Weekend East, 29 April 1993

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    17 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 529/10/92 VOL 8 No. 16 Thursday/Sunday, April 29, 1993
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  • 804 1  -  Mum carries hole-in-heart son to school every day, visits him 6 times daily, spoon-feeds him By SHARON LIM EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Chen Jun Qiang has been riding piggyback on mum every day to school for the past two years. After leaving him in class, mother Madam Doris
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 846 3 §r m jr 'MTp‘7' W 'WTF r 7" ~W oee lr orlrf lrff/f Newsman Grouo NEWSMAN TIIAVU. 9th Anniversary Special Promotion From Now Till May *****3 Special Discounts You Should Not Miss. J» see OS AT c THAN $30,000 MORE p ß |zeS >™ < I Promotion of the Month
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  • Article, Illustration
    300 4  -  This drink of the demon is no joke with 12% alcohol By FREDERICK LIM A PUB OWNER had the last laugh at an April Fool’s joke played on beer drinkers. An advertisement was placed in The Straits Times about a new beer in town that had an alcohol
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 216 4 U.P. $1.45 1 Litre Australia Pure Full Cream Milk SEHl®®£Zf fw'.. A MILK Buy 1 9°* 1 FREE $1 Maxwell House. $2.10 U P. $4.20 50g Maxwell House U. K. Instant Coffee U P. $2.40 1.25 Litres Coca Cola/ Sprite Twin pkt i .ii $1.85 U P J 2 45
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    • 38 4 Dealing in Prestigious Antique I v I I I I i Chinese Carving Prorcelain English Malacca Antique Furniture filso undertake all sort of repairing, varnishing and polishing. t t i 83 Joo Chiat Place ***** Tel: *****17/*****61 K
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 609 5 Beauty Express SLIMMING TREATMENTS An advanced and thorough treatment tor improving beautv flaws such a> unsighth marks, blemishes, pigmentations and others. A firming treatment tor skin that has lost its clasticitv With regular sessions and a sensible diet plan, the skin can regain its firmness, keeping vou toned This treatment
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  • COMMUNITYNEWS
    • 415 6  -  Kids learn rhythm through singing, dancing, playing simple instruments By JENNIFER TAN DANCING, jumping and galloping, as well as reciting rhymes and chanting ditties, can help your child to play a musical instrument in later years. These music and movement activities called “eurythmics”, and other creative speech
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    • 219 8  -  Centre to counsel kids before they get too set in ways By SHARON LIM A SOCIAL welfare service has decided to nip the problem in the bud by providing counsel to kids before they have a chance to turn into rebel youths. After
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    • 157 8 HIS break came when he sold out all 1,000 stalks of roses on Valentine’s Day. Florist Lawrence Teo decided to be his own boss three months ago although he had no money. He was unhappy in his former job as a florist, so he
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 223 6 u SIAMESE ASTROLOGY TEL. *****81 FAX: *****40 All major credit cards are acceptable. cards Place of Consultation SIAMESE ASTROLOGY 1, Sophia Road, #O5-32, Peace Centre Singapore 0922 WWfSWfI *S N 'S 'S S wvAmSivSi 6fc< S'%•> A fW MMfl **(WJ£){B«+'£> Al XIN FOOT REFLEXOLOGY (1) Foot Reflexology (2) Heat Therapy
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    • 154 6 Discover Islamic history culture in China Tour Highlights: Specially cater tor Muslim travellers VMt Muslim moeques and Islamic eights In china Experience 20 mfillon muslims home country China most fascinating tourist attractions Enjoy muslim foods in China Enjoy traditional Chinese Acrobatics Show k. 06 Days Southern China Splendour Shenzhen, Guangzhou,
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 201 8 LOOK BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY f Discount 50% free Product In Conjunction With The Grand Opening of our sth Branch In JB Facial Body Treatments Effective for open pores, scars, marks, uneven skin texture, pigmentation, blemishes, dry dehydrated skin Sslso (per course 5 times) Dark eye ring, fine lines, eye bag, puffy
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
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  • HEALTHPAGE
    • 302 10 MEDICAL NOTEBOOK NATIONAL ENQUIRER BACK problems can be a real pain, but thousands of sufferers find relief each year by contacting the famed Texas Back Institute. Here are the most frequently asked questions about back pain and the answers, according to the orthopaedic
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    • 760 10 Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or type 1 diabetics do not produce enough insulin for the body’s needs and depend on external insulin for diabetes control. Non-insulin dependent or type 2 diabetics do not need external insulin. However, over time, many type 2 diabetics’ insulin production
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    • 54 10 knees. NATIONAL ENQUIRER the hands, or decreased resistance to infection, should not first be drawn and injected into the vial to avoid creating a longed vomiting. Avoid alcoholic drinks which sP y ocf RIDSECT Kills Aedes mosquitoes No Aedes. No Dengue can i V 9 S 3 ss ss a*
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 184 11 m ■c i V, OS* -V A \v wu 7/. Vi At House of Lips, we are the specialist in creating a beautiful you. With our professionally-trained beauticians to help you attain the desired results upon careful consultation, you will be looking great in no time. Call us now for
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  • MOTHER’S DAY A SPECIAL FEATURE OF WEEKEND EAST
    • 199 12  - Becoming mums together again Babies of close friends who look and talk alike due in September By JENNIFER TAN THEY are as close as sisters, and two years ago, they became first-time mothers within six weeks of each other. Now both Florence Lee and Katherine Pee are expecting their second
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    • 257 13  -  It’s that time of the year to say thank you By SHIMA ROY SAY it with flowers, both natural and artificial, this Mother’s Day. At Floral Haven, you can choose yourflowers or describe the person they are for and owner Helen Tay
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    • 129 13 IF YOU are searching for something interesting, decorative yet special this Mother’s Day, look no more. Precious Things, a gift shop at Siglap Centre, has a spread of gifts from Europe, America and Southeast Asia that starts from $4.50. Flowers and lace come in assorted
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    • 78 14 YOU can make mum look like royalty this Mother’s Day by giving her a gift of pearls. This jewellery store is offering Mabe pearl and cultured pearl pendants, rings and earrings from $65 onwards. The Mabe pearl is a special type of cultured pearl
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    • 102 15 DINE on a lavish spread of international dishes while you watch a stunning performance by ballroom dancers. Start with Thai beef, hot and sour seafood salad, Indonesian gado gado (salad), Chinesestyle cold cuts, or Sichuan-style hot and sour vegetable soup. Enjoy smoked duck, fried
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    • 71 15 IF MUM enjoys Japanese food, treat her to this six-course meal. It includes various pickled appetisers, tempura (seafood and vegetable fried in batter) or sashimi (raw fish), yakimono (grilled fish), and mini sukiyaki (stewed beef or chicken). The set comes with miso (soy bean paste) soup, rice,
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    • 53 15 SAY “cheers" to mum at this lunch which offers a free-flow of champagne The spread includes oysters, smoked salmon, salads, and roasts. End the meal with French pastries, local desserts, and fruits. The buffet, at s42++ (adult) and s22++ (child), will be served at the Orchard Cafe,
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 270 12 K‘ come in. Ws Rings Earrings from te 4s From Princess Jewellery 80 Marine Parade Rd #BI -93/94 Parkway Aqnde Singapore *544 Tel: 440 TO HONOUR ALL ON MOTHER’S DAY WITH NEW EFFECTIVE FACIAL TREATMENT. is absolutely a waste of time and money to select skin care products through trial
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 79 13 VANITY* IDT1 D T chic VANIIV SHOP MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Clothes for the trendy 90's woman. Classic avante garde accessories to go with your outfits. •Clothes lIONI specially designed by HifoilidNQ locals, Hong WW OMAN Kong designers.j Personalised polite service. •Prices are reasonable. Wide range of clothes to choose from
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    • 102 13 r erodes mnasßaHWß^ Durian, Van,, Chocolate Mousse, Ch ry Choco Blueberry, Mixed r Mousse, U l, mango co//*®' INTRODUCING TAPIOCA FILLINGS r.i Of Love We Love U-Mum 44 1 20cm S3B 25cm S 4B 20cm x 20cm $4B M tf >er‘s L o^ ?°cm. $33 Hem- $43 K Happy Mum
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    • 157 14 Viva Green Barley For Healthy Living drink a glass of Green Barley a day In Powder Form 'tytsutu} SWe? tyitc* 7Ha*U. rftoc 'Vena.. “Enoum “Rict "Kelp. Dah Kai Medical Department Store Parkway Parade #B 1-133 Tel 348 1495 Also available at 30 Wilkie Rd 5(Q922) Tel 337 4990 Special Gifts
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    • 92 14 IBM I HAVE GIVEN YOU THE FASTEST CLAYPOT IN THE EAST. I HAVE CREATED THE ONLY X-rated CLAYPOT IN SINGAPORE. AND NOW MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF AS THE SABO KING I CAN'T ADVERTISE IN CANTONESE, HOWEVER IN CANTONISH, CLAYPOT IS "SABO" NEXT TIME YOU THINK CLAYPOT RICE, REMEMBER THE SABO
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 64 15 Renovation Sale! 2S April IW-StbiW] Clio a *:> NSi ■4 Elisa Trendy fashion to make you the centre of attraction i d 'Ok r i~ X /^Y ft ■fc v% INTERNATIONAL (PTE) LTD Manufacturer, Wholesaler Retailer of ladies dresses. Business Hrs: Mon Sat (9am -6pm) V ide Rd i 5000
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    • 105 15 Country Florist \jpy where lowers s P eak f° r y°u I mum I Come see our Zodiac Cups ty bearing your individual Q signs. Nice as it is, you can ty use it as a gift, S& Q or even have flower Q arrangements added to it. $> e>
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    • 299 15 SHOW mum how much she means to you on May 9 by showering her with gifts and good food. RINA PECK suggests a few places where you can spend time together over a meal. Mother s Day Specl Flowers Gifts t k er\ PROMOTION OFFER 1. Special arrangement for Mother's
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
    • 325 16 T MUST-SEE “Sugar and Spice” at the Children’s Discovery Gallery, National Museum offers an insight into how the traditional way of preparing and packaging food in Singapore is affected by modernisation and urbanisation. DRAMA J “An Evening of Chekhov”: Actors from Theatre Circle will present six short comedies
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 203 16 [“community Your role in the family Community Clubs MacPherson (745-2940): Have fun with aerobics dance, starting on May 5 from 7 to 8 pm. Fees: $36 (member), $4O (non-member) for 12 sessions. Tampines North (783-2900): Tone your muscles with step aerobics, starting on May 4 from 7 to 8 pm.
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  • BY THE WAY
    • 597 17  -  Day one at a Teochew ‘kindergarten’ ROBERT TAN THE Teochew dialect may die a natural death within the next two generations. As it is, all my grandchildren cannot speak Teochew, only Mandarin and English. Kindergartens were unknown in the *****. My parents sent me to a
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
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    • 114 17 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3-27 parkway parade Singapore IS44AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 rr T Bedroom Suite furniture Electrical Centre m i W' iHU k r r= ..Ik,
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 323 18 QQQ-0S& UNISEX SALON (Champion Of The Bth Golden Scissors Award) (2nd Runner-up Of The 9th Scissors Award) 01-01 KEV-CUT ,o S< 111 *****/J////uU&£%Z& itwi rrrtiT^»iw>«>gp>Tir~rfiTti-[rriiiiT<r c 'Ki i/i C OUR NEW BRANCH AT: 520, EAST COAST RD, #Ol-01 5(1545). TEL: *****06 Infront of Jackie's Bowl Katong with free ample parking
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    • 137 18 LAST 4 DAYS! DAEWOO piano Buy Now at $2399 otherwise price will be increased to $3125 on 3 5.93 (Whilst Stocks Last) High Gloss Black Polished German Design by the reputable German master Lothar Schell German Parts use for the piano string and pin block for the German piano quality
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  • Page 18 Miscellaneous
    • 102 18 Duvall brings Stalin to life Actor gives balanced portrayal of Russian dictator By YASMIN KHAN TWO of the toes on his left foot were wedged together. “The sign of the devil,” said a general but little did he know how true his words would ring. VIDEOS By the time he
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    • 44 18 TVHIGHLIGHTS ROBERT DUVALL plays Stalin. when the Tsar is overthrown, he returns to Russia where he marries Nadya (Julie Ormond). Here he continues his revolutionary activities under Lenin and then worms his way into the leadership after Lenin’s death. It is hard to imagine
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    • 311 18 Orf a serious note... THIS week’s episodes for “Melrose Place” and “Beverly Hills *****” address some serious issues. In “Melrose Place”, Jane and Michael have to cope with losing their baby when she suffers a miscarriage. On a more trivial note, Billy offers to do Alison’s laundry and chances upon
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  • FEATURE
    • 617 19  -  Aftermath of the Waco fire... By DAN McDONALD National Enquirer THE clash between federal lawmen and rabid cult members in Waco, Texas, is just a taste of the potential violence facing America from other fanatic groups. The country is riddled with hundreds of dangerous cults that threaten
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 230 19 There are over 2,500 cults in the States and many are well-armed lust Eight Weeks To Look Trim Beautiful! You Too, Can Have A Trim Figure! If you arc a Working Girl sitting down for long hours eating calorie-laden food, here's your answer to Trimming and Slimming: Our Special Programme,
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  • CENTRESTAGE
    • 650 20 If your kid won’t go to school you should see this play, says Frederick Lim WHEN I was in primary throe. I used to fake stomach pains to avoid school. I did not know how to do long multiplication and my teacher made sure
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
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    • 141 20 I was OVERWEIGHT by 10kg and my husband said I will never get back my shape. UP TO 30% DISCOUNT To prove him wrong. I decided to take (Express)Treatment for only 1 1/2 months managed to lose 10kg. Now my child is 3 years old. yet I could wear my
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    • 177 20 WEEKEfiP# Every Thursday 241,500 readers Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore 1334 News Desk 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2 SHAHDON RENOVATION CONTRACTOR (MDB Licence No HB-Q2 0738 Z) B k 824 Tarrpnes St *****-20 Srgapore 1852 TEL: 785-5469 (3 Lines) FAX 785=4056] Business Hours:
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 576 21  -  Savour laksa lemak chock-full of minced shrimps, popiah bursting at the seams By FREDERICK LIM SHE claims to be the creator of the durian fudge cake and the durian cakes you see in most confectionery shops probably originated from her recipe. “I taught many
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 138 21 WHAT A FISH IBBialiMlW©! ONE WHOLE FISH FREE for your party of six or more when you order from our ala carte menu. Also our BUDWEIZER Promotion 15/Jug Dine in the open with a seaview or in aircond. comfort MEKONG VILLAGE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT. TEL: 242 4525 Inside^ingagor^enni^entre^a^Coas^arkwayjExi^alOA) eiudg& TZctfAWiAMt faterunA
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    • 76 21 rdffr 40 4 >4O Kam Yip Ting Restaurant Tim Sum Delights Introducing sensational Tim Sum for lunch at Kam Yip Ting Restaurant. Exquisitely prepared by our masterchefs to create a mouth-watering treat Available from 11.30 am -3 pm on weekdays and from 8 am -3 pm t 9 on Sundays
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 223 22 B’ADS Bee Ads 740-1152 EXCEL TUITION Experienced qualified teachers offer small group tuition at affordable rate Subject: English, Chinese, Science Physics, Chemistry, A/E Maths Katong People's Complex #O2-26 Tel: *****08 PARKWAY EDUCATION We specialise in Mathematics INTENSIVE REVISION Courses at affordable fees! Please register before 5 May 93 PARKWAY EDUCATIONAL
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