Weekend East, 20 June 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section13 1997-06-20 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol. 12 No. 24 Friday, June 20, 199713 words
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Advertisement182 1997-06-20 1 She’s young but keen to help the old Page 7 Lose weight the ‘natural’ way Page 10 Computer playgrounds for kids, virtual ‘gems’for adults Pages 16, 17 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY Prickly Vi the boss of 5 food outlets washing the dishes? problem for durian sellers? «r h m182 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration850 1997-06-20 2 CELINE TEO; ANDRE YEO - By CELINE TEO and ANDRE YEO WASHING the dishes, cooking, cleaning and serving customers is part and parcel of restaurant owner Mr Salvatore Carecci’s daily routine. The managing director of a chain of five Italian restaurants has to do all that because he can’t cope850 words
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Article, Illustration580 1997-06-20 4 ANDRE YEO - Durian sellers say hot weather hitting sales By ANDRE YEO THIS durian season has been somewhat thorny for some durian sellers who claim that sales have been hit by the hot weather. Durian sellers told WEEKENDeast the heat was keeping some customers away580 words
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Article, Illustration372 1997-06-20 7 HELPING the elderly is depressing this was Tan Xiu Ling’s assessment after doing some community work at an old folks’ home. But she will continue to help out because she cares for them. She said that she felt disheartened because they were mostly372 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement250 1997-06-20 2 A AERO FURNISHING CENTRE am a Parkway Parade, Parkway Furniture Electrical Centre K 80 Marine Parade Rd #O3-27 (12noon-9.30pm) Te1:344 6728 GOOD Furniture RETAILER Contemporary bedroom sets. IQ Children s bedroom sets, exquisite sofa sets, modular cabinets, unique dining sets, quality mattress and more! n; it. !4 1 SI S250 words
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Advertisement42 1997-06-20 2 ELiSA H& W INTERNATIONAL ZM School Holiday Sale Up to 50% Discount 5000 F Marine Parade Rd #Ol-26 Laguna Park S'pore *****9 Tel: 241 3268 #Ol-27 Ginza Plaza Tel: 872 2168 #Ol-29 Liang Court Tel: 339 9168 #O2-23 Paragon Tel: 733 968842 words
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Advertisement323 1997-06-20 3 EXCITING JUNE at Parkway Parade... Fan-Filled Attraction ,7?\ Figurine Painting Paint a Kangaroo Creek Gang clay figurine coin bank and walk away with a goodie bag. ft c At t Great Singapore Sale ’97 at Parkway Parade... It's a Bazzar Sale everyone is waiting for... Super buys that will stretch323 words
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Advertisement246 1997-06-20 4 Shower Screens lex xa Elegant, Durable, Safe A Easy Sold in over BO countries '•> worldwide Smooth Traddess sin Available Alto Pivot Door Anodised/Powder Coated Frame Polystrene/Normal Qtate/Tempered Glass Panel LUXALON awnxngs The Product You Can Rely On Available m a wide range of colours to coordinate your decor theme.246 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article347 1997-06-20 5 MUSIC "Ballet Under The Stars" June 26, 27 and 29 at 5 pm (picnic) and 7.30 pm (performance). The Green, Fort Canning Park. Tickets at $l3 (adult) and $7 (child). This popular event returns with three ballets, “The Graduation Ball” and “Raymonda Act III”, choreographed by347 words
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Article, Illustration104 1997-06-20 5 "One Man: Steven Berkoff" June 25 and 28 till 30, at 8 pm. Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. Tickets at $2O, $25 and $35. One of Britain’s most unique talents, Steven Berkoff (above), presents a one-man show comprising three separate pieces. “Tell Tale Heart” is based on Edgar Allen104 words
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Advertisement410 1997-06-20 5 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 Video CD Player 3-CD Triple-Tray Changer Multi-Picture On-Screen Display Full Karaoke Functions NTSC/PAL Compatibility CD Graphics Playing Capability Nine-step Programming One Track All Track Repeat Playback Control Function 20-Key Direct Track Access Audio CD Playback Remote Control Also available410 words
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Article, Illustration404 1997-06-20 6 Sisters turn homemade nail polish into million business NATIONAL ENQUIRER TWO girls from Los Angeles are really nailing the American dream! Sisters Anna and Sarah Levinson enjoyed wearing nail polish but couldn’t find colours that intrigued them, so they began to make their own and turned it into a milliondollarNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 404 words
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Article, Illustration202 1997-06-20 6 NATIONAL ENQUIRER IT’S not a secret anymore! “Mad About You” star Helen Hunt is officially engaged to boy- friend Hank Azaria. Although millions saw her sparkling diamond engagement ring during the blonde beauty’s May 15 appearance on David Letterman’s show, she wore it onNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 202 words
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Advertisement150 1997-06-20 6 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, Totally Reliable we mean. FREE* yS* T§' COLLECTION DELIVERY Cal! Us At TEL: 442-7576 Applicable for bills exceeding 520 only 480 Changi Road (*****4) (facing Kembangan MRT Station) Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat: 7am-6pm Closed on Sundays Public150 words
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Advertisement58 1997-06-20 6 Free Installation Measurement Made to Measure No More Wet or Slippery Floor! Made to measure. Framed sliding A pivot models, various colours. Maintenance free. Framrlcss glass models in angled or 90' layout Imported accessories. WE ACCEPT ORDERS FOR DELIVERY DP TO 3 MONTHS AISTRAUANI DESK** AWMU) A i GOH KENG58 words
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Advertisement125 1997-06-20 7 p*j 77 New Tyre 175/70 X 13 $6O •185/60X14-$B5 (Excluding GST) Min purchase 2 pcs new tyres and get FREE Oft Wheel Balancing Wheel Alignment Check A *Air-cond check Refill air-cond gas $l5/= Sunday Open 8.30am-2pm Pg: *****683 for appointment New Italy high pressure cold water cleaner with regulator and125 words
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Advertisement531 1997-06-20 7 Alitor p* an JL V-T JL. (Registered in Germany) 100 Sets Pre-introductory Offer at unbelievable Mass-Sales Prices. 21 -22 June 1997 10.00 am -6.00 pm Blk 3014 Bedok Ind Park E #O2-2148 449 4866 Date Time Venue Tel OW $72 dX QUALITY HW Superior performance you would expect in pianos531 words
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CENTRESTAGE
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Article, Illustration795 1997-06-20 8 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO ARE two people joined at the hip and considered freaks, anything to sing about? The director and cast of Action Theatre’s new musical, “Chang and Eng”, based on the true story of the Siamese twins, seem to think so. Director Ekachai Uekrongtham, who is from795 words
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Advertisement306 1997-06-20 8 Ferrylink^^ 'ffa, /lojfiifii* fa>nU&6»l--1)1 SARTTOLR $65.00 PER ADULT $45.00 PER CHILD Departure: Every Thurs, Sat Sun Package Inclusive Of Return Ferry Fare For Passenger Sightseeing Sumptuous Seafood Lunch 2 I \A S I NIGHT 1)1 SARI (.I TAWAY FROM 5573.00 Departure: Daily Pier Hotel Pier Transfer One Night Accommodation Continental306 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration552 1997-06-20 9 ANDRE YEO - But action flick bombs as it falls prey to prequel’s success By ANDRE YEO THIS is one movie cruise operators will not show on their ships. Not just because of the subject matter but also due to the movie’s poor performance. While “Speed” scored big in552 words
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Advertisement46 1997-06-20 9 SILVER CRYSTAL (In the business of clock for 3-Generation) 01-21 KATONGMALL Former Katong People Complex 112 EAST COAST ROAD TEL: *****95 ening hrs: Tues-Sun. ftP* 12 n noon -7.30 pm) Import 100% German-made Grandfather, wall and table clocks from the famous blackforest clockmakers. v' m V46 words
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Advertisement62 1997-06-20 9 Let's Ice Skate With Family !ounday is a family Day Family Discount Adult Child $l2 Free $l2/2 Hours (With skates) Child Child o. 10 12 Free W $22/2 Hours (With skates) For 1 adult, 1 child gets free II Every Sunday 2.30 p.m. ICE WORLD KALLANQ 5 Stadium Walk #03*06/07,62 words
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Advertisement76 1997-06-20 9 The Way To A Beautiful Window Dressing \S -y W it* Imported Curtain Fabrics Bedspread Upholstery Cushion Cover Carpet Wallcoverings Blinds Principal Distributor For Luxaflex 1 Mm Sliding and Pivoting Show/cr Doors (2 years Guarantee). Available in a wide selection of styles, the new generation Vanesse shower screen range is76 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article, Illustration218 1997-06-20 10 RECENTLY, I read an advertisement on a nutritional supplement which helps absorb oils and fats in the diet. Ilove to eat but I am not fat. Can you tell me how this type of supplement works and does it really control one’s218 words
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Article209 1997-06-20 10 RECENTLY, I bought a box of Women’s Multi and Royal Jelly. Does the Women’s Multi contain any iron? I have tried reading the ingredients listed on the bottle but have failed to find any source of iron although it is stated on the front209 words
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Advertisement106 1997-06-20 10 KORDEUS to Ul ran*; PI r J dnss© anti-fat Up' ":y v* i f mm V)* Lelord Kordel is a US nutritionist and author of several books on food and healthy living. His success l can be attributed to his philosophy of formulating f nutritional supplements catering to individual needs.106 words
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Advertisement194 1997-06-20 10 ■-n DISCOVER the secret of growing old gracefully by learning to prevent age-related ailments, including osteoporosis and memory loss. Find out at a talk by Dr Jean-Paul Ly, author of several publications including “Cosmetic Acupuncture”, and scientific papers on clinical nutrition and microsurgery. TALK “The Secret of Graceful Ageing” Date:194 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration592 1997-06-20 11 LEE GEOK BOI - Bernie’s offers beach resort feel with decor, food and diners By LEE GEOK BOI FOR a quick get-away-from-it-all feeling, pop into this pub that is in a row of shophouses near Changi Prison, for a meal and a592 words
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Article, Illustration111 1997-06-20 12 HERE’S your chance to enjoy Eastern and Western foods for dinner. At New Park Hotel’s New Park Cafe, you can enjoy Japanese delights such as steamed white fish with special sauce, and grilled chicken with sweet sauce and egg custard. The Western selection includes111 words
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Article138 1997-06-20 12 EVER thought about an enchanting dinner under the stars and by the poolside? Well, here’s your chance. Goodwood Park Hotel’s Cafe L’Espresso presents its alfresco flambe dinner where you can enjoy a showmanship of chefs flaming succulent meats and seafood to perfection. Patrons can dine138 words
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Article, Illustration494 1997-06-20 13 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW HAVE your dian xin at half price when you lunch at this Cantonese restaurant. Available daily, except on Sundays and public holidays, this promotion at Coway Village Restaurant seems to be drawing in the crowds as all 36 of494 words
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Article, Illustration107 1997-06-20 14 FANS of Japanese cuisine should not miss this promotion. Three special sushi sets matsu, take and ume are available at Shangri-La Hotel’s Nadaman. The matsu item consists of salmon, prawn, grilled eel, California and yellow pickle rolls. The take set is made up of the same selection107 words
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Article, Illustration115 1997-06-20 14 HAVE a good meal in a cool ambience. At Marriott Hotel’s Garden Terrace Bar Grill, patrons can lap up the cool poolside breeze while digging into an assortment of seafood and pasta dishes. Start off with appetisers such soft shell crab drizzled with Thai dressing115 words
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Article, Illustration456 1997-06-20 15 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW THIS Indian restaurant will appeal to those with a penchant for tasty and traditional cuisine. Run by Mr R Samy, and a few family members, Katong Banana Leaf offers both indoor and outdoor dining. The smell of the spices inside can be456 words
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Advertisement155 1997-06-20 11 f i DIFFERENT TASTES ct(B \rMinp S£t/h 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. Take-aways also available. Call 740 1151 now for155 words
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Advertisement152 1997-06-20 12 w €D€N RESTAURANT SEAFOOD A Halal sEAfood PARAdisE Da y Special uv r« rs 0 Lobster Cold Dish Combination Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat Sweet Sour Garoupa Sambal Live Prawns Mixed Vegetables Black Pepper Crab' Sambal Fried Rice Water Chestnut Cake !'f) (HONG KONG TIM SUM) •stf For Lunch152 words
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Advertisement213 1997-06-20 12 EAT your fi11... Letticia Sim with some mouthwatering Nonya dishes such as (clockwise from left) udang kuah pedas nanas or prawns and pineapple in coconut gravy; popish; nasi ulam; and ikan sumbat otak V fttfJ y' rfy H7: *> •fi V i 162 Upper East Coast Road 5(*****9) Tel: 243213 words
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Advertisement95 1997-06-20 13 CotfAV Village Restaurant 112 EAST COAST ROAD #O3-16/17/18 KATONG MALL SINGAPORE *****2 BUSINESS HOURS: 11AM 3PM 6PM -10.30 PM rv-'t ft eking Duck (2 Style) Chilly Crab (lkg) EL 1828 346 M Ws. )eep Fried “Scx)n Hock 600 g) E k. U teamed Prawn (550 g) mvers Menu UNIVERSE FOG95 words
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Advertisement204 1997-06-20 14 The only store that creates large sized desserts for couples and families! o ***T+°' Come and savour our mouth-watering Hong Kong style hot and cold desserts. We have over 40 kinds of desserts for you to choose from. We specialised in various types of durian flavoured desserts, hot desserts and204 words
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Advertisement14 1997-06-20 15 c Hvaua/i Indonesian Guisi/ie ajAld iHSm «sds?» G&a/ine&e (jooAi/itp ffla/alGFoodServed Satay Bali Traditional Style14 words
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Advertisement196 1997-06-20 15 KARAOKE LIVE BAND YACHT MAN TAVERN BBQ JETSKIING WINDSURFING SAILING KAYAKING CQtty SAFRA RESORT Sea Sports Centre up Now Open h All NSmen Of SAF, ml Defence And Police Force Vie have Jet-skiing l^hd surfing nd Sailin 'ak. lr> B and niany many more A Sumpf oous lAeal 4 angi196 words
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COMPUTER WORLD
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497 1997-06-20 16 READ the magazine or international newspapers, search for a library book and read Reuters business news all with the help of your computer. You can access a virtual library, or TiARA, short for Timely information for All, Relevant and Affordable, which helps users497 words
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Article, Illustration395 1997-06-20 17 PEARLIN SIOW - Flying Colors Cyberpoint provides fun and stimulation for those aged from 2 to 12 By PEARLIN SIOW INTRODUCE your child to computers at the tender age of two. This is made possible with a computer playground concept initiated by the National Computer Board395 words
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251 1997-06-20 17 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO LIVING up to its name, this portable computer will fit into any briefcase with room to spare. The Twinhead Slimnote 9 is one of the few notebooks in the market which has an inbuilt CD-ROM and floppy disk drive but251 words
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Article121 1997-06-20 17 HERE’S an exciting event for all computer enthusiasts. Edutainment Fair ’97 (Pasir Ris) will be held till Sunday at the NTUC Pasir Ris Resort. The Edutainment Fair was launched last July at Nee Soon South Community Centre as part of the government’s IT 2000 vision.121 words
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Advertisement291 1997-06-20 16 TWINHEAD SURVIVES $2BBB 1 onwards Twinhead Slimnote 9133 The notebook with 10X CDROM and Floppy disk drive in one casing Introducing the remarkable Slim Twinhead's latest notebook which offers absolute portability with both the 10X CDROM and FDD built into one casing. Neat, Compact and Complete. It is truly a291 words
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Advertisement116 1997-06-20 17 EDUTAINMENT FAIR '97 A *«•>< k‘«: <Sce 4^044, Latest Cotnp uter Senes at tlte jpin. Wide Election Books tiff Fantastic Bargains Coming Your Wag SUREWW PRIZES IN-STORE Don't miss any of these!!! Softwares > ,\firY\£Ql(V Sponsor Knowledge Technologies Pte Ltd Official Publications Home PC. In IT. IT Whiz Exhibitors City116 words
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Article, Illustration620 1997-06-20 18 CELINE TEO - Tragic tale of singer accused of war crimes sees good ticket sales FESTIVAL OF ASIAN PERFORMING ARTS 1997 By CELINE TEO THOUGH all of the shows in this year’s Festival of Asian Performing Arts have been well received there are no plans to bring620 words
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221 1997-06-20 18 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO MALARIA is one of the three leading causes of death in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation, 40 per cent of the world’s population risk being infected. About 2.5 million deaths occur each year in Africa, Asia and Latin221 words
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Advertisement253 1997-06-20 18 I MONTESSORI art-Time Early Childhood (Pre-Primary) Teaching International Diploma Course Commencement Date Tuesday Thursday Venue of Course 29 July 1997 7.00 pm to WOO pm Pasir Panjang Centre, 65 Pasir Panjang Road, S(*****6) Internationally recognised, the course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical application of child centred pre-school education based on253 words
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Advertisement838 1997-06-20 20 wmr s. fr, /y FAX I 74S 1022 TBI- T4O 1152 76 FOR THE YOUNG Never too young to read and write Let our Professionals from Australia England Beijing develop your child at SALLY WALSH Phonics Programme Creative Writing Computer lessons incorporated with language development programme 3 Seraya Road (off838 words
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Advertisement1040 1997-06-20 21 m X < 7 4 S 10 2 79 LANGUAGE COURSES lEft DIMENSIONS J Language Centre 50 East Coast Road #O2-36 Roxy Square Singapore *****9 Where English is taught the way it should be. English for Foreign Students ESOL Exams Preparation for local school tests FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH FOR FOREIGNERS Full-time1,040 words
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Advertisement2406 1997-06-20 22 7 4 S 10 2 2 FAX 74 0 I I S 2 K L 102 MAKING FRIENDS PERSONALEEQ3 BEST AP of the week 3015 it's hard to find a friend who truly cans, who i can bring me away Irom\ life’s affairs. It's harder to find a love who2,406 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration517 1997-06-20 23 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU BEING addicted to love can be a dangerous thing for the other party involved. Or so this movie tries to show. “Addicted to Love” is a delightful romantic comedy about two people who set out to ruin the lives of their twotiming other halves517 words
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Advertisement242 1997-06-20 23 102 MAKING FRIENDS K HH A- < CLASSIFIED AD BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Cheques/ Money or Postal Order should be crossed and made payable to SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LTD Print your message below, using ONE SPACE for each word. I242 words
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Article, Illustration796 1997-06-20 24 CELINE TEO - Riders need to take safety measures before going on water, say enthusiasts By CELINE TEO JET skiers need to take proper safety precautions before they go on the water as they may hurt not only themselves and others but the sport as well. According796 words
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Advertisement117 1997-06-20 24 The British Council H i La Study English at the British Council in Tampines Primary School Students Secondary School Students Adult Part-Time Courses Young Learners P 4 Streaming Skills for PSLE Lower and Upper Secondary English Macbeth O Level English General English Business English •ooeooe oeoeoeo ooeeeoo ooeeeoo o#o#o#o •*****9117 words
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