Timeszone Central, 6 December 1990

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  • 14 1 TimesZone Central Every THURSDAY with your Straits Times December 6,1990 Vol. 3 No. 48
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  • 458 1  -  By ELAINE TAN IT’S new, exciting and definitely shopper-friendly. You can hardly recognise the recently renovated Metro Orchard with its modern floor layout and exclusive nooks and corners for shoppers. After four-and-a-half months of renovations, the scaffoldings have come down to reveal a slick and
    Picture by ALEX LIM.  -  458 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 15 1 Scents of smell from Tangs and other stores Pages 12,13 j? q_ k+'£.«<?) »**!*)«*<, IfUli, *W4^#l»Tit.'.
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    • 98 1 All New Nikon n\2() SM33 T n mto your evervtinu o 3 ways to take your picture. 35mm wide gets you the whole scene. Great for group shots or landscape. 55mm Tele lets you capture tt someone Perfect for portraits. Macro dose-up lets you capture bigger images of small subjects.
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  • The Substation
    • 420 2 A diary of events at the home for the arts DRAMA Gung-ho Theatre Ensemble will stage a trilogy of celebrated European classics. “Murderer Hope for Humankind” is presented in an absurd and experimental fashion. The element of murder is in all three plays. In “Murderer, Hope for
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 863 3 wmimKmmimmmmmmm Christmas Special in Singapore P 4 Date: 24 Oec 90 Time: 1930 hrs Venue: Carlton Hotel From $l5O to $250 per room X us EitMnoar I Bancs $B9 PER PERSON X MS 111 Water $79 PER PERSON Disco $25 PER PERSON *)/**).-•>.‘o America O SOK I lIW OS r
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  • Weekly Diary
    • 1054 4  -  By ELAINE TAN Si drama Kuo Pao Kun’s 45-min monologue, “The Coffin is Too Big for the Hole”, will be performed by Alec Tok. A grand burial for a venerated grandfather stops short when the coffin cannot fit into the hole. What will happen to the funeral
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    • 297 4 THE FIRST CHINESE GEOMANCY "FENG SHUI" CENTRE IN S. E. ASIA Mr.Lim Koon Hian in his 18 years as geomancy practitioner has offered his consultancy services locally and also in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and other countries. Mr.Um Koon HianPROFESSIONAL GEOMANCER 4 3t 4 s SAN YEN GEOMANCY CENTRE
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 105 5 TV Karaoke Top Seller in KARAOKE \with 5 complimentary «n<»-song video tapes KEC Model SK-500 New Product with 3 major improved features one lasts stock while 2 3 Echo Speed Control can be adjusted to suit different venues and individual singer’s needs. Build-in Preamplifier if no amplifier is available, TV
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    • 102 5 THE COMPLETE ©fk§°§G®[P C£®F®®[k(§ We have one of the widest range of Karaoke Laser Disc, Video Tapes and Movie Laser Disc* wtr.r.” +*<**■ w HI c s>ss rv A ft Our karaoke video tapes has a wide range of up to 5,000 songs in English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean,
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  • BITES
    • 82 6 HAVE crepes with fruits or just plain butter and sugar. Head for Marion Crepes, the latest addition to the food row at Basement 1, Wisma Atria. It offers a wide selection of crepes from $1.90 to $3.80 a piece. If local sweets is what you’re looking for,
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    • 111 6  -  Compiled by DAVID LEE TRADITIONAL Indonesian cuisine cooked with Western methods will be the main attraction at Nusa Dua Lagon, Le Meridien Singapore. Among the culinary gems will be clear prawn soup with lemon grass, fried coconut prawns, red snapper, roast Javanese beef fillet, lobster salad, pancake with
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    • 53 6 WANT a quick bite after a good time at the discos? Golden Cafe and Beer Garden at Orchard Plaza serves deliciously crispy chicken wings at $6.60+ and half spring chicken at $5.90+ which goes well with beer at $3.85 nett a mug. It is open till
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    • 81 6 TAKE a trip around the world with an international buffet lunch. Feast on an irresistible spread of cold dishes, salads, main courses and desserts, such as smoked ham, Norwegian salmon, herring, roast turkey, coleslaw, Swiss sausages, Greek-style red snapper, Spanish chicken Chilindron, duckling a I'orange, lasagne verde,
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    • 65 6 IF YOU feel like having something steaming hot for dinner, go for the steamboat buffet at Green Bamboo Village, Hotel Eauatorial. Pick from over 20 items of fresh seafood and tasty beef to vegetables and fresh fruit Served from 7 to 10.30 pm daily, it costs sls+
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    • 78 7 THE Korean barbecue buffet dinner at Pool Terrace, Royal Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, is drawing in the crowds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Help yourself to beef, chicken, pork, lamb, bean curd, mushrooms, vegetables, fish balls and sausages. Have your meal with the popular Korean vegetable pickle, kimchi,
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    • 68 7 LUNCH is simply shiok at Bibi’s The Pub, Peranakan Place. Daily local set lunches at s9.so++ consists of main dishes such as beef rendang, chicken with buah keluak (black nut), stewed pork, chicken curry, or lamb korma. The set meal, which changes daily, includes a soup,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 323 6 Joyful Karaoke Lounge WITH K.T.V. ROOMS. BUSINESS HOURS HAPPY HOURS. MONDAY TO FRIDAY EXCEPT EVE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY. 6.30 PM TO 7.45 PM BEER/SOFT DRINKS AT $13.80+ WITH 1 DRINK F.O.C. HARD LIQUOR DISCOUNT 20 PERCENT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EXCEPT EVE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY 6.30 PM TO 7.45 PM BEER/SOFT
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  • 333 7  -  By ELAINE TAN FANCY a “hanging Christmas tree” complete with trimmings? It can be yours if you are willing to fork out at least $1,250 for one! The eye-catching spiral-shaped “fir tree” hangs from the ceiling. Made from fibreglass, it has no trunk.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 92 7 (JU4— IjM&fl Carr*r- r i s. HAWKER SEAFOOD oV e of delicl Ol)s Rewarded SoO' ‘>«ood won '"Oment so*- at The Hw uoo cancchose s e Com#’ 0/77 H»* ker Seafo oo v,on* at ""'V c \a\ n,e nu or a Scv v our Or extensive a l a cv-
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    • 45 7 1 r t V— v j r. v m H Hfeto Re* S e )f f' f ns 1 i M P 4 i-** amm m m RED LANTERN REVOLVING RESTAURANT 60-A, CHANGE ALLEY AERIAL PLAZA, COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE 0104. TEL: *****77. *****74 FAX: *****66
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  • 180 8  -  ELAINE TAN TO FIND out if the crematorium is dead serious about the vital statistics of coffins, I called them up incognito. I said: “Hello, I would like to find out the standard size of a coffin for cremation?” A voice on the
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  • Article, Illustration
    651 8 The Arts with ELAINE TAN THOSE in the “dead” trade can be rather grave on matters of cremation. Twenty-four-year-old Alec Tok said: “I went to the crematorium one day and asked about the appropriate size of a coffin for cremation.” Tongue-in-cheek, he asked: “What happens if it’s too
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 320 8 *s 7= \J SELF-SERVE BREAKFAST From only $2.50 nett Includes fruit juice and unlimited coffee or tea. Available from 6am -1130 am NEW CONCEPT DENNY'S RESTAURANT ORCHARD POINT SET LUNCH WITH SOUP AND SALAD BAR Jl from only $6.50+ <B*. Available from 12 noon 2pm ss&s: gsgac» SET MENUS AT
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    • 13 8 THE STRAITS TIMES CLASSIFIED YOUR GUIDE TO MORE PRODUCTS SERVICES CATS 737 116*
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  • 254 9 PIECE a group of young and bubbly musicians together and you get New Puzzles, a sevenmember band from Manila. Immaculately dressed in black and white outfits, lead vocalists Bong Perez, Lloyd Ligunas and Lyke Ramirez (the rose among the thorns), provide catchy
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 57 9 a Closed on Sundays Public Holidays c c i 4 -jgy H J*' ,SONY I £®&j U. 1 For your listening pleasure, we have a wide range of popular audio available right here! You'll be surprised by the price we offer GEE HUP LEONG CO Blk 149 Silat Avc. #Ol-62/64
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    • 234 9 STARLIGHT STAGING ART CO. PTE. LTD. V/////////////4& m. u Y/hrZvT/, V, A Office space planning Office interior design A Open plan system ',T77/Z7////////t, A Office renovation Custom-made furniture Office chairs Contact *****66 Oft/Showroom Fty 1 Jin. Anak Bukrt, #O2-07/39/41 Bukit Timah Plaza. >*****30 ALARM FIRE PROOF ANTI-BURGLAR S YRS WARRANTY
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  • SHOP SMART
    • 307 10 TANGS brings seasonal tidings of “Come Home to Christmas” to all shoppers. With this message, the store heralds the mood and magic of Christmas in an atmosphere of tinsel spirals, fairy lights and shiny baubles. To take home a piece of the action, just
      TEXT: Elaine Tan STYLING AND PICTURES: Alex Lim GIFTS: Tangs and Tangs Studio  -  307 words
    • 726 12/13  -  By ELAINE TAN THE quest for a scent begins with the first whiff. And with so many brands and new ooncoctmn* in the market, it would be wise to let your nose do the “walking” before deciding on the fragrance to give your woman. Fragrances give
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    • 77 17 PURIFY the air that you breathe. Use Germs Buster, an advanced air purification and sterilisation system which removes odours, cleans and refreshes stale air. It provides a germ-free and clean environment which enhances the body’s natural resistance against diseases. Ideal for hospitals, clinics, nurseries, food
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    • 282 18 BUYING and thinking of what to give your loved ones or business associates is an easy task when you have your Christmas ideas “all wrapped up”. Wickerworks specialises in designing traditional wicker gift baskets that are appropriate, unique and beautifully presented. Cookies This is
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    • 98 19 HAMPERS make ideal gifts for business acquaintances, friends and relatives. Singapore Hampers offers a selection of wonderful goodies at value-for-money prices, starting from $5O (which includes lime liqueur, cake, biscuits, fruit-flavoured tea, crackers, and sweets) to $BBB (liquor, chocolates, nuts, cake, and more). Each is beautifully
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    • 55 20 BE IT fashion, jewellery, toys, electrical goods, or toiletries, Forum, The Shopping Mall, has something for you. Spend a minimum of $lOO and you get a chance to enter the “Guess The Elves” contest. You may find yourself going on a holiday to Finland! Floral dress
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    • 132 23 CHANCES are slim if you are thinking of making a trip to Hatyai, Utapao (Pattaya), or even Phuket Newsman Coach Tour and Travel Pte Ltd has chartered a total of 13 flights to meet the overwhelming response from Singaporeans going for short trips to these places
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    • 137 23 TONE, shape and build up your muscles with Power Trainer weight-training multigymnasium equipment. Sportsview Manufacturing and Trading Pte Ltd supplies many models, from single to 16 station machines, which are suitable for homes, clubs, schools and institutions. A good example is
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    • 47 11 We specialise In: Home Karaoke System Rental of Karaoke System for Company/Family Function Pub/Disco, Karaoke Club Installation in Video Laser Sound System z DUPOINT HI-FI TRADING (KARAOKE) PTE LTD 101 Upper Cross Street #Ol-32, #O2-56/57 People's Park Centre .n Singapore 0105 Tel: *****22 (3 lines) Fax: *****57
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    • 222 11 The Beat goes on with 3* 2v; c e 0 vS 1 at the Hillside Lounge Excelsior Hotel The exciting quartet performs the latest hits from arouna the world ana all your favourite oldies. Tap your feet to the rhythm of the beat or just sit pack and enjoy their
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  • Page 12/13 Advertisements
    • 290 12/13 ROLLING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SINGAPORE! GOOD-YEAR SGIRVIITSIK "i Providing you with a full range of tyre services and car maintenance. -Computerised 4-wheel alignment with precision Hunter Machine Computerised high-speed on-wheel balancing Computerised off-wheel balancing with video display terminal Complete range of Goodyear high-performance tyres Wide choice of
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    • 238 12/13 r<3 A NEW CONCEPT IN EXQUISITE CHINESE DINING A totally new experience awaits y0u.... Savour die best of Contemporary Hongkong Cuisine, from unique newly-created to speciality dishes, every dish is expertly prepared by our top Hongkong chefs. Cotne enjoy a meal at Treasure Restaurant, aid you’ll discover a whole new
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  • Article, Illustration
    1521 14 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. Tel: 732-5182. DISCOS Chinoiserie, Hyatt Regency Singapore. Cover charge: sls++ for la- dies, s2o++ for men (Mon to Thurs); s22+ for ladies
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 229 14 r THE ONLY THAI DISCO IN SINGAPORE PATTAYA DISCO! No Cover Charge t Mb PRIME INTERWORLD NITE CLUB PTE LTD. 5001 Beach Road, #O2-81/90 Golden Mile Complex, S'pore 0719 Tel: 294 4813 291 4976 Welcome to Johor Bahru's Exciting PUSAI SENAMAN SENTOSA (SENTOSA HEALTH CENTRE) Tastefully renovated and many charming
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    • 53 14 EAT ALL YOU CAN PER HEAD STEAMBOAT BUFFET LUNCH 11am to 2.30 pm Steamboat Buffet Dinner $lO per head (6pm to 10pm) Hong Kong Dlanxln A la carte menu also available •Seating capacity of 120 tables for all occasions 3rd Floor, Selegie Complex, Selegie Rd Tel: *****41/*****14 No Service Charge
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 143 15 Orchid Inn HEALTH CENTRE Business Hours: 10am-12pm Masseuse required vi •*>' Credit Card ti Extensively decorated Sauna Steam Bath TV Room All rooms with attached shower Novotel Orchid Singapore 214 Duncam Road. S’porc 112 V. I *****22 I .\t 1507/***** >4 THE FINEST COLLECTION OF HEALTH CENTRES IN SINGAPORE! Masseuses
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    • 166 15 0B A (Zhintiuul tU StUtKtl #O6-01/02 People's Pork Complex. Singapore 0106. (Residential Lift 6th Fkxx/Car Park Top Floor) Tel: *****66 (3 Lines) Business Hours: 10.00 am to 11.30 pm MASSAGE^ STEAM SAUNA m OogiAiri great; m n LuOesauncu 279, Balestier Road, #O2-20 Balestier Point Singapore 1232, (Above McDonald' Tel: *****55,
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  • 560 16 JURONG BIROPARK Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim The 20-ha park is home to more than 4,000 birds, from arctic dwellers to birds of paradise. There are more than 420 species of colourful birds to be found. You can have breakfast with the feathered creatures at the
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 276 16 BI KIT TIMAH MASSAGE PARLOUR 1 Jalan Anak Bukit #BI-12/14 Bukit Timah Plaza Singapore 2158 Tel: *****61, *****62 MASSAGE SAUNA r. Business Hours. 10am —10.30 pm Enjoy a massage in a Brand New Environment! Relaxed and feeling good -that's how you II feel after you've visited us Our charming and
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    • 35 16 V.I.P. HEALTH CENTRE Far East Plaza 05-18, sth Floor WScotts Road Singapore 0922 'r Charming A Professional Uflsfr4HfS&S Private Rooms with shower attached Swedish Uaccana i moMaycr or Shiatsu massage Facial •Foot Reflexology SB B
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
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    • 136 17 la prairie 1 SWITZERLAND AN OFFER NEVER TO BE REPEATED! FREE la prairie travel kit (retail $295) to be given away to the first 20 customers who sign up for a 6-month facial treatment OR Get a FREE cellular facial (worth 569) plus a FREE GIFT (worth $130) when you
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 245 18 I LOST 13 KILOGRAMS AFTER 18 APPOINTMENTS Read what Slander Lady Beauty Centra has done for Hi Wong Before After Beaufv Centre "I have achieved my dream figure! SLENDER LADY Methods of Slimming is very relaxing and safe, it gives me fast and perfect results. In only 18 THERMATRIM PROGRAMMES
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 275 19 We Have A Fine Selection Of New Used English Chinese Novels, Comics And Magazines. /UNNy 900K/H0? FAR EAST PLAZA 14 SCOTTS ROAD #O3-02 SINGAPORE 0922 TEL: 733 1583 Business Hours: Mon-Sat 10.00 am B.oopm Sun e) Public Holidays: 12.00 pm -6.00 pm New Branch: City Plaza 810 Geylang Rd #Ol-14
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    • 205 19 (k /a PEPPER' N' SPICE i where even thing is nice If you have not heard of the Hottest Spot in Town, then make a dash to PEPPER "N" SPICE restaurant. You can get a good spread of the widest selection of Malaysian/Local cuisine. You'll find everything pleasing to your
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 320 20 CHAO YUE CUN SEAFOOD at its BEST Business hr 11am to Midnight 2am (Free Parking) the fine atmosphere and immaculate at our new premises from Mount Faber V V to the junction of PANDAN ROAD MW RfUfI SUNSET WAY ULU PANDAN ROAD 7 S pore American 2 School *i Wi
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    • 314 20 ;3Sfl§ ■<*"' J&v 0 +**> Mury w»’?'4 C~c** Essence anc e»chjnQe «t L for a Ertt 31 > Cr« ’.O'*" >n 3 p A-T r OC« G* —WW OM*"* r~, $l5 Half Dozen Pack 515.00. Avanaoie at leading department stores. supermarkets medical nails and provision snops «r i tta l£ft
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 227 21 The New Era of Television PROFESSIONAL VIDEOPROJECTOR "The Best from Europe If 51 Mi m TCS- IE (Z TF o Features: High Resolution Picture Multi-System Multiple Inputs Super VHS, Video Monitor, RGB and Computer Inputs Built-in PAL Tuner Infrared remorecontrol Special Liquid Cooled tubes for long life operation Electronic Screen
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  • 261 22 HERE are some hot spots in town to check out on Christmas eve. Chinoiserie, Hyatt Regency Dress to kill. Dance all night from 9 to 4 am. First drink charge at s6s++ includes snacks (at midnight), hats and novelties. Reading Room, Marina Mandarin Have
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  • 89 22 GO “wild” at this shopping centre. Scotts Shopping Centre is bursting with fun and excitement this month and there is a good selection of merchandise to satisfy all gift hunters. In conjunction with its Christmas theme this year, ‘‘Wild Things” toys (four different characters) and books
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 253 22 MICRO-COMPUTERISED DICTIONARY GOLDEN CD-6 (student model) ELECTRONIC ENGLISH/CHINESE DICTIONARY-, INTRODUCTORY PERIOD, SPECIAL OFFER AT > 198 0 5.5 cm X 6.5 cm X 2 Jem) GOLDEN CD-6 can enhance your English usage It Is easy to operate, meets everyday needs and Is a great companion for students. English-Chinese Dictionary English
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    • 133 22 SUITABLY GROOMED A specialist in gent s wedding suits. We strive to meet the needs and tastes of our customers. [We cater to your budget with our quality outfits. Both custom-made and rental suits are available. Ready-made suits are also available for sale. •■V mm •V M if K£s f>
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 180 23 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SALE!! Shimano 10 speed $l5O Shimano 12 speed $lBO MX 12*: $45 BMX 16*: $7O BMX 20*: $BO BMX 20* with 3 speed: $l4O SUNTOUR SINGLE SPEED FOLDING BICYCLE FREE 1 Carrying Bag $275 DA FOLDING BICYCLE 3 speed $4OO 5 speed $420 $lBO 15 Speed Mountain Bike
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    • 291 23 PRE CHRISTmS^ ctAL oFFEK S!U Genuine Beijing Zhangguang Brand 101 Formula Hair Liniment Products With Latest High Tech Sealed Packaging. Pulanna Beauty Products, Breast Cream Eyelash Products. Retailers Hair Salon Are Welcome. Export Enquiries Also Welcome. KAM UNG DEPT. STORE KIM LENG STORE lIW ffi J£ Block 32, #O3-1016/1024, Old
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 641 24 TRY THE TRIMLINE METHOD THE BEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT! At TRIMLINE we recognise each person as an individual. That’s why we have weight-loss methods to suit the individual. To lose weight effectively, we have... Thermal Method The Natural Way specially prescribed herbs containing ginseng coupled with an eating programme
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