Timeszone Central, 8 February 1990

Microfilm: NL19550
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    Masthead
    14 1 TimesZone Central Every THURSDAY with your Straits Times February 8,1990 Vol. 3 No. 5
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  • Article
    Spend, spend, spend on V-Day
    705 1  -  Florists, bakeries and card shops report a boom in orders, and expect sales to rise further By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY ROSES for Valentine’s Day are costing a bomb. On average, the price is usually $2 a stalk. But on Valentine’s Day it will be $lO per
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      102 1 PPM 4ft aii New Nikon tw2( i.U s ■k» -»4 Sp y HI ..ii V' jA 3 ways to take your picture. 35mm wide gets you the whole scene. Great for group Nikon shots or landscapes. Macro close-up lets you capture bigger images of small subjects. For example: flower, fruits,
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      17 1 INSIDE *4*l^ S' M: From dough and vegetables to lively dragons and other mythical figures Pl 6
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    WEEKLY DIARY
    1518 2  -  By ELAINE TAN Ml DRAMA Theatreworks will be staging “The David Hwang Festival” featuring two of David Hwang’s early plays, “The Sound of a Voice” and “The Dance and the Railroad” (SeeJPage 15). Hwang is probably one of America’s finest playwrights. His “M Butterfly” picked up three Tonys
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      223 2 ralldliap^ 1 LUNAR BigW YEAR SPECIAL v o\> IR A v* ■> Yd Garden unnan Restaurant thng Woflkli Road Jurong fat Jurong 2261 Tel: PROSPERITY RAW FISH Singapore McDonald^! *****21 7:7 FA CAI COLD DISH YUNNAN STEAM-POT STEWED CHICKEN A famous tonic dish from Yunnan province, China I 1 i
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      128 3 i a I WHh Does Hdagen-y Ice Cream at HOOPS CAFE When it calls for a celebration, come to (OCP) cafe, home of the La Creme de L' Ice cream- Haagen Dazs. Brooke Shields craves for it, the Duchess of Windsor has it for dessert every night, and Robert Redford
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  • Article
    So what’s wrong with love on a shoestring budget?
    530 3  -  ONE WORD By Hassenah Koyakutty (Believe not that) the Dribbling Dart of Love can Pierce a Complete Bosom. Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare IT IS that time of the year again. That time of the year where die-hard romantics put Venus
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    Dining outlets a hit on Valentine’s Day
    420 3  -  By AUDRA ANG VALENTINE’S DAY is a time to celebrate gastronomically. Judging from bookings at food and beverage outlets at local hotels, the majority of Singaporeans feel that a romantic candlelight dinner for two is the ideal way of expressing their true feelings.
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    Happenings on Sentosa
    259 4 A “Year of the Horae Rare Stones Exhibition” has been put together at Sentosa to mark the beginning of the “Year of the Golden Horse”. On display is an exquisite collection of unique stones with horse etchings. Some of the stones are “carved” by Nature herself and
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    New-look Coffee Garden lets in the outdoors
    265 4 THE first thing that leaps at you as you enter the newly renovated Coffee Garden, at the Shangri-La Hotel, is the pleasant decor. Fashioned in the style of an English conservatory and coloured with soothing pastels, the sunlight-oriented interior has glass-roofed alcoves and
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      408 4 Tin: lailst ROYAL .JKLLY SHAMPOO lor (landnill iK Ucliencss. > UCIXTMOUWC ROYAL JELLY &C. 71 > •>*-? jff The Royal Jelly Shampoo is skillfully formulated using royal jelly and various kinds of non-irritable, nutritive, mild and tender substances. It's is mild& pure in nature and formed a rich lather which
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    ‘Romeo and Juliet’ have a date at Coachman Inn
    329 5  -  By AUDRA ANG ROMANTIC names for a romantic occasion Coachman Inn goes all the way on Valentine’s Day. With dishes called “Romeo and Juliet”, “Heart to Heart”, “Sealed with a Kiss” and “Lovers’ Night” combined with candlelight, roses and cozy partitions,
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    You can look up the time in these books
    190 5 BOOKS that tell time! A compact antiquelooking leather bound book opens up to reveal a desk clock adorned with Victorian motifs of floral bouquets and country sports. Roger Lascelles’ Clocks of London combine simplicity with elegance. Between the covers of every
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    City Girl Karen
    116 5 RUNNING a recreation centre is a stressful iob for Karen Kwee, 26, but she loves every minute of it Karen has been working in various fitness clubs for five years. Four months ago, she was offered the chance to manage the recreation centre at Plaza Hotel. Since
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      131 5 Mttfi 'V v m m iff ivr ?y« v w &C. Wj M UK tft s < r Si jrHs ~1 N BLAUPUNKT Bosch Telecom It’s a small point But it makes a world of difference. Now Blaupunkt lets you capture the wonderful moments of your holidays with a compact
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    Lost man battles blizzards for 2 weeks – and he survives
    692 6  - Lost man battles blizzards for 2 weeks and he survives Hunter thought dead returns alive the day after his memorial service By JOE MULLINS CONVINCED Bill Adamache was dead after he had been lost for two weeks in the blizzardswept wilderness of northern Canada, his heartbroken wife and friends held
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    New laser technique alters shape of eye for better sight
    302 6 A STAGGERING 100 million Americans could soon throw their spectacles and contact lenses away, thanks to an incredible new laser procedure that alters the shape of the eye. This nreakthrough could be widely available in two years. It can be
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      238 6 DINE AT THE PEAK OF MOUNT FABER IN CHAO YUE CUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT THIS LUNAR NEW YEAR Daily Delights Set Lunch m GONG XI FA CAI JBSfe SEAFOOD STEAMBOAT CANTONESE CUISINE •$228 (8 courses) (gifl:Martell 1/2 bottle) $5B (5 courses) $lOB (8 courses) $2B (4 courses) Ala cart Menu order
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      158 6 Prosperity starts right here! Our masterchefs have specially prepared two very exclusive Prosperity Menus to start off the 1 .nmr Npuj Vi Lunar New Year. W UK /5 New Year Special Menu $298 Prosperity "Yu-Sheng" G’ or 10 Brained Dried Oyster with Black Mow Prawn Roll in Cream Sauce Braised
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    Kenny’s delight is a restaurant in Malacca
    596 7  -  This ‘Nonya’ makes roti prata and mee rebus By ELAINE TAN THIRTY-NINE-YEAR old Kenny Chan may be known for his hilarious antics and mannerisms as a bibik but this self-made Malaccan actor stretches roti prata and whips up mee rebus with just as
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      81 7 w&**. Romance at COACHMAN Tallin love...zvith our excellent service, cosy ambience and very tempting cuisines ‘That's romance in a perfect setting Coachman Inn just the place for a smart business lunch or a quiet romantic dinner (Pay spec [omante 5-Cou(S din net Comp fomented Bose foi \acfies. W ge stet'oos
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  • BUYLINES
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      Hit the streets in your ‘pyjamas’
      275 8/9  -  By ELAINE TAN “PYJAMA” casuals hit the streets a la Lanvin style. With great elan, Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 90 Collection smartly known as the “jeune premier” line, is an inspiration of the glorious 50s. The Traditional and Studio Collection shows a thoroughbred silhouette and an
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      Sydney Harbour and exotic marine life under covers
      263 8/9 AUSTRALIAN art rules once again with the help of internationally recognised designers Jenny Kee and Ken Done. Their vibrant designs now join Sheridan’s Australian originals collection under the names “Tropikee” and “Sydney Harbour”. Ms Kee’s “Tropikee” is a brilliant interpretation of the
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      380 8/9 THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC GEOMANCY "FENS SHUr* CENTRE IN Si. ASIA SAN YEN Provides 'FENG SHUl'Services for Offices, Factories, Residentials etc... Mr Lim Koon Hian in his 18yearsasgeomancy practitioner has offered his consultancy services locally and also in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kohg and other countries. mOFEMNMAL OEOMAMCER S 5c 4*
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      156 8/9 Boat rta> 30 s Th» v «t ftotft a i o^s^ 4a a ®e»®'S»ce» ioT a iq 0 0 (2 pOOLS/Of b^ n K Served nightly from 7.00 pm $15.00 Adult $10.50 Child Fashion show every Wednesday at 8.15 pm For reservations, call 297-2828 All prices are subject to 10%
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    A day of wine and roses
    1384 10 Restaurants lay on special menus for Valentine’s Day THIS Valentine’s Day, take her or him to one of the following restaurants and wine and dine in romantic ambience. Fine food and great entertainment have been lined up and you are promised a really good
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      203 10 Relax and reiunvenate after a tiring day*.* with experienced and charming masseuses to attend to you I SPECIAL ECONOMICAL I PACKAGE at $3O ONLY IFROM I DEC 89 MAR 90 Massage Sauna/Steambath Gym Facilities Swimming Pool RIVERSIDES 'V 177 River Valley Road #OB-08/11 Liang Court Complex (Next to Hotel New
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      63 10 A rI FANFR AND BRIGHTER HOUSE We can clean vour drains, external walls, patios, driveways and garage floors using high pressure water. This is a safe and efficient method using no chemicals. Price reasonable. ■m For a free demonstration and quotation: Please contact: PACIFIC WATER BLASTING 15 West Coast Hit
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      70 11 AMB 1 A'LEVEL J LAW CONSTITUTIONAL LAW The Important Basic Qualifications for a Good Law Degree. Classes commencing soon. Quality Tutition from experienced Expatriate Teacher very familiar with syllabus requirements and examination trends. Attend our free talks/lectures before enrolling CALL PAUL ISARDAS-*****00 for reservations and other details. ETS TRAINING CENTRE
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      437 11 Our Speciality! AIR FLOWN BEEF CairttljiU Strafe Houtfe 160 Orchard Road, #O2-01 Orchard Point, Singapore 0923. Tel: *****32,*****64 SET LUNCH sB.so++ Monday to Saturday 11am -2.30 pm (Different Menu Daily) Dinner by Candle Light X-FUNGUS Video Tape Cassette Rewinder/ Cleaner... No more dirty tapes!! Saves your time and money. $l2O
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    AFTER 5
    2209 12 DINE DANCE TGIF, Far East Plaza. First drink charge: $7 nett. Happy hours: Noon to 7 pm. No cover charge for ladies on Tues and Thurs. Fashion show on Fri. Tel: 732-5182. DISCOS Bubbles Entertainment Palace, Grange Road. Bar prices from Sun to Thurs; $16.80 (Fri, Sat and
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      303 12 DIAMOND HEALTH CENTRE PTE LTD 100 Jalan Sultan #O5-21. sth Floor. Sultan Plaza Singapore 0719 Tel: *****11 (10 Lines) Business Hours: 10 am 11 pm YOUR HEALTH AHD FITNESS IS OUR CONCERN WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND FITNESS WE'VE IT ALL All customers or* ontittea to uWim oD our
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      305 13 AiIiXiiiJjLAXHE sr-vtusxx JBitfEH Luxurious S cosy massage-rooms Charming experienced massueses HAKONE DeSauna *O3-08 Hotel Royal. Newton Rd. Tel: *****38 *****38 *****11 Ext. 306 Business Hrs.: 10.30 a- 12 midnight daily KARTEVA Health Centre Joo Chiat Road *O4-56/63 Katong People's Complex Tel: *****88 *****78 Business Hrs.: 10am -11 pm daily tV
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  • Page 13 Miscellaneous
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  • BITES
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      Pigeon feed, Chinese style
      152 14  -  Compiled by HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY INDULGE in an unusual gastronomic exDerience set a taste of pigeons at Hai Tien Lo Restaurant, Pan Pacific Hotel. Hong Kong masterchef Chan Chen Hei has created an assortment of dishes and highly recommends barbecued pigeon with minced garlic ($35++), steamed pigeon
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      Steaks supreme
      133 14 STEAK lovers, head for Blooms Continental Restaurant, Orchard Hotel, from now till the end of the month and check out the Fantasy of Steaks. Lady Blue is a tantalising dish of tenderloin sauteed with blueberry while T-Bone Steak Royalty is topped with sliced prawns and peaches served with
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      The age of Aquarius
      41 14 AQUARIUS is Meridien Hotel’s cocktail of the month. The cocktail is artfully concocted from creme ae cacao, cream and apricot brandy. Priced at $9.50++, the cocktail is available at all food and beverage outlets of the hotel.
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      Midnight treats
      47 14 THIS really takes the cake. Expect mouth-wa-tering strawberry Napoleon, peppermint mousse, Italian cheesecake, passion fruit cake, marquise au cbocolat among others in the newly introduced Saturday night dessert buffet. This not-to-be-missed buffet is available from 9 pm to midnight at the Tea Garden, Regent Hotel.
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      Mmmmm’s the word
      137 14 THIS month, the Top of the M’s treats are sure winners. The chef recommends air-dried Swiss beef and ham with mangoes, tossed crisp frisee (a typically French vegetable) with bacon, goose liver and croutons, spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil. You could also try the mixed
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      Master chefs special
      99 15 THE Senbazuru Japanese Restaurant in Hotel New Otani is featuring a Chef’s Special Set Dinner Prepared by master chef osniyasu for this month only. The kaiseki style set dinner consists of no less than 10 dishes including tiny grilled rice ball. deep fried sting fish, soft roe
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      92 14 OFFICE FURNITURE AT FANTASTIC LOW PRICES! Table Aluminium leg Executive Desk <2> Typ«st Chair Secretarial W Chan ring Cabnet 3-5146 2' $9B High Back Executive Chair Executive Relax Chair comfortable Redmable American Synihettc Leather Usual $398 Now: $2BB KEREIWA INTERIOR FURNISHING Blk 503 Juroog West St 52. #O2-851/ 853 (2nd
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    Fancy fancy burgers with fancy tastes?
    173 15 A BIG burger bash is happening at the Parrots Coffee Shop, Omni Marco Polo from now till February 11. The delectable meat patty is prepared in a variety of ways using different types of meat, topped with various sauces and served with condiments. The
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      115 15 d? fe.KINGSLAND VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT PTE LTD Vegetarian Yu-Sheng during Lunar New Year Festive Season. Ample parking Credit Cards A OQ •Or 9a V <5 9 0 0) r o> o 0 CQ Q 0 S' N 4 o Pub We serve only authentic vegetarian cuisine.We also cater for weddings and
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    A feast for the eyes from dough and vegetables
    349 16  -  By ELAINE TAN YOU may find the fabled “eight immortals” eating out of your lobster salad or cold dish if you dine at the Tang Court, Dynasty Hotel. Although shrunken in size, these mythical figures still enchant with their winsome presence.
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    Cosmetics to show your true colours
    208 16 THE nude look is in. “Colours of the 90s” by Elizabeth Arden is a makeup look that does not look madeup. Spring colours for 1990 surprise with an exciting spectrum giving faces the glow of vitality and health. Light, blendable, easy colours paint a
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