Weekend East, 31 May 1996

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  • 16 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 073/10/95 Vol 11 No. 21 Friday, May 31,1996
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • NEWS
    • 478 2 RESTAURANTS in the Siglap area are booming and some customers have to wait as long as two hours to get a table. They can expect to serve 150 to 280 customers on week days and up to 900 on weekends. One restaurant, Lemongrass
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    • 102 2 WOULD you call it an auspicious day, a practical joke or an oversight? A recent press report on the 400-day countdown to Hong Kong’s handover stated that Hongkong reverts to Chinese rule after midnight on June 31 next year.” Which might be a
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    • 52 2 NURSES are conducting a month-long telephone survey on high blood pressure. The Singapore National Heart Association survey aims to determine the needs and problems faced by high blood pressure sufThose who wish to take part can call a toll-free hotline at 1800 840-8585, from 9 am to
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    • 253 4  - He scores A on the pitch not in English By JOYCE PAUL BRAZILIAN striker Marco Antonio may not score well when it comes to the English language, but he certainly does with goals. The Tarnpines Rovers player proved that language was no barrier for him by scoring a total of
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    • 223 4 COACH Hussein Aljunied (above) would be a happy man if his team was placed fifth at the end of the first series. The Tampines Rovers coach was upset to find his team pushed to the bottom of the scale when
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    • 453 5  -  Accidents involving children highlight need for primary schools to teach pupils road safety By BALVINDER SANDHU JUST a couple of weeks ago, a student was hit by a car as she was crossing Farrer Road outside her school. Such accidents show the need for
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    • 733 7  -  By SHIR-KHIM GO SHE is 37 years old and wears braces. For that, Sue Huang, who runs a bake shop at Raffles Place, gets stares from strangers. “At first I felt so awkward but now, I just smile at them and let them have a better
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    • 721 10  -  DR MIRIAM STOPPARD: By CHEN YU-LIAN PARENTS must avoid the kiasu syndrome when it comes to bringing up their children. “Beware of becoming kiasu parents it’s not good for the kids,” says a prominent British specialist on pregnancy and child care, Dr Miriam Stoppard. Speaking
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    • 316 10 HERE’S what a teacher and parent say... Montessori preschool teacher Ms Genevieve Lim thinks many Singapore parents are too pushy when it comes to their children’s academic performance. Said Ms Lim: “I’ve come across parents who insist that their children be given work
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 224 3 *5 Vt t me aw sure s these school holidays with your family Whatever you regard as fun and leisure is probably here in Leisure Park all in one place Get your kids amused while you shop at your own pace. Send them to roller skate or ice skate. Or
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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    • 84 4 fTJte Casts/de ffiealth Centre PROVIDES MASSAGE BY PROFESSIONAL CHARMING MASSEUSES For room service rate, the room comes with attached bathroom Karaoke systems. Steambath facilities are available too. V 45 mins $35 HCtt 1 hr (rm service) $6O flGtt Call: 742 2222 SWEDISH MASSAGE THAI MASSAGE FINGER PRESS FOOT REFLEXOLOGY AVAILABLE
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 212 5 Shine Health Body Centre Foot Reflexology -Sl3 Body Massage $3O Skin Care Facial $3O You can be assured that you are in good hands of our professional masseuses. After a stressful day, come to us and regain the glow of health. Especially for relieve of Backaches Headaches Shoulderaches for men
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  • GOINGPLACES
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      513 6  -  Sydney plays host to games in year 2000, also home to the Opera House, The Rocks DESTINATION... ...AUSTRALIA By GERALDINE WANG AUSTRALIA’S oldest city is also a major tourist destination, home to the world’s most famous opera house, and host to the 2000 Olympic games. But just over
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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  • KORDEL’S HEALTH COLUMN
    • 191 8 MY FRIENDS say I am skinny although I feel healthy. How can I increase my weight from the present 45.4 kg? I also suffer from severe headaches before and after my period. My menstrual cycle is short (two to three days) and irregular. I am 31
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    • 146 8 TINY veins are showing up on my legs and they are especially obvious since I am fairskinned. I am so conscious of them that I dare not wear shorts. What’s causing this problem? I am 28 and single. CHERLIE TUASON Tampines St 12 The walls of
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    • 243 8 I AM a 15-year-old who feels tired most of the time, even after eight hours of sleep every day. I look pale and have dark rings around my eyes. ROSALIE CHAN Ubi Ave 1 The teenage years are an important period for growth and development, so it
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    • 116 8 I SUFFER from a condition called “lazy” eye. It has recently been brought to my attention that if left untreated, I would eventually go blind. Would eye surgery solve the problem? If not, what other options do I have? AUDREY TAN Pasir Ris St 51 Our
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    • 197 8 I AM 49 years old and have been experiencing pain in my knees, especially when climbing up and down the stairs. I have been told by doctors that this is due to the knee cartilage wearing off. My doctors do not think an operation is necessary and I
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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    • 79 8 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Please confine your queries to nutrition-related problems. Fax your question to *****22. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2 News Centre, 82, Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. A Kordel hamper
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
    • 313 9 DRAMA “Wurre Wurre Classics” June 4,12.45 pm. Change Alley. Free admission. Be entertained by improvisational acts and theatrical performances by this streetwise duo from Belgium. They will also amuse and surprise the crowd at selected spots in the alley. “Escape of Croaker and Buzzer” June 10
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 136 9 LEARN TO GIVE CARING TOUCH TO SOMEONE THROUGH MASSAGE BUDDY MASSAGE -an 8 hour innovative and practical technique for use in the office, home or at the beach. Can be done fully clothed. BASIC MASSAGE -learn to give a full body massage in 16 hours. Takes the student with no
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    • 403 9 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL BLK 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 PIONEER X-P36OS 100 W 3-way “Kazze” Linear Power speaker system Slot-in CD player 70W 70W power output (RMS) 4 functions Full remote control Surround speaker output 9-band spectrum analyzer 2-step P. Bass One-touch karaoke Mic input 3-position sound field
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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    • 15 10 GLOBAL CARE REFLEXOLOGY SPECIALIST j (Rwo Shur Health Method) Blood Grculcrfon Kemove Congestion v*vAV/ V//*VAVAV*VMV,V<.
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 651 11 For the next few weeks the Tampines shy will be brighter than the rest of Singapore Celebration with stars plus fun and games on our first anniversary TAMPINES MART PARTY WEEKENDS WITH THE STARS 19/5 (Sun) 1.30 pm Mobile Music 2.00 pm Balloon Sculpturing 2.30 pm CaoJianPing 2.45 pm Games
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  • Page 12/13 Advertisements
    • 437 12/13 r. p T I K N A K S T O o G D S G P E L A I E CONFIDENCE EXTRA SAVINGS Offers valid at Cold Storage Bedok/ Tampines/Katong/Siglap with these coupons. Coupons cannot be accumulated for a single purchase. Valid only from 31 May to 13
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  • 565 14  -  By REGINALD FTTZ “I WAS chained and caged like a mad dog for 13 hellish years. I lived in total darkness and thought I would die without ever seeing the sun again!” Those are the moving words of farmer Jose Silva, 42, who
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  • Article, Illustration
    134 14 What is a salamanderfish? v k t aumwiiiu wft art s^pnge^ u "t ibtx^ 1 Surprisingly,, pool of water tmy t^d" they fadwa mad and wait bi a were a mystery for years. Where did they come font and who* did they go? Fmally. au Ohio State Unrveisity zoologist
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 284 14 o BIGOT SHOP AT 914 East Coast Rood Dorian Centre *Ol-03 Singapore *****6 Tet 244 4270 (Opposite Junction of Siglop Centre) Business Hours Daily. 10.00 am to 10.00 pm STORE WIDE SALES Range From 5% To 15% Off From 24fh May 1996 to 30th June 1996 We Sefl: Chemical For
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
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  • Page 15 Miscellaneous
    • 311 15 CABLEEAST Picks of the week (may 31 june s) DISCOVERY DIVINE MAGIC: THE RESTLESS DEAD Tomorrow, 9 pm THIS series kicks off with a haunting account of ghosts ranging from ancient Japanese spirits to Casper, and those in “Hamlet” and “A Christmas Carol”. This episode examines the cross-cultural and worldwide
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  • FILM
    • 440 16  -  Julia Roberts and John Malkovich fail to hit it off in ‘Mary Reilly’ By GERALDINE WANG WATCHING this film brings back memories of another recent classic remake “The Scarlet Letter”. In both “Mary Reilly” and Demi Moore’s “Letter”, the lead actresses have more face value than screen presence,
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 101 17 SAY cheers to America’s Independence Day with steak and red wine. To celebrate the occasion, which falls on July 4, Trader Vic’s at Hotel New Otani Singapore is serving prime American ribeye steak cooked in a Chinese smoke oven to seal in its natural juices. The
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    • 88 17 CELEBRATE Vesak Day today by going vegetarian. The House of Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Singapore is marking the Buddhist festival with its special vegetarian set meals. Its lunch menu includes bean curd broth, sauteed asparagus with fungus, deep-fried yam puff and bean curd, braised noodles with golden
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    • 80 17 THIS selection of Hungarian dishes will make you hunger for more. Tivoli at the Amara Hotel will be featuring the exotic fare for its international lunch and dinner buffet next month. Hungarian favourites to savour include goulash soup, paprika chicken, stuffed pork with cabbage kolozsvar beef
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    • 488 18  -  Muslims can now tuck into steak, barbecued ribs and even tiramisu By GERALDINE WANG THE next time you feel like a halal steak, don’t head for the Causeway, but Joo Chiat Road. Two-week-old Halal Joe’s Grill is where you can get not just steak,
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    • 639 19  -  Try tasty East-West fare of spicy mushroom soup with chilli bits to teriyaki chicken salad with kaffir lime leaves By LEE GEOK BOI YOU can bring a date or dine with friends without making too huge a hole in your pocket at this trendy
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    • 445 20  -  New Katong restaurant offers French and Vietnamese dishes By GERALDINE WANG IT’S like eating at two restaurants at the same time. Touted as a place where East meets West, Bistro Chez Moi (French for “My Place”) offers both French and Vietnamese dishes. Renovated to the
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 113 17 1 40 at per pax min. 2 parson*) Menu braised superior riiaik’s fin w/lobster in daypot, ‘soon hock’ fish, goose meats, scallops, bean curd crust dessert. Usual Price $6BB Now: $338 for 10 persons or $33.80 per pax (min. 4 persons) Menu suckling pig, shark’s fin soup, steamed live lobster,
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    • 161 17 I mm M—%Q ez M BISTRO CHEZ MOI FRENCH AND VIETNAMESE CUISINE "1 .7, rmm ■JM Jja From the Mekong comes classics like marinne beef sashimi style, sugarcane prawn, spring roll, concord chicken rice, beef noodles, soft-shell crab, steam/ fried crepe, yum yum soup, garlic calemaries/wings, crab noodles, pan fried
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 168 18 PRATA GOODNESS!! Originated in the 60s. Enjoyed in the 90s Janatul Jalan Kayu it all started in the along Jalan Kayu. A savoury tradition continued by the master's grandson at Bedok. As crispy and satisfying as it can be. The bread of your day Prata Plain 0.50 Praia with Egg
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    • 80 18 ><- e^^T he .l minS respons€ we havc emended our Cheesecake Promotion till 16/6/96. All our sumptious Cheesecakes are 20% off during this period. Choose from our American Strawberry Cheesecake, Marble Cheesecake and San Marino Light Cheesecake. Also, try our popular Rum Raisin Cake and Tiramisu. Come savour some of
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 168 19 TANGO RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR 35, Lorong Mambong, Holland Village Tel: 463-7365/4. Hours: 11.30 am to midnight (weekdays) and to 2 am (weekends). NUMBER 14 RESTAURANT r NO 10 CEYLON ROAD SINGAPORE *****6 Tel: *****74 Pager: *****176 (NEARBY SENPAGA VINAYGAR TEMPLE Breakfast Time 7. a.m. 10.30. a.m. Dinner Time 5.
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    • 80 19 A. 1 4 '■<*? mr fc.W.SI lASCONI SPECIAL BEEF FAVOURITE n Ji M M X Ml I COMBO MIX g I CHICKEN CHOICE 11 1 VEGESLIM B SEAFOOD SPIASH Iflßll Comes in 2 sizes: Regular and Large s Hr up H m 7“ SI 91 w aseoni’s PIZ Z A
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 159 20 rt ■%£>H COWAY VILLAGE RESTAURANT 112 East Coast Road #O3-16/17/18 Katong Mall Singapore *****2 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****58 LUNCHTIME SPECIAL Tim Sum (Mon to Sat except Sundays and Public Holidays) price ROAST SUCKLMGPK $lB.BO Daily Promotion r» TSC -fit Dining in dinners only (No take-away We cater tor Company Functions,
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    • 82 20 BRINGING HOTEL-STYLE FUNCTIONS TO YOUR DOORSTEPS Former 5-star executive chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience brings you mouth-watering recipes for all your occasions. Our Specialities: Seminars packages 1 Theme parties and buffet ranging from $lO- $25 for min of 30 pax eg: International, Mexican, Italian etc Ice-carving
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    • 69 20 I 1 V~‘ r\ r i Weekday: $6.00 Peranakan Set Lunch Home-cooked Nonya and Local Food □Popiah □Ayani Buah Keluak □Nonya Mee □Honey Garlic Chicken Recommendation: Ikan Sumbat Otak Otak 162 Upper East Coast Road 5(*****9) Te1:. 243 0093 Fax: 444 3579 Pager: 9300 6887 Open Daily (Except Tuesday): 11.30
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 1377 21 G A 3 A. r 3 %> 3 5 3 G 3 S 3 g 3 BJ 13 Ca| 13 HENG HWALORMEE wt&m 1. Famous Curry Red Snapper Head Ml* (tEVN) 2. Claypot Chicken ttftA 3. Spare Ribs with Bitter Cucumber in Black Bean Paste «>+SJtt*# 4. Deep Fried Spare
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 1163 22 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 22 DOMESTIC HELP 78 TUITION 91 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT LLOYDS FOREIGN MAIDS SPECIALIST The Best Indonesians are here! Indonesian Burmese-Chinese Filipina Lankan Indian Strict training Good babysitters Experienced to care for aged •English speaking Hardworking, with good attitude Excellent back-up service 077 Call: #Ol-22 Katong Shopping Centre
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 1055 23 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 78 TUITION 103 INTRODUCERS/PARTY ORGANISERS Is this how you are going to spend your holidays L COUCH POTATO I SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES 2ND INTAKE (3 June-21 June 19%) Mathematics (K 2 JC2) •Abacus Arithmetic Courses Please register before 3 June 1996 f 3-93-93-S3 PARKWAY EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 970 24 T NTUC FAIRPRICE Premium Grade Oyster Sauce KONG GUAN Meat Pau/Char Slew Pau PAMPAS Puff Pastry TYSON Chick’ N Chunks fill (Asstd) >2O 4ki per pac j 1 ?s Q 4 65 M per bol 590 per box/ m pack/375g 1 pack/68 per bot/420ml box/298g f r Ltd to 6
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