Weekend East, 10 October 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section13 1997-10-10 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 12 No. 40 Friday, October 10, 199713 words
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Advertisement195 1997-10-10 1 TWO SPECIAL LADIES... our Back Page is p, y a Hawaiian gal Page 24 -r Mother Teresa saved this armless orphan Page 13 l*L of YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY JIM HEVER... Says it can backfire on parents. 'Too much tuition can harm your kid' Parents robbing children of their195 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration494 1997-10-10 2 ANDRE YEO - Attention span only between 15 and 45 minutes, says tuition centre chief By ANDRE YEO DEPRESSION, resentment of learning and alienation towards school. These are just a number of effects some children suffer from when too much tuition is forced on them, said494 words
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188 1997-10-10 2 Part-time tutor ‘feels sorry for them PART-TIME tutor Lucy Yit, gives tuition to four children every week. She agreed that two 11/2 hour sessions a week was more than enough unless the child was very weak in that subject. As for parents who made their children take up additional classes188 words
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Article, Illustration152 1997-10-10 5 ANDRE YEO - ANDRE YEO THE owner of this double-storey house in Siglap View has had enough -of dog poo. For the past few years, the Malaysian owner has had to put up with inconsiderate dog owners who allowed their canine friends to dirty the pavement in152 words
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Article347 1997-10-10 7 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO TO SUIT today’s hectic lifestyle, Firms are adding nutritional benefits into foods designed in the laboratories. High calorie foods, such as cookies, icecream and potato chips, are now designed with extra fibre and less, or no, fat to make eating less sinful347 words
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Article124 1997-10-10 7 UNLIKE many Indians and Caucasians who are blessed with thick and dark eyebrows, most Chinese women are bom with light and scanty ones. This explains the popularity of eyebrow pencils, which are easy to use, and more recently, eyebrow tattooing. However, tattooing, though convenient, may have124 words
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Article, Illustration317 1997-10-10 8 ANGELICA TAN - You can drink it and get a taste of its feelings By ANGELICA TAN YOU might want to keep this can after you have finished the drink as an artpiece. That’s because the faces on the cans have “feelings”. It is the brainchild of artist, Jonathan James317 words
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Advertisement181 1997-10-10 2 <tm) Handy2B/36 P3SE Manually opreated cylinder lawn mower. Cutting width :28cm( 11")/ 38cm (15'). Cutting height :3 positions from 1.5-3.5 cm (1/2"-1 3/8"). Wheels :Nylon with rubber tyre. Weight Bkg/9kg. -The 5-blade cylinder ensures a beautiful and even cut. -The handle is shaped to ensure a comfortable work. -The lower181 words
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Advertisement2146 1997-10-10 3 HOLIDAYS (TASEK GROUP) ,«0«t BEST VALUE! UNBEATABLE PRICE! 'id These, and Two Return Air Tickets Around The World on SIA (SIN/Via AMS/NYC/SFO/HKG/SIN) PLUS 56 Sets off Other Attractive Prizes, Air Tickets Gifts Worth Over S$ 1 MILLION Will Be Won Given Away Every 8500 purchase entitles you to one Lucky2,146 words
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Article, Illustration427 1997-10-10 4 ANDRE YEO - Stamps of the late Princess much sought after By ANDRE YEO STAMPS and phone cards featuring the late Diana, Princess of Wales, have reached our shores but stocks are going fast. A bookshop at Bras Basah Complex has sold more than 3,000 sets of stamps427 words
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Article, Illustration76 1997-10-10 4 CHECK out this workshop if you want a better memory and healthier eyes. Shailer Cottier, an acclaimed clinical nutritionist from New Zealand and columnist for WEEKENDeast newspaper will be giving a talk on the causes of mental fatigue, bad memory and myopia, and how76 words
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Advertisement267 1997-10-10 4 >f AERO FURNISHING CENTRE I Find the finest furniture and furnishing collection *****02 Contemporary bedroom sets, IQ Children's bedroom sets, exquisite sofa sets, modular cabinets, unique dining sets, quality mattress and more’ at AERO FURNISHING CENTRE King Kbil SmetlM* USA 20%-50% DISCOUNT EJW3 iml i 4b* jj-M lit! All Furniture267 words
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Advertisement222 1997-10-10 5 I T A SK SPA 10 jj You 're trapped in a stressful lifestyle and you can't wait to break away if not for a luxurious moment. If you're seeking for a haven where you can unwind totally after a hard day's work, Italian Spa is the perfect retreat for222 words
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Advertisement125 1997-10-10 5 PARENTS TUTORS! DO YOU REALLY KNOW HOW CHILDREN LEARN 10% Off early bird registration! Enroll now for the most up-to-date professional knowledge, tutoring strategies and communication skills necessary for tutoring children. MOE Approved. All Graduates will receive certification from the University of Western Sydney FOR TUTORS Professionalise your skills and125 words
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Advertisement593 1997-10-10 6 Sr 'FR.ee balloon 2* will be given away. Valid at EP&WS. While stocks last! I A I C® A at .Jfl POPULAR. ▼i OPENS YOUR MIND Now Till 31 Oct 97 mmmm* mm* ii ill Questions AND Answers Book or Humour Amutc younclf. your fncndi and colleagues with this lively593 words
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Advertisement47 1997-10-10 7 tf V DIFFERENT TASTES Aol&np S£i/h jfflium J- &OQ&/W 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.47 words
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Advertisement304 1997-10-10 7 Miss Dawn Yip QL Face the Beauty Challenge” Top 10 Beauty Defence SKin Texture Rediscover baby soft skin with improved skin elasticity, firmness and radiance. Environment Revitalises and nourishes dehydrated, pigmented and uneven skin tone from harmful UV rays and air pollution. Body System Promotes cell renewal and increases blood304 words
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Advertisement387 1997-10-10 8 p f i r A X CALTEX SERVICE CENTRE 'r AUTO SERVICE MEMBERSHIP Protect your engine. FOR ONLY sl.oo* PER DAY! Avoid high cost of breakdown and repair. Keep your car RUNNING in tip top condition. VALUE UP TO 1 Year Auto Servicing $378.00 Annual Inspection $120.00 Towing On Site387 words
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Advertisement269 1997-10-10 9 flolief 50 n x «s oo? (■> 4 Sw s^^n m or/ m i i if r i i &r it I*r f i ffji i sJw '>.,’• .•'♦..*:»«ifl JFf Pi *T s*3BJl tP™ KJ mmm, id-SIA 9® 97 flOl® ca*W~ .Md***-" »f of>) Iff SI ~“S£5? f •Iff I269 words
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Article, Illustration219 1997-10-10 10 NATIONAL ENQUIRER ANGELIQUE Brouwer has fantastic proof that vegetables are good for you. The 30-year-old’s favourite silver ring, lost when she was eight years old, recently turned up inside a potato! “This is one potato I’ll never eat and oneNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 219 words
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Article87 1997-10-10 10 IF YOU want to lose weight, schedule short workout sessions rather than long ones. New research shows that overweight women who exercised in brief bouts three sessions of brisk walking lasting 10 minutes each lost more weight than women who walked for 30 minutes at87 words
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Advertisement384 1997-10-10 10 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 TOSHIBA 48PJ5UE (48" 55PJ5UE(55") 61PJ5UE (61") Projection TV with Hybrid Lens System High Contrast Dark Screen Digital Convergence Circuit Advanced 5-D Picture Enchancing Circuitry Digital Twin Tuner PIP Dual NICAM Stereo (B/G.l) and German Stereo (B/G-IGR) Bass Boost Sound384 words
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Advertisement24 1997-10-10 10 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The La ou can re U ention w mean. Call Is At TLL 442-7576 p Ip; {< (facing KembkngahlgSrstalion) 1 I- Closed on24 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article, Illustration488 1997-10-10 11 EXHIBITION “Parfum D’Orient The Fragrance of the Orient” Till Oct 17, 11 am to 8 pm. Opera Gallery. Free. An exhibition of oriental paintings focusing on portraits and landscapes of the Near and Middle East, including Morocco and Tunisia by Zaini, an artist well-known in France,488 words
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Article, Illustration75 1997-10-10 11 HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK “Reminiscence: Malaya 1948-1959 The Sultan Is-mail Collection” Oct 16 to Nov 3, 10.30 am to 6.30 pm (Mondays to Saturdays) and noon to 5 pm (Sundays) Notices The Gallery. Free. A selection of works by a pioneer of Malay-sian photography, the late Sultan75 words
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Advertisement106 1997-10-10 11 ■ir />! d s V r >. #Ol-21/22 #Ol-15 #O2-43C #O3-09 #O4-68 #O4-25 #BI-42 #O3-223 #Ol-07 #O5-07/08 #O2-75A #O3-23 Lot 3.10 SPORTS CONNECTION PTE LTD Shaw Towers Queensway Shopping Centre Queensway Shopping Centre Funan Centre Shaw Centre (Behind Kinokuniya Bookstore) Tannpines Mall Parkway Parade Marina Square Hotel Grand Plaza East106 words
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ON CAMPUS
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Article, Illustration512 1997-10-10 12 Balvinder Sandhu - With Balvinder Sandhu GRADUATING students can now get career guidance through the computer, thanks to a group of university students. These students, from Nanyang Technological University’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Club, have designed a CD Rom that gives graduates all the information they512 words
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Advertisement353 1997-10-10 12 lorious Seafood. At Le Meridien Chan si altnou, lobsters, mussels, crabs clams, prawns, squids and fish... baked, sauteed, grilled, pan-fried, braised... cooked in myriad styles to seal in their juicy goodness. Come tantalise your tastebuds at our scrumptious seafood buffet which features over 25 dishes including soups, appetisers and desserts.353 words
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Article, Illustration825 1997-10-10 13 She was an armless orphan Frail, sickly and left in a shoebox NATIONAL ENQUIRER AMANDA MAYS had three strikes against her. She was an orphan, bom without arms and abandoned in the wretched slums of Calcutta. But 20 years later, she is alive and wellNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 825 words
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Advertisement85 1997-10-10 13 think for ii* ;t tn* r ••.s',With the y si 1 SSsfeSK? PR am l (i Cnl I* ifij mi'sP •m uni ll nkSi ifiw V' -vrflssy Po ,U an Vs Gam un ■Curly Bear Prom Lticky ure n (4) Good Deal Promotion at Cafe Hollywood S Spend above $3585 words
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Article, Illustration553 1997-10-10 14 CELINE TEO - Film starring actors from several Euro nations opens festival By CELINE TEO FROM horror flicks to romantic comedies, European films take centrestage this weekend with the launch of the 7th European Union Film Festival. Some of the better contemporary films to emerge from Europe over the last553 words
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Advertisement141 1997-10-10 14 T>T& COLLECTION SALE Business Shirt 1 tor $15.90 2 for $28.00 G. Monnin 1 for $28.00 (U.P. $108) 2 tor $50.00 OKNY Rants 1 for $29.90 2 for $50.00 Warner Bros T-Shirt $lO only Calvin Klein $lO From DISCOUNT NEW ARRIVAL OUR LOWEST PRICE AND MANY MORE Peninsula Hotel 3141 words
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Article, Illustration451 1997-10-10 15 BALVINDER; SANDHU - FILM By BALVINDER SANDHU SOMETHING shocking can change a person’s life. That’s what happens to Nick Beam (Tim Robbins), the lead character in “Nothing To Lose”. Nick, a successful advertising executive with a beautiful wife, Ann (Kelly Preston), finds his world crashing in on him451 words
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56 1997-10-10 15 CHRISTIE’S Singapore presents “Impressionist and Modern Paintings IntemationalJTour 1997”. On display will be works from Pisarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Kandinsky, Matisse, Magritte as well as Chinese ceramics, paintings and jewellery. This exhibition is on tomorrow and Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm at the Magnolia56 words
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Advertisement115 1997-10-10 15 Many SUCCESSFUL people started IN A SAI FS JOB. Why Not You? YOUR JOB: To sell advertisements for City Weekly WEEKENDeost YOUR CLIENTS: Restaurants retailers, service providers, beauty salons. YOUR MOTIVATION: Attractive basic salary and incentives I OUR REQUIREMENTS: Minimum ‘O’ levels. Age 19- 29. Sales experience will be an115 words
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HOT & SPICY
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Article, Illustration324 1997-10-10 16 M J She - By M J She A MEAL here leaves your lips tingling long after you've left the restaurant. It is also one of the first eateries to offer Taiwanese-style spicy steamboat. The steamboat, called mala tang (meaning, numbing hot soup), was introduced here by Ms324 words
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Advertisement111 1997-10-10 16 Ta&ty, Spicy and ‘Numbing... atjmd i^fumhlmg/Mod! spicy and numbing Taiwanese-style steamboat Mala Tang is here Made with a unique recipe for soup with thelreshest meat and vegetables, Mala Tang can be raised to different level of spiciness, so accept our invitation to test your fiery limits! HOW^ Come and experience111 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration381 1997-10-10 17 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU GOOD food and friendly service is what you’ll get at this restaurant. Blaze HoSek Cafe has an exciting menu that will leave you spoilt for choice. With its cosy atmosphere and affordable prices, you’ll probably make the cafe your haunt after one visit.381 words
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Article95 1997-10-10 19 ENJOY this mini beer festival, in celebration of Austria’s annual OktoberfeBt. Conrad International’s Oscar’s Cafe Terrace will be transformed into a carnival, which includes two innkeepers and a folk singer from Austria. There’s German fare such as bratwurst and home-made meatloaf at the barbecue station as95 words
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Article, Illustration83 1997-10-10 19 SAVOUR sizzling hot plates that are topped with your favourite ingredients. Try the healthy choice of dou fu and prawns, or have the sliced beef with ginger. Other selections include lemon chicken, sliced fish with black bean and fried pork chop with tomato. Served with steamed rice83 words
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Article, Illustration120 1997-10-10 19 GATHER your family for a sumptuous Hunan and Sichuan lunch during the weekends. Hunan cooking, known for its fresh, fragrant flavour and distinctive combination of sauces and spices, is combined with Sichuan dishes to create a delectable menu. Available in four set menus at The Oriental Hotel’s120 words
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Article73 1997-10-10 19 HYATT REGENCY’S Chinese restaurant, Ruyi, is giving all diners a treat with a hairy crab promotion. Flown from Shanghai, these crustaceans, much sought after for their sweet flesh and abundant roe, are lightly steamed over special Shanghai leaves known as zi shou ye, and eaten with a vinegar73 words
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Article148 1997-10-10 19 SAMPLE daily lunch specials at this new German theme restaurant and microbrewery at the Wheelock Place. Paulaner Brauhaus’ $10.50 weekday set lunches (inclusive of salad and coffee or tea) allows diners to experience specials such as open-face lasagne filled with assorted seafood on a saffron sauce and148 words
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Advertisement11 1997-10-10 17 r. 4 »i fV IN THE STATES*. Parkway Parade 81-188 L11 words
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Advertisement214 1997-10-10 17 First ever Singapore i Laksa J Steamboat Barbecue' l ßuffet Love Laksa and steamboat? Tty something different by having both at NTUC Pasir Ris Resort. Enjoy spicy delicious Laksa Steamboat-BBQ Buffet by the pool with more than 40 varieties of meat, seafood and vegetables. A choice of chicken stock is214 words
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Article, Illustration713 1997-10-10 18 LEE GEOK BOI - Ingredients use in Eastern dishes add colour to Western menu By LEE GEOK BOI THE Grill on Devonshire has a distinct Mediterranean feel to it. The ceiling is so high that fans are needed to help circulate the air-condition-ing. At the same time, they713 words
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158 1997-10-10 18 Store stocks ingredients used in restaurant IF YOU love seafood, check out this restaurant’s new menu. Portofino Ristorante Italiano has introduced a new menu which highlights seafood. Among the new dishes are handmade pasta filled with seafood and Mediterranean herbs served with a158 words
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Advertisement123 1997-10-10 18 THAI PORRIDGE mis THAI PORRIDGE HOUSE Presents Choice of SEAFOOD, THAI FOOD PORRIDGE FOOD 8 Types of Porridge 50% /U Discount On all seafood Till 31/10/1997 AT: SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE LEISURE COURT 2nd Floor 1018 East Coast Parkway TEL: *****18/*****48 Only 10 Mint, drive from central city via ECP (Exit123 words
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Advertisement6 1997-10-10 19 Window Shop At Home. City Weekly.6 words
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Advertisement93 1997-10-10 19 KATONG BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT 10 Ceylon Road (Opposite Katong Roxy Square) Singapore *****6 Tel: 348 6074/ 447 0096 Pager: 573 3236 Fax: 447 0096 DEEPAVALI $39 FOR 4 PERSONS (From now till 31 st October) Rice, vegetables pappadam Fish Head Curry Supreme Chicken Fish Cutlets Mutton Drink (Lime Juice) Dosai,93 words
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Advertisement125 1997-10-10 19 ,L. v&± HONG KONG TIM SUM uv M E > WO) 4 257, Changi Road, Singapore *****6 (Next to Darul Aman Mosque) m* Tel: 749 2933 Fax: 749 0740 IS The famous HWI KB <M HBffl nifllitt MiW now has a new outlet atl Scotts Picnic Food ourt g Scotts125 words
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Advertisement813 1997-10-10 21 fV;: m iy < 76 FOR THE YOUNG 76 FOR THE YOUNG TEL. i 740 1152 FAX 745 1022 78 TUITION One is never too young to learn! U Programmes from new born to 7 years. Enrol now. Enquiries to EtonHouse WETHEBY PRE-SCHOOL 51, Broadrick Rd 5(*****1) Tel: 346 6922813 words
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Advertisement4462 1997-10-10 22 V 102 Making Friends ADVERTISEMENT PERSONALTETia BEST AO of tk» week 3243 HeHo time, my name's Bennie, 24 Am lecai Chinese. Seeking for sincere soul mates, ha it If U'ra mate or I female. If Uenfoy being daring, liberal but tactful sociable kind of person, krt me weloome Uto my4,462 words
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Advertisement1410 1997-10-10 23 ..v.:- T*t t 74 o 152 PAX 74% 1022 90 POSITIONS VACANT Who Says Worklife Is Never A Bundle Of AT NTUC CHILDCARE centres, you can play while you work in the most fun-loving environment, with children, of course! Come join the leader of the industry in one of our1,410 words
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Article, Illustration262 1997-10-10 24 Our Back Page Girl THIS beauty loves Hawaii and it is easy to imagine her running on the beach there with her long hair blowing in the wind. “I love to bask in the sun, surf and take long drives in Honolulu,” said Penelope Pang. She262 words
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156 1997-10-10 24 NATIONAL ENQUIRER HERE'S something to sing about- can actually make your child smarter! Youngsters who received music and singing lessons in school scored a whopping 40 per cent higher when tested on their ability to solve math and science problems. In the study, 19NATIONAL ENQUIRER - 156 words
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Advertisement708 1997-10-10 24 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol-212, Singapore *****0 (Off Tampines Ave 1— Behind Tampines SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 CAR COLLECTION RETURN FOR ANY SERVICES BEYOND ONE HOUR FOR 1600 C.C a BELOW DAEWOO DAIHATSU FIAT HOLDEN HONDA HYUNDAI ISUZU KIA LADA708 words
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