Weekend East, 21 February 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section18 1997-02-21 1 WEEKEND east FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES EVERY FRIDAY MITAXEXfIO9/10/96 Vol 12 No. 7 Friday, February 21, 199718 words
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Article, Illustration463 1997-02-21 1 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO A HEARTBROKEN dog owner has offered a $l,OOO reward for her pet dachshund which went missing in Changi Village last Tuesday. Obi-Wan-Kenobi, named after the Jedi in “Star Wars”, had apparently wandered out of Mrs Linda Morgan’s shop unnoticed in463 words
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Advertisement269 1997-02-21 1 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 5 f £B 7997 Sy I \y\ y W 4& any f Jf sr r K ran BOAT enthusiast Russel Chow has turned a hobby Into a business. n buys at to take to islands for photo shoot A mart buys a $33,000 luxury boat so he269 words
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Article, Illustration364 1997-02-21 2 The crossbow deadly at close range Two Indian national students were found murdered with a crossbow in Australia last week, just how deadly is this weapon and is it allowed in Singapore? WEEKENDeast reporter, ANDRE YEO, finds out. IT IS easy to carry, does not require much training to use364 words
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this week
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Article73 1997-02-21 2 LAST year, 232 people killed themselves compared to 401 in 1995. But as in previous years, more men than women took their own lives. A psychiatrist from the National University Hospital’s Department of Psychological Medicine, Dr Inez Pferera, said one possible reason for the decline in73 words
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Article75 1997-02-21 2 FOUR computer shops were raided last Saturday and more than 550 pirated CDROMs were seized. The shops at Holland Shopping Centre, Lucky Plaza, Far East Plaza and The Adelphi were raided as part of an anti-piracy blitz by the police and the American computer giant, Microsoft.75 words
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Article110 1997-02-21 2 A SINGAPOREAN team is working on finding new ways to halt the dengue epidemic. The research team is made up of Associate Professor Chan Kai Lok, 59, from the School of Biological Sciences, and Christina Liew, 25, a British postgraduate student, who is doing the study for110 words
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Advertisement189 1997-02-21 3 Orchids winner THE winner of WEEKENDeast’s Phalaenopsis orchids contest of January 31,1997, is Madam Kway Ngin Neo, I.C. No *****85/D (A mwnlMf at ft* Jack CMfrMPH Qroyp) SERVING SINGAPORE SINCE IMB HAVE YOU SHAPE) YOUR CHU FOR THE FUTURE? As caring parents, we may have forgotten what it is to189 words
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Advertisement270 1997-02-21 3 Health Care Equipment At Unbelievable Prices! SPECIAL MASSAGE CHAIR (Ideal for the elderly and patients) An ordinary massage chair it not equipped with massage intensity control, which is unsuitable for the elderly and patients. With this special designed massage chair, you can adjust the massage intensity. It has a hot270 words
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NEWS
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436 1997-02-21 4 RADIO station Power 98 FM held an “exclusive” telephone interview with pop star Michael Jackson on the birth of his son. But it did not tell listeners it was a prank. It was, in fact, one of its disc jockeys posing as the436 words
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Article, Illustration339 1997-02-21 4 ANDRE YEO - Picture and story by ANDRE YEO A BOAT enthusiast has bought a $33,000 luxury boat and turned it into a paradise at sea for newly-weds to take their wedding photographs. Mr Russel Chow, 28, managing director of Fireworks Production, a company involved in bridal and339 words
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Article, Illustration448 1997-02-21 5 She has triplets at 50 NATIONAL ENQUIRER GRANDMA Sue Green’s doctor told her she was too old to have more children, but she refused to listen and gave birth to triplets at age 50! Pretty Sue who could pass for 35 already had five children and two grandsonsNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 448 words
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Advertisement51 1997-02-21 4 A New Year With A New You At Feline De Beauty for ladies onlv Normal Deep Cleansing Facial I |i II Usual Price $3O Now $lB T WC ADC M WE ARE ■7 HERE C IlKIt NOW SlOO (2 Treatments) LLP^St92 r Business Hours: Mon Fri (10am 7pm) Sat (10am51 words
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Advertisement366 1997-02-21 5 VOLVO Full Servicing Sc Repairs Auto Aircon, Battery Sc Tyres Svcs Accident Claim, Auto Body Refinishing Fuel Injection Sc Computerised Engine Tuning Also specialise in various makes models AUTO TRANS MANUAL GEARBOX OVERHAUL Enquiries Welcome! Tel l 785 8691 MOTOR SUPPLIES SERVICES BLK 9006 TAMPINES STREET 93 #Ol -204 SINGAPORE366 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration274 1997-02-21 6 NATIONAL ENQUIRER HERE'S sultry Sandra Bullock in a very different role as a playful, flirtatious teenager! Even at 14 the Speed beauty was already gorgeous. with a sexy figure and the bouncy brunette mane that s her trademark today. These photos wereNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 274 words
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Advertisement276 1997-02-21 6 A V GOOD Furniture RETAILER Aero Furnishing Centre Parkway Parade 80 Marine Parade Road #O3-27 Tel: 344 6728 11.30 AM -9.30 PM Hire purchase scheme available at all branches 20%-50%0FF The King Koil mattress, awarded the ISO 9002, and the ACE ROSA mattress, awarded the ISO 9001, is now available276 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article, Illustration522 1997-02-21 7 DANCE Dancespace ’97: “A Murmur Under the Skin” /“Body of Sand” Today till Sunday at 8 pm. The Substation, Guinness Theatre. Tickets at $l2 (student) and $l5 available at The Substation. The second of three dance performances in this annual event will feature Japanese dancer/choreographer Keiko522 words
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Advertisement101 1997-02-21 7 what is Astigmatism? Astigmatism Normal There is no one single best vision correction device for eveiyone or for every refractive error. Only your eye care practitioner has the technical knowledge and experience to recommend the best correction for your particular eye condition. Come to PAVILION OPTICS today. PAVILION 80 Marine101 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article221 1997-02-21 8 I HAVE a daughter, age nine, who suffers from constipation. After taking various kinds of laxatives, including Agarol, and drinking prune juice, she is still constipated. On a doctor’s advice, she had an X-ray taken but everything seems to be normal. She is221 words
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146 1997-02-21 8 SINCE the birth of our first baby two months ago, my wife has been suffering from a recurring pain in her ankles and lower part of her back each morning. What supplements or vitamins do you rec- ommend? BEN WONG Fernwood Terrace Many women continue146 words
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Article200 1997-02-21 8 I WILL be 30 years old this year. I have been attending step aerobics classes twice a week for the past three years. During the cool down period, I feel fresh but keep yawning for at least five minutes. What’s wrong? Am I suffering from any vitamin200 words
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Article226 1997-02-21 8 I AM in my early thirties. My husband and I have been trying to start a family without any success. We have consulted a doctor and it was found that nothing was seriously wrong with us, except that I have a higher prolactin level than normal. I226 words
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Advertisement343 1997-02-21 8 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutrition-related problems. A Kordel’s food343 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration542 1997-02-21 9 THIS eighth Star Trek movie is the best one to date. Even if you have a distaste for sci-fi and have been traumatised by bad TV shows or movies such as "Stargate” or “Babylon 5”, “Star Trek: First Contact” will entertain and enthral you. While542 words
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Advertisement67 1997-02-21 9 Kevin Bth Golden Scissor* Champion 9th Golden Scissors Finalist 10th Golden Scissors Realist X£'/-cur UNISEX SALON BTH Golden Scissors Champion SPECIAL PROMOTION HIGHLIGHT TREATMENT $BB above (Yougets FREE Haircui) SENSCIENCE TREATMENT $45 $55 (You gets FREE Haircut) Blk 17 Bedok South Road #Ol-577 (Opp Temasek Junior College) Singapore *****7 Tel:67 words
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Advertisement125 1997-02-21 9 EDUCARE CENTRE JOIN OUR TEAM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS J* $lOOO UNTRAINED f* t i Upper East Coast Branch 60 Lucky Heights, Singapore *****4. Tel/Fax 242 6088 Ang Mo Kio Branch Blk 470 #Ol-904 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore *****0. Tel: 458 2004 Fax 455 8060 Serangoon Central Branch:125 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article199 1997-02-21 10 LEE GEOK BOI - Try classics of seafood paella, salted cod in tomato sauce, fried milk dessert By LEE GEOK BOI SPANISH food has yet to take off in Singapore. Yet it is one Mediterranean cuisine that is easy to like if you enjoy olive oil, garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes199 words
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Article, Illustration607 1997-02-21 11 Andaluz ($4), a refreshing cold soup that is typical for summer. It is also perfect for our hot weather even though most of us are used to soups being piping hot. Gazpacho is made with pureed tomatoes and vegetables such as onions, garlic and607 words
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Advertisement130 1997-02-21 10 Vi Nett onward For Reservation Please Call Mr. How/Mr. Pang Tel: 339-3428 339-3325 SHANGHAI PALACE Seafood Restaurant Excelsior Hotel Level 4,i Coleman Street Singapore 0617 (NcaYt^RcgistryoT DATES FULLY BOOKED BY WEDDING PACKAGE: NOVEMBER 1997 1,2, 8,9, 15, 16, 18, 22, 25, 28, 29. DECEMBER 1997 :6, 8, 11, 13, 14,130 words
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Advertisement82 1997-02-21 10 COWAY VILLAGE RESTAURANT Special Promotion 500 g 550gPomfret PekingDuck (2styles) 0 s*s E> Free Roast > “a Suckling Pig tijvi sum For sBB.oo++ Mon-Sat except Sundays Public Holidays First Come First Serve Wr 7 7 Daily for Dining in Diners Only We cater for Company Functions, Birthday Functions and Writing82 words
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Advertisement59 1997-02-21 11 For company's/ family mW "W celebrations etc wir Set Menus from s26B++ with XO REMY MARTIN Famous, Authentic Vietnamese Beef Noodles For reservations, please call: 440 3318 Exotic Vietnamese, French Live Seafood. We also provide catering Bistro Cbez Moi Ptelid bcofcc French Vietnamese Restaurant 217 EastCoad Rood #Ol-00 Lou's Arcodo59 words
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Advertisement42 1997-02-21 11 DIFFERENTTASTES \r/Assty S6i£e f^oe^t/iy No service charge no hidden extra, just the food. Be Different! Taste the Difference! JACKIE'S BOWL 542 East Coast Road 5(*****1) Tel: 241-6518 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight daily. Dine-in comfort with FREE parking. v, ,v .v,v.42 words
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Advertisement129 1997-02-21 11 THAI CUISINE AT ITS BEST Savour our widely acclaimed authentic Thai cuisine. Reviewed in The New Paper, -j, "The food is absolutely scrumptious..." Spacious cosy atmosphere. Ideal for family, private company functions. Ample covered parking at only 51.60 per entry redeemable. RESTAURANT L|Jnch; QQ poon 2.00 pm Dinner: 6.00 pm129 words
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Advertisement739 1997-02-21 13 ipgdfjgjllj 0 2 2 20 CHILD CARE CENTRES 20 CHILD CARE CENTRES 76 FOR THE YOUNG WELCOME oi> £iVfc jiIENTS NTUC Childcare Guillemard Centre Guillemard Crescent Singapore *****0 We offer: Competent and qualified teachers A safe, stimulating and nurturing environment Specially developed bilingual programmes suited for children of different age739 words
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Advertisement1365 1997-02-21 14 78 TUITION 78 TUITION 90 POSITIONS VACANT CREATIVE ENGLISH WORKSHOP THIS WORKSHOP WILL a make the learning of English fun interesting improve Comprehension Skill emphasise on Grammar Usage expand the child’s Vocabulary stimulate your child’s enthusiasm creativity in writing help him be more organised teach him glean material from his1,365 words
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CENTRESTAGE
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Article, Illustration472 1997-02-21 15 THROUGH the fingers of five puppeteers from The Theatre Practice’s Finger Players, the mythological story of the Monkey King will come alive in the most appropriate of settings at a Chinese temple. Adapted from the well-known popular Chinese classic “Journey to472 words
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Advertisement627 1997-02-21 15 Y, ®y 103 INTRODUCERS/PARTY ORGANISERS f ICE BREAKERS (Govt. Regn No: *****0/00M) http://www.gs.com.sg/icebreakers People of all races professions join Ice Breakers everyday, looking for someone to love and care for. These are people who instead of waiting passively to see what life will bring have decided not to leave their627 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration318 1997-02-21 16 Toni Braxton from preacher’s girl to sex siren AWARD-WINNING pop singer Toni Braxton (below) is notorious for her next-to-naked outfits and sex-soaked lyrics but she wasn’t even allowed to wear make-up or pants until age 15 and was permitted to play only gospel music at home. The 29-year-old star’s father318 words
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