Weekend East, 1 August 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section14 1997-08-01 1 WEEKEND east I MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol. 12 No. 30 Friday, August 1, 199714 words
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Advertisement199 1997-08-01 1 YOUR &E WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY .1 ir_ MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol. 12 No. 30 cvr *V l r Friday, August 1, 1997 King I bargain clothes iimz s n, t I r. rz\ 2 i i fv r it rict' J •jsaMal am MW v AMILY’S NEED if H199 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration581 1997-08-01 2 PEARLIN SIOW - Father of triplets and daughter, he’s now home by 7 pm By PEARLIN SIOW HE becar. with a small texuie shop in To# Favor, m 1986 and ran with a tvinner He was only 30 H*s work day was 12 hours, every day. and581 words
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453 1997-08-01 3 Publisher says mum should check book A MOTHER who bought comic books at a book fair for her seven-year-old son was horrified that one had distasteful pictures and another showed a man about to hang himself. The Bedok Reservoir Road resident,453 words
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Article, Illustration138 1997-08-01 4 WHAT a load of rubbish! It is not a pretty sight along this stretch of the East Coast beach between hawker centre and Bedok Jetty, with pieces of cardboard, plastic bags and bottles, and planks floating in the water or lying on138 words
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Article, Illustration424 1997-08-01 4 YOU may soon be able to identify yourself at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) with your iris rather than a PIN number. Remember the movie, “Mission Impossible” where Tom Cruise scans his iris to gain entry into the vault? Similar to the concept, this innovative424 words
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Article598 1997-08-01 6 CELINE TEO - You can avoid having stiff neck and sore shoulders by observing some simple details By CELINE TEO FEELING sore after a day’s work? Then you may need to change some things at work, from your sitting posture to where your computer is placed. Apart from598 words
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Article, Illustration466 1997-08-01 7 ANDRE YEO - Patient Joseph Lim hands out football tips to Boys’ Club volunteers By ANDRE YEO KIDNEY dialysis patient Joseph Lim turned soccer coach for a day when he gave football tips from his dialysis chair to four young volunteers. Despite having his466 words
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Advertisement310 1997-08-01 3 Optic p^int 32nd NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL A) Buffered Saline (500 ml) Optic p^int, JuT"° 95< (usual $2.00) Limited to 2 bottles per coupon Valid till 9/8/97 or while stocks bst #O5-17 Ngee Ann City, Tower B Tel: 737 8888 k B) Exchange this cut out and receive a $32 cash310 words
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WEEKLYDIARY
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Article, Illustration615 1997-08-01 5 DRAMA “Lao Jiu Street Wayang Revisited” Today and tomorrow, 8 pm. Open space between Neil Road, Sago Lane and South Bridge Road. Free. The popular stage play about a boy who loves Chinese wayang puppets, by Theatreworks, will make its debut on stilts. “Lao Jiu”615 words
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Advertisement304 1997-08-01 5 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 Q NATIONAL DAT Celebration \C3 tea<Vy O (l SR 870 Dolby Pro-logic five channel amplifier high power output Main 110 W x 2 (8 ohms) Centre 110 W (8 ohms) Surround 75W x 2 (8 ohms) Subwoofer out VCD304 words
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Advertisement187 1997-08-01 6 mwuuPi W fcX'k DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI conducts the following Chinese Sunday classes 1. Chinese Phonic (Han-Yu-Pin-Yin) Class Chinese phonetic learning Time: 10.30 am -12 noon 2. Chinese For Kids Nursery class: 10.30 am -12 noon Kindergarten class: 3pm -4.30 pm Pronounciation skill, poetry recital B 3. Chinese Enrichment Classes187 words
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Advertisement137 1997-08-01 6 mine Pleasures. At Le Meridien Changi his August, sa vo u r wholesome, healthygoodness cooked to tender perfection at The Verandah and Changi Cafe. I hi Vi r\npah Goes MEDITERRANEAN... with a healthy selection of soups, appetisers, main courses and desserts for your picking. Main course starts at only $22.00137 words
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Advertisement31 1997-08-01 7 07? Sationaf <A{t/ <1 Cheong Sum at 5569.00 Orchids art for wearing And ELISA doea I! with incomparable elegance So, dress up evlth Orchids. And make a floral statement. H&W INTERNATIONAL31 words
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Advertisement288 1997-08-01 7 KATONG BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT 10 Ceylon Road Singapore *****6 Tel. *****74 Fax: *****96 (Nearby Katong Roxy Square) Business Hours: 7.00 am -11.00 pm Breakfast Dinner Available Idly Dosai, Vadai Parrotta, Appam, Puttumayam Lunch Dinner (1 lam-1 lpm) Fish Head Curry Supreme (Small/ Medium/ Large) Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Masala/ Curry Chicken288 words
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WEEKENDPEOPLE
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Article, Illustration522 1997-08-01 8 BALVINDER SANDHU - He gets curious looks as he tosses Indian favourite By BALVINDER SANDHU HE GREW up liking prata and now runs a prata stall. Nothing unusual, except that this man is Chinese. Michael Lee, 26, runs a prata stall at the Seletar hawker centre. Opened last522 words
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Advertisement210 1997-08-01 8 Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2 10. (great tß&asons to *Btvy Ijoinfma I Tough 420 Denier nylon with Polyurethane backing for complete water proofing. A Handy front pocket for accessories. Perfect size and shape210 words
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Advertisement75 1997-08-01 8 THE GREAT SINGAPORE SALE atMOMIJI *V TEPPAIMYAKI SPECIAL (Available In Tampines Mall Till 15 August 1997 Only) MOMUt PRESENTS TEPPANYAKI SET LUNCIjiS Only S$ 13.00++ Prawns Salmon Beancurd Mixed Vegetables Rice Miso Soup R: Wk 'ANYAKI SET DINNER Only Ss24.oot+ Prawns In Goma Sauce Black Pepper Beef Chicken Salmon Special75 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration329 1997-08-01 9 CELINE TEO - Her fabulous figure and Estee Lauder looks don’t save the day By CELINE TEO ONE wonders why someone with Elizabeth Hurley’s popularity would take on an uninspiring role as a stripper in a mediocre movie. Surely her bank account would warrant sitting pretty at329 words
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I ENTERTAINMENT
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Article130 1997-08-01 9 HERE’S a treat for all rhythm and blues fans. American group 4PM (which stands for For Positive Music) will be performing at Sparks tonight. The Baltimore-based quartet comprising brothers Ray and Bobby Pena, Larry McFarland and Martiz Ware had a huge hit here a few130 words
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Advertisement206 1997-08-01 9 ce Beyond Comparison 'PROTECT YOUR CAR S AUTO-TRANSMISSION The Latest Advanced Technoloay 8 Shell Ponax TX Synthetic Base AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PACKAGE Below 2000 CC $160.00 2000 CC& above $200.00 THE ABOVE PACKAGE INCLUDE Flushing of Transmission Donax TX Synthetic Base Transmission Oil ADDITIONALS Wheel Alignment Engine Tuning The above206 words
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Article, Illustration551 1997-08-01 10 ORAN McGLAMRY is 74 and less than 1.52 m tall but when a gun-toting punk tried to rob him, the angry oldster drove him away with a weed-whacker! Terrified and in pain, the teen thug was so desperate to get away from the551 words
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Advertisement159 1997-08-01 10 Ray White SINGAPORE Radisson Hotel Suites BRISBANE CBD AN OPPORTUNITY 10 OWN A FOUR STAR RADISSON HOTEL SUITE THIS WEEKEND! GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! GU 2$ m I*+ r o H mm V VIEW Of BRISBANE K RIVER tJ TT AND ~i CITY u in 570 Queen Street FREEHOLD A four159 words
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Article, Illustration273 1997-08-01 11 IF YOU are bored with plain, varnished nails, make your way down to this salon for some eye-opening nail art. A trend that started in the United States, nail art at Happening Nails comes in the form of pasted stickers, drawn designs, or even273 words
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Article, Illustration215 1997-08-01 11 IF YOU want to know more about wines, this is the month for you. Music World, at Odeon Katong, will be holding a month-long wine carnival which includes activities such as a slide and video presentation about the steps that go into making wine. Said215 words
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Article86 1997-08-01 11 IN THE story "One-stop shop for parents" (WEEKENeast, July 25), we said that Ms Jennifer Teo was the co-owner of Cherubim Pte Ltd, which was set up by her parents. Ms Teo is the manager of the shop which was opened by her parents-in-law. In “Yakitori86 words
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Advertisement410 1997-08-01 11 ESMOND DIGITAL CENTRE No 2 Tampines Central 5 #O2-17 Century Square Shopping Centre (opposite Tampines MRT Station Tel :*****33 Fax :*****00 Wide Range of Video CDs from $8.50 onwards. More than 1000 titles to choose from. DVD video titles also available. dL £■s 20 9 Shinco VCD-320 (High quality Aluminum410 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration436 1997-08-01 12 PEARLIN SIOW - And a smorgasbord of cuisine from local to mediterranean By PEARLIN SIOW ESCAPE to a soothing oasis the next time you are caught in the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road. Oasis Bar Restaurant, at the Hyatt Regency Singapore, is a charming436 words
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Article, Illustration558 1997-08-01 12 LEE.GEOK BOI - By LEE.GEOK BOI TUCKED in a comer of Changi Point is the Changi Country Club where you can find a seafood restaurant. The newly-renovated building, almost smelling of fresh paint, overlooks the sea and bustling Changi Point. Flourishing Court, which is open to the public,558 words
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Article, Illustration611 1997-08-01 13 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW IT IS named after a Spanish mock-tail, serves Mediterranean food and has a chic ambience. Though it does not offer the drink on the menu, the staff at Granitas CalifornianMediterranean Diner can make one on request. Said611 words
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Advertisement132 1997-08-01 12 ALL POR $3O Voucher to be use on your next Kctam Samba/ Kampong Chilli Crab 0 Kg) visit a 9 M Ayam Eden Istimewa Eden Special Chicken (1 chicken) ikan Greng Siakap Deep Fried Sea Bass (600 g) JV Subject to 1% CST A >% uavici cluiqt. 1 A HaLaL132 words
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Advertisement157 1997-08-01 13 mJ pj i=J [pa t=J czi r=» PJ FI L=L L=± 477 CHANCI ROAD SINGAPORE *****3 TEL: 741 9838/742 1119 Hokkien Mee not fs Outstanding a ■r r*. k Menu Fried hokkien mee, pepper crab, barbecued sotong, abaione special noodle, fish maw soup, chilli crab, special seafood fried rice, oyster157 words
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Pre-School A CLASSIFIED SPECIAL
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Article, Illustration273 1997-08-01 14 A MINI United Nations can be found at this kindergarten. Children from Singapore play with those from the United States, Italy, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and India at Mandarin Gardens Kindergarten. Principal Clara Yeow said: “This early exposure to the customs of foreign273 words
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Article, Illustration377 1997-08-01 15 BESIDES the usual ABCs, the kids at this centre learn other skills including cooking and flower arrangement. According to one of the co-owners of East Coast Children’s House, Madam Hansa Ramalal, these lessons provide the kids with a more well-rounded education. “We try to377 words
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Article, Illustration279 1997-08-01 17 YOUR child will be more than prepared for primary school by the time he completes his education at this pre-school centre. Dynamic Montessori, a franchise of the Montessori World Education Institute in the United States, has a curriculum which aims to prepare your child for279 words
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Article, Illustration279 1997-08-01 18 LOCATED along peaceful Branksome Road, off Tanjong Katong Road, is a child-care centre that prides itself on providing a good curriculum in Mandarin and English. Sam’s Early Learning Centre has been in the child-care business since 1987 and its Branksome Road centre which opened in279 words
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Article, Illustration364 1997-08-01 19 CHILDREN at this day-care centre have fun planting vegetables such as green beans and cai xin as they learn about science. It is not taught as subjects from the school curriculum, however, science and horticulture are introduced to the children at Kids World Child Care and Develop-ment Centre364 words
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Advertisement251 1997-08-01 14 fully London Trained Teacher vuitp Many years of teaching experience to conduct the classes Montesson Playgroup 2 yrs below) Montessorl Curriculum 2-6 yrs) Chinese included Montessori Phonics Maths Enrichment (3-6 yrs) Mortensen Math (4-12 yrs) Top school experienced maths teachers to conduct the classes Chinese. English Mathematics Enrichment (Kl-S4) Morning251 words
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Advertisement175 1997-08-01 14 More than 1,000 thinking parents grabbed the opportunity when they chose Marine Parade's unique, personalised Marine Parade Central #0603 Singapore *****8 The only school of its kind, it is personally supervised by the Founder Principal, Es McNulty Adv Dip language Reading Arts U K M Ed (Management U K M175 words
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Advertisement270 1997-08-01 15 RIPPUS MONTCSSORI PRCSCHOOL ■TV r TRANSPORT AVAILABLE Register Now Age Groups 2/3,3/6 Programme develops: individualisation, creativity, lifeskills, problem solving socialization, social graces, self-confidence, concentration for Pr. 1 For Kl/K2 in preparation Location: 75 Luck> 1 Lucky Heights (near the Bayshore Rd/ Upper East Coast Intersection) Please call 44-22-33-5 Take Better270 words
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Advertisement423 1997-08-01 16 vfcW* 0 SAM'S Established in 1987 EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 2 Bmnksonic Road One of the best programmes catering to children aged 18mths to 6yrs Curriculum designed by a qualified curriculum coordinator with a Masters Degree. Imported reading programme Phonics programme Five subjects in Mandarin taught by a China trained teacher.423 words
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Advertisement192 1997-08-01 17 Shawn Ng, Pre-Nursery now inTao Nan Pn s©s©s© cV. s© •tr» y^ojo sb Re s© s© s© s© «w s® s© s© s© ff s© s© s© s© Pre-Nursery, 1992 s© sb s© s© We Specialise in Pre -School Education Day Care Our Pre-Nursery class (I 8 months to 30192 words
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Advertisement268 1997-08-01 17 /k "^Cuer-^cc CHINESE LANGUAGE CENTRE Come view our Comprehensive Syllabi from pre- to pn-school levels, developed in dose accordance with the School SyUabiApproved by MOE and aimed to achieve excellence in the Chinese Language. Hay group (2-3 y«) yg Junior Learners (Nursery) Young/Active Learners (Kl/K2) ~ir fa Achievers (P1..J6) Full-time.268 words
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Advertisement354 1997-08-01 18 CM&ljMßa&tti© children pUy, fitness education Wonder-Tot (I V2 to 2V2 yrs) Super-Tot (2’/2 to 4yrs) Playgroup Nursery. Top rated facility and qualified teachers. Colourful theme, well-rounded curriculum to develop child's growing mind. Highly creative and innovative approach. The Fourth R-Kid's Computer from U.S.A. (4 yrs and above) Leading American kid's354 words
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Advertisement131 1997-08-01 18 ///I v v^/ Childcare Development Centre 22 Kew Drive, Singapore *****0 Registration is open for full day half day care. We also provide emergency care. Children aged 18 months to below 7 years are welcome to register. Viewing and Enquiries on Weekdays: 3.00 p.m. 5.30 p.m. Saturdays 10.30 a.m. 1.30131 words
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Advertisement63 1997-08-01 19 Brighton Montessori Montessori Playgroup 2V2 3 years Montessori Enrichment 3 6 years Montessori Phonics 3- 6 years Montessori Maths 3 6 years Classes conducted by experienced U.S./London trained expatriate and local Montessori teachers. Weekday and weekend classes (Saturdays). Ratio 1 teacher to 5 children. Montessori curriculum from London. KVC tas63 words
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Advertisement120 1997-08-01 19 EARLY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS YOUR CHILD TO FACE THE FUTURE Children who complete the High/Scope pre-school programme will be well prepared to face the challenges of life, from primary school onwards. Confidently and capably. The High/Scope approach to early childhood learning focuses on 50 key experiences in the following areas:120 words
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Advertisement175 1997-08-01 19 f MANDARIN GARDENS KINDERGARTEN kindergarten, registered with Ministry of Education, set in spacious, modem attractive grassed playgrounds, rich in birds and trees. 1998 REGISTRATION Q/ib w open to children bom in 1994,1993 1992. Please enquire for 1995 children. Session Times Age Groups AM: 8.30 -11.30 am Playgroup, PM: 12 noon175 words
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Advertisement3521 1997-08-01 22 102 MAKING FRIENDS ADVERTISEMENT personalEEuS sv-sSifr BEST AP oftks wnk 3419 -Hey U, this is an important announcsmantl A pretty, young, Chinese girl, Jana, wants to make friends with U. U're right, that’s me. Coma on, Miss Mr below the age of 25, do leave me a mag. Hope to3,521 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration118 1997-08-01 23 HERE’S where you can get an international buffet. The Marco Polo Hotel’s Parrots Restaurant is offering a tantalising East-meets-West spread. Enjoy an array of dishes including homemade bread rolls, fresh salads, cold cuts, sushi and sashimi, fresh oysters, mussels and smoked salmon as well as dian118 words
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Article, Illustration134 1997-08-01 23 FANCY a light meal for lunch or dinner? Then you might want to try New Park Hotel’s Teochew Porridge spread at New Park Cafe. With more than 20 side dishes, choose from plain porridge, or have it with cubes of sweet potato. A dish to134 words
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Article165 1997-08-01 23 ENJOY this contemporary Californian fare which features a variety of Napa Valley wines and cuisine. Available till August 15, this promotion at The Oriental Singapore’s Liana’s has a selection of fine wines together with light, culinary creations. For those who want to try various dishes, the165 words
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Article, Illustration158 1997-08-01 24 NATIONAL ENQUIRER MILE TYSON puts the bite on another victim! The ex-champ who’s been banned from boxing for chomping off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear playfully nipped this child’s ear back in 1988. Unlike Evander, the shocked little boy walked away without a scratch. MeanwhileNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 158 words
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Article, Illustration284 1997-08-01 24 And defendant claims judge bit off his nose! NATIONAL ENQUIRER THE same week Mike Tyson feasted on Evander Holyfield’s ear, a West Virginia judge was accused of chomping off part of a criminal’s nose! If this signals the start of a gijsly new national craze, can any body part beNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 284 words
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