft, fresh, white bread. Us kids would watch anxiously while the roti man deftly spread the brown kaya over our supper
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      260 11 Irresistibly Priced! Jake Your Pick Prom Ovir AUTime Favourites Special Exclusive Personal Set Menu $49.80 Per Person Double Soiled Superior Shark's Fins with Yunnan 44am Chinese Cabbage plu* any on* of that* Hama Roasted Half Pullet with Minced Garlic Sauteed Half Lobster with Minced Garlic Assorted Hong Kong Dian Xin
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      91 11 >sV FSXf > «r >:&W *>: 1900-9193 P (english) (cantonese) 7756 833 vow r<7« «.9e this service for th «V 5® tot chat part M f 3# (nncjlish vßrsiur 5S 1 n I ri¥ V vl m <a& M r:>3 re; ;n il :>: (cantonesß version) Make new friends in
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  • EATING OUT
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      A roomful of woks
      373 12  -  Quirky decor for simple Asian fare By ANGELICA TAN FLAMING orange walls set the backdrop for the procession of woks which dangled like chandeliers from the ceiling- “Looks like hell,” quipped my friend jokingly as we setded at the table under one such wok. The potted
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      Mama Africa
      36 12 IN OUR story, “Bring her to Africa” (City Weekly, May 7, 1999), we repeated a picture of the mixed meat platter. It should have been the African Queen delight. We apologise for the error.
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      4450 13 an /'or your convenience, you may also obtain the list of current greeting through: Fax-on-Dananet. Call 841 6449 Mail or E-mail. Call 841 6449 and leave your mailing address or E-mail address Internet, www.two-2-tango.com 8 Days 1900 912 6338 to browse greetings by different age group ting people from this
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      1163 14 Your Guide To Better Buys Services CITY CLASSIFIED Call Hasanafu Tel: 740-1152 or Sandy, Tel: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 DRIVING INSTRUCTION 07 GUARANTEE PASS YOUR class 3 driving test by following our instructions step by step. Call 1-900-914-2823. Now ($l/ min.) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 61 MULTIPLE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES promoting multimedia education for
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  • BITES
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      Galore of over 20 seafood dishes
      104 15  -  By ANGELICA TAN A SEAFOOD buffet is the catch of the day at Boulevard Hotel’s Cafe Carousel. The scrumptious spread (above) of over 20 seafood delicacies includes sashimi, tempura, Thai seafood curry, tom yam soup, otak otak, sugar cane prawn, deep-fried assam prawn and
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      Relaxing high tea with piano tunes
      81 15 IF YOU fancy the gende tunes of a grand piano with your afternoon tete-a-tete, here’s a suggestion. At York Hotel’s Coffee Bar, you’ll not only find such a relaxing ambience but also a delicious high tea spread. Highlights include rojak, assorted dim sum, otak
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      Ba-goose promotion
      87 15 DON’T go on a wild goose chase. If you are hankering for braised goose Teochew-style, Concorde Hotel’s Xin Cuisine has the treat for you. Prepared by Hong Kong master chefr Fok WTng Tin, the dish is served with a dark sauce and slices of braised bean curd (right).
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      2383 15 It's more than just a friendship introduction line. You can invite friends for Mahjong Games, Exchange of CD's, Room Sharing, Car Pods, Invitation to Parties/Barbecues, Tracing of Cdlectibles such as stamps, toys, etc. personal with new friends and old pals. Glt simply leave your onm personal message. 1900-913-1213 Calls are
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