Weekend East, 2 November 1989

Microfilm: NL19543
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    18 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, November 2, 1989 MCI (P) No. 172/5/89 Vol. 4 NO. 43
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  • Article, Illustration
    Katong set to be ‘golden mile’ of restaurants
    722 1  -  New eating-places are opening every month By ELAINE TAN A STRETCH of East Coast Road is looking set to be the “golden mile” of restaurants. In the last six months, restaurants have been sprouting up in the Katong area, especially along the
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      80 1 Changi RC wins award again: Back Page «r* Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK FIONA enjoys working so much she has only taken a day’s leave since she left college two years ago. She’s involved in the camera business. What does she do? Is she: 1. A photo journalist? 2. A
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      88 1 mm* 30 All New Nikon TWZ O 3 ways to take your picture. 35mm wide gets you the whole scene. Great for group shots or landscapes. Macro close-up lets you capture bigger images of smaN subjects. For example: flower, fruits, etc. 55mmTeie lefts you capture that special someone Nikon We
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  • Article, Illustration
    Pigeons turn up dead
    395 2  -  By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY MORE than a dozen pigeons were found dead in a field next to Block 61, Marine Drive, last week. Residents said this was not the first time that they had found the birds dying mysteriously. Mr Steven Tan, of Marine Drive, said: "My
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  • Article
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    330 2 Geylang East 9 *****19 THE youth group is organising a visit to the "On Dinosaurs and Man” exhibition at the Science Centre and going to temples around Singapore on Sunday at 8.30 am. Fees: $5 (child), $10 (member), and $12 (nonmember). It includes transport, entry ticket and lunch. Kaki Bukit
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      497 2 AUSTRALIA BOOK EARLY FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS MORNING OR EVENING FLIGHT PERTH Western Australia Lommms Tourism Commission A 0 i^NCC El Caballo Blanco dancing horses 6D Perth (Deluxe from $l3lB Dep Nov [ll. 14} 19, 21. 22.26. 28. 29 Dec 2.5.6. 9. 12. 13. 17. 19. 20. 24. 26 70 Perth/farm
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      662 3 MERRY 1 X’ M 8 9 JOrv> RKMRYBIMDE Ojjj&iA' Two (/wifr 'fort, TTve» T\ut& Ojs Thi* Ob/UAfirwiA'! ni > A choice of the Peugeot 205 GTi (PARF) or the Peugeot 405 GL (PARF), a pair of Rolex watches (Gent's and Lady's) and $12,000 worth of shopping vouchers to be won
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  • Article, Illustration
    Fiona is now aiming for bigger things
    168 4 OUR WHAT’S-HER-LINE GIRL: DID YOU GUESS RIGHT? FIONA BARTHLOMEIJSZ, 21, was a champion sharpshooter in school and held the record for two years. Now, she is aiming for bigger things as an advertising executive and co-or-dinator with Shiro Singapore, the Nikon camera people.
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  • Article
    Deepavali show
    45 4 THE Bedok Indian Cultural Group is organising a Deepavali Variety Show on Novemoer 11 at 7 pm at the Bedok Community Centre. The Minister for Law and Home Affairs, and MP for Bedok GRC, Professor S Jayakumar, will be the guest of honour.
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  • Article
    Peranakan play at Sentosa
    81 4 ENJOY a hilarious Peranakan play called “Gong Kiah sai” (“Silly Son-In-Law”) on Saturday and Sunday at the New Ferry Terminal, Sentosa. Director William Tan promises witty punch lines and some gooa old ronggeng by seasoned actors and actresses like G T Lye, Sally Gan and Lee
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      434 4 SOMETHING NEW FOR YOUR BOSS ON BOSSES’ DAY EECCEEINE ms THE ITEMPTOG TARGETS Official 12“ dart boards with 11 designs suitable for all occasions. 5522.8 Available at all leading departmental stores and gift shops. DECCD Elf T DTE LTd 845 Geylang Road *Ol 25/*O3 39 Tanjong Katong Complex (Yokoso) Singapore
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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      680 5 NEWSMAN GROUP NEWSMAN TRAVU. s 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-38/39 MERIDIEM SHOPPING CENTRE TEL: *****22 Overseas Dept) *****33 (M'pia Dept) Branches: 081-34 Parkway Parade Tel: *****90 005-106 Far East Plaia Tel: *****66 001-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre Tel: *****52 LIMITED SEATS V V II r ✓/<//< I mA mS mm Early
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  • REPLIES
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      Writer’s help needed
      49 6 I REFER to the letter Raw meats, fish sold next to cooked food" from Susan (WEEKENDeast, Oct 12). I would appreciate it if she could call me at tel: 731-9855 to help us look into the matter BILLY CHEW. Public Affairs Department, Ministry of the Environment
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      Police booking motorists blocking traffic at junction
      95 6 I REFER to the letter "Bottleneck at junction leads to traffic jams” from Civic-Conscious Citizen WEEKENDeast Oct 12). The Traffic Police are aware of the situation and have been taking action against motorists who park their vehicles at the junction of Joo Chiat
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    • Article
      Students shouldn’t pay more for air-con buses
      78 6 STUDENTS have to pay extra when they take air-con-ditioned buses. I find it inconvenient to have change at hand every time I board an air-con bus. I have bought bus stamps which are supposed to be convenient ana a concession to students. This
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  • Live Letters to The Editor
  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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      ’Alio, ’Alio
      136 6 IT is usual in our company to call male colleagues “Ah Toll” or “Ah Tan” instead of "Mr Toh" or “Mr Tan.” The “Ah” replaces “Mr.” Recently, I made a phone call to a colleague who was at a worksite. It was very noisy and I could hardly
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  • JUNIOR FUNNIES
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      Phone number with a false ring to it
      99 6 I HAD a call from my classmate who asked me for a friend’s telephone number. I wanted to play a trick on him so I gave him his own telephone number and waited for him to tell me to be serious. I
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    • Article
      Smell of death
      120 6 MY grandmother came to stay with us for a month. One day, while my mother was talking to her, she noticed a cockroach. Mum quickly took a can of pesticides to spray on the cockroach. My grandmother, who is used to killing pests with a broom, liked
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      226 6 I—-1 $2O for the best letter WRITE to WEEKEND—tt it you have point to raise. Wo will pay $2O for the beat letter and $5 for any other letter publiahed. The letters should be short and to the point. Ideally, they should not exceed 150 words. All letters should be
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
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    Lock icon Millionaire poses as liner plumber to test girl’s love
    451 7  -  By DAVID WRIGHT —National Enquirer. MILLIONAIRE Mike Novak wanted to make sure his new girlfriend loved him for himself and not his money so he spent three months posing as a plumber on the QE 2! And during that entire time,
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      437 7 cT .vo cf* 5 nmm S*9mj3i PI Kfro O- BRIDAL GOWNS CENTRE SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER (A) Wedding Gowns Package Ss46o (B) Wedding Gowns Plus Wedding Photo Package FREE use of bridal bouquet use of Chinese Korean traditional dress make-up hairstyling during your QUALITY CAR MAINTENANCE IMOTOGARD I THE COMPLETE AUTO
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    Fiesta feasting, Papua New Guinea style
    227 8 EVER wondered what Papua New Guinea cuisine is like? The Furama Hotel brings to Singapore Papua New Guinea’s First Fiesta Spectacular and feasting is definitely on the agenda. Papua New Guinea is home to basic staples such as banana, yam, kaukau (sweet potato), tapioca,
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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      467 8 PHILIPS 10th Anniversary (Since 1979) PHILIPS Radio Cassette Midi Hi-Fi PHILIPS BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 Fax: *****32 FREE headphone 3pcs C6O tapes for every purchase F 1285 AW7593 180 W (pmpo) Normal $260 Special $209 Duai deck stereo radio cassette recorder FM/MW/2XSW
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      38 8 m v'l m m 3 Carpets, Wallpapers, Curtains, Blinds, Sofa Upholstery, Furniture Designing Manufacturing. For Enquiries Free Quotation, please call: SENG YANG INTERIOR TRADING 112 East Coast Rd, #O2-33 Katong People’s Complex, S’pore 1543 Tel: *****08 Pager: *****99
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  • VACATION SPECIALS
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      Voyage of fulfilment
      118 9 MORE than eight million people have made pilgrimages to the small mountain village of Medjugorje in Yugoslavia where the Virgin Mary first appeared in -1981. Since then, yearly visits to the site have brought peace and fulfilment to those who seek her. Hospitable villagers will make you
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      Christmas at sea
      136 9 SAIL to Penang and Langkawi this Christmas on the Coral Princess, a 146-metre luxury liner, or enjoy a weekend cruise to nowhere. Once aboard, the ship is yours to enjoy. Try your luck on th£ poker and jackpot machines, or visit the casino where you can play
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      Australia on a campervan
      298 10/11 Four travel plans for a great trip SEEK OUT the golden beaches of Queensland, venture on to the wondrous Great Barrier Reef, and experience life in the great outback. Enjoy Australia and all its beauty at your own pace with four travel ideas from Neptune Tours.
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      Your shopping guide to Adelaide and Perth
      281 10/11 SYDNEY and Melbourne are undoubtedly the leaders for shopping on a grand scale. Not to be outdone, though, are Adelaide and Perth Adelaide, the cultural heartland of Australia, is a haven of parks and gardens bursting with glorious colours. It is the resting
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      Farmhouse living and city life in NZ
      186 12 IF you’re thinking of going to New Zealand for a dream vacation, here are some unbeatable packages. Experience the many wonders and natural beauty of New Zealand on your own in an eight-day Super-Value New Zealand holiday. Only the basic components airfare and
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      Big smile pays off for Chan Brothers
      125 12 SERVICE with a big smile has paid off for Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd. It was this that allowed the agency to clinch two prestigious awards Singapore Tourist Promotion Board s "Travel Agency of the Year" merit award in 1987 and New Zealand
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      Lunch on the high seas
      98 12 TAKE an island cruise on the Equator Dream and you can rest assured that it will be smooth-sailing all the way. You are ensured a good time on the luncheon, dinner, discovery and disco cruises. For instance, the Sunset and Romantic Dinner cruises promise a
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      809 9 MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAYS 10 DAYS GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY Dep. date: 1990 Jan. 26 $2-788 13 DAYS GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY Dep date: 1990 May 29. June 1 5. 10 DAYS TOUR OF EGYPT Dep. date: 1990 Jan 24, March 11. 13 DAYS GRAND TOUR EGYPT Dap date: 1990 May 27.
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      232 10/11 I N •r SALES > NOW ON! H. Luggage Winter Wear I Reasonably Priced! IL NTUC FAIRPRICE (Bedok Branch) Blk 212 Bedok North St 1 #Ol-147 Singapore 1646 1 EQUATOR DREAM t.’. > 11 v A > k *r 91 s y £1 if R I m fc i-w/. FIf
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      384 10/11 4 out of 5 risk everything when they travel. Are you one of them? Records show that 4 out of 5 Singaporeans travel without travel insurance. Opening themselves and their loved ones to all sons of risks. Don't be one of them. Protect yourself and your loved ones when you
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      558 12 11l the latest exclusive luxurious getaway resort. TURI BEACH RESORT 2D/1N from Ssl4o/-l-.ir from tht* pressures of work, y< m can ■enjoy refreshing change of scene at 1 11 l<i MI.A< II Kl s( )KT Abundantly equip|x-d with luxuries and far ilitieslo rival the best [resorts of the world, a
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      44 12 J&r c lravelweCf c Fte CtcC MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE Departure Dates Nov 17 24, Dec 1 15 For more details and on individual departures, please contact Travel well Pte Ltd 9 Penang Road #lO-15 Supreme House Singapore 0923 Tel: *****00 Tlx RS ***** Fax *****25
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  • MOTHER & CHILD
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      How to get your child to do his homework
      364 13  -  By JAMES McCANDLISH HAVING trouble getting your child to do his homework? Here’s what to do: First, set up a homework area without distractions, advises Lee Canter, co-author of “Homework Without Tears.” It doesn’t have to be a separate room. It
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      Time-management tips for teenagers
      245 13  -  By STEVE PLAMANN TEENAGERS nowadays lead hectic lives, juggling school, sports, chores and socialising but you can teach your youngster to manage time better by following these easy tips from a psychologist Help your teenager to learn scheduling techniques. Make sure he has a calendar in
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      233 13 HVURDOI Piano Upright piano from $2BOO onwards The best piano from Korea that really makes sense! Quality, beautiful, durable and economical. Famous in more than 100 cities. Sitka spruce is used for the soundboard, pinbiock strings from W. Germany, hammer felt from U.K., etc. Top quality piano materials. 5-year full
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      276 13 AEROMODE The One-Stop Look Good Beauty Health Centre FITNESS AND DANCE Low impact aerobics Jazzercise Individual social dance lessons FLORA DESIGN DELIVERY Ikebana Western Style Bridal Bouquet Bridal Car Ribbon Service Gift Wrapping BEAUTY AND COSMETIC Beauty facial Facial for problem skin Honey waxing Mole removal Non-surgical face lift BEAUTY
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    Secret recipes – couple’s formula for success
    463 14  - Secret recipes couple’s formula for success By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY HUSH-HUSH, say nothing to anyone about their recipes That’s Mr and Mrs Frank Lim's philosophy. The husband-ana-wife team who run F B Food-Fare, a snug and cosy Thai restaurant at 191, Paya Lobar Road, have their lips sealed Mrs Betty Lim,
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      283 14 hi I I I I F B Food-Fare Welcome to our exotic flavours of Thailand Best Thai Chilli Crab Tom Yum Soup Red Wine Chicken Prawns in Thai Sauce BBQ Desserts, etc 191 Paya Lebar Road inert to BP Station) S(1440) Tel *****06 Business Hrs 9am 9pm I Closed on
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    Baking the vegetarian way
    574 15  -  By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY EVER thought of baking cookies and cakes without eggs and bread without yeast? Ms Bharati Rama Krishnan, 44, a pharmacist, has found away. She has come up with about 50 cake and cookie recipes without making use of eggs. This is not unusual
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      270 15 DUKE RESTAURANT 42/46 Meyer Road Tel: *****11,*****73 J3 I JOGET music at DUKE HOTEL Every Friday music by THE RANGER’S From 8 pm to 1 am We cater for buffet parties, wedding company functions. 10% OFF ON CAKES Mirana Cate tlou§£ WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES We specialise in a variety of
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  • Article
    Fruit and flowering plants for Tree Planting Day
    141 16 TREE-PLANTING Day is here again. Members of Parliament of the different constituencies in the East and all over Singapore will be out in full swing to plant fruit trees, flowering plants, palms, and shrubs this Sunday. The First Deputy Prime Minister and
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      302 16 "BREATHE EASY... SINGAPORE!” Interior Deodorising and Bactericidal Treatment For only sl°° r L/ 0 NO MORE SMELLS. COMPLETE RESTORATION FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR CAR* Sealant Boot 1» PE Compound 2)PE Surface Restorer 5) PE Compartment Cleaning Ceiling Panel Cleaning interior vacuuming Windscreen Stain Removal Tyre Bumper Polish Cushion Steam
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      134 17 Out, out, damp spot! Having to clear bathrooms, closets, shoe racks and under sinks of musty odour and mildew those thin and black fungus growths caused by mould can be rather irritating and time-consuming An excellent solution to the problem is Damp Rid, a dehumidifier by Vapour Products from the
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      286 17 We specialise in logo designing, colour separation and all kinds of printing. m ueatfis sj iiaa louto |)iirii9i's an x tt n f*i rVj *i i 1 ip! 9199 lagftr tj(Jugiffch| I [|gsii§j9 »gglig 35 Kallang Pudding Rd Blk A #O7 08 Tong Lee Bldg S pore 1334 TEL 747-4519
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  • Page 17 Miscellaneous
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      353 17 FRIDAY Wexford and Christopher Ravenscroft as his grimfaced sidekick. Friday At The Movies: “Carbon Copy”, Ch 5, 10.30 pm. WALTER WHITNEY'S (George Segal) nicely ordered life is thrown into chaos when a black youth, Roger Porter, walks into his office and reveals that he is Walter’s illegitimate son. From then,
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    • Miscellaneous
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      176 17 WEEKENDQ) HIGHLIGHTS anda Richardson and Jane Lapotaire. SUNDAY Golden Girls: “The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo”, Ch 5, 8.20 pm. Rose, Dorothy and Blanche are bored. They try to relieve this boredom by being overly concerned about the way Sophia is living her life. Unknown to them, Sophia has
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      1440 18 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Tuesday 4 00pm —for run on classified ads 6 worfung days classified display ads Phone Service 9 00am (o 5 00pm Mondays to Fridays 9 00am to 100 pm on Saturdays Closed Sundays and Public Holidays Tel *****52 Prepayment Some classifications of ads are payable
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  • SPORTSCENE ...with S GULAM
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      No lion’s roar, only a whimper
      627 19 Dismal end to a dismal season WHAT A SHAME! Just when we expected a roar from the Lions to celebrate their escape from the Big Plunge, all they could produce was a whimper at the Larkin Stadium against Johor last Friday in their final
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      Six to battle for two berths in NFL Div 2 league
      580 19 ISLAND-WIDE LEAGUES SIX of the best non-league teams this weekend will kick off the final stage towards qualifying for the National Football League The six teams vying for the two slots are Gillman FC, Admiralty FC, Shelford United, Charlton
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      Flying start for Changkat
      103 19 INTER-CON BASKETBALL FOURTH-SEEDED Changkat opened their inter-consti-tuency basketball second round campaign on a winning note when they defeated Kampung Übi 45-40 over the weekend Joo Chiat also maintained their winning streak in the tournament by beating Jalan Besnr 54-33. But Eunos. the other East Coast team
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      159 19 IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, SCORES OF WOMEN HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THEY WERE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE: THE GLAMOUR BEAUTY MAKEOVER. At GLAMOUR, we have shown women how beautiful they can be and they have walked away with new knowledge of themselves! We create looks from fun
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      40 19 BUFFET PLUS FREE GIFTS ON NOVEMBER 15, 1989 at spm to 7pm East Coast Health Centre East Coast Recreation Centre, East Coast Park. (Next to Singapore Tennis Centre, behind McDonald's) Tel: *****00/*****29. Business Hours: 10.30 am to 11.30 pm daily.
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    Changi RC and its formula for success
    634 20  -  By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY THE Changi Residents’ Committee (RC) has come a long way It started with the collection of old newspapers and clothing in Today, residents even turn to the RC to settle family disputes For the third time, the RC has won
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      320 20 fa* Uviny! cfer/t SINCE 1931 INSTANT lONIC MINERAL WATER PROCESSOR Since Dr. Suwa invented the processor in 1931, we have 58 years of history and experience in Japan. Many Japanese doctors have carried out clinical tests* which have testified that lonic mineral water is vital for good health! No others,
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