Weekend East, 12 June 1998

Microfilm: NL21359
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    17 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 22 E-mail: focuspub® cyberway. com.sg Friday, June 12, 1998
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      343 1 mmh» mMumm JUNE JOLT PARTY. SAT 4(h JULY, 7pm The Taitlioger Champagne 168 I Special Edition World Cup Winn FREE fine Tasting, 29th June Bpm S3O (For lakeawai) Tel *****10 Fax *****20 Opmling Hours:4pm- 12mn{Mon-Thu) 4pn- lam(Fri) 2pm- 12mn{Sat4Sun) 914 East Coast Road #Ol-02 Domain Centre (Diagonally opposite Siglap Centre)
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  • NEWS
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      Go out, meet people and make contacts
      406 2  -  Jim’s advice to the unemployed... By ANGELICA TAN ITS NEVER too late to change profession. And puppeteer Jim Gamble is living proof. At 45, the former pilot was retrenched when the American airline industry was deregulated and his company filed for bankruptcy. Thinking
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      This job needs more than just hot air
      404 5  -  Balloonists must have licence and be physically fit By DESMOND NG WITH their fates at the mercy of the weather, it’s a wonder these men still love soaring 30,000 ft up in a basket they have little control over. Russ and Scott
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      Balloon sculpture breaks world record
      94 5 A LOT of hot air was needed to break the world record for the largest balloon sculpture above). It took 250 volunteers from the various tertiary institutions and staff from Unilever Singapore 16 hours to fill .up 54,258 balloons at East Coast Park last Sunday.
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      Moving to a brighter future
      383 6  -  Furniture removal service manned by ex-drug addicts Pictures and story by ANDRE YEO HE WAS a heroin addict for 18 years and went in and out of drug rehabilitation centres seven times. But Richard Tan, 42, finally decided he had had enough and set up
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      107 2 NING DUcoant St v V 4, Jt SUi*. 2st ftwei /f/n und %ut(tu •Ju 1449 0515 /tSf 05 ft Full range of Car Stereo Accessories Package Otter For CO Ctianger/Radio/Cassette Trace i. yew CO/RHie/ Cattette Pilfer ll HifK Valve from $599* I m* wiit VMM Oanw x MCmm CfdM iNbafiM
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      64 2 r Many people say the property market is bad. Our top 20% agents have already doubled their income in 5 months! Last month, our top agent erniyi dose lo Our secrets is your gain! y ./V/ 91 Tanglin Road #O2-03 Tanglin Place Join us today! Walk-in interview 738 9063 RAY
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  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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      Cyclists have rights too
      130 3  -  GAYATHRI GUNASEKARAN I AM living in East Coast Road and I cycle on the pavement quite often. I was shocked to read that I could be fined or jailed for cycling on the pavement (“Cyclists and people fight over right of way”, WEEKENDeast June 5). I
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      Who bears ERP charge
      53 3 WHAT happens If a tow truck passes through the ERP gantry with a broken-down vehicle? The Land Transport Authority says that the tow truck has to pay the ERP while the vehicle on tow need not. However, It added, the vehicle on tow must display the
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      279 3 Usual Price Mobil Promotion ends 30 June at 1998 4 QUART MOBILI SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL FORMULA 15W/50 Now ONly AT 559! Original USA Packing (Only available at Jackspeed Cut bring along this ad to redeem your free gifts JACKSPEED AUTOMOBILE (S) PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines Street 93, #Ol-202 Singapore
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      131 3 G7 v/1 Alice Pang is here! do 00 X Alice Pang team W (formerly of JANZTEN Salon, c/b Y Laguna Park) V wishes to inform all clients that they are now at: x x X X X X X X HAlRssralS unisex salon 520 East Coast Rd, #Ol-06 OCEAN PARK,
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  • Article
    Club for computer users
    127 4 COMPUTER users can enjoy previews of new software and special rates for internet usage when they join this club. Challenger, one of the largest computer retailers in Singapore, introduced its Valueclub four years ago to maintain good customer service links. Today, the club has more than
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    Kids can have tuition without a tutor
    55 4 YOUR pre-schooler can now have tuition without a tutor. Microsoft’s fun and educational software, “My Personal Tutor: Preschool Edition”, teaches maths and alphabets and even gives reports of your kid’s progress. It costs about $4O. “My Personal Tutor” Is also available for those
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      189 4 Sentsaiional way for mind Body Renewal. For ladies only. l \v The power of Aroma works wonders for you. The citrus scents of lemon helps clear the mind while Lavender soothes and heals. Juniper detoxifies and Rosemary improve the memory... At Be ain e De Soins, such pure essential oils
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      360 4 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 499 *****" Projection TV 52RG8JS (52") 46RG8JS (46") Slim Cabinet Projection Tv Multi-system Capability Full Catv Cable (Hyberband) Tuner Channel Labelling Auto Programming Program Organiser Child-lock Scheduling Timer Interactive Set-up On-screen Menu System On-screen Time And Channel Display NICAM
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      216 5 K» CS-333ET (14") CS-503ET (20") 20W Micus Power Horn Speaker Fastext Sleep Tinner CS-5678T (22" C.T.V) Horn Speaker High Performance Electron Gun 20W Stereo or AV Stereo Front Bass Ports Wide/Zoom Modes CS-5698 (22" C.T.V) High Performance Electron Gun 40W Music Power Semi Dome Speaker Top Horn System Wide/Zoom Modes
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      136 6 BOBvraH Why Is So Popular? 4n 2 bW Ka{ion J. lLsa.-£a\. PtocWl o O Ch(t\M \^S 2>Q •r OSJ <L LiaV\\ Lony LashntJ #Ol-21/22 #Ol-15 •02-43 C #O3-09 •04-48 #O4-25 •81-42 •03-223 •01-07 •05-07/08 •02-75A #O3-23 •03-11/12 Lot 3.10 SPORTS CONNECTION PTE LTD Show Towers Queen sway shopping Centre Centre
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      105 6 STOCK CLEARANCE SALE CAST ALUMINIUM GARDEN FURNITURE NON-RUSTING, WATER-PROOF FINISHING FOR DURABILITY. IDEAL FOR GARDEN, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CAFETARIAS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES. GUARANTEED LOW PRICES. OR MONEY BACK WITHIN 3 DAYS. C: PM OFFER $520 EASY TO ASSEMBU-NO NUTS OR BOLTS YOU ONLY NEED A HAMMER TO DO IT. HEAVY- DUTY
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      42 6 OIFFERENTTASTES S/iff t/jimi < /es<Ma&m No service charge no hidden extra, just the food. Be Different! Taste the Difference! JACKIE’S BOWL 542 East Coast Road 5(*****1) Tel: 241-6518 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight daily. Dine-in comfort with FREE parking. Take-aways also available.
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  • Article, Illustration
    Fans growl as Godzilla stomps in late
    357 7  -  Movie-goers had to wait 45 minutes for film to begin By DESMOND NG GODZILLA made a 45minute late entrance at Orchard Cineplex last Friday and his fans screamed for an explanation for being kept in the dark. When the 600 patrons finally got
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    Fair of books and more
    180 7 THIS year’s World Book Fair will be held at the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre instead of The World Trade Centre. Into its 13th year, the World Book Fair will be open to the public from tomorrow to June 21. The change in venue
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      177 7 <gm> Manually opreated cylinder lawn mower. Cutting width :28cm(11") 38cm (15'). Cutting height :3 positions from 1,5-3.5 cm (1/2"-1 3/8"). Wheels :Nylon with rubber tyre. Weight :Bkg79kg. -The 5-blade cylinder ensures a beautiful and even cut. -The handle is shaped to ensure a comfortable work. •The lower blade is ajustable
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      210 7 dunman high school alumni The followins classes are conducted on Sunday: 1. Adult Chinese Phonic (Han-yu-pin-yin) Class (Two-month course) Basic learning of Chinese phonetics with English explanation Time; 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm Course fee :$l6O 2. ‘O’ level Physics Revision Class Final revision of 'O’ level Physics exam Time:
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
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      Rapunzel woos kids at store
      453 8 “Playhouse of Surprises” Till June 28,11 am to 10 pm Isetan Katong and Isetan Tampines. Free. Children will be thrilled with this toy fair which features three miniature booths with play environments. Each booth brings to life familiar characters such as pirates from the Fisher-Price
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      At the Singapore Philatelic Museum
      161 8 “The Singapore Story through Stamps and Postal History” June 14, 2 to 3 pm. $2 (adult) and $1 (student and senior citizen). The talk will cover the use of slogan postmarks on mail, stamps depicting themes on nationbuilding featuring Singapore’s “alphabetic agencies” such as PSA,
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      83 8 SINGAPORE'S LATEST BEACIWe GRILL < Come and experience Singapore's latest beach rendevouz, JP Beach Cafe Grill. Dine in a tranquil setting by the sea or just kick back and enjoy your drinks at our balinese-styled beach cafe located in Pasir Ris Park. Elias Road, Pasir Ris Baach Park Carpark D
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      233 8 Money for sale TT T-T TT '"’UV l'M.l r, m tpr I A.t2 r RARE BILLS... Banknotes such as this 1929 Sarawak $lOO bill can cost $lO,OOO. “Spink and Son Annual Auction of Bank Notes” June 20,10.30 am for banknotes and stamps and 2 pm for stamps. The Oriental Singapore.
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Dishes from China that’s worth tasting
      303 9  -  Savour cuisine from Hang Zhou, Shanghai and Beijing By CELINE TEO INSTEAD of the usual Sichuan fare, here’s a chance to experience something more. Yu Jia Zhuang Exotic Chinese Restaurant serves a host of dishes from regions such as Hang Zhou, Shanghai and Beijing.
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      Tempting treats from around the world
      115 12 TEASE your taste buds with treats from around the world. From now till July 21, Plaza Hotel’s Cafe Plaza presents the international buffet promotion (above)). Whet your appetite with fresh New Zealand rock oysters and Japanese sashimi. Then have your fill of sauteed sliced
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      Malaysian favourites
      50 12 MALAYSIAN favourites such as Ampang yong tau foo, spicy and tangy laksa, roti prata, fried oyster omelette, cucuk udang and roti tissue awaits you at this buffet. From today to June 28, York Hotel’s White Rose Cafe presents the Malaysian Hawker’s fare at $lB.BO (adult) and $14.80 (child).
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      Aussie bush food
      94 12 TUCK in ro some Aussie bush food. Stan with appetisers such as seared crocodile salad topped with a light macadamia nut dressing and kangaroo tail soup. Then try entrees such as char-grilled emu rump with a wild rosella sauce or loin fillet of kangaroo served rare with
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      Spongy cake-of-the-month
      45 12 SAVOUR this dreamy creation. Mandarin Singapore s cake-of-the-month is a luscious vanilla sponge soaked in rum syrup and covered with Bavarian cream and walnut and nougat paste (above). Ladyfingers add a nice finishing touch. Available from the Mandarin deii at $3B per kg.
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      57 9 50% Discount For Colouring Treatment kjl*/ onwards For appointment, call *****85 That's Salon filk 18 Bedok South Road #Ol-61 Singapore *****8 Service Hours: Sat Sun 9.30 am Daily: 9.30 am 7.3opnj|| Other Services: Hairloss Treatment Dandruff Treatment M Dried Hair Treatment Your Stylist: Frannie, Jason Janet JS sA Hair Cut
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      74 9 IM As Much As Von Want from Our A-U -Carte Buffet Itroch K sl6.oo++ (Weekdays) sl B.oo+ (Weekends Public Holidays) Half price (or child below 9 years old Balance food will be on A-La-Carte prices Drinks, Desserts Satay not included. ■SB vl 0* > Wa Nusa Indah Indonesian Restaurant 435
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  • Cooking With Violet Oon
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      Sweet endings
      625 10 A SWEET ending makes a meal complete. Although the normal dessert should be fresh fruit, you might want to spoil your friends and family with something really special once in a while. You can still make healthy fresh fruit an important ingredient in your dessert with the popular
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      167 10 [gjg][gM|{ajß][gM][M@][Mß3[MHlUg3 EJfaißJrGHEiigißirßißJfaißJraißJfGiißJici Special Buddha Jump Over the Wall Set Menu for 4 persons l6B Original Buddha Jump Over the Wall (Served in Big Pot) Salmon Fish with Black Pepper Sauce Boiled Live Prawns Fish Maw in Casserole Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Mushrooms (Advance orders required before 2pm daily, for dining-in
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      75 10 vi Nonya Restaurant 14 Aliwal Street Singapore *****7 Te1:299 3239 (opp The Concourse, Beach Road). Opening hours: 11.30 am 2.30 pm 6.00 pm 1000 pm AUTHENTIC HOME COOKED NONYA FOOD Prepared by our noted Nonya chef,The Ong sisters Monica (previously from Paramount Hotel) and Daisy. Come savour the Sambal Jantong
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      267 12 SUCKLING PIG SHARK'S FIN SET MENU $l9B for 10 pax Menu: Cold Dish, Shark's Fin Soup, Suckling Pig, Deep Fried Soon-Hock, Boiled Live Prawns, "Teochew" Cabbage, Noodles Dessert. MINI-MONK JUMPS OVER THE WALL nn per pax Set Menu) minimum 4 persons Menu: Salad Lobster, Mini-Monk Jumps Over The Wall, Fried
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      1180 13 sn B m V T TEL t 740 1152 m FAX 745 1022 AT YOUR PLACE cats (only) grooming services. Nail clipping, ear-cleaning and cat baths. Lin 9225 1647 for appointments. 30 MASSAGE MANIPULATIVE MASSAGE THERAPY with 13 years experience physician Tel *****31 Pg. *****587. Course also available 15 COLLECTORS
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      1292 14 7 i 90 POSITIONS VACANT DIMENSIONS Language Centre 50 East Coast Road #O2-36 Roxy Square S’pore *****9 Where English is taught the way It should be NUR/Kl/K2 Phonics Reading Listening P P6 According to school (PETS) themes with specially-prepared worksheets. Jr. Literature Creative Writing P 4/ P 6 Exam Preparation
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      5529 15 Advertisement If you wish to speak n 1 rtrtrt OTO 0770 Mandarin, please call: /UU m I Ifc I Idm FEMALE BIST Ad of m via *3847 Ly nrt, into aromatheraphy, skating, computers in general, likes movies, music chatting on the phone, making more friends. Open minded people, do drop
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      869 16 MOTOGARD Mobil SYNTHETIC OIL SERVICING PACKAGES Iwrwrt# Mobil tsw m FROM Job details listed on the right. QUALITY CAR SERVICES 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 Mobil SYNTHETIC OIL SERVICING
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